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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

Readers of The DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechani-
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
Mr.. Edward Atkinson, who is an author
lty on fire protection, states, apropos Of the
Boston fire, that in the construction of
buildings preference may well be given to
brick, it having already successfully passed
through trials by fire. Granite is one of
the most unsafe materials, being filled with
microscopic water in the pores Of the stone,
which is converted into steam by moderate
heat, thereby reducing the stone to sand,
and quickly destroying the bearing surfaces
between the blocks by rounding off each
corner OF each separate stone Marble is
also very unsafe material, being reduced
by heat to lime. A good quality sandstone
may stand fire little longer, but there
is nothing equal to brick. Cast iron girders
are absolutely unfit to use. unless buried in
concrete, so that the heat of fire cannot
reach them. Cast iron pillars are exceed
tected by any of the customary non-heat-
conducting materials which are in use for
that purpose. According TO actual ex-
perience about one-fifth of the losses by fire
are due to causes which cannot be foreseen
and guarded against, with due regard to
economy in construction. The other four
ffths are due to bad construction, want of
protection, careless occupancy and criminal
negligence.
In spite of all that has been seen of other
building material brick is still and is likely
to remain the favorite building material.
There is nothing except Wedgewood cru
chile that will Withstand fire nearly as well,
and the smoothness and sharpness with
which bricks for fronts can be produced
with cheapness and dispatch puts this ma
terial further in the lead of its competitors
in their respective processes. Iron is con-
tessedly unfit for building purposes where
it may be exposed to the weather OF fire,
and is going rapidly out of use. Stone will
always have its uses in combination with
brick and terra Gotta, but stone will not
weather any better in this climate than
well-burned brick. Egypt, the land of all
others where stone was most available, de-
pended on the use of brick mainly. Along
with her ruins of stone are yet to be seen
imposing piles of brick, and sun-baked
brick at that, not more time-worn than the
massive stones around them. While the
sun-baked brick of the cities of Assyria un-
der the damp hot climate becomes, in course
of ages, shapeless mounds, the klln-baked
face bricks are as sharp and clean as ever,
and testify to the indestructibility of we'll
made brick.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
ROGERS ROYAL
NERVINE

rs the most successful remedy ever discovered.
i II is proving TO thousands an incalculabls
blessing, not only in saving doctors bills bus
also in restoring health.
have used ROGERS ROYAL NERVINE,
and can say that / find it an excellent remedy
for nervousness induced by oVerwork, and as .
pleasant, speedy and unfailing relief from
sleeplessness, most cordially recommend It to
those suffering from an overworked brain or
body. for believe ROGERS ROYAL NER-
VINE will do all that you claim for it. Yours,
very respectfully, JOSIAH FELTER, Chairman
board OF supervisors, Rockland county, N. 7.
A Talented Actress Says:
have used ROGERS ROYAL NERvINE
and ind it an excellent tonic for Exhausted
Nerves, Sleeplessness and that utter fatigue
which comes from over-taxation Of the brain.
HELEN DAUVRAY.
A Very Remarkable Case.
Miss Gertrude II. Draper, of Canton, Mass,
who had suffered for years from Debility and
Impoverishment Of the Blood, and could ind
no help from travel doctors or medicine tes-
titles that she was entirely cured by ROGERS
ROYAL NERVINE and ROGERS ROYAL
HERBS, Miss Draper is q handsome, ae-
complished young lady of good family and she
feels so grateful for her restoration to health
thar she will cheerfully reply to any inquiries
regarding her case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
New Treatment Of Moles.

Hairy moles on the face are now being
successfully treated by the use Of sodium
ethylate. The hairs are cut off as closely
as possible. and the moles are painted with
the sodium ethylate, fine glass rod being
used. When the mole has vanished look
the ethylate is gently rubbed in with the
glass rod, to make it penetrate more deeply
into the hair follicles. The mole turns
nearly black. and hard crust forms over
it, which is nearly three weeks in becom-
ing detached. When it comes off the mole
is much lighter than before, and the treat
ment can be continued until the mark is
scarcely noticeable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
The Charrinr Of Wood bz etenm.

