z?
} noon Ronni
. be accomplished otherwise, the
*Tlle Strike Used by the Operators as a.
Means to Make Big Money.
PRICES RAPIDLY ADVANGING
if
They Have Risen In a Week a Hundred
Per Cent/and the Coal Is Held For
sun Higher Figures—The. Men
Show No Signs of Yielding.
Pittsburg, July 12.———The price of bi-
tuminous coal in the Pittsbiyrg market
is $1.50 aton. A week ago it was 70
cents. This sensational advance, which
would mean millions in a week’s opera-
tions with the mines running, is due
only partly to the scarcity of coal
caused by the miners’ strike. In other
word{, the advance has been forced by
manipulation. -.
It looks as though there was a corner
in soft coal which had previously been
arranged on inside information that the
strike was to come off and the supply
was being held back. If this be true
$1,000,000 will be made out of the miners’
strike in another week.
A great speculation is on. Operators
who anticipated the strike and laid in
large stocks are holding the coal for
high prices. There is one operator in
Pittsburg who has 150,000 tons of coal,
not one ton of which he is ready to dis-
pose of until the price goes even higher
than $1.50.
Some of the coal he bought from an
operator the day after the strike be-
gan for 72 cents a ton. As things stand
now this operator (will make $75,000.
He expects to make much more.
A Cleveland clique is also in the
movement to hold back the coal until
the price goes to an enormous figure.
Cleveland has a coal famine now, and
there are many hundreds of cars load-
in West Virginia ready to be dis-
patched to the lakes. Yet no effort is
being made' to get them through. Coal
is being held back on the other Ohio
roads that do business between West
Virginia and the lakes. The excuse for
not sending it through is that the strik-
ing miners would stop it.
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“2* The sub... gituation.
Pittsburg, July 12.-—The week opens
with the forces engaged in the miners’
strike as determined as ever and on
the alert to secure the slightest advan-
tage. No openly aggressive work'was
done yesterday by either side, but the
miners’ officials held a secret meeting,
at, which. it is believed, a vigorous
campaign against the New York and
Cleveland gas coal miners to be inau-
gpgated was decided upon.
operators apparently are doing
little and are saying less. However,
their confidence in defeating the miners
has not abated in the least. The ex-
pected trouble in the Wheeling division
of the Baltimore and Ohio did not come
to» the surface. The miners were paid
off as announced, but no trouble fol-
lowed. ‘
The effect of the strike is_being man-
ifested in the price of coal. An increase
of 80 cents a ton was shown yesterday
when application was made for con-
tracts, and a number of Pittsburg op-
erators, not being able to work their
own mines. are seeking to buy coal in
the West Virginia field in order to reap
the advantage of the advance."-
’11 re has been no intimation of law-
It ass as yet in this region, but Sher-
iff Lowry of Alleghany county has an-
ticipated trouble by swearing in 500
deputies, who are in readiness for the
field at a moment’s notice. The miners
say there will be no overt acts com-
mitted during the war, and all proceed-
ings will be strictly within the law.
Ratchford Hopeful.
THE E-v'ENIR G‘G’A'ZETTE, ., °
1 NC. GAZETTE
PEOPLE WE KNOW.
They are Nonlvalk People
and What They Say is
. of Local Interest.
When an incident like the following
occurs right here at home it is bound
to carry weight with our road ers. When
so many strange occurrences go the
rounds of the press, are published as
facts, when the intellige nt reader knows
they cannot be true, there is no wonder
that people become skeptical. On one
subject skepticism is rapidly disappear-
ing. This is due to the actual personal
experience of our citizens, and their
public utterances regarding them. The
doubter must doubt no more in the face
of such evidence as this. The public
statement of a reputable citizen living »
right here at home, one whom you can
see every day, leaves no ground for the
skeptic to stand on.
