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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
WHAT THE STRIKERS SAY.
A Committee Ofthe Men Make Statement o
the Matters

A Committee Ofthe Men Make Statement of
the Matters
A committee of the strikers called at The
DISPATCH Office yesterday. They stated
that they were not engaged in losing fight
and the chances of their winning now are
better than ever before. They have assur-
ances from 20 labor organizations pledging
them financial support. Each organization
say they will put up $100 apiece to have the
men win the strike. Notwithstanding the
fact that the company's officials stated that
they have more men than they wanted, the
strikers say they are still asking them to
come back to their positions. When the
men went to the pay window for their
money they were solicited to return to work.
The strikers also state that the fact of 20 or
80 farmers being placed on the cars does not
scare them one bit. They also claim the
company has already discharged some of the
Few men on account of incompetency.
Others, they claim, "had the decency to
quit" when they learned how matters stood.
Five of them left the company yesterday
morning.
The strikers also claim that the patrons
of the line made it SO warm for James Dud-
dey, gripman of car No. 16, that he asked
to be transferred to another car and was Ves-
terdsy put on No. %. This is the man who,
they claim, organized them and was one of
the first to refuse to go out. The men say
they have no enmity against Chief Engineer
Davis, but in some cases he is not acting
squarely with his old employees. They say
they were mislnformed about Mr.. Davis
snatching the badge from one of the strik-
ers. The man who saws his badge was
taken now refuses to make an affidavit to
that effect
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
FARMERS LOSE THEIR RIGHTS.
Hundreds of Oil Lenses Surrendered Owing
to a Misunderstanding.

Hundreds of Oil Lenses Surrendered Owing
to Misunderstanding.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
BUTLER, December 3.-The Supreme Courts
recent decision in a case appealed from Wash
ington county, involving the validity of an oil
lease, is creating great deal of discussion in
oil circles here, as it gives life to leases sup
posed to have been long since dead. The usual
forfeiture clause is to the effect that if drilling
is not commenced at the time specified,
or rentals paid when due, the lease
is null and void, and not binding
on either party. In the case referred to the
lessor refused to accept non-payment as a for
feiture of the agreement, and brought suit to
recover the rental. The Supreme Court holds
that this clause is for the sole benefit of the
lessor; that he can, on the failure of the lessee
to comply with the conditions Of the agree
ment either declare the lease void or collect
the rentals for the term of years named in the
agreement but the lessee cannot take advan-
tage of his own negligence to declare the lease
forfeited.
Hundreds Of old leases are being returned to
landowners in this county, and receipts taken
for the same. The farmers generally did not
know their rights under the decision, and sup
posing the leases to be no longer in force, ac-
cepted them in nearly every instance. A new
form of agreement is being used by operators
to avoid this difficulty. In it the lessee binds
himself to cancel the contract on the surrender
of the lease asIthis seems to be the only means
left by which the lessee can conclude the con-
tract
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Tri.stnts NeHn Notes.

THE new brick works. Just completed at
Johnstown, will start up next Monday, and will
employ 90 men.
A YOUNG girl named Hamilton, aged 7, was
killed last night at Cresson while crossing the
railroad track
AT the Riverside Steel Works, at Benwood-
Yesterday morning Edward Uttermonlen. aged
8 years, was run over and killed by a shifting
engine.
SEVERAL new cases of la grippe developed at
Lima yesterday. Among the sufferers are
William Numaugh, contractor; James Harley
detective, and many others. 1t Is of mild FORM
AT Charleston, W. Va, last evening Detec-
tive Humphreys was shot at by drunken man
named Savage, while being shaved at a bar
ber's. Humphreys knocked the man down
and had him locked up.
Pm. SNYDER, Marietta. O., bookseller,
was closed out Thursday on an execution. The
Judgment is in favor Of William Charles, his
half-brother, and is for So 423. Snyder's assets
are estimated at $4,000, ana his liabilities
$4,000.
AT Cumberland, Md, on Thursday evening.
John FAssenbergerI an old soldier. attacked
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

