THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 189L,
FUN FOR ATHLETES
The Country Fair Fnrnislies Great
Sport for the Sewickley Ath
letic Association.
AX OLD-FASIIIOXED CELEBRATE,
In "Which a Sack Eace, E?g Eace, Quoits,
and Other Games of Our Fore
fathers Figured.
SIR KMGHTS CHARGE ON THE FIELD.
Interesting Fencing Contests in the Faint Glow
the Klcctric Light.
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l grounds of the Se
ci vickley Athletic As-
. V 'Zijr NTs sociation yesterday,
Ml Mtfe ' f. and while it left the
air cool and inviting,
the threatened bad
weather kept away
many friends of the
organization. Even
those who did take
chances and an um
brella and go, 'were
evcrand anon startled
by the roll of ball's in the bowling alley,
which was very like the rumbling of distant
thunder heralding the approach of the
fctorm. Thus all were kept on the anxious
seat there were not enough chairs to go
around all day and were fully rewarded
for their watching by the light showers
which began at 6:30 and continued during
the evening.
The grounds are most beautiful and ro
mantic, situated as they are in thebeautiful
valley of the Ohio at the base of steep
green-capped hills. High trees are in
terspersed through the grounds and furnish
delighttul hade for hot days. In good'
weather members are wont to lie on the
grassy carpets beneath the inviting shade
and laugh at the capers of the thermometer
as it takes its upward flight.
THE GKOCNDS NEATLY DECORATED.
Yesterday was not one of those days, but
before the rain came few could resist the
temptation to ignore the benches and accept
the hospitality of Old Mother Earth. It is
seldom that the quiet srandeur of nature
can be improved upon, but the decorations
there were of the sort to please the eye
without creating the impression that it was
overdone. Instead of a profusion of flags,
buntinsr, etc., there was just enough not to
ruin the beauty of the scene. Everything
was on the primitive order to suit the ideal
country fair and only the fat oxen and
heavy draught horses were wanting to carry
one back into the provincial districts where
our country cousins are annually made
iinpy by the pride they can show in their ex
hibits of fine stock and fulljrrown nunm-
kins.
"The Country Store," with a sun-bonneted,
maidenly clerk had a prominent
place and attracted much attention, like
wise quarter- and dimes. A large water
melon carved into liberal slices was on the
bill of fare there. No country store would
be natural without a small counter where
"cheese and enfkers and sich" could be
had in homeopathic dose-. A rosy-cheeked
pumpkin Mood beside another which looked
a though it had been plucked rather young,
and small sheafs of straw, presumably for
binding fodder, were for sale. Rich red
apples and large sized potatoes found a
place on the counter and invited purchase.
THE LADIES IN HIGH FAVOR.
A booth constructed with evergreen and
flowers, bheltered a beautiful young lady
who. fur a small consideration, was prepared
to bestow her gracious favor and a "bouquet
upon all coiners, and the sweet smile which
went with all flowers cau-cd a throb of
pleasure in the hearts of her gentlemen
customers. Thus they were lured back
again and again, some good fate causing the
bouquets to disappear wonderfully fast.
The candy booth was always surrounded,
showing what a regiment of young ladies
have the sweet tooth. In tact Sewick
ley is noted for her beautiful daughters, and
they were present at the countiy fair in all
the beautiful Simplicity of white gowns and
red slippers.
They mnered around the candy and ice
cream booth, watched with breathless in-tere-t
the gallant young knights as thev
rode swiftly up ami down the race course,
and in the end the majority stood by and
looked with envious eves upon the favored
few of their number who had the honor of a
tlante w ith the victorious warriors. There
Ere numerous pleasant nooks for a quiet
chat and there are always young people who
Judges Stme and HTufe on Qiimts.
are ready to take advantage of them.
Promenades arealwas interesting, espe
cially when they end at a dinner table
laden with country fare and delicacies as
well. Everything seemed to receive a good
patronage and the afi'air was, beyond doubt,
financially successful. Sewickley people
are proud of tiicir club and bestow eu upon
it yesterday their greatest blessing.
THE SrOltTS Kl'XG ON.
It is called the Sewickley Athletic Asso
ciation, but the athletes trotted out yester
day as samples are more like hothouse
plants set out tor an airing. There was
kohii gooil fun. but the majority of the mem
bers do not appear hardy enough for henvv
athletits. Tliej were much more in their
element costumed in neat white flannel
piloting young ladies about the ground-.
The Sewickley Valley quoit championship
teemed to hate an especial interest for
Judges White aud Stone, who perhaps re
membered how much better they could do
in the days of their youth. W' W. Scott
and .lames A. Cunningham met and de
feated ail comers, and carried off the honors.
The ropejclimbing contest was won by
Walter fc. Miller, a youth with a slight
frame but a good muscle, which sent him to
the top of his journey in 11 2-5 seconds. R.
T. McCready performed the same feat in
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12)4 seconds, but Arthur Xevin was so
badly handicapped by a pair of cavalry
boots and lcggius that he only reached
about halfway up.
The races were over a course a little short
of 100 yards. The horse race is a relic of
childhood. The contestants straddle a pole
capped by a wooden horse head, and make
their best possible spurt, R. R. Miller
won the race in two heats in 11 25 seconds,
quite creditable time. Arthur Kevin won
the sack race with but little difficulty,
while the other contestants were spread out
all over the track, where they gracefully
subsided after various good endeavors to
keep in the race. The time was 15 seconds.
OBSTACLE AND IIUItDLE BACKS.
The obstacle race was w on by Clarence
D. Bevington who scrambled through bar
rels, under gates and over poles across his
path for 14 seconds. John Semplc really
came out ahead but jumped over one ob
stacle that he should have gone under and
was set back to second place.
