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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
STUCK LIKE BRICKS.
The Brickmakers' Assembly Did Not
Leave the Knights of Labor.
AN INCREASE OF WAGES WANTED.
all the Wire Mills in the Country Closed
Down for Two Weeks.
NoN-UNION BEER TO BE BOYCOTTED

The brickmakers have not Withdrawn
from the Knights of Labor. A meeting of
L. A. 2946 was held last blight and the matter
was discussed for about two hours. Speeches
were made by Secretary Dillon, of the
American Flint Glass Workers Union, and
Organizer of the Federation of Labor. ex-
Master Workman of D. A. 3, John Doyle,
John O'Shea and Mr.. Slosson, who was
prominently connected with the Brace Bros.
boycott.
Mr.. Dillon was at the meeting by request
of some Of the members of the local assem-
bly,, and made an address on the subject of
federation. He showed the many ad-
vantages to be gained by being connected
with such a powerful body. Mr.. Doyle
showed them in his speech where they would
not be benefited by going into the Fedora
tion. He stated that all the brickmakers'
unions in the East and West were connected
with the Knights of Labor, and as the latter
had organized them they should stick to the
order. Mr.. O'Shea also agitated going into the
F. of L., and he was just as vigorously opposed
by Mr.. Sosson. The orators left the members
of the local in such condition of mind that
they did not know what to do, and decided to
take no action in regard to the matter.
The assembly will ask for an increase Of 25
cents per day in all yards. The new scale will go
into effect May /. and the increase will be from
10 to Is per cent. Nearly every yard in the
two cities IS organized, and the men do not
think they will have any trouble securing their
demands.
The bricklayers' union desire it stated that
they are not mixed up in the case in any way.
Their union is attached to the international
organization, and they have no connection
with the Knights of Labor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of n Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Kendy Rending.

Incidents of n Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Kendy Rending.
THE regular monthly meeting of the Iron
City Microscopical Society will be held in the
ladies' parlor of the Pittsburg Library this
evening at 73O o'clock. Mr.. James b. Cherry
will read a paper on Practical Work With the
Microscope" with special reference to the
measurement of angular aperture and magni-
flying power OF objectives.
THE premises at No. Grant street were
raided last night by Officers Yeager and Max
with two others. white woman and a colored
man were arrested.
THE annual dinner for the benefit of the
Aged Colored Women's Home, will be given at
LAFAYETTE Hall, tomorrow. IL will! be served
from 80 A. M: to P. NJ. and supper from
to IL P. NJ.
M. PIcoLA, an italian vender of fruits. was
arrested yesterday in Spring Garden charged
with attempting to assault 6-year old girl of
Jacob Falk. He was sent to Jail by Alderman
Stork.
MRS. BECK was placed in the Seventeeth
ward police station yesterday morning. on a
charge of illegal liquor selling. The informa-
, ton was made before Magistrate Brush.
PATRICK MALoNEY kicked up a row, last
night, at dance in Hob Nail' Reilly's place
on Second avenue. He was landed in the
Fourteeth ward station house.
THE Southside Medical Society met last
night at the office of DR.. Koehler, on South
Seventeenth street. There was no set paper
read.
ELEVEN horses belonging to the Bureaus of
Fire and Police were sold by auction at the
Wylie avenue stable yesterday, bringing 1854.
THERE were 40 deaths in Allegheny last
week. Typhoid has disappeared entirely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A Riot

