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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
THE sOUTHS CRY FOR MONEY.

WAsHINGroN Jan. 7.-Several bills and res
outions were introduced In the Senate to-day By senators
from Southern States calling for appropriations for She
improvements Of rivers and harDors. Senator Gibson, Of
louisiana submitted Joint resolution FOR the immediate
appropriation Of 81 OOOCOO to be expended In the preser
vatou repair aud construction OF certain works Cor the
improvement of the Mississippi under the direction Of the
Secretary War and IN accordance with the recommen-
dation o; the Mississippi River Commission.
Senator Call OF Florida Introduced bills 10 provide for
the immediate appropriation Of 100000 20 continue I'm
proycmenJs IN Pensacola harOOr; $4,000 Tor the
Improvement OF ChOCagiatCLee EyeT - 900 for the
Improvement OF Suwanee River 100000 TO
continue work on improvements r. the channel
between Cumberland and Amelia islands Florida, an at
the entrance St Marys River, Georgia 100000 for
tAr mD5Oyc mcut OF tie channel at Key West, FLORIDA
S4OO 600 for continuing work the bar In St. Johns
River Florida and rs 900 for the Improvement Of the
river itself ana for the improvement o. certain
other channels and harb0ra II the state Of Florida
Senator Gibson also Introduced the iii Introduced by
him 10 tie House during the last Congress 10 appropr
ate 100000 FOR the establishment u navy yard and
depot supplies the Mississippi River q, Ag.crs or at
some poi. be- wcep Aigiers and Port EadS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Senate to-day
confirmed following nOminaOus George r. Sage, OF
Ohio to be United states District judge Southern Dis
trct Of Ohio; william A. Woods of Indiana, to DO United
states District Judge for the District Of Indiana; James
r. Hallowe OF Kansas Unei States District Attorney
for the District Of Kansas; William j. Galbrath of Mon
tana to be Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
Montana A. ", sheldon. Of Maryland to be Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court Of Arizona John g. Gass
man. OF Nebraska 10 be Indian Agent for the Crow and
Creek Indians at Lower Brule Agency, Dakota; Morris
Fliedsam. Of New-York, to be Collector of Internal
Revenue Third District OF New York John H. sellman,
of Maryland be Collector OF Internal Revenue for the
District OF aryland Andrew Mason. OF NewGoI. to be
superintendent OF United states Assay ONCE at New
York; T. Martin, OF SewYork, 10 be melter and
refner Of the United states Assay Office At NewNork
Frank f. Causen, Of Louisiana To be meter ana IeneF
OF the United states Mint al New. Orleans.
The following nominations OPOsthd-leI'hlps were also
confirmed Edmund Alderman, AT Dobb's IrlIN, y. D..
Mitchell = Blair at Angelica, y. Charles g Brooks. at
Wavery, ~ y; Charles G. Cole, al Jordan, y. u Anna L.
Chapman, at Hoosick Falls, \. T.; Maxon j. Greene at
Alfred Centre, n. T.. Willis y Grant, al y ;
Edward n GOrug, at Wappingers Falls ~ Nor. inner
Wade al JoLnst0wn, n T.; Thomas IL. hlingsDy, al
Rouse's Point, n. Y, William X Marks, at Naples, N u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
PROPOSING TO RETAL1ATE

WAsuGNGroN, Jan. THE sentiment is daily
gaining strength among Western Representatives.
in favor of retaliatory legislation against those
countries winch exclude American pork. lard
and other hog products on the ground
that they are diseased or unhealthtul.
Representative Browne, OF Indiana, to-day
iiered bill which authorizes the President to pre-.
vent the importation into the United states Of
German and French wines, liquors and such other
articles as he may 1T, until all restrictive or
or prDh 6tOTy laws and regulations by those coun-
tries affecting American cattle or swine, or the pro-
ducts Of either, are revoked and repealed
resolution which vas adopted without objection,
requesting the President TO Communicate all
corresp ondence reports and other Information on
the subject of the exclusion of American hog pro-
duct, by Germany aud France. Ills information
is asked as basis for legislation which nearly all
Western CoEpreSsneu without distinction Of party
regard as necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
MR. r. C. FARREPS EXHIBITION OF HIS
PAINTINGS

