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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
MARYLAND OIL NEWS.
Shooting at HnysviIIe, and Big Bonus Paid
on RaccOOn Creek.

Shooting at HaysviIIe, and Big Bonus Paid
on RaccOOn Creek.
Petroleum development in the local oil
fields, though greatly impeded by bad
roads, is proceeding at a rate that will leave
the county punctured like pepper box be-
fore wear. Somewhat ahead of develop
meut. the S. B. Donaldson farm
on Raccoou creek has been leased
at a bonus of $25 an acre and
one-eighth of the oil. 1t is
called a sale, but it is really only lease.
The owner is to get S65 an acre if the COM
pany go through with the contract, for 200
acres of ground which would amount to $13.
900, but he gets 81, 900 cash, and as no bond
accompanies the mortgage the arrangement
Is regarded by both sides as lease, the s.,
900 really only being bonus to hold the
territory for time.
The we'll belonging to J. Sharp, McDon-
aid, Captain J. B. Williams and others was
shot at noon Yesterday. Oil was thrown
over the derrick, but some hours later the
result of the shock had not been ascertained.
On the opposite side of the river the fever
is rising. Galley Bros. are putting up rig
on George Ferree's farm, and II. w. Burns
thinks somewhat of having a well put down
on one of his lots.
People in that section have been studying
geography, geology. synclinal and anti
clinal lines, etc., until they are pretty
firmly persuaded that they are on the oil
sand belt running from Bradford down to
the Ohio river, and underlying a consider
able breadth of Allegheny, Beaver, WASH
ington and Green counties, and finally dip
ping and extending, possibly, until the
depth carries it to region too hot for COM
fort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
ENGINE NO 2 TESTED.
The Plusburg Fire Department Getting
Ready for the Contest,

The Plttsburg Fire Department Getting
Ready for tho Contest.
Superintendent Evans, of the Fire Bureau,
had engine No. taken down to the Monon-
gahela wharf at the foot of Wood street last
night and gave her warming up. As this
is the engine to be used in the test with the
Allegheny machines next Wednesday, the
firemen have been overhauling her, tighten
ing up her parts and putting the machinery
in the best possible condition for the oc-
casion. The work of last night was simply
to discover what further precautionary
measures might be taken advantageously,
and no attempt was made to ascertain what
she was capable of doing. However, the
Superintendent and his assistants expressed
themselves as being highly satisfied that the
engine would acquit herself creditably when
the time comes for the test.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
AFTER PIKE STREET PROPERTY.
The Philip Best Brewing Company VIII
Build n Large Warehouse.

The Philip Best Brewing Company VIII
Build n Large Warehouse.
The Allegheny Valley Railroad having
purchased the property between Eleventh
and Twelfth streets, it makes the Milwau-
kee Brewing Company, who have large stor-
age premises belonging to the Valley Com
pany, hunt for other quarters. There have
been negotiations going on between the
brewing company and L. s. MeKillip, who
manufactures cement and silica brick, who
has premises opposite Twelfth street, and
the Hoevelar Storage Company situated at
the corner Of Thirteenth street and Pike
street. No agreement, however, could be
arrived at between these people. The price
asked by them for their property was in ex-
cess of what the brewing company desired
to give. It was stated on reliable
authority that McKillip asked
for their property alone, which is about 100
feet square, $40, 600. Hoevelar's property,
which adjoins the briekyard, is estimated at
about the same price. It would be neces-
sary for the Milwaukee company to tear
down any premises they bought, and the
expense of removing their buildings, and re-
placing them by another one. would be too
. expensive.
Now the Philip Best Brewing Company
is trying to dicker with the property hold
ers between Twelfth street and the Chau-
tauqua Lake Ice Company for the purchase
of that property. The probabilities are
that the deal will be closed within a few
days, because the beer company must re-
move before the first day of April; they,
however, expect that the Allegheny Valley
people will not force them to 90 until May.
The property which they expect to obtain
is 100x100 feet and is now covered with
small residences. The Milwaukee Brewing
Company say that if they close the deal
they will build fine warehouse for the re-
.ception and storage of their beer. The idea
is to erect three or four-story brick build
ing, which will cost at least $4,000 on the
ground. The building will be 100 feet front
on Pike street and close to the Allegheny
tracks.
In the new building there will be con-
structed large number of racks, whereby
it will enable the agents to constantly keep
about 10000 to $1,000 barrels of beer on
hand. This warehouse will be possibly the
largest in Pittsburg for the reception Of i'm
ported beer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
BUILDERS REORGAEIzING.
The Exchange VIII Apply for Charter
FavorIng Hour Payment.

