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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
ESCAPING PRIsONER.sHOT.

An Officer Seriously Wounds a Man Who
Broke Away From Him.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH,:
KITTANNINe. September ia shooting
that may terminate with fatal results took
place at the county Jail this afternoon. Con-
stable Zenos Montgomery had a man named
Norman Laughlin. from near Spring Church;
Armstrong county, in custody for an alleged
violation of the 'livery act" and was just re-
turning him to Jail from preliminary hearing
before Justice S. n. Lee, when the prisoner, as
he was passing. the space between the Court
House and the'jail, broke away and, although
challenged to halt, persisted in his flight until
the officer shot twice. The first shot was fired
into the air, the second took effect in the
prisoners back, passing through his right lung.
The i'll jured man was taken into the Jail,
where the wound was probed and the ball ex-
tracted. The physicians state that his cond1-
ton is critical.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
LOCAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Tho East End Expert Players Have Some
Exciting Ope ming Contesfs.


Exciting Ope ning Contesfs.
The tournament of the Pittsburg Tennis Club
commenced yesterday. and the opening events
were all that could be desired. The contests
were exciting and close, but unfortunately rain
put premature end to the first rounds. The
playing was up to the average standard OF the
club. The handicap conditions worked well,
and, as a result, Mr.. Moorhead, the local cham
plon, was defeated by F. x. Barr.
The preliminary matches opened the tourna-
ment, and resulted as follows: Darlington de-
feated McClintock rs. 46. rs. They started
even Ewing gave Williams Is and bisquess
and beat him 6-3 81 Rhodes gave Parker 2
bisques and beat him 6-3 6-3 Proctor had 2
bisques from Callow. and defeated him 6-5, 40.
rs. Vail conceded Zug half of Is. and beat
him 6-3. "a. Barr conceded Boyle half of Is,
defeating him SO. Ga
First round. Darlington. with half of 80. was
beaten by Reed 81, "a Ewing gave Rhodes Is
ana bisques, and Rhodes won the first set
6-3 and the second at 54 was postponed on
account of rain. Vail gave Proctor half of Is
and won the first set 6-3. when rain stopped
them; Moorhead gave Barr 30 and the latter
won "a, 63
Play will be resumed to-day, when some good
contests are expected if the weather is fine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Players League Record.
QUITE A NICE SCHEME.
The Players League Said TO be Rendy to
Buy the Cincinnati Club.

The Players League Said TO be Rendy to
Buy the Cincinnati Club.
A dispatch from st. Louis SAYS: The scheme
of the Players League to take in the BROOKLYN
and Cincinnati clubs of the National League is
gradually developing. President Stern, of the
Cincinnati team, is here and will meet Secre-
tary Brunell, of the Players League, to-day or
tomorrow to talk over matters.
The idea is that the Players League will
purchase the Cincinnati club. Stern, Its
owner is said to have decided to quit the bust
ness being convinced that no more is it a good
investment. Stern, speaking Of the reported
sale to-day said:
II am National agreement man to the last,
bat if these men give me my price they can
take the club. Ny price may be little steep
for them though. They can't take my players,
for have nearly all secured for next year. and
just let them try and find well located ground
in Cincinnati to locate an opposing club"
1t is probable thar this is the deal Secretary
Brunen referred 70 when speaking to repre-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
CYCLING AT CHICAGO.
Five Hundred Persons Witness the Opening
Contest of the Tournnme. {.

Contest of the Tournnme-
CHICAGO, September l9.-Only 500 ladies and
gentlemen braved the high west wind two
hours this afternoon to witness the first days
events in the big bicycle tournament at the
Chicago cricket grounds. Most of the Eastern
men failed to appear. 1t was too cold and
windy for record smashing. There were nine
events. The winners were as follows:i
One mile novice, ordinary-C. Schaeffer Ili-
nois Cycling Club; time, 2:57 2-5. One mile
novice, safety-Roger Sherman. Chicago
Cycling Club; time, 3:053 IS. Two mile ordinary
Charles T. Knisely. Illinois Cycling Club:
time, 6:l3 2-5 Five mile ordinary, open-F. II.
Tuttle, of Illinois Cycling Club; time, 17:O6 2-5
Half-mile safety for boys under l6-H. L. Riser;
time, 1886 One mile ordinary handlcap-H. A.
Citizens; time. 2:37A. One mile safety handi-
CAPE. ]. Winner Willis. of London, England;
time, 23S. Two mile lap, ordinary, open-H. A.
Citizens; time, 5:54. One mile safety, open, solid
tires-W. e. Thorne; time, 3:17 la
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Prizes for YOUNGSTOWN Dogs.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
YoUNGsTowN. o., September ia message
received from Toronto, Canada. to-day states
that the Oriole kennel, owned by John A.
Logan. Jr.. of this city. captured the silver
medal in the challenge class. bronze medal in
the novice class for fox terriers. and a silver
medal for the best fox terrier at the exhibition.
Jeanette the Irish setter owned by the Oriole
kennel, captured third prize in her class with
Is competitors. A beagle hound, owned here
by Fred Simpkins. took first prize in its class.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
A SUCCESSFUL WIND-UP.
The Southside Races Come to an End Amid
Great Excitement.

