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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
SKILL NOT In DEMAND.
The Laborer Has the Call in the Way
of Getting a Good Position.
HOLDERS LOSE ANOTHER STRIKE.
The Stonemasons' Union Elects fficerS
After Lively Contest.
NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD

''Don't say anything about this" said a
manufacturer yesterday in commenting on
projected building, 'or 1 will be flooded
already published that is necessary, and if
the subject is agitated / can do nothing but
attend to the many who want work. !"
Taking this as a cue a DISPATCH re-
porter started to find out the condition OF
labor in the building trades. In some
branches of the trade it was found there
were too many workmen for the positions and
in others a great scarcity. A number OF
contractors were seen and when the subject
was mentioned expressed themselves in the
same way. The laborers were out OF pro-
portion t the number of skilled mechanics,
and the arran cement made it difficult to get
the work evenly divided.
There were several reasons advanced for
this state of affairs, but no one could give
reasonable explanation of the existing state
of the building trades One contractor In
expressing himself said: "My observation
has led me to believe that the American
laborer is too ambitious to remain in the
lower grades and do the work that requires
no skill. This tendency has brough: about
such a state of things that the market is
overcrowded with men who want to do the
better grades of work, and as consequence
our laborng classes are now almost entirely
confined to foreigners. 1 fBd this to be
more noticeable each year. Another
thing that has had its effect is the change in
the way of building houses. A man does
not need to so through an apprentices
course Of instruction to fit him for skilled
mechanic. In a short time with ordinary
intelligence man can now become fairly
good carpenter and do the same work that
an old hand would do. Houses are put up
in day nov, as everything is made ready
put it together"
The builders have had remarkably sue
cessiul season and have had an unusually
large number Of mem employed during the
past few mouths, but now with the closing
of the season and much of the work having
been completed large number of men are
being thrown out OF employment and have
little opportunity of getting work. These
numbers are being increased and while the
proportion of unemployed men is less
among the builders than in any other
calling there are still a large num-
Der who have little work The
most of these caught little or
nothing to do at their own trade and have
to make a living as best they can at any
thing they can get to do. Most OF these
would rather get work occasionally and
make enough to barely get along than go
to work at something else. There are
plenty of positions open as laborers, and
the supply seems to increase even if ap-
plicants for other occupations are being
constantly turned away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

Of s., ,019 in bank, when in fact the account
had been orerdrawn S804. This made dif-
ference of 81, ,923, which was maintained
throughout all the work of the experts.
Mr.. Porter-Well, suppose you take that
s., 900 from the shortage of $1,000 that ap-
peared at that time, there would be short
age, would there?"
''There might be warrants and vouchers
that would make that up"
"Wss there q single warrant for which
Mr. Vaughn and Mr. Wood did not give
Mr. Godfrey credit tor?"
''No, believe he got credit on the sec
retary's books
Several Checks in the Safe.
"where was that S14, 900 Cd September
25?"
There were some checks in the safe.
do not know how many"
"Why did you hold checks from the ex-
perts?"
81 had nothing to do with it. I did not
see the checks until October 10, when they
were taken to the bank for deposit"
Then how do you know they were in the
safe?'''
81 understood they were there"
"But you didn't know that they were
there?"
''No sir"
Mr.. Porter then asked the witness how
the several funds had come to be merged
into one, and Mr. Mundorf said it ha been
done at the suggestion of the bank, but
there had been no action bv the Supreme
Executive Committee authorizing it.
"Well, who did it?''
81 suppose the Supreme Treasurer did il"
Mr.. Mundorf described how the funds
came in from subordinate lodges, saying it
was mostly sent in by check, money order
or New York draft. The monthly assess
ments sometimes reach SIS, 600 to $4,000
The case will hardly be fnifhed to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
WARMLY CONTESTED ELECTION.

