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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
QUIET AS THE GRAVE.
The Straight-0ut Primaries Created
No Stir About the City.
HEADQUARTERS CLOSED UP EARLY
And the Returns Are but Meager, Show
ing Very Light Vote.
NO OPPOSITION FOR THE DELEGATES

Yesterday was "straight-out" Republican
day, but few people knew it. Primaries
were held in large number of the voting
districts of the county. The affair, how
ever, was attended with no stir or
excitement and outside of those di-
rectly interested in the movement
there was little concern expressed
as to the result. AS far as could be learned
last night very light vote was cast Can
didates for delegates had no opposition and
all the proceedings were of the tamest order.
1t had been announced that returns
would be received at the headquarters on
Diamond street until midnight.
There was evidently some mistake
about this for the headquarters
had no occupants in the evening except
Secretary J. NJ. Dunn. Having nobody to
keep him company the secretary finally
grew tired and closed the place about 9
o'clock He had received by telephone
some reports from various districts, but in
the majority of cases no word came The
returns were not at all startling.
LITTLE WORD FROM OUTSIDE.
The country districts, in which the
"straight-outs" have their largest follow
ing, were not heard from except in one or
two cases. Secretary Dunn said a number
of districts had reported a full complement
of delegates. They were the Third, Eighth,
Eleventh and Thirteenth wards, of Pitts
burg; the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth and
Thirteenth wards, of Allegheny, and Bald
win, CHARTERS, Bethel, Upper st. Clair and
Marshall townships and Williamsburg
borough. A portion of the dele
gates reported themselves from the
Twentieth, Twenty-second and Thirty-ffth
wards, Pittsburg, and First ward, ALLIE
gheny. In many places permission was not
obtained to open the polls at the regular
polling places and the election was held on
the curbstone. The number of votes cast
was not stated. 1t was asserted, however,
that every district would be represented in
the convention.
One gentleman went to the janitor's office
in City Hall, which is the polling place of
the second district Of the Third ward. He
could not obtain permission to open the
without permission. He found the window
closed fast, and minute later discovered
that he had been locked in the room.
ELECTED HIMSELF DELEGATE.
He was released in short time, where
upon he adjourned to the sidewalk and
triumphantly elected himself delegate to
the "straight-out" Republican convention.
In very few districts was the formality of
opening polls gone through with. Dele
gates were Selected" and they will be on
hand with credentials at the convention
AT 4 o'clock last evening Secretary Dunn
said: eat o'clock this evening we will
have delegate elected in every district in
the county. There was some trouble in the
Eighth ward where request to open the
polls was not honored, but man of proper
tions that would stsgger John l.. Sullivan
came down to headquarters and asked for
tickets, posters, etc, and said he would Law
mary held"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
the difficulty would probably be settled by
ON A BROADER BASIS.

/ The Central Trades Council Soon to Be
Reorganized-The Last Meeting of the
Old Council Held Last Night-Report of
Committee.
Probably the last meeting Of the present
Central Trades Council was held last night,
as that body is soon to be reorganized.
After the routine business had been
disposed of, the committee ap-
pointed to visit labor organizations
for the purpose of securing new blood for
the council made its report. 1t was stated
that the circular addressed to the officers
and members of labor organizations of
Western Pennsylvania, inviting them
to send representatives. to the meet
ing to be held Saturday evening,
September 8, to effect reorganization,
had been signed by the following: Will
lam Weihe, President of A. A. of 1. & S.
W.; w. J. Smith, President of American
Flint Glass Workers Union; w. j. Dillon,
Secretary of the same; r. j. Davis, Presi-
dent; A. NJ Swartz, Special Agent, and
William P Patton, Secretary of the Car
penters' Council; John P. Eberhardt, Presi-
dent and George L. Cake, Secretary of L.
A. 800; H. F. Dempsey, Master Workman;
Frank Vincent, Worthy Foreman, and L.
Hoechstetter, Secretary of D. A. No. 3.
The signers heartily approved of the move
ment and recommended prompt action on
the paper by all labor organizations.
1t was stated that it was expected that the
new organization would be larger than ever,
and the enthusiasm greater than in 1885,
when the council was first organized. The
committee was encouraged at all head
quarters. LA. No. 300, which has been
out of the council for some time, and the
Flint Glass Workers, of which only swo of
the Is locals were in the council, it is
thought will be fully represented. Circulars
will be sent to all the lodges of the Anal
gauated Association. Locals not visited
personally, on account of lack of time, will
be expected to send representatives to the
meeting.
Everywhere, it was said, it was conceded
that the time was ripe for the movement.
There is less contention among the labor
unions than for years, and the working peo-
pie have been worsted so often lately that
they are convinced of the necessity of COM
ing together and cooperating for their own
good.
No difficulties are expected in the new
organization. If thought advisable, new
officers will be elected. No old fight or
differences will be allowed to be carried into
it, and differences between organizations
must be settled among themselves on the
outside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
LICENSES AS ASSETS.

