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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

The constitution of the new State of WASH
ingten contains a provision by which the
legislature is authorized to establish Jury
OF less than twelve men in the lower courts,
and to provide that nine or more jurors may
render verdicts in civil cases. The innoya-
tion herein proposed Is by no means without
merit 1t is question whether our prevail
ing system does not require altogether too
much unanimity when matters Of property
merely are concerned. Whenever life or
liberty is at stake we would make no change
in the present system, for life and liberty
cannot be too jealousy guarded. But when
property alone is concerned 1t Is question
whether the same unanimity should be re.
quired as when the issue at stake concerns
life or liberty. The law does not require
that the evidence be so conclusive in civil
cases as In criminal. In the former pre-
ponderance of evidence merely is sufficient.
Why should not preponderance of the jury,
or at any rate two-thirds of it, be sufficient,
too? A great many Of our most important
civil cases are now turned over to referees.
where majority OF oneis sufficient to decide,
and the results are quite as satisfactory to
litigants and quite as readily accepted as
is the unanimous verdict of twelve men.
One effect of requiring that the whole twelve
shall concur is to prevent the settlement of
cases for years, with great loss to everybody
concerned but the lawyers. 1t is to be hoped
that the new State of Washington will con-
clude to try the experiment which the consti-
tuition makes possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
From the President OF New Haven
Bank.

This is to certify that have always found his
applications alternative and curative.
A. i. KIDSTON, New Haven, Conn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

The PRESS published few days ago an
account of the whipping of several inoffen-
sive negroes, taken from the Atlanta Con-
stitution, one of the most prominent Demo-
cratic. organs of the South. There was no
chance for tho Northern Democratic organ
to sheer at that story as campaign yarn, in
asmuch as 1t originated in Democratic pa
per. Now comes from Louisiana a story
much worse than the Georgia tale Like the
latter, 1t appears in Democratic paper of
New Orleans of good and regular standing,
which vouches for its truth, so that the sheer
Of campaign yarn manufactured for cleo
ton purposes cannot be made to apply to it.
The principals in this latter tragedy, as in
the former, were band of regulators, and
their victims were men, women and children.
But this tragedy did not, like the first, end
in whipping. The Winchester rifle and the
knife figured in this one One negro, who
undertook to defend himself was shot dead
a girl of sixteen years was tied to tree and
her throat cut from ear to ear, because she
had recognized one of the assassins, and an
aged negress was tied and beaten until she
was insensible. "The most devoted apologist
for the regulators" says the New Orleans
Times-Democrat, the paper from which the
above facts are taken, refuses to approve
their last crime, and cannot see that white
supremacy and civilization demand the
butchery OF a young negro girl"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
RESS ENDORSEMENTS FIR
NEW HAVEN.
A Professional C0mforter.

Such a person is DIR. Welch, the famous cbIro
podist, and such he has been called by thousands
who have come under his treatment. He has
mastered the art OF curing feet troubles, and has
He permanently cures corns and bunions. chi.
blains, ingrowing nails and all similar ANNOYING
troubles. The doctor has established reDuta
tion among us for integrity and skill and the
public do not fail to appreciate it.-[Daily Paia-
dunn, New Haven, Conn.
DIR. WEIGH is very successful in curing special
cases needing treatment at the hands of a deli
cate and sklllful operator. and can refer to hum
dreds Of patients OF New Haven and vicinity.
New Haven Evening Register
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
What Rev. Mr.. Lusk, of North Haven
Has IN Saw.

cannot go into long dissertation as to feet
troubles, know l suffered long with corns and
have been cured by DIR. WEIGH, and it is my
opinion that il those who suffer would follow his
advice they could be cured Also
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

Life Insurance fosters habits OF fru-
gality and economy. The UNION
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
issues varied kinds OF policies, one OF
which will necessarily. meetJiyour re-
quirements.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

DR.. Welch has cured a bad soft corn for me-
and am willing to acknowledge have received
great comfort at his hand
MRS. MARY MCMILLAN
lcfr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
From Nashua. N. II.
LATE TESTIMONY.
The following from WeII.knOwn
Citizens of New Haven.