The Stonemasons Choose Their Officers for
the Coming Year-Many Candidates for
the Coveted Places-Some Questions to
Be Discussed at the international Con-
Vention.
Stonemasons' international Union No. 1,
OF Pennsylvania, met to elect officers for the
ensuing year and delegates to the third an
nual convention. The hall was crowded,
and the union, which numbers nearly 700,
turned out almost to a man, as there mad
been a great deal of interest stirred up in
the election. The number of candidates
was unusually large, and each one had can
vassed for votes most earnestly. For some
of the offices there were as high as four or
five candidates. The most interest was GEN.
tered in the election of the delegates to the
international convention at Toronto, Can
ada, January 9. The local union was en-
titled to four delegates, and there were 1S
candidates This trip was coveted by each
one, and every vote was closer canvassed
for the position than for the presidency of
the union.
The Homestead sufferers were discussed,
and 500 donated from the treasury. The
members were given the opportunity of in
diyidually contributing as they saw fit
AT the convention number of impor-
tant questions to the organization will be
brought up. The international union is a
comparatively new body, and many changes
in the constitution are contemplated. The
treasurer at the convention at Columbus,
o., last year, absconded with 81, 300 OF the
orders funds. Since then there has been a
good deal of trouble and the funds of the
organization are in a rather bad condition.
None of this money has been recovered and
is not likely to be, as the treasurer, after
compromising his case with the order, was
killed in q railroad accident Valentine
Arnold, of this city, is now Treasurer
The officers elected we're: President,
John Potter; Vice President, Fred Voelker;
Secretary, George Jones; Financial Secre-
tary, Henry Wiiker; Treasurer, Richard
Moorhouse; Doorkeeper, Andrew Dugan;
Trustee, John F. Collins; Delegates, John
F. Collins, John Potter, Henry Wilker and
Richard Moorhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED,

The Citizens Traction Relief Association
Holds Its Annual Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the Citizens
Traction Relief Association held in
Vaughn's Hall, on Main street, last night
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, John G. Holmes; Vice President,
Charles w. Hamilton; Recording Secretary,
William G. GIsh: Financial Secretary. R.
M. Hamilton; Treasurer, j. E. Rugg. On
the Board of Managers for the East Liberty
division were elected D. Brawdy and w. j.
Ward; Butler street division, D. b. Sloan
and Andrew Adams; Sharpsburg division,
Michael Diskin, power house, and W. A.
Patterson; Bureau of Repair and Construc-
tion, Thomas O'Brien.
Reports were read by the officers of the
association, which now has 251 members.
The Treasurer's report showed that for the
year there had been paid in dues and assess
ments S., 562, and 50, $50 80 was paid out on
account of death and to sick and disabled
members, leaving balance OF S679 4S in the
treasury
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
A GENEROUS OFFER.

CTlaQ IldIngS Tor Holiday BuyerS-The Very
Best Garment in Our Grand Stock for
Only G1s-Walk Through and Pick on
Anything-P. c. C. c., Clothiers, Corner
Grant and Diamond Streets.
Never before has an offer similar to this
been presented to the public. 1t is open,
fair and generous and allows you to pick
magnificent stock for SIS. Not single gar
ment is reserved or laid aside.
You are not restricted in the least manner.
You can pick out a fine silk-lined overcoat
marked $35; all you pay is SIS. If one of our
fine Eysian ulsters strikes your fancy Sl8
buys it, even though it be marked $50. If
you desire full dress suit of West of Eng
land material. which everyone knows is
worth $40 our offer allows you to buy it for
SIS The finest and best garments, marked
S36 and $40. all go for SIS. Your free and un-
limited choice of any Of them in the store
for SIS. This offer comes at the proper
moment right in the heart of the holiday
season, just after we received our
nnest holiday goods, We want to
ulster or suit is held back or placed on an
other floor, and that You are not hampered
in selecting anything that suits you. Walk
through, pick out the very best you can
find; all you have to pay is $lS. Finest black
ThiDet cape overcoats, worth S35 in this
sale ut SIS. Superb Prince Albert suits, SIS.
Grand selection of long-cut ulsters, vari-
ously lined, at SIS; best double breasted,
triple-milled Carr's melton overcoats at SIS:
exquisite light or dark imported kersey
overcoats, worth $3s, ut SIS. Superf1ne i'm
ported Schnabels chinchilla overcoats, cost
81 yard for the cloth, at SIS. Silk-lined
garments. custom made goois, finest tailored
suits, cutaway or sacks or double-Dreasted
styles, only $ls Remember, you have a
wide scope, and we want the best dressers
who understand and appreciate values,
those who pay tailors $50 and $50 for over
coats and suits, to attend this sale: We suit
and fit them at SIS. Or course those who
come first will have a chance to pick the
cream. P. c. c. e., Clothiers, corner Grant
and Diamond streets. opposite the Court
House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
A NIatchIess Drive in Slippers,