The Exchange VIII Apply for n Chnrrer-
FavOrIng Hour Payment.
The annual meeting of the Builders Ex-
change will be held next Monday. At this
meeting delegates to the National Associa-
ton, at st. Paul, will be elected. 1t is
understood that the exchange is to reor-
ganize, to apply for charter and raise the
dues from Sc annually to $25. The reor-
ganization, it is expected, will have the
effect of strengthening the association In its
fight against the eight-hour agitation.
Mr.. W. S. Sharon, OF the journal Of
Building, said yesterday that the National
Builders Association has declared in favor
of payment by the hour, as against pay
ment by the day, and that this was system
universal in good many cities throughout
the country. The local builders are mostly
in favor of payment by the hour, and at the
convention they will support their views in
that direction. There is not any doubt, con-
tinued Mr.. Sharon, that local builders are
opposed to granting eight hours to their
men, and they seem to think that the short
day will not go into effect The agitation
has no sensible effect on building operators,
because real estate owners and contractors
do not think that the system will go into
vogue, at any rate this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
ACCOUNTANTS TO MEET.
Railway Officers to Guther In New Or
leans January 22.

Railway Officers to Gather In New Or
leans January 22.
Circulars have been received in this city
about the annual convention of the Associa-
tion of American Railway Accounting
Officers, to be held in the ST. Charles Hotel.
New Orleans, beginning January o.
Among the matters to come before the
meeting will be the consideration OF the
report of the Committee on Terms; to express
the fnaLcial condition of railroad COM
panies. W. Randall, freight and ticket
auditor B. & NJ, will deliver "Con-
mentary on Joint Freight and Passenger
Accounts" An address on railway dis
bursements will also be made by Stephen
Little, auditor of the Pullman Palace Car
Company. G. M. Taylor, auditor of freight
receipts Pennsylvania Railroad, will ad-
dress the convention on Corrections With
Connections"
About half dozen railroad officials of
this city will attend the meeting. The OBJ
ject of the association is to simplify the
various methods Of keeping railway ac-
counts and make a uniform system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.
Meeting of Committees on High School and
Teachers' Salaries.

Meeting of Committees on High School and
Teachers' Salaries.
The High School Committee, of the Gen.
tral Board of Education, met last night.
The donation from Westinghouse of an
electrical apparatus for the High School was
accepted and suitably acknowledged. Ap-
preparations were asked for the coming
year of $6, 400 for the High School and
81, ,285 for the Normal School. The Finance
Committee was exhorted to set aside $12, 900
in the Diamond National Bank to be ex-
pended on additions and changes to be
made on the High School building. Princi-
pal Wood, OF the High School, stated that
six pupils were admitted to the commercial
department: George E. Pierce, Wicker
sham School; Bella Shaw, Colfax School;
John c. Schuck, Allen School; John Dele
hanty, Mt Albion School; John B. Ander-
son and William H. Leahy, Ralston
School.
The Committee on Teachers and Salaries
asked for 1915, 200 for the coming year for
teachers salaries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
AGAINST MlLK-SHAKE MARTIN.
His Brother Sues Him for Wages md Gets
Judgment for $40 So.

