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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
N. D. A. 1913 GOES UNDER.
The knights of Labor Loose 46 Locals at
One Fell Swoop.

The knights of Labor Loose 46 Locals Mt
One Fell swoop.
The report that 46 local assemblies of the
knights of Labor, comprising over 10000
members, would withdraw from the order
was circulated yesterday, and was verified
by a DISPATCH reporter last night
These assemblies compose n. d. A. 1913,
machinery constructors and blacksmiths.
An effort was made two years ago, when the
charter was secured, to include pattern
makers, molders and boiler makers in the
national district. The general officers agreed
to do this, but have failed to keep their
agreement, and to-day the district has fallen
off in membership fully one half.
Meetings have been called for all the local
assemblies of N. D. A. 1913 for Saturday
night, at which a vote will be taken on the
question whether they shall leave the order.
There seems to be no doubt that the district
will desert the order IN a body.
Mr.. David J. Bowen, of the Southside,
one of the leading members of the district,
who has represented 1t in the General As
sembly since it was organized, was seen last
evening in regard to the report and said:
Some time ago received circular from the
Secretary of our local stating that on Satur-
day, January 26, a vote would be taken by the
local as to whether we should withdraw from
the order or not. 1 was unable to attend the
meeting, but l am certain the vote was in favor
of withdrawal
What do you think Powderly will have to say
to this?
Well, it just strikes me that Powderly is a
failure as labor leader, although he has good
intentions. AS to his action in regard to the
matter, don't think that he will do very much.
You see, Powderly with 1000 year and Pow
derly with his present salary, are different men.
He caters and toadies entirely too much to
wealth and capital. l say this in my capacity
as Knight of Labor, for, personally, have
nothing against the man; in fact, he is good
friend of mine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
A BIG PREMIUM OFFERED

By New York Banker for Allegheny City
A Per Cent Water Bonds-CounciImau
Lare's Objection.
The Allegheny Finance Committee held
an important meeting last night, and the
proceedings were made interesting by Con-
troller Brown snubbing a member of the
committee.
When the bids for S1OO, 600
worth Of 4 per cent water bonds
ordered by Councils were opened
Mr.. Lare made an objection. The bids
were read and were as follows: Robinson
Bros, bankers Of this city, 1921 for SIC, 600
worth; Dollar Savings Bank, 1041I for
500, 900 worth; George Plummer, of West
Newton, 1929 for $1,000 worth; Townsend,
Whalen & Co., of New York, 1881 for
500, 900 worth; R. s. Smith, of the Union
National Bank, 1O5 15-1O0 for the full
amount; W. 1. Quintard, New York
broker, 107 5-10O for the full amount.
The latter was the highest bidder, and a
motion was made and carried to award the
bonds to Mr.. Quintard.
Several bids were received for the making
of license plates, but action on the matter
was postponed. The Controller was in
structed to notify all collectors of delinquent
taxes that duplicates must be settled on or
before April 1 or suit will be entered against
their bondsmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
THE DILwoRTH STRIKE.
An Important Rumor That IL Positively
Denied by the Firm.

An Important Rumor That IL Positively
Denied by the Firm.
The long strike, or rather the lockout, of
the Amalgamated men at Dllworth, Porter
& Co.'s may be terminated before many
days. it is reported. An iron man who is
posted on affairs in this section is the author
ity for the statement that the firm sent eight
car loads of spikes to Indiana, which were
shipped back to them as not being up to the
standard
This report was emphatically denied by
Mr.. Dilworth, of the firm, who said there
was no truth in the report; that no spikes
had been shipped back, and that they had
no intention Of yielding to the demands of
the Amalgamated Association. He de-
nounced the man who started the report as
falsifer.
The same gentleman who gave the infor-
nation also stated that Dilworth, Porter &
Co. had sent their wagons over to the
Wayne Iron Works for iron, but the Vigi-
lance Committee of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION threatened to strike if they were
loaded. The result was no iron went to
this mill from the Wayne Iron Works.
Mr.. Dilworth did not deny this report as
emphatically as the first one, but said the
firm lad no need of iron at present and did
not desire any newspaper notoriety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
THREE DAYS GRACE.
The Cokers Will Strike Saturday if
Their Scale is Not Signed.
FRICK AGREES TO PAY THE PRICE.
Over 10000 Knights of Labor Decide to
Leave the Order.
BAD SPIKES RETURNED TO THIS CITY

