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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
HAND In HAND.
CAPITAL AND LABOR TO rZsT TO
HoRR0w.
The Result Fraught with the Deepest In
teres: TO the Commerce Of America
The Engineera
lRr telegraph 70 The Dispatch. |

Chicago. Jsuuary 2.--The Daily News
saws: "Whether the country will experience
the greatest railroad strike In the history Of
modern industrial struggles between capital
and labor will depend upon the meeting 10
be held at the general offices OF the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad tomorrow.
Chairman Cavenor, oi the grievance com-
mittee OF nine, this morning gave the first
hint-a very decided oneOi the disastrous
consequences Of the refusal Of the "Q'
officials TO accept the proposition OF the
Brotherhood.
"We have consulted the best local suihori-
IT," said Cayenor, "and know just what we
can do and obey the law, and we are not
afraid Of any State prisons, county ialls, or
conspiracy laws. say it 10 all seriousness
that IL the 90 road does not agree 10 our
reasonable proposition the brotherhood will
at once commence astruggle and It will never
surrender. We know just what our re-
sources are, and the country, far and wide.
will hear from us IN very decided way II
the meeting tomorrow does not result In
harmony
"What will the Brotherhood DOR
"That am not prepared to say; but. as
said, q viii be- as radical a move as was ever
made by labor organization
II - understood that the counsel enploy-
ed by the Brotherhood is Robert q. Ingcr-
soil.
Cayenor IS in constant communication
with Chief Arthur aud the chairmen Of tho,
local branches OF the order along the different
western and southwestern Dads, aud the In
slant decislon is given the word will be
passed along the line.
Tue journal saws on the same subject: II
the statement OF the company that It is ope-
rating ts lues In 4 manner satisfactory TO
itself and rs patrons Ia correct Il has SEEM
ingly nothing TO gam or lose by such action.
Governing officials certainly express hut lit
tie anxiety on the subject. The Brother
hood, however, il exceedingly anxious for
the war 20 end, in order thit the enormous
drain upon It's treasury NAV ceay' and many
Of the strikers dad employment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
Terrlhie Exner.ence NJ Sea

A New York special says The steamship
ArchOria British. Brown. from Glasgow
December 10th. and Moyille 2lst, bad strong
westerly gale, with low barometer and very
heavy cross ses. December 2ith, at ] a. NJ,
duving 4 strong westerly gale and high sea,
@ series oi terrific waves came sweeping
down from the north and across the regular
sea. the heaviest one striking the vessel
on the bluf Of the bow, causing her
10 Keel heavily, and a. The blow
was accompanied with 4 crashing sound. as
n several heavy cannon had been fred OF
Simultaneously fore ana aft and above amt
below, the shock gave the impression that
The vessel bad run into a stone quay. The
passengers in The fore aGd middle part OF the
vessel were thrown tOpsy-turVy, bllt soon
m1nqeed % scramble % the entrances to the
deck, where they remained peering out
through the spray Into the darkness. and
trembling with fear until reas,ured by the
officers that the vessel was sound, and that
there was no danger The series Of about
six waves seemed 10 be OF the sO-caled tidaI'
wave kind. and probably originated by some
local submarine influence. ON close eXami'
nation no damage was found 10 De done.
Had heavy westerly gales and dense fos on
approaching Cape Race, and thence light
westerly winds and most beautiful weather.
December 10Th, latitude j2.05, longitude
$3.50, passed a Dominion steamer bound
east. December 3lst. latitude il.j3, iongi-
tude 6i.22. passed steamship Ethiopia hence
Tor Glasgow, aud LaChampagne, hence for
Hayre. same day passed steamship Pennsyl'
yania, from Liverpool for Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
Mozart AcansmY OF nu.lc.

