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Cruiser iTo. 6, Now Being Con
structed, to be Named
THE CITY OF PITTSBDEG.
It Will be a Credit to Us and a Terror
to Our Country's Foes.
COUNCILS TO ACT ON IT MONDAY
Ever Foce the act of Congress was ap
prove.! authorizing the construction of new
cruisers and other war vessels for tbe navy,
.there has been a movement on foot among
' the prominent men of the city to have one
of them named the City of Pittsberg.
Under tbe ruling of the Navy Department
tbe vessels of the first class are to be named
after States of the Union, and those of the
second class 'after cities. Chicago, Boston,
Baltimore and Atlanta have been thus hon
ored, and it now remains for the name of
Pittsburg to float from the streamer of one of
the ships of the navy now being built. That
such will be the case those having tbe mat
ter in hand feel very confident.
Of nine of the vessels authorized by Con
gress, eigm nave Dcen comraciea lor ana I
are now building; tbe ninth, the largest of j
THE CITY OF
the second class, is yet to be contracted for.
Bids have been asked for it and will be
opened at the Navy Department June 10.
THE CKUISER SELECTED.
Until named all the ships are designated
by figures, and this last one is No. G, and is
the one which Secretary Tracy has been
asked to name the City of Pittsburg.
Last Saturday the following letter was
cent to Secretary Tracy, of the Navy De
partment, by Alderman D. J. McGarey, oi
the Twenty-sixth ward, acting upon tho re
quest and solicitation of a number of tbe
citizens of both sides of the river, who
wished to see the ball set rolling and some
thing definite done toward securing tbe
coveted honor.
PlTTSnuna, May 17, 1890.
To lion. Henjamln K. Tracy, Secretary of tihrj,
W ashlnpton, if, C:
Dear Mr Acting upon the suggestions and
earnest desire of the public spirited men and
ell wishers of our community, I bcgloavoto
address you upon tbe following subject, 10 wit:
We pray that you will Isnuo an order to the
cnVct that crusler No. 6, now bblntr con
structed, may be known a Tho City of l'ltu
burg. Wo feci emboldened to ask this favor
on account of the giant strides our city has
ruado noclally. politically and financially. Tho
city of 1'lttsburc Is tbe reprcsentatlvo city of
tho United btates as rccards Iron, class, coal
and steel Industries, hho Is tho center of
the natural gas and petroleum districts of
America.
By honoring our city as prayed for, cruslor
No. 0 Mill be named after all that American
enerjry. propres and push can accomplish, viz.
Tho City of Pittsburg. Respectfully.
D. J. JIcQAnnr,
Alderman Twenty-sixth ward, Pittsburg.
AN OrriCIAL ANSWER.
Last Tuesday Aldcrmnn McGarey re
ceived a reply from the department. Tbe
following is a copy:
WASnisOTOW, May 19, IBM. J
To Hon. U. J McGarcr, l'ittsUur. 1'a.:
Bib I have to acknowledge the receipt of
jour letter of the 17th instant, askin: that
cruiser No. 6 now being constructed for the
Government be named the City of Plttsburc
The department thanks jou for your tujrges
tion. and will clvcduo consideration to jour
wishes. Very respectfully.
T. M. Ramsay.
Acting Secretary of the Navy.
Following up tbe preliminary request and
answer given, a joint resolution will be pre
sented in Councils Monday directing that
a petition be drawn up and sent to Secre
tary Tracv, embodying that already given.
The machinery of the Chamber of Commerce
will also work for the end desired. Other
forces will also be brought to bear on the
subject, and it is thought to be a pretty sure
thing that Pittsburg will be able to christen
the new pride of the navy.
THIS IS A CLINCHER.
A very strong argument advanced is the
fact that Pittsburg furnishes most of the
steel armor for the navy and also a good
deal of tbe other parts made of steel and
iron. Pittsburg could alone fit out a snip
comdete from berown resources. And that
this fact should be acknowledged by the
honor asked is thought no more than fair.
Cruiser No. 6 will be a beauty as well as
one of the most efficient cruisers in the
navy. It will be 15 feet longer than the
Chicago or Baltimore. It was designed in
the Navy Department by Chief Constructor
"Wilson and his assistant, Constructor Philip
Hichborn, United States Navy. The ma
chinery was planned by Chief Engineer
Melville. Tbe aim of the designers has
been speed, coal endurance, concentration
and rapidity of fire, a defense against high
explosives and the maximum of safety
against accidents by means of a large num
ber of water-tight compartments. It will
be a commerce destroyer and a valuable ad
dition to tbe "cavalry ot the seas."
No. 6 is termed a protected cruiser, be
cause a rounded steel deck extends the
whole length of the ship, ranging in thick
ness from 43X inches on the slopes over the
machinery space to 2 inches on the flat deck
forward and aft, and intended to deflect an
enemy's shot
A SIONAECn OF THE SEA.
It will be 330 feet in length, S3 feet in
breadth, 5,500 tons displacement and have
1,300 borse-power. It will have a speed of
20 knots an hour, which can be increased to
24 knots when pushed. With a fnll coal
supply (1,300 tons), at 20 knots speed and
tinder forced draught, this vessel would
travel 2.1DL8G knots in nearly four and one
half days. At a 10-knot speed under nat
ural dratt nnd full coal supply, it would
steam nearly 13,000 knots with an endur
ance ot 55 days.
The heavier cuns are mounted on the cen
ter line in barbette turrets, four inches
thick, tbe guns revolving in tbe tur
rets, instead of the turrets turnintr, as in
vessels like the monitors. The turrets will
be placed, one forward and one at the after
end of the superstructure, and train from
directly ahead or astern to CO degrees on
each side abaft or before the beam. The
niche knot guns are protected by shields
four inches thick.
The fire of all the forward and aft guns re
spectively can be concentrated upon an ob
ject the length of the vessel directly ahead
or astern. The secondary battery consists of
eight slx-pounders, six three-pounders, and
It machine cans, mounted to be clear of
the main battery and for efficient action
against boat attacks. The torpedo outfit
consists of six launching tubes lor Howell
automobile torncdoes.
