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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
Earnings, November.

These roads earned in November, 1879,
1857 per mile, and in November, 1882, $54O
per mile. Their increase of earnings, there
fore, does not quite conclusively demonstrate
that they are more prosperous than they were,
though the new lines which they have added
may prove largely profitable hereafter.
Twenty-Five OF the roads which report for No
vember also reported for November, 1880
their aggregate earnings last month were
S2O,5l3.152, on 1860 miles in operation,
or 1892 per mile in November, 1850, they
earned $15, 6l7994 Oh 26,S55 miles in opera
ton, or $591 per mile. The rapid railroad
building OF the last three years has yet to
demonstrate its wisdom. But the traffic re-
turns have this value at least they do show
that a very large exchange of products and
of goods is in progress.
In attaching iris or any other value to rail
road statistics, however, it is necessary to as
sumo that the statements are honest and nc
curate Unhappiy public confidence in rail
way returns has been much shaken within the
past few years, since it has come to be the
fas hion for managers and directors of railroad
to devote their energies chiefly TO speculation
in stocks. How can errors of statement
be avoided as long as every official from the
lowest clerk to the highest officer Is either up
to the eyes in speculation himself or knows
that his superiOrs are
1t is the public belief, also that nearly all
the reckless and wanton building of unneces-
sary or "cut -throat" lines at the West has been
due to the speculative interests of managers.
The same results have followed the same
cause at the East, and ruinOus railroad wars in
both sections have been carried on, for no better
end than to enable managers to buy stocks at
low rates The question is commonly asked
whether speculation for a decline by direc-
tors and managers, in the properties
committed to them in trust, ought not
to be an offence rieidly and severely pun
ished. Management for the public interests
or for the interest of genuine stockholders
becomes practically impossible when this
offence is tolerated. The knowledge that it is
committed by managers of great many COM
panieS has done more than any other thing to
break down confidence at home and abroad III
the value of American corporate securities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
PERSONAL.

Mrs Labouchere, who arrived in the city last
evening FROM Washington, will sail for England on
Wednesday in the steamship SerVla.
IL is proposed to found ProfessorshD of Pot-
zeal Economy in the Victoria University, Man.
chester III memory OF the late Professor Jeyons'
complimentary banquet is to be given to Fred
ericl Douglass in Washington on New Years Day
next at which ex-senator b. X. Bruce will preside,
DR.. James o. Harris, direct descendant of the
founder of Harrisburg Penn, died on Saturday, In
Washington, of heart disease. His great grand
father and his brother lad both died of the same
disease within the past two years.
Senator NJ. G. Butler, of South Carolina finds lit
tie 10y in his reelection while his lying at the
point of DEATH The young man was taken home
from Princeton College, where he was TO have been
graduated next year, seriously Ill, and has since
been steadily sinking.
Miss Ruth Monroe Gouverneur, tho great-grand-
daughter of President Monroe. who was married in
Washington last week, was the third Of her family
10 direct line to be married In that city. Her
grandmother Maria Monroe, was married III the
White House while her father was President, and
the son oflthat marriage, Samuel Gouyerneur the
father Of last weeks bride, was married in Wash
ington TO Miss Campbell, of New-York. DR.. w. @.
johnson, who became the husband of Miss Gouver.
neur. is a granddaughter of the first Governor of
Maryland. His aunt. Mrs. MCPHERSON of Freder-
X.
brides grandparents IN tho White House, but owing
to her advanced age afraid 10 attend the we'd
ding Of last week. although her health Is excellent
Washington gossps say that Colonel "Tom Och
ieep who las been elected to Congress from Texas,
admits having received the German vote OF his
district because his opponent had once killed Ger
man settler and thus become unpopular. In COM
pliment to his supporters he will, he says, give
"german" to his lady friends at the capital some
time before Leut. A lady to whom he made this
promise playfully said "Oh. yes, Colonel, and
have seen the very thing for one of the tayors 1t
ia n model OF George Washington's little hatohet,
with picture on the blade Of George, bis father,
aud the famous cherry troe." Colonel Ochlltree
was delighted with the implied compliment TO what
he calls his voracous yeracity,' and accepted tho
snggeson So the hatohet will be one Of the favors
at what promises TO DO the EVENT. of the social
season.
Mr.. Munro Butler. tombstone, who has courteousy
lent:ono OF Raphaeps master paintings of the Ma
donna to the metropolitan Museum OF Art is an
ex-Member Of Parliament. forty-dve years of age
lie was educated at Oxford. and was conspicuous
socially aas an agreeable member Of society His
father was son OF Lord Dunboyne, Il very poor
Irish peer. the inheIitor of an almost empty title,
for many years undor attaindor. Tho story goes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
POLITICAL NEWS.