Would not have created more excitement or
a larger crowd of people than the great
S100, 600 bankrupt assignee sale now in full
blast in the large building, 10 Sixth street,
near Suspension Bridge, Pittsburg. The
building was filled with eager buyers. The
cry all over the salesrooms all day long was:
"Cash!" 'I'll take this suit" "Let me have
these trousers;" "Please have this boys suit
wrapped up" and so on until late at night
vicinity long to know where their dollars go
the furthest, where they get more for their
money than they expected; so don't fail
to attend this great sale, which will last
for a short time only. Everything
must go regardless of cost or value.
81 cents will buy mems iron-clad
working pants. 81 20 will buy mems
good cashmere pants, in light and dark
colors. So % will buy mems all-wool dress
pants, selection Of 80 styles, light and
dark colors. 81 II will buy mems good,
serviceable cashmere suits, in light and
dark colors. S. 40 will buy mems good,
blue flannel suits in all sizes. warranted
fast color. $6 90 will buy irst-class
choice of 18 styles, light and dark colors.
81 So will buy an all-wool fashionable
dress suit, sacks and cutaways. in all the
leading styles. So SO will buy an extra-fne
imported fancy worsted, diagonal, corkscrew
or widewale suit. We have them in sacks
three or four-button cutaways in all sizes,
$40 30 will buy superfne tailor-made
silk or satin lined dress suit, large variety
to select from. S11 16 will buy A fancy
worsted, diagonal, tricot or corkscrew,
Prince Albert suit (satin faced), equal to
custom make. II cents will buy children's
knee pants in all sizes. 81 0S will buy
child's good, durable cashmere suit, all
sizes, light and dark colors. So % will
buy frst-class stylish boys suit, light
and dark colors, age IL to 10 years.
Thousands of other bargains that cannot
be mentioned here. will be sold in proper
ton to the aforementioned prices. 1t will
pay you to call and judge for yourselves
Bear in mind that this is the greatest bank
rupt assignee sale that has ever taken place
in this city, and the goods must be sold by
order of the court. Look for the sign of the
Great Bankrupt Assignee Sale and the num-
ber, 10 Sixth street, near Suspension bridge,
Pittsburg, Pa. Take Notice-Al goods
sold at private sale. No auction. Store
open from A. NJ. until 9 at night. Car
fare paid to all purchasers residing out of
the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
SWAMPED BY DEBTS.
More Judgments Entered against the
W. A. Baeder Glue Company.
FIRM FUNDS NOT ACCOUNTED FOR.
Liabilities Over 100000, While the Assets
Are Yet Unknown.
ANEW YORK PARTNER INVESTIGATING

The affairs of the W. A. Baeder Glue
Company, of Springdale, seem to be in a
very much muddled condition. Yesterday
H. R. Kern, one of the New York partners,
appeared on the scene and attempted to un-
ravel the mystery, but the more he delved
the more confused he got. He is not any
too we'll pleased with the actions of the
Pittsburg representative, and he expresses
himself rather freely about him.
Confessed judgments were entered in the
county courts against the company yesterday
aggregating in value SlO0.677 90. The iudg-
ments are divided as follows: Splegel Co.,
sl0Sl5 az; William Flaccus & Son and William
Flaccus. trustee, S26, 1000; Emily L. Bentz. sl3,-
$50; W. H. Kern. S2sO5S 81; w. H, Kern, s2S,-
S66 90; Emily l.. Bentz, Sl3,7S6 50.
TWAS A CoPARTNERsHIP.
The company was not incorporated, but is a
copartnership composed of William A. Bae-
der, Howard R. Kern and Louis c. Haughey.
Messrs. Baeder and Kern began business in
March, 1875, claiming a capital of s75,000 of
which two-thirds was contributed by Mr..
Kern. In 1887 the style of the Baeder Flint
Paper Company was adopted in connection
with a branch of their business. In September,
1883, they leased the factories of the Pittsburg
Glue Company OF which Louis c. Haughey
firm of Baeder Kern at that time. They did
large business, and on September l. 1883, their
inventory showed assets S233, ,S45 and liabilities
S67, ,0S7.
After making an investigation yes terday. Mr.
Kern said at the Duquesne last evening: We'll,
can't tell where the company stands have
unearthed any number of bills to-day. and If
you had presented one for $4,000 instead Of
asking me for information, l would not have
been surprised. When / asked Mr.. Haughey
to-day what he had done with the money, he
replied that he didn't know. This
is not satisfactory answer. by any means. He
denied that he had been specializing with it,
his friends also won't believe it, but he must
have gambled in stocks, or something or other.
CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT.
at is funny to me that he can't tell what has
become of the funds. do not say that Mr..
Haughey forged the notes. but the paper is
spurious and he has used the company's mon ey
and the firm hasn't had the benefit of it.
81 am hoping the liabilities will not exceed
100000, but can't tell yet how high they will
go. discovered paper for 5000 in one bank
to-day, and Judgment notes for $4,000 in an
other. have been taking account of stock all
day, but don't know what the assets are. Up
to last Saturday this company was able to pay
its debts. Last year we did a business of S3ll-
OOO. am not saying now what l will do, hut
propose to clear up certain things before
leave"
Mr.. L. c. Haughey was in the city yesterday,
but he declined to talk. 1t was stated last
evening that the Spiegel & Co. and Flaccus
Judgments were made on Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN.


