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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-26

donated water, as carbonic acid is
sometimes called, dissolving out the
alkaties in the form of carbonates
and the oxygen oxidizing the Protox-
ides of Fe Mu, etc, to the Peroxides.
All substances in a low state of oxida-
tion are perfectly oxidized, or as many
say, 'srusted," thereby rendering them
capable of being absorbed by plants.
The above mentioned substances, Ca
K:Mg-N Ma, ETC., are practically insolu-
able in water, but when brought in
connection with H2 Cos, they are rap
idly dissolved. From silicates, which
are amorg the commonest minerals,
such as clay, ordinary sandstone,
flint, etc., potash, soda and other al
kalies are dissolved, as Coz is a more
powerful acid than silica at the ordi-
nary temperature of the soil. AS the
expense of draining is considerable, it
will always be somewhat of a draw
back, and not until the farmer is con-
vinced that he will receive a dollar in
return for every dollar expended can
he be induced to invest. Not infre-
gently force of habit and prejudice are
great obstacles, but when these give
way to reason and the old ruts of an
cestry are abandoned, agricultUrists
will not neglect to take advantage Of
the assistance of the friends of Ma
ture.
The rude work of an unthinking
farmer who scratches the surface soil
with his plow, plants his seed and
trusts to the chances of greater or
less return, is unmitigated drudgery,
unworthy Of an intelligent man, but he
who investigates all Of the causes
of success and failure in farming and
adapts every operation to the require
ments of the circumstances under
which he works, doing everything in
his power that may tend to the pro-
duction of the results which he desires
and so far as possible avoiding every
thing that may interfere with his sue
cess, leaving nothing to chance that
can be secured, and securing all that
chance may offer, is engaged in the
most enobling, the most intelligent
and the most progressive of all indus
trial avocations."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
APPEALING TO THE LAW.
Two New Suits to Test the Employers LA
biIity yAct-Damages Wanted by a Boy
Whose Foot Was Ground Up i'm Rolls for
Grinding Brick CLAY.

Two New Suits to Test the Employers LA
biIity Act-Damages Wanted by a Boy
Whose Foot Was Ground Up in Rolls for
Grinding Brick Clay.
1t is probable that in few years, in this
State full of factories, precautions for the
safety of human life and limb will be en-
forced by suits irrespective OF the factory in
spection law, which went into effect last
year. the Supreme Court In the cases of George
Rommel, Sr, and George Rommel, Jr., having
in two decisions laid down the law of employ
ers' liability so plainly that there is no escape
from it. These were the cases that were tried
and argued tby A. NJ. Watson, in all about
twenty times. being tried three times in Com
mon Pleas No. /. and twice heard by the
Supreme Court
The precpes In two suits in Common Pleas
No. have just been filed by j. ID. W atson. and
the cases are exactly similar to those of the
Rommels, except that in the former the injury
to young Rommel was occasioned by being
caught in rolls for rolling iron. and thepresent
in the rolls for grinding brick clar. They are
Jacob Emanuel Sr., and JACOB Emanuel. Jr.,
versus The Oakmopt Brick Works, this county,
owned by Henry Peckman. 1t is alleged that
Jacob Emanuel, Jr.. a German boy, had been
employed to cart clay from bank to the crusher
for time, and was finally promoted to the po-
siton of feeder to the crusher. IL is alleged
tina. the rolls we're not covered as they might
dent. and further. that had there not been a
crack in one of them the boy would not have
been injured by the accident to an extent worth
nutice. Jacob stepped back from the rolls to
take the end gate out of the cart
when the horse. without any warn
ing, backed violently up against the
rolls The boys feet were showed with such
violence against a guard-board that it gave way
and he was thrown against the rolls. He
caught post and held himself from being
drawn in, but his left foot caught in the crack
above mentioned. and was ground fine to the
ankle. so that the foot could not be saved and
was amputated. The youth was held in this
frightful position, it is alleged, for 10 minutes
before the engine could be stopped, the en-
gneer, as alleged, being away from the en-
gne at some distance. fixing pump.
The plaintiffs stand the law as laid down
twice In the Rommel cases, that when factory
| owner places minor in charge of a machine,
| he, the owner, must not only explain the dan
| ger incident, but also tell him now to
avoid il, and must also take all possible pre-
| cautions against accident; that he must not put
green person at dangerous work: and finally
that if such person does other work not ex.
actly in line with his duties, but added to them.
and with the knowledge of those in charge the
employer, or owner, is liable.
The law as already doubly enunciared would
seem to-be discouraging to the employment OF
| child labor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
A Bull in a China Shop.

