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UHDER ARREST
Together With His Deputies,
but Only in the Custody
of Comrades,
ON A CHARGE OF MURDER.
An
Application for Admission to
Bail Will Be Made to the
County Court To-Day.
LABOE LEADEES TO BE EVICTED.
A -Vniuuer of Them Xotified to Vacate
Company nouses Within 10 Days,
When Force Will Ee Used.
1UTI0J.S SEKYED TO KEEDI STMKL'nS.
BtTta
Mere cf tie Cckers Who West to Work it
Morcwcxd Have Eeta-Fcistsdtd to H(.
join Tfcez AsstciiUs.
EVICISCE GIVES JIT TEE COEOKER'S INQUEST
(FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.!
JIt. Pleasant, April 9. Captain J. A.
Loar and eight of his men are now in the
custody of the Eighteenth Regiment, at
beottdale, on charges of murder. They left
here this afternoon and immediately went to
'Squire Eicher's office in that place and
gave themselves up. Then they were all
taken in charge hv a squad from the Eight
eenth and went to headquarters, where they
will remain under guard until to-morrow,
when they will go to Greenshurg.
The warrants were in the hands of Con
Mable Gay, who came to Mt. Pleasant this
morning und gave the militia notice 2one
were arrested, and they did not even hare a
military escort to the depot here or to the
t-quire's office when they reached Scott
da c. They were put on their lionoriu the
aiiair and carried it out periectly.
TJio Naruea of the Accused.
The men arrested were Captain J. A.
Loar, Harry Wilson, P.. G. Burns, Lewis
lavis, Carey Brown, Jacob Zundell, J. J.
Berger, J. M. Carbaugh, Steve Carnes and
Miles Hanna. Two oi the men were not in
Mt. Pleasant and Morris Ramsay promised
that they would report at the 'Squires office
in Scottdale and they were there with the
others having hoarded the same train at
Stonerville.
'Squire Eicber did not exactly like to issue
the warrants but he declared it was the best
thiUK that he rould do under the circum
stances. He wanted to postpone serving the 1
warrants until to-morrow so the men could
go to Greensburg immediately, but James
McBrjde, who made the information, would J
not permit it.
To-morrow the men will all he taken to
Greensburg where legal steps will be taken
to get them out on bail. A writ of habeas
corpus will first be asked for which will
bring the matter before the judge.
Deputies Confident They Will Bo Balled.
The strikers will fight this more, but the
deputies think they will win. Bail has
already been made out with the names of
the Eamsays on the bond, so that the affal
can be settled very briefly if the accused ajf
permitted to give bail. This affair was set
tled in the most amicable way all around,
and all the military men here speak well of
the way it was done. There were really no
arrests, and the men merely gave themselves
up with the hope that they will be allowed
to give bail to-morrow.
This afternoon 14 ten-day eviction notices
were served on men occupying company
houses at Morewood. The majority of them
are leaders in the strike or are accused of
having shot out of windows at deputies on
iLe morning of the trouble. Tbose given
quit notices to-day were: Michael Barrett,
John Welsh, Steve Pramuko, Martin We
iinskey, Peter Skera, August Bentz, Henry
Howard, John Campbell, John Dank, Da
vid Schrader, Harry Barrett, Michael Liad
away, Elizabeth Murphy and S. S. Grimm.
Mr. Bamsay said that the notices were given
because the company does not care to har
bor men who are fighting against its in
terests. Need the Bouses for Now Men.
They also say that their houses will be
iceded for new men they will .put to work.
During the strike the men have paid no rent.
A good many of them, however, say they
paid enough rent while work was going on.
Ttiey are expected to piy 7 per month for one
.ulf of one of the company .houses. Thoso
who arc forced to leave their present homes at
toe expiration of ten dajs will most likely hnd
homes with other labor men who are more for
tunate and own little homes in the town. There
will probably be no trouble caused by these
evictions, as the men will go qmetlr.
Mr. Bamsay says if they reluse to leave
quietly they will use force in getting rid of
tuein. He ueclares that the company is tired
r harboring its enemies.
To-day seven men failed to show up for work
j Morewood who had been there yesterday.
' 73 men were reported as at work, but the
r men say that even that number Is large.
- have had their committee working hard
w ' Uese men, and say they are having good
ltamsaj's Reason for the Desertion.
v .peiiutendent Ramsay says the reason tho
n.en i u it w ork'to-day was that a report had been
circuited to the effect that the milit-rv was
going to leave the first ot next week. This he
denies, and lie sas further that the soldiers
will not ail be withdrawn at one time. A com
pany may be taken aw ay at one time, and then
a snort time later another company leave until
confidence is fully restored. The reports that
the soldiers are about to leavc.be says, were
circulated by the strikers to prevent more of
tneui going to work.
James McBryde says that this is entirely
wrong as the only uiflunr.ee brought to bear on
those now working at Morewuod.is the work of
the committee whu visit the men personally
and try to show them where they are wronging
themselves as well as the fellow-workmen by
going to work before tho affair is properly set
tled. "The talk about this strike being over is
all bosh," says Mr. McBryde. "Why as far as
the organization is concerned it has just fairly
begun. We are in excellent trim now for a long
light. Our men are quietly working for the
cause, and there will be no trouble.''
Sorting Rations to the sinker.
The Commissary Committee of the U. M. W.
of A. is right on duty. A small room in the
lower part of the town Is headquarters. Flour,
bacon, etc. is issued to the strikers who are un
able to take care of themselves. The majority
of them, however, are prepared to take care ol
themselves. They live very 'cheaply, and, as a
conseauence, save a little money out of their
meager earnings. To-morrow the district dele
gates of the United Mine Workers of America
h old a meeting at Scottdale. It is expected to
be a Tory important meeting.
At Morewood to-day the Tenth Regiment ap
peared on dress parade. For the first time
since the trouble there was enough confidence
to bring out the ladies to see the maneuvers of
the military. Over 100 of them were present
and watched the parade with great interest.
The soldiers seemed dazzled by their appear
ance and their work was not up to their usual
good standard.
Major Kay came back from Scottdale to-day.
There he held court martial and fined two
privates two days' pay each for going out in
citizen's dress to do the town. Parker.
STRIKERS AT THE INQUEST.
THEIR TESTIMONY INDICATES UNDUE
HASTE IN THE FIRING.
Some of Them Did Not Hear the Order to
Halt, and None Saw "Carbon Oil They
Seemed to Be Ignorant of the Object of
the March.
ISrECIAL TELEOKAM TO THE DISPATCII.1
Jli. Pleasant, April 9. Coroner
Wakefield to-day finished the hearing of
testimony in the prosecution, and then ad
journed to next Thursday, at Greensburg,
where the witnesses for the defense will be
heard. The strikers objected somewhat to
this change of base, and Attorney James S.
Beaconi entered a protest in their behalf.
The Coroner was immovable, however, and
the inquest was adjourned, to Greenshurg. The
heariug should have commenced at 8 o'clock,
hut ooc of the jurors was absent and it was
postponed until noon.
