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Dodge City times., 1891-12-18
starkey and brown Sentenced

EDwARDsvILLE, Ill, Dec. 10-The
jury in the case against George Starkey
and John Brown Cor the murder of ex.
Senator D. D. Gillham returned a YER
dict shortly before midnight finding
the defendants guilty as charged, and
fixing their punishment at thirty years
in the penitentiary. The jury had been
ont since Saturday noon, and, it is
stated, stood since Sunday eleven for
infiicting the death penalty and one for
aequittal By good behavior the con-
victcd can gain thirteen and three
quarters years, making their sentence
practically sixteen and one-quarter
years. Starkey is 81 years old
Rrown "a.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

ST. oHNs. N. F., Dec. lO.-In retalia-
ton for the duties imposed by Canada
on Newfoundland fish, the government
here has put into force section Is of the
revenue act against Canada, which
increases the duties on articles
imported from Canada or flour
the increased duty per barrel is
rs cents; on pork per barrel. IS cents;
butter per 100 pounds. rs cents; tobac-
co per 100 pounds, s.; oil per gallon 5
cents; meat per BARREL s51s cents; hay
per ton, S5; oats per bushel, 10 cents;
potatoes per bushel. 25 cents; turnips
per bushel s5 cents; cabbage per
dozen, 10 cents; unenumerated vege
tables, 80 per cent advalorem
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10-The United
States supreme court yesterday heard
argument in the case of Charles Coun-
selman on appeal from . decision
BY Judge Gresham refusing to grant
him . writ Of habess corpus. He re-
fused to answer questions put by the
grand jury in Chicago as to alleged vio-
lations Of the interstate commerce law
on the ground that an answer would
criminate himself was adjudged guilty
Of contempt and sentenced to pay .
fine Of 500 Counselman's present ef-
fort ID nominally to obtain his release,
but the effect Of . decision in his favor
It is said would make the interststs
commerce law practically ineffective.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

"Times have changed. So have
methods. The modern improve
ments in pills are DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They help Nature, in
stead of fighting with her. Sick
and nervous headache, biliousness,
costiveness, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18
THE TREASURY.
Annual Report OF the Secretary Of
the Treasury.


WASHINGTON. Dec. Io-The annual report
Oi Secretary OF the Treasury Foster was SUBJ
mtted to congress yesterday.
The secretary reports that the revenues Of
the government from all sources for the
fiscal year ending Juno %. 1881, were $lss.Gt4,
2sa.os. The expenditures for the same period
wer 1921 ,sol 40 46. leaving surplus Of 81
2e9.sd2-57. As compared with the fiscal year
1850 the receipts fell CM s. as ,s17 -, and
thcxc was an increase Of 81 &c. l9a II In the
ordinary expenditures IL 10 estimated that
the revenue for the fiscal year 1880 vii,
amount to .lss, .oo) and the expenditures
to SOS, ,p01 600.
The following is given - . statement OF
the probable condition Of the treasury q the
close Of the present fiscal year. juno ~.
1872:
Cash in the treasury July I. 1891,
fnclu ling gold reserve. SIS. .SS sos SO
Surplus for year, as aboye--...-. H,0o0. 0Jo.C0
Deposits during the year for re-
deInption of national bank
............ ,.ooo.ooooo
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

ALExAxDRiA. Va, Dee la-E E
Meredith, democrat was yesterday
elected to congress to succeed Gen
Lee. By over 1000 majority.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18
Total amount available. sis9. 80, SIS ..

Total amount available. SIS, ,693, SIS -
Less
Redemption Of ma
tionai bank notes
during the year. -&i6. 900 900 90
Redemption Of bonds.
interest notes and
fractional currency
to November I, 1891 20 81, ,i6i0o
Redemption OF same
items during re-
mainder Of year.. l.7sl,59o.0o
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18
Halt in Prosecution.

