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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

cision OF the St. Clair County Court in the
suit of James D. Baker. collector, against
the Consolidated Coal Company, OF St.
Louis, to collect taxes ON veins of coal. will
result in thousands OF dollars annually be-
ing paid into the ST. Clair county treasury.
1t also establishes a precedent throughout
the State upon "a point which has never
heretofore been brought before court of
law.
Collector Baker in 1890 notified the Con-
soldated Coal Company that they would be
obliged to pay taxes upon veins of coal sup
posed to exist in certain lands, the mining
right OF which was owned by them. Tue
coal company refused upon tine ground that
the extent and value of the veins were not
known. Suit was brought to collect delin-
quent taxes, and Judge Hay decided in
iavor of the county, holding that the tax
paid by the owner of the surface did not pay
for any suppositious veins of mineral. An
appeal was taken to the Supreme Court,
which has affirmed Judge Hays decision.
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a written option on McKean's services for the
year, which he signed last season, but it was
not contract.
There are very small chances indeed that Cub
St.icker will not be a Clevelander the coming
season. As far as the local officials are con-
cerned he will be signed and will play second
base.
What chances has Mike Scanlon, of WASH
ington, getting Stricken" Secretary Hawley
was asked yesterday. None at al" was the
answer. do you know of any better seco nd
baseman we can getr
Comiskey wants McAleer. He said so in st.
Louis the other day, although he has COM
menced no negotiations for his release. If he
gets Mac, Duffee will probably be shelyed.
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FIVE YEARS IN PRISON.
An Old Man, Probably Innocent, Awaits
Trial Long Time.

An Old Man, Probably Innocent, Awaits
Trial Long Time.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Jan. 25.-After
five years. confinement in the county Jail
for a crime that possibly he never committed,
T. j. Scott, an old man, was to-day released
on 50, 500 bond. He has been continuous
ly confined in Jail since June. 1886. The
crime for which Scott was arrested was the
murder of Frank Harrison in the upper
part of the county.
The murder took place in 1885 and wear
later the skeleton was found in robbers
cave. Certain circumstances seemed to con-
meet Scott and his son. Frank, with Harri-
sons death and their arrest followed. Frank
Scott is at present serving a term
in the penitentiary for his COM
plicity in the crime. The elder Scott
has never yet come to trial, nor was he
able to give bond until yesterday, when it
was reduced by the court from S. 900 to
So, 500. Scott had not seen the sunlight for
nearly five wears. His skin is as white as
babv's, and he appeared much younger than
on the day of his incarceration. Unless
fortune favors the effort of the Sheriff to dis
cover the whereabouts of man named Man
ming, the principal State witness, it is not
likely Scott will ever come to trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Drummer Frank
Kline, of New York City, is en- route to the
metropolis as fast as the New York Central
limited can take him. Only two days ago
Drummer Kline occupied cold marble
slab in KIaner's morgue, to all outward ap-
pearances a corpse The story of the travel
ing mans resurrection is a queer one.
When he came to Chicago Thursday after
noon, Kline stepped into saloon to obtain
liquid refreshment. That is about all the
drummer can remember CT that afternoons s
events, for few moments later he was lying
stiff and stark on the floor. A girl in the
saloon, under the pretense of a caress, had
thrown her arm about Kline's neck and
drugged him. She then removed $50 from
his pocket, together with New York Gen.
trail mileage ticket. Then she quickly drew
out the. big diamond from his bosom. Then
he was thrust into the street, where he sunk
down in a stupor, which was mistaken after
several hours tor death.
He was taken to Klaner's morgue and
laid out there for dead. But no inquest was
held, for an attendant, observing what he
thought were signs of life, called in ply
sician, who advised the removal of the sup
posed corpse to the county hospital.
DR.. Mcnamara, of the hospital staff, took
the case in hand. He said to-day: Il ap-
piled the stomach pump, which showed
clearly that Kline had been drugged with
snuff. An electric battery of II cells was
frequently used. Finally Kline gave dis
tinct evidence of life. and in few minutes
was able to move and talk.
SIN the midst of his explanations to us,
however, he dropped, and would have fallen
but for assistance. Again the battery was
applied, but with Indifferent results at first,
and the pump had to be again used. An
awful dose must have been given Kline, as
at least a tablespoonful was removed from
his stomach. The man finally completely
revived, and in a few hours was able to
leave the hospital"
Kline's friends here furnished him with
money, and last night he left for New
York.
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GETTING READY FOR THE BELL.
General Satisfaction Because the Circuit
Races Will Again Open Here.

