2&&2i2333S io -sue The Two Bugaboos for the Dominant Party in the Present House. SPEINGER'S PLAN A GO. The McKinley Law Is to Be Attacked, but Only by Piecemeal. KO ENTIRE BILL TO BE PASSED. Caucus Xecessarj to Settle the Free Coinage Question. IT IS CALLED, THOUGH, T,l TnB AXTIS "Washington, Jan. 29. The Demo cratic pclicy with reference to the tarifi in this Congress has been decided upon. The McKinley law will be attacked by separate bills, aimed at a few parts of the measures, and not by a general tariff revision bill. This conclusion was reached this morning by the Democratic members of the "Ways and Means Committee after a conference lasting several hours. "When a vote was taken it resulted 7 to 3 in favor of separate j bills. The dissenting members of the com mittee gave tneir adhesion xo the policy of the majority or their associates on the com mittee, and will act with them, thus making the Democratic part of the "Wavsand Means Committee a unit on the policy which it was decided to adopt. Nothing was said about which particular feature of the present law should be attacked, and this will be left to future determination. Tlir Separate Bill Idea Carried. After a lengthy discussion, in which the membereof the committee in former Con gresses expressed their opinion in favor of a general tariff revision bill, and Mr. Springer and his associates argued that the proper method of procedure was bv attack ing tne tarifi" law in detail, Mr. Bryan, of Nebraska, orlered a resolution declaring it to be the sense of the committee that its policv with regard to tarili legislation in ttie t ilty-secona Congress should be ot re vision by separate measures instead of the general revision of the whole system. Tliis motion was carried by a vote of 7 to 3. Tle votins in iavor of it were Messrs. Montgomery, "Whiting, Shively, Cockran, Stevens Bryan and Springer, the new mem bers of the committee. The negative votes were by Messrs. McMillin, Turner and Wilson, who were members of the com mittee in previous Congresses. The general policy having been determined upon, all the members present agreed to abide by the conclusion reached. Mr. "Wilson, of "West Virginia, said later that the majority of the committee would at in harmony, and Mr. McMillin and Mr. Turner, of Georgia, subsequently con curred in the statement. Chairman Springer was natnrally somewhat gratified that his policy of reporting separate bills had met the approval of the Democratic majority. No Indication or Trouble. "There is no indication of trouble," said he. "Everything is perfectly satisfactory so far as I know. "We have carefully con sidered the situation, and have to-day de cided, on motion of Mr. Bryan, of Nebraska, that it is the scne of the Democratic mem bers of the committee that we proceed to deal with the tarifl by the introduction of separate bills, instead- of attempting a general revision. Those voting for this motion were Messrs. Montgomery, 'Whit ing, Shivtly, Cockran, Stevens, Bryan and myself. Those favoring a bill for gen eral revision were Messrs. McMillin, Tur ner and "Wilson. There has been a free in terchange of views by the Democratic mem bers in our conferences, and the best of feel ing has prevailed. Our diflerenccs were those merely of policy, and not as to the great vital principle. There was a consensus of opinion that there should be no step backward iu our party opposition on the ouirageous features of the McKinley law. "We decided to assail it in the manner that would be most effective, and give the great est assurance of success. The deliberations of the Democratic members have always been characteiized by the utmost good humor and kindly feeling. The statement in some of the papers, that there is to be a Democratic bolt, is not entertained by those best informed on the subject. Gen tlemen mav very consistently differ as to policy without it necessarily following that the party policy, when finally adopted by tbojmnjoritv, is to be resisted bv the minor ity." Uai mony of Action Frdlctcd. Mr. Bryan, the mover of the expression of the sense of the committee, had but little to ay. "I think," said he, "that there w ill be no doubt of harmony of action on tlie part of the Democratic members, now that a policy lias been outlined." Mr. McMillin declined to state what he or any other gentlemen had said in committee, but did not hesitate to give it as his judg ment that a general bill vi as preferable to Individual or separate bills. He believed the Democratic position on the tariff now was stronger than ever before. He did not think a less vigorous policy should be adopted against the present McKinley law thin n as adopted against the former tariff law, whose average rate of duty was 43 per cent. If that rate required a general revis ion, as was claimed by all Democrats, the requirements of good legislation were not less against the present law, which imposed sn average duty of 60 per cent, and, in ad dition, turrendered the right of imposing taxation to the President But any one cnowmg mm would not aoubt that what Ever policy the party determines to adopt will receive his earnest support. A racens to Settle Sliver. The decree of Kiug Caucus is to be in voked to settle the silver question in the Democratic party. This was decided upon to-day, and, singularly enough, the op ponents of free coinage are the ones who r.Ee taken the initiative in demanding a party caucus. Representative Harter, of Ohio, circulated among the Democratic members of the House to-day the following call for a caucus: To Hot-. WiUiim S. llotoan, Chairman of the The nndcrsisrned lespcctfully ask you to call tne Democratic inembcro of tlio Iloiifo topcllier.-it the House on Friday next, at7:30 o'clock r. ii., to consider wlit bhould be tlie action ot our side of the House upon the question of whether any legislation conocrn-jr-g the comageor silver shall bobrouslir up during the picsent session lor discussion and final action. Mr. Harter had no difficulty ill getting more than the requisite number of signa tures to tiic call of the caucus, and on the piesentatiou of the paper to Mr. Holinan, that gentleman stated that he would at once issue the formal calL Desirability or the Move. "I believe, with many other members of the House," said Representative Harter to the Associated Press representative, "that suca, a caucus would bo icry desirable, from the standpoint of those who favor free coinage, as well as from that of those who r.rc opposed to it. The signatures to the call are not limited to the members who arc opposed to the tree coinage of a legal tender fcilvcr dollcr which costs the silver miner 41 cents and which everybody else, including men. women, children and" the pensioners, would be obliged to take at its full value of ICO cents, but include also thoe who hold to the view that the free and unlimited coinage of silver would be