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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
WHO is HAMILTON ALTON?
A Man Killed on the r. & w. Road Supposed
TO be Implicated in the Tareutum Muir.
der-His Partner Disuppeared.

Man Killed on the r. & w. Road Supposed
to be Implicated in the Tareutum Muir.
der-His Partner Disappeared.
A. F. Cline, prominent quarry owner of
Forrest Grove, Pa, on the Pittsburg and
Western road, called at the Allegheny
Mayors Office last night for the purpose of
ascertainlng something about man who
was killed at Langton station Sunday even
ing last and who it is supposed had some
connection with the Tarentum murder.
According to the story told by Mr.. Cline
to the police officials, the man whose name
was afterward found out to be Hamilton
Alton arrived at Langton station about $50
o'clock. He was under the influence OF
liquor at the time, and, in a staggering
way, asked for a chew of tobacco. He was
told by the party addressed that he did not
have any tobacco, when Alton said: "GlVe
me chew, or will knife you" He was
told to "get out" and went away cursing.
He went into the hotel near the station,
kept BY man named Fisher, who chased
the stranger out of his house. He came
back to where Mr.. Cline was talking to
Thomas Carson, the contractor, of ALE
gheny. and said: 81 have been the cause of
one man being hung, and would be hung
myselt but they could not kill me-" This
strange speech, muttered in an incoherent
manner. startled the two gentlemen. Think
inr it was the wild ramblings of q drunken
mans mind, they paid no attention to him.
The man then walked down the railroad
track toward Wurtemburg station. After
he got out of sight, the whistle of No. II
train was heard, announcing the approach
to the station. There is long trestle near
the place, which Mr.. Cline thought Of 1t
flashed through his mind that the man
must be about on the trestle. He started
along the track, and sure enough, he
came upon the body of the stranger
trestle. Securing the assistance of a
Mr.. Allison, Mr.. Cline picked up the body
and carried it back to the station. They
then discovered that the man had partner,
who was found under a tree asleep, The
latter was aroused and said the dead man
lived in Pittsburg, where he had sister
living. He volunteered to go after his dead
friends sister, who it was said lived on the
Southside. He was furnished with money
to pay his transportation anu started on his
way to the city. This was the last seen of
him.
The body of the dead man was washed
and dressed and placed in a coffin to
await the arrival of the supposed sister.
Squire John Wilson, of franklin township,
Beaver county, held an inquest on the re-
mains. The latter were kept until Tuesday,
when they were inferred in the old Baptist
cemetery at North Sewickley.
Several people who saw the two men say
they bore some resemblance to the descrip-
tions sent out of the two white men who
committed the Tarentum murder and rob-
berry nearly two weeks ago. The men looked
as if they had been travelling along country
roads and were much fatigued. What be-
came of the one who started to Pittsburg to
look for the sister is a mystery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
THE MERRY WAR BEGUN.
End of the First Sxirmish, With Mrs. Mckee
the Victor.

End of the First Skirmish, With Mrs. Mckee
the Victor.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
WASHINGTON, January 3.-Th;s ad-
ministration has fully established the fact
that it holds the Harrison family in very
high esteem. If it is Father-in-Law
Sanders who wants seat in the Senate,
or Mrs. Mckee who wants to outrank all
the Cabinet ladies at the White House re-
ception, the wish is granted, if the admins
tration has any voice in the matter, (which it
thinks ithas." The fact that denials were sent
out from the White House that such thing
was contemplated, did not prevent the Presi-
dent from giving his daughter precedence
over the wife of the Vice President, Mrs.
Blaine. and the other Cabinet ladies at
the New Year reception. Mrs. Mckee
stood at the head of the line,
and the President answered the
objection to this arrangement, which was
brought to his attention in a semi-oficial
manner, that she should stand there "lf it
busted the Cabinet" In bis earnestness be
actually used the word "busted."
The wife of the Chief Justice was crowded
out of the line altogether, the Cabinet
ladies were none of them well pleased
with the arrangement, and the note
of discomfort was heard many times
during the reception, if the reports of those
who stood near the receiving party are to be
credited. So the merry war has begun, and
the first battle has ended in victory for the
mother of Baby Mckee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
To-day the Last Day.

