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THE PITTSBtrRG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER' 7, 1890.
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Opinion From a Prominent Operator
That Sherman's Proposition to
Eemore the Duty Won't
INJDEE TKADE IN THAT PRODUCT.
Some Inside History of the Causes That
Led to the Sadden Ending of
the Electric Strike.
H Chairman dad done all in bis power to carr
tne striue to a successiui conclusion.
Chairman Kirk, of the Machinist's Com
mittee, was asked as to the amount of relief
distributed, and as to whether he had
promised the Westinghouse men support.
"I cannot say," he said, "what amount of
relief was distributed. We are only now
beginning to get in funds and are commenc
ing to-day to pay married men ?6 per week,
single men 4, and boys $2 each per week.
These funds are subscribed by different
unions affiliated with the Federation, and
assessed not by us, but by headquarters. We
did not induce the non-union employes to
strike. The strike was one of machinists, ind
the other men thought it was a good opportu
nity to get an increase. We did not hold out
inducements to them to strike, nor promises
of support if they did."
HAERISON IS COMING.
The President and His Cresson Party
to See the Exposition and
PEOMISES THAT WERE AS PIE CEUST.
Oddi and Eids
of Sews Id
Labor Circles.
Industrial and
Following up the inquiry into the proba
ble effect of Senator Sherman's proposition
to take the duty off American coal if the
Canadians do so too, an expression of opinion
was obtained yesterday from a well-known
railroad coal operator. He expressed the
view that the remoTal of the duty would
materially increase the amount of bitumi
nous coal sent into the Dominion from
Pennsylvania, to the detriment of the an
thracite article.
"3Ir. Sherman," said the gentleman, "in
proposing to enpower the President to re
move the duty from Canadian coal, if the
Government of the Dominion admits Amer
ican coal free of duty, said that the Nova
Scotian coal found its. beslf market in New
England. He also said that the coal of
Ohio and Pennsylvania found its largest
export market in Canada, and that in this
condition of affairs it is absurd for either
country to levy a duty on coal carried from
one to another. The Nova Scotian is used in
New England, because it is the cheapest,
though not the best.
HOW THEY SUFFER.
"The New England manulacturers suffer
Very much in point of location and every
point they can make in reducing cost of
production is of the greatest consideration.
They may see inifree Nova Scotian coal a
measure of reducing cost, and their influ
ence may be back of Sherman's proposition.
Whether the duty is removed from Ameri
can coal is nothing to them; they use the
other, and want it free.
"Pennsylvania bituruinousoperators would
be benefited, rather than the reverse, by
free coal to Canada. They already hold
large contracts there, and the removal of
the 75 cents duty will place them in better
position still to compete with the Canadian
product. Their market now stops at Mon
treal, but -nould be extended., under this
scheme, over a considerably larger area.
The number of tons of coal imported from
Canada last year were 434,741, while we
sent them 1,379,119 tons. If we can furnish
them with so much with 75 cents per ron
tax we can do a correspondingly bigger
trade with the duty removed.
COULD DO THEM UP.
"The operationsof theNova Scotian mines
are circumscribed in area, and they would
become more so with free American coal,
because, while they would work under the
same condition, we should get the best of
them by the amount of the duty.
"On the other hand, the introduction of
free Canadian coal would hardly interfere
with the business in Pennsylvania bitumin
ous, and the balance of business at the end
n the year would be found to be much in
J'avor cf the latter. Tne Canadian
coal would penetrate a little further
into the country, but without any
rppteciable injury to home trade. The
enly people who would suffer would be the
anthracite men, whose condition would re
main unaltered, since this coal is not now
taxed. Ttiey ronld have both the
Canadians and the Pnnsylvanians com
peting with them oa better terms. The
Ohio men would also extend their field of
operations, and their Senator may not have
been without a thought for tbem in his
proposition. On the whole, I think the
scheme would benefit the bituminous coal
trade of the country."
COUNCILS IN MEETING.
Both tbe Bnildinc nnd Trades Council De
clde to Boycott the Exposition Eonilne
Work Performed by Both Bodies, Last
Evening.
The Buildine Trades Council last right
adopted a resolution requesting the mem
bers of all organizations connected with the
council to boycott the Exposition during
the present season. A committee from the
Central Trades'Council was present to ascer
tain what action the Buildine Trades would
take. The Carpenters' District Council, the
Painters' District Council and the Slate and
Tile Workers have already asked their
members to boycott the Exposition.
A committee was appointed to present a
petition to the Conncils of Allegheny ask
ing that none but union labor be employed
on the new water works. The committee re
ported that the fight with A. Northrup &
Co., ceiling manufacturers on the Southside,
is still in progress. Delegates were ad
mitted to the Council from Union 492,
Carpenters and Joiners, and Union No. 10.
Painters and Decorators.
The Central Trades'Council held its regu
lar meeting in the hall at 41 Fifth avenue,
last night, with a very large attendance.
The committee appointed to see what the
Building Trades Council would do regard
ing the Exnosition. reported that the Bnil.l-
ing Trades had asked all members not to go
to the Exposition this season. This
action the Central Trades' Council
concurred in and passed a resolution in
structing the delegates to ask their local
unions not to patronize the big show. The
McGaw committee reported that owing to
the absence of several witnesses they would
have to ask for more time. It was granted.
