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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Works will be ready for blasrby the middle
BOILERMAKERS CONVENTION.

The American Association Will Meet In
New York July 1-Union Boilers 90 be
stamped-Wages May be Reduced.
Secretary A. T. Douthett, of Allegheny,
Secretary of the American Boiiermakers
Association, has received and announced
the result ofa peculiar ballot taken to de-
termine the time and place of the ne1'
meeting, which was adjourned indefinitely
from the meeting held in this city at the
Hotel Anderson, ON October 10, 16 and IL.
SO great a diversity of opinion existed as
to the time and place of the next meeting
that it was finally determined to leave the
matter to a ballot by letter, In wnicn eacn
member of the association should express
preference as to location and time. An I'M
mense amount Of mail has been received by
Mr.. Douthett in connection with the ballot,
and after all had been heard from and tabu-
lated, it was found that New York City as the
place and July l as the date. had a clear
majority of the votes cast. The President of
the association is Mr.. James Lappan of Pitts
burg.
Some very important matters will come up
at the forthcoming meeting The placing of an
invariabe stamp upon all boilers made by
members of the association was the most i'm
portant measure adopted at the Pittsburg
port Of the first workings of the plan is to be
presented at the meeting. 1t is claimed that
interior boilers will be driven out of the mar
ket eventually by the use of the stamp upon
association manufactures, the public always
manifesting decided preference for well-au-
thenrfcated goods.
A special committee will present an elabo-
rate report upon the best brands of iron and
steel for boiler manufacturing, following out
the instructions of the association which were
to make exhaustive examinations and tests OF
all boiler plate manufactured with view TO
deciding upon the best, and the adoption OF
some brands to the exclusion of others Is SAID
to be an embryo sensation. All concerned are
ret1cent but it Is limited that Pittsburg iron
and steel boiler plate has held its own, and
more too in the tests prescribed.
A committee is also charged with duty OF re.
porting upon the best methods OF caulking ana
rivetting. in line with the very positive declara-
tons OF the association upon the necessity OF
adopting every possible precaution to insure
safety and minimum Of the accidents 80 un-
fortunately prevalent In times past. All classes
of boilers are included in the demand Tor
greater safety to life and limb. SO far as the
goods manufactured by the association are con con.
cerned. Not the least interesting report is that
expected from the Committee on Topical
Subjects" which is expected to present matters
Tor general debate.
The question of boilermakers' wages will
come up. and it is whispered that reductions
are TO be made IN almost all lines OF employ.
ment. Joined with the wage question is the
matter of labor-saving machinery. The meet.
ing will be the most important and most
numerously attended of any in the history OF
the organization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
MINERS ARE SCARCE.
Colonel Rend Denies Thnt He IL Importing
soulhern CoIored Men.

Colonel W. P. Rend, the Chicago coal opera
tor, was at the Anderson Hotel last evening.
He denied most emphatically that he was
bringing colored men from the South to work
in his mines He said miners are so scarce In
this section that they are hiring every man that
came along. and he had put few colored men
at work. The river operators have been en-
ploying a large force of men, and when the
rivers get low the Colonel thinks there will be
more men wanting employment.
He verified the statements published in THE
DISPATCH a few days ago that Pittsburg coal
had been driven out Of the Chicago markets.
He SAYS the trouble is not with the freight
rates or interstate law; they are reasonable
enough, but the Indiana and Illinois operators
have so cheapened the production Of their coal
that they can put it in Chicago at a very low
price. In addition, the river operators. when
the market is glutted in Cincinnati, ship their
coal to the Windy City from that place at a
cost of 81 rs per ton, while it costs Pittsburg
operators S3 and more. But this competition
only lasts about three months in the year. The
Colonel says there is no immediate remedy at
present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
NOT ENTIRELY PLEASED.
members OF the w. C. T. o. Argue In Favor
" of a Change-Hiah School Commences
ment on June 26-Central Board Meet


