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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
The Building Record.

During the past week 40 permits were issued.
representing 45 buildings-6 stone, 10 brick. n
frame and 1iron-clad-the total cost of which
is figured at sos 242 The Twenty-frst ward
led with ten, followed by the Twentieth with
live.
The previous week 81 permits were taken
out, representing Sc buildings, the esti.
mated cost being sl6aSl4 The total num-
ber of permits issued this year to date is Las.
representing 2 1876 buildings. Yesterdays list
follows:
Adam Doerzbacher, frame two-story and
attic dwelling, 2lx& feet. on Lillian street,
Thirty-frst ward. Cost 81, 200
Boulevard Syndicate, six stone two-story and
mansard dwellings, 2lx5z feet, on Mcpherson
street, Twenty-frst ward. Cost $50. 900 for all.
R. H. Coleman, frame two-story dwelling, l6
40 feet, on Breckenridge street, Thirteenth
ward. Cost S200.
John Lewis, brick two-story and mansard
dwelling, 20x34 feet on Thirty-eighth street and
Howley avenue Sixteenth ward. Cost, S. 400.
Patrick Gallagher, frame addition two-story
dwelling, l6x2s feet, on Window street, Thir-
tieth ward. Cost, s40o
Charles Glendinning, frame one-story bakery,
l2x2l feet on rear Tioga street, Twenty-frst
ward. Cost 500.
Movements in Real Esfnfc.
The first sale Of lots in Pittsburg was by John
Penn, Jr., to Isaac Craig. January 10, I7S4.
Charles Somers q Co. sold for P. A. Lena
CHEN to III. A. Pilkington, building lot in the
Tenth ward, Allegheny, fronting 20 feet. on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

Refined. New YORK. .40c.
Refined, London. sid.
Refined, Antwerp, 1871.
Refined, Liverpool sgd.
Refined. Bremen. 6. 64In.
A. B. McGrew, No. lis Fourth avenue, quotes:
Puts, S27a; calls S4l4
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
Features of Yesterdays Oil Market.

Corrected daily by John M. Oakley q Co., 45
Sixth street, members of the Pittsburg Petro-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

The drift of opinion in Wall street yesterday
was that the worst of the financial pinch was
over There was some disappointment that
the reports generally credited on the street of
an official announcement from Secretary Win
dom offering to take $40 900 600 As, had rot been
made public, but conservative people we're in
clined to think that within the next "A hours
something would be done to restore confidence.
1t was understood that Senator Sherman ad-
vocated an extension of time for the with
drawal of goods under the Mckinley act
This, it is thought would materially help the
merchants who are experiencing the effect Of
the money stringency more than any other
class The room traders were divided in opin-
ion as to the immediate future of speculation.
But the better Judgment was that prices had
suffered q sufficient decline to induce to pur-
chases at current figures.
Mr.. Henry Ciews said: 81 do not see any
thing to cause uneasiness. The general busi-
ness Of the country is good. The leading rail-
road properties are being economically man.
aged, and the earnings are satisfactory to in
vest0rs." Chaupcey M. Depew said the present
stringency would not last long
Money on call at New York yesterday was
easy at per cent for call loans, closing offered
at 4 Prime mercantile paper 7@9 Sterling
exchange quiet and barely steady at "a 81 for
6o-day bills and 81 S41< for demand.
The weekly statement of the New York
banks. issued yesterday, shows the following
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14
Business News and GosaIp.


Real estate is fairly on its feet after the sum-
mer lull. Brokers reported good business
last week.
Williamsburg is having a hard time with torn
up and muddy Streets Penn avenue is almost
impossible.
According to the Niles Register there were
in Pittsburg 100 years ago 36 log houses, stone
and frame, all dwellings, and 5 small stores.
The population was sS7.
Thirty-eight mortgages were on the list yes
terday. The largest was for $4,000. "A B.
Melvin, ct al. to Mary B. Murtland, purchase
money. as were eight others.
Two fine buildings on Smithfield street are
being hurried to completion. They will be
occupied before New Years.
Property on Penn avenue. in the vicinity of
Third is considered bargain at $500 foot.
There Is some on tap at about that figure
There will likelr be considerable competition
for the Exchange building if it be put on the
market. The Diamond alley syndicate is said
to be cunning for it.
The reorganization of the Yankee Girl
Mining Company is nearly completed. 1t is
capitalized at Sl.S0O,000. Considerable of the
stock is held in this city, but most of it in
England.
Rainy weather handicapped almost every
branch of trade last week Building permits
were cut down to 40. Bad roads and streets
were subjects of much complaint.
The market house In McKeesport is said to
pay about II per cent on the money invested
East Liberty and tributary districts would no
doubt do as well.
1t is limited that In the event of the Short
cut Railroad being built to Homestead-which
is almost certainty-it will ultimately be ex-
tended to Braddock.
1t Is stated that the Pullp an w Westinghouse
deal will be perfected within the next few
days,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-14

