The evening world. Newspaper, January 8, 1903, Page 14

* shea Employed by Fairmont Coal ‘Company Voluntarily Raised 10 Per Cent. Rejected Overtures to Join the , Miners’ Organization During the Coal Strike, and Announced Their « Intention to Stand by Employers. ‘In anticipating conditions,” said the President of the Fairmont Coal Com- pany, of West Virginia, to-day, “we Have voluntarily increased the pay of Our miners ten per cent.” ‘This order goes into effect at once. It affects 11,000 men. The monthly pay Fol of the company is #50,00. The Mherease roeans an annual addition of $200,000 t> the pay roll of the company. Clarence W. Watson, who lives at the {| Waldort-Astoria, is president of the _ Sompany. He posted the notice at the oar of the company, No. 1 Broadway, to-day, and then explained to an Even- ing World reporter: “During the anthracite strike Presi- @ent Mitchel! sent his agents up into “@ur country to organize our miners. Quy men refused to go into any union, replying that the company had alwaye treated them fairly and they were will- ing to trust us further. “As a reward for that fealty we now find ourselves in a position to volun- tarily increase the wages of the men. did not ask for an increase, We thave 11,000 names on the pay-roll, and the average wages earned by. the men ae been $2.23 a da: ‘The Fairmont Coal Company was or- { @anlzed by the inte John Otis Watson, father of the present president, who the first mines in West Virginia NED UNION, INEW ARBITER OF (SEEKS LIFE OF AY WOW Co COES UP LABOR APPEARS of the ‘the 11,000 Miners Charles Francis rials, Wl, Chief Engineer of U. S. Fidelity and Guarantee Company, Is Set- tling City Hall Strike. +|SMOOTHES IRATE DELEGATES Offered the Chance of Taking Up Contract of “Nick Ryan,” to Whom Unions Objected, He Han- dies Representatives Adroitly. The final chapter of the atory of the “Strike at City Hall; or, Why ‘Nickt Ryan the Contractor Was Bounced,” is nearing a conclusion. President Cantor met seventeen walk- ing delegates, with Consulting Architect Aiken and Charles Francis Wood, !n conference to-day. Mr. Wood ts chiet engineer of the United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company, which is one of the sureties on the bond of the de- posed contractor, This is the concern which has often been referred to as “Andy Freedman's Company,” in which Richard Croker is @ large stockholder. President Cantor gave the option to take up the contract and carry (it to completion. Mr. Wood was ready to make a bargain, Got in Hle Fine Work. “Now, gentlemen,” he sald, addressing the delegates, “how can we get down to bed-rock in this case?” The big delegate from the Plasterers’ Union submitted the union roale of wagos for plasterers and stated that before any work would be permitted the “scab job" of plastering would have to be “ripped out.’ Mr. Wood scanned the lst contemplatively. Then he asked: “Aro plasterers paid as much as 4 a day?" “'fhat's the union rate." 2. Sinco then the mines have never closed, and have been in continu- US operation. They are soft coal mines. - FUNERAL OF FORMER ALDERMAN DUFFY out the non-union plaster?” “That's got to come out,” phasis on the “got.” Proves Quite Oblist: “Quite imperative? to that, Wood. work, How about that?"’ “Well, there will be no trouble on that score,” sid Mr. Wood, ‘That's agreed to, Now, how about ripping with em- ‘Well, we'll agree too,” aald the obliging Mr. “Now we get down to the marble- Many of His Old Friends in Politics and in Grand Army . Circles Were at Services. funeral of former Alderman 1 Duffy took place to-day trom t No. 164 East One Hundred street. The body was taken to the Church of Bt. Cecilia, One Hun- ‘Grea and Sixth street and Lexington where High Mass was sung. “Whe interment was in Calvary. ‘Then came forward the delegate from. the marblemen's union. He confounded Mr, Wood—-only mo- mentarily, however—by demanding that the several cartlonds of finished mar- ble steps, columns and tiles already de- Hvered on the job be repudiated and sent back because they had been pre- pared by non-union men, and in Ver- ‘mont, at that, Bringing that finished marble into New York was a violation of the interstate Inw, the delegate sald. Finds a Way Ont, But Mr. Wood smilingly replied thet if the marble was “rehandled" by union men wouldn't that be aceptable to the Among those present were Capt. James W. Murphy, Major John A, Butler, for- fer Police Captain Dantel C. Moynihan, Jacob Groy, Henry Soldner, John Hi ther, Capt. Michael J. Smith, of the ‘Best One Hundred and Fourth street ‘station; Sergt, McNally, of the Old Blip od Ath gations William F. Schneider, De Witt Brice ‘and tet you kn . Koupal, President of the New York | do. cy Of the Thirty-second Dis- and ex-Senator Thomas Donnelly. “eat dliagehb a ai teae , Bor jew Yorker Dead, FARGO, N. D., Jan, 8—Richard 8. ‘Tyler a wealthy citizen of SC city, dled “to-day ae apopl ir He rominent Masonic Fraternity. His early career was in New York City. delegate? decoratora,carpenters, elec! cutters and masons were a! from in like manner, whi fine sort of a lator arbitrator. Mrs. Mrs. Nicholas Murray Butle: who is Ul at her home, Thirtieth street, somewhat Improved to-day. will place on sale to-morrow in their Glove Departments » A Special Importation of ‘Women’s 8 and 12 Button Length Suede Mousquetaire Gloves in Tans, Mastique and Mode, Value $1.50 Pair ‘Women’s 16 and 20 Button Length Suede Mousquetaire $ Gloves, in deep cream, mastique and light tan, Value $2.50 and 3,00 Pair - Also Women’s 2-Clasp Glace Gloves, in white, 400 Dozen ( black and colors, Paris Point Embr’d Backs, Exceptional Values in Women’s Hosiery ‘ast Black Extra Quality ‘Heavy Cotton Hose, with double soles, ted Ingrain Fast Black, plain fancy ribbed Lisle Thread hose, Pine Fancy Lisle Thread Hose, with embroidered fronts and lace effects, Value 60c Pr, fa fine Gauze Lisle Thread Hose, in all-over lace, silk stripes and embroidered effects, Value 95c Pr, Value 30c Pr, ‘Value 40c Pr. TO-MORROW, AT 402% BELOW VALUES, IN Men’s Shirt Department AND MADRAS PAJAM, d fabrics, pronounced t at patterns, various styles bosoms, 40 18, all sleeve lengths, Value $1.50 an aulte gatisfactory, gentlemen,” at the ‘{ermination ‘of the this matter out Nicholas Batler Improvim, of the President of Columbia Univer No, 119 East He thought @ compromise could be effected on that score. ‘The plumbers, steam and gas Attors, triclans, atone: Jao heard sald Jat we will ‘The delegates voted Mr. Wood a right r, the wife ty, was reported to be Stern Brothers 95¢ 1.50 95¢ 19¢ 25¢ 39° 59¢ quiet patterns, Vaiue $4,00 22645 85° THE PRESIDENT. =: Dr. Calfee, of Tennessee, Writes Guiteau’s Crime if He Gets No Office. » HE WILL BE SENT TO JAIL. Secret Service Men Are Looking for the Man, Who Has Been in Washington for a Number of Days. (Special to The Evening World.) WASHINGTON, Jan. &—"If President Garfield had given heed to such requests as mine the name of Guiteau would not hold its place in American history te- Theve are the closing words of a let- ter addreased to the President by Dr. W. H. Calfee, of Athens, Tenn, Dr. Calfee has been in Washington several days and no attempt has been meade to prevent his entering the White House. He could at almost any time have put his threat into execution. Dr. Caifeo 4s a Republican In politics and a man of good standing in his community. Recently he has become impressed with the Idea thet Democrats are con- spiring