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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
AIIeghepy's Promising Future.

Select Councilman G. n. Hartman, of the
Ninth ward, Allegheny, says there are five
petitions in circulation for the laying of
asphalt pavements, one for Lincoln avenue,
from Mr.. Painters residence to Irwin ave-
nue.; Irwin avenue. from Ridge avenue to
the Fort Wayne tracks; Ohio street, from
Irwin avenue to Federal street; Ohio street,
from Federal to Chestnut street, and Cedar
avenue, from the West Penn tracks to Ohio
street. Mr.. Hartman said that the resi-
dents of Cedar avenue, within the limits
named, propose to pay one-half of the cost
of paving that avenue with the asphalt
blocks. Some of the directors of the First
National Bank of Allegheny had expressed
a willingness to pay two-thirds of the cost of
paving Park way, from Federal to East
Diamond street, if tine city or the other
property holders on that thoroughfare would
pay the balance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
A GLASS SENSATION.
Startling Reduction of Prices Threat
ened by an Ohio Firm.
AN EARLY START AND THE TANKS
Conspire Together to Brighten. Manufact-
urers Into This Move.
WHY THE ASSOCIATION OPPOSES IT

A circular was received yesterday, and
read at the meeting of the PiGtsburg MEM
bers of the Western Beneficial Window
Glass Manufacturer Association, from a,
large wholesale jobbing and manufacturing
house in Cleveland, saying they are pre-
pared to scatter broadcast to the trade cir
cular offering what glass they had on hand
to retailers at a reduction of from 10 to 20
per cent below cost. The figures quoted
were 80 and 10 on single strength, and 80
and on double strength glass. The firm
claims it will do this in the event of an
early start being decided upon, and says it
must choose between two evils, either un-
load stock on hand at once, or hold it to be
INvoICED AT A LOSS,
on January 1. The firm has finally decided
to sell its stock and then buy cheaper from
the manufacturers; thinking that, if an
early start is made together with the fact
that Chambers s. Mckee will begin work
on their first tank September 1, it will have
the effect of further glutting the market,
which, as every one knows, is already over
stocked. All sizes of glass can be bought
cheaper one month after the start is made
thar one year ago. For this reason the firm
will make reduction Of Is per cent on sin
gle and 20 per cent on double strength
product.
The reduction is sweeping one, and will
crowd the Pittsburg manufacturers to the
wall, If insisted upon. For this reason the
manufacturers will radically
OPPOSE AN EARLY RESUMPTION
of work, Notwithstanding what Chambers &
Mckee may do. If the latter firm does re-
sumo September 1, the other manufacturers
claim they would rather allow it to stock
the market than have the others make such
large reduction.
A meeting of the Western Window Glass
Manufacturers Beneficial Association was
held yesterday in the Office of the Secretary
in this city. Nearly every member,
who had not left for Cleveland,
to attend the meeting OF the association to
be held there to-day, was present and dis
cussed the impending strike. After several
hours talk, it was. unanimously agreed to
stand by their original position, and refuse
to yield to the demands Of the workers as
sociation. Every manufacturer present
said he would go to the meeting and vote to
strike rather than grant the advance. They
wall also stick out for a late resumption of
work,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
RETURN DAY COMING.
Ward ConstabIes on a Grand Hustle
for Speak-Easy Locations.
JUDGE WHITE TO HEAR REPORTS.
A Police Official Predicts Some Sensa-
tional Developments.
PROBABLE SHAKING UP OF DRY BONES

