Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-13

road, and the owner of adjoining lands, is
negotiating with one of Pittsburg's largest
steel industries for the erection of large
steel mill, crucible works and blast fur
mace. SIxty-ive acres of land are required
for these new enterprises, and it is under
stood that Mr.. George S. Fleming, Presi-
dent of the Blair Land Company, will, on
behalf OF his company, join Mr.; Corwin in
the grant of land. Representatives of the
steel company visited the sight yesterday
and went over it with their engineers, and
pronounced it one of the best locations in
the State. 1t has coal, gas, railroad and
river fronts, with stretch of nearly 1000
feet between both, and ample room for
| refuse Stag and cinder for the next 20 years.
Mr.. Blair, Immediately above the Corwin
and Blair Land Company tracts, is negotiat-
ing with Mr.. Hogan, of Hogan, Evans &
| Co., the extensive glass chimney and lamp
/ makers of the Southside, for five acres of
ground for a new glass plant to employ not
less than 200 men, boys and girls. The site
| spoken of as the one most likely to be Sc
lected adjoins that of O'Leary Bros. and
the T. Campbell Window Glass Company.
A New Wrinkle in Building.
| The best minds of the country have been
employed for years in investigation and ex-
pertinent to devise material to take the
| place of stone and brick. This, it is be-
| 1ieved has been accomplished by q Pitts
burg firm.
Knowing that information on this subject
would be appreciated by the readers of THE
! DISPATCH, visit was made yesterday to
the East End to examine the practical
workings of this substitute. 1t is known as
| expanded metal, and is manufactured in this
| city by Chess, Cook & Co. In modified
form it is used for netting, fences and vari-
Gus other purposes.
Three houses are being constructed of this
material-two on Aiken avenue and one
| on wilkins One of these-a good repre-
sentative of the others was visited
| and carefully examined. The material is in
net-like sheets and is attached to wooden
studding, outside and in. This is then COW
cred with cement. The house in question
is we'll advanced. The outside, when fin
ished, will bear a close resemblance to stone.
The walls and ceiling are smooth and solid
The general effect is pleasing. Of its dura-
bility there can be no doubt. 1t has
stood the test Of the rigorous climate of
Canada Owing to the plastic nature of the
material, any desired effect can be secured
plain or ornate-and it is susceptible of any
color or shade desired. 1t is adapted to all
classes of houses. AS lathing its utility
is manifest to the most ordinary comprehen-
sion. Among the advantages claimed for
this material over stone and brick are equal
if not superior effects at less cost, greater
warmth and dryness, and immunity from
fire.
Great interest is being taken in these build
ings by all classes of people, as they will
afford practical test in. this community of
of the value of this Innovation. Architects
and builders who have examined them have
unanimously pronounced in their favor
In connection with this visit Mr.. Harvey
Chess related conversation which he had
a short time ago with prominent official at
Washington. in the course of which he paid
high compliment to Pittsburg He said
the beauty of its suburbs was unequaled in
America. Mr. Chess added that the emil
nent artist, Leisser, who has Just returned
to this country after five years sojourn in
Europe, has taken such fancy to the East
End that he has decided to establish his
home and studio on one of the prominent
avenues in that quarter
The Fidelity's Prosperity.
The Fidelity Title and Trust Company
held its annual meeting yesterday and
heard the reports of the officers, showing a
good business during the year. The old
Board of Directors was reelected and the
board will to-day meet and elect the ofic-
ers. The Fidelity has had a most prosper
GUS twelve months in all of its departments,
every branch.
Still Holds the Farm.
1t was reported yesterday that j. B. Lar
kin & Co. had sold the Bradshaw farm at
South Mendelssohn. Mr.. Kennedy, of that
firm, when questioned about it, said: sWe
did not sell nor have we control of it. We
have tried to have Mr.. Bradshaw put price
on it, but he has not done so. He has prob
ably heard of the Corwin-Fleming move to
secure for Mr.. Corwin and the Blair Land
Company two very important establish
ments, and has concluded to hold his farm
at fancy prices" Mr.. Corwin could not be
found. He was reported sick at his home
in the East End.
Business News and Gossip.
The rain yesterday failed to make holi-
day. Business was as brisk as usual
The Peoples Savings Bank announces a
semi-annual dividend of per cent.
Brokers expect Electric to be a strong
factor in the market. the Improvement in
the financial condition of the company is
the basis for this opinion.
Railroad reports received yesterday were
favorable, nearly all showing increased
earnings.
Yesterday was the best day of the month
in the building line. Permits were taken
out for "a houses
Inc Improvements contemplated by the
Pennsylvania Railroad, detailed at length
in THE DISPATCH, gave rise to consider
able talk in business circles yesterday. 1t
was conceded that they will revolutionize
that quarter of the city.
There Is a much better feeling in the bond
market. Traction bonds are improving in
popular estimation.
Recent transactions in real estate confirm
the statement that there is better demand
for high class properties.
The Government property will again be
put up at auction December II.
Rea Bros. & Co. yesterday bought 5000
Duquesne bonds at 80.
Movements in Realty.
S. A. Dickie & Co. sold for Messrs. Bell &
Caldwell to Miss Ella Gallagher, a stone
residence with lot 3Oxl00 feet OH O'Hara
street, for 20, 0o0.
JAS. W. Drape & Co. closed the sale to an
Eastern syndicate of the entire interest of