"The Little Tycoon" which is to be given
to-uignt at the Mozart. Is 2 well-knowD
comic opera by Willard Spenser, and has
bad o long and successful run, having a
record oi upwards Of 1000 performances.
II comes here. It is saio, with a care
fully-selected company; in fact, the best
that has ever interpreted the opera.
TIE opera itself has been yerv much i'm
prosed since It was last produced in this
city. Among other things several new and
special s0ugs have been introduced, and the
costumes and scenery are stated to be new,
elegant. and effective.
Thomas @ seabro0ke has made a great
feature Of the character OF General Knickcr-
booker, and 10 il claimed that be is better
than ans that have yet assumed the part. and
his topical song Of That's What / Think,
DON'T Youg" is one OF the successes Of the
Opera.
The company are fity.two IN number, and
claim 10 compfise Q beyy OF beauties among
their number. and that they give a refined
and phenomenaily successful opera. II is
said 10 be refreshing 10 hear such pretty
opera presented by a company IN which all
the girls ere young aud pretty. with fresh,
sweet voices.
Il will he presented tonight, Friday and
Saturday. and Saturday matinee.
The booking for each Of The performances
10 very brisk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
AnJnsnne GIrI Browns Herself.


GRrENyILLE. ;. c., Jtnuarv 2.-Last eve
ming Miss Fannie Heldman, diughter and
only child o. George Heldman, respected
German citizen, broke from her fathers
house and ran several blocks aud slipped
softly into the Reedy river, eYadiug all per
sons VINO were 10 close pursuit Of her. Her
body was recovered half an hour lster close
10 the bank. and m water 50 shallow that
she could have put her head above 1t by
rising 10 her knees. She suddenly became
insane q few weeks ago while making nnal
preparations for her marriage with pr0mi'
ncnt Young attorney OF ths city, and has
heen kept in her home by her parents ever
since. While pugsmng her last evening her
father. who is an old msn. fell through a
railroad trestle he vas crossing the river on.
broke several OF his ribs, and @as otherwise
seriously Injured. He had barely been car
rled into bis house by one squad OF men
when another party reached the door with
his daughleI'- liieiess body. Miss leldman
was about twenty-five years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
Kinction OF Omcers.

X. +. Lee Council, No. II, JUNIOR Order
United American Mechanics, have elected the
following officers for the ensuine terD, and
they have been duly installed by National
Councillor ". +. Orange: Councillor, y. H..
Ogiyie; Vice-CounciIoT, c. y. Roberts;
Recording Secretary, o. II. smith; Assist
ant Recording secretary, James o. Fox; FL
nanUa Secretary, A. r. Biniord; Treasurer,
+. &. Jones; Conductor, }. \. Fuller;
Warder WilhamJ. Lipscomb; Tuner Guard,
William Dcsrhart; sentinel. o. II. Tripett.
Trustees: q. NJ. Newell, =. ". Slaughter,
and j. l.. Ridcnour.
This council. which now numbers l@2
members in good standing, will meet At their
bail on Friday night January llth, 20
O'Clock, don the regalia OF cred, Wine. aud
HUE" and proceed in bodv TO visit Rescue
Conncii. No. !, who will doubtless be present
in fun force to welcome them with earnest
feelings OF American patriotism, and with
substantial examples OF Virginia hospitality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
AAETLANsp.
a weddins-The Greek CIub-PrO-
CTess.
Correspoudence Of the Richmond Dispat,h.I
AsnIANp. Iannarv .. lNSl.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispat,h.l
ASHLAND, January .. 1889.
Miss Diz Bumplss aud Mr.. Benjamin Da-
ys were married this afternoon Al the resi-
donce of the brides parents about mie
from this village. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. q. Whitley, Of Dun
can,MemOrial church. Only few friends
q the family were present. The bridal
party LETT on the evening train for Rich-
mond. where they will reside. Mr.. Davis is
argelv connected in the brick buslncss and
4, one Cf yOurcity's most entcrprising young
men. ,i9ny per.Ons were at the train TO
wish the happy couple G0d'peed.
The Greek Club Of Rsndolpb- Macon Col.
ege held H.. first public meeting last night
at the College chapel Professor K. u.
smith was IN charge Of the exercises, and
offered very interesting programme. The
efforts OF the members were rewarded by
deserved applause. They showed great
proficiency ia The difficult language, and
particularly in their pronunciation.
our little village has been adding greatly
TO its sohditY m the past year. BY care
mi calcu tl0n the improvements foot mp
about $4,000. Among them are several
handsome residences. tine college gymna-
siurn Christian church. brick store, green
houses, &C.. Sc. our citizens have
shown considerable push during lSSS.
One thing that Is due our town
/. a respectable walting.room for passengers
who use TIE railroad. 10 is a matter Of Sc
rious inconvenience 10 the travelling public,
for the shed we now have is not large
enough for the Ohliging agent 10 properly
attend to biz many and varied duties IN. A.
10 being suitable place for ladies this "a en-
tirely ont OF the question, for most Of the
time II is taken up by our colored brethren,
and Of course when thcy gather IN groups Of
twerty-odd in a room lONlt there IS no place
for the white folks TO wait.
Colonel f. G.. Ruilin, Treasurer A. W.
Hqrmen. Jr, and Secretary OF state II. W.
Flournoy spent yesterday with Colonel
Morton Marye, who is still confined to hls
room with a severe ease OF scatica.
Many Of our young lNdie7 kept open house
Yesterday snd the yeung men were out IN
nun force 10 wish them a happy New-Iear.
The Good Tcmplars Of Ashland aud VI
entity had n large meeting and banquet at
their hall Monday evening. rne order is
largely on the increase here, aud is conse-
quently doing much good.
The Fun Club, a social organization OF
our little town. bad q supper Last night az
the Brinton House. The evening was plea
sanity spent. KAT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
a VISIT TO THE DaEDGEEs.
CsHGressm an Wise and Others Take
a Pleasant Trip Down the River.

