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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
He KILLED SEVENTY MEN.
Death of One of the Wild Vests 1Iosi
Desperate Outlaws.

MI'>KoGEE. /. +. Oct. 26-"Old Tom
Starr" one of the most remarkable des-
pcraGces IN this country, is dead lie
was q Cherokee Indian, six feet four
incaes in height, straight as an arrow,
and at the time of his death nearly
eighty years OF age.
This remarkable man came West with
his father. when the Cherokees we're
removed to this part OF the country. 4
bitter feud arose over the sale Of the
house of the red lnan. East Of the Mis-
siSsippi. between two factions known
as the Ridge and Ross parties. "Old
Toms father belonged to the Ridges.
He was shot down in his own door by a
party Of the enemy. Tom killed three
Of the party on the spot. and then he
began Il war on the enemy in which
seventy people, as estimated by the
Cherokee Council, were slain by him.
About fifteen years ago the Cherokee
Council entered into a treaty with Tom,
since with compromise he has lived a
quiet and exemplary life.
During the days Of his warfare
against lis Indian foe there were many
deeds CT desperate daring placed to his
credit. By him d tax collectoril Craw-
fc-h County, Ark, was Dvertaken in
the mountains, murdered and robbed
Of $1,000. Watt Grayscn, Il Cherokee,
was robbed Of ;S32. COO, and a asubsequent
suit against the government to recover
the money developed "Gld Tom" as the
brains OF the gang who did the neat
job II q most romantic way, aided by
tae cunning OF Bill Reed. After the
robbery Reed went to Texas, where he
met q tragic death. and Belle and Tom
quarreled over the GTayson booty.
Belle married Sam, Toms pet son, to
spite "Oid Tom" and his wife. Three
years ago Sam Starr and Bill West,
cousins. killed each other in duel over
family matters, and a little later Belle
Starr was shot while on horseback. near
her home in "Younger'S Bend" pre-
sumably by friends Of her husband,
who believed she conspiried with West
to kill Sam Old Tom. would talk free
ly of his deeds in revenge of his faith
er's death, but he rarely spoke OF his
other pynl0itS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
Eighteen Babies in Fourteen Years.

CHICAGO. Oct. 24.-Mrs. Jacob Os-
terling, residing III Roseland, a suburb,
gave birth yesterday to female child,
the eighteenth offspring Of marriedlite
of fourteen years. Mrs. Osterling is
about SO years ofage and of robust con-
stituton. Her husband is mechanic, a
sturdy man of 35. Osterling gave birth
to her first child ten months after her
marriage. Then followed twins and
trlplets at appropriate intervals. She
ha, given birth to five pairs oftwins and
one set Of triplets, and Of the eighteen
children fourteen are yet alive. DR.. 2.
w. Holman, the physician who attend-
ed Mrs. Osterling at the last birth, and
several previous ones, says there is no
reason why she should not continue to
multiply. The father, however, IS not
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
The Work of the Alliance.

An "Allianceman," in the Southern
Cultivator says "the character of the
purposes of the Alliance was fully en-
phasized in the fundamental organism
of the organization. The honor and
integrity Of the order was pledged to
each member that there should be no
conflict with their political or religious
views. The base of the organization
was to render the lives Of farmers and
laborers more attractive, country life
less lonely and more social, and to bet
ter their financial condition.
There are two theories as to the cause
of agricultural depression. One theory
(held by politicians largely is that the
depression is due solely to legislation,
and to remedy the evil legislation must
be controlled, and to control legislation
the farmers must form political party.
The other theory is that the depression
is caused Jointly by bad legislation by
the political parties on one sides and
want Of economy on the part OF the
farmers on the other, and that the rem
edy lies in reform on both sides moving
in parallel lines. The last theory is the
foundation stone of the Alliance move
ment. Their work lies in educating
the farmers in the economical conduct
of their own affairs, in the proper un-
derstanding of the science Of govern
ment, and in bringing all classes to-
gether in harmony and good will. Not
theirs to inculcate the spirit Of hostili-
ty to any class; not theirs to impute
dishonesty to any class; not theirs to
breed dissension and sow discord
among the people; not theirs to enter
the political arena and disrupt all par
ties that new parties may be created.
Higher. Nobler! Grander. are the aims
of the Alliance. Write in letters of
living light this quotation from their
declaration of purpose: '.1ts laws are
reason and equity; its cardinal doc
trines inspire purity of thought and
life; its intention is Peace on earth and
good will toward men, He who
would prevent this purpose would de-
grade the organization by destroying
the honor and integrity OF the brother
hood solemnly pledged to each men,
Der. Brothers let us protect the prin-
ciples of the Alliance unto death.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
s Cat and DiDtheria.

