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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
NO MORE PINKERTONS.

A Prominent Representative Of the Carne-
gic Steel Company Says No More Pink
erton Guards viii Be Used-An in the
sheriff's Hands.
The report was circulated throughout the
city last evening that 200 Pinkerton men
were in the city, having come in singly or
in pairs, and being scattered at the various
hotels The report was investigated by a
reporter for The DISPATCH, who visited
over dozen of the houses, first and second
class, in the city. The result of the
investigation is that there is in the city no
force of employees of the Pinkerton De-
tective Agency. There are undoubtedly
q few captains and lieutenants of the great
Pinkerton force stopping in this city, but
their business here is easily accounted for
by their attendance on the wounded men in
the hospitals They are here for the pur-
pose of seeing that these wounded men re-
ceive good care and that as soon as they are
able to travel they are removed to their
homes
At the Hotel Schlosser there are half a
dozen men who are considered possible
Pinkertons, but no one certainly knows
their business. There are a few suspicious
strangers at the Merchants on Water street.
the depot there are onlv three men who
might be Pinkerton agents. One of them
receives kilograms with great regularity,
and this fact inclines the other boarders to
believe that he may be a Pinkerton man.
The question of the bringing of more
Pinkerton men to Homestead was put last
evening TO a prominent representative of
the Carnegie Steel Company, who was will
ing to speak freely under promise that his
name should not be used. The DISPATCH
is able to say that he is in position where
his statements carry great weight He
said:
'The company will take no more Pinker-
ton men to the works. That is positive. I
see in the papers daily and hourly reports
that Pinkerton men are coming from vari-
Gus points, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Cincin-
matt, Chicago and so on. These reports are
without any basis of TRUTH and you may de-
pend upon it. The firm tried once to get
Pinkerton men into Homestead and failed;
but on that occasion we took good care
that they were in the charge of
the Sheriff We have in our
possession contract entered into
Cleary that the Sheriff would take charsStof
the mills as soon as our force qf guards
gained possession. That effort failed. We
will not attempt to put anothetPix kerton
force into those works foDS1, ,060, ,00G Tire
entire matter is nov an the hands of the
sheriff of this county, and we put our
trust IN mm that he will be able by
peaceable or torcible means to give
US the possession of our works.
II we were TO take another Pinkerton
force to Homestead we know there would
be conflict, and we recognize the fact that
such an action on our part would only in
he
that the company now asks is Justice. We
ask our rights in our own property, and we
ask the constituted authorities to secure
them for us"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
THE cARNFGIEs IN POSSESSION.

Outsiders Carefully Kept From the Vicinity
OF the Works.
The Carnegies have possession of the
mills, and after noon yesterday, no one was
permitted to 60 within the stout firm gates
During the morning several newspaper men
went about the grim silent plant. but
even they were refused admittance after the
whistle Of the busy wire mills across the
river sounded the noon hour
Without the whItewashed, forbidding
palisades the pickets of the ousted men
patrol up and down keeping close, strict
watch upon everyone who comes within
their posts. The men on duty are strong and
determined and practical jokers or trouble
inciters are quickly ordered to leave the
premises. No trifing is overlooked and
the men are stern in their commands The
works are in much the same condition they
have been since the trouble first began.
There are many people coming and going
between Homestead and Munhall station,
where the works are situated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

A. could not tell; and in getting the last
line ont the shooting was commenced then
made the line fast and run. This man was
fre, and they went out. 30 / heard, did not
sec them. went into the barge myself and
l told some OF them l did not 60 there to
o. well, Captain, when they attempted to
land, did you see them attempt to put the
A. oh. yes: yes, put the stage out These
men wanted to 90 ashore in order 20 get up
into tho mill
@. What occurred thenf
A. Oh. why they came right down to the
waters edge to do us with sticks, and some
of the men got hit as they got out
@. Did you see any weapons of any kind
outside of the sticksf
A. / did not did not stay there long.
That Captain, he was down on the stage
when he was shot.
@. Captain Hindsf
A. Yes sir.
Q. Did he have weapon out, do you
A. He had his gun out, or club, 1 don't
know which. think the men were going
out with clubs and had maces. I do not
know now, but / think the men on the two
barges forward were the ones to cover them
going out. l did not see that. I went in
and went back.
Q. You are familiar with the river up at
that point, are you not2
A. am for years. i used to run up there,
but have not been up there for several
years.
Q. Can you tell at what point the firing
from the skiffs commenced on the boat2
A. Well, think the skiffs came out above
the mill and rowed down tho river before
we got up to the landing about the bridge,
and then they rowed on up the river again
aud got out ashore. STILL on the other side
side of the river it was just as bad.
Q. On the Pittsburg side?
A. They told me they had cannon there.
/ did not see it, though.
Particulars of tho Attempt to Land.
Q. You ATTEMPTED to land at a point above
the bridge?
A. Right above the bridge at the lower
end of the spiles. There is big building
right in front of where We landed; / don't
know what it was-electric light OF some-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
PREVALENCE OF ORDER.

