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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
THE MINERS TROUBLE
Their Scent Scale is Not Recognized
by Any Operator.
GOVERNMENTAL AID ASKED FOR
Home Plate Glass Manufacturers Have
Gained q Grand Triumph.
NEWS FROM THE T0ILIEG MILLIONS

The Monongahela miners are said to be
endeavoring 10 obtain the aid OF the Gov
ernment in having the present troubles in
their wage question brought to an amicable
settlement. A Government official who is
conversant with the condition Of the
miners, stated yesterday, that the men were
getting up circulars for the purpose of dis
tributing them among Congressman and
other prominent men of the country. They
intend to call public attention to the fact,
that they are now in the most deplorable
straits, owing to the extremely low basis
of wages and their inability to successfully
arrange matters with the operators.
At the last convention of fmlners and oper-
ators scale on 3-cent basis was agreed
upon, but only very few miners have paid
that amount, and even they made reduc-
ton as soon as they found out that other
miners we're paid less. To-day the wages
ofriver coal miners varies from 2 to cents.
and the men claim they cannot exist on
such pay, especially since they have no
guarantee of work during the entire year.
The coal operators in the city, who were
spoken to in this subject
SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW
anything about the matter.
"There are about 1 200 miners at work In
the Fourth and in the Second pool. said one
of them, in Captain O'Neil's Office, sand
have no doubt, the rest of them would be
willing to 60 to work if there was anything
to do. The coal business, however, is dor
mant at this time of the year. For that rea-
son no operator is anxious to run his
works, and he certainly would not do it to
pay the men cents.
"How many mines are in operation
now?"
''There are five in the second pool, the
Stone Coal Company, the Gumbert and
Huey mines, J. w. O'Neil, Brown on the
Youghiogheny and Bailey, Wilson & Co.
But there are also about six mines in oper-
alton in the Fourth pool. Of these the men
in the latter pool are paid cents per bushel
and the former 2X cents"
Gas far as know all the men have come
to the conclusion that the 8 cent scale is at
an end for this year anyhow, and they are
glad to come back and work for ~ cents, if
they can only get it. But l do not think
that the operators will care to start up now,
before the fall run begins, and whether they
will pay cents then, is another question.
/ do not think so myself, because the price
of coal has now gone down to such an ex-
tent that there is no profit in the business at
3 cents per bushel."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
HITLER AND THITHER.
Movements of Pitfsburgers and Others OF
Wide Acquaintance.

Wide Acquaintance.
Ralph j. Wick and A. W. Jones, of
Youngstown, the former a wealthy banker
registered at the Duquesne late last evening.
Soon after their arrival they were met by two
Pittsburg men, whose names could not be
learned. and Immediately went into secret
session IN parloc B. c. w. Bassett, General
Passenger Agent of the Pittsburg and Western,
inquired for them earlier in the evening. but
he was not present at the conference. Nothing
could be gained last night about the nature Of
the meeting.
-Ex-Alderman John c. Reilly, real es,
tate dealer, has returned from Atlantic City.
and says he never enjoyed life more intensely
than during his stay there. The fishing was so
good that Mr.. Reilly states it was a hard pull
to get away from the fascinating sport.
Captain W. W. O'Neil, o; O'Neil &
Co., the Monongahela river coal operators, is
lying at his home in Elizabeth very sick with
an attack of typhoid fever. His son stated
yesterday that Mr.. O'Neil is very low, but no
dangerous results are feared.
Chill Hazard, of the Monongdheld
Valley Republican. Monongahels City, was IN
the city yesterday. Chill was after something,
and got it, of course. but he didn't tell the re-
porters about it.
Assistant Superintendent O'Mara and
Inspector McAleese of the Police Department,
are away on vaca tion of one week. During
their absence Detective Coulson is Acting In
spector.
Captain Ed Nolan, of the Memphis and
Arkansas Packet Company, and Captain
James Reese Jr., both of Memphis are visit
ing at the residence of Captain James Reese
Sr.
Charles P. Lang, of this city, has re-
signed his position in the Auditor Generals
office to study law. He was sworn in by the
Recorder yesterday as Notary Public.
"A. 81. Chadbourne, the contractor for
the motor system of the Allegheny Valley and
Squirrel Hill, electric railways, returned to
Philadelphia last night
Edward E. Phelps, Chief Clerk in the
City Controllers office, returned yesterday
from a two months tour in Europe, accom-
panied by his wife.
Miss Mary Vonce, Mrs. NJ. s. Allison
and Miss Kate Allison, of Wheeling, were
among the Seventh Avenues guests yesterday,
Captain, David Emery, well-known
man of Titusville, is at the Seventh Avenue.
He goes East this morning on business trip.
&C. c. Mellor. of this city, was yesterday
elected Treasurer by the American Society OF
Microscopists in session at Buffalo.
Marcus Maxim, who set up the first
nail mill in this district died the other day in
Rochester, Mass, aged 73 years.
Samuel Clark, Chief Clerk of the CITY
Assessors office. returned home from Mackinac
yesterday.
Joseph T. Speer, County Controller, re-
turned home yesterday from his vacation.
Will j. Mcconnell and wife arrived in
the city from the East last night.
Mayor McCaIlin and wife returned
yesterday from the seashore.
Mrs. John Wilson returned home after
an extended Eastern trip.
John W. Donovan, of Washington, is
at the Duquesne.
j. D. Luper, of New York, is at the
Duquesne.
B. F. Jones went to Cresson last night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
his PERSONAL ESTATE.

