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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
MR., BREWSTER COURTS AN INQUIRY.

~.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The Star prints the
following: at is rather unjust to Intimate that the
frauds and Irregularities which Mr. sprtngers committee
has been investigating the Department OF Justice
said the Attorney General to Star reporter ON the
contrary these Irregularities IN the accounts OF United
States Marshas unearthed by the Department Of
Justice, through Brewster Cameron. The number
and extent them naturally appalled, the committee ana
led them to think that II tue investigation was pursued
now there won be time during the session Tor otheF
branches II there has been wrougdoing Ia TINS
Department I am entirely ignorant OF 1t. Therefore
court the most thorough investigation want all the
witnesses summoned and all papers examined 10 orue
that II there any crookeduess here IL may DO ha"c
public know what theresut will be IL VIII DE most
complete water haul When took this Office mtenoea
IN do my duty and that have succeeded surely
TO unearth and rectify irregularines IN the omces
United states Marshals cannot be caSed as oiedcu vi
duty -, 49, o,,,,,,,,oas,
oY conrse he will II he does not will make com
rsint Intend 10 be a witness In my own derehce
There Is a great deal of talk about the expenses OF tne
special attorneys IN The Star Route rlas suggested inc
Yes They talk about the large amounts paid to Mr.
bliss. That gentleman engaged 10 prosecute Tue
cas he fore came this office and his compensation
the result had determined not 10 pay him the amount
promised He would have dropped the case ana CRY
would have gone through the land thaJ tue AttornSY
General Ia I'm league with the Star ROntes Tor nc us
of his knowledge OF whole thing from beginning
TO end You would have TO be fired at either way
As saw II there is any wrong In this Department. III
fs.ytp's name let II come out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
BUSINESS FAILURES.

Padding, Miss, Jan. 1S.-E. II. MchInStry
Brother general store and drugs have tahed iney
are old merchants and have heretofore always PAD IN
m They are said to have lost heavily in cotton IN 1884,
1881 and 1882 and year ago their condition was nos
very promising they thought 20 have recovered
from their losses f. RI. McKmstry, who was the mon
eyed man OF concern also In business on Ills own
account at Heidelberg, Miss
sAS FRANCISCO, Jan. ls.-Kelley, Ghchist 20,
wholesale liquor dealers, whose failure with S4ooOV u
Eastern liabilities was announced Wednesday, made an
ument to-day for the benefit OF their California cTeu
tors 10 the exclusion OF their Eastern creditors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
OPPOSING IMMEDIATE RETALIATION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The House Com
jtee on Commerce discussed for two hours to-day the
proposed measures OF retaliation against the prooion
OF American hog products by France and Germany The
subcommittee consisting Of Messrs Clardy, Long and
Davis appointed consider this subject reported favor
alv with several amendments, the Joint resolution OF
Mi Townshend The resolution authorizes the President
I'm his discretion TO prohibit the importation OF goods re-
ported by experts injurious when foreign COUNTRIES
Iroh the importation OF American goods SAID 70 DE d
ie,eIious 10 health Messrs Reagan Dunn and stewart
expressed themselves as being opposed 10 any
the subject from the Secretary or stste
Messrs Long Clardy. Davis OF Illinois, Turner OF Ken.
tucky and Peters Immediate action MT Clardy
sad that all the information necessary had been given ny
tbe Secretary OF IN former report proposition
was made adopt the ORIGINAL resolution OF Mr. Towns
hend. but II lost by vote OF three 70 Ten IL Is pc
Geyed by a number OF the members favorable 10 the
resolution that II conld have been adopted Out
they are anxious have united COMMITTEE so that the
measure reported 10 the House, VIII not DE an
tagonzed by members OF the committee. vote on me
report the committee postponed TO tuesday mex
when an effort will be made 10 Introduce such amend
euts as will secure the unanimous support OF the com
mttee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
4 PECULIAR INSURANCE AGREEMENT

