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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-30
A CANNON WITH A HISTORY.
The Gun That Once Cowed the Son OF Co
lumbus on Its way to Chicago.

The Gun That Once Cowed the Son OF Co
lumbus on Its Way to Chicago.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29-On the way to
Chicago at the present time is an old can
non with history. When F. A. Ober, the
Special Commissioner to the West Indies,
was in Santo Domingo, his attention was
called to large cannon lying half buried in
the sand on the banks of the Ozams river
1t lay beneath the bluff on which stands the
great castle, the Homemade, the oldest cas-
tie now standing in America. The City
Council called the Commissioner attention
to it, and declared that its history was sec
ond only in interest to that of the city
itself
When Don Diego Colon, the son of Co.
lumbus, who was sent out with his titled
wife, Marie de Toledo, to govern the island
of Santo Domingo, he began the erection of
grand palace, the ruins of which may still
be seen on the right banks of the Ozama,
which gradually assumed the appearance
and proportions of fortress, rather than
Gubernatorial residence. The city authori-
ties, fearing that Don Diego would seek to
intrench himself in his castle and defy the
King of Spain, mounted some cannon in a
fortifcation hastily erected, and warned
Don Diego that he was subject to their COM
mands. The fortress finally fell to ruin, and
the cannon. one by one, tumbled over the
bank; and now, after lying $50 years be-
meath the walls of ancient Santo Domingo,
this piece of rusty ordnance turns up at
Chicago, perhaps to send forth salute to
the memory of the great Columbus, whose
son it was once used to threaten.
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CHAIRMAN KERR TALKS.
HE is SURE THAT HE WILL WIN THE
FIGHT THIS FALL.

The Plans Upon Which the Campaign Will
Be Conducted-The Head of the State
Democratic Organization Appreciates
the Club Enthusiasm.
State Chairman j. j. Kerr arrived in
Pittsburg in the early afternoon. He bur.
ried at once to the headquarters at the
Monongahels House, where he was soon
lowers. During the afternoon and until
early this morning he was probably the
busiest man in Pittsburg. But through all
his work he smiled and bowed and bowed
and smiled. His sandy mustache never
lost its spit curl His thin sandy hair re-
mained unruff]ed, and his snowy linen re-
tanned its purity until his last greedy guest
had left him, and he threw himself upon
his bed more dead than alive.
'I have already told THE DISPATCH
about all 1 know of politics, he said after
he had stretched himself comfortably GAS
1 said before we will win this fight because
the people of Pennsylvania have un-
bounded confidence in the commandment,
Thou shalt not steal, and upon that in
junction we are making our fight"
Tell me of the proposed extra session of
the State Senate"
'There is little to tell Governor Patti
son, prompted by his obedience to and ad-
miration for the States Constitution, has
resorted to adesperate remedy, for desper-
ate disease. 1t is unfortunate for the Repub-
licans that disaster has overtaken their
officials just at this time. But it is not one
OF two corrupt officials that we are battling
against. 1t is system that is wrong and
against this system is now turned our guns. )"
will there be any difficulty in securing
quorum of the Senate?"
mot bit. The Republicans cannot con-
strue this popular demand for pure gov
eminent and pure public men as having any
political significance If they do, and in
any way attempt to block the proposed in
vestigation they will disgust their own
party and do us great service"
"Could not the Legislative Committee
now at work on the investigation accom-
plish just what the Governor desires?',
''No, they have shown no disposition to
reach a conclusion. There are four Repub-
licans and three Democrats on that COM
mittee and the vote on all the questions has
been 4 to 8. One district attorney has de-
clared that there is no way of impeaching
the officials charged with corruption, and to
get at the case the Governor has been forced
to the remedy he has applied"
"What is the outlook for the convention
'sIt will be the largest and most repre-
sentative gathering of young Democrats
ever held in Pennsylvania 1 can tell you,"
MI. Kerr concluded, "and it does me good to
see the enthusiasm from every section of
this old Commonwealth.
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his district three terms. His friends say he
can be reelected as often as he wishes to
run. He spent no time at the seciety's
headquarters yesterday. He reported as
present in the morning and then spent
the day and much of the night with
friends in the two cities. He says
the Philadelphia Democrats are hopeful of
victory in November. "The people are with
US this time" is the way he explained his
confidence.
S. A. Duncan said the extra session idea
was all right. eff the other side do not
want to know anything, all right If they
don't want to tell the truth let them say SO
plainly and save the expense"
This was said between Mr.. Duncan's serv-
ices in spells as he helped to fix delegates.
and politically was on the shelf. When
asked what he thought of current issues
among other things the calling of a special
session of the Senate to investigate, Mr..
Hopkins replied: 81 think last nights rain
had a purifying effect on the atmosphere"
Senator Dunlap, of Beaver, was at vari-
Gus times the center of groups anxious to
know how he felt regarding the extra ses-
sion. He may have expressed himself, but
he didn't to a reporter, answering: GAS L
am an interested party do not wish to say
anything He evidently meant it, as he
gave a curved answer to every question put
on the subject.
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and nearly all the local lights were present
during the evening. Several out-of-town
clubs were represented. Johnstown sent 80
members of the Iroquis club of that city.
Among these were Colonel J. P. Linton,
Democratic nominee for Judge, Cambria
County; Captain Hugh Bradley, f.. Z.
Martin, M. J. Conner. The R. E. Pattlson
Club of Beaver Falls was also strongly rep
resented. W. H.sMartin, of Beaver Falls,
delivered stirring address which met with
great applause. At 1 o'clock Congressman
Gillespie, of Mercer county, was ushered In
and made lively speech. An abundant
supply of refreshments, solid and liquid,
was provided, and music furnished by the
Crescent City Quartet. -.
The Randall Club kept "open house"
yesterday for the visiting delegates. The
rooms of the clubhouse on Duquesne wav
were beautifully decorated with potted
plants and ferns Just inside the door an
arch with the word "Welcome" in ever
greens From the time the theater closed
until / A. M the Bijou orchestra discoursed
sweet strains for the delectation os the visl-
tors
One of the first things asked by visitors
upon registering at the Monongahela was
the way to the Randall Club, and from the
number of delegates that visited the club
house during the evening it was evident
that the clubs fame had gone abroad,
the house being packed from early
in the evening. The members were
kept busy introducing the visitors
to each other and trying in every way to
speeches were made, but the major portion
of the night was spent in quiet little gather
ings in the various cozy corners, wherein
the delegates would discuss the situation
and talk pleasantly of how harmonious
things would be on the morrow.
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MCHEAP.JOHNv 6 .

