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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
FREE DAMS NEEDED.
They Would Help River Operators to Com
pete in Southern Narkets.

They Would Help River Operators to Conn
pete in Southern Markets.
Captain Harry Brown went East last
evening. The Captain said 1t would help
the coal men very much if Lock No. was
bought now instead of the upper ones. 1t
is the first four locks from the city that in
jure the coal men, but Colonel Bayne
thought it was best to 60 slow, and begin
with the cheapest
eff these locks were purchased it would
help the operators" continued the Captain.
every day competition is increasing in the
Southern markets, and unless something is
done soon we will be driven out. The oper-
ators in the Kanawha field are active, and
coal from Alabama is injuring the trade in
New Orleans. Of late, owing to the large
supply of water, the railroad men have not
injured us much. The river coal has
shut them out of certain markets.
Considerable Kanawha coal is now going to
Chicago The Alabama operators run their
coal down the Tombigbee river into Mobile,
and many of the English ships load up
there. Much of this coal also finds its way
into New Orleans, and as the foreigners
trade with these people, they like to pa
tronize them. One can easily see how free
dams would aid the river operators. We
would have just that much more to go on,
and it would be big advantage in a mar
ket where competition has become so close. "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
ASSESSED ONLY THREE TIMES.
Patrick Clark Objected to Paying All His
Money to Collector Ford.


Money to Collector Ford.
Another of those curious cases that turn
up in the Office of Delinquent Tax Collector
Ford, was brought to light by well-known
citizen of the Fifth ward. Almost every
man, woman and child in the ward knows
Patrick Clark, who kept a bakery on
Seventh avenue. Mr.. Clark says he was in
business there for 81 years, but the old resi-
dents say he came there with the old canal
away back in the forties. Anyhow he was
there long enough to make the acquaintance
OF several tax assessors, but, the present
assessor evidently thought he was a new
resident in the neighborhood and assessed
him three times.
At the time of the first assessment Mr..
Clark was still running his bake shop on
Seventh avenue. He gave up business and
moved to the house of his son on Grant
street, opposite st. Paul's Cathedral, but in
the same ward. He was assessed a county
personal tax at yauation of $500 on Sew
enth avenue, and when he moved to Grant
street he was put down on the personal tax
list again at valuation of 500. By some
means or other the register assessor caught
Mr.. Clark Tor another personal tax at a val
uation OF $500, but he kicked and refused to
pay it. When he went to Mr.. Ford's Office
the matter was satisfactorily adjusted, and
he was told of one case where three brothers
had been assessed II times between them in
one year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
TWO MORE EMPLOYEES GONE.
Pleasant Valley Conductors Get Another
Wedding Out.

Pleasant Valley Conductors Get Another
Wedding Out.
Two more Pleasant Valley employees lost
their positions yesterday. One of them was
discharged and the other resigned because
he was told his name was on Mr.. Henry's
list. Both men attended last Saturday
nights meeting of L. A. 2213 and both had
been instructed by the company's time
keeper, Mr.. Foster, not to do so. Mr.. Henry
did not tell the man he discharged yesterday
why his services were being dispensed with,
but the circumstances are such that the men
are satisfied as to the cause.
1t was reported yesterday that as soon as
District Master Workman Evans got the
road thoroughly organized he would de-
mand the reinstatement of the discharged
employees, and il this was refused tie-up
would be ordered. Mr.. Evans stated last
night that such was not his intention, as
some of the men do not want to 60 back to
work. He is quietly working among the
men, and is determined to get all of the men
on the road to join the union. Ten more
names have been secured for the union, and
it is expected the number will be more than
doubled by Saturday evening, when another
meeting will be held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
THE J0BBERS OBJECT.
An Attempt to Have Charges for
Packing Glassware Abolished.
A BOOM IN THE BUILDING TRADE.
Two More Pleasant Valley Electric Road
Men Lose Their Heads.
PRICES FOB PLASTERING ADOPTED