From an Ex-senator and Pension Agent.
cheerfuly commend DR.. W. A. WEIGH, as an
expert in his profession.
I'D. PLUNKETT, 40 Church street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

What Rev. Theodore WOolsey, DID,,
and Ex.President OF Yale College,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

right in saying that twenty years of coercion
would probably ''pacify" Ireland. Ireland
would doubtless be pacifed inmuch the same
way that Gaul used to be paeifed by the le-
gions of Caesar. All the Irish who could get
away would without doubt emigrate, while
those who should remain would be In state
OF sufficient pacifcatlon to please the most
rabid Tory. An example of coercion, as it Is
carried on was afforded last week at the
little town Of Dungannon, in county Tyrone.
Nearly week before a number of English
Liberals, who are travelling through Ireland
with the view Of studying the Home Rule
question on the native soil, interested them.
selves to organize in Dungannon public
meeting In the interests of Home Rule. For
nearly whole week the fact that such a
meeting was to be held was well known to
everybody In county Tyrone, and not a single
word of objection came from the police au-
thorities. On the night for the meeting.
however, the square where 1t was to be held
was found filed with police, while placards
were posted proclaiming the meeting. A
deputation Of the Englishmen who were in
strumental in organizing the meeting, called
on the magistrate, and were by him in
formed that the meeting had been proclaimed
because, if it should be held. the Orangemen
would organize rival meeting and precipi-
tate riot. Why the police could not have let
the regular meeting 20 on, while proclaiming
the irregular and lawless meeting called for
the especial purpose of making trouble it
might have puzzled the magistrate to tell.
But under the present system of coercion
there Is no free speech in Ireland.
The Vermont Commissioner of Agricul-
ture has begun energetic work to attract i'm
migrants to the vacant lands of Vermont.
In circular sent out for the instruction of
those interested in the subject he has given
some returns from various Vermont towns
winch show how cheaply lands and homes
may De bought In the Green Mountain State.
IN the town OF Reading, in Windsor county,
tnere are four thousand acres of farms. sew
eral OF them with buildings. which can be
Dought at prices ranging fiom three to four
collars an acre. From Chelsea, the shire
Town Oh orange county, remarkable report
Is made. Not only are there farms for sale
az from two to five dollars an acre; but a
iaIn OIL eighty acres of good land with "pas-
sapie buildings" has sold for $3.50: while
another oil three hundred acres, with good
SOIL ana good buildings, brought only SI1oo
because there were no buyers to paw more ;;
these are lar samples of many more returns
from other towns. There are thousands az
acres Oh farms IN vermont that can be houDht
for sums OF money that could be accumulated
easily and in comparatively short time bv
prudent laborers in cities and villages. No
one who knows anything Of the condition Of
the farming population of New England wiz
doubt that life on these farms. hard though
it may be. would be far easier and happier
than that of large portion of the city popu-
lation. 1t is mistake to suppose that the
farms OF New England have been deserted
solely because they were improbable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

recommend d. w. WEIGH as Chiropodist
who understands the treatment OF the feet In the
cure of severe cases.
WILLIAM ii. III. HEWITT
40 Church street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

1 have been attended by DIR. Weleh and recon-
mend him to the thousands who need his services
and scientific treatment.
DIR. j. III. SMITH o Elm street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

and OvercOts at equal
ly low prices.
IRA f. CLARK re-
quests you NOT TO
ASK for CREDIT. In
order to sell goods at
our LOW PRICES we
must have the CASH
for them.
100 d0z. SOC Braces
10 cents.
% cent Reversible
Cuffs Is cents.
rs cent Neckties II
cents.
So Leather Jackets
for $..9S. Do not
know where l can get
any more of them at
less than $3.50 at
wholesale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
A Well-KnOwn Citizen, Eighteen Years
a nruypist /.

Have seen many operate on the feet, but as to
ease and experiences DIR. WEIGH is far In advance.
had several Corns and a BunioD removed by
DR.. Welch without the least pain, setting my feet
at perfect ease.
hope this may lead sufferers to one who can
be safely recommended and whose services are
devoted to the comfort and wel-being of man,
G. ". ALLING,
Cor. State and Grand streets
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24

"Castoriais so well adapted to children that
recommend tas superior to any prescription
snown TO me-" H A. ARCHER, ND,
Iii So Oxford st., Brooklyn, NY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-24
From a Well.Known Dentist.

