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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1890
Page
14
In a detailed reminiscence Robert M. Gray recounts orchid hunts through Colombia and Venezuela, describing jungle trek gear, frosts of fever, and dangers from bees, ticks, sand flies, and alligators. He details travel from New York to Bogota, collecting methods, and the shift from high prices to widespread cultivation lowering orchid values.
The Rev J R J Milligan and Prof J K MecClorkin will discuss the Indian question on behalf of the Women’s Indian Association of Pittsburg and Allegheny this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Reformed Centre Church at North Diamond and Odusky streets Allegheny.
The Baltimore and Ohio plans an excursion sale limited to 10 passengers on Thursday January 30 at a rate of $2. Tickets available at the city ticket office at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street. Trains depart at 6 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. to secure parlor car seats and berths.
A Pittsburg syndicate led by J. W. Miller H. L. Christy and others has secured an option on Neville Island at 500 to 1000 dollars per acre. They plan a standard gauge line from Pittsburg toward Neville Island with a bridge, then a circuit around the island and a later bridge to the mainland near Coraopolis. Major land laid out for factories and residences, aided by slag dumping to reclaim 500 acres.
A well attended Ward street owners meeting in the Belle field school, Oakland, pushed for opening Ward street from Fifth avenue to Fifth avenue via Bates. Charles Meyran presided, noting Ward street’s 1836 dedication as one of Oakland’s oldest. The group urged resurrecting an ordinance before the Board of Viewers, while opponents McKee, and others, cited vested interests and possible grease or intrigue behind the scenes. A three man committee Sullivan Jones Moore was appointed to seek a hearing and press the petition.
A New York bill seeks to exempt newspaper men from jury duty while local judges and lawyers argue against. Judge Ewing and Judge Magee say all citizens should serve and training does not justify exemption. Judge Collier and Colonel Stone offer mixed views but broadly favor no class exempt except lawyers. The bar leans against blanket exemption.
Res and Co. sunk an eight inch artesian well at the pack house on Second avenue near Try street reaching 240 feet. The water from the well does not come from the river and no gravel was found. An ice making machine capable of 65 tons daily will supply the public with a full, inexhaustible, sweet water ice supply at 54 degrees.
A local ad invites all shoppers to the great store Monday for a low price suit sale. It promises about one hundred styles including worsted cassimere diagonals and cheviots with men’s suits reduced to about half former values. The sale is at the P C C C corner Grant and Diamond ais opposite the new Court House, with a wide assortment and references to beer brands.
General industrial news reports eight workers to be rehired by Allegheny County Light Company after a settlement with Electrical Union No. 1. McGonnigle says the strike affected the company little, with no discharge planned to accommodate the eight. Gompers reportedly claimed a right to name the eight, while union officials discuss potential actions and broader organizing efforts.
The report notes smoother progress in most localities with shipments moving as demand rises. A few areas still face slight car shortages causing occasional delays, though overall car availability now more closely matches demand than several weeks ago.
About 350 workers in Allegheny County joined a new Carriage and Wagon Makers Union federation led by W J Dillon of the A F L G W A. A prior meeting drew 250 names, a later gathering added 80 more, totaling roughly 600 potential members in trades spanning carriage and wagon work. The group plans to organize, purchase paraphernalia, and issue a seal as officers are installed. Dillon praised the effort and forecast broad membership.
Officials from Marble and Slate Workers Union No 2711 and President Gompers have resolved some issues for the moment though a new union formed by Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layerers of America and the National Association leads to tension. Local 2711 members vow to pursue the dispute.
President Smith of the Flint Glass Workers' Union announced by telegram that Bridgeton Poughkeepsie Salem Camden and Woodbury glass makers in the Eastern district have conceded union terms. Remaining houses Swindell Baker Hagerty Brookfield Hawley Scranton show strikes likely near end and Hagerty Brookfield may resume work soon. Smith also says he settled a ware classification dispute in Fostoria.
Assistant Building Inspector J A A Brown says hundreds of insecure structures loom across the city. Old Jackson frame houses along the Point and Water Street risk collapse, but limited powers and red tape prevent prompt demolition without broader legislation.
The Central Trades Council met with strong turnout and new delegates admitted. J L Evans won the presidency, while Charles F Warde claimed the secretaryship after a tight race. The group appointed a committee to draft resolutions supporting Philadelphia printers and to survey Pennsylvania trades councils on the Australian ballot system.
Mary Jane Flower told Alderman P B Reilly of desertion by her husband Benjamin Flower of Mansfield after a brief marriage. Lacking funds she walked to the courthouse to seek relief, but court adjourned and no one appeared for the complaint. She was then turned over to Mr Dean for temporary care.
William Weihbe president of the Amal gamated Association is in the West handling the new scale. He visited Bay View Wisconsin yesterday and will be in Chicago Monday then back to the city by Wednesday. Secretary Martin says the 20 percent advance applies to Joliet for now as the last year scale expired in December. Localities will be attended to separately when the scale is arranged and no general conference will be held. The advance will take effect nationwide as soon as feasible. Steel manufacturers met about the advance but gave cautious replies and did not deny the steel trade is healthy, though some hope for better prices.