The whirlwind of trade that swept through
Kaufmanns' China Department during the
holiday season can be Hkened only to the
proverbial ''Bull in china shop" 1t ere
ated sad havoc with all kinds of goods. A
thousand odds and ends are scattered in
every direction, and. no matter where you
look, you see some evidence OF the wreck.
Of course, these odds and ends are all in first
class condition, but the prices are all broken
in pieces. Furthermore, room is needed for
new stock, and Kaufnanns have, therefore,
concluded to inaugurate tomorrow morning
an entire, unconditional and speedy clear
ance sale of all odds and ends In china,
crockery, art pottery, glassware, etc.,
AT HALF THE MARKED PRICES.
Now, bear we'll in mind, this is no trick
or splurge Kaufmanrs mean just what
they say. You simply pay one-half the
price marked on the ticket That's plain
isn't it? You will fnd
Odds and ends in China dinner sets.
Odds and ends in China tea sets.
Odds and ends in China toilet sets.
Odds and ends in China plates.
Odus and ends in cups and saucers.
Odds and ends in China dishes.
Odds and ends in soup tureens.
Odds and ends in meat and turkey plat
ters.
Odds and ends in vases.
Odds and ends in bisque figures.
Odds and ends In art pottery.
Odds and ends in glassware.
Odds and ends in willow ware.
Odds and ends in toys and dolls.
All, all, all will be sold by Kaufmanns
at discount of 80 per cent, or one-half off
the marked prices. Ladies, If you need any
thing for your table or kitchen, or desire a
piece Of fine bric-a-brac, you have here the
opportunity of lifetime to buy it at un-
equaled low prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
OIL In FOURTH SAND.
Interest Revived in French Greek
Fields, Yenango County.
TIE FACTS ABOUT AN OLD WELL.
Reports From Harmony and Wildwood Are
Not Encouraging.
FIGURES SHOWING TIE YEARS WORK

The beginning of the new year has gen.
orally been observed by the oil fraternity.
There is. nothing startling from the fields
in the southwest Burt Brothers yesterday
brought in q good we'll at Mannington,
which is estimated anywhere from 100 to 400
barrels day.
Some Fourth Sand Developments.
VENANGo coUNTy-The we'll just fin
ished on the Dufield farm, south OF Utica,
revIves the interest in the county along
French creek. The Duffield we'll is
located on the hill 400 feet above the level
of French creek. Third sand was found at
1000 feet and so feet of fourth sand at $50
with a show of both oil and gas.
In 1865 we'll was drilled on the Stevens
farm, on Deer creek, about one mile west of
the Mercer and Venango county line, ind
ing so feet of sand at the same horizon, of
better quality, and although drilled wet
had considerable oil. This would indicate
the existence of fourth sand for distance
of four and one-half miles at Raymitton.
this sand at !, 400 feet, and being eight miles
south of the Stevens well, on Deer creek, shows
the sand to extend south.
The Raymittor well has been regarded as
oil at Walnut bend; but from recent levels
TAKEN the Specify sand would be found, II at
all, to be 500 feet below the Raymitton. Duf-
field and Stevens sand. This field, having 5O-
foot sand at three points so far distant from
each other with one producing oil for the past
25 years, with another prospective sand oOO be-
low, would be field for some OF our enter
prising wildcatters to enter.
The Williams well. in Canal township. oper-
ated for numbe' of years by j. J. McLayin,
produced oil from the second sand two miles
southwest on French creek. The gas comes up
as from a crevice, extending across the creek,
and a mile further the same course gas
raises in Deer creek at the old Deer LICK, and
again in Mill creek. East Lebanon.
Not Looking So Good.
HARMoNY-Direct Information tonight from
Harmony puts the Duff well at % feet in the
sand with no showing of oil. The venture is
located 200 feet northwest from the Chustie d
Luton producer, in which the oil was found at
% feet in the sand. While there is yet living
hope of the well being a producer, this fact
clearly demonstrates the uncertainty of the
100foot territory.
A Wildwood Well Overestimated.
wILDwooD-Reports have overestimared
the Importance of the McDevitt we'll on the
Gayton farm. The well was struck tuesday
night and has since made five tanks OF oil.
Mr.. McDeyiit says the well is only SIX or eight
inches IN the sand. The gauge OF the three
Kress wells tonight is 40, SO and ITO barrels an
hour.
A Table OF Two Years Work.
The following is a summary of Developments
for 1889 and 1890. in the Venango county Held:
Completed wells lSS9-90.
Reviewed by months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
ORPHANS HOME ENTERTAINMENT.
Reports of the Affairs of the U. p. Institu-
ton in Allegheny.

