'V; 6 THE , PITTSBUEG DIBPAJTOB, " "PRIDAT; OCTOBER 14 1893. HELPED BY A STRIKE. ever and say the mills are not being run with satisiactory results. IT WILL BE A TEST CASE. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. labor Troubles at Carnegie Mills Make Money lor Other Firms. STRUCTURAL STEEL PRICES JUMP. Idle Worts Started Tp to J'eet the Demands of Contractors. SEW AMALGAMATED LODGE ORGANIZED The old adage that "it's an ill wind blows lioboily Rood" is well illustrated in the con dition of the structural steel market as a result of the labor difficulties of the Car negie Company. Every steel manufactur ing company in this part of the country has Veen largely benefited by the big firm's dis tress. .Mills that practically stood idle for Feieral years prior to August 1 have since that time been gradually getting into line, and all are now working double time on structural steel. Aheay increase in rates has produced this result. Before the Homestead strike the Carnegie Company practically had a monopoly of the structural steel product of the country. By reason of its wonderful facilities the firm could and did produce the material at prices which other manu facturers could not touch. l'uslied TJn the Trices. The Carnegie prices were LSO and 1.75 cents a pound. It is authoritatively stated that their rates were even down to I.Gj on some contracts taken. Other manufactur ers could uot begin to compete alter the rate was cut below 1.90, because even at 2 cents e en their profits were hardly large enough to justify them in competing for contracts. But with the Carnegie troubles there has rome a change in prices. Builders aud con tractors who had taken big jobs at the old rates were compelled to go to other manu facturers to get their material, proceed with their work and avoid the penalty clause of their agreements. The other manufactur ers refused to furnish the product at the market prices and held out till an advance was oflered. Gradually the price went up and structural steel is now commanding 2.2.3 cents a pound. At that price anv manufac turer who. has a plant in which it can be turned out has a good safe profit All are hustling for orders and all are getting them. Starting Vp a Big riant Several of the largest mills in this section which had been driven to other specialties by tne market rates are turning out more structural Bteel now than anything else. An illustration which applies to a number of other concerns is furnished by the Spang Steel and Iron Works at Sharpsburg. "When the boom of 1SS0 came this works. which had been bnilt before the panic of 3872 and had never been operated on ac count of it, was started up by the present owners, the late Senator JicXeill being the principal stockholder. Structural Eteel was then the best money-making branch of the business. The company put in a universal mill to make It one of the largest and most complete then in existence. A little over four years ago structural steel had so fallen in price that the firm had to practically abandon that part of their plant and de ote their attention to the other branches. But after four years of idleness the mill is again in operation, night and day, with orders ahead and all departments contributing far as it is possible in the production of strnctural steel In fact a number of important changes have been wade in the big plant to facilitate their get ting out orders. True Bills Found, Against Members of the Builders' Exchange Tor Conspiracy An other Case on Trial The Verdict Awaited With Interest. The grand jury yesterday returned true bills against H. B. Barnes, John Carr, L. T. Yoder, D. F. McAfee, D. E. Sheuden, H. M. Kerr, E. A. Knox, X. J. Hamilton, and J. V. Beckett for conspiracy. All the indicted are members of the Builders' Exchange, and the plaintiff is Thomas Buchanan, a contractor who claims that in consequence of members of the Builders' Exchange re fusing to sell him building materials he had to throw up the contract after it was par tially completed. Buchanan claims that It was a preconcerted action on the part of the Builders' exchange, which compelled him to lorfeit his contract. A case growing out of