The ward constables of this city and ALLIE
gheny are likely to receive a shaking up on
return day, September 1, when they must
appear before Judge White and report as to
the number of illicit liquor sellers in thei-
respective bailiwicks.
Lieutenant Kramer, of the Nineteenth
ward station house, said last night in this
connections: "The constables are on a grand
hustle for the names and locations of all the
speak-easies in the city. Especially are the
constables of the Penn avenue districts ex-
erting themselves. This sudden activity is
certainly due to the exposures of the exist
ing speak-easies in the Bauder- Bender con-
spiracy cases, and, if the constables fail to
present exhaustive information upon the
subject, they will probably hear from the
Court in no measured terms. There are
STARTLING EXPOSURES
yet to come in the conspiracy cases, and sew
eral constables need to make favorable
showing. Those conspiracy cases have
merely stirred up the subject OF speak-easy
blackmailing, and there is more to follow.
"Oh, mol The police cannot afford to give
away their plans. But believe that some
bul0R ike al dCcuTdIe lued OI Tue c4tcub Vi
illicit liquor traffic will be gained from the
reports of the constables. There is an idea
in police circles that the speak-easies are
backed by a syndicate. Our reasons? Well,
every speak-easy we fall upon serves two
special brands of beer, and every man who
gets into trouble flies to an attorney who
seems to have some understanding in refer
ence to the defense of the illicit sellers.
There will be big sensation one of these
days" Lieutenant Kramer would not come
down to specific statements, however.
A CoNsTABLE's PREDICTION.
The constable of the Fourth ward was
seen, and said: 81 will not be able to report
single case of illegal selling in the Fourth
ward, and say this after having made a
rigid investigation. But am pretty sure
that there are number of wards which are
not so fortunate. l imagine Judge White
will give the eonstables the stiffest exami-
nation they have been subjected to since the
Brooks law took effect. 1 understand he
has been placed in possession of much in
formation on.the subject OF speak-easies by
private citizens"
Under the Brooks law the constables of
each ward must make a return of all illegal
sales of liquors, failure to do which imposes
penalty Of $500 and two years imprison-
ment. Judge White is very apt to catch
some OF the constables mapping. The mat
ter calls to mind the couplet:
When constabulary duty's to be done
A policeman's lot is not happy one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
THE THAN FUNERAL.
Remains May Possibly be Viewed for Ono
Day at the Third Pre- byterinn Church
Other ARRANGEMENTS I'm Progress.

Remains May Possibly be Viewed for Ono
Day at the Third Pre-, byterinn Church
Other Arrangements In Progress.
The remains of William Thaw are ex-
pected to arrive in New York Wednesday,
August %, and in Pittsburg on Thursday.
Mr.. Frank Semple said yesterday that
cablegram had been received from Mr..
Griscom, President of the Inmsn Line, that
the body would be taken home on the City
of Paris, which sails tomorrow. Mr.. Thaw
went to France in the same boat in which
he is interested financially, and the good
ship will also bring back his remains.
Concerning the arrangements for the
funeral, Mr.. Semple said: "If the body ar
rives on Thursday of next week the funeral
will likely take place the next day. If the
condition of the body will permit the face
will be exposed all of Thursday in the Third
Presbyterian Church for the benefit of the
public. No further arrangements have
been made. 1t has not been decided what
minister will oficiate."
There is a strong feeling among the citi-
zens that Mr.. Thaw should be honored by
having the body lie in state, but the family
and the most intimate friends of the dead
benefactor are decidedly opposed TO any
thing of the kind or any public demonstra-
tion. Mr.. Thaw, his friends say. was
modest man. and never would have con-
sented to public burial. If Mr.. Thaw
had been thus honored he would have been
the only man buried in this manner in
Pittsburg since William Phillips body lay
in state at Municipal Hall many years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
SQUIRE CALLEN IN JAIL.
He Failed to Produce n Bondsman-Thnt
Baader Conspiracy Case Still Continues
TO Furnish Sensations.


He Failed to Produce n Bondsman-Tbnt
Baader Conspiracy Case Still Continues
to Furnish Sensations.
Alderman Callen, of the Sixth ward,
Allegheny, was in the Nineteenth ward
station last night, a prisoner without bail.
The Alderman is one of the defendants in
the Bauder Detective Agency conspiracy
suits, and was to have had hearing before
Magistrate Hyndman yesterday evening.
At the time fixed Callen was present. In
spector Whitehouse, the prosecutor, asked
that the case be postponed until next Mon
day, as several important witnesses are out
of town and he had been unable to summon
them.
The magistrate granted the request an ID
asked Callen to renew his bail of 81 500 for
his appearance next Monday. This Callen
was unable to do, as his bondsman was not
present. A commitment was made out, and
Officer Dunn took him to the Nineteenth
ward station.
Thomas McNally, hotel keeper in Allie
gheny, was on Callen's bond. As soon as
the postponement was decided upon Callen
sent Thomas Leech, who had gone with him
to the East End. after McNally that the
bond could be renewed. Up to IL 80 last
night Leech had not returned, and Callen
was still prisoner. He wanted the officers
at the station to hunt up Frank Stewart.
an East End grocer, whom he thought
would become his security, but no one
could be spared for this purpose. Alder
man Callen said that he had not anticipated
any trouble on account of the bail, or he
would have taken his bondsman out with
him. He expects to be released this morn
ing at the latest
James Mccall, another of the accused,
arrested Sunday. was still at the Nineteenth
ward station last night. If bail is not fur
nished this morning both prisoners will be
sent to Jail.
The hearing of Alderman Doughty has
been fixed for next Monday at the same
hour as the hearing of Alderman Callen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
A WREATH ON HIS GRAVE.
The Veteran Legion Honor the Memory of
William Tbaw.


