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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
THEY SAWED WOOD.
People Kept Indoors by the Weather
Put in the Time Thinking.
A GOOD DAY FOR CONCLUSIONS.
Fair Trading in Local Securities, but VAL
ues Soft Like the Weather.
THE NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE CITY

Business people remained indoors yester-
day except when the spur of necessity COM
pelled them to brave the slush and minia-
ture rivers into which the cutters were con-
verted. Street traffic was cut down to the
minimum and nearly all kinds of outdoor
employment were suspended. Snow shovel
ing was the only industry that was pursued
with much vigor.
Some people may think-indeed some so
expressed themselves-that yesterday was
lost day" so far as business was concerned.
This is mistake. While little was done
in the way of buying and selling there was
a good deal of thinking-"sawing wood, )"
as people, sometimes say-for future use.
Many man while sitting at his window.
watching the descent of the beautiful snow,"
formed new plans or perfected old ones which
will shape his course for the rest of his life and
have an important bearing upon some of the
interests of the City.
So, while hands were comparatively idle,
brains were at work forming plans and laying
out work to be prosecuted under more au-
spicious circumstances. The enforced idleness
of many, therefore. had its advantages as well
as its drawbacks. 1t afforded them a breathing
spell and gave them an opportunity to pull
their thoughts together so as to more clearly
discern the salient features of the business in
hand.
That it was not 'lost day. is shown by the
following relation of a prominent real estate
broker. Said he: Some of the largest and
most profitable transactions in which l have
been engaged were due to such days as this.
People remained at home and thought. Free
from interruption they could see things in
clear light. and 1t was comparatively easy TO
reach conclusions. Many time has the lc
mark been made to me: Well. didn't feel
and talked over that offer of yours with my
wife. We finally concluded that the property
would suit us and decided to take it, Such in
stances are very common"
1t is an interesting fact that the conclusion
to purchase the Tradesmen's Bank property,
which brought the highest price ever realized
in this city, was formed on day that i'm
prisoned everybody but the necessitous. The
principals to the transaction had been sticking
for some time without coming to terms. On
the day in question they had a conference, and
having nothing else to do remained together
until all differences were settled and the trade
consummated
Lafayette Hall, the cradle of the Republican
party and scene of many stirring events in
local history. changed ownership about two
years ago on dark, rainy day, which drove
people indoors and kept them there.
There is good in everything. Even financial
furries convey a useful lesson. They teach
people to be cautious. Although philosophy had
to be drawn upon to enable the average citizen
ocean OF sluSh which covered the streets yes
terday, there is little doubt that many schemes
were hatched which will prove of great advan.
tage to the community.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
HARD woops-JoBBINe PRICES.
WILL TEST THE TERRITORY,
Butler Company Purchases 45,5OO Acres
for Oil and Gas.

rrEcIAL TELKGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
TALLAHoMA, TENN, Dec. 1.-THE
Butler Land and Mining Company, of But
Ter, Pa. has leased 900 acres of land in
this and adjoining counties and 500 acres
adjoining this town. By the middle OF next
month it will have its machinery here
and commence boring for oil and gas. and
developing the mineral resources in this
vicinity.
The company is sanguine that from the
general topography and geological forma-
tion of this country that oil and gas can be
obtained by going down for 1t. and if it
succeed it will be the means of bringing
more manufactures into this locality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
DrygoodS,

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE situation in drv.
goods was unchanged, remarkably steady
tone pervading the market under the circum.
stances ard increasing confidence being felt
Goods continue well sold up as a rule, and
quotations are unchanged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
New York Coffee Market

NEW YORK. Dec. I7.-Coffee options openeo
steady at unchanged prices: closed firn, up-
changed points up. duh. Sales l5 $50 bags.
including December, IZ.254lT.30c; January
l6.40@l6 45c; February. la909l595c; March
l5.5Oc; May, l52Oc; July. H.55c. Spot Rio quiet
but firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Business News and Gossip.