Ihe southstde huces Como to an End Amid
Great Excitement.
There was plenty of sport at the Southside
Driving Park yesterday at the wind-up of the
races there. The crowd was large, the track
tolerably fair and the racing good. The bet
ting on each event was very lively, indeed The
two days racing has been so successful that
the directors of the track may feel encouraged
to hold another local meeting
There were three events on the card, viz, the
unfinished ESQ trot, the Roadster race and the
race between E. c. McCleland and the trot-
ting horse Dom Pedro. The first named event
was won by Dom Pedro. He and Fannie each
had two heats down. and Dom won the first
heat trotted yesterday in 2:4lH5. The Roadster
race was won handily by Harry. McClelland
had to run IL miles while Dom Pedro trotted
~ miles. The pedestrian won after a good
race in 7:l2- An intoxicated man got on the
track and was knocked down by Dom Pedro.
This caused the latter to lose considerable dis
tance in the race. Following is the summary:
Roadsters' race Purse $50
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Pittsburg Homing Pigeons.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
NEWARK, O., September 19.-The Panhandle
baggage agent, Matt Reigger, to-day released Is
honlIng pigeons under the most favorable con-
ditions, the weather being clear and cool, with
the wind from the east. The birds were the
property of w. .Hildebrecht, of Pittsburg and
were flown under the directions of ]. C. Conley
Secretary of the Federation of Homing Pigeon
Fanciers OF Philadelphia.
Each bird was properly registered and num-
bered by Mr.. Conley. They were liberated at
7:40 standard time and made two circles. then
darted straight for Pittsburg. They must have
made IT'S miles, if they reached home at all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
THE WEATHER.

For WEST VIRGINIA AND OHIO: RAIN,
CLEARING IN OHIO, NoRTHwEsTERLY
WINDS.
PITTsBURG, September 10. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
SHOT BY A FRIEND.

A Prominent Democrat severely Wounded
by n Republican.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
CHARLESTON, W. VA, September IA
dangerous case of accidental shooting occurred
on the streets here last night. Squire A. ].
Hammock, prominent Republican of this
county, was talking on the street last night with
Hon. c. P. Snyder, the Democratic candidate
for Judge of the Criminal Court Of this county.
For some unknown reason Hammock drew his
revolver from his pocket, when it exploded, the
just below the abdomen. striking the pubic
bone.
The ball cannot be located on account of the
swelling, and the wound may prove dangerous.
Both parties unite in saying the shooting was
entirely accidental
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
GraHesnnd WInners.

GRAvEsEND, September 19.-F Following were
the results of the races here to-day.
First race, SIX furlongs-Maxim colt first, Syrs-
cuse second, Lady Jane third. Time, l:l6
Second race one and one-sixteenth miles-Eon
first Scnoreta second, Strldeaway third Time
1:5O.
Third race one and one-sixteenth miIes-Diablo
first Sluggard second, Now or Never third,
Time, l:50.
runner first, Void second, Yosemite third, Time,
l:Ogk.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Tipstaf first Lady
Reel second Busted third. Time. l:l52,
sixth race, five furlongs Houston first Lady
Jane colt second, Jersey Pat third. Time, 1:o2X
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

