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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
DEMANDS OF BOSSES.
Master Builders Have Few Demands
to Make Upon the Carpenters.
THEY WANT MORE APPRENTICES.
Lively Day in Store for typographical
Union No. z.
MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL ITEMS

A new phase of the proposed eight-hour
fight of the carpenters came to the surface
yesterday by the announcement that master
builders will have counter demands to make
upon the men if ever another conference 10
held.
No conference has as yet been arranged
for, and the men declare that unless the
eight-hour day is granted on May 1 they
will lay down their tools. On the other
hand the master builders state with equal
positiveness that no demands will be
granted. Instead of conceding to the wants
of the men, the master builders will have a
few requests to make of the men. One Of
the most important matters is the apprentice
question, which they desire changed At
present no contractor is allowed more than
two apprentices, and three il he runs a mill.
The builders regard it as an unfair and
unjust arrangement that prevents a con-
tractor who employs IS to 100 men a pro-
portionate number Of apprentices with those
who only employ from ten to 20 men. .
Another clause that will be in the master
builders scale will be one providing for a
sliding or graded scale of wages. By this
arrangement men who are only worth 81 50
day will not be paid more, while those
whose work merits better wages than are
paid now will get it. There are many other
Irregularities which the employers will ask
to be adjusted in case another conference 10
held.
II. r. Barnes, President of the Builders
Exchange, was asked about the matter yes
terday. IF we ever get an opportunity of
running our own business we will have
these matters attended to. don't believe
any definite steps have been taken to have
scale prepared, for the reason that no
further conferences have been arranged for,
If, after the 1st of MAY, a conference is held,
we will bring the matter to the atteation Of
the men,"
The Carpenters Council met last night.
but it was given out by Chairman Swartz,
of the Press Committee, that nothing was
done of interest to the public. A WE'LL
known member of the council. when
questioned about the demands of the
master builders, said: 'If we let one
firm have half dozen apprentices, there are
times In the year when they would do all
their work by their apprentices, while their
skilled workmen would walk the streets. In
regard to the graded wage question, we are
as anxious to get rid of the "saw-and-
hatchet" carpenters as the bosses are, but no
contractors are obliged to employ a man that
is not worth 81 We have always en-
deavored to fix the wages as low as the best
men can afford to work at and then compel
them to pay all the same"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
MANIPULATING A CORNER.
A Chicago Rumor That a Clique Is Gobbling
Up All the May Wheat.


Up All the May Wheat.
CHICAGO, March 24.-There have been
rumors on the Board of Trade for two or
three months to the effect that a corner was
being worked in May wheat, the clique
having begun to buy when the price was
90 or "a cents; but that the deal has been 80
scientifically worked. if there is one, that it
has been absolutely impossible to determine
the names of the persons connected with it.
The purchases of the mani ipulators must
now be high up in the millions, for it is a
wellknown fact that st. Louis. the North
west and heavy local speculation as we'll,
have a shortage which probably aggregates
from 80, O00, 900 to 40, 900, 900 bushels. Now,
if the clique holds one-half of this. the in
tention, according to the accepted theory of
their program, is to work the price up to
S1.25 at least, at which price the profit
would aggregate over So, 100000
Despite the denials of those who are al
legged to be interested, the idea has become
general on the boards that the wheat market
is being manipulated. 1t is the impression,
too, that the gentlemen behind the deal and
those who are conducting it for them under
stand their business thoroughly, and that
neither the principals nor the brokers are
troubled TOR lack of ready cash.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
In THE OPEN COURT.
CONTINUED from First page.1

principal. The assessment for the cost and
expense of making such improvement shall
be collected by the city and applied to the
payment of the certificates so issued. In the
issuing of such certificates no city shall ex-
ceed the constitutional limits of its lndebt-
edness.
Messrs. Moreland and Rodgers stated they
would embody in a separate bill the provis-
ion In the bill for future Improvements au-
thorizlng any person whose property was
taken. injured or destroyed, or the city
itself, to apply for the appointment OF view
ers to ascertain and assess damages, so that
in case the latter bill were declared uncon-
stitutional a general law containing this
salutatory provision could be fallen back
upon.
The five bills were returned to the Senate
with an affirmative recommendation.
HENRY HALL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
NEW STEEL COMPANIES.

Apply for Charters. .-
An application for a charter Of the Key
stone Manufacturing Company was filed
with the Recorder yesterday. The company
propose to manufacture iron and steel
products. The stockholders are I. H.
Adams, G. E. Dickson, Grant McCargo, j.
w. Craig and S. NJ. Wilcox.
The A. W. Cadman Manufacturing Com
pany, another local steel company, also ap-
piled for its charter yesterday. The stock
holders are A. W. Cadman, A. NJ. Patton,
W. j. McDermott, j. G. Taylor and Frank
G. LEM.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
JAPAN'S ARTILLERY.
The Mikado's Land Beats the World In the
Power of Its Cannon.


