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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12
SHOPS STItl STRUCK.
MAcHINIsTs OBTAIN MORE CONCESSIONS
IN TIME.

Employees Generally Are Favorable to the
Shorter Day, but a Few Are Resisting
the Petiiion-Headq Opened by
the Men Who Are Out.
Excluding the Westinghouse machinists,
there were yesterday not more than 100 men
idle in consequence OF the refusal of their
employers to concede the point. About one
half of these are employed in the Lewis
foundry and machine shops, and it was said
last night that the company were willing to
give way. Dilworth, Porter & Co. em-
ploy seven men, and it was thought
the firm would yield. The Pleasant
Valley men are out and likely 10 remain so,
President Henry having decided he would
not concede the shorter hours. The name OF
Goodman & Co., o! the Southside, was mad
verdently omitted from the list Of the firms
which had conceded the point. This firm
were amongst the first to give their consent
1t seems that no request had been made by
Shoenberger & Co. 8 machinists at the time
the general petition was made. The follow
ing letter from an employe was received In
relation to the matter:
1872 PENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH
August H. 1890.
In last Sundays DISPATCH appeared list
VI buC hiulS III tuls City TeluSluS W Ridh"
nine hour day to their machnists. Among the
number was the name Of Shoenberger d Co.
This was mistake, as no request had been
made by their men. Monday morning the men
sent request for the nine hour day to the
office and have given the firm two weeks to
consider the matter. Shoenberger Co.'S
reputation for fair dealing with their employees
is such as to assure the men that If the request
is generally granted by other firms they will
follow suit"
The machinists have opened headquarters
at 81 Fourth avenue. The Executive Com
mittee sit from o'clock until P. NJ. to
hear reports from shops and afford informa-
tion to men out of work. Thomas Carlin's
Sons are willing to grant the Concession
dating from the 1st of Septemb ber.
Some of the men in the lower
shop returned under this condition.
Slebert & White, of Allegheny, have con-
ceded the shorter hours. The II machinists
employed at Oliver & Roberts mill are still
out, but the Tenth street men have returned
at the shorter hours. Porter, Bell & Co.'S
men are working but Anderson & Porter's
men are idle. Of Conway & McTorley's
men three are out for the short hours, but
the remainder, about Is, are willing to work
the long hours. The men in James Reese
& Co.'s shop have not returned. At
meeting of the Executive Committee last
night it was resolved not to work on orders
for firms which were holding out againt the
reduction in time. Hugh Boles and the
Hall Pump Works Company have granted
the shorter time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

or other public place. Tearing down a
smallpox sign is likely to cost anywhere
from S25 to $50 When the Health Bureau
orders the vaccination of citizen he must
resign himself to weeks scratching orput
up from S. to S25. Throwing the bodies of
dead animals or other offensive matter into
streets or alleys, or allowing it to lie upon
lot is also punishable by severe fines. Dead
undressed hogs, cattle or other animals must
be removed outside the city limits within
six hours of their arrival or demise.
SOME MINOR MATTERS.
The penalties for exposing food matter
for sale when it has become unfit for human
consumption range from S25 to $500. The
Meat and Milk Inspector looks after these
matters.
Clergymen, physicians and undertakers
are required, under severe penalties, to re-
port to the Bureau of Health all births,
marriages and deaths which come to their
notice in their professional capacity.
There are number of other little matters
that the Health Bureau looks after, and the
average citizen, ii he is wise, will not go
against it very forcibly. When the Health
Bureau says Thumbs up" up they go or
trouble follows.
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INCREASING CAPACITIES.
Mills Improving Their Plants and Preparing
for Much More Business.

