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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
MASTER PAINTERS FIRM.
They VIII Not Employ Union Men
While the Strike
IS On

The master painters admitted yesterday
that there was deadlock in the bulk OF
their business because of the strike.
Practically little or nothing in comparison
with the volume of spring business was
doing. but this condition was to be re-
gretted by journeymen and master painters
alike. If there were one clearer indication
than another of the real state of affairs, it
was noticeable in the unfeigned express
sions of desire on both sides that the strike
would soon be concluded.
$50 far as the master painters are con-
cerned, explained E. III. Black, president
of the Employers Association, 'it looks
now as if this condition could extend for
several weeks to come. The owners of
property are willing to postpone the paint
ing of their houses, so the bosses won't
find any pressure upon them. To be sure
the expenses of running shops, rent, etc.,
keep up; but the question arises in this
connection, Is the boss as well able to
stand the strain as the iourneyman? :?
Many of the journeymen had no money
saved when they went out on strike. |
don't believe they were prepared for it,
and it will be hard for them to hold to-
gether.
"a proposition came from them to put
some of their men at work, so that the
wages could be divided among the strikers;
but that was not entertained.
81 would wish to impress upon the
journeymen that am not their enemy. 1
am simply servant Of the Master Paint
ers' Association, and as its president it de-
wolves upon me to carry out the wishes
and instructions of our society. Person
ally, have nothing in the world against
the men, but on the contrary l would like
to see things in such shape that they
could get better wages; and Iwould GER
tainly like to see this strike at an end. I
make this statement for the reason that a
threat was made to-day within the hear
Ing of friend to do me up
David Harris, the master painter whose
contract to paint Bnai Birth Hall was de-
layed by the strike, had force of men en-
ployed yesterday in the interior of that
building.
at does not mean," he said, 'that be-
cause l put some men to work on the hall
l intend to finish the contract during
the strike. | don't want to do anything
that would injure the B. B. building, but
it was matter of urgency in one portion.
This job is only on the saloon. which has
to be finished in a hurry, but l don't propose
to continue the work until after this
trouble Is settled, although l can get all
the men l need"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25

gade from working in non-union shops
on the quiet and keep all shops 'clean. !"
A motion to demand that the bosses
take back their old hands and that no one
be allowed to fill place vacated by man
ordered out on strike was voted down,
on the ground that all bosses should have
the right to select their own men SO long
as they take union men.
These matters being settled the best of
harmony prevailed.
a letter was read from the Tin. Sheet
iron and Cornice Workers International
Association of this City extending hearty
support and financial assistance if neces-
sary.
a letter was received from a painter at
Menlo Park which stated that Kuss had
eight non-union men at work on the house
of E. w. Hopkins. He wants a committee
of eight to 20 down there and induce the
painters to quit work. st. Denis contract
at Menlo Park is still tied up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
On Picket Dutv.

Early yesterday morning strike CON-
mittee of twenty-five went to the Parrot
building to meet and turn back the non-
union workmen whom st. Denis had en-
gagged to finish his painting. Several
strikers gained access to the building be-
fore work hours to see if the nom union
men had been camping there over night,
but none were found. When the non
union men arrived, at 7 A. NJ, they were
escorted into the building by the police.
There was no sign of adisturbance. All
of the other non-union shops in the City
are "picketed" by union painters,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
THE Lathars, Strika.

Alta meeting of the Lathers Union last
evening it was decided not to take any
more active steps in regard to their strike
until April 1, when the Building Trades
Councils working card will go into effect.
Then it will be necessary to Strike on all
jobs where non-union men are at work
At present there are only three nom union
jobs in town. A committee from the Oak
land Lathers' Union was present and plans
were discussed by which lathers from the
two cities shall not interfere with each
others work. Able attorneys have been
engaged to defend the striking fathers.
arrested for murder in the Marrs case.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25

places ON contracts that Fave been
'struck" and that the Salvation Army
officers were taking sub-contracts from the
master painters unfriendly to the union.
The Oakland union has been advised by
the parent organization in this city not to
strike until it grows stronger in number
There is no change in the situation on
the employers side of the controversy.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
A Painters, Benefit.

