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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
ABOUT THE HOTELS.
The Arrivals Registered for Yesterday and
Last Night.

The Arrivals Registered for Yesterday and
Last Night.
f. R. Laying, a we'll known Pitts
burg railroad man, is a guest at the Nc
Lure
W. r. TRULY. George H. Brown, Of
Pittsburg, and R. s. Gray, Of Oil City,
were registered at the Mcclure.
Mcclure: II. II. Largely. Marietta.
G S. Holland, the well known rep
ressntatiye OF the Tuscarora Advertis-
ing Company, Of CoshoctOn, Ohio, was
in the city yesterday and stopped at the
Windsor.
Windsor: D. w. B. Nevin Grafton;
W. L. MoMorris, Parkersburg; S. w.
Bowman, West Union; S. Bruce Hall,
New Martinsyille; E. A. Strong,
Wocdsfeld.
Stamm: R w. Pugh, Fairyiew; j..
Largey, Warrington; r. H. Cotton,
WellsbUrg; Mrs. A. z. Taylor, Ravens
wood; o. A. Leach, Middlebourne; Jas.
McCoach, Sisitersville; J. c. Collins,
George Davis, Charleston.
Howell: D. Taylor, J. Strosnider,
Murrysville, Pa; II. l.. FriZelle, Man
nington; +. C. Wells, D. H. Cox, New
Mardnsville; J. T. Boone, Roanoke
Va: A. NJ. Crow, Little,on.
ST. Charles: e. e. Stuart, Sisters
Vile: J l. Melvin, Claysville, Pa.
National: d p Ward. Bethany; F.
B. Calhoun. Eas, Liverpool, o.
A. Waters, artist, Of London, is at the
Windsor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

The rain did not keep a large audi
ence from assembling at the Grand OPP
era House last night to witness the
opening Of James A. Reillys return
engagement and that popular actor
never gave better satisfaction upon
any Of his visits 70 Wheeling. He is
surrounded by one Of the best compa-
MES ever i'm his support. The opening
bin was a German Soldier" and as
usual is interspersed with pleasing spe-
cialics. songs. etc. which are strongly
encored. The singing of Mr. Reilly is
still q feature of the performance and
th3 Of cu,e little Irene Meyers is ex-
ccptionally fine for one so young She
is without a doubt one of the cleverest
child actresses seen here this season
Miss Minnie Midg'cy as LENA" and
Miss Norton as Marguerite" are also
very good. The same play Will be re-
pel.ed tonight. and The Broom
Maker will be presented tomorrow
afternoon and evening. Seats on sale
at the box office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
DoM1Nus YoBIscUM.
a Street Corner Collision in Which an Ath-
letic Priest and a Westerner Mix Up.

y street corner COLLISION IN w men an Ath-
letic Priest and a Westerner Mix Up.
"Dominus vobiscum," said an athletic
but absent minded priest VINO cCllideu vita
a big Westcrner on a s.. Louis street the
day after Kansas had declared for McKin-
ley, filling the man of the plains with JOY
and mixed drinks.
You're another" roared the layman as
he Lex go from the shoulder the fresh but
surprised face of the good father who was
hastily trying TO do some translating
which his excited opponent mistOok for a
note OF defiance. The priest warded and
ducked until convinced that there was no
chance for arbitration on peaceful settle
ment and then he waded in. He was a
handy man with both fists IN commission.
lie was broad Shouldered deep of chest
and full Of latent ginger that rapidly be-
gan 10 work. lie was a very busy and ef-
ficieut parsonage for a few minutes. at the
end of which the huge Westerner who
wears the belt In his section, was one of
the most artistically whipped men that has
appeared west Of the Mississippi IN many
a day.
What was that you called me?" asked
the VanQuished when he began TO realize
that he was still alive.
81 said 'Dominus vobiscum'-'M the
Lord be with you "
"Wel, he wasn't with me: but If YOU d
just talked United States I'd have bought
a small bottle, for you're the first Teller
that ever gave me that kind of q boost
After this I'll do a little investigator when
a prize fighter I'm disguise lets any Dago
gibberish fly at me. Detroit Free Press
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
SCOTCH WIT.