William Thaw.
Encampment No. 1. Union Veteran Le-
gion met last night and adopted the follow
ing minute:
The members of Encampment No. /, Union
Veteran Legion desire to unite with their fel-
low citizens in paying tribute to the memory of
the late William Thaw.
He was born in Pittsburg. His whole life
was spent here. From early manhood he was
identified with Pittsburg's growth and ad-
vancement. His varied business interests
brought him in contact with people in every
condition of life, and he secured and retained
the confidence and esteem of all. By his gen.
erous recognition of worth in others, many
obtained success whose merits and genius
might otherwise never have been considered.
During the late war no one in this patriotic
community more literally or more willingly
contributed to the Union cause. He made
reality the pledge while the soldier was at the
and orphan-the MANNED and unfortunate old
soldier, caused by our few years struggle-an
these profited by his benefactions.
His public spirit his transformations giving.
his genuine charity. were characteristics Of
broad philanthropy and true greatness. He
was indeed Pittsburgs first citizen, and we
shall not soon look upon his like.
To his family and friends We tender our sin
cere sympathy in their bereavement, but es-
pecially to Mrs. Thaw, whose brothers-our
comrades, one of whom fills an unknown grave
gave their lives that constitutional authority
might be maintained and equal rights secured
to all.
We honor the memory of William Thaw
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED.
About 81. .635 Was Subscribed and Collected
for the Drummers' Ciub-No Papers Have
Arrival for Eard.


About 81. .635 Was Subscribed and Collected
for the Drummers' Ciub-No Papers Have
Arrived for Ford.
Ira B. Duncan, the Treasurer of the
Travelling Mems Club of Pittsburg, said
last night that the requisition papers for R.
b. Ford had not yet arrived. Ford will be
released from the Chicago Jail tomorrow.
but Mr.. Duncan declared he would bring
him here if he had to 90 to Chicago himself.
Detective Coulson telegraphed from Harris
burg yesterday that the. papers were not
right, and more time would be lost. He re-
turned last night.
From a statement made by J. H. Wells,
one of the solicitors to Frank Kahler, it
appears that Ford was to receive 30 per cent
of all the moneys collected for his work.
OF this amount 33H per cent was to be dis
tributed among Godfrey, Dearborn and HIM
self. Wells also furnished statement of
the money collected and subscribed, amount
ing to S1,635. Ford was to have received Of
this sum $817 So The money had all been
paid in except $500, divided among the B.
& O., P. & W., and the Allegheny roads,
Kelly & Jones and Mr.. Burlein. In the
list of subscribers are:
Wainwright Brewery $50; F. L. Ober Son.
COMPANY. siOO; Joseph Horne & Co. SlOO;
Neville Bailey, $40; J. w. Rutland. SIS; X.
jackson, s.; D. A. Beckert, $40; Adsm Fuchs.
Torley & Co., $50; James Gallery &
Co., $40; sprowl & Lawrence. s25; Car
negie, Phipps & Co., $50; Carbon
Kelly & Jones, SIS; Howe. Brown & Co., $50;
Linden Steel Company. $50; Adams Co., $50;
Weyman & Bros, SIS; Bindley Hardware Com
Tut & Son. $50; Frauenheim q Vilsack, SIS;
g. W. Schmidt, SIS; A. Guckenheimer Bros,
SIS; w. j, Friday. SIS; Robert Liddell,
$40; Lentz. a.. Kleipschmmidht, slo;
M. Winter & Bro, SIS: Farmers Hotel, $40;
Anderson Rowan, SIS; Eberhart Ober, s25;
Pier, Daniels & Co., $40; Hemboltz, $40; Kim
nett q Co. $40: Arnold. IS; Kennedy. IS; Dain,
$40; Flicker, $40; Buerliner & Co., SIS; B. & o.
road, 500: Pittsburg and Western road, $50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
HITLER AND THITHER.
Movements of Pitsburgers and Others of
Wide Acquaintance.

