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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1892.
,A DANGEROUS DITCH.
Titusville Doesn't Know What to Do
With the Private Mill fiace.
Ill MAT BE CASED IN IRON TDBES.
jOwing to the Oil on Its Banks It Is s Menace
at Any Stage of Water.
(BELIEF WOEK.AND WHERE ITS NEEDED
ISrECIAL TELrGIUtt TO THE DMPATm.l
Tttusville, June 15. The matter of
i allowing the refineries above the city re
cently bnrned to rebuild on their former
Sites and again endanger all the habitations
below them is being agitated. These oil
"works were all located along the borders of
the mill race, three big barrel houses being
built directly over this old artificial ditch.
It is conceded by all that had it not been
for the burning oil and benzine distributed
on the water from the tanks of these refin
eries there would have been no loss of life.
There is plenty of room on the broad flats
below town for the location of these works,
and this is thought by many to be the
proper time to have them change their base.
The theory regarding the mill race being
Instrumental in causing the recent terrible
inundation is a fallacy. The flood would
have been the same had the race not been
in existence.
The Race Only a Drop In the Backet.
The great body of water suddenly pre
cipitated in this devoted valley through
the giving way of the monster dam at
Spartansburg, supplemented only a few
hours later by five solid leet of water from
canaaonta, completely obliterated in a
twinkling a 1 traces of the race, making it
only a diminutive part of the great whole.
The principal danger to the city from this
race is the close proximity to it of the re
fineries mentioned. In case of a fire at
those places the burning oil is liable to be
carried right down into the heart of the
city. This is as liable to happen at low as
at high water.
A committee from the City Councils has
been appointed to examine into this matter
and report as to the best plan for the aboli
tion of this ditch as it now stands. That
the present owners, John Eason and S. S.
Tertig, have a right to maintain it, there is
not the least doubt The water coming
through is used to furnish power for the
City Flouring Mills.
A Proposal to Slake It a Sewer.
The race, in its course through the city,
crosses Pine, Monroe, Perry, "Washington,
rrauklin, JMarlin, Drake, Brown and sev
eral other rroniinent streets, all thickly
populated. A novel suggestion as to a good
way out of the present" difficulty is to con
struct an iron sewer, place it in the bed of
the race and cover it over, leaving tops for
hydrants at each street crossing. The
length of the race from the dam to the
mill is nearly one-half mile, the fall in
that distance being a trifle over 24 feet.
By closing this iron sewer at the mill, a
gooa pressure wouia he secured at the
hydrants for fire purposes; the ditch would
be completely, obliterated, and in the
opinion of many all would be welL This
would stop oil from running down from
the refineries in case of fire. Cellars along
the line would not be filled, and there
would never be the least chance of an over
flow, while the water power would still be
retained.
Hon. W. H. Andrews, ex-Senator John
Eric, John L. McKiuney and Colonel John
J. Carter were to-day added to the commit
tee appointed to wait on the Governor and
legislature to solicit aid in changing the
course of Oil Creek back to its original
channel.
Keller Coming, nnd 'Where It la Needed.
Subscriptions came in better to-dav,
11,161 15 being added to the fund. Of
this ?C,500 was from the Pittsburg relief
fund; 51,000 from Beebe & Sons, Boston;
5917 25 from Jamestown, N. Y. H. E.
Hopkins, of Xew York, sent 5300, while
John L. McKinney raised the amount al
ready given bv him 5500. The total now
is 558,650 52.
The list of sufierers so far cared for now
foots to 1,282. The number increases daily.
Children's clothing, men's working clothes
and footwear are badly needed, as well as
women's underwear. The stock of food
supplies is also rapidly diminishing.
The Dispatch correspondent was to-day
shown a copy of the subscription list of
money sent from this city to Chicago 21
years ago at the time of the big fire. It
loots up a trifle over 515,000. AV. H. Ab
bott heads the list with 51,000. Mr. Ab
bott is to-day a canvassing agent in this
city for books. Notwithstanding his re
verses of fortune he is still loved and
honored as one of our best citizens.