Mrs. John Grace, of 32 Plattsville
avenue, says: “,‘I am well up in years,
and for quite a long time I have suffered
with my back and kidneys. The'pain
often extended down into my limbs and
was frequently so severe that I sup- '
posed I had rheumatism. I was advised
to use Doan’s Kidney Pills, and began
taking them. I think the pills are a
good thing, they cured me. ”
'Doan’s Kidney Pills are for sale‘by
all dealers, price 50 cents per box, 6
boxes for $2.50. Sent by mail on receipt
of price. Foster-Milburn 00., Buffalo,
N. Y., sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan’s and take
no other.
. HONOLULU DISAPPOINTED.
A Propose-d Celebration Which Had to
Be Declared 011’.
San Francisco, July 10.—The steamer
City of Peking, just arrived, was a. day
behind her regular time. The vessel
was detained at Honolulu on a request
from the oflicers of the Hawaiian gov-
ernment, who asked that the steamer
remain in the harbor there until the
Mariposa, from San Francisco, should
arrive, on which the Hawaiians hoped
to hear that the annexation treaty had
been ratified by the United States sen-
ate and that they could call them-
selves Americans. The leaders of the
annexation party had purchased all the
firecrackers on the islands in anticipa—
tion of favorable news. When it be-
came known that the treaty had not
been acted upon, the celebration was
declared off. The Hawaiians intended
by holding the steamer to be able to
send congratulatory messages.
The Japanese Times of recent date
devotes a long article to a discussion of
the annexation situation, over which
the entire Japanese 'press is greatly
wrought up. Speaking of the signing
of the annexation treaty, it says,
“Whatever may have been the cause, it
is to be deeply regretted that the step
has been taken without consulting the
views of Japan, which is, next to
America, most vitally interested in the
status of thg Hawaiian Islands.”
~ This the Hawaiian Star considers as
“arrogance with a vengeance,” and
says: “We have employed Japanese
33 laborers, but that does not give
Japanese any ‘vital interest' in the is-
lands. This country is of Anglo-Saxon
civilization, not of Asiatic. Its~laws,
its religion, its tone of thought are
Anglo-Saxon. Its affinities are with the
UnitedrStates and one fails to see what
‘vital interests’ Japan has here.”
THE EASTERN CRISIS.
Embassadors Favor a. Display 01
Naval Force For the Sultan.
Constantinople, July 10.—-The embas-
sadors of the powers, having been re-
instructed by their respective govern-
ments about the dispatch of another
The
President Ratchford, in a statement .
in relation to the prospects of bringing
out the miners of the West Virginia dis-
trict, where coal is being supplied, said
that they would first exhaust honorable
means. “I expect,” said he, “to go into
the West Virginia field Within the next
few days and with the organizers we
haveI have every reason to believe we
will be successful.”
The officials of the United Mine Work-
ers have their eyes on the coke region
and are considering plans to get the
miners out if an attempt is made to !
ship coal from the Connellsville region
to western or lake points. A dispatch
from Monongahela City says no unusual
demonstration has taken place in that
district as yet. Work has been suspend-
ed at nearly every mine, throwing at
least 75 mines idle, affecting an average
of 150 men in each mine. No serious
trouble as yet is anticipated. It is un-
derstood that a strenuous effort will be
made to bring out the small number of
men now at work. But if this cannot
men
are worked up to such a. degree of agi—
iati’on that violence may be resorted to.
The miners along the Wheeling di- -
vision are in a fairly prosperous con- I
dition, notwithstanding stories of des- '
tixtution. The men all affirm that they
will not touch a pick or shovel until
President Ratchford sanctions their re-
turn to work. They have good natur—
edly prepared themselves for a long
struggle and ‘claim they are ready to
stand out till the 69 cent rate is con-
ceded. IThere are over 2,500 men scat-
tered along the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad in this region. Every man of
them is idle because of the suspension.
Arbitration. l
A canvass of the operators was made '
yesterday on the arbitration suggestion
made by the labor leaders. With the
exception of Colonel Bend not an opera- g
tor who was seen favored arbitration‘
at this time. One of the most promi- ;
nent operators said: “I cannot see what '
could be accomplished by a conference '
on the arbitration question. This strike '
has not far enough advanced for such
a, move.. It has causedpa little scare,
but with the mines running in south-
ern fields there will be no difficulty in
supplying the market.”
