St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 14, 1885

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We have no way | of finding out whether the class is right, the weight correct or anything else,unless we weigh each article, and then very often we do not know what class it | should be. Sometimes we have bills with dry goods, hardware, etc., all on one bill, with no items, put the whole weight with total charges. All this country would be more than glad totrade with your city, because they were formerly used to it, and you have the goods, etc.; but we cannot om account of freights. This country uses lots of gro- ceries and heavy hardware, but we are compelled to buy them elsewhere than in St. Louis.” WHERE ARE THE RaILROAD COMMISSIONERS? The laws of Missouri, besides providing expressly against any discrimination whatever, say (section 820, chapter 21): No railroad corporation organized or doing business in this State under any act of ip ra- tion or general law of the State nowin force, or which may be hereafter enacted, shall directly or collect for the loss of trade at Springfield. I think we can ascribe it to the fact that the Frisco makes a less rate St. Louis to Springfield on New York freight than it does on freight originating in St. Louis.” Theseare the opinions of three of the most prominent whole- sale grocers in 8t. Louis. The secondof these gentiemen is a little charitable to the ‘Frisco because he admires Mr. Cale's stand in the classification mager. The Post-Disyatcn correspondent writes: “En- closed find the results of a pretty thorohgh investi- gation. The rates given are those now paid by our merchants. I find that our jobbers have special rates which deviate considerably from these figures. Chicago and New York are especially favored by these special rates. Uptoafew weeks ago rates from New York to Memphis on sugar, coffee and canned goods were as low as 15 cents; they are now 20 vents. Some of our jobbers get rates as low as 18 cents from New York to St. Louis now. Especially is this true of grocery staples. Chicago shipments come by way of St. Louis mostly. A leading dry goods merchant says he can and does get wrapping paper from Atlanta, Ga., ata rate of 60 cents, the same as the Memphis and St. Louisrate. I[¢ will be seen that Memphis and St. Louis rates are pre- cisely the same, and, while it is not openly admitted, it is a known fact that much of the rice, sugar and coffee trade of this quarter is done with Memphis. Memphis is pushing her trade into this section at a lively rate.” When it is taken into consider- ation that Memphis, although at a gre ater distance from NewYork, is getting better rates than St. Louis can command, and that her rates to Springfield are the same as those from St. Louis (distance, St. Louis 238 miles, Memphis 28 miles), it is not to be wondered that Memphis is “pushing her trade” in that quarter, It is not difficult either toimagine how Kansas City might come in and pick up a little business at these rates: Tobacco and dry goods, Kansas City, 60 cents;/ St. Louis, 80 cents; sugar and coffee, Kansas City, 85 cents; St Louis, 45 cents; canned goods, Kansas City, 30 cents; Chicago. 530 cents; 8t. Louis, © cents; whisky, Kansas City, 45 cents; St. Louis, 70 cents; wrapping paper, Kansas City, 45 cents; St. Louis, 60 cents. The distance from Kansas City to Spring- field is 202 miles, from St. Louis 238 miles. VERONA is a town of over 600 inhabitants,on the ‘Frisco Road, thirty-six miles below Springfield. Distance from St. Louis 274 miles, from Chicago via St. Louis 557 miles, A reputable merchant of that place writes us over his own signature as follows: “We can ship from Chicago to Carthage at about half as much as frum St: Louis. All the merchants here prefer to deal with St. Louis, but Kansas Vity and Springfield are catching some trade on account of freights. 