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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
MINNESOTA.
q oyERNoR HIBBARp's rrBsr MESSAGE

0VERN0R HIBBARDS FIBST MESSAGE.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 4.-GOvenor Hubbard
delivered mis- first biennial message to the Legislature
to-day. II calls attention to deficit In the public funds
growing Of the extraordinary expenses Of the Cox
trial. rebuilding the capitol and interest adjustment
bonds The State reasurers report shows overdrafs Of
$142 s10 which nearly up the apparent surplus and
nothing for the current expenses OF the present
Legislature The Governor thinks that the last Legsa.
should have provided increased revenue by larger
The present means Of relief suggested is tenn
porary loan which would increase the levy 10
any Improbable extent The school funds reported
BIO good condition. and the swamp lands reyersion
likely swell the permanent fund TO S20,o00OO0 The
internal improve ent tax Appropriation having been
adopted by IhS state, sinking fund is provided sui-
ce1t to redeem the railroad adjustment bonds when
due.
Considerable space devoted the consideration Of
railroads. and the Governor Is of the opinion that the
should control the creatures OF Its
authority. The ndations of toe Railroad COM
mission for the Of Board OF Control to regulate
Questions OF freight aud passenger rates. ETC., Is given
tue weight OF tine Governors approval Careful c0nsd
Grafton system OF uniform inspection and grading or
gram Is enJoned upon the Legislature the Governor re-
marking that such systems nave worked well In other
States The adoption of Constitutional amendment for
removal OF Judges by Legislative address, for any
cause, mpeachabe otherwise, Is recon-
mendeO and increased appropriation for the militia
Of the State Is also deemed proper.
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FATE or A FAMOUS SNIP.
The American bark Star of the West sailed

The American bark Star of the West sailed
from this port for Bremen October 20. with cargo
OF refined petroleum valued ut about $4,000. As she
up IA lost by her owner, John Zttloson. Of No 30
Renyer-. 4. The vessel valued az about $4,000
md was partly insured. Her consisted OF Joseph
NJ Pickett OF Portland. Me, commander; H. NJ
Thesser mate Andrew Carcney second mate; All Foo,
stewnrk All Slim, cook Peter ROharo, George Debar,
Peter Jensen, W. Siemcring, Peter Hon, John Bangsen
John TIannlmaster, Carl Petersen. r. Rebel aud Il.
IOrimer Captain Pickett also had his wife on
board 49, $500
The star OF the West built In Greenpolnt I'm 1859
the steamer r. X. Cuycr for the Newf DIRK and savan
nah trade. She constructed with exceedingly fine
lines and possessed all the modern improvements. in
Guiding steam steering gear She was intended To be
fastest aoat AID generally referred to
a. the steam yacht Cuyer In 1861 sue purchased
by the Government for 100000, ard being armed with
twelve guns detailed for duty In the West Gulf
SQUADRON She very successful IN capturing block
ade runners. and both officers and seamen reRpcd large
shares prize money. At the close Of the she
the IIuntsvllo and Manhattan, used I'm the New
York and Ncw-Orleans trade In 1867, Mr.. Sturgess
sold her General SalgaT Colombian Minister To the
United states. When IL was learned that she TO DO
employed pTiyntcer by the Peruy ans against Spnln
she was lbclcd by this Government. Bonds were
was then named the III RayO, and aferwurd La Union
IL learned that her actual purchaser was TOMAS
MOsqucrO President of the United States or COLOMBIA
The Congress OF that country demanded that he should
give up the vessel but he dissolved that body In APRIL
1867, and proclaimed himself Dictator. M0squer0 was
aftcrwnrd captured by General Acosta and condemned
to exile aud this resulted In IN" Cuyler being sold 70
Cubnns The Cuyer afterward bought Dy !;
Taylor OF Boston, and In 1874 rebuilt Us Dark ana
named the star or the West.
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CLERGYMEN IN The COURTS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIpus

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDuSE.I
SCRANTON, Penn, Jan. 4.-Alderman Fuller's
Court this afternoon the Of soandalous libel
suit in which the Rev. DR.. Williams pastor of the Hyde
Park Welsh Baptist Church, was complainant, and the
Rev. Jonathan Edwards. pastor Of the Plymouth Con-
gregatonal Church. Park and Williams. Jones' late
mine Eastern District aud the publishers
OF Our Home Protector defendants The action Is
one for criminal libel and is based on an article pub
lshed in the paper charging certain Hyde Park min
lister with imbibng int0xcans. From Information
gained by DR.. Williams he was led to believe that the
article referred to him. and gathering what witnesses he
could he began the suit Several clergymen who had
heard something about the matter and It's reference
were brought forward witnesses The article dwet at
some length on the of intoxcants by the minister
and closed with scriptura quotations enioning such
practice. ,...... 1919
10 public rdicule and hatred through the en and thas
he intends to seek Justice through tue highest courts
rned by another Hyde Park PASTOR who In turn says
he received information from one or The pubshes
William Jones adn ited writing the article but did
not say referred would ne name the person
who gave him the facts. ,.
Judge Ward counsel for the prosecution, advised his
client TO consider the matter prayerfully He RECON-
mended the coming together OF the ministerial brethren
and the amcable adjustment OF the matter, as such
case would scandaliZe the courts and In no way
regulate church affairs among the parties interested
The case finally adjourned until February "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05

Alice E. Freeman, graduate of the Michigan Uni
yersiry, and teacher OF experience Is inc Psss
fashionable SCHOOL III could be- the wsnsS f r0@
some of the best families in. the country
have been educated within it's walls: An M, Eng
pressed the hope that some senators
daughter was giving tone to the inst,t Jr,,o
Senators daughters have been educated at Weiies-
ley but have met with greater distinction than
the daughters OF poor men. Every graduato
of this college is senslbly prepared Tor
the battle OF liie She can teach If Il becomes
has an art and If she desires it, musical culture
and practical knowledge 0fhousehold duties Inc
outdoor sports and athletic games IN when
the students encouraged - give tnen
physical strength and beauty. Each class or
aFreshmenp plants tree on the lawn, dressed IN inc
class colors They dance around the tres, throw
dirt at it while singing, and have an Grafton
from some one of the company. When this class
leaves school it bids farewell to its tree win ap-
propriate ceremonies. The lawn is dotted win
these memorial trees of classes when nave
come and gone from Wellesley. Mrs; Panlme A.
Durant the widow of the founder OF wellesley COL
lege is its secretary and treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
NORTH CAROLINA.

RALEIGH, Jan. 4.-Governor Jarvis's message
was read to-day in in the Legislature Of North Carolina
IL states that the valuation Of property is far too low
that instead of being S167 100000 1t should be $780,
100000 1t suggested that the valuation be raised
and the rate Of taxation lowered. The public nstitu
lions the three asyums for the insane, the two DEAF
dumb aud blind institutions, and the penttentiary arc
ali shown be well managed
In regard the settlement OF the State debt II Is sug
gesed that OF 1879 providing for les settlement
BE- reenacted The creation OF a railroad commission Is
specially urged The work done By the Agricultural De-
parment Is commended aiding greatly IN developing
me State and as at Atlanta showing Its resources 1t
Is recommended that the Supreme Court judges be n-
creased ve and that the number OF Supe-
rio Judges be also increased The new code OF laws Is
announced as complete.
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TIE SOUTH BOSTON FLATS.

BosTOY, Jan. 4.-0ne of the last official acts
OF Governor Long the approval OF be-
tween the Harbor and Land Commissioners and the
New-York and New-EDgand Railroad Company, acting
for the Boston and Albany Railroad Company,
ing the South Boston Flats released to the former
pany by the Albany Railroad Company July Is, 1850
The agreement Is in effect that the total amount Of
money due the Common wealth from the New York and
Railroad Company on account OF existing
agreements including principal, interest," damages and
liabilities of every kind, 100000. with interest at
per from May l. 1882, this amount with interest to
be paid before at he expiration OF ten from that
date the Commonwealth agreeing to accept In lieu
thereof u conveyance OF 1,070654 feet OF land
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ESCAPING By MEANS OF A LADDER.

A fire which endangered several lives &C.
Cured yesterday morning in the building Of the Dime
Savings Bank at Nos 365 and 367 Futon-st, Brooklyn.
On the third floor Of the fourstory brick building live
the janitor, John A. Williamson, and his family. Mrs.
williamson was awakened by smoke at O'clock and she
aroused husband mother and BY the time they
could dress and rush out flames appeared In the venta
ing shaft at the and the fire burst out In closet
under the stairs cutting on escape in that way. The
ianitor ed ladder IRON window and reached
tho window In the extension at the OF adjoining
building through which his family retreaed In safety.
by this time fire gnes the spot and the flames
out The chief damage wac in the halls ana
stairway The ceiling in the banking room the first
floor fell from the burning OF the floor overhead and the
room was flooded with water. The building is owned by
the Dime Savings Bank, which estimated its loss at
$1,000 Business was resumed in the afternoon. The
law offices of AWernberg were damaged to eexteDt
OF $500
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STATE LEGISLATURES.
MAINE.
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR po.,v

