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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
ANOTHER MAIN BURSTS.

A Portion of the Twentieth Ward Flooded
A Mistake in Shutting OFF the Water
Stops the Duquesne Traction Line for
Time.
The Water Bureau is having no end of
trouble recently. At o'clock last night
the 36-inch main on Ellsworth avenue
burst at the corner of Aiken avenue. Oak
land and Bellefield and the region about
Ellsworth avenne and Neville street are
without water. The break caused the stop
page of the Duquesne Traction line. When
the main burst the street was at once Hood
ed with water. Ellsworth avenue was COW
ered ere nnnnGan from curb to ere curo washed hed
out. The water flowed down Els
worth avenue to Summerieigh street
which lies in n ravine, and flooded the latter
street from Ellsworth avenue to the Penn
sylvania Railroad. Cellars were nlled and
the street was converted into a lake.
As soon as the break occurred word was
sent to the Highland Avenue Water works
to shut the gates. mistake was MADE,
however, and the water was shut of from
the Center avenue main instead. AS
a result there was considerable 9elay
the right main, but it was finally done.
In the meantime, shutting off the Center
avenue main had stopped the supply of
water lor tne Duquesne ITaclloh COMPANY
power house at Ben Venue. They had water
enough to last until s o'clock, but at that
time the line had to stop. The cars on the
road when the break occurred were re-
turned to the carhouse from East Liberty by
way of the Center avenue branch. The line
was stopped until q late hour
Chief Bigelow was notified of the break,
and as soon as possible had a gang of men at
work to repair it. The street had sunk
several feet and the asphalt pavement had
been washed ont for some distance. 1t will
require considerable time to repair the
break
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
Willy WASH WALLS.
He Again Enlivens a Picnic Mt Aliquipps
and Makes His Escape.

The colored people had real sociable time
at the Aliquippa picnic yesterday. Albert
Tflman and David Faulk opened the pro-
ceedings with gin and razors, commencing
on n party of three strangers. Detective w.
j. May arrested the pair and took them be-
fore Alderman King on charges of assault
and battery.
The occasion was closed as the passengers
were waiting at the depot for the return
train by Wash Walls, who excelled all of his
previous engagements at that place. Wash
mas been arrested before, many q time, and
at his last hearing agreed to stay away from
Aliquippa forever Washington was not as
good as his word, and when he ap-
peared on the ground and proceeded
. 70 hunt for trouble, u constable from
Beaver county confronted him with
a warrant on an old charge. Walls was
no sooner arrested than a crowd of n hun
dred colored friends gathered around and
recaptured him from the constable. Then
Policemen Sprant, Sill, Schuck and Boyle
came to the rescue of the constable and
dragged Wash away from his rescuers.
On the way to Alderman Kings office the
officers were followed by the mob. everyone
OF whom was shouting: "Talle him away
from them.' Fearing that the mob would
again. capture Walls if left alone with the
Fellow. the constable sent word to
the Pittsburg Central police station.
The officers saw Walls and the con-
stable on q street car, but they never
reached the station house. 1t is supposed
that Walls got away, and that the constable
was ashamed to show up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
AFTER GOMPERS' SCALP.
A Local Man May Run Against the Presi-
dent of the Federation of Labor-Why
There Is So Much Opposition to the Pres
enf In

