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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
National Real Estate Exchange,

Advocates of National Real Estate Ex-
|, change-a project that is being worked up East
and South-advance the following arguments
in its favor: The successful prosecution of our
business demands that, IN all the States, there
should be uniformity of rules and customs as to
real estate transactions. There should be uni
formity as to forms of ackno nowledgment, probate
and registration. There should be common
form of deed. In brief. both law and custom
should favor the most perfect freedom of trade
in real property and most absolute security of
title. This is good reasoning, but State laws
differ so much that a national organization
general rules for regulating the business. leav.
ing details to local exchanges individual
dealers, as now. All that it proposes can be
done with existing machinery, and a national
body, under such circumstances, would be more
ornamental than useful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
{. VI, 3, A,

Deputy Brady has i.ir prospects for branches
IN JOnnstown, EbensDurE and CresSon and is
busy working them up.
Grand Deputy J. w. Sullivan feels about six
inches taller since the advent of a baby bow al
his house last week; weight, u pounds; mother
and child both well
Branch IL, of the East End, will meet in Nc
Nulty Chapel next Thursday evening. A full
attendance of the members is requested as
business of i'm mDoTtaEce Is coming up.
New branches of the L. c. B. A. are now
under way in Allegheny City, Derry and on the
Southside. This branch is for Cathonc women
only. 1t Is modelled after the C. NJ. B. A.
Branch 3fs next meeting Will he held Satur-
aay evening IN McNulty Chapel, Center avenue
near Highland. The regular meeting night fall
ing on holiday GOOD Friday. necessitates
the Change.
The members of Branch "a, East End, can
give the members of all sister branches point
ers on early rising. For the past week 4:30 A.
cary service at Sacred Heart Church at the
mission that has been gong on there Tor the
past two weeks
Deputy r. J. Brady was in Latrobe last Sum-
DAY putting IN the entering wedge for a
orahch lh tnat thriving place. He reports the
prospects rosy lOr good branch. There were
"a slguers at the first meeting Brother Frank
J, harvey late oil ConDellsvIlle, and a member
OF Branch s2, but now merchant in Latrobe is
the hustler for the new branch
Branch "a OF the East Ed had has its first
loss IN the death of Brother John Grant. th4
lquor dealer. who lived on Penn ayenue He
was buried last Saturday. Quite a representa-
ron from Branch 81 attended his funeral in
carriages. 1t was tine largest funeral Zen in
lhc East End for a loug time, Brother Graf
was well aud faVorabiy known through, The
CITY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Select Knights of Amerina.

Grand Vice Commander DR.. ]. c. Dunn was
repori ed i'll during the past week, but is up and
about again.
To-morroS evening is the regular meeting
night of Pitt>burg Legion No. l. and the meet.
ing will in all probability be of considerable in
terest to AL who attend. Drop in comrades and
see the boys
P. g. e. S. NJ. Shaner, Major J. A. Mckee
and Sergeant Major c. L. Harmon distinguished
themselves at The Weldin fire by volunteering
to save many trunks from the fiames They re-
ceived many thanks from lady owners. The
Major was most especially active upon the oc.
casion.
Colonel Lewis and staff, accompanied bv
many comrades from Legions Nos. l. 10 and l9
and many others, paid fraternal visit to Lib
erty Legion No. 20, Wednesday evening. The
occasion was principally one of speech-making
on the good of the order, most of the comrades
present speaking. Among the most notable
efforts were those of Adjutant Todd and p. s
G. John Bowen. The speeches were all very
pointed, and touched upon a subject which is
being agitated pretty strongly throughout this
part of the jurisdic ion, and from which
great deal Of good must result
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Jr. o. q. A. NJ.