Preparations for . Possible Struggle-The
Quiet OF . Country Hamlet-Absence
of Drunkenness and Riotous Conduct.
Excitement such as is only noticed on the
eve before thrilling day is felt in Home
stead. There is neither loud nor boisterous
talk; no gesticulating crowd, no heavy look
ing groups of men upon the street corners.
The borough is as subdued and quiet as it
is upon a Sunday. Revelers are nowhere
to be seen. Rowdies are kept away
from the principal street corners
auainted with the situation would believe
the city some peaceful little hamlet where
the only disturbance to be seen or heard
r7ould be those of the elements It is the
calm before the storm.
Every Man Is Prepared.
Orders are unnecessary. The men know
moment to transact them. There is no
necessity for public conferences There is
no necessity for fiaring posters, no need of
drilling. in ordering and countermanding.
Everybody understands and is prepared
to do
The mems presence of mind is something
remarkable. They will not allow them
selves nor their equanimity of tempera-
ment to be disturbed by wild rumors,
as so many men in the same
condition have allowed themselves to be-
When a rumor reaches them they turn it
over to some of the advisory committee and
await the moment when the whistle at the
electric light works is blown to announce
the time for action. They take matters
coolly, but the state of excitement they are
In 10 opporonf in count1ece
The men avoid talking. Neither the
name of Andrew Carnegie nor of H. G.
Frick is mentioned, except upon rare occa-
sions.
Business at . staudstiiI.
The business houses are all open, but
their aisles are deserted save by some lin
gering child sent upon hasty
errand. The tradespeople complain
of the temporary stagnation, but their COM
plants are denied in the next remark,
which disabuses the hearers mind of any
thought that the speaker desires the con-
dition changed. An occasional woman with
palid fac e passes up or down the street and
disappears in the door of her home. Fewer
are viewed with suspicion and those
properly authorised closely question any
one looking at all suspicious after they
are about the village for any length of time.
Other arrivals Are treated with the utmost
consideration alIhough there is more.or less
reserve noticeable about every citizen of
Homestead:
One highly commendable feature about
the situation, and which shows without the
vestige of doubt the mems wonderful self
control, is the total absence of drunken
ness.
The saloons we're open all day, yet there
was not single instance of intoxication.
but it was only by men desirious of refresh
ing themselves on account of the intense
heat. Many people coming into Home
stead out Of curiosity commented upon this
feature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

himself in q free trade country upon the
despoiled earnings of his alleged protected
workmen.
Their Sympathy Pledged.
Resolved, That we pledge to the locked
out employees Of the Homestead Steel Works
our sympathy and such assistance as is in our
power to render
Resolved, That we commend the action Of
the Executive Of this Commonwealth in re-
as it may be absolutely necessary and he
can do SO in accordance with law.
Resolved, That copies of these resolutions
be sent under seal to Mayor II. /. Gourley
for transmission to Councils: to Senators M.
s. Quay, j. d. Cameron, and Representa-
tives John Dalzell, W. A. Stone and A. X.
Craig, and to the officers OF the Amalga-
mated Association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