The striking painters will be given a
grand benefit next Wednesday evening by
the theatrical people OF this City. w.
Danielson was the leading spirit in this
movement and he has met with unusual
success. At the meeting yesterday after
noon he reported that he had secured the
Bush-street Theater for Wednesday even
ing. Mr.. Taylor of the same committee
stated that enough professional talent had
volunteered their services in aid of the
striking painters to start two shows.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
GIazIera Oreanize.

The Glaziers' Union of San Francisco
was organized last evening at lis Turk
street by Organizer Mccartney of the
Building Trades Council. TWENTY men
signed the roll. There are about fifty
glaciers in this City, and from all accounts
they will all join the union, which will at
once send delegates to the Building Trades
Council. Tney will meet next Monday at
the same place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
LADIES' SPRING JACKETS +!

At $500.
LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTE JACK
ETS, in mottled effects, different
shades, with very full leg o'-mutton
sleeves, large bone buttons, notched
collar, worth 81 so, will be offered at
S. each.
At ST. 80.
LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTED JACK
ETS, in black. tan and navy, with
triple stitched seams, new style
pleated backs, very full sleeves, notched
collar, large bone buttons, worth $40,
will be offered at 81 so each.
At $1,000.
LADIES' LE-BREASTED JACK
ETS. in tan, black and navy, with
ripple backs, triple-stitched seams,
very full sleeves, notched collars, tailor
pockets, large abalone buttons, worth
$l2 so, will be offered at $40 each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTED JACK
ETS, in shades of tan, black and navy,
fronts half lined with Dresden silk,
very full shirred sleeves rippled skirts,
horn buttons, velvet collars, worth SIT,
will be offered at $12 so each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
SALVATION PAINTERS.
Said to Be Working For and Taking
Contracts From Anti-Union


The striking painters have encountered
a new enemy in their strike for higher
wages. A short time after the strike be-
gan the officers of the relief committee of
the Salvation Army went to the bosses
who are recognized as enemies of the
union and offered to take work or handle
sub-contracts. Such was the report made
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
Salvation Army Soldiers Are
Taking the Places of the
Strikers.
sUB-CoNTRACTING FOR WORK.
All the "Struck" Shops in the City
Are Picketed-The Oakland
Unions Action.

An important change in the situation of
the painters strike took place yesterday.
1t was decided to permit the union men to
return to work for boss painters who are
favorable to the union.
The striking painters have found that
Salvation Army soldiers were taking their
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
LADIES' SUITS !!
At $500.

At $500.
LADIES' SUITS, consisting of Skirts and
Double Breasted Jackets, in navy,
black and mixed brown cheyiot, with
ripple skirts, mandolin sleeves. neatly
finished, worth 81 so, will be offered at
S. each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' SUITS, consisting of Skirts and
Double-Breasted Jackets, in black and
navy cheviot, lined throughout, ripple
skirts, mandolin sleeves, worth $40,
will be offered at 81 so each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
THIS WEEK.
LADIES' SPRING CAPES !!

At $1.75.
LADIES' DOUBLE CAPES, in shades of
Navy, Black and Tan Cheviot, with in
laid velvet collar, worth So, will be
offered at 81 70 each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' DOUBLE CAPES, made of
Black Tan and Navy Blue Cloaking,
upper cape and collar braided in pretty
designs worth 81, will be offered at
81 so each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' DOUBLE AND SINGLE
CAPES, made of twilled and plain
cloaking, braided in various designs,
tan. navy blue and black. worth 81 80,
will be offered at 50 so each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' SINGLE CAPES, made of very
fine cloaking, richly embroidered in
Persian shades, neck finished with
pleated ribbon, black, navy blue and
tan, worth So, will be offered at $3 80
each.
At $3.50.
LADIES' DOUBLE CAPES, made of
twilled cloaking, prettily braided or
trimmed with several rows of soutache
braid and small white buttons, navy
blue. tan and black, worth S., will be
offered at 81 so each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25

GOODNESS, gracious! Pm well already. How
quickly Mitchell's Magic Lotion acts So easy
to use (or clean) too.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25

p smart Broadway, New
| \ York, druggist has
this sign hanging outside
his store; it marks the
new era of drug selling.
Is it any wonder that he
has to enlarge his quar-
tiers, that his clerks are
busy, and that his store is
one of the most popular
along. the leading thor
oughfare7
You can afford to trade
with a druggist that has
such a motto as that.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
LADIES' DRESS SKIRTS!

