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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

for the past two or three years and the
cause of the present poor condition is very
much due to lack OF energy and interest dls-
playe by its officers. The company at one
time was one OF the best In the reslmesnt r anu
still contains the nucleus of good COM
mand, but unless radical change Is soon
made its disbandment is u certainty.
GENERAL WALTER GREENLAND, the new Ad-
jutant General, spent some time in the city
last week. He proposes to make-no changes
in the office, for the present at least, which,
he says, was we'll managed by the late Adju-
tant General. General Greenland has been
connected with the Guard for q number of
years, and is especially wellknown In the
Second Brigade. He is largely interested In
the lumber business in this end of the State,
and has been quite successful financially
His appointments during the week was not
much Of q surprise, as the contest had mar
rowed down to himself and Colonel RutledSe,
and the latter had been given to understand
that on account OF certain reasons which
should not have entered into the matter at
all, his candidacy would not be successful:
Colonel Rutledge takes his defeat with good
grace, and was among the first TO congratu-
late his successful opponent.
COMPANIES A, B, C, D. E, and /, Of the
Eighteenth Regiment were put through the
annual spring inspection last week. Owing
to the sickness of the Brigade Inspector,
Major Frank Patterson, the work of hand
ling the Eighteenth Regiment was placed
Regiment, who proved himself thoroughly
fitted for the duty assigned him. The
strength Of the various companies ranged
between IS men for Company and 36 men
for Company A. The best work was un-
extremely probable that this company. will
again stand at the head of the brigade in
eflciency.. Company B, under the charge Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Ninetieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volun-
teers. Comrade Murray was one Of the oldest
Grand Army men in the country. He was in
his 96th year, IN ardent lover OF his country,
true patriot and comrade and good cttt.
zen. His aged wife survives him, but to all
Appearances It will not be long until they
meet again beyond the tomb. Comrade Mur.
ray lived In Bellevue.
AVERY pleasant and enjoyable evenings
entertainment Is promised the friends OF
Colonel J. W. Patterson Post No. III on next
Thursday evening at the Eighteenth Street
N. P. Church. Comrade W. II. Graham, OF
Post 50. has kindly consented to deliver his
lecture on his travels abroad on that occa-
sion. Tho lecture will be illustrated by
pictures taken on the spot. Cards OF admis-
sion can be had free on application to the
Entertainment Committee.
By the death Of Comrade Isaac Amber,
late Of Company G, One Hundred and Thirty
ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers,
Post 16l. loses one Of its oldest and most
valued members. He was q Past Com
mander and until his late sickness which
was the cause of his death he was Quarter
master, which position he had filed IA years
with credit to himself end the post. Com.
rade Amber was q cOmrade in all that the
word implies and his loss will be deeply
felt by those with whom he had beon SO long
and closely identified. He leaves q widow
and bright little boy to mourn his loss.
They have the heartfelt sympathy OF the
entire membership Of Post 16l In this the
hour Of their bereavement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

CAMP 30e Is still booming.
LYsLs CAMP No. . and Nevfn Camp No. 50
held large and interesting meetings Monday
night
HARPER CAMP No. 1e2 has four new recruits
for the next meeting. This is one OF the
finest camps In the county.
The new camp for Lawrenceville will be
formed shortly. A preliminary meeting
was held at the hall of Post Al last week.
HAYS CAMP No. has several applications
for the next meeting. Past Captain Sheidei-
Elm is reported well and Brother Beer Is re-
ported sick.
DAVIS CANP held an enjoyable open meet
ing last Tuesday night. The audience filled
the hail. Addresses, vocal and instrumental
music and recitations made UP q good pro-
gramme. Chaplain W. g. Byerley pre-
sented the camp with two handsome gutdons.
The Allegheny County Association held its
regular monthly meeting at the hall Of
Nev1n Camp No. SO last evening, and re-
ceived reports from all the camps. This as
sociation has been OF great benefit to the
order in aiding new camps, and in many
other ways. 1t was decided to hold union
meetings At the various camps in the county.
Two Of those meetings will be hold this
month: One Monday the 2lst. Members OF
the order will accompany the association to
Homestead to visit Camp No. 81, and on
Tuesday the 10Th, tho camp at Mansfield, Pa,
will be visited.
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Post e59 recently received a unique and
valuable addition to the relics OF the post
room. This is desk of which log Is the
principal part. This log is about four feet
long and about two feet thick. Within ten
inches of the top is imbedded solid shot or
shell which projects about four inches. IN
the back are imbedded some solid shot over
which the bark had almost closed. The log
is stood upright on a square base, and fas-
tened to the top is slanting board forming
a desk or table.
Its historical interest is explained by
plate on which is the following inscription:
presented to Duquesne Post 26s, G. A. H.,
by George W. Morris in honor OF his fatner,
Colonel D. B. Morris, of the Thirteenth ana
One Hundred and First Regiment, T. ",
and member Of the post, with the donors
high friendship for this loyal body OF ctti-
zens, whose valorous deeds have passed into
their country's history. This log was pro
cured from the battle field Of ChicamauGa
through the personal efforts OF Comraae y.
L. Kennedy, of Lookout Post NO. ., u. A. D.,
Chicamauga, Tenn, 1891"
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Post 1865 Hall Dedication.