the same circum stances lias been going on in uommon .Pleas Court tor the past two days. Judge White will deliver his charge to the jury this morning The case has been attracting a great deal of attention and throughout the trial the court room has been crowded. In the spring of 1891 J. C. Dick let a con tract to Thomas Buchanan for five brick homes though Dick says it was only two and the building of some chimneys at (99 each. Dick had spoken to John Kerr about brick for the work. After securing the con tract Buchanan went to Kerr to see about the brick, lie was told he could- have the brick immediately, but as there was a pros pective strike among the building trades he was advised to wait, though Kerr is cred ited with saying that one story could be put up then, even if the houses could not be completed. Kerr is said to have quit furnishing brick, and Buchanan claims he could get no material to finish the houses, and had to forfeit his contract alter a delay of five months. The defendants claim there were several places where Buchanan could have secured the necessary material, outside that controlled by the Builders' Exchange. The suit is for damages for 510 a day for five months and material spoiled. An official of the Builderss' Exchange said lust evening: "A fair decision in this case is worth thousands to exchanges all over the country. It is a test case to find out just what privileges employers have, and to learn whether thev can or cannot sell to whom they please. I do not think the decision, either for or against us, will effect the Exchange much. If it goes against us we will appeal the case." HARDY 4 HAYES tint Rear of First Floor. When you buy a family wedding gift carry out the old English idea and buy the silver for the new home fitted up handsomely in a RICH OAK TRUNK. It lasts for generations and gives tone and stability to the family. IKI:n--v-es, S-pooniLS Handsomely cased in a Trunk at any price from 10.00 to $i,o oo. TO-DAY ASD TO-MORROW KAUPMANNS' TO-DAY JD TO-MORROW. 4 Reliable underall circumstances is Dr. Bull's CouU Sirup, the people's friend. Dewitt's Little Early Risers. No griping no pain, no nausea: easy pill to take. AMUSEMENTS. DISSATISFIED WOEKHEIT. Colored ruddlers Ask That Two tVhlte Men Be Discharged. There is some dissatisfaction among the puddlers at the Twenty-ninth street mills that mav result in a strike within a few days. Since the mills were started np non union a large proportion of the workmen are colored. Two of the furnaces are in charge ot white men, and the colored puddlers object to working with them, fearing that in a short time they will be discharged and white men put in their places. Last week all the colored puddlers went to Manager Dillon and demanded that the white men be discharged. The manager gave them to understand that he intended io run the mills himself and tnat to him there was no difference between a white or colored puddler. The men are still indig nant They have held several meetings and say they will stop work unless their demands are acceded to. CONSIDERING RAILROAD QUESTIONS. Some Important Questions Being Discussed liythe Contention. The Biennial Convention of the Brother hood ot Engineers and the Brotherhood of Firemen in session in this city is con sidering some questions important to railroad men. The sessions meet at 9 A. m. and 2 r. at and are secret; the delegates be ing very guarded in speaking of the work done. The convention will likely last all week. Two of the most important questions be ing discussed are those of uniform .wages and shorter hours. Efforts will be made to have all divisions work under the same general system of rules and regulations. The executive power of the two orders is vested in a board of adjustment, to wnich all decisions are referred. Neither Chief Arthur, of the Engineers, nor Chie'f Sar geant, of the Firemen, will attend this convention. DUQUESNE, JffSer. IT TEACHES A GREAT LESSON. To-night, iloyt'g A TEHPEBIHGE TDWI. JEWELERS, 529 SMITHFIELD STREET. No disagreeable stairs to climb. Take elevator for ART ROOMS. ocH ALL Jl f WW v r Im J I 11 EXTRA pant; AMD CAP GRATI5 WITH EACH SUIT"- Matinee Saturday. Next week Henry E. Dixey Cornio Opera Company m Mascot Up to Dato. oclt THE ALVIN THEATER, Ciias L. Davis On-nerand Manager Engagement or the legitimate Irish Comedian, JOSEPH MURPHY. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Matinee and Night. KEERT GOV,. Next week Charles Frohrnan's Company in "The Family Circle." oclO 34 r HAND OPEUA HOUSE-TO-NIGHT ARMSTRONG'S EUROPEAN Novelty and Specialty Company. Prices 15, 25, 60, 75c Matinee Saturday 25c. 50c reserved. . Next Week -A Kail road Ticket. oclS-45 HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY To-Nisht, Matinees Tuesdav. Thursday and Saturday, GUS HILL'S WORLD OF NOVELTIES. The Gold Mine Attraction. oclO-6 HARRY DAVIS' EDEN MUSEE-OPEN at 10 a. m. daily. . 'I HE GYPSIES. Ladies' fortunes free. The miniature lo comotive In running order. A great stage show. Admission, 10c. oclO-53 EXPOSITION. DEVERE, The Operatic Queon. RAYMOND, The Favorite Cornetist. with Brooks' Unrivaled Band. ocl3 afternoon and evening. SEWEE PIPE TEUSX. Manufacturers Holding a meeting to Unite Their Interests. Representatives of 23 sewer pipe manu facturers met yesterday at Cleveland, O., to form a trust Several -attempts have been made within the past few years to reach some understanding between these com panies, so that the prices could be sustained. Beveral combinations were made, but all were unsuccesslul. It is thought a combi nation will be effected at the present meeting. Thedemand for pioe is so good that all the mills are running to their full capacity and then cannot supply the demand. The proposed improvement of setters in cities and larce towns has caused this activity in the trade, and has been a potent factor in driving the companies to unite, as,the com petition between them has been so sharp that little can be made at the business. CARPETS, WALL PAPER. Wilton Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Velvet Carpets, Body Brussels Carpets, Tapestry Carpets, And all kinds of Ingrain Car pets. Everything new in style, choice in color. All at SPECIAL LOW PRICES; Wall Paper in every quality and style for wall and ceiling: Special styles in choice colors. You should see our stock be fore you buy. THE GREATEST OF THE AGE. HEM gj WEAR. NO J' M OTHER. pDTHEB Undoubtedly the Best Bargains in the History of Our Boys' Clothing Department. 3&&22zm&i " 3 Special lenses Kiound on the premises. CHESSMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, 42 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa. AETIFICIAL EYES INSERTED. See Exhibit in Exposition Building. sell-Tursu I h 1"- wui Km r mKUL John Kernell, "Pete" Baker, Sir. George Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Montague, Mr. J. C. Mirbn, Kelly and Fitzgerald, Falke and Seamon, The Brilliant Quartette, And thousands more, pronounce VOLTAIC DIAMONDS The finest brilliant stones ever seen on the American stace. Set in Rlnsr. Pins, Studs. Eardiops, etc Send for Illustrated Cata logue. B. E. AROiNS, JEWELER, SOLE OWNER, GB IIITTH AVENUE;. oc9 lrwTsu 5 54 For a Suit Worth $5. AND A PANTS AND GAP FREE. HERE'S HOW WE CAN OFFER IT: Some time ago we closed out 90 pieces of Cheviots, made by the Plymouth Rock Woolen Mills Co., the best in the country. Fifty pieces alone would have been worth the price we paid for the 90. But the manufacturer wanted cash, and made a sacrifice to get it. That was three weeks ago. To-day and to morrotv you can come in and buy the Suits made of these cloths. They're all double-breasted styles, like the above cut, and with each Suit we have provided an extra pair of Pants and a Cap to match. For the Suit (which is worth $5) we charge you $4, and for the extra Pants and Cap no charge is made whatever. Sizes 4 tp 15. FOR $15 Choice From 1,000 Men's Overcoats and Suits, Which Were Made Up to Sell at $20, $22 and $25. The Overcoats are made of finest Scotch Mixtures, En glish Kerseys, English Meltons, French Beaver's, Elysians and best Chinchillas, while the Suits have been cut from Clay Worsteds and Diagonals, Scotch Cheviots and Bannock burns, English Niggerheads and Cassimeres. But this is riot all Here's another rattling offer: FOR $10 Choice From 1,000 Men's