Sixteenth Regiment, ana ]. ]. Mountioy, Sixth
Regiment. tie for second place with 95 points,
and F. W. lnnis, of the Ninth Regiment and
E. K. Bisplain of the city troops, tie for fourth
place with SO points. The scores were all much
higher than in the contests last year and sew
eral private contests for purses have been the
result of the rivalry. After the matches were
concluded to-day Colonel Watres was presented
with a set of resolutions from the inspectors Of
rifle practice, expressing their qualification at
his services and sorrow for his prospective re-
tlrement from the position he now holds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Bonner Buys alfred =.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
CLEVELAND, September 19-Robert M Bon
ner. of New York, has purchased the horse AL
fred of Orrin A. Hickok, the well-known
driver. The price is not announced, but is re-
ported to have been $500. Alfred S is by Elmo
and can trot close to 2:l5.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
BETRAYED BY A BOTTLE.
Thieves Rob an Old Man and Leave Clew
Behind.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
FINDLAY. September 19-Three masked
men entered the dwelling of Peter Fines, north
of this city, about o'clock this morning and
attempted to rob the premises. Mr.. Fines who
is quite an old man, succeeded in knocking
one of the robbers down, but was afterward
feled himself and bound and gagged, as was
also his wife.
The men then ransacked the house and sue
ceeded in carrying off 500 in money. The
thieves escaped for the time, but as they left
behind bottle of peculiar mark, which has
been recognized by the saloonkeeper who sold
it. it is believed the mscreants will soon be
captured,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
SOMEWHAT EXCITING.
Atlantic Passengers TO be SiRnaIed Regard.
ing the Sla win. McAuIiffe Battle.
rRy DTrNI cARrE CoMpANy

LONDON, September 19.-So much interest
has been aroused in the fight between Nc
Auliffe and Slavin. which is to take place on
Monday. that the Sportsman, daily paper, has
arranged to supply the passengers on board the
Cunard steamer Aurania. which leaves New
York on Saturday, with the result of the con-
test. AS soon as she is sIgnaled off the Irish
coast, the newspaper has arranged to send
dispatch tender to meet her.
Ii the Aurania arrives at night, the tender
will burn a rocket light at her bows to indicate
the result This will be bright red one if
Slavin is the victor and blue if McAuliffe
wins, while in the event of draw the light
will be green. If the Cunarder arrives during
the day. flags of the same colors and meaning
will be used, which will be hoisted at the top.
mast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

LONDON, September 19.-The governors of
the Pelican Club this morning appeared in
court and sked that the publishers of the
London Standard be committed for contempt
for having printed in to-day's issue of that
journal a humorous article calculated to preju-
dice their case. which is now pending. The
Judge refused the application.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
WIDOWS APPEAL FOB HELP.
The Families of the Entombed Minors Want

The Families of the Entombed Miners Want
Assistance.
,sPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
ScoTTDALE, September 19.-The report Of
the money collected by the Dunbar Miners
Relief Committee is completed, and shows that
S8,50 81 was collected. This amount has all
been distributed equally among the 19 widows
and GA orphans of the 81 miners who lost their
lives in the Hill Farm mine. Besides the
money solicited there were numerous donations
of clothing, food, etc.
In spite of this liberality. the families still
asked. The Hill mine is still blocked and
creviced in order to smother the fire, which is
still raging, with great loss to the company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Found the Girl Not Guilty,

SPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DISPATCH,
WHEELING, September l9.-In the Circuit
Court to-day the jnry in the case of the State
versus T. E. Valkemeier, alias Dora Hamlin,
the girl who is said to have stolen the dia-
monds, valued at 81, 300 from Julia ChisnelI, of
this city, and who was subsequently arrested in
Pittsburg, came into court with a verdict of
not guilty, and the girl was discharged
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
PENNSYLVANIA POPULATION.
Returns by Counties and Ciiies From th
Eleventh District.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, September 19-The CEN
sus office has just finished the count of the
Eleventh Pennsylvania district. The re-
suit shows that very considerable gains have
been made by the several counties compos-
ing that district, and all the principal cities
and towns have made extraordinary gains in
the last ten years. The total population of
the district is now footed up as 267, 100 In
1880 it was 215,24S, showing that there has
been gain of 81, 852. or 24.O9 per cent.
The returns by counties are as follows:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
After a Good Manager.

President W. A. Nimick, of the local N. I.
ball club states definitely that his team will be
in the ring next year. Mr.. Nimick has been
sick for some time past. but he is fast recover.
ing his wanted health. During a conversation
last evening he said: Most assurediy we'll
have club here next year and we are now
negotiating with one of the oldest and best
gagged and we will sign him at the National
League meeting. We have i've good players
signed and depend upon it we'll have good
team
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Lower Temperature to Follow the Latest
Disturbance.

