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THE P3TJTSBTJR& DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY, .AUGUST 0. 189a
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as the Carnegie firm is concerned. Pour of
our mills are in operation, and before the
week is out the balance will be in opera
tion. The mills now running are the Guide,
12-inch, new plate and scrap mills, and the
12-iuch mill is operated by one of the finest
crews in Allegheny county."
Yesterdav afternoon arrangements were
made lor the reception of more non-union
men who are expected to arrive this morn
ing. Spring mattresses were taken into the
works by the wagon load and three colored
rooks have already been installed who are
lent busy getting up lunches for the work
men. Most of these men are expected from
the Carbon Iron "Works and Moorhead's
mill in Sharpsburg.
ANOTHER NON-UNION MILL.
Spanr, Cbatfant & Co. Ignore the Amnlci
matrd Asuoci.ition and Start Their Plate
T.IIII fllth Non-Union Men as Predicted
Early in tho Fight.
Tne Amalgamated Association men were
treated to a mild surprise at Etna yes
terday morniug. Spang, Chalfant & Co.
started their plate mill with non-union
men, as predicted in The DISPATCH early
in the fight. During the past few weeks
various rumors concerning the mill were in
circulation, but nothing substantial could
be obtained and almost anything was ex
pected. Several days since an attempt was made
to operate the plate department, but owing
to an insufficient number of men to manipu
late that mill the works were allowed to re
main idle for a few days. Yesterday a full
equipmeut of men was present at the mill
earlv- in the day and work was commenced.
Manager G. A. Chalfant could not be
found, but another of the mill officials was
willing to talk. He said: "Some time since
several of the workmen signified their
willingness to go to work, and asked that
thev be given an opportunity. The plate
mill furnaces were lighted, but there were
not enough men present to start properly,
and the start was delayed until to-day.
This morning evervthing was in readiness.
The men came and a very successful start
was made. Tne workers are old employes,
and we have had no difficulty. Three heats
were made instead of four, owing to the
late start, which was at 7 o'clock instead of
6. Everything is qniet and no difficulty
with the'men is expected. The scale is not
signed, and we are greatly satisfied with the
start made to-day."
The members of the Amalgamated Asso
ciation are reticent, but a special meeting
has been called tor Thursday evening.
"Business of importance" is the only
feature ot the notice.
THE SCALE TS0UELE8.
Jones Laoghllns' an ilonorablo Firm to
Drat With.
Before the Belleville Steel Company, of
Belleville, 111., signed the scale on Monday
last the Amalgamated Association, in order
to arrange an amicable settlement, conceded
a 5 per cent reduction in the wage list.
Cornelius Shea, a prominent worker in
Jones & Laughlins' mill, was asked last
evening why such a settlement could not be
effected with the firm that employed him,
whereupon he replied:
"We have offered to adjust the difficulty
with Jones & Laughlins, and even conceded
a more substantial reduction in the old scale
than the one given to the Belleville Steel
Company. You may ask now why then we
have reached no agreement, which would be
no more than a fair question. There is no
doubt that the firm and their men will
agree. It is only a question of two or three
day. "We have an honorable firm to deal
witn. The reason we give Jones & Laugh
lins a more substantial reduction than at
Belleville is that the machinery is better
and the capacity is greater. As a result we
can make better wages. When Jones &
Laughlins sign the scale I hope it will be
for three or five years, so that we will De
done with these disputes. They occasion a
loss not only to the men, but to the firm."
EETTJENIHG TO WOEK.
5everal of the O d Men at Duquesn. Go
Back to the 31111.
At Duquesne yesterday workmen reported
at the mill in large numbers. Superintend
ent Morrison refused to say how many
applicants were, received to-day and how
manv of the old men applied, but he was
pleaded with the result It was learned from
another source that over 100 men applied
for work. A great many of them were new
men, but enough of the old employes to sat
isfy the management that they will all fall
in line soon. The Amalgamated people have
very little to say.
The firm is keeping a complete list of all
men applying. Thev will not attempt to
start up until after "Wednesday evening, in
order to give all the old men a chance to
come back.
THEIE BAIL FIXED.
Judge Ewing Fixes the Amount for Bauer
and Hnold.
Judge Ewing, sitting in Quarter Sessions
Court, yesterday morning fixed the amount
of bail required of Anarchists Bauer and
Knold at 55,000 each. The bail offered for
the prisoners was not accepted, however.
There was not a large attendance. As sooa
as court opened and before the prisoners
were brought in, Attorney Joseph Fried
roan presented the petitions, which District
Attorney Burleigh handed to the Judge.
Judge Ewing at once said: "I under
stand there is no danger of the death of
Mr. Prick, and the defendants are entitled
to bail. I will fix the amonnt at $5,000 for
each defendant, 54,000 on the charge of be
ing accessory and 1,000 on the charge of
conspiracy."