Before we take our yearly inventory
(Monday next we start taking inventory
we have concluded to sell all the goods we
possibly can before Monday, and the only
way to sell plenty of clothing is to cut prices
to pieces, which will be done at our store
to-day. Please note the prices we name for
to-day on good, desirable clothing:
Mems cashmere sack suits at Sc, worth
$12.
Mems cashmere frock suits at 81, worth
S14
Mems imported worsteJ frock or sack suits
at SO, worth SIS.
Mems all-wool cashmere overcoats at $6,
worth S14
Mems all-wool chinchIlla overcoats in
black, brown and blue at IS, worth S15.
Stylish cape overcoats at 81, worth SIS.
Mems extra long ulsters, with large collar,
at S. worth S12.
Mems English striped and checked pants
81 "a, worth So.
Boys and children's suits and overcoats
almost given away.
Underwear at your own price.
We have more hats and caps than we
need, which will be sold to-day at half
price.
You surely stand in your own light if you
don't buy whatever you need in clothing,
hats and furnishing goods from us to-day.
Store open until IL o'clock tonight.
P. e. c. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts,,
opp. new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
IN THE OTHER CAMPS.
Mr.. Thomas Friends Claim His Selection
on the Second BaIlot-RIcMnhOn Not
IdIe-AnOther Anti. Brice
Bomb to be Hurled
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT


rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
COLUMBUS, o., January 3.-Mr. John
Henry Thomas, who is very affable indi-
vidual, was working hard personally all
day, and his many able lieutenants were do
ing likewise. Mr.. Martindell, the chief
of these, furnishes figures, as follows:
1--WE claim for Mr.. Thomas about
80 votes on the first ballot. It
requires 40 to nominate, and we have more
than enough pledges of second choice to as
sure us of ten more. Not only will there
not be solid Northwest for Mr.. Brice, but
we shall get six or seven votes In Mr..
Brice's own territory. Mr.. Brice has about
% votes, and will have them on the first
ballot. Mr.. Thomas leads him, and has q
big second choice to draw from"
The Brice men smile at the claims made
tonight by Mr.. Martindell and the other
Thomas workers. A prominent friend of
Mr.. Brice said that he would lay wager
that Mr.. Thomas would not have 20 votes on
the first ballot.
Mr.. McMahon, the last of the three prom
inent candidates to arrive, came in about
noon, and has instituted vigorous canvass.
He has no figures to make public as yet,
however.
While the general feeling here tonight is
that Brice Eill eventually win, there are
evidences ofa desperate struggle. There is
not chance that anybody will be nomi-
mated on the first ballot, and probably not
before several have been taken.
Hon. Frank c. Dougherty, OF Kentucky,
came in last night to use his influence
against Mr.. Brice. He is preparing docu-
ment in the form of legal brief, setting
forth that Mr.. Brice is ineligible as a can
didate for United States Senator from Ohio,
being resident of New York, and will make
it public tomorrow. BANCROFT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
THE ELECTRICAL STORM.
The Whole Force of Organized Labor TO be
Brought Within Its FOrSe-NOt Benten