Members OF rhe w. C. T. q. Arsue In Favor
~ Of a Change-Hiah School Commence
meut on June 26-Central Board Meet
ing.
The regular meeting Of the Central Board
of Education was held last night. Mrs.
Worth, of the W. G. T. o., was accorded
the privilege of addressing the board. Mrs.
Worth stated that they we're present in the
interest of the books on physiology and
hygiene which the w. G. 7. q. had recon-
mended for use in the public schools. The
books in question were Mrs. Hunts Union
series. The Committee on Text Books and
Course of Instruction had retained on its
list for the ward schools Smiths Primer OF
Physiology and Hygiene and Smiths Ele-
ments of the same, and had added the No.
book of the Union Series. Mrs. Smith wanted
the Union Series substituted for smith $
Primer She read numerous extracts from the
oiMeren Mrs Hushes % On Of the w T. T. u. added the
suggestion that the board should provide for
system of furnishing free text books Tor tne
pupils. for the reason that the parents OIL
many were too poor to buy books.
The report of the committee on the DOCKS
recommended for the ensuing year was then
taken up. As the committee had retained
Doth OF Smltn's BOOKS, anu auueu WIG No.t - n
of Mrs Hunts leaving it optional with the
teachers and local boards to use either Smiths
Primer OF Mrs Hunts No. book, the report
of the committee was adopted. Sheriff Nc.
Candies remarked that the matter OF corporal
punishment was q matter for the local boards
themselves to pass on. The resolution was re-
ferred to them.
The report of City Superintendent Luckey,
for the month of April showed the enrolment
of pupils to have been 26,42 and the average
attendance 22T8 The report of Principal
Wood, of the High School, recommended the
admission to the High School of two pupils
who had passed for the Commercial Depart;
Department. Secretary Reisfar reported the
amount of the warrants drawn since the last
meeting to have been SS7. .S45 IS.
The report of the High School Committee
recommending that the commencement
exercises take place on June 26 and the ex-
animation for admission to the High School,
on June q, "A and 25 was approved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
MRS. sCHENLEY SATISFIED.
A. M. Marshall Says The Offer of Land Has
NOT Been withdrawn.


A call was made last evening by DISPATCH
reporter on A. NJ. Marshall, President of the
Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind,
and the gentleman asked in reference to the
withdrawal of Mrs. Schenley's offer Of the
Center avenue site. He said: while we have
received no communication from Mrs. Schen-
ley that she had withdrawn her offer of the
Center avenue property, M. Torrens, who rep
resents the estate, informs us that Mrs Schen-
ley will donate the Forbes avenue property.
The committee favored the Center avenue
ground, and we had every reason to believe that
this would be the place where the institute
would be erected until Mr.. Torrens acquainted
the board as to Mrs. 5chenley's withdrawal OF
her first offer.
"We had the necessary documents drawn up
for the trensfer of the property. and sent them
to Mrs. Schenley for her approval. As yet we
have heard nothing further from England. The
last communication we received was to the
effect that she assented to the transfer Of the
Center avenue site. w. A. Heron sent the
lady plan of she grounds. She returned this
also with her approval. As we are beggers, we
cannot of course be choosers. and we have no
other recourse but co accept whatever Is Of
fered to u.s."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
STRUCK A R0ARER.
An SOO.Pound Gns Well Comes 10 the Front
In Chartered.

An S0O-Pouud Gas Well Comes 10 the Frent
In Chartered.
The Bellevernon gas field came to the front
yesterday afternoon with the biggest well yet
developed, Charleroi No. ], located in the heart
Of the new plate glass town, Charleroi. The
promoters Of the town and the residents were
jubiating numerously last night and bushel
Of kilograms were received by Pittsburg and
Philadelphia parties interested in the town.
NJ. ]. Alexander. manager Of the Charleroi
Land Company, telegraphed to Mr.. W. D. Hart
upee last night that the we'll was an S00-pound
roarer, and was even ahead of the DAILY No. 2
which caused q sensation in the field about two
months ago. The statement was later con-
firmed by H. s. Stewart, who bored the we'll
and who said that l. was four feet in the sand
and behaving beautifully.
The well is located between the railroad and
the river, on a level plateau about 30 feet above
the water level. and Is opposite Third street. as
laid out in the town plan. The well is not over
500 feet from the huge buildings of the glass
works, and the fact that 1t belongs to the com.
pany is conceded to be great thing for the
town. The Local Light and Heag Company
will immediately commence piping the streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
MADE THE BRIDGE STRONGER.
Engineers Pronounce the Ninth Stree
Structure safe at Present.

