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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
CANADIAN SEAL PIRATES.

The Big Catch Made by One of the Poach-
ing Schooners.
OTTAWA, October 9.-The Fisheries De-
partment has been notified that the schooner
Finland. the last vessel to arrive at Victoria
from the Behriug Sea, had 1851 skins on
board. the best eaten of any Canadian YES
sci this season.
The value of the skins is about S100, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
AN oRDINANCE-AUTHoRIzING THE

N OhDlNANCE-AUId IdE
N grading and paving of Kent alley, from
Fifty-second street to McCandless street.
Whereas. it appears by the petition and afi-
davlt on tile in the office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis, that one-third In interest of the owners of
property fronting and abuttIng upon the said
street, have petitioned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading and paw
ing of th q same; therefore,
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
cils assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same That the
Chief Of the Department of Public Works be-
and is hereby authorized and directed to adver-
tise in accordance with the acts of Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relat-
ing thereto and regulating the same, for pro-
posals for the grading and paving of Kent al
ley, from FIfIy-seeond street to McCandless
street, the contracts therefor to be let In the
manner directed by the said acts of Assembly
and ordinances. The cost and expense of the
same to be assessed and collected IN accordance
with the provisions of an act of Assembly of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled
IAN act relating to streets and sewers in cities
of the second class" approved the 10Th day of
May, A. d. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Publication of Marriage Licenses.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Is marriage license procurable without the
publication of the contracting parties names?
CONSTANT READER.
PITTSBURG, October /.
1.-The publication, being unofficial. is unneces-
sary. If contracting parties desire that their
names be withheld from publication, their
wishes will be respected.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Origin of the sobriquet Uncle Sam

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Why is the United States called "Uncle
Sam?' L.. K.
CLEARFIELD, PA, October 8.
During the Revolutionary War a popular
paymaster of the army was familiarly called
Uncle Sam by his comrades. Through the
coincidence of initials the title was transferred
from him to the Government he re presented
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
The Evidence Was Insufficient.

NEW YORK. October 9-Judge Barrett,
of the Supreme Court, to-day discharged
Henry Purcell, who was arrested on sus-
picion of stealing some SIG, 900 from the
safe in the Vendome Hotel lew weeks ago.
The evidence was insufficient to hold him.
The stolen money was the property OF CHI
cago bookmakers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A Stakeholder in a Scrape.
10 the Editor of the Dispatcs:

10 the Editor Of the Dispatcs:
A bets B his team of horses will pull more
than his (B). c bets he OBJ won't win AS
money. A and decide not to pull, and make
it a draw, each taking his own money. Does &
win the bet he makes with b? By answering
the above through your paper you will satisfy
(I hope) number kicking on both sides.
STAKEHOLDER.
WASHINGTON, Pa, September %.
according to the language of the latter bet
wins his wager.l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A N Observation-Disclosures THE

A N ORDINANCE-AUTHO ORIZING THE
N grading and paving of COmrie alley, from
Pearl street to Cullen street.
Whereas 1t appears by the petition and afi-
davit on file in the Office of the Clerk OF COun-
ellis that one-third in interest of the owners of
property fronting and abuttiDg upon the said
street have petitiOned the Councils of said city
To enact an ordinance for the grading and paw
ing of the same, therefore:
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of PitIsburg. in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and il is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority OF the same. That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg re-
lating thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading and paving of Comrie
alley, from Pearl street to Cullen street. The
contract therefor to be let in the manner di-
rected by the said acts of Assembly and Ordi-
nances. The cost and expenses OF the same to
be assessed and collected in accordance with
the provisions of an act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled An
act relating to streets and sewers in cities of
the second class" approved the 18th day OF
May, A ID. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

20 the Editor of The Dispatch:
A friend of mine says it is not proper to pro-
uounce quay" as IKE" Please answer.
PITTsBURG, october 9. w. w.
Pronounced as spelled when the name of the
United states Senator is used; but the COM
mon noun is pronounced Ike"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

AN ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
"A grading, paving and curbing of Craig
street, from Center avenue to south line Of the
Aspinwall property.
affidavit on file in the Office of the Clerk of
Councils that one-third in, interest OF the
owners Of property fronting and abutting upon
said city to enact an ordinance for the grad
ing, paving and curbing Of the same, there
fore,
section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief OF the Department of Public Works be
and 10 hereby authorised and directed to ad.
vertlse In accordance with the acts Of As
sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and the ordinances of the said City Of Pitts
burg relating thereto and regulating the same,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
What is a Mineral?