The Whole Force of Organized Labor TO be
Brought Within Its ForSe-Not Benten
Yet.
The strike among the electricians is un-
changed. The employees of the Keystone
Construction Company who went out when
ordered have been replaced by other men.
The lighting of the city was as usual, and
no hitch was anywhere observable.
The Electrical Union held meeting last
night. 1t was attended BY men who still
continue in their respective jobs. and who
explained why they thought it advisable to
do SO. The reasons were accepted as salts
factory. A number of committees were ap-
pointed to visit the various organizations
and lay before them a statement of their
reasons for striking. A list of grievances
has been prepared and presentation of it to
Trades Council will be made tonight. Some
strong action by this body is looked for when
the matter comes up for consideration. The
German Trades Council will have the
matter up before it on Sunday, and
every national, international and
Brotherhood of Trades attached to the Fed
Grafton of Labor having local unions in the
city and county will be duly apprised of the
condition of affairs. Representations will
also be made to the knights Of Labor and
their moral support and sympathy enlisted
in the struggle, as will also those of other
associations not affiliated with organized
bodies.
1t is thought that some direction may be
received from President Gompers to-day in
relation to the matter. 1t is claimed by the
strikers that some o. the union men are
waiting orders from headquarters before
coming of. 1t is also claimed by them that
they have plenty of funds and are not afraid
of heightened lockout. A financial COM
mittee has been appointed to look to the
monetary end of the tussle. This word is
hardly misapplied, as the indications are
sufficient that the strikers by no means re-
gard themselves as beaten, and are fully de-
termined to enter upon a regular campaign
upon the points at issue.
The keystone Construction Company yes
terday discharged and will pay off their
men this morning. Secretary McGunnegle,
of the Allegheny County Light Company,
stated yesterday that the company had men
in the places of the strikers, and there would
be no trouble. He said: "We can get
more men than you can shakeA stick att
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Anen,inn. LnndIorh.i

A very important matter to look after this
time Of the year is the engagement of re-
liable agency to manage the renting of your
houses. The well known firm of Black s.
Baird have increased their facilities in this
branch and are more than ever prepared to
give special attention to the management OF
properties and estates in Pittsburg, Alle-
gheny and the suburbs. By. the uniform
system they have adopted, better results are
obtained than by the owners. Monthly set
Elements, with itemized statements, are
forwarded promptly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Oh, but How Kaufmnnns' Did Wake Up the
Cloak Dealers!

The announcement several days ago Of
Kaufmanns' great January reduction sale
stirred up the other "iellers'' to such high
pitch of excitement that every mothers son
OF them now advertise similar sale. OF
course, they never made single reduction,
but, then, they've got ''sale"in the papers,
you know. Thanks to the intelligence of
the ladies OF Pittsburg, however, these imi-
tators will derive mighty little benefit from
their stolen thunder, for everybody in search
of genuine reductions will flock to Kauf-
manns'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
MEETING HALF WAY.
The Barnwell Lynching Aids in
Bringing the Races Together.
JUSTICE ASKED BY THE BLACKS,
And Governor Richardson Condemns the
Outrage Even More Strongly.
WADE HAMPTON WITH THE GOVERNOR.
The Negroes Commended for Their Noble Conduct in
the Matter.

The Barnwell lynching is drawing the
races together in South Carolina. A dele
cation of colored men waited on Governor
Richardson yesterday. They asked for
justice, and was told il was his aim to see
they got it. Senator Wade Hampton was
present, and reiterated the views expressed
by Governor Richardson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

Having increased our facilities, we are
more than ever prepared to give special at
tention to the management of properties and
estates in Pittsburg, Allegheny and suburbs,
renting and collecting rents By our uni
form system we secure better results than
can b obtained by owners. Monthly set
Elements and itemized statements forwarded
promptly. BLACK & BAIRD,
50 Fourth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
LndIe., Yoa onn Hnrdlz ReaIIzo

The big reductions made all through Kauf-
manns' magnificent and spacious cloak de-
partment. Plush garments seem to have got
the worst of it. just think of genuine Les
ter or Walker English seal plush sscques,
jackets or wraps at about half the prices
which you would have to pay elsewhere. If
you are shrewd, you'll bug to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
BLACKBURN RENOMINAFED.
Kentucky's Junior Senator Chosen in Caucus
to succeed Himself.

to succeed Himself.
LEXINGTON, January 3.-The Demo
cratic caucus at Frankfort this afternoon
nominated Hon. J. G. S. Blackburn to sue
ceed himself as United States Sem
ator from Kentucky. Judge w.
Lindsay, of Frank ort, made the
nominating speech, and Henry Mason, Of
Hancock county, seconded it. Both ad-
dresses paid the highest tribute to Ken
tucky's Junior Senator, and they were re-
ceived with tremendous applause. After
the nomination, which was without opposi-
ton, Senator Blackburn made most elo-
quent address, in which he thanked his
supporters, the people of Kentucky and the
gallant Democracy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
ONE MORE RUCTION
Anticipated in the Pension Bureau
on Account of Troubles
CAUSED BY SOME ARBITRARINESS.
No Action Yet Taken in the Case of the
Jeanette GlassWorkers.
A RIGHT MERRY WAR UNDER WAY.
Harrison Said Mrs Mckee Should be First Lady or
Bust the Cabinet.

