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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
SLAVERY IN ST. PAUL.
A CoLoRED GIRL HELD IN BONDAGE FOR
MANY YEARS THERE

Flogged by Her Master Until Her Clothes
BILE Recital of Her wrongs-The Case
Taken to Court.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
ST. PAUL, April Under the caption
of "Slaverv Still Exists in the Year of Our
Lord 1891" the Western Appeal of to-day
prints most sensational article, charging
George W. Murdock, who came here from
Georgia five years ago and has since been a
leading citizen of Minneapolis, with keep
ing Bella Murdock, a colored girl, in bond
age.
The Appeal says: THE Rev. D. A. Gra-
ham has vet succeeded in unearthing one of
the most Infamous outrages upon humanity
that is known in the history of Minnesota. 1t
does not seem reasonable, and the whole story
reads like a romance of 40 years ago. 1t is no
less than the discovery of young woman. 10
years of age. held in the most cruel bondage In
the family of one of the most prominent men
In the city. She has been in the family for IL
years. or since infancy, and has been taught to
consider herself an adopted daughter. as a
blind. The final revelation came Monday,
when it was decided by her master to place her
was growing "saucy."
"Mercifully the time of her departure was
postponed till Tuesday and she was allowed to
spend Monday night with her friends to take
farewell of them. She veptured to unbosom
herself to her friends and it was almost i'm
possible for them to make her believe that she
did not have TO go, and the Rev. Graham was
sent for. The story of wrongs that was poured
into his ears for two hours, as she gave the his
tory of her life, was terrible.
Here was a colored woman who did not
know that she was free. and who never passed
week without one or more beatingS or cow
hiding from her master. AT one time. less than
three months ago, she was cowhided till her
clothes were glued to her back by her blood
and for weeks she was unable to lie on her
back. She was finally persuaded to allow Mr..
Graham to interfere in her behalf and legal
counsel was sought Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Murdoch admitted that he was the man
referred to in the appeal, but refuses to talk
until the matter comes up in the court. Mr..
Graham says 81, op0 has been raised to prosecute
Murdock."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
THROUGH THE HEART,
A UNION MOLDER SHOT BY A PARTY OF
EON-UNION MOLDERS
A Mob Chases the Assailants Into Mil
linery Store-Escorted to a Place of
Safety by the Police and Afterward Put
Under Arrest.

Mob Chases the Assailants Into Mil
linery Store-Escorted to a Place of
Safety by the Police and Afterward Put
Under Arrest.
SPECIAL TELEaRAM TO THE D1sPArcHI
CHESTER, April 1-William Brown, a
molder, was shot through the heart TO-
night within stones throw of the house
where Emma Pfitzenmaier was found lying
with her throat cut some months ago. The
tragedy occurred at 7:50 o'clock, when
Edgemont avenue was thronged with
people. Two shots rang out il quick sue
cession, coming from group of men stand
ing in front of SteSart's oyster house.
Brown was seen 10 reel. 81 think 1 am
shot," he said, and staggering into the
oyster house, he fell upon the floor. L. II.
Merrihew, of Wilmington, Del, who was
eating a stew, ran to his assistance. Brown
was carried to a back room and two minutes
later he was dead. One ball had penetrated
the left side under the arm. while
the other one had entered the heart immedi-
ately beneath the nipple. A man named
English was also shot. The men who had fired
the shots ran down Welsh street, pursued by
an immense crowd of men and boys. They
fired several shots as they ran one striking
Hugh Schlegel, boy, in the left groin. With
the mob at their heels the four men, revolvers
in hand, sought refuge in the little trimming
store of e. l.. Overton.
The door was quickly locked, and turning to
the frightened woman they asked Tor protec-
tion. We are molderS. protect us; these peo-
pie will kill u.s." they said. Mrs. Overton called
on her husband, who Immediately sent word TO
the police that four molders had been attacked
by mob Chief of Police Newsome and Of
ncers O'Toole and Moore arrived, and taking the
molders under their protection, they got them
away from the mob by a rear door, opening on
Fourth street. The officers not having heard
of the tragedy. the men were released.
in tie meantime Englishs' wounds had been
attended to. His story is that he and Brown
were persuading the four men, who were nou-
union molders. to leave the Standard Steel
Casting Company, when suddenly they pulled
out revolvers and began firing. The police,
when they heard of the tragedy. Immediately
secured the town, and shortly before 10 o'clock
arrested four men on Third street. When
taken to the City Hall they gave their names
as Frank Quinn, A. Cell, Jacob Cripps and G.
Cell. Revolvers were found Cell and
Quinn. The men were identified by the Chief
OF Police as the men who had taden refuge in
Overton's store, and were locked up for hear
ing tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
A BATTLE EXPECTED.
Hundreds of Strikers Led by a Band
Marching TO Morewood.
MILITIA WAITING TO MEET THEM.
Mt Pleasant Is Thrown Into Panic After
Midnight, and
BLOODSHED LOOKED FOR AMI MINUTE