AN ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n grading, paving and eurbing of Miffiin
sIreet, from Main street to Friendship avenue.
Whereas II appears by the petition and af1-
davit on file in the Office of the Clerk Of Coun-
ellis that one-third in interest OF the owners Of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitioned the Councils Of said city
TO enact an ordinance for the grading. paving
and curbing of the same; therefore.
Section I-Be it it ordained and enacted by
the city of Pittsburg in Select and Common
Councils assembled, and it is hereby ordained
and enacted by the authority of the same,
That the Chief of the Department Of Public
Works be and is hereby authorized and di-
rected to advertise in accordance with the acts
of Assembly of the Commonwealth Of Penn
sylvania and the ordinances of the said city Of
Pittsburg relating thereto and regulating the
same, for proposals for the grading, paving
and curbing of Miffiin street. from Main street
to Friendship avenue, the contract therefor to
be let in the manner directed by the said acts
of Assembly and ordinances. The cost and ex-
pense Of the same to be assessed and collected
in accordance with the provisions Of an act Of
Assembly OF the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania entitled, IAN act relating to streets and
sewers in cities Of the second class, !" approved
the 10th day Of May, A. D. lsca ja4-S2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Enstern Entries.

NEW YORK. January a-The entries for to
morrow are:
First race, six and one-half furlongs-Hemet
Folsom, Barrientos, Sierra Nevada, Jerry, Lex
ington lis Little James Mccormick lis, MayfelC
gelding, Bengaline I13.
Second race seven fCrlonRs-Pendennis IlS
King Idle 1lS, Pat Donovan, Glenmound, Lancas
ter los Sherwood, Duff los, Electricity, Velvet
Alfred 100. Hatto, Bordelaise es, Bette 95 Nil,
lie r 90. Shakespeare IS.
Third race, one mile-Nigilant los, st. NICK 100
Doodle, Battersby 81, Volatile IS, Lotion, Nep,
tunus g. Lemon 9G.
Fourth race, six NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ia Dales-
man, Herman ll3, Royal Garter Ill, Count Luna,
Cheney Nina W lO9 Little Barefoot lO7, Fred 1
JOG, Hot Scotch, Steve Jerome Zulu, Arizona los
He lO7, Redstone 81.
Carnegie los, Blue Rock 1O5 Pocahontas IOa
Faunus 100 Australitz 90, Issaquenna flly, Marie
Lowell s..
Sixth race. one and one-eighth miles-Bas sanic
lS2, Clay Stockton l3O. Boutwell, l26 Lottery Ty.
rome. Wayward 120 Compensation, Landseer,
Banker, Chatter, Bella st Elmo H.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Clifton Winners.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK, January S-Today's races at
Clifton resulted as follows:
First race, six and half furlongs-Marsh Re-
don first GounoG second, Gallus Dan third.
Time, I:24. Betting-Marsh Redon to 1 and 4to
s. Gounod Il to and to ], Gallus Dan 10 to and
Ito
Second race, six furlongs-Samaria first, Re-
membrance second, Pail Mall third. Time, l:lsA.
Betting-Samaria to l and to !, Remembrance
TO / and 10 l. Pail Mall to and to5.
Third race, one mile and sixteenth-Lafitte
first, Redlight second, Speciality third. Time.
l:49%, Betting-Laftte TO and to s. Redlight
TO and to 5 Speciality 20 to ! and 6tol,
Fourth race. one mile-Firehy first Fannie H
second Miss Cody third. Time i:421S. Betting
Firehy2 TO / and to 5, Fannie II 50 to and Is to
J. Miss Cody to and TO 5.
Fifth race, one mile and half-Eleve first, Lin
guist second, and Charlie Russell third. Time
2:H4. Betting-EleveS to ), Linguist II to /,
Charlie Russell 10 TO /.
sixth race, seven and a half furlongs-Fordham
first. st. John second, Freedom third. Time
1854. Betting-Fordham to s, st. John even,
Freedom Is to L.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
SURE He HAS BENNETT.
Fred PfcfTer Says CIarksOn's Old Catcher
VIII Stick TO the Boys.