BosroN, Jan. 1s.-An interesting question OK
ipsuranceis pending between New England consignees
of large quantity Of cotton, several insurance COM
pauies and the south Carolina and the Virginia. Iehhos
see and Georgia Air Line Railroad companies oo''.
the value Of about 100000 was recently des'royou
fire while in the possession Of the deenda, saen a.
nanies On witch an open policy of insurance na ~ Ill
sned nv the terms OF tue bill OF lading OF tno - NJ
road companies stipulated that IN csso $3.50, If the
Are the railroad companies should have tne & c,n
insurance. In case the loss paid by the ,on "a
sI,ees deny the legality OF this clause ana
the result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
4 DINNER TO MADAME NILSSON.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17.-George W. Childs
and his wife entertained Madame Nilsson tonight
at dinner at the Hotel Bellevue. Covers were lad Tor
forty guests who seated at large oval table, The
well in the centre of which was filed with flowers The
ladies were handsomely dressed and each was pre-,
seued with bouquet Of rosebuds and sVOs In the shape
of delicate china baskets Among those present were
William Henry Rawle George Boxer and wife, Mrs Jun,
gerich John West, MI Raymond, Edward Roberts and
wife, ~ Josephs, OF London Mr.. and Mrs. warren, OF
New-YO Nile Vallejo. Mas stsAley, :. W. Mitchell,
M d.. George d. Krumbhaar and vile, Thomas McKezu
and wife Samuel Gross Count and Countess CALI j.
b Lppincott and WIFE, c. H. Krumbhasr Miss Patterson
Alfred Tucker and wife, and A. j. Drexel.
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TILE FIRE RECORD.
A WINTER RESORT HOTEL, BURN,

DENVER, Jan. 1S.--A correct list of the in.
suranccs on the Montenuna Hotel at Las Vegas New
Mexico, which was burned yesterday present u.
obtainable No one company Is credited with over
$4,000 and In most the Insurance is So 600 Thu
total loss is S25ooo0 and the Insurance q trae over
100000 The opinion is that the fire originated in tina
basement or under the Office which contained gasoline
apparatus Flames broke out from the cellar door and
smoke appeared In the ladies' reception room on the Of
Ace floor Immediately afterward flames were discoy
cred, by an atache, creeping through the dining room
floor. He Immediately to q rre-pug nea the On.
trance to the bowling alley, but found frozen.s were
all the Others In the house.
Everything In a state OF terrible confusion
The guests realizing the imminent danger made efforts
TO reach their rooms, possible. 10 their eecs
The flames however. spread with lightning rapidy, and
nearly all forced 10 fee for their ives Colonel
Benton OF Wisconsin sustained sprained ankle through
fall from the yeranda. The guests lost property VAL
ued individually at from 800 10 $1,000 Miss Phibin
the housekeeper, lost 5000 In cash. Mrs H. H. CaTpen
ter OF Lawrence lost diamonds valued at 1000 and in
her wardrobe another 81 900.
The hotel building OF wood, and erected two years
ago 1t win be rebuilt II said OF stone No lives were
lost nor was there single person seriously injured
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providing TINT but graduates OF five years standing
shall vote for trustees

providing TINT but graduates OF nye years anus
shall vote for trustees
Mayor swinfurne desircs denomination this spring as
Citizens candidate approved Dy tne hepup, NJ M
Tie Citizens nomination assured TO him. rs ne is tne
leading power In that organization Republican approy
"a uncertain, a. Mayor swinbume has not altogether
pleased Republican politicians. The Democrats vi.
nominate Robert Bryce, exPresident OF the boaru VI
Alderman
The Board Of Regents win meet next Tuesday 10 con-
slider It's annual report
The Bee-Owners Vinegar Manufacturers and the Agri-
cultural Society of the held their annual meet
ings here, and chosen officers.
Brilliant germans the houses Of Mrs. George .;
Weaver and MIRA william Barnes reception by Mrs. joel
Reed and the organ rectn Garrt Smith, OF ST Peters
Church, have filed the evenings Of the week on satur-
day Mrs. Luther Tanker gives q reception, and Judge
Learned OF the Supreme Court cntertans at dinner ,ne
Judges the Court Appeals and of the United STATES
Circuit District Courts In session. The reception
of the Fort Orange Club to the Governor Is liked Ior
January 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
FIXTURE or THE BANK or PATCHOG CE.

The Patchogue and Suffolk County Bank, at
Patchogue closed It's doors yesterday Great ex
element prevailed 1t was reported tho depos'ors
would lose every thing Mr. Peck. cashier OF the bank
was so excited that he could give account OF the cause
OF the failure To friend he said that he had been specu
atinp and that few weeks ago he felt TIA, he must 80
,, h,t be oeer,d five per cent for loans and thus OBJ
tanned $1,000. IL not enough TO stem the ude no"
ever aud the depOeitOrs have 10 snner VITA MN
Patchogue village Will lose 100000 and hayVlue
sos 600 The bank doing large business urou ga
out suffolk County and II Is authoritaYey stated INA tuo
OF town taxos, loses s2lOO0 VI the towns money Lhe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
4 BRICK on THE S4FETY-V1LVE.
A BOILER EXrLoDEs. KILLS FIVE MEN, AND HURTS
SEVERAL OTHERS.

