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Situation In New York Is Becoming
‘ Decidedly . Strained.
40,000 MEN MAY SOON GO OUT
President Seth Low of Columbia College
' Selected as Arbitrator, but no Deci-
sion Has Been Reached—State-
ment From Employees.
' New York, April 3.—~Thc relations be-
tween the'organized building employers
and the board of walking delegates are
becoming strained. At any time now
the threatened strike of the 40,000 build—
ing workmen may occur.
The walking delegates of the locked
out steam fitters have said they would
ask the board of walking delegates to
take action as soon as nonunion men
\\ ere employed.
Evans & Almiral of 41 Dey street yes-
terday put nine nonunion men towork
(.n a job on Wooster street, and Blake
1“; Williams of West Broadway have de-
clared'they will take on nonunion .men
on Monday. ‘
It is said that the board of walking
delegates will retaliate this afternoon
by calling out the workmen wherever
Evans & Almiral have contracts. The
action of Evans & Almiral is regarded
by union men as tantamount to a. re—
fusal to accept arbitration.
Delegates of the Amalgamated SOcie—
ty ,of Plumbers and Gas Fitters and of
the Progress and Enterprise Associa-
tion of Steam Fitters and Helpers met
Bishop Potter’s'New York council of
mediation and conciliation at 29 La-
fayette place last night to arbitrate the
question of the thermostatic work in
the Columbia college buildings, which
caused a strike of 1,500 workmen and
lockout of 1,500 steam fitters by the Mas-
ter Steam and Hot Water Fitters’ as—
sociation.
President Seth Low of Columbia col—
lege was selected as arbitrator. Many
witnesses were examined, but no deci-
sion was reached.
The Employees’ Statement.
A mass meeting of the locked out
steam fitters and helpers was held at
Central hall, 14? W'est Thirty—second
street, and a statement, in part as fol-
lows, Vvas given out regarding the trou—‘
ble which led to the threatened strike:
“We are sure the reason that they
(the employers) have adopted the dras—
tic measure of locking us out.was to
cripple us so that we should not be able
to enforce our demands on Aug. 1,
when our agreement is to be renewed.
“The agreement of 1895 contains a
clause that in the event of a strike
three daily meetings shall be held.
When the Progress association com-
mittee asked the presiding Officer when
the next meeting would take place, Mr.
. Geoghegan, one of the leading members
“of the Master Steam Fitters’ associa—
tion, jumped up and said that there
would be no more meetings, showing
that they '(the bosses) had made up
their minds to lock us out without
cause or provocation.
. “In regard to the thermostatic work,
which has been claimed to be the cause
of all the trouble. we desire to say that
the plumbers and gas fitters, through
their representatives, took an unfair
advantage of us by forcing four of the
Johnson thermostatic workers into
their organization. Our claim to their
‘. work is based on the following facts:
“The thermostatic pipe which controls
the valves or radiators, said valves be-
ing part and parcel of the steam fitters'
work, and the steam fitter in charge
laying out connections to same, the par-
ties doing thermostatic work have to
follow locations laid out by steam fit-
ters, practically laying out the. work,
we claim. As this controls the steam to
our radiators and is under our direc-
tion, it must be apparent that we are
qualified to perform this work, being, as
we are. familiar VV 1th all other steam de—
vices used either for power or heating
purposes, and the thermostat contain-
ing both power and heating force.”
At the headquarters of the steam fit-
ters it was said today that a general
strike would eventually be‘ordered if the
Master Steam Fitters’ association per-
sisted in employing nonunion men.
“The trouble has been caused” said
.a striker, “by the efforts of the Master
Steam Fitters’ association to ignore the
walking delegate and to recognize only'
the union The board of walking dele-
gates will fight this mOVe to the end.”
President Seth Low said that he is not
ready to announce his decision as arbi-
ter of the labor troubles.
Shipwrights on Strike.
Wilmington, Del., April 3.—A strike
at the shipyards of the Harlan and
Hollings‘worth company of this city is
in progress ‘today, involving the rivet-
ers employed on repairs to the steam-
ship Tallahassee. '
The strike originated in a demand
made by the men for an increase Of pay
from $4.50 to $5.50 per 100 rivets. The
demand was refused.
The Strike at PascOag, R. I.
