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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
THE OIL PROBLEM.
Prices Go Down in the Face of n Bullish
Statistical Report.


Statistical Report.
The petroleum market is not governed by the
ordinary laws of trade. 1t does not move up or
down according to any well defined plan that
may be calculated in advance, but operates
after fashion peculiarly its own-advancing
when, to ordinary comprehension, it should de-
cline, and declining when it should advance.
This defiance and contradiction of established
principles serves two purposes both of which
reflect seriously upon the market-they puzzle
professional traders and completely mystify
outsiders. Nobody cares to engage in a busi-
ness that he don't and can't understand.
The market yesterday was of this character.
1t declined in the face Of q decidedly bullish
statistical report, showing a reduction of about
1000 900 barrels during February. This indi-
Gates disposition or conspiracy in some quar-
ter to make oil trading not only extremely un-
certain but ridiculous. 1t is certainly alienat-
ket entirely into the hands of professionals.
whose sole business 1t is to scalp one another.
The market opened at 91c, sold up to 9lIc,
then receded to 901Ic, rallied and sold up to
90ssc and closed at 9016c. The close on Mon
day was 923Sc-showing drop of 1Ac during
the week. II am afraid the spring slump has
come" said an operator yesterday evening. II
have felt for some time that it was in the air.
but didn't expect it so soon. 1 shouldn't be
it rallies I think the long interest is selling.
Ii this be so, there will be no Improvement
until it is ready for a new deal"
A B. McGrew quotes puts S99s to S93z; calls,
The following tauie, corrected Dy DE witt Dill
avenue and Wood street, Pittsburg, shows the
order OF fluctuations, etc.:
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SECRET SOCIETIES.
Improved Order of Hepasophs.

Improved Order of Hcpasophs.
-Pittsburg Conclave No. SO proposes to be
800 strong by April l6.
The headquarters of the Supreme officers
will be at the Exchange Hotel Richmond,
during the Supreme meeting.
The officers of Duquesne Conclave No. 80
rendered banquet to the members on Friday
evening, March s. Six candidates were ins
itiated
The degree team and others will leave on
Tuesday evening at 7:l0, to pay fraternal visit
to McKeesport conclave. The team will initiate
a number of applicants.
The workers in secret orders have been
kept quite busy lately. The A. o. U. w. Grand
Council of Pittsburg met here in February,
that of the Royal Arcanum will meet in March,
and the Supreme Conclave of the l. o. H. in
April.
Meridian Conclave No. III, Latrobe, gave
a reception last night. A number of members
from Greensburg and Irwin Conclaves were
present. In the early part of the evening
business session was held and five prominent
citizens of the town iniatiated. Addresses were
made by S. A. Will, Esq, the Supreme Archon;
Gustavas Brown, Supreme Treasurer, of Balti-
more, and s. A. Kline, Esq, Representative
elect from Greensburg Conclave. c. A. Shir-
lev Pittsburg Conclave, No SO, accompanied
the Supreme Archon. The conclave is in ex-
cellent condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Company x. Fourteenth Regiment Speaks.

Company K, Fourteenth Regiment Speaks,
At a meeting of Company K, Fourteenth
Regiment held in their armory on Friday
evening, March 8, 1889, the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty
God, to call from his earthly duty, our be-
loved Captain and Friend, E. S. Hill and
Whereas, We realize that in his death we
sustain not only the loss of an officer,
through whose untiring and Jealous efforts
our company has been raised to its present
high standard, but we have also lest friend
whose hand of help was always extended,
and whose heart was ever in sympathy with
the afflicted; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his wife and family, in this
their sad hour of bereavement, and
Resolved, That we ever hold in beloved
remembrance the hours spent in his COM
panionship, and under his wise command
during the time of our duty to the State,
and
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to his afflicted family, and that thev
be published in the Mansfield Union, Mans
field Item, Pittsburg Dispatch and Meriden
Conn., Republic.
A. GLENN JOHNSON,
SERGT. A. W. MCMILLEN, Committee
CORP. GUS. A. BEARD.
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Royal ArcanuIn.