General Satisfaction Because the Circuit
Races Will Again Open Here.
Sportsmau.1
The fact that Pittsburg will be the starting
point in 1881 In the grand circuit as it was last
season, seems to be fully appreciated by the
trotting horsemen of the Smoky City and
vicinity. as manifested by their many express
sions of satisfaction heard from time to time.
Prior to last year Cleveland held this distinc-
tion and protited by it, in having some of the
most notice tamers and drivers in the country
get in their preliminary spring work there.
Last season Pittsburg was thought to have
been benefited in the same way. and the CON-
ing season it is thought the same cause will ap-
ply with benefit.
1t is said that the trainers and drivers are
already arranging to 90 to Pittsburg in the
spring. among whom are Ed Geers, the de-
veloper of the great Brown Hal family. and es-
pecially of Hal Pointer. and others of equal
note.
Geers has signified his intention of being at
Homewood at least six weeks before the open
ing of the grand circuit. but since then he has
engaged with e. j. Hamlin to take charge of
the Village Farm stock, which may again alter
his plans somewhat
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A TROUBLESOME DOUBLE.
IT GETS AN HONEST vERM0NTER INTO
A PECK OF TROUBLE.
Arrested and Put on Trial for Horse Steal
ing Amid Vigorous Protests-The Real
Criminal Is Caught, and the Two Cannot
Be Told Apart.

RUTLAND, W., Jan. 25.-E. G. Grant,
of Stockbridge, in this State, has double.
He didn't know it until Thursday, and the
knowledge was acquired at good deal OF
personal Inconvenience. On Wednesday he
left Boston on the mail train on his way
to his home. He was one of the first
to alight from the train when it pulled
up in the Rutland station, and as he made
a break for the door on the way to the
stage, Deputy Sheriff Stearns laid detain-
ing hand upon his collar. The deputy had
in his pocket telegram from Ludlow, CIV
ing the description of man wanted for
stealing a horse and sleigh, and who had
taken the train at Ludlow. Mr.. Grant
answered the descript in every detail. In
vain he protested that he wasn't the man
and insisted that ne had come through from
Boston. He had baggage check, but that
was not accepted as proof of his innocence.
Appearances were against him.
The Ludlow officer was notified, came up
on the next train, positively identified the
prisoner, and lugged him, still protesting,
down to Ludlow, where be was locked up
over night. He was being examined before
identifying him as the man who took a horse
and sleigh from Ludlow, when Deputy
Sheriff Stearns was met on the street here by
a hotel porter, who asked:
Had to let your man go, didn't you 2"
eyes," said Stearns, "let him go down to
Ludlow. Guess they're trying him down
there now."
"Well, I guess not 1 just left him at the
hotel" said the porter.
The deputy decided to 90 over to the hotel
and investigate. There sat the man in dis
pute at dinner. The deputy rubbed his eyes
ana wondered. When the man finished din
ner he arrested him. There was no CLEAN of
recognition in his eye. He said his name
was j. Williams. came from Brattleboro,
and had no particular occupation.
"Where did you leave that horse you got
in Springfield ?" asked the deputy.
Williams was dazed for a moment, and
then answered: ''In Ludlow"
Deputy Sheriff Stearns took him in
custody and telephoned to the Ludlow
officer to come up at once and bring Grant.
The mail train in the afternoon had Grant
for a passenger agai in custody of the
Sheriff, and when he came into police head
they could hardly be told apart. Williams
Grant was set free. He will doubtless dis
card "a bue cap, blue necktie, double
breasted ulster, very short sandy hair, and
sandy mustache," which was the descrIp-
ton that fitted him as well as it did the
real criminal. He cannot, however, easily
destroy the remarkable facial resem blance
he bears to his double, nor much alter his
age Of % years.
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FEDERAL COURT INDEXES.
Clerks to Charge Fees Only When They Are
Asked to Make Searches.