Mills Improving Their Plants and Preparing
for Much More Business.
Shoenberger & Co.'s mill which has been
idle since the 1st of July, will probably start
up again in another week. During the stop
page extensive repairs and improvements
have been made. The lifting tables on the
large train of plate rolls have been
enlarged by an additional length and
there has been erected continuous
roller table about 100 feet long to move the
plates from the rolls to the trimming
shear. This improvement has effected a
saving OF the work of ten laborers. The de-
partment for making horseshoe iron is
completed and ready for work. A portion Of
the nail factory has been altered for this
purpose. One of the blast furnaces is being
refined and will be put in blast in about
two weeks. In all about S75, 900 has been
expended by the firm in alterations within
the last four months.
The Vulcan Forge and Iron Works at
CHARTERS was shut down on Saturday for
repairs. A new set of three-high muck rolls
will be set up in the pudding department
of 16 furnaces, in place of the old ones,
which were too small for the increased
capacity. Four new pudding furnaces are
in course of erection, and ten more will be
built when these are lighted. By these i'm
provements the daily capacity will be in
creased nearly IS tons.
At the Clinton mill two new pudding
furnaces have been lighted up, and two
others'will shortly follow. This mill had
formerly 20 furnaces but will now have 25,
room having been made for the new battery
of boilers.
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HELD FOR MURDER.

Watchman HerndOu in Jail Awaiting the
Conclusion of the Corouer's Inquest on
the Body of Daniel SullivaB-Some DAM
aging Testimony Brought Our.
Coroner Mcdowell opened the inquest
Yesterday on the body of Daniel Sullivan,
of Thirty-seventh street, who was shot while
irving to escape arrest at Hills lumber
yard, Thirty-seeond street, early Sunday
morning. The postmortem showed that
Sullivan's death was caused by a bullet
from 3S-callber revolver.
Charles Sullivan, father Of the deceased,
testified that his son was 1S years old, and
was employed on a shifter at Carnegie's
Union Iron Works. When brought home
on Sunday morning he said he had been
drinking with four companions in Hills
lumber yard, and while running away from
an officer he was shot in the back.
Officer Cornman told of going down with
the watchmen at the carbon works and
Officers Bond and Bagley to arrest the
crowd Bond caught man, who struck
him and broke away. He heard several
shots fred, but was positive that Bond was
not the shooter. As he was going to the
CdTUOu hOIh6 uC uCdlu " ASAh-
don. colored, say, 81 got in the first shot.
fred three III the air." Cornman did not
then know that anyone had been shot, Off
Ger Henry Bonds story was simply corrob-
orative of Cornman's.
James Burrows. a colored watchman at
the Carbon Iron Works, testified to hearing
the shots fired in the lumber yard. He had
not left his post in the mill during the
trouble, but had heard Richard Herndon
ask William Lane, another colored watch
man, for the use of his revolver. Herndon
went away, and directly after the shots were
heard. Burrows knew nothing further
about the matter, except that Herndon got
three cartridges from him.
William Lane testified to hearing the
noise over in the board yard. Herndon
came to him and borrowed his revolver,
starting to the lumber yard. Witness re-
mained behind and heard three shots fired
soon afterward. Herndon returned and bor-
rowed three cartridges from Burrows which
he put in the revolver and then returned it
to Lane. The revolver was bull dog, five
barreled and 3S caliber. 1t showed that it
had been used recently when returned to
Lane.
The Coroner adjourned the inquest at this
point until this afternoon, committing
Herndon to Jail for murder to await the
action of the Coroner's jury. Lane and
Burrows were held in $500 bail as witnesses.
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LIVED OVER A CENTURY.
Death of the Oldest Woman in Pittsburg-
She Longed for the End-AIways strong
md HeaIthy-Never Wore Glasses
Sensible to the Last.