Dr. Varien, Chairman of the Health
Board, reports splendid progress in the way
of clearing up the ruins. The numerous
oil wells located on the flat below the city
on the same level with the old Drake are
reported as completely ruined. Thev all
used gas pumps, and when the tcbing'con
liections were severed the water rushed
into the vacuas then formed. No hope is
entertained of their ever producing oil
ATLANTIC CITY.
Tot the Advantage or the Jr. O. U. A. M.,
On the occasion of their annual meeting
at Atlantic City, commencing June si, the
Pennsylvania Railroad have arranged to
run a special train from Pittsburg to Atlan
tic City at 7:15 A. M. on Monday, June 20,
reaching Atlantic City at 7:30 r. m. same
date, in ample time for dinner and a rest be
lore the meeting convenes or the parade
takes place This special train will stop at
Braddock, Irwin, Greensbui-g, Latrobe,
Johnstown and Altoona. The rate from
Pittsburg, Braddock, Irwin.Greensburgand
Latiobeis $10 for the round trip; Johnstown
9 25; Altoona $8, tickets good until Juno
29. '1 his rate Includes fi ee transfer through
Philadelphia in both directions. This spe
cial train will stop at Ilarrisburg ten min
utes for lunch. No sleeping car or parlor
car charcres will be neenssnrv. ?nupnraN
will also have the privilege of -stoppins over
at Philadelphia on return trip." Tickets
now on sale at 110 Fifth avenue and Union
station.
SG BO TO CHICAGO AND RETCRN,
Ma P. & TV. Ky June 1G to SO, Inclusive.
Tickets good going on Chicago express,
leaving Allegheny at 3 o'clock p. jc, city
time, and on special limited train or Pull
man cars leaving Allegheny at 6 o'clock r.M.,
ifeunday, June 19, carrying the Randall Club
,of Pittsburg. Sleeping car reservations
,honldbe made eaily at B. &O. city ticket
Office or at the P. & W. depot. All tickets
good for return until July 9, 1832.
Huwdeeds of bouses and a dozen stores
pow applied for at Ellwood City to meet the
wants ot the 1,200 employes coming there by
next September. Invest in Ellwond; buy
nnd build there, and make 11 to 20 per cent a
year in renting and 50 per cent In advancing
values. See Ellwood for yourself. Take
Pittsburg and Western 8:10 a. k. train (city
time) for three next baturdays. 50 cents
round trip.
Volksbraa.
Genuine unadulterated lager beer is manu
factured from pure hops and malt by the
Xberbardt & Ober Brewing Company. This
beer being strictly pure is specially pre
1ared to reach all demands lor a summer
.tlrlnk. Bottled and on tap at all flrst-class
restaurants and saloons.
Bric-a-Brac for 'Weddings.
Tou will be greatly surprised when you
,-sce the hundreds or beautiful articles we
have In our new art rooms. Kare china,
marble, cut glass, cabinets, lamns, tables,
etc. We can suggest bo many things you
bad not thought ot E. P. Bobkrts & &OK8.
TTSU
riBTEOT action and perfect health result
from the use of Se Witt's Little Early Risers.
A periect little pllL Very small; very sure.
Buoiin: kills roaches, bedbugs, eta, In
stantly. 25 cents. At all dealers.
The latest in white and fancy vests.
James IL Aikes & Co., 100 Fitth avenue.
FUBLIG WORKS RECEIPTS.
Amounts Received From the Various
Bu-
reans Dnrinj Lit it Month.
The financial receipts of the Department
of Public "Works for the month of May
amounted to 54,022 03. The bureau
of city property contributed 51,909 20 from
markets, 51,561 15 from the Diamond .mar
ket. 5159 50 from the Adams, 5183 55 from
the Southside. From wharves nnd landings
5556 18 was received from theMonongahela,
5278 30 from the Allegheny, and 575 from
the Southside.