The Journeymen Bakers' Union reported
that a boss baker named Faust, doing busi
ness on Lacock street, Allegheny, had dis
charged his union men. They credited him
with saying that he "would do like Marvin
and run a non-union shop."
The working woman question was brought
up and discussed at length, the Executive
Committee being finally directed to bring
in a plan for the relief of the women toilers.
The delegate from the Journeymen Brew
ers' Union reported that Frauenheim &
Vilsack's Iron City Brewery had been
placed on the union list.
Thomas McWilliams reported that he had
forwarded 559 15 to Dunbar, the contribu
tion throueh the Central Trades' Council for
the explosion victims. William T. Daven
port, of Painters Assembly 1397, and
George Keru and Henry P. Hoag, of Green
Glass Workers' Assembly 6111, were ad
mitted as delegates.
ATTESD A FKEE ORGAN RECITAL.
Visitors to the Big Show Slightly in Favor
of Sctienley Park as
A SITE FOB THE CAEN EG IE LIBRARY
"Too much crowd for me," was the re
mark made by a rather prepossesing gentle
man at the Exposition last evening, as he
endeavored to make his way iu the gallery
through the conglomeration of cards, fans,
popcorn and people that made progress im
possible, except as the entire mass moved.
But while he expressed that opinion early
in the evening, his was a noticeable
figure, still, a couple of hours later, and his
face was bright with enthusiasm as he slapped
a friend on the shonlder and said: "What
do you think of the show, Jim?" Jim
thought it was great, as did every one else
who was there, apparently from the way
they munched pop-corn, walked, talked,
looked and laughed. A sour or
even serious face was an exception
and rarely to be seen in the mam
moth crowd that thronged Machinery Hall
and passed on into the other departments,
resting long enough to listen to one of the
musical numbers and join in the prolonged
applause that made Director Innes smile
and bow his thanks in his own inimitable
manner.
PEHN COMPANY AFFAIBS.
HOW IT WAS LOST AND WON.
SOME OF THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE
ELECTRIC STRIKE.
Promises of Support From Day to Day
Itliich Did Not Materialize The Men
Could Stand It no Looser, a0& Therefore
Cave In
Reports were current in some quarters
that the Chairman of the Electric Comyany
Employes" Committee, Mr. Charles Mason,
had sold the men in ordering them back.
When accosted last night, and spoken to re
garding what had been said, Mr. Mason
said that he had nothing to say to such
cowardly attacks. He felt conscious of hav
ing done. his best by his fellow workers, and
could treat such falshoods with contempt
Asked for a statement, Mr. Mason said:
"From the beginning to the end of the
Electric Company strike a period of 24
dayt in which an army of 1,150 men and
boys, skilled and unskilled workers, were
concerned. Treasurer Parsons had less than
?2S0 lor distribution in relief. Of this sum,
5140 was received from Mr. Kirk, as the
representative of the organized bodies; 25
from the tinners, and the rest subscribed
among our own men. From this small sum,
the hall rent, necessary expenses and relief
were Daid. An account of the disbursements
is open for inspection by anyone.
PUT OFF BT PBOMISES.
"Our appeals to Mr. Kirk were frequent
and strong, the invariable answer being In
a lew days; it must take official course we
are slow, but we are sure.' From our first
to our last meeting, either Mr. Kirk or a
mfmber of the committee promised us relief
but we didn't get it. I had stood on the
stage in Lafayette Hall and promised funds
to the men, but without any being fourth-
comniir. I was forbidden by Mr. Kirk's
committee to appeal to organized labor for
assistance. I declared my right to make any
appeals I thought fit, but tbey continued
their assurances of Junds that like the
letter never came. The Employes' Com
mittee bund one woman eating rye bread,
dry. Her two boys, who were her sole means
oi support, were among those who were hold
ing out on the promises of Mr. Kirk's com
mittee. "This example is only one out of many.
On Wednesday morning last the picket
committee reported that enough of the men
1 ad gone back to work to break the strike
except in the detail department. The com
mittee discussed the report, and it was
unanimously, I repeat, unanimously, de
cidea to cail the strike off. I, as Chair
man, on a perfect understanding with the
committee, issued the order, and in doing
io iclt that I was doing, under the circum
stances, what any man would do. The
places of the old hands were being filled by
new nm; a break had occurred, and I pre
ferred, hfcc a general, to surrender an or
ganized tiodv than a defeated fragment.
PREPARED TO EXPLAIN IT.
'Ijt tne blame be placed where it belomrs.
Iiet those men who have been cheerfully
taxed for three weeks be shown where their
money has gone and why the electric strike
was a failure I am prepared, and court it,
to meet Kuybodyof organized men who sub
scribed money in support of the strike and
give a detailed statement of the progress
nnd final ending of the matter. With
money a fight conld have been fought; with
out it, no."
The general opinion seemed to be that the
General BInnnjter Wood Sara the Machinist!
Arc Not Kicking.
General Manager Joseph Wood, of the
Pennsylvania Company, went as far as Har
risburg last evening in his private car to
meet his family. When asked if the ma
chinists of the road were dissatisfied and
had requested an advance in wages he re
plied that he had heard of no complaint,
anu ue uiuni oeiieve mere was any.