A lot of mems neat embroidered slippers
in Harvard or opera styles, smooth inner
soles, in sizes to 10; regular price 81 25; our
price 75c.
Mems handsome imitation alligator slip
pers, very neatly lined, sizes 6 to IL; regular
price 81 %; our price only 75c per pair.
Mems superior embroidered hand sewed
velvet slippers in Harvard or opera STYLES.
Mems fine slippers in 10 different shades;
regular price 81 Is; our price only 81 so per
pair.
stock Of ladies fine embroidered slippers in
the city is shown here, in either plush or vel
vet, sizes to Z; regular price 81 so, 81 and
81 25 per pair; our price only 81 25
These prices are only for to-day and to-
morrow.
KAUFMANNs' SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
STATE HELP HURTS
DR.. Biddle Talks of Charity and
Charitable Institutions.
RATHER STRIKING COMPARISON
Between Concerns That Get State Aid and
One That Does Not.
WHAT HIS BOARD WILL RECOMMEND

Dr.. Biddle. Secretary of the State Board
of Charities, spent yesterday with James
B. Scott, member of the board, in looking
stitutions of Pittsburg The two visited
the Mercy Hospital, the new Newsboys'
Home, the Home for Aged Colored People
and two or three other institutions of the
same character. They will recommend to
the Legislature appropriations for each of
the places visited.
DIR. Biddle said last night that he con-
sidyed the Mercy Hospital one of the best
institutions of its kind in the State. He
said the argument frequently used that the
Mercy is sectarian should not stand. cat
the Mercy Hospital they accept and treat
all classes and kinds of people regardless
OF their religion. Their Board of Trustees
is made up with a majority OF Protestants
and no good reason can be given why the
help from the State as the other hospitals
of this city," Mr.. Biddle said.
''The idea of charitable institutions ask
ing for State aid is a bad one," DR.. Biddle
continued. II mean it is bad financially
Tor the lnStltutlonS whenever an lnSt1tu-
tion asks the State for help and receives
the help from the State just that soon the
charitably disposed people withdraw their
individual help from those concerns The
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is
by all odds the richest institution in the
State. 1t has never received or asked for
help from the State and as result it is al
most receiving bequeIts. 1t is SUBJ
stantially endowed and it Is prosperous
only because its friends know that the
State will not be asked to help it.
''The Philadelphia hospital was chartered
about the same time as the West Penn
Hospital of Pittsburg. The local institu.
tion has not enjoyed many substantial be-
quests but the Legislature is liberal il its
appropriations to the hospital each session. I"
DR.. Biddle says the charities of the State
will ask the Legislature for about S., ,O0O, :
900 in appropriations He believes, how
ever, that the Board of Charities will
recommend about 100000 for the pur-
pose. The institutions of Western Penn
sylvania will require about half the money
appropriated. The Pittsburg institutions
it is estimated will require about $3.50, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
THREW COAL AT HER.

Mrs. Julia Shelf Says She Was Assaulted
Without Provocation.
Angry and defiant, Julia Shelf appeared
before Alderman Braun, of Allegheny, yes
terday, and swore out warrant charging
Joseph Brockmiller with assault and bat
terry. The defendant and prosecutrix are
neighbors. living in the rear of 1913 Rush
street, Allegheny.
Mrs. Shelf said the defendant had
placed a wheelbarrow filled with coal in
front of her gate. When her little boy
wanted to pass into the yard he was unable
to do so on account of the obstruction. She
demonstrated with Brockmiller, whereupon
he picked up piece of coal as big as high
hat and threw it at her, striking her in the
side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
THE RIVER RISING.