beneficial to the general interests of the country." The Democratic caucuses on legislative .atters have never been regarded as abso- 'ely binding on members ol the House, and a talk with S a .nuniner 01 , makes it evident that caucus detenni on the silver question would bare less of binding force than a caucus on almost any other question. The call was circulated by anti-silver men. It is a restricted and not a binding caucus calk- A number .of free coining Democrats who were seen said they did not believe the antis would abide by a decision favorable to tree silver. A. great many men both for and against silver would refuse to go into a caucus unless assured it would not be regarded as binding. Mr. Bacon, of New York, and others re fused to sign the calL Sir. Bland Inclined to "Walt. Mr. Bland, when told that a caucus call was in circulation, and asked if he would go into it and abide by its decision, said: "I don't want to be interviewed on that now. I want to wait to see what is done." Mr. "Williams, of Mascar.husett.H- nn xnti- ! free coinage Democrat on the committee, admitted that lie knew of the call, but said he had not signed it. He could not be in duced to make answer to the question as to whether or not he woulu go into such a caucus. Mr. Robertson, of Louisiana, one of the members of the Coinage Committee, said: "I am going to vote for a free coinage bill in committee and in the House. I have no objection to its discussion in caucus, but on the silver question I propose to vote ac cording to the wishes of my constituents, who elected me on a free silver plank. I believe this caucus, if any is held, will em anate from the anti-silver men, and that if a majority of the caucus should be for free silver they would not be bound by it, and on that question we have an example in the case of Williams and Hoar, of Massa chusetts, who would not even abide by the caucus decision on the Speakership be cause of the silver question. And," added Mr. Robertson, "I won't vote for any in ternational conference to side-track the issue." Lanbam -Answers Like a Tankee. Mr. .Lanham, of Texas, an earnest free silver man, said: "Before I answer that question I want an answer to this question: 'Will the anti-silver men abide by the cau cus?" " The manner of response showed Mr. Lanham's own opinion on the ques tion. Mr. Pierce, of Tennessee, who forced the free silver fight at the very first meeting of the Coinage Committee, said: "I expect to be there if a caucus is held and sec what is done. The outcome of the caucus will de pend entirely on the number of Democrats who go into it., I came here instructed for free silver, aud jf a free coinage bill is pre sented in the House I am going to vote lor it, not believing that the representatives of other constituencies on this floor have the right to bind me and make me vote against the instructions of my own people. A caucus of representatives of the people elected upon certain issues is not like a party platform. "Whatever my party savs in party platlorm 1 shall stand by. line Eastern Democrats would not agree to be bound by the caucus action on the silver question, as was evidenced by the action of Messrs. Hoar and "Williams, of Massachu setts, who refused to vote for Speaker Crisp, a free coinage man, because he would not pledge himself in writing to throttle silver legislation on this floor. Then how can they expect free silver men to be so bound?" AGAINST FREE COINAGE. The National Board of Trade "Wants an In ternational Weights, Measures and Mon etary Convention Held Other Closing Resolution of the Organization. "Washington, D. C., Jan. 29. The Na tional Board of Trade, at its session to-day, adopted an address to Congress urging the passage of the Torrey bankruptcy bill. The Committee on Amendments to the inter-State commerce act submitted the fol lowing resolutions, which were adopted by the board: First, that corporations as well as their agents and employes be mado Indictable. Second, that tho reports and findings of the commission shall have the force and effect of the reports of Masters tn Chancery in Federal courts, in case of subsequent judicial proceedings. TUiid, to authorize and empower tho Inter-State Commission to employ comne tcnt and permanent connsel to represent it in any litigation It finds necessary m tho enforcement of the inter-State commerce act, and its decisions and orders under it. A resolution was also adopted urging on the President the wisdom of filling vacan cies on the Inter-state Commission by the appointment of men belonging to the class of trained transporters or capable merchants or manufacturers. The board then resumed consideration of the resolution opposing the "Washburn bill in regard to dealing in futures. Afterli long debate a vote was taken and the following was recorded as the sense of the board: Resolved, That while this board recog nizes the evils resulting from excessivo trading in agricultural and other products of the country, and would heartily co operate in any measures calculated to re strict such trading within legitimate limits, which would not at tho same time seriously interfere with the necessary facilities for handling the immense cereal and other crops of the country at tho least pos sible risk, and consequently at the smallest practicable expense on the course of their movement Irom producer to consumer, it deprecates any legislation lay ing a tax upon or interfering in any way with the fieedom of commercial transac tions in such products, whether for immedi ate or future delivery, believing that any in terference with the established methods or business men, which arc tho result of ex perience under the natural laws and neces sities of trade would be detrimental to the public interest. Kesolved, That tho board hereby reiter ates its expression of sentiment enunciated at the last annual meeting in relation to the bill then pending; in Congress on this sub ject, known as the"Butterworth bill," to the cflect that its adoption would cause irre parable injury to the business and agricul tural interests of tho country. On motion of Mr. Stranahan, of New York, a resolution was adopted requesting the railroad companies to co-operate with the Post office Department in facilitating the prompt delivery of the mails. The silver question was then taken up and then a resolution was adopted as follows: The National Board of Tr3demomorializes tho Executive and Legislative departments of the National Government to promote and fcecurc at the earliest practicable date an in ternational conference for the adjustment of a fixed ratio between gold and silver; and further, that until such a ratio has been secured by international agreements any and all legislation aiming at the free coinage of silver or the repeal of the present law should be strenuously opposed. A resolution was also adopted, after debate, asking