Venetia Washington county. is to have new
council
Deputy State Councillor Thomas F. Ashford,
Is confined TO his home with illness.
S. r. Johnston CT Hill Top Council, and H.
B. Love, of Laurel Council, died during the
week.
The Commonwealth Building and Loan Asso.
citation. which has been organized exclusively
by the Juniors, will issue its second series on
April 8.
At the meeting of Duquesne Council next
Tuesday evening debate on the advisabiIi;y
Of reading the Bible in the public schools will
take place.
Valley Forge Council appointed a committee
Ihur Gay evening to investigate the circum.
Stances of the recent '1rish flag" episode wi b
the view of putting the council right on the
matter.
Junior Past State Councillor winover was
not Well enough to accomnany the State Conn
cIlor ana State Vice Councillor on their recent
trip. Brother WiDower is having a hard time
fit and is not getting well very rast
The third anniversary OF Acme Council, which
occurs on tuesday evening, March 81 will un-
doubtedly be the social event of the season on
the SouJhside. Such an array OF talent was
never before secured for an entertainment in
that end of the city.
Members of the order are invited to attend
the meeting of Manchester Council No. l24 on
Monda evening, April q. 1t will be 4 meeting
OF unusual Interest, Brothers State Councillor
Collins and ". T. Kerr having consented to be
present and make addresses
Even though Sergeant Stewart Of the
Weather Bureau, is a member of the Jr O. u
A. NJ, he is not prejudieeO. The HIbernian
socletles received Just nice day for their
parade as did the Juniors However, the jun
tors have treated the Sergeant with little
more conslG Grafton. His council presented
him with handsome pin.
Some of the leading memhers.a are organizing
what will be known as the Washington Associ-
atlnn It's success has been assured, over 200
members having signified their intention to
Jon the association. The objects of the asso-
citation are follows; To entertain visiting
members: organize visiting corps; open a eeper.
al headquarters reading room and register of
All members out of employment; further social
intercourse and create fund to carry ont the
above objects. Ii Is the object to start the as
sociatiou with 500 members
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
WALL STREET.

Speculative Interest Gone Glimmerins-
Still Lower Prices Predicted.
The condition of innocuous desuetude pre-
vailing in the metropolis is touched up in the
following special to John NJ. Oakley Co.:
The market has dried up. but it is doubtful if
IL has enough energy to blow very far in either
direction. 1t is tiresome to watch the tape and
to think what the market would be IL there
was one. 1t is a narrow, lonesome affair, and
we cannot see what can come in to whet the ap-
petite for stocks except bargains Can one
at present prices? What income can a person
get out of ST. Paul, Atchison or Union Pacific?
Can he,not better employ his capital than by
buying doubtful dividend EARNINGS like Chi
cago. Burlington and Quincy, Rock Island,
Missouri Pacific and Northern Pacific pre-
ferredf The difficulty is to construct q safe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
The Building Record,

During the past week "A permits we're issued,
representing 81 buildings. IA brick and 40
frame, the total cost of all being s74, 4l9. The
Thirteenth and Eighteenth wards led, with 6
each, followed by the Fourteenth. Nineteenth,
Twentieth and Twenty-firsr, with each.
The number of permits taken out the pre-
vious week was 80. representing 43 buildings,
costing as estimated s4S.9O5. Number of build
ings for which permits have been issued this
year to date, 467 Permits taken out yesterday
we're;
Mrs. Anuie Conley, frame addition three
story dwelling. lSxl6 feet. on Cubba-you- quit
alley, Thirteenth ward Cost, $500.
B. J. Williams, frame twO-story dwelling,
l5xSl feet, on Belonda street, Thirty-second
ward. Cost, 81, $50.
Samuel and Sarah B. Fades, four brick two
story and mansard dwellings, 15x33 feet EACH
on Forteth street, Fifteenth ward. Cost,
s6,S24.
A. Hamilton, frame two-story stable, lSx24
feet, on Wayne alley Nineteenth ward. Cost
$500,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
b. p. o. ElRs.

