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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
SOLDIERS in POLITICS.
The Or rganization OF the Late Campaign to
BE Revived for the Local Stru-gle-A
Determined Effort to Secure More
Recognition for the Veterans.


BE Revived for the Local Struggle-A
determined Effort to Secure More
Recognition for the Veterans.
The soldiers are getting on the political
warpath again as vigorously as they were
in the Gregg and Morrison campaign They
are preparing to do active work in the
spring elections and it is probablc thai ia
short time they will organizc central
club on the same plan as the one during
the recent State election. In the Sixth.
Ninth and Eleventh wards, Allegheny. the
organizations have been continued and are
only waiting for a soldisr candidate
TO reach out for his opponents scalp.
Cant2in Barbour, one of tn. leading
spirits in veteran circles and a
Democrat in politics. is taking active part
in soldier political organizations and wants
10 see them made permanent. He is the
captain of the Sixth Ward Club, and vester-
day stated that in the February election
they would DO active work
I'VE have over 200 members in the Sixth,
Ninth and Eleventh wards" he stated.
They belong to both political parties and
are ready to vote for their comrades. In
our ward there will be an Alderman elected
next spring, and although there are no can
didates vet We expect to bring one out. The
position is Just the kind of a one
for some crippled veteran who isn't
able to do hard work, and we propose to see
that such a party will get it. The profess
sional politicians have been getting the
Offices long enough.
The clubs formed during the State cam
palgn were only temporary. They were
dropped, but can be brought together again
with little trouble. There are two vet
Grams clubs on the Southside that are going
to take part in the Pittsburg election, and
one Ia Etna that will look after borough
affairs. In short time these will unite in
central club, TO which delegates will be
sent. and after the Februarr election we
will commence planning for the one in
November. We intend 10 have something
TO say about who will go 10 the Legisla-
lure, " he added, with >lv wink, land also
with regard to county officials"
'Will you give your support to Colonel
Quay in case he and Dalzell are candidates
for United States senator"
THAT is too far away" answered the Can
tain Quay was soldier. and of course,
DalZell was too Young to be, but then
United States Senators are not elected by
direct vote 1t will be our effort to send
soldiers TO the Legislature without any
political strings tied to them They can
then vote for whoever they please Besides
there NAV be a Democratic soldier candi-
date, and, you know, we are non-political.
] think the Allegheny county organization
viii be made Immediately after the first of
the year. The Philadelphia veterans have
made their central club permanent, and
other parts of the State will follow suit"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
More Trouble for the Straightouts,

The Straightout party, in its attempt at
reform, has been struck by another law
suit. The latest was entered yesterday,
against candidate Fitzsimmons, by the
Pittsburg Printing Company, for between
$40 and $50, which, it is claimed, is due on
the famous circular issued by the Straight
outs, in which leading members of the
Republican and Democratic parties are
caricatured as supporting Judges Kennedy,
Porter and McClung on platform. Secre-
tary Dunn, of the Straightout Committee,
claims the printing company stuffed the
order 10, 600, and that they do not owe the
money claimed. The hearing will take
place before Alderman Gripp, on Decem-
ber s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

A remonstrance signed by nearly so
property holders of the Twenty-ffth and
Twenty-sixth wards has been prepared to
present to Councils, protesting against the
laying of switches for the Armour Beef
Company, on South Twenty first street, be-
tween Sidney and Carson streets, as pro-
posed by an ordinance now pending in
Councils. The paper is signed by such men
as James Bryce, William Sankey's Sons, H.
C. Gearing, G. L. Gearing, c. H. Stolzen-
bach, DIR. q. 7. Miller, C. Borner, William
Wigman, Dr. j. NJ. Duff, E. E. Cotton, F.
A. Erny and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
An Allegheny Girl Makes a Sensation.

Miss Lille Merriman, clerk in Chi
cago store, whose parents live at 126 Stewart
street, Allegheny, has entered suit against
Attorney James w. Drouillard, of Chicago,
on a charge of threatening to kill her. She
states that Drouillard had been her lover,
that they had quarreled, and that defendant
had planned a system of revenge on her.
The parents of Miss Merriman know very
little of the case. They say she is 26 years
old, and seem to think she is able to take
care of herself She formerly clerked in
Joseph Horne's retail stores in Pittsburg,
and has been in Chicago three years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
WESTINGHOUSE DENIES 1T.