Three or four important deals for property on
Fifth avenue are under way, and one of them is
almost certain to materialize. 1t involves about
500. .00O. The matter is mentioned to show that
something is going on.
1t was stated yesterday that work on two new
school houses IN the Tenth ward, Allegheny,
will begin early in the spring. They were rec
commended at q public meeting held early in
November. as mentioned in this column at the
time
Thre were AZ mortgages on file yesterday but
all were for small amounts, the largest being
for Sc 600 Each of is was for less than 81. 900.
Odd Fellows Hall, on Collins avenue. has
been completed and occupied. 1t was lighted
up Monday night for the first time.
Five three-story business houses on Franks
town avenue. near Station street. in block. are
under roof. This Improvement, it is thought,
nue..
1t costs the real estate brokers of Pittsburg
about $40, 900 year for sign boards.
Brickmaking promises to become one of the
leading industries of Pittsburg. At least $500,
600 will be invested in new plants next year.
Henry NJ. Long sold 20 shares of Mononga-
hela National Bank between $126 and Sl27.
For the first time this year no building per-
mits were issued yesterday.
Jupiter Pluvius silences all opposition when
be gets down to work. Even the Standard Oil
Company has to knock under for him.
If talk counts for anything Pittsburg will
have several new hotels. 1t was said yesterday
that TWO Well-known gentlemen were looking
up site for one near the Court House.
Movements in Realty.
w. a. Heron & Sons reported that the mar
ket for real estate keeps very good for the sea-
son of the year, and Notwithstanding the bad
day they closed the sale of a Second avenue
property. near Ferry street. at $500 per foot
front, but refused further particulars until the
deed is delivered and the sale fully closed.
j. E. Glass Co. sold three more lots, each
24xl00, in AIlequippa Place plan, Thirteenth
ward, for 81, $50. These make "A lots sold in
that plan by this firm within six weeks
William Petty & Co. sold to S. A. Will one
of those elegant eight-roomed brick houses in
Elba square for 5000.
Black & Baird sold for Isabella Golden to
August S. Floto the property on the corner of
Shilo and Sycamore streets, Mt. Washington
being 76xl13 feet. with a frame dwelling
thereon, for Sc, 800.
Brown & Saint sold to T. s. Duncan lot No.
227 in the Bank of Commerce addition plan.
fronting 40 feet the south side of Kelly
street. Brushton, and extending back l37 feet
to 20-foot alley for $500.
John K. Ewing & Co. sold for Mrs. Ellen R.
Mollison to John A. Donald vacant lot 2Oxl0u,
on Steep street, Allegheny. for $3.50 cash.
Samuel W. Black & Co. sold the property No,
634 Fifth avenue, being a three-story brick
dwelling of 10 rooms. etc.; also in rear fronting
on Ann street, two four-roomed frame dwell
Jugs, total rental $40, for $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

Sales at first call were 100 shares of Electric
at AZ, and 40 Philadelphia Gas at IA. At Sec
ond call 10 Central Traction sold at 1872, and
10 Philadelphia Gas at 1877. After call 10 Gen.
tral Traction brought 1915 Sales at third call
were 20 Electric at 1877. Is Pleasant Valley at
24A, 3o Philadelphia Gas at 1872, 5 Airbrake at
lV3 and 20 at los b. O. 3d.
day were 145 4s9 shares. including: Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western, % 440: Louisville and
Nashville. l2O5O; Missouri Pacific. 1850; North
ern PACIFIC preferred, S.5S2 Reading $500; st.
Paul, Is, l65; Union Pacific. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
KNOCKED OUT.

Local Oil Dealers Left to Their Own Re-
sources Do Nothing.
The oil crowd had no regular connection by
wire with New York yesterday. and not know
ing what was going on there did nothing them
selves; hence no sales. At the start oil was
was opened at "a. but practically there was
no opening, and no other figures were men
toned. At the last it was stated that 6SlI had
been bid in New York. Refined was steady
and unchanged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Lumber.

