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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
FEVERISH HOPING.

| Our Western Suburb Has the Oil Craze
Montour Run and ChRrtiers Creek
NervOuaIy Expectnnt = Ewins's MILLS
People COngrntulaIinE Each Other.
Comparatively few people know that a
ride of half an hour by rail from the city in
a roundabout direction will take them into
scenery aslromantic and almost as primeval
as any to be found in the Allegheny Mount
aims, and yet leave them within eight miles,
as the crow flies, of the Allegheny
County Court House. The place referred
to is up Montour run, and within
q mile of the Allegheny river. Its beauty
is being sadly marred just now by the oil de-
velopments, but the fortunate owners of
territory little reck the Disagreement so long
as the destruction of the forests contributes
to the golden food promised, and lovers
of nature unadorned, comfort themselves
with the reflection that the destruction will
only be temporary. as the hillsides are too
precipitous to admit Of cultivation until the
world is so densely populated as to drive
cultivators to haunts that would delight the
chamois.
A cloud Of steam hung over the valley
yesterday morning, making the air look as
frosty as the precipitous cliffs, there being
no motion in the atmosphere to dissipate it.
and it condensed and fell in a shower near
where 1t was emitted. The small population
was largely congregated at Ewing's Mills,
and each was congratulating his neighbor
over the wonderful fortune of Mr.. dep and
the Forest Oil Company, and each was
feverishly awaiting the time when the drill
will be started on his place. While dep
No. is still keeping up its remarkable
record, No. is claimed to be good for at
least 125 barrels, some say 100. These wells
are both in what was regarded as condemned
territory a few months ago. They get their
oil from the 100-foot sand, and it seems
strange that several ventures within mile,
where the same sand was found, were
drowned by salt water. Some people think
the drillers in the other wells made mis-
take in their calculations, or rather record,
and drilled too deeply, while others give
other reasons for failure.
The MoEtour Coal and Coke Company
found the sand on the west side of the creek
all right, but not the oil. The company is
pushing into the gas sand.
Up in the Charter belt they are pumping
the Arbuckle No. 1 now, and she is making
70 barrels day. She is steadily improving
in production since the pump was started.
She gives off enough gas to make steam for
two boilers.
No. has not yet been shot, though man
started from Washington on Thursday with
q load of glycerine for the purpose. Up to
noon yesterday he had not been heard from,
and Mr.. Jamison could not say whether he
was in heaven or in mud-hole somewhere
up the Charters Valley. As there has been
nothing heard of an unordered nitroglyc-
crime explosion up that way, the man may
not have started, or may have been sWamped
in the mud somewhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
THE ENGINE TEST.
Chief Brown Relies More Upon His Men
Than HE Engine.

Chief Brown Relies More Upon His Men
Than HIs Engine.
Chief Brown, of the Department of Public
Safety, last night said: "There will be test
of the fire engines, I am happy to say. The
underwriters have appointed their judge,
and the conditions are now we'll known.
Just as soon as am informed that the tanks
are ready the contest will commence. Our
engines are, need not say, always ready,
and no time will be lost as soon
as the ground is said to be ft,for the trial
OF the outcome can say nothing more than
I place every reliance upon the members of
my Fire Bureau. The engines might fail,
but the men will not, and there is great
deal of strength in having brains and skill
directing a piece of machinery"
From talk with the various parties con-
nected with the test it was gathered that it
would come off toward the end of this week
or the beginning of next, and as for the re-
suits each side is ssnguine of success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
CLOSED THE OFFICE ON TINE.

A Number Of Delinquent Tnx Payers Who
Have Lost Their Votes.
Yesterday being the last day for the pay
ment of taxes for election qualification, the
Office of Delinquent Tax Collector Ford was
crowded all day, and the doors could not be
closed as early as usual. Mr.. Ford said
that while the number who paid yesterday
was large, it was not as large as in previous
years. The Office was closed at 8 o'clock.
Prior to the Presidential election it has been
customary to keep the Office open on the last
day until 9 or 10 o'clock, but Mr.. Ford has
decided that this is unnecessary, and will
not do SO any more, consequently a great
many who put off the payment of their taxes
until the last moment were disappointed
when they called for that purpose last
night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
CARS NOW RUNNING.