However, much is expected from the
conference in this city today of the
arbitration boards of Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois to discuss measures to bring a
settlement of the miners’ strike by ar-
bitration. Governor Bushnell of Ohio
is the leader of the movement. Gov~
ernor Hastings of Pennsylvania was
asked to co-operate, and he wired Gov-
arnor Bushnell that he was willing, but
that he had not been invited to do so
by the representatives of the strikers.
Governor Bushnell replied that nei-
ther he nor the other governors had
been invited to act in the matter, but
that they intended to do what they
could to bring about arbitration. ,
note to the Turkish government reiter-
ating their demand for an explicit reply
on the Greco-Turkish frontier question, I
it is thought probable that they may
recommend their governments to recall
them and organize a. naval demonstra-
tion, pointing out the futility of send-
ing notes which fail to impress 'the
porte, urging that a demonstration is.
necessary to compel Turkey to yield,
and holding that otherwise progress
toward the conclusion of peace is not
expected.
The Turkish Dardanelles squadron
has been ordered to make ready to pro-
ceed to the island of Crete and to take
on board provisions for three months.
All officers of that squadron are or-
dered to rejoin their ships within three
days. , '
Saadi Bey has been appointed mutes-
sariff of. Urfa, Asiatic Turkey. As he
is suspected of Young Turkey affilia-
' tions, this is tantamount to sending
him into exile.
IN DARKEST CHICAGO.
Masked Men '3 ‘ otormcn, Conductors~
an "angers.
Chicago, July 10.—Thr.ee highwaymen.
armed with revolvers held up a trolley
car on the Cicero and Proviso line and
robbed the conductor, motorman and
the passengers of their watches and
money. They escaped without being
pursued. The robbery took place just
outside of the city limits, and within
an hour five highwaymen boarded an
Archer avenue electric car at Thirty-
eighth street and Kedsie avenue, and
after covering the motorman and con-
ductor with revolvers secured $60, a.
watch and revolver.
The robbers all wore masks andidid
their work so quickly that after they
had disappeared the motormen and
conductors were unable to give a de-
scription of them. Twenty detectives
were on the scene within 15 minutes
after the rubbery, but no arrests were
made.
Republican Tarifi‘ Conferees Meet.
Washington, J uly- 10.—The Republican
conferees on the tariff bill met this
morning at 9:30 in the room of the sen-
- ate committee on finance and resumed
the work of adjusting the differences
between the two houses. The.five Re—
publican ‘conferees appointed by the
house and the four Republican‘conferces
appointed by the senate, together with
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada, who
has acted With the Republicans of the
senate throughout the tariff» struggle,
~;were present. ,
Three Perlons~-Kllled by Lightning.
Larimore, N. D., July 10.—-During the
severe storm the residence of S. E.-
North, four miles east of here, was
struck by lightning, and Mr. North, his
wife.and 3-year-old Child were killed.‘
The only member of the family who‘es-
caped was a 15-months’-old child.
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Second Day of the Convention of the
Hosts of Endeavor.
MORE THAN 20,000 VISITORS.
A Number of Belated Delegates Reported.
Many Enthuciutic Receptions—Pro-
gramme of the Day—Chinese
Extend Hospitality.
San Francisco, July 10.—The second
day of the Christian Endeavor conven-
tion opened bright and pleasant. The
weather has been perfect since the vis-
itors began to arrive. The visiting
easterners are congratulating them-
selves upon escaping the torrid wave
now sweeping through the central and
eastern states. As early as daylight
little parties of a dozen or twos‘core
could be seen going toward the parks,
the Cliff House and the beach, while
hundreds of others attended early
morning prayer service at the different
churches. ‘
Long before the hour for calling the
‘meeti-ngs to order in Mechanics’ and
Woodward’s pavilions crowds filled ev-
ery available space in the big build-
ings. The delegates Were even more
enthusiastic than on the first day of the
convention, having had time to recover
from the fatigue of a long journey.
