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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
BOATING At YALE.

THE PROJECTED BoAT-HoUsE-ABoUr TwO-THrRDs
OF TIE NECESSARY FUNDS RAIsED-GRowTH OF
THE SPORT IN POPULARITY.
fyaoN An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TBmU NE.
NEw-HAvRN, Conn.,, May CAS- has hitherto
been announced tho Yale University Boat Club have
been requested 10 remove their present boathouse by
tho owners OF the land upon (which it stands land are
thus compelled to erect new building The site chosen
for 1t lot OF land on the south side of Chapels on
MIL River and here the club propose to erect building
sdordng full facilities for practice With the Victory
last July rowing has become popular as an eIer
cse and attention has been given TO it's
by making provision in the house for the storage OF
60 private boats, apart from the boats and ar
rangcments are being perfected by which rowing will
be put within the reach of oil at small expense 1t is
currently reported that the Faculty not adverse to
the sport aid TO the physical well being or their
students, but the present work being conducted
trey by the students under the careful supervision OF
Committee OF the Professors and graduates The house
will be over the water. built OF wood, will have water
front 0f ~ with depth OF rs feet There will be two
stories opa VII " dsvotad exolusveY " tho stQrAge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
THE CITY'S HOPE DEFERRED.
pApID TRANSIT AT SNATBS PACE.

RAPID TRANSIT AT SNAIBS PACE.
UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS OF RECENT LEGISLATION
THE GARDINER BILL THE ONLY NEW sCfEME-
PROBABLE EXTENSION OF THE NETWORK ELE
Waited RAuROAD-THE GILBERT RAILWAY
Ont of the large number of rapid transit bliis
which were considered by the recent Legislature,
only one new scheme, when brought to a final vote.
was adopted. namely that known as the Gardiner"
or the Pier and Warehouse bill. New privileges
were granted to the NewYork Elevatedroad' when
will soon be extended. a slight change voted IN the
Under Broadway road, and an extension OF time
piyen for building the Gilbert Elevated Railway
which nearly all the new schemes were intended to
OPPOSE There seems to be an earnest intention OF
building the last named road and OF thus giving 'no
city what has been loudly demanded, rapid transit
elsewhere than on paper. The Spier Travelling Side
walk bill passed mt the close Of the session, but win
such conditions that its defeat could hardly nave
been worse fortune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES AGAINST INDIAN AGENTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oh TIE In
vEsTIGAIING COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON, May S.-Some time ago seri-
GUS charges were made against DIR. j. j. save, Agens
for tho Sioux the Red Cloud Agency, and A. HOW
ard Agent at the whesone Agency the person prefer
ring them being Mr. Samuel Walker OF the Board VI inr
dian Commissioners. Tho Commissioners appointed oy
charges which consisted OF the Right Rev. Bishop W.
n Hare Missionary Bishop or Nobrars; the Rev. g. j.
Human Missionary 20 the santeo Sioux; DE- =; ~ 80
vor one OF the i've Indian Inspectors and r. H. smith,
msmber OF the Board OF Indian Comm ssioners, hsvo
made their report aud the result OF II Is that these
charges like those that preceded them are proved " 10
frivolous and groundless
Tho Commission report that removal Of tho Upper
Brules 10 the Missouri Is of doubtful wisdom. Ammu-
milton has not been boarded for war. Agents sayilo
and Howard exonerated and, IL Is declared deserve
cont ience and commeudation. Beef has been over
issued but the agents could not ayoidt Flour mas oceh
wasted but the agents were not blamabe therefor.
Spotted Tails complaints at Cheyenne were not Justin
able Supplies OF all kinds wholesome, anu vi -
least u fair quality. They also recommend that inc
agents at those points, and among all OF the wuIet
Sioux be- supported by military force which should w
agency be provided for the Northern Sioux ana no
rstions be Issued u them else where ana esssA oAS
ton VI them Re induced N v,tt wAssiaxtsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