From So rs to $40 Each.
full line of stylishly made SKIRTS,
lined throughout, in Serges, Cheviots,
Figured Alpacas. Fancy Blacks and
Colored Goods, Figured Black Silks,
varying in price from 50 20 to 500 each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
a STRONG COMBINATION
TRADE WINNING
ATTRACTIONS!
CLOAK DEP PARTM'T!

Last weeks IMMENSE IMPORTA-
TIONS make the spring stock of our great
Cloak Department the most extensive and
complete collection of NEW STYLES
AND EXCLUSIVE NOVELTIES in the
West, and the magnitude of our purchases
enables us to offer these beautiful garments
at MATCHLESSLY LOW PRICES
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-25
WASH Goods!

Largest assortment of foreign and home
manufactured Wash Goods on the Coast.
Everything that can be desired in new,
beautiful and effective fabrics. Prices
always right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
TWO VOLUNTEER MEETINGS.
Both Services Attended by More PeO.
pie Than Could BE Seated.

Captain Hannah Masand and Lieu
tenant Nellie Green, who have charge
Of the American Volunteer movement
In Scranton, have every reason to feel
proud of the success which has attended
them In their efforts to spread the word
Of God among he non-church- -goers.
At 3.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
meeting was held in the tent erected on
G. P. Davidscns lot on Linden street
opposite the court house and every seat
was occupied; besides. many were
obliged to stand up outside.
Captain AIasland announced that the
name of the movement typifies exactly
tha'aim and object of their work. 1t is
volunteer. The meetings are free and
open to every person and the service Is
net according to any religious belief,
but Is wide enough to embrace all who
wish to profess Christ.
The afternoon meeting consisted
chiefly of singing hymns of praise and
Of hearing the testimonials Of those who
wished to bear witness to having profit
ed In their souls by discarding the al
lurements Of sin and by adopting the
teachings Of the Savior There We're
many who told OF how they We're up
lifted by the aid of the Volunteer
movement. brief though the time has
been since its inception.
In the evening at o'clock a similar
meeting was held and in point of at
tendance and If possible in fervor it out
did the afternoon service. There will
be meetings each evening at 8 o'clock
this week in the tent, and invitations
are cordially rendered to the public to
attend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25

It Is today. They knew their God and
therefore were they strong and did ex-
ploits. On the slopes Of every mountain.
on the banks of every river. in every
city and town let US kindle camp fires
of patriotism ana devotion for God and
our country.
There was day. SO historians tell US,
when following bravely contested bat
tie in which the courage and heroism OF
the soldiers were tested with triumph,
that the victorious general presented
his soldiers with a plain. inexpensive
medal with this simple inscription: Il
was there" The soldiers would press II
to their bosoms with exaltation, prlzing
it far more than though 1t had been OF
choicest metal with setting of priceless
gems. Our battles are not of cannon
or musket or sword. but they are real
battles all the same. Since TO know
God is the grandest and choicest of
knowledge. likewise is 1t the subiimest
use of that knowledge when exercised
I'm the battles of IDEAS and principles for
God and truth. In this our day and
generation may be so manly and chiv-
ahous, SO valient in our defence Of the
principles of truth and Righteousness
and good government that II may by
and BY he our proud boast in the day of
ultimate triumph, II was there"
In the worlds Z. I'D Of battle,
In the bivonac ~ life.
Be not like dumD-driven cattle;
Ee hero in the strife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