Annual Election of the Chamber Of COM
merce-The Grade Crossing Question
Up Once More-Demand for Reform on
the Part of the Railroads.
The annual meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce took place yesterday afternoon
for organization. The reports presented
showed a good balance on hand and very
effective work done for the last year as the
representative body of the citizens of Pitts
burg. Prominent among the successes
achieved were mentioned the exposition,
with all Its advantages, and the reception
and entertainment OF the Pan-American dele
gates through whom Pittsburg was introduced
to the South Americans from Panama to TERRA
Del Fuego. Some of the results are already
appearing. and the official report will show a
more extended trade already through the cour-
teous reception of the official representatives of
Central and South America.
The annual election of officers showed but
few changes. 1t resulted as follows: w. E.
Schmertz, President: 8. l.. McHenry, Secre-
tary; Charles Meyran, Treasurer; Gilbert
Follansbee. Superintendent. The Board is Di-
rectors is the same as last year, with the ex-
ception of two new members. J. Morton Hall
and A. B. Wigley. The Auditing Committee
consists of ID. Z. Herbst. j. Morton Hall and
Henry Holdshin. Judges of Election were
Charles {. Baer, Henry F. Weaver and John d.
Barley.
Within a week or two the official reports are
expected to be ready for publication in printed
form.
In a communication from Colonel Wickersham
on the subject of grade crossings he said: "Since
the Federal street crossing casualty last year
many others have occurred and lately our pub
lie schools have met a serious loss through the
same cause How long must the people stand
idle and see our fellow beings slaughtered that
the railroad may reap the richest harvest and
put the money in their own pockets instead of
giving it to the expense of raising their tracks"
G. A. Kelly said he believed that the
Federal street crossing was still dangerous and
also the electric cars were in constant danger
of being struck.
Captain John Dravo said the Pennsylvania
Company are expending money in the eastern
part of the State for raising the tracks and
should take similar action in the western part
The matter will be brought up at the meeting
next Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
TWILL DRAG FOR A TIME,
Details of the Eighth Ward Political Scuf1s
TO be Heard in Court.

The crowd that convened in Alderman Nc
Masters Office yesterday expecting to witness a
scene went away disappointed. 1t came to hear
the cases OF John Mckee and Frank Newman,
of the Eighth ward, charged by Alderman ]. W.
Bell with running the primary election in the
First district to suit themselves and making
false returns to the intended detriment of the
prosecutor. they being election officers. There
were but Is witnesses present, about half as
many as on the first day set for hearing. Nor
ton Hunter, Esq. appeared for prosecutor and
J. w. Bremen, Esq, for defendants, but they
had nothing to do.
Mrs Julia Newman was on hand to give Sc
curity for her son, and James Mckee was there
to look after his sons interest, and both de-
PENDANTS waived hearing. their respective pa
rents becoming responsible in the sum of $1,000
each for their answering rollcall in the Quar-
ter Sessions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
WIRE MILLS CLOSED DOWN.
Rumors of Scheme to Force the Kickers
Into the Combination.


Into the Combination.
Most of the wire nail mills in the country
shut down yesterday in accordance with an
agreement which it is said embraces nearly
every manufacturer of wire nails in the United
States. The mills will not resume operations
again until the oath inst.
1t is said that this movement was for the pur-
pose of forcing certain mills which have been
cutting prices to come into the combine, which
has been on the boards for about year, but
which could not be fully organized as long as
these independent works remained outside the
trust. The shutdown begun yesterday will cut
the production of wire nails to such a
point that these Independent factories
will be forced for self protection to
join the organization, which those in
the shutdown have been endeavoring to form.
But whether closing the mills for two weeks
will bring about what is desired, remains to be
seen. From another source the report comes
that If two weeks does not accomplish the
work. the shutdown will be protracted until
the end sought is reached.
Chairman Abbott was asked yesterday if
Sarnegie's mill at Beaver Falls was shut down;
he said: "Yes, we shut down on account of the
condition of the trade. The business is in such
shape that a shutdown of two weeks would be
beneficial to everybody"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A BOYCOTT ON BEER.
The Journeymen Brewers Modify Their De-
mands for Shorter Hours.