Mr.. T. &. Farrer, who opened an exhibition
of his paintings yesterday at Mr.. Wunderlichs gallery
No. 563 Broadway hardly needs an Introduction to the
New York public As OF :he original members OF the
American Society Of Painters I'm Water CoIor', which
was organized In 1866 and not infrequenr cOnrbu
tor to our Academy exhibitions from 1867 to 1873 Mr.
Farrer may be OF a welcome. Ten years ago
Mr. Farrer was a disciple OF Mr.. Ruskn. dcyotee Of
truth art" and painter very much in earnest about
whatever he undertook. His earlier acluaintanCes
therefore, viii find peculiar interest in noting The iuhu
ence OF The intervening years upon Mr Farrers way Of
regarding nature, aud IN judging OF the uhment Of his
promise.
Mr. Farrer presents group Of paintings which possess
Qualities Of exceptoHa! excellence His work shows the
touch of we.l-traiued hard In such pictures the
DOrjrecht the study Of the varied mass of build
tngs at Windsor. and exterior study OF ST. Marks
Venice, 10 others, see az least that the
artist Is q sktu and careful draughtsman NJ FarreE
cul A.se most in sympathy with OF the sl1toE
phases OF naturei views OF landscapes just before twi
Hight and after twilight When the harvest IS fan
and watercapes II the early mcrn.ng and when the sky
Il struggling between :rQwns aud Smiles Here the artist
reveals an excellent feeling for color. without AS
paintings Of such subjects would !aN hOQe.essy tat
But the delicate graysh moduatons Of the two Venetian
views the Early Morning audlts compan ondnd the ch
tones and ,uggr.tlyenes o. he Moonlight Oh o. surrey
appeal INC latter we count Ia ItS DIeaut aHG qtct
strength the first landscape In the collection. second
landscape The Full Moon q about equal Size Is dIac
tive IN Its simple realism Another example OF good
tone" rs the studio saying IS Is the little painting 4
n2na SePs TR eW OF ycs sa Sy n ws
the background OF airy towers, and array OF glowing
s sn o Mr Bnco became cti1cn Of venice the
smaller pictures. indeed among the whole collection.
pleasure as the exquisite little su-ufc-a study Of
Venetian muets Their gorgeous colorng and rounded
enthusiasm Of Vouen's labOrs. Probably Mr.. Farrer
cares more TOT n9oer subjects; Ont ms success mere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08

Broadway who said he represented o number a
owners OF property between
and Onehundred seventynfth sts KngsbrIdge RosI
and the Harlem River presented petition asking thai
route for an elevated railway laid out beginning Al
the present terminus OF the Metropolitan Elevated RAN
way near hfth-st and EIghth.aya
and running along the shore OF the Harlem River "a
acknowledgements. Tenth-ave one
hundredandsxty ninthst Eleventh-ave., one-hundred
andeghty 6rst-st. TO Kngsbrdge Road with branches
at Oneihundred and eighty rstst and Eleventh. ave Ia
the proposed bridge the Harlem River Al
One hundred carbohydrates. He thought a cabls
road would satisfy the people.
In executive session the Commissioner discussed tina
question whether 10 within tho scope OF their powers
TO recommend system OF rapid transit well route
No conclusion was arrived at The counsel OF the board
was asked 20 give his opinion whether II was neees
sary for the Commission TO obtain the permission Of prop
their realty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