An Interesting Point Raised in Court-Two
Attorneys Ask for a Ruling in a Matter
Hitherto Overlooked or Not Brought
Up.
Attorneys John Marron and C. A. Pagan
have sprung new wrinkle in the liquor IL
cense business, or rather IN the matter of
transfers of license to sell the ardent.
Thomas A Pitts received license to sell at
retail at No. 354S Butler street, and about
month ago some of his creditors discovered
that he was hopelessly in debt and that
things were growing worse day by day. His
debts amounted to about s., 1000 So several
executions were taken out and Mr.. Pitts
was levied on, the sale realizing less than 10
per cent. of the Indebtedness. As Pitts was
insolvent, the creditors came into possession
and forced him out of business, and having
the bill of sale in possession, William Mos
helm, as a creditor, asked the Quarter Ses-
sions Court to grant to him, as q successor,
Pitts license for the remainder of the year.
His attorneys take the ground that the act
of 1858, under which transfers have been
made, provides for grant, and not for
transfer of the original license, for any of
the causes for which license may be trans
ferred. The party getting a transfer pays
proportimately to the number of months re-
manning for which the license is good. In
the opinion of counsel, insolvency consti-
tutes good ground for a grant of, or trans
fer of license of this kind, making it an as
set for the benefit of creditors. At present
the debtor is allowed to shove his license
into his pocket and it is contended that
were it made an asset on which creditors can
realize, it will have a tendency to make
holders act more honestly when they know
that the amounts of their license may be ap-
piled to the payment of their debts making
it a trust fund.
The Conrt yesterday allowed the applica-
tion to be fled and fixed the time of hear
ing September .. The attorneys for Mos
helm express the opinion that the court will
see the matter through the same spectacles
they use, and it is considered by lawyers to
be no more than justice that license should
be regarded as an asset, not only to credit
ors, but to the licensee as well, enabling
him, if honest, to come off with Letter grace
with his creditors, when he finds himself in
Strengthened circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
PRESIDENT wEIHE HOME.
The Amalgamated Official Returns After
Settling Western Disputes

The Amalsamated Official Returns After
Settling Western Disputes.
President Weihe came home from the
West yesterday. Speaking about his trip
to Piqua, O., he said everything was all
right now, as he had effected satisfactory
settlement. The trouble there was between
the eatchers and hookers-up, and was dis
pute over the wages to be paid.
Mr.. Weihe has not had time to consider
the action of the Executive Council of the
American Federation of Labor in reference
to the profered aid in preventing the i'm
pOrtation Of tin plate workers. aud was un-
able TO say whether or not he will ask Mr..
Gompers to act with him in the matter.
The chief executive seemed very well
pleased that Mr.. Niedringhaus had been
fciled in his attempt to fill up his mill with
men from Philadelphia.
Mr.. Weihe would not express himself on
the Vesuvius mill difficulty In regard to
the circular sent out by Guyasrlla Lodge, he
said if the members had violated any of the
rules it was a matter between the two
lodges at Sharpsburg. eAny lodge NAV
send out a circular" said he.
"But with what consideration would it be
met if one were sent out appealing for aid,
without the seal of the lodge attached:
would it be regarded as official?"
:.'That would be matter for the lodges
to decide. Some might think it all right;
others might not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
HUGUs & HAckE.