Reports of the Affairs of the U. p. Institu-
tion in Allegheny.
The twelfth annual entertainment of the little
orphans at the United Presbyterian Home cor
ner Monterey and West Jefferson streets, Al
legheuy. was held yesterday afternoon. The
managers of the home and the ladies interested
in its prosperity had charge of the arrange
ments. The audience was large and appreci-
atYe. AT o'clock the exercises were CON-
menced. After the devotional exercises the
children, Of whom there were about 80, sang
several pleasing nursery songs, emphasizing
the worth of the songs bywell trained and
pretty movements of their hands and
heads. One song, Swing, Cradle, Swing''
was particularly well rendered and
nicely that applause greeted the selection. Mrs
H. e. Campbell. President of the Board of
Managers, made short address. She said
that during the last year IS children had been
received at the Home, and at present there
were % under the care of the managers The
total expense of the last year was S., 300 The
cost for the maintenance of each child for a
year was SI4 49, or about So 20 per month. This
rather low cost is tile result of the many con-
tributionS received, which obviate many eX-
penses. During the year there has not been a
death in the Home, although at present in the
hospital there are several sick children. and
one is expected to die. The finances of the
Home, Mrs. Campbell stated, were in good
condition; that the value of the property of the
Home was $4,000. and that friends from ali
over the United States ami from Egypt and
India sent donations every year.
Rev. DR.. Mcmillan, of the Second U. =.
Church: DR.. $. Collins. and Prof. ID. F. Nc
Clanahan, the latter of the U. p. Seminary.
made short addresses to the children, inter-
spersing their remarks with little stories con-
tanning choice bits of logic and morals. Misses
Hart and Hill had charge OF the musical part
OF the programme. At the conclusion of the
entertainment the visitors were shown about
the Home, and many expressed delight at the
neatness of everything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
EUROPEAN PRESS CLUBS
VIII Probably Be Represented at the Con-
vention in Pittsburg.

VIII Probably Be Represented at the Con-
vention in Pittsburg.
The National German Association of Press
Clubs, including local organizations in New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, St.
Louis San Francisco and Cleveland, will have
spokesman in the International Conven-
tion of Press Clubs to be held in this city Janu-
airy q, DR.. Joseph Sewer, of the New York
Siaats Zeitunq. President OF the association,
and other officers and leading members.
Accompanying the invitation to take part in
the convention sent by the President
of the Pittsburg Press Club to the
press clubs of Berlin and Vienna were letters
from DR.. SEWER offering cordial welcome In
behalf of the German Press Clubs of the
United States to any delegates which the news
paper men of the German and Austrian
capitals might send. As all the press clubs of
Germany and Austria are organized as
branches of the Central Associations in Berlin
and Vienna, the delegates sent from the latter
cities VIII be national as well as metropolitan
representatives. The press clubs of London
and Paris. on the other hand, represent
those cities alone. The question of ad-
mitting associations of women writer's to
the proposed International association is one
which the convention will be early called upon
to decide. The decision. of course, will depend
largely upon what form the organization may
take. 1t is quite probable tha: a majority of
the delegates will favor extending tire right
hand of fellowship to the ladies. The New
England Women's Press Association upon
whose roll OF membership are the names of
many noted women, editors and authoresses,
has lntimated, through iJs secretary, its inten-
tion of sending delegates. Several similar or
ganizations in the country are expected to fol-
low suit
In accordance with a resolution passed at the
last meeting of the Press Club, the arrange
ments Tor the convention have been placed in
the hands of the following committee. L. j.
Keenan,. Jr., Chairman; w. H. Gutelius, George
A. Madden, John S. Ritenour, q. +. Muller
Major William NJ. Hartzell and c. W. Houston.
As the Preparations for the convention will in.
volye great deal of detail work, it is probable
that the membership OF the committee will he
increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT
Given by the Railroad Department of the Y
MICA, Last Evening.