The Grace Evangelical Lutheran
church has completed the purchase of
the lot at the northeast corner of Madi-
son avenue and Mulberry street. The
deed was transferred Saturday. The
location of the lot Is in one OF the most
delightful residential parts of the city.
Rev. Foster u. Gift is pastor of the
congregation, which has been holding
its services for the past two years
its services for the past two years IN
the Young Mems Christian association
building.
THE Holy Ghost and the Work of
the Ministry" will be- the subject of a
discussion at the meeting of Methodist
pastors at Elm Park church at 10
O'Clock this morning. Rev. f. A. King,
of Taylor, will lead
Rehearsal will be held tonight at s
O'Clock of the Central choir consist
ing of members of the Christian En-
deavor societies in the central city.
Green Ridge and Dunmore, in the
First Presbyterian lecture room. This
choir will be in charge of Professor j.
NJ. Chance and will begin the study
OF THE Lord God of Abraham Praise"
by Dudley Buck. The West Side
choir, consisting of members from
Hyde Park societies will meet In the
sHioutH CONGREGATIONAL church to-
night and will begin the study of "The
Radiant Morn Has Passed Away" by
Woodward. full attendance is re-
quested.
Rev. Thomas Barker was the sneaker
at last nights meeting ct the Rescue
Mission.
Last evening Rev. Foster U Gift.
pastor of Grace Lutheran church, be-
gan series OF sermons on THE Prodi-
gal Son.
Rev. f. p. Teller. of Lawrence, Mass
preached In the Penn Avenue Baptist
church yesterday morning and even.
ing He Is an eloquent, scholarly
speaker.
Rev. NJ. II. Mill, rector of st. Dayid's
church. preached his fourth anniyer-
sary sermon yesterday morning. The
resume of the work ACCOMPLISHED
showed the church to be in excellent
condition, numerically, spiritually and
financially.
In the First Presbyterian church q.
special service of song was held last
evening. A male quartette by Dannes
and a double quartette by Gounod were
special features and were admira dbly
rendered. Reeves Jones had charge of
the music
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
HIGH BIDDER WAS FAVORED.
PoOr Board Had a Quiet Session, All
to ThcmSelvps

a special meeting of the poor board
was held Friday night in their quar-.
ters In the basement OF the city hall,
NO public announcement of the meet
ing was made and no newspaper men
were peresent
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose OF awarding the contract for the
erection of the new chapel at Hillside
Home, for which bids were received at
the last meeting.
A special committee consisting of
Mrs. Swan, Mr.. Fuller and DR.. Paine,
Which was appointed to consider the
bids. brought in report favoring ].
b. Woolsey & Co.. and the report was
adopted. The bids were as follows:
j. A. Wilson, $3.50; John II. Fitzpat-
rick, s7,S96; j. b. Woolsey & Co.. IS, ,652;
Edwin s. Williams, sS.927: John Benore
d Son. $4,000; Conrad Schroeder, s9,244.
President Langstaff presented the
resignation of DR.. Ben r. Evans. resi-
dent physician at Hillside Home. The
resignation was accented and on mo-
ton of DIR. Paine, DR.. A. ;otrang. of
the North End, was named as his sue
cessor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
BARNUM'S CIRCUS TOMORROW.
1t Requires Sixty.four Cars to Trans.
port II.

The number of railroad cars owned
and used by circus nowadays deter
mines it's size and Importance. In old
days the standing of show was
yaused by the number of elephants 1t
possessed and exhibited. Judged by
either standard the Earnum & Bailey
Show is far and beyond all Others. own
ing and actually using on the road "a
cars of over 10 feet in length, ana eX-
hibitlrg this season three herds of "a
elephants.
Fifty trained thoroughbred horses
are performed at one time in one ring
in Barnum Il Bai!ey's Show this sea-
son, presenting probably the grandest
display Of its kind ever seen. In the
three other rings are several simul-
taneous equestrian acts going on. so
that the vast arenas afford both an
unusual and remarkable exhibition of
trained horses, greater in fact. than
were ever seen anyWh here before. The
show Will exhibit in this city tomorrow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
SPECIAL MEETING
OF SELECT COUNCIL
Thouyhtful Action On the Part Of the
Republican Majority.
TO PREVENT THE DELAY OF BUSINESS
Matters That We're to Have Rcca Con.
sidered Thursday Night Receive
AtteutiOn..Six of Mayor Bai!et's
Appointments Centirmcd After BE.
ing Observation-Disclosures Of the
Council Against Narrow Roadways.