1t is stated that the attorney-general
will take no immediate steps to further
prosecute the case against the Union
Pacific to compel it to relay the tracks
Of the Kansas Central railroad. lie is
informed that the company has begun
the work ordered by the railroad COM
missioners, and that if it is continued
it will be finished before the Judgment
from the supreme court could be OBJ
tanned.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18
Shot Himself.

Frank p. Hills, a farmer. who had
been divorced from his wife, was seen
quarreling with her on the porch of a
house where he had been rooming at
Emporia the other day. and shortly
afterward . shot was heard, and he
was found lying on the porch with a
bullet hole through his head He had
shot himself The love for liquor had
been his ruin.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

The five men who on October 90 Gu
tered the express car of a Central
Branch accommodation train at Lenora,
Norton county, and stole the messen-
gers safe. containing $1,000. have all
been arrested and are now in Jail.
They are Charles O'Connor. of Atch-
ison; O. j. Burwen and two sons, jim
and Bill, of Norton county, and Alonzo
NJ. Franks. who recently escaped from
the Logan county jail.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

A Rock Island locomotive is charged
with . destructive fire which recent
~ destroyed q great quantity of
wheat corn, hay and several buildings
near Haysville. One farmer lost MS
stables and granaries con tanning much
machinery. 1000 bushels Of corn and
lot Of wheat; others lost q considerable
quantity Of wheat and their corn fields,
still unhusked. were badly damaged
Thousands of tons of hay are said to
have been burned.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-18

Capt b ]. F. Hannah, one of the
pioneers of Kansas. prominent editor
and politician and member of the
legislature from Trego county two
years ago. died at the residence of his
son in Washington City the other night
at the age of sixty-seven years
The morning call., 1891-03-16
ally, as well as socially, and ne appears to have

ally, as well as socially, and he appears to have
good reasons for thinking so, too.
- III we play even" said he TO reporter yes
teIdzy, I'VE will br satisfied, and perhaps do all
that We can in reason expect, but the indications
are that we Will be able TO take of little OF the
ballast from the debit side of our last years
accounts. All OF the clubs lost money last
year. but there is no reason why, with tile
experience we have gained, this should occur
tho first place the monthly expense ac-
count Of each club will this year be from
$1,000 TO $500 less than last year. Had there
been such a reduction last year we would have
closed he season even instead of being losers
financially. Last year the salary limit was trans
crossed with immunity. This year we shall see
mat this Is not done. III we can violate every
bylaw We make without suffering the penalties
what is the use OF making them? No. sir, we
don't propose 10 violate this agreement again.
aud don't think any of the club managers VIII
do il. The off1cer. and Directors OF our Tour
clubs are business men who enjoy the confidence
and esteem Of The citizens OF their respective
places OF residence They dare not do 1t when
they are pe dyed not to do il. The players dare
not do II. They lake cath as to the amount they
receive, and under pain of discharge aud being
blacklsted are held up to Inc terms OF the agree
ment. In addition 10 The disgrace incident to an
exposure the penalties attached 10 violation OF
this agreement are too large to make IL paying
business.
The advantage OF this casi-iron rule lies IN
this: IL places all the clubs on an equal footing;
No club has an advantage over the others. All
are permitted TO procure the best meh the money
at their disposal can buy, but none can ENJOY
monopoly of high priced players to the detrlment
OF the others.
- Another thing in our favor this year is that
we have club managers who have recognized
reputation In the base ball world. They are men
who have practical knowledge OF base ball mat
lers. An enthusiasm in The national game has
been aroused through tue first year OF The leagues
existence, and start out upon the second with
a taste for this kind OF amusement on the part OF
the lubc already acquired The attendance
this year in each OF the league cities VIII be
larger than last. Our grounds will be in better
shape. and we expect 10 give tile people better
transportation facilities
The Board of Control, we confidently expect,
will stand by US IN our claims on players We have
on the reserved list. but who have signed with
other clubs. On the whole. everything looks
bright ana The season will be ushered in with
blaZe of trumpets
The morning call., 1891-03-16

Charley Brown, the son Of FL. r. Brown,
who reside. at 1925 Post street, has been
missing since the Sd of this month On that
day he came home from school, changed his
clothes and went out to play, since which
time he has not been seen. The boy is 10
years of age. of light complexion. with large
blue eyes He is a very bright child and his
disappearance is unaceoIntable. Any in
formation concerning the child will be
gratefully received by his father at the
above address.
The morning call., 1891-03-16
RESERVED PLAYERS.