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
To decide wager, please inform me If min
eral is an ore or liquid? ]. E L.
PITTsBURG, October 0.
Mineral, being the inorganic part of matter,
may be in either solid or liquid form
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
n CE-ESTABLISHING THE
"A grade of Fillmore street, from Craig street

A n NORDlNANCE-ESTAB THE
n grade of Fillmore street, from Craig street
10 Neville street.
Section BE it ordained and exacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by authority of the same, That the
grade of Fillmore street, from Craig street to
Neville street, be and the same shall be estab-
lished as follows, TO wit: The grade of til =.
south curb line of Fillmore street shall begin at
point on the east curb line OF Craig street. at
an elevation of 2I6.S7 feet; thence falling at the
rate of feet per 100 feet for distance of 1898
feet to point at an elevation of 2l4.39 feet;
thence falling by convex paraDollc curve for
a distance of 200 feet, to point at an elevation
of O.S9 feet; thence falling at the rate of II
feet per 100 feet for distance of 284.70 feet to
the west curb of Neville street at an elevation
of l66 % feet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
CHARGED TO THE ENGINEER.
A Collision on Western Crossing Blamed
on a Throttle Fuller.

DULUTH, October "a St. Paul and
Duluth freight ran into Northern Pacific
Short Line passenger train this morning, at
Rice's Point. Two coaches full of pas
sengers were ditched and two freight cars
telescoped. Nobody was killed. A man
named F. M. Merson, Switchman John
Rutan, A. ". Champagne and Conductor
Glass, of the Northern Pacific, were badl y
hurt.
The collision is thought to be the fault of
Engineer Miller, of the freight, who ran
over the crossing at the rate of 20 miles an
hour
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
An Observation-Disclosures THE

N ORDINANCE-AUTH THE
n construction of a sewer on Black street.,
from Clearyiew street TO Negley avenue.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts of Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relat-
ing thereto and regulating the same, for pro-
posals for the construction of pipe sewer 20
inches in diameter ON Black street, from Clear
view street to connection with a sewer on
Negley avenue, the contract therefor to be let
in the manner directed by the said acts of AS
sembly and ordinances. The cost and expense
of the same to be assessed and collected in ac-
cordance with The provisions of an act of As
sembly of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania,
entitled, IAN act relating to streets and sewers
IN cities of the second class" approved the 10th
day of Nav A. D. 1885,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
THE PEOPLES STORE, FIFTH AVENUE.
Largest and Finest Store in the Cit,

Largest and Finest Store in the City
For travellers and tourists. Ladies' and
gents Mackintoshes and waterproof cloaks,
umbrellas, gloves, hosiery and underwear,
collars. ties, handkerchiets-every requisite.
Best goods-onIy one price.
CAMPBELL g. DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Cromwell Row, Kensington.

To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
In what part of London does Mrs Schenley
reside2 J.. NJ b.
PIrTsBURG, October g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Two Hard Questions.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
What is the height of President Harrison
When was the new postoffice commenced?
DUQUESNE, October g. ID. q.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
In July, This Yer.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
When did THE DISPATCH publish an article
wherein a citizen of a Pennsylvania town re-
fused to pave in front of his property and the
Court decided in his favor?
REGULAR SUBSCRIBER.
FALIsToN, PA, October9.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Senator ingalls,.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please inform me, through the columns of
your paper, who is President pro tempore of the
Senate. l..
PITTsBuRe, October O.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