SHOWING loss Tor the week OF &c. CIei
ings for the same time were:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

To make the cream or center of the
candy, boil half pound of sugar with
three tablespoonfuls of thick. sweet
cream. Test it in cold water, like any
fondant, and when drop makes a soft,
creamy ball rolled between the thumb
and finger and does not stick, take up
the mixture and let it cool. When it is
cool enough to handle, beat it with a
spoon till it is very white; then favor it
with few drops of vanilla, and make
this into balls the size of the tiniest
marbles. Make another fondant Of
pound of sugar and half pint of water,
as described before in the Tribune. Take
one-half of this fondant and mix with it
two-thirds of the quantity of melted
chocolate. Mix the fondant and choco-
late thoroughly, and dip the cream balls
into the liquid mixture and lay them
one by one on a piece of confectioners'
waxed paper or on creased paper.
Place them on large fiat board to dry.
What melted chocolate and fondant is
left can be made into plain chocolate
candies in any shape you please.-A. Y.
Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

on a visit to some of his relatives.
There was no discount on him as "a
marvel of strength" and the wood-cut
which pictured him throwing bull over
a six-rail fenc9 was not much of an ex-
aggeration. AS soon as it was discovered
that he had no particular scruples
against the flowing bowl, the boys set
out to have a little fun. Early in the
forenoon of circus day an alleged circus
man waited on 1.-The great Western
giant" and intimated that he was a
fraud from way back, and that his mar
velouS feats of muscle were tricks and
for, and four or five glasses of beer did
the rest.
Soon after noon the strong man sailed
down to the circus grounds to demand
an apology. The people had begun
buying tickets. and the circus officials
were too busy to talk. The way they
ignored his presence made tho strong
man madden than ever, and he started
for the entrance. The two men sta
toned there tried to prevent his in
gress, but he threw one into a farmer
wagon and the other over a lemonade
stand and entered the tent. Six OF the
circus men now ~allied on the center,
but the struggle didn't last two minutes.
He flung them along and aloft as il
playing with the clubs.
"IIey, Rubber sounded tho tocsin,
and every single man connected with
the circus rallied in response. AS they
came with clubs, neck-yolles and wagon
stakes the strong man looked about for
some weapon. There was q long-tailed
bulldog lying under the sacred cows
cage, and he grabbed him by the tail
and widened the circle and finally broke
through it, smashing every man who
opposed him. When clear of tho circle
he pushed a baby elephant off her legs
upset candy wagon, tore down sec
ton of seats about forty feet long, and
appeared outside to exclaim:
"All fraud and delusiop, is it
Haven't any moral right to my title, chi
Well. mebbe haven't, but guess this
crowd won't dispute it!''
And he pulled the ticket wagon ovel
on its beam ends, flung bale of hay
into side show and took the middle o.
the road to walk back to the hotel.-N
Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

upon horse actors. There are two OF
Arabian thoroughbreds-w dash out
of an engine-house and draw a large
fire-engine across the stage at full
speed. Harry Lacy thinks pretty near
ly as much of these horses as he does OF
himself, and that is saying great deal.
There is horse in shenandoah"
too. He is fine black animal that is
made much of in the first acts by the
rebel heroine, and later he gallops
across the stage with super made up
as General Sheridan on his back. lie is
a bright animal, and he knows his cue
so well that he starts on his ride at the
right moment without any word from
the rider.
Joseph Murphy has used horse on
the stage for several years. There is a
scene in Kerry Cow whore Murphy
shoes horse in full view of the audi
ence, going through all the details.
One of the first horses served i'll this way
by Murphy was bought while he was on
the stage one night by Dan Ionig, and
is now successful raco-horsG. His
name is LeleX.
In addition to the plays already mem
toned the horse has been used to great
advantage in past seasons in Francis
Wilson's comic opera, THE Oolah," "A
Run of Luck" 'Mazeppa," "Herne the
Hunter" and Richard Ill"
The use of the horse in dramatic pro-
auctions probably dates from the early
+ part Of the present century and orig
mated at Astlcy's, in London. At this
house number of horse dramas were
produced, among the most popular Of
| which were "Dick Turpin' and Put
nam, the Iron Son Of re" In late years
the border drama has largely monopo-
lized the horse as an actor, but his pop
ularity began to spread about two years
ago.
Other animals have also been used re-
Gently. The Old Homestcad'bhad its
oxen, ''Bootlc's Baby" its rooster and
Uncle Toms Cabin it's bloodhounds,
while De Wolf Hopper nightly drives a
diminutiye donkey in Castles in the
Air"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

