Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-01-21
REALMS OF LABOR.
WHEELING MILLS AND FACTORIES Up 10
DATE.
R,,uls OF Visits 10 the Plants Of hs
Ciiy and LocAlity-Ns:ss kboa,
the Men.


OF the pest authority on the pottery sit
nation in the city in regard to the new
order OF things with the industry, OF so
much import to Wheeling. This city
has !, 200 persons working Ia potteries
alone. A fact not generally known in
connection with the new list is that the
10 per cent cut ana the after retention
OF 30 per cent. only applies TO the skilled
labor OF the pottsries. The common la
borers will not be affected. The potters
of this country, at their recent conven-
ton, got out an entirely new list. This
list applies 10 every pottery in the Uni
ted states. 1t is said that only these
terms VIII be accepted by the manage
mcuts OF the different potterles all over
the country, and II the men do
not accept, pnone OF the plants
will be run. The list, which
was laid aside at the recent
convention, has been used since 1855.
since that time, they claim. the selling
urice has been reduced 25 per cent.
That was the idea in making the new
list There is diversity OF opinion as
TO the outcome. One prominent presl-
dent OF a company in this city, thought
the potteTs would be guided In action
by the decisions OF workmen in East
Liverpool, o., and Trenton y. J., while
others believe such a result will not af-
feet Wheeling. However, this may be.
the potters OF East Liverpool, since the
interview. decided to remain out. As
lar as the potteries Of this city are con-
cerued, definite action is looked for
this week
Special kilograms from leading trade
centres TO BrddstrCotS bring evidence
not only OF much that is encouraging
regarding the outlork, but that the
tide is actually turning. 1t appears
beyond question that the depression in
Industrial and commercial lines has for
some time been at low ebb, and that a
movement in the direction of an expan-
sion OF the volume OF business has ap-
peAred. The pendulum which swung
In one direction from May last year un-
Ill 1894 should soon be seen swinging in
the opposite direction, and Brddstrcet's
points as evidence OF that fact TO the
increase OF "a per cent in the produc-
ton OF pig iron within three months, TO
an excess OF deposits over payments at
some Of the largest saving banks in the
United States, and to assumptions of
work at industrial establishments in all
directions (even though with lower
wages and on shorter time) as con-
trasted with tho epidemic of shut
downs prevalent a month or more ago.
In addition there is direct evidence
that the tide is rising at various points.
Thus the volume Of business in iron
aud steel at Pittsburg within a week is
larger than IN any week in December,
and the general feeling there is that
tho Improvement will be more pro-
nounccd soon. Comment on Brad
streets
The Wheeling mill works have a
duller trade this week than last. Mr..
Allison anticipates better trade this
week. At the works OF the Wheeling
Mould and Foundry Company
the shop Is going steadily,
and trade in the foundry iG
Z picking up. The galvanizing depart
ment at the Whitaker is in operation.
McMechen's preserving works resumed
again last Wednesday, after a shut
down caused by the pump breaking
They anticipate a oteady run. One-ha.f
the force is making three-quarters time
at the Wheeling Hinge Company's
Works. The mill resumed last Wed nes-
day, after taking stock. The outlook
presents no new features at the Wheel
ing Corrugating Works. Business is
not so good this week as last with Red
man & Co. Donadson's carriage works
are on in full again. The Wheeling
BAKERY Is having It's usual big trade.
business is very dull at the Centre
foundry.
PERSONAL: James Brady, a well known
potter OF the South Side, is able to be
about after an illness. J.. A. McFar-
land, formerly Of the LaBelle pottery,
has accepted a position in Wellsville,
o., as foreman OF the decorating rooms
In pottery. j. n. Prichard
Waterman at Wood Bros. plan
Ing mill and lumber yards,
is ont after a very painful siege OF grip.
James O'Donnell, formerly OF this city,
well known potter OF TifllD, o.. is
again in the city. He will probably
stay here permanently. r. NJ. Smith,
OF the city gas works scales, is a little
improved IN his sickness. George Mil
ier' yard master at the Riverside iron
works has resigned his position and
viii 90 10 railroading.
LAEoR's FIELD OUTSIDE WHEEIrNG:
homestead's big mill is running slack.
Inc improvements there now about
completed cost $4,000, 600. The first
ray Jay since the start amounted to
$4,000. The National tube works, Of
Mckeesport, Pa, the largest in the
country, are idle again. Five thousand
80 10 'Ahb tbftA lutIt. ne SITuREle
at the works at Apolla, Pa, is continu-
ing. The strike has lasted several
months. Mills at New philadelphia.
Vs. are not going steadily. The iron mill
at Massilon, o., has made six DAYS this
year. Industrial Youngstown is bright.
er shan week ago.
AN Immense brew kettle, by far the
largest to- this State, or this part OF the
country, has been received at Rev
mann's brewery for tho new brew
mouse. The kettle, which will hold
''I barrels, was made in Chicago. IL
vas brought 10 pieces, as it could not
oe handled on the cars whole, or even
oo gotten into the building. CHICAGO
Workmen arc at the brewery putting
Ine Kettle together. Carpenters are
pacing the wood work for the roof Of
the new structure.
AZ Tho recent meeting OF stockholders
OF the West Virginia Tobacco Com
Pany the old board was reelected
augustus Pollock, Chas. Braudfass.
hugo Loos, Edward Scbafer. John
eirooeI and William Kirbach are the
members Of the board. Reports showed
ID good nUfIouk and tho hu.f..-. . q a =