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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
sovEREIGNs OF INDUSTRY.
Co. Operative Stores on the English Plan
Proposed for Piffsburg.

Co. Operative Stores on the English Plan
Proposed for PItfsburg.
The Grand Council of the Sovereigns OF
Industry held its quarterly meeting last
night with Grand President j. D. Buckley
in the chair. The reports of the Grand
Council officers showed total of 8, 541 men,
bers in the order; the sum of S1.175 SO in
the Grand Council treasury. and "a councils
in good working order. The contracts for
the ensuing year were acted upon and ac-
cepted.
A committee Of five was appointed, with
Prof J. B. Mccullough as chairman, to
consider the plans for the establishing of CO.
operative stores. The idea originated
through suggestion from one Of the South
side councils that the committee now en-
gagged in revising the general law, incor-
porate clause making it possible for any
subordinate council to start cooperative
store. 1t was thought advisable to have
the store, if one was started. under the
jurisdiction of the Grand Council, and it
is not thought that the subordinate coun-
ellis should each have the power to start
stores.
Grand President Buckley is known to be
in favor of the cooperative store idea, and
it is likely such an establishment will be
founded within the next year. It will pos
sibly be established on the plan of the En-
glish cooperative stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
NO TROUBLE TO MAKE A CHANGE.
The Republican County Committee Advances
the Dnfe of Primaries.

the Dnfe of Primaries.
The meeting of the Republican County
Committee, held yesterday at 2 o'clock in
Common Council chamber, was attended by
about 30 members, one-sixth of the entire
membership. Attorney W. D. Porter oc-
cupied the chair. Although the business
which the committee had to do was small,
and had been decided upon in advance,
there was a large lobby of large and little
politicians. Candidate John n. Neeb was
on the outside of the rail, smiling from the
top of his broad-brimmed hat to the soles of
his neat boots, while Candidate William
Finn was on the inside, running the
machine, and looking serious and tull of
affairs. There was Collector Warmcastle,
Chief Brown. Sheriff McCandless, Repre-
sentative Robson, w. A. Magee, Superln-
GUS Councilmen and ward controllers.
William Finn called up the proposed
amendment to the rules, and moved its
adoption. In compliance with the request
of Census Superintendent Oliver, the amend
ment provided that the primary elections
should be held on Saturday, May 81, instead
of june z, and the various conventions on
June 8. The call of the roll occupied 20
minutes, and most of the members were too
busily talking to vote. There were 10 votes
for the amendment and none against it. The
Chairman announced its adoption.
On motion or Mr.. Conner, q committee of
five was ordered TO arrange for the halls for
the conventions. The Chairman appointed
as such committee S. D. Conner, George Y.
Mckee, William German, Charles w.
Dahlinger and John Murphy, representing
Pittsburg, Allegheny, McKeesport ami Oak
dale. The committee then adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
NEARING A SETTLEMENT.
The Plumbers Strike Expected TO be
Settled In a Few Days.

The Plumbers Strike Expected to be
Settled In a Few Days.
There was but little change in the
plumbers difficulty yesterday. The Ap-
prentices' Association met in the afternoon
in James Hays shop in Allegheny. Mr..
Hay was present and made an address
to the boys. He charged them
particularly to keep their movements secret.
If the strike of the journeymen is to be
broken they must not learn the movements
of the apprentices. In one shop nine boys
are at work and it is expected that more
will go to work elsewhere tomorrow.
To meet this the journeymen are watch
ing their men closely to see that no members
of the union 60 to work. They have stuck
together, and found none so far. A meet
ing was held yesterday, when the commit
tee of 20 reported as to the condition of the
strike. 1t is thought now that some of the
master plumbers will sign tomorrow, and
their men Will return to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
WHY POLITICS DOESN'T PAY.
HARD TO BE HONEST IN OFFICE AND
SAVE ANY MONEY.