Pascoag, R. 1., April 3.—The striking
weavers of William H Prendergast’s
woolentmill have formed a union, and
the leaders say they VV 111 fight for an
increase of wages until the issue is
finally decided. An effort is being made
to ‘have a strike declared at the Stone
worsted mill, but the weavers express
the opinion that the present is not an
advantageous time.
A Great Boon to Cyclists.
Washipgton, April 3.—A compendium
of great value to cyclists who contem-
plate a tour of Europe a-wheel is to be
found in a special report to the state de-
partment ‘ by United States Consul
Chancellor, - at Havre. Anticipating
many inquiries, he has caused to be pre-
pared a complete statement of the con-
ditions imposed upon foreign cyclists. -
No Election In Kentucky.
'Frankfort, Ky., April 3.——No quorum
in the senatorial contest today, and the
twenty-second ballot developed only
Hunter’s usual” strength, which would
have been within three votes of an elec-
tion had the Blackburn people and anti-
Hunter Republicans voted.
,A Newspaper Sold.
Grand Rapids, April 3.—The Daily
Democrat, the leading Democratic pa—
per of western Michigan, was sold to—
day to Elliott G." Stevenson of Detroit
for $12,000 on foreclosure of a mortgage
:to seciire an issue of $25,000 bonds.
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FARMERS T0 COMBINE.
A Vast Plan to Control the Price of Prod-
nets and Machinery.
Toledo April 3. -P. F. Brown of
Johnstown, Pa., left a. package of pa-
pers and letters in his room at the J ef-
ferson House and went to Columbus
recently, and it was the means of ex-
posing the largest scheme the farmers
of this country have ever undertaken.
It is known as the Agriculturists’ Na-
tional Protective association and is i-1-
eorporated under the laws of New Jer—
sey. The members are all oath bound,
anrl the farmers are taking to it right
and left, and agents are now at work in
nea1ly eveiy county in the leading
states.
great seCIecy.
It is proposed to establish county
and corporation warehouses, placed in
charge of county boards, who will have
absolute control. From these VVare—
houses goods will be shipped as may be
deemed necessary. The farmers will
raise all wheat in one locality, oats in
another, and so on. The national board
of finance is now at Work on a. com-
plicated scale for the division of profits,
and everything will go through the
hands of the sovereign body.
The ultimate design is the absolute
control and marketing of all farm prod—
ucts, farm animals and machinery.
EXPLOSION or A POWDER MILL.
Residences Half a BIile Away Damaged.
Only One Person Hurt.
Shamokin, P3... April 3.—All of the
buildings of the Shamokin Powder com—
pany were completely wrecked by an
explosion which ruined the mill of the
company at an early hour today. There
were no. lives lost, all of the workmen
having gone to their homes. The dwell-
ings. of David Hann, Emanuel Klinger
and Daniel Osman,
outbuildings and barns, were badly
damaged. The powder mill is located
about five miles from this city. The
only person injured was Mrs. Hann,
who was badly cut about the face and
body. She is prostrated from the shock.
The damaged residences are located
nearly half a mile from the scene of
the explosion.
Mr. and Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Klinger
were buried in their beds beneath the
debris, and bowlders weighing many
together with the
It has been conducted with .
pounds were ,hurled through the sides-
of the dwellings. The houses and fur—
niture were badly wrecked. Mr. Hann’s
barn took fire and his stock and farm—
ing implements were destroyed. The
powder company’s barn was reduced to
kindling wood and four head of stock
were killed. The loss will amount to
nearly $50,000.
Murder and Suicide.
Louisville, April 3.——A special-from
Lexington saysz- News has been re-
ceived herefrom Hayden, Leslie coun-
ty, of a tragedy that took place there
last Tuesday. Tom Oglethorpe, a pros-
perous farmer, accused his wife of
thinking too much of Henry Schneider,
a farmhand. They quarreled, and Ogle-
thorpe’s wife left him. Oglethorpe then
went to Schneider and shot him
through t e heart with a winchester
rifle, after which he turned the weapon
toward his own head and killed him—
self.
The Injured Acrobat.
New York, April 3.—Augustus Wer—
ner, the acrobat, who, while attempt—
ing to turn a triple somersault at Bar-
num & Bailey’s circus yesterday in
Madison Square Garden, struck the
floor on his back, was in a serious con—
dition at Bellevue hospital today. He
is suffering from concussion of the
spine, and the doctor who has his case
in charge said that if he recovered he
might be. permanently disabled.
