The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-20
POISON IN THE FOOD.
The Chief Cook Tried to Poison the Men ut
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Pittsburg, Pa, December 1.-The Sun
day papers published 4 startling story to-
day, OF conspiracy to poison the non
union men at CarnegieS steel plant, at
Homestead, and as a result it Is alleged
several persons lost their lives, while
scores of suffering from the effects OF
some poisonous drug. The developments
SO far made, it is said, implicate the ,neln-
bers Of the advisory committee, the Anal
gamated Association and officers Of other
labor organizations.
Today nine or more persons are under
arrest, ostensibly on less serious charges,
but really for the purpose Of averting sus-
picion until the others in the alleged con-
spiracy could be apprehended. The only
name given Is Robert Beatty, who was
arrested as Louisville last night 1t is
stated the chief cook inside the Home
stead mills confessed to having placed
poison in the food prepared for non-union
men; that he did so at the instigation Of
the strikers committees, and that he was
also under pay from them as well as from
the Carnegie company.
If he caused death and sickness euf-
flcient to brighten the non-union men from
the mill and compel the closing of the mill
he said he was to receive 5000.
The Assistant Gave tho scheme Away.
Two assistants he engaged, it is said
become frightened and informed Mr.. F'rick
of the crime. This led to the arrest of the
chief cook and as stated above he made
a full confession. The matter was kept
quiet The wOrkmen were instructed to
get their meals outside The cook and two
assistants were kept in the mill under close
surveillance. During the time meals were
prepared inside a number Of workmen be-
came sick, and Charles Glossier died two
weeks after going to Homestead. Frick
positively refuses to be interviewed on
the subject tonight e. j. Beck, counsel
for the Carnegie Steel Company, Linn
tied. was seen tonight and
confirmed the story of the poisoning. lie
says his Information is that at least six
deaths resulted from the poisoning. A
Homestead druggist and physician are inn
picated.
Uomestcnd Patients.
Superintendent Cowan, of the West Penn
sylvania hospital, said tonight that about
forty or fifty cases from Homestead were
received at that institution, but they We're
of men injured in the mills or victims of
diseases arising from natural causes.
eve had 10 cases whatever" said Su-
perintendent Cowan, in which there were
Indications of poison having been used"
Charged with Poisoning.
Harrisburg Pa, December 12.-Deputy
Sheriff Ferrell has applied to the governor
lot q TGuulSltlon on llle governor OIL ASutuChy
for the delivery Of Robert u. Beatty to the
Allegheny county authorities. Beatty is
under arrest in Louisville for assault.
There is strong evidence at hand to show
that he is concerned in poisoning non-union-
lists at the Carnegie works at Homestead
Homestead Sensation.
Pittsburg, December 12.--Captain Breck.
Deputy Sheriff Farrell and William G. Lind
say left tonight for Louisville with requisi-
ton papers Tor Robert Beatty, who is
nI,n witt hptn m cd hn GOOD
plot to poison non-unionists. Information
will be made shortly against the Homestead
steel workers, end sensational developments
are expected. AS yet the attorneys for the
Carnegie Steel Company are reticent, the
publication came before their plans were
fully matured Alleged conspiracy was the
principal discussion here today. The strikers
discredit the story. and claim that they are
being prosecuted. while counsel for the Car
negies assert that they will be able to sub
stantiate the charges.
Must not be cOnfounded with common cathar-
tic or pursatiye pills. Carriers Little Liver
Pills are entirely unlike them III every respect.
On trial will prove their superiority