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New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
3 EXCITEMENT AT CARNEGIE.
TROUBLE FEARED WHEN MILLS START
Up WITH NON-UNION MEN.
rpr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBrxE

Pittsbp-g Aug s-The town Of Carnegie Is a
hotbed OF excitement tonight The stranger enter
ing the place is likely 10 have a hot experience.
Every stranger seen in the borough to-day was held
up by the vgilant strikers and dozen or more were
led outside the town limits a mile and half ana
warned 10 return IL they loved life. The bur
CESS and four policemen are powerless. The two
hundred and hfty members Of the Amalgamated
Association have organized regular patrol and
guarding every street and railroad.
u Is known that the American Sheet Steel Com
pany will start its mill Sunday night with non
union men II they can get them into the plant The
employees told the superintendent boldly that they
would cease work on Saturday night, and would
defy him 20 start the mill. roller named Scovile'
from Apollo. started the scare He has record as
a strike breaker" He was recognized 4 hun
dred men and many more children escorted him
several miles toward Pittsburg, and all sorts OF
threats shoWered him he left the
crowd. -Four negroes were held up. They were
also led out Of the borough structural iron
worker who showed union card was told 10 get
out This was kept up late tonight
The Pennsylvania Railroad sent a squad Of po-
lice 10 guard the Panhandle tracks. The sheet
plant has siding running from the main track
into the mill II is supposed that a special train
with non-union men viii be into the yards be-
strikers, who say they viii wreck the train with
engaged two detectives. but they We're seized by
The strikers and did not get into the mill. The
men, and the population as a whole faVors the
strikers
Discharges have begun at the Homestead mill.
One roller and four men working al the No
open hearth furnace discharged. They had
been seen in consultation with Amalgamsted Off
cals. They admitted 10 their foreman that they
faV ored unionism. When discharged they were
told Il for other causes The admitted
that they agitating for strike. II is be-
lieVed that many more will he discharged to-mor-
This is the method President SChwab always
took 10 get rid of intending strikers.
Al The Republic mills South Side this city.
notices posted this evening 70 the effect that
the men failing report for duty next Monday
morning or Sunday midnight should consider them
selves discharged. There is division OF sentiment
az this plant. Many Of the in favor OF
remaining al work Three days ago vote was
taken and they decided not 10 strike. Since then
organizers have been among them, and the senti-
nnent has changed.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
TWO DETECTIVES REPRIMANDED.
ACCUSED BY THE COURT OF MAKING FALSE
STATEMENTS TO GET THE DISCHARGE
OF WOMEN PRISONERS

Detectives Lyons and Armstrong Of the West
rorty-seventh-st. station. were reprimanded with
exceptional severity by Magistrate Meade yesterday
in the West Side Court for obtaining by false
ments the discharge OF two women accused OF lar
ceny One OF the women Is an actress known as
Pearl Cummings and was formerly known Pearl
Colby. Two weeks ago after dinner at No. p West
Sixty-fourth-st. she was married at the Little
Church Around the Corner 20 Ernest oreEazzi.
brother of Tony Cummings. the actor Next day
she regretted the marriage. and has since left
Bregazzi and is now living az No Is West Sixty
hfth-st with the other young woman. who IS
known as Helen Richmond.
The two women were accused by John T. Nc
Bride a machinist Of No "A East Tenth-st. OF
robbng him Of so while he was asleep, about ;
O'Clock yesterday morning in Fitzgerald's saloon.
at Seventh-ave. and Forty-eighth-st The arrests
were made at No Is West Sixty-hfth-st
Yesterday afternoon the detectives told Magis-
trate Meade that Mcbride had told them he was
drunk when he made the complaint against the
women and that he would not prosecute them: The
women were, therefore. discharged McBride ap-
reared in the courtroom ten minutes later and de
gestion Of man who present In the court
room the Magistrate sent officer 20 the women 5
house and half an hour later the officer came back
with the two women and the two detectives. The
latter said they had been told by the sergeant OF
the Mercer-st. precinct that Mcbride had refused
court. but the Magistrate was angry
and said their conduct was disgracefuL
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
MINERS MILD DEMANDS.
COAL OPERATORS ASKED TO COMPLY
WITH CONDITIONS AGREED UPON
LAST SPRING.