Cincinnati Lodge benefits on the 2lth.
Chicago Lodge No. Z has received S6 applica
tloDs in six weeks.
The last social session was a success, Brother
Lee making good Chairman.
McKeespnrt Lodge No. lS6 was we'll repre-.
ing.
Nominations for officers will he received this
evening All lodges will elect officers this
month.
District Deputy Borland has arranged to in
sutute Bethlehem Lodge, No. l9l, Tuesday,
March 81.
Pensacola, Fla, is after a new lodge and the
the enterprise in hand.
Boston Lodge is talking Of raising its men,
bership from 800 to 500 and reducing the initia-
ton fee from Slo0 to $50.
Members not having their supply Of benefit
tickets can get them from Brother R. CHASER
AZ the Hotel Anderson.
candidates for both lodge and grand lodge
Offices are beginning to sprout, and will soon
blossom in all their glory.
Brother Clate A. Smith. of Youngstown, O.,
has declined to accept the District DeputyShip
Tor the Northern dis; rict of Ohio.
The Grand Exalted Ruler and the Grand
Secretary have been invited by Plttsburg Lodge
No. II to be present at the benefit
Brother Charles Davis (Alvin 10 lyn) will re-
main in the CITY to be present at No. IFS benefit
at the Duquesne Theater, March q.
There will be 10 more Sunday evening meet
inGs after March g. The lodge will be in its
new hall, lO2 Fourth avenue, on April 8.
The names of Brothers (. Z. Hay, of Wash.
ington, and Judge l. E. Griffith of Troy, are
among those mentioned for Grand Exalted
Ruler.
Brother H. Ecker, of Hays & Co.'S music
store, has just received a grand piano,
"hlca he will use for the first time at the COM
ing Elk benefit.
Trenton No. los gave a great social session
Wednesday, March 4. The Governor and his
stan and many members of the State govern
ment were present.
The grand reception of Columbus o., lodge
10 the State officials will be given about Thurs
Gay, March % Many of the grand lodge Of
tcers Will be present
The grotesque night parade of the EIks at
Louisville in May will be one of the grandest
displays ever seen in America, and will be Wit
messed by l0O.oO0 people.
District Deputy Borlsnd is trying TO arrange
meeting of all the District Deputies at Louis
willie to talk over legislation that be considers
needful for their bene1t.
The number of new lodges instituted this year
Will beat the record. More lodges will be insti-
tuted in ten months than ever before in a year.
and not a had one in the lot.
A. recent sale of seats FOR the annual benefit
OF Boston Lodge the first seat sold brought a
premium of Sl00. Over 1900 was realized in
premiums at the opening sale.
Hastings, Neh, lodge recently entertained
Patti Rosa's company in manner that only
Elks know. Brother j. A. Castro, the Exalted
Ruler, was master of ceremonies.
Brother D. T. West in his paper the Sprinp.
neld (o.) NetIs. is waging fierce war on Grand f!
Secretary Allen o. Myers. Brother West
should remember that the place to carry on
such light as he is making is on the floor of
the drand Lodge and not III the public print.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
SCHOOLROOM GOSSIP.

PRINCIPAL JONES' of the Seventh ward
school. Allegheny. resigned last week, and
Prof. Gilchrlst has taken charge.
NEXT Saturday will be pay day for the teach
ers. This gives the teachers time to invest in
Easter bonnets.
MISS HATTIE MCCLELLAND, of venango
county, has been elected to the vacancy in the
Luckey schools, Thirty-ffth ward.
1T is understood that the entire class at the
recent examination for permanent certificates
passed. There were so in the class.
For April 16 and II the Allen schools are pre-
pairing an elaborate programme to derray the
expenses of the annual school picnic.
MISS NELLIE NICHOLS. teacher Of physical
culture in the Sterret school, leaves Tuesday
for a two weeks visit to her home in Meadville
The Misses Davis, Of the Soho school, have
the sincere sympathy of their many friends in
the death of their mother, Mrs. Catherine Da-
Wis.
The Hyperion Society of the Allegheny
High School gave an entertainment of much
merit at the High School hall last Friday even
ing.
MARCH 80 the Executive Committee of the
Teachers State Association will meet at Bed
ford to complete the final work on the pro.
gramme Tor the annual to be held next July.
THE suit brought against Mrs. Burt, assist.
ant principal of the Seventeenth ward schools.
by one of the parents Of the ward. for alleged
cruel whipping, was not beard before Squire
Leslie. Mrs. Burt appealed the case to the
grand jury.
NEXT "Wednesday and Thursday the pre-
liminary examination for admission to the
Allegheny High School takes place. The
studies in which The applicants will be ex-
amlhed are physiology and geography. Over
260 are expected to try the ordeal.
FRIDAY night Miss Knieps was elected
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
General Lodge Notes,

Washington Camp No. 4, Z. o. S. of A., cor
daily invites members of sister camps to come
and assist in the initiation of several members
i'll the Blue degree at its hall, corner Beaver
avenue and Juniata street, next Tuesday even-
ing. District President Elmer Fry will be pres
ent
Leader Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be
organized at G. A. r. Hall, Fourth avenue,
April = 1t is the second Hebrew lodge for this
cl Y, special permission having been granted by
the proper authorities after some question had
been raised bv the other lodge. The lodge pro-
poses to furnish a hall that shall not have an
equal in the State. The paraphernaliawill cost
in the neighborhood of 81. 30O
Friday evening the Past Grand President of
the Independent SoVereIgns of Industry, Mr.
]. D. Buckley, at a meeting of the Columbus
Council No ~, was presented with beautiful
gold emblem upon which was inscribed, ITO
p. 6. p, J. ID. Buckley, from Columbus Council
No. 49, l. S. of L" The presentation speech
was made by Mr.. Flower, President of the
Council, and was responded to by the Grand
Secretary of the order who received the
present for Mr.. Buckley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
THE WEEK IN OIL
A Light Movement and Reasons Given for
Tnrvar Pricaa