The Standard Underground Cable Company manager in Friday's Dispatch discussed a supposed fire retardant paint. The patentee says wood treated with the paint cannot burn beyond the contact point, while he reports insurance hurdles. Major MMe Gestion of the Board of Underwriters questioned the paint's existence and effectiveness, noting no paint that defies fire has been seen.
Thomas Francis, one of three men held for the Old Avenue beating of Italian Tony Coreani, secured $1,000 bail from Magistrate Gripp and was released at 7:30 PM yesterday. He denies intent to rob, claiming the Italian was intoxicated and started a quarrel with women. authorities say the Italian suffered no serious injuries.
The Musical Mutual Protective Union of Allegheny County applies for admission to the A F of L and holds a meeting at 136 Fifth Avenue. Independent of the National Musical League, the union seeks strength from federation. President William Bube leads about a dozen members.
The Joseph Walton Coal Company sent out the Joe Walton bound for Louisville. The 14 car shipment followed a day with small tonnages and no improvement. Ice drifted down the Allegheny river for 24 hours and thickened near the Point, but industry officials say shipments should not be hindered.
Yesterday the official railway guide for Pittsburg and Allegheny was issued for the first time. Prepared by E. D. Smith of the Baltimore and Ohio, E. M. Norton of the Pennin Company, and P F. Smith, it lists all rail lines centering in the two cities and a full hotel roster. The pamphlet, issued in pamphlet form, is free and about 6,000 copies are prepared each month.
Robert Short was jailed yesterday in default of bail for a hearing before Alderman McMasters on Wednesday. He faces one charge of larceny by bailee, alleged by Edmundson and Perrine. The information claims he took eight pairs of blankets valued at 72 dollars, kept them, and did not return or restore them to the owners.
An immense stock of body Brussels in new styles and colors from Bigelow Hartford and Lowell is now available at 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Plans to move or refurnish this spring should choose carpets now to avoid the rush. Goods will be kept free of charge until installation. Edward Groetzinege.
A blaze from Station No 2 Allegheny at 3 40 yesterday afternoon damaged the Parkhouse Mill trestle. Loss estimated at 200 dollars. Origin not determined. Also an advertisement for stock of jackets at reduced prices by MWF Huevus & Hacre.
Announcement urges visitors to have photos taken or bring children while in good health at Elite Gallery located on Market Street. It emphasizes timely action and highlights the gallery’s location as 516 Market Street.
A brief note reports scarce cars and a steady coke trade, noting continued activity and favorable conditions. Details are limited in the readable text.
How many five dollar overcoats were sold Saturday remains unclear, but shoppers praised the well made velvet collar casimere coats. About 350 remain for Monday, advertised as worth ten to thirteen dollars, offered at five dollars at the P C C C corner and Diamond Streets, opposite the new Court case.
Local retailer Huovs and Hacks advertises a large assortment of blankets with significantly reduced prices, urging customers to take advantage of the current sale.
A historical notice advertises cabinet photos for one dollar each at Aut's Elite Gallery located at 616 Market Street in Pittsburg. The offer runs until April, with a limit of 100 dollars. Patrons are urged to come early.
Anderson gas burner ad claims six week validity with lowest price and best quality. Location listed as 82 Fourth Avenue.
A proposed system envisions electric railways along main highways to remove farming from mud. It argues rails on country roads, powered by hydroelectric generation, could carry freight cars with three to four tons, freeing farmers from delays and price lottery.
J C Bidwell of this city asserts a Kaminsky farm well in Rushton Jefferson County was declared dry after sudden drilling but is rumored to have yielded oil. He suggests the location lies on the direct line of the Turkeyfoot development, indicating surprising underground activity.
In Baker street Eighteenth ward two sisters married to Fred and Jacob Pifer died of acute pneumonia linked to the grip. The first wife passed Friday night, followed two hours later by the second wife in the same household, highlighting a deadly influenza season across the family.
The preliminary re examination for admission to the High School will begin Monday at 9 AM in the High School rooms. About 12 pupils are entitled to a re examination due to unavoidable absence or their earlier percentage.
Judge Slagle quashed three counts in the Powers indictment, leaving only the criminal negligence charge related to mine act compliance at Tom's Run. The April explosion at the coal mine killed four workers. An application for a charter for St. Andrew's Catholic Light Infantry and for United Daughters of Israel was filed, naming respective trustees and officers.
Parcel promotion offers 200 free parcels in Plainfield Addition near Castle Rock Colorado. Each 25x12 foot lot sits on a new Fort Worth and Denver line subdivision with streets and a park. buyers limited to one lot per person and no contract to improve. задержатель
Excursion tickets to Washington good for ten days with visits to Baltimore. Leaving Thursday January 30 with parlor car seats and sleeping car berths for $9. Tickets at city office Fifth Avenue and Wood Street. Trains depart 8:00 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. Also ads for home goods and a brewing company promote products.
A curio list shows outdated pricing for men women and children garments. Items include overcoats suits pants and all wool offerings with broad discounts from twelve to ninety eight cents and up to three dollars and fifty cents, reflecting a historical sale ledger.
A sale lists extensive discounts on men and boys caps from 98c to 69c and up to 696 for select items. Children's stockings and mufflers show reduced prices from 13c to 89c, with silk and wool options highlighted. The list emphasizes dramatic reductions on caps, waists, gauntlets, and hosiery across multiple age groups and genders.
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