Several Local Examples Cited as n Text-A
Short Sermon on the subject by Con-
troIIer Morrow-Much Better to be Out
side Than in.
Ex-Sheriff Fife has been appointed a
messenger in the Department of Public
Safety. The appointment caused consider
able talk yesterday about City Hall, where
everybody knows the ex-SherIfr The drop
from position paying $40, 900 or $1,000 a
year to one paying only $75 per month was
a matter of comment, even to the $5o-per-
month clerks, who do not ever expect to be
Sheriff.
In the Office of Controller Morrow the mat
ter was brought up. The case Of ex-Mayor
Mccarthy was also discussed. Mr.. Nc
Carthy, in the days of the latter part of the
'7O's, was drawing S., 900 or $4,000 year,
and several wears ago was almost reduced to
want. Through the kindness of friends he
secured the appointment of Superintendent
of Public Buildings which position he holds
to-day at salary of s., 900. In regard to
the matter, Controller Morrow said:
"It is the ultimate ending of all men who
stick to official positions. Some men have
been elected to Office and by means only
known to themselves, but limited at by out
bic for an honest man, however, to do this.
A man might save something out of his
salary every year, but if he is honest he will
not have enough to retire and live upon. In
my own case / might have had great many
chances TO make money easily, but as they
were not exactly honest ones, it is needless
to say 1 did not embrace them. Even If
man is receiving an extraordinarily large
salary, he will not be able 10 save anything
on account of the many expenses he
will be subjected to. A man in an official
position is subject to the demands ofevery-
body for donation to something or other,
and often he has hard scraping to make both
ends meet He is now target for every
charitable project in existence, and while
each is only trife, it counts up in the end.
This is why, 1 advise young men who want
city positions not to seek them. They can
make more money, save more, and wear bet
ter clothes, outside, than they can working
for the city.
."While am not rich, have the satisfac-
tion of knowing that 1 have been honest,
and like Major Mccarthy, can say, Even
if nv clothes are patched, you can not put
hand on me and say have done a wrong
to get better suit
The Controller did not know that one of
the boys in the next room had phonograph
in which was recorded Mr.. Morrow's advice
He will therefore probably be surprised to
see his words in print.
There is a scheme on foot among many of
the clerks in City. Hail to have their salaries
raised, but Controller Morrow is against the
idea. He saws a great many of the clerks
are being paid as much now as they are
worth, although he is willing to see'every
man get as much as he can. 1t is said the
ordinance for the increase of salaries will be
presented at the meeting of Councils to-mor-
row. The salaries OF clerks throughout the
hall now average about 81 900 per annum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
TUBEW0KKERs DETERMINED.


The National Employees Insist ON n Finnl
Answer To- Morrow.
The employees of the National Tube Works
have resolved to secure an advance of 10
per cent or quit work and remain out until
they get it. This was the conclusion last
night. The committee representing the en-
ployes of the Tube Works met General Man.
ager Converse yesterday.
Mr.. Converse stated the company is pay
ing as much as it can at present and cannot
give the men the advance asked for, neither
can it make the day nine hours with the
pay as at present. The committee was
asked by him to not make the above notice
public. The men held their next meeting
last night and decided to make another re-
quest and to hold out until it is
granted. The meeting vas short, and
after the committee had reported it
was continued, and instructed to call on
General Manager Converse, at 10 o'clock
Monday morning, and present the request of
the employees.
The men then concluded not to 90 to work
Monday until they hear the report of the
committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
ADOPTED A CONSTITUTION.