Markets have developed no new features
since our last report Hard woods are in good
demand, as the time is here for finishing up
buildings. The years volume of business
breaks all former records, but margins were
never closer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Mining Stocks.

NEW YORK. Dec. l7.-Alice lso; Adams Con.
solidated, 17G Consolidated California and Vir-
ginia. 225; Commonwealth, 100; Gould and
Cory, 100; Homestake 100; Horn Silver, 275.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18

WHY wilr you cough when Shlloh's Cure vii
give immediate relief? Price. 10 cts, so cts.
81. Sold by Jos. Fleming & Son. 412 Marker Sc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
MONEY MARKET.
'rtable for

The Situation Little More Comfortable for
Borrowers-ExchanCes Improved.
A number of local financial authorities YES.
terday agreed in the statement that the inan.
cal situation was steadily improving. and that
money would be plentiful soon after the open
ing Of the near year.
Accommodations were more freely extended
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
MEXICO CoURTING CANADA
Macdonald win Consider a Proposal fol
Closer Trade Relations.

CI0ser Trade ReIattOns.
OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. I'D. A. Ansel,
Mexican Consul at Montreal, had an inter-
view yesterday with Sir John Macdonald,
to whom he made proposal for closer reIa-
tious between Canada and Mexico.
The Premier promised that the Govern
ment would consider the proposition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
Metal MarIxaf

NEW YoRK-Copper stagnant. Lead dull
straits $50 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
PhiIadelphia, Stocks.

Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks. fur-
nlshed bv Whitney Stephenson, brokers, No. 81
Fourth avenue. Members New York stock Ex-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
ST. LoU1s-wool market quiet.
Stocks. Grain. Oil.

McGrew, Wilson & Co., Eisner building.
cor. Filth ave. and Wood St
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
stocks, Grain, OH.

McGrew, Wilson & Co., Eisner building,
cor. Fifth ave. and Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-18
STILL HUNTING BOTTOM.

Considerable Business in Local Stocks, but
Values Decidedly Weak.
Quite jag of business was transacted on
the local stock board yesterday-265 shares
but the feeling was akin to the weather. and
weakness was the predominating feature.
Price changes were for fractions in all cases,
but they were nearly all losses, CHARTERS Val
ley making the worst break Pleasant Valley
was about the strongest thug on the list
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

The situation in New Hampshire Is uu-
usual While the returns indicate small
plurality for Tuttle the Republican candi-
late for governor. it is a majority which
elects ia that state and the decision. there
fore, goes into the legislature But there
the situation becomes a peculiar and com
plicated one There are two groups Of
members-elec TO the next House whose
titles are in dispute. one is the group of
members coming from towns formerly
known as "classed" towns and the other
Is the group Of additional members elected
in various towns on the strength Of the
population figures of the new census. The
classed towns are those which were form
erly grouped together in twos or threes for
the choice Of representatives, each being
too small to be entitled 10 a representative
on its own account. The recent amend
ments 10 the state constitution did away
with the system Of chasing towns, and pro
vided instead for prorating representation
among them. but the last legislature took
m action 70 authorize such proportionste
representation In the absence of such
action each Of the towns formerly classed
assumed that this was the year for Il 10 en-
joy representation. and the result j, that
towns which, when classei elected ] ! rep
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14
Another Bogu. Medical College,

The Boston Herald printed last week an
exposure Of The Union Medical college
situated at Newbury, this state, an institu
ton, it is needless to say, which has no col
legiate equipment and no existence except
on paper. The president Of the institution
Is a grocer and the clerk of the town. A
telegraph operator, two or three farmers
and men Of various other occupations APP
pear in the list Of trustees, professors,
instructors, etc. II seems that ''cata-
logue has been issued and a great number
Of extravagantly worded circulars sent out.
4 sample statement is that "Newbury
private hospital will be open to the students
Of this college If the Herald writer has
got hold of the facts bogus diplomas have
been sold at $50 a piece. On Tuesday Of
this week the Herald printed letter from
Dr. G. B. Hatch of New bury, the founder"
of the institution, in which he makes a very
weak attempt 70 Justify himself by saying
that his purpose was to get the Monticello
Springs property converted into a medical
school and hospital. H. NJ Bailey, the
president makes a statement which clears
him of any guilty knowledge or participa-
ton in the bogus affair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

