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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Heavy frosts in the northern Sec
tions of New York aud Pennsylvania
have done much damage.
A cyclone swept cemetery near
Quincy, ILL.,, blowing down the mon
uments and uprooting trees.
1t has been discovered that eighty,
six registered mail packages have
been stolen from the Chicago post
Office.
Italian miners at Braidwood, ILL.,,
became SO riotous and threatening
that the state militia were ordered
to the scene. a
Later reports from Tuesdays
tornado in Kansas show the loss OF
life and property to have been great
er than first reported.
Information has been received at
st. Louis that a Japanese town has
been destroyed and many thousands
rendered homeless.
An English flag displayed from a
New York tenement house in honor
of Queen Victoria's birthday almost
caused riot on Sunday.
Fire in Reno, Nevada, destroyed
four hotels, railroad depot and a
number of stores and dwellings, the
losses aggregating S250,000.
Rev. Ii. III. Greenfield Schorr, the
Baltimore clergyman who commit
ted suicide, is said to have been era
~ and to have formed entangIing
alliances.
John G. Barry, a New York colored
man, was arrested on the charge of
abducting Mamie Knott, white
girl, Is years old, and marrying her
against her will.
The inquest in the Cronin case was
continued i'll Chicago. Detective
Coughlin, Patrick Sullivan, the
iceman, and Frank j. Black, have
been indicted for Cronin's murder.
The 3. & o. Railroad Company
have decided to close the Viaduct
Hotel at the Relay. A reduction will
be made in the force of men at the
shops, and probably $50 men will be
discharged. Discharges will follow
all along the b. & o.
One hundred thousand dollars is
being raised by Congressman
Mckinley and number of Pittsburg
and western Protectionists, to endow
a chair of Protection in Yale to com
bat the Free Trade theories advanc.
ed by Professor Sumner.
WASHINGTON, MAY 27.-It was
stated this evening that the presi.
dent had made the following appoint
ments Beverly Tucker, of West
Virginia, and Lewis Wallace, of In.
diana, to be special ENJOYS plenipo-
Tertiary of the United States to Hay
ii.
Peter Mcclellan, the blacksmith,
formerly Of Philadelphia; p. o. SuIli.
van, the iceman, and Chicago bar.
tender are the latest prisoners who
have been arrested on suspicion Of
completely in the Cronin murder in
Chicago. Detective Coughlin is still
under arrest and the evidence
against him is growing stronger.
WASHINGTON, ID. g., May 2S.-
The appointment of A. b. White, of
Parkersburg, to be Collector of
Internal Revenue to succeed John. r
McGraw, of Grafton, may be looked
for any day during the present week.
In fact, quite number of appoint.
ments OF that character will be
announced within a day or two.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

DRYERS are kindly requested to
keep off of that portion of Martin st.
lying between Queen street and maple
Avenue as much as possible ON Com
mencement evening, June 7th, as the
rafting of wagons will very much in.
terfere with the exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

Misses Boydie and jamie Faulkner,
Mary and Sue Stribling, arrived home
from school to spend the vacation,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
rInIrCIARY NOTICRs,

FIDUCIARY NOTICES..--A list of the
Ficuciaries whose accounts are before the
undersigned Com missioner of Accounts OF the
County Court of Berkeley County for settle
ment:
A. j, Lemaster. Trusteeship. IA. Payne.
Henry NJ. Couchman, Administration, r. A.
Blondell. decd. .i 4.
Given under my hand as Commissioners Of
said Court at my office at the Court House OF
said County, the 9th day OF May, 1889.
j. Il. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

A terrible rain and wind storm set
in here Thursday, and continued dur
ing the night and on Friday. 1t is
feared the heavy rains washed the
wheat and corn fields badly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
FIDUCIARY NOTICE.