Congress to take steps look ing to tie equalization of the monetary standards and the unification of the money systems of the great commercial nations o"f the world. A resolution was also adopted favoring liberal financial support by the United States Government to the Colum bian Exposition. The convention then adjourned. The next meeting of the board will be held in "Washington on the last Tuesday in Janu ary, 1893. A IJeception to Senator Sbrrmnn. "WASHUiGTO-, D. C.,Jan. 29. The Ohio Republican Association of the District of Columbia gave a reception to-night to Senator John Sherman in honor of his sixtli election to the United States Senate. In the absence of Secretary Foster, First Assistant Postmaster General "Whitfield de livered the address of welcome, to which Senator Sherman responded. Short speeches were mane oy otner prominent gentlemen, including Postmaster General "Wanamaker and Bcpresentativc Enochs, of Ohio. Dinner at the Hairs'. Wachixgtox, D. C, Jan. 29. Senator and Mrs. Hale gave a dinner to-night in honor of President and Mrs. Harrison. The other guests were Justice and Mrs. Brown, Secretary and Mrs. Elkins, Secretary Tracy, Senator and Mrs. Frye, Mrs. .Sheridan and Mr. James "W. "Wadsworth. NEW YORK OOSSIP, by Arthur Brisbane and Charlrs T. Murray, in THE DISPATCH to-morrow. - w ' - y-y-- fSeDAEDrTFOIK. A Hideously Deformed Family Found in a Pleasant Valley. HANDS AND FEET LIKE BEASTS. A Weird Legend Says Their Affliction Fol lowed a Curse UTTEKED BY A TORTURED PEDDLER rf rr.CIAL TELEORAM TO TOT DISPATCH.! BOFrAl, Jan. 30. About 30 miles south of Buffalo, midway between the villages ot Sprineville and Gowanda, is situated what is known as the "Valley of Zoar." This valley is about seven miles long by from one to three miles wide, and is one of the most picturesque spots in the western part of the State, but as it is almost inaccessible, the beauty and grandeur of this valley is but little known to the outside world. The descendants of some of the first set tlers still inhabit a part of the valley. Their name is "Wright, and they comprise a tamily of '25 or 30. Of them theie is not one that is not deformed in some 'manner about the hands and feet. The deformity is so peculiar as to have given them the name of "crab-claws," and" their name would, perhaps, describe their deformity better than any other that could be applied to them. That a family having such a peculiar de formity reallydoes exist isdoubted bymany who have heard of them, and, in order to ascertain if there was any truth in the re port, Tub Dispatch correspondent visited the valley recently. He first visited the school and questioned the teacher in regard to the matter. The teacher's name is, for obvious reasons, omitted from this report. The reporter reached the school at about 3 o'clock and waiting till the dismissal, half an hour later, made known the object of his visit. A Strangely Afflicted Family. "If I had known," said the teacher, "of what you were in quest, I could have shown you a sample of them right here, as one of my brightest pupils is a little girl'about 12 years old, a member of the family of which you speak. However, as she has gone we will call at her house where you can see a part of the family. They act very strangely, being fully aware ot their misfortune, and rarely entertain strangers. Indeed, they frequently leave their house' and go up into the lulls when there are many strangers in the village." About half an hour later the teacher and reporter stood in front of a dilapidated look ing dwelling which was situated near the Gowanda end of the valley and far up on the side of a hill. In response to a knock a dozen faces appeared at the different win dows and presently the door was opened and the head of a female stuck out. "Good afternoon, Mrs. "Wright," said the teacher, pleasantly, "Is Anna at home? I wanted to tell her something about the work for to-morrow which I neglected to do at the close of school." The woman, who was fairly good looking, surveyed the reporter suspiciously for a moment and then bade the teacher and his companion come in. This they did without delay, but not one of the children whose faces had appeared at the windows was visible. The room was comfortably fur nished and contrasted strangelv with the exterior of the building. The reporter turned his gaze in the direction ot the woman who had let them in and beheld one of the strange people of which he had heard. Her hands had but two fingers each and the feet were encased in immense round shoes resembling, somewhat, a softening boot worn by horses. ' Other than the two pecu liarities already mentioned therewas noth ing to excite especial comment, except that her general appearance was good. Terrible Ilands and Feet. The woman called Anna at the lcquest of the teacher and presently a. girl about 12 years old entered the room. She was bare fooled and a view of her feet could be ob tained. She appeared to be trying to hide her hands in the folds of her dress. Her face was round and rosy and the reporter thought about as handsome as any he had ever seen. Her figure was well formed and graceful, and altogether the t ould have at tracted considerable attention anywhere had it not been for the horrible shape of her feet They were about sis inches long and ha'd but two toes, or rather claws. The claws are about three inches long and re semble huge crab claws more than anything else. They begin at the place usually called the instep and curve out around and then nearly meet at about three inches from the place of beginning. On the end of the toes in place of the nails arc small, sharp- Eointed horns. The loot did not seem to ave any joints in it whatever, as the girl stepped in a solid sort of way without any spring to her walk. All these things were seen at a glance. At first Anna appeared confused and bashful, but soon, under the influence of the teacher's conversation with her, she be came more talkative and let her hands drop from the folds of her dress. "When the re porter first saw them he nearly fell from his chair with astonishment, and it was some time before he could gain the nerve to take a second look. The sight made the cold chills chase each other up and down his back, but finally he looked again. In place of a hand was a long bonv finger, probably five or six inches long. It began with the wrist, which was very small and tapered down for about two or three inches and then extended straight out the rest of the way. As the girl closed her finger he saw that there were five joints, and that the finger seemed to curl up as an ordinary hand would. "Writing With Both Claws. The teacher had Anna get her pencil and paper and copy some of the things he had brought for her to do. The girl laid the paper on the desk, and, graspinc the pencil in both hands, wrote rapidly, and, as the re-, porter saw