Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
BECAUSE OF THE GAS.
George A. Macbeth & Co. May Build a
Large Plant at CoraOpolis.
AFTER A STEADY SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Cuban Miners Here to Introduce a New
Quality of Manganese.
TROUBLE AT A LOCAL GLASS FACTORY

A statement in yesterdays DISPATCH to
the effect that several lion and glass firms
were negotiating with Coraopolis for manu-
featuring sites, aud that George A. Mac
beth s. Co., of the Southside, was said to be
one of the firms, created great deal of
talk in manufacturing circles. The object
stated for the removal OF the firms plants
from the city was to obtain a lasting supply
of gas.
The city has already lost many manu-
featuring plants that have gone to points 20
or more miles distant. 1t has also been
stated that numerous firms, more particu-
larly in the glass line, were contemplating
moving from Pittsburg, but the present
negotiations are the first definite steps to
that end that have been made.
The striking of abundant gas, as it is
stated. at Coraopolis places new phase on
the gas question in more ways than one. As
a prominent manufacturer stated. though
Pittsburg may lose some Of its industries by
lack of gas, the supply at Coraopolis and
location of plants there will result in keep
ing the industries very near home, If not at
home some time in the future-in other
words, annexation is spoken OF.
LOOhING FOR MORE GAS.
Mr.. George A. Macbeth was seen yester.
day and said that his firm had been looking
for new site for some time where con-
slant supply of gas would be assured. He
had received offers from towns all over the
country. Some of them have gas and others
have not. but their representatives said: I'VE
will get it," but, as Mr.. Macbeth said, getting
it and having 1t are different. Some of the
towns have made excellent offers. bur in every
i,.cf fhnr An
answer to one OF these lay on MIR. Macbeth's
desk.
Mr.. Macbeth finally turned his attention to
points on the Panhandle and Lake Erie roads,
near the city. ard at last settled on Coraopolis
as desirable place, but there was then no gas
in quantities there. A short time since
man came to him aad said he had
leased 5000 acres in the Coraopolis re-
gion and asked about Mr.. Macbeth moving
his plant Mr.. Macbeth told the man
to go ahead and get his gas The firm
wishes to put up a new plant soon, but must
be assured steady gas supply before investing
money. Ten acres of ground are necessary as
stated by the representative at the meeting at
Coraopolis.
There are also other glass firms on the South
side who have been looking for new sites, but
Mr.. Macbeth did not know whether any of
them were concerned in the Coraopolis nego-
tiationS or not.
Mr.. Macbeth said that his business had as
sumed greatly increased proportions which.
coupled with the question of a steady gas sup.
ply. made 1t imperative to build new plant.
The Irm now employs about 500 men. The new
plant will have 55 pots, and about $50 men will
be employed. 1t is the purpose to make it the
best and largest plant of the kind in the world
PREPARED FOR THE WORST.
There Is not room enough in the tract of LAND
used by the firm at South Fortieth stoeet to ex
tend the plant as desired, and again it is moi
Mr.. Macbeth's purpose to remove from the
Southside as long rs he can get gas. The new
plant will be ready for complete operations il
case he is shut OFF from gas. In fact, he says
he is only preparing for what he thinks will bt
the inevitable result of the gas question
He is now getting his gas from the Peoples
Company and the private lines of Oliver Bros.
1t takes very light pressure to run his facto
ries, but it must be so it can be depended on
or great loss ensues. II, when the gas is low
Oliver Bros and the Peoples Company shut
him off. then he will have to leave the Sou h
side entirely at all events, the Southside
buildings Will he retained for storage house in
the event of the Southside plant. in addition to
the new plant, having to look to Coraopolis fol
gas.
The committee appointed at the meeting ot
| the Coraopolis citizens on Tuesday evening
| will negotiate furthur regarding the remova
| OF the glass plant to that place, and at the
| same time will the representatives of the
| toward the little borough. The iron firm wants
| 20 acres near Coraopolls and is willing to pay
| fair price for it.
The committee of citizens also decided to SCI
| officials of the Pittsb1rg and Lake Erie Rail
| road to obtain reasonable rates for firms going
| to the place. 1t was stated that Mr.. Ford, th,
| plate glass manufacturer, first contemplated
| building his plant at Coraopois, but becaus
| of the difference in railroad rates built Fort
| CITY,