A Lower Temperature to Follow the Latest
Disturbance.
PREPARED FOR THE DIsPATcH.1
Fair weather prevailed to-day in all the
States, except rain in the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys, and in the region of Lake Superior
and Michigan. The storm center was
over the lakes moving northeast and
attended by severe gales. The wind was
from 30 to 40 miles an hour blowing
toward the storm center from all points. The
rain area is likely to cover the eastern part of
the lake region this morning and will probably
extend to the Atlantic States in the latter part
of the day. Warmer weather precedes the
disturbance and colder weather follows. The
cold wave will be felt to-day in the Mississippi
valley ana should reach the coast by Sunday,
somewhat modified.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
ASSOCIATION GAMEs
Ball Games To-Day,

NATIONAL LEAGUE-New York at Pitts
burg: Brooklyn at Chicago: Boston at Cleve.
land; Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
PLAYERS LEAGUE-New York at Pittsbure;
Philadelphia at Buffalo; Brooklyn at Cleveland;
Boston at Chicago.
AssoCIA IATIoN-Baltimor at Columbus; syra-
cuse at Toledo; Rochester at St. Louis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Boston, 7-ChIcaRo, 6.

CHICAGO September l9-What appeared to
be an almost certain victory for Chicago was
suddenly changed to defeat in the sixth inning.
Gumbert was ineffective and Daley replaced
him. proving an enigma to Comiskey's men.
Kelly gave way TO Murphy, whose timely hit
ting contributed materially to Boston's victory
The game was called on account of darkness in
the seventh inning. Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

tBY DUNLAP'S CABLE CoMPANY.l
LONDON, September 19.-The gloves that will
be used by the contestants in the approaching
Slavin- McAuliffe mill and which were made in
America have been submitted to the commit
tee of the Ormonde Club. They were so supe-
rior to all the others offered that they were at
once accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
UP TO THE CENTURY NOTCH.

OE0 3HtsH w mo NHhb A7TECu
ington's Time.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP ArcHi
PUNxsUTAwNEY, Pa. September 19-An-
drew Hunter, of Beechwood, will reach his
century of life Wednesday. October l. His
friends and neighbors will celebrate the event
in fitting manner. Dinner will be served
promptly at IL o'clock, and the still hale old
man will receive some substantial evidences
that he is still in this life.
Mr.. Hunter has lived during every admins
trat1on of every President this country has
had, he having been born in the second year OF
George Washington's first term.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH,
MANSFIELD VALLEY, September ia
freight wreck occurred this morning at Q
o'clock at junction No. 2 on the CHARTERS
Railroad, near Brewer Hill. four miles north of
here. Four cars were demolished and others
derailed. No one was hurt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspATcH.1
WHEELING, September 19.-Thirty-nine Ger.
man societies and organizations Of this city and
surrounding towns have expressed their inten-
tion of taking part in the celebration of Ger.
man Day. October 6. A guarantee fund of
about s., 900 has been subscribed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SUMMARY-Earned runs-Buffao, l. Two-base
hits-Cunningham. Home run-Twitchen. Bases
on bals-By Cunningham, .; by knel .. Sacri-
fee hIts-Clark, White, IRWIN. Umpires-Knight
and Jones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

all trot at the State Fair to-day $780, with three
starters, Alabaster won, best time 2:9613 In
the 2:2S trot, finished from Thursday. Kitty
Bayard won, best time 2:311I. In the 2:45 trot
Australia won down, taking the first two heats.
Best time 2:3615
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Her Dend Body Fouud.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArc

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
WAYNEsBURG, September 19-The body of
Maggie Simmons, the young lady of CIarks-
vile, this county, who mysteriously disap-
peared, as was stated in THE DISPATCH. was
taken from the Monongahela river at Freder-
ickstown, Pa. The body had foated distance
of about three miles from the place where
tracks led to the river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

sentative of this paper few days ago The
local officials of the P. L state that deal is
going on, and one of them stated that an offer
will be made to President Stern for his club.
If Cincinnati is secured in all probability
Buffalo will be dropped from the P. L.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
A DISPUTED RECORD.
Mr.. Hamlin's Team Goes a Fast Mile md the
Time IL Obje To.