Hazleton, Penn. Aug 9-The conference Of
district executive boards of the United Mine
Workers adjourned at 10 o'clock tonight. and
the following statement covering the days pro-
ceedings was given out. 1t is considered in the
nature Of a mild demand on the operators to
comply with conditions agreed upon last spring.
when the big strike in the anthracite fields was
settled.
Whereas It is to he regretted that PersSSns VIII, who
should be hut who not members OF the mine
workers Organization have by their actions caused
uch IS 6y Wfy RAJ OF e of
the employers place themselves in the position OF
these neP ba bg trying to prevent the United
Mine Workers from putting into effect G9nd'tiOns @
making it clear that such employers by permitting
ing primarily responsible for these difficulties. We
desire the privilege of inspecting working cards
cry as iS nertior and fbst Titbout interfering
with the proper working of mines, and while it
is known TO the employers that this can he done
without interfering with the proper working of the
collieries yet unfortunately some OF their repre-
which they well know are at best techni-
cal. and by this stand are using their efforts in
such manner will encourage and continue strikes
and differences; while in open contrast With h this this
10 bring about and continue a condition OF peace
throughout the anthracite coal regions.
Therefore Resolved. That committees Of the en-
perintendents OF the different companies that are
reported as having refused TO permit the inspec-
tion of cards and endeavor to have them consent
it, and also that committees Of employees shall
understand from the different superintendents If
il is the intention TO conform TO the condition of
the notices posted by the employers agreeing to
give their employees the conditions which they
have forth in these notices, we'll as 10 the
conditions agreed between the committees OF
the employees and the representatives, OF the en-
ployers since the posting Of these notices; and.
further, that the locals shall keep record of the
result and forthwith send copy thereof 70 their
district secretary.
Resolved That a Joint convention of the three
districts be called. TO take place August 81 in
the city of Hazleton and that President Mitchell
and the members Of the national executive board
he requested TO attend this convention. in order
that we may obtain the benefit of their advice and
cooperation.
The conference did not adjourn finally to-
night, as had been expected and another ses
sion Will be held tomorrow What questions
will he considered the leaders refuse to an
nounce
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
ALLEGED CLIPPER" CAUGHT
Continued from first page.

burgh. The captain answered the phone in
person, Mr.. Moss said. and. according TO the
report which had been made to him, the fol-
lowing conversation took place:
POLICE TIPPING" MOSS SAYS.
The Parkhurst Society is raising hell. and
has warrants for several places in your pre-
cinct. One is for No. 80 Park Row"
"Oh, all right. Goodby.''
Then Mr.. Moss told how some Of the society's
men on the watch outside OF the Park Row ad-
dress had shortly afterward about fifty
persons come rushing out. One OF them walked
into Dolan's and placed with the man behind
the counter Two packages and drew from vari-
Gus pockets rolls of money. which he proceeded
to smooth out and convert into one bundle
Since we could not raid all the poolrooms.
our intention" said Mr.. Moss, was TO have
number of them. through the medium of police
notification, desert their places, having wit
nesses stationed outside TO note these facts.
Mr.. Moss said that about twenty-five pool
rooms had "emptied OUT on the sidewalk yes
teTday afternoon.
Superintendent McClntock related how he had
called up Police Headquarters and asked the
operator TO give him the First Precinct
Why i can't do that" McClintock said the
operator replied Il sending in a general
alarm and 1 can't break in. If you interfere
it'll spoil the combination" The nature of the
general alarm was not stated
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
10000
STRIKERS HAVE LOST GROUND.
ALL THE REOPENED MILLS STILL Rim
MING
IRT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIRrNE.l J

Pttsburg, Aug. 9.-During the week the
strikers have been steadily losing in the Pitts
burg district. The Clark mill is now running
with its fun complement Of men. Not striker
can be found about the place they having given
81 up for lost and the majority accepting places
elsewhere. The officials admit that one roller
from them by the efforts Of the strikers
last night but assert that they had another
man ready 10 take his place and that four OF
the FIVE mills of the plant running again to-
day. They have made no effort. they say. to
start the fifth mill. but Will probably do so early
next week
The Farm mill at the Lindsay McCutcheon
works was in operation again to-day. Yester-
day, according 10 the managers Of the mill, il
went within 40 per cent OF fun run ana did
better to-day because there was an earlier start
made. Manager jerks says the old men will
have another chance 10 come back. but II they
fail 10 do so, non-union workers will be put in
their places and another mill opened up next
week
Advices from Hyde Park are TO the effect that
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
CH4FFEE AND THE MISSIONARIES.
SAYS INDEMNITY DEMANDS APPEAR TO
HIM To BE A SQUEEZE"