late some plan to help the workmen at
Homestead. No place Of meeting had been
decided upon up to late hour last night
Following in the wake Of the labor organ
izations, the Democratic County Committee
met yesterday morning at their headquar-
ters, on Ross and Diamond streets, to trans
act regular business. During the meeting
resolutions were passed of sympathy and
coincidence, copy of which will be for
warded to Homestead.
Mystery About the Arms.
One question that seems to puzzle great
many people is where the Homestead men
obtain their arms and ammunition. Efforts
have been made to explain this several
times A visit yesterday to several of the
large retail gun stores in the city revealed
the fact that there had been no extraordi-
nary increase in the sale of rifles, guns and
revolvers, or in powder, ball and shot.
The steamer Little Bill, whose crew had
such an exciting experience at Homestead,
is lying near one of the wharfboats at the
foot of Smithfeld street. Her master, Cap
tain Rogers, said he was ready to make an
other trip to Homestead with barges, just
as soon as he received orders to that effect.
The Brooklyn baseball team arrived in
the city yesterday morning, and are stop
ping at the Monongahela House, and after
q hasty breakfast the entire team boarded a
train for Homestead to see the sights
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
BRAssWORKERs IN LINE.

Brotherhood No. Passes Resolutions to
Support the Homestead Workers.
Local Brotherhood of Brassworkers No. 4
met last night at its rooms, No. IL Federal
street, Allegheny, with an exceptionally
large attendance and unanimously adopted
the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Carnegie Compa ny at Home
stead has secured the services OF an armed
body of thugs, known as Pinkerton detec-
tives, for the purpose of forcing their en-
pIoyes to accept reduction of wages; and
Whereas, The employment of said thugs
has resulted in scenes of violence and blood
shed unequaled even by the terrible local
events OF ~, therefore be it
Resolved. That Local Brotherhood of
Brassworkers No. hereby extends its earn
est sympathy, morally and financially, to
the locked-out workmcn at Homestead, and
stands pledged to assist them in every man
ner n its power.
DAN A. CROWLEY, President.
RICHARD BOYD, Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
THE sHERIFFs DEFENSE.
Saws That He Has Done All That ID Neces
.a-, or That Could Re Dope

Says That He Has Done All That ID Neces-
sary or That Could Be Done.
Sheriff McCleary yesterday made the fol-
lowing statement in defense of his position
80 I" reference to the Homestead trouble:
existing laws with reference to the
comitatus were all right when the
ry was only sparsely populated, but
ire crude and imperfect They date
beyond the blue laws and like the blue
ire not in any way suitable to the
;sities of to-day Even if 1 could
secured 90 or more citizens to
as deputies, how ridiculous it would
been for me to have taken them to
1000 determined men who contend
they are only battling for their rights
nothing more. / will not make any
her move before Monday. Up to the
sent consider have done all I could
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
A DYING MANS NARRATIVE
Of the Exciting Events of the Battle
as Seen From the Barges.
HOW HE JOINED THE EXPEDITION
That Net With Defeat at the Hands of the
Carnegie Workers.
THE FIRST OF THE SWORN EVIDENCE

Coroner Mcdowell took the first sworn
evidence on the matter of Wednesdays en-
gagement at Homestead last Friday even
ing. John T McCurry, now patient in
the Allegheny General Hospital, was the
witness questioned. His gun shot wound in
the groin is of SO dangerous a nature, when
the mans age and general physical condi-
tion are taken into account, as to make an
ante-mortem statement desirable. For this
reason he was sworn by the Coroner, and his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
Picturesque Scenery, Comfort and Pleasure
Combined

Combined
viii be afforded every person that takes sd-
vantage Of the Pennsyfvania Railroads Sec
ond seashore excursion, which leaves Pitts
burg Thursday, July 81, at $50 A. NJ, stopping
at East Liberty. Braddock, Irwin, Green's
burg, Latrobe, Blairsville Int, Johnstown,
coaches will leave Union station ON above
date, arriving in Philadelphia at 7:l6 P. NJ,
where passengers will remain over night ana
proceed to seashore on any train following
for IL days and good to stop of at Philadel-
phia on return trip within the limit. Tickets
will also be accepted on trains leaving Pitts
burg at 4:80. 7:10 and $40 P. n. on that date.
Seats in the parlor cars and berths in the
sleeping cars can be secured on application
at the office, ITO Fifth avenue, city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

On July II, Is and 16 excursion tickets will
be sold to Lakewood Lake Chautauqua),
Cambridge, Pa, Saegertown, Pa, and re-
turn, at $5. good Is days for return passage.
Also on Tuesday. Friday and Saturday OF
each week during July and August. Trains
leave at A. M. and 1:55 P. NJ, central time.
Pullman car on afternoon train. MwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
Thornton Bros, Allegheny,