Movements of Pitrsburgers and Others of
Wide Acquaintance.
-Cablegrams received lately at the Office
of Moorhead Bros & Co.. Allegheny, say that
Mrs. John Moorhead is resting easier. She fell
ill three~weeks ago at Lucerne, Switzerland
and was in a dangerous condition at one time
The lady left Pittsburg two months ago to
travel for her health.
Prof. Henry Gibbons, of Western Uni
versity, left last evening for Leipsic, Germany,
where he will remain two years and devote
bacher and a number of students from the
classical department were at the depot to see
him off.
Percy G. Digby, Law Librarian, opened
up the law library yesterday after a closing of
two weeks. During that time Mr.. Digby and
his wife and son have been summering at re-
sort at Lorena. Pa and they have returned
much improved in health.
Prof Henry Gibbon, teacher of Greek
in the Western University, and Frank Harris
left for Germany last night to spend two years
studying the German language. A company of
students were at the depot to see them off.
Will P. Clinton, the 'well-known
teIegrapher and amateur actor of this city, will
leave Thursday for New York to accept pro-
fessional engagement With theatrical COM
pany.
DIR. William II. McKelvey, President
of the Central Board of Education, came home
yesterday from trip of two weeks duration
at the principal summer resorts on the Atlantic
coast.
R. E. Umbel. bright young lawyer of
Uniontown. was in Pittsburg attending to legal
business. He made quite a reputation in the
last campaign as Democratic stump speaker.
Mrs. John Turnkey, Mrs. A. A. Plumer
and Miss Lou Smith. of Franklin. are among
the guests at the Monongahela House.
II. S. Matheson, of Middletown, aud
James II. Matheson and wife, of Youngstown.
are stopping at the Duquesne.
j. S. Winnett, the new commercial
agent of the Chicago st. Paul and Kansas
City road. arrived yesterday
"A. Warner, Travelling Passenger Agent
of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. was in
the city yesterday.
Frank Sawhill, the pharmacist, re-
turned yesterday from his trip up the Hudson
and the seaside.
Thomas B. Wunder, of Philadelphia,
and E. T. Foster, of Oil City, are at the Seventh
Avenue.
Alexander Murdoch left yesterday for
Buffalo to attend the Florists Convention.
Arthur Hodges, of Johnstown, is regis
tered at the Anderson Hotel.
Joseph Horne and Rabbi Mayer went
East last night.
-Lemuel Barrister went to Canada yes
terday.
Judge Harry White was in the city last
night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
THE CARPENTERS PICNIC.
Dancing and MerrymakIng In the Shady
Grove of Alipuippa.

Dancing and MerrymakIng In the Shady
Grove of Alipuippa.
The carpenters and joiners had quite q
lively outing at Aliquippa Grove yesterday.
Over 1000 were present, and the fun began
before noon, waxing fast and furious as the
shades of evening began to close. Two
bands were in ttendance-namely, the
Cathedral Band, under the able conductor
ship Of Mr.. Dannhardt, and the Grand Or
chestra Band. The arrangements for the
picnic were made by Mr.. H.
j. Wahl and the energetic manag-
ing committee. Of surety their
endeavors were successful, and the dancing
done by the picnickers was sufficient reward
for any amount of trouble expended. A
letter was received from Grand Secretary
P. j. Mcguire, expressing his inability to
attend.
Some of the party returned on a special
train and arrived in Plttsburg about 7:30
P. M, but the majority stayed over until a
later train. No accidents whatever &C.
CURED, and the amusement was marred by
no disagreeable incidents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
IRON RATES TO ADVANCE.
The Railroad Companies Want a Little of
the Prosperity.

The Railroad Companies Want a Little of
the Prosperity.
A meeting of the Pit8burg Committee of
Freight Agents was held yesterday in the
office of the Lake Shore road, on Wood
street. Owing to techricality tho meeting
adjourned until to-day, when the rates on
all articles of iron and steel manufacture
will be advanced about 10 per cent.
Prior to June 8, of the present year, when
the prices of iron were very low, and manu-
facturers complained of poor business, the
Pittsburg committee recommended to their
respective lines and associations reduction
in the rates. This was done.
A comparison of the ruling prices on iron
and steel the past week, with the prices at
the time of the reduction shows an advance
of about 10 to IL per cent. The market is
stronger, and there is a general feeling of
frmness among the manufacturers. For
this reason it was thought to be the square
thing by restoring the freight rates to what
they were. The advanced rates will take
effect Monday, September 2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents ofa Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
JOHN D. MCNEAL, a laborer on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. was working near
McKeesport yesterday, when one of the other
men was driving large spike into a tree. A
glancing blow drove the spike into his leg,
making an ugly cash. He was taken to the
Mercy Hospital
EDWARD REILEY, a saloonkeeper on Small
man, near Thirtieth street, gave bail before
Alderman Doughty yesterday for hearing
Tuesday for ejecting w. 81. Miller from his
place Saturday.
A TEAM belonging to Joseph Steinagle, of
Allegheny, ran away on Ohio street. yesterday
afternoon. A 12-year-old brother of the owner
was thrown to the street and his right arm was
broken.
JOHN WILLIAMS, q brakeman on the Pan.
handle Railroad, had his right hand crushed
while coupling cars In the freight yard. yester
day morning. He was attended by DR.. Hiett
GEORGE WATTS, employed at Cafnegie's
Thirty-third street mill, had his arm pierced BY
. piece Of steel yesterday. He received atten-
dance at his homo on Thirty-second street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
VICTIMS OF THE DISASTER.
The General Condition of Those Hurt Is
Much Improved.

