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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE SENATE CONTEST IN MASSAcHUsA11S
lBY TEfRGRArH To THE TRBUSE.l

ny TELEGRAPH TO 1HB TRIBUNE.l
BosToS, Jan. 1.-The publican Senatorial
Conference held thu House to-day, indicates in
the opinion of that the Will be long and
very earnest one Senator Hoas friends. aud those
Governor Long are very sincere In their devotion 70
their leaders, and decisive vote Ia not likely ut
early axe, unless, Ia now considered Improbable
senator Hoar should develop streng thin 10 gem
orally conceded him. Ex-Governor Longs strength
among 8 his genial magnetic manner. He uncon-
sciously makes many aud finn friends, while Sen
ator HoaI's following is largely composed Of
who recognize his ability and experience aud for
get his unfortunate temper ana manner.
The conference ended without taking formal vote,
although one was suggested by two members.
which shows that neither party felt overconnden of
It's strength An intimate friend Of Governor Butler
says that does not oouDtenance the efforts
mace by few of his indiscreet and iladysed friends
10 put him forward IA a senatorial candidate. Doubt
less he would refuse nomination. but lac Is shrcwd
enough perceive that be has but Little prospect OF
success In regard the meeting by Buffers friends
reported in THE TRIBUNE this morning. n gentleman
WHO IL Gouthsd with the Young Republican aud
civil Service movement said today: "This Is scheme
ernor Butler would ike a years Term to give
prestige in thu contest for the Democratic Prcsi
Of the Republican leaders 10 make air Grape the cand
date Tor Governor nsxl az. ana he Tears nim more
rived TO be the candidate OF his parry for
s IN % O IN a. "n az soG 1 lO e or
forty yoleA By getting Mr. Grape out OF the way ne
wal xiii Two birds VITA stone. lie viii nayo pan
ised Ioar family and made his path straight FOR
second Governor"
" Bot Will not tie Governor swing his forces over to
Mr. Long. " that statesman gets lOrty votes q"
Yes, OF he Will Ine Democrats nave got To-
Work qucsly when tue baloting comes should Long
be tAe next strongest 10 HOar
the Republican side, you will see, the moment his
strength fJOts up u Total which with the Demo
cratic will elect hin, that tn Butter forces will 80
nun with rush"
"Are yJu raid that this plot may be carried If"
" Yes. think IL Is "a ser1Ous danger Mr. Boutwell,
will have To dispose Of. lie II very
rhrewd politician he has TO grind In ths
nga.-sn Old grudge To pay on. lie must defeat HOar
la order pay aim OF for contrasting lbs seat sA years
ago"
why has not Mr: aoar allowed his friends to organ
lie for MIN more publicly Z "
Because he Is proud 10 seek "A reelection"
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHI
WHAT GOVERNOR BUTLER SAYS.
BOsrON, Jan. 1l.-GOvernor Butler was in
teryiewed to-day in regard to tie report That confer
ence OF Democrats and Butler Republicans had been |
hed at his at which 10 decided put him IN
he field asa candidate for the United States Senate
Governor Butler said that the report every
spect falsehood, and that meeting ha1 ever
maid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
ARMY OFFICERS REBUKED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Senate Military
Committee, Lnrough Mr.. CocKrel its report upon
bill to Fix the date Of entry into the military
vice and the record of officers of a certain
class drprecates contention among officers Of the army
IN regard to seniority IN the following words:
Your committee do not believe that IL Ia within the
ole power Of COngressn fact life Ia too short
TO undertake review minutely and reconsider and
remedy al the seeming imagined grievances OF
every officer now Ia the regular army In regard to dates
entry service ana relative rank after
lapse O years from the close the late war;
and the dsDsndng OF the large number OF officers In tue
service and the reorganization and reduction
OF the regular army.
The present Of entry into service and relative
rank OF all officers In the service have been
known and and acted upon for years Tney have
nominated by the Presid Mt and confirmed by the
Senate accepted. There must be end to
legislation upon these questions CONFUSION worse than
confounded, strffes contentious will exist and In
With every act OF Liquidation. The time OF Con-
grcss the valuable time OF the officers OF the army
be proftably aud pleasantly employed than IN
overhHung and attempting 10 correct or change exist
ing statue Let peace prevail In tue army rs In civil life
Youf committee reco iinend That the bill and the whole
subject matter therein referred to be indefinitely post
poned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
OBI1U ART.
MRS. MARY 1. HUBBARD.