OMAHA. Jan. 25.-An important decis-
ion concerning clerks fees in the Circuit
Courts OF the United States has been rem
dered by Judge Caldwell. There was a
conflict of opinion as to the right of the
clerks to charge fees to citizens who desire
to inspect the indexes of the judgment rec
ords OF the Federal Courts.
For the purpose of setting the practice in
the Eighth Federal Circuit, a motion was
filed by Judge Macombar on behalf OF his
client, j. NJ. Chambers, and about Is
others, asking Judge Caldwell to instruct
the clerks as to the right of the public to
make inspection Of the indexes and records
of the judgments of said court. Judge
Caldwell in his decision holds that the clerk
is only entitled to fees when he makes the
search at the request of citizen and that
he has no right to deny to the citizen the
privilege of examining the records freely
and without charge
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
THE SHORT OYSTER SUPPLY.

Its Causes Discussed Among the Fishers and
Dredgers of Maryland.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-The scarcity of
oysters in the Chesapeake Bay continues to
cause discussion Ito the best method of
protecting the depleted beds and bars. The
dredgers are organizing to protect their in
terests.
At a special meeting of the Oyster Ex-
change it was declared that the charges made
that dredgers had destroyed the oyster beds
were untrue. Secretary Coursay, OF the Ex-
change, said that the use of the dredge en-
larges and improve the rock beds on which
the oyster grows, thereby improving the
size, shape and quality of the bivalve. The
enforcement of the Culling law is the proper
remedy.
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Another Man for Fitz.

STAFFORD SPRINGS, Jan. 25.-There is one
person in this place who is not at all daunted
by the pugilistic prestige of the Australian
whirlwind, Fitzsmmons. His name is Charles
]. Burns. Right after the New Orleans battle
Burns challenged Fitzsmmons to a finish fight.
the terms of which the Australian was at lib
eriy to arrange to suit himself. Burns is verr
lively middle-weight sparrer, is compactly built.
and has lots of confidence. He is 25 years old
6 feet inches in height, and weighs 164 pounds.
He has won in many boxing matches, but has
never fought in the prize ring. He is in earnest
about his challenge to Fitzsimmons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

ST. PAUL Jan. "a move made in the
State Senate to-day indicates tina; prize fight
ing will soon be thing of the past in MINI =
sofa. 1t was in the shape of a bill by Senator
Dean, the represent ative of the kid glove ward
of ST. Paul. and makes all public flstic encoun-
tiers, challenges and the conveyance of chal-
lenges, misdemeano in the eyes of the law.
The athletic clubs of St. Paul and Minneapol
are Quaking IN their boots, as it is practically
certain that the bill will pass the granger Leg
islature, in spite of anything that the clubs can
do
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
BOUGHT WORTHLESS STOCK.
The Broken Kansas City Companies s
Stock When Knowingly Insoiyent

The Broken Kansas City Companies Sell
Stock When knowingly Insolvent.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. 25.-Johh Rohnet; a
prominent capitalist of New York City, filed
suit yesterday against the Kansas City
Packing and the Chase Refriger ator Com
panies. which failed last November, to re-
cover S42, 800 damages.
The plaintiff claims that the defendant
sold to him 800 shares of stock in that COM
panv on October 81, 1890. for a consideration
of S42, 500, and that at the time the sale of
the stock was made the defendant knew the
company was IN an insolvent condition
The plaintiff further claims that by means
of fraud he was induced to purchase the
stock, and that it is and was at all times
worthless
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River kilograms.

rsPEcIAL TELEGRAsss TO THE prsPArcH.1
BRowHsvILLE-River9 feet 4 inches and fall
ing. Weather clear. Thermometer. $40 at p. M.
MoRGANTowN-River5 feet inches and station
wARRES-River Ia feet and stationary. wealth
cr clear and pleasant.
wHEELING--River is feets inches and falling.
Weather cleaf and cold.
CINcINNATI-River % feet inches and rising.
Weather clear and cold.
CAIRo River - feet inch. Weather mild and
clear.
MEMrHIs-River fell inches. Weather clear
and pleasant.
VICKSBURG-kiver falling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
BOYS BREAK UP A SHOW.

They Disliked the Performance and De-
manded Their Money.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ga big crowd
of boys assembled yesterday in hall near
the corner of Thirteenth and Poplar streets,
to take in a variety show at cents per
head. The audience watched the perform
ance critically. ard finally concluded they
had been swindled by Charles Fay, one of
they demanded their money back.
The show soon broke up in confusion, and
Fay fed The boys pursued and marched
him to Magistrate Clements office, where
he was held in $500 for further hearing on
Wednesday.
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JOCKEYS NOT ENGAGED.
Murphy, Lewis and Hamilton Have Not
Been Secured Yet for This Year.