Post 1856 will dedicate its new quarters as a
Grand Army Hall on Friday, April !. This
hall is the Library Association Hall on
Grandview avenue, Mt. Washington, near
the head of the incline. The post has had it
remodeled, ref1tted and refurnished so that
now it is one of the incest places In the city.
The building has been leased for five wears
and the post has the privilege of renting 1t
at the end of this lease SO that it is likely to
remain G. A. R. Hall for many years.
An elaborate programme will be arranged
for the dedicatory services. Comrade
William j. Patterson, OF Post 157, will de-
liver the dedicatory address, and there will
be rec1tations and music, both vocal and In
strumental, under the direction of Prof.
Miles. On this occasion the formal presenta-
tion of the memorial volumes will take
place. The donors of these are Messrs. John
B. jackson, James j. Buchanan and William
Slater, one of whom will likely deliver the
presentation address. Moody Circle No. 29,
of which Mrs. Bowman is President, will
assist in making this one of the most enjoy
able and memorable occasions in Post l55's
history.
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No. 6 will take some action at its next
meeting relating to Appomattox Day. April o.
CoHRADE THOMPSON, Of No. ]. died last
week at his homo in Etna and was buried
with q soldiers honors.
COLONEL MoKsNNA, Of No. l, and quite q
number Of other comrades will visit No. at
the next Friday evening meeting.
JAMES HoRNHR, Of No. 9, a resident Of the
Second ward, Allegheny, is having steps
taken to 60 to the Erie Soldiers Home.
REV. CHAPLAIN Brown resigned at the meet
ing Of No. last Monday night. He had been
called to a church in Canton, o. Colonel j.
NJ. Ray was elected to ill the vacancy.
THE comrades of No. will at their next
meeting, Friday next, be highly entertained
by recital of the great railroad raid in the
Southwest, one of the most thrilling incl
dents of the Rebellion.
NATIONAL COMMANDER PALMER has written
to Colonel C. F. McKenna stating that he
will be present at the meeting of the Legion
on Aprn 9. Appomatto1 Day. A number Of
his stan will likely accompany him.
THE Appomattox Day Celebration Com
mittee met Thursday and decided to recon-
mend that the ceremony be held in the Audi
terium. Invitations will be extended to
the encampments of Western Pennsylvania,
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
CApTAIN GEORGE MARSHAL, Of No. !, ana
other veterans of Hampton's Battery, will
present beautiful banner and fac simfle
of their old battery flag to Battery B, of the
National Guard. General Pearson will form
ally present the flags on the evening Of
March a.
Two recruits were mustered into No. 1
Monday night, and several applications for
membership were presented. Fully 10 ap-
plicants have boon elected who have not yet
presented themselves for muster, and an
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13
A Kansas Mans Experience With Coughs
and Colds.