DIR. WEIGH has attended my feet to nv salts
faction. FATHER MULHOLLAND,
17h Eair street Fair Hau
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
THE SIGN FOR SALE
Will Soon Decorate the Front of the
Old University Building.
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOUND FOR 1T.
An Injunction Sought 10 Secure Use of
Street Car Crossing.
POSTPONED GRAND JURY FINDINGS
Possible Prosecution Of Youthful Bridegroom for
Perjury.
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOUND FOR 1T.
POSTPONED GRAND JURY FINDINGS

County Commissioner Robert E. Mercer
has at last unearthed the long sought legal
authority for selling the University build
ings. He finds that County Commissioners
are empowered to dispose of county property
when no longer in use.
The question of disposing of the old Uni
versity building and Criminal Court build
ing, on Diamond alley, used for the courts
during the erection of the new
Court House has been determined
When Governor Beaver vetoed the act
authorizing the County Commissioners to
sell the property, he said that it would be
establishing a precedent that would give
County Commissioners too much power and
be dangerous. He intimated, however, that
there was legislation on the subject that
would enable the property to be sold.
The County Commissioners thought differ
entity, however, and for a considerable time
the matter remained in statu quo. A number
of schemes were devised to enable the sale to be
made, but all were set aside as impracticable.
Recently County Commissioner Mercer, in look
ing over some old laws, discovered an act still
in force giving the County Commissioners the
much desired authority. The act authorized
County Commissioners, if necessary, TO sell and
dispose of county property not In use, permis-
sion to be first obtained from the Quarter
Sessions.
In accordance with the act, County Solicitor
Geyer was instructed to prepare petion TO
present to court for the necessary endorse
ment. The matter will be presented in few
DAYS and when the courts authority is re-
csived the building will be for sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
SUPREME COURT WORK.
The List for the Week Now Completed
Arguments Heard,

The List for the Week Now Completed
Arguments Heard.
The Supreme Court yesterday completed the
list fixed for this week. Next week they will
take up Indiana, Washington and Butler coun-
ties
Yesterday an argument was heard on the ap-
peals of s. P. Sweitzer, Jesse BUughman and
Abraham Shultz from the Court Of Quarter
Sessions Of Somerset county. The three cases
are similar and involve the same point. The
parties were distillers, and took out 6istillers'
licenses, issued by the County Treasurer,
authorizing them to distill whisky from
May !, 1855, to May j, 1889. At this time
there was considerable contrariety of opinion
as to the construction OF the wholesale license
act of 1887. They sold liquor at their distilleres
and were returned for selling without liceRse.
They set up their licenses as defense, but
were tried and convicted for selling without e
license. The cases were appealed on the
grounds that the defendants having acted in
good faith and believing that they were pro-
tected by their licenses, should not have been
convicted.
An argument was heard in the case of o. L.
Pringle against Margaret A. Pringle, an error
TO the Common Pleas of Cambria county. The
suit was brought TO recover from his fathers
estate $780, loaned by o. L. Pringle to his
father. The suit was decided against him, and
he appealed.
An argument was heard in the case of Rob,
ert Steckman against John j. Schell and wife,
an error to the Comm:n Pleas of Somerset
county. The suit was an action in ejectment
for some ground in Garrett, Pa, and was ap-
pealed by Steckman.
The appeal of II. W. Melvin from the Com
mon Pleas of Mercer county was heard The
suit was brought by Melvin's wife for divor e
on the grounds of Indignities. She was granted
a divorce and alimony of So per week. and Mel
vim appealed.
An argument was heard in the case of John
G. Schney against ID. W. Schaeffez, admins
traitor of John Scott, an error to the Common
Pleas of Armstrong county. The suit was
contest for the ownership of a lot in Kittan-
ming.
The appeal of E. Crawford & Co. from the
Common Pleas of Armstrong county was
argued. The suit was brought against Craw-
ford & Co. by Gaskill and Miller to recover on
a nontrant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
THE NISBETT DIVORCE CASE.
An Effort to Obtain Information Against
the Witness WiII-The Disclosures of
an Uuiuteresting Nature.