LEXINGTON, KY, Jan. 25.-Turf Jockey
Anthony Hamilton and bride, of st, Louis,
were accorded magnificent reception at the
home of Isaac Murphy in this city this evening
from until O'Clock. Both jockeys and their
wives were very gracious in their welcome to
the guests, white and colored, who crowded the
house. Isaac Lewis who was Hamilton's best
man at the wedding, was also present. The
wedding party will remain here about week
and then go East.
1t was not an occasion for confidential inter-
views, but it was ascertained from the thre Q
iockeys-Murphy, Lewis and HamiltoI-that
they are not engaged for the coming year.
Jockey Isaac Murphy looks quite well, but he
says he is not well, the recurrence OF the old
pain in his stomach causing him much trouble.
He thinks well of the prospects for fine
spring meeting 1t the Association Course.
John Clay, who has been training for Major
B. G. Thomas, is now at the head of the Himyar
Stable. which is partly public Major Thomas
is in a mood to go to California, and he has also
made up his mind not to spend another winter
in Kentucky.
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Special To Let Lists to-day.

Caught Between the Bumpers and Killed.
Joseph Chambers, aged 81, brakeman on
the Panhandle Railroad, was caught be.
tween the bumpers in the Pittsburg, vir-
ginia and Charleston yards while making a
coupling last night. He was, taken ITO the
West Penn Hospital, but was injured In-
ternally, and died in less than an hour.
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SHEEP FOR SOUTH DAKOTA.

Aberdeen Business Men VIII supply Farm
ers With the Animals.
ABERDEEN, Jan. 25.-The Aberdeen,
Club, an organization of leading business
men, is now engaged in forming a company,
which. will be incorporated, having for its
object the purchase of number of sheep,
which will be placed in small lots among
the individual farmers of the northern part
of the State.
a committee will Immediately leave for
the East to sell stock, canvass for subscrip-
tions, etc. The farmers will pay for their
sheep as the animals increase and thrive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
POOR CHANCE FOR A DRUG TRUST.
The Detroit Story of One Organized Pro
nounced Ridiculous.

nounced Ridiculous.
CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Wholesale druggists
OF this city say that the Detroit story of the
formation Of drug trust is nonsensical.
One firm said there is too wide range Of
materials which go to make up the drug
trade to make the scheme possible.
st see that $50. 100000 is the amount
named as the capital stock of this alleged
combine" said a druggist. THAT seems
to be considerable money, but it would not
buv the wholesale drug trade of the country.
There are about 400 houses in the United
States, and few of them are very light f.
nanciallY."
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a SLAUGHTER OF INNocENTs.
A Hydrophobia Scare Causes a Great Mas
sacre of Dogs.

sacre of Dogs.
WEST CHESTER, Jan. 25.-To-day 20
dogs, ranging in value from the worthless
cur to the finest shepherd and most PAM
pered pug. have been killed. Yesterday 25
dogs about Malvern were shot or poisoned,
and the day before nine were disposed of by
the same means.
Early in the week dog belonging to
Squire George Walton, Of Malvern, disap-
peared Wednesday it returned and spent
the day biting the dogs of the neighborhood.
1t finally attacked Squire Walton, but was
driven off and killed. Then it was that the
scare spread and the slaughter of the CANNES
commenced.
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EMMA ABBoTT's FATHER.

He Feels Aggrieved Over the viii of His
Rich Daughter.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 25.-Seth Abbott, father
of the deceased operatic singer, has arrived
at his Minneapolis home from Chicago.
He does not seem to be entirely satisfied
with the S4oO per month left him by the
will, but contents himself with saving:
didn't leave me very much of it."
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Fighting Vetoed in Texas.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 25.-An Austin. Tex,
special says: A bill passed the Senate to-day
making it felony punishable by imprison-
ment in the penitentiary not more than five
years to fight prize fight in this Stale, either
with or without gloves. The bill will pass the
House
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
THE TAX ON COAL VEINS.

An Important Decision of the Illinois Su-
preme Court.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25.-The decision OF the
Supreme Court of Illinois. affirming the de-
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Fiftv-Tvo Miners We're KiIIed.