The State Patriotic League Preparing to
Enter the Political Field.
The Committee on Constitution OF the
State Patriotic League met in this city last
evening, in sescret session, with a large
representation from local leagues present,
nearly every section of the city having dele
gates present. The constitution and BY
laws was submitted to the meeting and
passed upon in detail. The preamble to the
constitution was strong presentment OF a
hostile attitude toward further immigration,
ignorance Of the voter, alien ownership of
American lands, sectarian uses of public
funds and the foste ring Of racial prejudices.
1t was adopted and will serve to give an
impetus to a movement which is said to be
spreading like wildhre.
The constitution declares for the use OF
practical politics in the defeat of men
and measures hostile to American insti-
tutions."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
The Kolinn

Is parlor orchestra and no home is COM
plete without one. You are the leader, and
at your bidding the flutes, horns, violins,
etc., come in. The tempo changes, and the
most difficult music ever written, the grand
est overtures and symphonies are rendered
in perfect imitation of an orchestra with the
most delicate shading and tone color. No
musical education is required, weeks
practice is all that is necessary. Can you
realize this? Call at our store and see for
yourself. "Seeing is believing"
MELLoR & HoENE, " Fifth avenue.
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DISASTROUS TO THE DEPARTMENT.
A Small Fire Almost Causes Several Col
lisions-One Breakdown.

Small Fire Almost Causes Several COL
lisions- One Breakdown.
The alarm from box 25 at IL o'clock last
night was caused by lace curtain in the
boarding mouse of Mrs. johnson, 1876 Second
avenue, taking fire from a gas jet. The
engine companies, in answering the alarm,
had several narrow escapes. At the corner
of Fourth avenue a Central Traction car
was crossing Smithfeld street when No. 8
hose carriage was going down, and the
quickness of the driver averted smashup.
At the corner of Third avenue and Smith
field street No. 1 hose carriage was coming
up Third avenue and No. engine was
going down Smithfield street. They met,
and the drivers, with rare presence of mind,
turned their horses. What would have
proved very disastrous collision was
averted.
At the corner of Second avenue and
Grant the axle of No. 1 hose carriage broke
down. and one of the fremen, James Toole,
was thrown off and slightly injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
SHORTER DAYS BY ANOTHER PLAN.

Master Workman PovderIy Reducing Them
Half an Hour Each Year.
Mr.. Powderly is out in letter in which
he says that the agitation on the part OF the
knights of Labor for reduction of half
an hour each year in the work days,
without any reduction in wages, is pro-
crossing satisfactorily. The desired end is
being accom- plished on the Union Pacific
railway system and other places.
Mr.. Powderly denies that he is hostile
toward the Federation of Labor, but admits
that he does not approve Mr.. Gomper's
plans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
A COOPERATIVE SHOP.
The Timers Adopt New Plan of Action
In Their Difficulty.

Tho Timers Adopt n New Plan Of Action
In Their Difficulty.
AS announced in The DISPATCH a few
days ago the timers have started the CO.
operative plan to force their cause. Com
mencing tomorrow cooperative shop
will be started in Allegheny. About 200
shares have been taken, and sufficient
work has already been secured to keep ten
men employed from the beginning, together
with the assurance Of prominent timer and
jobbers' supply man that all the material
they can use will be furnished. They also
say they have the backing of several wealthy
citizens.
These are the tactics adopted by the car
penters of Wheeling, and they were success
full. The strike gives promise of being a
stubborn fight, and is not likely to be set
tied soon. The master timers held meet
ing yesterday, but their transactions were
kept secret.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Not a Pleasant Charge,

Mrs. Annie Campbell made an informa-
tion before Alderman Burns yesterday
charging James Dugan with assault and
battery, with intent to commit a worse
crime. The prosecutrix entered the suit in
behalf of her 14-year-oid daughter. Mrs.
Campbell resides at No. 15S Holman street,
Allegheny. A hearing will be held on
Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
THE GRIND TO BEGIN SOON

In the Contested Election Case for Council
in the Twenty Seventh.
In the matter of the contested election for
Common Council in the Twenty-seventh
ward, P. NJ. Carr versus Henry Peiffer,
Messrs. Bremen and Fetterman, counsel
for contestant, met yesterday in the Office
of John S. Robb, Jr., commissioner, pursu-
ant to agreement, and authorized him to
prepare a petition and present it TO court to
allow him to take into custody the ballot
boxes and papers in the case.
The grind will begin as soon as prelim-
inaries can be arranged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
SPECIAL MEETING OF MINERS.
Scale for Day Labor and Dead Work to be
Arranged.