Just as theSouthern Pacific officials
were congratulating themselves that
they Would land all the excursion
trains in this city by sundown they re-
ceived a dispatch from the Salt Lake
superintendent saying that 1,000 more
passengers, of whom he had no notifi-
cation from connecting lines, would be
turned over to the Southern Pacific.
The total number of registrations at
headquarters is announced as nearly
25,000, 0f whom about 7,000 are from
California.
Today all the young folks accom--
panying their parents were taken on
excursions to the different points of inv
'terest in the city and on the bay.
Arrangements have been made by the
Chinese converts to show special atten—
tion to visiting Endeavorers. Rev. Kee
Gam, head of the Congregational Chi-
nese mission, promises free guides to,
all Endeavorers who wish to go through
Chinatown. All the Chinesemissions
offidifferent denominations will hold re-
ceptions during the week, when all vis—
iting Endeavorers will be welcomed
and served with refreshments in Ohi-
nese style.
An Attractive Programme.
Today’s convention programme was
as follows: Early morning prayer
meetings in the following churches:
First Baptist, First Congregational,
Star King A. M. E. Zion, First Presby-
terian, West Side Christian, Westmin-
ster Presbyterian, Third Congregation-
al and Grace Methodist churches of
this city and the First Congregational
church of Oakland. Daily hour for Bi—
ble study, Central Methodist Episcopal
church.
Convention in Mechanics’ pavilion—
9230. praise service; 9:45, devotional ex-
erciges: 9:50. addresses; 10:30, singing;
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10:35, addressesTTifz‘s, Chinese q'uairté't;
12 noon, adjournment.
Convention in Woodward’s pavilion—
9:30, praise service, devotional exer-
cises, addresses, open parliament, sing-
ing, addresses, open parliament, aid-
dresses; 12 noon, adjournment.
Mother’s meeting—First United Pres,-
- byterian church.
Evangelistic meetings in Y. M. C. A.
auditorium, chamber of commerce, E_m-
porium and Palace hotel.
Outdoor meetings in Portsmouth
square, Washington 'square, Union
square, Jefferson square, Hamilton
square, Columbia square, water front,
Union Iron works, Chapel Car Emanu-
el, Fourth 'and Townsend streets, Hall
of Records, south side. ..
Committee conferences—At various
churches, 2 to 4 p. m. Officers’ confer-
ences—~At various churches, 3:30 to 5:30.
Pastors’ conferences—Odd Fellows’ hall,
3:30 to 5:30: Daily quiet hour—Calvary.
Presbyterian church, 4:30 to 5:30.
Mechanics’ pavilion—7:30 p. m.,rraise
service; 7:50, devotional; 7:55, internal
symposium; 8:30, singing; 9, address;
9:30, adjournment. .
Woodward’s pavilion—7:30 p. m.,
praise service, devotional, anthem, ad~
dress, singing, presentation of banner,
singing, address; 9:30, adjournment.
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Collision on the Delaware.
-. Newcastle, Del.. July 10.—The schooner
Annie L. Russell of Wilmington and
the barge Schuylkill, in tow of the tug
Tamaqua, were in collision off Fort
Delaware. A seaman named Joseph
O’rampfield was drowned. The Russell
had her stern smashed, and was’ towed
here and beached by the“Tamaqua.
—*
y , The Oregon to Go to Sea.
Seattle, Wash., July 10.—The battle-
ship Oregon has been ordered from
Washington to" prepare to' go 'to sea.
Captai'n Barker said today that he was
going to Port Angeles, where he would
take on 400 tons of coal, and that if he
were. going to Honolulu he would take
double that quantity.
Too Hot to Work In Kentucky.
Paducah, Ky., July 10.——The hot wave
is causing suffering all over western
Kentucky. Many prostrations are re—
ported. Two hundred men employed
on the Illinois Central below here
struck, declaring that they could not
work. Thrashing crews are abandoning
their machines.
Senator lVellington Ignored.
Washington, July 10. —The senate
committee on commerce has decided
unanimously to make a favorable re-
port on the nomination of B. H. War-
ner, Jr., to be consul at Leipsic. This
is the nomination which was vehe-
mently opposed by Senator Wellington
of_Maryland. .
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