From the bureau of water supply and dis
tribution, by the sale of old scrap and from
other resources, 5407 49 was receivad. In
the bureau of water assessments 5431 65
was collected on new buildings. Switch
licenses netted 575, and a fine for tresspass
ing in the parks collected from owners Of
cows netted 52 more.
5Qs
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Fits is taken; it is pleasanl
and refreshing to the taste, and acta
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem enecmaiiy, aispels colds, bead
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial m its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in E9c
and 61 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly ior any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
UUISVILLE. Kf. NEW YORK, H.Y.
Apollinaris
"By far the most agreeable
of all the -Mineral Waters as a
beverage for the table, whether
drank alone or mixed with claret,
sherry or champagne."
FORDYCE BARKER, M.D.,
PROFESSOR IN BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
MEDICAL COLLEGE. NEW YORK. &c.
F our sales continue the
next 20 days in same
proportion as the last
ten days we shall near
ly double the sales of
last June. Why shouldn't
we? We've lowered prices
for First-Class Fabrics?
The $20 and $25 Suits are
marvels of goodness.
We're confident there'll
be no disappointment in
good service.
&
ANDESSON BLOCK,
PITTSBURG.
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Tbe Reliable Ojptioiem.
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Artificial Eyes Inserted.
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AIX KINDS
FIELD
GLASSES
All Prices.
STIEREN
544 Smithfield St
mv27-TTS
- PKOF. LITTLE,
j" lfV 73 Sixth av., is the only
fJ-v) Graduate Optician
"" " In the city,
nig system assures perfection both in lenses
and trames. myS-rrs
AMUSEMENTS.
THE CHURCH HOME FESTIVAL
Will be Held at the Home,
FORTIETH ST. AND PENN AVE.,
THORSDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING,
JUNE 16.
Pcnn avenuo cable cars pass tho gate
The usual amusements for children, young
people and their elders have been provided.
Admission 50c: supper tickets 75c. JeU-53
HARB1S' THEATER MES. P. HARRIS,
R. L. Britton, T. F. Dean, Proprietors
and Managers. very afternoon and even
ing, If. S. Wood, in his successful drama.
"OUT IN THE STREETS." Week Jnne !0i
X. S. Woodln entire ohange of bill.
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CHOICE FLOWERS, LOW PRICE
AT
BEN. L. ELLIOTT'S.
Telephone 1834. S3 Fifth it.
an 21-ttb Between Wood and Markss.
NEVT ADVERTISRJHENTS,
Laird's Shoes arc the best and the
most popular in Pittsburg.
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FRIENDS
HOW THEY LIKE
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THEN AGAIN:
IF THETRE COMFORTABLE!
IF THEY'RE FASHIONABLE!
IF THEY'RE RELIABLE!
ABOUT THE PRICE.
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.
2,000 pairs Ladies' fine Dongola
Kid Oxford Ties at 75c, 98c, $1 18
and $1 24.
2,400 pairs Ladies' fine Dongola
Kid Button Boots at $1 25, $1 50,
$1 75 and $2.
1,500 pairs Ladies' finest Dongola
Button Boots at 2 50, 2 go, 3.
SPECIAL FOR MEN;
1,200 pairs Gents' fine Calf Seam
less Bals and .Congress at 1 98,
$2 18, $2 50 and $2 90.
1,050 pairs Gents' finest Calf,
Kangaroo and fine Patent Leather Bals
and Congress at 2 90 and 3 90.
W.M.LAIRD
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
433 and 435
WOOD STREET.
my31-TT3
406, 408, 410
MARKET STREET.
SUMMER NECESSITIES FOR
HOUSEKEEPERS.
SEASONABLE
CA OK For full size, handsomely
Wi'J shaped, reed body Baby Car
riage; Cretonne upholstery throughout;
neat parasol, strong steel wheels; regular
price, $7 50.
5"A grand variety of finest Baby Car
riages at prices guaranteed to be from 20
to 30 per cent below other dealers.