1 think if this freight matter continues and they get the road through that they are builid- ing from Springtield to Jefferson City or Sedalia, so as to get a through route from Chicago, we will al! be dealing with Chicago soon. St. Louis is our town, but the merchants do not offer us the induce- ments Chicago does in the way of freizht rates, passes, etc. I, as well as other merchants of South- western Missouri, have tried both cities, and if we’ had one more railroad Chicago would catch us.” It is hardly necessary to comment on this letter or the statement that Chicago gets better rates LATESTEDITIO ~~ DISCRIMINATION. Serious Charges Against the Direct~- ors of the Belcher Refinery. - —_— Petition to Imeorperate the Grant Monument Association. ora Petition of a New York Stockholder Presented in Court—The Bond Trans- action Alleged to be a Fraud Against Shareholders—Com plaints of Extravagance and Mismanage- ment, How Katie Milhoan Was Led to Marry Again—Discord inthe French Fam- ily—Features of Divorce—A Wife's Appeal fora Lottery Vender—Pecul- far Preference. oom devisees 0 ests in the estate with the amount necessary to pay the debts. : Eleonora C. Smith wants a decree of divorce from Lorenzo Sfiith. They were married at Lex- ington, Ky., in 1871, and lived together ht years. Mrs. Smith alleges that Lorenzo has doned her and the children. There was a h a afternoon before United States Commissioter Morgan in the case of Frank Pfeetze and Gustav Staufenbacy, who are charged with attempting to pass counterfeit half -dollars. The only marriage license granted to-day was to John Consin, 48 years old, 1017 N. High street, and Mrs. Ciara Hunter, 34 years, 1716 Morzan street. A DEAD-BEAT’S DILEMMA. "Frisco Rates to Southwestern Missouri. » - George D. Reynolds, as attorney for the Grant Memorial Association, presented a petition in Ipdge Thayer's Court this morning for a deeree of Mcorporation. The objects of the association are well known. It is proposed to erect a memorial of Gen. Grant in the shape of a monument to be Placed in one of the public parks, or in some suitable public place, the association to solicit and rg@eeive contributions for that purpose. Any per- g0n contributing not less than $1 can become a member of _ the association. The first board of directors is composed -asfollows: William T. Sherman, D. R. Francis, H. C. Haarstick, Authony Ittner, Miles Sells, D. P, Grier, Nelson Cole, D. M. Frost, William J. Lemp, Sylvester H. Laflin, H. T. Massengale, C. P. Wal- and BF. F. Espenschied. The Right to Inspect Books. Judge Thayer to-day rendered a decision over ruling the demurrer in the case of the State, at the +pelation of George H. Braun, against Joseph H. Taussig. In this controversy was involved the ‘right to inspect the books of a corporation, the Jef- | fergon Mining Company, for the purpose of notifying stockholders of asale. The court holds that the statute under which the gporporation was organized provided in substance that its books should be kept for tue inspection of all parties interesied. revised statute 1879, section 936, provides that if the relator a& party inter- ‘ested within the meaning of the statute a writ of mandamus ought to be issued, as. in that event the defendant would be evading a duty im- a upon him by law. ecourt is of the opinion that the phrase “parties interested” does not mean mere sbare- boigers and directors of the corporation, but that When Judge Thayer called for motions this morning, in Court No. 5, Messrs Crews and Booth presented a petition in behalf of William Kent Foster of New York, praying for an order dissolv- ing the Belcher Sugar Refining j$Com- pany and for an injunction and the A Lively Chase After H. H. Thorp—His Un- | appointment of a receiver of the company to take charge of the The petition is fled successful Attempt to Jump a Hotel Bill. Rhee oe oie Eten Whitiak é, Ainst ug cKittrick, wa it taker, The apprehension, ‘attempted escane and fins! | Winiam L. Scott, Rufus J. Lackland, William A. capture, after a stern chase of two blocks, of H. H. Hargadine, George 8. Drake. Robert A. Barnes. W. Thorp, a hotel beat, created some little excitement | E. Smitn, Carlos S. Greeley, A. Coaffraix, Grorge ©. a nd disturbance at the Laclede Hotel this morning | L¢ighton, the Boatmea’s Savines Bank ana Wiltiau A. Hargadine as executer of Wayman Crow. It re Thorp first came to the hotel on last Tues~ | cites that the company was cnartered in 1855 witha day morning and _ registered as George capita! steck of $1,000,000 and the petitioner holds B. Moore of i Detroit. Tom Pritchard, 175 of the stock. * 1880 the clerk on duty at the time, was engaged at an- a ee other part of the desk when hm oy ae up om did pot notice him particularly until he saw him | of the company amounted at tiat time, to $6 000; going up stairs to dinner. Thorp managed to evade | ; , : RR? 3 903; i the clerk until after supper time when Mr. Pritch- Rg ee ge ‘ake cotkion d saw him in conversation with Abert } . the acmme ton ti ‘ si er alleges that the indebtedness in those few vears Bachus of Detroit who is