If there has been any doubt remaining
that wood touching steam pipe is liable to
be charred, if not ignited, by the heat of the
steam, that point would now be set at rest
by inspection of the trench recently dug in
Broadway by the Steam Power Company.
The wooden coverings of the pipes, which
had been buried for several years UNDER
ground, were, when removed found to be
converted into charcoal on the inside to the
depth of half an inch or more. In buildings
the woodwork in the immediate vicinity
of live steam pipes should be protected as
carefully as about stovepipes and hot air
dues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
.AutomntiO Egg Boiler.

An ingenious little device has just ap-
peared which will put an end to one, at
least, of the troubles by which the soul of
the housewife is vexed. This consists of the
automatic boiler. a little clock, which can
stand.on the range, with its face divided
into four spaces of minute each. Setting
the pointer at the minute or fraction which
is required, the eggs, contained in wire
basket suspended from a lever connected
with the clock, remain in the boiling water
the required length of time, when ratchet
is unlatched and the wire basket is lifted
out of the water.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

which withdraw the vitiated air, and may
be made specially useful in overcrowded
apartments. A cubic foot Of Illuminating
gas can be utilized so as to cause the dis
charge Of ], 900 cubic feet Of air. and COM
mon gas burner will consume nearly three
feet of gas an hour, SO that the quantity OF
contaminated air that would be extracted
from an apartment during that time would
be 5000 feet. By suitable contrivances, gas
lights, the effects of which are but too often
pernicious, may not only become self.yen-
tilating, carrying of their own impurities,
but may be also made to contribute materi-
ally to the publication of the air of in
habIted apartments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
PI,i.burs and Lake Eric RalIroad.

Holiday excursion tickets will be sold to
points on the P. & L. E. and principal
points on the N. Y. p & o. and Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern, from Youngstown
to Erie and Toledo inclusive, at excursion
rates December "a, 25 and 81 and January 1,
good for return until January 8. Tickets
will be sold to points on the P, NICK. & Y.
and Mex. & B.V. R. R., December q to
81 inclusive, and January 1, good for return
until January 4, inclusive, at excursion
rates
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Unnzntlon Of smeItiur Rsfu,e.

A very pretty industry has arisen in Col
orado. where the slagS obtained from the
gold, silver and copper smelling works are
smelted and poured into molds. The re-
suit is peculiar kind Of metallic glass,
very light and very strong, which lends
itself to innumerable designs and to
varied coloring, and out of which extremely
beautiful vessels are made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
orahre-wrnppluE Machine.

An ingenious machine for wrapping
oranges halls from Oneida county. It will
wrap in paper $500 oranges an hour. It is
compact aud handy, being three feet long by
three feet high, and eighteen inches wide
The fruit passes from a cylinder down
slide, one at time, into wire cup, which
opens and drops the orange on square
piece of paper cut by the machine from a
roller, then passes through an aperture,
which wraps the paper and trims it, and
then it passes on to the carrier. The opera
tion is both simple and rapid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
rhe Christmas Piano Of the Everett Club
Delivered 10 Certificate No. 2l4.

Keep the name quiet until after Christ
mas. We haven't time now to say much
about it, except that our three-story build
ing at 1877 Federal, and our large warehouse
at 21 Federal street, are both full up to the
brim with pianos and organs, and "Oh"
what time we will have getting the ones
sold for Christmas delivered on time. How
ever, wagons are plenty, and we have enough
pianos to supply the whole town, so come on
and make your selection. The pianos will
sound their own praises, and our prices will
convince you that our system of buying in
large quantities utterly destroys competition.
ALEX Ross, Music HOUSE,
1877 Federal street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