That the city business might not
suffer by reason OF the action of the
Republican selectmen, In absenting
absenting themselves Thursday night
to prevent joint session which had for
It's purpose the removal of Building
Inspector John Nelson, five Of them on
Friday signed call for meeting Sat-
urday night All the Republican MEM
bers and six of the Democrats respond
cd. The appointments of district en-
gineers made by Mayor Bailey two
weeks ago. We're reported favorably
from the fire department committee
and, on motion Of Mr.. Chittenden, con-
firmed. They are:
First 1is.rlct-John Timlin, of Excelsior
Hose company.
Second uisillct-F'red Warnke, Franklin
Engine company.
Third district-Michael McManus, Crys-
tai Hose company.
Fourth district-Lewis Schwass, Century
Fifth ustrict-Charles Raynor. Relief
Engine company.
Sixth district-James j. O Malley. Eagle
Engine company.
NARROWING OF ROADWAYS.
The policy heretofore observed Of per-
mitting the narrowing of roadways
that are to be paved was so strongly
censured in several speeches that or
dlnances providing for narrowing Ror-
tiOns of Clay avenue and Mulberry
street We're defeated.
The ordinance Cor paving Mahon
court was PASSED on first reading and
then referred to the paving committee,
In conjunction with the city solicitor
and city engineer to inquire into the
allegations Of two property holders,
Messrs Spencer and Hill, that their
properties will be damaged If the pave
Is laid at the proposed grade.
Common Councilman Nealls' scheme
to sketch a viaduct from the corner OF
Seventh street and West Lackawanna
avenue to Ninth street at its intersec-
ton with Nealis' court was reported
from the streets and bridges committee
with an amendment directing the city
engineer to figure on a viaduct between
Seventh and Ninth streets on the south
side Of Lackawanna avenue. The prop
osition to open Seventh street between
Railroad avenue and Meridian street,
was on the recommendation Of the
streets and bridges committee. indef-
initely postponed because Of the great
expense and the citys lack Of funds.
WANT ASPHALT PAVE.
The petition from property holders
on Robinson street between Chestnut
street and Main avenue, asking that
that block be paved with asphalt in
stead Of Belgian block as contemplate
ed was received and filed.
The following ordinances passed third
reading: For the laying of a pipe
drain on Hampton street. between
Tenth street and South Main avenue;
for the grading and paving of Robin
son street: providing fer the removal
Of distractions on sidewalks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25

Two special services were held last
evening for the veterans, one at the
Providence Presbyterian church. where
Rev. George h. Guild addressed the
members of Ezra Griffin post, 1S9.
Grand Army Of the Republic. and the
other at st. Paul's Catholic church,
Green Ridge. where Colonel Monies
post No. 3l9. listened 10 a sermon by
the pastor. Rev. p. ]. McManus.
These services We're held pursuant
to the annual custom Of the Grand
Army posts, each of which choose some
church where they attend in a body
on the Sunday Immediately preceding
Memorial Day. This year for the first
time Roman Catholic church was
one of the two chosen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25

We eau make your rooms look
"loyely" and beautiful with selections
from onr very large assortment OF rcw
aud brish. decorations tor walls, to
please all tastes and suit all pocket.
books. Nothing you can do to room.
nothing you can put into it, will make
it lock cosy or cheerful ifthe walls are
not properly decorated. The wall GOV.
rring should receive more attention
than the Goor covering; which is not
always done. We can decorate a cot.
tase or a palace and at half New York
City retail prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
AT ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL.
Three Hundred Children C0niirmcd
by Rt, Rev. bishop O'llarn,

Three hundred children were con-
frmed yesterday afternoon at st.
Peters cathedral by Rt. Rev. Bishop
O'Hara. There was about an equal
number Of boys and girls. and about
dozen grown persons, among whom
were two converts.
Before comforting the sacrament the
bishop gave instruction to the chill"
dren on the institution of the confirma-
tion and its Importance to the person
ceiving 1t. Rev. j. ]. b. Feeley was
master Of ceremonies, and the priests
assisting were: Rev. j. a. O'Reilly, Rev.
sisting We're: Rev. j. A. O'Reilly. Rev
]. w. Malone, Rev. j. A. McHugh, Rev.
Thomas Carmody and Rev. " alter A.
German. Mr.. and Mrs. John ].
OBoyle, Of Vine street. acted as spon.
sors for the children.
The children We're capably drilled by
the sisters of st. Cecilia's academy
and they took their places in the church
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-25
A PERMANENT DEPARTURE
BARGAIN SALE

There are many useful articles prob
ably just what You want Among
4 stock rs large as ours there are
many odd pieces accommodating. IN
future they go on the Bargain Table.
Among SOME Of the articles are
White China Plates Ioc each, Decor
ated Cups aud Saucers, former Price
SLlo per set, present price 0Sc per
set; Bone Dishes, former price s. 90
dozen, present price SL.4 dozen;
Bowls, Egg Cups, Picture Frames
and many Othc: useful goods.
Our line Of open stock Dinner Ware
has been increased by the addition
Of several new patterns. Pick out
such pieces as you need.
Hotelkeepcrs will do we'll to look over
our line, as it is complete.