President Henry Managed Them Between
the POstonice and River.
The Pleasant Valley Street Railway Com
pany yesterday put four of its new electric
cars in operation on its line. The cars were
run by President Henry himself between
the postofice and the river. They attracted
q great deal of attention from people on the
street, crowds standing along the sidewalks
to watch them. They are peculiar in shape
and are beautifully painted, being black
with gold trimmings. As several horse
cars are still running, the electric cars will
make slow time until all the horse cars are
taken of. The electric cars running yester-
day were all crowded with patrons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
FINE WILTON CARPETS

Reduced From So so Per Yard TO 81 Is
and 81 rs nj GroeIzinzer's.
A lot Of short lengths English and
American wilton carpets remaining from
the busy fall and winter sales.
They are long enough to cover any room,
and are worth every cent Of 81 30 yard, at
81 25 and 81 75 while the stock lasts.
Next week will be busy one with us
the bargains we are Offering will bring out
buyers in the dullest season.
EDWARD GROETZINGER,
627 and 629 Penn avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT OF ALL.
The R oIIau Echo Attachment.

The faintest echo tones can be produced
by means of this grand improvement-the
Eolian Echo Attachment. It is worked by
a third pedal, and can be successfully ope-
rated by any child player, while in the
hands Of skillful performer it is capable
of the most enchanting musical expression
and effects. In playing, for instance,
''Nearer NV God to Thee" with the full
power and then repeating the strain on the
Eolian Echo Attachment it would take but
little imagination to fancy that choir of
angels from the ethereal regions were re-
spending to the touching melody. It is the
latest invention of the manufacturers of the
popular Opera pianos, Messrs. Peek 8 Son,
and can be seen and heard at II. Kleber &
Bro. 8 music store, 5O6 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
nTondnH,a snecinI sale.

We always have something special for
Mondays and this time 1t is drive in mems
overcoats and suits at So. The overcoats
consist Of four styles of imported goods
chinchillas. kerseys, beavers and meltons,
and the suits are fine casslmeres, cheViots
and diagonals, in cutaways and sacks,
Come and take your choice tomorrow at So.
Don't imagine these garments are such as
usually sell for that priee-S1S to $40 is
what they really are worth, but all our
winter weight clothing must be sold, and to-
morrow we start them lively at So.
P. c. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
Au'Iuoui.itfve Customer.

Is this remnant day? Not with us. Why
do you ask? Well, you seem so busy for
Friday. We are always busy. Our regu-
lar prices are low enough to move our goods.
It's never necessary for US to cut up goods
and mark them at an advance to sell them.
Odds and ends never accumulate at the
prices we mark them. February we take
account of stock. Amy goods that will bring
cost during the next ten days must 60.
THORNTON Bros,
128 Federal St. ALLEGHENY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
Tho OrRnu Rsoeived.

The handsome Brackloff organ ordered by
the First Christian Church, corner Arch
and Montgomery avenue, Allegheny, was
received yesterday afternoon. 1t was manu-
factured in Salem, Ohio, and cost So, 900. A
concert will be given by the church on the
30th, by which time the organ will be ready
for service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
COMMON SENSE.

Practical Idens Versus Sentimental Fanciss.
Marshell, the cash grocer, who has long
shown the community how 10 save money on
groceries, advances some exceedingly valu-
able ideas to-day upon matters Of public in
terest. 1t will pay anyone to read his ar
ticle on the second page of to-dsy's Dis
patch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
VIEWED THE GROUND.