Scientific American.
In France the great company known as
the Forges ct Chantiers de la Mediterranee,
at Havre, under contract with the Japanese
Government. have produced some large
Canet guns for the war vessels of that
nation which must be conceded to stand at
the present time in the front rank. Japan
may be said to beat tine world in the actual
power OF her heavy guns. They have been
subjected to the severest tests, no expense
having been spared in these trials to render
them sure and effective. Each round fired
cost 50, 900, and Come $40 900 in all were
spent for the purpose. These guns weigh 66
tons, 12k inches bore, Al feet 8 inches
length, maximum weight of projectile, ], 1,034
pounds; powder charge, 1922 pounds; muz-
zle velocity, 2,262 feet per second; penetra-
tion of wrought iron. 45.16 inches; maxi
mum range, over 13 miles Twenty rounds
were fred without the least injury to gun or
carriage.
These are wonderful results, and show
that the French makers have advantages
above all others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
GETTING EVEN WITH PATTIsoN,
Republican Senators May Object to Some Of
His Nominations.
rrBoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT;


His Nominations.
TTROM STAFF CORRESPONDENT;
HARRISBURG, March Ex-Governor Pat
tis0u sent to the Senate to-day the names of
Robert S. Patterson for Harbor Master, DR..
Henry W. Lehman for Port Physician, and
Dr.. f. NJ. Herbst, of Berks county, for
Lazaret:O Physician of Philadelphia.
The Senate did not go into executive
session to-day to confirm these nominations
aud it has transpired tonight that the Re-
publican Senators will confirm no more of
Mir Pattison's nominations until he has
commissioned State Superintendent of In
struction Waller, State Librarian Egle and
Factory Inspector William Martin. All
of these gentlemen were appointed bv
Governor Beaver, and have been confirmed
by the Senate, but Governor Pattison
has thus far failed to issue their commits
sioDs. The Republican Senators argue that
the Governors intention is to withhold
their commissions until the Legislature ad-
journs, when the appointments will fall, and
he will then appoint Democrats in their
places. They have concluded that the
Governors game has been played lar
enough. and a conference was held tonight
in the Lieutenant Governors room at which
the matter was discussed in all its bearings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
TO 60 TO CHILE AT ONCE.
Admiral Brown Put in Command of the
Pacific Suuadron.

Admiral Brown Put In Command of the
Pacific Squadron.
WASHINGTON, March PAT is the pur-
pose OF the Navy Department to have Ad.
miral Brown, IN command of the Pacific
station, transfer his flag from the Charles
ton to the more suitable cruiser San Fran
cisco, and to dispatch that vessel to Chile
at the earliest possible day. Both vessels
are now at Mare Island, CAL, and the San
Francisco, it is expected, will be ready to
sail within two weeks.
If there should be need for another vessel
in Chilean waters the Charleston will
follow the San Francisco within fort
night. When Admiral Brown reaches
Chile he will relieve Admiral McCann, who
will rejoin his flagship, the Pensacola.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
SENATOR HINES GETS MAD

And Wants His Discrimination Resolution
Withdrawn From Committee.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March Ex-senator Hines
was in fighting mood to-day. He not only
took shy at the bogus underground wire bill,
but he offered resolution TO discharge the
Committee on Constitutional Reform from
the consideration of the resolution which he
presented on January 26 for the appoint
ment of a committee to inquire into the al
legged violation of the provision in the Con-
stitution relative to discrimination.
Senator Robinson promised that the reso-
luton should soon see the light of day, and
Senator Hines Withdrew from the scene of
battle. Senator Robinson did not give the
Senate the information, but it is learned
that the resolution which the Senator from
Luzerne tried to unearth has never been In
the committees hands. 1t is not given out
where it has been in hiding for the past two
months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
CANADA FOLLOWING IN OUR FOOTSTEPS.

Seeking Closer Trade Relations With the
Countries of the South.
OTTAWA, March 24.-Hon. Mr.. Foster,
Minister of Finance, regarding his recent
visit to the West Indies, says: "IShave
every reason to feel sanguire regarding our
efforts to obtain closer trade relations with
those colonies, and will likely have definite
announcement to make shortly. The pro-
posals submitted by the Dominion Govern
ment are now engaging the attention of
various Legislatures
"The Liberals claim that British Guiana
prefers reciprocity arrangement with the
United States. This is quite erroneous, as
the alleged reply of the Governor cannot
he regarded as the wishes of the Colonial
Legislature, which will be heard from later
OIL"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
A NEW WORKERS UNIQUE TOUR.
Around the World With Little Yacht and
Phonograph.