Thornton Bros, Allegheny,
Crowded, as usual, every day, and you find
vertisements (such as you see every day by
some houses) needed to crowd this popular
store.
The fact that we cut every price made
elsewhere Is we'll estab blished in these cities,
and thousands of customers will tell you
hat it pays to trade at the Cash Store.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

Our of town visitors-If you have a suit to
be cleaned or pressed leave them at Chas.
Pfeifer's, the mems clothing cleaning Offices
A3 Smithfield street, Pittsburg. 100 Federal
street, Allegheny. Tells. 1884 1868. TTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
AS USUAL TIE FIRST.

AS USUAL The FIhSIs
THE DISPATCH with its us ual enterprise
pres ants to its readers to-day, in its cent-a-
word advertising columns, under For Sale,
Crayons, Photographs and Materials, re-
liable houses in both cities, where from .
small tintype to . lfe-size crayon can be
secured ar moderate rates. Don't fail to
road our cent-a-word advertisements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

William Foy died at Homestead last
night shortly after 10 o'clock. He was the
seventh victim of that fatal battle with the
Pinkertons on Wednesday
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

Trusses carefully fitted and satisfaction
guaranteed at 800 Penn avenue, near Ninth
street, Pitrsburg, Pa. j. W. Thompson, of
% years experience, has charge of the fitting
department.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

BIZ all means inspect those lovely hats, re-
duced from IS to 81 so this week at D 'Reilly's,
407 Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
CHINA MATTINGS.

Our Mating Department is brim-
full of the very latest weaves. We
have secured the services of native
of the. Celestial Empire, who is sta
toned in our show window every
day, turning the samples for your in
spection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10

MEMS S3 HATS, 90 CENTS.
Appraisers' Sale at SaIler's.
90 cases mems stiff hats-regular 81 and s.
grades will 60 at SO cents tomorrow (Mon-
day. only. SALLER,
Cor smithf1eId and Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-10
ORIENTAL RUGS.
NEW DEPARTMENT.

Heretofore people wanting special
sizes of Oriental Rugs had to send to
New York City for them. We have
just opened large line of these
goods in all sizes and 1 dozen differ
ent makes. They are our own i'm
portation, and we will continue to
receive new patterns as fast as brought
out in the Orient. The prices range
from So up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24

IyycunUaG. Va. Feb. 22-iSpecial. In
the circuit court to-day. Judge Horseiey pre-
siding. the case of Goodman agaiusttne Rich
moud aud Uanvillc railroad WAS concluded.
The jury brought ~ a verdict Tor tie de-
feudlnts.
The Tuesday German Club gave a beau,i-
ful german nt Cllisthen.c Hall tonight. r.
was led by Mr.. 10. Dlvope with Miss B0ll M.
OF NytAeyille. Among the strangers present
was Miss Mayo OK Richmond with Mr. ". G..
n. Randolph. Jr. Miss Mayo and Mrs. Ran
dolpl. her cLaperon. are stopping az the Arl-
ingtOn.
Cards are out for tho marriage OF Mr. D..
Brown t,yland. a rising Young jewelry mer-
chant, % Mss Fannie Lee. the second daugh-
ter of Mr. John a. Leo. ~ this city. The
marriage viii take place az tho tourt-street
Methodist church March I'd.
The last name mentioned for mayor IS Mr..
Frank tNlathown. who. 80 "a claimed. Will run
a. the solicitation ~ many friends. Mayor
lancey hHa not aa yet announced his candi-
dacy ln the papers. lie % gradually canvass
ing the town however. and BAYS lie is conl-
dent o. reelection.
a reception b. 60 bo held at the Piedmont
Club next Thursday evening from 9 70 Il
o'clock. which will TO largely attended by the
society people of the city. The ladies' CON-
mlttee OF reception Is composed OF Mrs.
Charles NJ. Blackford. Mrs. John katz. Jr..
Mrs. O.. Funsten Lucado. Mrs. Edmund
Schaefer. Mrs. A. s.. White. Mrs. X. G. IL.
kean, Mrs. K. Taylor Gleayes,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24
New Omcials at Winston.