apiece, Sc, 900 would be raised without an
effort. Four times that amount would not
put strain on the club.
In 10 years there has been few material
changes in the methods of the prize-ring.
Gloves are now more frequently used and
Queensberry rules prevail at the matches.
Fighters go in for knocking out" more
than they did previously, and they take
greater chances than before. regard
knocking out" as an undesirable feature
in the sport. 1t might not be fair to say
that there is not so much real science ex-
hibited nowadays as was formerly the. case,
but it is undeniable that the use Of skin
tight gloves as a substitute for bare hands
has led to much rougher style of fighting.
If pugilists had only their bare knuckles to
fight with they would not go at each other
so viciously, and the result would be a
more scientific display. You can cut
harder with glove and inf1ict more damage
than with the bare fist, saving your own
hand meanwhile, for the glove is protec-
tor also.
And so in proportion, with four-ounce
glove more chances are taken than with a
skin-tight glove. Each man knows that he
is capable of inhicting more damage on his
opponent with less risk TO himself than if he
had no gloves, and the result is that it be-
comes dangerous fighting when the avowed
purpose is to knock your man out 1t would
be an improvement on prevalent methods
to use less force and more generalship and
not to lose sight of the scientific aspect of
the sport in the desire to overcome an op-
ponent As an illustration of the danger a
pugilist incurs when he indulges this desire
1 may mention the case of McCafrey when
he fought Farrell in Philadelphia recently,
McCaffrey went in to win with rush, and he
fought so fercely that he lost his self-con-
troll and the match. A cool head is every
thing in a fight He made rush for Far
rell, intending to settle him at the outset,
but the latter kept perfectly cool, and soon
had the fight in hand. All pugilists lose
caste by defeat.
ANOTHER GOOD MAN.
Dempsey is another good man who has
won many o hard fight, and who now, owing
to his defeat by La Blanche, the Marine,
has dropped down peg in the ladder of
puoilicfio forna Vat unfil fho o1oua ba bod
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
MUSICAL GOODS.
Usefnl and Entertninipa.

The stock of George Kappel, II Fifth
ave-, is especially selected for the Holiday
Trade, and consists of everything found in q
frst-class Musical Instrument establish
ment. An inspection of the goods and prices
is invited, and our word for it, you will be
delighted and astonished at the complete
and handsome variety. You will find it a
pleasure to make selection. to say nothing
of the reasonable prices. 1922
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22


IF not, select piece of furniture from the
following list, as Christmas is almost here
Turkish chairs, Easels,
Howard chairs, Euehre tables,
Platform rockers, Easy chairs,
Floor rockers, Fancy chairs,
Colonial rockers, Gold divans,
Antique ockers, Gold chairs,
Seaside rockers, Hat racks,
Moorish rockers, Hall glasses,
Adams rockers, Hallchests,
Brockway rockers, Hanging cabinets,
Brass easels, Mantel cabinets,
Bamboo eaSels; Music cabinets,
Oak easels, Music portfolios,
Cherry easels, Reed chairs,
Clothes poles. Revolving chairs,
Bric-a-brac tables. Rotary book cases,
Bric-a-brac pedestals, Shell chairs,
Plush chairs, Leather couches,
Brocatelle chairs, Plush couches,
Tapestry chairs, Rug couches,
Shaving stands, Tapestry couches,
Toilet tables, Book cases,
Toilet stands, Backing cases,
Cabinets, Buffers trays,
Chairs, China closets,
Dressing tables, Curtain cases,
Dining tables, Card tables,
Diyans, Chifoniers,
Desks, Rockers, ChevaIs.
You are respectfully invited to call at
Warerooms. P. G. ScHoEHEcK,
Tusu III Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
The Electric wire scnre.

London has been suffering from an cleo
trio light scare on account of the Boston tire,
and it is gravely asserted by the English
papers that if the fire had happened before
the contracts for lighting large part of the
city by electricity had been made, gas
would have been used for that purpose for
another decade. The investigation into the
cause of the fire. which shows that electric
ity had nothing to do with it, recalls
another recent fire, that of DR.. Talmage's
Tabernacle, in which the electric wires
were made the scapegoat of the mischief,
until the switchboard was found in the
ruins, and it was then discovered that it
was the only thing in the whole building
that was not affected by the fire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE best selected stock of diamonds.
watches, jewelry, sterling silver, silver
plated ware, canes, umbrellas, clocks.
bronzes, statuary, marble and ONYX clocks.
tables, etc. No old stock, all new STYLES
purchased this season. Call and see our
goods and prices. NJ. G. Cohen, Diamond
Expert and Jeweler, formerly cor. Fifth
ave. and Market ST., now 533 SmithfieId st.
You can't miss the place. The only street
clock on Smithfeld street, in front of the
doOr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Christmas Morning.