A Local Man May Run Against the Presi-
dent of the Federation of Labor-Why
There Is So Much Opposition to the Pres
ent Incumbent.
Who will be the next President of the
American Federation of Labor is ques-
tion receiving some consideration in lodge
rooms at this time. Evidences are not want
ing of whom it is declared shall not be, and
that is the present incumbent of the office,
Samuel Gompers, of the Cigarmakers Union,
of New York. An inquiry into the sentiment
in this city in this matter, placed with the
ascertaned views of delegates in the large
cities, leaves no doubt that Mr.. Gompers
will not be agnfn returned to the executive
Office of the big organization. He has al
ready served six terms, and this fact alone
is advanced as a motive for opposing his
election to Il further term of office. But If
Mr.. Gompers means to fight for his position
The general opinion about Mr.. Gompers is
that he has been weighed and found wanting
In this city he is regarded as being behind the
trend of events in the labor world. The
yearly increasing power, strength and spread
az Intelligence evidenced In organizations
are calculated, it is claimed, to bring about
aHu employer. and to naturally call for still
mo:r conservative, judicious and diplomatic
qualities in the man whom the organiza-
tons comprised within the Federation may
Reports from reliable quarters havei it that
the Pittsburg delegation to the annual con-
vcntioE to be held at Birmingham, Ala in
December, will vote solidly against Comp
ers. The Chicago delegation and the. West
generally, is openly opposed to his re-
election, and New York City is reported as
being Enthusiastically hostile to him. Hence
it is regarded as certain that next year will
see the federation with a new executive
1t is said that Mr.. Gompers would have
been defeated last year if a strong man had
been put up against him. Morgan, of Chi
cago, has run against him, but Morgan's
socialistic tendencies lost him support
Allegheny county will make an effort
this year to place man in the
field. Several names have been men,
toned, but that of j. II. Burtt, or
"Han" Burtt, as he is generally known, ap-
pears to be received with the greatest favor
Burtt has been connected with labor organi-
cations for 80 years, and it is generally con-
ceded he is made of the metal to worttily fill
the responsible office. MIR. Burtt is a resi-
dent of Wheeling Mt present, but is an ALLIE
gheny county man. He is a brother of Will
lam Burtt, the insurance agent, and ano ther
brother is ex-Secretary of the Window Glass
Workers Association. He is son of Prof
Burtt, and flint glass worker by trade
John B. Rae, of the United Mine Workers.
has also been mentioned, but HIS Knight of
Labor affiliation is regarded as being in his
way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
HOPEFUL OF THE FUTURE.

MIR. Chambers Friends Have Faith In the
Value of the Butler Plant-No Statement
Yet Ready for Creditors-How Affairs
Stand Now.
The statement of James A. Chambers
financial affairs was not presented yester-
day, owing to the fact that certain creditors
and directors of the Standard Plate Glass
Company had not returned to the city. 1t
is necessary for Mr.. Ferguson, Mr.. Chambers
attorney, to confer with those parties on
matters relating to the Standard Company's
intentions, before he can finally complete
the statement which he is preparing for
presentation to Mr.. Chambers creditors.
asking for an extension.
As before stated in THE DISPATCH, imme-
diately on the securing of this information
the statement of Mr.. Chambers affairs will
be made. The impression among business
men that Mr.. Chambers will be able to pull
through Snt gaining pgnersIs s1TSnsfn admisted aia
that this depends on the showing
made by the Standard Company. Many as
surances have been made by those in posi-
tion TO know, that the company is in solv;
ent condition and the plant in splendid
shape, doing large business and making
money. There have also been statements.
on the other hand, that the plant evidently
could not be on a money making basis, be
cause of the fact that it Is now financially
embarrassed and the stock selling at n low
figure and the further fact that an immense
amount of money had been sunk in the en-
terprise without bringing about correspond
ingly large results in the line of profits This
was explained last night by one of the d.
rectors and one of the largest stockholders
in a conversation with DISPATCH reporter.
at is admitted that great deal of money
has been put into the business" said he,
"and that the affairs are at present badly
complicated, but the plant, which was orig
1nally put up In very unsatisfactory and
incomplete manner, had to be practically
rebuilt and remodelled before 1t was placed
in condition to turn out the required guam
tfty and quality of goods. All this necesst-
tated a larger outlay than would have re-
CURED to conduct an entirely new plant.
Unfortunately, just as everything was got
ten into good shape, the collapse of one or
two of the principal indorsers involved the
company in temporary difficulties, but these
have been overcome, and there is now little
doubt that the company will proceed, with
out any further interruption, to make Of the
Standard Plate Glass Company one of the
best plate glass producing establishments
in the country"
The Sheriffs sale was continued yesterday
at the SchmertZ store, and most of the re-
naming stock was disposed of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
JESSE JAMES RIVALS
Appear in Pittsburg and Attempt a
Cool Daylight Robbery.
TWOMENKNOCKED DOWN FORCASH
A Woman Screams for Assistance and the
Thieves Get Away.
CAPTURED AND JAILED BY THE POLICE