His Brother Sues Him for Wages and Gets
Judgment for $42 50.
There was more fun than could be gotten
out of barrel of monkeys in Alderman Ta-
TENS Office, in Allegheny, last night. A
case against "Milk-Shake" Martin was on
trial. The little Office was packed to suffoca-
ton with people gathered to witness the fun.
1t lasted over two hours, and Mr.. Martin
did not come off victorious.
The suit was entered against Mr.. Martin
bv his brother, D. j. Martin, for wages, and
was not Law and Order case, which is al
most synonymous With Martins appearance
in Justice dispensary. His brother had a
claim against him for $50. The point in
question was what relation did Martin bear
to the Fulton Market? He claimed to be
manager, but would not say who owned the
place or employed him. Attorney S. S. Rob-
ertson represented the plaintiff and John
Edgar, ESQ.,, fought for the defendant. The
attorneys, the Squire and Martin got mixed
up. every few minutes, and the former fol-
lower of Francis Murphy showed he could
shake men as we'll as milk. The only man
who did not get excited was the plaintiff.
The reason was probably because there was
no room for his wrath. After wrangling for
several hours dispute arose, and Martin
withdrew. A judgment for $42 50 was
awarded against him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
THE LIGHTING GOES ON,

Though the Men at the East End Went
Out-NO Trouble.
The men employed by the East End
Electric Light Company came out yester-
day, in obedience to the call requiring them
to strike. The officials Immediately hustled
around for men to fill their places, and were
successful in obtaining some. Superin-
tendent Naysmith, of the Virgin alley
power house, was at the East End yesterday
looking after the dynamo and switchboard.
The employees in the Virgin alley house
have remained at their work and are now
outside the union.
Very nearly all the East End lights were
going early last evening, and at a later hour
1t was reported that the lighting was COM
pleted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
ANTl-DELAMATER TALK.

Politicians Figuring Hard on the Guberna'
tOrlal NOminatiou-A Local Meeting
Hastings the Final Hope.
A conference of anti-Delamater men was
held in this city last evening. Mr.. z. Il.
Magee made flying trip to Philadelphia,
leaving here on Wednesday evening and re-
turning yesterday forenoon. Last evening,
at his room in the Hotel Duquesne, he met
several influential politicians from various
counties of the State outside of Allegheny.
A gentleman who attended the conference
said to reporter for THE DISPATCH, only
on promise that his name would not be used:
''There is the liveliest figuring going on
in this State you ever saw. The Stuart
campaign will very likely be repeated. I
am Republican and am sorry to see the
present state OF affairs. The result may be
the election again of Democratic Cover
nor. The meeting held tonight looked to
the prevention of just that contingency. If
we can defeat Delamater for the nomina-
ton, the State may yet be saved. There is
q scheme on to beat him in his own district
We are aware of the fact that delegates for
Delamater have been set up all over the
choice of the people but simply the selection
of the Quay politicians. The best way we
can do that is to select delegates antagonist
ic to him from his own district"
Gentlemen have visited this city during
the past two weeks, and some were in last
night. who come not only from the counties
adjoining that in which Senator Delamater
lives, but from his own county, Crawford.
1t was stated at the conference that there
was a decided opposition to Mr.. Delamater
in his own county. Messrs Hastings
Stone, Montooth, Osborne and Phillips all
have friends in Crawford. They are not to
divide their interests, but all to pull as one,
the watchword being, 1.-The field against the
favorite." There is no positive expectation
of securing any anti-Delamater votes from
Crawford county, but the pins are being set
up to win in Venango, Erie, Armstrong and
other near counties.
In connection with the contest against
Delamater, politician said last evening:
while there are many candidates, Hast
tings is the ultimate hope"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
A FULL TREASURY.
Continuing Mr.. Campbell said:

The treasury would not be overhowing with
money, and the members would not be receiv-
ing the fair treatment they are now accorded
by their employers, which cannot be denied,
and that is sufficient evidence to refute all such
slanderous reports against the officials who
have been managing affairs for you, and If you
. will keep those men where they now are, there
is no reason why the present condition of
things should not continue.
Mr.. Campbell said that members worked
ali kinds of schemes to violate the rules,
and was much surprised at the action Of
those who asserted that the organization had
not power to compel members to draw their
wages in full in view of the fact that the
State Legislature was being called upon to
enact law to compel employers to pay the
employe his wages. Mr.. Campbell then re-
ferred at length to technical matters, and
said:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
ANOTHER POSTOFFICE SITE.
A New Building Mt the Corner Of Ohio an
Waaf niamoud Sfraefa.