Much interest has been excited in medi-
cal circle, during the past few days by the
statement that Prof Koch of Berlin has
discovered a positive cure for consumption
by the use Of vaccine lymph which de
stroys the bacillus that causes the disease.
The professor is announced to have dis
missed several patients entirely cured, and
1t i, promised that he will give his discovery
TO the world within a few DAYS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

resentatives, now present themselves with
81.
second group Of members elect are
those chosen under provision Of the state
constitution which says that any town or
ward Of city having certain number of
inhabitants by the last general census Of
the state taken by the United States, shall
he entitled to elect one or more representa-
tives. a. the case may be Under this pro
vision both parties. 10 the several towns
where the census returns Of this year
showed an increase Of population sufficient
TO entitle them 70 another representative.
made nominations for the extra member.
the Republicans in most cases prefxing the
words III entitled while the Democrats
omitted these qualifying words and made
their nominations without anv indication
of uncertainty. 1t happens that Of the
first group Of disputed members a majority
are Democrats, while of the second group
majority are Republicans. The Demo
Gratis therefore take the ground that 10 the
organization Of the House the former
should be admitted and the latter should
be excluded until the House has had an OPP
p1rtuni;y to pass upon their credentials.
The Republicans hold to the contrary ami
will make a strong stand for the organiza-
ton Of the House, which would mean the
election Of Republican governor and the
election OF Republican United States sen
ator to succeed Senator Blair The strength
o. the Republican position lies in the fact,
that if both groups Of members in dispute
are admitted the House Is Republican. and
if both are excluded it Is Republican. The
result Of the controversy will be watched
with interest.
In Connecticut. too the situation is pc
culiar The Democratic candidate for gov
ernor has an apparent majority Of "a. II
was obtained by rejecting some 600 ballots
by Democratic moierators, which the Re
publcsns insist were legal and should be
counted No governor can be counted in
until both Senate and House. one Demo
cratic one Republican, agree to the re
turns. Meantime Gov Bulkeley holds
over. The question Of the votes and how
they are to be counted will have TO 20 to
the supreme court, which means a prolonged
delay. and meantime nothing done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

Ocean steamship racing has proved IN
profitable and the White Star aud Iuman
lines have made mutual agreement by
which these expensive contests will be
stopped January first. After that date the
crack steamers Of the two lines will leave
LIVERPOOL on alternate Wednesdays instead
OF on the same DAYS as now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

The New York Times is now printing
every day a column Of newspaper clippings,
which are supposed to show that Grover
Cleveland is the coming man for lSg2. and
that the result Of the elections is a proper
enforcement Of his tsriff-reform message. '
Not if David b Hill knows himself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

The story about Sir Edwin Arnold being
infatuated with japanese girl. whom he
is TO marry is denounced by a responsible
Toxic correspondent as a malicious SANDER
invented by revengeful English editor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

Conceiing every Democratic claim and
every change that is likely to be made in
favor Of the Democrats. the Republican ma
gritty in the Senate Of the j2d Congress
will be at least four. and will probably be
double this number
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14
abe @)crmunt 4b9nit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Il. 1880.

1t is dangerous % fool with the ballot re-
rim law in Massachusetts A New Bed
'rd man who took ballot from behind the
dl contrary TO the laws provisions. was
med 300 for his act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14
FLOUR

Quality r2c-ll-i hy none. ami they would rec
oum-ai every b-ly 90 try CLI~BEES SUPER
LArINE. the combination Of quality aui cost is
ul-Xc'll--d We sell the famous SEAL BRAND
coffee. tl- artist ,.-at.c cJff-- " America aIwav,
packed Iu 90. pound cans. al~l OLD GOVERN.
MtNI and MOCHA. rich aui puuErut. Ti> we'll
nigh perfect ROYAL GEM TEAS. absolutely
pure We heartily recommend for yllru--
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