Highway robbers broke loose in Pittsburg
yesterday, and, though they were satisfied to
take chances on small game, they made as
hard fight as ever did the notorious Jesse
James. Three men attempted to rob Jo-
seph Shanholtz, the dealer in secondhand
clothing at 1884 Penn avenue, shortly after
noon yesterday, but though they knocked
out two men, Shanholtz's wife succeeded in
stopping the affair simply by the use of lung
power.
The three men, who were rather shabbily
attired, entered the store and began examin-
ing some of the clothing. They inquired
prices, ETC., and seemingly were bent on
purchasing an outfit for each. Suddenly
one of them turned on Shanholtz and de-
manded to know if he had any money. 1t
was rather startling query and the dealer
was not in hurry at answering, but finally
replied that he had not. The three men
were loath to take his word on so important
a matter and the questioner proceeded to
knock Mr.. Shanholtz down. He was
pounced upon by all three and fought like
tiger for his cash. Two of the men held
him while the third proceeded to go through
Ills pockets.
Before they succeeded in finishing the
task, John Herbert, tailor employed in
the store, rushed to the rescue of his
employer. He didn't get there, however, as
he was stopped by q well-directed blow on
the head, after which he sank peacefully to
sleep and left Shanholtz to fight his battle
alone. Thus matters looked favorable for
the robbers, until Mrs Shanholtz appeared
on the scene, and before she could be served
in like manner screamed loud enough to
awake the neighborhood. Her screams were
equal to the emergency.
In ten seconds a crowd surrounded the
door. The robbers held the door shut, but
the crowd broke 1t open, and one of the men,
Joseph Click, shoe maker, tried to sur
round the three men. He was unsuccessful.
As soon Us the thieves saw the predicament
they were in they tried to get out, and took
the back window route as the safest. They
succeeded in reaching the street and ran up
on Liberty street, but the bowling populace
soon informed the police that there was big
game running loose, and they went in pur-
suit.
After a short chase the robbers succumbed
to the BILE, doubtless with hope that
their pictures would be published in colored
police papers as men of yalor, but so far
they have been disappointed. Officer Ross
Parison is the man who finally cornered
them and sent them in the patrol to the
Twelfth ward station, where they gave the
names of William Downey, William Ford
and John Sullivan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
ABOUT THE POsfOFFICEs.
Inspector Adolph C1uss Drops a Word or
Two In Referenca Thereto.

SPOSeOH CIuSo DTOpS u :" OTu VI
Two In Reference Thereto.
Travelling Inspector Adolph Cluss, of the
Treasury Department, was in the lobby of
the Monongahela yesterday evening prepar-
ing to depart for Buffalo and Syracuse. He
said he was well pleased at the progress
made on the new building. The PostofIlce
department would be moved in by the first
OF October. He said the work was of the
most substantial kind, and too much credit
could not be given to Superintendent Pat
terson for the way the work was executed.
MIR. Cluss said that very probably nothing
would be done about the Allegheny office
until further appropriation was obtained
The site of the Central Hotel was an absurd
one. he said. 1t had only depth of GO feet,
and 40 of this should be used as an open
space under the absolute rule governing
the structure of such buildings. This would
leave only rs feet to build on. Two
hundred Thousand dollars was asked for
this site, figure altogether too
high. Mr.. Cluss thinks that an appropria-
tion will be asked for through the Congress
man of the district to make the sum set
apart for the purchase of the site adequate
for the purpose: $65, 900 was not enough, and
the second appropriation of s35 900 could not
De used toward the purchase.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
FREE TRADE ARGUMENTS
Advanced by Congressman Wilson, In q
Short Chat on Political Matters.

