The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-13
TRIES THE COURTS

RUsIE SEEKS HIS RELEASE rR0l
THE GIANTS.
Applies fer IN Injanctio. in the Federa
Court ss Chicago Against the New Yorl
Club = Stakeholder OF the America,
wheelDea's Protective Association Get,
After Seeretary-Treasarer Snif9en An<
Wants \ Eeeeiver-Rsceiver Watkins 4
! the Object Of Objections
| whisky Trust Decision
Chicago Nov. 12.-Failing to secure hi:
release from the New York Baseball clu,
at the hands Of the National League
Amos Rusie, the indianapolis player, to-
day filed bill for injunction in the fed
eral court in order to secure MS release
5y legal process. incidentally Rusie's
application to the court means more
than his personal release II granted Ii
would mean that the right of reservation
exercised by the baseball clubs has no
legal standing and makes an open field
at the close OF each season for the con-
tracing OF players for the following sea-
4 son.
The bill for Injunction declares tha.
| the combination OF the National league
Is unlawful and unreasonable and if en-
| forced will work irremediable hardship
to the complainant. No notice of a time
to hear the bill has been filed.
In addition Rusie began suit a, law
for the recovery Of 5000 damages by
reason Of the conduct of the New York
club in depriving him from following his
profession.
SNIFFEN MAKES IT PAY.
Chicago. Nov. IA receiver for the
American Wheelmen's Protective asso-
c;ation was asked for in the circuit court
today by p. II. Barker, a stockholder.
The concern is pretty widely known
among wheelmen throughout the coun-
try, as, soon after its inception. il was
indorsed by the League OF American
Wheelmen. The association was incor-
porated in November. 1894. with a capital
stock of $1,000 and notice was given that
II would be increased 10 $50. 900. but this
has never been paid in. The bill makes
some rather sensational charges against
Edward ID. Sniffen. secretary and treas
urer. II is claimed that he issued to
himself 1900 shares Of stock representing
the increase and 5000 shares over-issue,
OF the par value Of 81 or $4,000 altogether
Sniffen. il Us alleged. expended on his
personal account all OF the $50. .0e0 co..
lected, excepting $500 used for the ex-
penses of the corporation, 1t is claimed
that the assets of the concern do not ex-
ceed 5000 and that it is liable for % 900
wheels. valued at $50 each. All the Of
ficers are made defendants.
OBJECTIONS TO WATKINS.
Topeka. Kan, Nov. 12.-An effort Is
being made to depose ]. r. Watkins az
receiver of the J. 3. Watkins Land AMI
months ago. The North American Trust
company, one of the heaviest creditors,
has come into the United States distric:
court and says that the receivers were
appointed without notice to them and
claiming that Watkins owes a half mil
lion dollars to the company of which he
is receiver. Judge Foster is holding court
III Fort Scott and until his return no |
action is expected.
WHISKY TRUST SUSTAINED.
Chicago, Nov. 12-Judge Showalter In |
the federal court today rendered an i'm |
portant decision in the rebate case OF |
the Whisky company. The jurist decided |
that the compact involved in the rebate |
vouchers is legal and that the under !
standing does not preclude the buyer
from purchasing elsewhere. The terms
merely stipulate that is the buyer takes
goods from the American Spirits COM
oany and wished to take advantage Of
he rebates he must not deal elsewhere
The decision is OF the highest Importance
'ince 1t confirms the trade methods OF the
sugar trust, and other corporations.
TOBACCO MEN QUARREL.
St. Louis. Mo-. Nov. 12.-In the case OF
he p. Lorillard company against Chris
ian Pepper for infringement of trade
mark and alleged imitation in the man
.er or putting UP small packages OF
omking tobacco so as to resemble COM
lainant's goods. Judge Phillips render
d decree in the United States circuit
ourt dismissing the compalint at the
ost Of the plaintiff This controversy
as been pending for about two years
nd the costs are heavy.
CYDE FIRM BOYCOTTED.
Chicago. Nov. 12.-Gormully & Jeffer-
s applied to the federal court today for
n injunction 10 restrain the Metal Pol
hers National union from attempting
, boycott the bicycles manufactured by
le firm. Last November the union went ,
u on a strike and the firm has been ,
nploying non-union workmen since. :
he unionists have inaugurated an ac-
We campaign al over the country aga;ns =
le firms products. Judge Grosscup re- !
rred the bill to Master in Chancery v
ishop. !
IN THE SUPREME COURT. Z
Washington. Nov 1e-The supreme r
urt today heard arguments in the case &
the United States against the Oregon =
i'd California railway. Valuable lands J.
the vicinity OF Portland. Ore. are in ii
lived in the suit. Assistant Attorney e
eneral Dickerson and ex-Attorney Cen b
al Williams appeared for the govern u
ent and J. H Ashton and ]. II. Coa;e ];
r the company. y
UNION STOCK YARDS q.
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