jiuer, very prcmiy. Y une sne was writing some of the children, having regained their courage, began to enter the room. Thev were all barefooted, and their feet were all formed exactly alike, and were just the same as Anna's. Their hands, for the most part, had two fingers that looked timilar to their toes, but there was one or two with only one finger like Anna's,. and others with three fingers on eacli hand. There were ten in-all, ranging in ages from 3 to about Id years. After a few minutes more of conversation the teacher and'reporter prepared to go. As they arose from their seats the teacher said: "Come, Anna, and kiss me goodby." "How could you bear to thjnkof kissing that prettv girl?" said the reporter. "She is pretty, but her feet and hands are enough to scare most any man out, and I should as soon think of embracing Zip, the wild boy, as her." "That girl, though bidly deformed, has a soul just as much as anyone. Probably she never receives a kiss except when I kiss her, as her parents are very stern and cross. She appreciates one who cares for her and shoiYs interest in her. Her mother and father and several other members of the family, uncles and aunts, were not there to night. They were probably up in the hills somewhere working. If you could have seen them you would have wondered how they ever came possessed of such a hand some child, as they are both as homely as sin. If vou were to stav here Ions' nnd could get acquainted with the people you, would not have such an aversion to them. I experienced the same feeling myself when I first came here, but, as vou see. it has now grown off and I take no particular note of their deformity." Tlie Story or a Crime and n Corse. "How do you suppose they came to be de formed in this way?" "Well, there is a legend floating around but of course it is only a legend. The story goes as follows": "Along in. the first part of the nineteenth century, when the country was first being settled here, the ancestors of this family came, to the'-Talley ofZoar to live.- Tha' family-did not have the bestfreputation in" the world so the story goes. "Well, one night a pack peddler came through' the for est on his way to Buffalo aud stopped at this house to show his wares and obtain a right's lodging. He took from his pack a few golden trinkets which he showed the people. This excited their greed and they imagined he must have piles of money with him, so instead of giving him a bed to sleep on they soon had Mr. Peddler senseless and were searching him and his pack for the cold. Not findintr anv more than he had shown them they thought to persecute the poor man when he recovered his senses and made him reveal the place where he kept all his money. As soon as the'peddler revived they began operations by cutting off a toe from each foot; this did not bring forth the secret and a couple more toes were sacrificed. Still he uersisted in saviner that he had no money, which only resulted in his losing two more toes. He then had two toes left on each foot, the big and the little one. As that torture did no "good, they becamo exasperated and knocked the peddler on the head, and supposing him to be dead, they threw him through a trap door into' the cellar. Presently, however, the trap door was lifted up and the hands of the peddler appeared on tle sides of the door as if he was tryiug to climb out. This so enraged the family that one grabbed a butcher knife and another a hatchet and they began hack ing at the hands of the poor man. After a conple of strokes only one finger was left on one hand and two on the other, and at that the peddler fell back into the cellar. Three Generations Deformed. "The family gathered around the trap door to see if he made any sound, and heard him calling on the Lord to curse that family and make them wear his present form even to the third and fourth generations. Those were lus dying words. "Whether the story is true or not, of coun-e I cannot say, but it is evident that the three generations which are represented here, all have deformed feet and hands. It looks as though the Lord was answering that prayerj doesn't it?" It did seem as if some power must have influenced the strange formation of this family's hands and feet and who can tell but what the legend is true. The story is gen erally accepted as true by all the people in the valley and some old settlers say they can remember the whole circumstance when it first came out about the murder of the peddler. MUSICAL MATTERS Of Interest to Churche, And, we might say, to all persons purchas ing church organs. S. Hamilton, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue, has the greatest variety of these instruments from which to select. First, genuine pipe organs at 5800 aud up ward, to which the tones of a reed organ (no matter what came it is called) bear no comparison; the specifications and prices will be furnished to all who inquire for them, and cases built to suit any design of furnishment. Mr. Hamilton also has had for years the celebrated Clongh & "Warren church organs, with Scribner's wonderful patent qualifying tubes. These organs need no notice from us, as you will find them in almost every church in the city and surrounding countrv, not a few, but hundreds of them, grading from 100 to $l,000,and of the Estey chapel organs from ?50 to SoOO.and the great pipe organs from ?800 to about fo.OOO here in the city, and as high as 510,000 to 515,000 in other cities. The great success of the com bination tube organ is easily understood when you hear the effects produced. The immense volume and quality of tone is reallv wonderful, and for the amount of money asked for them, when compared with nondescript affairs which are offered at 5700 orS800, but which are dear at 5400, and really do not compare with the 5350 com bination pipe and reed organs, vdiich are of established reputation, as scores of our best churches attest after ten or more years' use. There is now on hand an elegant variety of genuine chapel organs of the incomparable Estey make at prices ranging from 550 to 5250. Hamilton's lias always been headquarters for church, chapel and school organs, and we feel safe in saying that fully two-thirds of all instru ments now in use in "Western Pennsylvania and in Ohio's adjoining territory have been supplied by S. Hamilton's house in the last 20 or more years of its existence. Do not be deceived by specious advertisement? into buying anywhere else than at Hamilton's, as you are sure of getting the best goods at fair prices and terms to suit your needs. Remember the place and call or write direct to S. Hamilton, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg. Pa. EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND The Great Tire Sale of tho F. C. C. C. Yesterday was an exciting day at our store. All the goods which were slightly damaged bv fire, smoke or water are placed in our big basement,and all day long a surg ing mass of men, women and children struggled in their eagerness to be waited on. To-day we are better prepared, and the peo ple, no matter in what big crowds they oome, will be quickly, served. This great fire sale gives the public the benefit of the lowest prices for good clothing ever thought of. Men's suits, men's ulsters and over coats, boys' suits, pants, and" also a big line of underwear at fire-sale prices. P. C. C. C., Pittsburg Combination Cloth ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets. The fire sale begins at 9 o'clock sharp. Store open until 10 o'clock'to night. A POPTJLAK STAND. Improvements Made at 433 and 435 Wood Street. Mr. "W. M. Laird has spared no expense to remodel and impiore his large shoe stores at Nos. 433 and 435 "Wood street so as to make them the most complete and conven ient in the city. These are the only retail shoe stores in the city which have an ele vator for the exclusive use of patrons. To construct this elevator and equip it in the most modern aud approved manner re quired an outlay of nearly 52,000. The motive power is electricity," and the motor is of an entirely new and perfect type. Capable of raising 2,000 pounds load, it occupies only about 4 feet by 5)4 feet space, and makes no more noise than a .sewing machine when running. Other im provements consist of papering, painting and renovating, besides altering the interior arrangements for greater convenience of customers. Mr. Laird has made a vast im provement, aud has now unexcelled facili ties for the transaction of his large and in creasing business at 433 and 435 Wood street, ' "Which Piano Shall I Get?. All! that's the question. But look up the merits of the renowned Hardmau.Krakauer. "Voseand Harrington pianos, and vou will find it an easy matter to decide. No supe riors in the world, acknowledged absolutely perfect by all. Will last a lifetime. Old pianos and organs taken in exchange. Xew instruments rented, and rent applied on purchase. Our prices and terms are within the reach of all. Instruments for sale on the liberal installment plan. Cata logues and full information free by mail to any address. Call in and hear our wonderful self-plav-ing -Colians. Anyone can play them, with no knowledge of music w hatever. Mellok & Hoene, "Palace of Music," 77 Fifth avenue. Baby IIcKre'a Tears. A dispatch from Washington says that Baby McKee had a fit of crying yesterdav. The chances are his nurse had been telling him about Marvin's Itoyal Fruit Biscuit, aud he nearly broke his little heart until the went to tlie pantry and got him some of them. If you want to keep the babies fat and happy you've got to feed them Mar vin's cakes and crackers. WSSu Havo Xou Seen the New 81? No matter if you haven't The old kind will do as. well it buysia Stag's Head white shirt no man ever wore as big a dollar's worth as it is. . Jos. Hobse & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. !DIDFTM0WTHELAW .Sentence Suspended on the Whole sale Liquor Dealers Who SOLD LESS THAN TWELVE PINTS. J. S. Dawson Is Sent Up Six Tears for His Eevoltins Crime. A BUST DAI AMONG JUDGES AND JTJKrES Yesterday was a busy day in Criminal Court The wholesale liquor dealers con victed of selling in smaller quantities than allowed by the act of 1891 were called up for sentence. They were Henry Heck, T. Hufnagel, Fred Heil, Joseph Eohm.Samuel Abrams, A. Funk, Charles H. Ruik and John Powers. District Attorney Burleigh stated to the Court that he had been in formed by Chief Brown, as well as by the late Superintendent of Police Gamble "Wier, that the defendants had conformed to the law of 1889, without tho knowledge of having violated that of 1891, and asked for a suspension of sentence as in the case of A. E. Jones, passed upon by one ot the other judges. Judse Porter then suspended sentence in each case upon the payment of costs. Judge Kennedy sentenced J. S. Dawson, convicted about a week ago of assaulting his 6-year-old" daughter, to the penitentiary for six years and one month. John Anderson, charced with stabbinsr John Sanderson on the arm on Logan street Christmas Eve, was convicted and sent to the workhouse for two years. Gottleib Abby was convicted of robbing D. B. Lynch of"S52, on Stanton avenue, De cember 18. John Bovlan was found guilty of perjury on oath of G. W. Smith. r Henry Dindinger, charged with embez zling 510 from Kaufmann Brothers, is on trial. The jury in the case of Charles Supes, charged by his wife with assault and bat tery, went out yesterday morning at 9:30, and remained out all day. At 5 o'clock last evening Judge Porter sent for them to find out why they could not agree. It looked as though the jury would disagree, but the Court advised them to try to arrive at a ver dict, as another trial would be a useless ex pense to the countv. It is a simple case, and has now cost over 5200. The Post Wants a New Trial. The counsel for the defense in the Quay- Post criminal libel suit yesterday filed their papers in the motion for a new trial. After objecting to the manner in which the jury was drawn, the District Attorney's associa t'on with the trial of the case and several other alleged irregularities, they take a number of exceptions to the charge of Judge Porter, claiming that he erred. They claim that the law does not presume malice, and therefore the burden of proof could not be upon the defendants to remove that presumption. The Court charged that the defendants must be held to the highest degree of good faith and care. To this they take exception, as ajso to the Court's refer ence to the defendants reliance on the statements of Attorney General Hensel, without securing corroborative evidence. John Blggert Sues His Brother. John D. Biggert yesterday entered suit against James C. Biggert for 55,000 dam ages. The plaintiff states that in 1879 the two of them received the agency here for the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Companv. The business increased rapidly, and in 1884 they made a partnership agree ment, running from year to year under the firm name of Biggert & Bro. On February 1, 1886, however, it is alleged, the defendant unlawfully and wrongfully withdrew and dissolved the partnership. This lost to the plaintiff his share of the business with the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Com pany, and he asks for damages to the amount of 55,000 ' "Wants the Contract Carried Our. A bill in equity was filed yesterday by Peter M. Hitchcock against John P. Scott. The defendant, it is stated, owns 120 acres of land in Kobinson township. It is alleged that he made an agreement with William Wilcox to sell to him the coal underlying the land at S100 per acre. The bonus was paid and Wilcox afterward assigced his in terest in the agreement to purchase to Hitchcock. Scott, however, has since re fused to sell, though the money has been tendered him, and the court is now asked to compel Scott to carry out the agreement and make the sale. Money for His Church. The will of the late John P. Scott, of Wilkinsburg, was filed yesterday for pro bate. It was dated September 30, 1891; 55,000 is divided among the various boards of the United Presbyterian Church, of Korth America; the Board of Foreign Mis sions gets $2,000; Home Missions, "51,200; Freedmen's Missions, 5500; Church Exten sion, 5800; Ministerial Belief, 5200; and Education, 5300. The balance of the estate is divided between the testator's daughter, Emma P. Scott, and his son, William A. Scott. Host Pay the Bent Anyhow. In the suit ol Mark Arnold against Net tie McIC Graham aud A. A. Hciner a ver dict was given yesterday for 6 cents dam ages for the plaintiff, and certifying that there was 5450 rent due from the plaintiff. The plaintiff was a tenant of Mrs. Graham and refused to pay rent, and sued for dam ages because certain repairs alleged to have been agreed upon had not been made. The United Friends Must Pay. In the case of Katharine Karill against the Imperial Conncil of the Order of United Friends, a verdict was given yesterday for 5540 for the plaintiff. The suit was to re cover on a policy of insurance for disability. The plaintiff became blind and demanded the amount, which was refused, the claim being made that she was not in good stand ing in the order. Criminal Court Trial List To-day Co-nmon wealth vs Richard Teese, George G. Foster, Thomas Parcells, Fred Krc?er, II. E. Frederick, Jos. H. Clemr. Nathan Judson, Jatnej Welsh, Michael Trautnian, Jcnnio Duffy, AV.A. Cassidy.Frank JIahew. Monday David Hastings, James G. Wy man "(4), K. T. Pearson (3), E. W. Powers, James Henderson, John McMichael, Antonio Abruzo, Ed McGonmgle, James Blair. Wal ter Loutz, John McGce. Jr., James Owens, Allison Gilbert. Domnick Werner. J. B. Le gunne.Johu Dempky, Julius Dempky.Georgo ncss. u. iviiwurtn, i. a. Den. Tuesday (all liquor cases) John Hall (2), Mary Mullen, John Kramer (2), John Baker (3), William Conror (2), William Drlscoll (2), Con Hicky (2), Eliza Knowland (2), Peter O'Brien (2), Jesse Tony (2), Bridget Baker (2), Bridget Maloy (2), James Cunningham (2),Bridret Sullivan. J. Thomas, M. Thomas, Harry McLeer (2), Winiam Nolden (2), Benj. Hughes (2), Ellen Connelly, Ann Cluen, George Grltrjrs, Patrick Halpin, David JIcKeo (3), Alex McKee (3), Jacob Reims (2),Thomas Karnev ;2), Frank F. Walker, Mary Sheedy, John Katnmeier, Frank Long, Mis. B. Trex ler, Sarah Harrington, Mrs. Cochran, Mary Gallagher, Mrs. Muldownev, Mary Ann Finan, Gustave Greenbug, Jiargaret Hays, William Conway (2), Mrs. William Conway (2), James Fitzpatrick (2), Frank O'Nefl (2), John Bonisb, Mary Louirli rey, Mrs-. Alex Cain (3), Pat Conlev (2), John Fuyhe (2), Pat Finney (2), Mary Haney (2), Catherine Hester (2), James McKenna (2), James McLaughlin (2), Pat War.l (2), James Clark, John Fav (2), Mary Illckey (2), John Fannario (2), Mawfie Raymond (2), Lecodio Bluar (2), John Lon? "(2), Rodger Hartloy, Thomas Osden.H. Andrews.George Lenerbangh, John Prico.W. I. Casky.Charles Keally, Charles Killer (2). Wednesday August Conner (2), G. W. Sparks, M. M. Dewey, SUus Simpson, E. E. Colmrn, Maggie Raymond, E. J. Uoham, m?rspvrvy .Keddy McCoy, Lyman McMinnf ualyjle-. Minn, Thomas Byers, George Campe. Thursday Ian Janoskie, mnrden-L. "W. Strauss, L. S. Slater, George H. Grady, James Mevenson, Maiy Saunders, Pius Woplber, Alice Plant, Charles D. little, Andy Yenlch, Robert CasMdy et al, James Dunn, J. T. Murry, W. C. Duncan. Friday Frank J.mon, Frank Leonard, John Clark, Richard Schooley, Lizzie Jones, J. J. Richards, F. R. Merrlmen, R. Connelly (2), M. R. Smith, James Green, William Uoonan, August Bubinger. Brief Notes From the Courts. In the case of J. J. Rhlnelander against the Sheriff Manufacturing Company for wages, a verdict was given for $121 75 for the plaintiff. , Mark J. Guckzrt received a verdict for HSi in his suit against A. Zimmerman to recover a balance claimed to be due for a sideboard furnished for a saloon. 1h the suit of M. Gallagher against the Philadelphia Company, for injury to a sewer caused by the laying of a pipe line, a ver dict wasaiven for$C01 42 lot the plaintiff. H. L. Christy filed a precipe in a suit for damages brought by Winfleld S. McPherson, general manager ofa commercial exchange, against William C. Haslage & Son. No state ment was filed. Is the suit or John A. Gemienhardtand wife against Loienz Linder for damages for injury to land, caused by water running from the defendant's premises, a verdict was given for-25 for the plaintiff. Gkoroe Zimmerman entered snit against Benjamin Barnes for $15U damages. Zimmer man is a resident of Sharpsbnrg, llealleges that he put a horso to pasture with Barnes, a farmer in Shaler township, and the latter wuywwu uiu ma own use. The testimony In the divorce case of Liz zie Palmer against William Palmer was filed. They were married September 16, 18?4. It is alleged ho deserted hnr December 2ri, 1834, and returned In April, 1886. He left her again in December, 1838, and has not come back since. Is the suit ofR. L. Kent, of Verona, against the Commercial Gazette for damages for al leged libel, a verdict was given for 6J cents for the plaintiff. Kent had sued for $30,000 damages. The alleged libel consisted of publishing that Kent had been expelled from the Presbyterian Church. SOME SMALL WELLS "WERE DKILtED INTO THE GOBDON AND FIFTH SANDS XESTEKDAY. 8everal "Which Are Due To-Day An Un expected Drop in the Production of Nearly 8,000 BarrelsWillow Grove and "Vicinity the Center or Activity. There were but two wells completed in the McDonald pool yesterdav. Neither was important as'to size or location. In terest has been revived in the Pittsburg Oil Company's well on the Beed farm since it was decided to drill ii deeper. The drill was- started again yesterday, but up to a late hour last night had not indicated any im provement, and it is altogether probable the whole story had been told at this well when it was first put to pumping more than a month ago. The Oakdale Oil Company brought in its No. 6 Wallace yesterday, and have only a moderate producer, not good for more than 100 barrels a day. Guffey, Galey and Murohy's No. 10 Sam Stnrgeon has been drilled into the Gordon sand and is good for 100 barrels a day from that formation. Thev have rigged up and are readv to start Nos. 13 and 14 on the same farm. The same company's No. 3, Albert Whit tengale, has been drilled into the fifth sand and is good for 100 barrels a day. , Greenlee & Forst drilled their No. 2 Gladden in the 50-foot yesterday, and de veloped a strong cas pressure lrom that level. This well is located west of the Venture Oil Company's No. 1 on the Moor head farm, and is similar in its actions. The Wade No. 3, owned by the same company, is drilling in the 50-foot. Commenced to Pnmp It. The Venture Oil Company has started its well on the Woods farm to pumping, and have a 50-barrel producer. Their well on the Cook lot when ready to start pumping snowea an increased gas pressure ana began to flow. From 6 o'clock Thursday evening to noon yesterday it had made 190 barrels. Their well In advance on the George farm, an important test, will he drilled into the Gordon to-day. The Mevey No. 13, of Greenlee & Forst, is making 225 barrels a day from the Gordon. The Oak dale Oil Company has been delayed with caves at its test well on the Gormley, and has been compelled to put in a liner at a depth of 2,100 feet. Guckert & Steel are building the rig for their No. 3 Burchinal at Willow Grove. In and around this point there is a more noticeable activity than in any other part ot tne McDonald held. E. H. Jennings & Ca's No. 3 Kinney, back of Oakdale, came in yesterday and is doing 150 barrels a dav. Jennings, Murphy 8s Guffey's No. 8 Bell is in the Gordon and showing some oil. Their No. 9 on the Bell farm is on top of the Gordon sand. "Will Get the Gordon To-Day. Davis Bros. & Brown's well at the Bob bins trestle, between Noblestown and Oak dale, was on top of the Gordon sand last evening and showing for a fair well. Bend & Co. had finally got started up at their No. 3 on the Wade farm and had got ten the pipe out of the hole. The Forest Oil Company had been fishing at their No. 2, on the Bl W. Glenn farm, but expected to get into the sand last even ing. Their No. 2, on the Etta Glenn, was also on top of the sand, as was their No.'l, on the Martha Wright farm, and No. 4, on the Leonard Shatter. Thev have started No. 2, on tha Agnes I Kemp, and have rigs building for No. 6,fon HOUSEKEEPERS -ARE .WARDED against the impositions of a company of females, who, under the lead, of a male -agent,, are nowinfesting the kitchens-of this-city,, performing a trick which they pretend-is a test ofbakingpowders. It having, beenfintimated that. these persons are the paid;,agents of"" the Royal Baking Powder Company, this is to advise all concerned that this Company has no relation whatever to them, that their so-called test is a sham, and that the females are instructed and, employed to perform these tricks and make false statements in all kitchens to which they can gain access, by concerns who are trying to palm off upon housekeepers an k inferior brand of baking .powder through the operation of fallacious and deceptive methods. The Royal Baking Powder Company in no case employs such agents, and' whenever the name of this Company is used to gain entrance to houses, the applicant, no matter how respec table in appearance, should be regarded and treated as an imposter. Royal Baking Powder Co. . 106 Wall St, New -York. the John ' McDonald 'Glenn,'' and No. 4, on the Ewing farms. W. 3. Hoffman & Co. expect to bring in their Hos. 3 and 4, on the Moore farm, within the next six days. No. 3, on the Moore, should reach the sand to-day, and No. 4 is due Jlonday or Tuesday. Guffey, Murphy & Galey's No. 10. on the Sturgeon farmj" reached the Gordon sand yesterday afternoon and started off at the rate of 125 barrels a dav. It is located about 200 feet west of F. M. Aiken & Ca's No. 1, on the Patterson property at Wilson Gro7e. The same parties have started to drill their Nos. 13 and 14 on the Sam Sturgeon farm. Greenlee & Forst have struck a good gasser at their No. 2 on the Gladden farm, a mile south of McDonald station. They got the sand in the 50-foot. It is located 3,000 feet east of No. 1 on this farm, and is only 400 feet from the Wheeling Gas Company's producer on the W. B. Moorhead farm. Qalt rislilne Yesterday. Eend & Co. have started to drill again at their No. 3 on the Wade farm. The Boyal Gas Company has plugged its well on the Day lot at Leetsdale. This well was started about six months ago. It had a showing of oil in the 30-foot sand, but not enough to give any encouragement to the owners. It was drilled to a depth of 2,250 feet, but was finally abandoned, and nas since been plugged. The Hourly Ganges. Guffey, Jennims & Co. No. 3 Matthews, 33; Nos. 2 and 4 Herron, 93; Oakdale Oil Com nany's Nos. 2 and 3 Baldwin, 75; Nos. 1 and 2 Wallace, 33; Kelso No. o, Patter son & Co., 25; Kelso No. 3, 23; Devonian Oil Company's 1 and 2 Boyce, 55; No. 4 Elliott. 40; Morgan heirs' No. 2, Oakdale Oil Company, 30; Sam Sturgeon 1 and 2, Guffey, Galey & Murphy, 30; Forst & Greenlces Nos. 5 and 6 Gamble, 25: Royal Gas Com pany's No. 2 M. Rood, 25; Guffey, Queen & Co.'s Nos. 1 and 2 Wetmore, S3; Galey Bros. No. 1 Walker, 20; Woodland Oil Company's No. 6 Gamble, 30. Estimated production, 32, 500; stock in field, 63,500. r Buns for "Wednesday." National Transit Company runs, 37,975; shipments, 67,105; Macksburg Pipe Line Com pany runs, 037; Buckeye Pipe Line Company, runs, 51,943; shipments, 5S.923; Eureka Pipe Line Company, runs, 6.SC0; shipments, 1,828; Southern Pipo Line Company, shipments, 22,527; Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line, runs lrom McDonald, 41,250. Yesterday's Market Features. The usual amount of trading occurred. The price was weak at the opening on in creased production at McDonald, but ad vanced a cood fraction and closed with a small gain. The first quotation was 62c, highest 62c, lowest 62c, close 62c. There was no change in refined. Dailv average runs. 89,251 barrels; daily average shipments, 72,462 banels; clearances, 20,000 barrel?. Oil City, Jan. 29. National Transit certifi cates opened at 61c; highest, 62c; lowest, 61c; closed, 62c; sales, 31.C0O barrels: clear ances, 292,000 barrels; shipments, 113,3aJ bar rels: runs, 94,938 barrels. Bradford, Jan. 29. National Transit certifi cates opened at 61Jc: closed at 62c: highest, 62Uc: lowest, 61c; clearances, 82,000 barrels. NBW Yoiur, Jan. 29. Petroleum opened steady and declined licthen became dull and remained so until the close. Pennsylvania" on, spot, opening. Die: nignesr, tec; lowest, 61c: closing at 61Kc: February option, open ing, 62Wc; highest, 62e; lowest, 62c: closing at 62c; Lima oil, no sales; total sales, 35,000 barrels. MABK. TWAIN'S story with summary or previous Installments, in THE DISPATCH to-morrow. A Squatter Family Frozen to Death. GtJTHElE, O. T., Jan. 29. A report reaches here from the Pottawatomie Reser vation that a family named Burdette, who recently settled there, had not sufficient shelter or clothing, and the father, mother and two children died of exposure, the baby alone being found alive by neighbors. The Glass Strike Off. The strike of the glass workers on the Southside was declared off yesterday morn ing and work has been resumed in all the factories. The difficulty between the men and their employers was amicably adjusted and the request of the workmen was eranted in full. AFTER THE GRIPPE. The Grippe Responsible forMore Deaths after Recovery than Daring its Course. How to Avoid the Danger. Grippe, in itself, is bad enough, debilitat ing enough, nutit istheafusre'ffects.theslow ness of recovery that give it its great dan ger. In most cases, the person did not have sufficient vitality to rally after the disease itself had passed. The forces of nature were too weak to contend with the debility which the Grippe had left. It is sad to think how many people have died who might have been saved it nature had been properly assisted and fortified after the Grippe had been driven from the system. Many physicians realized this fact, and assisted their patients over the danger ous after effects by bracing up and stimulat ing their systems. This was, and can be done in but one way, and that ia by the steady and moderate uso of some pure yet powerlul stimulant. There Is but one abso lutely pure and medicinal stimulant known to the profession and to tho public, and that 13 Daffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. The most prominent scientists and physicians of the land endorse its purity and value. It Is not a new whiskey, it has been before the public for years. It is not a cheap decoction, but a pure distillation. It imparts a tone to the system possible in no other mannor and sends the blood coursing through the veins with renewed vigor. It is superior in every respect andnowevermuch any unscrupulous druggist or grocer may seek to lead you to believe to the contrary do not be deceived. ' w www& u&ar ei;jw -' ICiLU. villi I Ja21-3AT GATMRHlDBillES PARTIAL OB COMPLETBjPKAFr OFTEN THE RESULT OF CATA1 BHAL CONGESTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS. A Local Instance Citing tho "Wondi Results Accomplished By tha Mc em Method of Skillful Scientist Treatment Mr. Aston'a Indorsement. To give an illustration of what ca accomplished by the modern metho treatment of catarrhal troubles. Drs. C land, Hall and Byers republish, an Inter with Mr. John Canavan, who lives at Jt lane, Mt. Washington. Mr. Canavan mill worker, and gives his story In his words this way: "I had been troubled for five years more with catarrh. My ears, nose, th: lunzs and stomach were affected. E spring I wonld bo taken down with a of sickness from my chest trouble. I flesh and strength rapidly. My tro came on in the usual way a bad cold glected until it became a chronic cata The pains in my head were ac times air unendurable. My nose would stop up my throat would bo filled, with mucus, I would have to hawk and spit all day 1 Tho disease did not only affect my h MuMy EA SiucuM but it went to my stomach. My appet failed me and I was gradually becomm; wreck of my formerself. The mostdlstrc ing part of my trouble thouzh was hearing. My left ear became affected a Rrew so Dau tnat tne neanns was aim totally destroyed. Within the last f months the ris'ht ear began to grow pain and discharge, and the hearing beca eradually impaired; so much so that I t to give up my regular work and goon extra Just whenever I was able to attend my duties. "I had read much of the success of D Copeland, Hall and Byers, and after thii ins the matter over 1 decided to call them and see what could be done fortae. have taken their treatment several mont and the discbarge of the right ear has i tirely subsided. My hearing is veryjnu improved: in fact, is nearly as good as et it was. My general health is wonderfu. improved, and I am increasing in strong and health daily. I am able to resume i usual work, and perform all the duties quired of me. All this I owe to the super! treatment that I received from Drs. Coi land, Hall and Byers. It gives me pleasu to recommend tbezn, for I feel satisfied tl: what they have done for me they can do 1 others." A very little study of anatomy willslu the reader that the juncture of the ba passage of the nose and upper part of t throat is connected with the ear by a minu r and delicate passage known as the Eusl cnian tuDe. Along tnis tuoe tne catarrn process extends, producing congestion ai inflammation. By the further extension this process to the mucous lining of tl tympanum of tbe ear Is caused, in sor cases, slight forms of catarrh of themidd ear, and in this way partial or complc deafness is nroduced. Partial or complete deafness may in Hi manner resnlt from the swollen tMcxem tlssne encroaching upon the mouth of tj Eustachian tube. Partial or complete deafness may resu from catarrhal interference with the naa breathing, depriving the ear of a proper sn ply of pure air, or from the effects of obstru tion in the nasal passages, causing nndi ratification or condensation of the air in tl middle ear. In such cases as these, general remedii which are often prescribed prove compar tlvely ineffectual. A cure can only be o tained by skillful and scientific local trea ment. MB, ALTON'S INDORSEMENT. 'The Superintendent of the Mines of the J. I Steen Colliery Relates His Experience. "I had been troubled for about eight year with catarrh," said Mr. Edwin -Aston, th well-known superintendent of mines ot th J. B. Steen Jt Co. colliery at Idlewood, P: "I was unfortunate enough to take 'L Grippe' last year, and since then have bee much worse with my head and chest," cor. tinucd Mr. Aston. "My nostrils were clogged up so with pa tarrhal secretions and swellings that I coul not breathe through them. This occasioned violent neuralgic p3ins over my forohcai and through my temples, which almos blinded me. My chest felt as if held in t vise all the time ana J. bad constant palm irtAs) Air, S &W sbootlnir through to the shoulder blado on each side. "My breathing was so oppressed that I could not inflate my luncs to the full extent. In the morning I was all stopped up as if I had been breathing the fonl air of the mines all night. Although my appetite was good, what I ate did not seem to do me any good, as I lost flesh rapidly and was fast going into decline. After treating a short tima with Drs. Copeland, Hall and Byers I can conscientiously say that my trouble is all (cone. I feel young again and have more Ufa than I have had for years. "I have recommended quite a number of the workmen under my supervision to the3a skfllful Kentlemen. and thnrutiilL without- a single exception, improving as rapidly as I did." Dr. Copeland, Hall and Byers treat suo cossfully all curable cases at 66 Slxthavenue, .Pittsburg. Pa. Office hours, 9tolli. ..3 to 5 r. jr. and 7 to 9 r. it Sundays 10a-x. to 4 p.x. Specialties Catarrh and all diseases of ths eye, ear, throat and lungs: dyspepsia cured; nervous diseases enred: tkin diseases cured. Many cases treated successfully by mail. Send 2-cent stamp for question blank Address all mail to DBS. COPELAND, HALT. & BTEP 66 Sixth avenue, Pitt3burg, Pa. $5 A MONTH CATARRH AND KINDRED DISEASES TREATED AT THE UNIFORM RATE OF t5 A MONTH UNTIL APRIE 10. MEDI CINES FURNISHED FREE. ja30 ' 'nil ' ' . 'm -
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