A SMALL AKMY AISOAIiU.
When in commifsion she will carry 441
men, -5 officers. She will be fitted up as a
flagship, with Admiral's cabin, etc Elec
tric lights, improved drainage and ventilat
ing apparatus andall the conveniences that
can be desired will be added. Secretary
Tracy has made the plans a special study
and thinks thcmcomolete. The authority
for her constrnction was given in an act ot
Congress September 7, 1838.
"When the Chicago was named the city
placed a magnificent library aboard and
httcd up tbe officers' cabins in elegant style.
The other cities have done the same and
Pittsburg, it is assured, will not be left be
hind should the name be chosen.
Pittsburg has only been honored once by
having a Government boat named after her
and that was when the Hercules was taken
South during the waraud did efficient work
at the siege of Nashville. She was named
"Pituburg." In fact "Pittsburg" was the
terror of the Mississippi at that time and
sunt a number of the largest boats that
cime against her. She was not the only
boat that did good work during tbe war anil
the citizens think that the reputations they
then gained show that the city is worthy to
be honored by a namesake among the "pets
of the new navy.
THE GRAND I. 0. 0. F. MEET.
liodga Eqnnllty in Representation nt tho
Grand I.odgo Dcfcnted After n Lone Di-
cnulon I'notogrnpblnc the Pnil Grnnda
Exemplifying the Unwritten Work.
After roll call, which consumed three
hours, the morning session of tbe Grand
Lodge of the L O. O. F. was occupied by
riTTSBUKG.
consideration of tbe Finance Committee's
report. It was amended so as to allow tbe
Grand Master $1,200 per year for traveling
expenses instead of $1,000 as heretofore.
The report was approved.
At the last annual session 'William A.
Witherup, Charles Moore, J McGregor
Gibb, H. Steuernagcl and "William K.Char
tcr were appointed a committee to prepare a
revision of the constitution and by-laws of
the Grand Lodge and the constitution of
subordinate lodges, tbe object being mainly
simplification, and tbe entire afternoon ses
sion was spent in discussion of the advisa
bility of changing one of the clauses. It
was that relating to the representa
tion ot lodges in meetings of tbe
Grand Lodge. At present each lodge
of 100 members is allowed two votes,
and one for each SO members over that num
ber. A movement was started some time
ago to change this feature and allow each
lodge an equal number of representatives or
votes irrespective of numerical strength.
The question was made the order of special
business. Tbe doors were closed, and by
order of tbe Grand Master nobody in was al
lowed to go out and nobody was allowed to
get in, for fear of outside lobbying.
Tbe question was debated until 4 o'clock,
and then the vota was counted, which con
sumed the time until after 5 o'clock, when
it was lound that the proposed change had
been defeated by a small majority, and an
adjournment was taken until this morning.
About 300 "grandlodgers"havInggrouped
themselves about tbe steps on the cast side
of Carnegie Hall, a photographer took a thy
at them.
At the meeting last night tbe unwritten
work of the organization was exemplified by
Past Grand Sire James B. Nicholson.
HEW HOME FOE ORPHANS.
Last Meeting tula Yenr of tho Danchtora
of Rebcknh.
Delegates from 4C lodces in various parts
of the State met at the annual conven
tion of the Daughters of Rebekab, held Yes
terday at No. 67 Fourth avenue. Mrs.
Abbie Lynch, tbe newly elected President,
presided. The lodge constitution was
adopted, and the representation to the con
vention fixed at one delegate from each
lodge, with an additional delegate for eacb
50 members over the first 100. The consti
tution must be approved by the Odd Fellows
before it can go into effect.
It was decided that all tbe lodges in the
western part of the State unite to make a
success ot the new Home for Orphans of Odd
Fellows, for which a charter has been
secured. The site has not been selected, but
it will be located within five miles of Pitts
burg or Allegheny.
SEVERED THE JUGULAR.
Mr. Swladell Attempts Suicide Under the
Influence of Melancholia Ilia Death la
but a Matter of a Few Hours.
Yesterday morning Mr. Henry Swindell,
a wealthy end well-known Allegbenian,
attempted to commit suicide by cutting his
throat witb a razor.
Mr. Swindell his been under the influence
of melancholia for some weeks, and it has
been found necessary to keep him under the
closest surveillance. About 9 a. m. yester
day Mr. Swindell's daughter left his room
for a few moments, and on her return found
tbe door locked. She caused tbe door to be
burst open, and on entering the room found
her unfortunate father lying in an easy chair
with his throat cut almost from ear to
ear. Dr. Hazzard, of Montgomery avenue,
was summoned in bot haste. The pbysicinn
saw that nothing but a miracle could save
Mr. Swindell's life, but he did all in his
power to prolong vitality. A silver tube
was inserted into tbe windpipe and the hide
ous wound sewn up. An hour after this
operation Mr. Swindell was breathing with
comparative ease, and had recovered his
consciousness. He tried to speak but was
forbidden to do so by Dr. Hazzard. Up to
midnight he was still alive but the physi
cian thinks the case a hopeless one. Vet the
patient may survive for a day or two.
Mr. Swindell's wife and mother died on
Monday, and only a little while ago be lost
a grown-up son. These afflictions, no doubt,
brought on bis melancholia. lie is the
head of the Swindell Construction Com-
Eany, which has its offices in tbe Lewis
lock and is well known all over the United
States. Messrs. James and "William Swin
dell, of Allegheny, are brothers of tho un
fortunate gentleman. The latter represents
the Third ward ot Allegheny in Common
Council. Mr. Swindell s son, Henry Swin
dell, Jr., manages tbo Swindell wallpaper
store, on Feder&I street, and the family has
long been a foremost one in Allegheny.
Real Bilk Bargain Uere.
See the genuine printed China silks we
are selling at 40 cents a yard, the best value
offered anywhere.
I. uosse a, mo. a
Penn Avenue Stores.
THE
THEIR PLMS UPSET.
Tube Work Officials Make a Signifi
cant Announcement.
fEOSPECXb FOR A LONG STRIKE.
Glass Manufacturers to Discuss tbe JJarlr
Shut-Down To-Day.