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.1
MT. PLEASANT, April 2.-The quiet that
reigned about here this afternoon has taken
decided turn. At $50 o'clock this even
Ing the distant sound of drums was heard
near Stonerville, about two miles away, and
soon q telephone message to the watchers in
the company's office said that gank of about
800 strikers had passed there bound for
Morewood. AT the Central Coke works
every one was sstir at 9:10, and when a
crowd left that place il was learned that their
objective point was the Southwest Com
pany's big stables at Morewood. From all
sides noises were heard, and an occasional
signal light flashed up.
Prepared to Meet an Attack.
Meanwhile, scouts on horseback were sent
out, and the deputies and other guards in
the company's Office prepared for the recep-
tion of the marchers. The orders given to
the guards we're to fire only when attacked,
or when the approaching enemy failed to
halt at command.
Early in the evening Sheriff Clawson sent
word that he was unable to come to Mt.
Pleasant, and in his absence the gallant de-
tenders were placed under the charge of
Deputy Sheriff Mcconnell and Captain
Loar. At 10 o'clock the sound of drums
grew louder, and at 1925 gang OF 15O from
Donnelly and Stonerville, headed by a
drum corps, and each man with a car-slat or
club on his shoulder, approached the More
wood store.
Here a surprise awaited the marching col
umn. Deputy Mcconnell and Captain Loar
mustered their forces and line of men, num-
bering so, and armed with rifles, presented
themselves to the strikers view. The gang
lowered their gait to a funeral march and
passed the martial array in silence.
The Strikers Advancing to Morewood.
Their course was up through this place,
thence to the Standard WORKS. where they are
at this writing. l2:l5. gathering recruits. 1t is
thought that they will soon return. and then
be Joined by men from Bridgeport and Tarrs,
who are now on the move. If they go to
Morewood they will be received warmly, as
the company seems determined to repel any
raid OF strikers tonight.
This afternoon Deputy Sheriff Mcconnell
secured writs of injunction upon ~ prominent
labor men here. This move created much ex-
citement among the strikers. At this hour
l225-the strikers are parading through the
Standard Works. and their yelling and
occasional pistol shot can be distinctly
heard in the telegraph office. Citizens in town
are waiting for the strikers to return. In the
street it is thought that the strikers intend
making a second raid on the Morewood works.
Scouts are plenty through the town, and raid
now will undoubtedly end in bloodshed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
MORMON FACTIONS AT WAR.
They Contest the Possession of Mount Zion,
Near Independence, Mo.

KANSAS CITY. April 1.-The two branches
of the Mormon Church at Independence, Mo-,
known respectively as the Hendrickites and
the reorganized church, are fighting for the
possession of Mount Zion. Mount Zion is a
low hill of about four acres in extent selecte
By Joseph Smith as the place where all the
elect will assemble on judgment day, and from
there be taken into heaven.
The MorinOns believe that the foundations
of magnificent temple, laid many years ago
by the Angel Gabriel are Just under the sur
face of the ground. and the place is pitted with
holes dug by jealous believers who have en-
Gcavored TO discover the walls. Some time,
SO they believe. the Angel Gabriel and his
hosts will ascend from heaven and uncover
these foundations, and then in 4 single night
they will erect one OF the most beautiful
temples ever beheld by mortal eyes. The
Headrickites have church in Mount Zion, and
the title 10 the properly is vested in one OF
their number as trustee. The recognized
church is contc5tIng the title Last night the
church building was nearly wrecked. All the
windows were broken, the furniture was
turned upside down and the altar was over
turned. TIE Hcndrickites claim the desecra-
tinn was done by the Reformed Church. The
members of the latter body deny that the
church was involved in it, but admit that some
individual members might have taken part
in il.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
TO JOIN THE BOYS.