Arranged.
President Hugh Mclaughlin, of the
miner of District No. 5, has called con-
vention to arrange scale of prices for day
la Dor and dead work. All the miners work.
ing under the United Mine Workers, and
all others who feel interested, are asked to
elect delegates to assemble at K of L. Hall.
No. 101 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. Thursday, May Is. In
view of the fact that there is no uniformity
in the pay of day laborers and drivers, and
the compensation for dead work, narrow
work, etc., is irregular, it seems necessary
to just enforcement of the annual agree
ment with employers that a convention
should be called to settle these questions.
All miners, whether working below or
above the scale, should be represented. for
any changes that will be made to insure
uniformity must affect most of them, by ad-
vancing or reducing the prevailing rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
SHE TOOK HIS WALLET.
Young Girl of Allegheny Arrested 10
Picking a Mans Pocket.

Detective Johnston, of Allegheny, ar
rested a 16-year-old girl named Mamie
Campbell yesterday at her home on Rebecca
street, on charge of larceny from the per-
son, preferred by james Dugan. The latter
alleges that he met her on the street about a
week ago. and took a walk with her, and
that, during the stroll. she picked his pocket
of $15.
When arrested, the girl gave up Dugan's
pocketbook and s. in money, saying that
that was all there was in it. Dugan wanted
the other $40, which she refused to give, and
she was locked up for hearing tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
FEW ACCIDENTS YESTERDAY.

Miner Has His Collar Bone Broken by a
Fall of Coal.
Henry Stroup, miner, aged 60 years,
had his collar bone broken Yesterday, by a
fall in mine, near Six Mile Ferry, on the
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston road.
He was brought to the West Penn Hospital
last night.
Elmer Brady. laborer employed at the
keystone mill, had his right foot badly
crushed yesterday by large bloom of iron
falling on it.
William Shaffer, who lives on Boston
street, fell from Fifth cable car last night,
near the above corner. He had his head
badly cut.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
BEAT ITS OWN RECORD.

The Cork Makers Assembly Initiates One
Hundred and Fifty Members.
Assembly 1868 knights of Labor, COM
posed of Armstrong Bros. & Co.'s, cork
makers initiated $50 new members at their
meeting yesterday afternoon. This is the
largest number taken into K. of L. organ
ization at one meeting in Allegheny county.
The large increase in the membership is
due to the order given out by the firm a
week ago that hereafter none but union
employees should work in their shop. Quite
a large number of the initiates were girls
and Young women.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
MOVING FOR MAJOR MoNTooTH.
A Mass Meeting TO be Held in the Interests
of His Candidacy.

The friends of Major E. A Montooth be-
lieve that the time has come for them to or
ganize, with the purpose of aiding his can
didacy for Governor, not only in Allegheny
county but in the surrounding counties of
Western Pennsylvania. Last evening a
number of business and professional men
held a meeting at the Duquesne Club to
formulate plans for the movement. The
meeting was a private one, and it is intended
to hold other similar meetings on Monday
and Tuesday evenings.
1t was decided last evening to hold an
open meeting in Common Council chamber
next Wednesday afternoon to organize. At
that meeting it is intended to issue a call
for a mass meeting of citizens, which will
probably be held on Wednesday evening in
Old City Hall 1t will be seen by this that
the Majors friends do not intend to waste
time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

for an order fixing day to begin the taking
OF testimony, and Judge Ewing made an
order designating Friday next at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
Parties interested are expected to report
themselves at that time at the Office of John
D. Shafer, ESQ.,, commissioner in the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
EACH WATCHING THE OTHER.
Furnace Men Storing Iron, md Mill Me-
Waiting for Lower Prices.