The II. C. Frick Coke Company Yesterday
posted notices at all their works to the effect
that present wages would be continued, and
thus strike of their employees was pre-
vented.
The Frick Company is paying 81 per
cent more wages than is paid at the other
works in the region.
These workers outside of the Prick men
have repeatedly requested the operators to
appoint committee and confer with them
on the wage question, but their requests were
ignored. Finally they prepared sliding
scale, which is practically the same as the
one now in force at the Frick works. and
announced that it would go into effect on
February or there would be strike.
They claimed that if the Frick Company
could afford to pay it, all operators could do
so. This statement the operators deny, as
serting that as the Frick Company receives
higher price for their product they can
afford to pay higher wages.
Several of the leading operators were
seen yesterday and asked what action they
would take on the cokers' communication.
All denied having received any cOmmuni-
cation from the workers. and said they were
10 continue pTtStuL WAKES, uuI pOSi-
lively would not concede an advance. They
said they,would rather close down, and in
fact believed suspension would be benef-
cial to the producers.
Mr.. Gilbert T. Rafferty,, of the Mcclure
Coke Company, one OF the leading concerns
in the region, said yesterday that he be-
lieved the Frick Company was at tie
bottom of the trouble. This company has
some high priced contracts and can afford to
pay higher wages than is received by the
men at the other works. 1t would be an
advantage to this concern if all the works
but their own are shut down.
Mr.. Rafferty, says he will not sign the
FrIck scale, and will keep his works closed
for year if the men do not accept the
wages offered.
He had received no advice from the region
last night, and did not know whether the
works would be in operation to-day or not.
Late last night a telegram was received at
this Office from Scottdsle stating that the
members of the National Progressive Union
had held meeting and decided to give the
operators until Saturday to answer their
communication. IF they do not sign the
scale presented all the works in the region
outside of those owned by the II. c. Frlck
Coke Company will be idle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
A Years of steady Progress.

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, N. j., presents to-day its
forty-fourth annual statement.
1t is, in every respect, gratifying, show
ing the same steady growth which has
marked the company's entire history.
The assets, at lowest valuation, now stand
at S42, ,S96, ,O67 SO, which is 81, 194, 130 46 in
excess of all liabilities reckoned at the
highest leg9 standard.
At the market value of its securities these
assets would reach in round numbers S44,-
900, 900. making the surplus on the same
conservative basis So, 1862, 523 q and on the
former New York standard S5, 734, ,253 21.
With agencies in all the States OF the
Union except the extreme South, the out
standing agents balances and cash obliga-
tions are less than 5000.
During 1888 it has paid death claims and
endowments amounting to s., 03S, ,94S 1S and
dividends and cash surrender values OF 81
914, ,852 06 or total cash payments to policy
holders of ST. 953, 800 20, which is more than
81 per cent of the entire cash payments of
the year made by policy holders.
The dividends credited and paid are alone
more than 25 per cent the premium income.
Amount of new insurance written in 1888,
S18, ,911 .241.
Total insurance in force, S153, 49S, ,623, in
5I .954 policies.
Average value of each policy, S2,645.
With the prudent conservatism which
characterizes its management In every di-
rection, the company will not accept enor-
nous lisks on individual lives. 'Notwith-
standing its relatively large assets, $40, 900
is the limit to which it has hitherto adhered.
Of the above, s., OBS, ,94S 1S paid in death
claims and endowments, there was paid
through the Pittsburg agency in 1888, $751;
800. Total payments made through this
agency to date, 81, ,545, ,613 ga.
In case of the non-payment of premium
when due, whether accidental or Intentional,
the policy remains in force at its full
amount until all values of reserve and sur
plus have been exhausted at lowest term
rates. Lapsed policies, amounting to $780,
900, have been paid by the company in the
last ten years under this protective feature.
Information as to rates and plans may be
had at the city agency, rooms 3O4, 305, 3O6
Penn building. F. 7. LUsK,
State Agent,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
A BIG COKE OPERATORS Wall.
Pennsylvania Ten Years Behind the Times,
and the p. r. Cannot Take Care of the
Business offered II.