On a report by Mr.. RANDALL Oem., PENN,
from Committee Rules and after discussion
the rule setting apart Fridays and Saturdays for private
business changed as to leave Fridays only for
that purpose and to assign the third Monday instead Of
the third Friday in each month 10 tho business Of the
District OF Columbia.
Mr. DURHAM Dem, KY, from tho Committee on
Banking and Currency. reported bill amending the
charter Of the Freedmens Savings and Trust Company
ordered to be printed and recommitted with leave to
Mr. HALE (Rep, Me- said that after the decided vote
OF the House yesterday against ordering the Centennial
bill TO third reading, he would withdraw the motion to
lay II on the table and ett be recommtedt the Special
Centennial Committee. 1t was 50 ordered,
Mr. HALE REP, Me), from the COMMITTEE on Ap-
pro2rlatons reported back the Senate amendments to
the bin for the relief OF the sufferers by the Mississippi
overflow changing the amount from 100000 TO 100000,
and poved them, expressing the nope
that tho measure would be regarded by the country as
the subscription which had been freely and gener
ousy made for the same purpose would be continued,
because the amount appropriated in this bill wa5 small
as compared with the magnitude Of the calamity.
Mr. COBURN rep, IndJ intimated that there was no
President was already authorized issue supplies of
food and clothing to relieve the sufferers He also init
to disregard their work and depend the Gov
ernment for support
Cured in.
The House then proceeded the consideration OF the
Committee directing the Secretary of War under the
advice OF the Attorney General compromise adjust.
United states and tho State OF Tennessee In reference
to railroads and railroad property purchased by tho
various railroad companies from the United States and
to charge only the actual market value OF the property
at the date Of the purchase with legal III
The House then considered bills OF private nature.
Bills wero passed as follows: ..o-cs -
For tho relief Of Foster A Hixson, late army post
master; for the relief OF James L. johnson, surviving
partner, and James p Beck administrator, Of Preston
Beck IT,, for Indian depredatons for the relief OF
soma Deck; for the relief Of John Henderson or New
Orleans for restoration to their several army positions
lard
ner, VIM. ID. Mcclure and VIM. c. Ready; for the APP
pointmeDt OF Fredk. +. Baury retired list;
Tor pension to Nancy G. Marlette
The House then, at o'clock, took until 1880
debate.
At the evening session. Mr.. MacDougall (Rep.. n. "
In tho chair, speeches made "A variety OF SUBJ
lects by ar COMlNGO tDem. MOI, Mr.. LOWE (Rep.,
kas), Mr.. THOMAS rep, Va), Mr. ROBBINS dem,
n. O., MIR. LAMPORr (Rep. n. ", and Mr.. MElLISu
lRep.. N. ~ There were very few others present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09

REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
OF BILLS on TIE CALENDAR IN THE
srvArE-Tur GENEVA AWARD BILL TAKEN Up
rup CENTENNIAL RECoMMITTED II THE HOUSE
Capitalization OF PRIVATE BILLS.
arr WAsmSGTOy May g, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
THE TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD.

APPROACHING LIQUIDATION OF TIE CALIFORNIA AND
TEXAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Among the earlier events of the panic, and
one which added materially to the gloom OF period
was the failure OF the California and Texas Coastruc-
ton Company and the protesting Of their notes.
which r !; Endorsed by Col. Thomas A.
Scott and j. Edgar Thomson Of Pennsylvania.
Official information cleaned In Wall-s yesterday was
to the effect that the Construction Company about
to wind up their affairs and go into liquidation At the
last meeting it resolved to appoint committee to
impress upon tho stockholders the necessity coming
to tho aid OF the Company immediately
1t was further resolved that an . add.
tonal 90 per cent should be levied upon
all the unpaid stock. The Texas and Pacific Railroad
Company have informed the Construction Company
that the latter will finish the sections OF the from
Dallas Fort Worth, and from Texarkana to Brooks
ton and then turn over its property to the railroad
company the latter will release it from all further obl-
cation in the building Of the remainder OF the road
This proposition has been assented to by the Conru
ton Company and tho sections referred to
are completed the latter Company will dissolve.
The notes upon which the Construction Company
defaulted what are known as "dye-
name" and "three-name' paper. The names Of
McManus, Baird and Col. Scott were on all
OF the G,5O0O00, aud the names OF J. Edgar
Thomson and H. Houston included with the three
about s7OO,0oO. The total issue Of these. notes
amounted to about s7,OOO0Oo OF which about Noooooo
due at tho time of the September panic. OF soon
thereafter. Previously Col. Scott had made unsuc
cessul effort In Europe to secure the to meet
these maturing The first note defaulted on
tho 18th Of September 1t amounted 10 about 5000 OOO
and waived the formsity OF protest. John Welsh Of
TINS city was authorized by power OF attorney ac-
knowledge waiver Of protest in all subsequent cases Of
maturing notes. At early day the road will
DO hnished from Dalas to For, Worth, and
from Iexarkans TO Brookston, which will give
a complete line from Marsha 10 Fort Worth
and from Marshall to To Iarkans ana run from that
point to Sherman. ana thus form perfect connection
between Texas and the network OF railroads in the sur
rounding States There $50 miles In comnlets
running order and passenger and freight trains are
running over 1t regularly. NEARLY 10 locomotives heinz
in use The road has been surveyed over Its o tire
length and 1t Is asserted that tho grades average "a
cent less than those OF the Union aud Northern Paeine
Railroads. aud thai the 9Qst WIZ therefore 10 that much
Iesa. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09