Advanced by Congressman Wilson, in a
Short Chat on Political Matters.
Congressman William L. Wilson, OF
Charleston, W. Va, dropped into the No
nongahela last night He was on his way
home from the lakes, and was accompanied
by George Bazlor. Mr.. Wilson said
he was hearing of timed plate being
made, but he had yet to see the
American article. lie supposed it would
ultimately be made, which was another way
of saying the people would be taxed to the
extent Of another SIS, 600 900 annually. When
America ceased buying English tin she
would at the same time lose her English
trade in wheat, corn and beef. This would
be more serious blow to the farmer than
the admission of timed plate at the old
tariff would be to the general community.
The Congressman could not say how he re-
garded the political fight in Ohio. He had a
great personal regard Tor both Mckinley and
Campbell, and both were personally very
popular. He rather thought the preponder-
ance of sentiment would tend toward Camp
bell. He was surprised to find Mckinley
taking up the silver question so early. He
expected he would have confined himself al
most entirely to tariff issues. Mr.. Wilson
says Blaine is as popular in Ohio as he is in
Pennsylvania. He could not say whether
there was any prospect of his being placed in
nomination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
RAN AWAY FROM HOME
And Was Missing for Several Days in q
High State of Fever.

Yesterday morning about o'clock q man
walked into the Allegheny lookup and asked
Sergeant Sherry for a nights lodging. His
actions at times were rational, and again
peculiar He said he was printer, John B.
Quartz, and worked at Eichbaum's, on Fifth
avenue, and that his home was at 3l07 Penn
avenue. He desired TO go to the work house
for 80 DAYS, but as he did not look like the
usual customers for that resort, was well
dressed and perfectly sober, Sergeant Sherry
believed he was unbalanced mentally. He
asked for water every five minutes, and
upon accidentally touching his hand the
Sergeant discovered he was burning with
n fever. He then put him to bed in the hos
pital department, and in the morning
secured theservices of City Physician Haz-
zard.
The Doctor pronounced the man to be in q
high state of fever, and then inquiry was
made at his home on Penn avenue to learn
what to do with him. The startling infor-
nation was given that he had jumped out of
sick bed several days ago and had been
missing ever since. He was then removed
to his residence IN the patrol wagon. The
poor fellows life is despaired of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
YESTERDAYS CALAMITIKS.
One Man Fatally Injured on the Railroad
Several Minor Accidents.

One Man Fatally Injured on the Railroad
Several Minor Accidents.
The list Of victims reported yesterday
reached five. One grade crossing accident
will result fatally. The others are of minor
Importance. The list follows:
KNox-Philip Knox, farmer living out
the Perrysville road few miles, was struck
by train ut the Chestnut street crossing of
the Pittsburg and Western Railroad yester-
day. One arm was broken and he was badly
cut about the head. He will hardly recover
owing to his advanced age,
PATroN-Thomas Patton, an engineer, at
the Edgar Thomson Steel works, had his
face and head badly burned yesterday by
flash of natural gas from the furnace under
the boiler. He was brought to the Mercy
Hospital last evening.
MoCLELLAND - William McClelland, a
drover, fell from the top of q box car at the
East Liberty stock yards yesterday after
noon. His right shoulder was dislocated
and his head badly cut. He was removed to
the Eastern hotel, where his injuries were
dressed. McCleliand lives at Chicago.
MURRAY-Jacob Murray, aged 6 years, of
South Thirty-third street, while playing
with other boys on Mary street, showing an
old cart about yesterday was run over and
seriously injured. The wheel of the cart ran
across his face and fractured his jaw bone.
He was removed to his home.
JULIAN-John Julian, an Italian laborer
was injured by the sides of an excavation he
was digging caving in on him at Thirty
eighth street and Penn avenue. He was
taken out after two hours hard work, and
sent to his home at 6370 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
John Schoslky Turned Out Because He Could
Not Pay His Board.

John Schosky Turned Out Because He Could
Not Pay His Board.
Several days ago John Maklosky and wife,
of 1876 South Twelfth street, called at the
Twenty eighth ward station and requested
Sergeant McQuade to have sick man, John
Schosky, removed from their residence:
stating he did not have any money and they
could not take care of him. The Sergeant
refused to do so until they procured GER
tiflcate from a physician that he was not
suffering from q contagious disease. Last
night they produced the necessary document.
and the man was removed to the Southside
Hospital.
Maklosky intimated that the man had
been lying in the yard for some time and was
a nuisance At the hospital Schosky told a
different story. He said that some time ago
he was hurt in the oliver Iron and Steel
Company's mill, and has been unable to
work since. Tne result of his injuries is q
running sore on his leg. He boarded with
the Makloskys and as long as, his money
lasted they made no complaint, but as soon
as his funds were exhausted they began to
kick and finally had him removed to the
hospital. He said he only owed them $40 80,
which he would pay as soon rs he was able
to go to work. Schosky has d wife and family
in Austria dependent upon him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
HIS JAG SAVED HIM.
Thomas Mally Attempts to Derail a Cable
Car and Gets Knocked Down.