Maui, Smith and Laroque Arrive Here and
Proceed to Florida.
Al Maui, Sam Laroque and phenomenal"
Smith, players of the local ball team. arrived
in the city yesterday morning. and they will
proceed at once to join the team at st. Au-
gustine.
The three players had a long conversation
with President y N ell yesterday afternoon, and
to Florida. Two uniform suits were ordered at
A. G. Pratts for Smith. So it seems that it is
the intention of President O'Neil to keep him.
1t is understood that all three men will be re-
tanned for fear that by some legal or other kind
of deal Baldwin or Reilly may be taken from
the club.
President O'Neil frankly admits that Cincin-
natl is very anxious to secure George Miller.
There is not at present any desire on the part
of Mr.. O'Neil to release Miller but it is among
the baseball possibilities that George Smith. of
Brooklyn, will play here and Miller in Cincin.
natl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02

ports to the United States by the sum of 81 So
The new law bears upon immgrant-carrying
steamships in several ways. and there is no
doubt that the law will reduce the immigrant
carrying business OF some of the European
steamship lines.
1t is probable in view of this reduction
and of the danger and expense of violating the
terms of the law that the German companies
have raised the rate OF steerage passengers to
America. Many OF the immigrants declared to
he undesirable have heretofore come to New
y ork from Bremen and Hamburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
DIED.

Observation-Disclosures April 2, at l:I5 A.
M, HANNAH REED. wife of James Carnahan,
In the list year of her age
Notice of funeral hereafter.
WARD-On Wednesday, April !, 1891, at A..
NJ, JANE WILCOX, wife of the late Moses
Ward.
Funeral services at her late residence. l2l
Page street. Allegheny City, on FRIDAY
MORNING, April 8, at 10 o'clock. Interment
private.
MARY, daughter of the late William Willuck
Funeral services at the residence of her sis
ter, Mrs. Jane Ward, 12l Page street, ALLIE.
gheny City, on FRIDAY MORNING, April 3, at 10
o'clock. 1nterment private. =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
BOSTON DOG SHOW.
The Pittsburg Champions Once More Cap
ture Lots of First Prizes.

The Pittsburg Champions Once More Cap
ture Lots of First Prizes.
sPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
BOSTON. MASS. April 1.-The largest and
best attended dog show ever held in this city
opened yesterday. Many OF the leading dogs
of the country are contesting and the judging
has been more than usually exciting.
The $4,000 dog, Sir Bedivere, Ruby Glen
more and Kildare are dividing the attention of
the visitors. The Kildare kennels of Irish SET
ters, owned by w. L. Washington, of Pitts
burg. again won. The champion bitch prize
fell to the lot of Champion Winnie ii. Chal-
lenge Kildare defeated his brother and kennel
mate, Challenge Beau Brummell, in the cham
pion dog class. Champion Ruby Glenmore
was on exhibition only and did not compete. SO
as to allow her kennel companion. Winnie H.,
to win. The kennel prize, as usual, was won
hands down by Washlngton's dogs.
After this show large number Of the dogs
now on exhibition will take part in the Chicago
show next week. where the fight will be re-
newed in the Irish setter classes Large odds
are offered on the Pittsburg kennel, with no
takers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
River kilograms.
NIVtr IeIeSraInS.
-sPKcIAI TELEGRAMs TO THE pIaPArcH

BRowNsvILLE-River 16 feet inch and rising.
Weather clear. Thermometer, $50 at7P.M.
MoRGANTowN-River IL feet and stationary.
Weather clear. Thermometer, 600 at P. NJ.
WARREN-River 81 feet and stationary. Weather
cloudy and mild.
ALLEGHENY JUNcTIoN-River 13 feet inches
and rising. Weather clear and pleasant.
CAIRO-River 33 feet and rising. Fair and cool.
WHEELING-River l6 feet inches and rising.
Clear and cool
MEMPHIS--R1yer falling. Clear ana cool.
NEW oRLEANs-Partiy cloudy and warm.
ST. LoUIS--River on stand; 10 feet Clear and
pleasant
LoUIsvILLE-River rising an inch an hour; II
feet inches in canal: Is feet inch on falls, 42
feet at foot OF canal. Business brisk. Weather
cloudy. but pleasant.
CINCINNa aTI-River 81 feet inches and falling.
Clear and pleasant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
STORY OF KINCAID.
He Tells of the Many Indignities He Suffered
at Taulbee's Hands.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The defendant In
the Kincaid trial was put upon the stand to-
day. He testified as to the poor state of bis
health for some years before the shooting; to
the repeated insults heaped upon him and as
saults made upon him by Taulbee, and to the
threats maze against Lis life BY the deceased.
The alteration which had shortly preceded the
shooting was graphically described, the witness
testilying that TaulIee had called him -
little coward and monkey, and told him to arm
himself. He had fired the shot because he
believed it was Taulbee's life or his.
Mr.. Kincaid further testified that Taulbees
personal relations with him for two or three
years we're very bitter. From December, 1857,
down to the unfortunate occurrence Taulbee
never neglected an opportunity when he could
assault witness and to follow HIM up. Taulbee.
whenever he met him, used to push HIM
roughly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
PENSION OFFICE VACANCY.
Ex-Congressman Browne Is the Latest One
Named for the Place.