Mission of the President of the North
west League to San Francisco.
PORTLAND. March Is. - President
Bushnell of the Northwest Baseball
League, left tonight for San Fran
cisco. His visit is for the purpose
of bringing about n settlement of the diff
Guilty between the California and North
west leagues in regard to reserved players.
BushnelPs instructions are to insist on the
return Of the reserved PLAYERS.
The morning call., 1891-03-16
OBITU AIRY.
JAMES GRANT.

James Grant died yesterday at 1925 Third ave-
nue., Oakland, from all attack OF bronchitis. He
was IS years OF age. The deceased was much
better known in The East than here. Iu 1888 lie
went from North Carolina, his birthplace, 10 Chi
cago and pracIiced law there, but the climate
not being 10 his liking he removed 10 Davenport,
Iowa, where he resided most OF The time since.
In Denver, Leadville and Omaha Mr. Grant has
been In the habit OF coming 10 California during
the last ten years Tor tie benefit OF his health.
most OF the time stopping with his nephew, at
whose home he died, In East Oakland. He leaves
a widow and other relatives.
The morning call., 1891-03-16
OBITUARY NOTES

May Girden, an actress, who was formerly con-
nected with the Margaret Mather Company,
died In New York Saturday.
Charles Kellogg civil engineer and inventor,
died at Fndlay, Ohio. on Friday night.
The morning call., 1891-03-16
AND STILL ANOTHER.

Amateur Fresno Again Pockets Nc
Closkey's Texas Steers"
FRESNO, March 15.-The game played here to-
day between Sacramento and Fresno was won by
the home team by OF 10 8. The game
was exciting throughout and was won by hard
playing. The same clubs play tomorrow and
Tuesday Hotfmann occupied the box for the
visitors, but gave way 10 Husten in The sixth
inning. who pitched good game. one lit being
made oil him.
THE NORTHWEST LEAGUE.
A Prosperous Season Predicted by Presl-
dent BushneI1-The Salary Limit.
The Portland oregonian says; A hopeful man
Is President Bushnell OF the Pacific Northwest
Baseball League. He is of the opinion that The
coming season will be prosperous one fnauci-
The morning call., 1891-03-16

LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Movements of Transatlantic Steamers.
NEW YORK-Arrived Mar lb-Stmr Rugla, from
Hamburg.
The morning call., 1891-03-16

MCMAH0N-In this city, March ID. 1891. James E,
beloved son OF Thomas and Ann McMahon, ma
tive of County Monaghan, Ireland, aged 81 years
kB' Friends and acquaintance respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day. at 80 O'Clock AN from his late residence
Church, where solemn requiem mass will be cele-
brated for the repose of his soul. commencing
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. lnterment Mount Calvary
Cemetery. ~
ANDERSoN-In this city. March ID, 1891 Hanna
beloved wife of John Anderson, and sister OF
Betsy Hansen native OF Holmstrand. Norway,
aged 81 years, months and 20 days.
Hs- Friends ana acquaintance are respectfuly
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day. nc O'Clock r. NJ. from her late residence.
20 Hof avenue Interment Laurel Hill Gene
terry. 80
BALLINGER-In this city, March a. 1891, Alice,
only beloved child OF william and Julia Balm
ger, native OF San Francisco, aged IL months
and 30 days.
H8- Friends and acquantances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY mon
day., at O'Clock p. NJ, from the residence or
the parents, 2la Gilbert street, between Sixth
aud seventh, Bryant and Brannan. Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery.
RADGESKY-ln this city March 15. 1891 Adolph
H.. infant son Of L. D. and the late Rose Radges-
KY native OF San Francisco, aged months and
2days
HG-Funeral will take place THIS DAY Mon
day., at IL O'Clock A NJ, from the residence zoos
Haight street.
THoMPsoN-In Santa Clara County, March 49,
Hartwel c. and Hannah Thompson, native OF
Marysvlle, CAL. aged 80 years. II months and 10
days.
1TFrlends ana acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY Mon
day). at O'Clock p. NJ, from the residence OF his
The morning call., 1891-03-16
BIRTHS-MARRIAGES- DEATHS.

