AS ECHO OF SLAVERY. Tlie Supreme Court Asked to Settle a Will Dispute and A VIRGINIA PLAKTER'S HOBBY. Murderer Bradford's Fato Is Now jn the Hands of the Jury. GENERAL HAITENINGS OF THE COURTS The appeal of the plaintiff in the case of 3L A. Stewart and 'wife against Charles Madden was argued in Supreme Court yes terday. There is an interesting story back of the salt, and an equally interesting point of law involved. Sometime prior to 1854 Dr. Charles D. Everett, Sr., a wealthy slaveholder of Albemarlecounty, Virginia, died, having first made his will, by which lie liberated his slaves and left for their use certain money to be invested for them by his executor, Dr. Charles D. Everett, Jr. The executor was clothed with a large discretion in the expenditure oi this money, and in 1851 he purchased a tract of land Tor the slaves and colonized them in Mercer county, Pa. The land involved in this suit was bought for Mrs. Letilia Robinson, one of these slaves, and as a part of the execu tor's arrangement she and her husband deeded the land to the executor in trust for lier sole and separate use during her lifetime, with remainder to such per sons as she should by will appoint, and, in default of such appointment, to cer tain of her children designated in the deed. Mrs. Robinson died in 1859, leaving the land to her husband; hut the land was sold to pay some debts, and Charles Madden be came the purchaser. In an action of eject ment Madden obtained a verdict and judg ment against Jackson Robinson, the life tenant under his wife's will, and went into yiosesion of the land in 1863. Jackson Robinson died in 1SG9, and this suit was brnucht upon the title ot Richmond Robin son, one ot the remaining heirs under the will of Letitia Robinson. "Whether the Orphans' Court sale passed title to the land as against the deed made by Mrs. Robinson in her lifetime in trust for her sole and separate use, is the ques tion in the case. The court below held that the trust deed was void as to debts con tracted by Mrs. Robinson after its execu tion, and sustained the defendant's title under the Orphans' Court sale. BRADFORD'S JURY OUT. Tlio Defense Asks fur Acquittal on the Grounds of Drunkenness District At torney Burleigh Attacks It and Claims tho Murderer Knew What He Was Do ing. The jury is out in the case of John Brad ford, tried for the murder of Henry S. 1'loyd. At the opening of court yesterday morning a couple of witnesses were heard. This concluded the testimony, and Thomas M. Marshall addressed the jury in behalf of the defendant. He contended that Brad ford was so drunk that he did not know what he was doing. District Attorney Burleigh for the prose cution made a strong argument for a ver dict of murder in the first degree. He as sailed the delanse of drunkenness and said it was no excuse for crime and afforded no defense. When Floyd struck him after the first shot the blow did not knock him down. Mr. Burleigh said further: "Have things come to pass in Allegheny county that a man can walk into a room and spat ter a man's brains against the wall and then be acquitted? This was the most disgrace ful and cowardly assassination that ever disgraced the already disgraceful annals of Allegheny countv." In conclusion he asked lor'a verdict of murder in the first degree. Judge McClung then charged the jury, instructing them on the law and reviewing the testimony. Shortly before 3 o'clock the jury retired. TEE IXECU10ES SUSTAIHED. Sirs. Bibber's Exceptions Overruled by the Court. Judge Hawkins, in the Orphans' Court yesterday, dismissed the exceptions to the account ot the executors ot the late John C. Risher. The exceptant was the widow of Mr. Risher. The question involved was if she Mas entitled to the value of certain Etocks bequeathed to her kit not owned by the testator when he made his will nor after. Mr. Risher bequeathed to his wiie water bonds ot the city ot Pittsburg to the value ol 542,000. He also gave to his son, Arthur, the same amount of Pittsburg water bonds. Alter several other bequests the residue of his estate went to his other children. After bis death it was discovered that at the date of the will and after