The Board Looks Into the Proposed Forbes
Avenue Widening.
The Board Of Viewers went on the ground
yesterday to ascertain if the property sbut-
ting would be sufficiently benefited to jus
tify the opening OF Forbes avenue through
from Boyd street to Diamond street. The
Board did not state the result of their inves-
tigstions, but will present their report at
the next meeting Of Councils. Another
meeting of the Board will be necessary be-
fore the report is made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
FIRST OF TIE SEASON.
Excursion to Washington City,

Via the B. & o. R. R., on Thursday, JAN
30 at the low rate of 50 for the round trip;
tickets good for 10 days, and good to visit
Baltimore. Special trains at A. M. and 9:2O
P. NJ.
For full particulars address, E. d. Smith,
Division Passenger Agent. Pittsburg. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
WesIer FrnncIn Bnried.

The Lake Erie road furnished, free trans
portation for its employees yesterday to at
tend the funeral at Connellsville of Wesley
P. Francis, who was killed by the Fallston
boiler explosion. About6 go men attended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

IF you value money, do not make pur-
chase until you learn our reduced prices
for ladies' Jackets, newmarkets. wrappers,
girls cloaks, dresses, infants wear, winter
underwear, blankets, comforts, etc. Busy
Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

SEAL garments, best quality only, sacques,
wraps, jackets and NeWmarkets, the best as
sortment and best values ever offered in the
city. HUGUS g HAcKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

PEARSON made over 260, 900 cabinet pho
tographs last year, which shows that his
work is satisfactory to everybody. Galleries,
96 Fifth avenue and 4S Federal street, ALLIE
gheny. Go to him if you want to be pleased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
MONEY ON HAND.

The Central Board Library Bought Number
Of New Books.
The Library Committee of the Central
Board reorganized yesterday by the election
of Miss Jennie Ralston, President; Miss NJ.
E. Hare, Secretary; N. A. Prondfit, Treas
urer; Miss Katie Neiper, Librarian. Treas
urer Proudfit reported that the amount of
money on hand January 1, was 5000 OF;
expenditures were 81, ,1sO 80, leaving bal
ance of 81 $40 40. During the year 81 800 40
were spent for new books.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

A DISCOUNT of 25 per cent off the marked
price Of every overcoat and cloak at Kaut-
manns' this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

LADIES scarlet all-wool vests reduced
from 75c to 50c. FLEIsHMAN & Co.,
Pittsburg. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

THERE is greater demand every year for
the unexcelled ale and porter made by the
Iron City Brewing Co. ALI frstclass bars
keep them on draught.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

ONE-FoURTH OFF overcoats and cloaks
at Kaufmanns' this week. See ad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

His Honor, ''the Mayor will serve term Of
three years and the citizens would be per-
manent. There would be q committee not
subject 10 fluctuations or changes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

DE-. B. M. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 71s Penn
street. Pittsburgs Pa. s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
ALIfe-size CrnyOn,

ONE-FoURTH OFF overcoats and cloaks
It Kaufmanns' this week. See ad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

FOR particulars OF Kaufmanus' special
one weeks % per cent discount sale see ad-
vertisement in this issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

ONE-FoURTB OFF overeoats and cloaks
at Kaufmanns' this week. See ad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

WE recommend the use of Angosturs
Bitters to our friends who suffer with dys-
pepsia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
Is Per Cent orr
% Per Cent on,

Every purchaser Of mans or boys over
coat or lady's or misses cloak, will receive
a discount Of 25 per cent at Kaufmanns' this
week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

0EE-FoURTH OFF overcoats and cloaks
at Kaufmanns' this week. See I'D.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

Elegantly framed, and II cabinets for 81 30,
at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, 516 Market st.,
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
LONG eAI .MENTs AT CUT PRICES

A lot Of verY elegant long garments tailor
made, with cabes marked from so to Sl2 90
Take elevator TO our capacious Cloak and
SUIT Rooms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

sos and so7 MARKET STREET.
ia1STTssa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
OUR
EI1Hk Hnd Suit R11TIl
ANOTHER
REDUETIlN!
RARGAINs For You.