K0 CONCESSIONS TO THE TINNERS
The employes of the National Tube "Works
Company, at McKeesport, who are on a
strike, were thrown into a state of excite
ment yesterday by the receipt of a letter
from General Manager Converse, containing
a proposition the strikers did not expect.
The letter npset all tbe strikers' plans, and
put the Conference Committee into a
bewildering condition. It was expected
that tho strike would be settled satisfac
torily yesterday, but the new move of Gen
eral Manager Converse makes many of the
men believe there will be a long and pro
tracted struggle between the firm and their
employes. .
A general meeting of the strikers was
held yesterday in "White's Opera House
and tbe finishing touches put to the new
scale to be presented to the firm. A num
ber of slight alterations were made in the
scale and thcConferenco Committee waited
upon General Manager Converse. The lat
ter received them cordially, but when tbe
scale was shown him, he objected to several
of the demands. Among the demands in
the new scale were clauses aflectins the
grinders and guagers, and the threaders.
ADVANCED THBEE WEEKS AGO.
The wages of the former were advanced
three weeks ago and the general manager
claims nearly all the threaders are now at
work. In view of this he does not believe
that the threaders want an advance, or they
would all be out with the strikers. The
nils ilenartment was also objected to.
"When the committee waited upon Gen
eral Manager Converse the members stated
that they had been instructed to say that
the scale was their ultimatum, and there
could be no more changes made. It was
also decided at the meeting not to have any
more general meetings until after the de
mands were granted. General Manager Con
verse had expected many more changes
made iu the scale, and as the latter was
entirely different from what he had
counted upon, he filed the paper and de
cided to make a new proposition. He in
formed the committee that it would hear
from him, and after the members had re
tired Mr. Converse dictated the following
letter. It was sent to the Conference Com
mittee, and the latter called another general
meeting, to be held in tbe Opera House to
day. The proposition will then be placed
before the men for action. The following is
a copy of the letter:
JIANAOEK CONVERSE'S LETTEB.
To James ltohan, Thomas McUltiley and Other
Employes of the National 'iubo Works Com
pany: Gentlemen On May 5 you demanded of ns
on behalf of all employes in pipe departments a
horizontal adyanro (ihareand sharo alike) of
10 per centum. On May 10 wo met your com
mittee, and, after fully explaining tbo com
pany's position, filed our written answer reius
inc the demand, as made. At that interview
we notified you that your demand included
men and departments of men wbo were per
fectly satisfied with their wages and desired to
be left uudlsturbed. For mora than ona week
you maintained j our original position. The at
tendance at your meetings was not confined to
our employes, and certain of our men were not
admitted.
On Monday, May 19. your committee ac
knowledged tho error of tho demand as made,
but claimed lack of authority and tbe ne
cessity of action by the meeting before certain
unjust features of tbe demand could be elim
inated. On Tuesday, May 20. the committee
(tblstlmoby duo authority) tiled awrltten ac
knowledgment (by tbe withdrawal of a large
number of departments) of tbe unreasonable
and unwarranted naturo of the demand. A
new and much modified demand was then
tnado upon ns, and again wo told tbe commlt
teo that men and departments of men wero In
cluded who had no grievance and wanted to be
let alone. On May 21 (to-day) tho same scene
was acted ovor again, and once moro tho same
answer, for the same reason. Is hereby given.
You havo now enmo face- to face with the
condition of affairs fully and carefully ex
plained In our original written answer on tbe
lOthlnstant. We hare not altered or receded
from tbe position then taken. We stood tben,
and stand to-day, ready to rectify even the
slightest Inequality, or difference, between our
rates and those paid at other mills.
TOO MUCH SENTIMENT.
Your prosent demand Is largely onoofscntl
cent and reward for those who have suffered
idleness to accommodate a few. We do not
believe it has been your intention to demand
from us what was unreasonable and impossible.
You have dono so, but through error, not in
tent. Our works must either be run on a basis
of wages to enable us to meet competition, or
not at all. We have acaln analyzed this whole
question with tbe greatest of care, only to ar
rive at tbe result explained to you in our orig
inal answer. You cannot expect, justly de
mand, or hope to receive any line of wages
which is prohibitory to tho successful operation
of these works. In order to prove tbe correct
ness ot our position, as originally explained, we
offer the following proposition for a settlement
ot this question:
First You to promptly rectify the wrongyou
did this company In striking because we re
fused a demand which you have since admitted
it was Impossible for us to grant to wit, by re
turning to work forthwith without prejudice to
individuals.
Second A committee of five persons to be
appointed, such committee to consist ot em
ployes, two of whom shall bo chosen by you,
two by us. and the fifth by the four so chosen.
The qualifications of a committee man to be a
record of not less than three years service in
good standing.
Third The committee to take such time as it
may find necessary, according to its own judg
ment, to thoroughly investigate tbo wages paid
in those mills against wbich we have to com
pete in tbe disposal of our pipe and tubes.
rounu we, ou uur putt, areeini, as wo
stated in our original answer, to rectify any
inequality or difference between the wages
paid by ns and those paid by any ot our
competitors when shown; wo further agreeing
that we will not lower tho wages of the work
men to w horn we aro now paying wages higher
than at other mills.
Fifth You, on your part, to agree to cheer
fully accept the present wages, or such as may
be changed under the conditions named in
Article Fourth, upon tbe return and report of
the committee.
Sixth Any readjustment made In accord
ance with article fourth, to take effect from
tbe date work is resumed.
Seventh Wo to pay all expenses of the
committee, Including wages.
Yours respectfully,
E. C. Converse,
General Manager.
ASKING FOB TIME.
In the first clause of his proposition Mr.
Converse asks the men to return to work
pending the settlement of the matter. A
vote will be taken upon this at to-day's
meeting and the result is doubtful. Alto
gether there are between 3,700 and 3,800 em
ployes on strike, nnd it is said over thrce
fbuiths of them arc the enthusiastic clement
who will not want to entertain a proposition
for arbitration. Tbe conservative men will
favor meeting the company, but if the others
rule the meeting, trouble may be expected
as the outcome of the strike.