birth. marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be inserted. They must be handed In at
either of the publication offices and be Endorsed
with the and residence Of persons auth orlzed
to have the same published.
BORN.
FoGEL-rn this city, March 15 1891 to the wife OF
J. Fogel, 4 son.
FREUND-In this city, March 10, 1891, to the wife
of William Freund, a
The morning call., 1891-03-16

MARRIED..
HAWS-TAYLOR- In this city, March Ia, lSg1. by
the Rev. $. v. Leech, ID, William Haws and
Alice ] az lor, both of Oakland
The morning call., 1891-03-16
UNLUCKY TENNY.

"Tenny never was a lucky horse" says
Donovan, his trainer. He never ought to
have lost the Realization to Salvador. The
riding that day was honest, but ii was bad.
In the Suburban, too, if we had McLaugh-
lin up | don't think Salvador would have
beaten him. They say he's cur; that's a
mistake. He is a heavy-headed horse, and
needs first-class jockey; so do most of
Rayon d'Or's colts. They say his back
won't let him do weight. 1t is bad back,
but notice they pile the weight on him all
the same. L don't say that he's better
horse than Salvador or any other horse, put
| do say he's an unlucky horse"
The morning call., 1891-03-16

ARE FIRsT-cLAss IN WORKMANSHIP STYLE AND FIN
ISH. THEY COMPRISE A NUMBER OF PATTERNS IN.
EACH DEPARTMENT ROOM PARLOR, LIBRARY
AND DINING ROOM.
The morning call., 1891-03-16

May IL. IL, 10, June II, Is, 10,
IA. 20.
July A, A, 6. July %. 30, "a.
Aug. "a, 20, 20. Sept. u, %, %.
June %, "a. %, June !. 8. 10,
20. IL.
July %, %, "a. Aug. D. Z, 8.
Oct. l, 2. 8. Sept. II. Is, 16.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-05
A REMARKABLE COUPLE.
Almost Centenarians and Yet vigorou.
and Active.

Almost Centenarians and Yet Vigorous
and Active.
Special to the JERSEY Citv Ne,os.
DANvILLE Sept. s. 1891.--Perhaps the
most remarkable couple living in Warren
county, and doubtless in the State. are
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vreeland of this
town. Mr.. Vreeland is ninety-two years
of age and possessed of all his mental
faculties as well as his physical
energies; the only disadvantage he sus-
tains is failing eyesight. He cuts all of
his own wood, takes care of COW and
often takes long walks, about year ago
having walked from Danville to Hacketts-
town. distance of five miles. He has
been a lifelong Republican and makes
a standing offer to run any Demo-
crat of his age. or ten years younger,
foot-race for one hundred yards
for $50 side. He has always held
the idea that the moderate use
of liquor was potent factor in sustaining
his health and even now takes common
beer glass full of rye at a single drink, but
has never been known to be intoxi-
Gated. Mrs. Vreeland is eighty-six
years of age, and, like her hus-
band, is in full possession of her
mental faculties and physical activities.
She is Il miniature woman and weighs
but Sc pounds, while Mr.. Vreeland is a
tall. large man, weighing 170 pounds
Nine children are the fruits of their mar
ried life of sixty -four years. four of whom
are dead.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-05
GENERAL GRUBB.
Rain Did Not Damp the Ardor-
His Friends in the Swim.

