Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-03-02

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Fire And Burglar Proof Safes
We intend in this number, if DOS
sible, to set at rest the controversy
which has ragged through many
years in regard to who made tn,
best safe, though, we admit, the ad
vantage of allowing the question tC
remain an open one, that discussion
might prove an animus for still fgr,
Their perfection, yet still we cannot
consent to allow our knowledge
upon the subject to be concealed
and thereby deprive many readers
of facts worthy of consideration in
purchasing. We are aware of the
numerous reminders placed before
the public continually by various
makers; respecting certain impor.
tant advantages possessed by their
respective safes, and also of the di-
versity ofopinion regarding the me-
rits Of each, and as the subject in
either a stealthy or an open manner,
has so often been introduced TO the
reader, we feel that we may be ex-
cused in broaching it again, from
making formal introduction. In
this number we state some interes-
ting facts attested by practical ex-
perience, in regard to the safe man
ufaetured by the HALLS Safe and
Lock Co. Of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
we do not intend to over-rate its
claims to consideration. Not many
years ago the prosperous merchant
and the banker closed their iron
boxes, hoping in so doing to lock IN
their wealth till the night should
pass, yet few were the slumbers un-
disturbed by visions of flames, or
burglars devastating the stores
The glare of the bulls eye, grating
Of files, click OF the chisel, clane of
the jimmy and flash of the powder
alternated in dreams of terrible
flames, in which their valuables dis
appeared and left them destitute
Many such visions were realized by
actual occurrences. 1t became so
much a matter of opinion finally, as
to what manner of safe was fire and
burglar proof, by the repeated fail
'ure Of each when severely tested.
that the purchaser with a sense of
resignation invested upon a hope
and trusted as a necessity.
No subject more interesting to the
trading and developing classes can
be discussed, than the subject of our
writing. In the present age wealth
accumulates in business centres SO
largely and operations in monies
are SO extensive as to necessitate
ready means Of access while also Sc
curity Isl imperative. To within IS
years past iron boxes were used as
safes, which while receptacles of but
small sums were readily entered by
an ordinary burglar. As cities
grew in population and wealth, the
demand increased for improved
safes, while various enterprising
parties entered into the difficult
operation of manufacturing a fire
and burglar proof article. In New
York several makers attained
prominence, till it was discovered
that filling of plaster of paris and
alum rendered safes fire-proof by
creating, when subjected to intense
heat, Yapor which proves its pro-
lection, while also patent locks |
were introduced and have proven
ia every respect satisfactory. Yet |
here was one imperfection. None |
were so perfect that to enter, the
'eutest burglar, employing phyEi-
al and chemical agencies, might
lghtln vain. Safe breaking became a
scarcely second in scien-
.ifc research and study to its man
lfaeture, and the thief an educated
nan, possessed of the knowledge
md action of chemicals upon me-
ais, as well as expert in the appIi-
ations of the wedge, crow-bar,
ledge, drill, blow-pipe, glycerine,
-un-powder, and acids, which
would in q short time eat through
he best tempered or stoutest me-
ais, that the public became, in a
MEASURE discouraged, and reliance
Tas only placed IN massively con-
tructed safes guarded by night
The past few years,
owever, have proved the ascen-
ency of genius, enterprise and per-
sVerance, also the science of tenn
ering and combining materials,
nd the operations Of chemical or
owerful agencies upon them, and
e can to-day purchase a veritable
re and burglar proof safe. This
.fe was made by Mr.. Joseph L.
all, of Cincinnati, and at present
the Halls Safe and Lock Co. of
hich Mr.. ]. L. Hall is President.
Mr. Hall is a practical genius, pos !
ssing not only indomitable will,
1t great mechanical knowledge
I'd skill, and it is not a matter of
mnch surprise as Of qualification :
himself as well as the business c
immunity at large, that his earn Z
efforts have been crowned with
ccess. Having travelled through
ong apprenticeship when young, g
d in after years tested thorough o.
every improvement discovered \
other makers, he adopted and
proved upon them, until to-day
safe entities him to the special
'tinction it is our pleasure to Ac- Il
I'd hoping, that his reputation Il
lile a source ofjust pride to him al
y prove still more profitable. al
Mr.. Hall first established him d.
( IN business in 1916, and be-
cen that time and 1897 there | q