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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
EVERY DAY SCIENCE.
The Manufacture Of Ozone as a Pre-.
ventive of Epidemics.
A LARGE PETROLEUM STEAMER.
Making Ice in Private Residences is Not an
lmpossibility.
NEW DISEASE FOLLOWING THE GRIP
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH 7


DR.. Forster, of Berlin, has recently urged
the Importance of endeavoring to supply a
small quantity of ozone TO the air of towns
and other thickly populated districts, and
has pointed out that many epidemics-e. g.,
infuenza-appear to take place at those
seasons of the year when the atmospheric
ozone is at minimum, and it is thus argued
that an artificial supply of this gaseous
o1idizing agent would possibly prevent, and
at any rate considerably modify such out
breaks OF disease. This idea has been much
discussed in the medical and scientific circles
of Germany, and has led to the formation in
Berlin of a company for supplying the nee
essary plant for the conversion of oxygen
into ozone on larger scale than has hitherto
been attempted, and to develop the use of
ozone for many sanitary purposes. Steps
are being taken for extending the operations
of the company to New York and L ondon,
as the company has secured the patentrights
for certain improvements in the electrical
production of ozone from atmospheric oxygen
in most countries.
The Berlin doctors have repeatedly en-
ployed ozone, with very satisfactory results
in individual cases, and recently the COM
pany above alluded to has placed ON the
market so-called ozonized water which is
stated to be solution of ozone in that
liquid. The commercial name for this new
antiseptc is 'anti-backterikon, and it pos
sesses remarkable o1Idizing properties.
When added to water containing any appre-
ciable quantity OF living organic matter in
the dark, it at once causes phosphorescent
appearance, and the organisms are COM
pletely destroyed in short time. Such
ozonized water is stated to have a faint
metallic taste, and is used for producing
sterilized water, or sterilized fluids, for bac-
THEOLOGICAL research. 1t is proposed that
ozone should be produced by the new pro-
cess In large manufactures, and thus con-
tribute to their sanitary improvement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

Many novelties and ingenious modifca-
tions of existing processes in photography
have been shown at the yearly Exhibition
of Photography at the Crystal Palace, Sy-
denham, England. Several makers are try
ing the experiment OF substituting alumi-
mum for brass in the construction of tourist
cameras, with the object of decreasing the
weight OF the apparatus. One firm shows
some new time and instantaneous shutters,
which, when in action. do not cause the
camera to vibrate or swing. One maker has
adopted a double eccentric motion for the
purpose Of bringing the lens to any part of
the front board, thus doing away with the
skewing of the bellows. There is a ten
dency on the part OF amateurs toward the
plainotype process, but the results are not
on the whole satisfactory. from the fact that
most amateurs use cheap and thinly coated
plates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Eugar.Cune From Seed.

\ A new field Of Investigation in regard to
sugar-cane cultivation has just been opened
up. AT meeting of the Linnean Society,
England, Mr.. D. Morris referred to the
question of the production of seed in some
varieties of the suaar-cane. 1t was pointed
out that although we'll known as a culti-
waited plant, the sugar-cane had nowhere
been found wild, nor had the seed been fig
ured or described, it being the generally
received opinion that having been propa-
gated entirely by slips or cuttings, it had
lost the power of producing seed. Spike
lets, however, received at Kew had been
carefully examined and the seed found. Mr..
Morris anticipated that by cross-fertiliztion
and selection of seedlings the sugar-cane
might be greatly improved, and much i'm
portance was attached to the subject, as
very material issues are connected with it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

A large petroleum tank steamer has just
been launched in England. 1t was built for
Persian firm for the transport of petroleum
between Baku and Astrakan. The steamer,
which is built into two halves so that it
can be taken to pieces for the sake of pass
ing through locks, Is 253 feet long,
% feet broad. and II feet deep. She
carries large steam pumps for the filling
and emptying of the vessel. There is also
accommodation for passengers both on deck
and in saloon. and electric lights are used
entirely. The steamer will be delivered at St.
Petersburg, from whence the transport to
Baku takes about three months. She will be
taken to pieces on the way in order to pass a
number OF canals and locks before reaching
the Tjockua River, alterward being put to-
gether again and continuing her passage
down the Volga and the Caspian Sea to her
destination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Preservatives for Iron Surfaces.