Paymaster Corwin’s Case.
Newport, R. 1., April 3.——«The case of
Paymaster John Corwin was called in
the district court today. The paymas—
ter is charged with embezzling $5.000
irom Ithe First National bank Of this
city. The defendant did not appear,
but was represented by counsel, who
asked for a iti the1 continuance of the
ca se till next Friday, Aplil 9. The re—
quest VV as granted.
llIarquis of Queensberry a Grandfather.
San Francisco, April 3.—The Marquis
of Queensberry has an American grand—
son and Lord Sholto has a son and
heir. The little stranger came to the
home of Lord and Lady Sholto Doug—
lass. Tt will be two years next May
since the youngest son of the Marquis
of Queensberry married the attractive
little song and dance artist, Loretta
Addis.
The Queen Regent Happy.
Madrid, April '3.—The queen regent
was attending a concert yesterday when
a telegram was handed her announcing
the victories of the Spanish troops in
the Philippine islands. Her majesty
caused the dispatch to be read from the
stage, which aroused the greatest en—
thusiasm. The orchestra played the
national anthem and other patriotic
”airs.
'Stole From His Benefactor.
Corning, N. Y., April 3.—At Savan—
nah, Wayne county, John L. Speer be-
' friended a tramp named James Den—
ning and known in trampdom as
“Brooklyn Sandy.” He gave him, a
home for several months and “Brook—
lyn Sandy” returned the kindness by
skipping out last night with $110 bev-
longing to his benefactor.
Fight \Vith a Band of Outlaws.
Ardmore. I. '11, April 3.——From per-
sons just in from Ravia it is learned
that a posse of’Indian Territory deputy
marshals recently met a band of seven
outlaws known as the Morris gang,
near that place, and‘a desperate fight
ensued. Three of them were wounded.
None of the‘ofiicers was injured.
Pitcher Souders Pleases.
Lakewood, N. J., April 3.—The regu-
lars and colts of the New York Baseball
club played another snappygame here.
Captain Joyce gave Souders, the Peoria
pitcher, a trial, and he did very well, 'no
run being made until the eighth inning.
A Raines Law Trial Ended.
Syracuse, April 3.——The jury in the
case of the people against Adam List-
man, the first trial in this county for
alleged violation of the Raines law, to-
day returned a verdict of not guilty.
The jury had been out all night.
The Philippine Islands Revolt.
Madrid, April 3.——Additional advices
from Manilla say that the Spaniards
have inflicted another defeat on the in-'
surgents, killing 200 of them.
FACE
RUMORS—""-
Pimples. blotches, blackl1éads,red, lrough,
oily, mothy skin, itching. scaly scalp, dry,
thin, and fallin:r hai1,an.l baby blemishes
prevented by CUTICURA SOAP, the most
efiective skin purifying and beautifying
soap in the world, as well as purest and
sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery.
(IthIcura
SOAP is sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG
ANDCHEM. CORP. MSoleProps Boston,
”‘0 “ How to Prevent Face Humors," mailed free.
EVERY HUMOR F’°1‘J‘y‘3.§'i~i‘c°ii‘ii€;i‘i‘iif$'°d
ALL SIZES
POULTRY -=- WIRE,
[Cut Or by the Roll.
- Prices Right -
Pure Ready Mixed Paints, White
Lead, Oils, Turpentine, Benzin.
‘ Fully, Glass, Kalsomiue,
Whiting.
FINE LINE OF PAINT 5’5?
WHITEWASH BRUSHES
H. II. Williams,
17 MAIN STREET.
Sohullze’s Mariel.
5 RAILROAD PLACE AND x X >_< ><
WASHINGTON ST. BRIDGE x x X .
A few of Our Bargains. for
This Week:
Leg Lamb, 12c
Buck Shad, 8c .
Roe Shad. 100
Round Steak, 12c
Sirloin Steak. 15c
T111 . ur Sc Bib Boast
' E‘HIS IS NOT ALL. a visit to
either of our Markets will
con—‘iuce you that VII e know what
people want and our prices are
always RIGHT.
FRESH FISH OF ALL KINDS.