In regard to tbe matter, General Manager
Converse said to The Dispatch corre
spondent: "Tbe demands' are unjust, and we cannot
afford to pay tbe increased rate. "We claim
and can prove that wo pay higher wages
than any other pipe mill in the country.
We pay common laborers $1 40 per day. In
tbe Ohio mills they only pay 81 25. In tbe
Fast the rate is still lower than this. Car
negies only pay common labor SI 32 2-10,
and why should we be asked to pay $1 CO?
We can go into the coke country and get
all the common labor we want for 1 20 per
day. Many of our laborers, who are it little
better than the ordinary laborer, earn $1 45
and 1 CO per dav. we do not object so
much to paying laborers $1 CQ per dav if
we could get tbe right kind of able-bodied
men, but we certainly object to paying 23
cents more than any other concern and not
getting any better results.
THINKS IT INCONSISTENT.
"Tbe girders and gaugeri want to bo ad'
vaneed accoroing to tne new scale, aneir
wagei were Increased about three vreeki ago,
PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
and tbe action is a little inconsistent. The
threaders are also mentioned in the new
scale, but as nearly all of them are now at
work it certainly looks a little out of the
way for the men who are out to demand an
increase for them. I hope the men will act
upon the ijew proposition in the right spirit,
and go to work pending tbe arbitration."
In the new scale no advance was asked
for boiler makers. Tho committee wanted
to change the demand of the riggers from
10 to iQ per cent, but the latter objected.
The riggers are now being paid $1 GO to
$1 65. In tbe coupling and tap department
tbe contractors refused to grant tbe demands
of the sub-contractors.
Thomas McGinley, chairman of the Con
ference Committee, is lying ill at his borne.
He bad a sudden attack caused by over
work, and his friends hope for his speedy
recovery. '
The company, it is said, yesterdaydecid
ed to board tbe men now working in the
mill. There are between 150 and 200 men
out of tbo 4,000 employes at work and many
of them have expressed a desire to eat in
the mill. It is said some of them went out
on Tuesday, and before they got back they
were "collared" by the strikers. A hotel
called by the strikers "theNational House"
has been opened up in the carpenter shop.
John Cunningham, Superintendent oi
the Oil City Tube Works, is in McKees
port. it is said, looking lor men. It was
Ireely rumored last night that the other
tube mills throughout the country are doing
all they can to have a long strike at Mc
Keesport. The object, it is said, is to scoop
some of the National Company's business.
GLASSHOUSES MAY NOT CLOSE.
Olanafnctnrcra VI Meet To-Dny to Con
nldor tho Matter It All Depends on tho
Trndc A Talk "Willi Ex-Frealdent
Cntlln.
A meeting of the window glass manufact
urers of Pittsburg and the West will be held
to-day at tbe Hotel Anderson. The purpose
of the meeting is to hear the report of the
committee appointed at the recent Chicago
meeting on the proposition to close tbe glass
houses June 15. The committee had been
instructed to secure from the manufacturers
an expression as to the conditon of the trade
and whether or not it is in such shape asjto
justify keeping the houses in operation un
til July 1 as previously.
It was said after the meeting in Chicago
that tbe majority of manufacturers were
anxious to close down earlier, and, in fact,
soma of them would be compelled to close
for want of orders. It was agreed that if 75
per cent of the men in all parts of the coun
try would sign an agreement to close the
shut-down would come June 15.
The workmen regarded the matter as a
bluff, and said this report was simply being
sent out to keep them from making demands
tor more wages this summer. If was argned
further that the manufacturers had con
tracted with their men to give them ten
months' worlc iu the year and that they
could not close down before July 1 and live
up to their agreement.
Charles Loeffler, who was secretary of the
Chicago meeting, said yesterday that there
was no such agreement mado between the
manufacturers and their men.
"To-morrow's meeting will decide whether
to close or not," said be. "There is no bluff
about it If 76 per cent of tho men desire
to close, we will close. I cannot tell any
thing about the condition of trade. It has
been dull, and I think there is a feeling in
favor of an early closing."
Thomas D. Cutlin, tho former President
of the Window Glass Manufacturers' Asso
ciation, arrived yesterday to attend the
meeting at the Anderson to-day. Mr, Cat
liu said every maker was now paddling bis
own canoe, and he rather thought it was a
good plan. By getting at each other's rates
a kind of uniform price Is bo maintained.
He declared the question of prices might be
discussed, but no change would be made,
for it wouldn't havo any binding effect. He
savs tbo demand is good and fair.
Mr. Catlln hadn't much to say nbout
oloiing down for the summer. He rather
intimated that the time would be nearer
July 1 than June 1. The manufacturers,
he said, usually commenced to quit work
about June 1. It doesn't pay to produce
glassiutbo summer, and by July 1 gener
ally all the factories are closed. No at
tempt will be made, he thought, to reor
ganize tho old association.
A number of buyers from Eastern and
Western cities are on hand to attend the
meeting.
THBEE GLASS MEETINGS.
Plate, Flint nnd Green Botllo Men Fnll lo
Accomplish Very Mnch.
Three glass meetings were held at tbe
Anderson yesterday. The flintmakers met
in the morning and the green bottle men in
the afternoon, while the plate glass
manufacturers held a conference with
some New York jobbers about prices
Mr. J. T. Gorsuch, of Zanesville, wbo be
longs to both the flint and green bottle as
sociations, said that nothing was done out
side of discussing the condition of trade.
In both cases prices were not touched. It
was stated that the supply of fruit jars was
low and the demand great, and that in all
probability prices would be increased, but
Mr. Gorsuch says he fails to see where the
strong demand exists. There is a good
stock on band, and tho trade couldn't stand
the last advance of 10 per cent that was
made. It was therefore never enforced.
The plate glass conlerenco is rather diffi
cult to understand, for the reason that those
wbo attended were not very profnse in tbeir
explanations. Colonel Conger said that tbe
jobbers were anxious to know if the makers
could not give them the glass at certain
prices, but no basis or agreement was
reached. He denied that the New York
jobbers" desired to form a pool to control the
.Eastern market. The plate glass men are
not orgauized, and no system of uniform
prices exists. Colonel Conger insisted that
nothing definite was done. Manv of the
plate glass makers also manufacture window
glass, and came here more for the purpose
of attending tbe meeting at tbe Anderson
to-day.