an UniuTeresring Nature.
The hearing in the Nisbett divorce case was
continued yesterday before Commissioner Cor
nelius, Mr.. Nisbett being cross-examined by
Mr.. Bruce The principal feature of the hear
ing was an effort of Mr.. Bruce TO make Mr.
Nisbett answer questions directly and the de-
termination of Mr.. Nisbett to answer pretty
much in the manner he chose, claiming that
the attorney was trying to entrap him The
probing was largely directed toward the ascer-
tanning of Mr.. Nisbest's financial STATUS. He
pleaded guilty to having some store accounts
and money due him. He said he had never
told his wife that his homestead was worth Sl5,-
OO0:
There was 8 tedious examination relative TO
presents nf some silver spoons by DR.. Burleigh
and pair of diamond earrings and diamond
pin by Mr.. Nisbett to Mrs. Nisoett, at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Nisbett's father, at Greentree.
So far as could be learned the main point at
issue was whether the spoons had been handed
the lady by DR.. Burleigh or Mr.. Nisbett. This
was when she was Miss Wooster. The object
of the examination may appear further along.
There was a long discussion relative to
visit by DR.. Wood one Sunday to Miss Woos-
1ers fathers residence, but the object of the
questioning was not disclosed.
Much time was consumed investigating Mr..
Nisbetts transaction in placing $500 in the
Diamond National Bank TO Mrs. Nisbett's ac-
count In answer TO Mr.. Bruce's questions Mr..
Nlsbetr stated that after his wife was exam
ined in the Commissioners Office some weeks
ago he went to the Diamond Bank and made
inquiry for the deposit check. and, as he had
expected, found it in his own hand
writing. He thought he had gotten his
check back from the Diamond Bank, but can
not find either it or his bank book of that date.
He said he could not find either book or checks
since his wife left He denied that he said ne
had settlement with the bank about six
months ago.
Mr. Nlsbett stated that the meeting spoken
of previously at Miss Finney's house on Web
ster avenue, Fifth ward was, he thought, in
the latter part Of November. 1887. and he
thought the engagement between him and
Miss Wooster was on the 7th of that month.
1t is announced that testimony taking will be
concluded at the next meeting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
THE GRAND JURY
Reconvenes and Considers Large Number
of Postponed Cases.

Reconvenes and Considers Large Number
of Postponed Cases.
The grand jury yesterday reconvened to take
up number of cases that had been postponed.
True bills were returned against Richard
Scandrett and William A Hadfield for corrupt
solicitation. They are charged with putting
$500 in the hands of c. w. Fisher to be paid to
Councilman ]. G. Ebbert in case he voted for
Thomas A Parke for chairman of Allegheny
Common Council in opposition to Mr. Hunter.
True bills were also returned against Pat
Griffin, Pat Moran, Thomas Cunnef. William
Dolan, Miles Laughlin and James Crawford,
charged with rioting at Duquesne. The bills
against William McCance, Andrew Motifs
Joseph Wilba, NJ. Lumber, ]. McNally Owen
Salmon. w. Rush, Felix Gallagher, NJ. Strang-
er NJ. Doddson and Andrew Sherwick for the
same thing were ignored.
The other true bills were: Charles Kinzel
attempted assault; Samuel Alternately, William
Hoag. d. r. Strage. John Templemeyer, selling
liquor without a license; Samuel Abernathy,
selling liquor on Sunday; Charles Brooks.
felonious assault; Margie Dunn, aggravated
assault and battery: Thomas Farrell Al Hend-
rickson, larceny; James W, Taggart, leasing
houses for immoral purposes; William and
Ruth A. " oodruff, keeping disorderly house.
The following bills were ignored: Chris
Mohrhoh, Albert IhOta. selling liquor without
a license: Samuel Alternately, selling liquor TO
minors: Freb Bertram. larceny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
What Lawyers Have Done.

CHARLES STANDBY, tried for the larceny
of SIS from William White, was acquitted.
WILLIAM LOTT is on trial for selling liquor
without license in the Twenty-seventh ward.
ROSE FAGAN was found not guilty Of assault
and battery on Nora Lenhart and the costs
divided.
THE suit of Terrence Shields against Floyd
& Allen, an action on a contract, is on trial be-
fore Judge Stowe.
FRED HELFRICK was convicted of selling
liquor to minors and in a prohibitory district,
Patton township.
THE jury is out in the suit of McFall. Retzel
4 Co. against Christ Roebrich and C. Muscher
to recover bill for lumber.
In the suit of David Donaldson against Jacob
Kelly, for damages for slander, a verdict of 81
cents for the plaintiff was given Yesterday.
In the suit of s. Schmakey against William
B. Martin an action on an account, verdict
was given yesterday for IS for the plaintiff.
JOHN MELVILLE, tried for selling liquor
without a license on oath of Constable Mitch
ell, of Oakmont was acquitted, but ordered to
pay the costs.
In the Criminal Court, yesterday, @. Coch-
ran charged by Inspector McKelvey with SELL
ing liquor without license and OH Sunday was
found guilty.
In the suit Of the Monongahela Manufactur-
ing Company against Thomas Taylor, an action
on an account. a verdict was taken by consent
yesterday, giving the plaintiffs S537 90.
MICHAEL SNELD, tried for entering the
house of John Koehler with intent to commit
a felony and assault and battery on Kate
Koehler, was found guilty of simple assault
and battery. He was sentenced 30 Gays to the
workhouse.
In the case of James Kindlin against Doherty
Bros. and the Sisters of Mercy to recover bal
ance alleged to be due for the new Home for
Working Girls. verdict was given yesterday for
the defendants, and balance in their favor
certified to for S349 81
MRS. NANCY E. EVERETT yesterday entered
suit against the Citizens Traction Company for
$500 damages. She states that on July Is she
was passenger on car No. 2ll Through the
carelessness vf an employe the grip broke. The
jolt threw her across the car, cut her about the
head and face and broke some of her teeth.
PETER W. SCHMIDT petitioned the Court to
appoint receiver to wind up the business of the
Youghiogheny Brick Company, Limited. He
alleges that the company has been so misman-
aged by A II. Collins. partner, that its assets
do not amount to more than s., 500, while its
liabilities are over twice that amount The
Court appointed ]. z Patterson receiver.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18

