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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
PURE WATER FOR ICE.

An ArteAiau Well Being Drilled 20 Secure n
Supply of strictly Pure Water for nm Ice
MachIne-BIs Artificial Cakes of Cold,
Hard Water.
The Pittsburg Meat Company, Church
avenue and Anderson street, Allegheny, is
having an ice machine erected, preparatory
to the anticipated scarcity of ice next sum-
mer. While the expected dearth of ice is
not the main reason for adopting the artif-
cial manner of securing this valuable article, it
is the immediate and impelling cause for erect
ing the machine at this time. The machine
will be erected by Frick & Co., of Waynesboro
Cumberland county, Pa, and will cost S25L0OO
1t will be employed in making ice for the meat
company the whole year round.
Not only will artificial ice be manufactured, but
it will be of superior quality, on account of
the means the company is going to adopt to Sc
cure water Drilling has been commenced in
the vault of the building, for the purpose of
establishing an artesian well. A depth of 76
feet has been already reached. Five feet of
dirt, 81 of clay, 10 of gravel, and 30 of blue
slate rock have been penetrated, and 1t is ex-
pected that water will flow by to-day or to-
morrow. The water of this well will be per-
fectly pure, which will enable highly pure
quality of ice to be made
The process is to make the ice from ammonia,
gas and water. The cakes will be frozen in tin
pans, with dimensions of A inches deep, 2
long, and IL wide. They will taper to one end
so that by turning the pan upside down the
cake will easily drop out.
Fully so tons will be made every day; 10 of
these will be used by the company and the 20
surplus tons will be sold to domestic consum-
ers. By securing water from the artesian well
the impurities of river water will be avoided,
and the danger of fevers and other diseases
will be removed. Another reason why the arte-
sian well water is preferred is on account of its
being of the same temperature the whole year
round. The river water is very cold at one time
of the year and very hot at other times, and
would prevent a successful result in attempting
to freeze it. All the well water will also be dis
titled before it is frozen.
The supply of natural ice is now almost ex-
hausted, and unless some extraordinary
change in weather occurs there is very slim
chance of securing any for the coming summer
months. A good many hardships will be felt on
account Of the scarcity and they will be fortu-
nate who will be able to secure the artificial ar
al
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
Communicated
O'DONNELL NOT WITHDRAWN.
He is In the Fight to the Fini

He Is In the Fight to the Finish.
To the Voters of the Ninth Ward:
A rumor has gained currency that have
Withdrawn from the contest for Alderman in
the Ninth ward. desire to state that this
is unauthorized. propose to remain in the
fight until the end, and respectfully ask the
support of the voters of the ward regardless
Of party. Ny record as a magistrate for the
past 20 years is open to the inspection of my
fellow citizens, and by that record am con-
tent 10 stand.
Having been a consistent Democrat for
nearly 40 years, the treatment received in
the meeting was unfair and unmanly. Both
law and the custom in the ward required
primary election before sworn boards. 1t
was not stated in the call that candidates
would be nominated. demanded primaries
and it was howled down by the mob, the
decent citizens present not having an oppor-
tunity to say anything. 1 then refused to
allow my name to go before such meeting,
and 1 do not regard their nomination for
Alderman as at all the action of the Demo-
cratic party of the ward.
G. O'DoNNELL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
THE NEW PLAY HOUSE
Harry Williams Has Made Up His
Mind to Build on Penn Avenue.
GROUND FLOOR THEATER PLANNED
The Property is the Same Mr.. Phipps Holds
for the Library.
THE VALUE OF A SHORT TERM LEASE