A BOILER ExPLoDEs, KILLS FIVE MEN, AND HURTS
SEVERAL OTHERS.
ROCHESTER, n. H., Jan. 18.-One of the boil.
ers connected with the shoe manuactoy and annery Of
t. G. & F. Wallace blew up this afternoon. causing tho
death of men, and probably five, and injury
to several others. The machinery was run by 100
horse power engine with three boilers. This noon there
was some trouble with the safetyyalye, when the
ctneer John Crimes weighted 1t down with brick and
disconnected the middle boiler. At ono o'clock. whom
work was begun it found that there was not suf
ncent power drive the machinery, and orders were
soon given to shut down About fifteen minutes later the
disconnected boiler burst with detonaton that
heard for miles When the debris cleared away four
bodies discovered and 1t was found that Others had
been severely injured.
The killed follows:
John Crimes engineer, age forty leaves widow and
Angelo Hoitt fireman. age thirty; leaves widow and
William Cleveland. employee, age twenty-six; leaves
Louis Depr6, age thirty leaves wife and child.
The wounded are as follows;
Joseph GARNER age twentythree, unmarried viii
probably die was thrown 100 feet aud cut by glass
Thomas Downing, age forty arm Dr9 9 ,,,
Joseph Davidson age forty; RIBS and aTm broken;
Frank Hurd, age twenty-nine; hand ana arm broken
william Grimes, age twenty -four; badly bruised aDou'
Tbomsss Hasty and owen Hanratty slightly injured
Patrick Barry, age twenty-nnei Is missing ana Is sup
posed to have been killed
M1en tue eNplObAoh uIOuAAc" eHS SNNNA bNNN''~'NN
hrck wall in the house passing through
the base OF a ninetyfoot chimney. The chimney fell
burytng Holtt in the ruins from which his body was
extricated All the bodies badly dsngured. The
,annery was partially demolished, and buildings tn the
vicinity were badly shaken. ,, =.
The pecunary loss TO the owners OF the tannery WIN %
about 80 600 The explosion attracted large crowds OF
people. 49,. -, ,... - 1t, o,.
In the curryng shop and the coroner was summoned :?
mold an inquest. AL the victims were welknown ana
highly respected. 80 a. -, ,
ously condemned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
RAPID TRANSIT BY SPRING MOTORS.


The Rapid Transit Commissioners yesterday
examined model OF Joseph Jacobs wheel guard for
railway cars" which used the cable railway In
Chicago. d. NJ Pfautz OF Philadelphia. inventor OF the
spring motor proposed by the Automatic Steam
Motor Company exhibited to the Commissioners model
of street propelled by springs Each OF the eighty
springs which placed beneath the Is controlled by
lever managed by the conductor Two treadles also are
conveniently placed By applying the foot to OF these
the Is stopped. The other similarly worked causes
points shoot out from the wheels and take hold OF the
roadbed The rate of speed regulated by governor
like that Of steam engine. These could be on
the tracks be said that the horsecars Each
set of springs, consisting of ten, coed in tube
placed under the One set Of springs used at
time level grade, but in mounting hin or snrmount-
ing obstruction the entire power OF the eighty springs
could be applied necessary. The could be run,
desired, at speed Of thirty miles an hour.
communication received from number OF prop
erty-owners Washington Heights In favor Of cable
road onehundrcdan fifty -ffthst between the low
lands ut Eghthaye and the highlands al st. Me hoas ana
Tenth ayes. At the former IL the upper terminus or
the Metropolitan Elevated Railway 8nd on the latter 10
TO be built this year cable road to High Bridge snort
railway spur to convey people up the steep incline 10
the plateau OF Washington Heights and 10 connec the
two steam roads Just mentioned, IL said, would be
OF ncacuable benefit 10 the people aud property or the
upper section OF Manhattan Isand Among the gners OF
this document John Kelly. George II. Grnne, Il. s.
whitman the Rev. Charles A. stoddard, Wellington CaRp
DIR. l. A. Rodensten, A. whitman, Thomas G Buck, Dr.
William rockingham j. ROmane Brown, Dr. George r.
Jackson, Edward r. Griffin, William Foster, lr Seth o.
Hawey Irving Putnam, Charles MacRae, colonel
In executive session A. +. Boiler appointed con-
sulting engineer to the board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
LOSSES BY THURSDAY NIGHTS FIRE.