Many methods have been tried from time
to time for the preservation Of iron surfaces
from the effects of moisture and atmospheric
influences. Galvanizing presents only a
partial solution of the problem, while the
Barf process labors under similar disad-
vantage. Paint preservatives are, however,
capable of very extended application, and if
carefully applied give satisfa ctory results.
Compounds prepared with linseed oil are
open to objection, on account oil the presence
OF lead. When boiled oil dries, it does so by
absorbing oxygen from the air, and becomes
converted into kind of resin, the acid prop
critics OF which have also bad effect upon
iron. Protectives of the class of tar, and
its derivatives, such as pitch and black var
nish, and also asphalt and mineral WAKES
are among the best. Atthe present time the
red oxide of iron is regarded as a favorite
substance, but care should be taken to ex-
clude from 1t free sulphuric acid and soluble
sulphates, which are common impurities and
extremely injurious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
BRAINS BY THE INCH.
Expert Peterson Says He Can Meas.
ure Intellect With a Tape.
LOCATIONS OF THE FACULTIES.
The Lawyer's Head Shows Up Very Differ
emily From the Doctors.
MISSHAPEN CRANlUMS AND CRIME
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE p1srArcB. !

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE pIsPATcB.l
NEW YORK, April 12.-One's mental
caliber is accurately denoted by the size and
shape of his head. Heretofore this subject
has been left to the peregrinating phrenol-
ogists who felt persons bumps" and
reeled off the qualities OF mind they indi-
Gated. Recently the scientists both in
Europe and America have been giving a
good deal of attention to the conformation
and measurement of the human head or
craniometry, as they call it. Benedikt, of
Vienna, and Broca, of Paris, have made
elaborate investigations. The studies Of
DR.. Frederick Peterson, the insanity expert
and specialist in nervous diseases of New
York, have been equally extensive. Their
conclusions have been reached by accurate
measurements and not by feeling bumps.
DR.. Peterson said to the correspondent of
THE DISPATCH:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
In THE DIVORCE MILL.
Progress In the Untyine of Half a Dozen
Matrimonial Knots.

Progress In the Untying of Half a Dozen
Matrimonial Knots.
Mrs. Lizzie Blanche Linn, yesterday sued
for divorce from John Linn. She alleges
that she was compelled to leave him in
1887, by reason of indignities he put upon
her, beating, choking and threatening to
shoot her.
Ferdinand Burkhardt sued for divorce
from Annie Burkhardt. He states that
they were married in February, 1886, and
only lived together a month. He charges
her with infdelity.
Mrs. Josephine Weyland sued for d.
vorce from Charles Weyland, alleging de-
sertion.
w. D. Evans was appointed commits
sioner in the divorce case of Caroline Lep-
plaw against Fred Lepplaw, and w. NJ.
Lindsay was appointed in the case of Lena
Euler against w. B. Euler.
In the divorce case of Charles Schnitzki
against Annie Schnitzki, rule was issued
on the husband to show cause why he
should not pay his wile's counsel fees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Home.Ma de Ice.

Prof. E. L. Nichols foreshadows q very
agreeable picture. He says that in all
probability the day is not far distant when
brine, cooled below the freezing point of
water, will be carried under the streets in
pipes, as steam is now, supplying from GEN.
trail stations very convenient substitute
for ice in the domestic household. By
freezing in our own houses water which has
been previously boiled, it will then be possi-
BILE for us to avoid contagion from disease
germs contained in the ice gathered from
impure sources. The maintenance of the
temperature of dwellings at 700 Fahrenheit
throughout the summer will then be as
much matter of course as the warming of
a modern house now is in winter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
A Card.

I desire to announce to nv friends
and the public generally that 1 sue
ceeded during my recent trip East in secur-
ing the services Of Mr.. Mauretz Anker, of
New York City, an experienced and pract1-
cal cutter, who will hereafter have sole
charge of my merchant tailoring department,
which, with recent additions. includes an
assortment of imported and domestic goods
second to none in the city, and embracing a
full line of all the latest patterns of suisiugs,
running from S25 upward. Parties desiring
spring and summer suits are cordially in
vIted to call and examine stock and prices.
JAMES DICKSON, Tailor,
Second floor. cor. Wood st. 65 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Glazing n Bla.t Furnace Lining.