Mr.. Williams new theater on Penn ave-
nue. is an assured fact. Mr.. Williams said
last evening: 81 have advertised in the
New York Clipper and have made the mat
ter public that intend to build hbuse on
Penn avenue. have the 20-year lease on
the premises as my personal property. -Four
years have elapsed and therefore 16 are yet
to come. Since obtained possession of the
property there has been q transfer of the
ownership. That, however, does not affect
me, as still have the lease. The property,
since secured it, has been bought by Henry
Phipps and N. q. Walker, for what pur-
pose do not know. However, have the
lease, and on that am confident I can afford
to build house."
The theater to be erected by Mr. Williams
will be upon the ground floor The main en-
trance Is to be 20 feet wide, the ground floor
having two storerooms. The second floor is to
be given up to offices.
TWO KINDS OF THEATERS.
The proprietor of another amusement house
in the city said last evening: There have been
g great many theaters built on paper during the
past IL months. If new theater is built in this
city it must be put on the ground. Within six
months 25 different men have been in this city
aware of the fact that all of them have dropped
the project. Why? Because real estate is too
scarce in this city. The trouble is that while a
theater must be put on the ground floor here
after, space is too much limited to get any store
rooms on the ground floor. George Middleton and
Charlie Kohl, two of the most lively theatrical
proprietors in America. were here last month,
but after looking over the town, they gave up
the project. The reason was this: a lot costs
too much to depend on the returns from a
theatrical house alone. The percentage is too
small 1t will cost man at least $500. QUO to get
good lease and put up irst-class house, and
$50 900 year will not pay him, as you can figure
out"
IN DEAD EARNEST.
Mr.. Williams was seen the second time, and
was told what the rival manager had said. His
only comment was this: 81 have advertised to
build the house. and will do so. believe
Pittsburg will support first-class house where
popular prices are charged. certainly intend
to make the experiment, and am already re-
ceiving letters from the managers of companies
will not charge more than 81 for the highest
priced seat in the house, and everybody who
dates with me must arrange at those prices"
1t was reported last evening that the present
owners of the property on Penn avenue. where
MIR. Williams intends to build. are Henry
Phipps and N. U. Walker. Those gentlemen,
it is said, are holding the property for the
Pittsburg library which Mr.. Carnegie designs
to build. Mr.. Williams, however, holds the
lease. This lease. Notwithstanding his adver-
tisement will be relinquished, if paid the value
of the lease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
Communicated.
A HEARTY ENDORSEMENT.
The COIOred Population Of Allegheny Declare
for Cruikshnnk.

The COIOred Population of Allegheny Declare
for CruIkshnnk.
At public mass meeting of colored citi-
zens, of Allegheny, held last night, the fol-
lowing was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We, the Airo-American voters
of the city of Allegheny, deem it necessary
to show, by open declaration, to the citizens
of Allegheny City, our principle now un-
doubtedly exemplifed in the three candi-
dates now seeking the nomination and cleo
ton of Mayor; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the Afro-American
voters of Allegheny City, in mass meeting
assembled, do sincerely indorse for Mayor
of Allegheny, a man whose character is
irreproachable; whose principle is that all
men are of one flesh, and that recognition
should be applied to qualifications and not
races; that justice is due to all men
irrespective of color or previous condition.
We appeal to all the colored voters and
other citizens to support Allegheny's noble
son, who trod the fields for his country and
risked his life at the call to arms-Wm. A.
Cruikshank, the peoples choice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
HENRY SNHDER DANGEROUSLY ILL

The Manager of Union Switch md Signal
Company Not Expected TO Live.
Mr.. Henry Snyder, general manager of the
Union Switch and Signal Company, is lying
seriously i'll at his home on Fifth avenue, East
End. DR.. Helmuth, the distinguished New
York specialist, arrived in the city yesterday to
consult with the attendant physicians in regard
to MI. Snyder's condition. He pronounces the
case critical fearing blood poisoning, as the
silment is liver disease and in the most pro-
nounced form.
Several years since the sufferer had an expe.
rience Of the same nature, and, although con-
sidered seriously i'll at the time, he managed to
pull through; but, bad as he was then, he is
much worse this time.
Mr. Snyder was born in Newton, near Phil
adelphia, about SO years ago. and lived there
until last May, although actively engaged in
Philadelphia. At the time stated he came TO
Pittsburg at the instance of Mr.. George West
inghouse to take charge of the Union Switch
and Signal Company's affairs, where he has
since remained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.