well known t0| increased overa million doliars, aad the losses Thorp wae al aoke 9 a ao. a see to be =e ine dividend had been sure, Pritehard asked Bachus about Thorp later ou = as pear the peasaaeen set about the erection and was informed that the young man had form- | of » new refinery, aud it was ready for use iu 1884. —_~ b woven! "t ag BR rag loy a ag EO The cost was $958,024 91, but Mr. Foster aileges had no baggage, and the ho.el people resolved to | -is® {he Stockhoiders were not consulted ss lay for him, "his failed to materialize about the | an pe ‘Tne diventaall he aleees spent the house that night orthe next day, but yesterday | above sum, which was advanted from persoval he sailed up to the desk in a co..fident, brassy man- | funds upen obligations of the company. in Octo- og, ond rpsiecoring, oe Bah eens | ban Re preg cy gu Aneel ‘ . , an A Wife-Beater’s Counsel Tryiag to Prove That He is a Lunatic. An interesting question came up in the Court of Criminal Cerrection to-day during the trial of Thos. Eagle-for an assault which he commitied July 30, upon his wife in front of Juliau’s livery stable at2f31 Frankiin aveaue. The assault was clearly pruved, and the defense sought to es- tablish the fact that the defendant was insane. Judge Fauntelroy. held that $747,000 Mr. Foster alleges that the debts of the company, not inciuding the bonds, «amounted last year to $75,000, and the business susepnded. tie alleres that capital stock has been squandered in iiegal, travewant and reckless ventures, and its as w oliy.inadequate to ee DES.'» Knowing these facts the Offlce?s and directors a:d otber stockholders and creditors fraud- ulently combined and conspired = tovether to secure to themselves an undue preference over the other creditors and stockhvlders oi the AT NORWOOD: , | From St. Louis, 85c, $110 and $1 30; from Kansas than St. Louis to Carthage, that “competing point’ City, 35c, 45c and BSc. Norwood is 261 miles from on the Missouri Pacific and ‘Frisco lines. Another | Kansas City and 297 miles from St. Louis. result of discrimination at Carthage is shown in the - letter of our correspondent at MANGLED ON THE RAID SARCOXIE. This town, which is of the same size as Verona, is A Young Bride Deceived. “Katie Mithoan presents a peculiar petition to the i Court to-day, She alleges that she was imtniacity December 30, 1881, to Theodore +-Mithoan,.and lived with him two weeks, until Janu- ary 15, 1882, -when he cruelly deserted her without any cause or provocation. The Terrible Death of J. A. Spain, a the situation more than temporarily. What is wanted now is a mass of testimony drawn from se many quarters and backed by such powerful in- fluence that it cannot be disregarded by the rail- road companies and the officials at their head. Shippers have many of them been in the habit of guaranteeing rates to certain points “equal to Kan- 801 miles from St. louis and i168 miles from’ Kansas City. Our co dent writes: “Our grocerymen are buying largely at Carthage, fourteen miles from here, and paying #0 cents per bundred freight, 85 cents being the rate from St. Louls. They say it is cheaper te buy at Carthage By Telegraph to the Post-Dispatch. horribie in its results, occurred here about 8 o'clock this morning, resulting in the death of J. A. Spain, @ brakeman on a Chicago and Alton freight train. Brakeman, at Springfield, Ii. SPRINGFIELD, Ikt., August 14,—An accident, In her husband commenceda divorce proceeding in the courts against her. when she married him, alone in the world, without friends or sdvisera and she consulied an aiterney law. band had obtained his October. 1882, Mrs. Milhoan alieges that She was but 17 years old to be learned in the her that her hus- decree of divorce whom she believed He informed they had not thus far succeeded in the attempt, but held that, where there was a reasonable prospect of establishing the lunacy of a defendant, full scope should be given his counsel todoso. He said that a person who committed a crime while insane was certainly not responsible, and that time in which to prove the fact and cousiderabie latitude in the examinatiO. should be allowed, He had the case continued to next Monday, and, at the suggestien of corporation by the issue of bonds mentioned and tue delivery of the deed of trust to secure them, creating a prior iien on the asseis of tne compaoy and causing said bonds to be delivered to them as creditors and acce pi- ing them as such, first as additional or collateral security