Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-24
ONE MILL SIGNS,
Though It Is a Steel MilI-All the Scales
Presented-PittsbWgh Talk and
Opinions-Nail Assoeia-
ton Meeting.

The iron scale--the same rs thar now iu
force-has been officially presented to All
of the mills in this vicinity. The answer,
in most cases, was not definitely given, but
the scale was simply taken under con-
sideration." Several mills, among them
the Belmont, gave an immediate answer
which was the rejection OF the scale. 1t is
the general belief that a rejection will
now come from all the mills, whatever the
ultimate result may be. The men do not,
by any means, consider this final and
BELIEF II GROWING
that such lockout as that of last year will
not follow. Vice.President Thompson
said, last night: ut is not exactly true
that the La Belle has rejected the scale. 1t
refused TO sign, but took the scale under
consideration. which is the customary pro-
ceeding.' $40,
What news have you heard?' asked
the REGISTER.
II hear that the Standard mill, at Cliff.
ton, Mason county, will continue at the
old scale and see Hussey, Howe Co. at
Pittsburgh, made break and signed the
scale" 49,,
"But that is an exclusively steel mill.
mat very lIut, uuk ~ hoS S.a ~.
binary boiling furnaces and its signing Is
that much of a concession TO the boilers.
There's great deal of talk and the air Is
full of rumors, but only give you what l
know is true.
JARRETTS SIGNIFICANCE.
The President of the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION returned TO headquarters this
morning, says Pittsburgh evening paper,
having been on a brief visit to his family In
Sharon, though he was suspected OF taking
a ttip to Cincinnati with dire intent to stir
up demand for the SIX dollar scale OF
1881. Just about this time of year every
move Mr.. Jarrett makes is regarded as full
TO OVERLOOKING OF significance. IL he but
yawn, il is noted down as an Indication
that the iron workers are tired oil
the strike, whereas the cape is only
proof positive that inner con-
seriousness suggests he should proceed 10
the Home Hotel for his accustomed trl-
daily pabulum. II he look merry, and as
he is good natured buoyant man hels Ire
uuently in this mood, it conveys the idea
at once to the scribe in search Of news that
the Amagamated men have the manufae-
turers on both TANKS and rear. while it nay
merely mean President Jarrett has dined
hastily, and digestion is not on strike.
So it is when he leaves the city without
publishing the fact that he is on an
innocent journey to his wife and ba-
bies the conclusion Is reached lnstanter
than than there is deep game being
played at some western point. This morn
ing Mr.. Jarrett was in good humor as
were likewise Secretary Martin and his as.
sisiant. Mr.. Tyson. Their beaming coun-
tenanCes cast cheerful light over the walls
of the headquarters, but it did not signify
aught especially important except that
their upper lips and consequently that OF
the Association had been stiifened by
visi. OF a manufacturer, who stated thar
the mill owners were not unit in reject.
ing the old scale.
At II o'clock they were officially in.
formed that Hussey, Howe& Co.
HAD SIGNED THE SCALE PROMPTLY
on its submission. This is steel firm and
the signature is not as mementous as
would be that OF an iron firm. Neverthe-
less the works has sixteen pudding fur.
naces and this is a slight break in favor OF
the puddlers. The other steel mills in the
Association will no doubt follow Hussey,
Howe Il Co., as these sign yearly regard.
less of iron manufacturers troubles.
"The outlook does not seem to point to
much of a contest" was the verdict Of
headquarters. "0f course We do not ex-
pect signatures to come in with rush so
many days before the first Of June. But
there is no reason, on the merits OF the
case, to expect prolonged lockout"
THE WESTERN NAIL ASSOCIATION
met at Pittsburg yesterday, and held
very short session. After talking over the
condition of trade which seemed highly
satisfactory, they adjourned without taking
any action on the proposed strike, or touch
ing the scale.