-, .... ana o,r. wb,Ie in the second there will be
lockers large rrSs "na SsGS a.
piazza The total cost OF the enterpr,s ,nS
a. go and the building $4,000 or this amonn W sS
directly applicable to the building Iunp, 10 Tn con
FAMED Ian wing balance be raised OF so'oo III
necti0n viii the new boat-house an effort IL pons tn
to money from the interest OF WIZ 81 Ferry is
mari "A Janitor and provide for repars u H. ro'I
President Of the Club and the Captain OF last Soa
Cook will continue TO train the crew. wblle IIoi " ~
pch ,rts ia chairman of the Committee OF Professors
and graduates The undergraduates have cobIflDunoi
I,rgely 10 tho cause, but there stll remains
which they hope to make up as to complete inc Duo
in without DEBT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The Senate in Execu-
tive session to-day, confirmed the following nomna
tons;
Wm a. Williams tobs Postmaster at wateowu n Y Nicholas
ran OF forG 30 DO OF Legation at Berlin
,oem.n Maryland 10 DO second Secretary Of Legation at b.
kvW AgeasI, Colorado
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-09
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT

he following nominations TO the Senate to-day:
James O. Gnndley 81 New York Consul AZ Kingston jamaica
Ohm Taylor " be Collector VI Customs Annapols MI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
THE MYSTERIOUS UNKNOWN.
Antics of n Wild Desperate I'm Robert
.On Comfy

sOn Comfy
From the Springfield Record, April 80.
Some three weeks ago a ragamutfin
made his appearance IN our county IN
the Bethany Church neighborhood. and
for uncomely conduct was ordered
away. He stays IN the bushes and now
and then goes to farm house for
something to cat. He visited a house
not long since and demanded food
while vet remaining outside the yard,
the wife of the farmer told Hmm she
had no cooked provisions on hand. but
he insisted upon her getting L for hun,
and at the same time started for the
house. She told him her husband was
not at home and if he came INTO the
ward she would turn a vicious dog loose
that you'd tear him to pieces. Still
he advanced. She let the dog loose
and he nabbed the individual, who
drew a bowie-knife and stabbed the
dog-whereupon the lady tainted. We
failed TO learn the result further in this
instance Last Thursday night Messrs.
Will. Fisher, Turner Tate and others
went fox hunting, and while passing
a dense forest some one hailed them
with horrid oaths, and an order to leave
the woods or they would be killed. The
young men retreated and asked him to
cometo the road. and they would see who
should leave; whereupon-frOm the de-
scription before given-the same per-
son described as above walked out
some fifty yards from them, with stick
upon which hung bundle. on one
shoulder and bowie knife IN his hand.
With steady step he advanced toward
the squad, brandishing his weapon
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

EX-SECRETARY BoUTwELL'S testi-
monv indicates such vast AMI varied
looseness in the conduct OF the Treasu-
ry Department-the money department
Of the Government-that Congress
would DO well to appoint a Standing
Investigating Committee to watch the
odds and ends lying around
loose in chunks of several
hundred thousand dollars apiece.
and keep the head of the De-
partment posted about affairs occur
ring under his nose. Boutwell's sole
defense Of himself is that the Secretary
must depend on the good faith of his
subordinates. But this does not Re-
ieye him of responsibility for the char
acter of those whom he employs and
entrusts with important matters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
HOUSE.