He Says There Is No Truth in the Story OF
the Air Brake Company Giving Up
Million-A Statement From Bannister
A Libel Suit Promised.
A story was printed in an afternoon paper
yesterday to the effect that some months
ago George H. Westinghouse, who was then
in financial difficulties, demanded from the
Westinghouse Airbrake Company $500, 900
to help him out of his trouble. The money
was refused him, so the story goes and it is
alleged that he produced an old agreement
between himself and the company which
gave him alone the power to fix the price at
which airbrakes should be sold, and that in
consideration of giving up and resembling
this agreement the Airbrake Company
thereupon paid Mr.. Westinghouse an equiva-
lent of 81, ,000 900. The payment is alleged
to have been made on the advice of the at
torney of the company who examined the
agreement between Mr.. Westinghouse and
his company. In connection with the story
were statements that the money thus OBJ
tanned was devoted to liquidation of an
encumbrance upon Mr.. Westinghouse real
estate. The publication attracted wide
spread attention and was literally dis
cussed, especially in financial circles Lem
uel Bannister, Vice President of the West
inghouse Electric Company, and stock
holder in the Airbrake company, was visited
at his home last night by a DISPATCH re-
porter. He had read the evening paper
story, and he had consulted with his busi-
ness associates and employees in regard to it.
"There is absolutely no foundation for
the story" Mr.. Bannister said. He laughed
pleasantly when he talked. 'sThe story re-
flutes ITSELF" he went on. "Our company
hoc had
house, but they have all been satisfactory
to the company and to Mr.. Westinghouse. "
'fYou say you are a member Of the air
brake company"
''Yes, sir; am stockholder in the COM
pany"
"You would then be in position to know
if your company had been squeezed for
million dollars?"
81 certainly would. As stockholder in
the company I tell you the story has no
foundation in fact"
Mr.. John Caldwell, treasurer of the Phil
adelphia Company, was also questioned
concerning the matter, but positively de-
clined to talk. The capital stock of the air.
brake company is s5,OO0,OOO, and the
amount alleged to have been secured by Mr..
Westinghouse ould amount to 20 per cent.
The fact that the connection of several
officials with the Westinghouse interests
had recently been severed gave additional
currency to the story on the street yester-
day.
A special telegram from New York says:
MI. Westinghouse says that he does not
propose to make any detailed statement
about the story printed in the Pittsburg
afternoon paper, but that it is untrue and
libelous, and that he will prosecute because
of the publication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
To Celebrate the First Union Victory

The thirtieth anniversary of the battle of
Dranesville will be celebrated tonight by
the Ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves
Association, with a banquet at Turner Hall,
Forbes street. 1t is expected that 200 men,
bers of the association will be present.
Captain Barbour will be Chairman. The
battle of Dranesville is celebrated every
wear on account of its being the first Union
victory. The Ninth Regiment did most of
the fighting, and on account of it, takes the
credit of first stirring up the spirits of
Northern patriots. Among the speakers
will be Judge Collier, Chill Hazard, Rev.
L. Mcguire, Captain Taggart and Captain
Cooper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Left to the Discretion of the Roads,

General Passenger Agent A. E. Clark, of
the Lake Erie road, is back from the meet
Ing of agents in New York. 1t was decided
to take the payment of commissions out of
the hands of the board of rulings, ard leave
it to the discretion of the railroads. This
means that the boycott on the Alton road
has been raised. Some of the big roads
may refuse for time to put their tickets
on sale, but in the end they will line up
with the Erie and other railroads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Given Ten. Days to File Objections.