The three legged race was won by R. I?.
Miller and Fred McMillen, who showed
good preparation for such an undertaking.
ineir time was lu seconds, jonn fcuipie
showed his speed in the egg race, winning
without the least trouble, with Charles D.
Richardson second. Each man had an egg
in a spoon which was carried in the mouth.
Mr. Semple fixed his spoon so the egg
rested against the cheek and there was no
danger of losing it. The others who were
not so tricky lost their eggs about half vi ay
over the course.
It was in the hurdle race that poor man
agement cost one young man a very hard
fall' and painful injury. The hurdles were
tied up with strong fishing cord which was
not easily broken, and two of the runners
were tripped up. Harry Bishop had to be
assisted from ths field, but recovered in
time for some of the other sports. John
Van Clevewon the race in 10 3-5 seconds,
and Dora Bevington was second. R. T. Mc
Cready won the 100-yard race in two heats,
in 10 3-5 seconds. John Gaston was second.
The high jump and donkey race which
were on the programme were postponed be
cause of a want of time. The above were
the events of the afternoon, and a recess
was taken to give the dinner full command
of the time- Those who engaged in the
sports, and the onlookers as well, seemed
to ha e amassed wonderful appetites, and
did their full dutv.
SIR KNIOHTS IN THE FIELD.
The after dinner programme, though
somewhat shorter, was more interesting
than that of the afternoon. A dozen plumed
Knights took possession of the field at 6:30
and with colors flying and forms becoming
their warlike appearance stormed the hearts
of the ladies. It was the popular Southern
Tourney that called them out. After a
march up and down the field thev lined up
in front of the stand and listend to a brief
address by Colonel R. P. Nevin. who told
tiiem what was expected of, them as true
Knights. Then the fun began. The
"Knights of Ivanhoe" led oil with a mad
dn-h up the course, capturing some of the
rings, amid the cheers and applause of the
spectators. Harry Bishop won the first
prize and other prizes were captured bv
Arthur Xevin, Percy V. D. Stowe and
"William G. Cochran.
Though all the young men made excellent
appearances in their picturesque costumes
none received more favor than Alex W.
Brooks. This was the smallest Knight in
the party, and was mounted on a pony not
much bigger than himself. He was quite
skillful at the game, too, though he failed
to get a prize. "When he dashed on the
course at as high a speed as his mount was
capable of the ladies waved their handker
chiefs and the gentlemen cheered him on.
Perhaps it was this that caused him to be
nervous and miss some of the marks he had
his eye on.
Some of the costumes and colors worn by
the Sir Knights w ere quite uniuue and very
pretty. The winner, Mr. Bishop, wore
black and white. Another wore pink, a
third selected bright red, and still another
had j-cllow, bright as gold.
SABER AND FOIL TITRUSTS.
Exhibitions in fencing, with foils, duel
ing swords and sabers, were given by three
members of the East End Gymnastic Club,
under the direction of Prof. Kirchner. It
wa- quite late before the contests began and
under the faint glare of the electric light,
surrounded by a crowd of interested spec
tators, the scene was most wierd. The
f sabers swished through the air witha vicious
slash, and the steel came down in blows
that caused the ladies to wink, rub their
eves and look for dead men. A. C. Cun
ningham, J. P. Kesslcr and S. H. Scovel
were the contestants and carried otf the
honors in the order named.
Mr. Cunningham has the advantage of
his fellows because of being a graduate of
Annapolis, where lie received a thorough
training. His position is superb and he
fences the thrusts of his antagonists with
apparent case. Mr. Kessler has a steady,
caretul style that shows a tllprcCugrC1 knowl
edge of the art which practice will de
velop. Mr. Scovel has a different style of
fencing. He received his instructions from
a Spaniard who taught the Italian method.
Mr. Scovel apparently stands too heavy on
his left foot and is thus prevented trom
moving about as easy as the other gentle
men. He goes at it with a rush and his
quick thrusts go home at unexpected times.
Prof. Kirchner is anxious for this team to
meet any amateurs in Western Pennsyl
vania or the whole State.
Frank Osburn deservesthc greatest share
of the credit for the success of the affair.
The whole management seemed to be rest
ing on his shoulders and he handled it welL
The Cathedral Band furnished the music.
BIDE PABTY MEN
Will Resmno Allegiance to the Older Doc
trines, Says General Rauin.
General Green B. Raum returned to
"Washington last night. He predicts a short
life for what he calls the "side" parties.
He says that the thinking men in them will
soon recognize that whatever princi
ples there may be of good in
their doctrines arc already part and
precept of the Republican or Democratic
teachings, and that they cannot expect to
get fiom the "side" party any more than
they can from the parent tree.
General Raum says that while Blaine is
an undoubtedly popular man, he thinks his
health is not so good as' to enable him to
undertake the fatigues of a Presidental
campaign. He thinks that Harrison will
be renominated if Blaine declares his inten
tion not to run.
TYPHOID FEVER INCREASING.
The Merry Hospital lias Store Patients at
Tresent Than Ei er Kefore.
The Mercy Hospital has at present the
largest number of typhoid fever patients
than it has had since the hospital was
opened. The books registered last night
5 cases from different parts of the two
cities
The hospital is crowded, every bed is in
use and cots are being placed in the hallways
to accommodate the cases.
Dr. B. M. Hanna. Eye, car, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720
Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa. ssu
Grace Diplafed in the Sack Race.
LABOR IN A COMBINE.
Effects So Far of-the Great Glass
Trust on Its Workmen.
CENTRALIZING THE MOLD-MAKERS.
The Old Central Trades Council Holds
Final Meeting.