Fred Pfcffer Says CIarkson's Old Catcher
VIII Stick TO the Boys.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
KANSAS CITY, January S.-Fred Pfeffer ar
rived here to-day, from Williamsburg, Kan,
where, for three days past, he has been trying
to sign Charley Bennett, Boston's great
catcher, for the Boston Players League team.
He did not succeed in getting Bennett to sign
contract, but is confident he will not break his
pledge to the Brotherhood. He said: Il could
not get Bennett to sign, because he is not ready
for the Players League. He gave me his
word of honor that he was with the Brother
hood first last and all the time, and that he
would be with Us in the spring. The League
will never get him, although they are making
q tremendous effort.
Bennett has had several letters from John
Clarkson who Is doing all in his power to in
duce his ard catcher to break his pledge to the
player The Boston League people are equally
anxIors to secure Bennett, and have made him
an offe- of heavy bonus-a large increase in
salary-but they won't get him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AZ oRpINANCE-AUTHoRIzING TH

An ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
n opening of Conrad street, from Penn ave-
nue. to Breeds Hill street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority Of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be surveyed and opened within so days from
the date of the passage Of this ordinance, Con-
rad street, from Penn avenue to Breeds Hill
street, at a width of so feet, in accordance with
anproyed November II 1886. The damages
caused thereby and the benefits to pay the same
to be assessed and collected in accordance with
the provisions of an act of Assembly Of the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, entitled, IAN
the second class, approved the 10th day Of May.
A d. 1889. 1a432
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AN oRDINANoE-AUTHoRIzING THE

An oRDINANCE-AUTHORIZING THE
n construction of sewer on Braddock
avenue from Edgerton avenue to a connection
with a sewer on Penn avenue.
Section 1-Be ir ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority Of the same, That the
Chief Of the Department Of Public Works be,
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, OF the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
and the ordinances of the said city Of Pitts
burg relating thereto and regulating the same,
for proposals for the construction Of pipe
sewer on Braddock avenue, commencing az
Edgerton avenue, thence to Juniata street. 70
inches in diameter, thence to a connection
with sewer on Penn avenue, and to be ~ lncnes
in diameter, the contract therefor to Do Iet N
the manner directed by the said acts Of AS
sembly and ordinances. The cost and expense
of the same to be assessed and eoneeteo ~
accordance with the provisions Of an act OF
Assembly of the Commonwealth ot Fennnsyr
vania, entitled San act relating 70 StLeetH an9
sewers in cities of the second class, approved
the 10Th day of Nav, A. ID. l6oS yA4-cA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
A Good Purse offered,

A telegram was received in this city yester-
day to the effect that the new athletic club at
New Orleans had agreed to offer purse of
$3.50 to Mcbride and o'Leary if they will fight
their battle at the club named. The two
pugilists are to fight within six weeks at 10
pounds to finish for $500 a side, and John
Quinn, of this city, is interested in Mcbride,
The latter is willing to accept the clubs offer.
and it is expected that O'Leary will also be
willing. The purse and stakes will aggregate
81 $50, and the winner will receive about 81. 900
of the total amount Jack Fogarty is training
McRride
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Suspicious OF FOUL PLAY.
Facts Which Seem to Show That Young
AIcorn Was Murdered.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATCH.I
GREENsBURG, January 3-It is now firmly
believed that Stewart Alcorn, the young man
whose body was found few days ago in the
Kiskiminitas river, was murdered. He disap-
peared on Christmas evening" he was seen by
one or two citizens of Salisbury going in the
direction of his home. Not arriving there, his
friends the next morning instituted a search for
him. Supposing that he might have fallen
through the railroad bridge, over which be gen.
orally crossed when going home, the river was
dragged and his body discovered. Develop
ments made within the past "a hours point to
foul play. On the night of the young mans
disappearance he was seen with the supposed
murderer, and hot words it is known passed be-
tween them.
About the time he was seen going in the d.
rection of home a woman who resides in a cot
tage adjacent to the bridge heard an animated
discussion between persons near her house, and
scuf1ing followed. after which all was quiet
These facts coming to the ears of his friends,
an investigation was at once instituted. De-
tectives have been engaged on the case and the
greatest excitement prevails in Salisbury over
the mysterious affair. 1t is probable that
the man suspected of the crime will be arrested
tomorrow He is an ex-convict, and was but
recently released from the Riverside peniten-
tiary,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
ESPECIAL TELKGRAM TO THE DIsPkTcH.I