The fire which broke out in the factory build
ing Nos. 1913 and 1913 West Twentyelghh-st. late on
Thursday night pat before daylight yesterday
morning. but the building destroyed with its contents
one falling wall of the factory smashed the roof OF the
stables at No 1917, and the stables were on fire for
short time. The losses by the fire were estimated at
$4,000. distributed follows: buildings owned by the
estate Of Thomas II. Smith and Jacob b. Crane 100000
Insured for $4,000; Smith & Bell. house furniture
$4,000, insured for $4,000; l. Heck manufacturer OF
sair-rods, $1,000 insurance $500; NJ. Knos1er & Co.
plctnretrame makers, $4,000 insured for 81 800; Charles
A. Thorn, brasstnlsher 5000; Otto KOeLr cabinet
maker $1,000 Velen Drlaur, cabinetmakers, $1,000;
James Fraser, stables, $4,000. Water caused some
damage IN the adjoining tenement houses, from which
the occupants were kept by the police until after day
light.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
MEETING OF STEAMBOAT INSPECTORS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.-At the session OF the
Board OF Supervising Inspectors OF Steam Vessels today
Mr. 5tarbuck, from the Committee Boilers ana
Machinery submitted report approving the proposition
referred the committee yesterday. providing that
plates OF steel In the construction Of shells Of
boilers extending beyond the cylindrical shell the front
OF boilers the furnace shall extend at least twelve
inobes below the Of the shell and shall lot be OF
less tensile thickness than the adjoining sheets
IN the cylindrical portion OF the she'll"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
TROY.
DIOCESAN COMMEMORATIVE MOULDERS-
APRIL FESTIVAL.
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

Troy, Jan. 1S.-Ninety- four clergymen and
almost as many laymen attended tho diocesan conven-
ton in venerable st. Paurs Church this week Bishop
Doane presided with his usual dignity Prominent in the
convention Hanson OF ST. Paul. OF the lead
ing authorities In the Church Canon law, and DR..
Tucker OF fame in church music. missionary spirit
was manifest and $4,000 pledged to missions this
year. Bishop Doane warmly advocated the cathedral
project which will cost $4,000. The edlfce, which
will be located Albany, is the Bishops heart The
convention was enthusiastic when It requested Bishop
Doane accept the Invitation OF the Bishop OF Edn-
burgh to preach the at the centennial
OF the conservation OF Bishop seabury, the first
American bishop. A cold church IN zero weather
helped the motion to hold the convention hereafter
warmer season The plan VIII be considered year
Assistant Bishop Potter OF New-York Is visiting Troy,
his old home, and VIII be given reception at the house
OF John b. Gale.
german given last ght the house OF z. Thompson
Gale was elegant
delegation OF leading townsmen has called upon the
Mayor to stop the intimidation and assaults the vicn-
fly Of the Maleable Iron Works, where nonunion
are employed The Moulders Union keeps an organized
patrol on the street. which the Mayor asked TO dis
perse The iron company threatens to leave the city II
not protected The Mayor promised 10 enforce the law
The manufacturers have asked for reduction Of
twenty per cent in the wages OF the moulders before
starting up The mOuders offer cOnccde ten per cent,
which the manufacturers refuse.
Troys graudest musical triumph In years the Ora
terio festival held by the Choral UuOn Hast spring. The
society wifi give another sti greater scale, next
April Theodore Thomas's orchestra, Ms Osgood. Miss
Winant, Mr. Toedt, Mr. Remmertz and chorus OF l75
voices will render Councils Redemption" MeIdel-
ssOhn's ElUah," and Handlers "re Dcum." j. h. Van
Oiuda, organsi, composer and director Is the guiding
genius Of the enterprise.
"Thc ballet il described rs being as old as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
A METHODIST CENTENNIAL PROGRAMME

TROY, Jan. 1.-THE Centennial Committee
of the Troy Methodist Conference here have prepared for
the meeting OF the Conference IN Glovcrsvle, in April
The programme embraces a centennial sermon by the
Rev. Dr. Graham OF GloversTile address on general
centennial topics by Bishop Andrews remarks Col
lege Education by Wells, OF Union College and
an address to the superannuaes by the Rev. Dr. Gn.
Tie educational offerings VIII be divided between the
svracnse Fsyersity and the Conference Academy. 1t
has been decided by the committee to recommend the
rsng of 81 so 900 in honor OF the centennial year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
GREEN ADAMS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 49, Ex-COngressman
Green Adams of Kentucky, who stricken with .
severe attack OF heart disease Tuesday at the house
Of his sonn-law in this city, died this afternoon, ago
sxty-eight Mr.. Adams born in Kentucky, aud rep
resented Eastern and Seventh Districts Of his native
State in the XXXth and XXXVIth Congresses and
Sixth Auditor OF the United staes Treasury, and Pur
chasing Agent under President Lincoln. During the
XLIYth, XLVth and XLYIth Congresses he was chief
clerk OF the House OF Representatives. He will be buried
I'm ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
SETTLING THE FREIGHT POOL BALANCES