Washington, Aug. 9-The War Department
has completed and published the reports on the
military operations in South Africa and China.
extracts from which have been published Ref
erence was made at the time 70 a scheme ot
settlement submitted through Minister Conger
TO General Chaffee. in command in China. This
scheme was presented by the Rev. z. C. Tewks-
bury. who made the claim for damages done by
Boxers TO Chinese Christians or adherents Of
the American Congregational Mission The de-
mand included a money indemnity OF 1910
taels and ninety-six acres of land. General
Chaffee commenting upon this demand says:
The scheme of settlement as 1t appears 70
me. is very much in the line OF business called
squeeze which we hear a great deal about IN
China"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
WOMAN KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
HER comrANIoH WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED
LOAD N WAGON SHIFTED AND HORSE
WAS FRIGHTENED.
WAS FRIGHTENED

Glen Cove, Long Islard Aug. "a fatal runaway
accident occurred a the Glen Head Railroad Sta
ton Yesterday afternoon The victim Mrs
Conrad Crone who moved here last Monday from
RosIyn Her companion, Mrs. Mary Dalferth. was
seriously injured
Mrs Crone drove 10 Roslyn yesterday TO get some
household goods that she had left behind. and was
acconpa nied by Mrs. Dalferth. on their return
they were driving hill when the load shifted
and the horse became frightened and away
Roth women were thrown out. They brought
10 Glen Cove but Mrs. Crone died before she
reached her house. Mrs Dalferth will probably re-
cover Justice Cocks held inquest. and YER
dict Of accidental death was given.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
COMMISSIONER MURPHY SILENT.

Captain Anthony ]. Alaire was in charge at
Police Headquarters last night. He was told Of
the report of the society and it's startling charges
He denied II all.
1T is preposterous." said he. Ito even think the
telegraph bureau at Police Headquarters could be
used in such manner. 1t is ridiculous.
Commissioner of Police Murphy was seen at his
home in Broome-st but ne refused absolutely to
say a word concerning the case. He was told the
story and its charges but would make no reply.
Deputy Commissioner Devery was communicated
with by telephone by Headquarters officials. at Far
ROckaway. Nothing could be learned as to what
he said. but II rumOred that the Deputy Com
missioner would the city late last night or
early this morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
MAY NOT SEE GOMPERS.
OFFICIALS SAID TO CONSIDER TIME FOR
CONFERENCES PAST-To TRY TO
BREAK STRIKE By OPEN
ING MILLS.

While the steel strike situation continued TO
interest men in the financial district Of this city
yesterday. less talk about ii was heard tnere-
Apparently Wall Street waiting 10 see what
would be the effect of President Shaffers order
10 the Amalgamated Association to extend the
strike and TO learn if the American Federation
of L Dor would take aggressive attitude In
support Of the strike. Well informed hnanclaI
men said they did not believe the Federation
would do more than give some financial ald
10 the steel strikers As to President Shaffers $
order it was said its effect could not be 1oretoiu
with certainty. and there an evident dis
position among the hnanciers to cease guessing
until the order goes into effect tonight.
Steel stocks declined a fraction Of a point
closing at 4lIs for the common and DOS Tor
the preferred. Brokers said the operations IN
Steel stocks indicated suspense and nervous
ness but not loss Of faith in the steel corpora
tion's ability TO break the strike.
A report that Samuel Gompers would come to
New-York 10 confer with J. P. Morgan and Of
hcials Of the United States Steel Corporation
about terms for settling the strike was not ne
lieved in Wall Street Information that the OF
icials would not consent 10 confer with the
president Of the American Federation OF LauoI L,
on the subject was obtained from trustworthy
source. 1t was said by an official OF one OF the
subsidiary companies that the time for CONFER
ences 10 end the strike had passed, and that
the companies would proceed 10 break the strike
by opening such mills as the steel corporation ION
desired TO keep open Seven tin plate mills
would be started up next week, the oftclal sald-
c. NJ SChWab. president of the steel corpora
tion. declined yesterday 10 give any explanation
OF the announcement that the Devices WOOD
plant at McKeesport was to be dismantled and
removed. The information Of that move on the
part Of the corporation was surprise to many
financial men in the city. although il has been
announced that the corporation will not reopen
some OF the undesirable mills which were closed
by the strike
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
ANOTHER BIG COMBINATION.
PROJECT OF STEEL OFFICIALS TO CONTROL
LIMESTONE OUTPUT