CHICAGO Jan. IA dispatch to The Journal
from Springfield says the Incorporation OF lake
Erie and Mississippi Railway Company was
effected here to-day with Columbus p Cum
mings, George A. Ives, John %. CohOes
and Luther NJ. Dearborn lncorpOratOrs and who CON
stitute the first board OF directors The company IA
formed 10 construct road from Bloomington to Peoria
ILL.,, and thence westward TO tho Mississippi.
BOsToy, Jan. THE Nantasket Beach Railroad was
sold at auction tOGay for $780, TO satisfy the claims
Of its bondhOlders The purchase made IL Il under.
stood, In the interest OF the bondhoders.
DANBURY, Conn, Jan. IA map OF the Danbury,
Ridgefed and Portchester Railroad filed in the Office
Of the Town Clerk here Saturday In order that the
records Of property between this place and Rdgeneld
may be examined preparatory 20 purchase Of land for
the route In the meantime, the Railroad Commissioner.
Of the state will be applied to- 20 confirm the layout be-
tween the two points mentioned Mr. Roosevelt, the
secretary. says that tho work OF building will be
menced In tine for completing the road before the end Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
THOSE POLITICAL CIRCULARS.
THE HOUSE CALLS FOR IMPORTATION FROM THE
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS,
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE fRiBCNh'I
WASHINGTON, Jan. Tho resolution of inquiry
offered by Mr. Reed to-day, and adopted by the
Honse. recitcs certain allegations to the
effect that circulars soliciting voluntary
contributions for political purposes have
been distributed among the clerks in the
departments in violation of Section II OF the civil
Service act and requests the heads of those depart
ments to report the facts.
1t appears that the circulars in question were
issued by W. S. Ololl, who is treasurer of the
Indiana State Association in Washington but who
is not an officer or enploye of the Govern nent. In
the circular appeal is made to "ali true
Republicans of Indiana in Washington
TO make such voluntary contrIbu-
tons as their zeal and sense Of justice
NAV indicate toward the Indiana State Committee
in the preliminary work of the coming political
campaign. The circulars were placed IN envelopes
and by Mr. Odel or some person employed by
him. were carried into several of the departments
ar. placed in the hands of the messengers, with
a request that they be Iai1 the desks of the per-
sons to whom they were addressed.
The messengers did this without knowing
the nature of the contents, II being
common practice to distribute notices Of society
meetings. etc, i'm that manner. The violation OF
the law If any, to have been the carrying OF
the circulars into buildings which belong TO the
Government. Section II of the law provides That
no person shall, in room or building occupied In
the discharge of official duties by any officer or en-
whatever or receive any contribu ion for polltl-
cal UnuOSC.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHNGTON. Monday, Jan. z, 1851
Contracts AWARDED George G. Howard has been
awarded contracts furnishing elevators for the pubic
stores building and the Assay Office, New-1Orh. ana
Crane Brothers Co the contract for furnishing an exc
vator for the Custom House at Cincinnati
THE MONUMENT TO DgKALB-A tract OF land on the
grounds belonging to st. Johns College, Annapolis IN
front Humphrey Hail. has been selected by the Cover
nor Of Maryland and Mr. Adec Third Assistant secretary
Of State, as the site for the proposed monument 10
DeKaib.
mittee on Military Affairs this morning considered the
billfor the rellesof Ftz-John Porter, and General
Slocum was authorized to report II to the House to-
morrow. The bill IS the passed by the Senate
at the last Congress.
GENERAL MCCooK's APPOINTMENT. General Nc
Cook, Secretary OF the Senate, has made no 70
movgIs and hut one appolntment that OF Colonel IT.
A. Pierce OF Rhode Island, to be Assistant Financial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
ANNUAL REPORT FOR MASSACHUSETTS.

BosTON Jan 1.-THE annual report of the
Railroad Commissioners submitted TO the Legislature
to-day During the year ending September 80, 1888.
there were 79S additional miles Of railroad constructed
in this state The aggregate capital stock $l22367
572 The net debt OF tho companies amounts to S72033
300 The total gross income for the year
total expenses $32479,9O7 The local passenger earn
ings were Sl3,G52,32O; through pass earnings
S52i52G5 The total number OF passengers carried was
81 53O747 The whole number OF tons OF freight carried
was 2O,202s3l The number OF persons injured during
the year was sea- and the number killed 1911. fifteen
being passengers The aggregate capital stock OF the
street railway companies during the year Is 9Io2+ IOO;
grOss debt, S4,43l 500.
Upon the sunday train question, the Commits ioncrs
that to authorize sunday train abstract argument
against Sunday Observance, without proof OF any demand
for the ain would show disregard o. the spirit OF the law
passed in 1881, ana would be breach OF trust There
no the law should be construed authorizing
permission the operation OF road when II IL called
Tor by xed considerations Of convenience and necessity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE BERGEN TUNNEL EXPLOSION.
SUITS AGAINST THE DELAWARE, LACKAwANNA AND
WESTERN.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUS

WESTERN.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE RIBUSEl
TRENTON, Jan. Tin the United States Cir
cult Court this morning xGoveor Joseph D. Bede for
the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, and w.
c. Spencer, for Abraham Colerd, argued a which
is OF Atty brought against that railroad involving IN
all $4,000 The suits grow out OF tho explosion OF q
magazine containing 200 pounds Of preparation Of nj
trOglycerne at the Bergen Hin tunnel in May. 1876.
Great damage done to buildings within radius OF
quarter OF mile, and tine propertyhOders the rail-
road company for compensation for this damage alleging
that proper care not exercised in guarding the maya
zine and that the storage OF nitro gycerine In 10 e
gal The defence OF the railroad Is that the contractor
who building the tunnel is the responsible party.
The court In this city this morning rcndereda de-
ciSOn which settles heretofore disputed point OF prac
tce in United States courts. The was that OF N.
Harris, against the Delaware Backawanna and estern
Railroad. which it sought to have remanded 10 the
State courts because OF technical defect In the bond
given upon its removal To the United states Jurisdiction.
1t involves the constr ucton Of the removal act OF 1873
the moving which has been authnratvey settled
by the Supreme Court Judge Nixon decides that In this
case and In all other similar ones such defects may be
amended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
gHY TIE MINSTREL FESTIVAL FAILED

alt was a very cold day; in fact SeVeral colu
days" said Daniel Frohman, CT the Madison square uo~
tire, yesterday, land my brothers got iei' no "~'
speaking OF the recent Minstrel Festival at Cnchnau
1T Is no use blinking matters" said Wesley
business manager. Tho show did not luIhu "a -,
Art,soav IL was success but despite the clever boom
inc q received the peeuniary results far from sa
factory The rain came down in torrents the FIRST par VI
the week and then tho thermometer dfopped "
unheardof number OF degrees below zero. ~ ~ nniv
auence yentufed out eultsuat $3.50 and then
night on which Christian could walk ABROAD GJ
We mad 81 600 house. The boys are not VI, An ma
noweyer; they going to repeat thcr eAP .I ~ ,e
sDring aud arc confident OK making q pNs 'AiAe - "
them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7--Rear Admiral Patti
son will retired February g. and Rear Admiral shufedt
February 81 These retrement will cause the promotion
OF Commodores Simpson and Temple to the rank OF Rear
Admiral.
Lieutenant C. l.. Bruins and Passed Assistant Engineer
W. H. Harris have been ordered 70 examination tor pro-
motion: Assistant Engineer Harry Hall TO the Gaena
Lieutenant T. Sewel has been detached from the Naval
Observatory ordered to the Ossipee; Lieutenant W.
c. Strong reported his return here having been de
tached from the Wachuset and been placed on sick leave
Lieutenant Charles c. Badger from the Boston Navy Iau
and ordered Executive officer OF the Fish COMMISSION
ste r1nr EIah Hn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
GIFTS TO TIE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.
Charles Lanier, treasurer of the Hospital Sat-
uray and Sunday Association, reported the following
HouIYG PIGEONS TRANSFERRED.

Three important transfers of homing pigeons
were recorded the federation books at the Office, No
IS Cortaudt yesterday These were six pairs breed
ers TO the signal Service station at Columbus Onio from
the loft Of George " CressOn Philadelphia, and one pair
from the loft OF h. o. Damon, Northampton Mass; the
flight imported and bred by W. serrell, Bayonne,
" j. treasurer OF the Hudson HOmng Club. 10 the loft Of
Dr. L. s. Clark. Philadelphia the English bred bird, The
Iondoner from the loft of Whitley that OF W. Ben
merit, both OF Newark This bird has hown in every race
ia the vicinity years. and has arrived hrst
time; but By waiting outside Of the lott until Its mates
had entered, IL has never prize.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
COERCING THE LACKAWANNA.