The court then proceeded to the consider
ation of other business. In a minute or two
Bauer and Enold were brought from jail in
company with the other prisoners and
placed in the box, where they sat for nearly
an hour.
Shortly before noon Louis Kieger, a car
penter, and Emil Boschel were presented
as bondsmen, but Judge Ewing alter ex
amining them decided that they did not
own enough property. "We propose to
have good b.il in these cases," said the
Judge. "It must be of the best" Mean
while the two prisoners had been returned
to their cells in the jaiL
A Bold Then on Sixth Street.
A young lady who is a stenographer in a
Water street business house was passing
along Sixth street about 6:30 last evening
when a thief snatched her pocketbook and
made off with it The book contained 57,
which is supposed to have been extracted
and the book thrown away. The latter is
prized as a gift, and the finder is requested
to leave it at Superintendent O'Mara's
office.
Run Away From Home.
Maggie Coyle is at the Central police
station and will probably be sent to Mor
ganza. She ran away from her home, 104
Hemlock street, last Friday, and after a
diligent search Detective McTighe found her
at a theater. Ida Kennedy, Qt Boss street,
is said to have harbored the girl, who is
onlv 17 years old. Her parents and Judge
Gripp will decide on her disposition to-day.
Two Bodies Sent Home Yesterday.
The body of Frank Snowden was sent
to his home in Brownsville yesterday and
that of James Linkhaner to Duquesne.
The two men were killed together near
"VN'ilmerding on Monday.
George Fontaine's Body Recovered.
The body of George Fontaine, who was
drowned in the Allegheny river at Forty
eighth street Monday night, was recovered
at Forty-seventh street last evening and
taken to his boarding house, at the corner
of Forty-seventh and Hatfield streets.
HOPE SEESA STAR
And the Locked-Out Men at
Homestead Are Now Con
fident of Success.
LEADSES MEET AND TALK.
Enthusiastic Workers Hear Their
Side of the Conflict.
MANAGER POTTER TALKS OUT.
He Tells of Breaks From the Bants of the
.Amalgamated.
O'DONNELL IS AWAI FOE MS HEALTH
Yesterday was a day of affirmation and
denials at omestead. The management
make all sorts of declarations aud the
leaders of the locked-out men speedily
denied them. The locked-out men held
their mass meeting yesterday afternoon.
The people present certainly grew enthusi
astic over the speeches and reports. It was
2 o'clock when the locked-out men filed
into the Opera House. There were over
200 of them. They all seemed to be in good
spirits. The noticeable unrest of the day
before seemed to have gone. As the crowd
waited on the outside for the doors to open,
the best of order prevailed. The men were
all talking,but they were keeping their
Toices down to the ordinary tones of con
versation. Noticeable in the gathering yesterday
was 'William Weihc, the stalwart President
of the Amalgamated Association. He
seems to be a popular man in Homestead.
Wherever he went yesterday crowds would
gather around him. Assistant Secretary
Kilgallon, of the same association, was also
on the ground. Jerry Dougherty was there,
and he seemed to have more than his usual
amount of magnetism. Jerry is exceedingly
popular in Homestead. Vice President "W".
A. Carney, of the Amalgamated, was at
Homestead also. Trustee Pierce's pleasant
face was also among the visitors. There is
no doubt that these five powers in the asso
ciation rendered a good service to their or
ganization. They can all reason well, and
when they left Homestead last night the
locked-out men felt assured oi victory.
Visitors Make Speeches.
Nothing startling was done at yesterday's
meeting nor had anything of an unusual
nature been expected.
The Press Committee gave out the idea
that the proceedings were routine, the ad
visory and relief committees being
given a chance to tell of the work each had
done. After this the visitors made speeches.
The condition of the iron and steel work
ers and all other trades which are now en
gaged in troubles were cited. On the whole
the'' speakers thought that victory
was near at hand. The condition
of the Carnegie interests was care
fully gone over. One sneaker showed
that 10,009 employes of this company
were now striking. To the talker this was
an encouraging fact He argued along the
same line they have taken from the start
It is that enough competent men cannot be
found to take the places of the company's
former employes. The Amalgamated offi
cials all told "of the congratulatory letters
and offers of aid that were pouring into the
general offices. As far as sympathy and
financial aid goes, it was clearly proven at
yesterday's meeting that the "Homestead
men were plentifully supplied with both.
The speakers cheered up the weary
hearts of the locked-out men, and
loud rounds of applause issued from
behind the doors of the Opera House. No
resolutions were adopted and no vote was
taken to continne the battle against the
Carnegie Steel Company, but withal the
meeting was a great success. The cheering
words of yesterday have done more to
strengthen the ranks of the locked-out men
than anything that has happened in Home
stead for many a day.