A New Building Mt the Corner Of Ohio and
West Diamond Streets.
The latest site for a postofice for ALLIE
gheny City is at the corner of Ohio and
West Diamond streets. The Sterritt prop
erty, on the south corner, will be the site.
The tenants now occupying the houses will
vacate April 1. A new building will be
erected, but whether it will be occupied by
the Government or not is another question.
W, A. Heron & Co. have charge of the
property.
The new building will be four stories
high, and will be built of brick and stone
1t will front 40 feet on Ohio and 85 feet on
West Diamond street. The first story will
have an area of 8. 400 square feet This will
be the part the Government will probably
occupy. The second floor will be devoted
to office rooms, and the third and fourth
floors will be used for lodge-room purposes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
The Weather

Has been so bad for outdoor travelling that
many kinds of business have suffered, and q
cutting down of the working force has been
necessary. Some have, however. reduced
the prices of their goods and SO kept the
business moving right along. Noticeably is
this so at s. Hamilton's Music House, Fifth
avenue. He had to have a large lot of
pianos, organs and musical goods arriving
all the time during holiday trade to supply
the demand, and now has very large stock
which must be sold by February 1, prepara-
tory to the annual stock-taking. If you
want anything in the musical line you can
get it at his salesroom at prices that will
surprise you; and remember the pianos and
organs he has are reliable, durable, first
class, well-known instruments.
Go in and see him before you buy, and we
know the bargains you Will find will con-
vince you of what we say. His prices and
terms are the greatest inducements ever
offered to purchasers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
DRESS GOODS.

The Clearance Sale of Colored Dress
Goods has been a success even beyond
our expectations. Yet as it is yet SO
early in the season, we are more than
grati1ed to have yet an offering for the
people Of bargains extraordinary; even
: what we had considered the very best
values when the general grand mark
down was made, are still here, in ON
plete assortments of styles and shades
You are invited now to the grandest aud
final feast of good things IN Dress Goods.
The bill of fare contains the choicest
Yiands you have ever had placed be-
fore you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
PROPOSALS.

NToTICF-sEALED PROPOSALS WILL
IN be received by the Burgess aud Town
Council of the Borough Of Millvale until FEB
RUARY 8, 1890. at noon, for the grading. paving
and cnrbing Of Grant avenue from the Allie
eheny and Butler plank road to Hooker street,
and Of Hooker street from Grant avenue to
the borough line, the whole estimated at 1000
lineal feet. Proposals to include both coDble
and block paving. Plans and specifications for
The work may be seen at the Office of The
Bennett Starr Grant ave. All bids to be ad-
dressed to SamI Fades, Clerk, Bennett P. O.,
Pa. The right is reserved to reject any or all
proposals. BREWER SCOTT,
SAM'L EADES, Burgess.
Clerk, ia11-4STTs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

was at the headquarters of the association
yesterday, and received the congratulations
OF many of his supporters. To a DISPATCH
reporter he said that he was very we'll satis-
fed with the manner in which the affairs of
the association were conducted. He would
not say whether he contemplated any
changes.
AT the meeting Mr.. Campbell made his
official report, which was also his valedic-
tory. He commenced by saying that he
made his final report with much pleasure,
and said that his two years occupancy Of
the Presidency had provided him with ex-
perience from which he would draw some
conclusions which would be of use to the
members. He reviewed the work of the
past, and was unaware Of any official act of
his which he would not do over again under
similar conditions,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

Of kindness for his successor and brethren.
He predicted great prosperity for the asso-
citation.
The following were the officers installed
President. Granville Morenus; Master Work
man, William K Springer; Worthy Foreman,
George Board; Secretary, George L. Cake:
Treasurer, A. NJ Hammett; Trustees. .ex-
President James Campbell and Joseph john
ston
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
MORENUS INSTALLED.
The New President of the Window
Glass Workers Takes Hold.
MR.. CAMPBELL'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Differences of Opinion About the Coke
Workers Agreement.
WHAT SECRETARY WATCHORN THINKS

AT meeting of the Window Glass Work
ers' Association, last night, james Camp
bell formally resigned the presidency, and
Granville Morenus, of Cleveland, was duly
installed in his place.
Mr.. Morenus was born in Oswego county,
N. Y, in 1856. He is of German descent,
and descended from family Of glass blow
ers. He has been practical blower for 1S
years. and for the past % years has
resided at Cleveland, N. Y. Mr.. Morenus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
JANUARY SALE
New MuHlin Underwear
EMhFli1EFiEH.
CLEAN, FRESH, ATTRACTIVE.
B. & E.