Congressman j. Hyatt Smith has stated that
he will heartily support reform Of the tariff AT tie
end Of his term in Congress he intends to to HE
pulpit
Friends of Senator Hill of Colorado are
modestly suggesting that he DO nominated for Woe
president at ths Republican National Convention Of
1884 They promise II he receives the nomination that
he shall receive the earnest support Of every Republican
OF the Pacific slope.
Several bills have been introduced In the
South Carolina Legislature for the purpose OF estab-
fishing railroad commission. Most Of the bills are
modelled upon the Railway Commission law Of GeoE ia,
which said by newspapers OF that state TO be sastac
tory railway shippers and passengers.
Senator Eli Salisbury, of Delaware sup
posed during election that his
reelection the United States Senate would not be con
tested by any fellow Democrat IL seems however that
Associate Justice WOUten candidate for tho position,
and there promises TO be lively contest for tho Office
between the TWO neE.
New-York having made the Erie Canal free,
there ia agitation in Ohio favor OF abOlshug the
canal tolls the canals OF that State Tue cost OF sus
tanning these canals is only S275,o0o yearly, that
the State would not much OF burden In making
their gstlon free 1t is probable the question OF
abOlshing the tolls Will be considered la the ONO ess-
lature the present winter
The lower House of the Legislature Of
Georgia has amended taxation bill
in way that merits imitation in tss
other states OF the Unon. The amendment made viii
privilege of selling tho disreputable illustrated police
newspapers which now displayed on almost every
The object Of the amendment is TO prevent
the sale OF these Journals.
The contest before the Republican Legisla-
tive caucus NewJersey for the nomination for United
States Senator serious It would be the cam
ddate had any hope Of election Nevertheless, tho
Republican members are getting good deal OF ex.
hoTtatiOn to the best man." and all TIE posJ
nen are willing DO naaed. The west Jersey Pioneer
speaks up with emphasis for Cortandt Parker
The report of the Tariff Commission has
been received with favor throughout the country.
Surprise "a expressed by both extreme Protee'
zion and extreme Free-Trads Journals ut tue
fairness and justice with which the Commissioners
have dealt with tho question Of tariff reform. In many
newspapers the advice is given to adopt as they ssaha
the recommendations OF the Commissioners
Jobbers and retailers Of tobacco ill the West
ern States are circulating petition for signatures WHOM
they intend to submit TO Congress. asking that oody
to allow rebate equal to tho amount Of the reiue
ton" OF the tobacco, which may be made OF ts
session OF Congress They ask in their petition ao has
Congress with all possible promptness 10 resara
reducing the the delay and agitation Oh tle ss
Iect are causing them severe loss similar request W.
swift action win DO made TO congress ny TIC"
bacco-dealers VI Virginia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
Jn0ef 10 Advertisements.

INrsTMESTs-3d Poge-6th column,
ASSoUNCEMENTs-Sh PGge-2d coinInI u. o, column
AUCTION SALES OF REAL EsrAIk-o99 e, ~
RASKlSG HoUsES-7h Pdde-oth anu o'" 0V
RoIRDWA NTED--3d Pa0e-4th coulh"'
Roox RIsDISG-6h Pdye-3d column.
RUsISFss NoTICEs--4M P0ge-ist cOlnIhn.
} % .rIox NoTICEs-3d PGge-5th column,
T n. sc INC ACApEMIEs-6h Page-3d column
i1sY Goops-sh Pare 9th column.
DREss MAKING 3dPage-4th column
FXCURsIoSs- Sd Pd0e-6th column.
IINANCIAL-7h Pd0e-5lh column.
FuRNIrURR-3d Pdge-5tb column
INsTRUCTIoN-6M Pdge-3d column
IOsr ANp FOUSD-3d P0ge-4th column
MINISG-3d Pdge-4th column OF poo.od
MIsCgLLASEcUs-3d Pdge-4tb columhi o." A"b' N
ga 4th 5th and 9th columns 40 ,
MIRRIAGEs AND DRATHs-5h P0Ge-6th coiumn'
nHsicsI IssTRuMEgrs-3d PdOe-6th c0lumr
New PUBIIcATIoYs-6M Pdqe-2d and 81 Columns
OCEAN SrEAMERs-7h PGge-6th column
PoIITlCAL NoTICEs-5h Pdge-6 th coiuihh'
REAL EsTATE-3d Pdge-3d column. -, columns
siIrs ny AUCTIOS-3d Page-6th column 49,, ,,
sITuATIONs WASTED-MALEs-oM foSo-fVH '"
FEMALEs-6h Pd0e-4th column; ,.h stb and
srEAMBOATs AND RAILROADS -oh fd9e-4'h' "" ~
9th columns -
IEAcHRRs-6h Pdge-3d column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
THE WESTERN LAND QUESTION:

The monopoly of large sections of land in
the West for grazing has been felt as growing
burden in proportion as the country has been
settled. The cattle ranches of Wyoming, Mon
tana and Northern Colorado, the sheep ranges
of the middle section of the latter State, and
the herds in Western Kansas, Southern Col
orado, New Mexico, the Pan Handle and plains
of Texas and portions of Indian Territory, have
occupied vast sections of land to the exclusion
OF other industries. Wild herding is a wasteful
use Of land. 1t has been estimated that on the
Western plains from ten to twenty-five acres
of land are required to keep steer for year.
Few of the wild herders own more land than Is
necessary TO secure water privilege but that
secured. they control thousands Of adjacent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
amussments Co. Might.

XoIpENY OF MUsIc-s-" Dnoran
HIyou OPERA HOUSES" The soroerer'
p,,o-ys THr.rnx-s-"As You Like It,
Cu,oxrR1Na HALI<-Lecture
DALY's TnEArRE-sl5-"our English triena
op.xp OPERA HOUSES" Musette."
H.yxRLrsi4rH STREET THEArRE-s-"samI OF rosen
,r-xnrRsos's STANDARD THEATRR-s'l5-" loanthe'
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGNATE Exhibition
NIpLo's GARDES-s-"'49"
s.x FRANCISCO OPERA HoUsE-S-San FRANCISCO
Minsuols
Tu,rI. TiEArRE-s-" Frivolous Person
ryp,rRe CoaIoUg-s-"MoSorley' Inha ton
Union SQUARE TuEATRE-s;lo-" The Rantzaus
W.ILAcKs THEATRE-S-"rhe Queens sminhg'
v,xnsop BEATRE-S-" The Mighty Dollar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, MONDAY, DECEMBER H. 1882

it was at this time in 1881 or 1880, and prices
of goods have been marked down or shaded
from quotations. Wheat has been quietly main .
tanned without large operations for home or
foreign Use. Corn has declined sharply, re-
ceipts at the West having become very large,
but it is now reported that only small part of the
new crop in the Northwestern States ID OF good
quality. One thing is certain, however; If the
quantity grown this year ia nearly as largo as
the report of the Agricultural Bureau indicates,
good corn will be bought for less than 70 cents
before the crop year is over. But spectators
may nevertheless get twisted to death, if they
sell stuff that does not belong to them. Bust
ness in dry goods has inclined to dulness, and
stagnation in the liquor and tobacco trades is
already threatened rs a consequence OF renewed
efforts for repeal of the taxes on those articles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
'JURY-FJxING' WILL NOT TOLERATE"


Attorney General Brewster is quoted as hav-
ing closed a long conversation with Marshal
Henry. i'll which he upbraided that official with
careessness III summOning men whose char
acter WAS not known as talesmen in the
abOrtve Star Route trial, with the severe and
significant remark. "This thing of Jury fixing
| will not tolerate" If in the little District of
Columbia with It's population of 1900. its
few courts and its small number of Jurors
each month, the correction of this abuse WAS
of such National Importance a, to Justify the
recent action OF the Administration. how much
more important is it that the strong arm of the
law should be invoked summarily to check the
grosser abuses of the system in this great me-
tropolis of 100000 inhabitants, with its
fourteen courts and it's $500 jurors drawn
every month : 1t is matter OF the most
snriOus concern.
We have before referred to the various meth
DDS Of "juy fixing" in this city. We have not
hesitated to point out In such unmlstakable
language that the persons indicated could not
but be recognized by Bar and Bench alike, the
principal men who engage in this neiarious
business We have shown hcv they impose
upon some litigants who employ them by pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