Two friends. riding in the north Of Scot
bank, and one said TO the other:
John. l saw brock (badgeO gang in
there"
Did ye?" said John: "haud my horse
and III grip him" Away rushed John
for a spade. After digging for half an
hour till he was well nigh speschless. he
gave it up. saying, 81 Gamma find him"
Deed" said The wag. very cOolly. II
wad hae wondered IL We had. John, for it's
ten years since | saw him gang in"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
A Separate Cure for Each Disease at
All Druggists, Mostly rs
Cents a Bottle.

Munyon's Improved Homeopathic
Remedies act almost instantly, speed
lily curing the most obstinate cases.
Rheumatism cured in from to days.
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles
quickly relieved. Catarrh positively
cured. Headache cured in minutes.
Nervous diseases promptly cured. Kid
ney troubles, Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma
and all Female Complaints quickly
cured. Munyon's Vitalizer imparts
new life and yigor to weak and debil-
itated men.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon,
1905 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

The Blind Boone Concert Company
viii appear 40 The Opera House Satur-
day under the auspices of the Woman's
Musical Club. giving a matinee and ev-
ening performance The company adj
yertises THAI il travels on merit. and not
on sympathy. OF q recent performance
i'm ST. Louis. the Globe Democrat said:
I'm the character of the performance
and large attendance. the concert at
Central Christian Church given last
night by the Blind Boone Concert Com
pany was q pronounced success. Blind
Boone Is the negro musical prodigy.
and differs from Blind Tom in that.
except his blindness. me has the use of
an his faculties, including the mental.
His power over the pi3noforte is re-
markable. and his whole muscular and
nervous system seems set TO music
Miss Stella May also rendered several
tlrkey songs arisCcauy. His imi.a-
,ion OF various Instruments and the in
coming train wGs perfect"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
REV. MIR. RANDALL

Rev. Randall preached at the work
house last night His audience has
been reduced to only nine inmates He
gave one of his mastery talks at the
tabernacle. His text was BE ye also
ready. The audience was not large,
but one Of the members was heard to
say that he was glad he came. He will
preach at the workhouse Saturday
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

An English clergyman, it is said, who
was recently telling a story of the Good
Samaritan got two incidents i'm the Bible
mixed with a decidedly ludicrous result.
After recitiug the Good Samaritau's prom
Use TO the landlord Of the inn, "and when
] come again ! will repay thee" he added
This he said, knowing that he should see
his face no more"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

Never was such high class of baked
goods offered in the city as you will
constantly find for sale in the Wheeling
Bakery's retail store. The Bakery
takes great pride in placing before the
public the great diversity of their pro-
duct. You will find an endless variety
of crackers from the old army bareback
to the recently perfected matchless
cream puff The wonderful scope in the
cake department is scarcely less mark
ed. including everything from the favor
lite luncheon of our country customers,
the ginger bread, to the luxurious diet
of those OF a higher sphere, the angels
food. continual display of
fine breads and rolls in the
show windows tampts the appe-
tite of the most fastidiOus. In the man
ufacture of fine breads the Wheeling
Bakery is dispuJing the first honors
with the great bakeries of our great
cities. Such popular favorites as
Sweet Home" Quaker, Jubilee,
Vienna and Electric" have never
been excelled and may always be had
in all their perfect excellence in our re-
tail store. To give our many paEons
the best that is possible to produce is
the constant ambition of the bakery.
For the benefit OF the early market
people the store room will be opened
on market mornings at $50 o'clock.
that all may have the opportunity to
purchase warm bread and rolls for
breakfast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