Mrs. Mary |. HuDoIri, WAC died on Tues
day at home Ia Moutciar NJ j.. Tor many yeas
engaged in charitable work in this city. Her maiden
Miss TreLdw@n. Born in Salem, Mass. in
1872 she prepared herself to be missionary IN India,
but III health prevented Ler gong abroad in mat
capacity. Reading o. The need OF missionary work
in New York sue came mere when young lazy, and
with few associates bsgan work among the children
and frlrndicss girls. The young women tr0wued
Jon by aud denounced by tue religious press
but satisfied hal tney right they continued tn0r
lahore, wn.ca resulted III tns .nzaiion OF the Amrr
Fctu@ie GaardIan suceiy aud Home Tor The tren.
less Ia iurne hist. Mis- Treadve1 Ia 1888
married To Joel MIer Hubbard merchant M tnis CT y,
vino Nv one continued ncr work IN the
sOCrt Tor nenry tnir.y years. contributing a lines 10
The Advocate aid id,dH aud a lime Its edi
tor. Nas caused DY bronchial asthma, and
the funeral VIII DO ueld at her nome IN Parkst., this
afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12

81 Commodores at the age of sixty years, OF Cap
fains at ffty-five, of Commanders at hfty-one, OF
lieutenant Commanders at forty-seven and OF
J.ieutenants at forty-fve years, will be likely to
provoke strong opposition. 1t is learned that the
provisions defeated last summer for the aoohtion Oh
the grade of Commodore, and for promotions to the
grade of Rear Admiral by selection from among the
Commodores and Captains. viii be renewed, as
well as that to give naval officers credit for any
time they served in the Volunteer Navy during the
Rebellion.
Democratic Representatives also say that some
of the items of appropriation proposed shall never
be passed if they can prevent it. Among these are
one of 100000 for steel rifle breech-loading
guns, $4,000 for special equipment OF ocean
surveying vessels, and $15O0OO for anti
mobile torpedoes They are glad to learn
that the appropriation recommended for the Bureau
of Steam Engineering is only $lOO0.OOO, against
81 800, 900 for the current year; but they ex-
press unqualified disapproval OF other items
For one steel cruiser of not less
than 1000 tons three of $500 tons
each and One cruising torpedo boat 81 100000, and
for the completion of the double-turreted monitors
in the present contracts as the secretary OF
the Navy may decide upon the recommendations OF
81 see the members of the Appropriation
and Naval committees are to make trip on the
Miantonomoh next Saturday" remarked Demo-
and the contractors think that will help their
preparation through, but fancy they Will be dis
appointed"
In putting items for the new cruisers IN his bill
Mr.. Robson would only be following the advice
Secretary of the Navy and the House Committee on
Naval Affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
RAILROAD NE VS..