Commissioners Office, May Gath, 1889.
The following is list of the hduciaries
whose accounts are now before the under
signed Comm issioner for settlement:
Geo w. ID. Fulk and Daniel ii. Fulk, Execu-
tors of George Fulk. dec d.
Given under my hand as Commissioner OF
Accounts, the day and year tlrst Aforesaid.
ADRIAN {. NADENBOUSCH, Com.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

The Uniform Rank X. of p, the
Mechanics Band, and number of
citizens went to Antietam Decoration
Day, where Gen. Golf made an adj
dress. All were drenched in the rain
and had their pleasure spoiled.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

Peter Mcclellan, the blacksmith,
formerly of Philadelphia; p. 0. SuIli,
van, the iceman, and a Chicago bar.
tender are the latest prisoners who
have been arrested on suspicion OF
completely in the Cronin murder in
Chicago. Detective Coughlin is still
under arrest and the evidence
against him is growing stronger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 2S.-
The appointment of A. b. White, of
Parkersburg, to be Collector of
Internal Revenue to succeed John. T
McGraw, of Grafton, may be looked
for any day during the present week.
In fact, quite a number of appoint.
ments OF that character will be
announced within day or two.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

WASHINGTON, MAY 27.-It was
stated this evening that the presi.
dent had made the following appoint.
ments Beverly Tucker, of West
Virginia, and Lewis Wallace, of In.
diana, to be special ENJOYS plenipo-
Tertiary of the United States to Hay
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Strike at Marvin's Cracker Bakery.
The present labor trouble at our establish
ment is not one about wages, hours of en-
ployment, or non-union or union hands. We
pay the scale of wages demanded; we OBJ
serve the hours fixed by the union and en-
ploy men who have fitness, without regard
to their being union or non-union men.
This we positively affirm.
OF the 10 men and boys who are now out
by order of the Knights of Labor, 16 of
them commenced in our establishment as
boys, and we know they regard it as hard
ship to be in enforced idleness.
We employ when running full, 300 hands,
and some of them have been in our employ
since we engaged in business; while scores
of them have been steadily at work and on
our pay rolls for IA years, 12 years, years
and so on. This certainly ought to satisfy
the public that we treat our employees fairly
and honorably.
We do most seriously object to any organ.
lied effort to compel us to force these old
hands-almost members Of our famiiy-into
any association-labor or otherwise, and we
have declined to do so.
They have been privileged to unite with
the knights of Labor if they desire, and
such afiliation will not in the slightest de-
gree affect their standing with us. But
when, uninfuenced, they decide they will
not go into any labor organization, we can
not conceive what right anyone has to de-
mand of US that they should be forced.
Should the men out return to work they
will gladly be placed in their old positions.
We bear no i'll will against labor organiza-
tions and every one of our employees will
bear willing testimony to this fact. Those
81 AZ Ia ,.k ka,
of any desire so to be, but because they are
required to obey the mandate of the leaders
of labor organization.
We repeat that it is an outrage to ask any
manufacturer to compel his workmen to
unite with labor or any other society, and
have but one word in conclusion.
We shall continue to make good bread
and crackers, as good as were ever turned
ont in America. We shall continue to use
as good materials, and try to please our
thousands of patrons, and have only to re-
mind the public that the employees making
these popular goods all receive union wages
and work union hours, to insure their ask
ing al all times for and receiving nothing
but our celebrated branGs of bread and
crackers-none better-few equals to-day in
America.
Surely the reputation we have in the line
of cracker and bread baking, achieved after
nearly half a century Of earnest toll, is not
to be injured by one OF these latter day un-
reasonable demands of organized labor.
We do not believe that the public from
which we have heretofore received such
generous support (not only in one but
many States of the Union), will be swerved
from liberal support OF our firm in the
future, and we do sincerely believe that the
Knights will YET discover their error in this
trouble and permit our men to return to
work and go on unmolested, peacefully and
happily as they have for more than two
score years. s. s. MARVIN & Co.,
Cracker and Bread Bakers.
PITTsBURG, May 1, 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
4 BIG CONVENTION.
The Ysuus Peoples Societies Of the Unifed
Presbyterian Church Listen to Some
AhIe Oiscussioun-


