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New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.
REPORTED CAPTURE OF TOKAR.

Ell MAIIDI PROTECTED FROM ASSASsTNS-DESIIFU-
TIoN AMONG CHRISTIANS.
SUAKIM Feb. 49, Unconirmed rumors have
reached Suakim through scouts from Trinkitat to
the effect that the rebels carried Tokar by assault
last night and massacred the garrison.
The commander ut Iokar has written that he has
supplies sufficient to last for the month He asked,
however, for arms and ammunition. The harbOr at
Suakim is too small 10 contain all the vessel or
dered there. Admiral Hewitt has directed the trans
ports to seek anchorage at Ras Magda, forty-hve
miles southeast
CAIRO, Feb 1S.-Letters from FL Obeid bring the
intelligence that the Mahdi has delayed the cir
cumcision of his son until it can be performed in
the palace at Khartoum. From fear of assassins
the Mahdi has surrounded himself with life
guard Visitors are permitted to approach him only
on all fours, and even then must remain at a con-
siderable distance
The Christian missionaries, comprising six nuns,
two priests and one lay brother, are in deplorable
position Another priest and lay brother have be-
come Mussulmans. They receive amonthly stipend
and dwell apart from the Christians The latter
live in straw huts outside the town and are desti-
tute of food, clothing and money. Their negro nov
ices have been enrolled in the army or sold into
slavery.
JEDDAH, Feb. 1s.-The natives are displaying
great uneasiness, they apprehensive that the
British contemplate the total suppression of tho
slave trade. The fanatcism Of the Mussulmans is
Increasing in intensity. The Bedouins, however,
continue quiet.
COMMENTS ON GoRDOY's PROCLAMATION.
LONDON Feb. 1s.--7he Times this morning. in
discussing General Gordon's Khartoum proclama-
ton of yesterday says: General Gordon is
well aware that steps being taken
in lower Egypt TO discourage domestic
slavery He knows too, that England's guarantee
of the Red Sea ports cuts off the means OF exit by
which slaves have been disposed Of TO other
countries, while he believes that his
own work in the Congo conntry.
will effectually check the inflow of slaves"
In view of these facts, the clause in General Cor
dOn's proclamation removing all restrictions upon
the slave trade n character OF little prac-
teal significance
THE EGYPTIAN ARMY NOT TO DE DIsBANDED.
dispatch from Cairo contradicts the report that
the Military Council had decided to disband the
Egyptian army. The Council decided to recon-
struct the brigade oflcered by Egyptians by dis
missing the officers and recruiting the bri-
gade from Turks, Circassians and Albanians
The Second Brigade, composed of Egyptians under
English officers, will retain its present organization
and wi 60 10 AssOuan soon as the transport SER
vice, now depleted by the Suallim expedition, can
be strengthened.
PARIS, Feb. 19.-The French Government has
called the attention of the English Cabinet TO the
danger of an uprising and massacre at Caro- the
English garrison rs weakened.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
THE FREDONIA POSTMASTERSHIP.
FEELING CAUSED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF MISS
PEMBERTON


PEMBERTON
ley TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb, 1S.-AmOng the Presl-
dents nominations sent in to-day that OF Miss Me-
Issa A. Pemberton to be Postmaster al Fredona, NJ u
Some discomfort is expressed among the New-York dele
cation at this selection They understood to favor
the claims s. L. Wilson for the place. Wilson lost both
legs in the war, and for long time one OF the
doorkeepers in the Senate until the Democrats turned
him out III 1879. He was warmly recommended by III
fucnta Republicans and it is said that his appointment
was promised TO them by the President. Some time ago
friends Miss Pcmberon, who is clerk in the post
office Fredonia, started a story TO the effect that
Wilson, If he should be mado Postmaster, would turn ont
all present employees Ofthe Office Miss Pcmberon nciud
ed and fill 1t with his friends, They got up petition In
her favor and her brother it with this petition in
his pocket arrived here couple Of weeks ago. Judge
from tO-day's nomination, his erraud must have been
successful.
The end of the matter however has not been reache
vet, and ii seems than probable that the soldier
element whose votes Senator's especially candidates fOr
the Presidency consider worth counting Just now VIII he
nut forward influence in the Senate 10 prevent
Miss PembertOn's confirmation Senate Logan may be
counted upon to exert himself for Wilson. There are
others who ready to assist him Miss PeInbertons
promotion her friends say, would he In accordance with
Civil Service principles They assert that she has expe
Tence that she is competent and in every way lifted TO
discharge the duties OF the Office.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
oUARRELLING OVAR 4 RICH M1NS UILL.
THE HEIRS OF HENRY II. FARNUM DISSATISFIED
WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS POLICY.