Mr. Wood thought the Central strike was
over long ago, and his road had not been
affected. They are carrying Ireight wher
ever the line reaches.
ATDUTG THE STBIXEBS.
The World's Mnsenm lo Give a Performance
for the Wcstlnchoase Men.
The manager of the World's Museum will
give a benefit for the Westinghouse em
ployes on next Thursday. Ten thousand
tickets at 20 cents each were received at
machinists' headquarters yesterday, and
will be sold for the benefit of all the
strikers.
The machine company's men are still
holding out, though some'of the machinists
are reported as having returned.
A HITCH SOMEWHERE.
The Glass Blowers' Plnnt at the Exposition
..to be Unionized.
Operations at lbs mjniature glass fact
ory in the Exposition wei- suspended
yesterday, until some definite arrangement
as!to tbe terms can be arrived at between the
Flint Workers' Union and the Glass Exhi
bit Company.
It is expected that work will be resumed
on Monday as usual.
Good Trnde In Glass.
H. Sellers McKee went to Chicago last
evening on the limited. He states that the
business in the plate, window and table
ware glass trades was booming, and the out
look is very good. All the works in which
he is interested have plenty to do.
Aid for tbe Dunbar Miners.
Emigrant Inspector Lay ton yesterday re
ceived contributions to be arjplied to the
Dnnbar widows' and orphans fund, as fol
lows: Local Assembly No. 7190, ?10; Local
Assembly No. 1465, S4; Local Assembly No.
2191, 5; Local Assem bly No. 1577, $5.
Had His Sentence liichtened.
Although Frank Bevenivitsky, the Hun-
f'"" niiuouuica tiu guiu piece irom a
countryman at McKeesport, was sentenced
by tbe jurv to three years' imprisonment,
Attorney Goss, upon making an appeal to
the court showing the extenuating circum
stances under which the crime was com
mitted, succeeded in having the sentence
commuted to two months in the workhouse.
Harvest Excursions via tfao Pennsylvania
Lines.
Harvest excurston tickets to land and
business centers in the West, Northwest
South and Southwest, will be sold at one
fare lor the round trip via the Pennsylvania
lines west ot Pittsburg on September 9 and
23 and October 14. For complete informa
tion apply to nearest ticket or passenger
agent.
New patents from O. D. Levis, Patent
Attorney, No. 131 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg,
Pa., next door to Pittsburg Evening Leader:
j.uumas yeisn, jrmsourg, nma pressure
valve; T. M. Eeese. Pittsburg, balance
valve; J. T. Pickney, Gallon, O., indicator
and throttle lock; J. C. Pierce, Elk Garden,
W. "Va.. self-acting pin pusher, "for mining
cars;" F. Moon, Pittsburg, triple valve for
automatic brake mechanism; W, M. Brown,
Johnstown, Pa., "rail chair;" John Farrell'
Pittsburg, "whip;" Henry W. Fisher,
Pittsburg, "stripping tool;" J. J. Frank.
Pittsburg, molding apparatus; Thomas W.
Fitch, Pittsburg, "wire rod mill," three
patents; E. C. Laub, Altoonn, "hoop skirt-"
W. H. Bradly, Mingo, O., "cider car."
United States and all foreign patents ob
tained. Over 20 years in the patent busi
ness, exclusively. Office open every even
ing until 9 o'clock.
Messift. French, Kendrick & Co.
Wish to call your attention to their card of
thanks, top of page 8.
Infants' Fnrnlshlncs.
New goods being opened daily. Special
lines of our own importation and manufact
ure. A. G. CAMPBELL &SOJTS,
27 Fifth stc.
THE PEESIDEKT COMING.
One distinguished-looking gentleman, well
advanced in years, was seen making the
rounds of the Exposition and heard express
ing himself in very gratifying terms regard
ing it The gentleman was no other than"
Bev. J. W. Scott, D.D.,the father-in-law of
President Harrison. Bev. Dr. Scott has
reached the age of 90 years, and is
an extensive traveler and a very
pleasant gentleman in conversation. The
Exposition met his approval in every
particular, and he is authority for the state
ment that the President and Mrs. Harrison,
with several members of the Executive
household perhaps the famous baby are
contemplating a visit to Pittsbnrg on next
Saturday, when, it is understood, they will
attend the organ recital in Carnegie Library
and visit the Exposition. Nothiog definite
is as yet known, as the composite mind has
as yet not been made up firmly.
Mr. Innes, of the famous Thirteenth
Begiment Band, who has in his professional
capacity visited the Cincinnati, Minneap
olis, San Francisco, Louisville and St.
Louis Expositions, and who wears medals
upon the left breast Irom the directors of
some of the various exDOsitions, and also
several very handsome ones from secret so
ciety orders of New York City, nota
ble" among them a very handsome
one from the New Xork Shriners, expressed
himself as follows regarding the Pittsburg
Exdo: "It is the finest one I have ever
seen in my lite. I have never seen any
thing like the amount of money spent In
beautifying tbe booths and cases that has
been used iu this building. The exhibits
are magnificent when compared with those
made in other cities. Naturally, I
am very much pleased with the re
ception the people have given us here.