some, who waved his hand impatlently.
and continued:
1.-THE witness for the persecution will
now come forward"
Ozro Meachim, sitting in one of the
back pews, stood, but declined to come
forward. Turning slowly around the
deacon faced him, and proceeded to
question him as follows:
Young man, did you, Or did you not
see the defendant in the aforesaid act?"
"Thet's SO, deacon, can't deny it,
Did you, or did you not, declare
that, to the best of your ability, it wuz
not his wife; Furthermore, that you
didn't know who t'wuz?"
oval, ! SAID as how it wasn't his
wife, and then | said | didn't know the
girls name
Them two dispositions are Identical,
young man." said the deacon sternly.
Cant say ] hitch with yer thar,
deacon. don't know the gals name
cause she amt named yit The deacon
was huggin' an a kissin his gal baby"
The silence for a moment was painful.
Deacon Ransome dropped into his seat
| like stone. A litter, that soon be-
came shout, woke the echoes in the
old meeting-house, in the midst of
which Aunt Martha sWooned and O&ro
quietly Slipped out at the door. 1t is
needless to say 'mectin' was not re-
sumed that evening.
The good minister took occasion, soon
after, to demonstrate with Ozro, on his
fondness for joking.
oval, YOU see.' the young man re-
piled, Aunt Martha was JUS a dyin' for
some news, and outer charity like, give
her some. Jerusha! how it stirred 'em
ups. Elizabeth Browne, in brakes
Marazinc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

than her sharp black eyes, in spite OF
her sixty years
A young man, with merry blue eyes,
who stood carelessly leaning against the
porch, replied: That's gospel truth,
Aunt Marthy, ev'ry word Nv it. 4e
see, I'd bin down to the barn for hal
ter he'd borrered, an see it all from
the stable door. Thar the deacon stood,
on his back piazzy, bold as Il lion,
huggin' an kissin' a gal. T'want his
wife, nuther.''
1.-The shameful, brazen hypocrite,"
gasped Aunt Martha; I'll hev him up
in meetin' this very evenin'; and he the
father OF family, one on 'em d babe in
arms, an his poor wife jest otf'n sick
bed. A pritty cretur, he, TO be a lcadin'
in prayer like saint. But he does
pray beautiful. Did you know the gal,
OZrO?"
Don't know her name, Aunt Marthy,
pears as if I'd seen her too, but my
bosses are a-waitin'."
BE to pray'r meetin this evenin'
Ozro?" called Aunt Martha, after him.
sure to be thar" he replied, atrid-
ing down the front walk, between the
tall lilacs and roses. There was an UNI
usual twinkle in his bright blue eyes,
which would have BODIED mischief, to
those who knew him best.
Ozro Meachim held the important po-
sition of stage driver and mail carrier,
between the little village OF fullerton,
and the nearest railroad town, some
five miles away. He was general
favorite on account of hi2 unfailing
good nature, and, as he was sure to be
the bearer of the latest neighboyhood
gossip, was cordially welcomed by all
the women folks in the village
fullerton was one of those moral viii
lagos, where marriages, births and
deaths form the most exciting topics of
conversation, and where murder, or an
eiopement, has not happened within the
memory of the Oldest inhabitant. Yet,
here was a scandal at their very door.
Aunt Martha fairly trcmbled with eX-
element as she snatched up her sun
bonnet and hurried down the garden
walk. She would run over to Mrs. Ar
thurs, who was her nearest neighbor,
quiet woman, not given to gossip, so
not generally the recipient of Aunt
MarLhas confidence. But this was some
thing she could not keep till she went
to her bosom friend, Lucindy Allen, for
Lucindy lived full half mile away.
Mrs. Arthur sat quietly sewing in
her cool sitting-room, the door opened
wide to admit the breeze and the sweet
smell of the lilacs. She looked sur
prised as Aunt Martha Unmatched the
gate, and hurrying up the path sank on
the steps and famed herself vigorously
with her apron.
"Why. what is the matter?' said
Mrs. Arthur: come right in here where
it's cool"
Matter enough, Miss Arthur" re-
piled the old lady. I've he'd shock
thet won't git over till my dyin' day"
Have you had any bad news, Aunt
Martha?''
Bad news? The wust kind of news,
when deacon an pillar OF the church
falls from grace, an he a-Inakin' sech
beautiful pray'rs"
but you have not told me who it is
that has fallen from grace, Aunt Mar
THAI
You don't mean to say you hain't
herd Oh it? Then you'd never guess,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