Newcastle Penn. Aug. a-Another great IN
dustriaI combination Of especial Importance 70
the iron and steel enterprises Of the country IS
now under way 70 completion. The object IN
view is the placing in the power of one cor
poration the control Of the limestone output IN
this section Of the country. 1t is one OF tne
most important materials used BY the oias'
furnaces Of the United States Steel Corporation
about the Pittsburg mills. and Besserer steer
cannot be made without it.
Prominent Pittsburgers. the most or Wnom
are stockholders and officers in the steel corpora
ton are promoting the enterprise Within =
short time il is expected that all the plans .,
the concern will be completed II Is estlmatel
that fuIIv 81 500 600 has been invested Every
quarry of consequence and every limestone MN
eral tract in Central and Western PennSyi anla,
also Eastern Ohio, have been (from ali repof'S'
gobbled up by the combine.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
PHILBIN AND JEROME CONFER.

1T MAY MEAN A RENEWAL OF THE VICE
CRUsADE-ANOTHER DIAMOND LETTER
District Attorney Phl5!n IS apparently having no
trouble in getting 10 the bottom Of affairs in Cap
tain Diamonds district He announced yesterday
that IN his mail he had found letter from a pa
troIman in Diamonds precinct which gives i'm
portant information. He said that the letter was
being investigated.
The District Attorney later admitted that the
letter ANONYMOUS one. but he said there
would he little difficulty In ,btaning evidence cor
Toborative of some Of the statements made In IT,
For the hrst tine since June District Attorney
Philbin had conference with Justice Jerome yes
terday- The District Attorney went 10 the Court
OF Special Sessions and for over half hour held
a whispered conversation with the justice In a
OF the courtroom.
few days ago IT was said that District At
torney Philhin would Join forces with Justice
Jerome. Frank Moss Captain F. Norton Goddard
and other well known reformers, and that active
campaign against vice would begin. The successive
conferences yesterday morning with Mr., Moss and
Justice Jerome are thought 10 lend color 70 this
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
HE PROBABLY ESCAPED on 1 YACHT.

A STEAM LAUNCH WITH a POSSE OF BOARD. TO
START ~ PURSUIT OF EUGENE PLATT.
Oyster Bay. Long Island, Aug. a-Eugene Platt
who tried 10 shoot his brother John on wednesday
night after creating disturbance al their home, is
SIN A. large and is believed 70 have escaped
yacht.
This morning it was discovered that the yacht
Dormas. which Is the property Of Joseph Thysoc
who has country place near Bayville; was miss
from her moorinEs- II Is generdlly peheVed
that she was stolen by Platt aid him in escaping
Constable McQuade and posse VIII start In a
steam launch in pursuit Of the fugitive.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
FORCE AT REPUBLIC WORKS TO QUIT.

Pittsburg Aug. 9-The officials OF the Re-
public Iron Works. on the south side. were in
formed this morning by a committee Of men
from the mills that the entire force would quit
ork tomorrow evening. when President
Shaffer's order for a general strike becomes
effective. The committee informed the COM
pany that the men had taken a vote. which re-
suited in a majority of three 10 one in favor Of
striking.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10

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New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
SHEET MILLS TO START MONDAY.

Columbus, Ohio. Aug. s-The American Sheet
Steel Company has ordered the sheet mills at Canal
Dover 10 start next Monday morning as non-union.
The local Amagamated Association held a meet
ing last night 10 deliberate course of action.
They decided 10 station pickets at the favor
able points 10 watch the mills. TO prevent II posi-
ble non-union men from taking their places They
viii endeavor 20 avert violence.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
BEHIND WITH STRUCTURAL IRON.
BUILDERS. HOWEVER. DO NOT LOOK FOR
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE.

