Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-11
THE ICE CROP.

GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR NEXT SUMMER-WHAT
ICE MEN SAY ABOUT TT-REPoRTS FROM THE
ICE REGIONS.
The recent storms and variable weather have
dismayed the ice men, who have seen their
growing harvests swept away. At present there
are indications that there will be an unusually
small crop harvested. Before the season ends,
however, conditions may arise which will i'm.
prove the situation.
THE REPORTS FROM THE KENNEBEC.
''The prospects, said Mr.. C. B. Church, Of
the Independent Ice Company, "who has just
returned from the Kennebec to aSTAR reporter
''are very gloomy. don't like to say anything
about them just now. Our company began cut
ting ice two weeks ago last Wednesday, and
worked night and day; but on account of inter-
vening snow storms have worked only about 8
days. There has been no such year since the
season of 1901, think it was"
ICE LEFT OVER.
'We," continued Mr. Church. referring to his
company, fortunately had q supply left over
from last year; that makes us all right
"How will the present state of things affect
prices next year," asked the reporter
sit would not do to make any prediction as
to prices row." said Mr. Church ''We might
have cold snap between this and the 1st OF
March that would change things considerably.
Even II there should be such snap there would
not be over twO-thirds crop harvested On the
kennebec."
THE TROUBLES OF THE ICE-GATHERERS.
The ice men on the Kennebec according to
Mr.. Church's representations, have met with I'M
usual difficulties this year. Owing to the drift
the ice was frozen together in such bad shape as
to require nuch chiseling. Only here and there
could spots of clear ice be found. The ice has
been planed, "sculled' and "culled." requiring
a large expenditure of money. "We spent
Mr.. Church. I'VE had clear place on the
west shore, in front of our house, and when we
got chance went at work on it, night and day.
We may fill our houses yet"
THE ICE CROP ELSEWHERE.
According to the reports of the ice men there
is no ice in Pennsylvania. New York men are
going to Lake Champlain and to Canada for ice.
New York and Brooklyn, it is stated by ice men
here, will be supplied with ice that is half snow
Many OF the ice men on the Kennebec Mr.
church says, have not gone to work yet. eff
to the good fortune of his own company. sit
would be that things should remain as they
are"
THE GREAT FALLS ICE COMPANY
also represents the outlook to be gloomy and
unsatisfactory. Those connected with the
company say 'ce will be ice and luxury
unless an unexpected cold spell should come
on" Mr.. John Van RisWick, the president of
the company, left tor the Kennebec river on
Monday, the 30th of January, and was on Mon
day last at Booth bay. where preparations had
been made to harvest the crop. Calling on
Capt. Ben Johnson. of johnson Bros, a STAR
man remarked: ''Mr. Van Riswick is at the
'front.' is henOt?"
Captain Johnson.-"Yes, he is on the Ken
nebec''
Q.-"What do you hear from him."
A.-"The last was postal dated Monday
and the prospects were gloomy, the outlook
blue"
Q.-"Getting some ice are you not5"
A.-"Oh yes, some"
Q.-"Good ice?"
A.-'Yes. some good ice measuring from II
to IA inches. The SHOWS have interfered with it,
There was heavy fall of snow and the ice on
the river and ponds were covered. Harvesting
had to be be suspended. and the force set to
work clearing the snow off. The force were at
work all Saturday night. The weather up
there is reported to have moderated"
Q-'Ihen there is not anything like crop
saved yet?'
A;-'No. nothing like a crop-not even the
semblanCe of One.''
Q.-"And the season is passing on
A.-'1es. 1t is now getting too late to ex-
pect any freeze that will make ice for a CROP
Q.-'There has not been much cut in this Sec
tom"
A.-''No. The butchers cut and put away very
little: and that is so thin that it will not last
long"
Q.-'Then we may expect high rates?"
A.-"YOu1l get them whether expected or
not, and sooner than perhaps agreeable.
Q.-"What will be the prices?'
A-"Oh! we can't tell that. The price effects
the pubic very little now. The price at the
wharf at present is 81 per ton. and would not
be surprised if ice did not command that price
now on the Kennebec. The fact is that there
never was such demand as at present-de-
mand nom dealers mean-for there has little
or no ice been housed in and around New York
few days ago gentleman from Maine told
me that there were crowds of Hudson River and
other men there looking for supplies / have
never seen such gloomy outlook for the trade
and unless, as l have said, there should be an
extraordinary freeze, ice will be a luxury"
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The Removal of Columbian University .
From the Religious Herald.
see by an item published in THE EVENING
STAR, of this city, that, at a recent meeting OF
the Trustees of the Columbian University To-
Gated on College Hill, D. c., it was stated that
the Hon. W. w. Corcoran lad Gin addition to
his former and princely gifts) donated a very
valuable lot at the corner Of Vermont avenue
and street, northwest. in the city of Washing
ton. gift munificent of an eligible lot in tn e
uoSt fdiuitolt ituu dTSlOCTaClc quarter Opp0Sit Z
the attractive park (McPherson). This lot con-
tains about 400 square feet, fair value at
$500 per square foot would make 22S 2o0-a
generous and valuable donation. 1t was also
stated that the Trustees were contemplating tn e
sale of the valuable property on College HILL
and using the funds in erecting University
building on the lot above alluded to. AS one
OF the individuals claiming this institution as
my Alma Mater, raise my voice against the
sale OF the land and buildings on College Hill
a spot of dear associations to al! of it's former
pupils and graduates. Stoughton, Chaplin, Ba-
con, Binney, Sampson and Yelling have hon
ored and hallOwed it during their presidencies :;
the four first have long since passed to their
reward. 1t almost seems sacrilegious to dis
pose of the property, which, by location, is the
most valuable for its size Of any now surround
ing the boundaries OF the city, easily accessible
by good paved streets and foot-walks. with
street railroad to within two hundred yards of
its gate and now about to be extended to and
beyOn its entrance.
This institution has now the means to amply
beautify its grounds and erect an additional
building of ample size. Of modern architecture
and appliances. by selling its city property on
Fifth street. between d and streets north
west: the Trinidad farm of $50 acres; the Medi-
cal Building on H street, between Thirteenth