A successful experiment was recently
tried at Lake Champlains N. Y, on the oc-
casion of the refining and starting in blast
of large furnace there. After the fire.
bricks were in place a cheap kind OF
graphite or plumbago was reduced to a paste
with water, and with this the interior of the
furnace was washed. 1t gave a slippery
glaze to the 6rebrick lining which effectual-
ly prevented the coating with Stag, and the
charge passed down in a less time than
usual, and left the lining free and clear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
StcriliZpd Milk.

A share company, with q considerable
working capital, has been foated in En-
gland to work patent for what is called the
sterilization" of milk, that is. the destruc-
tion OF the bacteria. through which certain
diseases, notably typhoid fever, are spread.
The milk in bottles is subjected to heat by
means OF jet or current of steam at tenn
perature of 215o Fahrenheit. Heat so ap-
piled has, it is said, no effect in changing
the color or taste of the milk. The shoppers
are put into the bottles before the latter are
removed from the steam. Care is take to
fill the bottles quite full to prevent churn-
ing action during transport. The municipal
authorities OF Berlin, where arrangements
have already been made, will specially avor
the trade in sterlized milk with view to
promote its use among the general public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Mondays Trial Lists.

Common Pleas No. Fulton ct al vs. Lyon
ct al; Hohstor VS. City of Pittsburg; Augesre1n
vs. Jones ct al; Landmark VS. Norwich Union
Insurance Company; same VS. Ben Franklin In.
surance Company; same vs. Peoples Insurance
Company; Fulmer vs. Borough OF McKeesport
Alshouse VS. Creelman ct al: Jeities & Co. VS.
Kann & Co.; Wagner VS. Standing ct al; Stetson
VS. Hairy: Quinn VS. Rafter.
Common Pleas No. 2-SouthsIde Gas Com.
pany VS. Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston
Railroad Company; Jolly Bros VS. Free & Mere.
dith; Humphreys VS. National Benefit Asso.
cation: Anderson VS. Pi,tsburg and Lake Eris
Railroad Company; Novelty Manufacturino
Company VS. Lean and Blair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
No Chromos Given

The large and cultivated class of people
who call at the Half Century House for
liquors for medicinal purposes do not care
for labels or cards, which are no object to
them in purchasing. They go there because
OF the weIl-established reputation Of the
house or dealing in strictly pure whiskles,
wines, gins, runs and other liquors. Cali
and be convinced. 523 Liberty street, at
the foot OF Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
A New Disense.

The latest new disease is "sleepiness." It
seems that those who have had severe at
tack of Russian influenza are liable to an
attack of ia nona," as it is called by the
country folk of Italy and South Germany.
That conditions of the human subject
known as trance" are peculiar and not in
frequently is matter of common expert.
ence; but the new trance or lethargy seems
to be something entirely out of the common,
and is more psychological than pathologi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Labor of Women and Children,

A conference held in Berlin has decided
that in Germany children shall not be en-
ployed under u years of age, and ihen only
for six hours a day I'D to IA. Women and
children are not to be employed in mines,
and working on Sunday is to be prohibited
for women and children. 1t is probable
that the continental work people of both
sexes will be greatly benefited as result OF
the conference.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Dwellings for Operatives.

A step in laudable direction has been
taken by M. Krupp, of Essen, the we'll
known gun-maker, who has given a sum OF
500, 900 marks as a fund out OF which ad-
vances may be made to workmen who are
desirous OF buying dwelling houses. He
has also established school of housekeep-
ing for the benefit of the daughters of his
workmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Red Glass.

A new red glass Is being made in Ger
many. 1t is utilized for bottles, goblets and
vases of various kinds, and in Photographic,
chemical and other laboratories. By melt
ing together fine sand, red oxide of lead, car
Donate of potash, lime, phosphate Of lime,
cream OF tartar, bora1, red oxide Of copper
and bioxide of tine transparent red glass
of very fine quality lis obtained, of which
various objects can be manufactured directly,
without the necessity of submitting the
glass to second heating with view of
intensifying the color.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
More Answers In n Bank Case.