Light Movement and Reasons Given for
Lower Prices.
Transactions in oil yesterday were about H.
600 at 7l1sc. This was the opening. highest.
lowest and closing price. Sales for the week
were light The highest figure touched was 74o
and the lowest Tl1sc-showing loss Of over 2
cents.
broker said: "There is no:interest taken in the,
market by outsiders. The Standard has it all
its own way. Spring is coming and the roads
will soon improve. This will stimulate field
work, and in my opinion, lead to lower prices.
There is no short interest worth speaking OF to
counteract the downward tendency"
1t was reported yesterday that the slump on
FRIDAY was caused by the Standard selling in
New Y York
McGrew, Wilson & Co.. 90 Fourth avenue
quote puts, 70s4c; calls, 71Ac.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Knights of the Golden Eaels-

Avalon Castle No. 242, K. e. E. will attend
divine services in body at Union Baptist
Church, Nineteenth street. Southside
Sunday morning. March g. at 10 o'clock. Ali
Sir Knights are invited.
D. 6. 9. Louis Smith, Jr., will institute
Ormsbv Castle, next Tuesday evening at Kauf-
fields Halh Carson street, Southside He has
selected the following Sir knights to assist:
J. NJ. Bair. w. C. Ammon. d. 5. Ayres. John
Sherman. w. E. Macfarlane. W. W. Rea, r. d,
Henry, Robert Dyer, John Dyer, ). E. Strom.
berg. II. J. Buckingham, T. E. Morgan and
William West. All Sir knights are invited to
be present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
A. o. %, w,

The members of Union Lodge, No. So. have
treat in store for them In the shape of an ad-
dress by the eloquent speaker Mr., w, T. Pol
lltt who is an enthusiastic worker for the ad-
vancement of the order.
The Mogulian Conclaves will give select
masquerade party at Lafayette Hall the even.
ing of All Fools Dav. Unique invitations on
MANILA paper, decorated with the portrait of a
donkey, are being sent out. The Original Roy.
ais will be in attendance. From the fact that
the Mogullians are doing it and All FOOLS Day
has been selected something entirely out of
the ordinary may be expected,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

Mr.. John Robe, 1850 Harvard ST., e. E., PiHs-
burg.
Mr.. John Robe, plasterer, living at 1850
Harvard street, Z. E.. Pittsburg in an inter-
view with the writer. made the following
voluntary statement He said:
81 suffered for over four years from catar-
rhal troubles and 1t seemed as though / could
get no relief. My nose was constantly stopped
up. was continually hawking and splitting up
yellow mucns. | had ringing noises in my
ears and l felt dizzy upon rising after STOPPING
over. Had pains in the chest and stomach. /
lost my appetite. My limbs panied me and I
always felt tired. My eyes were weak. Ny
throat felt sore and became short of breath.
NV sleep at nights was restless and uneasy.
Il at last decided to treat with Drs. Copeland
q Blair. My nose is clear, hawking up Of
mucns and ringing noises in my ears have dis
appeared. The dizzy feeling has left me and
my stomach IS cured. have reganed my ap-
petite. All pains in my body have ceased, and
feel refreshed after nights rest My eyes
are stronger and in every way I feel that the
treatment has proved successful"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

A statement has been going the rounds to the
effect that the Schenley estate in this city
Yields the heirs an income of 81, 600 600 annu-
ally. In regard to this Mrs Schenley's agent
said yesterday: 81 have no idea how such a
story got ont 1t didn't come from me. Some
body probably guessed it. have never seen
better specimen of exaggeration. Mrs. Schen-
ley's income is private matter, but you may
say for me that it is nothing like the amount
stated. A good deal of the estate is practically
unproductive, but am arranging for improve
ments and leases which will make it bring in
something"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
A Significant Visit.

visited the Exchange yesterday forenoon and
looked through the building. Whether they
were favorably impressed or otherwise they
would not say. This confirms the report that
a deal is in progress between the two bodies.
1t is understood the Chamber has S0-day op-
tion at the minimum price, sl50000. If the
building is sold at this figure it will net stock
holders about S60U Memberships we're strong
yesterday at S4l5 bid and $50 asked. Members
of the Chamber Of Commerce will hold meet
ing tomorrow and probably decide whether
they will buy the building or not. 1t is likely
there will be considerable opposition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Closing Bond Quotations.
CHIoAeo-Bank clearings, sl2a55,OOO New