Ex-Congressman Browne Is the Latest One
Named for the Place.
.FRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The Office of Com
missioner of Pensions is now practically vacant
and successor to General Green B. Raum
will doubtless be appointed In a short time.
For the past three weeks Commissioner Raum
has been travelling through the country, look
ing after his interests in the refrigerator COM
pany, which has been the cause of large
amount of scandal connected with the Pension
Office since he assumed charge.
1t was rumored for time, and on pretty
good authority, that Ex-Governor Beaver was
to have the place. but that IS now exploded. A
gentleman who is a very close friend of Beaver,
and who occupies a prominent position under
the Government, said to-day that General
Beaver would not accept the position if it was
rendered him. He added that Beavers visit TO
Washington last week had nothing TO do with
the appointment. 1t is asserted that General
Browne. ex-memDer from Cincinnati will be
appointed to the vacancy when it Is made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
PITrsBURa, April ].
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
The Rain and Snow Belt Extends Over Half

The Rain and Snow Belt Extends Over HALF
the Country.
The influence Of the storm that was central
over Nebraska on Monday became more ex-
tensive and powerful yesterday. The center
was moving northeast. covering Minnesota and
Missouri, and at night it was passing over Lake
Michigan into Canada. The rain and snow
belt took in the eastern half of the country.
There was foot of snow in Michigan. and In
Indiana. Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia an
inch to two inches of rain. Rains and slightly
cooler weather are promised to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
RHODE ISLAND IN DOUBT.
A Probability That the People Failed to
Elect State Officers

PROVIDENCE. April l.-There was a large
vote at the State election to-day, and the result
cannot be definitely determined for some hours
yet. The indications are that there has been
no election of any officer upon the general list
by popular vote, although both David and
Ladd, for Governor have made gains which
nearly balance each other IN the State, SO far
as heard from.
The General Assembly. with the four cities
and several towns to hear from, stands: Re-
publicans, As; Democrats %; no election for Is
seats. The Republicans need seven more votes
for the requisite majority on joint ballot, on
which the Governor and general officers are
elected after a failure 10 elect by the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
CHICAGOS DEATH RATE.
1t Is Still on the Increase and Victims
Eyes Are Attacked.

IL Is Stlu on tne increase ana Slctlms
Eyes Are Attacked.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.i
CHICAGO, April lone hundred and sixty
six deaths were reported at the Health Office
to-day, 20 of which were caused from the
grip. This is increase of one over the
terrible record of yesterday. The scourge is
now attacking the eyes of many of the sufferers
and nearly binding them. Vital S:atistician
Tomlinson received a cablegram from London
to-day. 1t read: "Dr. Mortimer Granville begs
physicians of Chicago to try grains camphor
in 20 minims tincture of iodine and l dram of
glycerine with syrup. frequently, for influenza.
Strong meat juice is also recommended; no
antipyrine."
Experiments will be made with his prescrip-
tion in an effort to check the unprecedented
ravages of the grip. Among the victims of the
scourge to-day was the Rev. Robert NJ. Hat
field, one of the most eminent Methodist d.
vines in the United States. President Grannis.
OF the Atlas Bank, and President Eames, who
were reported to be dying from the grip, were
better to-day. and it is now believed that both
will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02

her home 10 visit a sister in Fitchburg, but
never reached there. She had quite sum of
money and some valuable Jewelry with her
when she started. Mrs. Brush is about 90 years
old, so there are no suggestions that she has
run away.
The long silence over her absence is accounted
for by the fact that her Boston friends thought
she was in Fitchburg, and vice versa. The
police are greatly nuzzled over the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
EXCITED EUROPEAN MINERS.
A Decided Lack of Harmony in the Inter-
national Congress at Paris.