J. M. Kimball, Superintendent of the
Erie and Ashtabula division of the Penn
sylvania Company, was enjoying the scenes
of the Exposition in company with a charm
ing party of friends, and in his opinion any
number of excursionists will pour into
Pittsbnrg as soon as the county fairs are
over. The illuminated fountain will be one
of the greatest attractions for the coming
week.
IT BEATS THEM ALL.
Among the visitors who registered at
The Dispatch headquarters yesterday
was I. Carlsen, a metropolitan traveler. He
represented Texas at the Vienna Exposi
tion, visited the Paris Exposition, as well
as many other large shows. He says that
the Pittsburg Exposition, according to the
space occupied, is the best he ever visited.
He was particularly suprised at the good
exhibit made of cutlery.
To-day only those who have special per
mits win ue aiiuweu in tne ouiluing, and
such permits must be obtained from Man
ager Johnston before tbe show closes on
Saturday night. They will only be given
to those whose exhibits demand care on
the Sabbath.
Yesterday's voting topic at The Dis
patch headquarters was "What is your
choice of a site for the main building of
the Carnegie Free Library." The question
is a hatd one to crack, and those who
had not thought seriously about
the matter were not disposed to vote, nor
-?ere their votes wanted, if carelessly given.
"However, the polling was large, and
those ctes that were cast can be relied on
as the sentisiits of those who registered
their names in fbt oil-books.
besieged by cbo"E3S.
In the evening the stand war- besieged
from all quarters. It is right at" -the
junction of two aisles, and near the entrance"
leading from the main building to Me
chanical Hall. Tbe people were packed so
closely around the stand that it's a wonder
any one secured elbow-room enongh to sign
his name.
"Schenley Park" took the lead, with a
percentage of 100;""Center of the Old City"
polled a comparative percentage of 88; Bed
ford Avenue Basin," 45; "Old Market
House" and Near Court House. 35; "Old
Postnfiice" and East End." 20; Bellefield,
18; Duquesne Way and Arsenal Park, 16;
"Oakland," 10; "Point Bridge," 5; Sixth
avenue and Grant street, 1; Silver Lake, 1.
When prominent out-of-town people voted
they almost invariably wrote "center of old
city," giving as their reason th3t the build
ing should be where visitors conld see it
handily and enjoy its benefits. Some, how
ever, voted "Schenley Park," saying that
"out-of-town" people would naturally visit
the park, and could then sef the library
and proposed art gallery at the same time.
W. Adams, of Pittsburg, voted "Schenley
Park," and wroteunder his name, "More peo
ple will attend, as they will go to the park
and stop at the library "when they would not
otherwise do so." John I. Connor,Pittsburg,
voted "Should be centrally located and not
for the benefit of a few." James Bradley
voted "Should be located where the work
ingmen, above all, can enjoy its benefits."
SOME OF THE "TOTEES.
Among those who voted were J. C.
Woods, S. C. Bennetts, A. H. Eowand, M.
D. Lichliter, Samuel Andrews, Howard
Shallenberger, H. Metcalf, Jr.; C. H. Mc
Kenns, Joseph Carnahan, C. S. Youngson,
Joseph Walton, Oscar H. Bosenbaum, J.
M. Carr, C. E. Ehodes, J. H. Fahnestock,
A. M. Hirsch, G. B. Young, D. H.Mc
Clurg. W. D. Kornblum, J. B. Scullv.
Joseph H. McGowen, Charles C. Bunion,
G. B. Agnew, W. Siebert, L Carlsen, India;
C. W. Gilbert,
Monday's subject for balloting will be
found on the fonrth page, as also the subject
worthy of all praise, and many people de
clare it to be the finest in the Exposition.
The delicate articles to be found in a first
class art store can but be attractive under any
cirenmstances. When they are carefully
arranged in a handsome room, open on all
sides and lighted by electricity, however,
they become absolutely dazzling in their
beauty. Imagine a roomy apartment, in
which bric-a-brac, costly "and unique, is
scattered about in confusion that is never
untidy, aud in' which wonderful tables and
cabinets, vases and statuary, clocks and
bijouterie, cut glass and jewelry, meet the
eye on every side.
'Particularly worthv of comment of the
most favorable nature are the bronzes in
groups and single figures which must give
ineffable satisfaction to the connonisseur. A
wealth of ideas is apparent in the selection
and disposition of the sterling silverware iu
the center of the exhibit, immediately under
the pagoda. The consciousness of the genu
ine value and permanency of these standard
goods renders them eminently attractive to
the eyes of those who do not care lor passing'
fancies, but desire to have around them ob
jects and articles which will retain their
charm a century hence in a word, things
that can be handed down through the gener
ations to come.
On a large table, with heavy mittored top,
are found the most beautiful specimens of
cut crystal glass. These tblngs are wonder
fully brilliant to the beholder, as the pris
matic hues flash into the eves the reflection
of the myriad of electric light surrounding
them.
In strong contrast to these things, which
breathe of peace and prosperity, is the stand
of arms three rifles with set bayonets that
were used in the Franco-Prussian war;
these hold prisoner a grewsome spear an
unpleasant reminder of the style of war
implements used in the past. These defen
sive weapons are no longer offensive, but
are grouped peacefully enough into a harm
less and useful hatrack!