that Lord Dunboyne told his boys that thev mr.v
Trade on their good looks and make their own vsv
Butler-Johnstones father assumed the latter csr:
on marriage with Miss tombstone, u lady of Is.sss
fortune who subsequently Inherited still moro frnc
M uncle whose collection OF pictures in Hamiitnn
pace London. was long of the best In that c,tv
The lender OF the picture TO the Museum IA an
ago much was hoped from him politcaIy bnt - s
he has kept aioof from public hfo and has res,dsyg
much in the East. passing long time at C0nst.nNA
tinOpe. 'sen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
PUBLIC OPINION.
C.vnp nruorP ATIC GOVERNOR ONLY.

CAN BE A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR ONLY
Irera Ths BlCral0 Courier ,Deml . :,
So far as The Courier IS concerned ~ Is Ge,
sirous that the interests OF party should be serYs
through devotion 10 the interests Of the people anu "
would ike to see the next Governor resemDe tas ~,
dians pno tree which was very tail ana stra zot as
IL leaned over TO tho other side but Is mere nonsease
TO suppose that Grover Cleveland can be any ang pa liz
Democracy before the Nation II he succeeds they wiz
assume the glory, and II he fails they VIII DC Dea
sponsblo for the disgrace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
B1TIRO1D MANAGEMENT.

Railroad earnings continue to show large
@ aims in comparison with last year. and the
fact is constantly noticed with satisfaction.
In some instances of importance, such as those
named in the following table, the increase IN
earnings has been less for some years than
the increase in mileage operated:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY BEFORE CoNGRESs'
- Sea m, Poehestsr Democrat ant ChY0niet tHfpl

The Republican majority In Congress nag !. r
grand opportunity before II. IL can rcoIoIg AZ sei
eopndence In the Republican party. the Peopie ir.
intend 10 retire the party from control Oh pHo0 o. 80
Thsy aid Intend TO rebuke and 10 warni Iaey ss re-
ready TO iutrust tho Government to the nahus VI
,nor.aey awe IL shall be demonstrated that the
can parry mas surViy cd ts an
rebake and TO warning and 10 inespaoie Oh @ AeS
are ookag with anxiety. and yct WITH nope upou rhioh
the XLVIfh Congress Will do 70 JUSTIFY tne Marty
tney are sll DESTROYS to reDoso IN the parry I've ~
represents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
YOUN0 MEN AND THE DUTIES OF CltiHI1'
EfoIa The Boston Journal lBepl I,-;n,

One cannot 20 about much WlVnoSa ,,. nS y aitea
the statemeut IL take no interest In politics, "a
coupled with remarks indicating that pubic I'm 10
quite beneath the uotce OF the better oAss " mot re
which the speakers assume To belong iho a. ma,
markable feature OF this apparent laok OF men
teal matters Is thatlt Is chiefly oOnhnco 70
" no have enjoyed best educational .pd soo' no
tages-the very class OF young men "ho iu.s nd Do
sitOn would have salutary influence theY d clti.
made 10 feel Il 70 be the imperative duty o az dt
zens 10 mako themselves familiar Win ponuos anlot
and " take active part In every poitiesi %
pal contest IL betrays deporable lack Of fi
on the part of young men Of the value a1d duties
zenship IL Is one Of the most dsoouragins muo IA ia
of che times anu Is evil W WHOA seuieuios sAS
applied " an early day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

The French agent in Alexandria apparently
had Marc Antonys Grafton in mind when he
addressed the disconnected members of the
foreign colony in that city yesterday. lie said
he sympathized warmly with the poor appli-
cants in their protest against delay in the pay
ment of indemnity for losses sustained by the
bombardment. lie feared, indeed he had
great apprehension, that the long delay would
cause serious disturbances among the lower
classes. IL is not recorded that his auditors
went off Immediately and made trouble but
II they did not, plainly no thanks are due the
willy Frenchman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
A WEAK POINT IN TIE OHIO CONSTITUTION
= Lrnrn M Oolutr bus IOhiol Stats Journal ,RePl