for the uneecnred ob/igativns of the company 60 held by them and then by ac- in June, 1888, and that her marrage disabilities had been removed by order of the Court. Placing implicit confidence ip this statement she feli in love with and married Fred. Ahrenhoiz, August 6, of the To-her utter surprise she discovered a quiring the titie to said bonds absolutely, simply vy the surrender of said unsecured obligations. Mr. Foster alleges that he was deceived as the condition of the company by illusive statements furnished the s areholuers, George 5. Drake baving resigned as trustee, Hugh McKittrick and Edward Whitaker, as trus- tees, have acvert the property for sale on Tuesday, the 18th. Mr. Foster asks the Court to declare the bonds nulland void, aud tw issus an order for their cancellation; like- wise to dissolve the corporation, to enjoin the directors from disposing of any portion of the Peery, and to appoint. a receiver to take thao St. Louis. Ourlumbermen buy largely in Chigago. The rate ig 94, centsto St. Louis from Chicago, 287 miles, and 16 cents from St. Louis here, 301 miles. Our dry goods and clothing merchants buy largely at Kansas City,as merchants there work for them in the matter of freight rates. A great deal of live stock goes from this vicinity to Kansas City by driving overland to Lockwood. The ’Frisco road, in refusing te pro rate with the Gulf road at Columbia or Nichols, prevents ship- ment from this point, so the stock is often driven to Justafter leaving the depot, going south, Spain was sitting on top of a brake which was set. The jolting occasioned by crossing a switch threw the brake, and he was precipitated to the track between the cars. He was dragged about seventy - five yards, after which twenty ears passed over him. One leg and one arin were cut off, the other leg and arm being torn from the socket and the lower portion of his body was horribly mangied. He died almost instantly. He resides at Blooming- ton, where he leaves a wife and family. His y was sent to Bloomington on the noon train. gas City,”’ “equal to Cincinnati,” etc., and if there was a difference in the rate in favor of the compet- ing city they have taken it out of their own legitimate profit. Let them now demand substantial proof that better rates are be- ing given from other points, and when they have the papers let them pool their interests with those of their fellow merchants and add their testimony te the common fund of information. The Post Dispatcs will take charge of any such proof, or will Col. Claiborne, had the defendant's bai: Increased in the meantime to $i Tre defeudant is this case is an ex-fireman, and the prosecuting witness— . 7 still a remarkably handsome lady—mar- since that no divorce had been | ried him while still a schoel girl, granted to Miihoan, and that accordingly | slipping off with him one afteracon in March, 1875. her marriage disabilities had not been removed’ | to Justice Power's office where the knot was tied She now comes into court asking that a decree may | and a wedded life began whose ending adds one be granted her against Milhoan, and the cloud upon | mo e certificate to the truth of the old adage which ber present union will be removed thereby. cries out against hasty marriages. same year. few weeks The Freach Family. Grant Monument Fand. itself investigate any specific complsint. The fali geason is just opening. Merchants are coming to market to buy their stocks of goods. Southern planters are laying in heavy stocks of provisions, wiih the prospect of an unprecedented ly large crop. Now is the time toact. A month hsce it will be too late for this season, and next season's arrange- ments can hardly be made a year in advance. Yesterday was devoted largely to a discussion of the peculiarities of Mr. Gould's Missouri Pacific sys- tem wherever they displayed themselvet most prominently at points within this State. This style the Gulf Road. All freight coming through St. Louis from Chicago and Cincinnati or New York is looked after by consignors, and the prices at which the goods are bought make other places than St. Louis a favorable market." The mistaken policy of the ‘Frisco, it will be seen, is sowing seed that will bring a harvest in a few years,not to St. Louis and not to the ‘Frisco road; but to Springfield and Carthage and the roads competing at Carthage for the business of that section. Instead of getting the full haul from St. Louis to Sarcoxie and Verona, the ‘Frisco now A Book to Be