Around the World With Little Yacht and
Phonograph.
Mr.. J. j. Murphy, of New York, is at
present in England making arrangements
for a unique tour round the world. He pro-
poses to leave New York about the middle
of April in 27-foot American life-saving
yacht, and will visit all the principal ports
of the British Islands, France, Spain, Italy,
the Black Sea; thence via the Suez Canal to
India, China and Japan; thence across the
Pacific to San Francisco; thence down the
Pacific Coas.yand through the Nicaragua
Canal. should it be opened for traffic, and
up the Atlantic Coast to New York He
will take with him one of Edison's phouo-
graphs and several hundred cylinders. with
the intention to transfer to wax the voices OF
the various people, particularly savages,
whom he may visit.
He will also stop at Pitcairn Island to
bring back with him in phonograph the
story of the mutiny of the Bounty as re-
lated BY their descendants. At the concu-
sion of his voyage Mr.. Murphy will exhibit
his boat and turn on his phonograph at the
Worlds Show at Chicago in 1898.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
THE NEW POSTAL ACT.

Postmaster General Wanamaker Looking
Out for the Subsidy Law.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Postmaster
General Wanamaker is busily engaged in
the preliminary work necessary to carrying
into effect the new postal subsidy act. Yes
terday he had long conference with the
officers of the 1nman Steamship Company
on the subject and he has also taken steps
to ascertain the viewsand desires of ship
pers at all Of the prominent Southern
ports.
Large shippers, and others interested at
Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Pensacola,
New O-leans and Galveston, have been
communicated with and invites ~ suhn'i'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
SURVEYING SOUTH AMERICA.
The Inter-Co1oniaI Railway Commission
and Its Work.

and Its Work.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-The only
matter considered to-day by the Inter- Conti-
mental Railway Commission was the pertec-
ton of the plans and arrangements Tor send
ing the three surveying parties to South and
Central America to begin their work in de-
termining the route of the proposed road to
South America. Nearly all the arrange
ments for starting the engineers to work
have been decided upon, and in few days
they will leave for the Central American
States where the first work will commence
in Guatemala as soon as the party arrives.
The only question now to be settled is the
scale to the mile to be used in outlining the
maps and surveying the route. 1t is ex-
pected that the commission will adjourn for
some weeks after getting the surveying
parties started.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
A CHARTER APPLIED FOR.

The Oil Well Supply Company Preparing to
Operate Its New Plants.
The Oil Well Supply Company, which
has purchased the Elba Iron Works and the
Continental Tube Works, applied yesterday
for charter for the new concern. The pur-
poses of the new company were fully ex.
plained in The DISPATCH few days ago.
The stockholders are John Eaton, Of Pitts
bnrg; E. H. Cole. Brooklyn, N. Y; E. G..
Burnham, Bridgeport, Conn; Ezra T..
Howes, Olean, n. Y; Kenton Chickeriug,
OIL City, Pa, and Kenton Saulnier, Brad
ford, Pa, '.'..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
MAY BE AN OUTBREAK
OF the Indians of Dakota and Along the
Border Line.


WASHINGTON, March 24.-The War
Department is taking advantage of the
cessation of hostilites among the Indians of
Dakota, and has of late been engaged in
gathering some authentic information as to
the probabilities of another outbreak this
spring. Careful investigations have been
made by the officers Of the army serving as
agents at the Pine Ridge and Rosebud
agencies, and their reports are not alto
gether reassuring,
In substance these officers assert that
there need, or need not be trouble, just as
the Government desires. An outbreak can
be prevented, or on the other hand very
little will fan the slumbering feelings of
the aborigines into fierce fame. That is
to say the whole case rests upon the care ex-
ercised in the distribution of the appropria-
tions. If the Indians get promptly all that
is due them and there is not too much hag-
Cling, there will be peace.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
TO PUT WIRES UNDERGROUND.
A Bill That Has Had a Hard Legislative
Road to Travel.
FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March PA suspicious
halt has heen called on the bill to place
underground by August next all telegraph,
telephone and electric Light wires in cities
containing over 100,0 900 inhabitants. This
bill remained in Committee on Corporations
long while. After it came out with an
affirmative recommendation it was rapidly
pushed through first and second reading.
The speed which it had attained was sud-
denly checked by an invisible agency. For
three weeks it occupied position OF mas
terly Inactivity on the third reading calen-
dar. Let 1t go over" was the monotonous
sound that fell on the ears OF Senators daily.
To-day the prograu,me was changed and the
bill came near being recommitted, and
would probably have gone to its first
home, but Tor the calling of the
orders of the day. Senator George Handy
Smith realized that it was tired and sought
to give it needed rest and then have it
talked TO death, and thereupon asked for its
recommittsl. Senator Wesley Thomas. who
introduced il, and who had all along in
sisted that he would press il to final PASSAGE
with all the force that was in him. seconded
the proposition, but after long parliament
tary fight vote was not reached ON an
order to recommit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
wAsHINGT0N's POLICE JUDGE.