Colds and coughs have been so prevalent
during the past few months that the expe-
rience of Albert Favorite, of Arkansas
City, Kan, cannot fail to interest some of
our readers Here it is in his own words
ST contracted cold early last spring that
settled on my lungs and had hardly recov-
cred from it when 1 caught another that
hung on all summer and left me with q
hacking cough which 1 thought I never
would get rid Of had used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy some IA years ago with
much success and concluded to try it again.
When had got through with one bottle
nv cough had left me and 1 have not suf-
fered with cough or cold since. 1 have
recommended it to others and all speak we'll
of it," 50-cent bottles for sale by drug
gists. TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Seventy-fve horses and mares, weighing
from 1, 200 to !, 200 pounds, suitable for all
purposes, will be sold at auction sale to the
highest bidder at Arnheim Live Stock Com
pany, Limited, stables, 80 Second avenue,
Pittsburg, Pa, Wednesday, March 16, at 10
o'clock A. M. sharp. Terms cash. Nopost-
ponement ON account of weather. Sale pos
tive. All horses guaranteed as repre-
sented.
N. B.-There will be several fine carriage
teams, single drivers and two fast trotters.
Also several teams of mules.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Captain Doak, has; improved wonderful
and it now stands pretty close to first pla
in the regiment. The work of the ott
companies during the week was about up
the average, although one or two OF the
could be improved Wonderfully by lit
more attention of the officers to busine
Companies F, G and 81 will not be inspect
until the latter part of the month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Mr.. A. ASHER, formerly of Pittsburg,
Pa, will ship from Paxton, ILL.,, 80 head Of
Norman mares and horses, all dapple grays,
weighing from 200 to 1,600 pounds, to be
sold at the Arnheim Live Stock Company,
Limited, auction sale, Wednesday, March
16, at 10 A. NJ, without reserve to the high
est bidder. These horses are said to be the
finest lot of light and heavy draught horses
ever shipped to this city.
Don't miss the sale if needing any horses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Contributions to this department must bs at this
office not letter than g O'Clock Saturdays The
editors ui7 not be responsible for any that come
later. Contributions nxst be short and acTjttee
on but one side of the paper. Those that contain
useless detail and superfuo'@ ~ording sciH be
nro,cn a,cay Time is too odluabe to be spent IN
reducing articles to consnson-senss length Peo-
pie cho scish free advertising can saUe time and
energy By staying dDay Personal "pssfs"
come at so much line and notices Of entertain
ne.ts, for wich admission is not free, cannot be
received ercept as paid matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13
You should use
Bsk{Sg Ps7a$gE

Because: 1t is not only free from Lime and Alum
but also from Ammonia and Tartaric Acid.
Because: The materials used are the best that
science produce and beyond question perfectly
wholesome.
Because: All the ingredients are plainly
printed On every label; information which other
manufacturers are afraid to give
CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER Co.,
Dr.. c. N. HoAcIAND, P.e*ans NEW YORK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Novelties in spring jackets.
Novelties in spring waista
Novelties In tea gowns
Novelties in spring suits.
Novelties in long capes.
Novelties in children's cloaks,
at lowest prices in the city, at Rosenbaum
& Co.'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

We must sell you
that will please and
Our unequaled ia
tages as manufact-
makes this an easy
dantly proven by
growth Of our
are now supplying
retail drygoods
and Suits. manV of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13
Tho Latest Novelties ip House Decoration.

Tho Latest Novelties iP House Decoration.
When selecting wall papers, holdings,
ETC., there is an advantage in going to a
place where you can find choice selections
at the lowest prices Stoughton & Stulen,
101 Market street, has made the finest selec-
tion of wall papers, mouldings and novel;
ties in the city. You will be delighted to
examine their stock. Prices the lowest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13
THE AEOLIAN.
All Praise Il.

All say they are pleased with it Why?
Because everyone in the family can play it.
Can play any music, at any time and at any
place. You can do the same.
ONTHE EoLIAN you can play any music
that was ever written, and correctly. No
knowledge whatever of music necessary.
Come and spend delightful half hour at
our warerooms listening to them. All are
welcome. MELLoR & HoENE,
"Palace Of Music" II Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

IF weak, languid, sallow and sick, use
Bisque Of Beef Herbs and Aronatics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

field for its local W. g. T. o., of which Mrs
Atchison is President. On Monday night
the lady will be heard in the Emory M. T.
Church, and on Tuesday evening she Will
speak in Williamsburg at the Central Pres-
byterian Church.
MARION CRAWFORD GALLAHER-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Cloaks and Suits
bring you back
cilities and advan-
uring reta ilers
task. This is abun-
the w on d e r + u !
wholesale, as we
hundreds of large
houses with Cloak.
whom run Cloal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13
PERSONAL GOSSIP OF THE WEEK.