A beautiful panel entitled as above will
be presented to each purchaser of one pound
of tea, one pound of baking powder, or two
pounds of coffee at all our stores, every day
until Christmas. Don't fail to get one, and
our excellent teas, coffees and baking pow
der for the entertainment of your friends.
GEEAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA Co
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
The stomach as a DRUG shop.

That is what many people, particularly those
troubled with biliousness and constipation,
make of it. Haphazard and inconsiderate
dosing are simply suicidal For the two all
ments above named, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters is q fully adequate specific, as well as
remedy for dyspepsia. rheumatism, malarial
and kidney complaints.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
SIX BLACK KNIGHTS.
Billy Edwards Discusses the Com
parative Merits Of
WHITE AND COLORED PUGILISTS.
fhs Approaching Combat Between Sullivan
and Jackson.
PROBABILITY OF A NEGRO CHAMPION
WHITE AND COLORED PUGILISTS.
rwnTrrEN FoR rHn prspArcn.,

HE proposed d
match betw e e n
John L. Sullivan,
the A m erica n
champion pugi =
list, and P eter
jackson, the Aus
tralian negro 81.
ant, who lately
defe q tie d j e m
Smith, the cham
pion of England,
has brought to the
surface Sc veral
questions of inter
est to the sporting
=world. It would
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
HnImes, Resr.
1855.
1889.

Endorsed by scientific men, Government
officials and a host of patrons as the pufest
and best brand in the market 1t is brand
that is always maintained at high and uni
form standard of excellence.
w. II. HOLMES g Son,
12O Water street and 15S First avenue.
TTsSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Fnrnirnre.

Our large fiye-story warehouse turned into
retail rooms. Nothing like 1t in the city.
Come and see the furniture displayed
therein. M. SEIBERT & Co., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Working the aIIne..

Many Of the mines in the Third and
Fourth pools have eeommenced operations, and
the work of loading empties is going on.
There is yet good boating stage of water
and the operators are trying to take adYan-
tage of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
HOLIDAY. Luxnrien.

The finest and largest selection of genuine
old Whiskies, Brandiesf and Wines ever
offered to the public, at VIM. j. Fridays,
633 Smithfeld st. Telephone 1889. Store
open Monday and Tuesday nights, 23d and
24th inst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
stools.

Our common sense stools, painted or un.
finished, now delivered on short notice.
P. G. ScHoENECK, I'll Liberty street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Holmes, Best.
1888.
1889.

Both chemists and physicians indorse the
purity and good quality of this standard
brand of whisky. We have also in stock q
magnificent line of fine champagnes, wines
cordials, imported brandies, liquors, bitterl
and table waters.
w. H. HOLMES & Son,
12O Water street and 1853 First avenue.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

FIFTY pairs slightly soiled country
blankets at 40 per cent reduction to close
quickly. HUGUs & HAcKE.
rrcor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

FURNITURE reupholstered and repaired.
Mattresses made and renovated.
HAUGH & KEENAN,,
Telephone 1926. 80 and "a Water st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

A few Hamburg hgs will cure the worst cases
Of constipation and Indigestion, and their occa-
sional use will prevent therecurrence Of these
troubles. q cents. Dose, one ng. Mack
Drug Co., n. Z TTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

Often said before Read our display ad.
in this paper"-read to-day's and see what
you think. BoGGs & BUHL.
P. S.-Store open evenings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
AFIna SIM umhraIln

Either in gold or silver handle; makes an
elegant Christmas present. Large stock,
lowest prices, Ut Hauch's Jewelry Store,
No. 295 Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

HIGHEST prices paid for ladies' or
gents cast-of clothing at De Hams Big
6, Wylie ave. Call or send by mail. wsU
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

CLOTH, plush and fur shoulder capes in
endless variety. very greatly reduced in
prices. HUGUs & HAcKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

MEXICAN onyx clocks and tables, marble
clocks, bronzes, statuary, silverware. etc., at
greatly reduced prices at NJ. g. Cohen's,
533 Smithfeld st. Big clock in front of the
door,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
The Ga, Jeta,aven,Ilator.