TINNERS' STRIKE UNSETTLED.
Doth Side Aro Firm and Ilnvo Mndo No
Concessions.
The tinners' strike still remains unsettled,
and from the present outlook will remain so
for some time, unless either side makes con
cessions. At the conference held between the
master tinners and journeymen no conclu
sion was arrived at. The delegates from the
journeymen had no demands to make, they
only went to see what the committee from
the association had to offer them, and as the
committee bad received no instructions from
their respective assemblies tbe conlerenco
ended without doing anything in tho way
of a settlement ot the differences.
President Rajner, one of the committee,
made a suggestion that the journeymen ac
cept the minimum demand, which was $2 CO
per day, provided that this would receive
the nauctlon of tbe respective associations of
master tinners. The committee reported back
that tbe associations would not concede any
thing, and they are still at it hammer and
claws.
NO SETTLEMENT IK SIGHT.
Both Bides In the numbers' Strugglo Still
Hrranln Firm.
The determined position taken by tho
master plumbers would seem to indicate
that tho men wero going to lose tbe strike.
The latter are very firm, however, and are
keeping a close watch on their men to see
that none go to work, without authority
from tbe union.
There were no new developments yester
day and no settlement is In sight.
KitAUSE's Headache Capsules are
more pleasant and convenient to take than
powders, waiers, elixirs, etc. ihsu
If Baby Cries
Don't run for the doctor, bat get It one of
those elegant buggies so cheap at Harrison's
Toy Store, 123 federal it,, Allegheny,
THURSDAY. MAY 32.
FORAKER'S A FIGHTER
That is Why Bo Was Selected to
Lead Ohio's Republican Forces.
M'KIKLEY'S 8EAT IS TO BE SAVED
For the Exponent of tna Tariff Principles
of tbe Party.
COLONEL C0XGEB TALKS ABOUT QUA!
Colonel A. L. Conger, of Akron, a mem
ber of the Bepublican National Executive
Committee, registered at the Anderson yes
terday. The Colonel came here to attend a
conference of plate glass manufacturers and
to meet W. W. Cox, of Syracuse, together
to look over tbe metal market.
Some curiosity has been expressed on vari
ous sides for the reasons why the called meet
ings of the National Republican Executive
Committee bad been postponed, and a rumor
had become current that considerable dis
satisfaction existed between tbe members.
Senator Quay was accused, so the story
went, of trenching too much on the depart
ment mapped out for the Congressional
Committee, and tho latter didn't like it.
When Colonel Conger was asked about
these things he promptly denied them. Said
he:
iNIEErEKED WITH BUSINESS.
"One of the meetings of the National Ex
ecutive Committee was postponed at my
request, and the other was put off when Mr.
Clarkson's father died. You sec, most of
us on that committee are business men, and
it is a difficult matter to select a date that
will suit everybody. As for any dissatis
faction with Senator Quay and his
methods, I assure you that only har
mony prevails. Every man on
the committee is satisfied with
Quay and the Senator has not interfered
with the work of the Congressional Commit
tee. During the campaign we met every
week to discuss the situation. The work
ings of tbe committee were more like a joint
stock company or the proceedings of a board
of directors. Each member had his own
peculiar line ot work to look after. Of
course we didn't always agree as to details,
but there never was a serious difference.
Senator Quay displayed wonderful execu
tive ability, and in Cfarkson and Dudley he
had two men who cannot be beaten in their
lines.
conger's wobk.
"My work during that memorable cam
paign was to watch close Congressional dis
tricts. I suppose another call for a meeting
will soon be issued. Tbe committee always
meets about this time after a Presidental
election, and the meeting is not so much to
look after the election of Congressmen as
some other matters that need attention.
"Yes I was at.the meeting of the Bepub
lican State Committee in Ohio yesterday.
When I got there 1 saw that everything was
drifting toward Foraker for chairman.
We put him there because there is not a bet
ter man in tbe State who can go before the
convention and show up the last Legisla
ture. Foraker knows all about it, and
it is needless to add that he won't spare
the Democrats. The next campaign will be
conducted on this issue. Never before did a
Legislature lose its head as this one did, and
they have turned their victory into a defeat.
I am not so sure that they will make any
thing, and the Democracy has certainly lost
prestige.
m'kinlet to be cased fob.
"It is true that unless the McComas bill
is passed that we may lose a few Congress
men in the State. But we will take care of
McKinley. He will be sent back to the
Houso as usual."
Colonel Conger expressed surprise when
told that the tin plato schedule bad passed,
although he said he didn't know much
about it, or what effect it would have on the
iron business. 'The Colonel is engaged in
manufacturing that requires the use of
much iron, and he is hero posting himself
on the iron market. Ho is not suro that
prices will go much lower.
A GOVERNOR AND HIS BRIDE.
The Ruler of Montana Fays Pittsburg a
Visit on Ills Wedding Tour.
Governor J. X. Toole, of Montana, with
his bride registered at tbe Anderson last
evening. The Governor was married last
week to a Washington lady and is on his
way home to the new Western State. He
had never .been in Pittsburg and stopped
over to see tbe city.
Tbe Governor is a pleasing gentleman,
and, like all politicians, easily approached.
He wore a plug hat, sack coat and a non
chalant air that invited a chut.
"Politics have quieted down in my State,"
he began, "since the election. We are ail
interested in the passage of the silver bill,
and I think some measure will be adopted,
even if it may not bo satisfactory to every
body. Considerable leadr is found in the
silver in Montana, and, with a tariff on tin
plate, that business will boom, and it will
help the lead trade, wbich is one of our in
dustries." TRAVELING FOB BEER.
How Citizens of a Non-License Town Will
Got Their Spirituous Refreshment.
"Ten years from now you will see electric
railway cars running from Pittsburg to all
the adjoining suburbs within a radius of 25
miles," said a Tarentum man last evening.
"Our townspeople are greatly interested in
the proposed traction passenger railway that
will run through here from Creigbtou to
Latrotna, a distance of four miles.