The large stores of E. P. Koberts & Sons,
whence these goods were derived, are corner
of Fifth avenue and Market street.
PROTECTING A PISS.
All the Lanterns in Coraopolis Bought
Up by Kiyal Parties
CONTENDING FOR AN OIL WELL
An Exciting Time for the Borough and All
Who Are Living There.
THE PAETT ON TOP HAS THE SIMP ATM
Hopper Bros., 307 Wood Street.
A marvelous transformation scene has
been enacted at this exhibit since the public
saw it last year. It is now one vast apart
ment, filled with furniture, both beautiful
and comfortable. Oriental colorings pre
vail throughout, by which is meant the
building, as well as the furnishment. The
ceiling, which is divided into sections, is of
various hues blended, and was designed by
Mr. Frank Hopper. It isdiamoned, fluted,
and plaited with most artistic results. The
walls are panels of rich plush, alternating
with exquisitely draped windows; these lat
ter are at times diversified by recesses, from
which peep out a handsome mantel, or a
massive piece of sidewall furniture.
Grouped and singly about the space are
lounges, divan chairs, and specimens of the
new style of covering the wood work with
plush, while strictly defining the outline
and conformation of the chair. Piano lamps,
easels upon which rest fine pictures, and
pedestals with statuettes give the requisite
air of grace and lightness. Axminster car
pet in delicately blended tones, forms the
soft, agreeable floor covering, making at the
same time an admirable back ground for
the fine mounted lur, Smyrna and other
rugs. A suggestion is adroitly given as to
the novelties in the way of hall and dining
room styles, bv the introduction of a few of
the larger pieces at one end of the display.
Messrs. Hopper Bros, propose making
changes in their exhibit from time to time.
THE BE NO TEA HONO.
Where Visitors Love to Linger,
"Don't you think it is time we started for
home?"
"Well, to tell you the truth, I want
another cup of that refreshing He No tea."
This is a common expression nowadays at
the Exposition", and the tired and weary
find that after taking He No tea they are
braced up for further exertion iu the way of
sight-seeing. It is unnecessary to state that
the ever-attractive Tea Hone is at the lower
end of the building, on main floor, for' the
crowds quickly learned the location. It is
quite the thing for parties from the country
tu viiug mcir mucueouB wnn mem anu go
to the He No Tea Hong for cups of the hot
beverage, which is being liberally dispensed
to all comers. If you happened to meet one
of these parties you would be surprised at
the cool manner in which chicken bones
and bits of bread are left about; and the odd
part of it is, that no one objects, or makes a
fuss; they only make all comfortable and
welcome, and a man is employed whose sole
business it is to clear away debris and make
the place tidy for the next visitors.
At night the display is a brilliant, gor
geous affair; indeed to many people, a very
startling one; lights flash andeleani at everv
imaginable point; the fiery dragon is ap
parently enveloped in flames, and a wonder
lul scene is presented. Let every one feel
at ease, you have the effect, with perfect
safety for nothing that would endanger life
or limb would be permitted) in the building
by Manager Johnson, whose motto seems to
be, "perfect security lor all." Therefore
enjoy it all to the uttermost, take in the
greatness of the display, learn more than
you ever dreamed of about Japan, profit by
the tea, which is dispensed as freely as water,
and come away with the realization that the
He No Tea Hong is an unqualified success.
Coraopolis is enjoying a greater sensation
than any other in its eventful experience
just at present. Messrs. McDonald and
Jolly have been lying on their arms for
some time, and in absence of a row in Conn
cils, their respective adherents were in dan
ger of rusting from inaction, but have been
saved from oxidization by a difference of
opinion between oil operators. The cause
of the trouble is thns stated:
Last April W. L. Mellbn leased 100 acres
of the Carr property, eh Thorn run. As
there were 200 acres in tbe tract, a survey
was necessary to determine metes and
bounds. It is claimed that there was no nar-
tlcular time set 'for the survey, and work on
it was not begun at once. By and by Finni
trnn & Downing bored Tell on the Cooper
farm, nearly, and got oil, just how much
his not yet ueen iwruui, out it seems the
well is regarded as "some pumpkins." Her
operations were repressed while Messrs. Fin
nigan & Downing were engaged in cor
ralling other property in the vicinity, in
which was included the Carr farm.
PREPARED TO TTOKK.
They leased it, paying the same bonus
that Mellon had offered, 55,000 for 100 acres,
and, some say, with the understanding that
they were to get the bonus back in case they
failed to oust Mellon. la pursuance'of the
programme, they had a rig hauled on the
ground anu prepared to punch a hole down
at once.