BY invitation of Hon. John A. Curtis.
member of the Committee on Janes-Riyer
Improvement, small party Of gentlemen
yesterday afternoon made pleasant trip
down the river 20 where the dredgers are at
work about four miles below Richmond.
The excursion amounted really TO very
nice social entertainment, and Mr.. Curtis
did the hOnOTs as host IN very agreeable as
we'll a. graceful manner.
The tug Cralghlll steamed out from the
wharf a30nt 2:30 O'Clock, and in Few
minutes shc was alongside the moniters,
where she was anchored, and the passengers
then went aboard the lronclads, where they
we're cordially welcomed by Commander
McCurleT. After an inspection oi the moui-
tors, the visitors were invited into the dining
hall OF one OF The vessels, where they
were .u0ched. Mrs. McCufleY aaJ her iasci-
mating daughter doing the honors.
From here Mr. Curtis and bis guests pro-
ceeded % where active operations in the iul-
prOgemeot OF the stream are IN progress.
They went as iqr ne TIE mouth Of Falling
creek. and ia that locality nearly al Of the
dredgcrs WeFc found. Alloi the party were
interested IN the manner Of executing this
important work. and some time was spent
In watching the process. on the way back
Mr. Curtis bad an elegant lunch SPREAD
which was heartily enjoyed. Returning the
tug arrived al the wharf soon alter D o'clock.
The following gentlemen constituted the
party: Hon. George y. Wise, member OF
Congress from this district and member Of
the Committee on Naval Affairs; Mavor }.
Taylor Ellyson; Hon. H. W. Fiournoy,
Secretary 81 the wealth; Colonel
Richard T.. Berae, editor 0i the state; Col
ouel Tazcaell Elicit. Postmaster William II.
CuUingwortb.' Councilman John VI. ing
gins, y. 3. Munford. Esq, +. A. Saunders
W. &. Tavlor. OF the state and two sons OF
". Curtis. one Of the chief objects Of the
trp wos that Captain Wise might see for
himself how the money appropriated to
james river ~ expended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
nn.,nn Inoal,-comhinntlon Operas.