DoDGEvILLE, Wis, Oct. 29.-The
family Of Robert Paul at Middleton
have been afflicted by diphtheria, which
was brought into the house in singu-
lar manner. About four weeks ago a
stray cat came to their home and one
of the children handled and played with
it. Although it was noticed at the
time that it discharged at the nose and
mouth. nothing was thought of until
soon after, when the little boy came
down with black diphtheria-one of the
most malignant kind-that the doctor
said he had caught from the cat. The
boy died Then the second took the
disease and died. The father, mother
and daughter were also stricken down
and recovered. Albert, the only remain
ing son and support of his parents.
cared for them all through their terri
BILE sickness, holding one of the boys
when dying and preparing them for
their last resting place with his own
hands. When the others were recover
ing he was taken down and died.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
Hard Times in Western Kansas.

The exodus of people from the West
ern part Of the State, where the corn
crop was total failure, continues. The
most of the inhabitants are poor, and all
who can are leaving the country. In
addition, many are going who have
property, although they must sacrifice
their possession to get away. AnsAtch-
ison railroad man, who is just from the
country which includes the Fifth Con-
gressional District, says people are leav-
ing by train and wagon, and so many
are getting ready to leave before winter
sets in that the railroads have agents
working among them to carry them.
One man who lives about twenty-miles
South Of Superior told tie Globes in
formant that he was offering for $1,000
a fine farm which he had livedu and
improved for twenty years. and if he
could not dispose of it he would put it
in the hands Of an agent and leave. He
has not had complete crops for FIVE
years, and he will go to Louisiana
where he can raise two crops Of rice a
year. Louisiana is the land of promise
OF most of The people, but a great many
are going to Oregon.-Atchison Globe.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05
Fifteen DAYS TRIAL
SEINES, NETS, TENTS, AND SPORTING GOODS

Double Barrel Breecl Loading Shot Guns,
choke bored, S. to 500. Single Breech Lead
ing Shot Guns, ST to s25. Every kind OF
Breech Loading and Repeating Rifles, 50 to
$40. AIuzzle Loading Double Shot Guns,
s. TO s35. Single Shot Guns, $3.50 to Sl2.
Revolvers. 81 to $40. Double Action Self
Cookers. 8. 50 to SO. All kinds OF Car
tridces, Shells, Caps, Wads, Tools, Powder
FIasks, Shot Pouches, Primers Send
cents for Illustrated Catalogue. Address
J H. JOHNSTON, GREAT WESTERN
GUN WORKS, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-11-05

Iris a pity for man like Judge
Haskell to read himself out of the Dem
ocratic party, but that is just what he
has done.
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table man, Sir. Inc Other Gay ne Killed
his cook. One Of the most respectable
men in these parts, sir"
Murder is the cornerstone Of the So
cial fabric of Sicily. A SicilIan wishes
to sell farm. A Copo Malta wishes to
buy it. Nobody dares to bid against
him. If anybody is SO foolhardy he
would be shot next day from behind
wall or the corner of house.
IfaCopo Malta runs for the may oral
ity Of village nobody runs against
him. He invariably has unanimous
election. His hands may be red with
dozen murders, and his pockets filed
with blackmail. Not a servant can be
discharged without reference to the un-
seen Mafa. The Mahosi rule their dis
tricts as despots. If they have rivalries
theknife decides it. The Camorrista of
Naples live in Italy and thrive, just as
the Mahori Of Sicily.
The political power of the CammoralS
is broken, yet it maintains an under
ground existence, and has three grades
a novice in the first garde is called
"Gazzone d Malarita. "a youth OF bad
hfe). The more advanced pupil is
styled, "Piccotto di Sgarra" The fin
ished scholar is the Comorrista. Tie
novice marks out the victims, follows
him and plays detective on him. The
Piciotto is initiated into the secrets Of
the fraternity. He merely gets hand
full Of sous from the Comorista. He
lives in hopes Of reaching the third
grade, and some Gay, by means of an
artistic stab Or unusually long term in
prison, ne IS advanced to the sacred
band. He takes the oath on crowned
knives with his hands immersed in his
own blood. He is then licensed to mur-
der whomsoeyer he pieaSes. The Com
orista has two degrees Of punishment
one is the spreggio or slash from Z razor,
the orther IS the collettatti or stab
with knife.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
FOR sALE-M1sCELLANEOUs.

Horses. Vehicles. Live Stock. Etc.
HORSE-FINE BLACK SADDLE OR DRIv-
IL ING horse, years old gentle: at a bar
gain. Inquire atJ. III. SKELETONS, Twelfth ST.,
city. au2S-95-DF
TIORSE-ONE GOOD CARRIAGE OR BUGGY
III horse. Can be seen at No. SO IRWIN AVE-
NUE., Allegheny, between IL and 2P. NJ au2S-S2'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
SHOWING UP IN SHAPE.

Operations at the Exposition Progressiug
Berter-The Opening VIII be Brilliant.
Though the action of the Building Trades
Council in Withdrawing its members from
the Exposition has had a serious effect in
retarding the work of preparation, there
were indications yesterday that brilliant
opening on Wednesday night next was not
after all, without the bounds of probability.
Work was being pushed on all the stands,
and all of them are in such an advanced
state as to make it possible to finish them
within the five working days left at the dis
posal of exhibitors
Among the craftsmen at work were
several union men who returned, and it
was understood that others would jump in
to-day and help at the final completion.
Several employers in different trades talked
with last night were emphatic in con-
demning the action of the Council in with
drawing its men at this juncture. Without
exception, they are known to be friendly to
organized labor, and one of them
demonstrated this very clearly in recent
strike, but they were all unanimous in
declaring that such a policy would only
bring the management of the several bodies
into disrepute, and earn for them ouloquy
and reproach instead of support and
sympathy.
In Manager J. H. Johnston's letter of the
26th of August, to The DISPATCH, a typo,
graphical error in the last sentence, made
that gentleman say, Let the merchants of
this city, etc." 1t should have read, "Let
the mechanics of this city do their duty
faithfully, as we are earnestly trying to do
ours"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
CITIZENS FOR CITY WORK.
IF NONE HERE, THERE ARE PLENTY
SOUTH, SAYS Mr.. EVANS.


An Ordinance TO Go Before Councils Pro.
vidiug Eight Hours' Labor ms the Limit
In Municipal Contracts = Cigarmakers
Helping Binshampton strikers-Quarry.
men Organize.
Master Workman j. L.Evsns of District 8,
said last night that the ordinance providing
for the employment of American citizens on
municipal work would be introduced before
Councils on Monday. The ordinance had
provisions was made. A clause has been
inserted to the effect that six months after
the passage of the ordinance, covenant
shall be introduced into every contract for city
work constituting eight hours days work. A
further clause provides that contractors
shall be fined S. per day, to be deducted
from the amounts of their contracts, for
every person found in their employment
performing more than eight hours labor.
Mr.. Evans was asked last night where he
expected to find American citizens to do the
work. Bring them from the South" he
replied. "Are not negroes American citi-
zens? There are plenty of them down there,
and would sooner see them doing the
work of the city than Hungarians or Ital-
ians,"
The Master Workman was at Blairville
Intersection yesterday initiating some 20
members into the Quarrymen's Assembly
there.
The Cigarmakers' Assembly met last
night, and heard appeals for aid in support
of the striking cigarmakers of Binghamp-
ton from Messrs. Perry Hyde and Daniel
Conerton of the latter place. The members
responded literally.
1t is not anticipated at Knights of Labor
headquarters that there will be any difficulty
on the Citizens Traction line. The men
have knack of managing their own affairs
and very seldom put In an appearance at
headquarters. 1t Is thought the company
will endeavor to settle the question of hours
by offering the men payment for overtime.
The men are said to favor the shorter hours
more than the larger pay. This line is the
only one in city organized. The men are
al in Local Assembly 2l26, Knights of
Labor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
STRIKE TALK FOB STRIKERS.
The Westinghouse Men Henr Particulars Of
Cigarmakers Trouble in New York.

The westInghouse Men Henr Particulars Of
Cigarmakers Trouble in New York.
The locked out machinists and employees
Of the Westinghouse concerns held meet
ing yesterday in Lafayette Hall. They
were addressed by different speakers, in
cluding Mr.. Daniel Conerton, of Bing-
hampton, n. z, who spoke on strikes gen.
orally, and on the cigarmakers strike in
particular.
Mr.. Conerton related the conditions of
affairs among the cigar makers of Bing-
hampton. He said there were 1000 of them,
men and women, on strike. They were the
employees of 16 factories, two firms having
acceded to the petition of the employees.
This was for recurrance to the old price
of 81 so per 1000, which had been re-
duced about year and halt ago to s. 20.
The demand was refused and the Is factories
turned out on strike ten weeks ago. Mr..
Perry Hyde and he were now soliciting aid
for the workers. The price paid in this
city for cigars of similar make is Sc per
1000. The strike is indorsed by both the
knights and the American Federation of
Labor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

selling. Address g. W. DEAL, Bedford, "a.
au5-l0r
DLANING MILL-SPECIAL tNDUCEMENT
L is offered to the right party in the sale of
planning mill and lumber yard with an established
and paying business. Address JAS. W. MILLER
& CO., Yoder Law Building, Fifth and Wylie
aves. au25-91F
GHoE sToRE-BAKERY, MILK ROUTE AND
stores $3.50 500 to g. zoo; other business chances
HoLMEs q CO., 40 Smithheld st. au2s-eg
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JUST ONE THOUSAND.

To-Day and To- Morrow We Offer 1000
Mems Fine Suits to the Public at SS a
Suit Here's n List of Them.
300 mems cashmere all-wool suits.
275 mems fancy chevIot suits.
225 mems diagonals, sacks an d cutaways.
200 mems corkscrew and worsted suits:
You'll say they are the most wonderful
suits for IS that were ever shown in this city.
If you have no experience in clothing at all
and know ever so little about it, you can tell
at glance that these garments were made to
sell for great deal more money than So.
But that's the price buys one to-day and
tomorrow.
P. c. c. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets, opp. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
PAPERHANGERs ORGANIZE.
They Attach Themselves ns a Local Union TO
the brotherhood Painters.

They Attach Themselves ns n Local Union to
the Brotherhood Painters.
An organization of the paperhangers was
effected last night at the hall of the Building
Trades Council, No. 527 Smithfield street.
They were formed into Local Union No.
1856 of the Brotherhood of Painters and
Decorators, with 35 members. Officers
were cleo ted and at the next meeting repre-
sentatives will be elected TO the Building
Trades Council. The union is affiliated
with the Federation of Labor and it is ex-
pected that in a short time all of the paper
hangers OF Pittsburg and Allegheny, num-
berlng over 200, will be in the organization.
A number OF the various locals OF the two
cities were present last night and guaranteed
their support In building up the organizs-
ton. The new union will meet every
Thursday night and all of the paperhsng-
ers are invited to join. The walking dele
gate of the painters and decorators will also
act for the paperhangers.
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OFFICIAI-PITTSBURG-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
PITTSRnRG AnOusf y lSQ0

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WoRKs. .
PITTSBURG. August 2, 1890
OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- CEIVED at the Office of City Controller
until TUESDAY, September 2, 1890 at o'clock
P. NJ, for furnishing and delivering at Brilliant
station, A. V. r. r.
IS brass valves and seats.
l 4-ineh and 1 15-inch balance float valve
iron body and brass valves and seats.
Bonds IN double the amount of the estimated
cost probated before the Mayor or City Clerk
must accompany each bid.
For plans and specifications and all other in
formation apply at the office of Superintendent
of Water Supply and Distribution. fourth floor,
Municipal Hall. E. NJ. BIGELOW,
Chief of Department OF Public Works.
au2282
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
FOR sALE-LoTs.
City L.ors.

City Lors.
IBERTY AVE - LOT 40x113; THIS LOT Is
IL surrounded by frst-class business houses
and will be sold cheap to close an estate. BAX-
TER THOMPSON & CO., 162 Fourth ave.
au24-7I-MwFr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
WANTED.

We desire to employ the following first-elass
help:
20 machinists, 20 toolmakers. brass moIders,
10 brass nnishers. 4 blacksmiths and helpers.
and offer frst-class wages to the proper parties
with the privilege of making extra pay at piece
work. Our shops are exceliently arranged for
the convenience of employees. After September
the hours for work per week will be "a with
half holiday Saturdays. Apply by mail or in
person at the WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC
AND MFG. CO., cor. Fayette 81. and Garrison
alley, Pittsburg. Pa. au2S-Son
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STILL RESIST THE DEMAND.