The General Condition of Those Hurt is
Much Improved.
The condition of those injured in the
West Penn Railroad disaster last Friday is
considerably better. The company's inves-
tigation into the cause of the disaster had
not been completed last night.
James K. Deamer and ex-Mayor Lyon,
who are still at the Allegheny General Hos
pital, were reported to be much improved.
Mrs Duff, who is at the West Penn Hos
pital, is thought to be in precarious condi-
ton on account of her internal injuries.
Mrs. Reeder, her daughter and Mrs. Mum
ser, also at the West Penn Hospital, are
said to be still in a serious condition.
Mrs. D. A. Jones, who was at first sup
posed to be dangerously injured, was resting
easy last night, and her recovery is looked
for. Major james A. Mclaughlin is said
to be still very low and grave fears are en-
tertained about his recovery.
General Rowley, Colonel Kilgore. Captain
d. A. Jones, Mrs. D. L. Jones and John II.
Niebaum are all reported out of danger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
GOING BACK 70 ENGLAND.
Miners Claim They Can Do Better at Home
- Than In This Country.

Miners Claim They Can Do Better at Home
Than In This Country.
:. John Costello, member of the General Ex-
ecutive Board, knights of Labor. Robert
Watchorn. Secretary Treasurer N. D. A.
135, Knights of Labor, and Alfred Barber,
ex-Worthy Foreman of L. A. 9123. Division
No. 5, were in the city yesterday. The
former was going back to the coke region to
try to have the scale signed by the Cambria
Iron Company and w. j. Raney. These
firms employ about 700 men near Dunbar,
and have the only works in the region still
idle. Secretary Watchorn was returning to
his Office in Columbus after his three weeks
of hard work in the region, and Worthy
Foreman Barber was going to England, to
his old home. He has been In this country
nine years, end claims he can make more
wages in England than he can on the Mo-
nongahela river. He has been working
near California. Pa, and, in speaking of
his trip home, said:
II am 38 years of age. and have been
working in the mines since was years
old. came from Yorkshire, and have been
in this country nine years. I am going
home now with my family, because think
l can do better there than here. In
ENG iahu they pay miners ny Tue
yard and ton both in entries
and rooms. When left home
averaged 5 shillings, or 81 25 for hours
work each day. Since then, wages have
gone up 20 per cent. Fifteen years 1
worked all the year around and we were
never laid off,
For the same work would average in
this country 81 so per day for ten hours.
These figures have obtained from reliable
statistics. There are no 'pluck-me' stores
there. and each man receives his wages in
cash each Saturday at 1 o'clock. In this
country I only worked about half of the
year, and each year the prosperous season is
growing beautifully less"
Robert Morris, another miner at Lucy
vile, is also going to remove his family
back to England. after being here eight
years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-20
MUSICIANS AS KNIGHTS.
A Rumor of the Great Western Band Going
| Into the knights of Labor.

A Rumor of the Great Western Band Going
Into the Knights of Labor.
Conductor Weis, of the Great Western
Band, called at the Office of the Exposition
Society yesterday, for the purpose Of having
an interview with President Marvin in re-
gard to their trouble with the Trades Coun-
Gil. The committee from the latter have as
yet not received any answer from the So
ciety as to what they intend to do. Presi-
dent Marvin stated yesterday that the MEM
bers of the band were union men, being
members of the Allegheny County Musi-
clans Union. Mr.. Marvin said it was a
fight between the two'organizations, and the
society had nothing whatever to do with it.
The contract for 36 pieces of music has been
made with the band, and the agreement can
not be broken.
1t is stated that some of the members of
the board have suggested a way out of the
difficulty by having themselves organized
in the Knights of Labor 1t was rumored
last evening, that Organizer John Flannery
had organized the men into a musicians as
sembly upon their own request.