DIR. Joseph Dickson and wife left ves-
terday for st. Augustine, Fla. The doctor was
sent for by Mother Sebastian and Sister Kate
| Bishop O'Connor's case. The Bishop is grow
| ing worse and it is not expected that he will
recover. DR.. Dickson carried him through one
case of illness and the nuns think there Is no
physician in the city as skilled as he.
Squire Handel, who has been indis-
posed for some time is once more circulating
among bis many friends with his old-rime
vigor. 1t is said that the genial squire would
fill a magisterial chair with dignity in case
Judge Bailey knocks the Mayoralty per-
simmon.
"A most enjoyable reception was ten
dered Rev. W. d. Pearce last evening in the
lecture room of the Butler Street NJ. E. Church,
of which he is the pastor. The event was a So
cial farewell to Mr Pierce, who starts Monday
on a three months trip to the Holy Land.
"A delightful concert was given in the
railway ward of the West Penn Hospital last
evening by the Y. NJ. c. A, of the Pennsylva-
eral fine selections, and the patients enjoyed
the treat immensely.
N. B. Acheson, G. e. Rose, NJ. Oben-
dorfer, ]. Howard Edwards and J. Craig
Smith, members of the Youngstown Councils,
were in the city yesterday seeing the W testing
house people about lighting the town with
electricity.
Willis ]. Rulings, Of Oil City, on his
way home from his Cheat river oil prop
critics in West Virginia, is at the Duuuesne.
The big sawmill in which he is interested there
will start next month with daily capacity of
loo, QUO feet
II 7. Timayenis, Of New York, the
author of "Mr. Jacobs" is at the Anderson.
Mr.. Tmayenis has now in hand a new work on
THE Secrets of the Synagogue" which will
create greater sensation than his last novel.
Colonel Thomas E. Watt, District Pas
senger Agent Pennsylvania Railroad, yester-
day returned from Red Oak Ia, where he went
to see his mother, who is very ill., He left her
in very much improved condition.
While eating supper with his family on
Saturday evening, Hon. B. F. Rynd, OF AIle-
gheny, was taken suddenly sick He was re-
moved to his room, where he has been living in
q critical condition ever since.
II. D. Casanaye, Superintendent of Mo-
tive Power, and E. P. Lord, Travelling Passen-
ger Agent OF the Ft. Wayne Railroad, both of
Fl Wayne, Iud., are at the Anderson.
Senator Boies Penrose, S. Davis Page
and Samuel Dickson, of Philadelphia. are at
the Schlosser, being in the city in attendance
on the United States Court.
George Harding, noted Pniladelphia
patent lawyer is in the city to look after the in
terests of R. Il. Smith in his fight against the
Pittsburg Gas Company.
&C. N. Payne, of Titusville, Chairman
Of the Board of Managers of the National
Transit Company, is at the Hotel Schlosser.
Mr.. George Harding and his sister, of
Philadelphia, are in the city. Mr. Harding at
tending the United States Circuit Court.
County Commissioner Mckee is about
again after four days struggle with the grip.
Judge William McKennan, of WASH
ington, Pa, is in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
ARRESTED AT WILMERDING.
Superintendent Allen Makes m Important
Capture Out There.

superintendent Allen makes IN Important
Capture Out There.
Superintendent Allen. of the Gilkenson De-
tective Agency, yesterday made an important
arrest in Hutton, and inaugurated the first
move toward breaking up the practices of a
nefarious gang of men devoid Of all sense Of
manhood.
For months the women of the town have been
afraid to appear on the streets at night for fear
Of being assaulted. During the holidays Miss
Lizzie Montgomery. while walking along the
street, was attacked by a man. who knocked
her down and rendered her unconscious. Her
father is a well-known and respected citizen of
the place, and after waiting for some time for
the local authorities to do something toward cap
turing the rascal, he came to the city and placed
the case in the hands OF superintendent Allen.
The latter investigated and got clew to the
man who made the assault After committing
the crime, the man left the town and went to
Wilmerding where he has been working on the
Westinghouse building. The detective found
him there yesterday, and, with the assistance
of Chief of Police Donovan, of Braddock, ar
rested the man. He was taken to Hutton,
where he gave his name as Thomas Rourke.
When the officers approached him he jumped
out of window.
Detective Allen is on the track of several
more men who have made a practice of tack
ling unprotected women, and will have them in
Jail before long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
THE EDGE TOOL TRUST.
Members Declare They Do Not Intend to
Advance Prices.