Rains Expected to Bring the Water Up to a
Coal Boat Stage.
The heavy rains of Tuesday caused big
rise in the river. The reports from near
the headwaters of both the Monongahela
and Allegheny were favorable for coal boat
stages. There is not great deal of coal
vet in the harbor and il is all loaded on
coal boats so that it will take between
eight and nine feet of water to get all out.
The greatest trouble is in the lack of tugs
to take out the barges, as nearly all the tow
boats went out on the last rise. Water is
not expected before tomorrow, when the
river will be at its highest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
SHUT DOWN FOR REPAIRS.

The Edgar Thomson Steel Works VIII Do
No Work Until After New Years.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works, at
Braddock, will be closed down Saturday for
the annual repairs There will be no great
changes made this year and the capacity of
the mill will remain as before.
The works have been run to their full
capacity for some time past and have been
turning out an unusual large amount Of
material While turning out steel billets
both trains of rolls were kept running, so
that about !, 900 tons OF steel was turned out
every "a hours The repairs will be COM
pleted so that work can be begun soon after
January l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
ORDERS ON THE QUIET.

Chief Brown Notifies the Disorcerlies to
Quit Their Resorts.
Chief Brown has served notice on several
keepers of disorderly houses in the city to
close their places and abandon their resorts.
The notices were served by Superintendent
O'Mara and other officers, and if the orders
are not obeyed arrests will follow.
The firm stand taken by Mayor Gourley
it is said forced Chief Brown to action and
he decided to move against the disorderly
resorts without fuss or further argument
Mayor Gourley said yesterday that he
would not yield from his position until the
law was entirely satisfied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Musical Christmas Gifts.

Washburn mandoiins and guitars.
Klehers speciality hanios.
Highlands celebrated cornets.
Fine OLD violins.
Musical wrappers and cabinets.
100 styles OF mandolins and guitars from
IS mp.
25 5styIes of banjos from So up.
Mermod's music boxes
Vocal and instrumental folios.
At II. Kleber & BROS sos Wood street.
Store open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
HIS HORSE RAN AWAY.

Albert Whitmore Thrown to the Street but
Not Injured.
There was an exciting scene on Beaver
avenue Allegheny, last night about
O'Clock. Albert Whitmore was driving a
horse and buggy, and when opposite the
Pittsburg Locomotive Works the horse be-
cane frightened and ran away. He had
gone but short distance when the buggy
struck an electric light pole, smashing the
vehicle to pieces.
Mr.. Whitmore was thrown to the street,
but was uninjured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Relief Work at Homestead.

Treasurer Caches, of the Homestead Re-
lief Fund Committee, yesterday filed his
bond of 50, $50 with Squire Kuhn Cash con-
tributions amounting to S34S 90 have been
re ceived and orders amounting to $3.50 05
have been given out. P. G. Wagner has
been appointed Assistant Secretary. An
Investigation Committee was appointed to
pass upon all applications tor reliet 1t
was decided to give no relief to single
men under any condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

of the new process for. making substitute
for natural gas, and who has just completed
works at Greensburg, was at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel yesterday. His Greensburg
plant, he says, has proven success, and it
is evident the new process wall revolutionize
the Gas business
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Foundry Strike Ended.

The strike of the molders at the Iron
City. Foundry, Twenty-third street and
Penn avenue, is ended. 1t was inaugurated
about week ago by the molders in the
green sand department quitting on account
OF q number of men being discharged for
neglecting their work. Their places have
been taken by non-union molders, so that
the foundry is again running full
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Go to Gregor Meyers, No. 227 Ohio Street
Allegheny, for Pure Wines and Liquors.


Allegheny, for Pure Wines and Liquors.
The holiday season of lS92-93 finds the
above well-known dealer in wines and
liquors better prepared than ever before to
meet all requirements OF those wanting
pure goods. The entire five floors OF this
establishment are stocked with California,
native white and sweet wines and foreign
and native liquors. Mr.. Meyer makes a
point of avoiding all adulterated goods, and
his long experience enables him to success
fully accomplish this Notwithstanding the
tact that all goods offered are the best, the
prices asked are always reasonable. An idea
OF the immense assortment now carried in
stock can be gained from the following list.
The pative wines may be mentioned: Cali
1ornia Zinfandel claret wine, California
table claret wine, California Burgundy wine,
California Motaro' wine. White wines
california Riesling white wine, California
Gutedel, Sauvignon vert. Sweet wines
California Muscatel wine, California Tokay
wine, California port ard sherry wine, Cali
fornia Angelica, Malaga, sherry and other
native wines always in stock. Foreign and
domestic champagnes always on hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Can't ured While AsIeen.