rsPEcIAI. TELKGRAM TO THE DIsP KTcH.I
NEW YORK, January S.-Pool selling on
the races received check last night when
Superintendent Murray notified the proprie-
tors of the poolrooms that they must close
their establishments to-day or suffer the
penalty. This edict caused much consterna-
ton among the 80 odd pool sellers who have
their headquarters below Chambers street.
Many at first avowed they would open for
business to-day in spite of Superintendent
Murray but the players" could not find one
place doing business when they went around TO
invest their money on a favorite horse.
Since Judge Gildersleeve's decision last
spring against the booksellers, they have been
doing sly but profitable business. This is the
first time since then that there has been
general closing up of these thanking houses"
as the proprietors sometimes smilingly call
them.
A sporting man who plays the bosses" regu-
larly was met in front of a poolroom on Park
Row this noon. The door was firmly fastened,
and knocks and kicks were unavailIng. As the
disappointed sport walked away disguised, he
muttered that it was all bluff on the police
to obtain more money from the bookmakers
for protectiop.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
He Mnnr. Cnmnensnrinn.

Speaking of whether or not he will play in
Pttsburg Ad. Gumbert said yesterday: Per
sonalIy don't want to play in PittsDurg. 1
would rather play in Chicago. because when a
player is in his own city all his little shorscom
ings or mistakes are criticised to an extraor-
binary extent. People really think they have
a right to roast q home man at any stage. How
ever, If terms satisfactory to me are offered
may play in Pittsburg."
II may be remarked that Calvin is "hom e
man." and he secures as fair treatment from
PitIsburgers as any player in the profession.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
The County Learue,

The annual meeting of the Allegheny County
Baseball League will be held at AL Pratfs
store, Wood street, next Wednesday evening. to
square up accounts and elect officers for the
next II months. An effort will be made to
have the Our Boys Club, of the Southside, be-
come q member Of the League. The East End
Athletics Will be made up almost the sanpe as
last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
ABOUT TIE PHILLIES.
Who the Players Of Their Team Are Likely
10 Be,

to Be.
PHILADELPHIA, January 3.-The Philadel-
phia club team for 1890 is very nearly COM
pleted. Hamilton will be signed at once, and
no more players are wanted, unless Farrar,
Sanders and Fogarty can be brought to terms.
The management is not SO anxious about Far
rar, but they want the other two men il they
can be secured. Dan Casey may be added to
the pitching talent. and there is some talk of
signing John Coleman. formerly Of the Ath-
letics as a general utility man.
The Philadelphias' regular team as it will
take the field will probably consist of Gleason,
Vickery and Phenomenal" Smith as pitchers,
Delehanty on first AL Myers on second, Joe
Mulvey on third and Allen at shortstop, with
Hamilton in left. Burke in center and Sam
Thompson in right field. McCauley will be re-
tanned as a substitute infielder. Sam Thomp-
son may be placed on first base, and in that
event Delehanty will go to right field.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
THE FAMOUS YACHT VOLUNTEER.

Its Owner willing to Race, Though 'TIs
Not His Present Intention.
BOSTON, January Sin an interview to-day
General Paine, owner of the sloop yacht Vol
unteer, stated his intention of getting
out the Volunteer next summer. hav-
ing engaged the services of Captain
Half as skipper. He SAYS he could not change
her into a schooner. and had no intention of
racing her, although" said he. 81 don't say
that should not go into a race il anything in
teresting turned up"
General Paine said he had no idea of cross
ing the Atlantic with the Volunteer next sum-
mer, as there was nothing there of sufficient In
terest to tempt him across
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
A Serious Mistake