oNo"AiioN or GOVERNOR POHIP
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. Ain Joint co,ve,,,o.,
VI oo'o branches OF the Legislature the following Is a
onicers were elected: Joseph o. Smith, secr,,arv .,
1'ate Henry b. Ceavcs Attorney. General and corSa
:" nea' AaufantGeneraL Seven Executive Copno,Iors
were also elected Governorelect Robbie was then In
address. ""D uon"ered MS
a.io'S reviews ct length the growth and dsv.lon.
Vi Tue agricultural and mechanical interes,. a, a..
r.ae' "hicn ne considers making great progre.
Sne State STANDS fifteenth in the List of m.nufao,
otes' tue mahuIacture OF cotton taking fha aa
value OF iarm products including stoct incsa, Inc
large Increase oyer previous years. and t5era a.
largely develop the State. '""s no ied 10
He says 1t is gratifying fact that sh,nhu,,a, -.
been revived IN Name, and this should recsys h s
terlng care OF Congress- He fayors still moro nbsrs
tricts. s'uiai os
The total bonded debt Of the State lea, m.
sinking fund, ie S4178,715, decrease
OF or.o slss,s1s; ., Savings banks show an in
recommends tax levy on the telephone
companies OF the State Prohibition, be considers has
been success In the State Under the head of dan
GUS hereses he discusses the theories Of
agators In regard 10 the equal distribution
and demonstrates the faacy OF this agitation. Har
mony should be encouraged between capital and labor
and concessions made and laws passed which will Ella
sues In the State which have brought dscredt upon IL
have been permanently settled.
AT the close OF the Governors address both brancbea
Of the Legislature adjourned until Tuesday next.
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THE FIRE RECORD
1'~9 FOURTEEN HORSES BURNED.

Flames which burned up fourteen horses aud
came near destroying human life broke ont at LAO a. M
yesterday in tho boarding and livery stable In the rear
OF Nos 147 and 149 West Thirty second-st They
spread into the concert and lodge rooms and living
rooms In the front buildings 60 rapid was the progress
OF the fire that the fam lily Of William Becker who had
beer shop on the first flo OF No. 147 had great di-
Guilty in escaping. The family Of Ii. Hennemann, on
the top floor were rescued by the fremen. a
young son MI Hennemann was taken out OF his room
insensbe from the effects of smoke by Charles N Fay
of the Insurance Patrol Every person escaped from the
burning buildings uninjured. Efforts were made TO save
the horses in the stable but they became wild with fear
and couid not driven ont through the smoke Tney
were roasted to death In their stalls.
Three alarms sent out, but the IRE was not ex
tnguishea until the two front buildings were burned
out Central Hall, as the lOdge-rOOm above Beckers
store was called contained furniture belonging 10 sew
eral societos and valued at $500. Nearly all OF the
furniture was destroyed Becker's loss was about
SO 900 aud Mr. HenneInann's was about YI,OOo. " ~.
Bens proprietor of the stable, owned eight OF the
fourteen horses several carriages sets or harness ana
feed which destroyed. His loss was estimated at
$4,000. SIX horses belonged to cartmenj they were
worth ess than 81 600 The buildngs, owned DY Ryer
son & Brown, damaged about $1,000 IL was sald
yesterday all the losses except those s5tansu p
the cartnen covered by insurance Tie cause OF
the FIRE not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

Boston, Jan. "A statement of the affairs
OF the Marquette Houghton and ontonagon Railroad for
eleven months Of 1882 shows the net earnings
S644,0s1 surplus applicable TO dividends, SisG,3Ie
balance, $305 597. The interest charges and dividends
the preferred stock for the fun deducted from
this sum- that whatever net earnings there for
December be added the balance TO make up the
statement for the full year.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 4-The United States Circuit
Court this afternoon appointed Charles Howard OF Bos
ton receiver OF the Danvile, Olney and Ohio River
Railroad succeed James A. Eads. who has resigned
The bond fixed at $4,000, the Court reserving the
right TO increase the amount at Its pleasure.
CHICAGO, Jan. 4-The earnings OF the Chicago and
Alton Railroad Company for the year 1882 were
IS 23I Jos, against 1891 40 in 1881.
GALVESTON Tex, Jan. A dispatch from Laredo 10
The Ne,cs says: 1t is reported that the Mexican Gov
eminent taken possession under forfeiture Of the
bed and fixtures OF the Gould Degrees concession
known as the Mexican National Extension.
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY IsssTEN PAGES