he. only owned 52,000 worth of Pittsburg water bonds. Mrs. Risher signed a release of her claim on the 42,000 worth of bonds found, giving them to her son. After this the executors made a distribu tion. On a second account for a distribu tion Mrs. Risher filed exceptions to it and claimed that she was entitled to the value of the bonds bequeathed her. The Preliminary Injunction Refused. Judge Ewing yesterday refused to grant s preliminary injunction in the suit brought "W. G. Johnston and others aginst the Pitts burg and Duquesne Traction Companies to restrain tbem from occupying High street. He stated that there were important ques tions involved that could not be determined on a preliminary hearing, and the case must go to a final hearing. County Contracts Let. The County Commissioners yesterday awarded the following contracts: Filling approaches to Bull creek bridge, to James M. Esler at $750; filling a pproaches to Turtle creek bridge, to George M. Greer at f449, subject to the approval of the Com missioners of "Westmoreland county; re pairs to Peters creek bridge, to "William Young at 870. Claims He "Was Swindled. E. B. Thompson, Sr., yesterday entered snit against Henry Sproul & Co. to recover $7,500, the value of 250 shares of stock in the Central Traction Company. Thompson alleges on June 4, 1892, the certificate for this stock was held by the defendant as hir agent. On that date, he charges, Henry Sproul fraudulently converted the stock to his own use.. A Postmaster on Trial for Theft. In the United States District Court, be fore Judge Buffington, Edward I". Goller is on trial for detaining letters and interfer ing with mails, while occupying the posi tion ol postmaster at Fort Hill, Somerset county. He had the postoffice in one corner of his grocery store, and it is alleged he appropriated the contents ot registered letters. Gels Was Acquitted. Three criminal courts were in operation yesterday, with Judges Kennedy, Mc Clung and Porter on tbe benches. Before Judge Kennedy, George Geis was tried for involustary manslaughter for the Killing of James Masterson, owner of a shooting gallery at 2345 Penn avenue, on July 12. lie was acquitted. Beady for Allegheny County Cases. The Supreme Court adjourned yesterday and nothing more will be taken up until Monday. Arguments in tbe Allegheny county cases then begin. There are 210 cases on the argument list To-Day's Trial Lists. Criminal Court Common wealth vs Daniel 1 Hartzfleld, Ausust Sohaefer. Thomas Ilall, Bridget Hall, W. J. Londerbach, John A. Shaw, -John Grotolika, John Ellnkner (S), Peter Hartz, Martin Clifford, Mary Clifford, L. Barsky, BenJ. Thomas. Win. Walters, Tim Wclsberg, Fred Teurel (2). Patrick Drlscoll. Stephen Holman. Charles Holman. C. C. Ramsey, George It. Dorman, James Hunter, Coleman Muorkln, Martin Mnerkln, Joseph Sorjr, Anton Blume, Frank E. Dean, diaries Wertz, Loul-t Schwab, John Hover. Ida Styles (3), Babecca J. Aljeo. Common Pleas No. 1 Doherty Bros. v Beth. Jacob Congregation, Badel vs Regina. Common Pleas No. 2 Klmberland & Co. vs Watson, Dorty vs Blythe & Co., Flnley vs Hoffman, Donnelly vs Cox,ColUns 4 Co. vs Shoemaker 4 Co, Aupke vs woefel, West bay vs Diinmtck. Small Bits of Justice. An Inventory of the personal property of tho late "John Dnnlap has been filed. It shows stocks, bonds, mortgages, etc, owned by Mr. Dnnlap to the value of $474,675. The United States District Grand Jury re turned a true bill, against Harry W. Keith and John IL Devore. oharged with passing counterfeit money in Clearfield county. JuroE BcFFiKOTOir, of tho United States District Court, handed down an opinion yestordav in the case of Stewart Beer against the steamer Little Fred, dismissing tho suit at tbe cost di the plaintiff. The Dink book of the late Thomas J. Price was filed yesterday for probate as his will. It contained a few linos leaving all his prop erty to his brother. His mother has already filed a caveat protesting against the probate of the will. A verdict of $91S 90 for tho plaintiffs was given yesterday in the case of Bair 4 Qaz- zam, limited, against the New York News- aper Union, doing business as tbe Pitts urg Newspaper