PENNSYLVANIA Ten Years Behind the Times,
Business offered II.
A representative of the Schoonmaker
Coke Company, the second largest concern
in the Connellsville region, was interrogated
yesterday in regard to what effect the nom
completion of the road would have on the
shipping interests.
The Schoonmake- Coke Company last
year made and shipped over 81 900 cars of
coke, aggregating over 100000 tons. The
gentleman said:
81 would like to have seen the South
Penn built for the reason that we have
about reached the time when it is absolutely
necessary to have better transportation fa-
cilities for our product. Pennsylvania is
about ten years behind the times in the
matter of railroad building. The improve
ments in this respect have not kept pace
with the internal development of the State
and the consequent large railroad tonnage.
Of course the Pennsylvania Railroad has
made wonderful strides to handle all the
business offered, but there are seasons OF the
year when they are literally swamped and
the system becomes blocked on account Of
the enormous traffic given them.
When the Lake Erie road was projected,
the officials of the Fort Wayne and Cleve-
land and Pittsburg set up the cry that
there was not enough business for them. let
alone competing lines. Then the Pittsburg
and Western was built, and in few years
they found that there was more business out
of Pittsburg than all of them put together
could carry.
If the South Penn was built it would
lo- 81 of @ha pfrv
large shippers accommodations they could
not get from the pennsylvania People. The
latter have done everything in their power
to keep pace with the business, but they
cannot do So"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
THEIR HOPES BLASTED.
The South Penn Would Have Been Fine
Outlet for the Lake Erie.

The South Penn Would Have Been a Fine
Outlet for the Lake Erie.
Superintendent Holbrook, of the Lake
Erie, speaking of the latest report from New
York about the South Penn, said: Il
can't say that it is true that the road has
collapsed, and I hardly believe it; but if
the report is correct 1 am sorry for it.
would much rather see the road built. 1t
would be a fine eastern outlet for the Lake
Erie. At present we carry no eastern
business, but we send lots of traffic east. If
the South Penn was built we could secure
eastern freight.
"Of course, If the road is built, it wouldn't
yield enormous profits at first, but believe
it would pay. They would commence with
a single track, but they couldn't begin to
handle the business with the Pennsylvania
for awile. 1t would be good thing for the
Reading and the Lake Erie roads il the
South Penn was built. There is no danger
of the Lake Erie ever falling into the hands
of the Pennsylvania. 1t is one of the best
feeders the Lake Shore has,"
A well-known official of the Pennsyl-
vania Company returned from New York
last night. He said he hadn't heard much
about the South Penn, but if the project is
failure he couldn't help but be tpleased.
That is all he would say.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
ARE NOT HELPING BARRY.
A Letter From General Secretary Maguire
ofthe Brotherhood of Carpenters.

A Letter From General Secretary Magnire,
ofthe Brotherhood of Carpenters.
Special Agent A. NJ. Swartz, of the
Builders League, yesterday received an i'm
portant letter from General Secretary P. J.
Mcguire, of the Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners. 1t is in answer to the publica-
ton recently in morning paper to the ef.
feet that trades unions are fighting the
knights of Labor.
PHILADELPHIA, January @, 1889.
An article was published in a PIttsburg paper
yesterday headed IAN Attack in Disguise"
the substance of it being that the attacks of
Thomas B. Barry against the Knights of Labor
are supported by four trades unions, who are
furnishing the money and supporting Mr.. Barry
in his present movement. Two of the organi-
cations named as doing so are the Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners and the Iron Mold.
ers International Union. As General Secretary
of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joners desire to officially say that not one
dollar of the funds of our united brotherhood
nor even penny of personal contributions has
ever been given by our organization or its men,
bers to assist Mr.. Barry in his present move
ment. We have not any time or money to
spare to fight the Knights of Labor, nor have
we any disposition to assist any movement to
combat them. On the contrary, our fondest
hope is to see the trades union men and the
Knights of Labor working in harmony each
recognizing the value of the others work, and
readyas in former years to clasp hands in every
movement to benefit the toilers. From my
knowledge of the Iron Molders' international
Union expressed at various times to me by
their international President Mr. p. F. Fitz-
patrick, am free to say that their organiza-
ton has not contributed one cent to the aid of
Mr.. Barry, and is favorable to harmony of
action with the Knights of Labor.
P.J. MAGUIRE.
6. s. of U. B. Of c. and J,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
FOR THE SAKE OF THE LAKE ERIE

