Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-27

lakes or rivers. The city Of Glasgow, stu
ated on the river Clyde. 40 miles from tn
sea, is a notable example of mammoth
growth resulting from river and harbor I'm
provements. The navigation OF the Clyde
from Glasgow to the sea, presented formld
able obstacles in the way of shoals ant
| islands. The distractions were removed
and clear channel cut to the sea at cos
OF millions of dollars. Owing to improve
ments on the channels of navigation on tht
Clyde, the building of harbors and the con-
struetion of canals, the growth of Glasgow
has been phenomenal for an old country
city. Its 30 miles of iron and steel ship
building yards attest its greatness. Within
the last 20 years it has rapidly risen in the
rank of British cities until it now stands, IN
Great Britain, next to London in import
ance and population.
Chicago does not owe its rapid growth in
wealth and populations growth unparal.
leled IN the history of the world-to its net
work OF railroad connections, but to its ad-
yantageous location on Lake Michigan.
The improvement of the Ohio River and
the construction of the proposed Erie Canal
would afford more economical means for
the transportation of merchandise; would
open up new fields for the enterprise of our
merchants, manufacturers and mine opera
tors, and extend and
Increase Our Traffic
with Canada and the lakes on the one hand,
and, on the other, with the rich and growing
commonwealth in the great Mississippi ba-
sin. The accomplishment of the engineering
projects j. Kane outlined would make Pitts
burg shipping port throughout the year
for vessels of heavy tonnage, and would
place her in continuous communication by
water with Lake Erie. the Mississippi,
the Missouri, the Red, the Arkansas,
and Illinois rivers-over 90 900 miles of in
land navigation. There is no reason why
PIttsburg should not, with accomplishment
of these grand possibilities, become place
of great importance in the iron ship build
ing trade.
The construction of competing trunk
line of railway from the Atlantic seaboard
to Pittsburg, and thence to Chicago, would
be an important advantage, inasmuch as
the management of existing trunk lines
have not given due consideration to the i'm
portant shipping interests Of Pittsburg man
ufacturers.
While speaking of steam railroads it may
be incidentally remarked that the abolition
OF fiat crossings would have important ad-
vantages. Who has not seen the blockade
of wagons, and the tantalizing delays when
long freight train was crossing one of the
main arteries of city traffic? This en-
forced blockade of business traffic means
loss OF money. Elevated or tunneled cross
lngs would, In the end, compensate the rail-
road companies Tor the expenditure, as they
would be enabled to run their cars through
the city at high rate OF speed. Moreover,
the great security to life and property out.
weighs every other consideration.
Consolidation Would Helm.
The consolidation of Pittsburg and ALE
gheny cities would contribute to the great
ness and prosperity of Pittsburg in a very
1lrect manner. The prestige which con-
would carry with it. would be a
source of greatness in ITSELF Every success.
ul merchant knows that prestige is the soul
If business success. The commercial stains |
'f Kingdoms and cities is dependent on the |
anne law. Besides. the vast ecouo- |
MES resulting from concentrated |
management would probably enable
councils to open the bridges free |
# toll, without imposing any extra taxation
or bridge purposes. A consolidated and
United city, with an aggregation of $40, 900
,eopie, and standing sixth on the list of |
Tearing house returns, would undoubtedly
ommand greater influence in securing
egislation In favor of the Erie Canal and
liver improvements.
The macadamization of the country roads
Allegheny county would benefit Pitts
urg on account of the wider area of pros-
erity resulting from the enhanced value of
ullding lots and farms in the vicinity of
lties and towns. Country roads oou-
tructed either on the Maeadam or Telford
lans, would enable farmers to exchange
roduce at all seasons of the year and with
OF the horse power now required.
ne nightmare OF enormous cost frigbtens
lany OF the less Intelligent farmers.
In ireland, where there are splendid
lacadamized Country roads," the sums of
loney for their construction were bor-
owed, and the repavments we're snread
yer period of 80 years at 4 per cent ner
nnum-which included both pripeipal and
lterest. At the end OF 80 years. when the
lstallments were all paid, 1t was found thai
lie county cess, =" or road tax, was less than
nder the prior system of mud roads. This
owing to the greater permanence of roads
llit alter the plans of Government en-
neers. The inference is that macadam
aos can be put down In this State with a !
milar result.
Rapid Transit Factor,
The extension of rapid transit at nonulor ,
ices to every point within the city limits
Aely 10 De remunerative would, perhaps,
'Par! the most powerful impetus to .
unlclpal progression. The labor saving
Wers OF the traction roads now enable a :
,rklngman residing in an East End 1
Duro to go to work down town g.,
ch morning. and to return to his
me in the evening for The
m of 10 cents each day, instead of 20 or 20
nts, as in the days of horse cars. Resides =
pays less rent than he would in the down f.
"n poruons OF the city. The sanitary and F
gienic conditions of his home are better
the surroundings are more pleasant =,
nee the com pletion OF the traction roads v
operty iii the East End has Increased
m 100 to 200 per cent. The proposed ex- 4
lsion OF the Duquesne Electric Railway o.
ing Lincoln and Lexington avenues has G
eady doomed the price of lots in that dis
1t suburb at least 25 per cent. Lots 25x al
were sold there recently for $500. "
[he highest state Of efficiency for the Ru.
u OF Police and the Bureau of Fire b'
'uld be aimed at, as giving greater secur- bt
TO lie and property, and more induce re
Mt for outside capitalists to erect costly -
lctures. -' p
The police force should be increased in the III
'urbs and In lonely districts of the East D
d. where residences are scattered. The ~ ~
st efficient engines, proved by public N u,
IS, should be at the services ofthe depart :"
ut. o.
NEW POINTS ABOUT HEALTH. ae
he Bureau of Health should undertake a.
CARRYING into effect of several beneficial ue .''
'rms py giving more attention to inner. u, u,
sewerage and the more equal distribu- wi
OF properly filtered water. Meters for w. ",
lsurlng the water are recommended y
1T use would act as brake to prevent W
e citizens from wantonly wasting water 81
running sprays and fountains night and [J'