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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
FIRE ON THE HILLSIDE.

The Homes of Frank HUFF and Samuel
Shook Destroyed - The Fire Depart
ment Unable to Reach the Hilltop in
Time to Be of Service.
Shortly before o'clock last evening the
residence of Frank Huff, 2611 Hamilton
street, Twenty-seventh ward, was discovered
to be on fire. Before the department ar
rived the flames had spread to the
house of Samuel D. Shook, No. 2613.
With the assistance of the neighbors Mr..
Shook succeeded in saving all of mis- house.
hold effects. but the house is almost totally
destroyed. Itwas valued at 1000, and was
insured for S1,S0O with Henry Shocks
agency. The loss on HutFs house will reach
g, 500. Mr.. Huff and his wife left at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon to visit relatives
in Baldwin township, and it cohld not be
learned if there was any insurance on his
building.
Considerable delay occurred in getting
water on the fire, owing to the fact that the
hose had to be carried up the long flight of
steps at the head of Twenty-seventh street,
the roads being too step to pull the hose
carriages up. The residents of the hillside
express their minds freely over their ex-
posed position and the inability Of the de-
partment to reach a when on fire
the hillside until too late to save
buildings. They say if they had from 400 to
600 feet of hose on a reel somewhere near
the top of the hill, good work could be done
before the department could arrive, and in
many cases would save surrounding
property.
Several men went to the check house of
Jones & Laughlins' coal incline to borrow
their line of hose for use at the fire, but the
man in charge would not let them have it.
1t is claimed that if the hose had been
loaned one and probably both of the houses
might have been saved.
1t is supposed the fire started from an
overheated stove in the Huff house, and
was not discovered until almost the entire
interior was in flames, owing to the absence
Of the family.
An alarm was sent in from station 157
about II 80 o'clock last night. caused by
small chimney fire in a house owned by
Joseph Newmeyer, corner South Twenty
seventh and Carson streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
IT WAS PARTNERSHIP JEwELRY.
Alderman King Called Upon to Decid,
the Ownership.

Alderman King Called Upon to Decide
the Ownership.
Aldermen King last night finished the
hearing in the larceny case which he has
had on hand for several days. John Kwils-
kofki had entered suit against Paiik Plo-
tuski and Falik PlotuskI charging them
with the larceny of a pair of earrings and
SIS. The Kwilskofki family and the
Plotuskis live in shanty boat near the
Point bridge. In certain bureau drawer
they each kept their valuables. Mrs.
Kwilskofki had a pair of earrings and the
Plotuski sisters had breastpin They
would take turn about" wearing the
ieweIry Recently one of the Plotuski SIS
ters insisted on wearing the earrings when
it was not her turn. Mrs. Kwilskofki OBJ
jected, but the earrings were in Miss Plo-
tuski's ears and she was awa- visiting.
There was also SIS, that Kwilskofki claimed
to have been placed in the drawer by him,
missing. Last night the earrings and
breastpin were brought to the Alderman's
office and it seemed an easy matter to decide
the case by proving who the articles be-
longed to and returning them to the owners
The SIS, however, failed to put in an ap-
pearance, and as kwilskofki could not
make a case against the defendant the charge
was Withdrawn,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Nearing a Successful Conclusion.

There were further encouraging reports
yesterday as to the progress OF the West
inghouse negotiations in the East. Tele-
grams are stated to have been received
of such character as to lead to the
belief that the desired number OF
shares of the preferred stock has either been
altogether or very nearly fully taken. The
fact has lately occasioned not little quiet
comment that some parties who might have
been supposed to be friendly to the West
inghouse interests have been acting in DIFF
ferent manner. To this it is attributed the
circulation Of occasional reports, which if
not actually intended to hamper negotia-
tions in the East could certainly not be sup
posed to have any other effect. These, how
ever, are stated to have failed of their OBJ
ject; aud as far as can be gathered prospects
are about sure that the Electric Company
will very shortly be in good working order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
WAITING ON THE MEN.
Building Contractors Are Promising
No Work After May 1.
FEW NEW CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
Pennsy Employees Accept the Proposition Of
Manager Wood.
A DAYS GRIsT FROM LABOR CIRCLES

