Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-15

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A public experience meeting will be held on
the 10th inst, when each one will relate her
trials and trioulations in earning her share of
WELLsvILLE, O., Feb. 1a
Both Mayors Victimized.
An unintentional joke was played on Mayor
Wyman yesterday. A real estate broker was In
the East End closing up a deal for Mayor Gour-
ley. Desiring Information ON a certain point,
he telephoned his partner on Fourth avenue
to make arrangements to meet Mayor Gourley
at his attorneys Office at about 2 o'clock. by
some means Allegheny Central responded, and
Mayor Wyman hurried to the phone. He was
somewhat astonished to learn that he was
wanted at his attorneys office, but was there on
time. OF course the attorney was ignorant of
the object of the visit The Mayor remained
at the Office about an hour, and spent the rest
of the afternoon trying to find who his would
be interviewer was and what he wanted. In
the meantime Mayor Gourley was anxiously
awaiting news from his agent, and started out
to hunt him up. During their peregrinations
the two Mayors met, and on comparing notes
ascertained that each was the victim of a mis-
take. A laugh followed and the incident was
dismissed.
Building o~nSchenley Leaseholds.
Speaking of the lease of the Clipper Theater
property, part of the Schenley estate, yester-
day, a prominent real estate broker said: This
is a step in tie right direction, and I think it
will influence q good many others to make
similar improvements. There is considerable
of the Schenley property for lease on long time
and reasonable terms. The Bindley hardware
buildings on ground belonging to this estate,
leased tor As years. There is plenty of similar
property on Penn avenue and the lower streets
that can be used in the same way. To build on
it would be q good thing for the city. Mr.. Cain
will begin to take down the old buildings April
md mill ha0fn n = nnaA FI4 a.
large business houses"
Business Must Be Looked After.
Evidence is not wanting that Pittsburg is
pushing ahead. it is found in the high price
of land in the business portion of the city and
in the number of large blocks that are taking
the place of two and three-story houses. The
city is being rebuilt to accommodate the heavy
business interests. and those who occupy the
dwellings must take to the suburbs. If anyone
doubts that they are getting there as fast as
they can let him watch the cable car and see
the struggle to even get a good hold of an on Z
side rail. while seats or standing room is at a
premium.
On Its Feet Again.
Kansas City. Mo-, seems to be recovering
from the stagnation that almost overwhelmed
it two years ago on account of the failure of
two successive crops. Mr.. George Ames. of
that place. a former Pittsburger. who was in
the city yesterday. said: I'VE have had pretty
rough Shedding for TWO or three years. but are
coming out all right. The prospect of good
crops has caused a great many people who left
the city TO return. and nearly all of the local
industries are in operation. Building is reviv-
ing, and real estate is bracing up. The outlook
is good for a prosperous year"
Business News and Gossip.
George Johnston says there is no abatement
oF fha demand for hucinaoo ho.,ez. A--i..-
tions from outsiders ere numerous and Der.
sistent.
Major A. J. Pentecost reports q brisk de-
mand for building lots at Valley View, ten
miles from the city, on the Washington branch
of the CHARTERS Valley Railroad. 1t is the
seat of a lumber of important industries, and
| upward of 1000 rkhen have their homes in
the vicinity.
The largest of SO mortgages on file for
record Yesterday was for SIC. 900. 1t was made
to the Western Pennsylvania Institute for the
Blind.
are negotiating with ex-Sherif McCandless for
the purchase of his residence. at the junction
of Center avenue, Dinwiddie and Devillier
streets, as a sight for a new church building.
Most of the Electric stock bought yesterday
| was on Eastern account. The last bids on the
open board we're 1871 and 49, without bringing
it out. George B. Hill & Co. were the heaviest
buyers.
The railroad freight depot at Williamsburg
was enlarged a short time ago, but is still too
small to accommodate all the business. There
is talk of erecting q much larger one.
The Building Record.
During the past week 3S permits were issued,
representing SO buildings-6 brick, 80 frame
and1 iron-clad, the total cost Of all being
s29.l25 The Nineteenth ward led with seven.
followed by the Twenty-sixth with four.
The number of permits issued the previous
week was 30, representing A houses. the esti-
mated cost being s5S Ole. Number of building
authorized this year to date, 2l&. Permits IS
sued yesterday follow:
Wilhelmina Stadelman, brick addition three
| story business house, 2lx32 feet, on Penn ave-
nue.. Twelfth ward. Cost, $3.50.
Gnstave Holman, brick two-story stable, 20xS2
feet. on Carey alley, Twenty-sixth ward. Cost,
ssS5
Armstrong Bros. frame two-ssory warehouse.