prices won't buy the genuine medicines
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
(for the Liver, Blood and Lungs) and
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription (for'
woman's weaknesses and ailments), each
cost S1.00 per bottle, and his Pleasant
Pellets (the original little Liver Pills),
25 cents vial, and no discount.
These genuine medicines are now
sold only through druggists, regularly
authorized as agents, and at the above
long established prices. But if you
get the genuine, they're the cheapest
medicines you can buy at any price.
They're sold on peculiar plan
"yalue received or no pay" In every
case they're guaranteed to benefit or
cure, or the money is refunded.
Unauthorized dealers may offer spu-
rious limitations or substitutes at lower
prices than above.
Beware of all such.
A perfect remedy for,scrofula, in all
its for something that puritfes the
blood, as well as claims to. That, if it's
taken in time, will cure Consumption.
As strength-restorer, blood-cleanser,
and flesh-builder, nothing equals "Gold-
en- Medical Discovery" For every form
of Scrofula, Bronchial, Throat, and
Lung affections, Weak Lungs, Severe
Coughs, and kindred ailments, it's the
only remedy so sure that it can be
Guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit or
cure, in every case, you have your
money back.
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THE ABSENT PRESIDENT.
CHAUNCEY F. BLACK TO BE HONORED
BY THE CONVENTION.

He Is Now on a Democratic Stumping Tour
in the Far West-A Liberal German
Who Poses as q Party Oracle When at
Home.
Chauncey F. Black, the orator of Demo-
cratic societies in Pennsylvania will not be
present at the convention to-day. The dis
tinguished son of York spoke last night in
San Francisco, Cal He is accom-
panied in his tour through the
Great West by Alexander T.
Aneny, of Minnesota; Lawrence Gardner, of
Washington, D. c.; Charles Ogden, of
Nebraska: Bradley G. Schley, of Wiscon-
sin; Senator Falkner, of West Virginia;
James NJ. Beck, of Philadelphia. and others
of national note. Notwithstanding Mr..
Beck's absence he will be reelected Presi-
dent of the Democratic societies of Penn
sylvania. He is also President of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic clubs.
John D. Norman will be reelected Secretary
of the Pennsylvania societies. Elliot P.
Kissner, ex-State Chairman, will be re-
elected Secretary. In regard to to-days
convention, Mr.. Black has written WI.
Bremen, of Pittsburg, in which he gives
an abundance of advice. and evidences his
belief in victory for his party this fall. A. H.
Ladner is another representative Democrat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-30
THE CLUBS REGISTERED.
Where They Are From-The Leaders Are
Not Here Yet.