Another wet day for the Republicans
The various delegations that boarded
the Pomona this morning at the end of
the old Adams Express Company's pier
to meet General Grubb on his return, had
to almost swim in order to reach the
steamer. Water stood ankle deep iu some
places along the pier. aud the rain fell
in torrents. drenching Voss' band and
furiously pelting the umbrellas of the
faithful.
The flags that bedecked the steamer
hung limp and stuck close to the nag
stalls. IL was q jolly crowd, neverthe-
less, and, considering the circumstances,
quite a large one, that boarded the
steamer. The delegations that arrived on
the trains were none the less enthused in
consequence of the storm. They have be-
come used to contesting against odds. SO
with uniform badges and umbrellas they
marched down the pier like veterans
The local contingent strolled down in
groups of two and three. Nor did they
appear much disheartened. Indeed, the
prevailing impression was that the pros
poets of sight of Grubb aroused en-
thusiasm which no storm could drown.
On the same train with the delegation
from Newark came delegation of thirty.
three members from the Beverley Grubb
Pioueer Club. Captain Jack Graham
Diloted the band through the shoals OF
the storm-swept pier
Colonel w. II. Sherman, General j..
Warner Kinsey Coroner E. Il. Jeffries,
Major George Z. Martin and Harris
Graf1in formed q committee from Cam
den who came up from South Jersey to
invite General Grubb to banquet.
The old Thirty-seventh Regiment OF
Volunteers, of which General Grubb was
commander was also well represented.
The delegates from the Thirty-seventh
were in charge of a committee consisting
of Captain r. B. Seymour, Ambrose
Hastings Homer Brooke, William H.
Lumm, Thomas C. Rowe and Robert
Payne.
Aboard the steamer were noted Colon Ell
Dickinson, Finance Commissioner Geo. II.
Hitler, r. b. Seymour, Johnny Brennan,
Captain Fred 7. Farrier, Felix Brown,
Leroy Schermerhorn, Ex-Clty collector
James Ii. Love, A. Nelson, W. II. Smith
George E. Watson, Hi Wallace, Henry
Pierson, G. X. Campbell, G. C. Doyle,
d. Bowman, Police Sergeant McGinais.
Postmaster Keil, and j. Reid, OF
Hoboken, W. H. Smith. Ex-senator
from Newark-Dr. Leslie w. Ward. J. H.
Bonnell, w. r. Williams. DR.. Il.
S. Hopkins, p C. Walsh, Major
Carl Lentz, Ira Kilburn, William and
Frank Van Ness. James Wheaton,
Frank Huber, Benjamin Bailey, Harry
Burnett Oscar Clifford, Maurice McNett,
George Taylor, William Bowel and Will
General Grubb will be welcomed
aboard the steamer at the quarantine
station, and speech making and congra5-
ulations will be the chief feature of the
return trip,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-05
THREE HUSBANDS.


Conviction for Crime Does Not Act rs a
Divorce.
Special to The jersey Citg NcacS.
NEWARK, Sept 5, 1S91.-An interesting
suit for divorce is pending In the Court of
Chancery. having been referred to Special
Master John Whitehead, who, in consid-
Grafton of the respecUability of the par
ties and the involved circumstances, de-
clines to give permission to publish their
names or residences. 1t is the story of a
womans mistake, although she asserts
that her conduct was duly approved by a
legal adviser.
1t was more than fifteen years ago that
the defendant in the case, then only six
teen years of age. accepted for husband
young man with falr prospects of future
success in business, and distinguished
name. Both lived In this vicinity and
their marriage WAS soemnized after
short acquaintance, 1t was only three
or four days later that the young hus-
band was arrested for a crime. tried,
convicted, and sentenced to several years
In State Prison. The wife sought legal
advice, so she now says, and was told that
the sentence to State Prison was equiva-
lent to q divorce. Ia the course of a year
she married again, and child was
subsequently born. Two years later
she sought a divorce from her
second husband on the ground OF
infidelity and the court granted IL.
She was destined to remain grass
widow" but short time, however, before
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-05
STEAMER AND TUG.
The Etruria Runs Down the Erie
in the Bay.