comparative nducye study resulting in the scienee Of
of the phenomena in question where the re-
suit 70 the philosophy Of rsllson; Modern sra
mjsinterpreation OF the method and conclusions OF
purely physical science has the form Of rn
before the forum of absolute intelligence and against 10
philosophy and religion have common osnss more orc
bssed recognition and comprehension OF on
all OF its sides-connrms or inyaidates tne Posn I've
theoretical presuppositions religion Christianity pre-
supposes and requires knowledge OF the Wne
philosophy aims to achieve that knowledge py e4Per
mental Recommendations Both imply process OF inteii
qence by which the absolute object OF intelligence ~
reached" - x,,,,...,.
The subject of the address tonight is 1.-THE Phosopmc
Theory OF Knowledge"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
A r,FGAL OBSTACLE REMOVED.

Justice Daniels at Chambers Of the Supreme
Court yesterday handed down decision and opinion
In the matter Of the petition Of Joseph Dixon and others
against John Cnmmins and others TO SCI ASIDE an
election of trustees of the Broadway Underground
Railway Company. Mr.. Dixon was an assignee OF ono
OF the seventeen persons to whom the Legislature IN
1868 granted the franchises and rights under when the
corporation was afterwards formed When the company
was organized it was agreed that $3OOoOOo OF us
S. 900 900 OF stock should be divided between the seven
teen persons named in the act or their assigns Inc
majority of the shares of the seventeen persons finally
came into the hands OF Melville c. Smith, now the
president Of the company, and his associates They
were advised that the former issue OF stock was illegal
and opened the books OF company for subscriptions
More than 5000 shares TAKEN and 10 per cent OF
the par value was paid IN Mr. Dixon refused to join In
this action At the election october H. 1881 one set
OF trustees were voted for by the owners OF the 5000
shares of issued stated and the inspectors
declared them ceeed MrDixoD, however insisted upon
voting on his original shares for another set of trus
tees Tue INSPECTORS election refused TO recognize
them Mr. Dixon brought the present proceeding 10
have the election the other trustees set aside Ham
ilton Cole the referee whom the case was sent de-
cided in Mr.. Dixon's favor.
Justice Daniels IN his decision refuses to confirm the
report aud holds tGat the N0ies OheIeu
ncation" he concludes made TO set aside the election
mus be denied but inasmuch as the proceedings or
management OF the corporation nave not been suc hs
commend them TO approval, aud the acts ENGINEERING
the controversy originated IN motives which, as mat
ter OF ethics ought not 10 have been allowed 10 prove
controlling, the denial VIII be without costs; :,
Albert Stickney represented Mr.. Dixon; Grosvenor T.
I0wrey ana q. G. Walker appeared for Mr. Cumuins
and the other respondents Ii Is stated by the ocers OF
company that this conclusion OF the case removes
the chief legal obstacle in the way Of tae speedy prose
chiffon OF tuelr work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
INDIANA STATE LEGISLATURE.

INDIANAPOLIS, JAM. 4.-The ffty-third
General Assembly of Indiana convened this morning
The organization OF the House was completed by the
election Of W. ID. Byrum Speaker, by vote OF 80 to
AZ five members being absent not voting. The Senate
WAS organized By the election Of A. j. Kelly secre-
tary.
Immediately after the organization OF the Senate
resolution adopted for the appointment OF standing
committees by the Senate instead Of by the Lieutenant
Governor The Governors message was not read this
afternoon in consequence Of the Senates refusal to re-
ceiye a communication from the House through the
Clerk of through committee Of Representatives,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN BURNED.

Knoxville, H., Jan. 4.-St. Mary's Episco-
pal School for Young Women ut this place, was burned
TO the ground early this morning Most OF the 100 scho
ars were asleep when flames discovered, and
had barely time TO escape when the alarm was given,
leaving their wardrobes and property Many escaped
By ladders Miss Gillette Of Buffalo, Ill, had leg
broken and Miss Hosiord OF Dubuque, seriously in
jured by falling from ladder L. A. Keightling fire.
man. also fell and was injured No others were injured
and no loss life occurred though at time seemed
inevitable. The building imposing three-story
brick structure, and was handsomely furnished The
students mostly from Illinois. The loss ON the
building about SOS 0O0 and 10 fully insured The loss
20 the pupils property will amount to about as much.
Tho building will be rebuilt and, IN the meantime ten-
porary accommodations for the school Will be obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05