On Wednesday Mellon got wind of Fin
nigan& Downing's operations, and that
night he got ten teams and a force ot 50
men. including nearly all the available
fighting men of Coraopolis, and hauled an
other rig up Thorn run and commenced
operations. Having landed the material
the attacking party proceeded to load the
Finnigan & Downing rig on their wagons
and hauled it back, but instead of bringing
it back to the railway, dropped it piecemeal
all along the route, and it is scattered at
various places, a distance of between one
and two miles. Some say that the invading
party were Heavily armed with all sorts of
firearms to befound in Coraopolis, from the
continental flintlock to the most approved
pattern of repeating rifle. The yeomen of
thevillage were each paid $2 50 a day for
their services, and Jim Watson was placed
on me pinnacle or the derrick, with two
navy revolvers strapped to his belt
The Mellon party bought all the lanterns
in A. D. Geny's store, -and then took in all
the other stores, and finally secured all the
lanterns of the village.
PROTECTING THE PASS".
There is a narrow pass, like that of Ther
mopyle, leading to the property, and there
is no other way to get to the place except to
drop Irom the clouds. People in the vicin
ity were reminded of the story of the 300
Israelites, who carried pitchers and de
moralized their enemies by shouting, "The
sword of the Lord and Gideon!"
The Mellon party were on the ground last
night, a load of straw having been hauled
up to make beds for tbnm. It was rumored
that Finnigan & Downing had sent to
Turkeyfoot, W. Va., for a force sufficient to
rout the Mellon party, but the general opin
ion was that the battle would be transferred
to the courts.
Mr. Mellon was seen last night He said
he had gotten the Augusta Oil Com
pany to bore a well, so as to determine his
base of operations in the vicinity onH
about ready to begin work on the Carr tract,
when he got notice to have the tract sur
veyed in five days. As it is so rugged that
one cannot see 100 feet straight ahead in one
direction, he said the survey was a difficult
matter, and Finnigan & Downing began
operations before it could be finished.
Sentiment iu Coraopolis sides with
Mellon, and the boys of the village will
stand by him as long as they can get 12 60 a
day for soldiering.
COMPRESSED AIR POWER.
It Will be Made Do Oar Work, Displacing;
Steam, Smoke and Other Dirt A Scheme
Already In Successiui Operation In
Europe.
A party of capitalists in the city proposes
to experiment with compressed air with the"
view of using it in factories, and it bids fair
to displace steam. Tbe plan has been in
practical operation in Paris for two years.
Large distributing compressed air plants
are in different parts of tht city, which
furnishes a number of factories with power.
The company the first to introduce this
po.wer in the United States is called the
Pittsburg Company, composed of Hon. E.
H. Stowe. John W. Chalfant, George I.
Whitney, N. W. Hartmau and several
other well-known Pittsburgers. The com
pauy proposes erecting its first "cy
clone" mill, as it has been
called, in the town of Ellwood,
Lawrence county, on the Conquenessing. A
contract has been let for the building of a
uam to supply power to ine plant, wnicn is
to compress the air and distribute it thronph
Emperor William in bis private collection I the towih The company recently sent an
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Cnrllt, Pollock & Co.
A most striking object in this fine exhibit
(on river side of main floor), is the magnifi
cent mantel and cabinet just imported irom
France. Cabinet is scarcely the descriptive
word for the upper portion of the mantel.
r js it is too lofty and massive for the title, yet
The tiles- are remarkable and of great
beauty two which surmount the fireplace,
representing sea vievfo.-the water dashing
against the rugged rocks. ?u(! most beauti
ful tile, however, is found in a passl above
the mantel shelf, and is an accurate repro
duction of the favorite picture of the late
at Babelsberg. The original, which has a
world wide reputation, is kuowu as "The
Page," and it is simply a gem; the pose, the
exquisite coloring and the beautiful
face captivate one at once. This elegant
mantel is flanked on all sides ot the dis
play by choicest specimens of art pottery
gathered from all lands famous iu this line,
and even then the most discriminating care
has been exercised in the selection. None
but rare and valuable examples of ceramic
art will be admitted to this collection, and
some of these, which soon will be placed in
position, were obtained with difficulty and
are seldom seen outside of the Celestial
Kingdom itself, so to have the opportunity
of examining these curios, is the one cbance
in a lifetime to thousands of visitors to the
Exposition.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
for next week's prize essay contest
JEWELS AND ART WARES.
E. P. Roberts & Sons' Mscnlflcent Exhibit,
Attractive as possible is the beautiful
pavilion in which are gronped the brilliant
array of fine wares now displayed by this
firm, near the center of main floor. The
daintiness and delicacy of the structure
draws upon it the eyes of all appreciative
visitors. It is just'the acme of perfection
for the stvle of wares which it
encloses, and from all points where
it is visible, commendations are
general. In everv detail of finish
care has been taken that there shall be no
faults of emission or commission, nothing
io ureas me narmonionsness ot enect
E. G. Han efc Co., 75 Fifth Avenue., i
Patrons of this firm of young men have
always recognized the great energy and
"push" which characterizes their conduct
of business, but it was never more manifest
than in their fine exhibit, located this year
on the main floor. It is an instructive dis
play, and those who want to know about re
liable pianos will take advantage of this
occasion. The large space is filled with the
Mathushek, so popular on account ol its
wonderful durability; the Hazleton, valued
for its bell-like tone and splendid action,
and the newer make, the Lester piano,
which has made its way so rapidly into
public favor. Just here it may be men
tioned that Mr. E. G. Hays is a Director in
the LesterPiano Company. For those who
prefer a different style of music, there are
the Wilcox & White Svmphony organs,
upon which most beautiful orchestral effects
are produced, and the sell-playing organs,
for which you may have any combination
of tunes. Prof. H. P. Ecker, of the firm,
has immediate charge of the exhibit
A PRETTY DISPLAY
display made by the Messrs, Boberts is J
Where Cakes and Crackers Are Given
A wnr to All Comers.