Mrs Bridget Ann OConnor, widow of the
late Edward OiConnor, who was member of
East End Council No. 2l6 Royal Arcanum, and
died on the 8lst day of January. was, on March
/. maid in full the amount of $1,000, it being his
Insurance benefit in the above order.
-Royal Arcanum circles are in hutter of
excitement over the approaching Grand Coun-
preparations are going on. looking to the enter
tainment of visiting friends and members of
the order. A large public meeting will be held
in Old City Hall on Tuesday evening, March l9
when il is expected at least 5000 people will
gather to hear the distinguished men in the
order discuss its merits. and to enjoy a delight
full programme of choice vocal and instru-
mental music. Toerge's Orchestra, the Alpine
Ouartet. Miss Burkhart and Miss Mecusker. a
noted vocalist from Buffalo, will take part. On
Wednesday night q banquet at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel will lare the eplcures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
RENTS UNCHANGED.
They VIII Remain About the Same as Last
Year.

AncJ VIII heuaAu <ADOuL bnC ONhAo hb A4n8s
Year.
There was good demand for houses and
rooms at Nthe real estate offices yesterday.
Agents reported that rents remain about the
same as last year. Owners have advanced
prices in some cases.
SamuelJ. Fleming, LAT Fourth avenue, sold
No. q Congress street, city, brick house of
seven rooms, for s., 300 He also sold to Mrs.
McCaulley brick house of eight rooms, Broad
street, East End for 81 600; also closed the sale
of Sherman avenue, Allegheny, dwelling OF
eight rooms, with lot 25x54, for $4,000. He also
placed two mortgages, one for 5000 on farm
property outside Of the county, and one for
81, 900 on city property, all at 6 per cent
Samuel w. Black & Co., W Fourth avenue,
sold the property No. 812 Wylie avenue,
Thirteenth ward, two-story brick dwelling.
seven rooms, etc., lot 1815xl00, for price ap-
propriating 81 1850 cash.
John F. Baxter sold two lots, Bank Of Com
merce addition extended, Brushton station,
Nos. 81 and 50, with frontage of 100 feet on
Baxter street by $50 feet, to W. h. Mofitt,
for 81. 400.
Mellon Bros. sold to william H McNulty
three lots on Mellon street, Nineteenth ward,
for S6U0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

NEW YoRK-Clearings to-day s1l2, $50, ,4S2;
balances, $5010, ,292 For the week-Clearings,
$3.50, 180, 657; balances, S35, ,545 091.
BOSTON : Clearings to-day, SAIL, 100; bal
ances, 81, ,452,145. For the week-Clearings $751;
028.082; balances, IS, ,929,270.
PHILADELPHIA-Clearln to-day, S11,012,-
GIL; balances, 81 280, ,646. For the week-Clear-
ings, S68, Al, ,994; balances, $S692,7N.
BALTIMoRE-Clearings to-day, sz,0 1857; bal
ances, S461, ,067.
CHIoAGo-Money in good demand On call,
5@51; prime loans, 6@7. Bank clearings So
81,
ST. LoUIs--Clearings to-day, ss,054,5 ,5S3; bal
ances, S556, 6,6O2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

The salss were: 20 shares M. & Nd. National
Bank at 6O3z, 100 Pennsylvania Gas at 10, 2O5
Citizens Traction at 7015, 25 Central Traction
at 221S, so at 2231. 800 Philadelphia Gas at 36N.
80 at 361<, 25 Electric at 464 100 at 461z, 30 at
4616, and 20 Swith and Signal at q.
The total sales Of stocks at New York yester-
day were 2i8,9O2 shares, including Atchison,
$3.50: Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
1900; Erie, 1910; Lake Shore 1855; louisville
and Nashville 8, 44O Northwestern, 7,06l: N orth-
ern Pacific, preferred 1850; Oregon Transcon-
tinental, $500; Reading. Al. .1S5; Richmond and
West Point, 6,725; st. Paul, % ITO; Union Pa
cific 4,971; Western Union, 10.0S5.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
A silent Appeal for Help.