Our prices are rapidly closing out
the ''odd lots" Make your pur-
chase while they last.
A few more days will close the bal
ance of the $50 PLAID CHEVIOT
SUITINGS, which we are offering at
1oc A YARD.
BLACK and WHITE STRIPED
SURAH SILKS, a few pieces only,
81 quality, at soc A YARD.
Light ground ALL-wooL FRENCH
CHALLIS, choice printings, 55c
goods at 25c A YARD.
A small lot, 10 styles, of FINE
FRENCH FLA.NNELS, stripes and
figures; regular 75c quality, will be
closed at 39c AWARD.
Do not miss our sale of POR-
THERE'S. Half'price and less for our
remaining assortments.
AN EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAIN.
FRENCH GRENADINE ROBES,
the most fashionable novelties shown
this season; original price s35, a
choice now AT s1z 50 EACH.
Car. E1th.Ave. and Market 81
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
RESULT OF A DOG BITE,

Harvey Lease Drops Dead at the Union De-
pot-A CANNES Fangs Caused Blood
Poisoning Which Affected His Heart
The Body Taken Home.
Harvey Lease, % years old, dropped dead
in the Union depot waiting room yesterday
morning. Coroner Mcdowell on investiga-
tion found death to have been the result of
heart failure. The young man was resi-
dent of Red Bank, on the Allegheny Valley
Railroad, and had been here for six weeks
visiting a married sister, who lives at
Williamsburg.
Four years ago he was bitten by fero-
cious dog, and the bite being improperly
cared for, a few months afterward blood
poisoning developed. His body swelled up
to twice its natural size, and his death from
gangrene nearly resulted. He was partially
cured, however, but, although to outward
appearances was well, he never got over the
disease, which finally settled in his lungs
He has been an invalid ever since.
Lease came in from Williamsburg to take
a Valley train for Red Bank yesterday and
it is supposed the excitement of leaving his
sister produced the weakening of the heart
and his death. The body was taken home
last evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
SENSATIONS IN THE AIR.

Lawyers With Promised Arrests on Hand
The Latest Local Financial Rumors Run
bowman Interesting Statement Now
Being Prepared.
The many rumors af1oat yesterday to the
effect that criminal proceedings were about
to be brought against q well-known business
man caused vast deal of talk and excite
ment in legal and financial circles. Specu-
lation and gossip connected the name of w.
E. Schmertz with these proceedings. This,
on investigation, proved to be correct, al
though, as yet, no suit has been entered.
The sum and substance of the matter is that
bv Joshua Cohen, the well-known attorney,
to institute proceedings against w. e.
Schmertz to recover $4,000 owing to Mr..
Cohen on O note.
1t was stated by Mr.. Dickey that the
papers had been prepared, and that informa-
tion would probably be made before Alder
man McMasters yesterday. Mr.. Cohen and
his partner, Mr.. A. Israel, were in confer
ence with Mr. Dickey last evening, at 6
o'clock. When seen they said that moth
ing had been done, and that the matter
would be held over for few days. Mr. Is
rael stated, however, very emphatically,
Jnat he ulC not propose W leI tne matter
rest, but would push the suit to final ISSUE
w. F. McCook, Mr.. Schmertz's attorney,
was seen, but had nothing to say except that
he attached no Importance to the matter,
and thought there was more sensation in it
than anything else.
L. NJ. Quinby, the assignee, said yester-
day the story was news to him: he had heard
nothing of it, and therefore knew nothing
whatever about it.
In connection with the Schmertz failure,
another suit was entered yesterday against
James A. Chambers. This one is brought
by the Bank of Pittsburg to recover "a, 600
on promissory note made by the Standard
Plate Glass Company and indorsed by w.
E. Schmertz and j. A. Chambers. The note
was allowed to go to protest.
j. Scott Ferguson, attorney for Mr.. Cham
bers, said yesterday that there was no
cause for alarm for Mr., Chambers financial
condition. He said an extension would be
asked for, and that statement was being
prepared and would be presented to the
creditors tomorrow. The granting of the
extension, said Mr.. Ferguson, would be the
course to be pursued by all parties, and
would be attended by the most satisfactory
results
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
CHARACTERISTIC OF CARNEGIE.
The Iron King Writes an Interesting Letter
About His Ancestry