While the former employes of the Car
negie Steel Company were receiving their
restorative, the crack and boom of the ma
chinery operated by the new men nearby
sounded clear and loud. It appeared to be'
more noticeable than on previous days. It
may have been the condition of the air,
however.
Standing at General Wiley's hill-top
headquarters one gets an excellent view of
the big steel plant To the looker on yes
terdav afternoon there seemed to be much
activity within the inclosure. Men were
busily engaged all through the yard, and
from'evtrv mill but one huge volumes of
smoke and steam were issuing. The mills
were certainly going, but whether satisfac
torily is something that has not been exactly
proven yet
The Managor Has Tils Say.
Manager Potter was seen at 4:30 yesterday
afternoon. "Over 200 new men were brough't
into the mill to-day," said he. "The major
ity of them came Irom Baltimore and Phila
delphia. There were a few of
them from Cincinnati The Baltimore
men are all steel workers.
They came from Sparrow's Point and
Coates" & Co.'s mills. They understand
their work thoroughly and are prepared to
stay at Homestead. We now have 1,300
men in the mills and as we are ready for
more we will get them. Just now we Lave
enough, and I have sent out orders to our
employing agents not to send any more
workmen for several days. This morning
the 24 old men whom we agreed to take
bark into our service started in to work.
Up nntil the present time I have received
application from 14 more of our old em
ployes. They were mostly members of the
Amalgamated Association. I promised
them all positions it they would come back
in the morning. Thev all assented. To
night we will start the 33-inch mill on sin
gle turn."
The Homestead men deny Mr. Potter's
statements as regards the men goiug back to"
work. They say there might have been
some mechanics or laborers, but not one
Amalgamated man they contend has left the
ranks. The Government inspector of armor
plates said last night that he yesterday
tested five plates made by the non-union
men. He says they stood every test and
are as good as any plate ever turned out
He also says there is no necessity for the
company to make plates as it is now six
months ahead of Government orders.
Return to the Banks.
After the Advisory Committee meeting
last night Acting Chairman Crawford said:
Three of the old men who had gone back
to work have come out and will not go
back again. They had received letters
asking them to go back to work. These
are the only men who have left our ranks.
We are in position to know it when a man
goes, and I could take an oath that we have
not lost more than these three men.
"The company is not having such an easy
tims within the works. Ten or the men
who were brought up yesterday refused to
go to work. They wanted to come out the
gates and the company would not let them.
A little riot followed and the companv had
to take the men back to Pittsburg on the
steamer Tide. A scheme is being worked
on this boat Thirteen men are required to
make up a full crew and the Tide always
carries this number. We are on to it now
and do not want the regnlar deck bands.
As regards the story that the company had
something to do with O'DonnelTs leaving
Homestead, I say it is untrue. It was
myself that caused him to go. When L
came back the last time his health was
shattered and I made him go away to take a
rest"
The committee assigned David Lvncb,
W. T. Boberts, of Homestead, and a S.
Conroy, of Youngstown, to address a labor
picnic at Boss Grove to-day. In answer to
requests from Brooklyn. Albnny and
Elmira, David Lynch, TL W. Brown and
W. T. Boberts were chosen to answer tho
calls. They will start to-night. The me
chanics and laborers held, a meeting last
night There were about 500 men present.
David Lynch addressed the men. He
urged them to stand firm. The strengthen
ing was well received. Both sides are very
firm.
SOME FUNNF INCIDENTS.
Two Non-Union Men Frightened Away
From the Homestead Mill Because the
Firm's Physician Desires That They
Submit to Vaccination.
During the present struggle between the
Carnegie Steel Company and the locked-out
workmen, even at the most serious time
the dispute has had its ridiculous side.
Strange and funny stories directly con
nected with the trouble have been related
every day, but probably the most laughable
circumstance occurred yesterday.
Shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon two non-union men made their way
into the 'Amalgamated Association's head
quarters. They were out of breath and one
was unusually pale. When questioned
they said they had just come from Home
stead. They had no fault to find with the
general treatment there, but they objected
to vaccination. They were asked to ex
plain, whereupon the older man of the two
said: "We have been in the Homestead
works since Saturday last and were fairly
well contented, but this morning there was
a change in the usual programme. A
doctor approached me and my iriend and
said we would have to be vaccinated. We
refused, but the physician said it would
have to be done, but wheu he went
away for a few minute; we made for the
gates and managed to get away. We were
willing to work and work hnrd, but we
didn't go there to let any doctor practice
any of his new ideas on us."