WA sHIN6ToN, May AFTER the pas
sage of several local bills the House went
into Committee. of the Whole, Mr.. Poland
in the chair, on the Indian appropriation
bill. Speeches on the general question of
the policy to be pursued towards them
were made by MeSsrs. Knapp, Beck, Adams
and Shanks, after which the clerk proceeded
to read the bill by paragraphs for amend
ment.
The committee rose and the House took
recess till half-past seven. The evening
session to be for consideration of the Indian
appropriation bill.
In the evening session Mr.. Mills offered
an amendment and made speech in favor
of having the kiOwa chiefs, Satanta and
Big Tree, delivered up again to the civil
authorities of Texas, but the proposition
was not sanctioned by the House.
After some efforts to get a quorum the
House adjourned at Top. N.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

from right to left. When near them
they began to pelt hiul with stones. and
as ne stopped to get one himself. one
of the party knocked him over with a
stone. The tussel was then fierce, but
despite their efforts TO secure him, he
OutstripPed them and Is still at large.
He is a stOutly-built man, and it is said
beneath his ragged suit he wears one
Of broadclOth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Umbrellas and COWhides UsurpinS
Pistols and Bowie Knives,

Umbrellas and COHhides UsurpinS
Pistols and Bowie KNIVES.
Washington special (APril 29l to the Cincinnati
Commercial.
Washington society is becoming sad
ly demoralized. Nearly everybody who
feels offended at any act of his neigh
Dor now takes the law into his own
hands. 4 few weeks ago, two we'll
known newspaper correspondents set
tied their difficulties by a resort to UNI
brellas. Since that memorable en-
counter scarcely a day has passed
without a row Of some kind occurring
Less than a fortnight ago an enraged
Congressman smOte with his little rat
tan, a sick man, because the latter had
the misfortune to read the proof of an
article which designated the NJ. G. a
pumpkin head" No later than Mon
day evening the correspondent of
Boston paper defaced the eyes OF a
Washington editor with neatness and
dispatch.
Tuesday evening a little party Of
gents sat down IN room at one of the
prominent hotels to indulge IN the fas
cinations of draw-poker. The party
included Representative IN Congress
from the Pacific coast and a Pacific
Mail lobbyist from New York. Nothing
occurred to mar the pleasure of the
evening until the lobbyist discovered,
or thought he discovered. the Congress
man in the act of supplying the def
ciencies of his hand from the pack.
Then row ensued. during which the
lobbyist struck the Congressman in the
face. The latter left the room vowing
vengeance. Thismorning the lobbyist,
accompanied by a friend, paced the
Sidewalk IN front of the Congressman
house for over an hour. their purpose
being to afford him an opportunity to
Sc K satisfaction. He did not come
forth.
While the two sentinels were thus
occupied, another affair of honor was
in progress at the Ebbitt House. This
was a cowhiding scrape, the partici-
pants being a son Of Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas and young man named Wick
ery, a Treasury CLERK. Thomas is rep
resented to have performed the whaling
in frst-class style, leaving a welt at
every stroke of the instrument of tor
ture. Vickery accepted his punish
ment with great resignation, interpOs-
inc no defense. The occasion Of the
trouble is stated to have been the SLAM
dering Of female relative of Thomas
by Vickery. Other than these there
are no affairs Of prominence to record
ND to i O. clock tonight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
DOWN SOUTH.

The smallpox is raging in Roekmart,
Polk county, Georgia Thirty cases were
reported CT the 26th ult., and an appeal
made to Atlanta fjr nurses. The distress
was great.
Miss Z. J.. Howard, Of Barrow county,
Geo gia, daughter OF Res. c. W. Howard,
has recently received complimentary letteSs
from two DISTINGUISHED European scisn-
tists-M. George Vile, Of France, and Prof.
Mussa, of the Italian College Of Agriculture.
Miss Howard has Published translations OF
their agricultural papers, and the letters are
sent in acknowledgment Of the fidelity with
which the work has been performed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

A. B. KIRKLAND, the slippery wit
ness who was captured in the Gilsey
House. New York, and dragged before
Tie District Investigating Committee,
az Washington, yesterday, IS the man
who received $4,000 for obtaining
pairing contract for Chicago firm.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

THE Arkansas situation grows in
tragic interestand thingslook decidedly
squaily for Baxter When such a man
rs Gen. j. Z. Pagan, one of the hardest
fighters and most successful leaders of
the Confederacy, assumes command
and calls on his old boys to rally
under Brooks standard, as announced
IN this mornings dispatches, those
other fellows had better hide out for the
time being.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

THE medical testimony in the Wharton
murder trial has been the occasion of a
deadly fcud between ;he medical profess
sioEs Of Baltimore and Of Philadelphia It
was the Baltimore Experts Tho came near
hopeing an iuHoeen: woman, ana the Phila-
delphia experts who saved her life, aud the
contest between The rival cities BY no means
ceased with the aeIUi,tal Of the accused
TIE contestants finally sgreedtO leare The
deeis.oa 20 DIR Gaylor gFe.st ioS.c logi-
cal authority Of London, and he has decided
in favor OF Philadelphia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
THE RAILROADS.
An Advertisement for Erie-Magnates
HObnobbing.