Further ruction in the Pension Bureau is
predicted. The trouble is said to be among
the medical examining clerks and referees,
who are charged with overriding local ex-
amining boards decisions. President Har-
risOn is reported as saying that Mrs. Nc
Kee "should stand at the head of the New
Year line if it busted the Cabinet" No
action vet taken in the Jeanette glass
workers case
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
NUISANCE TO DICK QUAY.

The Son of the Senator Proceeding Against
nm Oil Refinery.
tsPEcTAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
BEAVER, January 3.-Information Has
been made before Judge Singleton, by Rich
ard r. Quay, against Jesse Dubbs, m aDager
Of the Gas City Oil Works, charging him with
erecting and maintaining common nuisance.
The works are situated near the residence
of Senator Quay. Richard Quay stated to-
day that he was forced to do as he did by
the intolerable stencil which, when the wind
is blowing from certain quarters, arises from
refining Lima oil at the works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
A CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE.
His Firm to Fill an Immense Order for Steel
Ship-PIate.

Ship-PIate.
DULUTH, January 3.-One Of the largest
contracts for steel ship plate ever made in
this country was concluded here to-
day by Captain Alex. McDougall
for the American Steel Barge
Company, with representative of Andrew
Carnegie. The contract calls for about
5000 tons of steel plate, making over $500.
600. 1t will furnish plates enough for
seven great vessels of the McDougall tvpe.
An option was given to Captain Nc
DougalI tor steel enough for three more YES.
sells, and this will probably be closed in a
few days, making the whole order about
1900 tons, and calling for an expenditure of
about $3.50. 900. All these vessels will be
built here this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Iandlnrfln

Should see that their agents have the fol-
Loving qualifications before giving them
their property for management:
Responsibility,
Experience
and
Facilities.
All these you have in Black & Baird, 95
Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
BOMBS FOR BRICE.
Continued from First Page.

the stories that are being used against Mr..
Brice as absurd, and predicted his selection
with great appearance of confidence. Even
General Rice, however, could not or would
not tell when the Senatorial caucus will be
held. The general opinion, though, is that
it will meet next Thursday evening.
BANCROFT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
A SUPPER TO THE MONEY MAKERS.

The Gentlemen Connected With the Car.
negie Interests Have Good Time.
A very pleasant evening it was that the
gentlemen connected with the varied and
far-reaching Carnegie interest enjoyed at
the Duquesne yesterday. The occasion
was a supper, served in the. usual
recherche style of this hotel-instigated
by the firms with the object of affording
their salesagents at distance an, opportu-
nifty of better becoming acquainted with the
local managers and, officials. During the
evening telegram from Mr.. Carnegie was
read, expressing wish for the welfare of
his friends and regretting his inability to be
present.
There were present:
W. L. Abbott Chairman; A. M. Curry, Vice
Chairman; o. H. Childs, Secretary, and w. P.
Palmer, General Sales Agent of Carnegie,
Phipps & Co; John G. A. Leishman, Vice
Chairman, and E. T. Utley,' General
Freight Agent Of Carnegie Bros. &
Stroben. Consulting Engineer, and A. F. Brown,
General Superintendent of the Keystone
Bridge Company;L. c. Phipps, Treasurer of
Carnegie, Phipps & Co.: James II. Simpson,
Superintendent Forge Department, Twenty
ninth street: James A. Potter, of Homestead;
RI. ]. Scott. Upper Union Mills; P. K. Dillon
H. ]. Peacock, w. w. Blackberry, n. P. BOpe
A. F. Brown, General Manager Keystone
Bridge CompanySE. F. Wood, r. P. Ramsey,
and James Scott.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
A SCATHING VERDICT.
The COrOner's Jury Scalps Employ
ment Agent August P. Geisler.
HELDRESPONSIBLE FOR TWOLIYEs.
Found Guilty Of Inhuman Conduct and
Recommended for Prosecution.
THE OTHER FINDINGS OF THE JURY
Thorough Investigation Of All Other and Like
Agents is Suggested.