CQn For highly polished, hardwood
Uul Sewing Table, showing yard meas
ure on top; regular price, $L
fcl Qft For the "Grand Rapids" Carpet Sweep
9I.90 er; Blssell's superior make, and war
ranted in every respect.
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KAUFMANNS
NKW ADVERTISEMENTS
LICE
,etc,
Do you want a bargain in
Lace or Sash Curtains? If so,
this is the week to buy. We
won't bother you with a de
scription of the goods, but sub
mit a few prices. All we ask
is that you come and look at
the curtains. Examine them
closely and decide for yourself
whether the values offered are
obtainable elsewhere. We
know they can't be duplicated,
but that's for you to say.
FIGURES ILK!
Thousands of Tape-Edged
Lace Curtains, 3, 3J4 and 4
yards long, 85c, 90c, $1.12,
$1.25, $1.50 and up to $6 a
pair.
Muslin embroidered Curtains
from $1.75 $3.
Irish Point Curtains, special
lot, 3 and 4 yards long, from
$4 to $20 a pair; worth 50 per
cent more.
Madras and Silk Curtains
from $3.85 to $5.75.
Sash Curtains, Dotted Swiss
Cretonnes, Pongee Draperies,
Crazy Cloths in endless variety,
Chenille Portieres and Table
Covers at greatly reduced
prices.
f Curtain Department on First Floor,
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wfflgaKfflegwr
510, 512, 514, 516, 518 Market St.
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- PRICES BEYOND
GOODS!
Atlr For flne Water or Lemonade Set of
H-Jl clear crystal class, consisting of
large, hizh pitcher, six tumblers and heav
ily embossed tfay; regular price, $L
NOVELTIES
IN
Bric-a-Brac,
Austrian Ware,
Jardinieres,
Berry Sets,
Ice Cream Sets,
Asparagus Trays,
Fruit and Ice Bowls,
Salad and Flower
Bowls,
Dinner & Tea Sets,
Fish & Game Sets,
CUTGLASS
Of every description and at
about half jewelry store
prices.
$6.95
liness
per: zino
made.
CHINA
ranging in
En For a large size, flne,
w soft Bath Sponge; regu
lar price, 15o.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
American lisHes
Have become staple, and for medicinal use
are now recognized superior to any other
spirit.
The Whlskies'dlspensed and sold by Jos.
Fleming & Son, the Market st. Druggists,
take the highest rank. The demand for
Fleming's Whiskies for lamlly and home nso
has been steady and growing, and are now
universally preferred.
Fleming's Old Export has no equal. Quarts
$1 00, or six for S5 00.
Finch's Golden 'Wedding, well aged, sold
by Fleming in quarts for $1 25, orslx or$6 00.
Gibson's Ten-Year-Old is very flne. Quarts
Jl SO, or six for $7 GO.
Fleming's California Wines have no com
petitor. Quarts 60e each, or $5 00 per dozen.
Hall orders solicited for any of the above
gooas. Address
Jos. Fleming & Son,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
412 Market St., Pittsburg, Pa.
Jefci-TTSSU
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GUREC?
RhfUMATlSM
Elizabeth, Pa., Jnne 8, 1892.
Messrs. McKInnie & Chessman Manufactur
ing Company. Pittsburg, Pa.
Giktlimek For the last eight orten years
or my life I have been afflicted with rheuma
tism in my ieet ahd legs, and in fact had it
all over me, and for a long time could not
walk except on crutches.
My sufferings for five or six years havo
been so terrible that I could not sleep half
of the time, now after taking Rbeumacura I
can sleep splendidly.
I have spent hundreds of dollars in trying
to get well, but all to no purpose, as nothing
I have ever done did me any good until I
tried your Rheumacura, and now after
taking one and one-half bottles I am as well
as I ever was, and it seems as if I was born
again.
I cannot express my gratitude, the only
thing I can do 13 toiecommend it to those
similarly afflicted, which I most heartily do.
Yours very truly,
W. 8. SMITH, Liveryman,
Elizabeth, Allegheny Co., Pa.