Immediately after Christmas we made sweep
ing reductions in our Cloak aud Suit RoomG
The prices seemed low enough to suit every
conner and our January sales in this depart
Is entirely too large. and we have made . still
further cut in prices.
Long Garments-Newyharkets at 81 50 to so,
many OF them about half price.
All finer garments, Including novelties,
marked to figures that will interest you.
On account of mild weather we have marked
all our medium andttine grades Of Seal Plush
and Alaska Seal Garments to prices that win
please the most prudent buyer.
Hundreds of Jannty Jackets in English
CheViot. DiagQhals, Mixtures. Jersey WeaVes
etc, for ladies and misses to go at low prices
Ali Fur Goods, including Seal Jackets, to 60
at price that will lead you to anticipate cold
weather later on.
Extra grades in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

Plush Jackets, So, Sy, $40. So
Plush Jackets extra lengths, SIS
Plush Coats SO 38 and 4O-inch lengths, ae ia
S18 So 81 Soup to $50.
Elegant Braided Plush Coats at sS5 to $50.
Novelties ii Plush Jackets with AstrakhAn
Vests Co1lar4 and Lappels, etc.
Our Plush tarmeuts are selected with great
care as 20 du ukability while the quilted hnines,
chamois pockh hts etc, are similar TO genuine
seal garments|
a large pur4 4hase of French Braided Wraps
offered under Halue at SIS up TO $50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
JACKETS AT A PRICE.

A lot of very handsome Jackets in Black and
Colored Englisk Coatings with large Smoke
Pear Buttons, Rirectoire Fronts, etc, marked
from Sl2 to 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

BIBBR & EASToN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
MARSHELL,

70, 81 AND s5 OHIO ST.,
Cor. Sandusky, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19
SEAL JACKETS.
SIPS Garments for s1OO.-

One Hundred Dollars for Eighty.
Extra grades in
SEAL WALKING COATS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-19

SOME BARGAINs IN PLUSH.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-14
SOCIAL MINNEAPOLIS.
A Rather Quiet Week in the
City Social Cir
cleS.
Prospects That the Coming
Season Will Be a Live
Ivy One.
The Sealskin Sacque Makes
It's Bow Before So
ciety.
Quite a Number of Weddings
During the Past
Week.

Society has very little to chronicle for the
past week. unless perhaps it lis the advent OF
the sealskin sacque. which emerged from It's
SeclusiUn late in the week. coupled with the
Odor of tobacco, camphor and numerous
other nOrcOtlcS. and paraQed up ana down
the streets, carried by more or less shapely
forms. There was a faint suspicion among
those who did not possess the article in
question that the weather was hardly cold
enough for the display OF furs but the aver
erage man who had forgotten just what he
had done with his fall oyercoat could bear
witness to the fact that there was every need
for comfortable garment, and these, at
least, were of the opinion that the sealSkin
was just in the right place. The cold weather
also brought visions of profits to come to the
furriers, and the local firms went about fit
ting up their window displays for the pur-
pose of attracting feminine humanity. and
the average family man now walks upon tine
other side of the street when he is out with
his better half.
Visions of winter festivities come with the
cold wave. but last week was hardly prepared
for il, and The swell society affair was con-
spicuous by its absence 1t is possible that
many will be arranged for during the COM
ing week, and society frequenters may search
their mails for the little perfumed affair that
heraldS the giving OF reception OF dancing
party. Rumor bas it that the german will be
quite the rage this season, a fact that will
cause many maiden's heart to fiutter, as
there is hardly young man or miss who
does not delight in this society dance, as it is
noted for its rapidity OF acquaintance max
ing proclivities However. the coming week
and in the meantime the society going man
can get out his dress suit, brush 1t up and
lay his blazer away to the seclusionit merited
earlier in the season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-14
OUR TRAVELLERS.