William Bender lies in Jail awaiting
hearing by Alderman Caldwell before
whom he has been charged with assanIting
his aged mother Bender was captured in
his sisters house while asleep. 1t took
both Constables Butler and Scheitzinger
to land him in Jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
NOT MUCH IN The CASES

The Keystone Employment Agency Was
Sued by Mistake.
James Abriola and William Venter, of
the Keystone Employment Agency, are not
much afraid of the suits brought against
them for false pretense. Two of the cases
were mistakes, as the men who brought
them could not understand the interpreter
when they applied at the agency for work.
The third man, Abram Reuben, is willing
to settle his case for 81 40 The defendants
refused to do this and it will go to court.
The gentlemen deny that there was any,
thing crooked about their business They
clam that they find employment for hun
dreds of men each year. and give as refer
ence the passenger agents of all the rail-
roads centering in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
KLEBERs CHRISTMAS PIANOS,
Steinway, Conover, Opera.

The three best and most popular pianos in
America. All others must take n back seat
in their presence. H. Kleber & Bro, sos
Wood street, are selling nearly half dozen
OF them every day for Christmas presents.
Warranted perfect or money refunded
Terms low and easy payments. Call at II.
Kleber & Bros, 506 Wood street.
Store open every night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
THEIR ARREST DEFERRED.
Two Prisoners Are Discharged Pending the
Death of a Relative.


Death of a Relative.
Before Alderman Braun, of Allegheny,
yesterday Henry Fuhs entered information
against George and Lizzie Dornheim, OF
Lacock street. charging them with selling
liquor without license. The defendants
are relatives of the prosecutor.
Immediately after the warrants were
sworn out Alderman Braun sent down one
of his constables TO arrest the Dornheims
When Mr. Dornheim appeared before the
Alderman later in the day he said the
charge entered against him by his brother
in-law was not true. He further stated that
he would like to have his arrest deferred,
as his father in-law, Mr.. Fuhs, lay at home
dying from paralytic stroke. The Alder.
man granted his request and discharged
both him and his wife until further notice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

We have now in store large stock of all
the finest evaporated and dried fruits, both
domestic and foreign. We can do you good
on these goods. Send for price list. Goods
delivered everywhere MILLER Bros
Fine Groceries and Table Delicacies, 1872
Federal street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Portfolios,

Almost an indispensable article on every
woman's desk, and with compartments Tor
holding paper and envelopes and blotting
sheets which never disappear. They are
extremely useful. Open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
NINE POOR PILGRIMS.

Carpenter and His Family Heading for
the West.
James Swift, his wife and seven children
applied at the Department of Charities
yesterday for aid. Swift is a carpenter and
came here from Philadelphia He said
that he could not get along there and was
trying to get 10 friends in Springfield, ILL.,
The Department of Charities in Phila-
delphia gave him a pass this far Chief
Elliott gave him pass TO Steubenville, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

ATTENTION is called to the announcement
of the OGlethorpe Hotel at Brunswick, Ca,
q famous winter resort situated in one of the
beautiful sections of the Sunny South.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

MOTHERS. look at this! Kauffmans' red
top leather boots, very serviceable and
strong, always sold at ST. so per pair. Our
prices or to-day and tomorrow only 75c
per pair.
KAUFMANNs' SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

A BONANZA for menl A lot of mems long
leg kip boots of solid leather with tap soles.
Sizes to II. Regularly sold at s3 80 per
pair; our price for to-day and tomorrow
only 81 9s per pair.
KAUFMANNs' SHOE DEPARTMENT..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
Are You supplied With An furnishings

Now as the time to select from the grea test
as >ortment. The prices, too, are less than
other Seasons. In preference to carrying
over we sacrifice to close every novelty.
l.. c. SCHoENEcK & Son,
III Liberty avenue, opp. Wood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15

$3.50 pairs of ladies comfortable webb
slippers, always sold at Csc per pair. Onr
price for to-day and tomorrow only 4c
per pair.
KAUFMANNs' SHOE DEPARTMENT..