Overcoats and Suits, which were" made up to sell at $15, $16 and $17. These are first-class Business Suits, made of strictly All Wool Cheviots and Cassimeres, in latest mixtures, checks, plaids and solid colors, and cut in perfect-fitting Single and Double-Breasted Sack and Cutaway Frock styles. Book keepers, clerks, agents, mechanics, etc, will find a splendid chance to buy fine clothes for little money. FIFTH AVENUE AND SMITHFIELD ST. KAUFMANNS' FIFTH AVENUE AND SMITHFIELD ST. THE LEADERS HEW AMALGAMATED LODGE. Tlie Officials or tho Association Kecelve Many Assurances or Help. The officials of the Amalgamated Associ ation were in a hopeful mood yesterday. They reported a new lodge organized at .iluncie, lnd., Wednesday evening. No re port had been received, and they did not know how many members were enrolled. The Midland Steel Company be ran oper ations at that place a lew days ago, and is now in successtul running order. The general outlook for trade was also good. Contribution? are coming in quite freely, snd no want has as yet been felt. Assur nncesol further support are being constantly received. GEO. . SNIi 136 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY CITY, PA. -ptorwr IN OFFICE FURNITURE MMt lBfijF I EL-JI .! Vu2lL -i McElveen Furniture Co., Lim., 8-and 436 Smlthfleld St., Pittsburg, P Send for catalogue or call and see us. ocll-33 The Situation at the Elba Works. The managers at 'the Elba Iron Works express themselves as satisfied with the present working of the mills and claim the strike is practically over. Abont all the positions have been filled with capable jucB. The strikers are as determined as IT HAS STOOD THE TEST Of all climates, being shipped to every country. For more than 30 years the old reliable GAIL BORDEN EAGLE BR1MD Condensed Milk has been the favor ite with American housekeepers. , Richness, purity and health are the characteristics of the ,"Eagle" brand. Your Grocer and Druggist sell it For ice cream, sauces, etc., add 1 or 2 parts water to 1 of condensed milk. ggfcipig? WAR DECLARED! AGAINST ALL THE IMPRACTICAL METHODS HITHERTO ADOPTED TO JKXABLE THOSE OF MODERATE MEANS TO OWN THEIR OWN HOMESTEAD. NEVER IN THE HISTORY OP ORGANIZED LABOR 3IT8 BEEN HKLD OUT TO THE MASSES AS WE NOW OFFER TO Tl LNDLORDS. ' TRUE PATRIOTISM ! BRAGGADOCIO, BUT IN THE DESIRE TO ELEVATE AND PROMOTE NCE OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS. 3 TO DO OUR OWN PART IN LATCING TREASON HAVE SUCH INDUCEMENTS BEEN HELD OUT TO THE MASSES AS WE NOW OFFER TO THOSE DESIROUS OF J8 COMING THEIR OWN LANDLORDS. ' CONSISTS NOT IN MERE BRAGGADOCIO, BUT IN THE DESIRE TO ELEVATE AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS, COM FORT AND INDEPENDENCE OF OUR IMBUED WITH THIS SPIRIT, WE PROPOSE TO DO OUR OWN PART IN LATCING THE FOUNDATION OF A HOME FOB ALL. IT IS WORSE THAN FOR TOU NOT TO SECURE FOR YOURSELF A HOMESTEAD WHEN YOU CAN BUY ON SUCH TERMS AS WE OFFER. tS DOWN AND SI PER "WEEK TVILI' rCLUoBSTiS NORTH WILKINSBURG SUB-DIVISION, ZSSSK IZENS' AND DUQUESNE TRACTION COMPANIES' XINES, WHICH Tills WORKINGMEN O COMPLETION. AND CARS WILL BE RUNNING IN AMERICAN MECHANIC ABE NOW RAPIDLY PUSHING TO COMPLETION. AND CARS WILL BE RUNNING IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS. EVERY AND ALL OTHERS CAN BUY A LOT AT FROM $300 TO IBfcOO EACH. ON EVERY STREET IN THE PLAN THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL FOUR-FOOT BOARDWALK. LAND IS GENTLY ROLLING, JUST ENOUGH TO IN SURE GOOD DRAINAGE. WE OFFER EVERY ADVANTAGE OF THE CITY, WITHOUT THE ENORMOUS CITY TAXES. GOOD WATER. PURE AIR. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. 1 THE PLAN IS WI1HIN EASY ACCESS OF SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, STORES, ETC. "WE WILL BUILD 1TOTJ A. HOUSE AFTER YOUR OWN IDEA AND MAKE PRICES AND TERMS TO SUIT TOU. prices and terms: $300 TO $400 EACH) $2 DOWN $i per week. See GEO. S. MARTIN & CO., 147 Fourth Ave., OR AT THEIR WILKINSBURG OFFICE, OVER WILKINSBURG BANK, WOOD ST., ROOM 1 OPEN EVERT EVENING. COME JLlSTJD BRUsTO- 1TOTTJEI FBIElsTPS. I J i (J wrifmnwmrvjmmnm I . v:SSwstaT W . ..-S'J.'JsL:
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