Mr.. Thaw Leaned Large ssms 20 Deserving
IndivIduais.
William Thaw was heavy holder OF per.
sonal property. He had mortgages recorded
at the time of his death amounting to $3o9. :
232. In every instance but one the money
was loaned to individuals. and he hardly
ever entered judgment against his debtors.
His largest holdings were in the following
wards: Fourteenth ward, $66, 900; Tenth
ward. Allegheny, x166, 900.
When the Assessor asked Mr.. Thaw in
1888 if his personal estate was worth $780,
900 he replied: >"Yes, think it is. You
missioners can add the 80 per cent" Mr..
Thaw was one Of the heaviest taxpayers In
the county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

allegiance nine or ten years ago. 1t is now
very prosperous, owns ST., 900 building at
the corner of Manhattan and Franklin
streets, Allegheny, and has q membership
of $50.
The Allegheny Presbytery of the Cumber-
land Church does not meet until October,
and il will probably take no action in the
premises until that time. 1t includes
Mercer, Venango. Jefferson and part Of
Allegheny counties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
THE FIREMEN EXAMINED.
DR.. Mercur Found a Few in Each Esgine
House Who Did Not Pass.

House Who Did Not Pass.
DR.. Mercur, Surgeon of the Fire Disa-
bility Board, completed his examination
yesterday of the 173 employees of the fire de-
partment, excepting three men who are on
the sick list and four men who are away on
their annual vacations.
DR.. Mercur was seen last night in refer
ence to his work and its results. He said:
81 have examined all the men in IL engine
companies with few exceptions. 1 have
all the papers, and shall prepare my report
to Chief Brown at my leisure. There are q
few men in each company who did not
stand the tests prescribed in the blanks. My
task afforded me no latitude whatever. The
exact condition of the men is given in each
instance, and have, of course. nothing to
do with the system that will prevail in re-
gard to the rejection of those who failed to
pass. A majority Of that class are in
capscitated in some particular due to their
age. No applicants are received who are
past the age of As. and it can easily be
imagined that slight defects in vision or
hearing may be found in men beyond that
age"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
JOINED THE ARMY.

Young Man of Mt. Washington Wanted on
Two Criminal Charges.
Frederick Fuss, of Mount Washington,
yesterday entered suit before Alderman Sof-
fel against William Almond on two criminal
charges. Fuss alleges that Almond acted in
decently toward his 14-year-old daughter.
Almond got wind of the fact that he was to
be arrested, and he ran away. He was last
heard of in Toms Run, near Mansfield, and
it is stated that he has Joined the United
States Army.
The father took the girl to the Poor Farm,
and it was reported last night that the
authorities of the Poor Board are likely to
take charge of the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
II WILL GO TO COURT.
viii a Manchester. Borough Ordinance
Bind AlIegheny CItyS

