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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
EVEN TOOK IN QUAY.
Very Clever Scheme Worked By q Crook
on n Railway Train.

Very Clever Scheme Worked By u Crook
on n Railway Train.
AtCleveland they put two cars filled with
Polish immigrants on the rear of our train,
as they had through some accident been be-
lated, and we sped away for Toledo, says a
writer on the New York San. At about
o'clock at night man came into our car. in
which Senator Quay had berth, and said:
Ladies and gentlemen. child has been
born in one of the immigrant cars. It's
boy. Although we are in Ohio, I'm a
Pennsylvania myself, and as Senator Quay
is also on the train, it is proposed to name
that boy Quay Langkowski. 1t has been
proposed that we all chip in and raise
purse for the boy"
We Clipped. Quay saw our whole pile
and raised it by S5, saying that be should
be proud of the honor, and the man passed
into the next car. An hour later we learned
that no child had been born and that the
fellow had raised SIS and dropped off at
some station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
EUGENE HALE AS COLONEL.
How He QueIled Riots Before He Was of
Age-From Slim to Fat.

How He QueIled Riots Before He Was of
Age-From Slim to Fat.
Boston Globe.l
Few people who see Millionaire Senator
Eugene Hale, of Maine, as he passes
through Boston would think he was once
slim boy with great fondness for military
life. When Israel Washburn, Jr., was
elected Governor of Maine in 1860, he ap-
pointed little Gene" to place on his staff,
giving him the rank of colonel.
Armed with this title, the future Senator
went from town to town in citizens clothes
quelling draft riots and doing great service
for his party. It is said that he was
colonel before he was 21 years of age. 1t is
quite sure he was very slim, very pale and
quite beardless. Yet the title, coupled with
a mythical revolver snid to be concealed in
his hip pocket, awed many turbulent
crowd into submission.
Colonel Hale was as poor in purse then
as he was in flesh. But few years in Con-
gress, happy marriage to the daughter of
Zach Chandler, and general good luck,
have made him one of the roundest and
richest men in New England.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION.
Congressman Ray Names George w. Rees
for McKeesport's Postmaster.

Congressman Ray Names George w. Rees
for McKeesport's Postmaster.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
McKEEsPoRT, May 1.-McKeesport has
been all stirred up since o'clock this aft
ernoon when the news arrived that Con-
gresham Ray had recommended George
w. Rees for the postoffice appointment. Mr..
Rees is popular young man and stands
well in the community. For long time
he was connected with the clerical depart
ment of the National Tube Works
The matter is now opened up and there is
an activity noticeable among those inter-
ested in the matter. Consultations were
held tonight by candidates and their
friends, all of whom are leading Republic
ans. At this time it cannot be said
whether or not any objections will be made
against the young man. 1t really looks
as though the new Recommendation will de-
velop an active movement by which the
fight will be continued, as those who op-
posed Captain w. E. Thompson, and also
the friends of other candidates, are by no
means satisfied with the last act OF Mr..
Ray. They think the appointee should be
one Of the original candidates. Mr.. Rees
was one of Captain Thompson's strongest
supporters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
coUNTERFE1TER BRIsB1N ON TRIAL.

Agent O'Dwyer Testifiss to Buying Spurious
Coin From Him.
Another member of the Somerset county
gang of counterfeiters was given hearing
yesterday before Commissioner McCandless.
Edward Brisbin was placed on trial.
Arch Rowand, Esq, appeared as his
counsel. Secret Agent O'Dwyer was the
only witness examined. He testified that
on April u, 1889, he bought from Brisbin
two counterfeit standard dollars, five 80
cent pieces and II nickels. For these he
paid So. On March Is, of this year, he
bought two counterfeit standard dollars and
five 50-cent pieces. He identified the coin
by private mark he had placed on it at
the time of purchase. On cross-examina-
tion he said he was sure of his man.
Mr. Rowand said his client had no state
ment to make. Brisbin was then held in
default of 81, 800 bail to appear for trial
next Tuesday morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
CARPENTERS AND J0INERs.
A Strike Inaugurated-A Labor Asitator
Has to Pay the Costs.

Strike Iuaugurated-A Labor Agitator
Has to Pay the Costs.
rrKc1AI TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
ScoTTDALE, May 1.-The carpenters and
ioiners have struck here for the nine-hour
day, and % cents per hour. The strikers at
a meeting this afternoon decided toSemain
out The prospects are encouraging for a
settlement, as the contractors fear that q
strike of several weeks would result in a
considerable loss. owing to the enormous
amount of building work on hand. The
strike is expected to extend to several nearby
towns and it it is prolonged few days,
large number of plasterers and painters will
be compelled to quit work.
j. p. Beeson, former labor agitator, was
expelled from the Monarch Local Assembly
of the K. of L. a few days ago and yester-
day he brought suit against the three
officials of the local for conspiracy. At the
hearing before Squire Campbell, OF Dun
bar, this afternoon the defendants were ac-
quilted and the prosecutor paid the costs.
The suit is said to be the result of preju-
dices, but nevertheless excited great inter-
est in labor circles on account of the promi-
nence of the defendants. Kerfoot was coun-
sci for the miners
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
regulations impose too many hardships upon
them.
DEMOCRATS ARE PLENTY

Who Wish to Fill the Congressional Seat of
Major Mckinley.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
CANTON, May 1.-Now that this Con-
gressional district is overwhelmingly Demo
cratic, candidates are daily being an
nounced. The avowed candidates for Nc
Kinley's place are Representatives j. E.
Munnot, Mayor Blake, ex-State Senator
johnson Sherrick, Prosecuting Attorney j.
c. Welty, of Canton; ex-State Senator j.
V. Lewis. of Alliance; ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Warwick, of Massillon; Judge Still
we'll, of Millersburg; Hon. w. A. Lynch,
rich railroad builder of New York, who has
house in Canton, after the fashion of the
one Brice has in Lima; Postmaster Ohlinger,
of Wooster, and DR.. Pomerene, OF Holmes
county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
UNLIKE JONAH AND THE WHALE,

This Fellow Was Swallowed by an Alligator,
and Never Told About II.
Palatka Herald.1
Tim Smith, a colored laborer, working on
W. F. Fuller's orange grove at Edgewater,
comes to Palatka nearly every day in row.
boat For several weeks Tim noticed par
ticularly large alligator, whose back was filed
with barnacles and long green moss The al
ligator was never known to demonstrate any
fear, and would not get out OF Smiths way
under any consideration, allowing him to
row rather close toward him. Last Thurs
day, when Smith started for town, he put
a Winchester rifle in his boat for the ex-
press purpose of giving bis 'gatorship load
of cold lead. Rowing to within easy range
Smith fred five shots at the saurian, all of
which seemed to take effect for the alligator
made terrible futter in the water, and
turned over on its back.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
FULL SCALE CLAIMED.
Miners Quit Work Nenr GAINESVILLE on Ac.
count of Rnte Difference.

Miners Quit Work Near GAINESVILLE on Ac.
count of Rate Difference.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
GAINESVILLE, May About 100 miners,
employed at Sealover's mines, about six
miles from this city. by Mckinney & Hug
gins, have quit work, pending decision bv
one of their State officers of a question that
has come up concerning the forming of
rooms running from the corridors.
The State Association, at its meeting,
adopted a scale of prices for the turning of
rooms running from single corridors with
narrow opening from the corridor to the
room. The method of mining pursued by
this firm is different and permits of the
room being opened from the corridor to its
fdll width, doing away with this forming of
the narrow entrance. The miners claim full
scale for the forming of the rooms and the
operators do not think they are entitled
to 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
ESPECIAL rELreRAM TO THE DrspArcH.I

,sPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.l
ERIE, May 1.-The farmers of Erie
county massed their local alliance to-day
at Union City and organized under the
name of "The Farmers Party" The meet
ing comprised over 200 of the leading
farmers of the county. Hon. A. L. Tilden,
leading Democrat of LeBouff, was chosen
President, and J. H. Peiffer, of Mill
Village. another Democrat. was elected
secretary. It was stated at the outstart
that, in refutation of reports, no
politician, or set of politicians, or any
political party had any hand in the move
ment. A set of resolutions was adopted de-
manding
the taxation of all property, whether real,
personal or corporate; the election of United
States Senators bv direct vote of the people,
and condemning secret sessions of the
United States Senate; that the Government
issue all money; the restriction of foreign
emigration so as to afford protection to
American labor; to elect to legislative bodies
only such men as were in sympathy with the
farmers, and equal privileges to all. The
resolutions were adopted.
The farmers declared against the paying
of tax on the mortgaged parts of farms. J.
A. Callaghan, of Cory, representing this
district Of knights Of Labor, asked in the
name of the Knights for cooperation. and
committee was appointed to bring the two
organizations together.
MAKING LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS.
The committee on the nomination for
Legislature presented two names from each
of the three parties for nomination for the
State Legislature. If the Republicans, who
nominate first, refuse to accept the men
presented, then the Democrats will he ap-
pealed to and if necessary the Prohibition
lists, and, as a last resort, the Farmers Party
will strike out alone. Mr.. John 7. Brown,
of lie Bouff, who is grand deputy of the
Grangers, was elected chairman of the Far
mers' Party, with George 81. Howard, of
Venaneo, Vice President, and j. 81. Peiffe-,
of Mill Village. Secretary. The county
committee was not selected.
The sentiment of the convention was
against embarking as separate party, but
their mission seemed to be to compel the old
political parties to heed the demands of the
farmers for consideration IN the legislative
bodies. The Crawford county people will
meet tomorrow, and on the 9th joint con-
vention will be held to agree upon a candi-
date for Congress. The farmers were so we'll
aware that their movements were accredited
to politicians that they declared time and
again that they were free and untrammelled.
Nine-tenths of che gathering were Republi-
cans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
LABOR DAY AT MKEEsP0RT.
A Grand Demonstration by the Workers Of
the Big Borough.

A Grand Demonstration by the Workers Of
the Big Borough.
.sPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
MCKEEsPoRT, May None who took
part in the labor parades to-day felt any
more pleasant than those of the branches Of
the Federation, simply because all branches
of trade which had asked for regula-
ton hours and regulation wages got
their demands without murmur.
The demonstration was held in honor
of the fourth anniversary of the carpenters
branch, and of the demand OF to-day of the
Federation all over the country. Not only
the carpenters, plumbers, plssterers, masons,
ETC., of this place participated, but those
from Brsddock, Homestead and Duquesne
were in line.
The weather was against any parade, but
it did not deter the followers of Gompers
from marching with full ranks. A rousing
mass meeting was held after the parade at
Lyceum Hall, which was addressed by
Messrs. Dillon and Ehman, of Pittsburg,
and other able labor leaders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
STARVATION AT OKLAHOMA.

Two CoIored DR.. Tanners Have Been Ex-
perimenting Against Their VIII.
KANSAS CITY, May IA dispatch from
Wichita says: Two colored men, Jackson
and Davis, arrived this morning in an ex-
hausted condition from the negro settlement
in Oklahoma, where they say exists a
deplorable condition of affairs. These men
come here for aid, their appearance indicat-
ing that they need it.
They say their brethren have nothing to
bide over till crop time, neither clothes nor
food, and there is SO much sickness, caused
by the state OF semi-starvation to which they
have been subjected for the past two weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
EXCELLING IN SOMETHING.

Story of the Precocious Son of Police Of
ficer of Cultured Boston.
Boston Globe.
The young son of Boston police officer
is an attendant at one of the South End
schools. His father has always told him to
excel in something, and if he could not be
the smartest boy in school he should make
every effort to be the du]lest. Ore night
his father asked him how he stood in his
class.
"Only one from the end, and I'll soon beat
him, was the reply.
"And how many are there in the class?"
"Twenty-six."
$50 you have beaten "a of them. You
are good boy, and you will beat the
other I'll get you new watch"
You are wrong there. 1 must beat the
other "a, for I am next to the foot of the
class" And the father wept for joy at the
precocity of his offspring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
TRICKS OF THE DRUMMER.
Some of Them live ut Beaneries and Charge
Up First. Class Hotel Rates.

Some of Them live ut Beaneries and Charge
Up First. Glass Hotel Rates.
Baltimore Herald.l
"Any mail for me to.day?" unctuously
inquired clipper young man at the Car
rollton Hotel one day last week.
"What's the name?" asked the clerk
bluntly.
"Smithkins-Q. x. Smithkins," re-
sponded the clipper young man.
The clerk tossed over the counter half
dozen letters, which Mr.. Smithkins picked
up. Then be darted ont through the main
door, unconscious of the look of wither-
ing contempt cast upon him by the hotel
clerk.
"That's another of those 'snide' drum
mers," remarked the clerk.
"How SOP"
"Why, he has his mail sent to a frst-class
hotel while he simply takes room at night
at cheap lodging house and eats at a
'beanery' or free-lunch counter. Of course,
his firm allows him enough to pay his ex-
penses at hotel like this, but he pockets
the difference"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
QUIET IN ERIE.

The Only Strikers Known Are italian
Truckmen, Who Want Higher Wages.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH,1
ERIE. May 1.-The Erie carpenters and
joiners did not strike for eight hours to-day.
Some of the leading contractors are willing
to give their men eight hours. The carpen-
tiers will appoint a committee to call upon
the contractors and demand the reduction in
hours.
There were no strikes in Erie to-day, ex-
cepting that of the gang OF Lake Shore
trackmen, who struck for higher wages.
The strikers were mostly Italians and were
getting 81 10 a day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
ESPECIAL rrLreRAn TO THE DISPATCH

CAMBRIDGE, PA, May Rev. P. h.
Garret, pastor of the United Brethren
Church of this place, is in Jail, he having
been arrested on charge of forgery. The
warrant for the preachers arrest, was issued
by Justice Sentman, of Gap, on the COM
plant OF A. E. Good.
1t is alleged that the Rev. Mr.. Garret at
tended the sale of D. NJ. Croft in the middle
of March, and purchased buggy for sos
In payment of the same he gave a note with
A. E. Good as surety. Mr.. Croft had the
note discounted at the New Holland Ma
tional Bank. Mr.. Good heard in some way
of his name being on the note. and he called
at the bank, examined the note, pronounced
it forgery and made complaint against the
Rev. Mr.. Garrett
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
MURDERED HER FATHER-N-LAw,

And the State is Trying Find Out If She
Did II.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
BELLEFoNTE, May 1.-Fietts Weaver,
who murdered her father-1n-law at Coburn
last February, was put on trial to-day, the
grand jury having found a true bill for mur-
der and she having pleaded guilty.
District Attorney Meyer represents the
Commonwealth, and w. G. Gray, the de-
fendant. Some time was occupied in i'm
paneling a jury. The opening argument
was made, and many of tine witnesses for the
Commonwealth were examined. The evil
dence is not so very damaging as yet, it be-
ing only circumstantiaL
The Commonwealth will likely finish its
side of the case tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
ANXIOUS TO INSTRUCT.
The Candidates for the School superintend-
ency of Cambria County.

The CandIdates Tor The School Superintend.
ency of Cambria County.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
JoHNsTowN, May 1.-The school di-
rectors of Cambria county meet in Ebens-
burg next Tuesday to elect County Super
intendent 1t is a question whether the
former boroughs, recently united to this
city, can vote for the superintendent or not,
but the general impression is that they can,
as they are directors of the old district until
June 1.
There are four applicants for the position,
as follows: II. W. Leecn, of Ebensburg,
the present incumbent; John Mccormick,
OF Summerhill township; T. j. Itell, of this
place, and ]. S. Foley, OF st. Augustine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
BOUGHT BY JONES & LAUGHLINs.

Thousand Acres of Coal Land Included
In Recent Purchase.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPATcH.l
MoNoNGAHELA CITY, May lin the
LaEghlIn purchase of the -Allenport coal
tract, now surveyed, and for which the
deeds are being made out to Henry Laugh
lin. of Jones & Laughlins, of Pittsburg,
embraces coal under the farms Of James
Donaldson, S. T. Chester, E. T. Worrali,
S. T. Jackman, j. j. Chester, Mrs. Mary
Latta, John Nixon, j. c. Altman, c. Chris
tan, A. A. and H. j. McCrory and Benja-
min thinner, embracing 1000 acres of as
good coal land as ever was blocked out in
this valley.
1t is bona fide sale, the first cash pay
ment of one-third having been made in
Pittsburg to-day. The rates paid are from
$50 to $50 per acre, the average being about
$50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
PHOTOGRAPHIC THE CLOUDS.