Union, to recover for making presses, etc If You Breathe Poison, No less than If you swallow It, It will im pregnate and destroy yon. It you live or sojourn in a malarious locality, be assured that you must inhale the germs of disease. Nullify and render these harmless with the grand anticioto to malaria, Hostetter's fatomach Bitters, which Is also a potent remedy for Indigestion, liver complaint, cos tiveness, rheumatism ana debility. THINK OF IT. Men's Fine Suits and Overcoats at S3 70, Worth 815. To-day is the last day of our great Col umbian celebration sale, and we reserved the biggest bargain for tbe last. It's our $5 75 suits and overcoats. P.C.C.C., Clothiers S.SO'J men's brown, blue and plain black cheviot suits, single or double-breasted styles, worth $15. at each $5 75, sizes from. 34 to 42 breast mcasuie; 2,50u men's black, blue, gray and tan overcoats, with inlaid velvet collar and lined throughout with a fine cassimero cloth lining, or farmer satin if preferred, worth fully $15, at each $5 75. This gives yon nn idea of bow cbcaD you can buy line clothing during our great Columbian colebratlon sale Come and see those $j 75 suits and overcoats. P.C.C.C., Clothiors, corner Grant and Diamond streets. Upright Piano Left With Us for Sale. Mcllor & Hoene, 77 Fifth Avenue. A splendid upright piano has been left with us to be sold. In first-class condi tion. Must be solo, at once. Price $200 cash, or slight advance for payments. IIellok 4 UoENE.founded 1831, Warerooms, 77 Fifth avenue. Don't Take the Risk Of flro or thieves, but keep your valuable papers, bonds, etc, in the safe deposit vaults of tho Farmors' Deposit National Bank, 66 Fourth avenue. Boies rented at $5 a year ana upward. Black Cashmeres and Henriettas, At 50c, 55c, 65e to 1 per yard. Extra value in every number, at H. J. lynch's. 438-440 Market street. - BLACKWELLS Ttk .Hill vi am - -KSaC SiSKIVLi 7' 1 -Tr5SWBli SO SAY WE ALL OF US. Tobaccos, but for a good beatsem all. A leading characteristic,. of Bull. Durham has always been the hold which it tafts on old and fastidious smokers. What its excellence first;secured,4ts Kiiformity has always retained, and it4s, therefore, to-day;as twenty-five years ago, the most popular Smoking Tobacco In the world. Get the genuine. Made only by Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Co., DURHAM, N. C- iO THE PARISIAN x PRINCIPLE Is to give you BETTER gar ments for your money than any other dealer can offer. ttPfc m FREE GIFT. . FREE GIFT. 1 In order to make our Grand Opening Fall Sale popular, we have decided to give FREE OF-CHARGE a beautiful DOWN BED MUFF to match with each of the following bargains: $12.50 WORTH FOR $7.50. This; means for you a 32-inch Latest Style Jacket of fine Cheviot, with full Shawl Revere, in fine XXX Electric Fur and Fur Head Ornaments NEVER BEFORE SOLD FOR LESS THAN $12.50. AND A MUFF WORTH $3, FREE, TO MATCH. $18.50 WORTH FOR $12.75. This means for you a long 32-inch Latest Style Jacket of fine Beaver, .in black, navy, tan and gray, with full Shawl Revere of choice Eastern Mink, Baltic Seal or Natural Martin Fur, Rhadame Silk Lined NEVER BEFOBE SOLD FOR LESSTHAN $18.50, AND A MUFF WORTH $4.50, FREE, TO MATCH. EtTake advantage of this Free Distribution Sale, as it will last'only a few days. IT PAYS TO TRADE AT THE PARISIAN, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. $4p 0:IVI3 ENJOYS Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant1 and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation, Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles Dy all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. UUISVIUE. KY. HEW YORK, N.t. THE ONLY REASON For the continued increase of THE DISPATCH adlets is that they give satisfactory returns. M. MAY, SONS & CO. TINE DYEING AND CLEANING. 56 Sixth ave, Pittsburg, Pa, Telephone aosi, t ROAD HQRSE. Five years old; sound; very kind and gen yo; also buggy and harness; will be sold cheap. 437 Penn av. TAILORING. Correct Pall Suitings and Overcoatings H. & C. P. AHLEES, Merchant Tailors. 