J. W. Wexel, senior partner of the firm of
weXel Degrees starred for Mexico yesterday % way
OF st. LOUIS ana Galveston. He will have charge In
Mexico OF tue Mexican Oriental Railroad watch is now
being bait, under the could Degrees concession, be-
tween Laredo Guy OF Mexico. lie succeeds in
thu position nis lae partner, Major Degress
Gently oied at tne Mexican Capital
At u meeing vi the new Board OF Directors OF the
New-York. West shore ana Buffalo Railway Company,
yesterday tae following officers elected: Horace
Porter, presdent theodore Houston vlcepresident T.
T. Worcester treasurer, and John Ne shit, secretary
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-The Old rumOr OF the Lehlgh
Valley Railroad passing into the control Of tho Pennsyl
wanna Ra lroad was arted again TO day AT the Penn
sylvana Railroad Office entire ignorance protested
concerning any negotiations with such an end In view
Tue story Was PRONOUNCED absurd. President Harris
horne OF the Lhsn Valley road said tuat tnere no
president OF the company, no SAID there was signin
oence In IL.
Boston. Jan. 11.-Marquette Houghton and Otouagon
Railroad sock advanced % per share to-day. This
due TO tine action tue directors this morning in decar
Ing per cent dividend. besides whioa the holder
OF fifty is 10 have tle privilege OF subscribing for
$1,000 per cent bond with nve shares OF the STOCK
thrown III.
WORCESTER, Mass Jan. 11.-At the annual meeting OF
the Worcester aud Nashua Railroad Company to-day tho
following directors were elected Charles s. Turner,
Stephen Salisbury. f. II. Kiuncutt, f. III. Dewey j. Ed
WIN smtn and f. b. stoddard, Charles Holman, and IL.
N. Bigelow.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 1.-The Smyrna and Della.
Bay Railroad Company held Ito annual election at
Smyrna yesterday and elected Board Of Directors with
the following organization president, John f. Bng-
ham secretary, Robert W. De Forest treasurer H. O.
douglas; attorney, John 4. Nicholson engineer L. ID.
Bruyn.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE income OF the Lehigh
Valley Railroad has been larger than before being
Irihe Sl0,500o00 The expenses ha, been lar.
ger owing TO the unusual Of work done on the
line and extensive improvements at Perth Amboy 40
that the net Income Will DO about $3O00O0 less than
last year, OR aoout $5,4OJ,0O0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
SEEKING TO DEFEAT THE TARIFF BILL.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The action of the Demo-
Gratis in the Senate is believed to prove that they
have determined to defeat the tariff revis-
ion if they can. Section $500. known as
the "Similitude" section, has been a law
for forty years. In substance it provides
that articles not enumerated, which bear a
similitude in material, quality or texture, to
the enumerated articles. shall pay the same ;
and where such articles bear an equal resemblance
TO two enumerated articles having different rates
of duty, they shall pay the rate LEVIED upon the
highest. Upon the motion Of Senator Coke, and at
ter the most brief and insufficient debate, this was
chaneed, the word lowest being substituted tor
highest"
Republican absenteeism made this possible. as it
did other amendments in similar spirit. The
amendment will be reconsidered when ii Is reported
t0 the Senate, If 1T reaches that stage I;
and,"- if not reversed, probably some II
not majority, of the Republicans
will vote against the bill The whole tenor of
the Democratic speechmaking showed enmlty u
the bill. Only ono page of the eighty-six which
contain the schedules was acted upon. and
several reckless propositions changing specific
for adj valorem rate,-wIth no other apparent
purpose than to naify the careful and sys emaiic
work of the Tariff Commission and the Senate
Finance Committee in their efforts TO simplify the
revenue laws and make them co lsistent-were pro-
posed by Democrats and carried by the solid
votes OF their party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHl
WHAT GOXERNOR MILLER GAYS
4 SEVERE DROUTH IN NEW-ENGLAYD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

BosroN, Jan. 1.-the drouth in New
England is much than the public generally
would suppose and has caused good deal OF suffering
places. while the pecuniary loss DO counted
by thousands The Journal will tomorrow publish sew
eral OF correspondence from special agents in
Maine, New-Hanpshire and Vermont, giving careful
statements aud estimates OF the losses Many wells
spring, and streams which have before been dry
have for weeks been useless. Maine suffered mnch
Toe mills along the Kennebec, however, have suffered
less than in other places in the State, but the whole
PenObscot region has for months been suffering
much Inconvenience and loss from lack OF water The
Lss In some sections OF New Hampshire has been very
heavy resident OF Manchester states that the water
at present time H. much lower than he has ever
known It, The agent OF tne Amoskeag Company, whlon
employs about $500 operatives says that the present
time about 200 operatives are unemployed Tue Man.
chester mills aud print works. the Stark Mills the Lang.
don Mills and other corporations have also suffer ed
much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. lin tho Star Route
trial to-day Mr. Johnson OF Canab. Utah. who prepared
Of the petitions for increased service the route
under consideration, testified that 1t had been altered
after he and signed 1t TO read seven trips
per week instead Of six trips" The fifth roue named
IN the ndictmen-No SO 140 Trinidad TO Madison, Col
Dext taken up and the official papers provel'
Samuel DaBuske, former postmaster at Ration, sta
ton ON the route, next placed upon the stand
without concluding his testimony, the court al
journed.
The Grand Jury has begun an investigation into the
alleged jury bribery cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS W1FE