As has been previously stated in THE
DISPATCH there is boom in contemplated
buildings in the two cities, but unfor-
tunately the work is in measure handi-
capped.
At the present rate it will not be necessary
for the carpenters to strike to secure idle
ness at the 1st of May. For the past two
weeks there has been scarcely contract
taken for new job that will extend beyond
that time. The Offices of the city architects
are full of plans, but no contracts are being
made for any of the work that cannot be
finished before the latter part of April.
NJ. G. Frank, one of the best-known
contractors in the city. said yesterday: II
never saw quite such blue outlook in our
trade. l have not made a contract of any
kind for weeks, and I am sure all the work
1 have on hand will not require two months
time to complete.
Demands Should Be Made in Winter.
people are unsettled as to the intentions
of the building trades, vino seem to be max
ing their usual mistake-that OF talking
about making their demands in the spring
of the year.
''If any of the building trades had de-
mands to make, the fall was the time to
make them, so they could have been dis
posed of before the spring work opens up.
As it is, the uncertainty of things Tor next
season has killed thousands of dollars
worth of work that might have been ar
ranged for, and probably much OF it might
have been done"
Clerk McAfee, of the Builders Ex-
change ,sechoed the sentiments expressed by
Mr.. Frank. He continued: ''All our
members are reporting trade to be in
miserable condition, and very few of them
expect to have any work on hand after May
l. There will be few large buildings, the
contracts for which were let before the
eight-hour agitation began, which will not
be completed, but no small work is being
taken at all.
Must Settle the Eight-Hour Question.
''If the workmeu intend to demand re-
duction of hours the sooner they come out
fiat and say so and have tine matter settled
the better it will be tor all trades. People
who desire to build are in state of uneasi-
ness or uncertainty, and will not do any
thing until they know what is TO be done"
The master builders are making every
effort to support each other in case the move
is made for eight hours here, and it is given
out that they will not employ each others
men. When the members of any trade
strike for shorter hours and more pay, it is
proposed to suspend all building operations
in both cities
1t is thought that in this way every trade
will exercise a restraining influence upon
every other trade, and that there will be
controversies and fewer strikes. It is claimed
that if members of all trades in the two
cities are thrown idle every time there is
strike the men would soon be called to ac-
count by their tellowmen and forced to do
what is right All the Builders Exchange
members have pledged themselves to stand
by the lockout policy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
Nominations to BE Made To-NIorrow by
Typographical Union No. q.

Nominations to BE Made To-Morrow by
Typographical Union No.7.
At the meeting of Typographical Union
No. 7, to be held tomorrow, the following
nominations will be made: For represent
atives to the International Union, which
meets in Boston next June-three to be
elected-O. A. Williams, D. w. McCleary,
Ed Hope, Thomas j. McAuliffe, o. E.
Adams, George L. Happier and A. P.
Andrews; President, E. J. Adams, Cal
Wyatt and j. L. Evans; Vice President.
John Miller and f. NJ. Harrington; Finan-
cial Secretary, T. J. Dicus and Robert
Baglin; Recording Secretary, Benjamin
Fink.
Several important amendments to the by.
laws are to be considered. Among others is
one providing for salary of S18 week for
the Secretary, so that he can give his Office
all his time and establish central head
quarters for the union, to be kept open all
the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
A NEW DEPARTURE.