"A man named James Smith fell on
Eleventh street, last night, and was
taken to the Chemical engine house in
an insensible condition. He was re-
vived and sent home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

1000 BOYS Suits 90 be sold tomorrow
at 69c. LOOK on Second page for fun
account.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-10

The indic7 ions point TO a crowded
house al the Opera House Tuesday
evening of next week. to greet the Arion
Tr1ubador MiDs.rels The enter aim
ment was given recently az the Ari0n.
and wls remarkably successful. /.
viii consist of a b,ack-f3ce frs, part.
an eXcellent oli5 CT musical specialdes.
and q series Cf splendid stereopticon
views. It will DE given for the benefit
Of Al,enheim, and this fac alone should
insure packed house.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
Died Su denly.

James ). Lucket, a former resident of
Munster township, and who also, for few
years lived in Barr township, this county,
and who at one time was supervisor on the
Ebensburg branch of the Pennsylvania
railroad. died suddenly at the Altoona
hospital about $50 on Tuesday evening.
While passing through Altoona on Phila-
delphia express on Tuesday, he was CON-
PEELED TO stop off on account of sickness.
The attack was in tne nature of a cramp.
The deceased first went to the Office of
Dr. Christy, on eleventh avenue near
Thirteenth street. That physician dag
nosed his ailment as a congestive chill and
advised his immediate removal TO the hos
pital The ambulance was sent for and
the patent taken to that institution,
where he died about fifteen minutes after
his arrival. COngestive chills are very
dangerous, particularly to one of Mr..
Luckett's age.
Mr.. Luckett was 63 years OF age. He
left CoaIport on Tuesday, presumably To
go to Long Island City, where his sons are
located. He was a carpenter by occupa-
tion, but during recent years had lived a
retired life. His wife has been dead some
years He is survived by four sons and
one daughter, all living in Long Island
City. The deceased was a member of the
Catholic church.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
Cambria County Popuits,..

The Peoples party of Cambria county,
in convention in Eckenrode's Hall, Car
rolltown, on Tuesday afternoon of last
week, nominated the following ticket:
Legislature-Alg lgustire Kirsch. of Barr
township, and j. b. COrrigan, of Reade
township.
Commissioner-G NJ. Logue, of Gallit-
Zin.
Poorhouse Director b. Carney,
of Lilly.
Auditors-Gilbert Weaklsnd. of Carroll
town. aud John Burley, of Carroll town
ship.
Cong, essional Conferees-A. B. Kirsch,
Joseph Farabaugh and John Redinger.
The Conferees were instructed for W. G..
COmerford, of LOretto, for congress, and
ABB. Kirsch for delegate to the national
convention.
For State Delegates-Dr. Sloan, Gilbert
Weakland and Augustine Kirsch were
chosen. They were given power to choose
fourth delegate. A. b. Kirsch was chosen
county chairman and Gilbert Weakland
secretary.
Resolutions favoring government owner
ship of railroads and Jelegraphs, propor-
tional representation, the initiative and
refer endum tax reform, and the Omaha
| platform were adopted.
The cOnferees met at Altoona last Thurs
| day and made these district nominations:
| For Congress-W. A. CumerfoId, Loretto
Elector-John Sucking, Hollidavsburg
| Delegate to st. Louis conventional. b
Kirsch, Nicktown; Alternate-A. A. Stone
| Altoona. The senatorial conferees o
| Cambria and Blair counties nominated
| David Il. Goodwin, of Altoona, for stat
| senator
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
Win Bear and snak es