Answers were filed yesterday in the suit
of the Fidelity Title and Trust Company,
assignee of the Lawrence Bank, against Il.
E., S. j., J. T., Clara and Mrs. Abbie
Wainwright's estate, and also by John X.
Dawson, William Pennington and R. j.
and j. A. Scott. The answers are all sim
liar to those that have already been filed by
the defendants in suits previously brought
by the COMPANY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Australian Rabbit Pest.

A good deal of interest is being taken in
the unprecedented efforts of the Victorian
Government for the suppression OF rabbits
in that colony. In upward of 100 districts
in the northern and western parts of the
colony simultaneous action is to be taken
for the destruction OF the rabbits. in accord
ance with the babbit suppression act,
recently adopted by the Legislature. Pois-
oned grain is to be largely used, and it is
estimated that fully rs per cent of the rabbits
will be killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Short Boiler Tubes for Locomotives.

Some experiments recently made in
France on the comparative merits of short
and long boiler tubes, have resulted in
standard lengths of Is feet to 14sl feet being
adopted by the Paris, Lyons end Mediter-
ranean Railway for its locomotives. Boilers
with tubes OF this length were found to give
q total evaporation in given time per
cent greater than boilers having tubes 16H
feet long, though the rate of evaporation per
pound was slightly greater with the long
tubes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
SUING FOR SEVENTHS.
Ejectment Proceedings Brought Agni
0ccunaufs of VnIu

Ejectment Proceedings Brought Against
Occupants of Valuable Property.
Edward c. Palmer yesterday brought
suit in ejectment against Mrs. Mary Ann
and Charles 4. Palmer and F. H. Worley,
to obtain possession of one-seventh part of a
lot at the corner of Sandusky and Pearl
streets, Third ward, Allegheny, which he
claims belongs to him.
He also entered suit against Julia A.
Rahm, Emma L. Gillespie, Amelia E.
Stoner, Frederick Beer, Jane McKelvey,
William Perry and Jessie Robertson, for a
one-seventn part of a lot on the corner of
Erie and East Diamond streets, Third ward,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
TREY WANT TO KNOW
II Steamboat IL In Debt, and II IL IL, Just
How Much.

A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Henry A Davis, trustee, for lone F. Nc
Donald against Harry Mcdonald. 1t was
stated that the plaintiff held mortgage for
$500 on a one-fourth interest in the steam
boat Beaver, formerly owned by Joseph Nc
Donald. One provision was that at any
time. if the boat got into debt to the extent
OF 81. 900, or enough to endanger the plain
tiff's claim, the mortgaged interest could be
sold. Joseph McDonald's interest was after
ward bought by Harry Mcdonald.
The plaintiff states that it is believed that
the boat is in debt, and they want it ascer-
tanned what maritime liens are against it,
and if their claim is endangered to have
the mortgaged interest sold by the Sheriff.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

ing 143 feet stretched. Also Max Koehler, Of
No. "A Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, was relieved OF
large tape worm on March 70. He will testify
to the mildness of the treatment Also two Ia
dies were successfully treated on Thursday.
April 8. one from Allegheny, the other from the
Southside. and on April Z. three persons were
treated successfully: lady from Leechburg.
Pa, Charles Popland of Latrobe, Pa, and a
gentleman of Pittsburg, making S0in 16 months,
and at this writing L AIN preparing two more
for treatment. Thousands are afflicted who
do not know it. Send stamp for circular and
symptoms. Remember DR.. Burgoon does not
only treat for worms. but treats all curable dis
eases. Call at drug stores for his SYSTEM
RENOVATOR and use it for all kidney, liver,
stomach and all blood troubles. Also call for
his Catarrh Remedy. the only sure cure for
catarrh. Ii your druggist does not have the
remedies have him send for them or send for
them yourself TO DR.. BURGOON,
KNOW ME- BY MY WORKS.
ap1062ThSSu AZ Ohio ST., Allegheny. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

A divers equipment consists of three
parts; the helmet, which is OF metal, the
breastplate, also of metal, and the dress
proper Of waterproof fabric. The man gets
into his dress through the neck opening, as
if it were sack, and when it has been
pulled up into position, a water-tight joint
is made between the dress and the breast
plate. which is dropped over the mans head
and rests on his chest and shoulders like a
tippet. The helmet is then screwed into the
neck-opening OF the breastplate and the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Extraordinary Telephoning.