The first blow has been struck by the pool
railroads TO compel the Delaware Lackawanna and West
ern to conform the trunk line agreements the roads
west OF Chicago and ST. Louis are refusing receive
through bills Of ladng and charging local rates on
through freight between California and New York
originating on the Lackawanna line The trunk
lines do not issue through bills OF lading California
reighs being done by the fast freight linesthe
Union Pacific the Southern Pacific, the AtchsOn, Topeka
and santa Fe and the Sunset Route which is formed by
the Morgan Line OF steamers and the Southern Pacific from
New-Orleans Through rates are "prorated" between
the New and Chicago lines, the Iowa lines and the
Pacific roads. Their agreement provides for such action
M they taken against the Lackawann, Whenever
the trunk lines call upon them cooperate in punishing
road that has cut rates II said that the Lackwanna
heretofore got the OF the California business
and that It will be compelled to give up On the other
hand friends OF the Lackawanna assert that It's Cali
fornia traffic has been only small portion OF Its total
tonnage.
All OF the connecting roads Of the trunk lines,
including the Grand Trunk OF Canada and the Nickel
Plate have lodged In Commissioner Finks hands author
iy cut the Lackawanna off west OF Buffalo Whenever
he lit to do Mr.. Fink Is 10th u enforce such
persuasion TO induce the road 10 maintain rates.
The great obstacle I'm the way OF Lackawanna's naine
cut rates that 10 has made-sOme 1000 II declares that
It Will carry every contract Many railroad men Tear
ducon OF wesbOund rates cannot be- avoided. There Is
special decentralization OF these rates out OF New'Eng
land where pool exists. meeting 20 consider the
proposed New England pool was to be held today, but IL
has been found mpCLcdbe To get all the roads lOBlher
Cuts wesbound business are not unlikely TO be taken
at the meeting Of the Joint Executive Committee on
Thursday.
AN ELEVATED ROAD TO KINGSBRlDGE.
At the meeting of the Rapid Transit Com
missoners yasteTday John j. Mackun, Of NO. 100
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
LAW VIOLATED INTERNATIONALLY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Circulars calling upon
the recipients how much they would be able
contribute toward the Indiana Republican Campaign
Fuad were last week distributed through tie Post OJs
Department The matter was brought to the attention
Of the Postmaster General who pronounced II IN viola
ton Of law and began Al investigation 1t found
T. al the circulars had been distributed through the cap
tain Of the watch, who hal received them from a
stranger and ignorant of their contents Having
satisfied himself VI the innocence OF tle officer, the Post
mastcr-( icuBIdl dropped the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
RETIREMENT OLE FEDERAL JUDGES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-SenatOr Pugh, of Ala
bama made adverse report today from the Committee
on Judiciary on the bill introduced by Senator George
proposing the repeal OF the law which allows Judges OF
United courts to and retire with full pay
upon reaching the of seventy years provided that
they have held their commissions for AT least ten years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
TIE COUNTY DEMOCRACY PRIMARIES.

The Executive Committee of the County
Democracy county committee met last evening for the
purpose Of considering the time for holding the primaries
Hubert O. Thompson as chairman Of the committee Of
ten appointed consider the best of ghenng
the organization reported that various meetings had been
held The committee had only reached the XIXth dis
rict and wanted more time He suggested IN view OF this
that Il would De better To postpone the prnaries and
offered resolution that the date for hodng the primaries
be changed from January III " January %. This
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08

Sells r.. Sd Cavalry; Captain Cyrus g. Roberts l'th
Infantry Lieutenant George McCreery, assistant
suryeon: First Lieutenant william f. Hopkins assistant
surgeon Irst-Licutenan James Simpson 80 Cavalry
mas been ordered to report by letter 10
George Crook President the Army Retiring Board APP
uoncd 10 meet a Whipple Barracks and hold himself
In readiness 20 appear before the Board. 1,.,..
The leave of absence granted FirsIdeutennnt Chares
Humphreys 81 Artillery has been extended one mOhm.
Leave OF absence for two months, from January To- mas
been granted Second Lieutenant Samuel W. Miller oth
Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
AFFAIRS OLE Tile ARMY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Captain William Ii.
Vna 9th Infantry, having beer found by an Army Re
firing board incaplcaed for active service, has been
granted leave Of absence until further orders An Army
Retiring Board has ordered to at ia. call
the president thereof. WMppe Barracks. Prescott,
Arizona Territory. The detail for the Board as follows:
Brgadiar CeLers George Crook, CAPTAIN Henry W. Wee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-08
VIEWS OF IRON MANUFACTURERS.

WAsHINGroN, Jan u. ID. Weeks, Of Pitts
burg secretary Of Western Iron Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION arrived Ia Washington to-day. Tonight he
expressed the opinion that the iron DO not want
change IL tariff this year. except 50 far as Il
late, 10 articles where ncongry exists The articles
referred TO tn plates. wire rods and cotton ties He
says manufacturers believe that business viii inevitably
be more OF less unsettled OF the Presidential cleo
ton and are unwilling that II should be further disturbed
by proposed changes IN the tariff The iron men, De saws
have agreed upon policy yet In regard &c tariff
rates They disposed 10 wait 10 see what action viii
be taken ~ a Democratic house