President Harrison Makes an Appointment
That Ii Not Thought Well OF
WASHINGTON. March 24-The Presi-
dent to-day appointed Ivory G. Kimball, of
the District of Columbia, to be United
States Judge of the police court of the Dis
trict of Columbia to act until the end of next
session OF the United States Senate.
This appointment is made under the pro-
visions of the local Police Court act ap-
proved March 8, 1891, and is significant, in
asmuch as it indicates that the President
feels legally authorized to fill newly Gre
ated Presidential office during a recess of
Congress. While the additional Circuit
Court Judges come in this category. it is not
regarded as likely that these appointments
will be made for several months yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy does not dry up a cough, but
loosens and relieves it. 1t prevents cough
ing by producing free expectoration and
by allaying the Inflammation and irritation
OF the throat. 1t is the only preparation in
common use that produces an expulsion of
mucus from the air cells of the lungs, rem
ders the mucus less tenacious anG easier to
exDectorate, and opens the secretions. 1t
completely undermines a cold. 1t is es.
pecially adapted to children. as it contains
no injurious Substance. 1t is great favor
ite for Group, and has never yet failed. Fifty
cents per bottle. For sale by druggists.
wSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Just One Obstacle.
Boston Herald.l

Boston HeTaId.1
"Believe me, George, dear, the fact that
you are not wealthy makes no difference in
my love for you," she said. II love you for
yourself alone. 1 would choose love in a
cottage rather than union without affection
in costly mansion"
Darling" he said, 81 am glad to hear
you speak thus. There is now but one OBJ
stacle to prevent our marriage"
"And what is that7" she asked.
81 cant raise half enough money to get a
cottage"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Arrested for Contempt of Court.

Charles Goodman, one of the strikers at
the Braddock Wire Works. was arrested
and lodged in Jail last night on court pro-
cess, charging contempt of court in failing
to comply with the injunction issued re-
straining Goodman colliers from lettering
about the works and interfering with the
workmen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
A STRANGE SECT.

Its Devotees VIII Not Give Medical Aid to
Sick Children.
LONDON, March 24.-Two more desths
among the children of the peculiar people
in East Essex have been reported. one hav-
ing occurred yesterday and the other to-day.
In neither case could the medical man ex-
amined swear that the life would have been
saved had he been in attendance. The Cor
oner could not, therefore, commit the
parents.
The Board of Guardians will prosecute
them under the new act for the prevention
of cruelty to children. A great deal of in
dignation has been aroused in the district
against the sect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25

Pardons to-day refused to recommend the
pardon of David Doughty, of Allegheny,
convicted of conspiracy; Benjamin Cox,
murder in ;he second degree, of Washing
ton, and sentenced to the penitentiary for II
wears; and William 81. Porter, Of Allie
gbeny, conspiracy, and Charles Miller, of
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
65 Boys Suits To-Day for @2 rs.

To make this Easter week memorable
one, we will give you your choice of about
5000 fine cashmere and cheviot suits in light
and dark shades for the extremely low price
OF ~ 25. Remember, sizes run from to IA.
P. c. c. c. PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
Industrial Notes.

THE teamsters of Charleroi have asked for
an advance in wages.
HALLER, BECK & Co. will lose $500 barrels
Of salt through the drowning Of Henry Reddy
in one of the watts.
ABOUT l5O puddlers employed at Painters
mill went out on strike yesterday against the
hard iron that has been causing trouble In the
mill for some time.
IT was stated yesterday that the Allegheny
employees of the PIttsburg and Western would
be paid to-day. and accordingly the threatened
strike did not take place
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25

any propositions which they may desire as
to new lines of communication with South
America or other foreign ports. Judge
Iyner, the Assistant Attorney. General for
the Postoffice Department. to-day submitted
to the Postmaster General his interpreta-,
tion of several sections Of the subsidy act
upon which his opinion has been solicited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25

bill appropriating S., 300 to Morrison Foster,
OF Allegheny, for his salary and mileage
for the term served by the late Senator Hugh
McNeill, and: for his expenses in contest
ing the election, passed the Senate finally
tonight
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25
TROUBLE INA UNIVERSITY,

Many Students Suspended, and the President
Asked to Resign.
VERMILLIoN, s. D., March 24.-The uni
versity trouble is assuming more serious
aspect than ever before.
This morning in chapel the local regent,
Mr.. Truman, on behalf of the board, sus-
pended indefinitely three seniors, three
Juniors and one freshman, and the faculty
presented report requesting the President
to resign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-25

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