In the United States Circuit Court yes
terday Judge Acheson confirmed nisi the
sale of the Allegheny Valley Railroad by
Receiver Barnes. The confirmation will
become absolute, unless exceptions are filed
in ten days. 1t is not thought that any OBJ
iections will be raised as the creditors are
the purchasers and the s3,0OO,OOO bid by
Mr. Widener covers the stockholders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

A Genuine Overcoat Slaughter.
Between this and Christmas Eve, and es-
peciallv to-day, you can save one-third of
your money by buying your overcoat at
Kaufmanns' For reasons which do not in
terest the public, but which are OF great i'm
portance to us, we have seen fit to cut down
33 per cent the price of every overcoat.
You can call to-day and
Buy 50 overcoats for S..
Buy S12 overcoats for S.
Buy SIS overcoats for So
Buv SIS overcoats for S12
Buy S21 overcoats for S14
Buy S24 overcoats for SIG
Buy S27 overcoats for SIS
Buy $50 overcoats for 500
The above reductions are bona fide. Rely
on that. KAUFMANNs',
Fifth avenue and Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

Supervisor R. T. Morrow, of the Altoona
division of the Pennsylvania road, with
nine of his foremen, arrived in Pittsburg
yesterday, and registered at the Mononga-
hela House. They secured the prize of S1OO
for the best showing in the annual inspec-
tion, and they came to the city to get the
money and duly celebrate the event. 1t is
not often that the prize goes to the mount
ain division, for it is the hardest on the
road to keep in condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
WAITING FOR THE BILLS.
Fate Of the Allegheny Accused to Be
Known To-Day.

Known To-Day.
The cases against Mayor Wyman, ex-
Mavor Pearson and Market Clerk Hastings,
of Allegheny, were before the grand jury
yesterday. Bills have not yet been re-
turned to court, but it was reliably stated
findings of true bill were made against
each of the accused, and that returns will
be made early this morning.
The cases will be pushed as rapidly as
possible. It is expected that the trial of
Mayor Wyman will be long one and that
new information will be brought out. 1t is
stated now that the delay in the proceed
ings against Chief Murphy has been made
against the other accused men, and if
things progress as the reformers desire, that
Murphy will be Immediately put on the
block
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Colored Voters Indorse a Councilman.

The Minersville Independent Political
Association, composed of colored voters of
the Thirteenth ward, met last night to in
dorse a candidate for Common Council.
The candidates for Common Council are
w. c. McEldowney and Emil Spar, both
Independent Republicans. The meeting
was onesided, and after a number of ad-
dresses eulogizing McEldowney and his
career in Councils, he was indorsed by the
association and pledged the vote of every
colored citizen in the ward
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Boring for Water Near the Red Sea,

J. r. Watson and Harry Taylor, two oil
drillers, will soon sail for Massawan, at the
southwestern end of the Red Sea, to bore
for water. The Oil Well Supply Company
has contract for S1O,O with the italian
Government to sink artesian wells in the
district. The land is almost barren for lack
of irrigation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
GLOVES.
For LADIES:

s-button-length Suede-Mosquetaires, Blacks
and all colors, all the best makes, 81,
81 %, 81 80, 81 and 50 so pair.
4-button Kid and Suede Gloves, all latest
and best shades, stitching and finish
whateveris stylish, 81 to So pair.
Ladies' and 7-hook genuine Foster Kid
and Suede Gloves, 81 to 50 pair
Ladies' Fur-topped, feece-lined Kid Gloves,
81 80, 81 IS and So a pair; Fleece
lined Kid Mittens, 81 o5, 81 so and 81;
Fleece-lined Silk Gloves, SOC, 75c, 81
and 81 25 per pair.
For Men:
81 75 for s1-English Craven Tan Walking
Glove.
Fine Undressed Kid Gloves, Black and all
best shades, 81 25, 81 75 and 81 pair.
Fine Dressed Kid Gloves, Blacks and all
stylish shades, latest stitchings, for
street or dress wear, 81, 81 30, 50 and
So % pair.
Mems and Boys Scotch Wool Gloves, 4oc,
6Oc, 75c and 81 pair.
Mems Jersey Gloves, SOC and 75c
Mems Fleece and Wool Lined Kid Gloves,
81, 81 80, 81
Mems fine Beaver, Nutria, Otter and Alaska
Seal Gloves.
Coachmen's Hair Seal Gloves and Monkey
Fur Capes. Fur, Plush and Cloth
Carriage and Sleigh Robes.
For MISSES AND CHILDREN:
Misses 4-button Kid and Suede Gloves,
Black and all colors, special values
81 and 81 25 pair.
Misses Shook genuine Foster Kid Gloves,
Black and all colors, 81 25 a pair.
Misses Biarritz Kid Gloves and s-button
length Suede Mousquetaires at 75c q
pair.
Children's Cashmere Gloves, 25c, 35c, 45c,
SOC and 60c pair.
Children's Wool Mittens. 25c and SOC pair.
Children's Silk Mittens, Csc, 81, 81 Is and
81 25 pair.
Children's Fleece-lined Silk Gloves, all
colors, 75c pair.
Children's Fleece-lined Kid Mittens, SOC,
75c, 81, 81 25 and 81 so a pair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