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Jan. 11.-William
Brush. who IL suspected OF the murder OF his wife, NJ
stratord. about two weeks ago, found In NewYork
last night and brought this city this afternoon by De-
teeye Weeks, OF PiDkertons force. He emphatically
denies any knowledge Of the murders he had not even
heard of II until arrested He claims 10 have had no
motive for committing the crime and says that he has
not seen his wife since last spring. and hes not been In
Bridgeport In six months He that he has been
employed at clearinghouse on West Thirty nrst-st
between Eiehth ana Nlnthayes Now York CITY. Della
Gilbert, no says OF very Jealous disposition and
when angry sue would not hesitate commit an act OF
violence. Brush will be held until 1t can be proved he
yond doubt that he innocent OF the crime The police
here still hold 10 the theory that Della Gilbert h tho
guilty person. she Is still confined to the house by
sckpess. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE TROUBLE IN ALASKA.

WASHING ON. Jan. 11.-Secretary Chandler was
asked to-day whether he proposed to take any ac-
ton regarding the Smelling Of the Indian village in
Alaska. He said that he did not see
that any action necessary, mas
much as Commander Merrimans course
seemed to be justified by the circumstances. No
one had been injured by the Smelling. He expressed,
the InIon that the best way 10 Sc ure order in
the Territory was TO make r. naval officer Mi itary
Governor. This would establish the necessary
authority to keep the peace without the expense
involved in a erritorIal Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
PROTECTION FOR BRITISH SUBJECTS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Secretary of the
Treasury has received telegram from Captain L. N.
stodder of the Revenue Marine Service, commanding
the revenue cutter Oliver wolcot dated at Victoria, b.
e. January 10, via. Port Townsend W. t. saying that
the Prime Minister Of British Columbia has asked assist
Fort Simpson account OF Indian troubles No
British naval vessel is I'm those Secretary Foger
sent an answer to-day as follows:
Revenue steamer wolcott permitted TO be present at
Fort Simpson ard prevent Violence but forco author
ized uniess to repsl attacks imminent against whites
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
JOHN sNIFFEN.

John Sniifen, president of the Long Island
BauK die.i Wedue day ais nome, No 800 Washing
topaye.. Brooklyn. lie 63 years OF age ana left
widow aud seven chil lren. lie WAS born IN NewYork,
aud for many years wa. tn business Alter b.
lng d.reotnc tue Long Island Bank he became
cashier. anu subsequently president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE DEPARTMENT on AGRICULTURE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The first bill on the Sem
ate calendar for consideration during the morning
hour is the one which Senator Plumb has in charge.
TO enlarg. he powers and duties OF The Aericul-
tural Department. Senator Plnmb will try to get
tine measure no tomorrow mOruing. lo does rot
think u Will meet vi h mucl opposition aud hopes
10 secure us early passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE HUDSON RIVER BRIDGE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. p1.-Repuolican members of
the House Commerc Committee express tie Cpin-
ion that there is no cnance for a favorable report
on Representative Beach's bill for a bridge across
the Hudson River at Cornwall One of the most
influential members of the committee SAID that
g Beach's bill has been Knocked higher than Kite"
The committee has taken no formal action as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THOMAS BROWN.

BosroN, Jan. H. rnomas Brown, assistant
supervising OF the Boston Post Office, died
mJrnIngO OF Brighs disease. tie hfty-eight years
old lie was a n .tive OF st. John. Newfoundland but
came TO Boston whom young man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
TIE DEEAULTING STATE TREASURER.

