Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-30
CHANGES IN THE AIR.
Movements on Foot Which May Great
ly Improve the River Front.
DICKERs FOR ENTIRE BLOCKS.
Editor Weyand. of Beaver, Talks About
What is Going on in the Valley.
A COMMUNITY THAT is ALL ALIVE

AuS AouOngane1a river IEonb has ~ A@A
failed to respond as desired to the spirit If
improvement which permeates almost every
other part of the city; but this may be
changed before long. as there are some i'm
portant deals under way which, if carried
to successful conclusion, will work some
thing of revolution in that locality. The
nature of these transactions cannot In JUS
tice to the parties interested, be given tor a
few days, but as several blocks are involved, it
will be seen at once that they are Of consider
able magnitude.
Few sections of the city possess business ad-
vantages equal to those of the Monongahela
river front, and the scarcity of good sites else
where is directing attention to it in manner
that promises large results in the near future.
Although neglected for a long time, there is
reason for believing that different policy will
soon be adopted. and this exceptionally favored
part of Pittsburg be lifted completely and per-
manently out of the rut.
Editor Michael Weyand, of the Beaver Times,
was in the city yesterday to complete arrange
ments for putting some of his real estate on
the market. Since the death of Uncle Jake
Zeigler and William Laird, Mr.. Weyand claims
and the claim has not been disputed-to be the
NANOo1 OOohbAy cuAtOI IL OOheAhdNoS SOANASO IA
the State. if not the United States. He has
been in the harness for more than fifty years.
Showing but little Of the wear and tear Of the
enormous amount of work he has accomplished
in his long and active career as journalist, his
physical condition being as good as that of most
men of half his years, and his mind as bright
and active as ever, Mr.. .Weyand continues TO
take lively interest," in everything thatis going
on at home and abroad.
lie h;c of Aorr nd ho fhfulra
it has great future before it. not because 1t is
the home of Mr.. Quay. but he bases his opinion
upon the admirable location of the place for
business and residence, the richness of the
surrounding country, the energetic, progressive
character of the people, and the spirit of en-
terprise which has lately been developed and
which promises to carry everything before it
Foggyism has been showed under, and Progress
adopted as the motto OF all classes Young
and ardent leaders are in control Of affairs.
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In conversation with THE DISPATCH repre-
sentative yesterday, Mr.Weyand gave an inter-
esting account of the changes in business con-
ditions which have taken place at Beaver in
the last few months. he said: "The town is
literally booming. 1 don't like the word
BOOM for. as a general thing, it describes an
abnormal condition, but in this case can find
no other that SO correctly conveys my idea
NOI lOI " years 1dS Lu0Ie Oecu 30 HuCu
activity in everything as can be seen now. A
year ago improvement was at standstill, and
people said Beaver was ready to be fenced in.
But a marvellous change has occurred Bince
then, and more particularly within the last six
months. The town has taken a fresh start. and
what it will lead to and where it will end am
at q loss to'say, but am confident that it will
not stop until Beaver has grown to be one of
the most important towns in the State; per-
and as renowned for business as it always has
been for comfortable homes and social and
educational advantages.
"a large number of handsome business and
dwelling houses are going up in the town and
suburbs, some of the latter costing from $50 900
to 100000. The streets are being graded and
paved and broad, substantial sidewalks laid, in
terspersed with handsome grass plots. Three
electric roads have been chartered, the stock of
which has all been taken, and the companies
are only waiting for good weather to begin op-
erations. These roads will connect Beaver with
all the surrounding towns, to the great advan-
tage of business. One of them will pass through
Groveland, one of the handsomest spots on
earth. 1t was laid out in lots short time ago,
and already over 100 of them have been sold to
persons who will build next year.
"Real estate is very active, not only in Beaver
W
body is doing more or less buying. This stimu-
lation has been occasioned by the possibility of
the ship canal coming our way, by the certainty
of rapid transit next year, and also by the spirit
of enterprise which is almost universal affect
ing people of all classes and conditions Where
there are no drones everything must be lively
Properties, which few months ago were con-
sidered drug. are rated at almost city prices.
Lots which were then selling at $500 or $500, now
bring s., 900 to Sl,5OO.
This enhancement has been so sudden and
so great that it almost takes my breath away
but it is none the less fact. There must be
something substantial behind such a movement
or it could not take place in such q conserva-
tive community as that Of Beaver. There is
nothing wild or visionary about it 1t is backed
up by an active cash demand: and that there is
little danger of reaction is shown by the fact
that the bulk of the property changing hands
is for Improvement, not speculation. Consid-
cradle Pittsburg capital is being placed in the
Beaver valley in various ways. but our own
people have plenty of money, and are not de-
pendent upon outsiders for means to carry out
any of their projects.
There are many other things of more or less
interest to your readers to which might refer,
but think have SAID enough to let the public
know thar we have not only a live town, but
one destined to increase its import tance to an
extent that can hardly now be conceived Of
Socially, we have our share of good and bad
people. Our saints are the best and our sinners
the worst in the world. But, taken in the con-
crete. We have population which will vie with
any other in morals intelligence and enter
prise"
There has been something Of change in the
Dig iron market during the past week. and
prices show an advance. From all reports how
ever, it is evident that the volume of trade has
not materially increased IN that time. Some
large sales are recorded, but on the whole
transactions have not been particularly heavy.
While consumers of raw iron have no i'm
mediate pressing needs there appears to be
disposition to buy for the first quarter of next
wear. but furnacemen do not manifest any
great desire to make contracts at present
prices.
Pig iron producers seem to believe that there
is something better in store. They argue that
within the last go days the cost Of production
has been considerably increased by advances in
ore. fuel and freights, and they are inclined to
hold off. At the same time, purchasers are
none too ready to push for further supplies,
and while trade is active it cannot be said that
there is any more than fair amount Of busi-
ness doing.