Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-18
GAVE HIM HIS FILL.
A Discharged Pittsburg and Western
Brakeman Named Smith
GOES FOR WOOL AND Is SHORN.
Hs Dares His Former Superior to Come
Out and Fight bike Man.
THE REQUEST PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO

There was blood spilled in the Pittsburg
and Western depot, Allegheny, yesterday
afternoon. About 8 o'clock the quiet old
place was the scene Of battle royal between
Trainmaster Reese and brakeman by the
name of john Smith. General Manager
Mcdonald, of the road, took a hand in the
fight, too, In so far as he tried TO part the
combatants, for which well-meant interfer-
ence he received singing blow In the face,
delivered by Smith, the brakeman.
At this stage of the affray, which occurred
on the staircase leading from the Anderson
street entrance to the Offices on the second
floor Of the building, the trainmaster was
kneeling on the brakeman's breast and
punching the latter's head In the most
scientific manner. General Manager Nc
Donald called his private detective TO his
assistance, and the two succeeded in stop
ping the fight, in which Smith had had
very much the worst OF it.
Meanwhile two officers had been attracted
by the large crowd which had gathered in
front of the entrance and witnessed the best
part OF the fight. They went upstairs, and
few minutes after reappeared, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Mcdonald, Mr.. Reese and
Smith.
NOT A PRETTY SIGHT.
The latter was not beautiful to look at.
Both of his eyes were closed up, his nose
was knocked out Of shape, and be was COW
cred with blood from head to foot. The
trainmaster had hardly scratch to show,
while Mr.. McDonald's upper lip was
slightly cut from the blow he
had accidentally received in try
ing to separate the men. The policeman
wanted to call q patrol wagon, but neither
Mr.. Mcdonald nor Mr.. Reese wanted to
undergo that ordeal, and they we're allowed
to walk to the Mayors Office. Besides they
went along voluntarily, Smith being the
only man under arrest. The latter, how
ever, was SO much used up that he could
hardly stand. The patrol wagon had to be
called for him.
The story which led up to the fight is as
follows: On Thursday afternoon John
Smith was discharged from the service OF
the Pittsburg and Western road Tor intem-
perance, it is alleged. Yesterday he called
at the Offices of the company to get what
pay was coming to him. The Superintendent
at New Castle Junction was telegraphed
for the mans time, but he was
away from his Office at the time and Smith
was told to come again to-day and get his
money. It is claimed that he was very
insolent to the officers Of the company ever
since his discharge, and that it was evidently
his intention to come to blows with one OF
them, namely, General Mcdonald. The
latter, however, paid no more attention to
Smith than if he had been block Of wood.
CAUSE OF THE QUARREL.
Smith called yesterday at the Office of
Train Master Reese and received his pay.
Smith claimed that he had S21 more coming
to him than the sum he was given. Mr..
Reese paid no attention to him, and kept on
writing at his desk as If no one else was in
the room. Smith then went to General
Manager McDonald's Office, which is two
doors from the trainmaster's, on the same
floor. Mr.. Mcdonald was busy writing
when Smith entered. The latter began to
state his case, as the story goes, In the most
insolent manner imaginable, and freely
cussng the whole company. Without look.
ing up, Mr.. Mcdonald told his clerk to call
the trainmaster, as he had nothing to do
with the mans wages. Mr.. Reese came in
presently, and told Smith to leave the build
ing or he would have him arrested, where
upon the mau replied:
"You are q - coward, and would Just
like to get a chance to knock you down.
Come on down stairs and I'll do it,
anyhow"
Mr.. Reese, who is a big, muscular man,
said he would not fight a man OF Smiths
moral caliber, but would kick him down
stairs, II he did not leave the room and the
building that instant
Smith then went out, and Mr.. Reese fol-
lowed him down stairs. They had lust
reached the first landing when Smith turned
suddenly and struck the man behind him 0
blow in the face.
HIS MAD WAS UP.
Quick as q fash the latter's right arm
shot out. and In the next moment Smith
was knocked down half the rest of the
stairs, but Mr.. Reese's blood was up now,
and one blow was not enough to cool Il of,
and be. proceeded to punish his man as de.
soribed above.
AT the Mayors Office Mr.. Reese made an
information for dlsorderly conduct against
Smith, who was fined % and costs and dis.
charged. Smith then went TO Squire Mo.
Kelyey's Office and entered suit for assault
and battery against Mr.. Reese. The latter
was required 10 give si 1000 ball Tor his ap.
peafanes NJ the hearing, which was fur.
ltshsd by Mr.. Mcdonald.