A N ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n grading, paving and curbing of Hoeveler
street, from Highland avenue 10 Collins ave-
nue..
Whereas, 1t appears by the petition and
affidavit on file in the office of the Clerk of
Councils that one-third in interest of the own
ers of property fronting and abutting upon the
said street have petitiOned the Councils OF said
city to enact an ordinance for the grading. paw
ing aud curbing of the same; therefore.
Section. BE it ordained and enacted by the
City of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
cils assembled. and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertIse in accordance with the acts of Assembly
of the Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relat-
Ing thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading, paving and curbing of
Hoeveler street, from Highland avenue to
Collins avenue, the contract therefor to be let
in the manner directed by the said acts of As
sembly and ordinances. The cost and expense
of the same to be assessed and collected in ac-
cordance with the provisions of an act of As
sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
entitled, "An act relating to streets and sewers
in cities of the second class" approved the 18th
day of May, A. d. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Our New Art Room

Is filled with beautiful new goods in
Verni-Mart1n cabinets,
Wonderfully mottled onyx pedestals,
Real bronze specimen pieces,
Dresden vases,
At Hardy & Hayes, jewelers., Silversmiths
and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfeld st. New
building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

An ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n opening of Comrie alley. from Pearl street
to Cullen street.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pitts0urg IN Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled. and it IS hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority OF the same That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby auI horized and directed to cause
tn be surveyed and opened within go days from
the date of the passage of this ordinance. Com
rie alley, from Pearl street to Cullen street, at
a width of Is feet, in accordance with plan on
file in the Department of Public Works, known
as samuel w. Vandegrifts PLAN" recorded
in Plan Book, vol. 8, page &c. in the Recorders s
office of Allegheny county. The damages
caused thereby and the benefits TO pay the
same to be assessed and collected in accord
ance with the provisions of AN act of Assembly
of ne Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled
IAN act relating to streets and sewers in cities
of the second class" approved the 10Th day of
May \. d. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
OFFICIAI-PTTTSRrRG.

the provisions Of an act OF Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled, "An
act relating to streets and sewers in cities
of the second class" approved the 18th day
of May, A. d. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
No Regular Troops Were Brought.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch;
Were United States regular troops brought
20 Pittsburg during the riots Of 1877 and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

IT gives immediate relief-we mean Sal
vation Oil, the great pain remedy. Price,
25c
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
OFFICIAL-PITTsBURG.

for proposals for the grading, paving and curb
ing of Craig street, from Center avenue to
south line Of the Aspinwall property. the con-
tract therefor to be let IN the manner directed
The cost and expense of the same to be as
sessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions of an act of Assembly of the Com
monwealth OF Pennsylvania. entitled IAN act
relating to streets and sewers in cities OF the
second class" approved the 18th day of May,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Chicago.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
To decide bet, give the name of the second
city of the United States in population.
AGENT.
APPoLo, PA, October g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
A N OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THE

A N ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
II grading. paving and curbing of Ward
street, from Bates street to Mckee place.
whereas, it appears by the petition and affi-
daV1t on file in the Office of the Clerk of Coun-
clls that one-third In interest of the owners of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitioned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading, paving
and curbing of the same; therefore,
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city OF Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and 1t is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts OF Assembly
OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg re-
lating thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading. paving and curbing OF
Ward street, from Bates street to Mckee place.
the contract therefor to be let in the manner
directed by the said acts of Assembly and ordi-
nances. The cost and expense of the same to
be assessed and collected in accordance with
the provisions of an act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled ''An
act relating to streets and sewers in cities of
the second class" approved the 18th day of
May, A. D. 1889.
A N ORDINANCE-AUTH ORIZING THE
Black streets, from Beatty street TO Hays
street.
Section I-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city Of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to adver-
tise in accordance with the acts OF Assembly of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relat-
ing thereto and regulating the same, for pro-
sails for the construction of a sewer on Mellon
and Black streets, commencing at Beatty and
Black streets. thence along Black street to
Mellon street, sewer to be Is inches in diam
eter: thence along Mellon street to Hays street
sewer, sewer to be 20 inches in diameter,
and ordinances. The cost and expense of the
same 10 be assessed and collected in accord
ance with the provisions of an act of Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled
'An act relating to streets and sewers in cities
of the second class" approved the 18th day of
May A. D. 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