Price tt per bottle.
For sale by all druggists.
M'KfNNIEii CHESSMAN MTBGO.,
618 Penn ave Pittsburg. Pa.
TTMU
Wallace Optical Co.,
MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN,
024 PENN AVENUE,
Our far seeing and reading glasses com
bined are the most satisfactory ever worn;
indispensable for home, office, public enter
tainments and shopping. ap21-rrsa
DATCNTC O.D.LEVIS (next Leader.)
r A I til I O. 131 Fifth av., Pittsburg, Pa.
20 years solicitor.
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COMPARISON OR COMPETITION!
SUMMER.
)J ' f-yiffiSi: r
For the far-famed "White Mountain" Refrigera
tor, lustlv celebrated lor its Ice savlnir nnd clean
assuring qualities; made of kiln-dried hardwood
lined, charcoal nuea; equal to any siu iieingerator
511:7" iP
ICE CREAM SETS
price from 9Su to $2 50.
In a complete assort
ment of latest styles.
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P- .f -"
I a Jljl,ffj a
AKn For a beau
rOl tiful China
Jardiniere, decora
ted in dlffeient
colors; reg.prioe,75s
OKp WINDOW
fcw SCREENS; ad
Juslatile to any win
dow: West wire cloth;
hardw'd;reg.prlce,65o
FIFTH AVENUE
-AND-
SMITHFIELD ST.
SOT ADYERTISEMENTS.
A
REMARKABLE
RECORD.
KENSINGTON
Is just one year old. When the first lot
was sold on June 10, 1891, the only
building on the ground was one farm
house. To-day it has. over 800 houses.
It has a population of 4,000 people. It
has 11 large manufactories and the Great
Chambers Glass Works, the largest in
the world, which will employ 1,800 work
men. Lot buyers have doubled their
money at KENSINGTON. 20,000
people visited
KENSINGTON
During the past week. Many bought
lots. There never was such a sale of lots
in the State. The opportunity is given
buyers to invest where their money will
double quickly. Take advantage of it
early.
Go out the Allegheny Valley road
and see the new city. Buy a lot and
in a few months you will make a snug
sum.
Free railroad tickets given to KEN
SINGTON and return.
Salesmen always on the grounds.
Other information given at office of
Bb Kensington ipyeient Co,
No. 79 Fourth Ave. (First Floor),
Pittsburg, Pa.
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NECESSARY GOODSI
jmyg-jL-ffi 'zk
I7c
For a large bunch of best XXX
Jnlep Lemonade Straws; regular
price, 35c.
ROT WEATHER WANTS:
10'
C for large, heavy block tin
Lemonade Shakers; regular
price 25c
25c
C for the genuine . "King
Lemon Squeezers, with re
movable glass cups and rubber lin
ing; made of malleable iron;
very strong; reg. price 50c.
lum
10'
C for solid steel Ice
Shavers and Breakers;
regular price 25c.
2C for highly polished, Im
itation Cut Glass Tumb
lers; regular price 5c.
2
C for nice Imitation Cut
Glass Berry Saucers;
regular price 5 c.
$
CQn For a fine nlckel
03l plated Alarm
Clock; guaranteed to
bo a reliable time
keeper; regnlar price.
$125.
QOn Forthegen
OVt nine "Tom
Thumb" OH Stove;
best In the world.
KAUFMANNS
HOT SEASON COMFORTS FOR
EVERY HOME.
QEn For the genuine "White Monnt
00 ain" or -'Lightning" Ice Cream
Freezer; saves time, labor and money;
every one warranted; regular price SI 50.
EQn Per dozen of Mason's Frait Jars,
wuu complete with gums and porcelain
lined cups; all nicely packed and ready
for delivery; regular price, SI.
I ftii For large, double Gas Stove,
S.OO with nickel-nlatod trimmlncrs;
regular price, S3.
03n For a handsomely
" finished Chamber
Pail, painted and decor
ated in all colors; regular
price, 75c