Members Declare They Do Not Intend to
Advance Prices.
The latest trust, the American Ak and Tool
Company. continued their meetings at the An
derson Hotel yesterday. The question of
prices was the subject of discussion, and
Charles s. Hubbard declared that they won't
be advanced. The list will be issued to the
iobbers about February 15 All the ak makers
in the country have joined the combination
1t will be stock company. and all that is not
taken will be placed on the market. The COM
bination will employ 10000 men. and will do a
business from 100000 to $S,0O0OOO per year,
all the business being transacted in Pittsburg,
where the main Office will be located,
MIR. Charles H. Hubbard SAID last evening
that single bit axes are now selling for Sc per
dozen. About 800, 900 dozen axes are sold in
America every year, and the export trade
amounts to 100000 dozen. The American axes
and edge tools have knocked QUIT English in
the south American and Australian markets.
The combination is so made that the Board
of Directors can close down every factory. II
they want to, or run one OF all. Mr.. Hubbard
said that for the past five years so much cut
ting in prices has been done that the business
was very unsatisfactory. hence the combina-
tion. He claims prices viii not be materially
increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
BUSY AS A LOT OF BEES.

BuzzIng About the Headquarters Of Dem.
Ocrats and RepubIicans-If Judge Bal.
ley Doesn't Debate with Mr.. GourIey,
Some Other Democrat May.
The Democratic headquarters were opened
yesterday, and although Chairman Foley
was delayed through having to attend the
funeral of Martin Joyce as a pallbearer,
the room at 546 Smithfeld street is being
put in order, and this morning the business
will commence in short, sharp order. The
management of the headquarters will be in
the hands of Chairman Foley, and the same
secretaries who acted at the convention will
serve at the headquarters. A banner will be
flung to the breeze with the usual campaign
portraits. and the attendance yesterday, even
before desk was in position or the room got
in order, showed vigorous campaign would be
prosecuted.
Chairman Foley was asked if any prepara-
tions have been made to reply to the challenge
from the Republican Committee to an open
discussion between the candidates on the sub
ject of the city government, and he said that
none had been made as yet and possibly there
would be no debate on the subject. That,
however, was a subject (which would be
decided later on. The number of the Demo
cratic headquarters telephone is 1736.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents Of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

WHILE out driving on East street, Allegheny
yesterday, Mr.. George Egger was painfully
injured by his horse running away. The harness
broke and DR.. Cooper, who was with him, got
out to fix it. when the horse started. While
leaning out to grasp The reins Mr.. Egger was
dashed against one Of the posts of the Pleasant
Valley Railroad Company, and was painfully
injured about the head
HARRY Cook was arraigned before Alder
man McKenna yesterday afternoon for stealing
money and clothing from Charles Wah, a
Chinese laundryman at No. I'll Grant street.
The evidence showed that he had pulled out
the cash drawer and ran off with the money
He was held to court for trial. Inspector Nc
Aleese says that Cook is confirmed thief.
The Finance Committee of the Allegheny
Poor Board met last night, and approved bills
amounting to 1914 26. Twelve persons were
admitted TO the Home during the month There
are at present 26l persons in the Home. Clerk
Hunker's report shows the expenditure of
S43S 76
THE Republicans of the Second ward. Allie.
gheny, suggested the following ticket last
night: School Directors, Thomas G. Sample
John Boutwell,, Rev. B. F. WOODBURY. James
Young and DR.. w. W. Cole; Alderman. David
McKelvy; Constables, Perry kynd and John
Irwin.
FRANK DENDY, gripman on the Fifth Ave.
nue. Traction road while returning home last
night, was attacked by three men, unknown to
him, at lonely spot on Oakland avenue and
badly beaten. The matter was reported to the
police. but no arrests have yet been made.
THE Working Peoples Debating Club will
hold a regular meeting at Grand Army Hall
l02 Fourth avenue, Sunday night The Rev,
Mr.. Robertson will be the speaker Of the even
ing, and there will be an open debate on the
subject of lectures.
SoUIREs WARD had his right leg badly
crushed yesterday morning by being caught in
some machinery at Oliver Bros mill. he was
removed to the Southside Hospital.
WINTER BROS, the Southside brewers, yes
tefday made a contract with the De La verrne
Ice Machine Company for the construction of
B5.ton refrigerating machine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
DOUBLE DUTIES FOR HIM.
The Postmaster of PittsburE Carries Double
DIEnIty-Force Increnaed.