Mr.. Ralston McClay. of Edgewoodville, is
very i'll with an attack of the grip.
Mr.. j. c. Porter, of Park Place. wilkins
burg, is visiting relatives in Chicago.
MI. and Mrs. A. B. Stevenson, of Braddock,
are visiting in Washington City and Balti-
more.
Mr.. John W. Beatty, of North street, Wilk-
insburg. has returned from an extended trip
through the East.
Colonel Thomas Cosgrove, Of West Brad
dock, left yesterday afternoon for weeks
visit in Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. c. N. schwab, of North Brad
dock, were the guests of relatives at Loretta
during the past week.
Miss Maggie A. Dunno. of Altoona. Pa, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Parrish, of Nc
Kee place, Allegheny.
Master Kirk Anderson, of North Braddock,
has been brought home i'll from school at
Kiskiminetas Springs.
Prof S. Edwards, Superintendent Of the
Hall Institute at Sharon. Pa, was the guest
OF Braddock people last week.
Rev. C. E. Pilgrim, of Greenville, near
Philadelphia, arrived last week in Braddock
to take up permanent residence.
Mr. John Algeo, of Williamsburg, left
Wednesday for Southern California, where he
expects to remain permanently.
Mr. John s. B. Mercer. of Williamsburg, is
at Allentown attending the Convention of
Master Painters of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Eliza Mccain, widow of the late Daniel
Mccain, of Braddock, the well-known bridge
builder, will leave on Tuesday for Chicago.
Miss Ora Bryan, of Ashland. KY, formerly
of Braddock, returned to Kentucky yester-
day after fortnight spent among her old
home people.
Mise Maria Johnston, Of Sarah street,
Southside has returned from Buffalo, where
she had been in attendance at the wedding
of her cousin on March l.
Miss Clara Hendrickson, Of McKeesport,
and Miss Maggie Grenner, of Bissell, who
have been visiting Miss Anua Schaum of
Lawrenceville, for some time past have re
frr od
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Reed Evans for next Saturday evening. A
great many cards have been issued ana It is
expected that the Fiatkowski residence will
sheets and pillow slips, gather within its
hospitable walls. A great deal Of fun Is an
ticipsued.
An entertainment under the auspices of
the Sunday school of the Williamsburg M. e..
Church, will be given in the borough Opera
House Monday evening. March 81. The pro-
gramme will consist mainly OF elocutionary
numbers by G. 81. 8. w. Stiffey and music by
the church choir, ,,1 the object , being to rsise
James Meachems church in course Of erec-
tion on South street.
Thursday evening next the comedy,
'sHandy ANDY" a dramatization Of the we'll.
known novel by Samuel Lover, will be given
in the Williamsburg Opera House for the
benefit of st. james Church Of that place.
The leading character will be assumed by
Mr.. Finnin, and the Players Club of Brad
dock will bear the other burdens.
One OF the society events of the last week
was the marriage Of James F. Woodward
and Miss Belle Mawhinney at Latrobe, by
Rev. c. W. Hartzell, on Thursday. Mr..
Woodward is clerk at the West Penn Hos
pital. The happy couple will reside at the
corner of Shetland and Larimer avenues,
East End.
The ladies Of the Edgewoodville Prespy-
terrain Church have devised another plan to
add money to tho building fund of their
church by selling to their friends and the
people in their vicinity an important pub
1icatfon of the year, in which they are meet
ing with much success.
"Damon and Pythias" is to be given in the
Williamsburg Opera House on the evenings
OF March % and 26, under the auspices of the
Brushton Volunteer Fire Company. j. C.
kober will be the Damon. The leading
female part will be taken by Mrs. Simpson.
On Thursday last the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Douglas, Zara street. Knoxville, was
the scene of much mirth. The occasion was
q reception rendered to their daughters. The
evening was joyously spent in dancing and
singing. supper was served at II O'Clock.
Last evening the members Of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of
the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church were
entertained by Mr.. Edward Fiatkowski at
his residence on South street.
A popular social organization OF wilkins
burg is the S. S. Club, which enjoyed q re-
union at the home OF Miss Nettie Collins,
Kelly street. on Tuesday evening. About a
dozen couples were present
The Northern Star Social gave surprise
and birthday party in honor Of their Presl-
dent, at his residence, No. 9 Ellsworth street,
Friday, March IL.
The Independents Literary Society will
meet next week at the residence of Miss
Grace Cunningham. Kingston block, Charles
street, March II.
Miss Maggie Laufman. of Wood street,
Williamsburg, entertained % OF her young
friends Friday evening in a pleasant man
ner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Mrs. Kate johnson, of Lily avenue, Brad
dock, entertained a delightful party at
dinner on Monday last. Among the guests
present were: Rev. f. E. Siniz, of Allegheny;
MIR. Harry Davis, of Homestead; Prot. J. B.
Keener, of Swissvale; Prof E. W. Moore of
Sewickley; Prof. Seward Haymaker Prof
M. j. Aiken and DR.. W. M. Carothers: the
Misses Jessie Frederick, Ada Liken, Anna
Thomas, Eva Martin, Carrie Mitchell, Laura
Mccain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