RHEUMATISM PHASE OF INDIGEsTIoN.-Pro-
lessor Wood of Montreal reports number OF cases In
which acute artcular rheumatism efectually cured
by fastng-usuay from four to eight days while III no
case was necessary to fast than ten days. in
cases OF chronic rheumatism, however less positive re-
suits were obtained The patients were allowed TO
drink freely OF cold water, Lemonade in moderate
quantities II they preferred. No medicines were admin
istercd. DR.. Wood says tins subject that. from the
quick and almost invariably good results thus obtained
by simple abstinence food in more than forty cases
IN his practice he is inclined to believe that rheum
atsm Is, after ALL only phase of ndigeston,-an opn-
ion which has been entertained by other ply solas
be cured by giving complete and continued rest TO all the
ylscera.
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JAMES IRVING ARRESTED.

james Irving, manager of the Empire Garden,
I'm slxth.aye was arrested on December 20 on war
rant issued at the instance of Richard NJ Darling The
latter said that Irving entered his liquor store at No
l2l7 Broadway, about $3.50 a. IN. on December 81 and
becoming involved In quarrel with him struck him a
heavy blow the head with revolver Justice BiIby
held Irving In bail for trial. Darling, deeming his
injury slight, paid little heed to 1t.
until Sunday when ne began TO suffer from severe pain
IN the head. A physician was called, who discovered
that his skull was fractured. Darling grew rapidly
worse Yesterday and Coroner Martin called ut his house,
No Al Wost Thirty fth-st last night, aud took his
nnte-morem statement As his recovery Ia thought lin
probable Captain Williams arrested Irving In his store
aud locked MIN up Ia the Tnrteh Street Police Station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
MEMBERS or KAPPA ALPHA At DINNER.

The members of the Kappa Alpha, the pioneer
Greeketter society," at the htyseventh annual dlu-
ncr or the organization last evening ut Demonoos
About seventy.dve men were present. representing
Union williams Cornell, Princeton and Hobart College
Chapters A pleasant time was had. the singing OF
society and college songs giving zes TO the occasion Tho
prncipal toasts were The Mother Chapter (Unlon)"
aud 1.-THE Sister Chapters" which were responded to by
various members. Among those present were Henry r.
Pierson OF Albany General Smith, President Potter OF
Union College Derrick Boardman, OF Troy Dr. W. ID
Day Daniel Stimpson, s. Il. BrOwne, Charles Bulkeley
IIubbel, Augustus Schell, James b. Metcaf Matthew
NichO DR. g. H. Burt, the Rev. DR.. Henry Booth, DR..
William Granger OF ,ualo; Howard Bearden, Augustus
Brown. o. g. Barton and f.. Is. COe
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MISSOURI.
GOVERNOR CRITTENDEN's MEssAGE-TaE JAMES
GANG.

GOVERNOR CRITTENDEN's MEssAGE-TaE JAMES
GANG.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 4.-The Assembly
organized to-day by eecting the caucus nominees Gov.
Crlttenden sent IN his biennial message to tina
Legislature. 1t declares the finances of the State to be
In very satisfactory condition, reviews the Hannibal
and st. Joseph Railroad litigation and asks for an
appropriation defay the expenses of further prose
cutiOn Of the State claim.
On the topic of outlawry, after reviewing the exploits
OF the James gang and citing his proclamation Offering
large reward for their apprehension the Governor
"1ne results WHOM follow closely upon Its issuance
furnish ample vindica0n Of the policy which inspired
it." In conclusion he adds paid $4,000 in rewards
band OF desperadoes not dollar OF which taken
the State Treasury 1t is not probable That Mis-
Of such band Of confederated together FOR des
perate purposes 1t s fully redeemed and acquitted Of
that un warranted appeation the Robber State."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-05
THE HARTFORD AND HARLEM RAILROAD.
HARTFORD, Jan. 4.-Regarding the proposed

Hartford and Harlem Railroad, Ex-Governor Jewell OF
this city, who the parallel road movement OF last
year says he believes the road will be built but declines
10 say more. The scheme Is looked upon here
NewYork and New England Railroad operation.
BosTos, Jan. 4Ihe transcripts financial article this
afternoon says: The scheme for parallel road to the
New.Haven and Hartford road a hundred miles
from Hartford TO the Harlem River, IL backed by Eng
lieh capitalists represented by @. @. Franckyn. Ii
partly n the interest OF the NewYork and New England
Railroad latter road has not yet sold It's second
mortgage bonds, but has had an offer therefor.