W A1AC Ol IN0 Ii
NJ. C. A, Last Evening.
The Young Mems Christian Association of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Department kept
open house at its rooms on Twenty-eigbth
street, yesterday afternoon, and gave delight
full entertainment in the evening. Railroad
employees and their families only were invited
and the performers at the entertainment were
talented railroad folks, so it was strictly rail-
road affair and might be called almost family
reunion, SO well acquainted did they all seem
and SO considerate and apDreciative of the ef-
forts made for their enjoyment. Substantial
refreshments. sandwiches. coffee and cake,
were served IN the reading room from II
O'Clock noon until evening. At 7:45 the literary
programme was opened by an overture,
Laleski," rendered by G. &. Taylor, round
house foreman, and his children, Emma, Harry
ana Walter. quartet, consisting of Alex T.
Miller. George +. Wagner, John i. Marsh and
q. ;. Simpson, rendered Hail, Silent Night"
Miss Irene DAILY gave The Rock Beside the
Sea-" piano solo. Joseph D. Brison gave the
jnsugatlon scene from 'Othelo" as a recita-
ton. Dark is the Night" was sung by A 4.
Miller and children. Master Johnnie, Christina,
Alison and Jean. Miss Anna Scott rendered
as piano solo Oscar Wilde's Galop."
Miss Letitia b. Toohill gave pleasine reci-
tation, and Master Johnnie Miller sang s'Where
Did You Get that Hatr' His Black Hat,n and
other specialties were given by Horace Ment-
ger. painter, and piano solo, Sweet By-and-
by with variations, was given by Miss Bertha
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
FEAsTEp WITH AN ALDERMAN.
An Enjoyable New Year at the Seventeenth
Ward Headquarters.

An Enjoyable New Year at the Seventeenth
Ward Headquarters.
Alderman Leslie, OF the Seventeenth ward,
gave his ninth annual New Years reception to
his friends of that ward yesterday. The re-
ceptiop was held from p. NJ. to 8 p. M. His
office was very beautifully decorated with
holly. evergreen and a number of flags. pre-
sentinga very pretty appearance. Over 500
persons were entertained in royal manner:
the delicacies of the table and the general
feeling of good will characterized the event
one of the most enjoyable given by Mr.
Leslie.
At o'clock large table was again spread
with good things, and the poor children OF the
ward were made the guests. and right merrily
did they take advantage of the feast. There
were about 100 of them. and 1t was not until 10
o'clock that the last one finished. The police
of the Seventeenth ward were also remem-
bered. Two boxes of cigars were sent to the
station for the officers who report there.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
PROPOSALS.

TT s. ENGINEER OFFICE, CHARLES
u TON-KANAWHA,W w. Va, December y,
1S9O-Proposals for building the foundations
and the pier. abutment, ETC., fo- movable
dam at Lock No. s. OF the Great kanawha
river Improvement, will be received at this
Office until 8 p. NJ. of FEBRUARY 10. 169l,
and then opened. The attention of bidders is
called tn the acts of Congress. approved Feb
ruary 26 1885, and February g. 1887 vol. q.
page 332, and vol. "a, page 4l4 Statutes at
Large. Information can be obtained by appli-
cation to ADDISON NJ. SCOTT, Resident En-
gineer. WIN. P. CRAIGHILL. Colonel of En-
gineers, u. y. A. ja1-y9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02

NJ OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ reports of viewers on the construction
of sever on Carey alley. from crown of alley
Twenty-third to South Twenty-fourth street,
has been approved by the Councils, which ac-
ton will be final unless an appeal is filed in the
Court of Common Pleas within ten Q0) days
from date. GEO. BOOTH, City Clerk.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 2 lS9l- ja2S9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
PrrrsBURG. january 2. Is9I.

PTTTSBURG, January 2. 1891.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y CEIVED at the Office of the City Control
Ter until TIL RSDAY the Sth day of January,
A. D. 1891 at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. for one Brennan
Crusher SKIS inches, with all the necessary
gearing: one 20 horsepower engine and one 80
horsepower boiler. About $4,000 feet, board
measure, of oak and pine lumber, for trestle,
platform, bins and engine house. Betting,
wire rope, rollers, pulleys and shafting,
sprocket wheels and chain and other necessary
appliances for conveyor and bins.
Blanks for bidding can be obtained and plans
and specifications can be seen at the general
Office, Department of Public Works.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
bond, with two sureties in double the amount.
probated before the Mayor or City Clerk.
The Department of Awards reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. E. M. BIGELO W,
Chief of Department of Public Works.
ja2gO
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
Celebration of the Marseillaise Club.