Published Giving a History University convocation in the Amphiteater this morning, a0 announcement was made of the pro- Miller of Akron, Ohio. THE CHATAUQUA MELTING, and Description of the Movemert. Cuatavgua, N.Y., August 14—Ata Chatauqua Vincent and ident Louis The profits will be devoted brated Christmas by and kicking her, Mary A. French filed a petition in court to-day for a divorce from John French. The French family did not appear to get aiong will together and Mrs. French was incumbered with childrea by a former gperriage, which seemed to cause aiscord. She married her husband No. 2 in this city June 10, 1882, and lived with him until July 13, 1883. The first week of the honeymoon sue alleges that he called her an old cow and showered various epi- thets upon her more forcible than polite. He cele- giving her a whipping and on several occa- she alleges that he attempted wo sions her. To her humiliation and shame he chastise represented himself as a single man, and she aileges After the hearing of the Beil avenue street open- ing arguments to-day, Mayor Francis bad. a long talk with Mr. Leo Rassieur on the subject of the Grant Monument Fund. Mr. Francis said that this was clearly a case for the newspapers to take hoid of, and cited the success of the Worip and the Post-Dispatca in securing a fund for the Bar- tholdi pedestal, and he thinks that a similar suc- cess would follow the efforts of the newspapers here if they will only take up the matter in eurnest. The Mayor will call a meetiug of the commitiee in a few days, and steps will be taken to eniist the newspapers in the geod work. Mayor Francis cuarge thereot. Tne Court asked what day the sale was aciver- tised to taxe piace, and announced that the matter would be heard on Monday morning. A WASTED OPPORTUNITY. Ost hoff, the Alleged Bigamist, Stays in Town and is Re-Arrested. When Wor. Osthoff, the young German who had the good luck to escape after arrest and examina- tion in the Court of Criminal Correction on a charge of bigamy, was. released from custody, his friends that he conducted himself in a grossiy improper manner with several young women. In July, 1 he ordered her out of the house, saying: “Pick up your d——d brats and git.” She asks for a decree of divorce and the restoration of her maiden name, said that this is a work for the people, and the ple must do it. The largeness of the subscription cuts no figure, anything will be accepied from 5 ceuts up, indeed, the more contributors the beiter. ‘Lhe enthusiasm is at its height now, and now is of dealing is not confined to Missouri. It extends all over the Gould system, and there ip not @ point on the Missouri Pacific sys- tem where St. Louls does not find herself advised himto at once fly from the city, as the brother of bis first wife was known to have decided to secure his arrest, if possible. The warrant was secured and placed in the hauds of to the purchase of a new Chatauqua chime of ten bells and to paying the Chatauqua debts, The assembly will remain in session one week longer than was atfirst intended. _ gets the transportation from Carthage tothe local point and takes its chances on getting the throngh freight to Carthage. Asa fact on sugar and cof- to follew the handicaped by excessive rates. The great mind that figured out that a 900-mile haul could be made for less than a haul of 848 miies bas made itself evident by ite works all over the line of the Iron Mountain, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, the International and Great Northern and the Texas and Pacific roads. The discussion of Missouri Pacific rates can, however, be suspended while the fee and other goods, on which the discrimination is so greatly against St. Louis, the Missouri Pacific gets all the haul to Carthage and the ‘Frisco gets the 40-mile haul from that point instead of the 300 miles from St. Louis. A sample of the rates charged by the ‘Frisco is this: A Sarcoxie firm wurchased a car load of marsh moss worth $35 ro $40 at Holland,Mich. The rate from Holiand to St. Louis, 440 miles over the Buck Anderson, a Cherokees, Killed While Cherokee Indian, was killed Monday by Special Deputy Marshal James T. Spencer while resisting arrest. A BAD INDIAN KILLED. Resisting Arrest. Fr. Surrn, Akk., August 14—Buck Anderson, a’ Spencer had a writ for Anderson for Mary A. Dyer. She Preferred Her People. John J. Duffus eases for a decree of divorce from Letitia Duffus. They were married at Rochester, N. Y., September 13, 1871, and