When your kidneys and bladder are inactive
they are making silent appeal for help. Don't
disregard it but with Hostetter's Stomach
Buffers safely imDel them to activity They
are in imminent danger, and it is foolhardiness
70 shut ones eyes to the fact. Be wise in
time, too, if you experience manifestations of
dyspepsia. malaria. rheumatism, constipation
or nerve trouble. The Bitters before meal
adds zesI to it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
THE NEW NORMAL.

IL is Getting There in Great Shape-It Gets
Local Patronage.
The new State Normal School at Slippery
Rock, of which Mr.. James E. Morrow, of
Allegheny, has been elected Principal, bids
fair to be very successful. The district for
which it is intended comprises Allegheny,
Beaver and Butler counties, and the build
ings, which contain an elegant library. are
said to be about the finest in the State
As it is only about 90 miles from Pitts
burg, many persons from this city alone
have registered for the first school term,
which begins on the 26th of the month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Al Grosrzlnger's Are the Prertiest Ever
Brought 10 This City.
The demand for China and India mattings
becomes greater each season and the manu-
faeturers are continually introducing new
patterns
The styles this spring are the most beauti-
ful ever shown by us.
Ihe prices range from S5 per roll up. A
roll contains 40 yards-12lS cents yard;
cheap is no name for it.
EDWARD GRoETzINGER's,
627 and 629 Fem avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Novelty styles in imported long wraps.
lace circulars, embroidered fichus, mantles.
etc. All the newest spring shapes of ladies
overgarments. HUGUs & HAcKE,
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

F. G. REINEMAN, manufacturer of re-
gala and lodge supplies for all societies.
Flags and banners q speciality, at low rat =
su 81 SIXTH STREET.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

ELBERoN CREAMERY is the best butter;
warranted pure Elgin. Ask your grocer
for it. SCoTT, PoTH & Co.,
Wholesale dealers, First and Smithfeld sts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

DABBs thinks with good reason that he is
making the finest photographs and portraits
of his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Money on call at New 1OrK yesGeLuay LuIeu
easy with no loans; closed offered at per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 454@611. Sterling ex-
change dull but steady at 81 S54 for 6O-day bills
and 81 SSl for demand.
The weekly statement of the New York
changes: Reserve, decrease, SO. 722 $50; loans,
increase, 81 060 100; specie decrease. So 400;
legal tenders, decrease, S262, 800; deposits. in
crease S475, 100; circulation, increase, $50 200.
The banks now hold SS54S, 800 in excess Of the
Is per cent rule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT.

More Doing and Better Feeling Among the
Local Bankers.
There was some improvement in the local
money market yesterday. Checking was
active at most of the banks, but depositing was
light. The borrowing demand was moderate.
Rates were steady at 5@f Curb rates were
shade lower. The flow of money was in favor
of the city, adding considerably to the very
Hnnsa rar,nrt indicated a fair husiness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Condition of the Market at the East LibertJ
Stock Yards.
OFFICE OF P1TTsBURG DISPATCH, I
SATURDAY. March 9. 1889.

Stock Yards.
OFFICE OF PITTsBURG DISPATCH,
SATURDAY, March 9, 1889.
CArTLE-Receipts, l,4S0 head: shipments,
LOCO head. Nothing doing; all through con-
signments. One car shipped to New York to-
day.
Hoas-Active; receipts, 15OO head: ship
ments, 1000 head; medium Philadelphias, IS 90
as 05: heavy hogs, "a 90; pigs. and Workers,
S. 00@5 %. Three cars shipped to New York
to-day.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1000 head; shipments,
800 head. Market fair at unchanged prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
BOSTON STOCKS.
A General Decline, With Copper Stocks
Leading the Run.

Boston, March 9.-The stock market was de-
pressed all the morning. The weakness of
local securities was general. excepting Califor-
MIA Southern stocks and bonds. Copper stocks
took the lead in the decline. No improvement
was perceptible at the close and the feeling at
that time was an uneasy one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
MOVING UP,

Electric and Switch stiII CIimbing-Trnc'
tfous and the Gassers Flat.
The features of the stock market yesterday
were further advances in Electric and Switch
and Signal, the former selling up to 461S, and
the latter to 81. Recent decision favorably
affecting the former, and good business pros
poets of both make them desirable invest
ments as Is shown by the demand for them.
fractions and the gassers were the weak spots.
La Noria was unchanged. The demand for it
seems to have been fully supplied. There was
the usual clamor for bank stocks, but only one
small lot changed hands. Bids and offers
were:
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Couar.manr Rnnd..