The Iron King Writes an Interesting Letter
About His Ancestry
A T. Douthett, of this city, who is a
great admirer of Andrew Carnegie, has dis
covered during recent researches, apparently
plausible proof, that Mr.. Carnegie is de-
scended from one of the younger scions of
an ancient and noble Scotch family Mr..
Carnegie has been apprised of this fact, and
referred to the coincident in the life of his
prototype, the late Thomas Carlyle. The
Iron King does not deny the accuracy of
the discovery, but replies in vein which
Mr.. Douthett SAYS displays to good advan-
tage his correspondents remarkable ability
as an iconoclast. The letter is from Cluny
Castle, and reads.as follows:
My Dear Mr.. Douthett:
find your favor upon my arrival here.
You are quite wrong in thinking that spirit
of mOdesty has prevented me from ever re-
ferring to the great antiquity of the Car
negies of Scotland. l do not belief in trading
upon the virtues, or being responsible for
the crimes, of my sheep-stealing ancestors.
The only ancestors L am proud of, are the
three generations of Radicals and Republi-
cans-weavers and spinners. Please do not
consider that L am descended from such
stuff as Guelphs and Stuarts are
made of. Yours very truly,
ANDREW CARNEGIE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
CALLING FOR SUPPORT.
Organized Labor Asked to Assist in a Large
Sized Boycott.

A circular has been issued by the Secre-
tary of the Quarrymen's National Union,
and indorsed by President Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor, calling the
attention of organized labor to difficulty
existing between the union and quarry
operators at Port Deposit, Ind
The union presented a scale last February
which was ignored by the firm. On May 1
the men, 234 in number, went on strike
Several attempts have been made to secure
a settlement, but the firm is charged with
spurning all invitations to arbitrate the
difficulty. The firm has even gone so far as
to defy a boycott. The circular concludes:
'The gauntlet has been thrown down to the
friends of organized labor. 1t is our duty
at this time to teach this firm that the dav
has gone past when men must bow down
and be cowed like slaves to their masters" :"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
THE NAIL SCALE SIGNED,
A Strike at Oliver & Roberts Mill Brought
to a Sudden Stop.

The difficulty at Oliver & Roberts mill
was settled yesterday. The Executive
Board of the First division, First district,
held a meeting yesterday afternoon and
considered all the points of the scale under
dispute. Subsequently, q conference was
held with representatives of the frm and
the whole matter was arranged satisfactorily
to all concerned in a very short time.
Vice President Carney said last evening:
''The matter has been settled in a way that
pleases everybody, although neither side
can claim much of a victory. The principle
objection of the firm was to the Inequality
in the work to be performed by the men.
Some had not enough machines to operate,
and some had too many. This was arranged
so that those that had ten machines last
year will only have eight this year, and
those who had but six and seven have had
one added to their number. The scale is
signed and everything is all right"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
SIDE PARTY MEN
Will Resume Allegiance to the Older Doc.
trines, Says General Raum.

General Green 3. Raum returned to
Washington last night. He predicts short
life for what he calls the ''sde" parties
He saws that the thinking men in them will
soon recognize that whatever princi-
piles there may be of good in
their doctrines are already part and
precept of the Republican or Democratic
teachings, and that they cannot expect to
get from the ''side" party any more than
they can from the parent tree.
General Raum says that while Blaine is
an undoubtedly popular man, he thinks his
undertake the fatigues of Presidential
campaign. He thinks that Harrison will
be renominated if Blaine declares his inten-
tion not to run.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
ALLEGHENIANs AND THEIR GAS.
Northsiders Must P. Y go Cents After the
First of September.

NorthsIders Must T. 70 Gents After the
First of September.
The Board of Directors of the Allegheny
Heating Company Yesterday decided to in
crease their rates to the figure of the Phila-
delphia Company, that is, 90 cents per
thousand. Secretary Shields stated that
the increase would go into effect at the same
time as that of the Philadelphia Company.
One reason for the advance was that they
were laying new line to the northwest of
Allegheny, for a better supply of gas, at o
large expense, and also they would be bet
ter able to supply the outlying districts
than last year, owing to the new wells to be
tapped by them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23