Hardly had the intended victim of the
Homestead physician related hio story
.when one of the locked-out workmen came
in with a story from the Union Mill. He
said that among the shear grinders at the
upper Union Mill was a man who eight or
nine years ago run the Universal Plate
Mill, in Andrew Kloman's mill, at Supe
rior station, but owing to ill-health aban
doned his trade. When Manager Dillon
learned he had a roller in sight, he went to
the man aud persuaded him to work.
The workman demurred, but at last con
sented and assisted in getting out three
beats. So precious had he become that
when night arrived instead of allowing the
man to go home the under-bosses locked
him in the grease honse and kept him all
night Yesterday morning, however, he
managed to make his escape, but in doing
so he was obliged to leave his hat and coat
behind. He scaled the fence near Thirty
fourth street and made his way to head
quarters where he told his story to the
amusement of a number of the men.
At the rooms of the Amalgamated Asso
ciation on Fenn avenue a member of the
Press Committee yesterday said:, "I have a
story I can vouch for aud it is a good one.
The Carnegie Steel Company has erected
a temporary bar in the Thirty-third street
mill. Over this is dispensed large quanti
ties of liquid refreshments and cigars which
are given to the men without cost The
liquid refreshments consists of beer and
whisky and the workmen are not limited in
their potations. A funny thing, however,
is that the firm have erected the bar near
the fence where one of the most strongest
rules of the company is posted. It reads as
follows: 'No employe of the Carnegie Steel
Company is allowed to use intoxicating
liquors during working hours.' Everybody
that drinks at the firm's bar sees the sign
and wonders."
PS&YIRG FOB AHEITBA.TI0N.
Attorney Brennen Aaks the Conrt to Ap
point a Board Notice to Carnegiet.
Attorney W. J. Brennen yesterday filed
the petition asking for a license for the
creation of a voluntary trade tribunal, un
der the act of 1883, to settle the difficulties
at Homestead. The petition recites the
disorder at Homestead aud, referr ing to the
troubles in the steel trade, asks for the tri
bunal. The petition contains the signatures
of employes of ' the Carnegie Steel
Company, Jones & Laughlins, Sho
enberger & Co., the H dins worth Steel
Company aud the Linden Steel Company.
Eraploves of Carnegie Steel Company
Vm. T. Roberts and Vm. Vojrel, Flttsburp,
and G. T. Rylands, David Lynch, Peter
Newman, John Madden, Thomas II. Baynes,
Matthew Murphy, " John McCov. II. W.
Wright, John Held, Wm. Sellers, VTm. Lloyd
and John Hulse, of Homestead.
Employes of Jones & Laujrhlin Cornelius
Shea, P. Lewis, Edward Mcrhilenny, Noah
Whitehead, F. M. Wlso, J. T. Cullen, George
Wood, Mike Pryle. M. Lvnch, L. Frederick,
John Castelle, J. Foust, E. C. Jabn, Wm. H.
Hoffman, John lafe. W. Snan, M. Lewis,
Daniel Callahan and Frank Weisenbera.
ETiployes of Shoenbergor & Co. William
A. Kane, Frank Tigbo, John Clemens, Frank
feaylor, William Neblock, George Zitzmin,
E. J. Bamm. E. E. Nichols. Thomas' Mc
Intvre, It A. Kosemund. It. Schnelbieck.
Employes ol Halnswoitli Steel Companv
P. MoMalion, S. L. Sprees, James Sweeny,
Kichaid Cavanaugh, T. T. Mangan, John Slc
Caithy, H. Williams. D. J. Driscoll, 1'.
Munns, William Harbison, B. Gillespie.
Employes of Linden Steel Comnany John
C. McSwIpgan, Patrick Audley, John Gllroy,
James Durham, Robert T. ilclioI, Jamos
Riley, J. D. McDonough, M. Duiham, R.
Neville and William Knauber.
Judge Ewing, to whom the petition was
presented, made an order directing the peti
tion to be placed on record, and that a li
cense issue for the creation of a voluntary
trade tribunal for the settlement of deputes
in the steel trade, "conditioned upon the
assent in writing of the necessary number
of employers or firms engaged in the steel
trade, with notice to the Carnegie Steel
Company, Limited, of the filing of the
record of the proceedings.
COMING 10 HOMESTEAD.
Plenty of Men in Baltimore on Their Way
to Pitt share.
Homestead does not seem to possess any
terrors for the workmen of Baltimore, many
of whom appear anxious to get work in the
mills of the Carnegie Steel Company. A
dispatch from Baltimore states that late on
Saturday nigut last C H. 'Smith registered
at the Eutaw House from Homestead. After
inserting an advestisement in one of
the morning papers lor workmen he re
tired, telling the hotel clerk he was "in" to
no one.
Monday morning Mr. Smith was up,
bright and early and posted up the follow
ing placard on his bedroom door:
Headquarters ot the
Carnegie Company, Limited.