Where They Are From-The Leaders Are
Not Here Yet.
Philadelphia sends the largest contingent,
clubs have registered and taken out creden-
tials: Philadelphia. C. Cassidy Society,
Cleveland Second Ward, Schuyl-
kill, keystone, Central, German,
Monroe, Union, Jefferson, Continental,
Union, R. E. Pattison, Young Mems,
Thirty-frst Ward, keystone, Twenty-ninth
Ward, jackson, Crescent, Progressive.
Forest county-A. H. Ladener Society and
Tonesta. Reading-First Polish, Americas,
Colored Tariff Reform, Seventh Ward,
Fourth Ward, Tariff Reform, Common
wealth. Center county-Bellefonte, Grover
Cleveland, James B. Knox Socities
Clearfeld- d-Curwensville, Young Mems
Meadville, Jefferson Soceity; Titusville,
County Democracy; Crawford County
Democratic Society; Mercer county,
Sharpsburg Society, Democratic Society of
Mercer, Young Mems Democratic Society
of Stroudsburg, Warren Democratic So
ciety, MonongaheIa City Society, r. E.
Pattison Club of Irwin, Westmoreland
Society of Greensburg. The Greepsburg
Club will send 100 members. The Johns
town Society sent 35 delegates. They ar
rived last night, wearing light overeoats,
tan kid gloves and silk hats.
Secretary of State Harrity, Attorney
General Senator Brown, of York; Captain
George w. Skinner, of Fulton; Senator Nc
Donald of Lockwood; Senator German,
of Moreland; j. Marshall Wright,
of Allentown, brother of Robert
E. Wright, ex-State Chairman Kissner and
other recognized leaders of the party will
arrive iu Pittsburg this morning.
Many more societies will arrive early this
morning from points east, and representa-
tion of 1000 people is expected by the Re-
ception Committee.
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OVER DEAD BODIES.
Nothing Stops Oklahoma Boomers In
the Mad Rush for Lots.
MANY KILLED In THE STAMPEDE.
Over Three Thousand Cursing, Swearing,
Fighting squatters.
SEVERAL CLAIMANTS FOR EACH TRACT

GUTHRIE, o. T., Sept. 29.-Couriers who
have arrived here this afternoon give the
following horrible details which attended
the opening of the Government town site
of Chandler, iR the Sac and Fox reserya-
ton, which was proclaimed opened to set
tlement at II o'clock yesterday, and the
scene which followed the volley Of mus
kerry which announced the opening OF the
town site beggars description.
A mass of 8, 900 excited men and women
each intent on securing lot, had gathered
about the boundary of the town site. Some
we're on horses, broneos, and others on foot,
stripped of all superhuous clothing, each
carrying a sharpened stick with name and
number of lot taken thereon, each person
strung to the highest pitch of excitement
LIKE AN ARMY's CHARGE.
At - o'clock sharp the signal was given,
and with mighty yell from 5000 throats,
and amid the cracking of whips and volleys
of oaths, shouts and curses, cOnglomerate
mass of men and women on horse and foot
rushed like maniacs for the town lots.
They clambered up the steep cliff like SOL
diers charging fortress. The line was one
mile long on each side and half mile long
on each end.
The rush was toward lot 38, which was re-
served for a Court House. As the angles of
the advancing lines met many riders were
unhorsed and hurled pell nell into the road.
Many persons are reported killed and others
as having received severe injuries.
Miss Daisy, a representative of the Guthrie
Ne1cs was thrown from her horse at the be-
ginning of the race, and, striking her head
on q rock, was killed. The excited and
merciless crowd had no time to attend to
the dying and
RODE OVER THE BODY
of the unfortunate woman, until it was rec
ognized by friend, who took it out of the
surging mass of humanity.
AS there were three or four times as many
people as there were lots, the result could
be easily foretold. There are from three to
six claimants for great many of the good
lots tonight. On every hand can be heard
curses and high-worded discussion. 1t will
take some time to adjust the difficulties.
An Indian killed white man over a quar-
rel in one of the tents where liquor was be-
ino sold
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THE WORK FOR TODAY.
A. v. Dively, of Altoona, to Be Temporary
Chairman-Other Business