are ready TO take advantage of them
Promenades are always interesting, espe-
cially when they end at dinner table
laden with country fare and delicacies as
well. Everything seemed to receive good
patronage and the affair was beyond doubt.
financially successful. Sewickley people
are proud of their club and bestowed upon
il yesterday their greatest blessing.
THE SPORTS RUNG ON.
Ii is called the Sewickley Athletic Asso-
citation, but the athletes trotteG out yester-
day as samples are more like hothouse
plants set out for an airing There was
some good fun. but the majority of the mem
bers do not appear hardy enough for heavy
athletics. They were much more in their
element costumed in neat white flannel
plotting young ladies about the grounds
The Sewickley Valley quoit championship
seemed 20 have an especial interest for
Judges White aud Stowe, who perhaps re-
lncmbered how much better they could do
in tie days of their youth. W. W Scott
and James A. Cunningham met and de-
feated all corners, and carried off the honors.
The rope ,climbing contest was won by
Walter S. Miller, a youth with slight
frame but good muscle, which sent him to
the top of his journey in II % seconds. Il.
7. McCready performed the same feat in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
industrial Notes.

THE employees of the Pittsburg Locomo-
tive Works held their annual picnic at Rock
Point yesterday.
CHARTERS were granted Yesterday for
the Daughters of America and the Good
Hope Baptist Church of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
INDIGNANT sOUTHsIDERS,
Residents of Plus Street Determined to
Suppress Vandalism.

Suppress Vandalism.
Last night meeting of the residents of
Plus street. Southside, was held at the of
flee of Alderman Hartman to consider means
for stopping the vandalism in that street.
For some time past trees on the streets,
stoops and door frames have been hacked by
some unknown persons, and considerable
damage has been done.
The meeting was organized by calling
Alderman Hartman to the chair. After
considerable discussion it was decided to
put special aficers on duty, and a subscrip-
tion fist was opened. Alderman Hartman
headed it with $50, and in short time s1S5
was secured. Another meeting will be held
next Tuesday night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
NO PAY FOR STRIKERS.
sharpsburg Feels Keenly the Effect Of
Mill Mems Idleness.

Sharpsburg felt keenly the effect of the
strike there yesterday. when instead of the
800 strikers receiving their semi-monthly
pay, the compensation for services went to
the few non-unionists who are operating a
part of the plant.
The firm expects to put about enough
men at work tomorrow to operate half the
pudding department. The firm claims to
be able to secure in days time enough
men to operate the whole plant, but it has
still desire to see its old employees going
back to work. and is holding out all the in
ducements possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23

You may be interested in knowing that
we are entirely out of Chamberlain S Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy and want
more, as per inclosed order for six dozen.
The demand for it surprises me greatly.
We have never sold remedy that gave
such universal satisfaction. Sincerely
yours, j. G. Bone, Dunmore, Pa. The
above is from recent letter to Chamber
lain & Co., Des Moines, La. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
Children's School Suits.

School opens in another week. It's time
to think of buying the boys neat suits or
pants for rough and tumble wear. We offer
nice cheviot and cashmere boys suits, (short
pants) for 50 so, also nice long pants suits
for boys aged IA to 1s, for So 90 and 81 90.
PC c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
For Sale Advertisements,
Other than real estate,
One cent per word
In THE DISPATCH hereafter.
Do You Wish to Visit the Ocean?

If so, step into the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad office and secure parlor or sleep
ing car accommodations for the special e1-
cursion to Atlantic City on Thursday,
August 81. Rate SO. Tickets good for 10
days, and good to stop off at Washington
City returning. Positively the last of the
season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
Postponed for q Week.

Judge Stowe has postponed until next
Saturday the hearing in proceedings against
the strikers at the Vesuvius Iron Works at
Sharpsburg. The preliminary injunction
was continued until that time. c. c.
Dickey, Esq, attorney for the firm, stated
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
Another Birmingham Accident.

Car No. IA, of the Pittsburg and Biz
mingham Traction line, ran into horse
and cart at South Thirty-third street yes
terday afternoon and wrecked the cart.
The horse was knocked down, but sustained
no serious injuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23

Until the reconstruction of its building,
corner Wood and Diamond streets, which
they expect to occupy again by March, 1892,
they are temporarily located at No. Z Sixth
avenue, corner of Wood street. Four per
cent interest paid on time deposits Thsu