THE HEIRS OF HENRY II. FARNUM DISSATISFIED
WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS POLICY.
PORT JERvIs, Feb. 1S.-An interesting law
suit has been argued recently in the Supreme Court
General Term relating to property in this town. Henry
H. FaInum, the richest man IN this part OF Orange
County and really the founder OF this village, its banks
gas works and water works, died in October 1879. In
real estate railroad and other enterprises he acquired
fortune of $1,OO0O00. He had large number of rela
yes all prominent people this and other places and
great dreaded litigation property left by WILL Two
of his nephews engaged IN the mercantile business IN
Jervs and they were favorites Of his. To them, 1t
was always alleged he desired to leave the bulk OF his
estate but the possible litigation that might follow such
disposition Of his property with its consequent scandal
destruction OF friendships and OF money evidently
cause hm much anxiety. In 1897 he mad married the
daughter stephen St. john OF the first settlers in
this place She died in 1873, without issue. Shortly az
her de-. mother Of the two nephews mentioned was
selected ~ Mr. Farnum manage his household affairs.
September lS19she was Frustrated by DrOnchts ana
died a month later.
II wa len found that he had chosen extraordinary
course to have his wishes in regard his property carried
out He made WILL but two or three hours before he
died he was united in marriage TO his
sister-inaw, the mother of the two nephews.
Hs widow became heir TO half the estate and the other
halt fell to his next OF kim necosstatng It's division into
parts. One OF these parts was Inherited by the two
IA lite nephews their fathers share and they also
sole their mothers interest in The estate
The MARRIAGE ceremony was performed by me Rev
Church (of which the deceased was a member) and
brother OF +. DE Witt Tamage.
Charles st. John a brother-in-aw OF Mr.. Farnum, was
appointed administrator Of the estate. In set
fling up its affairs he discovered among the pa
pers OF the deceased man o number OF notes
which lad been given by certain OF the heirs 10 Farnum
various times, and which were unpaid In paying to
these heirs due them from the estate the adj
lnnstrator deducted the amounts of the notes. This pro-
Mr. ST. John 10 recover the amounts thus deducted ON the
Orou hp d l
NVaV
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AN OPERATIC COPYRIGHT DECISION
THE FoRDs ESJOTNED FROM PLAYING THE BEGGAR
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lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1S.-In the Circuit Court
to-day Judge Fisher filed elaborate opinion in the case
OF Manager McCaull of New-York against Charles f.
Ford of Ford's Opera Company granting the injuncton
asked for and restraining the defendant from producing
the opera of "Tle Beggar Student" After review OF
the facts Of the case Judge Fisher quotes from Lor,
Brougham's decision in the case OF Jefreys against
Boosey that an author the undlspued right to his
manuscript He may withhold 1t, he may communicate
t. and communicating he may limit the number OF per-
whom is impaired and impose such restriction
rs he peascs upon their use OF IT," ded
icaon to the public arises out OF the intention
OF the author The public performance OF composition
on the stage does not constitute publication of it, and
gives no authority to those who may have 0een present
at the representation reproduce in print or on the
stage The orchestration used by Nj Ford is from the
piano score which, with the words has been published;
but the ibreto has hcen kept In manuscript Inc rght
10 an injunction perfect at the time Of the fling OF the
bill Since then Mr. Ford claims TO have used an orgina
libretto But the resemblance between the hbretu
amounts to a substantial identity. Mr. Ford has either
been betrayed by HIS memory, has made free use OF
the Kreissg dialogue ut is not necessary that 1t
should appear that any great part OF Zes hbeto has
teen appropriated. Its sufficient even II suDSraniai
part has neen taken even the alleged original lbreto
had been taken from the argument published by White,
Smith Co. No color OF title to thathas been shown ana
unauthorized II the lbreto had been original II is
interesting question whether Mr. Ford couId nave co
nected II with the genuine music and and produced
the whole Mockers d" BeGgar Student" In the case
of tangible property party is protected In the use OF
name which he has appropriated and rendered valuaoe
by his skill, whether lie has applied 1t 70 real OF
personal property There s reason why the principle
should not be extended TO literary. musical and mixed
compositions. There IS no night TO the mere name dls
connected from the work The music ana songs are Open
any use either alone in connection with resh ua
ter. The opera consists of three parts tc music, Wolus
and songs and all must he joined TO constitute the Ell
trety covered by the name. Mr. Ford may use any
ibretto not imitation of zelIs, and the music ana
songs hut he must announce his production IN some
other way than as Mlockers opera OF 1.-The Beggar
Student"
John T. Ford dscaimed any interest IN the controversy
audh MS displ, mp WI not
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
NEU-JERSEY RAILROAD TINES.
THa LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY RE-
PORT A BILL.
IpY1 ru q