We claim that every garment we offer is per-
feet in shape and superior in workmanship.
That all materials used are of best possible
grade for price asked. That our assortment
and variety is very large and wide embracing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
TRIMMINGS,

A general reduction on all the Dress
Trimmings we had before the first Of
the year. Nothing spared:
Complete line of ColoIed Braid and
Applique Trimmings reduced from
$50, 81 70. 81 and s. so to 25c and
Soc yard.
Embroidered bands at Soc and 75c
that were good at 81 so to So before.
A few 3774S-yard Colored Fringe Sashes
that were So are now IS I'm Brown,
Blue, Green and Mahogany.
On all Fur Trimmings q bona fde
mark-down of so per cent
Besides these, see the New Novelties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
THE TRACTION STRIKE.

ID. A. s Issues a Circular to Organized Labor
Dealing With II.
A circular was yesterday issued from the
headquarters of the Knights of Labor, with
reference to the traction strike. The docu-
ment purports to inform organized labor
wherever found of the status of the trouble,
and says that the strike was only ordered
when it became known that the employees
were about to be discharged for organizing.
The circular winds up with an appeal not
to use the cars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
on THE APPRENTICE QUESTION.

Master Painters and Their Men May Have
Some Trouble.
1t was said yesterday that there would be
some discussion between employers and the
painters and decorators over their new scale.
The men have declared for 9-hour day and
certain stipulations which would have been
probably accepted by the masters If the ap-
prentice clause had read differently. It is
said the masters will not accept it as it
stands
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11

L can point with pride to the large amount of
money you have at your command. and the fact
that there is move on foot to increase it to a
much larger proportion is certainly the right
thing to do. and from that fact there is no
doubt but what you will be in better condition
next summer or fall to meet the manufacturers
in the settlement of wages and rules for work
ing than you have been since the formation of
the organization, notwithstanding the fact of
there being large number of works merged
into one corporation. This project was con-
ceived for the purpose of debating terms to the
organization, and that has been one argument
used in forming the corporation, that the Board
of Directors could and would control the work
men much better than individual firms could,
which is 10 a certain extent true This move on
the part of the manufacturers is done to make
their organization solid and united, and sooner
or later they will declare war upon the organl-
zatiOn, and the way some of our members are
doing they are assisting and encouraging them
to commence the fight and are unknowingly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
A SEWER PIPE SYNDICATE.

EnElishmen in This Country Buying Up All
the Plants.
1t is now reported that an English syndi-
cate, hailing from Manchester, is trying to
secure the sewer pipe factories in this
country. Representatives of the syndicate
have been in the vicinity of Toronto, and it
is said that some of the firms have agreed
to sell, while others retain partial interest
in their plants Options have been freely
given, and the new owners are expected to
assume control in March.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
TO ELECT ITS OFFICERS.

d. A. VIII Convene ON Next Wednesday in
Quarterly Meeting.
District Assembly 8, Knights of Labor,
will hold its first quarterly meeting for the
year oD January 10. About 60 delegates
will be present.
The annual election of District officials
will be held. The present Master Workman
is up for reelection. and it is thought that
the Financial Secretary and Treasurer will
succeed themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-11
PUTTING UP THE TANK.

Work Begun ON the Erection of the Vat for
the Fire Engine Test.
Work was begun yesterday upon the erec-
ton of mammoth tank on the Exposition
grounds for the fire engine test on Wednes-
day. The tank is large beer vat which
was secured in Allegheny and will be set
up to-day. 1t will be ted by a 6-inch pipe
from the river, and both engines will pump
the water out of the tank The latter will
hold sbout 900 gallons OF water.