Thomas Mally Attempts to Derail a Cable
Car and Gets Knocked Down.
Thomas Mally was driving team along
Liberty street last evening and the same
time endeavoring to maintain his equili-
brum against the effects of considerable
stimulant. This so affected his vision that
he drove up against car No. l25 on the Citi-
zen's Traction line near the corner of Sixth
street. Mally was thrown out, fell on the
track, while the wagon was tossed to one
side, but not damaged. 1t was thought at
first that Maliy was killed. The patrol
wagon was called and he was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital but the doctors soon
found that he was only slightly bruised
and no bones were broken. At II o'clock
last night Mally was lying in his cot at the
hospital, singing at the top of his voice, a
performance, the attendants said, he had
been carrying on for nearly two hours.
Gripman Hanlon was arrested by a man
named Sweeney and taken to Central sta
tion, but was afterward released on bail fur
nished by the traction company. The dis
patcher of the company called at Central
station last night and stated that steps
would be taken to ascertain by what author
ity Sweeney made the arrest.
Sweeney was dressed in citizens clothes,
and when asked by Hanlon what authority
he had for making the arrest pompously
threw back his coat, displaying a couple of
badges, one of which, he said. showed that
he was an agent of the Humane Society.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
STARTED THE BAR ROLLS.
vesuvius Workers Chagrined at the Success
of the Firm.

vesuvius Workers Chagrined at the Success
of the Firm.
The Vesuvius mill hands were much sur
prised yesterday, when the bar rolls were
started up on two furnaces. Fifteen tons of
finished sheared pipe iron were turned ont
from three heats without any of
it being condemned. The men on
the outside were considerably chagrined
to find that the owners could get men to fill
their places. The firm Is getting men on to
work about as fast as the association takes
them out so that in this respect the fight is
about a stand-otf. The association is Ia piping
its treasury to some purpose with this OBJ
ject,
The finishers called another meeting dur
ing the afternoon, about 30 of them being
present. The feeling was reported to be
that if the Union officials did not make a
settlement of some kind ut once they would
each one look out for his Job as best he
could. Meanwhile the firm is getting in
men and every day finds an increase in the
number of non-union workers and a CORE
spending decrease in the ranks of the work
ing uniOnistS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-27
TARKNTUM FAIR CONTINUES
To Draw Large Crowds and Furnish Its
Patrons Rare Sport.

To Draw Large Crowds and Furnish Its
Patrons Rare Sport.
There was an excellent attendance at
yesterdays fair at TarenUum, and exhibits
having all been placed in their proper de-
partments, it was shown that the fair will
be second to none ever shown in this vicin-
tty. The races yesterday were used merely
as starters to whet the appetites of the hun
dreds of the horsemen in the city, and the
remaining days of the fair will be noticeable
for the excellence of the racing and, no
doubt, by q large attendance if the fair
weather continues. Although the time
yesterday was too slow to pay much atten-
tion to, the races were very interesting to
the many farmers and horse fanciers who
gathered to assist in opening the events.
In the three-minute trot purse $780, Billy
Hull won first money, with Mallie c second,
Harry third and Maud V fourth.
In the 2:40 pace, purse $3.50, the favorite
Diamond, was an easy winner, with John G
second, Laura Bell third and Ramsey
fourth.
The pony race was very interesting, owing
to the local anxiety shown as to the proba-
bic winner. W. H. Mccullough won the first
portion of the prize of 500, with Grey Sneak
second and Tom Taintor third.
The fast events will begin to-day, when
excellent purses and good horses will con-
test.