work a revolution in modern armament, and
quick-fring guns, which with ordinary powders
are of little use after the gunners are enveloped
IN suffocating cloud of smoke, will become
powerful weapons of destruction In the future
AT q special meeting yesterday of the
Northern Pacific preferred stockholders, the
reauisite majority was voted in favor of Vii
lard's consolidated mortgage scheme. At noon
James B. Williams announced that the fnan-
cial plan had been carried but owing TO dupli-
cate proxies having been deposited, he could
ment was therefore taken until Monday MORN
ing next at Ii o'clock. Henry Willard voted a
majority of the stock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
The Mems Overcoats

We offer at $40 and S12 for to-day's sale ex-
coed in value anything ever seen in Pitts
burg for double the money. They are fine
Meitons and Kerseys, imported Vicunas and
Venetians. Many Of them are SIX lined,
some silk faced, with satin sleeve Innings.
They were marked $40, 500 and S25. They
include fall overcoats, top coats, box coats,
winter coats and ulsters. We have divided
'em into two bargain lots at $40 and Sl2 for
to-day and tomorrow. T. Y. y. ",
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18
TO-Day's Trial Lists.

Common Pleas No. l-Martin VS. Fidler;
Brooks & Co. VS. Baxter ct al; Brooks & Co.
VS. Flynn ct al; Hay VS. Isaac; Marshall ct al
VS. Rutledge; Godfrey VS. Getty d Co.; Bottles
VS. Bottles; Penn VS. Lindquist: Winbauer VS.
Winbauer; John VS. Sauer; John VS. Scheiring;
Taylor VS. Meehan ct al: SchIingman VS. Geyer
ct al; Slade ct al VS. Hahn; DeLong VS. McKees-
port borough.
Common Pleas No. 2-Duncan VS. Evans;
Lewis VS. Rattigan ct al; Callahan VS. Miller:
Smith VS. Burgan; Gordon VS. Brown.
Criminal Court-Commonwealthv VS. William
Lott, Henry RenIzel, Dora Costern, Charles
Wachter W. CeIgileski ~, Michael Maloney,
Christopher o'Rourke. Joseph N. Shearer,
II. Printz, Julius Sheaffer, Rose Gallagher,
Frank Kill ct al, John McQuaide, John
Hughes, John Harvey, John Lafy ct al (2),
Louis Schmuth. Frederick Uhlig, B. Nc
ConneIl, Charles F. Gunther, Charles Flack,
John Kramer, John Monday ct al, Robert
Moore, ]. N. Shattenberger. Il. G. Farrer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-18

PANHANDLE ROUTE JULY & lsse, UNION
u station, Central standard Tine. Leave for
d ll:ls p. m. Denntsen. 10 2 m chicsge
s s:s5 .. M. las. Assn SIS as p. N. Bulger lo:lo
q m. Burgettstown, 3n,35 q m. SIS D: N. Aans-
D pm m. acDonslds, q Ga a s:S D. N.
From the West q 2;11 $50 .. M. sos. ss55
Wheeling, 10 $50 m. Sos 5:55 D. m Bprgetts-
town, 7:l5a m, sos 9 m. Washington. $50 Is54
s:sS ii.sS fI I m. ris2 s:ss 100 and Ssl5 ,. n.
Baleer, 1.4op. N. heDonaldA ds:S = m. s'0
d.ny, ssad.y enlys osAsr sr.snk except