Men Wanted. Come In Quick. :
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. .
Applications began to arrive by the score
and up until last night Mr. Smith had
booked 100 men. Out of this number, how
ever, only about SO will be qualified. Among
the number is an English roller aud a
beater. The recruits are expected in this
city this morning.
THE USE IS BUSY.
It Carries Many Men and Lots of Pro
visions to Homestead.
The Tide made her usual trip yesterday.
Not being able to carry all the passengers
and freight necessary for the mills at Home
stead, she has pressed into service a large
barge, and it is doing good service,. Every
trip it is loaded with provisions snd men.
On her afternoon trip she carried 48 men,
250 cots, 1,000 pounds of meat and other
things in proportion.
While standing at the office on Water
street yesterday, a number' of men
entered and sought passage to
Homestead. They are applying for posi
tions in such numbers as to soon fill up all
vacancies. The Tide is now making tnree
trips each day and may soon be compelled,
from press ot work, to add another trip to
its daily routine of business.
CAPTAIN LOAB IS INDIGNANT.
He Insists All His Men Are on Duty The
Soldiers Leaving;.
The only excitement at Camp Sam Black
yesterday was occasioned by the leaving of
the Sheridan troopers. To-day a part of
Battery B.will go home. Colonel Hawkins
and his men across the river passed a quiet
day. 'General Wiley said yesterday he had
no idea when the troops would leave.
The boys are all getting tired of
camp life, but they all want to
stay it out until a finish. Ciptain
J. A. Loar, of Company "E," Tenth Begi
ment, is after the person who circulated the
report-that his men were deserting whole
sale. There is no trnth at all in the report
The entire membership was presented at
roll call yesterday. A good many of
the bovs are awav" on furloughs. Among
the number is Captain D. W. Simpson, ot
Company F, Fifth Regiment He was
called to his home in Indiana yesterday
morning. Lieutenant McLain is command
ing the company.
CANT LOCATE THE CONCERT.
Chief Murphr Will Not Issue m Permit for
an Anarchist Benefit.
The detectives of Allegheny were busily
employed yesterday in an attempt to ascer
tain where the concert, proposed as a bene
fit by the Anarchists iu behalf of Berkman,
is to b8 held. They were unable to gain
any definite information, and they believe
the concert or benefit will not be given m
the city limits. Chief Murphy declared
that he would not issue a permit for such a
purpose.
STREAT0R GIVES BAIL
Two Warrants Served on the Colopel at His
Home In Washington- J. M. Gaffer Will
Go on Colonel Hawkins' Bond for a
Conrt Trial.
Lieutenant Colonel Streator has given
$1,000 bail to answer the two charges pre
ferred against him by Private lams at the
September term of court
Yesterday Constable Mclnerney, from
Alderman P. B. Beilly's office, was sent to
Washington with two warrants to be served
upon Lieutenant Colonel Streator, one for
aggravated assault and battery and the
other for simple assault, both-preferred by
Private lams. When the constable ar
rived at Washington he immediately pro
ceeded to Colonel Streator's home, and was
told there that be was visiting in the coun
try, and they did not know when he would
return. When Constable Mclnerney made
known his errand a messenger was sent to
Colonel Streator, and shortly alter the
Colonel put in an appearance.
After the formality of the arrest had
been gone through, he'said he would waive
a hearing and give bail for court Bail was
fixed at (500 on each of the charges, and the
Colonel, in company with the constable,
went before Sqnire Bupple, of Washington,
where Thomas Armitage and John A. How
den, well known citizens of Washington,
"went on his bond. The Colonel was re
leased, aud the constable returned to the
citv.
Begarding the others against whom in
formations have been made it is not likely
that they will be arrested, as they will
doubtless come to the Alderman's office and
give1 bail for court Senator Bobbins,
Quartermaster of the Tenth Begiment, who
is Colonel Hawkins' attorney, called at the
Alderman's office yesterday and examined
the informations, after which he said it
would not be necessary to serve the war
rants, "as Colonel Hawkins will give bail
immediately, if wanted, lor court Alder
man Beilly received word from J. M. Guffey
that he would go on the bonds of Colonel
Hawkins and Dr. Grim for any amount de
sired. ABANDONED THE BABY.
Father and Mother Disagree and Desert
Their Little Girl.
Officer Hilderbrecht last night picked no
a 2-year-old girl on Tustin street aud placed
her in the Eleventh ward station for care.
The case is a sad one, inasmuch as the child
is in a frightful physical condition and
was deserted by her parents. The father's
name is John Kinney, aud he resided in the
rear of 102 Tustin street with his wife and
child until recently. A misunderstanding
of some kind led the mother to seek em
ployment with a private family, and she
became a domestic in the home ot an East
End councilman. The husband deserted
the home and went to live with his parents,
leaving the child to shift for herself.