Largest and Finest Store in the City.
Do you want dress, jacket or wrap?
Then call and see us and save money.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

A N ORDINANCE-AUTHU THE
N opening OF Rutledge street, from Fingal
street to Shaler street.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
ellis assembled. and it Is hereby ordainedtand
enacted by the authority OF the same. That the
Chiet of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within 80 DAYS from
the date of the passage of this ordinance, Rut-
at width OF 40 feet, IN accordance with plan
on file in the Department OF Public Works,
known as "a. q. Shaler's plan of lots"
recorded in original Plan Book, vol. 5, page
81. vol. 8. pages lS4 and l35, and an ordinance @
locating the same. approved March 20. 1889.
The damages caused thereby and the benefits
to pay the same to be assessed and collected in
accordance with the provisions of an act of
Assembly Of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl.
vania. entitled IAN act relating to streets and
sewers in cities of the second class" approved
the 10Th day of May. A. D. 1889.
n opening of Cairo street, from Natchez
street to Ennis street.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg. in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief Of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within 80 days from
the date of the passage of this ordinance Cairo
street. from Natchez street to Ennis street at
a width of 60 feet in accordance with A. Q.
Patterson's plan, recorded in Recorders office
of Allegheny county in Plan Book, vol. 4 page
246. The damages caused thereby and the
benefits to pay the same to be assessed and
collected in accordance with the provisions OF
an act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, entitled IAN act relating to
streets and sewers in cities OF the second class"
approved the 18th day of May, A. D. 1880.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Yes-The New Auditorium.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Is there an Opera House or theater in Chi
cago that has larger seating capacity than
any one in Philadelphia? H.C.
GALIITZEN, PA, October 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
OFFICIAI-PITTsBURG.


A N ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
N grading, paving and curbing OF South
Twenty-ninth street, formerly known as Union
alley. from East Carson street. to Sarah street.
Whereas, 1t appears BY the petition and
affidavit on file in the Office of the Clerk of
Councils. that one-third in interest of the own
ers of property fronting and abutting upon the
said street have petitioned the Councils of said
city to enact an ordinance for the grading paw
ing and curbing of the same; therefore.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled. and it Is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same That
the Chief of the Department of Public Works
be and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg re-
lating thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading, paving and curbing OF
South Twenty-ninth street; formerly known as
Union alley, from East Carson street to Sarah
street, said street to be paved with block stone.
the contract therefor to be let in the manner
directed by the said acts of Assembly and ord
lnances. The cost and expense of the same to
be assessed and collected in accordance with
the provisions of an act of Assembly of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania entitled "An act
relating to streets and sewers in cities of the
second class" approved the 18th day of May,
A. ID. 1889
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10

Ice. Canada Ice.
For sale by B. Hopson, MsyvilIe, n. Y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
1t Did.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you kindly advise me whether the anti
trust bill was passed and.became law.
PETER.
PTTTsRURG 0ctoher
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
Apply to j. HI. DalZell, M. G.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Where can get copy of the Mckinley bill.
PITTsBURG, October 8. H.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
An ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n paving and curbing of Conrad street, from

E-AUIHOhlZlNO LIE
n paving and curbing of Conrad street, from
Liberty avenue to Penn avenue.
Whereas, 1t appears by the petition and aff1-
davit on file In the Office of the Clerk of Coun-
cils that one-third in interest of the owners OF
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitIOned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the paving and curb
ing of the same; therefore,
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority Of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be,
and is hereby authorized and directed to adVer-
tise in accordance with the acts of Assembly of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relating
thereto and regulating the same for proposals
for the paving and curbing of Conrad street,
from Liberty avenue TO Penn avenue, the
paving to be of fire brick and roadway to be 30
feet wide between the curbs, the contract
therefor to be let in the manner directed by the
said acts of Assembly and ordinances The
cost and expense of the same to be assessed
and collected in accordance with the provisions
of an act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania entitled, IAN act relating to
streets and sewers in cities of the second
class" approved the 10Th day of May, A. D.
1889