Waiting for Lower Prices.
There is no change in the pig iron mar
ket, said local furnace man yesterday.
prices are as fiat as ever, with no immedi-
ate prospects of rise. The furnaces are
working, but the makers are storing their
stock awaiting for better prices. The mill
men are running from hand to mouth, ex-
pecting to see prices 60 lower. The result
is that no contracts of any account are
made, and buyer and seller are antagonistic.
Such state OF affairs doesn't brighten busi-
ness. There is no use in reducing the price
of coke, but freight rates ought to be cut a
little. Cutting coke rates would only force
the price of iron deeper into the soup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Glass Houses shutting Down.

It is now given out that all glass houses
will close down two weeks earlier this sea-
son than last, owing to the great competi-
tion in the glass trade which has sprung
up all over the country. Doyles have al
ready shut down and Macbeths will lay
one Of their large furnaces off this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

M. G. Norton, big lumberman from
Minnesota, was in the city yesterday. He
says the runs of timber this spring from the
forests of Wisconsin and Minnesota are
enormous, and the prices are fair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
A Big Order for Betting.

The Revere Rubber Company have closed
contract with the Vanport Fire Brick Com
pany to furnish the works with betting. The
plant OF the company was destroyed by fire
about two weeks ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
A New AmaIsamated Lodge.

A charter has been granted for q new
lodge of the A. A. of I. and s. W., at Pom
ery, o. It starts in with a good-sized list
of members and promises to be success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Wood for Paper PuIp,

The Westmoreland Paper Company, of
West Newton, have just received a big ship
ment of ''pulp" wood by the river, from the
head waters of the Monongahela river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
NEW GINGHAMS.

Two cases 32-inch Ginghams at
25c, These embrace all the new
Plaids, Stripes and Solid Colors.
We claim for them extra quality,
widths, styles and colorings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
EXTRA El0D VALUES.
NEW CHALLIES.

One case 36-inch Printed Challies,
at 121Ec. These are in choice French
styles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
No Difficulty Expected.

There is no change in the situation in the
Connellsville region. The Frick Company
anticipates no difficulty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS,

20 PACKAGES, IS CENTS,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

THE use of Angostura Bitters excites the
appetite and keeps the digestive organs in
order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Special Values In Cor.ets and Corset Waists
This Week.

G. P. RS G., DR.. Warner, Thompson's,
Balls, Ferris and double We waists. Get
our prices.
A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons, q Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Not a Delegate.

William German says he will positively
not be candidate for delegate in the Eighth
Legislative district.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

DIR. B. NJ HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN

In the staytou- Wyman Mayoralty Contest
Next Friday Morning.
In the matter of the stayton- Wyman con-
test for the Allegheny Mayoralty, W. j.
Bremen, Esq, yesterday made motion
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Only n Political Mormon.

Ex-Mayor James Marshall, of Salt Lake
City, was on the limited yesterday. east
bounds He says he is a Mormon only in o
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
NEW ARRIVALS IN DRESS
TRIMMINGS.

Van Dyke crochet trimmings, crochst bands
and gimps. New stock of buckles in black
cut steel and bronze, the very latest for spring
dresses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

political way, and he thinks his sect is
much-abused people. The Federal laws
don't strike his fancy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Furnnce @ About Comnleted.

Furnace c, at the Edgar Thomson Fur
naces at Braddock, which was taken out in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
Rarsnin. in Dinmond. ThI. Week

Bargains IN Dfnmonds THE Week
At Jas. McKee's. 41S Smlthfeld street, two
doors below the Dispatch Office, "the Big
Clock"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

MARSHELL,
7o, 81, SO AND 95 OHIO ST,
myl1 Corner Ssndusky. Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
TRIMMINGS.

Rich and elegant novelties in Applique and
Crochet Dress Trimmings. Van Dyke Points,
etc Metal and Crochet Buttons in low.
medium and finest grades to match all the new
shades of Dress Goods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11
DRAPERY NETS.

We offer a very large and choice assortment
of black drapery nets at 81, 81 Is. 81 50 up to
finest grades.
Colored Nets in evening and street shades, Is
inches wide, at 85c.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-11

COS and 5o7 MARKET STREET.
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