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
TRENTON, Feb 1S.-The most important
measures of the legislative session presented this
evening the report of the special committee on railroad
taxation. This committee appointed early in the
session. and consisted of three Republicans and three
Democrats, with Senator Griggs Republican as chairman
The report forth two Familiarity known facts in regard
to railroad taxation and presents powerful argument
against the continuance OF the existing system.
The main bill is vouminOus, but exceedingly com
plcte. II provides for a State Board of three
assessors to meet yearly and ascertain the
value Of all TIE railroad property in tn"
State The basis OF taxation for State purposes Is 10 he
the value Of the real estate tangible personal property
and stock and franchise The basis of taxation for local
purposes is to the real estate n each locality outside
of the roadbed The State rate is TO be ODehaf OF one
per cent and local half Of per cent The
whole tax, local aud State, is to be turned into
the State treasury; and the local tax is TO
be returned 10 the locality. The effect
of the BILL generally stated, Is TO provide
for more efficient valuation for State purposes TO In
tie States income, TO repeal The tenacre exem
non law, and raise the local rate.
Accompanying bills provide for the repeal OF the rail
road law of 1876 and for the surrender OF special
by the roads when the state surrenders the
right take the roads They also provide that no road
having special contract snail acquire or
erty In tins state unless the company surrendels lt5
contract In regard 10 other companies than railroads
the committee recommends that they be taxed Tor state
cnange in the taxation of railroad property Will add
about 100000 annually TO the income OF Jersey CITY
alone The tax other companies Will so increase the
states income TO render any state tax Tor Olher an
approved by all OF the six members, and the bills Will be
pushed with yigOr.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
laps, etc, from jute, made strong argument IN
favor of the repeal of the duty ON jute.
HOADLY TO SPEAKER CARLISLE.
THE GOVERNOR ASKS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE
DUTY ON WOOL.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIDUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb 1s.--Govemor Hoadly, OF
Ohio, appears to agree with Congressman Converse
are set forth in letter received from him by
Speaker Carlisle in which the Governor says:
Some little time since Mr.. Harpster champion wool
grower of Ohio, asked me TO write yo urging restor
ton OF former duty wool in accordance with the plat
he he" yvouid y find Won held welidenned views
pro and this subject which no letter rom me
could modify or promote But as ne pressed me c0t h
but think well advise Of the grounds upon wnch
those OF in Ohio who desire r reform are abe 20
sustain our approval of this part of our platform The
prices caused By tariff taxation their utensils Their
clothing indeed on everything they consume or use whle
the product OF their labor measured by sIh
ards obvious that this will continue In some degree as
long have tariff at ALL The only recoulpense
possible here at the North is found in the wool duty and
Il upon the ground of exception to the general rule ta
men ike myself unwilling altogether to give up the
rice DUTY, the sugar duly or the wool duty whe tose
fit of domestic manufactures Of sugar pans plouSns anu
other domestic products used by them: -,
But 1t is as an exception only, l admt, ana
wool producers that the product of their labor ana
capital should receive reasonable compensation Io
the outlay they compelled by law TO make for the
benefit OF manufacturers Of articles they consume Ihs
II is true may be said of all producers but not all pro
ducers have, like wool growers bee invited by sixteen
years Of legislation to invest in their business II IS
sudden and rough disturbance OF values or prouuct
into which they were invited by their country 70 IN
vest, of which they have right TO complain
opposition to the shock OF hasty dturpanccso
settled nvesmens-encourage them to look TO you for
aid in their present emergency. respectfully ask for
this large and intelligent class OF our most useu czes
the great aid which know your high once ana eminent
talents can give them.
If Speaker Carlisle remains Of his present dispo-
sition, there seems to be no probability that his
efforts and talents Will be lent to the restoration
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
4 plpE MILL CLOSED.