BERLIN, Jan. 25.-Fifty-two persons were
killed by the explosion at the Hibernia col
liery at Gebenkirchen yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26

NEXT Sunday THE DISPATCH will be
gin publication of a series of South Sea Let
ters by Robert Louis Stevenson, the novelist.
Watch for this great feature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
Special To Let Lists to-day.
Volcanic Eruption at Sea.

ROME, Jan. 25.-Volcanic disturbances
in the sea, between Genos and Spezzis, cul-
minated to-day in submarine volcanic erup-
tiona
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
MKEAN Has SIGNED.

Cleveland Again Engages Its Old Shortstop
and Stricken VIII Follow.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 26-The Cleveland Ma
tional League Club added another player to its
1851 list Yesterday. Shortstop I'D ]. Mexican
signed contract for the year and the official
notification was Immediately forwarded to Sec
yetary n. E Young. The Cleveland Club had
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
SIGNAL SERVICE KNOCKED OUT.
No Weather Indications Received From the
Washington ONCE.

The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
ANCHOR LINE.
UNITED SIAJESMA!l STEAMERS,

Steamersevery Saturday from New York to
GLASGOW AND LONDONDERRY.
Cabin passage to Glasgow or Londonderry,
$50 and go. Round trip go s11O. Second class, 81
Steerage passage, so.
ME0iTERaANEAhS Sc EHVlcE
New York to Gibraltar and Naples direct
). ;. Belgravis, Wednesday, Feb. Is.
Cabin 80 to 500. Steerage. so q
Travellers circular letters Of credit and dras so>
any amount issued at lowest current rates.
For books OF tours. tickets further information
apply to HENDERSON BROTHERS.. n. Y, or q
y McS0RMlCk, 63s and 4ol Smithheld St. A. d.
SCORER SON, H5 Smlthneld ST., Pittsburr. 2.
N. sEMPLE no Fedesai St, Allegheny. = /.
: oc3o-9e-xUY
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FOUR HOURS A CORPSE.
DRUMMER FRANK KLINE Is LAID OUT
ON A MoRGUE SLAB.

Dragged by Woman and Picked Up as
Dead Man-His Resurrection Brought
About With Great Difficulty-An Awful
Dose Given Him.
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N0RDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
S. S co.
Fast Line of Express Steamers.
New York TO southampton (London) Bremen.

Time from New York to Southampton. ~ days,
From Southampton to Bremen. a or 30 hours.
From Southampton te London, bv Southwestern
Railway Co., 2is hours. Trains every hour In the
summer season. Railway carriages for London
await passengers in Southampton Docks on arriy-
al OF Express Steamers from New York.
These steamers are well known for their speed.
comfort and excellent cuisine.
MAX sCHAUMBERGI & CO., 81 SmithdeId St
LOUIS MOESER. 6l6 Smithheld st. jaI-IOO-D
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Come at Once.
ALL HEAVYWEIGHT OVERCOATS AND SUITS

Now going at next-to-nothing prices. A great
chance to buy Good Clothing VERY, VERY
CHEAP. Not garment reserver Our entire
stock must be sold, as new spring stock is arriving
daily Now is the time to buy good Overcoat for
81, So or $Io worth TRIP pie the money. Now is the
time to buy hrst-cass Suit for $S or $40.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-26
STEAMERS AND EXCURSIONS.
WHITE STA. LINZ
FOR QUEENSTOWN AND LIvEIpooL.

ROYAL ard United States Mall Steamers
Germanlc. Jan. Is. 80 am Majestic, FEB. % lam
FAdrIatic. Feb. 1, p III "Adriatic. March l. II m
'Teutonic. Feb. IL. i IN FTeutonic, Mchl1. 6:3Uam
FCeltc, Feb. IS D M Britannia, ych. Is. D IN
From White star dock 1901 OF West Terrh 81.
Second ca bin on these steamers. Saloon rates,
$50 and upward. Second cabin. $35 and upward,
according to steamer and location OF berth. Ex-
cursion tickets favorable terms. Steerage, so.
White star drafts payable on demand in all the
principal banks throughout Great Britain. Ap-
ply TO john J. McCORMICk, 6S9 aud 4ol Smith
field ST.. Pittsburg, or j. BRUCE lSMAI, Gem
eral Agent. Il broadway, New YOrk. ie23-D