Just now there is fight between glass
manufacturers and jobbers over the
charges made by the former for packing. Ii
is a revival of fight inaugurated hVe years
ago to abolish these charges and put them
into the original cost of the goods. The
jobbers now want this done, but the manu-
fac turers refuse to concede the point. The
difficulty, it seems, arises from the fact that
the iobbers have no end of trouble in ex-
planning to the small dealers why the
charge is made. and particularly why the
charge made does not compare relatively
to the value of the goods packed.
A charge of 35 cents is usually made for
all barrels, whether the goods are worth IS
or $40. This is done to cover the expenses
of the packing room, and is made separately,
so as to keep the original cost of the goods
as low as possible. The jobbers contend
that if this was included in the cost of the
goods it would save them great deal OF
difficulty.
TRYING TO STOP IT.
An association of jobbers was formed in
Chicago few weeks ago, and an adjourned
meeting of the organization was held In
Columbus last Friday. Several Pittsburg
jobbers were present, and the principal sub
ject considered was one relating to these
charges. It was decided to take mp the
matter and eldeavor, if possible, to have
the package" charges abolished.
The manufacturers argue that it would be
much more inconvenjent to them to have
them abolished than it is now to the jobbers.
If the cost of packing were added to the cost
of the goods, bill clerks would of necessity
be reouired to calculate the percentage
necessary to cover this cost before adding to
the price of the goods. In this way the con-
sumption of time would make it an ex-
pensive system.
Several jobbers in the city were seen yes
terday about the matter They were in
favor of abolishing the charges for the con-
venience of both manufacturer and jobber
but were little doubtful that they will
gain the point.
THE COMBINATION ADMITTED.
Mr.. Cavitt, of Cavitt 50 Follick, said yes
terday it Is true that the manufacturers have
formed a combination to increase the price
of lamps, and the advance amounts to 80
per cent. This is surprising increase, and
is attributable to the scarcity of material
used in the manufacture of the goods, which
cannot be purchased in America. English
combinations have been formed to raise the
price of material to enormous figures.
The advance applies only to the cheap
grade of lamps, the colored or fancy wares
not being affected. There is more soda ash
and other foreign material used in the
manufacture of the cheaper goods. It is
probable that the advance will spread to
other articles of glassware in a short time,
although nothing has yet been done in this
direction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
THE WITNESSES DRUNK.
Alderman McNpIty Postpones n Case. and
Reads the Riot Act.

Powell Kramer, an Allegheny teamster,
was arrested on his wagon by Constable
Billings yesterday on a charge of larceny
from the person, preferred by Albert E.
Bfaub before Alderman McNulty. 1t is al
legged by the plaintiff that he vas taken to a
club room on Villa street, Allegheny, one
night last week, where he was given beer
and became intoxicated. When he got sober
he discovered that his gold watch was stolen,
and on inquiry learned the defendant had
taken it. Constable Billings searched the
club rooms, and in cellar built in the hill
side opening from the rooms, he found the
watch hid on a rafter. The hearing was
set for last night, but it did not come off for
a very good reason.
A lot OF Kramer's companions were SUBJ
penaed as witnesses, and when they ap-
peared at the 'Squire's Office they were
nearly all drunk. The indignation of AL
derman McNulty knew no bounds, and he
read them very severe lecture. He post
poned the case until tonight and told them
if one of them appeared in the least intoxi-
Gated he would send him to Jail. The wit
nesses departed in very subdued frame of
mind,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
THE PERFECT PIANOS
OF the Present Day

Are the Hardman, the Krakauer, the Kim
ball and the Vose. Proof of this is the fact
of their being used more than any other
makes in colleges. conservatories, academies,
churches, schools and private dwellings
selected for such general use for their new
and modern patents and Improvements, to
be found in no other makes
The finish, the style, the action, the depth
and richness of tone, and their phenomenal
durability; these combined is what makes
the Hardman. the Krakauer, the Vose and
the Kimball the leading pianos of the
present day. and the most preferred for pub
lie and private use.
No exorbitant prices either are asked for
these magnificent instruments. Prices are
as low as is consistent with honest workman
ship and the finest material, and then you
can get them on easy payments, which
brings them within the reach of all.
These pianos to be seen only at one place,
where visitors and lovers of music are al
ways welcome, namely, at Mellor &
Hoene's, II Fifth avenue.
Established 1831-Largest and oldest
piano and organ establishment in this Sec
ton of the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
NO REFLECTION ON M0NT00TH.
How That Americus Club Episode is Easily
Explained.