New YORK, May 1.-James McHenry,
English railroad man, remained very Sc
Guided yesterday, and was only visible to
those who had important business relations
with him. In the evening he received the
principal officers of the Erie Railway Com
pany at the residence Of Col. c. NJ. Bar
low.
Col. Thomas A. Scott, ofthe Pennsylvania
Central railroad, Vanderbilt, of New York
Central, Mccullough, of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad and President Watson, Of
Erie. have had conference here on the sub
iect of passenger and freight rates between
the West and East, and how to do away
with the present competition for business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

THE dispatches close without an.
1ouncing any further bloodshed in AR.
kansas Thursday, but thecasuaE-
ties OF that day are increased by the re-
ported killing five on the Baxter side.
The organization Of Brooks bands in
adjoining counties is liable to bring on
other disastrous collisions before tie
strong moral force of the Federal Mill
taTy can be brought to intervene.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
Summers Successor Sworn and
Seated.
Three Acres of Fort Huston for
Fisk University.
The House Busy On the Indian
BILL
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Nav 1,-Immediaiely at
ter the Featling Of the Journal, the chair
laid before the Senate the credentials of
WIN. b. Washburn, United States Senator
from Massachusetts,. Mr.. Washburn was
escorted to the Vice Presidents desk by his
colleague, Mr.. Boutwell,, and the oath of
office was administered by Mr.. Carpenter
the President pro TEN.
Mr.. Boutwell, asked to be excused from
further service GU the Committee Of Claims
and that the Chair be authorised to iill tie
vacancy. Granted, and the Chair appoint
ed the new Senator from Massachusetts
(Washtune.)
The Overlooked.
Mr.. Morrill, from tine Committee on Ap-
preparations reported favorably on tie
House bill to enable the Secretary of War
TO carry out the act of April %, 1874, TO
provide for the relief of persons suffering by
the overflow of the Mississippi River.
Passed. The bill appropriates $4,000 for
that purpose.
The morning hour having expired, the
chair announced that the
Supplementary Civil Rights
bill, being unfinished business, was before
the Senate, upon which the Senator from
Georgia (Norwood) was entitled to the
floor. Mr.. Norwood said be was seriously
indisposed and not able TO proceed to-day.
He therefore asked that the bill be laid
aside informally.
Mr.. Hamilton, Of Maryland, moved that
the Senate proceed TO the consideration of
bills on the calendar.
Mr.. Edmunds moved that the Geneva
award bill be taken up, and said there had
been much comment in regard to the delay
on this bill.
Mr.. Anthony suggested that two or three
hours be devoted TO the calendar, and the
Geneva award bill might be taken up after
wards. Agreed to.
Fisk University.
Mr.. Sprague called up Senate bill to con-
firm the purchase by the Executive De-
partment of three acres of land in the vicin-
ity of Nashville, Tenn, known as the site
of Fort Houston, and to donate and convey
the same 10 the Fisk University for educa-
tional purposes.
Pending discussion, the Senate went into
executive session and soon after adjourned
till Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

IT VIII be noticed that Senator
Sprague called up, yesterday, the bill
to donate to the Fisk University in this
city three acres on the site of Fort
Houston, purchased by the Govern
ment, and 1t was still under discussion
when the Senate adjourned We be-
Iieve this is one of the matters which
the late colored Convention completely
overlooked in their zeal for school
rights and marital privileges.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-02

IT is remarked that one thing in con-
nection with the Sarborn business is
very singular-the conduct of Bout
well. His name has been used before
the committee in a damaging manner,
and, although the Ways and Means
Committee have informed him of the
fact and have offered MIN an oppor-
tunity to be heard, he paid no attention
TO the notification until yesterday.
This conduct on the part of the ex-
Secretar of the Treasury IS not calcg-
lated to secure him a frst-class white
washington when the committee make
their report.