Chambers s. Mckee Preparing to Erect a
New Sand Blast Machine.
The Chambers & Mckee Glass Company,
of Jeanette, is preparing to branch out In
a new industry. The firm has contracted
for the erection of two-story building,
5OxS0 feet, in which they propose to place
an additional sand blast machine. They
will then be able to turn out Z, 500 feet of
ground, 5000 feet OF Clipped and the same
amount of enameled glass daily.
This is new departure in the manu-
facture of window glass in this country, and
it is thought the product will dispIace for
eign ground and enamelled glass to large
extent. 7. A. Allcock, q practical orna-
menter, of Chicago, has been engaged to
take charge of the new establishment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
END OF A BUSY LIFE.
Death of f. G. Walker, the Well-Known
Carrier of The Dispatch-A Man Who
Always Had a CHEEKY Word and Look
for f7varxbodv- -SLot,l IF u;. Caroor

Death of f. G. Walker, the weIl-Known
Carrier of The Dispatch-A Man Who
Always Had CHEEKY Word and Look
for Everybody-Sketch of His Career.
f. G. Walker. known to every man,
woman and child between Grant street,
Wylie avenue, Locust street and bound
airy beyond Soho, died last night, at $50
O'Clock, at his residence, No. Sc Ann street,
Sixth ward.
Mr.. Walker has served the people within
the boundary named with THE DISPATCH
for % years, until two weeks since, in sum-
Iner heats and wintry blasts. and his
presence during all those years was like a
burst of SUNSHINE as his overfowing spirits
and good temper shed cheerfulness wherever
he came His sickness was OF but two
weeks duration, the last time he went over
his route being Friday morning, the 18th
inst. Heart failure is assigned as the cause
of death.
Mr.. Walker was born in London, Eng
land, In 1925. He came 10 this country,
landing in Baltimore in 1889, and came to
this city in 1S45. the year of the great fire.
In early life he served on board British
man-of-war, and for several years previous
to taking charge of q DISPATCH route, was
engaged in the furniture business. He was
a noted singer, and once a member of the
Kennedy Glee CT b. He sang in the
Cathedral choir for ten years. and also In
Catholic churches in Allegheny. He leaves
three sons and two daughters, all grown up
and married.
Mr.. Walker was of sanguine tempera-
ment and refused almost to the last to be-
lIeve himself seriously ill. Against the
of fba 70 l,- hou haa trr;o
the streets since he was taken ill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
WILL TRY ONCE MORE.

Glass Packers Want a Closer Union With
Flint Workers.
The Glass Employers Association which
was formed here last July has presented q
new scale, which has been accepted by a
number of the firms. The organization is
extending to other parts of the country and
it is expected soon TO build up strong ma
tional body.
The packers have tried repeatedly to gain
admission to the Flint Workers q Union, but
so far they have not succeeded. A confer
ence will be asked for at the next conven-
ton in Steubenville to devise ways of CO.
operating with each other so as to be able to
aid each other when difficulties arise. 1t is
impossible to say what action the Flints
will take
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
A ROVER RUN DOWN.

Nelson Kelley, From Oakland, Iowa, Killed
by Train at Corapolis.
Nelson Kelly, pipe line laborer at Cora
opols, was struck by construction train
yesterday afternoon and instantly killed.
The body was removed to the morgue and
an inquest will be held to-day.
Kelly was about 35 years of age and had no
relatives in this neig hborhood. From let
ter found on him it is believed that his home
is at Oakland, Ia, but he has travelled all
over the country during the past two years.
A bank book shows that he had $500 in the
Oakland bank in June, 1889, and one of the
letters is from his sister-in-law, Mrs. James
Kelly, of Emerson, Iowa, and dated July
90. 1889,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Industrial Notes.

A CHARTER was granted yesterday to the L.
W. Jenkins Tobacco Company.
ABOUT % new cars for the Duqu esns elec-
trio road were received at East Liberty yester-
day.
THE ]. c. Lappe q Sons Turning Company
was granted a charter yesterday. Capital
stock, Sl50,O0O.
SECRETARY SMITH, of the Marble Cutters
Union No. Z, has several applications on hand
for union men at eight hours o day
THE carpenters and drivers of Scottdale will
ask for a renewal OF the nine.hour workday;
the discharge of non-union workmen, and a
semi-monthly pay system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Tro Locations Examined.