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Paul Schultze. J1»
Fairfield County National Bank ‘
44 Wall St.. Norwalk, Conn.
INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital,‘230,ooo.
EDWIN O. KEELIB President.
DAVID:B. MILLER, Vice- P1 esident
L. C. GREEN,CaShieI‘.
EDWIN O. KEELEn, Mossss H. GLovnn,
DAVID E. MILLER, A. J. MEEKER.
F. ST. JOHN LOCIIWOOD, THEODORE E. SMITH,
IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TRISTIIAM.
Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants and
Individuals solicited.
Safe Deposit BO xes f to to Depositors.
. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK.
26 WALL ST.. NORWA LK.
CORPORATED SEPT. 1. ‘876.
CAPITAL.
GEORGE M. HOLMES. President.
E. L. BOYEB, Vice-President
WILLIAM A. (loans. Cashier
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DIRECTORS :
GEORGE M. HOLMES. '
P. L. CUNNINGHAM.
E: L. BovEn.
H. E. DANN,
J. T. Pnowrm
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Discount Day, Saturdav-
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made at Hillside.
MEEKER COAL CU,
COAL, , 11001), 11101,
LIME, CEMENT, TILE PIPE.
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‘New York Office. 442 BroadWay.
A DRESS GOODS SALE.
All our New Dress Genus b‘oughi for the Season are here. There is‘ a great
profusion of unique styles. Unique in the sense that they cannot lie found in other
Stores and the prices are unique loo—THE lOWEST IN THE WHOLE STATE.
—,Our Motto has always been—-
BETTER GOODS FOR EQIIAI. HONEY. EOIIAL GOODS FOR LESS HONEY.
4: pi ces 6913 Black and Navy Blue Heavy Serge, 500.
" $1. 00 Black Henrietta, 7 5c. ' 5 .1,
‘ 290 All Wool 40 inch Suiting, 19c " '
7 50 Black Henrietta, 500.
$1. 00 all Wool 54: inch Coverts” (50.
$1.00 Etamiue all new colors, 750.
b New Imported Dr. ss Patterns all silk and wool $1.01) per yard.
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Our display of Spring Garments is pleasing the Ladies of the County. Our Suits are Works of
the Tailor’s' Art.
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N avy Blue and Black Serge Suits with Eton Jacket, $7. 50.
All Wool Checked Suits with fly front Jacket, $7. 50
Fine Covert Cloth Suits fly front and Eton Jackets, $10. 00.
Combination Suits Of plain cloth Jackets and Checked Skirts, $10. and $13. 50
EtaInines, Serges, Ladies Cloths and Covert Suits f1 nm $7 50 to $25 00.
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SEPARATE SKIRTS.
Black Mohair, 98c.
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69c Scotch Half Bleached Damask, 50c.
Black and White checks, $1.25. 690 Irish full Bleached .. 50c.
Figured Mohairs, $2. 75 $001015? IIIBIeBa‘checg d “ 280.
, 2. 75 A: $4. r'5. . . 11 some e 1< 88c.
Black Silicians $ 0 l _ $1 69 Full Bleached Double
Fancy Novelty Skirts, $3.75.“ $1.25. '
Black Silk Grenadines, $10.00. - .
JACKETS AND CAPES.
Fine Covert J ackets, $9.75.
Fine Broadcloth “ $13 50.
Clay Diagonal “ $5.50 and $7.50.
Tan Melton “ $10.00 and $12.00.
Plain and Mixed “ $3.98 to $6.75.
Capes, $2.98_to $12.00.
. SPRING MAT'TING.'
150 Japanese Matting, 100.
25c “ 19c. .
39c “ 250.
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PORTIERES.
32 75 Chenille Portieres. all colors, DOuble 6. (10,81. 98.
. . ' $3. 50 Tapestry “ $2. 98.
SILK WAISTS $5.75 “ 4.50.
$4 50 Chenille “ 3.75.
Black Silk .ahirt Waists, $3 98.
Fancy and Changeable Silk Waists, $3. 98 to $6 75.
LACE CURTAINS.
SHIRT WAISTS Nottinghams 2% yai cls, 490.
Our new Spring line of Shirt VVaists are now opened “ 75c. 98c, $1. 25 to $3 75.
from 500 to $2.98. Irish Point, $3.50 to $10.00 per pair.
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