duction of this scene into 1.-THE Flying
Scud," on the ground that he holds a
patent upon the machinery required to
produce it. Messrs. Chapman and Sell
lers, however, claim that while the re-
suits are similar, their methods for
accomplishing the effect are entirely
different from those employed by Mr..
Burgess.
"A Straight Tip" the new farcial
comedy in which popular Jimmy Powers
is to blossom out as star next season,
is also connected with the race-track, as
the title signifies.
A new idea in the line of racing
scenes is to be introduced, but author,
manager and star are Omysteriously
silent about it TOW. They say it will
b. great surprise, but they do not
want to give any clew to it until after
the initial production, for fear some one
may steal the idea.
w. A. Brady is also @ conySc % the
belief that horses are great actors and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

nto the hands of Deacon Ransome, and
to have the ''hypercrite'' exposed with
out delay. Intent on this, she resumed
her sunhonnet, and FASTENED down the
street to the village store, kept by
Deacon Ransome.
The deacon, pompous little man,
and Aunt Martha were soon in deep
conversation. There had always been
settled conviction in the deacon's
mind, at least, that the legal profession
would have gained shining light, had
he chosen it, rather than the mercantile
one. at the beginning of his career. 1t
was with inward satisfaction, though
with much outward unwillingness, that
he consented to conduct the investiga-
tion that evening. Perhaps certain
rumor that Deacon Perkins had accused
him of little irregularities" added
slightly to that satisfaction, but it was
noted that he was more than usually ur-
banc the remainder of the day.
1t was also remarked that evening,
how Aunt Martha seated herself di-
rectly behind Deacon Ransome, though
her usual place was on the opposite
side of the church. The kindly old
minister opened the services and after
a hymn, sung to the good old tune of
Federal Street. requested Deacon Per-
kins to lead in prayer. Now was the
time for action; Aunt Martha leaned
forward. and nudged Deacon Ransome,
who rose to his feet, saying:
Brethren and sisters, l hev pain
full dooty to perform this evenin', and it
goes agin my feelin's to hev it to do,
but dooty, my brethren, dOoty a-a-must
be did. l hev charges to bring against
Brother Perkins, which will make ev'ry
individool hair to stand on end. lie
wuz seen in the very act of kissin', Wis,
and huggin', think of it. brethren, a
girl, who wuz not his wife. Brother
Perkins, it becometh you not to lead in
prayer, with this ere charge hangin'
over your head
a murmur OF surprise swept through
the church, Deacon Perkins rose iudig-
nantly to his feet and was about to
speak, Int was silenced by Deacon Ran
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19
TeRRAceD MOUNT AIMS.
A Geological Curiosity Located Near Mag
dalena, Mexico.

Geological Curiosity Located Near Mag
daIena, Mexico.
A Southwestern newspaper describes
terraced mountain in Mexico located
about fifty miles southwest of Magda-
lena. The mountain is circular in form,
about three-quarters of q mile in dame
ter and terraced from base to peak.
The height of the terrace is from ten to
twelve feet, and in many places is built
of solid masonry. At many other places
it is cut out of the solid rock. The road
way is from fifteen to twenty feet in
width, starting at the base of the
mountain and coiling itself spiral-like
to the peak, which is not less than L, 200
feet higher than the base of the mount
ain. The cost of the construction and
cutting out CT the solid rock of this ter
raced road mast have been enormous,
and the remarkable feature of this Won
der is the state of its preservation.
Here and there masonry has yielded to
the crumbliag influences of time, but
these are exceptions.
At the base of this terraced mountain
is a mighty rock, which has the appear
ance OF having been hewn out of the
solid mass; and weighs 100 tons or more.
1t is placed at the mouth of what ap-
pears to be the entrance to this terraced
mountain. Here another query is sug-
geSted: Does this door to the mountain
open the way to mineral treasure or to
the shrine of ancient religious devotees?
Again. does the terraced road which
coils itself to the peak of the mountain
lead to the shrine of the ancient vestal
virgin who kept eternal watch on the
sacred fire which was never suffered TO
die?-Phrcuological journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