When examined at the station last night
the baby was found to be suffering from a
severe internal strain, making its life
almost miserable. The case will be turned
over to the Humane Society this morning.
HADN'T A LICENSE.
Alderman Kerr's Experience With a Tonne
Couple From the Country.
Alderman Kerr had a very peculiar ex
perience with a youug couple who were
very anxious to get married yesterday
afternoon. He asked them for their names,
and they were very reluctant about giving
them, but finally the young man, who ap
peared to be about 22 years of age, stated
that his name was George Hatch and that
he lived in Westmoreland county. The
girl cave her name as Mamie Genbwinne,
and that she lived in Butler county. She
appeared to be about 18 years of age. Upon
asking to see their license they said they
had none, and insisted that they would be
married without one. Mr. Kerr sent them
to the Court House.
In a short time the couple returned with
a license. The Alderman examined it and
declared it was a crude forgery. The young
man denied It, and then the pair" said
they would be married in Westmoreland
county.
BEKEHBEBED BY 0F7ICEBS.
Staff Officers of the Second Brigade Present
Mr. Colvllle With a Cross.
W. W. Colville, of the postoffice, was
called to Homestead Monday afternoon by
General Wiley. When he arrived there he
found the staff officers of the Second Brig
ade sitting in front of a tent After supper
General Wiley stepped forward and pre
sented him with a Knight Templar maltese
cross on behalf of the brigade stall officers.
Mr. Colville replied and then a good time
followed. The beautiful present was made
in appreciation ot Mr. Colvillc's clerical
services to the Second Brigade.
A SECBET SESSION,
Glass Men Will Jfot Divulge What Progress
Was Made.
Delegates representing the American
Flint Glass Workeis' Union aud a commit
tee of manufacturers met yesterday in the
rooms of the glass association at the Stev
enson block to arrange the new wage list
The session begun at 10 o'clock and lasted
until noon. At 2 o'clock the members re
assembled and remained in conference until
5 o'clock, but what progress was made is not
known as the delegates refused to make
public any part ot the proceedings.
Bad Buptnres.
Trusses made to order for cases of large
hernia and satislactlon guaranteed. The
only factory 'west or Philadelphia. J. W.
Thompson, of 23 vears' experience, has
, charge of the fitting department Artificial
ximD juir. v;o., ws renn avenue, near xuniu
street, Pittsburg. -
CAN SEE SOME LIGHT.
Dark ..Clouds Breaking Over tbe
Laramie Cattle Company.'
EX-COLLECTOR DOWLIN TALKS.
The Property of the Wrecked Concern
Jluat Be Resold,
A CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE NAKED
John Dowlin, Collector of Internal
Bevenue of the Pittsburg district under
Cleveland and President of the Laramie
Laud and Cattle Company before the
gigantic concern met with financial reverses,
was in Pittsburg last night and stopped at
the St, Charles Hotel. Mr. Dowlin. was
born and raised in Green county. He is 67
years old, yet he looks as rugged and hearty
as the average man at 45. He has always
been an ardent Democrat, but he never held
any public office until the late Congressman
Boyle, of Fayette county, induced him to
accept the Collectorship of Internal .Beve
nue. The district then comprised only a
few counties contiguous to Pittsburg.
An TJnhnppy Discovery.
After the immediate revenue districts
were consolidated Mr. Dowlin resigned and
devoted his undivided attention to the cat
tle company, of which he was the recog
nized head. He had scarcely gotten in
cbargte of the great concern when he discov
ered it to be tottering financially, and when
its wreck come the financial affairs of
Greene county were shaken from center to
circumference. Mr. Dowlin, however, was
the greatest sufferer. Two of his farms,
both valuable, were sold for him under the
hammer. His bank stock was confiscated,
and he was practically left without money
or standing. He remained with the wreck
of the great cattle concern, however, and
he is now hopeful that he will within ayear
be enabled to repossess himself of the prop
erty sold under force.
"We sold the land of the Lanmie Cattle
Company," Mr. Dowlin said last night,
"but the property was returned to us. We
must self it again. T,he year has been
profitable and the clouds that have been
shutting out even the faintest rav of light
seem to be breaking. We are hopeful of
recovering at least a part of tbe money we
lost some years ago. We have a valuable
ranche on the Sweet Water and it will help
us out materially."
HI Memory Bad.
"Where do you live now?" was asked Mr.
Dowlin.
"I still live on one of my farms in Green
county, I am a widower and I have five
children. Four are married and no by
George," the old man corrected "I have
six children. Four are married and two
are single.
"The death of Congressman Craig created
general regret in our county," Mr. Dowlin
went on, "He was held in high esteem by
our people. There is likely to be
a lively contest for Mr. Craig's un
expired term. We have been in
formed that Colonel Stewart will
again enter the field bnt onr people are anx
ious to have Joseph A Wise, of Washing
ton county become the Democratic candi
date. He is beyond question one of the
strongest men in our district, and I am con
fident he can be elected. He is welljknown
all through the district, and he is able be
yond the average citizen. He can be
elected."
TWO MEETINGS HELD YESTEBDAY.
A Suitable Place for the Sonthslde Hospital
Cannot Be Found.
The authorities of the Southside Hospital
are experiencing a deal of trouble in finding
a location, for the proposed new building.
Two meetings were held yesterday, but no
place decided upon.
In tbe afternoon a joint meeting of the
directors and Ladies' Aid Society was held
at the Guild Hou- It was the only sub
ject considered. Several places were pro
posed. None seemed suitable. The lot on
the corner of Twentieth street and Merri
man alley was considered with the most
favor, but" farther than that nothing was
done.
In the evening the Board of Directors
met at the hospital. The meeting was well
attended, but futile as far as results were
concerned. Among the lots suggested were
lots on Tenth street, on Mary and Twen
tieth, on Eighteenth, and several on the
hill. The intention is to locate as near the
present location as possible. A special
meeting of the directors will be called in a
short time to finally decide the matter, as
the case is urgent and needs attention, the
present quarters being overcrowded and
inadequate to the needs of that district.
Concert at Schenley Park.
The band of Hays Post No. 3, G. A. P,
gave a concert in Schenley Park last night,
which was well attended. It would be
difficult to estimate the audience numer
ically, but at any rate, there were three or
four acres of people who came to hear the
silvery strain that fell as symphonies
'"sweet and dim" upon the evening air.
Along the road, opposite tbe stand, stood a
procession of vehicles, buggies, cars, eta,
nearly a mile long. The concert continued
until after 10 o'clock, when the audience
returned to the city satisfied that they could
not have spent a more pleasant evening.
Bobbed a Chinaman.
Sam Wah, who has a Chinese laundry at
1533 Penn avenue, was robbed of J15 by
some unknown person yesterday morning-.
He was in the back part of the laundry
when he saw some one slip into the front
room, grab the money box that was lying on
a table and make off. He ran to the door,
but the person who took it was not in sight.
He took his loss good-naturedly and did not
report it to the police, but said he would
keep his money box out ot sight in the
future.
Charged With Infanticide.
Alderman Dart, of McKeesport, com
mitted Hannah and David Gossman, man
and wife, to jail last night on a Coroner's
jury finding of infanticide against them.
The couple are Hungarians, abont 18 years
old, and are alleged to have thrown their in
fant child into a well some two weeks ago.
The child was rescued, but died ten hours
later.
Will Not Be Discharged.
At the Millvale Iron and Steel Com
pany's works yesterday the mill workers
were considerably troubled over the report
ibat thev were about to be discharged and
their places filled bjr colored laborers.
Manager Trnxall denied there was any
truth" in the statement and said the firm
were satisfied with their workmen.
ladies' Outing Dresses
In navy blub and black serze. In all sizes,
$10 and upward, in our suit room. Just the
thing for seashore and traveling wear.
Jos. Horse & Co., Penn av.
Pxrtxot action and perfect health result
from tliouse orDe Witt's Little Early Ulsers
A perlect little pill. Very small; very sure
The Daintiest Hot Weather X.nncheon.
Marvin's soda orackers. A glass of milk.
What could be more- refreshing? Try it.
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ladles' Cravenette Bisters for Traveling
i Wear.
Bain proof and.very light in weight, In
navy blue, tan and gray. We have reduced
the prices on them.
Jos. Hosrc & Co , Ponn Avenue.
HABDWABB MEN 0BGABIZE.
An Association Formed to Dtccosa the
Trade and Exchanje Views.
The second monthly meeting of the Asso
ciation of Hardware Jobbers, formed re
cently in this city, was held in the Chamber
of Commerce room yesterdav afternoon.
There was a full attendance, but only
routine business was transacted.
Tbe association was formed for the
purpose ot bringing the members of the
trade into closer relations. The members
meet once a month to exchange views, dis
cuss condition and prospect ot business, and
to consider other matters of general inter
est to the trade. They do not attempt to
regulate prices in any way. This is done
only by the individual firms, so it is not in
the nature of a trust. The association in
cludes all the hardware jobbers in Pitts
burg, Allegheny and Wheeling, and the
permanent organization is as follows: Presi
dent, W. C. Beitz, of the Bindley Hard
ware Company; Vice Presidents, W. P.
Herskell, of Ott Bros. &, Co., Wheeling; J.