At a meeting Of the standing committee OF
of the trunk lines yesterday, Commissioner Fink sub
mtted his statement OF balances due between the roads
on the easbound and westbound pool divisions recently
fixed by arbitration They date the west-bound pool
from July l. 1892 the easbound pool from March
49, 1882. The committee considered and approved the
balances and directed Mr.. Fink TO make money settle
ment In full to date.
conference was held between Mr.. Fink and President
sloan OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and western Rall
road with regard to arranging for the carrying OF the
arbitration agreement the westbOund percentage O
the Lackawanna NOnoOf the arbitrator have yet been
named and they will probably not be appointed for
several days II Is understood that Mr. Fink will name
Charles Francis Adams r the representative OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
ACCOUNTS BETWEEN TWO COMPANIES.

Ashbel Green, receiver of the North River
Construction Company, which owns the bulk of the cap
ita stock OF the New York West Shore and Buffalo Rail
way yesterday asked the directors Of that company to
consent TO ali arbitration Of the accounts between the Two
companies In accordance with this suggestion, the
board appointed committee to select three Independent
and dsinerested persons whose appointment should be
confirmed by the bOard-One to be lawyer one al eng-
neer and one competent accountantto examine and re-
port upon the account between the railway and the con-
struction companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
THE ARMY or THE UNITED STATES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-The general court
martial convened at Columbus Barracks Ohio by special
orders October 10 1888 and the general court martial
convened at David Island NewYOrk Harbor by special
orders October IL, 1888 have been dissolved This
order to take effect upon the completion OF any that
may be before the court at the time OF It's receipt
Leave for four months, 10 take effect when
his services be spared by bis post commander has
been granted Second Lieutenant Frank F. Avery 30
Infantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
OBITUARY.
MISS SUSAN QUINCY.

BosToN Jan. 18.-Eliza Susan Quincy, daugh.
ter OF the late Josiah Quincy for seventeen years pre
dent Of Harvard College, died in Quincy last night age
eighty-hve. She was a pTeat-grandcnld of Josiah
Quincy OF Revolutionary fame and her fathers prn
cipal assistant during his long public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
THE EXAMINATION OF TEAS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Secretary Folger has
sent TO the Sneaker OF the House letter with regard to
certain amendments which he thinks should be made In
the bill passed March to prevent the importation OF
sdulterated and spurious The act In question:
he SAYS has worked great public benefit by the exciu
sion of worthless stuff heretofore imported and sold as
tea bu there are soe amendments necessary to render
the act effective The Secretary then recon nends he
ANNOUNCEMENT OF special examiners that all tear I'm
ported may be examined. and suggests certain minor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
THE TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT.

BosTON, Jan. lS.--The conference between
the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and the Union Pa
eo Railroad drectors In relation 70 the tparue agree
meut, will be held IN Boston on January "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19
SENATE PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-A number of petit
tions were presented In the Senate today.
MI Miller, of California, from the Committee on For
egn Relations reported back fayOraby the bill relango
the execution OF the supplemental commercial treaty Of
November 1880. between the United States and China
concerning the Opium traffic. 1.-THE hill prohibits the i'm
pOraton opium into the the United States rom China
and it's expectation the United States 10 China 1t
was rpad and placed the calendar.
Tie Hex lean Treaty rejected by vote or 20 to 3s
AT ABS the Senate adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19

NEXT heaviest loser Is George f. Caman who had M .oo
IN the bank Great embarrassment will felt By bnsnesS
men and boat men, OF whom will Iose thar al
other fsuss VIII doubtless occur In sufYolk Count
curing tho next Few days Mr. Peck has been building
SlOOOOheu ana at 80 m. yesterday when tbe
mechanics were ordered TO stop work the contractor
Bailey, ut once procured lien the property 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-19

MOUNT CARMEL, Penn. Jan. 17.-At noon to-
day the Lykens Valley vein struck at Bcmoore col
ery The tunnel driven 200 yards in length and cost
$4,000 Large sums OF money have been expended at
the different eOeries IN this district In searching for THIS
valuable deposit but until Today al efforts proved ineI
feotal