Engineers Pronounce the Ninth Street
Structure safe at Present.
The Ninth street bridge was closed to
cratic yesterday morning and the Pleasant
Valley cars only ran to the junction of Robin
son and Sandusky streets, and from there the
passengers were transferred across the Seventh
street bridge in the old horse caJ. The closing
Of the bridge was only Temporary, however.
During the day the bridge was strengthened,
and engineers pronounced It perfectly safe,
and at O'clock last evening the electric cars
were started over it again.
Whether the cars will be run continually un-
I'll the bridge is rebuilt cannot be stated. It is
understood that the feeling between the
Pleasant Valley Company and the Seventh
Street Bridge Company is not the most pleas
ant Mr. Henry said last night that the COM
pany would take no risks with the bridge, and
whenever they are satisfied the structure is un.
safe they will abandon II.
The directors of the Pleasant Valley Com
pany did not meet yesterday, owing TO Mr.,
Henry's time being entirely taken up with the
road. The meeting will probably be held to-
day or tomorrow, when the difficulty between
the company and the knights of Labor is ex.
pected to be settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
THE OLDEST ODD FELLOW HERE.
DIR. Arters. of MeaSviIIe, and His RecoIIec
lions Of Early PittsburR.

DR.. Arters. of MeaSviIIe, aud His RecOIIec.
lions Of Early Pitrsburg.
DIR. Hugh Arters, of MeadviIle, the oldest
Odd Fellow in pennsylvania, is at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel with his son, John, the well
known oil man. The old gentleman came down
the valley yesterday to make his first visit to
Pittsburg after long time. He is 50 years old
and has been an Odd Fellow for 90 years. Mr.,
Arters is hale and handsome in his old age and
loves to talk of the ''wayback" days when he
came to PiTtsburg at the age of 8. His remem-
brance of those days of his childhood and youth
is keen. At the hotel last evening, sitting in
an arm chair in the lobby, with his round chin
nestled down between the points of his high
linen collar, and his broad-Drimmed hat pushed
back from his kindly countenance. he enter
tanned circle of friends with stories of the
old times, when Pittsburg was a little town and
only ferries crossed the rivers.
He dilated on what he called the Battle of
the Plains of Allegheny, when the Duquesne
Greys, of which DR.. Arters was ensign and a
militia company commanded by Constable
Mackey, came into rivalry and bayonet conflict
on the Haymarket Square in Allegheny
Town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
A GOOD THEATRICAL TOWN,
But Manage Henderson Says That Pitrsburg
Has Been Neglected.

But Mana ger Henderson Says That Pittsburg
Has Been Neglected.
David Henderson, of Chicago. was in the city
for a short time yesterday. The Duquesne
Theater will be opened Thursday. October 2.
with play in which $50 people will take part.
Mr.. Henderson said he had the entire season
booked with first-class attractions. He thinks
that Pittsburg is one Of the greatest theatrical
towns in the country, but one that has been
neglected. There has been a monopoly in the
business, and not enough competition.
He proposes to have fine dressing rooms for
his people and the stage lights will be a marvel
in their way. There will be more than used in
other theaters, and all the latest colored lights
will be introduced.
There are some details yet to be worked out.
The present front of the building is fine enough,
and will be retained, outside Of the two
openings now in use, another one will be added
and the doors will be raised by few marble
steps above the streets. The stage will be
arranged in the most modern style. Mr.
Henderson left for New York last evening, to
have further conference with his architect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
On the EoIian

You can play the grandest overtures and
symphonies, all kinds of operatic music, the
most beautiful ballads and waltzes in per-
feet imitation of an orchestra.
No musical education necessary.
A weeks practice makes you competent to
rival the greatest performer in the world.
Accept our cordial invitation and come
and see this wonderful instrument. On ex-
hibition at Mellor & Hoene's, " Fifth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
ALL UNION BREWERIES NOW.

Pier & Dannals and Herman straub Grant
Their Employer Demands.
Pier & Dannals, the brewers. have declared
their establishment union brewery, and their
men have made application to join the union.
Herman Straub has also granted his employees
their demands for ten hours day and off Sun
day.
The men are jubilant over this result. Last
fall when a committee representing the union,
called on the brewers, the latter argued that a
reduction in hours would ruin their business.
Now all the brewers begin work at o'clock in
the morning, instead Of 6, and admit the sys-
tenn is q success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Announcement.