The first witness heard was John Sheeboc, a
Polish boy. Alter answering the Coroner that
he understood the nature of an oath, ho said:
'I went with the men from Morewood to
Standard and returned with them about 3
o'clock. Somebody at Standard said that
everybody mustattend the meeting, but I did
not know where the meeting was to be held.
When we reached Morewood we stopped at the
company's store. On our way there somebody
shot three or four times, but after wo left tho
storo no one fired. We stopped at the bridge
and some man said, 'Checki. Cbecki.' then they
fired.
After tho ratal Shooting.
"When the shooting took placo I crawled
under the bridge and stayed there in the water
four hours. Then a man came and said, 'you
fellows come to the company's store.' I did not
go"
Thomas Shirer said: '-I live at Stonerville
and am a coal miner. I was m Mr. Pleasant
the night of the shooting, and was returning
home after the shooting. I met a deputy af te r
it was over and he told me that it was dangor
ous to pass, as the strikers were massed on the
hills and might fire. I saw no firing, as I was
in the crowd. The dead men were found on
the bridge leading to the stable."
W. J. Cunningham said: "I live at Stoner
ville and am a driver. I passed through More
wood Thursday morning to attend a meeting,
but did not know where It was. I was in the
crowd that was fired upon. The crowd I was
with did no shooting at all. The firing came
from the direction of the company stable. I
think there were about 40 shots tired. My party
made no threats. I was very near the bridge.
There may have been ten men on the Dridge. I
did not see any carbon oil cans in the crowd. I
did not hear any one call 'Check!.' I did not
see any one tear down the gate."
Mrs. Agnes Baugbman said: "I heard tho
men going toward Morewood. I also beard
shooting as the men went down tho road. I met
Robert Ramsay the morning of the killing. He
said he did not hear the shooting. I told him I
thought a good many men were killed. He.
told me not to say anything to anybody that I
saw him go down." Mrs. Nora Rlngler simply
corroborated the above statement.
No Arms Nor Carbon Oil Seen.
John Collins said: "I was at Morewood. I
stopped before the shooting just beyond the
bridge. We stood awhile there talking, and
soon thev fired on us. I did not see xnr srmi
I in the crowd, and I did not hear anyone say
J 'Cbecki.' I did not have any idea why the men
wont to Morewood. saw no carbon oil cans
in the crowd."
Thomas Fletcher Is a coal miner and drives
at Stonerville: "1 followed the crowd that left
Stonerville. I was between Ramsay's bouse
and ML Pleasant when the deputies fired. I
did not see any clubs or cans of oil in the
crowd." When asked why be went to More
wood be said, "Just for a walk. Continuing he
said: "The guards told me that seven men were
killed, and told me it was not safe to go farther.
I asked them to go with me and they went
with me a little distance. The bodies were
found on the bridge leading to the company
houses. The bodies were aDout four feet
from the bridge. I believe the gate was not
torn down at that time. It was closed.
M'BRYDE'S REPLY,
HE ANSWERS THE RECENT LETTER OF
REV. MR. LAMBING.
Bo Defends tho Miners In Their .Efforts to
Fix tho Trice or Their Own labor Av
erage Wages Bave Been Less Than SI
a Day.
SrECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATOH.I
Mt. Pleasant, April 9. Secretary Mc
Bryde has issued the following in answer to
the letter of 1'ather Lambing:
The reply of Rev. Mr. Lambing to the letter
of Mr. Lynch states in one portion, "Though I
wish, and pray, and appeal lor peace, I will not
fight for it." While 1 have all respect for Rev.
Father Lauioing, both as a pastor and as a gen
tleman.I believe that the interests of the work
ingincn of the Connellsville region will be and
should be looked after by thoso with
whom their interests are identified, for
its is a fact tbat the men who have
been selected to represent the interests of the
workingraen are workingmen themselves. Rev.
Mr. Limbing also states: "Probable I should
have kept out of the matter entirely." Judg
ing from the same treatment that liis Rever
ence speaks of, both from the operators and
men, I believe it would be wisdbm on his part
to allow the struggle to continue as it began. It
was mutually agreed, both by operators and em
ployes, that there should be no suspension of
work until snch timo as the market would
afford an advance over the rates paid up to
February 10, 1SU1, and I firmly believe that the
workingmen of the Connellsville region, after
entering into an agreement of this kind, are
determined that they shall have a say-so in re
gard to the trice tbat shall be paid for their
work.
In the name of the Lord our God, who has a
better right to set the price of labor than the
one that performs it? Let us have justice. As
regards the operators, we are jnst as deter
minedas M,r. Lynch not to use any means that
would be useless. I do not know whether any
one has charged that the employes of tho H. U.
Frick Coke Compaay are poorlv Daid or not.
but I do know that a man with anything like
an ordinary-sized family cannot send his chil
dren or go to church himself with what might
be called good clothes on his person.
It is also true that three-nfths of the men of
this region cannot earn sufficient wages to
feed their families as they should be fed, while
Mr. Frick, who a few years ago was only a com
mon store clerk, can live on tbe fat of the land
and boast about bis millions. And it must be
remembered tbat bis wealth came" from the
labor performed by the poor unfortunate work
ingmen whom some people call cowards, des
peradoes, etc. It is also true that
when it became necessary to suspend
operations at some of the plants on account of
a depres-ed market, the men of the different
plants who were fortunate enough to continue
to be at work were generous enough to divide
work with their fellow men; but when every
thing appeared to be prosperous, taking an
average, every man in tbe Connellsville coke
region received less than Jl per day, caused by
tbe company's having one-third more meu un
der their employ than was really necessary, In
order that two-thirds of the earnings of the
workingmen should be returned to them
through the pluck-me stores.
His Reverence also savs if there is any pov
erty among the meu it is eenerallv due to their
own intemperance. While 1 agree with him on
many instances, it is not generally the case.
We have scores of men in tlfls region who
never knew the taste of drink, tbat are com
pelled to live from band to mouth tin year
through. Rev. Mr. Lambing acknowledged
that agreements have been broken time after
time. I also acknowledge the same, but in
nine cases out of ten they are broken by the
management, not by the man. Hoping thatthe
difference now existing between the employers
and the employed will be settled in the near
future, I beg to remain.
James W. McBryde.
WOMEN AND TIN PANS
Frighten a Shaft Guard Into Asking for ia
Reinforcement,
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tioned at the house of George Parafit, near
shaft "B," asked for reinforcements to-night,
because of the large crowd in the vicinity.
The crowd was composed mainly of women,
who beat tin pans and made the night hideous.
The guard said the women were druuk.
HIS SKILL REWARDED.
Dr. Neff; of Masontown, Promoted Surgeon
of the Tenth Regiment.
trnost A staff correspondent.!
Mi. pleasant. April 9. Dr. a. W. Neff, of
Masontown, Is now Surgeon ot the Tenth Reg
iment, and ranks as Major. He was promoted
from Second Assistant, with the rank of first
lieutenant. The doctor will make a very popu
lar Major.
Dr. William S. Grimm, of Beaver Falls, has
been appointed to the place vacated by Major
Neff. Dr. Grimm was a guardsman five years.
FAIECHANCE WORKS RESUME.
The Company Does Not Recognize
the
Union, but Allows Membership.
IFROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. 1
Mr. Pleasant, April 9. The Fairchance
Furnace Company's coke works started up full
again this morning. They have been running
partially right along at tho old wages.
The organization is not recognized in the set
tlement, but the company allows the men to
.hold their membership. There are about 100
ovens in the plant.
ANNA DICKINSON SANE.
HER SISTER NOW ACCUSED OF ILLEGAL
IMPRISONMENT.
A Suit Against the National Republican
Committee Commenced Deprived of
Somo of Her Money by 'Means of
Forgery Tho Physician's Statement.
rsrEciAL teleoram to the dispatch.!
New York, April 9. Miss Anna E.
Dickinson, much thinner and more care
worn in appearance than in years gone by,
but still like her old self in will power and
earnestness, was at the Astor House to-day
for a few hours in company with her maid
and Dr. Seward, medical superin
tendent of the Seward Home for
Invalids at Goshen. The party came
down on the morning train and returned
in the afternoon. Miss Dickinson's purpose in
coming to New York was to put her case in tho
hands of a lawyer, and Howe fc Hummell were
engaged to bring suit against tbe Republican
National Committee for tbe amount due her
on the contract made for her with Mr. Quay by
Mr. Frank Carpenter, tbe artist, of New York.
But a more serious charge than the one
brought against tbe Republican Committee is
her startling declaration that her elder sister,
Susan, forcibly imprisoned her in an insane
asylum without consultation with any medical
authority or any of her friends, and then mis
represented her to the public Miss Dickinson
says it is true that she shnt herself in her
room and refused to open the door to her
sister, but it was not because she was insane,
but for tbe reason that she wished to look over
her papers, which her sister bad tampered with
in her absence from home. She declares that
she was forcibly taken to tho asylum at Dan
ville and was lelt there without a physician's
certificate, and she solemnly avers that-her sis
ter has prosecuted her beyond endurance in tho
past two yearf.
Dr. Seward, who has had Miss Dickinson in
his. care for a week past, says that she was en
trusted to his caro by Miss Susan Dickinson,
who advanced money to pay her board, and
that he took charge of her, thinking her in
sane; that he found she was not mentally un
balanced, and that she is as woll as she
ever wa. One of the first things he
did after satisfying himself that Miss
Dickinson was a well person was to telegraph,
at her request, to those receiving funds for
her not to pay any more money out to anyone.
Miss Dickinson states that she had 15,000
which were go: away from her by forgers.
Miss Dickinson says tbat, after incarcer
ating her illegally, Susan misled thoso
of her (Anna's) friends "who wrote to
her for facts, and has received pecuniary
assistance which she had retained for herself.
Miss -Susan Dickinson is not aware that Dr.
Reward has pronounced her sister-Anna well,
and isusan has yet to learn of the accusations
which are brought against her. How much
has been paid over to Susan Dickinson on be
half of ber sister is not known. Miss Dickin
son will shortly resume her work on the lecture
platform.
BALLET DANCERS IN BLOOMERS.
The Passago of the Minnesota Anti-Tight
Bill Catches the Wilbur Company.
Minneapolis, April 9. The McII.ale anti
tights bill having passed the Senate to-day, tbe
Wilbur Opera Company, now playing a 12.
weeks' engagement in this city, will don
bloomers for the remainder of their engage
ment. AN UNFORTUNATE LOVE AFFAIR.
Tho Elopement of a Youthful Couple Al
most Ends in a Tragedy.
IsrlXIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.'.
Pakkeesbuko, April 9, The attempt of
Lee Rexroad to commit suicide last night at
Uea'.'s boarding houso created a sensation.
Rexroad is about 28 years old. the son of a well
known family near Churchvillc Some time since
Rexroad fell in love with Minnie Lausford, a
pretty, bright little country maiden of 13 sum
mers. Tbe parents of Minnie wero opposed to
Rexroad and forbade bis attentions to their
daughter. Tbe young people decided to elope,
and last Tuesday mgbt walked 12 miles over tho
mountains to tbe railroad, coming here yester
day. They went to Marietta. O., 12 miles above,
intending to get married at that place, but
were refused a license by the Ohio authorities.
They then retraced their steps to this city,
and late last night pat up at Real's boarding
honse. Some time during tbe night tho man,
m a fit of despondency, determined to end his
days of trouble. He cut his throat, slitting
his wmapipe in a terrible manner and gashiog
his neck, fortunately missing the jugular.
The girl discovered Rexroad's condition about
0 o'clock, being aroused by his moans. He was
then very weak from loss of blood, and his life
seemed to hang by a thread. The physicians
succeeded in sewing up his wounds. His oon
dition later in the day was considered some
what favorable, and the girl was advised tb go
home, but positively refused to leave the side
ot ner lover. Alter anotner consultation with
phjsicians it was determined to send both
home together, and to-night, under charge of
an officer, they are on the train for Weston.
TAKEN INTO COURT.
Suit Against Knights ot Labor Officials for
Booh: Accounts.
fSrECIAL TBLEGKAM TO THE DISPATCB.l
Philadelphia, April 9. Judge Bregy, in
Common Pleas Court No. 1 to-day, heard the
suit of William Whitty against Terence V.
Pouderly and othere, tbe members and officers
of the General .Executive Boar"d of the
Knights of Labor. It is alleged tbat a lockout
of the employes of knit goods mills started in
1SS6 at Amsterdam, N. Y., and finally extended
to the mills in tbe Mohawk Valley, by which
15,000 operatives were thrown out of work.
William Wbittv. a Knight of Labor; furmsbed
the locked out men with food from his store
upon tbe orders of the local assemblies and
upon their individual credit. Thomas Barry
gave him 300 upon his owu responsibility and
promised to lay the matter before tho General
Board.
About the 20th of January, 18S7, Barry gave
Whitty JL2O0 and told him to go on supplying
the men with provisions, as the Executive
Board had taken charge of the matter, and the
general order would guarantee tbe payment.
He also said that tbe sum ot S300 per week
would be sent him by tbe General Board.
Whitty received this amouut until tbe middle
of April, and although It then ceased, he con
tinued to supply the men until the termination
of the lockout in May. Upon examining his
books he found a balance due him of C8D0. He
alleges that the board refused payment, on tbe
ground that enough money had already been
expended on the lockout.
WILL PROBABLY ESCHEW POLITICS.
The Chairman of the Republican State
'Committee Identified With tho Standard.
TKrXCIAL TKLEG1ULM TO TUE DISPATCO.1
Erie, April 9. Hon. W. H. Andrews, Chair
man of tbe Republican State Committee, has
purchased for the Standard Oil Company, 30
acres of land adjoining tbo eastern limits of
tbe city and next to a tract of similar size
recently bought by the Standard for the Metric
Metal Works. Mr. Andrews Is also negotiate
inpforjttie largest and costliesthouseinthe city,
and will take up bis residence in Erie as repre
sentative of the Standard's local interests.
His acceptance of this position will probably
lead to bis withdrawal from politics.
WALES A BIG WINNER,
The Heir to England's Throne Gets a
Straight Tip on the Races.
VANDERB1LT AS A GAY GAMBLER.
He Yisits Monte Carlo and Is Successful in
Beating the Bank.
KECIPKOCITI WITH SPAIN IS ASSURED
IDT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMrANT.l
London, April 9. His Royal Highness,
the Prince of "Wales, is evidently not to be
deterred by the clamors of a certain section
of the public from betting on horses or in
dulging in other forms of gambling. He
won a large sum of money on the result of-
tbe City and Suburban yesterday. The tip
was given to him by Colonel North. Lord
Randolph Churchill, the owner of the
favorite, also won a large amount on Mun
thorpe, having, it is said, been induced by
the Colonel to bet heavily on that animal.
In fact, it is stated in certain quarters that
Colonel North owns one-half of Munthorpe,
the other being divided between Lord Dan
raven and Lord Randolph.
Gossip has it that the reason for Lord
Randolph's projected trip to Africa is that
he is "broke." Added to this it is said that
his family relations are by no means of the
pleasantest. Although Lady Randolph has
a private income, she needs all the money
settled on her by her father, the late Mr.
Leonard Jerome. These two facts are current-'
ly reported to be tho reason for Lord Ran
dolph's long absences.
Among tho recent winners at Monte Carlo is
William Vanderbilt, who lately crossed tho
Atlantic in his steam yacht, with a number of
gentlemen friends. Tho party landed at a
southern port, and thence proceeded to the
fashionable gaming resort.
HELD IN CAGES.
Preliminary Trial of the Italian Evil Lifo
Society Members.
TBT DDKLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
Rome, April 9. The sensation of the hoar is
the trial of the denounced members of tbe
Maba Vita (Evil Life) Society, an organization
that, in its aims, seems to be identical with the
Mafia, at Barl, 69 miles from Brindisi. The ex
amination of the COO witnesses will not begin
until next week, bnt the 179 prisoners have
been present during tbe preliminary proceed
ings, occupying two cages on opposite sides of
the gallery. On their way to and from
tbe court, under the escort of a
strong force of carbineers, tbe
chiefs who denounced their companions
were roundly hissed by be populace. Among
the prisoners the seven tattooed ones attract
great attention, as it wonld seem that, in their
case, the force of tho art could no further go.
The strangest devices bave been used In this
mutilation, one much sunburned and very dirty
fellow being ornamented with nn less than 6i
different designs, some of them quite elaborate.
Tbe prisoner, Passaquindici, who explained
the working of the order to tbe authorities,
also added tbat tbe title of "Uncle" was given
to tbe members of tbe Camorristi, or highest of
the three grades into which the society is di
vided. He could not say, however, when the
society originated, but was certain tbat it bad
been organized prior to 1SS3.
DRIVEN FROM ITALY,
The Mafia Horde Are Said to Have Chosen
America as Their Field.
TBT DUXLAF'S CABLE COMFAKT.l
London, April 9. The Oraphio newspaper
to-morrow will give two long articles on the
"Mafia, of which tho following Is the last para
graph: "The presence of the MaffiosI in tbe
United States Is due to the extreme rigor dis
played by tbe Government of Italy. It Is aim
ing to destroy a sect which has struck such
deep roots Into the country. Many circum
stances formerly favored Its growth and devel
opment in Italy, till, through the firm will of a
liberal and civilized power, such as tbe present
Government of that country, it has been al
most extirpated. How it has grown and pros
pered in a foreign country.aud a nation like the
United States, is a mystery.
"Its only force is terror. It is always based
upon the corruption of tbe authorities and the
lack of pluck of the majority of the inhabit
ants. The question which naturally presents
itself, therefore, is: Have the escapod convicts
from Italy found a better field for their opera
tions in America than in their native land?"
LADY DTJNLO ILL.
She Has Been In a Critical Condition and Is
Reported Dead.
fBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
Manchester, April 9. Lady Dunlo, the
heroine of tbat well-remembered divorce suit
which created so much talk a comparatively
short timo ago, is to-day occupying the cbief
place in the public mind, by reason of a rumor
tbat she is dead. She has been appearing at
the Princess Theater, and is no doubt seriously
ill. as she has been out of tbe cast. Every
thing that money can do to alleviate her suffer
ings is being done.
Sbo is attended at her bedside not only by
her husband, but also bv her staunch friend,
Isador Werthelmer. The latter's money is
lrcely spent to procure tbe best medical aid
possible, and not content with the available
local physicians, leading members of tbe pro
fession have been telegraphed for from Lon
don, and have been in attendance.
DAVITT'S DEFENSE.
He Did Not Want a Place on That British
Labor Commission,
rBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
London, April 9. Michael Davitt,in the cur
rent number of the Labor World, says he did
not wish his name to be put forward by Mr.
McCarthy, as Labor Commissioner, and he did
not even sanction it, as he was certain he would
be rejected. With regard to his disqualifica
tions, which wern urgod by the Tory organs, he
states tbat his conviction for treason and felony
was legally expiated by the Imprisonment ho
underwent, and with tbe expiration of his sen
tence terminated the legal penalty and its con
sequences. He contends tbat tbe holding of republican
principles is no constitutional bar to the legal
rights of tbe subject, and sums np tbe matter
by saylbg that the objection of tbe Government
was a purely political one.
JEROME'S TOMB.
It Will Be In the One Carved From the
Solid Rock as Requested.
TBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
PARIS, April 9. It is possible that the body
ot Prince Napjleon will soon be taken south
ward and interredin the "tomb carved from the
solid rock" on the Isles Sangulna'ires, in tho
Gulf of Ajaccio, as requested in his will, in
case it was not deposited in the chapel in the
Church of the Invalides, near the tomb of his
uncle, Napoleon L
It is not thought that the Government will
consent to tbe latter request, as it has no dis
position to revive tbe Napoleonic legend, or
add to the renown of the "Petit Caporal," as
such a course might have inconvenient conse
quences. HIS CAREER ENDED.
Death In an Australian Jail of a Notorious
Religious Impostor.
'BT DUNLAp"'SV CABLE COMPANT.l
London, April 9. A cablegram from Sydney
announces the death in jail of Thomas Oswald
Kcatinge, tbe notorious clerical impostor.
Keatinge spent ten years in America prior to
1869, having begun his career of fraud In 1858.
Later be filled many Roman Catholic and
Protestant pulpits, but the greater part of his
life was spent in prison.
THE JACKSON CASE.
Inability to RaLe 3,000 Causes the
1)6-
clslon to Stand.
TBT DUNLAr'S CABLE COMPANT.l
London, April 9. The remarkable case of
Mr, Jackson, who, it will be remembered, ear-
ried off his own wife, and created no little ex
citement thereby, will cost no less than 2,000
to be taken on appeal before the House of
Lords.
This sum, which it was hoped to raise by a
popular subscription. Is not forthcoming, and
tbe remarkabio decision will, therefore,
have to stand.
RELIGION BROUGHT IN,
SENSATIONAL CHARGES AT A NATIONAL
LEAGUE MEETING.
Protestants Said Not to Bo Wanted in the
Irish Party By the Priests Only Catho
lics to Be Sent to Parliament Serious
Allegations.
tBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
London, April 9. Aj-jrat sensation
has been caused by the -speeches which
wer1 delivered atthe Commercial Brunch
of .3 National League. Their effect is un
doubtedly significant. Peter McDonald,
M. P., fairly argued that if Gladstone failed
to obtain a majority at the next election it
would be because the English people had
begun to suspect that the people of Ireland
were not free in their own land. He tore
asunder the profession of equal rights for all
or even generous treatment for Protestants
if they joined the National ranks.
He disclosed the policy which patriotic
prelates were urging the leaders of the
movement to adopt. They were to have ex
clusively members of the Roman Catholic
faith in tbe House of Commons, and all
Protestants were to bo ousted from that body.
In conclusion he said: "If the Bishops bave
their way; if the elections are to be won by the
priests, s Sligo and Kilkenny were, there is no
doubt, if the movement which was successful
in Kilkenny and Sligo prevails, that at the
general election home rule will be obtained by
such means, and the protest of tho National
League will be of no avail to prevent or miti
gate sectarian domination."
The Dublin Freeman, in commenting on this,
savs: "The .speakers at the meeting of the
National League last night had to utter some
unpalatable truths. We will gladly give pub
licity to any authoritative denial of Mr. Har
rington's serious allegation that resolutions
were submitted at a certain meeting of the
hierarchy, protesting against the number of
Protestants Mr. Parnell was bringing into the
Irish party. At the same meeting air. Timothy
Healy was accused by Mr. Fitzgerald of re
ceiving for his services at Maryborongb, a
portion of tbo 1,000 given by the Crown for
tbe Parnell paper. He asked Mr. Healy If he
would dare to deny he bad received Crown
money, and Mr. Healy has not replied."
TERMS AGREED ON
In the Negotiations for a Reciprocity Treaty
With Spain.
rBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l
Madrid, April 9. It is understood that a
satisfactory termination has been reached In
the negotiation with the Spanish Government,
conducted by Mr. Foster, regarding the terms
of a reciprocity agreement between the United
States and Spain for Cuba and Porto Rico. Tbe
main points of tbe agreement were laid before
the Ministerial Council to-day.
Among tho conditions are a duty of one
cent per pound to be levied by the States, on
Spanish West Indian sugar of 13 degrees polar
ization and a higher duty on any surplus above
that point.
AN IRISH BILL.
The Liberals Wished Parliament to Control
the Irish Commission.
LONDON, April 9. In the House of Commons
this evening In the committee on the Irish
Land bill Henry Fowler (Liberal) moved that
tbo salaries of tbe land commissioners be
placed in tbe estimates and thereby be con
trolled by Parliament. Mr. Healy held tbat the
proposal was a Vital one. The Government had
rigged up a commission out of Tory nominees
and attaches of tho -Honse of Lords, the-twr-
ijcarieut landlord barracks; Tho onlTxhAnoe-
?he tenants bad rested la tbe control ol tbe
commission by Parliament.'
Mr. Morley said that the proposal of the
Government was a mischievous blow at the
principles of the Constitution and Parliament.
Fowler's motion was rejected, 160 to 142.
MANIPURIS REPULSED.
The British Forces Win Another Victory
Against the Rebellious Chieftains.
Simla, April 9. Advices have been received
here of a brilliant success for tbe British force3
near Manipur. Tbe Maniouris made a fierce
attack upon the slender force ot Gboorkas
commanded by Lieutenant Grant, which re
cently captured Fort Thabat. Tho Manipuris
fought gallantly for every foot of ground, but
finally were repulsed.
The usurping Rajah and two prominent
chiefs, all three of whom had displayed re
markable bravery in leading the tribesmen to
tbe attack, were killed during the fight. Tbe
Manipuris now express willingness to recog
nize the authority of the British officials.
RECALLS AN EPISODE.
A Letter Written by Granville Kvldently
Daring the Fresldental Campaign.
London, April 9. A letter written by tho
late Lord Granville Is published to-day which
attracts some attention. The date of tbe
letter and tbe name of the recipient are both
omitted. The letter reads:
"Undoubtedly we agree in respect to tbe ac
tion of the President. It is not equally certain,
however, that any expression of mine might
not help Mr. Blaine as much as Mr. Cleveland.
I see that the latter is trying, not very sucess
fully, to separate free trade from his plan."
TRADERS EXPELLED.
Russia Fears They May Act as Guides to
a Possible Invading Army.
St. Petersburg, April 9. The War Office
has ordered the expulsion from the Russian
camps on tbe frontier of all foreign traders.
The War Office fears that tbese traders might
serve as guides to tbe'AUstro-German forces in
tbe event of war.
Hungarian peddlers especially are suspected
of acquiring knowledge of the various strate
gic routes leading into Russia.
SEEKING NEW OUTLETS.
Germany Fears Americans Will Capturo
Their Brazilian Trade.
Berlin, April 9. Tbe North German
Gazette, referring to the United States com
mercial treaty with Brazil, says to-day that
German exporters will probably lose a great
portion ot the South American market, and
tbis is a reason, tbe Gazette adds, for the con
clusion or the Austro-Uerman treaty as paving
a way for new trade outlets.
Australia's Constitution Complete.
Sydney, N. & W., April 9. At yesterday's
session ol the Federation Convention, the dele
gates adopted the Constitution, and the session
closed amid a scene of great enthusiasm.
CHICAGO'8 OFFICIAL CANVASS.
It Is In Progress and Will Bo Necessary to
Determine the Election.
Chicago, April 9. The official canvass of
the votes iu tbe late election began this after
noon, and it is expected that the work will not
be completed inside of a week. Both Repub
licans and Democrats claim the election of
their respective candidate for Mayor, and
until tbe official canvass Is finished, it will be
impossible to declare positively which is cor
rect. Two alleged errors in the returns made Tues
day night, were discovered to-dav. In the
Twenty-seventh ward tbe Republicans claim
that Washbnrne was not credited with 50 votes
which were cast lor him, and in the Twenty
fifth ward tbo Democrats claim that tbe
number of votes credited to Cregler was 109
short.
CONTRACTORS COME TO TERMS.
They Reach an Agreement With the Tin-,
ners and Plumbers.
'Indianapolis, April 9. Tho master and
journeymen plumbers have reached an agree
ment,tbo former to employ nono but union men,
wages to be 10 cents and SO cents for plumbers,
35 and 30 cents for gas fitters, and 40 cents tor
steamtltters, eight hours to be a day's work.
Nearly all of the master tinners bave signed
the schedule recently presented by the journeymen.