The Eturia sailed for Liverpool this
morning at half-past seven. Owing to
the rain and the thick weather it was
difficult to see the length of the ship
ahead. When opposite Bedlow's Isl and
the tug Erie steamed directly in front of
the big ship. There was no time to obey
the signals given before the steamer
crashed into the tug. cutting her in two.
She sank in less than five minutes.
James Alexander, son of the captain of
the Erie, went down with her. He was
not seen again.
Allthe Others on board,the ill-fated craft
were rescued by the tug Guiding Star.
The men rescued were Captain Alex
ander, tugboatman, grizzled and old in
the service, whose Office is at No. Al
street; James Mooney. the engineer, who
lives at 217 East Eighteen street; Nathan
iel Homer the fireman. "a colored man, liv-
ing at No. 1877 Haigh street, Brooklyn, ana
Thomas Samnon, a deckhand, who lives
at Paterson N. j.
The tug lies at the bottom of the Bay
under eighty feet of water. The story as
told by one of the rescued men is as fol-
lows:-
1.-THE Erie was found down the bay.
The air was thick with fog and rain, and
the tug was proceeding slowly, when a
man in the stern saw the huge black bow
of the ocean liner almost over his head.
HE yelled with all his might. and
could hear the orders of the man on the
bridge of the steamship to reverse en-
engines. Half minute later the sharp
prov of the steamship crashed into the
side of the tug and ground its way
through the little vessel, dividing it into
two parts.
1.-The tug sunk almost instantly, and
we were carried down with her. The
Guiding Star people pulled us out of the
water when we came up.
The E,ruria proceeded on her way to
sea, having suffered no damage by the
collision, while the rescued men were
landed at pier No. 12, North River. The
Este belonged to James Alexander, of No.
Al South street She was going down the
baNwithout tow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-09-05
SERIOUS ACCUSATION.
Bookkeeper Miller. OF Myers Hotel,
Under Arrest.

Eookkeeper Miller. OF Myers Hotel,
Under Arrest.
Alfred Miller. a good-looking young
fellow, was arraigned ia Recorder Nc
Donough's Court in Hoboken this morn
ing charged with embezzlement. Miller
was head bookkeeper in Myers Hotel.
and was trusted Implicitly. The amount
that he embezzled is as yet unknown.
He confesses having taken $500, but Mr..
Meyer estimates his loss at over 81 200.
Miller has been employed at the hotel
for three years. He was courteous and
gentlemanly and became general favor
ite. He was an excellent book keeper and
gave general satisfaction. His salary,
creased to $50. About three months ago
Miller married an estimable young
woman and went to live In apartments at
No. 1923 Garden street. Mr.. Meyer made
the young couple handsome present.
Shortly after the receipts at the hotel
began to decrease perceptibly. Mr.. Meyer
could not account for such state of
affairs, as it appeared to him that busi-
ness was brisk. He finally concluded
that some of his employees were robbine
him, and set a watch on them. He
learned enough to suspect Miller. IL ap.
pears that Miller had sold several barrels
of lager which he had never accounted
for,
Yesterday Mr.. Meyer called on Record
er McDonough and warrant was issued
for Miller's arrest. He was taken as he
was leaving the hotel.
When arraigned in court this morning
Miller wept bitterly. He said he could
not bear the disgrace and begged Mr..
Never not to send him to Jail. He was
led back to cell. Mr.. Meyer says he be-
lieves that the prisoner was waiting for a
chance to make big haul and go to
Europe. He says he will prosecute him
to the full extent of the law.