The Boston Ideal Opera Company bad
splendid house and gave an every way salts
factory performance oi Carmen last night.
Tonight instead Oi Faust there viii be
combination opera that is. choice scenes
from Faust. Daughter oi the Regiment,
and The Barber Of Seville, displaying the
fun strength OF the troupe.
The programme is q, follows:
First. Third act Of faust, wtth the follow
Ing east Fau.t, Luigi Parisotti; Mefsioiele,
". II. Cl1rk: Valentine. W. II. Mcrlens;
Wagner, =. II. Dudley; Msrghcrita, Georgne
Won Jauuschowsky; Slbei, AtalIe Clare;
Marthg. May Warren. Soldiers, peasants,
&c. DC.
second. Second act Of Daughter Of the
Regiment: Marie, Zelie dc Lussan; Tonic,
Frank Baxter; Sergeant SuIpice, W. II.
Clark: Bruno, Clement Bainbridge; Corpe-
raj. John Read; countess OF Berkcnfeldt.
Aialic Claire; BabClte. Agnes Sherwood.
Soldiers, peasants Nc.
Third. second act OF The Barber Ot Se-
Vile: Rosina, Pauline LAllemand; Beria,
Aiale Claire; Count AmsviNa, Frank Btx'
ter: Figaro, Clement B3inbridge; Basiio,
". II. Clark: Or. Blrtolo, J. &. Miron /;
Fioretto, :. n. Dudley; Notary, j. Martu; ;
Officer oi the Guard. John Reed. Musical
Director. Mir. Ad. NcuendorB stage Man
ager, Mr.. George Boyle; Treasurer, Mr. r..
H. Brackett.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03

At meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF
HOLLYWOOD Cemetery Company beld January
., 1850, the following paper was unani-
mously adopted:
"Our late president william lleury llaX-
all, having been connected with iioilg~OOd
Cemetery Company since It's foundation, As
purchaser. director, aud president, the
Board OF Directors c9auCt witness bis de-
pArture rom oar midst without giving eX-
preston TO our high appreciation of bis
character a. a man, citizen, and an officer
VI this company
asa man snd a citizen, in AL the walks OF
life ~ far a. In him lay, BE- fulfilled the
scripture Injunction % do justice, love
mercy, and walk hUmbly with his God. In
bis death Richmond has lost one Of her best
citizens, and this company a faithful officer,
aud, although he lived 10 4 ripe old age, re-
GREETING that his presence will 40 longer be
With us therefore
- ReSOtred, That In the death Of william
Henry HaXall, late president Oi Hollywood
Cemetery Company, We have lost a most val
liable 0nccr. who by his asslduty, efficiency,
and urDanity not only preserved the esteem
OF his associates, but won the kndest regards
Of all those wi;h whom. IN the discharge Of
bis Official duties, be- came IN contact
r. T. BEOOkE, Secretary
A cODy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
EDWIN BOOruIN TEARS.
That BeautiTuI Midnight Scene In
the Players Ciub.


have seen Edwin Booth many times in
public and I'm private the same IN.
caruation OF quiet dignity and perfect self
coutTol-5ut 10 renamed FOR me 20 see what
lay behind that masA oi bis when be present
ed the 100000 clubhouse rs git TO the
players on Monday nisht.
Those who looked upon that simple and
touching scene viii never forget H.
There stood the great traCedlsn upon a
tger..ku throne In the midst of the splen-
dor which hl, princely muuhcence had fur
nlSbed. his isthers noble face looking down
upon him from the wall and the friends be
best loves stauding before him.
All the calnucss and seli-pOsSessiOn were
gone. As the actor began 90 speak his voice
tremblod. He forgot hs line, snd bluShed
Ikea girl. Twice he bruke down In sheer
embarrassment. aud when he stepped from
the tai, ne was as awkward and shY ~
schOOl-hoY overcome boy modcsty. His easy
grace and c0urtlipcss seemed 10 have sud
denly leit hlm. lie hung his head aud st1od
~ mn almost clumsy attitude while Augustin
Dads poured ont the grsliudc ~ the play
ers. Do, Guc. dark eyes mOsirninc and the
color living 10 bis cheeks as the company
chcertd hisuimc.
The most touching pant OF The ceremony
wa. when Lawrence Barrett read the tender
letter from BOotb'S daughter, in which she
begged hIm 20 keep Dr. Parsons verses a
secret from Para until the supreme moo
mcuf. adding: ~ suggest that YOU quietly
place the wreath upon the dear brow which
love so well, and which 800 well deserves
crown OF merit and OF love" Tears Stood
IN the eyes Of Barrett. and ne estoppsd 10 WIPE
them away. We all saw that Booth. too, was
weeping. His heart came into nis face, and
ST the close oi the poem, when Barrett baud
I'd mm the wreath OF laurels, hc seemed to
shrink from the rendered dignity.
But a moment laler, when the tEagedian
bit the yue.log and sent the flames singing
and shooting up the wide fireplace hc stood
on the dais again, with The great silver
loying-cup Of ms father IN his bsnds, the
same Old, graceful Booth that the public
knows. caltug upon the whole world to
drink with him.
And do you know the secret Of Booths
sudden shyuess aud awkwardress 10 The
presence Of prclsey
He ia a gem ipuau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
CIereIena,s DefauIllng Treasuror.