Government Bonds.
Closing quotations in New York furnished
The DISPATCH by Robinson Bros. Wood
street. Local dealers charge commission Of
an eighth on small lots:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

New York closed at 90&c.
Oh City closed al 9013c.
BRADFORD closed az 904e-
New York. refined. T.15c.
London. refined sgd.
Antwerp, refined. 17hE
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PlTTSBURG'S Clubs.
Increasing in Number, Popularity
and Wealth, and Gradually
TAKING THE PLACE OF THE SALOON
Where Men Can no Longer COngregate
and Discuss Freely
ART, SCIENCE, RELIGION AND POLITICS
TAKING THE PLACE OF THE SALOON
ART. SCIENCE, RELIGION AND POLITICS

HE was a long time
getting about it, but
she is getting there
with the celeritv and
energy characteristic
of every created in
telligence that fully
perfects itself before
launching itself. Pitts
burg has decided to put
on metropolitan dress
and go it, not while
she is young, but in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17
TIE BOARD OF TRADE.

Waterbury's latest infant industry is a board of trade which was organized last evening under circumstances that are rich i'll future promise. The character and standing of the men who are to guide its early footsteps are the best guarantee that it will walk in ways that will rebound to the credit and welfare of the city. An institution such as the board of trade is designed to be may be of incalculable benefit to our city, and that it starts into life with energy and enthusiasm and the deepest devotion of our best citizens gives hope that Water bury will take on a new spirit of enter prise under the stimulus of its fostering care. The members should not, however, let their enthusiasm and fervor die a. borning, nor should they forget that it may cease to thrive unless fed by the spirit that created it. Those who stood sponsors at the birth of the board. who watched about its cradle. or those who may hereafter join hands with it ill its march toward maturity should continue always to be actuated by spirit of en- ergy and progress, and Waterbury will reap untold benefits from its board of trade.
 Prosperity attend it on its way
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17
Prosperity attend it on its way !!
PERJURY WOULD COME EAs

pERJ U R1 WOULD COME EASY.
 Referring to the New Haven Register suggestion that, to stop post-election charges of bribery, it might be well to pass law compelling all parties to make sworn statements of election expenses. the Bridgeport Standard favors the idea, holding that, as such scheme has suc- ceeded at least partially in England, it would do likewise here. It would do nothing of the kind. Men who use money corruptly, to purchase nomina- tions or bribe voters, would not stop at a little thing like perjury in taking oath as to the amount of their election eX- penses. Such men have no appreciation of honesty, integrity or character, and they would have less regard for truth, honor or the sacredness of an oath. They are corrupt to the hearts core, and the same sense of honor that justities foul means for political ends would excuse false swearing when political ambition was in the balance. Perjury would come easy to such men.
 A law of the character suggested we think would be putting a premium on perjury. It would not abolish, it would scarcely diminish, bribery of voters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17
Turkish Cuisine.

Rousseau has said that from the food of a nation you can tell its characteristics. If this Is true no better spot for the study of ethnology could be found than Cavalla. Doubtless, if 1t bc desired, an opportunity will occur of dining with many nationalities. By all means accept an invitation to dine with Turkish pasha, says writer in Corn hill for August. had the pleasure of talk ing meal with the governor of Drama, who is passing rich for Turk, seeing that he rules over the plain where the chief tobacco farms are, and his opportunities for amassing wealth are many and varied. Silence and expedition are the chief characteristics of a Turkish meal The table preparations are few, but the dishes are many; olives, caviare, cheese, etc., are dotted about, and perhaps as many as ten dishes are handed round on covered brazen dishes, con- sisting of rice or barley, meat or boiled fish, cakes seasoned with vegetables, roast lamb, beans, species of rissole wrapped up in vine leaves, the inevitable pilaf and fruits, and, as wine is forbidden, an intoxi- eating substitute Is found in liquors and brandy. Each person has his glass of sherbet by him, and his piece of unleavened bread, for the Turks love half baked dough. It will comfort the European to see every one wash his hands before his meal, for forks are un- known, and each Is expected to dip his fingers into the savory morsel as it is handed to him. During the whole of the feeding process scarcely fou TOT five words will be ut tered, and at the most your repast will last twenty minutes, but then afterward, with the coffee and the hubble-bubble, converse ton will flow freely. To the Turk eating Is . serious gastronomic exercise, which will not admit of any conversation being entered into during its gress.-Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17