John B. Taylor, William Thomas and
John o. Jones, formerly employed at the
United States Iron and Tin Plate Works at
McKeesport, have gone to Locust Point,
Baltimore, Md, to work in the new tin
plate mill just erected at that place. The
mill is said to have a big capacity and some
time during the present session of Congress
the proprietors expect to invite the law
makers to examine the new industry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
The Official Guide for December.

The Official Guide of Pittsburg and Alle-
gheny for December was issued yesterday.
1t contains all the changes in the winter
schedules of the local roads. Division Pas
senger Agent Smith, of the Baltimore and
Ohio, is one of the owners and editors, and
he went over the time tables himself to in
sure accuracy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
NIB. wARMcAsTLE's CASE.
He Corrects q Misund erstanding in an In
teryiew With Him.

terview With Him.
Collector Warmcastle is still in charge of
the Internal Revenue Office. When asked
yesterday if he had heard anything from
Washington regarding his trouble, the
Collector said: "No, 1 have not yet heard
anything about the matter.
Il want to say" Mr.. Warmcastle went
on, ''that L have been misrepresented and
misunderstood by the newspapers. For
instance, 1 did not say that would not
resign. What did say, when interviewed,
was that / had not resigned and that my
case was entirely in the hands of the Presi-
dent
Some action is likely to be taken in the
case early next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
MORE MONEY FOR STRIKERS
To Be Given This Week as = Christmas
Present-Printers Will Get Full Benefits
After January 1-Best's Retirement.

10 6o Given lnls week as SnrleChos
Present-Printers Will Get Full Benefits
After January 1-Bests Retirement.
The striking printers will be given a
Christmas present this week in the shape OF
increased benefits. The married strikers
were given So last week and the single men
S.. Enough contributions have been re-
ceived this week to increase that amount,
and on account of the holidays coming it
has been determined to give as much as pos
sible The amount has not vet been settled.
After January / it was stated Yesterday
that the printers will be given full benefits
or SIC IA week. The lO-cent assessments can
not be levied until the new year, and all
money coming in now has been advanced
voluntarily. After January 1, 10 cents will
be levied on all union printers, the same as
dues, and will be forwarded Immediately to
Pittsburg. This will make it possible to
continue the strike indefinitely, and the
printers think the employers will get scared
when they see the strikers getting their
full wages without work and will sign the
SCALE
1t is the opinion of the strikers that the
retirement of MI. Best from the printing
firm of Best & Co. was brought about by the
present difficulty. Mr.. Holiday, who Sc
cured MI. Best interest, is one OF Cne most
determined employers, while it is believed
that Mr. Best wanted to sign the
scale. The latter was a printer him.
self and has always sympathized with
organized labor, He has been getting the
city printing for several years. An effort
will be made next March to see that Mr..
Holiday is frozen out and that the city's
work goes to some union office. 1t is also
stated that Mr.. Best will start union Office
and that he will continue doing city print
ing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Win Her With Gifts

If she respect not words. Diamonds. rubies,
emeralds, sapphires, opals and pearls in
great profusion and mounted in the most
charming and enticing manner, at E. P.
Roberts & Sons, Fifth avenue and Market
street. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
United Mine Workers Nominations.