The Journeymen Brewers Modify Their De.
mands for Shorter Hours.
The journeymen brewers have decided to
boycott the beer made in breweries whose
owners do not comply with their scale regula-
tions. They have now in the hands of the
printer circular, a copy of which will be sent
to every labor organization in Western Penn
sylvania. They will ask all workingmen to
withdraw their patronage from saloons not
handling union beer.
The men have somewhat modified their posi-
tion in regard to their demands They do not
now insist upon written agreement that they
shall not be compelled to work longer than ten
hours per day. This seems to have been the
stumbling block between the boss brewers and
their employees. Some of them said they would
grant the ten-hour day. but would not sign
contract to that effect. They have also modi-
fed their demands for extra pay. Instead of
wanting double wages for overtime, they now
demand an increase of Is per cent. but for Sun
day work they want double time.
The following firms have signed the scale:
Spencer, Liddell 4 Co.. the Keystone Brewing
Company, Frauenheim & Vilsack and c. Viii.
helm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
CAUGHT DEAD TO RIGHTS.
A Gripmnn Who Wrote Insulting Letters
CnuGht and Jailed.

- oEip"hu "uo Insulting Letters
Caught and Jailed.
On January 10 mCst insulting letter was re-
ceived by very highly respected lady of the
East End named Mrs. Barr, signed u. E. Br.
SON. Its contents were such that the lady
deemed it only her duty to bring the writer TO
Justice, and referred the communication to ex-
Postmaster Larkin. He turned 1t over to in
spector w. c. Moore, who with the aid of Dep-
uty United States Marshal Chambers. located
the criminal as gripman on the Penn avenue
line. living at No. 4 Jackson street, East End
and hailing from the State of Indiana
The next thing was to identify the man with
the writer of the letters, and the plan arranged
upon, with the consent of the lady who was so
affronted, was to use decoy letter. On Friday
last letter was sent to the address discovered
and referring to the first communication asked
a meeting This was sent by special messenger
and demanded an immediate reply. The ap-
pointment was made for last evening, and the
reply was received, which committed the writ
ser, in the same chirography as the missive first
received and agreeing to the appointment.
Lastevening Inspector Moore and Deputy
Mars7f Chambers were in an adjacent room
when Ne ardent gripman lost his grip and was
finally gripped in the clutch of a pair of hand
cuffs and landed IN the county Jail He will
have hearing before United States Commis-
sioner McCandless att P. NJ. to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A DRUNKEN MIGRATE. =
How Officer Duncan Got Even With
Wouid-be Smart Individual.

How Officer Duncan Got Even With a
WouId-be Smart Individual.
A few nights ago Officer Duncan of the Sec
ond district taught Fourteenth ward indi-
vidual a lesson he will not forget for many
years, if ever. The officer was wearing out his
legs, patroling his long beat when he stumbled
across an old rounder lying in an alley. From
the appearance of the man Duncan knew he
had been renewing his acquaintance with a
bottling house and was sleeping off the effects
of his indisposition. The officer woke him up,
and, knowing where he lived. volunteered to
corner of the street where he lived, and think
ing he would go home the officer left him.
The man was in an ugly mood on account of
being awakened from his Sleep and instead of
going home he went to the Fourteenth ward
station house on Second avenue. There he en-
tered complaint against Duncan for not
knowing his business. The man said the officer
should have arrested him and for neglecting to
properly perform his duty he wanted him sus-
pended.
The joke was too good to keep, and when Dun
can called up" shortly afterward, to report
from one of the patrol boxes, the Sergeant told
him about it. 1t is needless to say that Dun
can was mad. He told the Sergeant
that he would show him he did
know his business, as he knew where he
could lay hands on the complainant. He start
ed out and in less than ten minutes the man
was once more on his way to the station house.
This time however, he rode in the patrol
wagon having been given the transportation
by the officer he made the complaint against
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
ALL FREIGHT IS MOVING.
One OF the Quietest Railrond Strikes on
Record just Ended.