NopDrsTowN Penn. Feb. 1s.-Hoovens pipe mill smut
a'.n on saturday evening for indefinite period In
OF the duness Of trade About seventy men
arc thrown out of employment.
REELECTION IN WAGES ORDERED.
r,yc.sTFp penn FeD ia reduction OF ten per
con- has een made in the OF the operatives az tne
pa"n Iron Works In this city. A strike Is threatened
be nndders Al the esablishment who Struck some
fine ago are still out.
A TELEGRAPH COMPANY lNCOkPQkAILprr lNCOk t r,
Atn,Sy Feb Ia-The International aud Eastern Iele-
1st,h Company with capital OF e1iOOOOO9 wss heor
nnorpted today DE Wit G. Nykes, j. G' Johnson anu
hhIthur H. walker are the trustees.
urnICIAL APPOINTMENTS IN MAINE
RUrLGsD Me- Feb. 1s.Goyernor Rome ms noinlna., ~,
ed William H. Putnam, or RutlAnd ana LIi"pn fOs'' "
RetheI Justices of the Supreme Court
A NEW PRINT CLOTH CORPORATION, 90,
FALL RIVER Feb 1sThe seacOnnet MlS COZ pi
was organized to-day with Henry Z. Lincoln AZ fiesI,
dent The company viii erect in iOur sl0tleh nt ~ a
,nanufactnre print cloths. The capital j. 9lOoV anu
the mill viii have 81 900 spndles Ring ohly
VIII be put H.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
TIE RI0rOUS ABERDEEN LABOEERS.
TnIRTY-EIGHr ITALIANS AWAITING THE ACTION OF
THE GRAND JURY.
rHY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRInUSE.l

rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBUNE.i
BELAIR, Nd, Feb 1S.-The Grand jury has
been considering the OF the otous Italians at Aber
deem John Greenland william Pritcla.d, T. L. Hanway,
John Gallon, John McGaw, A. S. Parliament, the Rev. j.
w steele Sheriff Walker, Deputy-SherG Carmen and
others testified that body this morning The hear
ing Of the rioters before Justice Richardson was waived
and the will be tried in the Circuit Court Thirty
eight Italian prisoners in jail here and the Grand
Jury IL expected 10 bring IN some indictments against
them tomorrow.
The Rev. steele has been interesting himself In he.
half OF the prisoners, and has obtained promise from
Colonel Douglas, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
COMPANY that Parliament shall not be PAID cent until
claims OF the abOcrs have been satisfied The Grand
Jury has difficulty in finding indictments, the names Of
the prisoners being hard OBTAIN they WORK ana
known by numbers and not bynames Probably not more
than will be indicted, and those the principal inst
gators and Oilen 1crs.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
DISTRICT REPRESENT ALTON.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBrNE.l

ALBANY, Feb. 1S.-Charles r. Chickcring.
Clerk of the Assembly who is Chairman OF the Repub
can County Committee OF Lewis County, has summoned
meeting Of that committee to adopt plan for holding the
Congressional District Convention at which delegates will
he elected to the National Republican Convention Lewis
and Oneida Counties form the Congressional District.
The Republicans Of Oneida County have already chosen
two men 10 hold a conference with the Lewis County
Reublicans on the subject The Lewis County Commit
fee will pro1aby elect their present Congressional repre-
sentaton as delegates 10 the Conference Apparently
there will be no difficulty in arranging for the District
Convention
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON Feb 1s.-The latest advices report that the
rebellion against the Turks in Yemen the southwestern
division OF Arabia, Is spreading.
MANCHESTER Feb ls.-A mass meeting of persons out
of employment in Manchester and Stafford held to-
dav II was resolved to ask the municipal authorities to
lend their assistance in the promotion OF relief work
PARIS Feb 18-A sudden increase in activity is mani
tested by the Ministry of Marine ViceAdmiral Jaures
the commander OF the French fleet in the Mediterranean
has been summoned TO Paris for consultation and TWO
more iron-cads nave been sent reinforce his fleet.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
ITlLIfNS BEING TRIED FOR MURDER.
,pvrrtEcr,pu TO THE TRIBUNE /

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 18.-The murder cases
Of the State against Rafael Capone and Carmen santorc
for the murder Pasauel COscc begun IN this city
to-day and excited much interest. The prisoners
are all Italians and imported "a laborers on the new
Shore Line Railway between here and Ellsworth. The
murder was committed III Brewer September last.
The temptation only small amount Of money In the
possession of COscie The tried separately,
Sanfnre being trlal to-day
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
THE OCCUPATION OF MERv.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1S.-rhe Governor of Tur-
kestan, who is now on ms way TO st. Peterburg
TO report the occupation of Merv, considers Merv
a suitable point for the establishment of a first
class army station 1t would, in his opinion, COM
mand the whole of Central Asia.
LONDON, Feb 1s.-ln reply to question by Mr.
Denzil Onslow who sits for Guilford, Mr. Glad
stone to-day confirmed the reported submission of
the Khans of Merv to Russia. If any diplomatic
question shOuld arise because of this, Information
would be given TO Parliament
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
HOSPITIBLE CHINESE CHRISTIANS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUSE.l

BOsToN, Feb. 1S.-The Chinese colony in
Boston, hundred persons which has been gath
cred into the Sunday y-school IN the Mount Vernon
Church, gave pleasant reception tonight TO their
teachers and invited guests, numbering about three
hundred ladies and gentlemen. Each guest pre-
sented with good sized box filed with Chinese sweet
meats; and attractive banquet was spread by ca
erer The expenses Of the festival amounted to about
5000 which was met by the Cinnamon.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
INVITED TO STEP OUT or DOORS.