Gas jets may be made important auxiliar-
les to ventilation. Inserted in the bottom
of air shafts, they establish active currents
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
Buy Wnfeh for tho Boy.
Have You Made Your Purchn.es

Good reliable watch for $4 at Hauch's
Jewelry Store, No. 295 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

NJ. G. COHEN, Diamond Expert and jew
eler, formerly cor. Fifth ave. and Market
ST., now 533 Smithfeld st. Large street
clock in front OF the door.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
1888.
1850.
Holmes, Best.

The test of 81 years use and severest
trials have given this standard brand O.
pure whisky an unrivaled reputation in pro-
fessional, scientific and non-professional
circles. 1t is of high and unvarying excel
lenee, and always dependable. We are
now furnishing our patrons with all brands
of champagne, imported brandies, cordials
and liquors, and have constantly in stock
bitters and table waters.
w. H. HOLMES & SoN,
120 Water st. and 1853 First ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
ORR GRANTED AN APPEAL

Released on sS. 700 Bail to Await the So
Dreme Court Action.
James L. Orr was released on bail
amounting to $4,000 yesterday by Judge
Slagle. The release was in compliance
with an order from Justice Clarke. of the
Supreme Court and presented by Thos. IL.
Marshall, Orr's attorney.
The appeal to the Supreme Court has
been granted and will be heard before that
tribunal next October.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

NOVELTIES in stick pins and gipsy rings
at M. G. Cohen's, 533 Smithfeld ST. Large
street clock in front of door.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22

THE most healthful winter drinks are ale
and porter. Q. Wainwright & Co. 3 brew il
the best Telephone 5525 Trsu
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EVERY DAY SCIENCE.
An Experts Opinion on the Causes Of
Fires and Their Prevention.
BRICK IS TIE BEST FOR BUILDINGS
Popular Sensitiveness With Regard t
Electricity,
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL NOTES
IrRnrAREp roR rHr p1srArcH..

fFREPARED FOB THE DISPATCH.
Readers of The DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechani-
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-22
ANOTHER GOOD MAN.

Dempsey is another good man who has
to his defeat by La Blanche, the Marine,
has dropped down peg in the ladder of
pugilistic fame. Yet until the close he had
Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-11
WanhtnRton Notes.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-John D. Miles of
 Kansas, the latest person selected as a member
 of the Cherokee commission, has declined
 because he has business relations with the Indians.
 The president has appointed Thomas G.
 Morgan, of Rhode Island, to be commission
 CT of Indian affairs, vice John H. Oberly,
 resigned, and Frank H. Hobbs, of New
 Hampshire; registrar of the land office at
 Salt Lake city, Utah, vice David Webb re-
 moved.
 Fourth class postmasters were to-day ap- pointed in Connecticut as fol1ows Thomas
 Hutchinson, Grosvenordale.
 Colonel Thomas J. Morgan, appointed
 commissioner of Indian affairs, to succeed MT. Oberly, Is between fifty and ffty-fve years of age. When the war broke out he
 resigned his charge as professor in Frank lin college, near Indianapolis, and was made first lieutenant ot the Seventieth volunteers, General Hsrrison's old regiment. When it was decided to organize colored troops in separate regiments, he was made colonel of the Fourteenth United States colored regi-
 ment, which became one of the crack color ed commands. He was subsequently, made a brigade of colored troops. Soon after the war he returned to the east, which he had left, to take place in Franklin college. He has, since then, been connected with educa- tional affairs, and is now president of the State Normal school at Providence, R. I. He was very widely recommended for commis- sioner of education and was endorsed for of fee by the Indian Rights association and 6 number of kindred organisations