A. v. Dively, of Altoona, to Be Temporary
Chairman-Other Business.
When the convention meets this morning
temporary Chairman. The order of business
for the day is appended.
The order of business for the meeting of
the Democratic societies at Old CITY Hall
to-day was arranged last evening. 1t is as
follows:
MORNING SESSION.
Music by the Second Brigade Band at 10:45
m.
Convention called to order at IL A. NJ. bv
Vice President William j. Bremen.
Address of welcome on behalf OF the DEM
ocratic societies of Allegheny county by J.
j. Miller, Congressman McMillion, of Tenn
essee, W. U. Hensel and others will respond.
Music.
Calling of the roll of delegates.
Election of temporary president.
Appointment of secretary and official
stenographer.
Resolutions.
Appointment of committees.
Reading OF letters and communications by
Vice President William j. Bremen and
Others
Recess Of one hour for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Music by the Second Brigade Band.
Convention called to order by Temporary
President
Report of Committee on Credentials.
Report of Committee on Permanent Or
ganization of the Convention.
Report of the Committee on Resolutions.
Report of the Committee on Permanent
Organization of the Societies.
Addresses.
Fixing place for next annual meeting.
Adjournment.
PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING.
Mass meeting in Lafayette Hall, Wood
street and Fourth avenue, at 730 P, NJ
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FASTING FOR A RECORD.
George Francis Trains Private Secretar,
Among the Contestants.

George Francis Trains Private Secretary
Among the Contestants.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-[Srecial. ]-Citizen
George Francis Train says he is ''not in it,
in speaking of the coming fast to break the
record. Each faster takes a pro rata por-
ton of the gate receipts each week while
he stays in. Mr.. Train estimates
that the winner will take a $40, 900 pot. The
purpose is to beat Jacques 81 days London
fast The contestants, with invited guests,
will sit down to banquet on October 8, the
dinner being their last till the contest is
over. A committee of newspaper men and
hospital physicians will watch the contest
from first to last, to see that everything is
conducted with fairness to all concerned.
The most prominent of the fasters will be
John Kleusch, Trains around the world
private secretary, who has never tasted be-
fore only for his health's sake. Train
speaks of him as ''the first hypnotized man
of the coming revolution. He has raised
s., 900 for Trains Christmas toy fund, and
the old citizen supplemented it with 5000
more. At the conclusion of the coming fast
the citizen proposes to start fasting con-
test with female entries only.
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STRIKING FOR BACK PAY.
THE WESTERN DIVISION OF THE P. q
". ARE TIED UP.