OPEN TO AMENDMENT,
Flinn Accepts Some Suggestions Upon
the Curative Measures.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE HEARING.
Alfred Atarland on Hand to Enter a Father
Yijorons Protest.
N9 FINAL ACTION UNTIL NEXT WEEK
rFHOH A STAFF COBBESrONDENT.l
Habrisbubo, April 9. The House
Judiciary Committee met in the Supreme
Court rooms to-night to be enlightened on
the Flinn street sewer and lien bills. The
meeting was public, hut very few people
honored the occasion with their presence.
Senator Flinn suggested that Thomas Car
naban, Jr., explain tbe several bills, and he
did so, beginning with the proposed curative
legislation.
The committee was particularly anxious
to know the features of the recent decision
of the Supreme Court, giving points as to
future street legislation, and Mr. Carnahan
quoted extensively. He spoke of the im
portance of having remedial or curative
legislation, as great injustice would be done
the city of Pittsburg if those benefited by
street improvements were not made to pay
for the improvement. Alfred Jlarland in
terjected a remark that men were objecting
to the proposed legislation who had paid
their assessments. In his opinion curative
legislation would not stand the test of the
Supreme Court,
Intention of the Supreme Court.
M. A. Woodward, of Pittsburg, leaned
toward the opinion that tbe decision of the
Supreme Court was against the idea that
property owners could be made to pay for
improvements completed under the law de
clared unconstitutional, but he thought
tbe Supreme Court was disposed to
favor the city when it could if
fair bills were" framed. While property
was benefited by street improvements and
probably justified assessments made for them
there were elements of equity on the other
sido. Tbe burdens of these people wero enor
mous. They were severe and oppressive on
property owners, although the benefits might
ultimately exceed the expenditures. One of
the ininuities to which property owners were
subjected was after having paid their sbaro for
paving they were taxed lor repairing streets.
The blow which the city of Pittsburg got from
the Supreme Court wonld do it good, as it
wonld teach tbe municipality a salutary lesson.
Representative Baker said that be bad found
tbat when street improvements were paid out
of tbe city fund they were not forthcoming.
Until he had an opportunity to pay according
to the foot-front rule he was obliged to submit
to bad streets.
Representative Johnson asked Mr. Wood
ward it he thought the Legislature had tbe
constitutional power to pass curative legisla
tion. There was no direct answer to this ques
tion, but Mr. Woodward said tbe Supreme
Court was disposed to help Pittsburg out of
difficulty.
Defects In the Bills.
Mr. Woodward then began to point out
what he thought were the defects in
the bills. He particularly objected to the
absence of a provision authorizing the trial
ot cases by a jury.contending that when people
are subjected to oppressive burdens, such as
street improvements impose, they should not
be denied this protection from injus
tice. Senator Flinn agreed to have
Mr. Woodward's suggestion incorporated.
Mr. Woodward also desired the liens limited,
and raised an objection to the bill relating to
municipal liens on the ground that it proposed
to validate assessments already made and pro
nounced unconstitutional. Mr.Carnahan took
issue with Mr. Woodward, and said it simply
authorized assessments for improvements al
readv made. Ex-Representative Marland saw
great injustice in making assessments for work
done under nnconstitntional legislation.
W, J. Howard made several suggestions,
which were accepted. He said he was not dis
posed to adversely criticise the proposed laws.
and as to tbe curative legislation he
thought it might be correct in principle.
Mr. Marland bitterly attacked Pittsburg
Councils, and said tbe power to select
tbe heads of departments should be
taken from them and lodged in the people or
the Mayor. Senator Flinn spoke of the neces
sity of tbe proposed legislation.
Chief Blgelow was present, but did not talk.
Tbe Judiciary Committee will meet again on
Tuesdiy next, when the several bills intro
duced by Senator Flinn will probably be put in
shape to be reported to the House.
Henrt Hall.
A SERIOUS JOKE.
Bill Passed Prohibiting Candidates From
( Being Solicited.
1FP.01I A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.!
Harrisburg, April 9. The Senate, at its
afternoon session to-day, passed finally a bill
whoso introduction was generally regarded as
a joke. It provides punishment for soliciting
candidates for office to buy tickets or
any other valuable thing, or subscribe
for charitable objects or organizations.
Tbis kind of bnsiuess is defined corrupt
solicitation. Senator McCreary suggested tbat
this farce had been carried on long cnongh,
and hoped tbat tbe Senate would not invite
criticism on its head by giving it any further
encouragement.
Senator Robinson, who introduced tbe bill at
the request of a friend, said he was not afraid
to vote for it. The practice of soliciting can
didates for office during campaigns was noth
ing less than blackmail and should be
stopped. Senator Bates excited tbo
Senate to merriment by asking tbe
Senator from Delaware, who holds two offices,
whether he expected to derive any pecun
iary benefit from this bill in bis next cam
paign. The necessary 28 votes to pass the bill
wero secured after a long wait.
KEMBLE LOAN RILL.
It Will In All Likelihood Go to Governor
Pattlfton To-Day.
-FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Harrisburg, April 9. The bill to reim
burse William II. Kemble for his loan of
8100,000 to the State will probably be iu tho
hands of the Governor to-morrow. Senator
Ros3 made an ineffectual effort to
have his amendment inserted, requiring
the Board of Audit to inquire into
the liability of the Commonwealth, so far
as urjust claims might be concerned. State
Treasurer Buyer says he can see no reason why
tbe Attorney General should be on the board,
as the law of 1811 specifically states tbat the
Auditor General and State Treasurer shall con
stitute such boards.
But so far as consulting the Attorney General
was concerned, he and the Governor are ex
pected to give their counsol while the examina
tion is in progress.
ADJOURNMENT DAT.
The House Committee on Rules Reports in
Favor of May 8.
IFROM A STAFF COP.RESPONDENT.l
Harrisburg, April 9. In the House to-day
a report was made by the Committee on Rules
Lfixinc the 8th of May for the final sojournment
of tbe Legislature. This resolution does not
mean tbat there will be an adjournment
at that time, but it is expected to
materially contribute to the dispatch of
business. The Honse may adopt the resolu
tion, but as tbe business of tbe session is In a
very backward state, tbe Senate will doubtless
see tbat it is amended by extending the time
fixed for adjournment about two weeks. The
House Committee on Resolutions when tbey
adopted the resolution expressed the opinion
that it would not meet the approval of the Sen
ate without amendment.
BILLS PASSED FINALLY.
The Senate Disposes of a Large Number of
Measures.
I SPECIAL TELEORAM TO THE DlSPATClt. 1
Harrisburg, April 9, In the Senate the
following bills were passed finally:
Enabling teachers to secure permanent cer
tificates without the recommendation of the
Board of Directors if tbey bave taugnt succes
sively six annual school terms; changing the
Froportlon of freeholders required to petition
or annexation from one-half to two-thirds, in
tended to prevent a brewer's property in
Fayette county from being placed in a bor
ough; House bill relating to the study
and practice of physical- culture in the
public schools of all tbe cities:
House bill requiring public school teachers
to bo sworn or affirmed before entering upon
their duties; extending to the court jurisdic
tion when either of tbe parties has been or
shall bo convicted of forgery or
any infamous crime and sentenced
to imprisonment; abolishing the office
of Director of tbo Poor in cities
of tbe second class; Honse billregolatlng'tbe
qualification of clerks to County Commission
ers; House bill providing for the creation and
distribution of a fund for aged or disabled po
licemen in cities of the second class.
