The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-29

reached their mill would be started up with
non-union men. A member Of the firm when
seen to-day. not only made no attempt to
deny the story. but intimated broadly that
1t was true.
Jones 4 Laughlin have been considered
the chief union firm in Pittsburg. They
are said TO be not alone in the talk ot the
\ move 70 non-unionize Pittsburg mills. u
tfis hrm aid SO successfully there is little
question that other firms would Iall over
each other in their haste 10 follow the ex-
ample.
The plan Of arbitration suggested at yes
day conference was brought up, but with
10 more result than on the preceding day.
PRESIDENT Weihe of the Amalgamated Asso-
cation, denies that plan Of arbitration
was suggested. He says the scale was dis
cussed generally. but nothing detiuite done.
| however. the manufacturers declare that
they did submit the matter 20 the men and
That they fatty refused to consider it.
MORE TROOPS LEAvE HOMESTEAD.
HoMEsrRAD. Pa, July 2s.-Mors troops
lett Homestead for home to-day. The
Fourth regiment four companies Of the
Tenth and Battery 'C' departed this morn
ing, while the Twelfth, Eighth and Ninth
lett ator IN the day. Colonel Greene was
relieved from duty as provost marshal
TINS morning by Lieutenant Colonel Mich
ling.
o'DoSNELL's MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
HOMESTEAD, Pa. July 29.-The departure
OF Hugh O'Donnell from Homestead last
night, without telling anybody IN town
where he was going, has excited some CON-
ment, and repetition ia heard of the story
that he has skipped" so prevalent during
hi1 recent mysterious visit TO New York.
Q'Donneil went 70 Pittsburg last night on
the ilZ train. He had no baggage with
him. IL was understood that O'Donnell
had gone to Bittsburg for the evening
while the advisory committee discussed the
allegation that he offered unconditional
surrender 10 the Carnegie Company. His
failure 90 return excited the apprehensions
oil some prescriptions people. and the
story spread that OD0nnell had fed 10
avoid disgrace on account OF his alleged
d0uble-dealing. But there was no reason
for O'Donnell % feel apprehension. for the
adf80ry committee took his explanation for
granted. and did not consider the case.
Mrs. ODonnell says her husband is absent
on private business, but she doesn't know
where.
NON-UNION MEN nEMA1N.
IN attempt TO conquer the non-union
Yorkmen in the mill and incite them to
leave the works has resulted in failure A
few days ago some Anarchistio literature
was found among the workmen. and an in
yestigatOn resulted IN the discovery that
three disciples of Anarchy were inside the
big fence In the guise of mill work
ers. These men had been talking
among the mill hands, but had APP
parently made no converts They were
dismissed from the employ Of the company
United Press reporter was taken through
the Homestead mill to-day by Supernten-
dent Potter He saw between $50 and 800
men at work IN the various departments.
Mr. Potter said that seven hundred men
were inside the works. They worked. he
said in two turns, and only the day force
was on duty at the time. The workmet,
appeared 10 be a very intelligent class, with
few foreigners among them. but Supernten-
dent Potter stated some more Hungarians
would be brought in TO do a class OF work
that American workmen refused TO do.
number OF the men are Germans. but q
majority Of the men are Americans.
visit % the kitchen, bath-house, laundry
and d0rmitories showed that the state
ments by some Of tho non-union men who
Lett tle mills were exaggerated If not entirely
wiii.ut foundation. The dormitOries or
buuk-houses, a. they are called. are clean
and neat, the kitchen was model OF Its
kind and the other arrangements for the
comfort of the Workmen were complete
with every convenience. The store-houses
we're filled with superior articles OF diet.
STEEL MADE IN TIE MILLS.
Mr.. Potter said that the men were board
ell and lodged free and that laundry bad
been established and was also at their dis
posal gratis. Three bunk-hOuses. comfort
able and neat in their appearance, have
been built and will be ready for occupancy
in twenty-four hours. Besides these ac-
commodations cool spots about the
works are used as sleeping places;
There can be no doubt that steel
is being made in the mills. The
work IS principally on armor plate while
some bridge iron and bolt iron IS being
turned out. The reporter saw Blk pieces OF
steel armor plate, each Of ten tons, made
yesterday in the armor plate rolling mill.
Three furnaces are being operated in open
hearth mill No. q and ono set OF
rolls is being operated in the armor
rolling mill. The press shop and
the armOr plate machine shop are also IN
operation. Open hearth mill No. ] IS idle
and will not be run until II had been re-
noyated. These observations would ap-
parently contradict the statements made by
men who have left the mills.
Mr.. Potter said ten or fifteen nOn-union
men had been discharged for incompe-
tency and some of these had, he thought.
started the stories of dissatisfaction among
the workers.
CHIEF or POLICE ARRESTED.
LoEG BRANcH. n. j.. July 23.-Captain
James layton, chief of the Long Branch
police, was arrested last night for allowing
Chief OF Police O'Mera, or Pittsburg 20
take the alleged Anarchist Mollick out or
the state without a requlsltlon. lie was
arraigned to-day and a hearing OF the case
set down for August I'd. Layton was ar
rested at the instance Of Lawyer Fay #
Long Branch Il Is said that the ohanse is
punishable by term Of imprisOnment and
q fine OF 80. 600 Chief Justice Beasley Is
reported 20 have said that both O'Mera and
layton violated the law IN taking Molllck
out Ot the state.
PHILADELPHIA. July 2s.-Frank Mollick.
the Long Branch halter. accused OF being
al accompllce of Bergman. the Anarchist,
who shot II. G. Friok at Pittsburg. spent
last night at the City Hall Mollok was
brought 20 the city late yesterday afternoon
by Chief 0Mera, of the Pittsburg police.
who took charge OF his prisoner at his Long
Branch home. Mollick remained until noon
to-day, when Chief O'SIep took him Wost
on the limited express for Pittsburg.
busy ENGAGING wORKMEN.
ST. LOUIS. July 2s.-An agent of the Car
negIe Company Is actively at work in this
city engaging workmen for the mills at
Homestead. Many employees Of the Vulcan
and Jupiter Iron and Steel Works. which
have been idle for some time, have beon en-
gagged for the Carnegie Works. IL Is stated
that ll5 men have been sent 10 Pittsburg on
free transportation during the past week.