An adventure that rivals those CT the
good old Daniel of Scripture days and of
Israel Putnam. the Revolutionary hero,
was experienced by William Sherer. of
Williansport. While prospecting for coal
on the mountains of Clinton county, he
took refuge in a cave under a cliff to es-
cape death in a fierce forest fire. While
there black bear, also forced to shelter
by the flames, tumbled into the hole upon
Sherer. The beast was so badly frightened
that IL scrambled away as fast as it could
go. Sherer killed four rattle snakes in the
rock bound den. The flames and smoke
were so hot that his face and hands were
blistered He crawled on hands and knees
to a creek rod away where he obtained
water enough in his hat To keep him from
suffocation. Snakes were likewise driven
10 the stream by the flames, and Sherei
saw nine rattlers during his brief journey
from The cave to the stream. The fire wa:
in cuttings and burned so fiercely tina
the tops of trees standing so feet high wer'
ignited and became pillars of flame.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05

George Felix ct ux. TO John Lloyd
Adams; consideration s2.g72
John Sanker, ct ux. to Patrons of Hus-
bandry, Cresson Grange, CressOn, 500.
William III. Smay ct ux. to Florentine
Casteel Portage township, 80.
William II. Smay ct ux. to Amy Roseau.
Portage township, $50.
William III. Smay ct ux. to Anton Le-
page Portagetownship, $40.
John q. Bricker ct ux. to John Hancock
JohnstowI, 3, 800.
Harry w. Ellis ct ux. to Albert Wolford.
Washington, $50.
Isaac Baumgardner ct ux to Mary E.
Pugh, Richland, 5000.
Alice E. Jones ct vir to 7. S. Bennett,
Carroll, 500.
Julius Hansen ct ux TO Alex Anderson.
Barr. sl75.
Joseph Gray ct ux to Henry Swope,
Chest, 800.
Cambria Iron company to Christ KrOr-
zen, Johnstown, S225.
Mary E. Campbell to Louise Mcconnell.
Chest, 500.
Louise Mcconnell to George 5. Good,
Chest, sl3O.
Bebecca Leidy ct al to Robert Warner,
jackson, 'lo.
a W. ho"lahd 10 '. w. smith, East
Conemangh, sl,53o
herhafu heeian ct ux. TO DaVld cagah'
onnsto"h, 500
"atiiio' heaoe ct uA' To hariie' ihuiah
"ashingto gtoh, s'o.
Aoranah Il. uooo ct us. at Al 10 Dahiei
pa'' 50
nN.t'i> =, ~ .I1.t '' 'A W . ''"" -
Non' - nai nesoo,o' CIV
par,ashoro s,oo
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
This Knock 4 Ont AT ! q d n - " m.

Johnstown. Pa, May 3l.-The contest in
AGair's opera house last evening between
Charles Knox, of Altoona, and William
Vence, Of Scranton, was a red hot affair.
VERGE showed himself to be about twenty
pounds heavier than Knox and hard
ruSher, but he wasted his strength on Knox
in the early rounds and Knox landed many
blows in the closing rounds. Knox got
the decision.
The contest between Charles Inflow, of
Altoona, and Thomas Hennigan, was de-
ciared draw. The fight was fast and
furious, both men landing effective blows.
Hennigan showed his superiority in the
early rounds, but InloS made such great
rally that the referee declared it draw.
The bout between Mike Crotty. lately of
ireland, and Johnny Griffin, of Pittsbnrg
was won by Griffin. Crotty could strike as
a mule could kick. but he could not h
Griffin, who hammered him all over the
ring.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
,,x,,ut,p,, eu.ercour.e.

While Aaron c. Haag. matchmaker
residing near BernviIle. Pa, was working
at his bench Saturday evening, lightning
struck his dwelling. The bolt passed into
the cellar and thence up into the room,
where it jumped frcm a lot of tools to the
vice where Mr.. Haag sat. Ii then entered
the drawers melted tools splintered leg
of the table aud finally Mr.. Haag on the
leg. ripping his trousers into shreds and
tearing one of his shoes from his foot
Mr.. Haag was hurled from his seat and
his clothes were ignited. A red streak
maIlxs his leg where the electricity passed
from the knee to the foot. Beyond SEN
sation of numbness. the man escaped IN
iury. Seven members of his family wer'
nearby. but were not hurt.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
single Fare 10 the Y.P.s. &C. e. Con.

