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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
NO FRICTION AT ALL.

The Point at Issue ut the Edenr Thomson
Works-Orgnnization of the Employees
. Going On What Has Been Accom-
plished and What is Expected.
A strong attempt will be made this year,
by the Edgar Thomson employees, to place
themselves in a position to obtain higher
rates of wages for their work, than they
have been receiving for the last three years.
Another point sought to be obtained is the
dispensation of the sliding scale, and cub
stitution in its stead of scale which will
not depend on the varying selling prices Of
rails for the determination of the months
wages.
1t is with this object that the knights of
Labor and the Amalgamated Association
are taking measures to organize the men.
Both are meeting with success; the former
in organizing the unskilled element and the
blast furnacemen; the latter in gathering in
the men in the blooming mill, rail mill and
converting department. There is no friction
between the organizations, as has been re-
ported, both being desirous of doing their best
for the men.
One Of the chief sources of discomfort at
the Edgar Thomson is the system of pay
ments. and greater anxiety is felt to have
q CudHSc mduc III uLI6CllOu Iudu tHc
rate of wages. But both objects are in
view. The agreement under which the en-
ployes are working went inso effect in 1888,
and was to remain in force until January,
1891. A section. reads:
its employees. can give notice not later than
October l. 1890 of desire to end it, in which
event II shall cease December 81, of said year
(1S90). II such notice be not given by either
rNa rft hu nONO OI.ar I0fa
then this agreement shall remain in force for
the following years until such notice be given.
The prices received for rails must be sworn
to by the principal bookkeeper of :he assocla-
ton and by member of the association, and
the workmen shall have the right TO appoint an
agent, at the expense of the firm. who shall be
permitted to examine all documents bearing
upon the prices received for rails, and who
shall certify to the correctness of the state
ment of the association.
The scale of wages is annexed to the
and each employe, on applying
for employment under the conditions of the
agreement, pledged himself, leach one for
himself" to adhere to it. The scale Of
wages is based on rails at $26 per ton de-
livered on cars at the works. While having
entire confidence in the integrity of the gen.
tiemen whose duty it is to calculate the
prices on which the wages for the month
shall be based, the Edgar Thomson men are
said to object TO the system for the double
reason that they have to wait month Tor
their pay, and because they cannot, gen.
orally, find that the market reports of rails
and the prices on which they are paid,
agree. What other system they desire to
see enforced has not yet matured. but it is
believed that by the 1st Of October a new
scale will have been prepared for presenta-
ton to the firm. If not the scale will con-
linue in force for another year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
GAS MIXED WITH AIR.
Macbeth & Co. Devise an Apparatus
to Save Fuel in Their Furnace.
A SIMPLE TWO-OUNCE PRESSURE
Sufficient to Operate the Whole of Their
large Factory.
THE SCHEME TO BE TRIED BY OTHERS

A new apparatus will be put into opera
tion at George A. Macbeth & Co.'S glass
house this morning which will afford an
immense saving OF gas. AS has been stated
recently in The DISPATCH, many of the
glasshouses, and in fact other manufactur-
ing establishments, have been compelled to
close down for days at time on account of
shortage of gas, and manufacturers are
straining every possible ingenious point in
their endeavor to invent some sort OF an ap-
paratus by which factories can be operated
on less pressure.
Christ Ruth, chief bookkeeper for George
A. Macbeth & Co., seems to have hit upon
plan that will meet the case. 1t previ-
ously required an eight-ounce pressure of gas
to run the factory, and when it could not be
obtained the factory had to remain idle.
The well of the furnace was arranged with
the gas pipes and air holes entering at the
sides of the furnace at height of five to
seven feet. The new plan is to run single
gas pipe up the center of the well, and use
but one air course at the bottom large
enough to admit three or four times as much
air as the amount of gas consumed.
The glory holes are operated upon the
same plan. The gas pipe contains an air
pipe inside which fits so tight that the gas is
given less than one-eighth of an inch of
space, and the air pipe is one and one-half
inches in diameter. The air is fed by means of
a fan which is not only intended to supply
the furnace and glory holes with air but to
keep the house cool as well.
Theodore Longenecker, manager of the
factory, said to a DISPATCH reporter that
the apparatus had been tested thoroughly,
and is a complete success. If the firm used
the gas by meter it would not only reduce
the consumption of gas, but the gas bill
would be considerably less at the end o. the
year. They use it by contract though, and
must be, content to be able to run steady,
while other factories take chances on shut
ting down when the gas pressure is low. 1t
is said the same plan, or a similar one, is to
be adopted at the Peerless Glass Works
shortly.
1t may be expected, too, that in all fac
tories where such an apparatus can be used,
it will be put in. 1t is thought now that
everv scheme by the use OF which gas can be
saved. will be tried by all manufacturers be-
fore long, so as to be provided against
emergencies in case shortage comes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
THEY CANNOT AGREE.
Allopaths Not willing to Swallow the
Homeopathy Latest sugge