A PARTISAN QUARREL
THE TROUBLE BETWEEN THE SENATE
AND THE GOVERNOR.
Republicans Refuse to Confirm Fattlson's
Nominations Until Beaver's Appointees
Are Commissioned A Lively Debate in
the Upper Branch Upon the Subject.
fFROK A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
H abbisbubg, April 9. Tba Republican
members ot tbe Senate have not changed
their opinion as to the uncertainty
of Governor Pattison issuing commis
sions to the Slate Librarian, Super
intendent of Public Instrnction
and Factory Inspector. They argue
that as tbe nominations of these officials
were confirmed over two montb3 ago they
would long since have had their commis
sions if it was intended by tbe Cbief Magis
trate of the State that they should
be issued to them. The doubt as to
tho Governor's action was again illus
trated in the ', -ate to-day, when Senator
Green, Democr" SJh 'rks, moved that an ex
ecutive sessioV- 'iV. e purpose of con
sidering tbe ... tll0d " -le for harbor
master, health ofhi,' , JO
- r. . . .
inysician
at Philadelphia. Mr. V0
'Bte,.. '
no
names, but the Republicans
' "Vc . V7v as
about, anu they presented a unite.7 gf .nst
taking up tbe appointments because, v rnor
Beaver's principal appointees had not received
their commissions. They generally claimed
that tbe Democratic Senators had violated
their agreement, made several months ago
relative to political nominations. Senator
Robinson went so far as to intimate that they
were guilty ot political perfidy.
The Democrats were just as positive that
their political opponents had gone back on
their bargain and in vindication of themselves
said they could nos expect to bind tho Gov
ernor to any agreement made by them.
Senator Hall, of Elk. had no knowledge
as to tho course the Governor would
pursue concerning the issuing ot commissions
to the State Librarian and others, but he be
riT,!rJ J -
lieved mat in due time they would be issued.
Senator Robinson said tbat ho had been in
formed that the commissions had been pre
pared, and if he conld obtain the
assurance of the Democratic Senat
ors tbat the Governor wonld issue
them to the men now in office he would not in
terpose an objection to the proposition of the
Senator from Berks. Senator, Osbonrn. of
Philadelphia, called for the production of a
written contract, which he said tho Democratic
Senators made relative to confirmation.
Senator Corbin referred to the report
or me appointment oi a man namea Bnyaer as
superintendent of public instruction as sus
picions, and Senator Green replied tbat be
himself bad thought it peculiar and consulted
the Governor about it, and was informed that
it was nonsense. This man, said tbe Senator
from Berks, was simply advertising himself by
circulating tbe unfounded report.
Senator Gobin illustrated the liberality of
the Republicans br staring tbat after the Sen
ate had confirmed tbe nomination of a Coroner
of Forest county appointed by Governor
Beaver, Governor Paulson sent in another
name for the same position. and the
Senate confirmed the appointment- Senator
Bates, of Union, tjiongbt tbe delay of tbe Gov
ernor to issue commissions to Governor
Beaver's appointments looked very much as if
he intended to supplant tbem at the end of the
session with Democrats. The Senator from
Union then moved to "lay the resolution of the
Senator from Berks on tbe table, and the Sen
ate by a party vote adopted the proposition.
A NEGATIVE REPORT
Made on Mr. Neeb's Bill Extending the
Mechanics' Lien Tair.
ISPECIAL TELBORAX TO THE DISPATCH.1
Harrisbcho. April 9. A bill was favorably
reported in tbe Senate appropriating J1.SS7 for
the balance due for witness fees, mileage, serv
ing subpoenas and other expenses in the Os-bourn-Devlin
contested election case, which
has already cost the State about $10,000.
Bills were negatively reported as follows:
House bill authorizing actions in assumpsit by
and against joint owners, joint tenants and
tenants in common holding interest
in or operating any drilling, pump
ing or producing oil or gas well.
Neeb's bill extending the mechanic's lien law
to sub-contractors, mechanics and laborers and
requiring notice to be given to the owner of the
claimant's intention to file a Hen.
House bills were favorably reported as fol
lows: Increasing the numberot courts in Alle
gheny county; appropriating $1,152 for tbe pay
ment of 'John Joos for the publication of the
mercantile appraisers' lists of Allegheny
county.
SUPPRESSING SMOKE.
The Bill to Provide for It Passed by the
Senate.
ISPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCD.l
Harrisburg. April 9. The following bills
were passed finally in the Senate:
Requiring insurance companies of other
States doing business in this State to pay to
tbe Firemen's Relief Associations, organized
in cities, boroughs and townships, an an
nual bonus on premiums on tho insurance
effected within tho limits of these places;
House bill to provide for a uniform contractor
policy to be made and issued by fire insurance
companies; providing tbe manner in taking
appeals in cases of divorce; authorizing and
empowering cities to by ordinance regulate and
suppresi the production and emission ot smoke
from bituminous coal and providing penalties
for tbe violation of the act.
in Tho bill to establish a State Board of Medi
cal Examiners was amended by providing for
representation on it of two homeopaths and
one eclectic.
WITHOUT A CONTEST.
Wherry's Constitutional Convention Bill
Passes Second Reading.
niPECUL TELEORAM TO TUE DISPATCRl
Harrisburg, April 9. Mr. Wherry's bill,
providing for a constitutional convention, con
sisting of 176 members, was reached on second
reading. Its author said tbat the machinery
provided for tbe election was defective, and he
asked tbat ho be permitted to amend it so as to
put it in better sbape. There was no opposition
to his proposition, and ic was allowed to pass
second reading without contest.
The bill making tho non-payment of fares in
cars, hacks, etc., a misdemeanor was passed
second reading after Representative Fow had
startled the House by referring to a Knight of
Labor who was prompting Mr. Kane, of
Fayette, as a paid lobbyist of tbe order.
TWO FAVORABLE REPORTS
On Senator Meek' Liquor License and Tax
on Foreigners' Measures.
IFROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Harrisburg, April 9. rhe bill of Senator
Meek, of Center, authorizing the granting of
liquor licenses according to population, is
making encouraging progress. It to-day re
ceived the favorable consideration of the House
Committee on Vice and Immorality.
His bill to tax unnaturalized foreigners 3 a
year for the benefit of tbe poor fund ot tbo
various districts is meeting with similar good
luck. It, too, was favorably reported in the
House to-day. after having passed the Senate
by a large majority.
NEEE'S BONDSMEN BILL.
It Is Favorably Reported to tho Senate by
tho Committee.
ISPECIAL TXLEQBAX TO THE DISPATCH.!