Trainmen Have Not Received Their Wages
for Two Months-The Eastern Division
Not Yet tAffected-Superintend Truby
Promises the Pay Car Perhaps To-Day.
NEW CASTLE, Sept. 29.-[ Special. There
is trouble among the railroaders, and
especially among the trainmen Of the Pitts
burg and Western Railroad tonight. There
is complete tie-up of the freight business
from New Castle Junction west almost to
Chicago. The pay days of this road have
been known to have come in an irregular
manner for several years, and when to-mor-
row Is over two months wages will be
owing to the men in the western division Of
the road.
The first decided trouble occurred this
afternoon, when four crews arrived from
the West at New Castle Junction and
trains were waiting for them to make the
return trip. Then the yard master was no.
tined by members of the crews that none Of
them would go until their money was forth
coming. Their demand could not be COM
piled with, and as a consequence the west
end of the road is idle in freight traffic. At
both Hazelton and Youngstown the crews
are at work, but when the freight trains be-
bnCOh Mics anu Youngstown cease 10 run
their employment will cease.
This strike for money due from the road
does not affect the men on the road east Of
New Castle toward Pittsburg, as they re-
ceive their money from Allegheny and the
majority of the men were paid two weeks
ago. As no freight trains, however, are
coming in from the West the eastern
division will soon be idle, having nothing
but Western freight to handle, and unless
an adjustment is soon made there will be
block at the Junction
Superintendent William Truby formerly
of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, was in
terviewed by THE DISPATCH correspondents
this evening and said: ''You can say the pay
car will be out either tomorrow or next
day, when everything will be settled. This
tie-up does not affect US seriously Just now,
but of course it is unpleasant The crews
now out are determined that they will not
go to work until their wages are paid, and
in addition they say that they can call out
all the men necessary to make their point.
The yards at New Castle Junction are crowd
ing with freights.
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the Executive reins. If the object of the
extra session to unseat the erring officials
fails then Governor Pattison is not to
blame. He will have simply acted accord
ing to the law, which demands an
INVESTIGATION OF CROOKED METHODS
in State government. The fact that the
greatly upon the issue, and perhaps the men
in question will be retained, but this will
cut no figure with Pattison's popularity; if
ANYTHING it will make him stronger
Senator Meek heartily favors Constitu-
tional convention, saving that there are
many laws which need modification. The
election laws, in his opinion, are simply
idiotic No candidate could have an i'm
partial show at the polls, and the already
many gross frauds now practiced would be
multiplied. His views on especial legisla-
ton" and local legislation were very pro-
nounced. In this he asserted that the large
cities were favored under the special rule,
while the country districts were discrim-
mated against by the local legislation.
Congressman Eugene Gillespie, who won
the famous triangular fight in the Mercer
Lawrence-Butler-B Beaver district, is a COM
paratively young man, lawyer and very
popular Democrat. He thought that Gov
ernor Pattison could not do otherwise than
call an extra session under the circum-
stances. Ifhe had not his future political
aspirations would have been jeopardized.
"He simply did his duty" thought the
gentleman. Mr. Gillespie favors Consti-
tutional Convention. ''While it would be
somewhat expensive" said he, cit
would expedite matters which sooner
or later must be remedied. To
amend the Constitution and act upon it
would consume at least seven years, and
probably more" This gentleman had
plurality of 1000 votes in district usually
giving 1000 Republican majority.
EX-Sheriff Guffy, of Westmoreland, was
one of the busiest men about headquarters.
He smoked good strong tobies and discussed
the issues with his numerous acquaintance
'Just in the old sweet way"
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sounded by the corruption disclosed in the
affairs in Philadelphia. Two or more State
officials are alleged to be implicated
and the plain duty of Mr.. Pattison as Gov
ernor is to find out if those charged with
crime are guilty. The State Senate is
largely Republican, and as it will sit as
sort of jury there should be no hesitancy
in bringing about speedy trial. The talk
that there will be difficulty in securing a
quorum of tine Senate is simply
silly. The Senators can be COM
PEELED to attend and those who
hesitate to answer the Governors call will
be forced to answer to their own people, and
will throw themselves liable to the charge
that they are endesvoring to shield rascals
in their own party"
"Do you contemplate long session of
the Senate?" was asked.
'It is difficult to tell anything about the
session." the Democratic candidate an
swered. "When the Senate convenes on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-30
A THEATRICAL sPOOK.

The Ghost of Lester Wallack Said to Be
Haunting a Theater Cellar.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-[Special. There
is something the matter under the stage Of
the Star Theater. Several of the employees
assert that there is ghost there.
An engineers assistant says that
he saw the thing on Friday night after the
performance, when he had occasion to go to
the theater cellar. 1t was dressed in white,
with head resembling Mr.. Wallack's.
Theodore Moss scouts the idea, and it is
suggested that old portraits stored in the
cellar may have been the substance of the
ghost story
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dorses any investigation of Bardsleyism
that may be proposed. He says that having
good officers all that is wanted1s coal heav-
ers and roustabouts to propel the Ship of
State, and he is proud to be one of the
latter.
stanislaus P. Kulig is another Pole
from the city of Brotherly Love
He represents the Tenth division of the
Fourteenth ward, Philadelphia. His senti-
ments are similar to those of Mr.. Seraphin
Joseph Rosinski, editor and proprietor of
the lerzWdciel L,s1u, Peoples Friend, repre-
sents the Polish people of Pennsylvania at
large His paper is published at No. 1913
Penn avenue, Pittsburg, and is the most in
fluential Polish paper in the State. There
are 8 Polish papers published in Pennsyl-
vania and % in the United States. The
Polish population of the United States en-
braces !. 800, 900 souls, the majority residing
in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Michigan and the Northwest
generally, with over 10000 in Texas. The
Philadelphia Polish clubs have heretofore
been Republican, but they supported Patti
son, and have decided to support the Demo-
cratic ticket. There are 10000 Poles in
Pennsylvania