An Omcial Mourns the Sale of the Interest,"
ing South Penn Road.
The apparent collapse of the South Penn
project at last, was the subject of converse
ton among railroad men yesterday. Some
are inclined to believe the report is true,
but all think that this week will tell the
tale decisively.
An official of the Lake Erie road said
yesterday: "The fact that the Hostetter in
terest in the Lake Erie road was sold looks
suspicious. 1t appears on its face that they
also intended to sell out their interest in the
South Penn. Whether they have or not,
time will tell. was in hopes, for the sake
of the Lake Erie, that the road would be
built"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
We Have Finished Stock Taking

And find we have larger stock of imported
artistic wares than we desire, and in order
to close out our entire stock before sending
our buyer to Europe will offer our entire
line of Worcester, Doulton and Crown
Derby wares, Vienna bronzes, French mar
BILE clocks, French bronzes, lamps, pedestals,
etc, at reduction OF from 20 to 40 per cent.
This is not an ordinary clearance sale, but
an extraordinary, as in many cases the prices
asked are less than cost of Importation.
This is an opportunity seldom offered for
purchasing high-class goods at the prices of
the ordinary, and we hope the public will
appreciate it.
W. W. WATTLEs, Importer,
80 and 80 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
Il. C. TRICKS VIEWS.
One of the Heaviest Pittsburg Stockholders
Tells How the Sale Was Made-No
Doubt About the Abandonment.


Mr.. d. c. Frick, who was one of the
heaviest stockholders in this city, was seen
at his Office yesterday afternoon and inter-
rogated in regard to the matter by DIS
PATCH reporter.
To the reporters inquiry as to whether he
had sold out or not, he smiled and simply
said: "The Vanderbilts did not sign the
agreement, neither did Mr.. Ferguson or my
self. There is nothing to be said that was
not in THE DISPATCH this morning."
"Well, will the road be built or will the
proceedings stop where they now are?"
Gall can say is that there is no likeli-
hood of the Vanderbilts signing the new
agreement.
"What will be done in regard to the mat
ter7''
Il do not see that anything can be done.
There certainly does not seem to be any life
left in the scheme. In all probability it
will be dropped now by the present pro-
jectors.
what effect will the sale of yours and
the Hostetter interests have on the Pennsly-
vanis Railroad?"
SAYS HE ACTED ALONE.
81 do not know anything about the Hos
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
A MILLION GOES BEGGING.
Mrs. Jacobs, Of Braddock, Thinks Her
Children Are Bakers Heirs.

About seven years ago Israel Baker died
in Chicago eating house, worth million.
He left will, bequeathing all his property
to his cousins, Thomas and Edward Jacobs,
and if they should be dead it was to go to
their heirs.
Baker led dissolute life and was un-
married. An effort was made to find the
cousins. Four years ago Thomas Jacobs died
at Braddock. He left wife and six children,
who still live there. Mrs. Jacobs thinks
her husband was the cousin mentioned in
the will, and the children claim they often
heard their father say he had such a rela-
tive.
An investigation will be made at once.
Their luck will be great if they are the
right persons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
Will Not Pass at This Session.

Mr.. P. H. Laufman, of the Apollo Sheet
Iron Works, returned yesterday from trip
to New York and Washington, where he
had gone in the interest of the proposed ad-
vance in the tariff on tin plate. He said he
did not believe that the Senate tariff bill
would come up at this session, as the Re.
publicans will have working majority at
the next session of Congress, and he thinks
the matter will be delayed until that time
and will then be passed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
1T WILL BE BUILT.