We have this dav sold our business and
stock to J. r. Weldin & Co., and will at
once have clearance sale. Pictures, pot
terry, leather goods, inkstands. fancy goods
and miscellaneous books will be sold at
prices that are seldom offered, and this sale
will be rare opportunity for those who
wish to pick up a choice article, or good
book, or set Of books.
H. WATTS s. Co., 431 Wood st.
MAY IL, 1890. TIVE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
A Mighty suif Sale

At SO will keep everyone interested for
the next few days, Imported cassimeres,
diagonals, widewales and fancy worsteds
cut in sacks and cutsways, making the
most desirable suits for men, at 80. Many
light colors, dawn, grays, fast blacks. in the
selection. We can guarantee you a saving
of 81 to so on a suit.
P. G. &C., corner Grant and Diamond sts.,
opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
TIME TO WEED THEM OUT.
Booth & Films New Pelicy Heartily Iu-
dorsed In Williamsburg.

Booth & Films New Pelicy Heartily Iu-
dorsed In Wilkinsburg.
In view of the expressed determination Of
Messrs. Booth & Finn to discharge all their
Italian laborers and employ colored men in
stead, little incident at their work on Penn
avenue. Williamsburg. yesterday, is significant.
A 1Syear-old boy is employed to carry drinking
water to the men He did not respond inn
mediatelyito the demand of an Italian. named
Pietro Saviani, and thereby provoked the ire Of
the foreigner. who aimed blow at the boys
head with his pick. Fortunately, = fellow
laborer seized the implement in mid-air, and
tore 1t away. P1etro then fell upon the boy
and hammered him furiously with his fists until
he was dragged OH. The foreman discharged
the Italian at once.
The boy, after having his face bathed and
being allowed to lie down for an hour or two
was able to resume work. gentleman who
saw the assault, remarked to a DISPATCH
reporter: 1T was just about time Booth d
Finn found other laborers than Italians"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
THE CREDITORS GOT SCARED.
Mr.. Orlady Says the Huntingdon Car Works
Will Pay Its Debts.

George B. orlady, one Of the attorneys for
the Huntingdon Car Works. arrived here last
evening. Mr.. Orlady held o conference with
Sol. Schoyer and 8. B. Schoyer at the Ander-
son about the affairs Of the company.
Mr. Orlady said that the attachments would
be fought and motion for their dissolution
had already been made and would soon be ar
gued. The company is ali right financially
and will be able to pay its debts. He says some
of the creditors were frightened and descended
on the company. The works will be operated
as usual. The Iron Car Company, of which the
Huntingdon plant is a feeder, has 5000 cars on
railroads and Is a weelthy concern.
Mr.. Orlady blames Mr.. Sully for trying
to wreck the company. He says the
man Hayworth, to whom 800, 900 worth of
stock was transferred, is either drayman or a
of the company will soon be Strengthened out.
Mr. Orlady is a red hot 81 astings man, and he
saws the General will be nominated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
MANY NAILS BEING MADE.
AIonzo LorinG Doesn't Think the Present
Depression Will Last Long.

Alonzo Loring, the Wheeling nail manufac-
turer. was seen in the lobby Of the Anderson
last evening. He says many nails are being
made. but the business is unremunerative He
doesn't think the present depression in the
iron business can continue much longer He
saws II the silver bill is passed it may produce
imitation and for awhile it might help matters
Mr. Loring is not one who believes that tariff
talk hurts trade.
one of the causes Of depression he thinks is
over production. At present prices prevailing
across the ocean no foreign iron or steel is i'm
ported. The Americans have their own mar
ket and il is glutted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
Trying 10 Come Together.

There was joint meeting of the Williamsburg
Athletic Club and the Young Mems Christian
Association Gymnasium Association last even
ing. The object was to consolidate the two
societies. There was a great deal of discussion,
but definite understanding was reached.
The members of the two associations have
divergent views on many minor points. There Is
no reasonable doubt however, that the two
societies will eventually become one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
They Object to Their Assessment.