Corrected. Much mischief is done in treat
ment Of constipation. The common opinion il
that all the indications are fulfilled if medicine
forces unloading of the bowels. A great error
Medicine simply cathartic, corrects no morbid
condition, consequently their use Is followed
by greater costiveness. A remedy to be effect
ual and permanent must be composed of tonic
Alternative, corrective and cathartic properties.
These qualities are admirably combined in DR..
TUFTS Liver Pills. They cure chronic consti.
patton and all the sufferings that result from
it. They give tone to the intestinal mucous
membrane, stimulate therecretions and correct
imperfecr action of the stomach and liver.
TUFTS Liver Pills
Never Make o. Mistake.
lnO0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Sudden Death From Influenza.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
wELLsBURG, W. VA. January 3.-Stephen
Wilcoxen, a prominent travelling man for a
canning firm of Utica. N. Y, who with his
family had been spending the holidays. at his
fathers in this county, died very suddenly this
afternoon of influenza. He had been suffering
from cold for day or two. He suddenly be-
came worse to-day and died in less than an
hour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
AN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THE
~ - -N--a--- - r1.--ur afraat frnm WahafaI

AN ORDINANCE-AUTH THE
N opening OF Perry street, from "eDsteF
avenue to Bedford avenue.
Section I-Be is ordained and enacted By the
citv Of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority oc - sps Pn5io WorRs bs
and IL hereby authorized and directedf to
cansa 70 be surveyed and opened within 90
cSavs from the date of the passage Of this or
dinance Perry street. from Webster avenue 70
ance with an ordinance locating the same, ap-
nroved September 4, 1889. The damages
eaused thereby and the benefits to pay the
same to be assessed and collected In accord
ance with the provisions Of an act Of Assembly
Of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania en-
titled. San act relating to streets and sewers IN
cities Of the second class, " approved the 18th
day Of May, A. D. lSs0. 3aAa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
MORE WRITS READY.
A Few Families of the Striking
Miners Leave Their Homes.
ALL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Valuable Oil Leases Surrendered Because
Butler County Farmers
DID NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHT
Salisbury Citizens Now Believe That Stewart AlcOrn
Was Murdered.

There has been no serious trouble at PUNK
sutawney yet 1t is thought some of the
mines will start work Monday. Governor
Beaver does not seem inclined to interfere.
A decision of importance has been rendered
regarding oil leases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Miners Afraid to Enter.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DlsPATcH.I
CoNNELLsvILLE, January IA super
stitious dread has taken possession Of the
miners working at the Plumerville mine, north
of this place. Two of the workmen have been
crushed to death within week, and yesterday
but half of the miners employed went to work.
They claim to be afraid to enter the ll-fated
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

Parties interested in the local fighting dog
Sullivan called at this office yesterday and
stated that the dog can be matched at once to
fight Jack the Ripper, the Woods Run dog, for
$500 or $500 side A forfeit of SIS to make the
match was left at this office. The supporters
Of the frst-named dog want a match made at
once or desire to hear no more about the
Rinnor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Another Regain sugge.rion

Teemer was in receipt of another letter yes
terday from a Boston man. The letter sug-
gests that a big regatta be held at San Fran
cisco, where SIS 900 could be raised. Il is stated
that all the prominent Australians would come
to San Francisco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Conc To Seek a FIRhr.

Jack McGilvery, the local pugilist left this
city for Buffalo last evening, where he intends
to locate for a while. He expects TO secure a
match there. Before leaving last evening he
stated that he had tried his best to secure a
fight here and that none of the local light
weights would tackle him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
COVERED THE FORFEIT.
McCIeIIand's Bncker Puts mp the Cash for
the PittsburEer,

John Quinn, hacker of E. c. McClelland
called at this Office last evening and covered
the SIS left as a deposit for an unknown to run
McClelland three-mlle race. Mr.. Quinn in
covering the money said:
u will meet the unknown hackers at THE
DISPATCH office, tomorrow, Saturday night at
s o'oclock prepared to put up further deposit
and sign articles"
MF. Quinn also put up $50 forfeit with the
sporting editor of this paper TO match McClel-
land to run Delong ten miles. McClelland's
hacker in doing so remarked: Now we don't
want all these matches on at once, but the first
who agrees to satisfactory conditions in signing
articles will be our man."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
River Telegrams.

ESPECIAL TE-EeKAMs TO THE D1sPArcH.t
wARREN-River 8 $40 feet and stationary
Weather clear and moderate.
MoReANTowN-River feet and stationary
Weather cloudy. Thermometer 42o at P. N.
BRowNsvILLE-River feet IL inches and
stationary. Weather cloudy. Thermometer
400 at6PM