George Shiras, Jr., Says the Vanderbilt
Family Want All the Stock to Have a
Monopoly on the Road.
George Shiras, Jr., the solicitor of the
PIttsburg stockholders stated last night
that the road would be built.
He took an exactly opposite view from
the others and thought that the purchase
was for the purpose of giving the Wander
bilts monopoly of the stock. He thinks
that the Vanderbilt family will not enter
into an alliance with the Pennsylvania peo-
pie, but that they will be more eager to
build after they have secured all the stock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01

provided that 60 cents on the dollar was
paid for the Hostetter and Frick stock.
sit has been stated that Mr.. Frick was
given the power of attorney in the matter,
and he could sell all stock held in Pitts
burg. Is this correct?"
''No; do not think he was. am pretty
sure that my stock has not been sold yet,
but suppose 1 will get as much for it as the
others did The total amount paid in by all
the stockholders was trifle over 81, ,000, 900.
1 suppose that the reason for Mr.. Hostetter
selling out was that he wanted to settle up
his fathers estate"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
One Lucky Man.

Mr.. Horace G. Young. Vice President
and General Manager of the Delaware and
Hudson Canal Railroad. who is in the city
for few days, was asked yesterday for his
ideas on the South Penn question.
He said that as his road had but little to
do with trunk lines and nothing whatever
with the Pennsylvania Railroad, he had
taken but little thought of the matter and
was not prepared to express any opinion.
The line of which he is manager is too far
East to be affected by any actions of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
Auction at the Hub.

Everything must 20 at auction prices. We
must have room for spring goods, and we
will close out our entire stock of clothing
for men and boys at auction prices. Here is
a chance for the people to get bargains in
suits. overcoats, pants, shirts and under
wear for men and boys, as everything goes
at this sale; everybody come.
Boston CLOTHING HOUSE,
439 Smithfeld st. The Hub.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
New X. of L, Headquarters,

D. A. 3, K. of L., has secured commo-
dious quarters at 1O1 Fifth avenue, and will
take possession on April 1. The district
must vacate the present quarters at 543
Wood street, as the building is to be torn
down. and in its place the owners propose
to erect an eight-story granite building.
The report that the knights are compelled
TO move because they cannot pay the rent is
denied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
HE REGRETS 1T.

ID. T. Watson Believes the South Penn is
Dead Duck Mt last.
Mr.. D. 7. Watson went to Philadelphia
last night.
81 was attorney for the South Penn in
some of its transactions in its earlier days."
he said, "but of late 1 have had nothing to
do with the road. I don't know any more
about its affairs than what 1 see in the
papers, and, from what 1 can gather, the
enterprise has come to a sudden end. 1
would rather see it otherwise. Pittsburg
doesn't like it, and there are others that do
not"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
Will Start on Monday.

Preparations have been completed for the
starting of the Allegheny Bessemer Com
pany's works at Duquesne on Monday
next. All the men needed have been en-
gaged, most of them being experienced rail
ment during the strike at the Edgar Thorn
son works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
Your Opportunity Has Come,

We are determined to dispose of our win
ter goods at any sacrifice; prices cut up right
and left. Do not make purchase until
you see our bargains in lad les newmarkets.
jackets, jerseys, shawls, wrappers, corsets
and gloves, children's winter dress and
gretchen coats, plust bonnets, blankets, COM
forts, lambrequirs, pillow shams, infants
cloaks, slips, end cold weather underwear
for men, ladies' and children. Busy Bee
Hive, cor. Sixth and Liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
ae Was n Tartar.

John Kelly, workman, objected to>a
tramp sleeping in Moorhead & McCleane's
mill last night. The tramp hit him with
piece of iron. The night watchman came to
his assistance, when the rascal bit piece
out OF his arm and skipped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
In DANGER OF HIS LIFE.
John Lochner's Condition the Result of
Blow on the Head,

John Lochner, who was struck on the
head with pair of weighing scales when
attacked by party Of drunken toughs last
Tuesday evening. is lying in critical con-
dition at his home, No. 391 Webster avenue.
DR.. Cummings says he has little chance for
recovery.
Paul Lochner, brother Of the injured man,
made an information before Alderman Nc
Kenna last evening, charging Hugh Carr,
Hugh Bate, John Mitchell and Joseph
Duncan with assault and battery and riot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-01
In a CITY of PLENTY.

Adelaide Smith and her baby were found
starving yesterday in a miserable hovel in
Pleasant Valley, near Sharpsburg. She
was cared for by kind neighbors.