lived together until October 8 of a month. The honeymoon was brought to an abrupt conelusion by a determination on the part the same year, scarcely Her the time to strixe, It is peapeees same plan pursued by the ORLD and Post-Dis- PaTcH, and acknowledge ali contributions in a coiumn which will be beaded by a cut of Grant. Thus far $1,500 has been subscribed to the fund by various parties, and various en‘ertainments have been pianned which will increase the amount ma- terjaily. There will be a game of base-ball at Union Park on the 25th mst., aod Managers Ford and Short will give a benefit week, commencing on August 31. . Deputy Soeriffs Fariin and Youug, who at onve re- to off’s late residence at No. 123435. i.kta street. Here they were assured by his second wife, nee Augusta , and by the other occupants of the hose that taoff had icft tve city. made inqguries in tne neighborhood, which resulted in their being convinced that the VISE their to ° into effect morning lan introducing whisky into the Indian country. and | of Letida to “remain wita her people." rid husband came West and re tedly implored her finding him near Wheeler's ranch attempted to . to join bim, but she reistently refused, sa serve the writ, when Anderson opened fire on the chat she pretorsel the soonty of ner seen Nar Marshal and his posse. They returned the fire kiliing him instantiy. Anderson was a bad and desperate character and a dancerous man to encounter. He had;when killed, a Winchester rifle, a six-shooter, and a sack of cartridges. record of discrimination in Missouri is in part com- pleted. The only line left at present is the St. Louls and San Francisco, better known as the ‘Frisco route. It might first be questioned why the ‘Frisco, which is so ardent achampion of St> Louis interests in the meetings of the Joint Western Classification Committee,does not rush to the assist- ance of the merchants of this city in the lock-out at Joplin and Carthage. The ‘Frisco has a very direct lime to both points and is far more entitled to the business than the Missouri Pacific. The reason why it should not antagonize Missouri Pacific inter- ests is not wholly unfathomable, however. R. 8S. Hayes, better known as §6Captain Hayes, the senior vice-president of the Missouri racific, is a director of the ‘Frisco. The Gould interest which coatrols the Missouri Pacific Owns also largely in the St. Louis and San Fran- cisco, with the result that to competitive points, whether within or without the State, there is no competition—sometbing hardiy contemplated in the laws of Missouri governing paralicl and com- peting lives. When, therefore, the Missouri Pacific gays “I want to turn over certain trade at Joplin to New Orleans,” the ‘Frisco says, “Certainly, any - thing you please." This is about as striking an instance of ‘Frisco methods as can be found. Still, there are many others which, while not as pain- fully conspicuous, are exceedingly interesting. Ove of these is found at SPRINGFIELD, the largest town in Southern Missouri, situated at laving aroused the occupants of the house, who The Correction Court, oe that Osthoff was not me agge they pro- ; cee at once to make a search, and, aftera The following cases were disposed of to day by prol bunt, finaliy succeeded in uuearthing acting Judge Fauntieroy: ine prisoner, whom they found under nis wiie’s George Bly, Ed. Mort and John Mullally, climbing d carefuily covered with a mass of carpet and on cars, one hourin jai! each. other material. When arrested Ostuo was overcome with grief and bitterly upbraided bim- Herman Harfner, petit larceny, two months in for not having made tue most of jail. tne golden opportunity wich his recent lucky dis- Joseph Kirt, assault and battery, dismissed for charge inthe court gaye him. Eis young wile, want of prosecution. who oniy six days ago gave birth toa lovely baby, Tnomas Cuilam, assault and battery, beating his WAS GOMPIPUNY OVETEDENE,. BEE Hho Senne of thee mother, six months in the Wor« House. separation was avery sad one. Today Ustool is George Lewis and Acthur Casey, grand } in jail, and the prosecution Gaim tuat he wiil be nolie prosequi as to Lewis, Casey was sent{ to the heid this time witanout a deubt, as the second wife's Wor« House for three months. evidence and certain ons which he made Edmond Korbamer, climvivg on cars, dismissed oe age to his first arrestj will be used ag at defendant's cost. Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago and Alton, was 25c per hundred; from St. Louis to Sar- coxie, 8 cents. The result of such’ excessive charges as these is thatin many instances freight is hauled around by way of Kansas City and down the Guif Road to Springfield, where the ‘Frisco gets a hau! of forty or fifty miles to some local point, while if it would make decent ratesfrom St. Louis it would get the entire haul from this city. THE GULF ROAD INFLUENCE is one of the strongest obstacles to trade that St. Louis meets in Southwestern Missouri. Gulf Road rates are anything to cut St. Louis out, or any- thing to get Kansas City in. Between Kansas City and Springfield there is nochance for St. Louis. Below Springfield, however, and between that city and Memphis, there is a flourishing country natur- ally tributary to St. Louis, and mest of whose supplies were bought here until the projection of the Kansas City, Spriogfield and Memphis Road. The distance from 8t. Louis to Springfield is 238 miles; from Kansas City to Springfield 202 miles. Kansas City bas, therefore, to points below Springfield, 36 miles the advantage of St. Louis; but St. Louis has 23 miles the advantage of Kansas City in obtaining her supplies from the East. How much chance St. Louis bas on the line of the Gulf Road, however, is shown by the following rates now in force to To Release a Lottery Vender. Mrs. Mary Block, whose husband, Aaron Block, was convicted inthe Court of Criminal Correction for selling lottery tickets and who was fined $500 and sent to jail, presented a pean to-day fora writ of habeas c.urpus. She hopes to effect the release of ner husband on the ground thai the Court of Criminal Correction had no jurisdiction of the matter, and that the clause upon which the ution was based is uncoastitutional. Judge Thayer ted the writ, making it re- turnaoie in Court No. 5 next T morning. Reports Confirmed. Judge Thayer confirmed the report of the referee in the case of Fischer and others against Steiner, and made an order of distribution. The report was |. likewise confirmed in the case of McGionis and others against Robert Mitchell and others. LEGAL DOINGS. JOHN ROACH’S FAILULE. The Assets, According to the Schedules, Largely in Excess of the Liabilities. New Yorn, August 14.—The schedules of the assets and liabilities of John Roach are expected to be filed this afternoon. They show the liabilities of Mr. Roach to be $2,222,877 81. The nominal assets ‘are stated to be $5,180,008 87, amd the actual assets $4,481,478 23. Storm Swept. Norts Concorp, N. H., August 14—The werst storm for years visited this place yesterday, greatly damaging the highways. Several washouts occurred on the Catone’ Railroad. The storm alsodid considerable damage at Plymouth aad other places in the State. _ Big Preferences. + New Yor, August 14,—Herry Crine, doing busi- ness at No. 105 Franklin street, assigned to-day for the benefit of bis creditors, giving preferences amountiog to $20,822, the largest being te Mrs Henry Crine, $11,464. Deeayed Fish Scized. New Yor, August 14—Dr. Cyrus Edson to-day seized 2,000 pounds of decayed fish and six tons of bad fruit in the Hevrew Market about Hester and Ludlow streets. The stuff was dumped at the offal dock. oS Fair Notes, ‘In order to meet the requirements of the numer- ous applicants for space in the carriaxe department at the appraachinz Fair it has just been decided to assign an additional building of 40 feet wide and 200 feet long fer the use of tae carriage exhibitora The applications on file are fourths ef this hall, and those who intend to exbibit in this ot at tue Coming Fair shouid appiy City Hail Notes, On complaint of Mrs, Hettie Hughes (colored), . Eva Meyers (colored), was committed to the House of Refuge this morning. The Dean investigating committee meets this evening at 7 o'clock. The following building permits were issued to- day: W. T. Nixon. brick dwelling, Grand aveaue near Montgomery street, $3,000; Wm. Ryan, re- g brick dwelling, Jefferson avenue near third strert, ; Wm Ry w Jefferson avenue Matters of Interest Transpiring To-Day DWader the Dome. Hattie Williams wants a decree of divorce from Edward Williams. They were married in this city March 8 of the past year, and lived together until WEST PLAINS, which is 315 miles from Kansas City and 851 miles from St. Louis: — [i csteqsseesennsnerrsseafiegs Joes 10 8 “3 lla emul ‘NORTH 8T. LOUIS. (rs. Ed. . with her and : companied by Adsin Gety, tats lace Bate dine DS. trip north. 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