IBy telegraph 70 tbe DlspdNh.I
CLEVELAND, ONO, January 2.-Andrew
Squire, tho Cleveland attorney who went 20
London to secure 100000. which Thomas
Axwortny, the deiaulting City Treasurer,
had deposited III bank there under the name
OF Philip Anthony, says that the fugitive has
los! twenty.iour pounds IN flesh aud looks
ill.,. Axwortby paid over TO Squire 100000
in the seli.same railway and Government
bonds and money be bad taken with him
when be abscouded. tie also paid The costs
in the legal actions pending against him.
Law suits are high-priced Injuries In Eng
land. and it cost AXworthy ei0 800 TO make
the settlement squire made no promises
oi immunity from criminal prosecution.
When this subject was brn3ehed by the fu.
giliye, Squire said it was a matter entirely
in the hands OF the city oi Cleveland ADD
state OF Ohio. A letter and a number Of
documents ior Mayor Bsbcock were intrust-
cd 10 Squlte. aud upon the delivery OF them
thew VIII be m4de public. The ex.City
Treasurer intends 10 make Toronto bis home
for the time being, so that be can be near 1t
hand 20 give the bOndsmen any assistance
they may require In closing up bis estate. lt
is bis intention to embark ia the coal busi-
ness in that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03

william WUm@aon ,colored) WAS arrested
hv Screen. Ar,anGvr romlnson shortly
before noon yesterday 20 answer ihe chsree
oi uot willly anG ielonlously breaking aud
entering 10 tie nighttime The store of J.
jacobs. and stealing q lot Of clothing and
feuT watches. Mfr. JscobS's store. which IS
near the Old market. was robbed Tuesday
night. ard V hen The door Wcs opened yes
terdsy morning the old clothes O. the thiei.
who h9d donued uew ones, were found
living on the door. Yesterday morning q
young nan cnployed nv Mr.. Jacobs saw lhe
accused gong along the street dressed 10
t3fof clotbss which be identified a. some OF
those stolen tie night before.
Wbcn The stliOr house was fe'ched the
.dsone. was sts-cbsd aud on his pcrs'
it, four waicbt were found, and an anol' I
Ns. found at 4. Abrams lOan Office, ~hefe
b aaA been pawned by WILLIAMSON. thls
Or f., also supposed 10 have been stolenlto
> a,a. who lost fourteen watches.
i,sr be!ng piaced IN tbs cell Wluailson
w. made 10 ucdTess, and e. ~ MticF "hlel
l. asd on was ideDiiGed bg The young man
Nou jacchs's store.
Robert BDps, q coloecd youth aboH1seNeb.
ttG Joars old, aas arre3ted by scrgesat Tom.
hus0o Yesterday on the chsTgeo oi iorging inc
haue Of Giles h. jackson 70 certain cheeAs'
hpps was arrested some niersha ago LOT
lgig1ag the psme of Mr.. l.. u. Addison 70
cheek. but Ne was not convicted. Epps tnsh
"tnI into Jsekson's Oiee 10 read law JaeE-
'Sn bad bic account with the Merchants sa> !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03