1t was said on good authority yesterday that de-
veries m this city OF structural iron were IN most
cases from thirty 10 sixty days behind This is
ascribed 70 the boom in building which began early
in the summer The OF the rapid transit
subway. for which nearly a years supply OF iron
is hand. is regarded exceptional There
seemed 20 be no anticipation. however. among
builders and contractors yesterday OF a sym
pathetic strike here following on the going into
effect OF the general strike order which is affect
all the iron and steel mills A representative os
the builders and architects said yesterday evening"
while some deliveries OF structural iron are
going daily II is that in the majority or
cases deliveries are from thirty sixty DAYS
hind. What viii happen after that time in case
the extension Of the strike goes into effect would
be difficult 10 say ] knoN. however that builders
are not very anxious. There Is litte II any ad-
vance IN the price OF structural iron. and people
are not rushing 10 buy IL In order 10 have II be-
fore the strike Is extended This shows apparent
~ that builders DO not expect sypa athetic strike
present Prices hovavsr. have risen for the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
4 LIBRARY FOR THE C4TSKILLs.
MR.. CARNEGIE WISHES TO ERECT ONE AT
GRIFFIN'S CORNERS IN MEMORY
OF DR. SKENE.

The widow of DR.. A J. c. Skene, the well
known Brooklyn physician has received letter
from Mrs Andrew Carnegie. saying that Mr.
Carnegie wishes TO give 5000 to pay. either
wholly or in part, for the erection OF a library
building Grifin's Corners in the CatskM
Mountains This library Mr.. Carnegie distinct
" wishes to be a monument 70 DIT. Skene. Dr.
ard Mrs. Skene started and have for some time
supported a small library at Grtfin's Corners
Fear which their country home is situated.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
CAPTAIN DELANEY MAKES DENIAL

Captain Delaney of the East Thirty -ifth-st
station when seen at the station house last
night and asked for a statement concerning the
accusation made by superintendent McClntock
that he had offered that official 500 a month to
keep out OF his precinct. said:
There is no truth whatever in the statement.
AS to superintendent McClintock l have known
him for long time and hold him IN high
TEEN. AT his request have executed all war
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STEEL CONTAIN

Washington, Aug. 9.-Former Attorney-Gen-
eraI Monnett. of Ohio. who has been retained TO
bring proceedings against the United States
Steel Corporation for violation Of the antitrust
laws, has written 10 H. B. Martin. national sec
retary OF the American Antitrust League, that
he is preparing papers in the case The rail
way trainmen." he says. are taking the same
proceedings. They are in consultation with the
Amalgamated men to-day"
A committee representing the Antitrust
League, District Assembly No 66, knights Of
Labor, and several other citizens consulted with
attorney to-day with the object Of urging
Attorney-Gener Knox to institute quo
ranto proceedings against the steel company.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
KNOX SAYS HE WON'T INTERFERE.

Attorney-General p c. Knox was in the city
yesterday. He arrived here late Thursday night
with his son and Joined Mrs Knox. There was a
report that he had come here to confer with lead
ers Of the Steel Trust looking 10 settlement OF
the strike He denied this. He said that private
business had brought him here. and that he was
not In any way interfering in the strike situa-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-10
CIGARnAKERs APPEAL TO mKISLEr.
ASK HIM TO STOP THE ARRESTS OF STRIKERS
IN TAMPA.

ASK HIM TO STOP THE ARRESTS OF STRIKERS
IN TAMPA
At mass meeting OF union cISarmakers. held in
Military Hall. No. 1873 Bowery. Wednesday
evening. and lasting until midnight. the Tampa.
Fla authorities were condemned for arresting
strikers It was decided send the following let
ter TO President Mckinley
Sir: In Tampa there have been brutalitics and
unheard OF acts perpetrated against the cigar
workers without their having given any cause and
wit hout there having done any injury 10 life or
property. Thirty workmen have been indicted and
kidnapped hose only fault IS that they arc mem
bers Of union and men who would not submit TO
tyranny and undue hardship We hope the TX
ecutive power will he used 10 remedy this evil II
the positions were reversed and the capitalists
and the merchants were arrested and taken away
from their families. the United states Army would
have been called on 10 protect them As they are
workmen nothirg was done.
II was resolved that no man shall make a cigar
fcr TAMPA nanufa cturer while the strike lasts a"
This resolution was passed because OF report that
a TaTnpa manufacturer II coming mere next week
manufacture cigars