venstO8.
The Fifteenth international convention
of the Young Peoples Society of Christian
EndeavOr will be held at Washing ton, d..
c., July to 13. 1885, and for that occasion
the Pennsylvania Railroad company will
sell. from July to inclusive, excursion
tickets to Washington and return at a
single fare for the round trip. These
tickets will will be good for return passage
until July Is inclusive. but il deposited
with the Joint Agent at Washington prior
to p. Nj, July Is, will be extended to July
81 inclusive.
Full information in regard to rates and
time of trains can be obtained upon appli-
cation to ticket agents.
Excursion tickets for the following side
trips will be sold as under:
From July Z to 13 inclusive excursion
tickets between Washington and Balti-
more and Washington will be sold at sl.25
for the round trip, good for return passage
until July IA inclusive.
From July to 81 excursion tickets from
Washington to Gettysburg and return will
be sold at 50 35 for the round trip, good TO
return until July 81 inclusive. On the
same days the Western Maryland Railroad
| company will sci, excursion tickets from
Baltimore to Gettysburg and return, with
same return limit. at Sl:l5 for the round
trip.
| From July 6 TO 81 excursion tickets will
| be sold from Washington To Richmond and
return at 81 CO, to Petersburg and return
| at 500. to Old Point Comfort aud return
| (all raid 800 (and going all rail and re-
| turning by boat 1856. TO Fredericksburg
| aud return rs. These tickets will beal
| linit of July 81 inclusive.
All tickets for side trips will be sold only
on presentation of return portions of ex
cursion tickets to Washington issued TO
this occasion.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
THE OLD RELIABLE.

Everybody, and especially the oyster loving
people of Ebensburg. are invited to call at Robt
McBreens Old Reliable Restaurant. when they
want good, fresh Oys tiers, by the pint, quart or
gallon Or you can nave them Stewed or Fried
all at the lowest price. Fresh Oysters every day.
octlltf
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
comma mu0lcRttOn,
st. Augustine, June

St. Augustine, June lst, 1895.
ED FREEMAN: On Memorial Day the
graves of the soldiers dead in the cemetery
here were decorated with the customary
services. Rev. j. McLarn, of Chest
Springs, was orator on the occasion.
Following is list of the soldiers buried
in this cemetery: Joseph Adams. Thos-
Adams. John Burgoon, Thomas Burns.
Andrew Callahan, Peter Cassidy. Joseph
Cramer, Cornelius Donahoe, Thomas Dur
bin. Christ King, Henry q. Krise. James
Maloney, William Mckenzie, Louis Nc
Dermitt, Michael McDermitt. James Nc
Cioskey, Arthur j. Mcconnell, Henry
Muller, John Maggie, William X. Powell,
william Ryan, Joseph A. Watt, Stanislaus
Wharton, Jacob Wills, Augustine Wills
Eyeristus Wilt. NJ.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
Tn. commissioner. salary.

The superior conrt. sitting in Philadei-
mia. last week handed down decision,
sustaining Judge Barker's position In the
case of Commissioners Lloyd and Dillon
against Cambria county.
This ends the question in regard to the
salary of our county commissioners, who
in the future will only be entitled to receive
100 per year. and in the cases above men
,io,ed commissioners Lloyd and Dillon
will have TO refund the amount overdra"n
in their respective cases.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
RESTAURANT NOTICE.

respectfuily give notice {, my many patrons
of e,bensburg and country people at at large tnat
on and after April I. 1895. I will move my res
Seurant from Julian street to Centre street. in
sip bt OF the Cambria House. next door 10 Wflkin-
All NV old patrons nopiug q liberal share of the
pubIic % atronaye. 1 serve meals and lunches at
All hours PRICE, Is and % cents. l will keep
full line Of confectionery fruits, candies cigars.
oysters ice cream In season. ice cream In all ia
yors speciaI dinners and suppers gotten up by
giving timely notice spring veg etables in n.
I viii have . special parior for ladies and their
escorts. Thanks for past favors
Respectfully yours.
nah N If JAMES II. CANT.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate of Sarah Hagan deceased.
Letters OF adm ini stratcn C. l. .. on the estate
of sarah Hagan late of the borough Of Galitzin,
In Cambria county. Pa having been granted 10
me- all persons indebted to said estate are hereby
notified to make payment to me without delay.
and those having claims against the same Will
ore sent them properly authenticated for settle
ment THOMAS w. HAGAN.
Administrator.
aallitzin Pa. May LIST, 1899. maset-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters oil administration de bonis non cum
test IN onto aunexo on the estate of Peter Stoltz
ia te OF Barr township, deceased, having been
granted to the undersigned. ali persons having
sia,ms A. ainst the said estate will present them
for Day nent and all Indebted to said estate " Ill
make payment Immediately 10
J. HOPPEL,
r. A. SHOEMAKER, Adm'f. q. b. n. C. {. O..
Attorney.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
n,.,r Co..,y sem,.Ce.seu.s.l.

For the Blair County emi-Centennial,
to be celebrated at Hollidaysburg, Pa,
June IL and 12, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company will sell tickets to Holli-
daysburg and return. from Pittsbnrg,
Harrisburg. and intermediate stations
Including all stations on branch roads.
excent stations on the Bedford division, )
good for return passage until June 13 in
elusive, at reduced rates.
June IL will be Military and Grand
Army day, and June 12 Civic and Indus
trial day.
n;n of ChaSt tawnehip was a
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-06-05
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of stockholders for the
election of directors OF the Cresson q Clearneld
Coal Il Coke company will he held at the once
of the company at Frugslity. Pa on wednesday,
June 18th 1895, at one O'Clock. p.
Is. q. HAGAN, Sec'y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-05

that portion OF land bOnnded on Ihe nvIVu m
ave ON the east by X track and west by mira So on
side oy lots o. 90 % A"S Se 10 Sa5sei 20 IS 90
Township l3 North, Range Ss West.
sc Y OF " a, sec TO- =. m an ~
40 - - - e. ~ ~
lot q sec 90 30. as acres II Is IS W.
NV q OF . W q, sec ~ -. 10 a. IN an ~
,hst nsPt o. lot not included in Wagner and Carey
addition, 49, acres m
lot OF sec Is. 2a.2O a. "a o. D.
- ~ q ~
o ousa. anu ~ ee 'o'o'' l50O.8O so 40 IS 20
that part OF the a 81 W a not incinden IN MAplo
Grove addition sec ~ ~ "a Is al ss 20 ~ ~
that part OF the = OF w "A not ineludel IN "en"o
addition, 29 70 acres a. "a %, %
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28
SHOENAKERS ORGANIZING
They Will Form a Strong Home
Industry Union This
Week.

The shoemakers of this City are organ
izing, not so much on trade-union lines as
for a united effort to induce the public to
patronize home industries
The first meeting was held last evening
at 91511 Market street, and about fifty were
present. P. McKittrick was selected as
chairman and ]. McGrane as secretary.
The latter, il discussing the situation,
said that in this City there are 700 shoe
makers and not over 200 are employed.
Those who are at work put in ten hours a
day at piece work, and even then there is
not sufficient to keep them busy all of the
time. Consequently the pay is very poor.
He said:
During the past four months several of
the larger manufacturers have closed their
factories and many of our shoemakers are
thrown out of work. The reason is that
nearly all of the footwear comes from the
East. In fact, of every ten pairs of shoes
worn on this Coast not more than one pair
is made here. 1t is time to turn the tide
We have the leather here and we have the
shoemakers here. Why should the raw
material be sent East for manufacture
while our men are idle2
'Our purpose i, to stimulate the spirit