H. Gettleman, of Allegheny; Treasurer,
Thomas A. Park, of Logan, Gregg & Co.
Their headquarters are at present in the
Chamber of Commerce.
Dragged by a Cable Car.
George Forrester, aged 23, a mill worker
in Shoenberger's Sixteenth street mill, was
struck and badly injured by a Penn avenue
car at the corner of Sixteenth street last
night The young man bad just alighted
from a Spring Garden avenue car and did
not notice the approach of tbe cable car.
He was knocked down and. dragged a con
siderable distance before the car could be
stopped.
H
UGUS&
ACKE.
Summer Sale Bar
gains in our Linen De
partment 200 dozen hemmed
All-Linen Huck Tow
els, sizes 19x30 inches,
at I2c each. Until
now the price has
been 18c.
60 dozen Fringed
German, Huck Tow
els, size 21x39 inches,
at 14c each, have been
25c until now.
Hemstitched Linen
Pillow Cases $1.25 per
pair; the plain linen
would cost more.
On Friday and Sat
urday a Special Sale
of Remnants and
Short Ends of Fine
Bleached and Cream
Damask Table Lin
ens and Turkey Red
Damasks, also of odds
and ends of Towels,
Scarfs, D ' O y 1 i e s,
Trays, Napkins, etc.,
etc., to be closed at
about half regular
prices. 1
We ask attention to
our new -Upholstery
Department, third
floor.
We have just re
ceived the largest as
sortment of Brass and
Iron Bedsteads ever
imported into this-city.
All grades' and sizes.
See display Market
street window.
Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market Si.
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MEN'S.
Kangaroo Sho.es.
Jnst the shoe for hot weather.-
COOL, SOFT LIGHT AND 'FLEXIBLE.
All Sizes and Styles at
. $2.50 AND $3.50 '
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78 OHIO ST,, ALLEGHENY, PA
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LADIES'
GOLD $25.00
SMALL SIZE JO
CHATELAINE $40,00
WATCHES.
The American, new, small size watch just
produced for ladies' no is neat and hand
some iu pioportion. They are made in open
face or bunting, In plain or jancy engraved
cases, with fine movement, and, unlike
many ladies' watolies. are made to run and
will keep correct time. s
Many new styles in Chatelaine Pins and
Chains.
E. P. ROBERTS & SQNS,
I'IFXH AYJE. AND 1IAEKET ST.
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MBIT jiDYERTISEMEWTS.
Ths Leading Pittsburg, Pa..
Dry Goods House. Wednesday, Aug. 3, Vsn.
Jos. Hrortie 8c Go.'s
Penn Ave. Stores.
Greater
Reductions !
Than during July have now '
been made to make more at
tractive this
GREVT
M3GUST
SftLE!
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The one most important rea- I
son for the extraordinary cuts
in prices is the fact that we
have no place to keep Summer
Goods over if we wanted to.
New goods are coming. The
time that this sale can last is
now reckoned by days. Take
advantage while it lasts.
Dress
Goods.
It" is very unusual to get
plain colored Dress Goods of
the very best kinds and makes
at such prices.
During this sale we will sell
all of our 50-cent quality All
Wool SERGES and CASH
MERES at 44c a yard. Good
line of shades, suitable for
present or Fall wear.
A large lot of 46-inch fine
imported All-Wool Cashmeres, '
that never before sold under
75c, marked to 50c during this
sale. Come in best shades of
Tan, Gray and' Russian Green.
A special fine quality, im
ported All-Wool Serge, all col
ors, 46 inches wide, now 68 c a
yard.
All of our regular $1 quality
46-inch fine French Serge at
90c a yard during August
There isn't another Serge in
tbe country as good as this at
$1. It is a rare bargain. AH
good colors in the line, 90c a
yard.
All our $1 Bedford Cords
are 75c a yard now. All the
colors are suitable for Fall
wear, and Bedfords are certain
to be popular in the FalL
1
The center table sale of Mo
hairs has been a big success.
The $1.25 and $1.50 kinds of
pure Mohairs ought to sell for
.50c a yard. Widths 50 and 52
inches. Cream White and
Street Shades, Plains and
Stripes.
There are plenty of the
French Challis at 25c a yard
now, but when these are gone
there will be no more at this
price. The best quality and
styles and colors at 25c, 38c
and 45c a yard. The French
Silk Stripe Challis, that were
75c a yard, are now 250 a
yard.
An almost unbroken line of
fancy and high-class Novelty
Dress Goods
At 25c, reduced from 50c and 75c.
At 50c, reduced from $l,$i.25anl $1.50.
At $f, the finest goods made.
Every yard made this season.
These are only a few of the
many bargains in. our Dress
Goods stock to-day.
Jos. fortie & Go.,
609-62 1. Penn Ave.
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