Nominations for national officers are
daily pouring into the headquarters of the
United Mine Workers at Columbus. The
election will take place in connection with
the convention to be held one month hence.
Some of the candidates have been nomi-
mated for more than one Office, and some
have been nominated for Offices other than
the ones they desire. The nominations so
far are as follows: For President, John
Mcbride, John P. Jones, w. B. Wilson, P.
H. Penna, j John Nugent. James White; Vice
President, W. B. Wilson, P. H. Penna,
Alex johnson, John Nugent, Joe B.
Daley; Secretary-Treasurer, w. c. Pearce,
Patrick McBryde, J. H. Kennedy, w. B.
Wilson; members of the board, W. B. Will
son, H. c. Chase, Morgan Lewis, w. c.
Pearce, w. c. Webb, M. F. Moran, James
White, NJ. Commesky, James Cantwell,
George Rice, John Kane, j. B. Rea, j.
Costello, John Nugent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES
At II, KIeber & Bros.

Cheer up your home by buying one of
Kleber Bros beautiful music boxes You
cannot find present which will produce,
half the delight and pleasure for both old
and young as will the charming music of
these boxes Kleber Bros. are the exclu
sive agents for the old and well-known
Mermod Freres make, and they are selling
them at lower prices than such fine goods
can usually be bought for. Prices range
from So so to SITS. Store, No. 5O6 Wood
street, now open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

LADIES solid silver chstelaine watches,
good time-keepers, 50 80 at the great special
sale KINGSBACHER Bros,
516 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Centlemen,s AK Solid Gold

Hunting stem-winding watches, over 100
designs to select from, with 10 jewels, Elgin
or Waltham movement, from S35 up, ac-
cording to the weight of the case at Kings
bacher Bros great special sale, 516 Wood
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Silk Umbrellas.

We have reasons to believe the best as
sortment of stylish handles in the city,
from 81 80 to $50
WILL PRICE, Al Sixth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

SENATOR PETER, the freak successor
of Ingalls,, has written a letter on the
farmers attitude toward liquor interests.
See it in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

DR.. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720
Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa. sSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

ADD 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to
every glass of impure water you drink.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
A Candidate for Council.

James Cauley has announced himself as n
candidate for Council from the Thirty third
ward on the Democratic side of the house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

CABLE servic, from every capital of
Europe to-day. The news of the Old World
graphically reported for THE DISPATCH
to. morrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

SILK initial handkerchiefs for Christmas
presents at James H. Aiken & Co. s, 100
Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
GalIinger, JeweIer.

Still at the old stand, 100 Penn avenue.
Call and see him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Belt Buckles.

Some entire new designs at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers,
500 Smithfeld street.
Three doors from City Hall
Store open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

MARS and its mysteries, rs not explained
by the great Flammarion. See the 24-page
issue of THE DISPATCH Tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

THEOSOPHY'S explanation of the origin
and growth of man in THE DISPATCH to-
morrow. All the news. paper for every
home circle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
HANDKERCHIEFS.

We are having the most successful
Holiday Handkerchief sale of our
whole experience. But our extraor-
binary preparations have been equal
to the extraordinary demand. New
goods come in every day, and for to-
day we announce four new lots, Just
opened, besides the lines already ad-
vertised (Handkerchiefs from 81 a
dozen to $40 apiece.
New white embroidered Sealloped Hand
kerchiefs at 25c apiece.
New colored and white embroidered Jap
anese Silk Handkerchiefs at 25c and 500
apiece.
New Pineapple Cloth Handkerchiefs, in
white and fancy colors, SOC, 75c and 81
apiece.
New Crepe du Chene Handkerchiefs, in
white and fancy colors, SIPS apiece.
GIFTS-JnL Ladies Hosiery, Mems
Smoking Jackets, Mems Suspenders,
Dress Goods and Silk Patterns in
Fancy Boxes, Ladies or Gentlemen's
Umbrellas, Silver Novelties, all in
greatest variety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Open evenings until Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
A Genuine Oyercoat Slaughter.

JOKES fresh from Marshall p. Wilder
pen in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

The greatest auction sale ever held by
Eastern carpet manufacturers took place in
New York City on November 10 to IL. Buyers
were present from every large city in the
Union, and the goods were knocked down to
the highest bidder in every instance. WE
PURCHASED THE LARGEST QUANTITY
SOLD TO ANY PENNSYLVANIA DEALER
The goods are now on sale at a small ad
vance over the auction price-actuallv the