One Coroner's jury, at least, believes in
finding somebody to blame for railroad ae-
cident. The exceptional case cropped out
yesterday in the cases of Angel and Stern,
who were killed while on an employment
agency's wild goose chase. The jury con-
demns Geisler, the agent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
GrappIing Hook. Cor che POLICE.

Central station and all the patrol stations
in the First police district will be supplied
to-day with set of graphing hooks and
ropes for graphing for bodies Of drowned
persons. The hooks were made by Engi-
neer Freyvogle, of No. 5 Engine Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
New Bank in LawreucevIIIe.

A'meeting will be held this morningi in the
Office of the Iron City Brewery for the pur-
pose of considering the adVisability of start
ing a national bank in Lawrenceville. It
is said that Messrs. Frauenheim and Viii
sack will be present and state their views of
the success such an institution would be.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

THE FAIR-HAIRED CHIEF Of
the Maoris and his peculiar ad-
ventures are described in to-mor-
rows DISPATCH by Edward
Wakefield.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Crushed by His Horse.

Patrick Fay, an old man living on Enoch
street, was feeding one of his horses yester-
day morning, when the horse crushed the
old man badly against the side of the stall.
He was removed to his home, and DR.. Lang
called, who said he was hurt internally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
RrnnR HAGGARn has

RIDER HAGGARD has written
for THE DISPATCH a wonderful
romance entitled Beatrice" the
opening chapters Of which viii ap-
pear in to-morrow's issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
LnursucsriIls Tariff Club.

The election of officers of the Sixteenth
ward Republican Tariff Club will be held
tonight at the "wigwam, on Liberty ave-
nue., near Main street. The club has now a
membership of nearly 260, and regular Sat-
urday night meetings are held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
LundlOrda.

Having increased our facilities, we are
more than ever prepared to give special at
tention to the management of properties and
estates in Pittsburg, Allegheny and suburbs,
renting and collecting rents. By our uni
form system we secure better results than
can be obtained by owners. Monthly set
Elements and itemized statements forwarded
promptly. BLACK & BAIRD,
95 Fourth ave-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
The AndersOn Gas-snvIng Burner Sold by

C. Trautman's. 1903 Carson st, s. S.
Samuel Hare 8 Co., 1717 Carson ST., S. s.
JOS Jones & Co., Main and Alexander
sts., W. E.
John Cowley, 6229 Penn ave-, E. E.
Ri. Bradshaw, II jackson st, Allegheny.
l. K Becker. GAG Penn ave.
p. Kohne, 141 Fourth ave-, and
Standard Plumbing Co., SO Fourth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

Should see that their agents have the fol-
lowing qualifications before giving them
their property for management:
Responsibility,
Experience
and
Facilities.
All these you have in Black & Baird, 95
Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

MISS GRUNDY, JR., in to-mor-
rows DISPATCH, describes the
gorgeous costumes worn by Wash
ington ladies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

THOSE who use Franenheim & Vilsack's
celebrated ale and porter pronounce it ex-
cellent in favor and very beneficial in its
effect Kept by all frst-class dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

MONTooTH MAKING FRIENDS.

He Receives Large Number of Callers at
n Philadelphia Hotel.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.1
PHILADELPHIA, January 3.-Major E.
A. Montooth, the Pittsburg candidate for
Governor, arrived in the city to-day and
registered st the Girard. His visit will be
brief, as it is his intention to leave for Pitts
burg tomorrow, the illness of a sister has
tening his return.
The Major had a large number of callers
at the hotel and made pleasing impression.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04

THOSE who use Frauenheim & Vilsack's
celebrated ale and porter pronounce it ex-
cellent in flavor and very beneficial in its
effect. Kept by all frst-class dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-04
Landlords

aShould see that their agents have the fol-
lowing qualifications before giving them
their property for management:
Responsibility,
Experience
and
Facilities.
All these you have in Black 8 Baird, 95
Fourth avenue.