NEw-ORLEANs, Jan. ia dispatch from
San Antonio, Tex, to The Picayune says Marshal
Gosng arranged matters and with Treasurer
II was supposed no would.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
FITZ JOHN PORTERS PARTIAL TRIUMPH.
In 20 10 I'll

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.--Ghe Fitz John Porter
case passed the Senate to-day, after discussion of
an hour, by vote of 33 to 81. An amendment
cutting off back pay was first carried. Senator
Cameron of Pennsylvania and Senator Hoar stated
their reasons for supporting the bill, those OF SEN
ator Hoar being based chiefly the fact that
majority of the military authorities who
had examined the matter recently had formed the
opinion that General Porter's actions were justif
able under the circum tances General Logan
replied with his customary positiveness.
. A motion for indefinite postponement was de-
feated. While this vote was being taken, General
Mahone who voted in The negative. said that mas
much as the final vote involved in some sense q
judgment upon the action of the officers OF the two
armies who were engaged in the battle
of Bull Run, he would asked to he ex-
cused from voting upon the passage OF tho bill.
Senators Cameron of Pennsylvania, Hoar and
Sewell, Republicans, voted for the bill Senator
Sherman who present, did not vote. After the
bill was passed General Porter, who was present,
was escorted luto the marble room. where he held
an informal levee many Democratic Senator'S con-
graduating him.
The passage of the bill by the Senate excites little
interest among Representatives They do not ex-
pect to be required 10 vote upon the assure
at this session. If it should he referred
to the Military Committee there would
he little probability of a report-certainly not
favorable one for every Republican member OF that
commit ee opposes il. General Br gg. a Democratic
member of the committee. iavors &. Ii IS improb-
Speakers table where it Is buried beneath many
scores Of other measures AL hOugh the New-Jerscy
Representative all signed the pc luon IN General
little interest In the bill, and 1t Is doubtful
whether they would ever vote for IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12

UNCONSCIOUS REPARTEE.-Uncle Dick Ian
eminent Al" Well, Jolnny, and what arc you going
TO be T. Jobnny.-I shall be judge like papa lsijucle
Diok.-"Ab, but you haven't brains enough, my boy
J0hnny."Oh, then I'll DO artist, Ike youv-fPunoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12

that many members of the Legislature have re-
turned from their homes less inclined than ever to
give Senator Ferry hearty support. One Of Them
Mr. Wllett, of Ionia-a county adjoining the
one in which Mr. Ferry liyes-had
been instructed to vote for his reelection.
While Mr.. Wlliett was at his home last week a
large public meeting was held by his constituents.
and his instructions were rescinded leaving him TO
vote as be peases IL is reported that like although
less formal, action has been taken in several other
cases. and this is REGARDED as an indication That
Senator Ferry is rapidly losing ground. >,
IL is reported that Representative Webber VIII
enter the lists as a Senatorial candidate against
Mr.. Ferry. Among the other names now mentioned
with considerable favor is that of the Hon. Austin
Blair who was the War Governor OF Mlchlg IN
One OF Senator Ferry's trends aud supporters
telegraphed to Washington from Detroi, yesterday,
follows: "No deseIters; rumOr utterly false;
gaining ground and will win."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE MICHIGAN sENAToRsHIP.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Priy4te dispatches re-
ceived by Michigan Representatives indicate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12
THE STAR ROUTE TRIALS.

then only on written request of British Columbia Al
thorities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-08-11
For the Democratic Advocate
Green Spring Valley.
YOURS,

Green Spring Valley is pleasantly situated
along branch of the Northern Central Rail-
road 1t is bounded on the south by large
range of beautiful wooded hills, called shut
tiers, and on the northeast by Rogers hills.
1t derives its name from the many broad acres
of lovely green fields, which afford fine pas
turage, and also from the springs of water
that rise at the head of this fertile valley.
From an elevated position the scenery in this
vicinity is picturesque and beautiful. Green
Spring Valley contains many splendid country
residences, which with the fine scenery pre-
sents unsurpassed attractions.
Baltimore, the great commercial emporium
of the state, is reached from here by railroad.
One of the most noteworthy residences is
"Burnside," the estate Of Mr.. Samuel Shoe
maker. The reputation of this place is almost
national. Near the center of the Valley, on
a commanding elevation, stands large man.
sion and well laid out grounds. 1t is occu-
pied by the family of Mrs. Anna Carlisle.
Near this mansion stands Methodist church,
located in a beautiful grove. Services are
conducted by the Methodist Episcopal Church
every Sabbath. A Sabbath School of the
most intelligent Methodism is conducted by
Miss Matte Carlisle and five sisters, who
zealously assist her in her labors.
The crops of this valley have been very
large and the corn crop is very promising.