The Marvin display, at the Exposition,
which was among the first to be completed,
is oneof the finest and most attractive in the
building. It occupies the same place as
last rear, directlv behind the band stand.
rjn j and is covered by a canopy of red, white
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Continued on Sixth JPagt, i-t
engineer to H ranee to investigate the work
ings of the svsteiU in Pans, and the same
methods will be eniplpyed at Ellwood.
President H. W. Hartmah said:
"The company has been interested in the
subject for almost a year. It was ofl'Vof the
matters which occupied my attention
while abroad last month; I saw this
new system in practical operation,
Large plants are now in successfnl opera
tion in Paris, Birmingham and Edinboro
delivering compressed air as we do
natural gas, at so much per thousand feet.
Aside from the commercial anvautages,
the sanitary benefit attending the
use of compressed air is regarded with
special favor by the health anthorities where
it is in use, and it is regarded as the only
solution of the smoke nuisance. It would
be a good idea to use the natural gas pipes
if gas ever gives out. It is anplied to or
dinary steam engines without involving any
change of plant. One feature of compressed
air is that there is no time lost
getting up steam. All that is
required is to turn on the air.
.Boners are dispensed witn and engineers
also. It is now in successful operation in
hotels and private dwellings operating
small dynamos, besides affording the best
means tor refrigeration. It is next to impos
sible recompute the future of this new force.
It is being carried over fire miles from the
central distributing station in Paris, only
losing 2 per cent At Birmingham I was
shown through a factory having 12 engines
operated by it. The gain in point of clean
liness is a great feature. English manu
facturers believe it is the coming power for
all factories, except in large mills, where
steam is essential for other purposes."
Mr. Hartman said that ex-Assistant Post
master General Clarkson was at the head of
a company in Washington, which is now
trying to utilize compressed air for propell
ing street cars. Several lines are now in
successful operatiou in France. The plant
iu Paris has a carrying capacity to all con
nections of 100-horse power, and can be
regulated like natural gas. If the experi.
meut at Ellwood succeeds, it is probable a
plant will be erected near this city to
operate small factories.
Men' Underwear and Hosiery,
In medium and heavy weights (new color
ings), now being shown. Special attrac
tions in cotton, merino and all-wool hose.
A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth aye.
, i, In Memorlnm. v u
At a special meeting held by the Excel
sior Club September 5, 1890, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted in
memory of our late fellow member, Thomas
Tschudy.
Whereas, It has pleased the Allwise
Providence to call from our midst our late
esteemed and beloved fellow member,
Thomas Tscbndy; therefore, be it
Besolved, That we, while realizing, de-
Elore the death of Thomas Tschudy, who
ad by his manly and honorable conduct as
a member and friend especially endeared
himself to each and all of us.
Besolved, That in his death the Excelsior
Club has lost a worthv member, this com
munity a reputable citizen, and his family,
to whom be was devoted, an exemplary and
an affectionate son, brother and friend.
Besolved, That the resolutions be pub
lished in the daily papers and a copy of
them sent to tbe family ot onr deceased
member. J. G. Beinhaet,
Joseph Snydeb,
Ted Seidemsteickeb,
All Atlwaed,
Feank Kania,
Committee.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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A (JR1AT HEALTH Will
J. G. BENNETT Sc CO..
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Fine Dress Hats.
. G. Bennett & Co.,
. G. Bennett & Co..
J. G. Bennett & Co..
Agents for Dunlap & Co. hats.
Agents for Dunlap & Co. hats.
Agents for Dnnlap & Co. hats.
J. G. Bennett & Co.,
J. G. Bennett & Co.,
J. G. Bennett & Co.,
Agenls for Youman & Co. hats.
Agents for Youman & Co. hats.
Agents for Youman & Co. hats.
J. G. Bennett & Co.,
Corner Wood street and Filth avenue.
Punishment Avails Nothing-.
Eye strain and imperfect vision are not
always accompanied by manifest conditions.
The eye gives no external sign of many of
its worst troubles. For instance, a boy is
constantly blinking his eyelids. Remons
trate with him and he says, "he can
not help it," yet his eyes show no evidence
of weakness. After a time his whole face
works in unison with the evelids, and later
ou uis snouiaers, ana even nis arms, are in
motion. Punishment avails nothing in
breaking this so-called "habit:" it grows
worse.
Have Prof. J. T. Little.the eminent optic
ian, examine his eyes, and adjust the
proper glasses, and behold in a few days he
has forgotten to blink his eyes, or shrug his
shoulders. Consultation free, September 8
to 20- August Loch,
Jeweler, Allegheny.
Parents Shonld Soe Them.
Every boy in Allegheny and Pittsburg
can be dressed neat aud stylish in one of our
?2 90 all-wool suits. We sold hundreds on
Saturday. Everyone praised them. They
come in gray-mixed and brown-mixed colors
and are quaranteed all wool. Every cloth
ing house advertises them as big bargains
for $5. Our price 82 90.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Company, cor. Grant and
Diamond sts., opp. the Court House.