WINSTON. y. c.. Feb. 23.-lSpecial. 1-Presi-
dent Kimball. General Manager Sands and
General superintendent Hippey. OF the Nor-
folk and Western railroad. arrived in Winston
last night IN the private cars OF President
kimball and General Manager Sands. They
were on their return from a trip South. hay-
ing lett Roanoke last week. The party in
spected tie Lynchburg and Durham. which
the Norfolk and Western has recently
leased. At Durham = connection IS
made with the SeabOavd Air Line and
a yerF satisfactory traffic arrangement tor
both lines has been effected. From Durham
the Norfolk and Western officials went over
tie SeabOard Air Line u Savannah and spent
some time IN inspecting the lines OF that sys-
tenn. They returned by way of the Rich
mond and Dauyillo. Upon their arrival here
their cars were side-trackelne near the Roanoke
and Southern. Early this morning they were
driven about Winston-Salem by Colonel
Fries, president OF the Roanoke and South
ern.
In a short interview President Kimball ex-
pressed himself Iay0raliy impressed with the
South. and regarded tie prospects for lusi-
ness and future Development as very high.
Tho party left 40 ii O'Clock Tor Roanoke. Va.
over the Roanoke and Southern. President
Fries and General Manager Atastin. OF the
Roanoke and Southern. accompanied them.
The rumOr Is current mere that the Norfolk
and Western COMPANY is figuring on the pur-
chase OF the Roanoke and southern road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24
Are You Weak and T.red?

If you are sick and have not been helped.
WY do you not write full description Of
your case 10 the great specialist IN curing
nervous and chronic diseases. lr. Greene. Of
IS west Fourteenth street. New } ork. kn wn
everywhere as the discover or DR.. Greene's
Neryura. and who 10 without doubt the most
successful physician in the cure Of oil long
standing complaints
Consultation in all cases is entirely free.
personally or by mail. Thousands consult
blu by letter and he returns an answer TO
al perfectly explaining their diseases. giving
advice. etc. lc,ttOuf ct0jQ'
His success in curing diseases by mis- mar
velous We etable remedies is simply wonder
full. and lie has made Il specially OF the cure
OF persons at distance through letter cor
respondencc and treatment. In this manner
thousands OF people have been and thousands
more are being cured. and we should advise
you II you desire a sure cure from your dis
ease. 10 Immediately write him all about your
case. II will cost you nothing to get his very
valuable advice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24

P~rTyRsBUaG, Va. Feb. 23-Special. The
hustings court-Judee II. Nj. Bernard presid-
ing-has been engaged all day in the trial of
II. ;. Spiers. a lad about fourteen years Of
age, charged with the murder OF Joe Byrd
tcoiored] on the pod of last January. The
alleged murder occurred III a store kept by
Mir. NewsOn, on the corner of Byrne and
Halifax streets. a full account of which ap-
peared III this correspondence at the time.
ltappeared from the testimony adduced that
there was no III feeling existing between
Spiers and his victim prior 10 the cutting.
The accused plead not Not guilty" 10 the
charge Tor which lie had been indicted. he
was represented by Mr.. Alexander Hamilton.
OF the law lrm Of DOMAIN "A Hamilton. of this
city. The prosecution WAS conducted by Ar.
j. ~. Mullen. the attorney FOR the Common
wealth. The Jury. afteI u very brief ab.ence.
returned a verdict OF not guilty, and the
prisoner was discharged.
The grand jury to-day found an indictment
against j. r. Justice Tor selling liquor with
out q license. The case will come up Tor
trial Ut the next term OF the court.
The Petersburg Cotillon Club will give a
grand german at the Petersburg Grays'
simory tomorrow night. The germans
gwen by this club are always very largely at
tended.
A grand leap year ball Will be given at the
slant.
Nothing has yet leeu heard from Mr.. Ster-
mug fowlkes. a widely known citizen Of Not
| to"Gi county who suddenly disappeared from
BIS home about three wesks ago.
sonthside Council. Royal Arcanum. gave a
banquet tonight IN Masonic Hall. Among
tue invited guests present were Hon. William
Loyensteln. grand secretary, and c. w. Har-
wood, grand vice-regent. OF Richmond.
hey. cam Jones. the temperance lecturer