THAT was peculiarly pathetic incl dent that marked the performance of the Ethel Tucker company in Newburgh Monday night. Frank Holden, the lead ing man, just before going on the stage received a telegram from New York stating that both his father and mother had died during the day. He went through his part as usual, however, smiling and making merry while his heart was bursting with his heavy weight of woe. Truly the world smiles while grief nurses its lonely burden."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17
THE CITY HALL MEETING.

City hall should be crowded this even ing blythe friends of Ireland and her cause. The British commission before whom ParneI and the cause of his country are on trial is again in session, and the most villainous means are being employed to discredit both in the eyes of the world
 Suborned testimony, irrelevant details and glaringly partial decisions dovetail together as forces to crush the great liberator of Ireland. A tremendous ex- pense is being imposed upon him with the hope that his funds may give out be- fore he has had an opportunity to clear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17

himself of the false charges of the London the villainous scheme concocted against him. Mrs Della Stewart Parnell, the brave mother of the Irish leader, has offered to sacrifice all her worldly fortune to assist him in his defense, and her heroic example should inspire all who have at heart the cause of Ireland and of human freedom the world over We must come forward and give of our means if we would rebuke the most damnable system of cruelty and oppres- sion on the face of Gods footstool and advance the cause which asserts mans right of equality and independence.
 It is most excellent entertainment that has been provided for the audience at City hall this evening. Senator Ec- clesine of New York and Dennis O'Reilly of New Haven are eloquent and forcible speakers, and the cause of Ireland will find ill them most powerful and worthy advocates. We speak from a personal knowledge of the men when we assert that seldom if ever has it been the fer tune of a Waterbury audience to listen to too such gifted orators on the same platform. There should be a large audienc at to-nights meeting and generous dis position to swell the amount which Waterbury is to contribute toward the Parnell defense fund. The Brass city has never, from the first days when the patriotic and lamented Father Walsh came to live among us, failed in her duty when it was question of contributing to the cause of Ireland. At this time. when the children of Ireland and her brave leaders are bending beneath the burden of untruth, injustice and oppres- sion, Waterbury will join hands with her sister cities of America and do her share to lift the dark clouds that are now shutting in the sunburst of Erin.
 Make to-night's rally such one that when the voice of Waterb ury is heard across the waters it may bring comfort and hope to the brave and unyielding spirit of Charles Stewart Parnell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES, Corner Willow and West Main. Exchange Place. H East Main and Wolcott Road 15 Corner Cherry and East Main,
 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private) g Iron Bridge, West Main
 A Waterbury Brass Co., (private.)
 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove
 27 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co.,
 as Corner Washington and South Main. sa Waterbury Buckle Co.,
 $ Benedict < Burnham Mfg Co. Ss Waterbury Watch Co. .(private1 Ss Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin.
 4s Scovill Mfg Co., (private.)
 45 Corner Clay and Mill.
 46 Mo- 5 Hose House, Baldwin
 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. sal Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co tprivsteo sss Holmes, Booth < Haydens, (privateo 324 No. Hose House. 3s5 Corner Smons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
 To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hoo, down once and lot go, then close the door. A'oA
 Do not pull the hook if the fi-e bell CT sma, he,, has already been given. n
 Be particular to remain at the box until ths - rival of an officer of the Fire Department ~hc ,r;, win reaesse tne Key or circumstances win not turn the key to the holder as soon as conyeni.rt
 Always give the alarm from the box neare,t h..
 Key Holders upon changing their location. vi, please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-17

THE New York Press thinks Con- gressman Springer's omnibus bill. which provides for the admission of New Mex ico with the other territories, ought not to pass. Of course not. New Mexico is democratic, and the democratic party would profit from its admission. Only republican territories should be let in. That's logic la New York Press.