Its
0LITER fc ROBERTS' TROUBLE -SETTLED
Quite a sensation was stirred np yester
day among the mold-makers employed in
the flint houses of the United States Glass
Company when a rumor gained circulation
that the company had issued notices
to all the men that their services
would not be required after Wednesday
next. The United States Company, it will
be remembered, objected some to the mold
makers' scale, on the grounds that they in
tended to do away with all mold shops and
establish one central shop where patterns
for all the houses in the country would be
made.
When the report got out that the notices
referred to had been issued, the mold
makers all got the impression that they
would be thrown out of employment per
manently, and quite a commotion was
created.
George M. Murphy, a member of the
General Executive Board, of the A. F. G.
W. U., and a mold-maker, was seen yester
day afternoon by a DISPATCH reporter.
Referring to the matter, Mr. Murphy said:
NO NEED FOR ANY ALAR3I.
"There isnoneed forourmen to get scared
about these notices. I believe it is true that
some of the firms have so notified their men,
but that does not mean that they will have
no work. There are three houses Duncan's,
Adams' and Ripley's, where the molds for
all the rest of the hrms will be made. There
will be the same number of glasshouses in
operationthis fire as there was the last;
there will be as much glass made
if not more and there will be
the same number of new molds made,
if not r, -e. If they are made in three fac
tories j ead of five it will be necessary to
employ more men in each factory. Where
Ripley & Co. have formerly employed
about eight mold makers, they will here
after have about 40, and it will be about the
same at the other two places.
"Of course there areanumberoffirmsthat
have a lot of unfinished patterns on hand.
These may be finished up before the men
are bunched together. This is the case of
tiie O'llara Glass Company, where the men
go to work on Monday to finish up a lot of
work which was commence"! before the close
of the last fire.
EMPLOYMENT FOR EVERYBODY.
"It hi only a matter of time until all the
men will be employed, and if there should
not be a demand for their services in the
houses controlled by the United States
Company, there will be in new houses and
others when the reduction in hours and in
creased business will render necessary in
creased forces."
There w as also a rumor current yesterday
to the effect that a reduction had been made
in the wages paid to packers. This Mr.
Murphy denied, saying that the only men
who would sutler a decrease in wages in the
packing departments were the foremen.
Owing to increased facilities a less
number of men are employed and
consequently the foremen's work is
made lighter. They formerly made from
530 to 540 a week. They will hereafter re
ceive from ?2j to S30. When asked if they
would be satisfied with this reduction, Mr.
Murphy simply said: "They'llhave tobe."
Mr. Murphy leaves for Chicago to-day to
organize a number of new local unions of
the flints.
PRESIDENT WEIHE HOME.
The Amalgamated Official Returns After
Settling Western Disputes.
President Weihe came home from the
West yesterday. Speaking about his trip
to Piqua, O., he said everything was all
right now, as he had effected a satisfactory
settlement. The trouble there was between
the catchers and hookcrs-up, and was a dis
pute over the wages to be paid.
Mr. Weihe has not had time to consider
the action of the Executive Council of the
American Federation of Labor in reference
to the proffered aid in preventing the im
portation of tin plate workers, aud was un
able to say whether or not he will ask Mr.
Gompcrs to act with him in the matter.
The chief executive seemed very well
pleased that Mr. Niedringhaus had been
foiled in his attempt to fill up his mill with
men from Philadelphia.
Mr. Weihe would not express himself on
the Vesuvius mill difficulty. In regard to
the circular sent out by Guyasula Lodge, he
said if the members had violated any of the
rules it was a matter between the two
lodges at Sharpsburg. "Any lodge may
bend out a circular," said he.
"But with what consideration would it be
met if one were sent out appealing for aid,
without the seal of the lodge attached;
would it be regarded as official?"
"That would be a matter for the lodges
to decide. Some might think it all right;
others might not."
THE NAIL SCALE SIGNED.
A Strike at Oliver & Roberts' Mill Brought
to a Sudden Stop.
The difficulty at Oliver & Roberts' mill
was settled yesterday. The Executive
Board of the First division, First district,
held a meeting yesterday afternoon and
considered all the points of the scale, under
dispute. Subsequently a conference was
held with representatives of the firm, and
the whole matter was arranged sptisfactorily
to all concerned in a very short time.
Vice President Carney said last evening:
"The matter has been settled in a way that
pleases everybody, although neither side
can claim mu'ch of a victory. The principle
objection of the firm was to the inequality
in the work to be performed by the men.
Some had not enough machines to operate,
and some had too many. This was arranged
so that those that had ten machines last
year will only have eight this vear, and
those who had" but six and seven have had
one added to their number. The scale is
signed and everything is all right."
CALLING FOE SUPPORT.
Organized Labor Asked to Assist in a Large
Sized Boycott.
A circular has been issued by the Secre
tary of the Quarrymen's National Union,
aud indorsed by President Gainpers, of the
American Federation of Labor, calling the
attention of organized labor to a difficulty
existing between the union aud quarry
operators at Port Deposit, Ind.
The union presented a scale last February
which was ignored by the firm. On May 1
the men, 231 in number, went on strike.
Several attempts have been made to secure
a settlement, but the firm is charged with
spurning all invitations to arbitrate the
difficulty. The firm has even gone so far as
to defy a boycott. The circular concludes:
"The gauntlet has beeu thrown down to the
friends of organized labor. It is our duty
at this time to teach this firm that the day
has gone past when men must bow. down
and be cowed like slaves to their masters."
Postponed for a Week.
re Stowe has postponed until next
Jnd;
Saturday the hearing in proceedings against
the strikers at the Vesuvius Iron Works at
Sharpsburg. The preliminary injunction
was continued until that time. C. C.
Dickey, Esq., attorney for the firm, stated
the difficulty would probably bo settled by
then.
ON A BROADER BASIS.
The Central Trades' Council Soon to Bo
Reorganized The Last Meeting of the
Old Council Held Last Night Report or
Committee.
Probably the last meeting of the present
Central Trades' Council was held last night,
as that body is soon to be reorganized.
After the routine business had been
disposed of, the committee ap
pointed to visit labor organizations
for the purpose of securing new blood for
the council made its report. It was stated
that the circular addressed to the officers
and members of labor organizations of
Western Pennsylvania, inviting them
to send representatives to the meet
ing to be held Saturday evening,
September 5, to effect a reorganization,
had been signed bv the following: Will
iam Weihe, President of A. A. of L & S.
W.;W. J. Smith, President of American
Flint Glass Workers' Union; W. J. Dillon,
Secretary of the same; R. J. Davis, Presi
dent; A. M. Swartz, Special Agent, and
William P. Patton, Secretary of the Car
penters' Council; John P. Ebcrhardt, Presi
dent, and George L. Cake, Secretary of I.
A. 300; H. F. Dempsey, Master Workman;
Frank Vincent, Worthy Foreman, and L.
Hocchstetter, Secretary of D. A. No. 3.
The signers heartily approved of themove
ment and recommended prompt action on
the paper by all labor organizations.
It was stated that it was expected that the
new organization would be larger than ever,
and the enthusiasm greater than in 1885,
when the council was first organized. The
committee was encouraged at all head
quarters. L.-A. No. 300, which has been
out of the council for some time, and the
Flint Glass Workers, of which only iwo of
the 15 locals were in the council, it is
thought will be fully represented. Circulars
will be sent to all the lodges of the Amal
gamated Association. Locals not visited
personally, on account of lack of time, will
be expected to send representatives to the
meeting.
Everywhere, it was said, it was conceded
that the time was ripe for the movement.
There is less contention among the labor
unions than for years, and the working peo
ple have been worsted so often lately that
they are convinced of the necessity of com
ing together and co-operating for their own
good.
No difficulties are expected in the new
organization. If thought advisable, new
officers will be elected. No old fight or
differences will be allowed to be carried into
it, and differences between organizations
must be settled among themselves on the
outside.
INTO NEW COAL FIELDS.
The
Constrnction of the Moon Rnn Rail
road Being rushed.
The rails have been laid on the Pittsburg
and Moon Hun Eailway, and a beginning in
the matter of hauling coal will be made this
year. The tipple a short distance north of
the Steubenville pike is said to be the most
complete in the United States. There are
six tracks under it. The wagons unload
themselves, and the coal is weighed as it is
loaded. It is intended to take 250 carloads
of coal out each day, and as the company is
composed mainly of Cleveland men who
want the coal the road will be run to its
full capacity. One object in building the
road was to get from under the dictatorship
of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Eailway
Company. Already nine pits are open and
jirepared to shove out the black diamonds
when the signal is given and the coal is of
a reasonably good quality.
The passenger and other freight business,
while not enormous, will likely pay some
what, as at present some people are deterred
from using the Moutour on account of the
steep passenger fares. Though there has
been a reduction of late, yet commutation
rates on the Montour are still as high as the
regular fare on through roads. There is one
advantage short roads have over long ones
they can charge as much freightfor. carry-,
ing five miles as for 40. It was not ex
pected by the public that the Pittburfj and
Moon Eun Railway would do any business
this year, but the rate at which its construc
tion "has been pushed shows that business is
meant.
NO FAY FOB STKIKESS.
Sharpsburg Feels Keenly the Effect of
Mill Men's Idleness.
Sharpsburg felt keenly the effect of the
strike there yesterday, when instead of the
500 strikers receiving their semi-monthly
pay, the compensation for services went to
the few non-unionists who are operating a
part of the plant.
The firm expects to put about enough
men at work to-morrow to operate half the
puddling department. The fina cluims to
be able to secure in a day's time enough
men to opera'e the whole plant, but it has
still a desire to see its old employes going
back to work, and is holding out all the in
ducements possible.
Industrial Notes.
The employes of the Pittsburg Locomo
tive Works held their annual picnic at Itock
Point yesterday.
Chakters were granted yesterday for
the Daughters of America and the Good
Hope Baptist Church of Pittsburg.
SENSATIONS IN THE AIR.
Lawyers With Promised Arrests on Hand
The Latest Local Financial Rumors Itun
Ilown An Interesting Statement Now
Being Prepared,
The many rumors afloat yesterday to the
effect that criminal proceedings were about
to be brought against a well-known business
man caused a vast deal of talk and excite
ment in legal and financial circles. Specu
lation and gossip connected the name of W.
E. Schmertz with these proceedings. This,
on investigation, proved to be correct, al
though, ns yet, no suit has been entered.
The sum and substance of the matter is that
Attorney C. C. Dickey has been retained
by Joshua Cohen, the well-known attorney,
to institute proceedings against W. E.
Schmertz to recover ?6,000 owing to Mr.
Cohen on a note.
It was stated by Mr. Dickey that the
papers had been prepared, and that informa
tion would probably be made before Alder
man McMasters yesterday. Mr. Cohen and
bis partner, Mr. A. Israel, were in confer
ence w ith Mr. Dickey last evening, at G
o'clock. When seen they said that noth
ing had been done, and that the matter
would be held over for a few days. Mr. Is
rael stated, however, very emphatically,
that he did not propose to let the matter
rest, but would push the suit to a final issue.
W. F. McCook, Mr. Schmcrtz's attorney,
was seen, but had nothing to say except that
he attached no importance to" the matter,
aud thought there was more sensation in it
than anything else.
E. M." Quinby, the assignee, said yester
day the story was news to him; he had heard
nothing of "it, and therefore knew nothing
whatever nbout it.
In connection with the Schmertz failure,
another suit was entered yesterday against
James A. Chambers. This one is brought
by the Bank of Pittsburg to recover ?4,000
on a promissory note made by the Standard
Plate Glass Company and indorsed by W.
E. Schmertz and J. A. Chambers. The note
was allowed to go to protest.
J. Scott Ferguson, attorney for Mr. Cham
bers, said yesterday that there was no
cause for alarm for Mij Chambers' financial
condition. He said an extension would be
asked for, and that a statement was being
prepared and would be presented to the
creditors to-morrow. The granting of the
extension, said Mr. Ferguson, would be the
course to be pursued by all parties, and
would be attended by the most satisfactory
results.
Want Advertisements
One cent per word
in The Dispatch now.
THE SPHYflX SPEAKS.
James TV. Miller Allows Himself To
Be Interviewed at last.
HE TALKS SOME IN AN OHIO CITY,
Declaring That the Last- Link of all In a
lonj; Chain Is Forged,
THAT WILL TKOVE HE IS INNOCENT J
James W. Miller permitted himself to be
interviewed at Akron, O., yesterday. He
declared that every link in the chain of evi
dence necessary to prove his innocence has
been forged. His proofs are so conclusive,
he says, that all will have to acknowledge
his innocence. Within a short time he will
be able to make the whole matter public,
and wheu this is done The Dispatch
will be in a position to give the
public a full and authentic account of his
vindication. While gathering the proofs
of his innocence he has been accompanied
by tw o well-known Pittsburgers, who will
attest to the truth of all the facts that have
been gleaned. Both Mr. Miller andthose who
have seen the testimony are positive that
Miller is innocent.
SOME TRAITS OP THE MAX.
Among a few of the things brought out
in connection with this story illustrating
the indomitable character of Miller, it is
claimed, will be the history of how he took
Pension Commissioner Eaum's Refrigerat
ing Company, when on its last legs, and
placed $100,000 in the treasury. It will
also tell how he tookMitkiewiccz,when that
nobleman was ostracised of every one and
dubbed a confidence man and a swindler,
and put his Chinese plans in shape. He
got capitalists in New York to furnish
backing to the amount of $10,000,
000 to secure concessions in China.
He has papers in his posses
sion, he says, to prove that in 1888 the work
he did in the States of Michigan, Ohio and
Indiana made General Harrison President
of the United States.
CAUSES OP SIILLEH'S SILENCE.
The reticence of Miller, his friends de
clare, and the fact that he was charged with
crime, have not only kept him silent, but
furnished the fulcrum which enabled these
men who profited bv his ability and brain
power to throw him over when the work
was done, without the stipend which was
his due. Yet, confident in himself,
he pursued the even tenor 'of his
way, believing that the future would bring
him recognization of the power he felt him
self the conscious possessor of.
A woman's love and a woman's faith
formed the incenitive which ledt his man to
face the terrible ordeal through which he
must pass to prove his innocence. When
the real life romance is published in the
columns of The DispATcn, the gentlemen
who are with him say it will be with com
mingled feelings of pity and admiration that
the public will regard the heroic struggle
which Miller has made.
Miller says that he followed the chain of
evidence through four States, and that it
has been proved that the story which he
had related and reiterated time after time
since his arrest, often to callous and unbe
lieving ears, is, beyond any question of
doubt, true in every particular. Every bit
of the story is covered by affidavits that
overlap and weld into each other so closely
that there is not the slightest loop-hole on
which any one can raise a question of a
doubt.
AVHAT THE PROOFS AHE.
These proofs are made up of the sworn
depositiou of nearly all of the actors in this
wonderful drama. They are from people
from all walk3 and classes of life, including
men who have stood in the halls of Con
gress, prominent police officials and others
whose names are well known, both in the
business world and at the bar, everyone
of them seemed to know Miller, and yet
around him clustered a dozen of mythical
personages, which, when traced down, all
proved to be totally different persons. Ex
clamations were heard at different times
from different persons. "Oh! Yes, that's
Rice, Thornton, Ryan, Edwards," etc, yet
in no ease when asked to identify him with
any of the above personages was it found
possible to do so.
The facts gleaned by Miller, he declares,
prove it to be an utter impossibility for him
to have been present in Clarion county at
the robbery of John Conners, Sr., or to have
sold the bonds to that receiver of stolen
property. Nelson. On both those momen
tuous occasions, Miller will prove, he says,
beyond the question of a doubt, where "he
was every moment of the time.
RESULT OF A DOG BITE.
Harvey Lease Drops Bead at the Union De
pot A Canine's Pangs Caused Blood
Poisoning Which Affected His Heart
The Body Taken Home.
Harvey Lease, 22 years old, dropped dead
in the Union depot waiting room yesterday
morning. Coroner McDowell on investiga
tion found death to have been the result of
heart failure. The young man was a resi
dent of Red Bank, on the Allegheny Valley
Eailroad, and had been here for six weeks
visiting a married sister, who lives at
Wilkinsburg.
Four years ago he was bitten by a fero
cious dog, and the bite being improperly
cared for, a few months afterward blood
poisoning developed. His body swelled up
to twice its natural size, and his death from
gangrene nearly resulted. He was partially
cured, however, but, although to outward
appearances was well, he never got over the
disease, which finally settled in his lungs.
He has been an invalid ever since.
Lease came in from Wilkinsburg to take
a Valley train for Red Bank yesterday and
it is supposed the excitement of leaving his
sister produced the w eakening of the heart
and his death. The body was taken home
last evenine.
INDIGNANT S0UIH8IDEBS.
Residents of Plus Street Determined
to
Suppress Vandalism.
Last night a meeting of the residents of
Pius street, Sonthside, was held at the of
fice of Alderman Hartman to consider means
for stopping the vandalism in that street.
For some time past trees on the streets,
stoops and door frames have been hacked by
some unknown persons, and considerable
damage has been done.
The meeting was organized by calling
Alderman Hartman to the chair. After
considerable discussion it was decided to
put special afficers on dutv, and a subscrip
tion list was opened. Alderman Hartman
headed it with S50, and in a short time 8185
was secured. Another meeting will be held
next Tuesday night.
Another Birmingham Accident.
Car No. 14, of the Pittsburg and Bir
mingham Traction line, ran into a horse
and cart at South Thirty-third street yes
terday afternoon and wrecked the cart.
The horse was knocked down, but sustained
no serious injuries.
A Druggist Surprised. v
You may be interested in knowing that
we are entirely out of Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Eemedy and want
more, as per inclosed order for six dozen.
The demand for it surprises me greatly.
We have never sold a remedy that gave
such universal satisfaction. Sincerely
yours, J. G. Bone, Dunmore, Pa. The
above is from a recent letter to Chamber
lain & Co., Des Moines, la. wsu
If your complaint is want of appetite, try
Angostura Bitters before meals. ttssu
LICENSES AS ASSETS.
An Interesting Point Kaised In Court Two
Attorneys Ask for a Ruling In a Matter
Hitherto Overlooked or Not Brought
Vp.
Attorneys John Marron and C. A. Fagan
have sprung a new wrinkle in the liquor li
cense business, or rather in the matter of
transfers of license to sell the ardent.
Thomas A Pitts received a license to sell at
retail at No. 3548 Butler street, and about a
month ago some of his creditors discovered
that he was hopelessly in debt and that
things were growing worse day by day. His
debts amounted to about $5,000. So several
executions were taken out and Mr. Pitts
was levied on, the sale realizing less than 10
per cent, of the indebtedness. As Pitts was
insolvent, the creditors came into possession
and forced him out of business, and having
the bill of sale in possession, William 3Ios
heim, as a creditor, asked the Quarter Ses
sions Court to grant to him, as a successor,
Pitts' license for the remainder of the year.
His attorneys take the ground that the act
of 1858, under which transfers have been
made, provides for a grant, and not for a
transfer of the original license, for any of
the causes for which a license may be trans
ferred. The party getting a transfer pays
proportimafely to the number of months re
maining for which the license is sood. In
the opinion of counsel, insolvency consti
tutes a good ground for a grant of, or trans
fer of a license of this kind, making it anas
set for the benefit of creditors. At present
the debtor is allowed to shove his license
into his pocket and it is contended that
were it made an asset on which creditors can
realize, it will have a tendency to make
holders act more honestly when "they know
that the amounts of their license maybe ap
plied to the payment of their debts, making
it a trust fund.
The Court yesterday allowed the applica
tion to be filed, and fixed the time of hear
ing September 5. The attorneys for Mos
heim express the opinion that the court will
see the matter through the same spectacles
they use, and it is considered by lawyers to
be no more than justice that a license should
be regarded as an asset, not only to credit
ors, but to the licensee as well, enabling
him, if honest, to come off with Letter grace
with his creditors, when he finds Wmself in
straightened circumstances.
IN TE0UBLE WITH THE IAW.
Osticee Swick arrested James Conley last
night for disorderly conduct, and had him
locked up in the Hazelwood station.
Joseph Brektel, of the Southsldc, was ar
rested yestordav on a charge of surety of the
peace, brought by Mrs. Catherine Zessler.
3Irs. Lizzie Fakbeli, recently accused of
poisoning her husband with paris green.was
arrested last night on Diamond street for
disorderly conduct.
Mrs. Lizzie Tocko Is under bail to answer
charges of assault and battery and snrety of
the peaco preferred by Ida Quasdorf before
Alderman iluitman.
I.ieuten ast Schapper, of the Second police
district, arrested Mrs. Mary Sexton, of Bates
street, last ni;ht on a warrant for keeping
a disorderly house. She was locked up iu tho
Fourteenth ward station.
On arlfs Weaver was arrested last night on
a charge of larceny on Wednesday last or $5
from Mrs. Annie Eichcnauber, of Margaretta
street, Allegheny, as already reported.
Patoick SHAUifEST, of Frankstowii, was
arrested last night by Officer Crehan and
locked up in the ITazelwood station for cre
ating a disturbance in the grocery storo of
James II. l.ee, nt No. 13:5 Second avenue.
Johk McLooAjf. of the Southsido. chartred
by Louisa Thompson with the larceny of a
ring and an mil
D
rella. was civen a hearine
before Alderman Caldwell, yesterday. He
agreed to pay for tho ring and all the costs.
Walter Hopkins, who was arrested by
Officer Shuck for disorderly conduct at the
Sonthside station of the Panhandle road,
was fined $5 and costs yesterday by Magis
trate Uyndman.
Hekrt McCord, a colored teamster, was
arrested by Special Offlcor McLaughlin yes
terday afternoon and looted up in the Four
teenth ward station on a charge of assault
and battery preferred by Alexander Jiaa
cliffe. James T.Botle, of South Twenty-seventh
street, was arrested by Constable Shorron
yesterday on a chargo of assault and battery
and snrety of the penge preferred by his
wife, Mary E. Boyle, before Alderman Bein
hauser. Joseph-Goo and E. W. Tinker, who were
charged with the larceny of a horse and
buggy, by James Gallagher, had a heating
yesterday, beforo Mayor Wynian. The case
was settled by the defendants agreeing to
pay all damages.
The Stratton boys were given a hearing
by Mayor Wyman yesterday in tho cutting
case which occurred on July 11, In which
LeeDonlywas injured so badly. Michael
Stratton was discharged and Felix was held
in $1,000 bail lor court.
Thoma3 Fitzjiorris, of Brownsvilleavenue,
and J. F. Johnston, colored, the Carson
street liveryman, were locked up in tho
Twenty-eighth ward police station last even
ing for fighting in Owen McKenn's saloon,
at South Sixth and Carson streets.
Wm. Summer was committed to jail by
Magistrate McKonna yesterday to await a
hearing on a charge of larceny preferred by
Leo Kied. Summer is accused of stealing a
lot of goods from the wholesale grocery
honso ot J. W. Houston on Seventh avenue."
Isaac Moore and Thomas Clark were
lodged in jail last night by Justice Kyan, of
McKees Koeks. Moore is charged with ag
gravated assault and battery, Clark being
held as a witness. Clark has a badly dislo
cated shoulder and says that Moore attacked
him with a fence rail.
Toux Kepier axd Jons Geicter, of 134
Third avenue, havo been sued by Gustin
Brosin, a neighbor of theirs, before Alder
man Hartman on charges of disorderly con
duct. Brosin says tho two men have been
practiclne shooting in their yard frequently
of late and annoyed him very much.
Joecrn iMnopp yesterday made an infor
mation against George Henn for obtaining
money under false pretenses. Imhoff al
leged ho hired Henn to go to Ohio to do
some wore for him. ITcnn went there and
stajed some time and returned stating he.
wanteu nis pay, wmen jir. lmnou gave nun.
On investigation he found that Henn had
not done tho work.
Hauij ah Bor.LAir, about 03 years of age,
was arrested yesterday for disorderly con
duct and taken to the Thirty-sixth ward
police station. Mrs. Borlan is a widow, and
keeps a small grocery at 141 West Carson
street. ADout 4:30 o'clock yesterday she was
noticed going around the store as though
she were crazy. She was screaming and
shouting. When arrested she claimed she
was not drunk, but had tho cramps. She
was taken to the station house to sober np.
She had with her a judgment note for $187.
Children's School Suits.
School opens in another week. It's time
to think of buying the boys neat suits or
pants for rough and tumble wear. We offer
nice cheviot and cassimere boys suits, (short
pants) for ?2 50, also nice long pants suits
for boys aged 14 to 18, for S3 00 and 4 00.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
For Salo Advertisements,
Other than real estate,
One cent per word
In The Dispatch hereafter.
Bo Ton Wish 'to Visit the Ocean?
If so, step into the Baltimore and Ohio
Bailroad office and secure parlor or sleep
ing car accommodations for the special ex
cursion to Atlantic City on Thursday,
August 27. KateSlO. Tickets good for 10
days, and good to stop off at "VY ashington
City returning. Positively the last of the
6eason.
To Let Kooms.
One cent per word
in TnE Dispatch to-day.
If you want a first-class photograph of
yourself go to "Lies," the photographer.
Prices very reasonable. 10 and 12 Sixth st.
Wont Advertisements
One cent per word
in The Dispatch now.
QUIET AS THE GRAYE.
The Straight-Out Primaries "Created
No Stir About the Citj.
HEADQUARTERS CLOSED UP EARLY
And the Eeturns Are tut Meager, Show
ing a Very light Tote.
NO OPPOSITION FOR TIIE DELEGATES
Yesterday was "straight-out" Republican
day, but few people knew it. Primaries
were held in a large number of the votiug
districts of the county. The affair, how
ever, was attended with no stir or
excitement and outside of those di
rectly interested in the movement
there was little concern expressed
as to the result. As far as could be learned
last night a very light vote was cast. Can
didates for delegates had no opposition and
all the proceedings were of the tamest order.
It had been announced that returns
would be received at the headquarters on
Diamond street until midnight.
Thqre was evidently some mistake
about this for the headquarters
had no occupants in the evening except
Secretary J. M. Dunn. Having nobody to
keep him company the secretary finally
grew tired and closed the place about 9
o'clock. He had received by telephone
some reports from various districts, but in
the majority of cases no word came. The
returns were not at all startling.
LITTLE AVORD FROM OUTSIDE.
The country districts, in which the
"straight-outs" have their largest follow
ing, were not heard from except in one or
two cases. Secretary Dunn said a number
of districts had reported a full complement
of delegates. Thev were the Third, Eighth,
Eleventh and Thirteenth wards, of Pitts
burg; the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth and
Thirteenth wards, of Allegheny, and Bald
win, Chartiers, Bethel, Upper St. Clair and
Marshall townships and Wilkinsburg
borough. A portion of the dele
gates reported themselves from the
Twentieth, Twenty-second and Thirty-fifth
wards, Pittsburg, " and First ward, Alle
gheny. In many places permission was not
obtained to open the polls at the regular
polling places and the election was held on
the curbstone. The number of votes cast
was not stated. It was asserted, however,
that every district would be represented in
the convention.
One gentleman went to the janitor's office
in City Hall, which is the polling place of
the second district of the Third ward. He
could not obtain permission to open the
polls, however, and undertook to do so
without permission. He found the window
closed fast, and a minnte later discovered
that he had been locked in the room.
ELECTED HIMSELF DELEGATE.
He was released in a short time, where
upon he adjourned to the sidewalk and
triumphantly elected himself a delegate to
the "straight-out" Republican convention.
In very few districts was the formality of
opening polls gone through with. Dcle-
fates were "selected," and they will be on
and with credentials at the convention.
At 4 o'clock last evening Secretary Dunn
said: "At T o'clock this evening we will
have a delegate elected in every district in
the county. There was some trouble in the
Eighth ward where a request to open the
polls was not honored, but a man of propor
tions that would stagger John L. Sullivan
came down to headquarters and asked for
tickets, posters, etc, and said he would lay
dollars to cents that there would he a pri
mary held."
ALLEGHENIANS AND THEIB GAS.
Northslders Mast P. y 20 Cents After tho
First of September.
The Board of Directors of the Allegheny
Heating Company yesterday decided to in
crease their rates to the figure of the Phila
delphia Company, that is, 20 cents per
thousand. Secretary Shields stated that
the increase would go into effect at the same
time as that of the Philadelphia Company.
One reason for the advance was that they
were laying a new line to the northwest of
Allegheny, for a better supply of gas, at a
large expense, and also they would be bet
ter able to supply the outlying districts
than last year, owing to the ne'w wells to be
tapped by them.
Germania Savings Bank.
Until the reconstruction of its building,
corner Wood and Diamond streets, which
they expect to occupy again by March, 1892,
they are temporarily locatod at No. 7 Sixth
avenue, corner of Wood street. Four per
cent interest paid on time deposits. tIisu
MARSHELL,
THE CASH GROCER,
WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.
This hot weather saps the strength
of the stoutest. If no effort is made
to restore the vitality, anyone is liable
to be prostrated by fever or some
nervous disorder.
As a precautionary measure there
is nothing better than
MARSHELL'S
ROOT BEER.
This is made from medical roots,
herbs and leaves, and is one of the
best blood purifiers known. It is
A Great Thing for Children,
as it cleanses the blood of impurities,
and owing to its tonic properties
It Will Cure Dyspepsia
if taken in time. One bottle of the
extract will make 5 Gallons of deli
cious, sparkling root beer. It
Can Be Made in Five Minutes,
and requires no boiling nor straining.
The price is so low,
ONLY ioc PER BOTTLE.
It is almost as cheap as water. It
is equal to any root beer made, and
costs less than half as much as most
kinds.
Send for our large Weekly Price
List and order by mail. Compare
our prices with the prices you are
paying, and you will be astonished at
the difference.
MARSHELL,
24 Diamond Square, Pittsburg,
AND
79 to 85 Ohio St., Corner Sandusky,
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CHABACTEEISTIC OF CABNEGIE.
The Iron Kins Writes an Interesting Letter
About His Ancestry
A. T. Douthett, of this city, who is a
great admirer of Andrew1 Carnegie, has dis
covered during recent researches,apparently
plausible proof, that Mr. Carnegie is de
scended from one of the younger scions of
an ancient and noble Scotch family. Mr.
Camegie has been apprised of this fact, and
referred to the coincident in the life of his
prototype, the late Thomas Carlyle: The
Iron King does not deny the accuracy of
the discovery, but replies in a vein which
Mr. Douthett says displays to good advan
tage his correspondent's remarkable ability
as an iconoclast. The letter is from Cluny
Castle, and reads-as follows:
Mj Dear Mr. Douthett:
I find your favor upon my arrival here.
Tou are quite wrongm thinking that n spirit
of modesty has prevented me from ever re
ferring to tho great antiquity of tho Car
negies of Scotland. I do not belief in trading
upon the virtues, or being responsible for
the crimes of my sheop-stPaling ancestors.
The only ancestors 1 am proud of, are the
three generations of Radicals and Bopnbll
cans weavers and spinners. Plea9e do not
consider that I am descended from such
miserable stuff as Gnolphs and Stuarts are
made of. Yours very truly,
Axdrew Cahmeoie.
Hugus & Hacke.
Our prices are rapidly closing out
the "odd lots." Make your pur
chase while they last.
A few more days will close the bal
ance of the 35c PLAID CHEVIOT
SUITINGS, which we are offering at
19c A YARD.
BLACK and WHITE STRIPED
SURAH SILKS, a few pieces only,
$1 quality, at 50c A YARD.
Light ground all-wool FRENCH
CHALLIS, choice printings, 55c
goods at 25 c A YARD.
A small lot, 10 styles, of FINE
FRENCH FLANNELS, stripes and
figures; regular 75c quality, will be
closed at 39c AYARD.
Do not miss our sale of POR
TIERES. Half'price and less for our
remaining assortments.
AN EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAIN.
FRENCH GRENADINE ROBES,
the most fashionable novelties shown
this season; original price $35, a
choice now AT $12 50 EACH.
Cor. FifthtAve. and Market SL
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WE ARE UNROLLING
Some of the handsomest patterns in Milton,
Velvet, Axminster, Moquette, Body Brus
sels, Tapestry Brussels and Ingrain Carpets
over seen west of If ew York. We take pleas
ure in displaying our stock, and ladies are
especially invited to call and Inspect the en
tiro line. We can't bo floored In Garnets by
any house.
EDWARD
GR0ETZINGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
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50 Per Cent Reductions.
SPECIAL sale of Grenadines, Plain and
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BLACK SILK DRESS NETS
In extra widths.
In beautiful new designs.
In superior qualities.
We offer you YOTJE CHOICE from a
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LADIES' extra fine Flannel Shirt Waists,
"Star" make, reduced from 54 00 to $2 00.
These are perfect in shape, and high grade
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EXTRA fine Chevi ot Shirt Waist for women,
reduced from 52 50 to 1 50.
EXTRA grade blue and black Polka Dot
Waists, reducgl from 51 50 to SI.
"STAR" Laundried Waists
for women, in white and fancies,
reduced to 51 -5.
SILK WINDSOR TIES, including ring,
reduced from 30c to 18c
LADIES' extra fine all-linen H. S. Hand
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LEATHER BELTS reduced to 15c Metal
and Celluloid Belts reduced from 51 75
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BOYS' STAR WAISTS.
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