The Journeymen Plasterers VIII Not Grant
the Request of the Masters.
The plasterers' difficulty remains as it was
last week. There are still about so men
locked out. The journeymen declare they
will not accede to the demands of the mas
tiers. and decline to work for employers not
in the ASSOCIATION. The proportion of the
latter to the former is 20 to 80.
The non-sssociatiou employers are re-
ported as contemplating the formation of an
organization themselves, in opposition to
the association. Three or four of the lat
ter's members have withdrawn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
PITTsBURG. August 25. 1890.

-.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS--SEAL
IN proposals VIII be received at the office Of
City Controller until THURSDAY, the 4th day
OF September, A. D. 1880 at o'clock P. M, for
GRADING, PAvING AND CURBING.
Rebecca street, 2l0 feet south Of Friendship
avenue to Liberty avenue.
Howe street. from South Highland avenue
to Ivy street.
Marchand street, from Festival street to
Denniston avenue.
Park avenue, from Frankstown avenue to
Luna street, from Park avenue to Everett
street.
Geneva street. from Main street to Forty
Walter street, from Washington avenue
' - GRADING AND PAVING. =
Bowery alley, from Geneva street to Govern
Clement alley, from Thirty-eighth street to
Fortieth street.
either OF block stone, yulcanite asphalt, irreg-
ular block stone, or cobble stone. and bids will
be received for each kind of pavement
GRADING.
Renfrew street, from Achilles street to Lin
SEWERS.
Frankstown avenue, from Lincoln avenue to
Fifth avenue; l5-Inch pipe.
Susquebanna street, Albion. Tioga and Kelly
streets, Homewood avenue and private prop
critics Of B. f. Ferrell, c. E Speer and George
rlnley, from the city line 10 a point Z0O feeE
north Of Frankstown avenue; 8 feet TO feet9
inches; Brick and stone.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
blanks for bidding can be obtained at the Cen
eral Office, Department of Public Works.
Each proposal must be ACCOMPANIED by
bond. with two sureties, probated before the
Mayor OF City Clerk
The Department of Awards reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
E. NJ. BIGELOW,
Chief Of the Department. of Public Works
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29

molders for higher wages, and Mr.. Reese
will not allow his men to return at
hours for days labor basis. The agree
ment entered into between the machinists
and the molders is that, when the time
comes, the machinists in McKnight's will
be asked to come ont in support of the
moiders, and the molders in Reese's shall
turn out in sympathy with the machinists.
And thus does organized labor bring its
forces tn hear
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
AFTER SECONDHAND PIPE.

Members of TifIin Gas Company Propose TO
Build n Sfxs Mile Zine. 80
Charles Martin, J. w. Barrick and Thomas
J. Whalen, of Tifin. are stopping at the An
derson. They are interested in a natural gas
company, and desire to build line six miles
long from gas territory into Tifin.
For some reason they will not buy new
pipe, but have come to Pittsburg to pur-
chase a lot of secondhand material from
the Philadelphia Company.
An effort was made to see them last even
ing to find out what had been done, but
they could not be found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-29
PENSIONS

For ALL SOLDIERS who are now disabled,
whether disability is due to the service or not
For ALL WIDOWS of soldiers who are not on
pension rolls For minor children and depend
ent parents. Increase of pension for soldiers
pensioned at less than S6 per month. Pensions
for all or no pay. All who believe themselves
to be entitled should, without delay, write me.
JAS. BRYAR, JR., Pittsburg. Pa.
p. o. Box ia je2s-ll8
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HELP ME AND I'LL HELP YOU.
A Mutual Understanding Arrived N, h

A Mutual Understanding Arrived nj Be.
tween MoIders and Mnchini.ts.
The General Committee of the molders'
organizations of the district held consulta-
tiOn with the Executive Board of the
maehinists on Wednesday evening and
entered into an agreement on certain points.
There are two firms in this city which are
said 10 have taken an unalterable stand
against the demands of organized labor.
These are Wharton Mcknight. founder
on Penn avenue, and James Reese, machine
works
Mr.. Mcknight did not accede to the
generally granted recent demand of the