Harrisburg, April 9. In tbe Senate this
afternoon the bill was favorably reported to
encourage forest culture, and also Neeb's bills
permitting liquor dealers to secure bondsmen
anywhere In the county in which tbe license
may be granted, and autboriziugthe incorpora
tion of distillery companies.
Tbo bill authorizing tbe appointment by the
Governor of a commission to provide a uni
form system of text books for tbe schools of
the State was negatively reported. Logan, of
Crawford, introduced a bill to prevent adulter
ation of maple syrups.
WAR TD BEDECURED
Inter-State Conference of Miners
and Operators Totally Dis
rupted Over
THE EIGHT-HOUR QUESTION.
All Conciliatory Propositions of the
Miners Rejected.
OPERATORS DEFIAKT TO THE END.
A General Strike Will Consequently Ee In
augurated May 1.
KAILEOADS SAID TO BE INTEEESTED
The inter-State conference of operators
and miners of Ohio and Western Pennsyl
vania collided and went to pieces yesterday
on the eight-hour rock, as it was predicted
in The Dispatch they would do.
While there were indications all along
of disruption, the most conservative
men on both sides wanted to see the con
ference end in the same amicable man
ner that has characterized all previous
meetings. In this, however, they were dis
appointed. After the operators had refused point
blank to grant the eight hours, the miners
presented the following propositions:
First That a reduction in tbe pay of day
labor relative to the reduction in hours will be
allowed.
Second That we proceed to make tbe wage
scale with the understanding tbat eight hours
prevail after May 1, without the operators
officially indorsing it, and if It does not gener
ally prevail nitbm a reasonable time the miners
will not insist upon its enforcement.
"Where the Disruption Came In.
This was also refused by the operators,
and then came the disruption. The opera'
tors' said they would hereafter deal with
their men independently, but the miners
took issue with them on this point. There
had been considerable talk during the meet
ing about the miners trying to force eight'
hours in Pennsylvania and Ohio and leav
ing the competitive districts oat of the
question. The miners agreed after the ad
journment that before there should he any
further dealings with the operators, th lat
ter should bring their competitive operators
back into tbe agreement.
The morning session was a lively one.
It was presided over by Oscar Town
send, a Cleveland operator. Mr. Ilae,
who had the floor when the committee of
the whole adjourned on the previous even
ing, resum ed his address. He said:
I want to take up tho arguments of the op
erators in a spirit of friendship. The opportune
ness of the matter at this time Is recognized.
Business men are slow to make such changes as
seem expre imeutal, but tbat tbis system is no
experiment, figures carefully prepared show
tbat the miners at present employed ia this
county will produce all the coal mined In this
county in-2sO days, working" Cvo hours and 11
.minutes per day. 'It has been argned that if
we secure shorter hours large numbers of un
skilled men will flock to tbe mines. The op
posite is true. The large operators would ba
benefited. Mines so equiped could easily be
worked under two shifts more profitably than
under the present system, and with a greater
tonnage result.
The Two Views of tho Question.
Mr. Itae then took the chair, and Jlr.
Chapman, of Jackson county, O., said:
Mr. Rae's speech sounds like a fairy tale. I
take it there are two views to this question.
One Is sentimental, the other i hard business.
They talk of the prosperity of Europe. Fellow
delegates, if all Europe is prosperous; if it flows
with milk and honey, why is it tbat millions of
people come to this country? It is to better
their condition. That is the sentimental part
ot tbe discussion. Now the practical Five
years or more ago, we commenced tho agree
ment between Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
During this time we've kept our agreements.
During this time otber fields bave gone on in
dependently. We bave adhered, each of us. to
our agreements, and we've arrived up to tbo
E resent, wben we are confronted by the eigbt
our proposition. This is tbe first time that
this movement has been brought to the notice
of the operators in convention. Mr. Penna
says it's been discussed before. Perhaps in
their own meetings, but never with operators.
The Federation of Labor has selected the
miners to make this flgbt. It was done at
Detroit.
Voice At our request.
Chapman A delegate to Detroit told me tbe
miners were forced into it by tbe Federation
Convention.
Voices Give the namel
Chapman I have tbe floor and will not an
swer questions until I am through. Now Mr.
Penna has said this movement is a case of dol
lars and cents. Gentlemen, who does this
proposition affect? Not tbe miner with tbe
pick, but tbe man who works by tbe day. Mr.
Rae says shorter hours will increase the pro
duction. In the Scale Committee the opposite
is argued. But we need not go beyond tba
water to prove this. Here's a strike lu Pitts
burg. In one mill the men were granted nine
hours instead of ten, tbe men promfslng to do
as much work under shorter hours as the
longer. Now, an official of tbat mill is quoted
in a local paper as saying tbat the men failed
to do this; which proves that shorter hours aro
not productive of better results. Inactivity Is
not beneficial. Wherever you cjrcaie idleness
yon create trouble. Give literary men, eoal
operators, business men a surplus of time and
you will find tbem at their club houses. Work
ingmen under tbe same condition cannot go to
club bouses, but they go to worse places. Give
a man plenty of work, and when his work is
done he goes borne.
Mr. Chapman read figures of the yearly
tonnage of each competitive district, with a
view to showing that other fields have en
croached upon tbe business of the lnter-Stato
territory.
As the Men Look at the Matter.
Mr. Fenna Mr. Chapman defeats his own
argument. The first conference ever held was
called for the purpose of bettering the condi
tion of the operators and miners mutually.
With hundreds of thousands of idle men In the
conntry and with Mr. Chapman's belief that if
eight honrs is adopted be will be obliged to em
ploy more men. he still urges it would be the
forerunner of idleness.
David Patterson, of Ohio, said: "I believe
the time is coming wben the eight-bonr day
will prevail, but I must tell the truth. In Jan
uary, the operators ot Ohio discussed this
eighi-hour day, Colonel Rend was there, and
we came to tbo unanimous conclusion that
tbis was not an opportune time to adopt the
eight-hour day. w chare held two meetings
since then and it was unanimously decided
again that the first day of May is not tbe time
to adopt tbe eight-hour day. 1 stand now
where we stood in meetings. 1 do not believe
tbat Mav 1 is the time in Ohio and Pennsyl
vania. It will work injury to these regions."
Mr. Penna What have you done to bring
Indiana and Illinois operators up to our stand
ard; Mr. Patterson Why. notwithstanding the
inroads these fellows have made upon our
trade, we have always stood by our scale man
fully. Alex Patterson, of Pjttsburg. said tbat if
eight hours means an advance to day workers,
tbe advance must come off tbe miners. "We
know it," replied Messrs. Fenna and McBryde,
In one breath. A vote was tben taken " -nil
tbe discussion at 11:13, but tbe motioD
Mr. Dempster claimed tbe miner?
commence in Illinois and not burdr
ators here with tbe increased cost
tlon. The final statement of tbei
tion was explained to the commi
McBryde as follows:
Final Matement of the Mi
"On May 1 an order will go
miner in this country to work the
day. Wo van: to adopt different i
you. We want to go into an agt
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