Inspector Dickson, of the Postofice De-
partment, spent yesterday examining two
buildings into which the Allegheny post
Office might be moved temporarily. One is
on Church avenue, now occupied by the
Sewickley Dairy Company, and the other is
at the corner of Federal and Ecrth Diamond
streets. No decision has been made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
The faster Still Hungers.

Elmer Collins, who is trying hard to live
30 days without food to earn 81, 900 of Harry
DAVIS money, last night completed the
eighth day of his fast. The official medical
bulletin sent out at 6 P. N. shows that he
had drank Is ouDees of water since noon
and Was bright and feeling we'll. HIS pulse
was &C. temperature $50 aud respiration Is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
VIII Not Make Electric Bulbs,

George A. Macbeth & Co. are not going
into the manufacture of electric light bulbs,
nor have they engaged any men for that
purpose Their new factory at Ellwood,
Ind, will be devoted exclusively to Chin
neys, as will also their plant here, and the
firm will bother with no new enterprises.
The report that they have secured any of
the Corning strikers for the purpose men
ton ed is, therefore, incorrect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
THEY WERE NOT QUITE STRAPPED.

Two Scedy-Looking Prisoners Who Had
Plenty of Money.
Last night pair of seedy-looking Italians
were arrested on Ohio street. Allegheny, and
sent to the lookup on a charge of drunken
ness. The prisoners registered as Joseph
and John Coukbrigle, and their appearance
indicated that they were poverty-stricken.
This idea, however. was soon exploded, for,
on being searched, 500 in crisp $40 bills
were found on one of them.
The prisoners were too drunk to care for
themselves and were accordingly locked up
for hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
No Conclusions Reached.

The brick contractors held meeting in
the Builders Exchange yesterday to con-
slider the demands made upon them by their
employees. The meeting was in session for
over two hours, and when it adjourned
President Hall said no conclusions had been
reached, but the indications were that the
demands would not be granted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
FISK, CLARK & FLACG'S

Fine Neckwear, which open up
more choice and elegant than
ever before, showing a very
large assortment of styles and
patterns, in Tecks, Puffs and
4-in-hands, all fresh and new.
We have the largest stock of
soc Neckwear ever shown in
these cities. All shapes and
immense variety of patterns, all
bright new colors, and goods of
excellent quality.
Complete assortment of Full
Dress Furnishings, Shirts, Col
lars, Cuffs, Scarfs, Studs, Shields,
We SITS, Handkerchiefs and
Gloves. In these goods we
have at ali times complete as
sortments at all prices up to
finest and always show the
very latest ideas, and always
right up to date with novelties.
We have the best White
Shirts in the world, and for
superior value our ST Unlaun-
dered Shirt is the unquestioned
leader. The material is the
best, the work is perfect and it
contains all the latest improve
ments. Its wear will prove its
quality. Try our ST White Un-
laundered Shirt.
We have opened our new
spring stock of fine star-brand
Percale Shirts, for men and
boys, in entirely new patterns,
stripes, dots and neat figures,
best colorings and in all the
improvements of finish. Two
latest shape collars and a pair
of cuffs go with each shirt.
Complete new stock of
Spring-weight Underwear.
All Winter Underwear is be-
ing rapidly sold off to people
who are taking advantage of
the greatly reduced prices and
stocking up for next winter.
We have only the best and
most reliable goods, and will
sell you the very same if you
wait until next fall to buy. We
must push out our present
stock NOW, and so mark down
the prices, which is nothing
more nor less than giving you
the difference to have you store
the goods. You buy the best
Scarlet Merino, CamePs Hair
and Scotch Wool Underwear
now at a saving of dollars on
every suit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Shipping to South America.