One of the members in explaining the
Montooth resolution that was introduced
into the Americus Club, said that it was out
of order, and if President Paul had been
there he would have ruled it so, and this
would have relieved all embarrassment
The Vice President, however, was net as
we'll posted, and he permitted it to 60 before
the club.
The Majors adferent who introduced the
resolution is said to have known that it was
unconstitutional, and he is blamed now for
what he considered good stroke of policy,
According to the constitution of the club
resolutions are read and held over for a
week to give the members time to think
about them. The suggesters of the Mon
tooth resolution attempted to tack it onto
another motion, and here is where they
blundered. The member, continuing, said
that it was against the policy of the club to
indorse political candidates, and the fact
that the resolution was not passed does not
reflect on the popularity of Major Montooth.
His friends were only indiscreet Many
members of the club will attend the conyen-
tion at Harrisburg, but they will go there
as individuals.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
FIGHTING KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Several New York Firms Attempt to Breal
Up the Organization.

Several New York Firms Attempt to Break
Up the Organization.
District Master Workman Evans, of Dis
trict Assembly 3, K. of L., received letter
from the Secretary of Local Assembly 1858,
of New York, yesterday. The assembly is
composed of garment cutters, and is attached
to Trades Assembly No. 231, with headquar-
tersin Chicago. The letter stated that com.
bination had been formed by number OF
New York firms to break up the assembly.
and the firm of Alfred Benjamin & Co. had
been selected to inaugurate the fight.
The letter further stated that J. M. Gusky,
Kaufman Bros. and the Pittsburg Com
bination Clothing Company, of this city,
were customers of Alfred Benjamin & Co.
Mr.. Evans visited the local firms yesterday
afternoon, and secured promise from each
one to write to the New York firm that un-
less they settled the difficulty with the
Knights of Labor their patronage would be
Withdrawn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
OBJECTED TO THE MUD.
The Canvasmen of a Circus Out Penn Ave.
nue. Leave 1t In the Lurch.

The Canvasmen of Circus Out Penn Ave.
nue. Leave 1t In the Lurch.
Last night request was sent to the
Twelfth ward police station asking that
some officers be detailed to preserve order at
Markowitz's circus, which has been at the
vacant lot near Penn avenue and Thirty
second street for several nights. Captain
Unterbaum, Lieutenant Teeters and three
officers went to the place and found consid-
erable disorder among crowd of young
men. The cause of the disorder
was owing to strike of the
canvasmen, who, after putting up half
os the tent, notified Markowitz that they
were going to quit on account of the mud,
which made their work too hard
The employees then left, and a crowd of
young men of the Twelfth ward saw an op-
portunity to have some fun in the folds of
the tent The police dispersed them and as
sisted Markowitz in putting up the rest of
the tent SO that the performance could pro-
ceed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
CORRECT TINE ON TAP.
Company Wants TO Furnish it to
County Commissioners.

A Company Wants TO Furnish it to the
County Commissioners.
A corporation has proposed to furnish the
County Commissioners with correct time
from Washington, D. c., at an annual cost
of $500 year. Jewellers and railway COM
pauies have found it almost indispensable,
but it seem the County Commissioners have
not been, so far, able to see $500 worth of re-
turn. 1t is at present the duty of one en-
ploye to keep the clocks in the Court House
as near right as possible. and if one gets too
unruly to be handled with fairly satisfactory
and repair.
The company seeking the contract pro-
poses to give the time within a small frac-
tion of second at intervals of an hour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
COSTLY BUILDINGS GOING UP.
How Strike of Carpenters Would Hnv'
Affected Pittsburg.