Allopaths Not willing to Swallow the
Homeopaihs' Latest Sugg eStiou.
The resolutions adopted at the conYen-
ton of the Homeopathic Medical Society
in Philadelphia, which adjourned Satur-
day, in regard to recommendations to be
made to the next Legislature about the ad-
mission of students in colleges, does not
meet with favor in this city from an allo-
pathic point of view. DR.. Joseph Dickson.
of Ninth street, who is known as one of the
best representatives of that school, but who
says he is practitioner on all scientific
methods, without regard to any school, in
speaking of the matter last night said: SIT
is all nonsense to talk of associating allo-
paths, as they are called, and homeopaths
with eclectics and laymen to conduct med
ical examinations. Allopaths won't mix
with homeopaths no more than oil will mix
with water. They are of different specific
gravity, and could never agree on a mans
qualifications for admission to a college. 1
do not think the plan proposed by the hon.
eopaths is feasible, and why they don't give the
hydropaths, electropaths and the Woman s
College representation on the examining
board is more than 1 can see. What good
would laymen be? They do not know any
thing about the primary qualifications for
the study of medicine. and would only be
in the way in the disagreements between the
allopaths and the homeopathic"
DR.. j. c. Burgher, one of the Oldest
homeopaths in the city, said: "The recon-
mendations do not propose any radical
change, and, if adopted by the Legislature,
will not do away with any OF the medical
colleges. They provide that young man
wishing to study medicine must first pass
the State Examining Board, consisting of u
homeopath, an allopath, and an eclectic and
two laymen. AT present the colleges take in
any student that can pay the fee and the
new regulation does away with this In all
the Is Homeopathic Colleges in the country,
the course will be made fnur years instead OF
three, next year. Now some colleges take a
student and turn him out doctor after two
courses of lectures, running from three to
five months. ] think the recommendations
would be of incalculable benefit if adopted" I"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
PATTIsON ON DECK AGAIN,
The Inspector Returns to Rush the Work
on the New Postofice.

The Inspector Returns to Rush the Work
on the New Postofice.
Inspector Pattison returned yesterday
from Washington and will remain here for
some time to hurry up the work on the Gov
ernment building Mr. Pattison states that
the failure of the city to keep its contract
and lower the grade on Fourth avenue will
put the Government to the additional ex-
pense of at least $4,000. On his return he
found the roof about in the same place
where it was when he left month ago.
The Pennsylvania Construction Company
has been waiting for some work that had
been overlooked. Mr.. Pattison said
he proposed to lay the tile for the
skylight, and let the roofers take their
chances. He is exceedingly anxious to
have the first floor plastered. and he says it
will be done this fall. He had long talk
with the pIasterer, and the job of rubbing
down the walls will be commenced to-day.
The materials are also ready to be mixed.
Mr.. Malone says there are nine more feet
of stone to be laid, and the work will be
completed October 1. Preparations are
already being made to take down the big
derricks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
EARL Il. BLACK DEAD.
A Well and FavorabIy Known Young Man
of Grent Promise Passes Away.

Well and Favorably Known Young Man
of Great Promise Pa.se. Away.
Earl 81. Black, probably one of the best
and most favorably known young men Of
his age in Allegheny county. and the favor
lite nephew of j. o. Brown, Esq, Chief of
the Department OF Public Safety, died at
his home in Tarentum Yesterday afternoon
of typhoid pneumonia. Mr.. Black, al
though but Is years old, held position in
the Prothonotary's office for five years, where
his genial nature and obliging manners won
him the warm friendship of the entire
county bar and all others with whom he
came in contact. About year ago be was
appointed to clerkship in the Bureau OF
Health. and held that position at the time
of his death.
For the past two weeks Chief Brown has
spent most OF his time at the bedside of his
nephew, and was with him ut the time OF
his death. The funeral will, take place
from the residence of Mr.. Blacks parents
tomorrow afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel. Some Who Do Not. and
Others Who Talk.

VuO 4alhs
General Joseph K. McCammou and
wife. of Washington, were at the Duquesne a
short time yesterday. The General came to
Pittsburg to see his mother-in-law, Mrs. Will
lam Mcknight. He was Solicitor for the In
terror Department under President Arthur,
and is now one of the counsel for the n Northern
Pacific road.
Miss Margaret Barry. of Penn avenue,
has returned from New York, accompanied by
her cousin. Miss Lizzie Barry, of West
Chester, N. Y.
j. K. Emmett, the actor, stopped over
in the city yesterday Fritz registered at the
Anderson.
Senator Rutan was expected to arrive
home from the East last evening, but he didn't
come.
Colonel Willis j. Rulings, of Oil City,
is among the guests at the Monongahea House.
City Attorney w. c. Moreland arrived
from Philadelphia last night on the limited.
B. E. Koester, the editor of q Cincinnati
religious paper. is stopping at the Schlosser
"A. Muhlmeister, London tourist, is
registered at the Duquesne.
Rev. Joseph H. Smith, of indianapolis,
is at the Anderson.
Max Moorhead went East last evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
A SUNDAY IN THE PARK.

| Thousands Take Airing at Schenley-Au.
IumnnI Beauty of the Place-Its Popu-
laritv ms Resort Already Proyed-some
of Yesterday's Scenes.
There were thousands of people in Schen-
ley Park yesterday. Never did that chief
jewel OF the city's possessions shine with
more luster. The soft mellow light from
the autumn sun made golden the 19 miles
of broad, compact avenues which Chief
Bigelow has put in the park; and no land
scape gardener in an hundred years could
rival the natural forest growth which threw
picturesque and grateful shade along the
ravines and at SO many turnings.
Many hundreds of vehicles-perhaps, in
deed over a thousand-were to be seen
in the park between early afternoon
and the falling of the evening shad-
ows. From the stylish surrey. vic
toria, coupe and family carriage to the
democratic buggy, every desirable thing on
wheels was represented. The buggies were
in helarge majority. A few peoplewere on
horseback, but none to compete in eques-
trianship with Superintendent Mcknight
and the gray-coated mounted police. who
already ride like centaurs.
Thousands more went by cable and
walked through the parks, and these had
the best of it. Though the drives are de-
lightful, the grades being easy and neither
mud nor dust on the road, it takes a leis-
urely walk to see all the beauties of the
place. To the visitor for the first time new
ones unfold at every turn. Yesterday ex-
clamations of delight could be heard on
many sides from newcomers. A single
visit makes it apparent that Pittsburg has
a treasure in its Schenley Park, and that
when better avenues of approach are had
there will be nothing to surpass and scarce
anything to equal it in the country.
A great many citizens prominent in busi-
ness, in politics and in the professions, were
taking in the beauties of the scene yester-
day. Chief Bigelow, among others, was
taking an airing. Wherever he was recog-
nized he got such compliments on the park
and on his rapid and extensive work in lay
ing out and grading the avenues, as must
have made him feel very proud of the hearty
and general appreciation of his labors. The
arrangement of the avenues is so excellent,
following the ravInes and shaded places.
that drive or walk over them conveys the
more than its 400 acres.
The infant menagerie was one of the GEN.
tiers of attraction. It was nightfall before
the last sight seers had quit the place. The
extent of the patronage now gives an idea
of how immensely popular the park is sure
to be when better means of approach are
had, and when the Carnegie buildings make
an additional attraction at the entrance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
MINOR POLICE ITEMS.
Summary of the Infrnctions of Law WhicI
Disturb Two Cites.

Summary Of the Infrnctions of Law Which
Disturb Two Cites.
SIMON STEA and John Stiner are charged
with robbing Mrs. Margaret Bauer of pocket
book, in Schenley Park.
THE Black Eagle Club, located in a cellar at
No. 2yO7 Sarah street. was raided last night and
four men and roster of the members were cap-
tured.
THOMAS CASEY and wife, of Second avenue.
were arrested last night for disorderly conduct.
They made q gallant but futile fight against the
officers.
AT the Sunday morning hearings Judge
Gripp tried 81 cases; Judge McKenna, n: Judge
Leslie, II; Judge Succop. II, and Mayor
Wyman, A.
LAURA FAIRFIELD. Mollie Morris and Mary
Mclaughlin indulged in a free fight in the
Allegheny lookup. last night. None of them
we're seriously INJURED.
BRIDGET McLAUGHLIN's house. South
Twenty-nipth street. and Martin Dicksop's
house. head of South Eighth street. were raided
as speakeasies and six persons arrested.
INSPECTOR McALEEsE received letter yes.
terday from Mrs. r. Seidlinger, of New
Brighton, which will be used as evidence against
DR.. Dewey, of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia In
stitute.
BEAVER police notified Allegheny officials
that they had captured George Riley, who was
wearing handouts and had probably escaned
from an officer Nothing is known about him
in the twin cities.
ALLEGHENY police yesterday raided No. 96
River avenue. No. q Voeghtley street and Mrs
Thomas house on Robinson street. Thew are
supposed to be speakeasies. Twenty-seyen per.
sons were captured.
CAPTAIN BRoPHY yesterday raided the
houses of Mary Heinrichs. No. 42ll Penn ave.
nue.: Jacob Metz, No. AIS Penn avenue: Martha
McCulla, ForJy-eighth street, and Mary Gala
CHER, Long alley. Twenty-one persons were
arrested.
OFFICER WELSH arrested disorderly man
on Fifth avenue, Soho. yesterday afternoon.
when crowd jumped on him and beat him into
insensibillty. Other officers went to Welshis
assistance. but the assailants escaped across
the river In skiffs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
ITALIANS PARADE TODAY.

They Will Observe the Anniversary of the
Entry Into Rome.
The parade of the United Italian Societies
will form on New Grant street at 10 o'clock
this morning, and will march over the fol-
lowing route: To Liberty. to Smithfeld
street, to Fifth avenue, to Market, to Fed
eral street, Allegheny, to West Penn Depot
The parade will be headed by the Chris
topher Columbus Cornet Band in new uni
forms. The music at Ross grove will be
furnished by selected Italian orchestra,
with McMichaels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
FIVE LITTLE JAPS

Gathered In by the Police for Monopolizing
the sidewalk.
Inspector McAleese yesterday notified
Manager Davis, of the Fifth Avenue Mu-
scum, that he must keep his heathens of
the sidewalk. Ga Saturday night five little
Japs, with dirty faces, Chinese lanterns and
a strong Pittsburg accent, persisted in pa
trolling the Fifth avenue sidewalk.
The detective force bore down upon, and
after an exciting chase captured the parade.
The boys were taken to the Central station,
but after explaining that they were not a
foreign foe, and promising to keep off the
sidewalks hereafter, they were released.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
Extra Values In CIoak..

Tailor-made cloth and stockinett jackets
50, "a, s., Sc and mp. Seal plush jackets, satin
lined, good qualities. 81 so, S8 1859 $40 and
IN. Extra quality plush sacques, Listers
plush, S14 S5, SIG 30, $40 IS to S24 80; satin
lined Astrakhan capes, 81 95 TO 81 30; fine
plush capes 81 so to S12. Novelties in i'm
ported Jackets, wraps and embroidered shawls
at prices which defy competition. Come and
see for Yourself. ROSENBAUM 8 Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
LIMITING SPEED OF TRAINS.
How Gentleman Would Lessen by Law
the Number of Accidents.

How a Gentleman Would Lessen by Law
the Number of Accidents.
The shocking railroad wreck on the Read
ing railroad was being discussed yesterday
by several gentlemen at the Duquesne Hotel.
One was inclined to be pessimistic and
claimed Americans were living to fast and
were too much III a hurry to cover the
ground. He made comparison between
American and European roads in which he
gave most of the credit to the latter. He
thought the European roadbeds were bet
ter, and the people were content to travel
at moderate rate OF speed. In America
the public demands lightning trains, and
the people travel on the fastest roads. He
threw out the idea that the people them
selves were indirectly responsible for the
numerous wrecks and loss of life.
The speaker held that the Legislature
should take the subject in hand, and pass
laws limiting the rate of speed. The fast
trains are run so close together and there
are so many of them that an accident to one
is liable to result in a wreck for the one fol-
lowing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
DEMOCRATS IN LINE.
MIR. Sanders Think. Pattison VIII Get Many
Republican Votes.

Mr. Sanders Thinks Pafftson VIII Get Many
Republican Votes.
Ex-State Chairman Dallas Sanders, of
the Democratic party, is at the Duqucsne.
Mr.. Sanders stated that he had come to
Pittsburg on business trip, and he was not
taking an active interest in politics He
thinks that if Pattison receives in proportion
throughout the State the number of inde-
pendent Republican votes that he will get
in Chester and Philadelphia counties his
election is assured. He claims !, 800 Re
publicans will vote for Pattison in Chester,
and that he will cut down the Republican
majority in PHILADELPHIA to 5000 votes.
There are about 1,000, 900 voters in the
State. and change OF per cent in the
vote would knock out Senator Delamater
Mr.. Sanders declares the Democrats are
united, and that if Chairman Andrews is
figuring on getting disaffected Democratic
votes he will be mistaken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
COME TO SEE THE GAS,
European Tourists Through the United States
Never Miss Pittsburg.

Ex-County Treasurer William Witherow,
now connected with the Duquesne Hotel,
said yesterday that the number of strangers
in the city just now is surprising. ''They
come from everywhere, on all kinds oil
errands, but number of them are tourists
from Europe" said Mr.. Witherow. "a
trip through the States is not considered
complete without a visit to Pittsburg and its
wonderful gas wells There will be many
Europeans here. in addition to the delegates,
TO attend the meeting of the international
Congress of Engineers. This will tax the
accommodations of Pittsburg hotels to the
utmost.
"Oh, yes, there are enough hotels in Pitts
burg to take care OF the regular business.
OF course, there is a rush occasionally, but
it would not pay to depend on these spurts.
L: is the steady custom which keeps up a
good hotel"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
Suspected of As,auItius Mrs. cron,u.

A. L. Miller, of Youngstown, Patrick
Reagan, of Bluff street, Walter Berry, of
Brownsville, james McCawn, of Mt
Washington, and Tim Broderick, who has
no home, were arrested yesterday on
suspicion Of being concerned in the assault
and: robbery of Mrs. Cronin, of vickroy
street, on Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
COSTLY ADVERTISING.

Some Roads Know How to Spend Mopey
Where it VIII Yield.
Railroads and some business men know
the value of advertising" said Thomas S.
Spear, of the Union Pacific road, yesterday
81 notice that the line that blows its own
horn, and blows it hard, very often gets the
business. 1 have often been amazed at the
amount of money roads will put into print
iag expensive pamphlets and circulars
giving information about the country and
scenery along the line. But 1t pays"
s. And Mr.. Spear pointed to a pile OF
pamphlets and books which his line had
just sent to him for distribution among the
people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
TWO soUTHsIDE EXPLOSIONS.
Both of Them Occurred Through an I'm
proper Use of Natural Gas.

Two explosions of natural gas on the
Southside yesterday caused considerable ex-
citement. The first occurred aHJones &
LaughlIns' American Iron Works, early in
the morning. One of the heating furnaces
became too heavily charged with gas, and
an explosion followed, demolishing the fur
naces. No one was injured.
The second explosion was at the glass
works of D. o. Cunningham & Co., South
Twenty-sixth and Jane streets. One OF the
workmen turned on the gas in the pot arch
verely burned, but his name could not be
learned. The pot arch suffered considerable
damapP
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
Cbri,tinu Work Amopa RoIIrood Men

Christian Work Among Railroad Men.
The conference of Christian railroad men
held a conservation service in the Associa-
tion rooms on Sedgewick street. Allegheny,
yesterday morning. A gospel meeting was
held in the afternoon, and the conference
closed last night with testimony meeting
in the First Congregational Church, Man
haitian street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-22
NEUsCARRIERs ORGANIZING.
They Want to Go Into the American Fed
erntion, With That Obi acr.

rntOn, With Tint Obj ecI.
The newscarriers of the city are talking
about forming an organization. A deputa-
ton of three waited on Mr.. Weihe, of the
Amalgamated Association, during the
week, in the belief that he was an officer of
the American Federation of Labor. Mr.
Weihe referred them to Mr.. Martin as
First Vice President of the Federation, but
Mr.. Martin was absent.
The employers of the carriers, that is to
say, the route owners themselves, tried to
form an organization some time ago, but it
did not reach maturity.