Fire Chief F. L. Stetson and wife have re-
turned from a three weeks Eastern trip
They attended the fire chiefs convention in
Detroit, going thence to Niagara Falls, Buff
falo: Albany, New York City, Long Branch,
Ashbury Park, Coney Island, Boston, Nam
tasket Beach, Camden, Me-; thence back 10
Boston, up into the mountains and home by
the 500 Mrs. II. II. Winslow accompanied
them on the trip.
Word has been received here from Rev. H.
G. Mabie, by his wife. He has arrived at
Yokohama and goes from there 10 China and
then down the coast.
j. H. Chspperton. of the Dakota News
paper Union, who spent some time at Lake
Minnetonka, returned to his home at Aber
deem, S. d., last week.
Mrs. C. C. Prindle, of Duluth, who has
spent some time here the, guest of her moth
er, has returned home.
Walter Heffelfnger left for Yale college
Thursday evening.
Hon. S. P Snider returned to Washington
city Saturday.
Judge William Lochren is expected home
next week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-14
ASTOR.
A Man who s. Knows How to Keep
HOtel.'' and What He Has to Say
A Timely Suggestion for the La

n Man who . Knows How to Keep
HOTELS and What He Has to Say
A Timely Suggestion for the La
dies.
The AstOr house, New York. has been
noted for years as one of the standard hotels
in America; indeed it was The pride of John
Jacob Astor, who personally superintendent
its erection. That it is conducted in the
finest manner there can be no doubt. The
chief steward. Mr.. Thomas L. Allen, recently
made the following outspoken statement:
AS chief steward of the Aston House, New
York, have had used in our hotel 'Thepure
Baking Powder. 1t makes lighter, sweeter
and more palatable bread and cakes than
anything have ever tried, and it is superior
to anything in the market that know of. 1t
can't be beat
Such a statement, and from such source
shows beyond question the great value to all
housekeepers of ''Thepure'' Baking Powder
which, although new powder has become
SO popular. If tits indispensable in hotel
where the mast delicate pastry and choicest
dishes are produced, does it not stand to rea-
son that the same results can be secured in
the home by the use of the same pure powder:
Would it not be well to try it? The house.
hold cook will fully appreciate its greater
value the first time she makes use OF it. The
chefs of the prominent hotels all speak in
the highest terms of it and use it i'll prefer
ence TO any other. Ladies prominent in So
ciety have Endorsed It's excellence with their
names. If you are in doubt as to which is
the best Baking Powder or if what you are
using now does not give entire satisfaction,
try "Thepure
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-14
MINNEAPOLIS ITEMS.

The raise in the wages of laborers on
city work may not be political scheme,
but it is taken in labor circles as an evil
dence that the industrial element is
taking a quiet but most effective part
in local politics. 1t is rumored that
further concessions are forthcoming if
wanted; but it is now SO late in the sea-
son that perhaps it will be as well to
wait for new council and see if some
more permanent measures may not be
instituted.
E. S. Edwards, of the Nationalist
club, is to take the stump for the ALI
ance ticket. He is a very enthusiastic
speaker, and much interested in all i'll
dustrial reforms.
The trade and labor assembly meets
next Friday evening at the Labor Tenn
pie and will have any amount of bust
ness to transact, but it will be strictly
non-political in nature.
There is some talk of removing the
state Alliance headquarters to Mime
apolis. This plan would probably make
it more convenient for Mr.. Owen and
members of the executive committee.
IACh, WV tilOiN 10 u hiOiO WiuO-cI1 Otltl
feeling of independence politically than
in the sister city.
The retirement of Secretary Latlropl
from the state Farmers Alliance execu-
tive board is causing some comment in
industrial circles. He is fairly we'll
known on account of his connection
with the state federation meeting held
in July. He and his associates evidently
appreciated the community of interest
between the farmers and laborerS in
the cities. From the comments heard
in labor circles it seems that no particu-
lar importance is attached to the allega-
tons of dishonesty on Mr.. Lathrop'S
part, but rather that the resignation
was the result of scheme on Don
nelly's part. 1t is needless to say that
Donnelly is thoroughly distrusted in
labor circles, and it is extremely doubt
full if he could ever in any measure re-
gain their confidence.
The opening of the Alliance campaign
at Harmonic hall Friday evening was
not so largely attended as was expected,
but there seems to be considerable ac-
tivity in organizing independent clubs,
and, the executive committee say that
when fairly started the independent
campaign will be a most vigorous one.
Wednesday evening the stockholders
of the K. of l.. Building association met
and elected the following officers and