One of the Quietest Railrond Strikes on
Record just Ended.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie road managed
to move all of the freight in the yards yester-
day, and matters are beginning to assume their
original shape. There is considerable amount
of freight in the CHARTERS yard yet and some
at the mills to be shipped. but the company
expects to get things in shape in day or two.
There were seven crews working steadily all
day yesterday, and two more will be put on to-
day. The company is not experiencing any
trouble in securing all of the men they need
This has been an unusually quiet and peace
able strike. One of the officials said yesterday
that the men had not molested them in any
way. but had simply quit and went away. No
interference whatever has been offered, and for
this alone the strikers are to be commended.
Fourteen switchmen, hrakemen. etc, arrived
in the city last night from Philadelphia and
registered at the First Avenue Hotel. The
men stated that they were going to work on the
Lake Erie road, and are to take the places of
the strikers in the Pittsburg and Charters
yards.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
AN UNCOVETEOUs PREDlCAMENT.


A Southside Real Estate Agent Gets Himself
Into n Sad Plight.
A certain real estate agent on the Southside
is liable to know how circumstances can make
mans life miserable, before the present
month expires. A resident of one of the hill
wards owns a house down on Carson street. He
rented it last summer to a man who succeeded
in putting four months rent on the landlords
eye. A constable put the tenant out into the
street-likewise his household effects.
The house remained vacant for some time
and the owner thought 1t would be to his ad-
vantage to place it in the hands of an agent.
which he accordingly did. A tenant was
secured January l. The first two months rent
was paid without any delay, but the agent has
not heard of his tenant for March. Yesterday
he was given the pleasant information that the
man to whom he had rented the house is the
former tenant, who stuck" the landlord. The
owner of the house does not know the facts yet,
but when he does learn them, the agent ex-
poets to hear from him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A SCARCITY OF MACHlNISTS.

The Shops Cannot Begin to Fill the Orders
They Have on Hand.
There is a scarcity of machinists in the CITY,
In the machine department of Jones & Laugh
Inns and all other large establishments the men
are working double time. One of the employees
stated yesterday that they could not begin to
fill the orders they have on hand.
. To illustrate the scarcity of men in the city,
he stated that a few days ago he had occasion
to visit a friend. while sick, in a neighboring
shop. As soon as he opened the door and the
foreman caught sight of him, the latter's first
question was. Are you machinist ~ Re-
ceiving reply to the affirmative, the foreman
said. hardly giving the man time to complete
his sentence, Take off your coat quick, and 60
to MQrk.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
JOHNSTOWN RECOVERING.

Mr.. Elder Says the County Delegates Won't
Bolt Delnmater.
Cyrus Elder of Johnstown, was in the city for
a short time yesterday at the Duquesne. He
went to Chicago last night on professional busi-
ness Mr.. Elder says the Johnstown people
are beginning to recover since the awful cloud
of the relief fund" has been removed from their
horizon. He paid the members of the Pitts
burg press high tribute for their work in the
Conemaugh Valley.
I'VE appreciated" he said, what the genuine
representatives of the papers had done for us
when we afterward fell into the hands of the
buckwheats in the business"
Mr.. Elder does not think that the delegates
to the Republican State Convention will bolt
Delamater as reported. Cambria being a mi
nority county. he said, is also a machine county
and the delegates will vote as the machine die
tateS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
HE is JUST SO.
A Surprise Party Given to Inspector Nc
Alecse Inst Night.

One of the most peculiar surprises of his life
awaited Inspector McAleese. of the First Dis
trict of the Police Bureau. on his return to
supper last night. He found more company
than he had expected, Morris Mead having
laid the wires. Sam Evans laid the hose and
Roger OMara having done the sleuth hound
act to get ahead of the Inspector.
They, with many more informed him that
as it was his 39th birthday, it should be sig.
nalized by some peculiar celebration, and they
took the liberty to celebrate it in his own
house. A number of very handsome presents
were made the Inspector which he said he
and although the party was limited the good
feeling was unlimited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-11
A New Ideu.

The latest advertising novelty in the
clothing business has just been brought here
from New York. 1t is a handsome frame
containing what looks like an unusually
good coat, folded neatly, in one pocket be-
ing a copy of The Dispatch. Upon exami-
nation it proves to be an extremely clever
piece of printing, the cloth being carefully
initiated, the garment cut to shape and then
fastened upon the white cardboard in the
frame. I. jackson & Bro. have introduced
this ingenious device. They are also prompt
to recognize the proper journal.