u oD1BCEFu
PHILADELPHIA, September l9-Two thou
sand people saw the double team trotttng record
for mile of 2:l5s4. made by Maxey Cobb and
Meta Medium in 1884, beaten by quarter OF a
second at Philadelphia DrivingPark to-day. The
team that broke the record was e. ]. Eamlin's
Belle Hamlin and Justina. They were driven
by Mr.. Hamlin himself. and made the mile in
2:l51a on the second trial.
The mile trotted to-day equals that made by
Maud and Aldine at New York, in 1888, when
they were driven by William h. Vanderbilt a
mile in top wagon in 2:l5115. The record made
to-day is disputed by a number of turfmen who
were present and timed the horses, and they
claim that the mile was only trotted in 2l61a.
Following are the summaries:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
No Danger of Asiatfc Cholera.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
CARRoLLToN. O., September 19-The reports
of cholera in Carrollton are untrue. John Toot,
of Washington township. died of cholera NOR
bus and not Asiatic cholera, as reported. DR..
Williams said that Toot had the symptoms of
Asiatic cholera, but he now admits that he was
in the wrong.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
EnrIirb Racing.

LONDON September l9.-The race for the
Breeders Foal stakes was run to-day at Man.
chester. The distance was Eve furlongs The
race was won by ]. H. Houldsworth's Spring
time. z. Lazelle's Pannonia was second and
]. G. Baird Hays Flodden Field third.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SUMMARY-Earned runs-New York, 2. Two
base hits-O' Rourke, Shannon, Vaughn. Total
bases on hits-Pittsburg, >; New YORK, 9. Sacr-
fee hits-N hitney. First base errors-Ptts-
burg. 0: New Ork. /. First base balls-Vis-
ner, 2 struck out-Fields, COrcoran. Kuehne
O'Rourke, Day. Passed ball-QuiIn. Left on
bases-Pittsburg. 8; New York, 4. Tlme-I:O5,
Umpires-Gafney and Sheridan.
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Buffalo, 5-PhilndelphIa, o.

BUFFALO, \. Y. September l9.-The Bsons
returned home to-day and surprised the natives
by winning five inning game, play being sus-
pended on account of a heavy rain at the end
of that inning. Cunningham was very effec-
tive and only two hits were made off him.
Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20

SUMMARY-Earned runs-New York, 8. Two
base hits-Whistler, ?: Horning, Sales. Three
base hit-Ternan. Sacrifice hits-Tiernan
Glasscock, Denny Bases on balls-Miller.
Decker Berger, :; Sales, Smith. VIII
bases-Miler. Wilson. Clarke. Struck out
Tiernan, Whistler. .; Burkett 2: Bassett, Decker,
Jordan, Smith. Passed balls-WIlson. j: Decker,
2; Clarke, ?. Wild pitches-Rusie, 2: Smith, l.
Left on bases. Pittsburg, s; New York q Time
l:50. Umpires-Anderson and Welch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
ONE MORE FARMER FOOLED.
Swindled Out of $4,000 by the sntchel
Game.

Game.
CLEVELAND, September 1s.-Henry
Burris, a wealthy farmer near Smithfeld,
Jefferson county, was swindled out of $1,000
by two sharpers. They went to his house
and offered TO buy his farm. They lett with
him a satchel filled, as he supposed. with
money, about s1S, 600, the sharpers said.
A few days later the two met Burris at
Smithfeld and asked for a loan o. IS, 900.
Thinking the money in the satchel was
ample security, Burris made the loan and
the sharpers disappeared. The satchel was
filled with paper and pieces of wood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Machine Shop Shut Down.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

NPEC1AL TELEGKAh To THE DISPATCH.i
LEECHBURG. Pa September 19.-The ma
chine department of the Leechburg Foundry
and Machine Company. is idle owing to the
demand of the men for nine hours as days
work, without reduction in pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
A New Manufa cturing Plant.

ESPECIAL TELEGBAh TO THE DIsPATCH.i
KITTANNING. September 19.-It is reported
that there is company formed for the pur.
chase of the johnson tract of IL acres embrac.
ing the fair grounds It is the intention to
erect large manufacturing plant, employing
100 men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-20
Cincinnati, 5-Pbtlade,phia, d,

CINCINNATI. September 19-The few hits
made by the Cincinnatis in to-day's game were
put in at the right time. and enabled them to
defeat the Phillies. Duryee was very effective
against the visitors. Score: