THE FmSBURQ "DISPATCH ' WEDNESDAY
12
DISTKUST A TEUSTEE.
Heirs of James H. Hays Think the
Estate Is Being Wasted.
HINIM COAL AT A HEAYY LOSS.
Judge Etoire Decides a Long-Drawn-Oil t
Contest Over Bonds.
ALL THE KEWS OF THE COUNTI COUETS
The hearing in the case of the petition of
the heirs of the late James H. Hays was
continued yesterday before Judge Hawkins.
The allegations made are of interest and a
large amount of money is involved in the
case. The income from the estate, outside
of the coal mines in question, is over $15,000
per year.
The contest between the heirs and H. C.
Bushman, the trustee, has been in progress
eight years. In the present issue the peti
tioning heirs ask that the work
ing of the coal mines be stopped,
Bughman removed as trustee and a fit per
son appointed in his stead and that the es
tate be partitioned among the heirs. In the
matter of working the coal mines the peti
tioners allege that they are being run at a
loss and submit the accounts of the trustee
himself to show it.
A Question of Bookkeeping.
The trustee asserts by his statement that
the mines are making money, but the peti
tioners claim he does not charge to the
mines expenses that he should but instead
charges them to the general estate, thus
showing the expense ot working the
mines at less than it is. They say that
lie has charged mine repairs, wages of mine
bosses, track repairs, etc., to the general
estate instead of charging it against the re
ceipts from the coal, and thus makes a false
appearance.
Taking the account or the trustee for the
period irom April, 1890, to April, 1S91, In
t hlch time 30 acres of coal weie mined, the
trustee claimed the earnings were $24,000.
Ihe heirs produced figures from his general
account to show that had he made the
pioper charge-, the expenses of the mining
ere $4,000 greater than the income and in
addition the coal was gone and it wae
north at least $30,000 without the
expense of mining. During the eight years
Baghman has been trustee the petitioners
presented figures to show that 217 acres of
coal have been mined. The gross l eceipts
were$l,S37,5i5 37. The expenses were only
$10,000 less than this, leaving that amount as
the only return lor the coal in 217 acres. This,
they claim, could nave been leased at $1,01)0
per acre without the equipment and with no
expense, a return of $217,000, or by working it
tbe profit should ha e beenat least SI. 603 tier
acre, or $325,500 clear.
Losing Both Money and Coal.
In the last year, it is stated, the estate re
ceived $15,600 from rents, royalties, etc , out
side of coaL The expenses in Insurance,
taxes, etc., were about $22,000. Ilad no coal
been mined the earnings would have been
$23,CO0. As it is tho amount left of the
whole business w-.s only $19,000, and 30 acres
of coal bad disappeared.
At the hearing esterdav the petitioners,
after submitting their figures as to the ac
counts, offered expert testimony as to the
value of the coal and what the mines should
prodnce. G. W. Stone testified that he had
mined up to the Hays land. He said he
would give $S00 an acre for the coal without
the equipments, and would take 100 acres
now.
Thomas Fawcett, the coal operator, testi
fied that the coal should lease for $1,000 an
acre with the equipments, and the lessee
make a profit or at least $500 more.
Joseph Keeling also testified the coal
snouia lease at not less than $1,000 an acre.
The petitioners concluded their case and
the hearing was continued until next
"Wednesday, when the defense will be heard.
The estate still owns at least 2,000 acres of
coal land that has not been mined.
A LONG CONTEST DECIDED.
Jndge Stowe Settles the Value or Laurence.
Tllle and Evergreen Railroad Bonds.
Jndge Stowe yesterday handed down an
opinion in the case of Samuel Reynolds,
executor, vs Matthew Cridge, giving Judg
ment for the plaintiff. Tbe case has been in
the courts since 1&6, and has been in the
Supreme Court two or three times and may
go up again. The question involved is that
of tbe value ot certain bonds of the Law
renceville and Evergreen Passenger Rail
way Company which belonged to the
late Samuel Reynolds, and were
in the hands of Matthew Cridge as
trustee, and which, it is alleged, he sold,
making a large pi out, which he converted
to his own nse.
At the last trial or the ease tho plaintiff
secured a verdict for $8,203, subject to a
question of law reserved, as to whether a
certain Sheriff's sale divested the lien of the
mortgage securing the bonds, thereby mak
ing a complete defense to the plaintiff's
claim. Judge Stowe's opinion is on this
question, which he decides in favor of the
plaintiff.
KILLEE WILL CONTEST DISMISSED.
Jndge Over Declares That the Contestants
Have No Case.
Judge Over yesterday handed down a
brier opinion dismissing the petition for a
l eli caring in the case of the contested will of
tho late Alexander H. Miller. He said that
two years after the last hearing the contest
ant comes forward with affidavits which
would not be sufficient to sustain him.
To-Dav's Trial lasts.
Common Fleas Court Xo.1 YVUley Bros, vs
Talnier; Cure vs Cure; Sweeney vs Morrow;
Maben vs Brown; Debe vs Citizens' Traction
Company: O'Shea vs Pittsburg ami West
End Passenger Railway Company; Fisher,
Jr., et al vs Schmidt et al; Brnening vs
Bovard et al: Eclipse Cement Company vs
Berg.
Common Pleas Court Xo. 2 Keel & WarnD
ler vs Gannon; Pier, receiver, vs Man
ning; Egli, Vonght & Co. vs Wunderllch et
al; McCabe vs Braukston et al; Haley et al
vs Shaffer et al; Stevenson vs Streitenberger
et al; Goff vs Rossman; National Cash Regis
ter Companv s Bragdon.
Common Pleas Court No. 3 SUknltter vs
Signer: Van Voorhls vs Rea Bros, & Co.:
Jeannette Planing Companv vs Hippely &
ton; Hutchison vs Klefon Keisllng vs San
ford et al: McClurg vs McClurg; Hanlgin vs
Duquene 1 taction Company et al; Merri
man vs Netting; Whitehouse vs Wnltehouse.
To-Day's Andit List
Estate of. Accountant
Kate R. Hill. Charles P. Orr.
Marr J. Hiilett. James Gllmore.
barah Eijrdon V. B. Rigdonet &L
Charles F. Silk F. Reltmeyer.
Jacob Bonner. P.J. Murphy.
Charles L. Clark EUrabeth U. Godfrey.
Thomas Mallett Michael Collins
Alfred Harrison bate Deposit & Trnst Co
Meholas Batykefer. John Batjkefer.
R C Loomls Bare Deposit Trnst Co.
Rachel Corey James 11 Corev.
Isaac Kin? John Ilson. Sr.
Harry Lafierty Safe Depo-it L Trust Co.
hancy Tajlor. J. D. Carothers.
MorrU KelUer. Carrie Feit'er.
1 BaUln bale Deposit A Trnst Co.
The Hum of tho Conrts.
Tot Jury Is out In the ejectment suit or
Vfllllam Beckert again the West Penn Rail
road Company.
Is the ejectment suit of David McMasters
against W. B. Negley. a verdict was given
esterday for the plaintiff.
Ths ejectment suit of Patrick Holmes
against Nicholas and Catharine E. Coleman
is on trial before Judge Stowe.
A VERniCT of $472 67 for the plaintiff was
given In the case of Rooeit Grace against G.
W. Baum, an action on a contract.
The case of James Wallace against Charles
Dejlg and tne Woods' Bun Saving Fund and
Loan Association is on trial before Judge
McClnng.
Tax suit of Patrick O'Donnell against tbe
Enlow Oil Company, of Coraopolis, for dam
nges for trespassing on land, is on trial be
lore Judge Magee.
Verdicts for the defendants were given
yesterday In the three suits of A. P. Lang
ilon against Thomas Hackett and Kountz
Bros, actions on contracts.
Ik tho two suits or David Bandl against
David Taylor and David Challinor, actions
on oil leases, verdicts were given for $423 91
and $276 01 for the plaintiff.
Tnz suits of Joseph A. Phillips and Sallle
O. Phillips against the St. Clair Incline Plane
Company, action's for damages for injury to
Sroperty cansed by the construction of the
icllne, are on trial before Judge Ewlng.
A Strong Expression by the Rev.
Mr. Crosby.
Equally Strong Statement From His
Sunday School Scholar.
Interesting" Letters That Need No Com
mentThey Both Tell Truth.
The following remarkable correspondence has
been sent to this paper for publication by Rev. B.
S. Crosby, pastor of tbe Christian Church at Cas
tile, says the Buffalo Xtwt.
Rev. Mr. Crosby expressed the belief that the
letter from Miss F. and his reply would Interest
and benefit thousands.
The letter ho received Is as follows, omitting the
young lady's name:
To Rev. B. S. Crosby:
Deah Sib: I do not know what Impels me to
write to yon except that jou, too, are Interested
in tbe afflictions of humanity. I saw In a paper
that you and yonr wife had found relief, and so I
concluded to write yon, as you said yon would
glaaly answer any one.
I was born in Cambridge, Mass. I was grad
uated from the naverjiin High School, four years
ago, since which time I have been in poor health.
Not that I hare been really 111, bnt ailing, a half
way between sickness. I have been doctoring
ercr -since I graduated, with different physicians.
I am better In some ways, worse in others.
First I used to have a terrific ache at the base of
tbe brain at the medulla oblongata, and also np
and down the spine, but that wore away and gave
place to a stomach trouble which the doctor called
dyspepsia. I took medicine and dieted for two
rears. Well, my stomach grew slightly better. But
next my nerves began to tronble me, and then the
doctor said I had nervous dyspepsia, and I have
been taking mcdlslne for that until tbe present
time.
But, Brother Crosby, I don't get tbe help and
strength that a young girl In ber twenties ought to
receive. 1 have taught school four terms, off and
on. I like it dearly and It is a struggle for me to
Klve It up; but give It up I must, and duty to my
Maker and myself tells me that I must act as well as
pray.
I hare a weak, languid feeling as tho' I could
scarcely move unless 1 made a mighty effort. Some
days I feel quite well, then again I cannot sit on my
piano stool without feeling dizzy and as tho' in
spite of myself I should fall off.
Let me sit in church, at divine service, and If I
get conclous of self, the blood will rush to my head
and It seems as tho' I should fly, I cannot sit etill
at such times, and what should be to me an hour of
splrltnal blessing is an hour of unrest. I am confi
dent that it Is my nerves, caused by overwork men
tally. Now, wbat is yonr candid opinion of that Palnes
celery compound you used? Do you think it will
help me?
Mama seems favorably Inclined toward it, but
yon have used it and know the value of it.
Is the effect lasting? Or Is It merely a stimulant, '
the effects wearing away as soon as you cease tak
ing the medicine?
You are a stranger to me (in one sense) bat we
are both members of the same large family, and I
know yon will be Interested as such.
Thanking you for your Interest in all who do not
enjoy good health, of which I am one, I remain
Tours sincerely, K. r sandowjt, jr. n.
Castile, N. T April 11. 1892.
JOttF., Sandoten, . II.:
It gives me great pleasure to answer your letter
of inquiry about Palne's celery compound. First,
from your description, I should say that Mrs.
Crosby was about liktyownOf, and the componnd
cured her. When she began taking it she weighed
96 pounds; now she weighs 11$ pounds, and we
claim the compound did It.
Second, as for myself, the physicians said that I
had a complication of ailments, but the most of
them decided that it was lumbago and nervous
prostration. One thing is certain, I was very bad
ly off and suffered untold misery for a long time,
so nervous I could not sleep, and many a night was
obliged to sit up, for 1 hid such severe pains I
could not He down. I sincerely believe had I not
taken this medicine, I would not be alive to-day. I
am now perfectly well, have no pain in my back,
and my nerves are all right. When I began using
Palne's celery compound I weighed 135, now I
weigh 152.
Third, when I came here in September, one of
tbe young ladles in my Bible class was very poorly
with stomach trouble. In fact was sick in bed. She
began taking Palne's celery compound through my
Influence, and now does most of the housework for
six in the family.
I wish you would give it a thorough trial, for I
think you will get relief. I consider it the best
medicine ever made. I speak from what I know it
has done for me and many others. I could write
you pages, telling you what it has done for friends,
I receive many letters of Inquiry about It. I am
not paid for answering these letters, and have no
Interest In the business. I am simply trying to
helphumanlty and I feel that while helping people
by recommending the compound, I am only preach
ing the gospel with the pen, and doing unto others
as I would wish to be done by. ,
Trusting that you will find relief and be spared
yet many years, I remain
Yours sincerely.
Rev. B. S. Crosby,
This remarkable correspondence most be of the
greatest value and benefit to hundreds. Miss F.
feelingly describes symptoms that are common to
nearly everyone at this season. Rev. Mr. Crosby
points out the remedy, and "does to others as he
would wish to be done by." He knows a true
strength-giver, and all who are weak, run down,
and ont of health, should follow his advice.
The renewing and Invigorating power of this
great compound is marvelous, and it holds, to-day,
its true place In the esteem of physicians and the
public, being universally acknowledged the best
scrlng medicine in the world, unequaled for the
cure of disease and the Imparting of strength.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TERRIBLY SCARED!
AND BADLY DEFEATED.
Every indication proves that they are
COMPLETELY KNOCKED OUT.
A tew rounds of truthful exposure did it This is how it
was accomplished: At the commencement of this season Messrs.
Eisner & Phillips announced the adoption of their small profit
system. Every newspaper last week made a mention of their
phenomenal success caused by the announcement This, com
bined with the reputation of the pioneers of the Pittsburg Cloth
ing trade, was sufficient assurance for veracity, and that is what
kno.cked competition silly, judging from the actions of a few
competitors, especially on last Saturday.
READ WHAT WE OFFER THE PUBLIC:
A
New
He<b
Food
has made its appearancci
It is not only a health food,
but a healthy food ahealth
food that makes other food
healthy. Its name is
COTTQLENE
It takes the place of hog's
Lard which' is a notoriously
unhealthy food. A purely
vegetable product delicate,
digestible, and economical
onetrial gives Cottolenk
a permanent home in every
kitchen, whence it increases
the health and enjoyment
of every member of the
family. Try it for yourself!
At all grocers.
' Manufactured only by
N.K. FAIRBANKS CO.,
CHICAGO, and
138 N. Dalawar Av., Mills.
Please bear in mind that we keep
Tfl DC Olirral AllfAV Suits m stock, elegantly made, as low
I U DL UlVtN AWAY, as $2. Those that we offer at t,U,
Everyone purchasing goods in our fS $? $7J& and $9 are perfect
Boys' and Children's Department to own- ine sty e, cut. ana mase
the amount of $S will receive a regu- 0I csc ss are tne nut oi every
lation size family. These suits cannot be dupli
cated tor 33 per cent more tnan our
FOOTBALL. charses
No occasion to pay fabulous prices for hats. We keep the latest fash
ions and best qualities. What we pride ourselves is in the $i. 50 hat. This
particular bargain is equal to any I3 hat in the city4 of Pittsburg. Gents'
Furnishing Goods equally as cheap.
EISNER&PHiLLIPS
UNION CLOTHING HOUSE,
FIFTH AVE. AND WOOD ST.
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'that cough is' a signal OF DANGER.'
DR. WOODS' NORWAY PINE SYRUP
TBADE
ui&j&jei:.
A POSITIVE CURE for COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BRON
CHITIS, CROUP, WHOOPING COUGH, and all
affections or the Bronchial Tabes.
The Purest, Safest and Best Throat and Lung Remedy Ever Produced.
IT WILL CURE every form of THROAT and LUNG Diseases down to
the very borderland of CONSUMPTION.
PREPARED ONLY BY
FOSTER, MILBURN & CO.,
BUFFALO. N. Y
Ask your DrujrglBt for a
Free Sample Bottle.
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"WELL BRED, SOON WED." GIRLS WHO USE
SAPOLIO
ARE QUICKLY MARRIED. TRY IT IN YOUR NEXT
HOUSE-CLEANING.
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A DROP OF INK
Thrown carelessly around may attract attention, but
it counts for little.
If employed judiciously, its force is irresistible.
At least that's what we find when we use it to call
the attention of the public to our grand Spring Stock of
FDfflTDBE MD HOUSBFDRNISHINGS.
But then our name is behind the ink. There's
the secret.
We use the ink to-day to call your attention to
our fine line of
REFRIGERATORS!
It comprises all the best standard
makes in the market, and our prices
for them are considerably below what
the same makes are offered for else
where. They begin at $10, and run
up to $50.
ICE CHESTS FROM $5 TO $15.
I Gil
In scores of different styles of dainti
ness and elegance. A splendid line
of sightly, serviceable, sensibly con
structed carriages. All the styles are
here that you'll find in any other store
in the city, and numbers of exclusive
designs.
$6 TO $35.
1 r" CT f 923, 925 and 92
rxttwrlv PENN AVENUE.
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KIW ADVERTISEMENT.
SELECT F001E1R
For Evening Dress.
MOST CHARMING DISPLAY AT
LAIRD'S.
Delicate- shades to match any
costume in stock or made
to special order, on short
notice, at VERY MOD
EST PRICES.
Ladies' Satin
Slippers, $3.50
Satin Oxfords, $4.00
Fat. Leathers, $3.50.
Dongola Oxfords,
$3.00.
Patent Leather
Boots, $5.00.
Gentlemen's Patent
Leather, $5.00.
Entirely new, complete stock.
W. M. Laird,
433 and 435 I 406, 408, 410
Wood St. I Market St
Wholesale and Retail
Try our mail order department
HUVT ADVERTIEE3EErrs.
Fffthenue,
Pittsburg.
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KID GLOVES
PERFECT FITTING
THE NEWEST SHADES
THE LATEST STYLES
THE riOST DURABLE
THE BEST WORKT1ANSHIP.
THEREFORE
ALWAYS
SATISFACTORY
None genuine unless stamped 'P. &P."
For saie by
ROSENBAUM & CO.,
510-518 Market st.
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CURTAINS.
WALL PAPER
Advertised at 65c, 75c and $1.15
per room with border to match gives
anyone a good idea how cheaply they
can paper a house.
Send for samples of these papers,
sent free to any address.
G. G- O'BRIEN'S
PAINT AND WALL PAPER STORE.
292 Fifth av., 3 Squares from Court House.
ESTABLISHED 1860. mh26
W-vrrii-.
AETIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER,
16 SIX1H STREET.
Cabinets, 83 to 81 per dozen; petltes, 81
per dozen, lelephone 1701. apS-61-UWT3a
Tie Mil COMPANY'S
jBSSSsassssiaswaiasTBTasslBSBaBkTBr
Cattle are reared on their fertile
grazing fields in Uruguay, solely
to provide prime beef for making
the world-famed
Liebig COMPANY'S
Extract of Beef.
Competent chemists supervise every de
tail, from tbe care of tbe cattle and through
the processes of manufacture, where scru
pulous cleanliness prevails to the potting
of the completed extract. This preserves
the quality, flavor and purity of
this lamous product, -which is to-day, as
when first put up by the great chemist,
Justus von Liebig.
Incomparably the Best
For Improved and Economic Cookery.
For Delicious, Refreshing Beef Tex
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25 Per Ceil to 33 M Out Off Lowest ffices.
We told you the story of the "why" of these prices in last
night's papers. No need to tell it again.
JUST REMEMBER THESE FOUR FACTS
i These Curtains are all Imported Goods.
2 They are all new, fresh, clean stock.
3 They are 25 to 33 per cent less than existing prices.
, 4 None sold before 9 o'clock this morning.
THOUSANDS OF PAIRS.
HERE ARE THE PRICES TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS
115 pairs $1 quality at 68c.
225 pairs $1.25 quality at 89c.
232 pairs $1.75 quality at $1.25.
164 pairs $2 quality at $1.45.
147 pairs $2.50 quality at $1.87.
272 pairs $3.50 quality at $2.35.
215 pairs $3.75 quality at $2.68.
192 pairs $4. quality at $2.87.
186 pairs $4.75 quality at $3.25.
Better qualities at proportionate prices.
IRISH POINT CURTAINS.
44 pairs $6.50 quality at $4.87.
38 pairs $11 quality at $7.75.
22 pairs $20 quality at $15.
16 pairs $30 quality at $2 2. 5a
5 pairs $50 quality at $38.
SWISS
MB01S
AND
BRUSSELS LACE
WE
Nature's Herbal Remedies.
" Out of each nook by dingle and brook
The healing blossoms lean and look."
Dr. O. F. BROWN'S
AGAGIAN BALSAM
HEALED my Throat; It
rendered clear each musi
cal note It restored ray
voice!" This old, standard
Herbal remedy loosens, heals,
strenethens: has an unbroken
record of 40 ITeara Sncceaa. Cures coughs,
colds, tickling sore throat, la prippeweak
or diseased lungs. F J cts. and $1.00.
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All at 25 per cent off regular prices.
TIb-e S4 Q-u.al-b3r a-t S3
TUn-e $60 Q-aality a-t $45
All between prices the same reduction.
COME EARLY FOR CHOICE.
In order to add to the excitement on our second floor to
day we shall offer
SPECIALS II CARPETS
That will interest all economical buyers.
Carpets al 50c, li 65c.
M Lpii Carjcls at 33c, ffoi k
l Axirt emit, at $1.35, Worn $1.75.
You can't duplicate them anywhere under the prices we
say these are worth. You can only get them here, and here
only as long as this lot lasts.
These Carpet and Curtain Bargains are all on SECOND
FLOOR.
Never before have you had such Housefurnishing Bargains
at Spring Cleaning time.
Don't Fail to Take Advantage of Them.
CAMPBELL & DICK,
8 1, 83, 85, 87 and 89 FIFTH AVENUE. ;
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