Bengalinct Dcngallnet Bensallnet
Latest and one of tbe prettiest weaves iu
silk fabrics; all new shades and blacfc from
51 50 a yard up. Huous & Hacke.
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An institution which provides every man, woman and child in this community with
the means of preserving their health and thus enhancing all the enjovments of life au
establishment the need of which has been felt in this city for years, wh'ich Is patronized
by the best class of people of Pittsburg, Allegheny and surrounding towns, and which is
pronounced by all who have visited it to be one of the most complete and best managed
bathing institutions in the country.
PITTSBURG lifflll,
DUQUESNE WAY, JYear Sixth Street Bridge.
TURKISH, RUSSIAN, NEEDLE, ELECTRIC,
HOT SALT WATER,
Private Tub and Salt Water Swimming
Bestof swimming instructors. Specially trained attendants, male and female, in tha
Private Tub, Hot Salt Water, Turkish. Eussian, Needle and Electric Bath Departments.
Massage Treatment, recognized by the medical profession as a great aid in the "treatment
or diseases, and adapted to the strong man, the feeble invalid woman and the delicate
child, given by thoroughly experienced Masseurs of both sexes.
OPEN DAILY THE YEAR ROUND.
Week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays from 6 A. M. to 6 p. m. Tuesdays, from
8 A. M. to 2 P. M., and Fridays from 8 A, M. to 6 p. m. reserved for ladies and children
only. Swimming Pool every Saturday morning lor school boys only. A first-class
bnaving and Hair Cutting Parlor in connection with the establishment.
Thanks.
See card of thanks, top of page 8.
Fall Saltings.
Leave your order now for suit or overcoat
at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street.
As usual we have the best and newest
variety of dress trimmings in Allegheny
county. Keining & Wilds,
710 Penn ave., Pittsburg.
ALL OBJECTIONABLE PERSONS REFUSED
ADMITTANCE.
C02sJ?i- Jj of Pnre Sa,t "Water &" "" ovrn wells on the premises, having a
capacity of TEN THOUSAND GALLONS PEE HOTJE, insures at all times the crystal
purity of the water used m every department.
THE TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS
Thoroughly ventilated and heated by steam radiators, consequently no impure air or
carbonic oxide gas from furnace or flues. An abundant supply of pure linen of snowy
whiteness, and no exnosnre of the person in going through the various processes of the
bath. These baths are commended by science and experience as the chief handmaid of
true science of medicine by the most noted physicians of tbe Old and New Worlds. They
prevent colds, fevers, neuralgia and kindred complaints, and have particular virtues for
billons derangements insomnia, gout, scrofula, consumption, catarrh, headache, dys
pepsia, hysteria, female weakness, malarial aud intermittent fevers, dropsy, diarrhea,
dysentery, bronchitis, rheumatism and other ills that afflict the human raceand if the
hundreds of people of this section who visit Mt. Clemens and other Hot Springs for the
benefit of their bealthwould but stay at home and take a course of our Turkish. Eussian.
.taectric or Hot Salt Water Baths, they would obtain much greater benefit at far less ex
pense of time and money, be able to receive home comforts at tbe same time, and thank
(iod that they have such an institution as this in their midst..
Turkish and Eussian or Electric Baths, 81; six tickets for 85.
Hot Salt Water Baths, 50c. Eoman Baths, SL
Medicated Baths, ?2. Swimming Baths, 25c
Season Tickets at Specially Reduced Rates.
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FRED GOODWYN, Manager.
MAKE ID LATE OF CARPETS
PURCHASED AT OUR STORE THIS MONTH
FREE
OF CHARGEi FREE
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723 and 725 Liberty Street,
Cor. Eighth, head of
Wood St,
Outfitters of Homes on
Easy Payments.
We would also state that
our Great Exposition of
, Furniture displayed in our
Warerooms cannot be
equaled in th.e universe.
They are especially adapt
ed for use as well as show.
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Chamber Suits,
Odd Beds,
wqq iressers,
Extension Tables
Stoves,
Cupboards,
Wardrobes,
Carpets,
Lace Curtains,
Portieres,
Rugs,
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We are reinforced in help
in our Carpet Depart
fc ment, and all goods pur
chased will be made and
laid- promptly ; and re
member, also, that during
this month
FREE OF CHARGE!
At Prices Lower Than -Any
Cash or Credit
House in the
: City. :
723 and 725 Liberty Street,
Cor. Eighth, head of
Wood St,
Pittsburg's Most Reliable
Payment House.
Parlor Suits,
Odd Rockers,
Hasy Chairs,
Hat Racks,
Hall Trees,
Center Tables,
Folding Beds,
Sideboards,
Bookcases,
Chiffoniers,
Mirrors,
Couches,
Household Credit
723 AND 725 LIBERTY STREET,
Co,
OOR. EIGHTH, TTTnAt OF WOOD ST.
During the Exposition, by special arrangements with the Railroads and Packet Coni
FauiCS, we aenverau gooas iree orcoarge sold, within A radius of ioomiles. f - '
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