HOW strike of Carpenters Would Hnve
Affected Pitrsburg.
1t can readily be seen what effect strike
Of the carpenters would have had on the
building trade in this city, when it is con-
sidered that there are at present no less than
100 buildings projected in various parts of
Pittsburg, ranging in cost from $1,000 to
$40, 900.
The Arbuthnot building on Penn avenue,
the ground for which has already been
broken, will cost S140,0OO The addition to
Joseph Horne's store on Wood street will
cost $40, 900. The East End Masonic Hall
Association has let tine contract for their
new fve-story building for S1S,70e. John
J. Wilson is building $40, 900 residence on
Stanton avenue. w. J. Hollands dwell
ing on Fifth avenue, Fourteenth ward, will
cost SIS, 900, and Mrs. Beggs' house on Bid
well street, Twentieth ward, 1000. Henry
G. Blair is building a dwelling on Negley
avenue at cost of $4,000, and D. P. Black
is putting up house on the same avenue
for $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
CRAZED OVER RELIGION.

Printer Who Thinks He IL John the Bap.
tist breaches on the Street.
Stanton NJ. Shick was arrested by Officer
McGovern last evening and sent to the
Twelfth ward police station. The arrested
man became crazy on religion, and had his
hat off at Twentieth street, where he at
tempted to evangelize all passersby. A
crowd soon gathered around him, and Shick
commenced to read his Bible with great
eloquence.
but Shick became so noisy and excited that
he was arrested When searched at the
police station a card was found on him
showing his name, and that he was a mem
Der of typographical Union No. z. He
thinks he is John the Baptist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
PRICES FOR PLASTERING.

The Pfttsburg Association Agrees on Scale
for the Year.
The Master Plasterers' Association, of
Pittsburg and vicinity, have agreed on the
following scale of prices for 1890: Common
plaster, 80 cents per yard; Adamant plaster,
80 cents per yard; Kings Windsor cement,
80 cents per yard; wire lathing, 65 cents per
yard; running cornice, 25 cents per foot;
three-inch concrete, with one-inch Portland
on top, 81 30 per yard; cementing on walls,
one coat, IS cents per yard; cementing on
walls, SKINNED, 81 per yard. Patch work
to be charged by the day.
These figures show an advance of four
cents per yard over last years prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS.

Important Contracts for City Work Let by
the Board of Awards.
An early session of the Board of Awards
was held yesterday morning. The total
amount of the contracts let aggregated over
81, 600, 900. There was an average of four
bids on each street, making total of over
200 bids that had to be opened and read.
Among the contracts let was the one for
the Oakland patrol stable, which is to be
the finest structure of the kind ever built in
this country. The contract was let to
Magee & Reymer for $19, $50. The contract
for water pipe was let to Adyston & Co., of
Louisville, for $23 20 per ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
MASTER TIMERS IND0RsED.

The Builders Exchange Takes n Hand in
the Journeymen's Strike.
There were no new developments in the
timers strike yesterday, SO far as the tin
ners are concerned. The Builders Ex-
change have taken hand in the fight, and
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That this Exchange indorses the
action of the master timers in refusing to ac-
cede to the demands of the journeymen tin
ners. and that we support them in every way
from the buildings in preference to compelling
the roofers to proceed with their work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
AMERICAN CITIZENS ONLY,

The Trades Assembly Would Have None
Others Employed on City Work.
The Executive Board of the Central
Trades Council will meet this evening at
the Office of the Glass Budget to hear the
report of the committee appointed to send
out circulars agitating the passage of reform
labor laws.
1t is the intention of the committee, as
soon as the committee gets through with
this work, to have an ordinance presented
to Councils providing that none but Ameri-
can citizens shall be employed to do city
work. This will include all laborers and
men employed by the city and men en-
ployed by contractors doing work for the
city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
An IucIiue,s Animal Work.

The annual meeting of the Mt Oliver In
cline Railway wat held yesterday. @. j.
Schultz was reelected President. The di-
rectors elected are Joseph Keeling, o. G.
Schultz, Fred Hampe, John P. Beach, JOS
eph Keeling, Jr. The Auditing Committee
islcomposed of Fred Hampe, A. L. Schultz.
Joseph Keeling, Jr[a Over 1,3OO, 900 passen-
gers were carried during the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
HAMPTON STRIKERS HOPEFUL.