Mis- Arthur. Ozro Meachim, he jest
stopped to give me paper, an sez to
him: 'Ozro. what's the news?' an seq
he to me: Il dunno ez | orter tell ye,
but l see sumthin' this mornin' down
to Deacon Perkins at beats me all
holler. Thar he stood on his back
piazzy, huggin' an kissin' a gal.
"Twan't his wife nuther. Them's his
very words. Then | says: Who WIZ
the gal?' but it pears he didn't know"
Mrs. Arthur looked puzzled, for
Deacon Perkins was one of the first men
in the village, and much respected. She
was certain there was Il mistake some
where, and said to Aunt Martha: II
think it would be well not to repeat this
story. Ozro has mistaken some other
person for tho deacon. l am sure
there isn't word Of truth in it."
But Aunt Martha was determined to
sift the matter to the bottom, and an
nounced her intention to put the facts
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

by himself and mis- thoroughbred asso-
ciates in "The County Fair" for the
past two years. Neil Burgess says that
Cold Molasses is better and more con-
scicntious actor than great many So
called leading men he has seen.
In the first place, the handsome ami
NAL has the advantage of striking
"stage presence" and holds the atten-
ton Of the audience whether he occu-
pies the center of the stage or is only
used to "fill up the picture" He is
always "'letter perfect" in his part and
never missesa cue, while his stage work
is invariably marked with exemplary
earnestness-
In the racing scene he and his two
companions run as hard as they can,
creating realistic scene that is very
exciting After the race the clever
horse re-enters to receive the applause
of the audience, which he receives with
many bows of acknowledgment as the
curtain falls.
Chapman and Sellers production OF
BOucicault's revised play, The Flying
Send" is also to have race-course
scene. with four educated horses. 1t will
be somewhat different from the one in
1.-THE County Fair" though. In ad-
dit;on to this race all the prominent
features of q race-track will be intro
duced, including grand stand filled
with people, betting ring and tally
no coach.
Neil Burgess, by the way, threatens to
get out an injunction against the intro
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

possess great drawing powers"-not
the ordinary drawing powers generally
manifested in a muscular way-but the
kind that magneti2es the dollars of tho
public.
Mr.. Brady is having the last act of
his successful melodrama, after Dark, "
rewritten by a well-known dramatic
author, in order to introduce a realistic
race and an exciting rescue scene on
horsebari;.
THE Still Alarm" is another play
which deuenos largely for its success
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19
Where the Difference Lay.

One day last summer gentleman at
Plainfield, n. j., had notice served On
him by his cook.
why do you leave?" he asked.
cts too hot here for Christian in
summer"
Its no hotter for you than it is for
me-" observed the employer "Yet
have to stay
That's the difference between you
and me-" returned the COOK. y
haven't Life,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19
An Urgent Need.

Walking Delegate-Jim, we must is
sue call for more money ut the next
meetin'.
Jim-What fer?
Walking Delegate - Why, some Of
thin strikers is starvir, and what's
worse, I'm entirely out of cigars.--Tho
Jury.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

"Do you think it is good portrait Of
me?" asked Maude.
Very good, indeed" said Ethel.
81 don't think the tint in the cheeks
is very good though, do you?"
at isn't porfcct-but you know yell
lows are very hard to get just right
n. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19
F0UR-F0OTED sMRs.
Horses That Play Promiant Parts
on the Stagel
Cold Molasses in the PlayhtA County
Fair"-Four Fleet SteedMfA 1.-THE
Flying Scud "-Realistl%xzAce
on the Stage.I

The struggle for realism BON the
stage has resulted in many ~ bus dra-
matte freaks, says the New rk Jour
nal. Perhaps the most accettabl Of all
these has been the introducton of horse
actors. No less than seven Important
plays will make conspicuuX use OF
horses next season.
Of course everybody knows A put Cold
Molasses and the stirring al played
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-12-19

"You advertised home comforts!"
complained guest from Philadelphia
to the clerk of a New York hotel.
ayes, SIR
"I'd like to know what your idea OF
home comforts is! I've been here a
week and you haven't had scrapple on
the table once."- Mulsey's Weekly.