The Young Peoples Societies Of the United
Presbyterian Church Listen to Some
Able Discussieus.
The convention of the Young Peoples
Societies of the United Presbyterian Church
was held in the Fourth Church, Allegheny.
yesterday. At the morning session Rev.
Moorhouse gave an interesting address on
"Bible Study" Then followed various
reports of the work done.
In the afternoon DIR. Moorhead continued
his lestures on "Bible Study" He advised
the young how to read the book, and awak-
enedconsiderable zeal in this much neglected
work.
Rev. r. G. Ferguson delivered an address
on "How Can Young People Equip Them
selves for Christian Work."
The Rev +. E. Clark, organizer and
President of the United Societies of Chris
tian Endeavor, explained the aims and work.
ings OF the organization.
Rev. j. T. McCrory spoke on United
Presbyterianism and Our Young People. !"
The question box contained q number Of
practical questions concerning the societies.
In the evening the subject of Rev. Clark s
address was, 'sThe Best Way to Organize the
Christian Force of the Young People Of the
Church."
Resolutions were passed thanking the in
structors and speakers. A summary showed
that 507 delegates representing SO presby-
teries and 18. congregations from IL States,
were present.
The convention closed with conservation
meeting conducted by Rev. r. W. Har-
shaw, of Steubenville. Over 100 persons
took part. The singing was furnished by
various church choirs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
SECRETARY DlLLON'S REPORT.
The Flint Glass Trade Remarkably Goo
and but Few Furnaces are Idle.

The Flint Glass Trade Remarkably Good
and but Few Furnaces are Idle.
Secretary Dillon, of the American Flint
Glass Workers Union, yesterday issued his
quarterly report to the local unions. The
financial condition is very satisfactory, and
shows that the organization is flourlshing.
The receipts for the quarter ending March
81 amounted to $27, ,4OS, and the total re-
ceipts for three-quarters of the fiscal year
were $S1 ,453. There is no doubt but that
by the time of the summer stoppage the
yearly receipts viii amount to over s10O, 900.
The report says:
This shows the wonderful recuperatlve power
of the American fiints, after the expensive lock-
out of last spring. Large as this sum appears,
the members look upon this as profitable in
vestment. The annual average for each men,
Der will at this rate amount to about Sl7, and
there is no doubt but what the annual sum is
more than repaid to the members by frmer
level of wages
The exact membership Of the union is 5,955,
an increase since the last report. There are
only 100 non-union men IN the trade. The ap-
prentices number 2S5. the unemployed SIS.
This is less than 10 per cent of the membership,
although the glass business is not in very
fourishing condition. OF the 200 flint glass fur
naces represented in the union, 81 furnaces are
idle, or nearly 80 per cent. New members to
the number of 1859 were initiated during the
quarter. Eorty-sIx members are still locked
out: The total membership in Pittsourg is
1.4S0, of which 224, about Is per cent, are out
of employment. Out of AZ furnaces 81 are re-
ported In blast up to March 81 and out of
blast in Pittsburg.
Thirty-one secretaries report the trade either
splendid, good, light stock, or encouraging
prospects, while 20 report stock heavy and dull
trade. A large number OF locals make no re-
port concerning the condition of trade. Re-
ferring to the condition of trade, Secretary
Dillon writes that depression seems to exist
in the business for some unaccountable reason
but feels that. "such a depression cannot con-
tinue for lengthy period in the general trade.
The press branch while dull in some sections,
shows activity in other parts of the country.
The eastern branch is more active than at the
issuing of the previous report last January:
The chimney branch resembles the condition
of the press branch. The cutting, engraving
and mold making branches are very active.
Bottle branch generally is dull. Paste mold de-
partment has improved since the previous re-
port and the shade branch is dull"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
A SERVANT GIRL ARRESTED.
She Is Charged With Having Robbed Her
Employers for Two Years.