VIII q Manchester. Borough Ordinance
Bind Allegheny Citys
The contention between A. u. Miller &
Sons and the city of Allegheny will likely
go to court for settlement. Although, ac-
cording to the Allegheny City ordinance,
Miller & Sons might be prevented from re-
building, yet they claim that they can do so
under authority given them BY the borough
of Manchester before it became part of
the city. By the boroughs ordinance they
were empowered to rebuild or extend their
works at will, and they hold that annexa-
tion did not abrogate that power. As the
people in the neighborhood of the refinery
and President S. S. D. Thompson, of the
Armenia Insurance Company, seem de-
termined to prevent the rebuilding, if pos
sible, there is but one thing left, and that
will be an application to court for an in
junction to restrain.
1t is supposed that the matter will be de-
termined by the terms of the Manchester
borough ordinance, which must be SUBJ
mitted to judicial inspection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
SHORT OF CASH.

The Flemon Relief Committee VIII Appeal
TO the Churches.
At meeting of the Flemon Relief Com
mittee last night the exercises were a little
ruffied. Secretary Holland suggested a
grand rally in all the churches tomorrow
to raise the money. D. NJ. Washington re-
ported that s979 AZ had been received and
1912 Al dish ursed. Colonel Echols and w.
C. Benet were paid $500. There is a bal
ance owing these gentlemen of $500. Mr..
Tomkins. of Edgefeld, also sends in little
bill for $500. This bill, the Flemon COM
mittee say, Mr.. Flemon must pay. Another
meeting will be held on Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A VERY CLOSE CALL.

A Boy Swallows Poisonous Fruit Instead
of Biackberries.
Edward o'Brien, a 1o-year-old son of Mrs.
O'Brien, of 1928 Carson street, had a narrow
escape from being poisoned yesterday.
The boy had gone out the Brownsville ave-
nue. to gather blackberries with number OF
other children. Among the blackberries,
however. little Edward also gathered some
poisonous fruit and ate it.
Soon after he complained of severe pains
in his abdomen, and he had to be carried
home. DR.. Pollock was at once called in.
who found the child in high state of fever.
Several doses Of emetics soon brought some
relief. He vas resting easy last night, and
it is thought the boy will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
ANOTHER SCALE SIGNED.
Windew-Glass Workers Are sanguine
About the Situation.

WfndoW.Giass Workers Are Snnguine
About the Situation.
The regular meeting of the Executive
Council of the American Window-G Glass
Workers Association was held in Kauf-
fields Hall, Carson street, last night. There
was nothing done, however, in regard to the
wage question. President Campbell stated
afterward he was still confident that no
strike would occur. Another firm sent in
an application for the signing of the scale.
1--WE have no reason to be exercised vel" !"
said Mr.. Campbell. "We have never COM
menced work on the LIST of September, and
there is plenty of time between now and the
LIST of January. Anyhow we will not con-
slider ourselves on strike until then"
"Have you no fear that the manufactur-
ers might get men from abroad?"
''No, none whatever. Some of them tried
that once before, and they have been sorry
for it ever since
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A SPECIAL INVITATION

A SPEClAL In llON
Visit the Grandest Place About
Pittsburg
FOR A HOME.
Visit the East End,
Visit Allegheny City,
Visit all the places about the city and then
come to
We will engage to show you . prettier
place,
Give you better house for less money,
Give you easier terms of payment,
Give you better improvements,
Give you lower taxes.
Give more comforts and pleasures better
health for less money than anywhere else.
CAN YOU BUY ANYWHERE
A splendid 7-room brick house. with fine porches,
slate roof. bathroom. range, hot and cold water,
laundry, on beautiful lot, surrounded with fine
shade trees, for "a. 900. on easy payments Of a
few hundred dollars cash and monthly pay
meuts to snit you?
You can do It in Knoxville.
You can get q 5room house in Knoxville
for 500 cash payment and sl7 to 80 per
month.
You can get 3room house in Knoxville for
$50 to 500 cash and sl3 to SIS per month.
lou can get mousse, large OF Small Win as
much ground as you want on terms that you
canuot duplicate anywhere else.
You ask:
WHERE Is
Knoxville?
1t is only IL miles from the postofice, to
which you can walk in 20 minutes. The new
Pittsburg Incline Plane is being erected, and
IN less than six months you can take street car
in city and ride into Knoxville In l5 minutes.
Knoxville has all the improvements of the city
three lines natural gas, artificial gas, city
water. nne churches. paved streets, good
school and low taxes. Hundreds of people
are moving to Knoxville, and the choicest sites
are being taken up.
FOR RENT.
A number Of handsome new houses now
ready for renting. You can do better here
than anywhere else.
KNOXVILLE LAND IMPRovEMENrCo Co.,
Knoxville Borough,
Take 8. 9. cars to Twelfth and Ns Oliver in
cline to Knoxyille Borough, gussu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
WHAT A PARROT CAN DO.