"Since the Legislature granted the com
pany a charter, outsiders are beginning to
wake up to the possibilities of building
street railways in this vicinity, and they are
finding out that it is a paying investment.
"In this town we have no liquor licenses,
and a large number of our citizens will
jump on the cars when the traction road is
built and go to Latrom a, where there are
saloons. Work will begin on the new rail
way tliii summer, aud be completed about
next fall."
A FT. WAYNE DIRECTOR
Mr. William Favor n, Scheme to Doable
Track tho Bond.
E. P. Williams, one of the directors of
the Ft. Wayne Bailroad Company, was at
the Anderson last evening. Mr. Williams
will accompany tbo directors to-day In tbeir
inspecting tour over the line. Mr. Williams
said he hadn't heard that tbe road Mas to be
double tracked, but he lavored such an im
provement, aua ho hoped the Pennsylvania
Company would do it. No betterment stock
was voted nt this meeting, that is always
done by the directors, but Mr. Williums
stated that be was not opposed to improve
ments. Senator Sherman aud Mr. Cass always
voted against issnlng betterment stock.
About 31,000,000 aro spent yearly in im
proving tbe road.
CITIZENS PROTEST
Most Vlsoromly Agnlmt Aueumenl for
Sirnlcbtenlns Webster Avenue.
A meeting of citizens of the Eighth,
Eleventh and Thirteenth wards was held
last night to protest against tbe assessments
for the strnighlening or Webster avenue.
T. C. Lazear presided, and Attorney Henry
Meyer acted as secretary, and about 150
property holders were present.
A number of speeches were made and a
resolution was finally adopted requesting
the Councllmen of tbe wards named to op
pose the confirmation by Councils of the re
port of tbe Board of Viewers, on tbe ground
tbat it is unjust and oppressive. Another
meeting oftnecltluns will beheld Friday
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1S90.
A KED-H0T DISTRICT.
THE NOBTHSIDE IS A SEETHING POLITI
CAL CAULDRON.
Colonel Ilajno to Asauino Personal Chnrire
of nil Canvas To-Dny Humor Abont
be Defenso Association, Sir. Shlras anil
Colonel Stone.
The "American Defense Association"
held another fruitless meeting in Allegheny
last Tuesday evening, it making tbe third
meeting at which no positive action was
taken, except to declare vigorously for
George Shiras III for Congress. The inac
tion of lust Tuesday evening was due to tbe
adoption of a rulo that all new members
must put up a dollar and subscribe without
reservation to all that had been done. There
were a couple of dozen new would-be mem
bers who did not feel shy on the dollar ques
tion, but had no desire to bo gagged on the
other proposition. There was a lively time,
and the meeting adjourned to convene at the
call of tbe Chair.
Bayne's friends claim that the bottom, has
dropped out of the patriotic order move
ment in Shiras" behalf, and as evidence
show a list of members who have pulled
out. A countermove has been put into
good shape by Colonel Bayne's lieutenants.
Allegheny and the whole Congressional dis
trict will be flooded with flaming circulars
this morning which will contain a call for a
huge mass meeting in Union Bint:, on Beech
street, Allegheny, next Saturday evening,
at which Colonel Bayne will make tbe eagle
scream on the anti-immigration question.
The several patriotic orders hereabouts are
designated by name and invited to attend
the meeting. There will be no "vice presi
dents," but a number of Colonel Bayne's
yery warm friends are going to hustle things
into shape, and several short speeches are to
be made commending his candidacv.
Colonel Bayne will arrive here to-day and
do the Boderick Dhu act in great shape.
It is not disguised that the tremendous
bustling done by Mr. Shiras, and the way
the youngsters are flocking to his support
have caused serious uneasiness among
Colonel Bayne's friends. It is actually said
in many quarters that tbe incumbent would
have placed bis seat in tbe next Congress in
peril if his practiced hand was kept off the
reins a few days longer. There will be a
lively time in the next few days on the
Nortbside, and many itching palms expect
to have their pangs appeased.
The Bayne hustlers were out with a bran
new. history of the inside of the Shiras can
didacy yesterday. It has tbe merit of nov
elty, at least The story goes that Mr.
Shiras came out as a candidate simply in or
der to extort from Colonel Bayne a promise
that after receiving this nomination be
would never do it again. The decks being
thus cleared for action two years hence,
Colonel William A. Stone, ex-United
States District Attorney, was to step forward
as collateral beir to Colonel Bayne's rever
sion, Mr. Shiras getting a reward for his un
selfishness later on. It was supposed that
Mr. Shiras would answer to Cardinal Bich
elieu's characterization of tbe fiery De
Mauprat: "De Mauprat is a patient man
and he can wait."
The combinition worked like a charm
until within 48 hours, when Mr. Shiras sud
denly conceived the idea that he could
really win, and redoubled his efforts to
make tbe riffle. Whether or not this is in
harmony with the alleged original combina
tion has become a burning question, and it
is hoped by Colonel Bayne's friends that
Mr. Shiras' promiscuous activity may turn
a tide In favor of tbe man that's in.
CHAIRMAN ANDREWS IN TOWN.
Tbe Head Hastier Keport Peace In Mc
Krnn Connty nnd Admire Crops.
Chairman William H. Andrews, of the
State Bepublican Committee, dropped Into
town yesterday to have a conference with tbe
local political leaders whom he met sep
arately and together.
Among those whom he conversed with
were Hon. Walter Lyon, Collector S. D.
Warmcastle, Dr. George Gladden, W. M.
Gibbs and others. Mr. Andrews said that
the McKean county men were all feeling
well after the fray, and that the State Com
mittee expected the best convention held for
years in the matter of party enthusiasm.
When asked for detailed views on the
burninc questions of tbo State political
situation the wary chairman was seized with
a spasm of admiration for the crops. He
left for Philadelphia on the afternoon train.
DOCTOR VERSUS CORONER.
Oao lit fuse to Give n Certificate of DUb
and tbo Otber Does.
Charles D. Thomas, a telegraph operator
living at 98 Bidge avenue, Allegheny, died
suddenly yesterday morning. Dr. J. W.