CHIcAGo-Bank clearngs, sl2,355, 900. New
York exchange was SOC discount Rates for
money were unchanged at 6@6K per cent,
ances. S.. .l25l6S. For the week: Clearings,
1902 5SS 9i2 balances, $50. ST., 800.
BosToN-Bank clearlngs Sl3, 228. 457; balances.
81. 4uo l52 Monev per cent Exchange on
New York. lQl20c discount. For the week:
CIearinGs, Ss3254,3li; balances. IS, 790 1874. For
the corresponding week last year. Clearings,
S99. .S7j, ,S27; balances, SlL0O9 535.
ST. LoUIS-Clearings s. S63 l26 balances,
S342, ,252. Money 607 per cent. Exchange on New
Yorks old at par and 25 cent premium. For this
week clearings, $50, 272 1856; balances, S,3O2 5l7
for last week, clearings s2l, 7S3, ,4l5; balances,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Mining Stock Quotations.

NEW YORK. March 2l.-Mining quotations.
Alice, 100; Adams, l70; Belcher, $50: Best and
Belcher. 6l215; Bodie, 1l5; Chollar, 265; Crown
Point, 1856: Consolidated California and Vir-
ginia 1000; Eureka Consolidated, 325; Hale and
Norcross, 200: Homestake. 800; Horn Silver, 80:
Mexican. 325; Ontario. $3.50: Plymouth, l50;
Standard, 100; Union Consolidated 3OO
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
OIL Markets.

on CITY. March 1.-Petroleum-Nationa
Transit certificates opened at 72c; highest,
barrels; clearances, 248 600 barrels; charters,
4162 barrels; shipments, 81, 490 barrels; runs,
S4773 barrels.
BRADFORD. March N.-Petroleum-Nationa
Transit certificates opened at 71Ic; closed at
7lssc; highest, 721sc; lowest 7l5sc; clearances.
390,000 barrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Important, If True.

1t was reported yesterday that Thomas n.
Dickson, whose o flee is on Fourth avenue, had
sold to a local railroad company piece of land
not far from the city limits for 1900. or
$40, O,0O0. according to whether the whole tract or
only & strip was taken, a question that could
not be decided, as MIR. Dickson could not be
found. 1t is understood the land was wanted
for yards and shops,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Two Good Buildings.

Architect ]. W. Offerman is taking bids for
church building for the Italian colony on
Webster and Tunnel Streets The lot, on a
corner of these streets. il 4OxSo. The building
will be two stories high and handsomely
finished. 1t will be rea6 for occupancy by
fall. The same architect is preparing plans for
fine stone residence on the Boulevard, Oak
land, for d. l. Gillespie, the lumber dealer. 1t
will be one of the handsomest in that locality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A Fine East End Residence Picked Up
by an Iron Manufacturer.
ITALIANS TO BUILD A CHURCH.
Exchange Building Visited by Members Of
the Chamber Of Commerce.
MRS. sCHENLEY's MEANs EXAGGERATED

A good-sized deal in East End residence
property was consummated yesterday by the
delivery of the deed. Baxter. Thompson &
Co. sold for W. F. Easton to well-known
iron manufacturer two-story Queen Anne
stone house OF II rooms, elegantly finished
throughout, and lot 841165. situated on the
southwest corner of Ellsworth and South
Negley avenues, the latter formerly known
as Roup street, Tor $4,000. The purchaser
will occupy the place as residence for him
self
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

$2 l47.s69; for the corresponding week last year.
clearings: $40 542, ,296; balances, 50, ,068, ,649.
PHILADELPHA-Bank -clearings, SIC. sos, ,946;
balances, 81, us 228. Clearing for the week end
ing to-day wefe s62 667 213; balances. g. S24.7ll
Money per cent.
BALTIMoRE-Bank clearings, N,71I07l; bal
ances, S3l6,S73. Rate per cent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
CAPITAL Going South.

P. A. Gibson, Esq. of Erie. was in the city
yesterday and stated that he had Just COM
pleted the sale of II. 00O acres of mineral and
timber land In Jackson county, N. C.. to Pitts
burg and Indiana county capitalists, at $40 an
acre. Mills will be erected for manufacturing
lumber and reducing ore. Mr.. Gibson said
that large amounts of Northern capital were
being invested in Southern lands, and that
prices were rapidly advancing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
TO THE POINT.
Another Statement From One
Whose Life Was a Burden.
HE IS NOW CURED.

During the past two years the readers of this
paper have been given, each week, truthful
statement OF the good work accomplished BY
Drs. Copeland and Blair's method Of treating
catarrhal patients. These statements have, in
each case, been accompanie by the cut of the
party and their address that they could be
readily verified. Not only has the work been
successful IN the past, but still continues with
the same results This week another state
ment is given to the public