IN NeWTaut. NuN. e.. WIS I-uyluua ur>gt1Lh- t.i,
formerly Of Townsh-nd.
In WiIamsyiil-. Nov. II, El-cta X, wife Of
Nelson Mors,-, IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14


and best fitting garments in
the market. Many stylish
novelties not to be found
elsewhere in this market.
Reasonable prices. Have a
few garments carried over
from last season which are to
60 to the first customer who
wants them without much re-
gard to cost. Alterations
made without extra charge.
During November the assort-
ment is at its best.
Black SILK; one special bar
gain just received at 81 a yard.
Scotch Clan Plaids in great
variety. One special line at
90 cents a yard which is eX-
cellent value.
Art Table Covers-some-
thing new at ST each.
Shawls-lot of new ones
;,,-+ r..-.,;,-.J So, .,l,,,;...,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

Attention is called to the prospectus of
the Boston journal printed in our supple
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

1862 H--rs -s---. ---lcl IA
Mug along uu the lines indicated laSt|
fresh receipts are kept ~pld up and |
are selling freely enough 20 prevent Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

compose the committee.
Mrs Sidney Campbell died on Monday
morning at the age Of .. She suffered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

This did attract your eye,
didn't it? Now we'll talk
about those Linen Lamp Shades
with silk fringe. They are
the newest thing out and we
have them in all sizes and
colOrS. They are reasonable
in price, and improve an old
lamp wonderfully. Come in
and see them on our new
Piano, Banquet, and Table
Lamps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

EIVtu Uy MISS Nellie J. hlce. ATteF some
items Of business the male quartet again
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

the holder, if the pur|
natl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14

nearly an hour Monday.
~ 5000 Al U-.-Lt..-.- -..l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14
VAN DOORN { MORRIS.
H. C. CLISBEE g. co.

Nri-,,ly Announce tina, the, bav- an unusually
nu- selection az
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-11-14
OUTSIDE
GARMENTS
For L0dieS and ChiIaJeR.

Jackets, Capes. Long Goats.
DolmanS, Raglans and Plush
Sacks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-05
MeDonough & Ballantyns.

This firm, the Oldest in its line in the
south, and one Of the best known, again in
the Trade Review, and call attention TO
their large foundry and their work In iron
and brass. They manufacture marine en-
gines. mill gearings, sugar mills and pans.
AS machinists and patternmakers they
allow no superiority. Their works are 10
Gated on East Broad street, corner of Perry,
near the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway depot. and are convenient for ship
ping In ali directions. The manufacturing
department is one of the most complete in
the south, and possesses facilities for turn
ing out all kinds of work-steam engines
and boilers, iron building fronts, iron We
randas, and ornamental brackets and rail-
ings for gardens, cemeteries and other pur-
poses. One Of the specialties Of the firm
are their well-known sugar mills and pans,
which are said to he superior to those of
northern manufacture both in material and
construction. Their price list will he sent
on application. The firm gives special at
tention to iron and brass castings of every
pattern, and machine work will be executed
promptly and by skilled machinlsts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-05
Charles seller.

Mr.. Seller may be called one of the old
residents of Savannah, having been a citizen
for over thirty-fve years. He is big
hearted, whole-souled, progressive man. and
has laid the whole community under obli-
cations TO him in building up Concordia
park-that enticing resort on the suburbs
Of the city, where are beautiful shade trees
and plants and flowers from all over the
those fatigued with the heat and dust Of
the city repair for rest and comfort, and to
enjoy the pretty scenery, the picturesque
beauty, the pure air, the cool breeze, and
to quaR the foaming Milwaukee. At
his saloon on Broughton street, Mr..
Seller has only the best served mis- guests.
he has established a name for prospe rity,
enjoys fine reputation In business circles,
Is always glad to greet bis friends, whether
at beautiful Conoordia or In the restfnl re-
treat on Broughton street.