DIsAPPEARANCE OF A MAN WHO SOUGHT DIVORCE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1S.-A mysterious case is
reported from Bcefontane George W. Carder respect
able man, filed petition for divorce, in which he al
eges that defendant regardless OF her marital dutes
has all of said time been unaithful to hm, for ten
years. CaIer mysterOusly DISAPPEARED week ago, and
no trace OF him can discovered. When last seen, two
men called him out OF his boarding house at night sus
picons OF foul play entertained.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
DISCONTINUED MANITOBA FARMERS
INDIGNANT AT THE REPORT OF THEIR RETURNING
DELEGATES TO OTTAWA.

d. LEGATFS TO OTTAWA.
lBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.l
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 1S.-The Pioneer Press
has dispatch from Winnipeg, Man, sayins "Ata meet
ing of the Manitoba Rights League Mr. Puvs of the
delegates ottawa to present the peoples grievances
reported had been refused any concessions Of
dress long discussion followed the speakers agreeing
that Manitoba should no longer be trampcd upon but
should and its rights The farmers they said
were making arrangements to go to Minnesota, Dakota
and other States and Territories, where they could
least get a chance to make a living On nearly all farms
were mortgages aud there chance Of paying them
off, The president said they were anxious TO observe the
laws of the country, lut it question OF bread
and butter They ntc to be loyal but fast losing
respect for the Government The question was lac
said whether they remain hOnOred OF
aged empire, bastard infants juvenile cOnIedercy
The report OF the unsuccessful attempts Of the Manitoba
DELEGATES created stronger feeling than ever, and the
people bound to get their rights even at the
pcnsc NJ the law"
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
4 GLOTE FIGHT IN CLErELAND.
,rRwIN THOMPSON WINS VICTORY THAT MAKES
HIS FRIENDS BOAsTFCL.

MERWIN THOMPSON WINS a NIIIUH That NAhLs
HIS FRIENDS BOAsTFUL.
CLEVELAND. Feb. 1s.-The glove fight here
tonight at the CITY Armory between Merwn Thompson,
tho coming CHAMPION aud John Welch OF Erie Penn,
resulted In an easy victory for Thompson Eleven short
rounds were fought, In nearly every one of which
Thompson sent his to the floor by regular brute
force He struck welch several sedgehammer blows on
the side of the head and neck aud completely Knocked
hj,n ont An audience of over two thousand Witnessed
the fight The winner receives 90 per cent OF the gate
money Tbompson's friends are enthusiastic tonight,
and arc ond i'm their claims that he can "knOck out
John L. sullivan.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
Il UOMAN'S MELANCHOLY FATE.

PITAL-DIsSECTED By STUDENTS,
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1S.-Eealth Officer Ash
nun this morning received letter from L. c. Madore, OF
Cumberland, Nd. asking for information regarding the
disposition OF the body of his slserin-aw Mrs. Frank
Madore who died few weeks at charity hospital
unattended by any of her relatives or husband He says
There is my stery about her death which cannot un
derstand The hospital people never let us know OF her
condition at ALL The absence of her husband cannot
understand aud OF his friends know where he is
We fear some harm has come to him." II will he remem
bered that Mrs Madore died at the hospital of ccnsump
ton She token there by her husband, who brought
disappeared and cew as to his movements aas as yet
been obtained. The body of the young woman was
handed over Of the medical colleges or dissection
New-York tribune., 1884-02-19
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
A MURDERER HELD FOR THE GRAND JU

A MURDERER HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
NORWICH, Conn, Feb. lS.-F V. Conant was ar,
with the murder OF "Al' Mcclellan, and was held 10
await the action OF the Grand Jury next month
A MURDERERs CRITICAL CONDITION.
KISGsrnS, n. Y, Feb ls-Avery, who murdered his
wife and attempted 10 kill himself is not yet out OF dan
ger The physicians found hole In the windpipe through
which air passed under the skin. The die OF n-
terngl heniOIrhage from the wound IN her throat.