Kerr was summoned, and said be had died
from an overdose of chloral and bromide,
and refused to give a certificate. The Cor
oner gave one and pronounced it heart
trouble.
A GREAT PUUCHA6E.
Three Well-Knowa Clothing Firm Unload
Their Combined Slocks for Cash Tho
F. C. C. C the Purchasers.
Several days ago our buyers got wind of a
big clothing deal which was to take place.
It wasno more nor less than tbe immediate
sale for cash of ?500,000 worth of fine cloth
ing. Of course they took advantage oHt
and bought most of the men's fine snits
offered, at about 33K cents on the dollar.
The goods are now marked and placed for
sale at our big store, and we are offering the
most unheard of bargains. Men's fine suits,
which cost ?25 to make, will be sold for
$8 50; Prince Albert coats and vests, worth
$35, at 12; boys' suits, sizes 14 to 19, worth
J10, marked to sell for $5; men's fine
diagonal cutaway suits at 510, and many
more bargtins we have not the space to
mention. Call and see them.
p. c. q. c,
Cor. Grant an8 Diamond sts., opposite the
Court House.
American Galium and Mandolins.
H. Kleber & Bro., No. COG Wood street,
have received a new lot of the elegant
Lakeside antique oak, the Arion mahog
any and the Conservatory rosewood
guitars. These beautiful instruments are
sold at S7 50, ?9 50 and $15 respectively.
Also concert sizo rosewood guitars at the
low price of 518. They arc certainly tbe
best guitars ever offered for the money.
Mandolins at ?5, 88, ?10. $15; the cele
brated Washburn mandolins from 22
upward, warranted not to split and warp.
Call and examine these artistic instru
ments. Ths
Judge Lawbence, of the Supreme
Court of New York, has just decided tnat
ilr. a. li. a. Diegen v "" " ."o .in
clusive ri"ht to the trademark and name of
Angostura Bitters, and granted them an in
junction against C. W. Abbott & Co, of
Baltimore, restraining them from using
tbit name or putting up goods in imitation
of the Aneostura Bitters.
Extra Clerk nt tho Snllno Counter
To wait on you promptly. Come now for real
bargains. Jos. Hokne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Store.
Kid Glove ! KM Gloves!
Largest stock of reliable goods at 75c, 89?,
51, ?1 25 aDd 51 50. Oar dollar gloves are
the best for the money anywhere. Eosen
bausi & Co. ins
Baboains this week in foreign dress
goods; several lots, our own importation,
greatly reduced in price to close.
ttssu Huous & Hacke.
Elevator Accident
Avoided by using the Marshall self-closing
batebway gate. Inexpensive, successful
and durable. MABSIIAMBltos.,
09 Diamond street, Pittsburg, Fs.
Children' Sailor lints.
Imminse stock from l&o to (2. Eosen-
BAVU SB 00.
XliS
INDICATIONS ARE BRIGHT.
Preparation for tbe Match-Irish Concreu
Bclaa Pmhed Rapidly Frosldrnt Har
rison, Governor C'nmpbcll nnd Beaver
nnd Secretary Blalno Comlnc.
The indications point to a great gathering
of that portion of the people known as tbe
Scotch-Irish in this city next week. The
Citizens' Committee is beginning to get
down to work, and extensive preparations
are being made for the occasion. It is esti
mated that thousands of visitors will be in
the city, including the prominent guests
from abroad, and the congress is expected
to be of great benefit to the manufacturing,
commercial and social interests of the city.
The General Citizens' Committee held
an enthusiastic meeting in Common Coun
cil chamber yesterday afternoon witb Mr.
S. Hamilton in tbe chair. Reports from those
who have been collecting finances showed
tbat about 53,500 has been raised, but at
least that much more is needed, and, as the
time is growing short, the committee real
ized tbe necessity of getting down to work
and impressing upon the business people
the importance of bringing the congress
here and entertaining it m a creditable,
manner. Accordingly, committees were ap
pointed to call upon the banks, hotels, iron
and glass manufacturers and the various
otber lines of business for the purpose of
collecting funds. Bev. David McAllister,
Rev. Nevin Woodside and Bev. E. B.
Donehoo were appointed to look after tbe
members of the various congregations.
Colonel James Andrews and William
McCreery left for the East last night to per
sonally visit President Harrison, Secretary
Blaine, Secretary Windom and Senators
Stanford, Qnay and Cameron, wbo have
been invited and are expected to be present.
In fuct.it is understood that the President has
already canceled an engagement in order to
be present. He will be in Cleveland on Deco
ration Day, and come from there here the
following day.
Mayor Gourler sent letters yesterday to
President Harrison and Secretary Blaine
extending an invitation to them on behalf
of the city to attend the congress. In the
letters he says: '"Governor Campbell and
staff will also be here and will come from
Cleveland daring the afternoon of
Decoration Day. Should you accept our
invitation a special train will be run from
Cleveland on the same afternoon, or at such
time as you suggest, tor the accommodation
of yourself and party. If you should come
that afternoon you could spend the evening
and tbe next day as tbe guest of our city and
visit the congress."
The Citizens' Committee will meet again
on Saturday at 3 P. M., and it is the desire
that those having books will make an effort
to collect as much money as possible by tbat
time.
A SECRET MEETING.
Cat Mall Men Are Anxlon to Hold Bayer to
Their Contract.
The cut nail manufacturers held a secret
meeting at the Schlosser yesterday. About
25 members were present. All were very
reticent about the object of the gathering.
FORMEN.
FOR WOMEN.
FOR CHILDREN
We hare just placed on sale a very Urge and
Choice assortment of Gent's Outing Shirts,
made up from French Flannels, Madras and
Zephyrs. These are all In choice new patterns,
perfect shape and workmanship, at II, fl 37,
51 0 and up. See our window display.
HOSIERY
For ladles and children, fast black with fancy
tops at 2.r)c and SOc Fast black Lisle Hosiery,
40c and SOc. Silk Hosiery, In black and colors,
75c to S2 75.
GKNTS' NIGHT 8HIRT&
Extra valne at 75c. Plaited front Mnilln
Nightshirts atBoc. Night Shirts with white
and colored embroidery, cut very full and long,
and In every respect llrst class as to material
and workmanship, SI.