to rufn his reputation. Sev- eral years ago Dr. Caifee was confined in a eanitarium tn Texas. He has been importuning public men here to secure tor him the appointment as postmaster at Knoxville. In his letter to the President Dr. Calfee mays if he does not get the appointment Gulteau's crime may de repeated. Dr. Caifee will be arrested. ———__— MINE CAVE-IN CAUSES PANIC Olyphant A, the Scene of a Disaster. (Speoia| to Tae Evening World.) SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 8—Another cave-in occurred thi morsning at Oly- phant, the scene of last week's disaster, and the people of the town have been thrown into a panic. The residence of William Hayes on Second street sank beneath the surface of the earth and was demolished. The menibers of the family escaped. JAMES MeGREERY & CO. Furs, Mink Scarfs, 6.50, 8.50 and 15,00 Mink Muffs, 15.00 Alaska Sable Scarfs, finished with cluster tails. 14.50 Alaska Sable Muffs, 4-75 and 10.00 Sable Fox Scarfs, finished with natural brush. 10.50 and 12,50 Sable Fox Muffs, 9.00 Persian Lamb Coats, 85.00 Persian Lamb Coats, trimmed with mink or baum marten, 150,00 Twenty-third Street. “DOWN WITH WORGANSI” y oF eo-mhorro fat that the Union Pacific atrikers woa [¥ Bm against organized capital witl be pyb Mahed. That shows the strength’ of unionism. We must organize to aia ourselves, * tellers. down," ‘The memi aclves hoars speech. “Down with the Morgans and Rocke- If they don't go down we go n°rose and shouted them- jin applause of Kessner's Fastest Growing Store, WEST fa to Say that He Will Duplicate } ‘TOppenvem, GLunse@ Women’s Cloaks and Furs. Clearance Sale of The entire stock and surplus stock from the wholesale department placed on sale at a Great Reduction. Plain Persian Jackets, full inside, Rever and Blouse effect ; value $100.00. . Fur Department. Ladies’ Velour Monte Carlo Coats, reduced from $18.00.eceeeee., Monte Carlo Coats, reduced from $22.50 Monte Carlo Coats, reduced from $25.00.... Storm Ulsters, LADIES’ $100.00 to $ LADIES’ H ing from $75.00 to $125.00, reduced to,....... ieee reduced fro from $3 $35.00... reduced from $30.00.. $55.00 Persian Jackets, value $115.00........ Naya stunts $69.50 .. $19.50 $7.50 $9.75 «-- $12.00 . $12.00 Women’ s Sample Garments There are many kinds ot garments includ- ing 45-inch Automobile Coats, fox Jackets and 21-Inch tight-fitting slot-seam Jackets. Made of kerseys, cheviots, boucles, montagnacs—strictly all wool, me are plain tailored; others handsomely trimmed, and nearly all are Black. Castor, Tan, Red and Gray, Positively worth $10 and $12 Also another large lot of Garments for Women, including black kersey 21- inch Jackets and Oxford gray Jackets, cheviot Monte Carlo Coats and all-wool covert cloth slot-seam Jackets, silk lined. Values in the lot up to $7; i 98 lined with satin; 4.98 each; special at.... well lined and silk faced; also black morning at Tt’s the best we've shown in this line throughout the entire season. anteed, deep turned-up hems, sizes 7 to 15, no two pairs alike. stitched throughout. Not more than two pairs to orders. Special to-morrow, per pair. ELEGANT FOREIGN VELOUR and SILK OUTERGARMENTS, reduced from 150.00 ..4+ cvcccccerese. verre coves IGH CLASS COSTUMES, rang- $50.00 Gowns, heavy muslin, full size, other Hubbard style, double muslin yoke back; front trimmed Te 4 There Couldn’t Be a Stronger Combination Than Bargain Friday and the January Sales. Hundreds of Money Saving Opportunities! Handsome Winter Garments Sacrificed. Boys’ $4 Double- Breasted Suits, $1.98. A Splendid Friday Opportunity. Strictly all wocl guar- Ten patterns of very fine dark mixed cheviots, elegantly made, with wide French facings, lined with extra quality Italian lining, pants