An extraordinary feat in telephoning was
recently accomplished between st. Peters
burg and Bologne, distance of 2, ,465 miles.
Conversation was kept up Notwithstanding
a rather high induction. The Russian en-
gineers propose to converse by telephone
over distance of 4,665 miles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
New Sound. Recording Apparatus.

In Photographs. graphophones and SINH
lar sound recorders, use is usually made of
cylinders covered with tinfoil or wax for
receiving, as the cylinders revolve, the i'm
preston made by the scribers. A new
sound neutrality-suspicious. operates on an
entirely different principle. The cylinder
is replaced by fiat surface, which is made
to oscillate and move downward at regular
intervals by special mechanism.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

toilet is complete. A new diving dress has
been devised which presents many points of
advantage over the old one. In the latter
there are 2 water tight joints, cover
plates and IL nuts; in the former there is
only one joint, and no loose pieces whatever.
Its superiority in convenience and facility
of adjustment is self-eyident.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Indicating the Presence Of FIredamn.

A small instrument has been devised for
use in mines to indicate the presence of
firedamp, or in gas mains to indicate the
escape of gas. The invention is based upon
the property certain metals have of evolving
heat in the presence of hydrogen gas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Elemental Strife.

During one OF the snow storms of the past
winter in the Rocky Mountains, 10 engines
were required for one train, which was
made up as follows: First, a snow plough
with nine engines behind it, then train Of
nine cars with another five engines, and be-
hind this five engines with gang of men
to dig the train out should it get stuck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

In the suit OF Alex McGilvray against
the Manchester Savings Bank, in which he
was depositor and formerly stockholder,
to recover his share as deDositor of money
raised by the stockholders for depositors, a
verdict was given in favor of the plaintiff
for s. 5S7 o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

The Descalz1 Brothers, since their re-
moval to the Dunlevy packing house, s26
Liberty street, are kept as busy as bees
supplying eager customers with tropical
fruits and nuts. They have received
two carloads of oranges from Florida
this week, the last of the season, and
four cars OF extra fine and large bananas,
all of which are going off like hot cakes.
The rush Of trade to the new Italian ware
house of the Descalzis proves that there
was pressing need for the removal from the
contracted building, where they had Va1nly
tried to meet the demand for their products
this year or two past.
MURANo awnings at Mamaux g Sons,
539 Penn ave Pittshnrr Dn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Beat Their Father q Little,

John Flynn and his sons John, Jr., and
James, appeared for naturalization yester-
day in the United States Court. The sons
were aged IL and IA years each when they
first came over, ten years ago, and were
made citizens, but the father neglected to
take his first papers and will have to wait
two more years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
A Cheap Phonograph.

A modification of Edison's phonograph is
said to have been devised by painter in
Milan. 1t costs under $40, and the wax
cylinders are reproduced in zinc by the GAL
vano-plastic process at cost OF 5 cents each,
selling price.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13

John S. Robb, Jr., ESQ.,, Yesterday was
appointed commissioner to take testimony
in the contest of Henry Pfeifer's election to
Common Council from the Twenty-seventh
ward. P. NJ. Carr is the contestant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
The Eigbf.Hour Movement.

In regard to the eight-hour movement
agitated at present, we think it is good
move. as it gives a man eight hours to work,
eight hours to sleep and eight hours to Sc
lect from the best line of wall paper in the
city at j. J. Fuchs ,1710 Carson street, S. S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-13
Important to Persons Visiting Washington
ID. C.

All parties visiting the National Capital
wishing irst-class accommodations at mod
crate price, should Aot fail to stop at the
Belvedere Hotel, as it is. without doubt, the
best house or the price charged in Wash
ington. Special rates to excursion parties
and commercial travellers.