Wilkinsburg Miners Expect TO Get an Ad-
vance of Nine Cents.
A meeting of the strikers at the Hampton
mines was held last night. The men ex'
pressed their confidence in gaining their
point. They have been getting 70 cents a
ton for digging and they want 70.
About $50 men are employed in the mines
on the outskirts of Williamsburg, and they
came out in body. 1t is expected the
miners at several other places in the vicinity
will cooperate with the Hampton men in
the movement for increased pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
Eberhnrdr Said to be Leading.

The voting sheets for the second ballot in
the election for President of L. A. 300 are
being received at the Office of the Window
Glass Workers Association. John P.
Eberhardt is said to be leading in the race.
although it will take the official count to
decide. This work will be done by the
council Saturday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07

1t is true economy to buy the best. For
all washing and cleaning there Is nothing
that saves so much labor as Walkers Wax
Soap. 1t saves wear on everything, and
costs no more than common adulterated
soaps and goes twice as far. Ask for Walk
er's Wax Soap. TuwFs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
Will Rebuild Its Schoolhouse.

The Bellevue Borough School Board an
nounces its intention of rebuilding the
present school at cost of 500, 900, on plans
submitted by Architect j. M. Balph. An
extra story will be added to the present
structure, and on the third floor will be
constructed hall with stage for enter
tainment purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
NUT AND BOLT MEN TO MEET.

The Monthly Gathering Will Occur at the
Anderson To-Day.
The monthly meeting of the Nut and Bolt
Manufacturers Association will be held at
the Anderson Hotel to-day. President
James NJ. Hibbs, D. A. Hunt, Providence,
and Henry B. Newhall, of New York, are
already here. The others will arrive to-day.
President Hibbs was very reticent, as
usual The trade reports will be discussed,
and the condition of the market looked over.
With the present low prices of iron and
steel, there is not much danger of prices
being advanced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
ANEW THIRD PARTY PROPOSED.
MIR. Powderly Talks About the Necessity of
Cutting Old Loves.

MIR. P0wderly Talks About the Necessity of
Cutting Old Loves.
Grand Master Workman T. V. Powderly
is agitating the matter of organizing an in
dependent labor party. He has written
letter on the subject, in which he says: GAS
a result of the indifference of the people to
their doings, both the Republican and Dem
ocratic parties have become dishonest and
unreliable. There is no perceptible differ
ence between them. AS soon as 100000
voters express themselves as ready to cut
loose from all parties and form new one, and
thereby strengthen the organized Farmres'
Alliance and Knights of Labor will be
one of the voters"
Mr.. Powderly says he is not after an Of
flee and will not have anything to do with
the enterprise unless it starts out with an
assured roll of million voters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
Reviyinr the Assembly.

Assembly No. 6266, composed of rammers
and PAYERS, met last night in knights of
Labor Hall for the purpose OF recognizing.
The assembly has not met for some months,
and the members were considerably scat
tered. Meetings will be held hereafter every
two weeks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
What Man

Would hesitate to buy new suit of clothes
if he knew he could save from $S to S15 on
his purchase? Yet that's what we save you
during our great sacrifice sale of mems fine
suits. Garments always sold for $18, $40
and S24 now are marked $40 and $12.
P. G. C. c., opp. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
VIII Hear the Reports.

A special meeting of the Executive Board
of the Central Trades Council will be held
tonight to hear the reports of the committee
appointed to send out the circulars agitating
the matter of reform in labor laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
AIways the Resi-.

Don't be deceived by flaming advertise
ments. Marvin's superior breads are the
only ones that equal the famous loaves that
your mother used to make when you were a
boy. Don't get any other. When you want
bread always ask your grocer for MarvinS.
NTyuc
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
The Difficulty settled.

The difficulty in the plate department OF
the Republic Iron Works was settled yester-
day afternoon on 12-ton basis, and the 20
men who have been out for two weeks will
return to work to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
Welsh Paper. Cousolidntes.

Y Wasg, the Welsh paper of this city,
has been sold to Y Drych, of Utica, N. Y.
The consolidated paper will hereafter be
issued from Utica
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-07
Going on Double Turn.

The works of the Union Switch and
Signal Company. at Swissvale, are going on
double turn, owing to the heavy demand tor
the new Westinghouse 'interlocking switch
apparatus"