hav be taped seams, bands, Boys’ 39c. Wool Pints at 19c, Made from manufacturers’ remnants of fine woollens in almost every conceivable color and shade— They are made with extra strong waistbands, are Arongly sewed and double None C. 0. D. Special Lot of Boys’ $4 Long Oxford Gray Ov ercoats, $1.98. _ Muslin Underwear Sales Specials. Values That Stand Unmatchable. Corset Covers, close fitting and French styles; trimmed with torchon bce and emit rico| ST prep tlgnas Guaranteed or floney Promptly Refunded. Girls’ Goats. Surprising Value. Of Melton Cloth, ful! length, raglan style: full box back, and with shoulder cape, handsomely trimmed with bands cof panne velvet. The gar- ments are cloth-faced,have re- verse cuff snd raglan pocket, Sizes 4 to14, in colors castor, blue,brown and red; special at Me Women’s Waists. Bargain Friday Special. French Flannelette, in new desi! ind col- orings, mostly dark grounds, with fancy white Stripes and polka dots. Latest cuffs and stuck. Navy blue, black and red are the i29 predominating shades; s peclal while they last to-morrow at i 19¢ No mail made of fine ¢embiic, prolgery ee Broadway and 23st St. with — insertions embroidery and cl ters of tucks; value, at. Making Skirts, made of heavy: Special Sale Every garment comprised in our immense assort- f Mahler Bros., SIXTH AVENUE AND 31ST STREET. 49 ment represents The Best Value Ever Offered at Double the Price. NOTE THESE ITEMs: GOWNS—Muslin, cambric, lawn; tucked and hemstitched yokes; daintily trimmed with torchon, Platte and French Val. or Hamburg; all styles, Lyte. CHEMISES—Lawn, cambric and nainsook; plain or trimmed skirts; round or square neck; insertions and trimmings of torchons, French and Platte Vals. and fine embroideries. A wide range of ret: Is % RiRTS—Muslin with ruffles of cambric, deep embroidery and wae ruffle, or with rows of lace insertion and edging; full cut, shapely skirts, DRAWERS—Muslin, lawn, cambric and nainsook; full ruffles; some trimmed with insertions and edging of bowknot lace, some with hemstitched Au and deep Ham! fles, insertions and ed CORSET COV jurg, some with tucked ruf- ing ot French Val. All leading styles. High or low neck; cambric, lawn, nain- Sook; ruffles and insertion of French and Platte Val, or fine embroid- eries; dainty designs, SPECIAL NOTICE, 50 doz. Lawn Negligees, long and short Kimonos—White and colored figured lawns, dainty patterns and choice colorings; wide range of attractive styles; at.. 49c In high-class elaborately lace-trimmed lingerie our assortment By asses all others in the perfection of finish, np worth double these prices, JAMES McCREERY & CO. Ladies’ House Gowns. 34 Floor. Albatross Gowns, trimmed with lace, 14425 and 18,50 French flannel Robes,—fig- ured or plain, 75° Japanese quilted Robes, 10.75 and 13.50 Eiderdown Robes, — attrac- tive colors, 375 and 4.50 Weenntattilies Gees SOROSTS The Best Shoe for Women, 3:50 per pair, fe lity of the goods, daintiness of design ur specials at 78c., 98c. and $1.49 The winter season makes many demands on the wardrobe,—particularly on boots and shoes, supplies Sorosis the same model throughout the entire range of footwear—from heavy or light weight boots and shoes to the: dain- tiest slippers. Sorosis shoes are correctly fitted according to measurement and the models are accurately in accordance with every type of foot, JAMES McGREERY & CO, ‘Twenty-third Street, with clusters of tucks, hemstitched ruffles round neck and sleeve; also = 29c muslin and cambric, full umbrella flounce of cambric, trimmed with values, at... Corset Cover: Infants’ Long Slips, made of 19¢, value at., very fine camntiie French ayes long and short covers, trimmed with Valenciennes and torchon laces; some have ribbons and beading, also embroidery; 29C. VAlUC, At.rocersecescereess tee eneeceeeesee For Infants and Children, cambric; trimmed with box plait down the front, neck and sleeves finished with cambric ruffles; 125c 15c [2c] | Children’s Drawers, heavy muslin, sizes 5 to 14 ie trimmed-with ‘clusters of tucks and deep ere mans finished ue button Lace 19, values, at.. 