420 Smithfleld St. Trssr diii i nimuMU SMOKING TOBACCO. I'm an old smoker, and have at one time or another tried all the different Smoking smoke Bull Durham 'M (7m g WWmJBK mr tmr ir -n, w 'r - Vjhj C7' mJr&yL LOW PRICES sixth senk'ave SAVE MONEY NEW ADVERUI3EMENTS. B. & B. GREATEST ' OPPORTUNITY WOMEN EVER HAD FOR NICE E TO-DAY 2,500 yards go on Special Cen ter Counter. ALL-SILK CREPE DE CHINES In Neat Brocade Figures and Stripes in all the Choice' Even ing Shades, including White and Ivory, and a few. solid Blacks, 50 Cts. A YARD. It's a purchase just made, and, if we could make half as much on these asthe 'importer lost, it would be considerable money but we can't we don't do the silk business that way. . When ever we get an extraordinary bargain we put a small profit on it, and give the customer the benefit of the good purchase, and the people come and appre ciate it, and every woman that sees these Evening Silks will see a bargain beyond anything this Silk Department every distrib uted in like Goods. L ALLEGHENY. OC2&-80 LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES. PURE OLD RYE WHISKIES From $1 to II CO per quart. CALIFORNIA PORTS, SHERRIES, Etc., At GOc a quart. The Only Licensed Drugstore in the City. G. EISENBEJS, Successor to H. F. Schwartz & Co., WBOLX8ALE Jura Retail Druggist, US FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY. PA. Tel. S01GL Established 1838. OC1S-S1-TT8U A T E IT T 3 181 FIFTH AV., ne?t Leader, Pittsburg. oc'JO REMEMBER, IN BUYING Cloaks, Suits and Furs from us, you buy di rect from- the manufacturers. ft octt-11 ENING DRESSES & A BARGAIN, Can be had in any of our many de partments. Bargains in Bedroom Suites. Bargains in Parlor Suites. Bargains in Bedding, etc. Bargains in Stoves and Ra- ,j, the largest selection in the city. Bargains in Refrigeratois. 'Bargains in Baby Carriages. GASH OB CREDIT IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, HOPPEuuHiCO., 307 WOOD ST. apT-Tt ""Coral! or all affections of tho Urinary Onrans. Bach 1 as Gravel, Chronic Catarrh of tho Bladder, f Chronlo Rheumatism, Dropsy, Backache, Urignvs uise&se, jJiaoeies, wm remaie Complaint, a SURE CURE can be effected by using the best and most effica cious Kidney Medicine ever compounded.' BLACK GIN has never failed In a single instance, and the tes timonials received from cases of long duration which have resisted the treatment of the most eminent physicians, enables us to guarantee it a perfect cure FOR THE KIDNEYS. Price, $1.00 a bottleorslxbottlesforSSOO. For Sale by all Druggists. Every bottle guaranteed. WM. F. Z0ELLER, Sole Prop'r. PITTSBURGH. PA. oc20tts ALTERATIONS Now being made to our building for the easy handling of a large stock of wall paper -will not be completed until October 15, until which time we will offer thereame low prices made during our remnant sale. On account of being so upBot we must offer extra in ducements to buyers, otherwise a great part of our stock will be ruined if not sold. 2ext year the prices of wall paper wUl be higher. Buy now you will save money. We pay 80 postage on samples of wall paper, which we send free to any address. If tbe samples were not tbe best and our prices thelowest this money would be wasted. We pay freights on all orders of $3 or over. When you come to tho Exposition call and see our stock. G. G. O'BRIEN'S Paint and Wall Paper Store, 292 Fifth Ave., three squares from Court Bouse. selG-72 ELITE PHOTO GALLEKY, 516 MABK.ET STEEET. CABINETS $1.00 PER DOZEN. No stairs to climb. my-TTS Use the elevator. JAS. M'NEIL & BRO., BOILEU3, PLATE AND SHEETIEON WORK. PATENT EUEET-IUOS ANNEALING BOXES. With an increased capacity and hydraulla machinery, we are prepared to furnish all work in our line cheaper and better than by the old methods. Repairing and general machine work. Twenty-ninth street and Allegheny Valley Kallrgad felG-CO-Tra ATTENTION, OIL IN. All kinds of SECOND-HAND Boilers, En. gines, (sinir. Tubing, Drilling Tools, etc., bought and sold. Estimates made ou out fits and abandoned plants. T. F. GRUBBS, 91-92 Water St. seS-lU-rrsu on, WELL SUPPLY CO,, 91 and 92 Water Street, PITTSBURG, PA. no3-S3-TTSxosa After 19 Years of Trial, BLAIUH, -THE FAMILY SAFEGUARD OIL, 1 Conceded to Be tbe Best and Safest OQ Known. ELAINE NEVER