William MuscO, the man in the city jan
charged with the murder Of Policeman Seal
in Charlottesville. remained very quiet IN
his cell yesterday He would not talk to the
officers Of he jail, and when Miss Libhey,
the authoress, visited the prison yesterday
morning and requested to see bin he de-
clined 10 talk % her.
Mes.rs Dudley and Payne, the Charlottes-
willie officers, left the city yesterday morning
for their homes. These gentlemen think
Nusco will be carried to Charlottesville for
the preliminary examination in about twelve
days.
The colored man giving the name OF
Mitchell who was arrested In Washington
on suspicion OF being the murderer was re-
leased Tuesday evening, 1t having been
clearly proved that he was not the guilty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
BEDrORD WHITE CAPS"
A Citizen Said 10 Fave Been
WhIppen-peEd from
Dancing.
fspeciRl telegram % the Dlspatch.I

Especial telegram ID lhe Dl5Dhtch'l
LYNcHBCEG. VA, January ,. bedford has
had a d" White-Cap" experience il report
which reached this city to-day is correct. II
is said that an old snd prominent married
citizen in the moth end Of the county be-
coming unduy intimate with certain wo-
man, vas dragged from his house by indlg'
nan, ueigubOrs on Monday night, soundiy
lhrashed, asd warned II his face was seen
again bis life goHd be 10 danger. Ny ln-
formant saws he needed the warning and yes
terday left the county. ! could not learn bis
name.
Miss Bette Oyersleet, aged sixteen, uled
at the residence Of her parents, near Dundee,
Bedford eounty, FRIDAY night. She danced
all night Thursday night and complained OF
feeling IN ~ soon as she arrived hOme, and
was placed in bed aud never got 10 again.
Twenty or thirty trustees OF Randolph'
Macon College passed through here to-day
en- route to Liberty TO formulate pans for
school to De located in thai town.
Notice has been received here reducing the
wages Of all the employees OF the Richmond
and Allegheny railroad. The reduction
went into effect yesterday, and ranges from
g. 10 so per month.
A Jnlrlct was awarded yesterday Tor
bulloi = c0lton-mill to W. II. Ford and W.
B. So }. II is Understood their bid was
81. loo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03

and went across the P,muHky river to Plum
Point, town Just opposite West Point,
where whiskey Il sold. They did not return
that night, and the next day the bost was
found bottom upwards In the river. Still II
was not supposed they were drowned until
yesterday. when their bodies were fouDd in
York river about three miles below town.
hr. W. II. Farey, our popular Young post
master, IS 10 be married tomorrow to Miss
Rosa Smith, one Of the teachers in the West
Point Female Seminary, in Caroline county.
The happy couple is expected here to-mcr-
row evening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03

RlCuHOND, VA, January 2, IssJ.
70 the Editor Of the Dispatch
On behalf Of other practical slgn-painters
as well as myself, ! would like 10 know II
the Committee on Numbers for the Vehicles
advertised for bids in such a manner that all
who wished 10 estimate could DO so, Instead
of being asked u chosen few, and why II
/, that q dead-lock" " should take place over
them at the paltry figure Of and 9 cents,
winch barely covers the cost OF material,
when twelve years ago 2J cents vas paid
snd considered very low estimstey Who,
pray, is going to be benefited by this reduc.
tiOn-thOse who are labOriDg for their
bread, or the Taxpayers, or who,
JOGN j. GAM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-03
Miners Likely to nsriEe.

PTTsEuEGH, PA, January There are
indications of another strike in the coke re-
pions. The WOrkmcn's new scale, based on
81 30 for coke, and providing for an advance
OF four cents in wages with every ten cents
advance per ton IN the price OF coke, caused
considerable comment among the coke Ope-
rators to-day, and Just what the result VIII
be Is a matter Of conjecture. The coke
workers are pretty confident that they Will
be able 10 secure the prices tbeT have de.
manded. The operators, on the other hand.
Say tley will not-cannot, IN fact-aford to
comply with the new scale.