's Heavy Sanitary Monae shirts are full size and have neatly finished neck and front; drawers to match, have extra double gussets, suspender tapes and double seams; good value at 50c.; speci "ten’s White Laundered Shirts, are open back and front have 3-ply set-in pure linen bosom, linen neck and bands, collar-button protector and tie tape, continuous facing 9% Men’s Wear. Fleece-Lined Un- 839¢ clusters of hemstitched tucks, *A9c> Drawers, full size, heavy muslin, made with yoke bands, deep umbrella ruffles of fine 12; Cc valu 2 Underwe Hosiery. | nderwear X Hosiery. are high neck and long sleeves; trimmed with oe crochet; also pearl buttons; pants have French band and special for lo inished neck and fronts and are full sizes; sizes 2 to 8 years, good value Children’s Fast Black Seamless Cotton Hose, fine rib, made of selected yarn; spliced heel and toe; % ‘Women’s Fast Black Cotton Hose, high spliced heel and toe, double pote soo! value at 123c.: our &c deep rs ruffle; also fine embroidery; 69c. value, at... cambric, finished with hemstitching; 19c. ‘Women's Heavy Fleece-Lined Vests and Pants; vests | Met are ankle lengths; for 25c.; special for this sale, J 4 c sizes 5 to 9 1-2; 15c, quality at., Price weeee Usually Sold at 10c. Per appeals to you. special tables to-morrow at.e..... Heavy Russia Crash Towelling, also checked 3 Glass Towelling, per yardeese- +s 3%, Cc Heavy All Linen Towelling. at..... 4%e India Linons, fine and sheer, in lengths of 2 to 8 5% yards ; value 10c. Cc ‘Gas Radiator, 4-tube, sett of best grade Russian iron, alum- inum finish; special... 20th Centuny Oll Heat handle, will burn 12 hours wiih one filling, worth $4, special, Cylinder Coal Heating ‘6 size, complete with one length of litt: and collar, set up free in city ies. heed ends, per foot JAMES McGREERY & 60. ANNUAL SALE of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Two Thousand Dozen +1O5G, 75%, 95%) 00 einen eenenis oF EGs Obl Drawers. ..+-+ +++ 000s see §OGy, 75%, Corset Covers... +§OC, 75C, SHI . 0.0 0 ais v0 vie’ o peeve: 00 00 0-9 0:00 OSC, Gowns «+ Chemises .. Twenty-third Street, 1.69 75c. to $1.00 goods; for this sale only. elastic tops; none this sale, per pair. 5,000 Mill Remnants of Outing Flannels. Yard, Special at 5 3-4c. NO MAIL ORDERS, That announcement means a crowd to-morrow, so don't put off your shopping trip if the offer The remnants are of heavy outing flannels in neat stripes, checks and plaids. Neither this grade nor these patterns sell regularly for less than 10c. per yard ; all on Hea: 32 inches wits f Good Quality Pillow Cases, ‘sis 42336 . Good Quetity: Sheets, for single be Great Basement Bargains To-Morrow. Parlor Brooms, good grade, 3 sewed, made of new COIN, CACh..eree cesccescseee Best Grade Cotton Clothes Line, per yard. Manta Clothes Line, 50- foot hanks, see eseevereeeree WSc Fs, Potts’s Sad Irons, and “always cold” I per set, completeses for 1.25 and 1.45 1.25 1.45 gs “1.85 95c. Pr nes. * and felled seams throughout; for fit and durability A9c A special lot of [Men’s Half Hose, in- cluding black cashmere and heavy oe | all have double heels, toes and soles, extra th less than oe for Hard Wood Potato Masher.....,....scssesssserses 5g Garbage Caus, of heavy galvanized iron and cover... 49 New Stock of Men’s Shirtings ' Spring 1903. Twenty-third Street, these shirts can’t be beaten at any eels reguiss 123 Se