James Todd, stepson of John II. Hamp-
ton. Esq, living at No. 127 North avenue,
Allegheny, and j. j. Petit, of " Fayette
street, last evening brought young servant
girl to the Allegheny Mayors Office, claim
ing that she has been stealing valuable arti-
cles for two years past. The girl gave her
name as Susan Lowrey, and she came to
this country from Ireland few years ago.
The arrest was intended to frighten the girl
into making confession as to what she had
done with the stolen goods.
The girl had been employed as domestic
at Mr.. Todd's residence for six months,
when she left under cloud. During her
stay in the house a number of valuable ar
ticles of jewelry, fancy scarfs, tides, bed
spreads and other articles had been missed.
Also purse containing about $40. The
girl was suspected and discharged.
Last evening Mr.. Petit visited Mr..
Todd, and, in the course OF conversation, the
matter was mentioned. When the name of
the girl was mentioned Mr. Petit
stated that she had been employed at his
house for 16 months and that during her
STAY there a number of articles had disap-
peared. The two men decided to search for
the girl and found her at No. 13 Allegheny
avenue She had two trunks packed. and
said she intended to leave for New York to-
morrow.
An effort was made to induce the girl to
tell where the stolen goods were secreted,
but she tcld some very conflicting stories,
and was brought to the lookup, as stated.
An information will probably be made
against the girl to-day and her trunks will
be searched.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
SLAUGHTER or SPARROWS.
A Curieus Asfack ON the Troublesene Birda
Oat at the Arsenal Hundreds Of Nests
DESTROYED In Few Momeuts

! A Curieus Affack ON the Troublesone Birds
0ut at the Arsennl-Hundreds Of Ncstl
Destroyed In Few Moments
The English sparrow, though not 50 de-
structive in the United States as the En-
glish rabbit has proven itself to be in Aus
tralia, appears to be a sufficient pest
to give the lovers of song birds and clesnli-
ness much uneasiness. Almost every resi-
dent of the suburbs who has eyes to see has
q complaint to file against the importation
in regard to its having driven away favor
ite pair of robins or committed some depra-
dation or other.
Some people who own fine houses have
come to the conclusion that the sparrow
must be exterminated, or fancy cornices and
trailing vines must go, as the bird is capa-
Bile OF getting up more litter and doing more
defacement than would pig If he made
his home in the cornice. Major Mckee,
commandant at the Allegheny Arsenal, ex-
hausted his stock of patience q few even
ings since and decided that some sparrows
must go. One OF the buildings is densely
covered with the Virginia creeper, and be-
came a favorite with the pests. They had
built hundreds, perhaps thousands, of nests
on every projection and in every interstice
that could be utilized, until the walls
resembled vine-clad adobe. Major Nc
Kee waited until the sparrows we're
neatly tucked up in their little
beds and then ordered that stream of
water be turned on the building from q
large hose The slaughter beggared de-
scription and next morning the debris. con-
sisting of dead birds. thousands of eggs and
nest material, made full wagon load.
1t is possible that the birds might be ex-
terminated by poison in places where poul-
try is not kept, but some people think. as
the Celt did of flies, that they are not "aisily
desaived, /" and may be experts in toxicology.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
| PUBLIC INQUIRY
Is Desired by Window Glass Work.
ers' officials in the Matter of
THOSE ENGLISH GLASS BLOWERS.
Persons Found Guilty Of Violating the Law
Are to be Prosecuted.
THE REPORT OF SECRETARY DILLON

The arrival of the Jeannette window
glass blowers, who are alleged to have been
brought here under contract, has caused
quite stir in labor circles. All organiza.
tions seem anxious to have the matter in.
vestigated, and if the law has been violated
in any way to punish the guilty persons.
1t has been stated that the first lot of men,
26 in number, destined for Jeannette, came
here by order of President Campbell, as
they could not cross the water and secure
positions unless they held travelling cards
issued by the Window Glass Workers As
sociation. 1t was also stated that any pre-
ceptory could issue the necessary cards and
that this had been done.
President Campbell is absent from the
city, but before his departure, as stated in
this paper, he admitted that he knew that
the foreign glass workers were coming over.
He denied, however, that any law had been
violated. The importation, or arrival, of
more foreign glass workers who are now at
Jeanette has stirred the matter up again,
and the Central Trades Council of Western
Pennsylvania has begun an investigation,
as stated yesterday.
Some very damaging reports are being
circulated both against the workers associ-
alton and the employers. 1t is said that
the intention is to eventually make the
Jeannette establishment a non-union factory.
The Window Glass Workers Association
deny in very emphatic terms that they have
violated any law, and demand public in
vestigation, as the following from their Sec
retary indicates:
PTTTsBURG, Pa, May 2
To Trades Council Of Western Pennsyivania:
GENTLEMEN-Under the resolution passed
at regular meeting of L. A. 800 on April &
1889, in answer to your communication beg
the Conln,oner and Glass Worker, is author
lied in our behalf to state in relation to the
alleged importation of foreign glass workers by
the officers and members of this assembly, that
we are willing to submit to thorough investi-
cation under the following conditions:
First-That the investigation be held at the
hall of L. A 800, 1906 Carson street, at such
time as may suit both parties.
Second-That the Investigation be open and
that the reporters Of the daily press be pres
ent
Third-That every witness examined shall be
placed under oath.
Fourth-That the case be tried by a court of
five union men, two to be chosen by the Ex-
ecutive Board of the Central Trades Council,
two by L. A. 800, the four to select the fifth
man.
Fifth-If any officer of l.. A. 300 is found
guilty of aiding in the violation of the labor
contract law, tnat the Central Trades Council
pledges itself to enter legal proceedings before
the United States Commissioner against said
parties found guilty, and if said parties are
found not guilty that the Central Trades Coun-
Gil pledges itself to make public retraction Of
the charges entered. Respectfully yoms,
G. L. CAKE, Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
WANT BETTER STREETS.

Allegheny Councilmen Will Take nm East
ern Trip mt the Clfy's Expense.
AT a meeting of the Allegheny Street and
Sewer Committee last night it was decided
to clean the sewers, and a subcommittee
was appointed to advertise for bids. A
petition from the Ohio River Connecting
Railroad to cross Preble and Mcclure ave-
nues at grade of IS feet above the level of
the streets was referred to special COM
hittee.
The contract for grading, paving and curb
ing Mill street was awarded to McNaugher
& Co. for $3.50 80, and for the grading, paw
ing and curbing Of Grant avenue to Fred
Gwinner for s11, ,656 30. An ordinance
changing the grade of Federal street from
the Suspension bridge to Ohio street was re-
ferred to subcommittee.
Before the meeting adjourned Mr.. Hart
man suggested that there should be an i'm
provement in the paving of the streets, and
moved that the committee visit Eastern
cities and secure ideas on the matter. Mr..
Hunter objected, claiming that it would
merely be a junketing trip, and amended
the motion providing that members pay
their own expenses. The amendment was
lost, and the original motion was carried.
The committee will leave on the Eastern
trip on Saturday, the 11th inst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-03
NOT 4 GENERAL STRIKE.

Only the Stone Mnsons and a Few Hod Carr
rjers Are Now Idle.
The strike in the building trades was not
as general as was expected. All the car
penters are at work, their terms having been
conceded by their employers, but the stone
masons are out. Some Of the hod carriers are
also idle, but it is believed the trouble will
be settled within the next few days.
Contractor e. A. Knox, who is putting up
the new buildings on the site OF the Wiley
disaster, at Wood and Diamond streets, SAID
yesterday that not more than 400 stone ma
sons are out in the county. He added:
Our work has not been stopped. for we put
apprentices to work, and am superintending
the job. The contractors VIII positively not
pay the advance demanded, and we think we
days. The building this spring will not be re-
tarded by the strike, as every trouble in the
wage question has been satisfactorily settled,
with but few exceptions
All the large buildings in course of erec-
tion seem to be going up as usual, ard the
strike, if it can be called strike, will not
seriously affect any of the work.
Contractor G. G. Dixon says there is no
strike on any of the jobs that he has and
that the main trouble seems to be with the
stone masons. He says that a few hod car
riers, plasterers and masons are on a strike,
including the plasterers on the Carnegie
Library building. This strike was caused
by an objection to the foreman, who is not
union man. The union, however, refuses
to make him member for some reason, al
though he is willing to join.
Mr.. Dixon says that wages are higher this
year than during the past few years, and.
that contracts for buildings are being taken
at for Is to 20 per cent less.
There is but little money, if any, for con-
tractors at the present, wages, and it is
mystery to some contractors how others can
take jobs at the prices they do. One case in
point is where the highest bid for the erec-
tion of building was $50, 200, and others
within s.. 900 OF that amount, while an Ale
gheny contractor took the job at S43, 900.
The other contractors cannot understand
how he can do the work if he is compelled
to pay the same wages as they do.