Joseph Horne & Co. yesterday filed an appeal
with the Board of Assessors on the assessment
made for their wholesale business for this year.
They were assessed at s4500.00O last year, but
claim they only did business to the extent of
81 32I 900 and they object to an assessment of
IS OOGOOO this year. The board will probably
reduce the assessment, which was only an esti-
mate, the firm having failed to send in its state
ment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14

At $40 will keep everyone interested for
the next few days Imported cassimeres.
diagonals, widewales and fancy worsteds
cut in sacks and cutaways, making the
most desirable suits for men, at $40: Many
light colors, dawn, grays, fast blacks in the
selection. We can guarantee you saving
Of 81 to 50 op suit.
?. c. 9. C., corner Grant and Diamond sts.,
opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
MIR. DALzELHs CONVENTION.

The Eloquent Congressman Will Speak In
she Opera House.
Assessor Frank Case said yesterday that all
of the ITO delegates who will compose the Re-
publican convention for the Twenty-second
Congressional district had been selected, and
there will be full convention. Mr.. Case has
engaged the Opera House for 10 o'clock Tues
day forenoon, June 3. A large number of ladies
will be present. and the house will be tastefully
decorated.
Congressman Dalzell will be present this
time, and will deliver ringing Republican
soeech. Two years ago he was not able to be
in the city on the occasion Of his nomination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
CAPTAIN MCLELLAND HoNoRED.
He Will Represent This City on the Worlds
Fair Commission.

Captain William McClelland, the well-known
attorney, was yesterday appointed one Of the
commissioners for Pennsylvania on the Worlds
Fair Committee. Some time ago it was stated
in THE DISPATCH, the Captain had been Sc
lected as one of the members of the commits
sion. The following telegram from Harrisburg
yesterday confirms the statement:
Commissioners to represent Pennsylvania
at the Worlds Fair in Chicago we're appointed
to-day by Governor Beaver as follows: John w.
Woodside, of Philadelphia; William McClel-
land of Pittsburg; John II. Hallock, of Erie
and R. Bruce Ricketts,, of Wilkesbarre, alter
nate. Alonzo Shotwell, of Philadelphia, is
commissioner at large"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
THE HOSPITALS REFUSED HIM.
Omcer Lawlus so Violent That He Had to
he Confined in Jail.

be Confined In Jail.
James Lawlus the police officer who became
insane yesterday morning, is now confined in
the Jail Lawlus was taken from his home on
Kirkwood street, where he had suddenly lost
his mind shortly after going of duly, to the
Nineteenth ward station. From there he was
taken to the Mercy Hospital, but they refused
lent. They also refused to receive him at the
West Penn Hospital and he was taken to jail.
Lawlus had been on the police force since
March. He has been sufferer from q chronic
disease for some time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
ABLE TO RESUME WORK.
The Duquesne Company's Williamsburg
Branch Being Pushed Agniu.

Work has been resumed on the Duquesne
traction road on Penn avenue, Williamsburg.
1t was stopped for lack of ties last week, but a
large consignment arrived from the West early
yesterday morning, and was at once utilized.
A force Of l50 men were set to work. so more
than were employed before. "a steam crusher
will be put to work to-day, and the men who
have been slowly breaking stones with q ham,
mer by hand will be given more profitable occu-
patton.
This line will be finished before any other of
the Duquesne Company's in the city, by the lst
OF July. according to contract.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
D. A. 8, Z. OF L., GROWING.
Corkworkers Increase Their Membership
to Over 500.

to Over 500.
A meeting of L. A. $685. K. of L., composed
of corkworkers, met last night and initiated
l02 new members. This makes 2S5 the assem-
bly, has taken in since Armstrong Bros. & Co.
decided that their factory should be a union
shop.
In this connection it may be said the mem
bership of D. A. is rapidly increasing. At the
last district meeting the reports showed a total
membership of about ], 800. II the district in
creases at the present rate the next reports
will nearly double that number.
The corlSworkers are considering the matter
of forming national organization Of their
own. A representative has been sent to
other cities to visit the unions for the
purpose Of working up the matter. II a ma
tional union is formed the men will withdraw
from the K of l. and Federation, to which
the various unions are now attached.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-14
AmaIgamated Association Fund.

The financial statement Of the Amalgamated
Association is being sen1out in printed form to
the various delegates who will attend the June
convention. The document shows a large in
crease over the funds on hand last year.