The Postmaster of Pittsburg Carries Double
DignIty-FOrce Increased.
D. o. Barr, Collector of the Port was yester-
day morning notified by the United States
Treasury Department to turn over the Govern
ment property in his charge to Postmaster
James S. Mexican. He will not assume charge
until March l. This is only the second appoint
ment of the kind in the country, the first hav-
ing been made by President Cleveland in Phila-
delphia The new method of distributing, back
stamping and asserting mails for banks and
heavy business firms by meeting the mail trains
at Altoona is getting into working shape rap
idly, and although the trains have been late for
several days, the firms doing a heavy postal
business yesterday received their mail nearly
"a hours ahead of the former time. Mr.. Nc
Kean says that if the experiment is a success,
it will be extended to cover the general mail
service and make Pittsburg the rapid mail de-
livery city of the country
Yesterday he received telegram authorizing
him to put on ten additional letter carriers, and
they will go to work on Monday morning. The
crowded condition of the present postof1ce
building. where the carriers fnd difficulty in
passing each other when their sacks are loaded,
makes evident the reason for hurrving up the
completion Of at least the lower portion Of the
new Government building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
KEEPING Up ITS MOVE.
No Decrease of Activity About the New
Government Building.

No Decrease of Activity About the New
Government Building.
The efforts of Postmaster Mexican to instil
some activity into the progress of the Govern
ment building have been appreciated by the
contractors who are at work upon the edifice,
and extra exertions are being made to keep up
with the rapid pace at which matters have
moved since Government Inspector Pattison
took hold of things.
Secretary Butz of the Pennsylvania Con-
struction Company, contractors for the iron
work, announced yesterday that the entire roof
of the Government building would be in place
and completed within IS days from the CON-
mencement of work on next Monday. This
augurs well for the completion of the building
by the first of August or September
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Pattison, the Treasury De-
partment Inspector is still in the city. Since
his arrival here he says that the work has been
greatly expedited. Mr.. Malone, he says, is
watching all the contractors very closely.
Some of the large iron girders for the bases of
the towers are now on the ground ready to be
lifted Mr.. Pattison has great confidence in
Mr.. Malone, and says that he is satisfied he
will do the best possible under the circum-
stances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
Bir Coutracr. Avarded,

The Allegheny Committee on Streets and
Sewers met las: night and awarded contracts
for tue following work: Logan street, grading
and paving, joseph Hastings, S7O7 Il; Grant
alley. sewer. Patrick O'Donnell, S49S 40; Penn
street. sewer, Harvey Sloan. S5S2: Church alley,
sewer, Harvey Sloan, S5S5 go; Irwin avenue.
paving, Sielian Rock Asphalt Co., SSSSS 30;
Federal street and North Diamond street. paw
ing, Sicilian Rock Asphalt Company, $40, 800 SIS;
East Diamond and Ohio streets paving, block
stone with concrete foundation, James Nc
Afee, S3 3Ol So
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
MIR. Newell DI.nppointed.

The Republicans of the Twelfth ward met
last night in the Springfield schoolhouse and
nominated the following ward ticket: Com.
mon Council, Robert Johnston and Henry
Hagmaier; Constable, George Cramer; Ward
Assessor Jam es McManus; School Directors of
the O'Hara district ]. D. Littell and John
Paisley, Jr. The result of the meeting is Bit
ter disappointment to Mr.. Newell, who says
snap judgment" was taken to defeat him, the
meeting being held before he could arrive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
SALTSBURG'S NEW FURNACE.

A Ten.POt Bottle Furnace Actively Mt Work
Skilled Employees.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.I
SALTsBURG, Pa, February 6-For some
time past workmen have been engaged in put
ting up ten-pot furnace at the company's
works in Salisbury, and this week the manu-
facture of bottles was actively commenced.
Owing to sickness caused by the prevailing
grip only about one-half of the regularly en-
gagged force OF. men have been able to go to
work, but as soon as possible the works will be
manned with full force of skilled workers,
The works, as remodeled, are complete in every
particular, and in the charge of the present
company. some of whom are practical work.
men, there can be no doubt of their success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-07
MORE WAGES WANTED.

Roof nnd COrnice Workers Will Ask for
Twenty-Five Cents More.
Tin, Sheetiron and Cornice Workers Union
No. II have issued a circular providing for an
increase of wages of 25 cents per day, and no
journeyman to receive less than 50 so. They
also declare for nine hours, overtime is to be
rated at time and oDe-half, and Sunday and
Labor Day to be rated double time. The new
rules are proposed to go into effect on May l.