PARIS, April There was quite scene at
this the second days session of the Interna-
tional Miners Congress- now being held
at the Labor Exchange of this city. Dur
ing the course of the morning debate
the Congress, when the matter was
put to vote, refused Deputy Laur's offer
to attend the meeting OF the miners delegates
and to assist in the deliberations of the Con-
gress. Delegate DeFuet proposed that all
voting should take place and be decided by ma
uonallty, instead of upon numerical strength.
A prolonged and stormy debate. during th e
progress of which a number OF exciting scenes
were witnessed, followed this proposition.
Chairman Pickard was finally compelled to
call Delegate DeFuet to order whereupon
Delegate Basley became so excited that he
snatched the presiding officers bell from
Chairman Pickard's hand. An exchange of
apologies was made later. The Congress then
adjourned for the day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
Sporting Notes.

THERE is telegram at this office for E. e. Nc
Cleland.
MAURICE DAILY declines 10 play Frank Ives a
match game at billiards.
j. ID. SULLIVAN was credited with first blood'f
I'm his contest with Mitchell.
BILL READER is ready to fight Austin Gibbons
when the latter goes to England.
THE Climax ball club. one OF the best among
local amateur organizations, has reorganized for
the season, and would like to hear from other
teams.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
THREE PENSION GROUPS.
A New Arrangement That VIII Go Into
Eject After July I.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Secretary of
tne Interior, acting under the authority granted
in tho pension appropriation act approved
March 5, 1891, has directed that the various
pension agencies be re-arranged into three
groups, so that. beginning July I, there may be
quarterly payments Of pensions made each
month during the yeaf. While the details have
NOT yet been fully arranged, it is expected that
ihe three groups Will be made up as follows:
Group l-Chicago. Des Moines, Buffalo, Con-
cord. Milwaukee and PittsburS.
Group 2-lndianapolis. Louisville, Topeka
Philadelphia, Knoxville and New York.
Group 3-ColumbIS, Washington Boston,
Detroit, Augusta, Me-, and San Francisco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
A STEADY INCREASE.
New York's Death Rate Believed to Have
Reached the Maximum.

Reached the Maximum.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrATCH.i
NEW YORK. April LIN the "a hours ending
at noon to-day 200 deaths in this city were re-
ported to the Board of Health. This in
crease is attributed to the prevailing
malady of the grip. and the more
serious diseases occasioned by it, as bronchitis,
pneumonia and other ulmonary troubles. At
the Office of the Board of Health 1t was stated
that the rise of thedearh rate had been gradual
for the last four weeks. This is in contrast
with the sudden increase last year, when the
rate jumped to hign numbers within two
weeks.
DR.. Tracy expressed the opinion that the
highest point had probably been reached, ana
that decline would shortly follow. seventy
three deaths were reported this afternoon,
which warranted the belief that the "a hours
ending noon tomorrow will not show so large
a rate as to-day. The grip Is like last years.
but working in milder manner. Last week
the total number of deaths was about 9OO For
the four days ending at noon to-day the deaths
were 643, rate Of ]. lbs for seven days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-02
THE STATES FINANCES.
Wherry's Act Has Put the General Fund In
Excellent Condition.

Wherry's Act Has Put the General Fund In
Excellent Condition.
ESPECIAL TKLEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
HARRISBURG. April 1.-The passage of the
Wherry act, relieving the sinking fund of all
current revenues this year, except 100000, has
placed the general fund in excellent condition.
Under the law which this act supplants all
over 81, 500. 900 in the general would have been
transferable to the sinking fund, which
amounts to over 81, ,3c0.U0 The general fund,
according to the monthly State Treasury re-
port, has in it s., S3s 022 SO. To members of the
Legislature and employees, S237, ,265 have been
advanced and to officers and employees Of the
Government and chairman of committees,
sl7,l71 81.
The Peoples Bank of Philadelphia leads
other banks in the amount Of the general fund
deposits, which aggregate S743. l55 30. The
Allegheny National Bank has S459, 869 81: the
farmers and Mechanics National Philadei-
phia, s273.3l5 rs; Mechanics, Harrisburg, $25l,
S2l 1t; Commonwealth Guarantee Trust and
Safe Deposit Company, Harrisburg, s379 Bl9 SO
and Fourth Street National, Philadelphia,
S266 1902 ".