TABIES IN QUALITT. Cannot Be Exploded. It u the very highest grade of renned pe troleum, from which in the piooess of roan nfactnro, every imparity baa been elim inated. Elaine it free from benaine and panmnet It will never chill in the coldest tempera, tore known on this continent. In color. Elaine Is spring-water white, and its "flro test" Is so high as to make it as ab solutely safe as any lllumlnant known. Having no diiagrwubU odor, Elaine Is a pleasant oil for family use. Cm Bo Burned in Any Petroleum lamp. A POSITIVE PROTECTKWT FROM-LAMP EXPLOSIONS.' HAKES THE SAFEST AND BEST LIGHT KNOWN. ELAINEI 2W OIL 100 Million Gallons ELAINE Sold In IS Tears From vm to 189!. Elaine Cannot Be Improved Upon. WARDEN & OXNARD, MANUACTUBB, jMmJutfw ,J WE ANNOUNCE The arrival of several new lines of fine Tailored Scotch Cheviot Suits in handsome checks- and mixtures. This is a favorite woolen among stylish dressers its warmth, weight and elegant appearance making it very desirable. Styles: Single and Double-Breasted. Prices: J 15, 20 and 25. When it is considered that these Suits equal the productions of the highest class tailors in fit and finish, at 50 per cent less, The advantage of investing with us is easily seen and ap preciated. ,, A perfect fit guaranteed. All alter ations to improve a fit done free of charge. Those "special" Merchant Tailor Made Pants iAt $4: Are worth double the amount of our price. OPPOSITE CIIY'HALL, ocM-TTssu THIS INK IS -BY- J. HARPER BONNELL CO., CONFIDENCE ESTABLISHED. The people have come to know us as the RELIABLE INSTALLMENT HOUSE OF PITTSBURG. We have made it clear to the buyers of FURNITURE, CARPETS AND HOUSEFURNISHINGS i The Most Liberal Terms and at the Smallest Margin of Profit. We don't want the public to accept this statement on our say so. Investigate your selves. Inspect goods, terms and prices elsewhere before you come to us. The compar ison wil bear the proof. EVEBY. ARTICLE WARE ANTED to bo exactly as represented. Our boast is that each of our patrons is f ullr satisfied with his or her purchase. We make it our business that it shall be so. A customer to-oay will be a customer two or five years hence. It is our interest to satisfy oar patrons. OUR STANDING TERMS: $ 12.00 WORTH, 50 Cts..CASH AND 50 Cts. WEEKLY. $ 25.00 WORTH, $ 1.00 CASH AND $ 1.00 WEEKLY. $ 50.00 WORTH, $2.00 CASH AND $2.00 WEEKLY. $ 75.00 WORTH, $2.50 CASH AND $2.50 WEEKLY. $100.00 WORTH, $3.00 CASH AND $3.00 WEEKLY. AN S2KQX7ISITE5 EaCHXBTT-ITJRN'lTrjRE-For Parlor, Dinlntf Room, Library, H.ul, Chamber, Kitchon, etc OAKFETS lloquettes. Velvets, Tapestr ies, Wiltons, Body Brussels, Inxraln and Ra?. Rnxs, DrnRgeta, Mats, Mattings, Oilcloths, Linoleums, Parlor Stovoj, Kitchen Ranges, Mattresses, Comforts. Pillows, oto. US' everyone cordially Invited to inspect stock. All transactions strictly confidential. MURPHY BROS. EVERYONE SHOULD LAIRD'S WEAR ' THEY ARE THE BEST AND ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. ik?' N?isv CORK SOLE SHOES AT $2.90, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00. ENGLISH GRAIN SHOES AT $2.90, $3.00. '$4.00, $5.00. OUR CORK SOLE AND DOUBLE SOLE SHOES ARB WARRANTED WATERPROOF AND RUB BERS NOT REQUDXED. W. M; LAIRD, 433 and 435 Wood St Wholesale and Retail oolfrtrxm If Great Big Bargains Will move them QUICK then our For this week will surely do it. Buys an Overcoat Originally made to order For20.0a Bays an Overcoat Originally made to order For $22,001 Buys an Overcoat Originally made to order For I2&00. Bays an Overcoat Originally made to order Forfsaoa Buys an Overcoat Originally made to order Forf25.0a EXTBn 0FF3fc When you buy two or more Overcoats. OPPOSITE CITT HALL. IN OMH! SPECIAL LOW PR CES MANUFACTURED YORK. ON CREDIT CO., 27 SEVEXT1T STREET 37 Near Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ocl8-M-rrs SHOES A 406, 408, 410 Market St N V . , ' , - . : A 1ti&&J$Jkl&d&kk& ?si iM&fc6toft5L4iJK& -. r&&&mksAk. Tfriftmihii t fBfKritSlrSFm9KtVKtKmttKHBKfEtKtMi. 1 Hf'slilllw'SinG'sfsBHHMRtBVtislBHRIiFPfl 5&ra$3rf wmiMifMi ', J. wj;ihTCsa'r-!MMJgramwpniaar yxttSjjzwMTrjvLi&i?smamxxxmi
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