He Makes a Loud Outcry and Albert John.
son Was Caught.
Albert johnson, a colored hod carrier.
was arrested by Detective Glenn at noon
yesterday for climbing into houses on the
Brighton road, Allegheny, and taking what
ever was easily movable. Three houses had
been pilfered. In fourth house the thief
was surprised as soon as he had entered the
second-story window by the lusty cries of a
parrot. he hastily decamped and that
house was spared. At the station johnson
pleaded intoxication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
DROPPING ONE HOLIDAY.
Why the Public Schools VIII Not Observe
Labor Day.

Why the Public Schools VIII Not Observe
Labor Day.
The city schools will be opened on the
first Monday in September. notwithstanding
that it is Labor Day, which was made
legal holiday by the last Legislature. At
the Central Board it was stated that not
very much is expected to be done on the first
day of school, except to enroll the pupils
and furnish them with the names of the
books they will need. Prof. Luckey has
prepared school calendar, which is in the
hands of the printers, and will be ready to-
day. 1t has all the school holidays printed
in red ink.
At the Central Borad it was stated that
these holidays have become so numerous
that the teachers cannot possibly get in the
required 200 days actual teaching before
June 80, If all are observed. For this rea-
son Labor Day will not be kept altogether,
but the pupils will probably be dismissed at
noon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Labor Notes.

THE semi-annual glass exposition, which has
been held at the Monongahela House during
the last six weeks. closed yesterday.
THE repair and car building shops of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Torrens
station have been enlarged and so repairmen
will be added to the force.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

SANITARIUM and Water Cure. The only
Eastern institution in which mud baths are
given. Steam-heating and electric lights.
Baths, massage and electricity by trained
manipulators. Address John s. Marshall,
NJ. D., Green Spring, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Closing Out Sale

OF beaded wraps, shawls, jerseys, parasols,
sun umbrellas, ladies' and gents summer
underwear, hosiery, gloves, black lace
founcings, embroideries and insertings at
greatly reduced prices to close this seasons
goods, at b. j. Lynch's, 438 and 40 Mar
ket street. ThSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A NEW MUSICAL ASSEMBLY.

The Great Western Band Joins the X. Of Ia.
Unique Privileges.
Musical Assembly No. 1888 K. of j., was
formed yesterday. The officers for the first
year will be j. j. Rotksy. Master Work
man; James s. Jordon, Corresponding
Secretary; Jacob FriesaI, Worthy Foreman;
George Kschier, Financial Secretary. The
society has already go members, among
whom are the most prominent musicians of
the two cities.
The organization is the result of a rupture
that took place about year ago between
the Great Western Band and the Allie
gheny Mutual Musical Protective Union.
The trouble originated during the play of
siberia" at the BIjou Theater. Philip
Weis, conductor Of the orchestra, and also
leader of the Great Western Band, wanted
six men for the evening performance, and
applied to the union to supply him. They
sent him six men, but they were incompe-
tent musicians, and he refused to engage
them. He afterward offered six non-union
men the positions, which they took. The
union potifed him to discharge the men,
but this he refused to do, and a split be-
tween the Great Western Band and the Pro-
tective Union was the result. For some time
negotiations have been going on between the
Knights OF Labor and the members of the band
about forming local union, and an assem-
bly, is the result.
The new union will not be so strict as the
Mutual, which disallowed any musical con-
ductor or performer to play with any but
members of the union In this society any
teacher can play with his scholars, and he
has other privileges which make the present
body desirable organization.
The scale of prices for performances will
be based on the time and day and the class
of music wanted.
Hitherto q fixed rate per man was
charged, but by this new rule parties who
are in quest of an orchestra or band NAV
regulate the price by the music. This rule
is unique feature in musical organiza-
tions. The x. of L. union restricts member
ship to professional men, but it is compre-
hensive in its character. Organists, piano
teachers, orchestra conductors, performers,
voice teachers, and any man who earns his
living by music is eligible for membership,
The fees necessary for initiation are S., and
81 annual subscription.
The meetings of the society will be held
in the K. of L. Hall, Fifth avenue, every
three months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
Larse.. Rail. Ever MADE.