instantaneous Process for Taking Two
Views-LiRhtning on Paper.
A camera is used at Kew and other OBJ
servatories for taking instantaneous pictures
of clouds from different points OF view at
the same moment In practice two cameras
are used, one being distant half a mile from
the other. An observer is stationed at each,
and the two men are in telephone commu-
nication with one another. But the stimuli
taneous exposure of the two cameras is of
course under the control of one hand, ami
this is brought about by an instantaneous
shutter npon each lens worked by an electro
magnet, both being on the same circuit.
The photographs of clouds so obtained can
be accurately measured, and their height
above the earth can be determined Photo
graphs of lightning flashes, showing all sorts
of peculiarities. have been taken in this
way,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
POLITICS AND SCHOOLS.
They Get nm Introduction to Each Other In
Westmoreland This Trip.

They Get m Introduction to Each Other In
WestmoreIand This Trip.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
GREENsBURG. May 1. - The ap-
preaching election of County Superintend-
ent of Schools here is creating great deal
of interest. The election occurs on Tuesday
next Politics are being brought into the
fight, and as q consequence, the candidates
for the place, unschooled in the tricks of the
ward politician, are not confident, but are
making vigorous fight. For many years
past the County Superintendent has been
Democrat, for the reason, perhaps. that the
Republicans were in the minority. This
year, however, the Republicans have ma
jority of IL. Prot. Hugus, of Greensburg,
who has held the Office for six years, is a
candidate, and is Democrat. He is op-
posed by Prof Ulrich, of Latrobe, Repub-
lican. Some very interesting times are ex-
pected on the day Of the convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
WANTS her PAY,

UrjusIly Trented in n WIN.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THR D1sPArcBI
CANTON, May 1.-Elizabeth Fischer, of
Wilmot, this county, brings suit against the
estate of Paul Freed for 1000. The claim
dates back to 1873, when as girl 10 years
of age, she and Freed entered into verbal
agreement, by which, for attendance until
his death, she was to receive house and lot
in Wilmot, together with all other personal
and real property. This agreement was re-
newed in 1881, upon her becoming OF age.
Freed died in 1889, and in his will gave
her $500. The remainder of his estate is
valued at $1,000, and this she sues to re-
cover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
The River Above nnd Below.

MoRGANTowN-River six feet and stationary.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer 49o at P. M.
WARREN River 9-10 feet, and falling.
Weather clear and warm.
BROWNSVILLE River feet inches and fall
ing. Weather clearing. Thermometer 49o at 2
P. NJ.
LoUIsvILLE-River falling: 1913 IN canal: S.5 on
falls: 23H at foot of locks. Business good.
Weather cloudy and partly clear. and cool; pros
poets good for rain. Big day in city. Labor turn
out.
MEMPHIS-R1ver stationary. Down-Dick Full
ton and barges, Natchez, A. N. Up-Coal City,
Ohio River, A. M. Raining.
NEW ORLEANs-Cloudy, light showers. Ar
rived-United States steamer Emma Etheridge,
Greenville.
WHEELING-River u feet inches and falling.
Departed-Batcheior, Pittsburg. 8 A. M; Courier.
Parkersburg, noon: Hudson, Cincinnati. 3 P. NJ;
Scotia, Pittsburg, 4P. NJ. Cloudy and cool.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
Mems Fine CIothinr

Was never down to such low price as it is
this week at the P G. c. C. Suits which
sold last week for SIS, 500 and S23 are now
marked $40 and $12. We are determined to
sacrifice our big stock of clothing now, right
now, when the public can use the goods and
appreciate the bargains. Usually we wait
until later in the season, but the bombshell
has exploded. Prices are pulled away down
and every man and boy in Pittsburg should
know that money can be saved if he buys
clothing from the P. G. G. C. now.
PC. c. C.. Cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
OPP. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-02
WHATFARMERS WANT.
Tillers of Soil of Erie County Organize
Farmers Party.
A SET OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
One of Them Demands the Taxation of
Real and Personal Property.
LEADING POLITICIANS TAKE A HAND.
The Sentiment Of the Convention Against Rmbarking
as a Separate Party.

The Erie farmers have met, organized and
formulated their demands. They want rep
resentation among lawmakers, and ask the
Government to issue all money. Unless the
other parties give them what they want
politically they will strike out for them
selves.