Death of the Oldest Woman In Pitfsburg-
She Longed for the End-AIways strong
md HeaIthy-Never Wore Glasses
Sensible to the Last.
81 want to dieP' Last night this message
was borne to heaven, and the spirit of Mrs.
Elizabeth Schuman was called to its home.
She was 102 years, month and 10 DAYS old,
and the oldest woman in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Schuman never knew what severe
illness meant till last Friday, when the
feeble spark of life fickered in the wither-
ing breath of old age. Strong and healthy
up to that date, she was always pleasant and
friendly associations surrounded her on all
sides.
Mrs. Scbuman was born in Lancaster
county, Pa, but has lived much of her long
life in the city. Her husband died 40 years
ago of cholera. She had large family of
children, of which only one son and three
daughters are living, all far ahead in years.
Her grandchildren number over a score,
while there are some 40 great grandchildren,
all living.
Elizabeth Schuman never wore glasses in
her life. She was never troubled with deaf
ness, and retained the full use of all her facul-
ties up to the last moment. She was strongly
opposed to the use OF tobacco. Three years
ago she removed to the home of her son,
James. corner of South Thirteenth and
Muriel streets, where she died last night.
During the time of her residence with her
son she never went out of the house at any
time, but always remained indoors, sewing,
reading or passing away the time with other
occupations.
Within recent years Mrs. Schunan often
expressed the wish to those around her that
she was tired of life, and wanted to die.
Her son James is window glass worker on
the Southside. Squire Salisbury, now one
OF the oldest citizens, was the only one liv-
ing whom she knew when she first came
here.
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CITY PROPERTY soLoNs
Gives Out Advertising Privileges TO n
Brother Councilman.

The City Property Committee of ALLIE
gheny met last night and approved bills to
the amount of S2.137 OF. A bid was re-
ceived from the Armour Lithograph Com
pany for publishing 1000 typographical
maps of Allegheny City. AS there was only
one bid, it was decided to advertise for pro-
posals again.
Councilman j. r. Hendricks asked for
the privilege of having the official pro-
gramme of the Carnegie Hall entertain
ments. He would furnish programme free,
and would only ask the right of the adver-
tisiug space. His request was granted.
Mr.. Henricks also stated that it was his
intention, in connection with Mr.. Beveredge
Webster, to give a series of entertainments
which would include such people as Rev.
DR.. Talmage, Pachman, the pianist and the
New York Philharmonic Society, and asked
that the committee make a reduced rate in
the rental OF the hall, where there was a
series of five or more entertainments. The
matter was referred to a subcommittee.
Superintendent Waddiugton was in
structed that in securing women to do work
about the building, such as cleaning, etc.,
preference be given to widows.
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FRANCIS FOR CLEVELAND.

The Missouri Governor Would Support
Campbell for Second Place if He Can
Carry OhTo-A Campaign TO be WaRed
on a Tariff Reform Basis.
Governor Francis, the young Chief Mag
istrate of Missouri, passed through the city
last evening bound for New York.
He was accompanied by William
Eberlee, State Insurance Commits
sioner. Both men were going to the
metropolis to negotiate some bonds for the
State The Governor said that money had
been scarce for the past ten days, on account
of the heavy exports of gold to England.
The ruin, he understood, was caused by
the rebellion in the Argentine Republic,
where the English have some heavy invest
ments. The insurrection frightened them,
and they commenced to call in their funds.
On politics the Governor said: 1.-THE
feeling among western Democrats is for
Cleveland. am for the strongest man,
and will support the one that believe will
win. Cleveland seems to be the strongest
at present If Campbell can carry OHIO 1
would like to see him nominated for the
Vice Presidency. The fight will be made on
tariff reform, not free trade basis. That
is good old-time Democratic doctrine.
Down in Missouri Republicans and Demo
Gratis salike feel that the force bill is an
outrage, and if passed will injure the Re-
publican party"
The Governor is also mentioned as a pos
sibility for second place on the Democratic
ticket. He is tall young man, with long.
sandy mustachios and pleasing manners.
Last evening he wore a big white slouch
hat which gave him a picturesque appear
ance.
His companion, Mr.. Eoerlee, stated that
the Missouri people heartily favored Mr..
Blaine's reciprocity scheme. The farmers
feel that South America would open to
them a new market, and that is what they
sorely desire.
Governor Francis was anxious to know
what Mr.. Pattison's prospects were in this
State. He hoped the Ex-Governor would be
elected. He asked a number of questions
about Senator Quay and his methods, and
innocently inquired if Mathew Stanley was
much of an orator. When told that he was
not, he remarked: "Well, he must be a
great manager, then; one who does mis- work
cleanIy and effectively"
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Brown, when was taking him to Jail. He
said he feared Brown came into the harness
shop intent upon using the knife upon him,
and to prevent this he cut him first"
Brown was seen at his home late last
night by DISPATCH reporter. He stated
that there had been ill-feeling between him
and Keller for about Jour months, but he
told different story as to how the affair
started. Brown was in critical condition
at midnight, but the physicians entertain
hopes for his recovery.
wife and two children. Brown is over 80
years old, and is also married and has
family of two boys, aged about 21 and 10
years. and a little girl II years old.
The trouble between the two men, it is
said, began by Brown charging Keller with
paying too devoted attentions to the wife of
an ex-councilman living on Mt. Oliver.
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ton and Flint Workers Union will be held
{at the Monongahela House this morning.
The members were very reticent. but W. x.
Elson, of Martins Ferry, stated that some
changes would be made in the schedule in
all probability; the moves will also be
changed, but he wouldn't say whether wages
will be advanced or not.
This time was appointed to settle the wage
question. The indications are that wages
will be slightly increased, as the men insist
on it.
Mr.. T. A. Rodefer, Of Bellaire, another
member of the committee, was seen, but he
declined to furnish any information.
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AN ODD INSCRIPTION.

A Gift That Colonel stanton, of Nebraska,
Prizes Very Highly.
Colonel Stanton, who now lives on big
cattle ranch near Hastings, Nebraska, is
very proud of gold watch, which some Of
the members of the Chicago Union League
Club presented him not long ago. The
Colonel at the time was paymaster for
General Crooks army, and was a bluff old
soldier, who could swear with the best Of
them.
What makes the watch dear to the
Colonel is the inscription, which has been
neatly worked into the lid. 1t is this:
Here is to US. Who is like us? Nobody,
confound you."
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ALMOST STONED TO DEATH.
An Old Southside Veterinary Surgeon
Badly Injured by Boy..

An Old southside Veterinary Surgeon
Badly Injured by Boys.
James Campbell, an old veterinary sur
geon, living on the hillside above Thirty
seventh street is lying in rather critical
condition at his home from the effects o. an
assault made on him late Sunday evening.
AS he was going to his home several young
men and boys gathered around making fun
of him, and several of them picked up
stones and threw at him. He was hit a
number of times about the head and one
large stone struck him on the back knock
ing MIN down.
The boys then ran away and left Camp
bell in an almost unconscious condition on
the street. After recovering he managed
with difficulty to reach his home. He be-
came senseless and Drs. Evans and Sands
were called They found him exceedingly
weak and suffering severely from the blow
on his back, which they believe has injured
him internally Campbell is nearly 70
years of age and has been quite feeble for
some time.
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NO COLD COFFEE FOR HIM.

Millvale Man Who Threatened 90 Kill His
Wife on That Account.
William Snyder, of Millvale, was arrested
Yesterday on charge of surety of the peace.
The Information was made by Mary Snyder,
his wife. who alleges that her husband
threatened to knock out her brains.
The circumstances which led to this
alleged threat occurred few days since at
the home of the parties. At that time the
defendant it is claimed, became infuriated
because his coffee was cold, and used the
language attributed to him.
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A MYSTERIOUS CASE.

Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding the
Finding of n Body on a Railroad Track.
Coroner Mcdowell is investigating the
case of John R. Sheets, who was found dead
on the Pittsburg, McKeesport and Yough-
iogheny Railroad tracks early Sunday
morning. The body was badly mangled,
but from the nature of the injuries it is
thought that the man may have been dead
before he reached the railroad.
Sheets was an ardent Orangeman, and
one theory is that ne got into a fight in
which he was killed, and his body was
then placed on the track TO disarm sus-
picion.
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THE GAY JEWELER CAUGHT.
John Brosi Arrested In Canada and Will
be Brought Back.

John G. Brosi has been arrested In Wind
sor, Canada, and is awaiting orders from
the Pittsburg police. Such were the con-
tents of telegram received by Inspector
McKelvey last night
Brosi, it will be remembered. kept jew
elry store at I'LL Carson street. He was
one of the prominent men of the Southside,
and stood high in a number of secret soci-
ties. One morning in. February he left,
leaving an empty safe and many creditors
behind 1t was alleged he forged his uncle's
name, and when he heard suit was to be
brought against him he fled, and took with
him all his valuable jewelry. Immediately
a number of Southside banks discovered
they had been swindled by Brosi. The
various amounts were given as about S., 500.
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C0OED TO ITS FATHER.
An Infant the Cause of an Affecting Scene
in a Police Couri.

William Gallagher was sent to the work.
house for 30 days yesterday by Magistrate
Succop, and Mrs. Elizabeth Deer was held
in S. 600 bail for trial at court on the charge
of keeping a speak-easy.
Gallagher and Mrs. Deer wanted Magis-
trate Succop to marry them Saturday night,
Notwithstanding the fact that Gallagher has
a wife and five small children. As he was
being led back to his cell yesterday, his
baby son, clasped in the arms Of its mother,
reached out its little arms and cooed to him.
The affectiopate greeting was not returned
by the father, who could not take the in fant
in his arms, and the sobbing of the babe
touched even the hearts of the police officers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12
Wanted to SnHe His Wife.

William Seller was picked up by Detec-
tive Norman, on Federal street, yesterday
morning. he imagined his wife was on
roof and he wanted to catch her in q straw
hat when she fell. Detective Norman told
him his wife was in the cellar of City Hall,
and the man made rush there. He will be
sent to an insane asylum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

Remember the Excursion to Atlantic City
Thursday, August IA, via the B. & o. R.
r., by Washington, D. c., Baltimore and
Philadelphia Rate, $40 the round trip.
Tickets good for 10 days. Parlor car seats
on day train and sleeping car berths on
night train now on sale at Fifth avenue and
Wood street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12
Henrlbrolken Over His Loss.

Yesterday, $40 was stolen from William
Ashland, West End shoemaker, and as
his son has disappeared, it is supposed he
took the meney. The old man is very poor
and had laid by the money bit by bit to pay
his taxes. He is heartbroken over his loss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12
A NEW PUMPING STATION.
The Controller Instructed TO Advertise for
BIDS for BnildinR.

BIDS for BnildinR.
The Allegheny Committee on Water met
last night and instructed the Controller to
advertise for bids for the erection of new
pumping station on Ohio street, to take the
place of the one recently destroyed by an
explosion, Superintendent Armstrong was
authorized to sell the old frame house and
lot on Howard street.
The Superintendent was also instructed to
lay water main on osgood street. Tenth
ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

20 PIECES more to-day of those 81 30
black silk warp Henriettas-tne price now
is 81 yard. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
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b. & b.

All.wool French cballis; thought you'd
them at Soc, and the 25c ones silk stripes.
Big sales yesterday; more left to-day. ALI
wool; the best, 25c and Doc.
BoGGs & BUHL.
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OUTING fannels. excellent qualities and
styles, at 25c, 30c and 40c yard.
TTsSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

HEMsTITcHED black nuns veilings, re-
duced from 81 to Toe yard.
TTssu HUGUs Il HAeKE.
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b. & B.

50c imported side border dress goods at 15c
to-day. BoGGS & BUHL.
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Cleaning md Dyeing.

Have your clothing made to look like
new. Reasonable prices and good work.
CHAs. PFEIFER,
Allegheny Office, 100 Federal street.
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Echols. McMurrax q Co.

Upright pianos, S75, $3.50, 5000, $3.50.
Square pianos, $50, S75, 500, S125.
Organs and melodians, $40, $40 $40, $50.
123 Sandusky street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

Gents, send your clothing TO Charles
Piei er, good tailors employed, for pressing
and repairing. Pittsburg Office, 443 Smith
field street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

ALL lovers of delicacies use Angostura
Bitters to secure good digestion. TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-12

TUXEDO suits at S..
Jos. HORNE &Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
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Greatest Dress Goods Bargains We Have
Ever Offered.
The time has come when the goods must
90 and we have made the prices accordingly.
Come and buy. Jos. HORNE q Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
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MRS. WINsLow's Soothing Syrup for Chill
dren Teething cures wind collie diarrhea ETC.
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TABLEWARE CONFERENCE

VIII be Held To-Day to Settle tue Scale for
the Year.
A meeting of the conference committees
of the Tableware Manufacturers Associa-