The members OF the AIarseillaise Club cele-
brated New Years at their club rooms at Car
son and South Twenty-third streets yesterday
afternoon, by a banquet None but members
were present. An excellent bill of fare had
been prepared by the steward and was enjoyed
to the greatest possible extent by all. After
the banquet a number of recitations and songs
were given by different members of the club.
One interesting feature of the afternoons en-
tertainment was the presentation of a hand
some gold-headed umbrella to Samuel Harris,
the President of the club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
MAKING A JOLLY START.

The Incoming Year Welcomed With Music,
Dancing and General Hilarity.
Very little business was transacted yesterday.
The courts were closed, banks neither received
nor paid out money and nearly all the stores,
mills and manufactories were closed. The
downtown streets were crowded all day long,
ana the theaters, billiard rooms and saloons did
q big business.
Special New Year services were held in many
churches in the morning. and In the evening
there we're innumerable dances, concerts and
receptions all over both cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02

DLANTATIoN-oF 800 ACRES AND GOLD
u mines in McDuffie CO.. Ga. on Little river;
$50 acres No. bottom land. raises wheat corn,
cleared, raises cotton. etc.; plenty OF fruit: 2
dwelling and tenant houses; lovely climate; the
mines yield from $40 to $50 per ton; one 5-stamp
mill; price only sl6 001; rare bargain here. j.
II. STEVENSON g CO., 100 Fifth av... Pitts
burg. jal.ly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN report of the Board of Viewers of Street
Improvements and Assessments for the cost of
construction of sewer on Tust1n street. from
first crown west of Jumonville street to Seneca
street, has been approved by Councils, which
action will be final unless an appeal is taken on
the same TO the Court of Common Pleas of AL
legheny county within ten Q0) days from date
thereof. GEORGE BOOTH, City Clerk.
PITTSBURG, January 2 1891. ja2-S9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
MEETINGS.

NENTRAL MASONIC HALL ASsOCIA-
" TON OF PITTSBURG.
NOTICE. :
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
Central Masonic Hall Association OF Pittsburg
will be held at Central Masonic Hall, Collins
av., Monday, January 5, 1891 convening at $50
O'Clock P. NJ. at which time the election of a
board of nine directors to serve until the first
Monday after the first day in January. 1892. will
take place. A. K. HENDERSON.
de31-I5D Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN report of the Board of Viewers of Street
Improvements and Assessments for the cost OF
construction of a sewer on Fortieth and Butler
streets from a point 20 feet south Of line OF
property of ]. G. Kirkpatrick, distant about
LAO feet south of Butler street, to connect
with 4 sewer on Almond alley, has been ap-
proved by Councils. which action will be final
unless an appeal is AIKEN the same to the
Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny county
within ten (l0) days from date hereof.
GEO. BOOTH, City Clerk.
PITTSRURG. Jan. 2 1891. ja2S9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
Special Inducements

In seal plush sacques, plush jackets, new
markets, cloth and stockinette jackets and
children's wraps, as We want every garment
closed out before taking stock.
H. j. LYNCH, 43S-440 Market street.
WFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02

N ORDINANCE-ESTABL THE
n grade of Fillmore street, from Craig street
to Neville street.
Section 1-Belt ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg. in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same. That the
grade of Fillmore street, from Craig street to
Neville street, be and the same is hereby estab-
lished as follows, to wit: The grade of the
south curb line of Fillmore street shall begin at
a point on the east curb line of Craig street at
an elevation of 2163T feet; thence falling at the
rate of feet per 100 feet for distance of S.93
feet to a point at an elevation of 2l439 feet;
then falling by a convex parabolic curve for
distance of 200 feet to point at an elevation of
2OO39 feet; thence falling at the rate of IL feet
per 100 feet for a distance of 2S470 feet to the
west curb of Neville street at an elevation Of
l66. % feet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-02
Special Clearance Sale

OF scarlet and white country blankets,
country white and barred fannels, comforts,
table damasks, doylies, napkins and sheet
ings before annual stock-taking, at H. J..
Lvnch's, 43s-440 Market street. wFsu