Mrs Andrew F. Boyce, Secretary of the
wonan's Christian Temperance Union, de-
sires public attention called to business
meeting to be held in the Smithfeld Street
NJ. E. Church, tomorrow at o'clock A
full attendance of members is desired, when
arrangements will be perfected for the ar
rival of Lady Henry Somerset on Thursday,
and her lecture in the evening in Old City
Hall
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

A very enjoyable surprise was rendered
Hermie NeeIy at her home on Perrysville
avenue Friday evening. The usual games
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

A surprise party was given at Miss Hirsch's
residence, % Stanton avenue, Allegheny, on
Tuesday evening. The early part OF the
evening was given to a ghost dance, after
which the masks were thrown OF and dano-
ing continued until interrupted by the host
ess announcing lunch, diversion highly
appreciated. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Shook, Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Maurer,
Mr. and Mrs. John Shook, MI. and Mrs. w.
p. Harper, Mrs Wilson and Mcdonnell, the
Misses Kate Dipple, Emma Coughill, H. En-
gle, Clara Foster, Alice Shook, Rose Maurer,
Nettie Fox, Emma, Sadie and Clara Hirsch;
Mcdonnell. Eek, Hammer, Miller, Eyler,
Finn, Harper and Hirsch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-13

surprise party rendered to William II.
Brooks at the residence OF his parents, Penn
avenue, on Friday evening. Dancing was
indulged in until the morning. Among the
many present were the Misses Maggie Till
man, Annie Patton. Katie Frank. Ada Nc
Vey, Madge Caldwell, Bertha Elrod, Maggie
and Mary Patton, Annie Tillman, Kate V.
Torley, Sue Toner, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Hysong, Josie McMasters, Mollie Hays and
Messrs. Joe Stevenson, n. Wayne Cromer, j.
Harry Brooks, Ambrose Thompson, o. G.
Smythe, A. Kirkpatrick, William Hueter,
Perry Beck, william Shaw, E. Zacharias,
Jonn Ray, John Osborn, J. F. Clark, C. W.
Gress. Charles Hunter, Frank Rowan, Will
lam Frank.
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A party was given at the residence of Miss
Laura Worthington, on Ross street, wilkins
burg, on Tuesday evening last. Some 80 of
the young lady's friends were present, and
the house resounded with laughter and
music till long after midnight. The guests
came from the East End and Pittsburg as
well as from the boroughs adjoining Will
kinSburg.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Mowry,
nee McKeever, of Park Place, Williamsburg
entertained a number of her friends at din
ner at her cozy new home. lakewood.
Among the Williamsburg ladies present were
bury, Mrs. Howland. Mrs. Silvey and Mrs
Atkinson.
The concert given by the Nashville Ideal
Jubilee Singers in Odeon Hall, on Tuesday
evening, at Braddock, under the manage
ment Of Prof. A A. List, was one of the
most successful affairs of the nature in
Braddock this season.
The coming wedding of Miss Sadie Ram
sey, of Robert street, and r. B. Ferree, NJ. D.,
is announced for April 5. The First U P.
Church has been chosen as the place OF the
ceremony.
Mrs. Fornsten Berg, of Homestead, enter
tanned some 20 guests at dinner on Tuesday
evening. Among the guests were people
from Pittsburg. Allegheny City and Brad
dock.
The Mesdames Sewing Society of the
Swedish Lutheran Church, Braddock, held
an auction of work last evening in the
churcn. A good sum was realized.
The marriage Of Miss Belle Gibson, OF
Hazelwood, to Mr.. j. H. Bricker. will take
place on Thursday evening, March, n, at the
young lady's home in Hazelwood.
Tho friends of Miss Laura Mccain. of
Talbot avenue. Braddock, to the number of
30, gave her a welcome and delightful sur
prise on last Tuesday evening.
The Allegro Social gave largely attended
entertainments at Cyclorama Auditorium
last week. &.}.tf
Invitations for phantom party have been
issued by Mia Lulu Fiatkowski and Mr..