The Ajax Manufacturing Company. of
Allegheny, is busy filling orders for its
South American trade. A few days ago q
large number of boring machines were
shipped to Valparaiso. The company has
recently worked up an extensive trade ia
Chile, Australia and Buenos Ayres.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
LadieS' ShaKls.

We show now our own importations of
Lupin's fine black cashmere shawls. extra
values, in square So so to. S12, and in long
Sc to S25. These are very elegant goods.
Also a full line of fancy shawls for
spring and summer wear.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Will Continue the Discussion.

The Single Tax League will meet to-mor-
row evening at GA Fourth avenue. The dis
cussion on the "Need of Both Capital and
Labor of an Unvarying Standard of Value"
which was begun at the last meeting, will be
continued
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
GentIemen-PIease Note.

New Fisk, Clark & Flagg neckwear
opened to-day. Choice styles and patterns;
several entirely new.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s.
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
The PEOPLES Store. Fifth Ayenue.

New and large assortment of printed and
plain Indias, Chinas and Canton silks
from 3711c to 81 25.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

have not yet been commenced, as the insur-
ance has not been fully adjusted. When
this is done which will be in few days
now, it is thought the firm will decide on its
future course.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
WILL Prica

Opens new neckwear every Saturday. The
largest assortment in the city.
AZ SIXTH STREET
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

ALL lovers of delicacies use Angostura
Bitters to secure good digestion. TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

"THE COSMIC BEAN" by Frank L. Stock
ton, begins SUNDAY, March 8. The old and
the young will thank THE DISPATCH for
this coming literary treat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

A YOUNG wife is very unhappy on account
of her servants. She writes THE DISPATCH
abont it and Ellice Serena answers in to-
morrow's issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

DR.. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat tdiseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn
street. Pittsburg, Pa s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

CARPENTER has learned of some odd
superstitions of statesmen. His charming
letter will appear in THE DIS PATCH to-
morrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
Will Price

Opens new neckwear every Saturday. The
largest assortment in the city.
AZ Sixth STREET, =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

THE latest in mems fine neckwear at
James Il. Aiken & Col. 100 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
VIII Law Their Plans Shortly.

Preparations for rebuilding of Jones,
Cayitt & Co.'s works. on the Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

"THE COSMIC BEAM" by Frank r. Stock
ton, begins SUNDAY, March 8. The old and
the young will thank THE DISPATCH for
this coming literary treat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
SHATTERED THE HEIRLooMs.

John KoppelI Claims That Halsey McEwen
Broke His Rare China
Halsey McEwen will have hearing be-
fore Alderman Kerr on Tuesday to answer
a charge of malicious mischief.
John Koppell alleges that several nights
since the defendant called on him at his
home on Butler street extension, and with
out the least provocation broke handsome
set OF old chinaware that had been in the
family of Koppell for over 100 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

MURRAY furnishes a bright New York
letter for THE DISPATCH tomorrow be-
sides a number of gossippy short interviews.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
BIBER K EAGT0N.
IPRINE,
1891.

Our spring importations OF French
Challis are now on sale. They en-
brace new designs and very rich
printings on light and dark
grounds.
Cloaks, Jackets and Refers in
large variety, embracing newest ideas
rs to shapes, colorings. etc. Our
range of prices will enable us to suit
all who may desire spring gar
ment.
"Star" Shirt Waists, from 8 to II
years, embracing all the new ideas
as to coloring, etc., in Chintz, Flan-
mel and Seersucker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

it is doubtful whether if the Monongahels
were made toll free that its operators could
compete with those of the Kanawha, for the
down-river trade in future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

HOME Decoration with appropriate Illus
trations in THE DISPATCH tomorrow to-
gether with letters from the best fashion
writers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28

We received yesterday our
first installment of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-28
PAN,CS A NECESSITY.

Mr.. Byers Claims They Come in the Nat
ural Order of Thirgs-Diference of
Opinion About State Supervision of
Private Banks.