MEN'S DRESS SH1RT8.
Our Unlaundrlcd Bhirts at 31 each, or three
for 82 75,1s probably tbo best value ever offered.
These are made expressly for ns out of the very
best material, with hand-made button holes, re
inforced back and front. They are pronounced
by all buyers as the perfection of shape and fin
ish. Our laundrled shirts embrace all the new
ideas, among which we call attention to our
plaited fronts and latin stripe P. K.'s at L
Boys' Star Flannel Waists at El to $2 aro the
perfection of fit and comfort. Also chintz and
percale waists in new ideas and designs.
Men's fancy stripe Balbrlggan Underwear at
75c. English Balbnegan Underwear at 60c.
Qauze Underwear at 75c. 50c, 75c Medium
weight Wool Underwear at 50c, 75c, SI, SI 50.
Ladies' Black Silk Underwear. Black Lisle
nd Cotton Underwear at SOc and 75c
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Fine Cambric, lace trimmed gowns, SI 50 to
& Corset Covers. II, SI 25, SI 35. up.
SPRING JACKETS AND WRAPS.
Stockinet Jackets, low, medium and fine
grades. Corkscrew, Diagonals and fancy weaves
in all newest shapes for ladies and misses. Take
elevator for Cloak Room.
BIBER & EASTON,
50s and 507 MARKET STREET.
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MAY MAY MAY
BARGAINS.
CARPETS! CARPETS!
s waliTpapers,
CURTAINS, CURTAINS,
Our spring; lines unbroken. Wo keep the
newest and best things constantly coming in.
A Bargain for this Month 150 Twonty-flre
Yard Lengths 150 Best Ail-Wool Ingrain
Carpet, at 62c per yard, worth 75c Theso
won't last long witb us, but they will with you.
Our Hues of China and Japan Mattings can
not be surpassed.
ART SQUARES, RUGS AND MATTS.
PAPERS, PRICES, PATTERNS
Explain tbe rash now going on In our
Paper Department.
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ALLEanENY. PA
Bjtt-XtS
but one of tbem stated tbat they bad met to
agree on tbe form of a contract to hold pur
chasers to tbeir bargains. Many buyers'
place orders and should prices change in
the meantime they countermand them. Tha
manufacturers are anxious to stop the prac
tice. No conclusion was reached at ths
meeting yesterday.
jds. hdrne i cn:a
PENN AVE. STORES.
PrrrSBUEO, Thursday, May 23, 188&
The biggest lot of bargains ono week b&J
ever seen in this store.
TO-DAY
More are added to the remarkable list.
Tbe business In tho Wash Goods Department
has been simply enormous. More salespeople
were put behind the counters, and for to-day
and onward their numbers have been Increased.
These bargains are going fast, and the early
buyers get first choice.
This is a "mark-down" that means dollars to
those buying who aro quick enough to catch
the goods.
Cashmere Ombre Satinesj
That were 37Jic, are now 25c
Finest French Satines:
85c quality at 15c
Fine Scotch Zephyr Ging
hams: That were 35c, Uc and 50c. are now 25c
In Dress Goods the choice stuffs are marked'
down this way:
60c goods down to 25c
50c goods down to 35c
75c goods down to 50c
SI goods down to 75c
SI 50 goods (just new) selling at SL
These are all this season's goods, and some)
have Just been bought bargains to us and
bargains to you.
SILKS.
We have undoubtedly the largest and finest
assortment of Silks in the country, and to-day's
bargain list exceeds anything ever Before
known In tbe trade.
A glance at them:
Genuine Indias, strong and wearable,
good colorings, only 10c a yard.
A large line of the most beautiful
India Silks, patterns and cloth, regular
SI 50 standard, at only 75c a yard.
New REGENCE Silks In all the most
popular soring shades, and fully worth
SI at 70o a yard.
And many others.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR
The most complete stock for summer and alt
wear.
These aro new to-day:
8KIRTS: 1
A full size Muslin Skirt, with Cambric' '
.Ruffle, at SOc
Fnll Skirt, Hemstitched Cambria
Ruffle, at 75c
Flno Muslin Skirt, two rows of Hem.
Stitching, In Ruffle, at SI.
A very fine Muslin Skirt, wide flounce)
of embroidery, tucks and insertions,
Imported to sell at 2 50; late arriving;
ODE PMCE, Jl 75.
CORSET COVERS:
A V-sbaped Cambric Corset Coveri
either laco front or embroidery, at 50c
A plain Cambrio Corset Cover atZSc
the best valne possible.
DRAWERS:
A good quality of Muslin, well mad!
and good fitting, at 25c
A special value Drawer, tucks soft
embroidery, SOc
GOWNS:
A very large line and many special
values 50c, 75c, 85c 95c SI and upward,
COLORED BATISTE GOWNS: ,
A new thing, specially nice for sleep. .
Inj car wear; plains at $2; trimmed wltH
Val. Lace, $2 75 and S3 25.
JDB. HDRNE I CD.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE,"
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ALL REMHAETS
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GO AT SACRIFICE PRICES.
The busy trade of the present season has been
making remnants in all grades of carpets.
Durlue the week beginning May 19 we will
oiler special inducements In these short lengths.
They're not all short, either 30 yards Is a rem-
nant with us. Wo have:
600 remnants Incraln, 12 to 30-yard lencjtks, at
20 to 50o a yard goods that retail at 40 to 75c
600 remnants Tapestry Brussels. 6 to 30-yard
lengths, at 10 to COc a yard goods that retail at
75tnfl0c . ..
3J0 remnants Body Brussels. 6 to 40-yard
lengths, at 65 to S5c a yard goods tbat retail
from 81 to 81 50.
J.OOO Tapestry Rugs, at 63 to 75c each, worto
St 50.
SCO Body Brussels Rugs, at 80 to 90c each,
worth 82.
20O Incraln Art Squares, all wool, at K and
50 SO tho regular price for these is 110.
These goods are all on first floor.
EDWARD
ERQETZINEER-iJ
6a? and 6ao Penn AvenutVI
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