The Edgar Thomson Steel Works just fin
ished an order for 500 tons of the largest
rails ever rolled in any mill. Each rail is
60 feet long and weighs !, 200 pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A DeI,cious Drink.

Iron City beer, brewed only BY Frauen-
helm & Vilsack, is a refreshing and health
full beverage. 1t is pure, wholesome and
nutritious. Try it, and you will always use
it. Telephone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
A NEW MILL.

Hubbard & Co. VIII Employ Three Hundred
Men In Their Works.
Yesterday morning the large shovel works
of Hubbard b Co.. Butler street, near the
Sharpsburg bridge, were started. and will
give employment to about 800 men. The
firm expect to turn out 100 dozen shovels
per day, and viii increase the number in .
few months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
b. d b.

Special sale this morning at 8 o'clock, 81
pair Bradley's celebrated blankets, with
slight r1ill imperfections, clean and fresh,
three-fourths value. 'BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

W. s. Bell b Co. have removed to their
new rooms, No. 431 Wood st. CORNER loca-
tion). A complete assortment of cameras,
dry plates and all kinds Of photographs
material ON hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

ANGosTURA BTTTERs is known all over
the world as the great regulator of the diges-
tive organs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

Remnants, Remnants, Remnants.
Tomorrow John S. Roberts, 414 Wood
street, will sell remnants of wall paper
cheap. This
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

August %, to Atlantic City via the B. &
o. r. r. Rate, $40 for the round trip,
tickets good for ten days. Trains will leave
depot at g. A. M. and 920 p. M. Secure
your parlor and sleeping car accommoda-
tions at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24
MIR. McKee's Opinion.

Mr.. 81. Sellers Mckee was asked last
night his opinion of the glass pool said to
be in process of formation. He said:
81 think the pool will be successfully
formed within . few days, but as to its effect
upon workmen, manufacturers or trade, I
have nothing to say
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

IT'S fact. John s. Roberts, 414 Wood
street, has the largest and most complete line
of wall paper in the city. Tbs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

DIR. B. M. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office. 71S Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

NVM CRTNEUE has ,0ritten for to-n,or-
N M UAlNA ALE row's DIsPArCH a
,ceird and striking noUeI entitled "7ae End Of
the World"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

CLAhA BELLE PATCH t6iks of sara.
togd and relates the effect of the elfxfr of Ire
upon an onctent maiden lady.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-24

EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS :; 3, sss ss sss.: ssss..
esffng and tnstructipe article bv Axes c. Hall
beck IN to-aorrow's DIsPATcH.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-09
Value of Fodder Corn.
S. BIGLOW.

The question of fodder corn has come
up in new form within the last three or
four years. We are just beginning to real
ize the value OF fodder corn. For the last
three hundred years, | presume we have
been acting on the principle thatall there
was of the corn crop was the ear corn, and
wasted largely the stalk. Whereas, if we
had known better we would have found
that the stalk had almost, ifnotquite, an
equal feeding value to ear corn. Sixty mil
lions of acres of corn are raised in the
United States annually, and 45,0OO,OO
head of horses and cattle eat up our mead
ow hay and our corn, whereas, if our corn
fodder could have been saved it would
have been ample, | think, to fully winter
all our cattle. Thessilo has brought new
revelations to us, and given us value in
fodder corn that we have never had be-
fore; at least, it has called our attention
to it in way we have never had it called
to us before, so that we have now begun
to make a study of fodder corn, and what
it may do for us in the way of giving us
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-09

cheaper and better rations for our cattle
We are beginning to find out that the
average farmer must devote about two
and half acres of meadow land to it, to
get the roughage to winter cow or steer.
If he will put in his fodder corn and take
care of it, in tho new ways, he will get the
roughage on an acre that is ample to win
ter two or three head of cattie.-Joh
Gould, in Indiana Farmer.