If the present anti. license clause Is stricken
from the Constitution we have no DOUBT but that ue
Legislature viii have full eontro. OF the question
force however the legislative power IL limited ana 70
stricted resulting IN free whiskey endless sAPeo''N
ruthless agitation and unlimited druhAsnAeSS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

We publish this morning the most interest
ing parts of the annual report of the Govern
ment Commissioner of Railroads. 1t will be
seen that this officer strongly supports the
suggestion made in the Presidents message
that legislation is needed to remedy those
mischiefs affecting the commerce between the
States which are due to hurtful determinations
In the adjustment Of frei9htage. He recon-
mends that a commission be appointed to take
into consideration the whole question, and
report to Congress the facts necessary for intel
hgent and efficient action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

The clergymen who discussed the Sunday
clauses of the Penal Code yesterday generally
expressed liberal views, and did lot favor a
strict Interpretation of the law. 1t must be ad
mitted, however, that they did not suggest
any very practical solution of the difficulties
which surround the question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

The explosion of the boiler in a San Fran
Sisoo distillery would suggest sarcastic com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

1t is worthy of note that hardly protest
against the enforcement of the Sunday clauses
of the Penal Code is heard from liquor sellers,
unless they happen to be Aldermen IL IL no'
because the keepers of rum-shops are con-
scious of their iniquity and admit it but De-
cause they have the best of the SITUATION
With their front doors closed their business
goes on as usual through the side entrances
hey sold liquor as usual yesterday all over
the city. Indeed it is probable that these
men would be glad to see the Sunday clauses
rgidly enforced. Liquor drinking Is qnie'
amusement up to a certain point, and, If less
reprehensiole but noiser forms OF recrea-
ton were suppressed the rum-sellers pronVS
on Sunday would be greatly increased. Before
the advocates of a strict Sunday o0serV-
ance can hope to accomplish any real good
they will have to devise some means by which
liquor selling can be prevented on the first day
of the week. Attacking lesser violations OF
the law is like pruning vine. 1t only
strengthens the trunk and roots of the evil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11
Brsinees Noiice5.
"ALDERNEY BRAND
Buyalwavs

"ALDERNEY BRAND
Buyslwavs SO
Buy your holiday candies and fancy 6oXe yes at az
pRJMgis He the largest assortment IN New des Tor
essonahe prices We pound box Of fine mixed csnues I
al 10 Bon6ons and chocolate goods speee4S 0'A
broadway near l2thst and 295 6th-aHe near 1oSHee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

ment if the object of the sarcasm were ho'
beyond the reach of 1t. The inspecting lore
man of the iron works had just e4-
amined the boiler, had just declared that
il was not dangerous and could be patched
mn. when it exploded-kiling him and inlur-
inc several other men in the building. The
owners of the distillery seem to be iree liom
blame in the matter, for they had become
alarmed, and had ordered new boiler INC
managers of the iron works, however cannot
escape lust censure. They had no business TO
place in responsible position man SO igno-
rant as this unfortunate foreman proved HIM
self to be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-11

WIN. H. JACKSON g. Co.,
North side Union Square.
second door from Broadway
Designers and manufacturers OF FINE CRATES fENDhh'
and fireplace novelties.
ART METAL WORK.
importers Of fancy tiles.
Open evenings until Christmas
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-02-17
SUllinleFVilIP.

Elmer and George Packard, sons of
Chas. Packard, have not missed attend
ance at Sabbath school in eight years.
Frank Hill of Harrison Avenue has
exchanged his new house for Mrs. Cas-
wells farm in Danville.
Matthew Caldbeck, who went West
a few weeks ago, returned last week
apparently the happiest man i'll the
world. He intimates that he can tell
something worth hearing when he gets
ready.
Joseph Soper has had such good of
fers from the West that he seriously
thinks of going there. 1t looks little
as though this town was going to lose
several young men it can hardly afford
to lose, and those who will be missed
in society.
Summerville has got to have a diff
ferent system of road repairing i'll some
of its sections, else we shall become a
reprOach in the community. Occasion
ally in front of the stores here, and
other places, ponds of water gather,
greatly to the discomfort and annoy
ance of pedestrians and people on bust
ness.
William Harvey, painter, who has
been living in New Hampshire for sew
eral years, returned a few days since
and has gone to work for Miller &
RYAN.