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New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
HUDSON RIVER ICE-BOITS.
THEIR SPEED AND OwNERs-A RACE WITH A
FREIGHT TRAIN.

THEIR SPEED AND OWNERS-A RACE WITH A
FREIGHT TRAIN.
IRON AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE
NEwBURG, \. Y, Jan. 10.-The interest in
iceboating here is at its full height; and the white
winged flyers fit about almost continuously the wonder
of all who behold their lightning speed. The fleet seen
here comprises boats owned at NewOurg Fshkll Land
ing Dutchess Junction, Ncw-WindsOr and Cornwall, all
situated the shores of Newburg Bay. The fee today
above and below the tracks Of the Newburg and Fis
and the New-England Railroad transfer ferries was
smooth and in excellent condition for icebOating; but
Captain John McBurney, who out this morning, says
II Is only two and half iuches thick I'm places. The
from the top Of the surrounding hills, when the
in front OF the city and under full notion is
lively The great speed" attained seems almost i'm
possble and the older citizens who have long Wit
messed the envenng sport marvel at the peror
AT O'Clock this afternoon spy glasses were brought
into service from the hill tops the object being race he
tween Hudson River train and one Of the Flshk boats
which was sailing north before the wind the flats on
the side Of the river IL freight train moving
al full speed; hut such cart horse would
make with st. Julien. 1t s only the fastest express
trains that can come anywhere near the yachts, and
when matched against each other the fun IL at
welding If the ice keeps good further will be
reported. The following the boats owned at the
places named in this dispatch:
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
A STORY OF RUSSIAN OPPRESSION
AN AMERICAN ROBBED OF HIS PASSPORT AND
BLACKMAILED.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

BLACKMAILED.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11.-Richard Wagner,
Polish designer who had been naturazed In this coun-
try returned hther few days after an absence OF
year in Russia greater part Of the time he was
fugitive from political persecution, being suspected by
the Government ST. Petersburg OF beng Nihst and
narrowly escaping exile TO Siberia Having left New
York November 23 1882 he reached LODI, manuactur
Der 49, He went TO register, in conformity with law
regarding arrivals in Russia. He says:
"Iheld my passport signed by the American COnsu at
Bremen, in my left hand Kursnamsk, Secretary OF
Registry suddenly snached IT, put into his desk end
sad You are registered in the property book OF the
City Of LODI as Russian subject and you have no right
to come here with an American passport. You are a
dcserter.' After an angry talk, in which he wanted
money to compromise the thing he told me to come the
next day after the passport Next morning he said that
the Governor OF Petrikow had preferred against me
charge OF being a deserter, and he advised me TO get
two citizens OF LODI security that I would
not leave the city pending my trial While was up
brading Krsziamsld for his trcachery In keeping my
passport the President OF LODI PenkOwski, came run
nIng in TO see what was the matter. He said was
Russian subject and n deserter"
Wagner then describes his efforts to obtain relief from
the Consul at Warsaw and says he spent 500 rubles
among the Russian officials Finding that he could not
get relief he hid himself for several months He at last
borrowed passport from friend aud made his escape
the country.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
MEETING or THE BOARD or REGENTS
VARIOUS TOPICS DISCUSSED AND AGREED UPON.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 11.-The annualmeeting of the
Board of Regents ended to-day with the mapping out of
work of the Board for the coming year committee
reported adversely the application OF the United
States College of Medicine and Surgery Of New-York
for q charter The application was denied on
the ground that compliance had not been made
by the applicants with conditions imposed by law. The
staff of the State Museum was re-appOinted. IL was
agreed that application should be made to the Legis
lature for an appropriation to pay the travelling
expenses of the State EntomOlogist. resolution was
passed stating that the appropriation of $4,000 hereto
fore made the purchase Of books of the Brinley
Library should he reapprOprated for the purpose
Permission was given the State Librarian 10 buy some
of the books belonging to the late Henry C. Murphy pro
position TO purchase the manuscripts O the late Governor
Tompkins was debated The officers of the Board were
fnaY authorized 10 make such decision as they should
consider best in regard to the manuscripts.
There was discussion OF the increase OF work in the
REGENTS examinations and the necessity OF increased
prOpriations to pay for the work made apparent.
Superintendent Rugges, Of the Department OF Public In
stTicon made report teachers classes and offered
resolution, which adopted calling upon the Legisla
ture increase the compensation OF the academies Mr.
Bostwick presented detailed statement regarding the
several funds September 80 1888, and also the avail
able assets for the coming year. The Board then ad-
Ourned.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
C4TTLE MEN ASKING AID.

WHAT THEY WANT IN ORDER To STAMP orr con.
TAGIoUs DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ia maeting of mem
bcrs of the House Committee Agriculture and tho
members Of the committee of cattle men, appointed
Gently at Chicago, held this morning at the Capitol.
There general discussion of contagious diseases
among cattle. The committee OF cattle said tnat
tie existed in Delaware, the District of Columbia,
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut, New
York and pO .siby in other pac ,s. New-York few
counties reported infected Mr.. Hunt Of New
Jersey, said that IL Congress would appropriate e
quate payable to the order OF the authorities Of
the different States, aud would protect NewJerey for
six months from the importation OF diseased cattle, thar
state would in six months stamp ont peurOpaGmona in
its territory.
Dr. Law of the Cattle Commission of the Treasury De
partment said the undoubtedly the ut OF
importation. He said that with plenty OF money and
Federal law It would be eradated In twelve months
New Ork City had at time stamped IL out ia three
months. DIR. Law advocated the burning at buildings
where the disease occurred.
REPRESENTATIVE Hatch said Mr.. Singleton. OF In9 'had
offered a reward OF 900 for animal affected with
peurO-pneumona, but no one had accepted the offer
Several members OF tine cattle committee at once offered
To the disease 10 any doubling its existence.
Representative Weller gave notice that he would offer
bill appropratng S10,000O00 for the suppression OF
diseases in cattle, this To be distributed
among the states and Territories in the ratio OF repre-
senttion In Congress- provided however that each state
appropraes sum equal To the sum gwen Dy the soy
ernmcnt.
the subcommittee of cattemen appointed yesterday 10
prepare memorial to Congress and Ia formulate bill
expressing the desire OF the Chicago Convention met az
the Department OF Agriculture Both the memorial ami
bill 10 Is expected, viii be ready To submit on Monday
Tue legislation proposed Is to make the shipment OF eao
known diseased penal offence, to establish Cattle
Bureau In the Department OF Agriculture 10 increase ne
power OF the Commissioner OF Agriculture, To provide
fmds for elaborate investigation or diseased cattle,
and TO provide appropriation for the purchase OF Jus
eased cte that they may be destroyed Iie approprar
tOn tn be- asked for the first year VIII probably amount 10
$500, 900 though smaller sum may DE determined
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
NEWS FROM THE DOMINION.

TORONTO, San. 1.-THE GOvenor-General
returned from Niagara Falls last night and shortly after
ward drove to the Toronto Club, where he was enter
tanned at dinner, and delivered a speech.
The Hon. Mr. MOusseau, Premier OF Quebec, resigned
his Office to-day. IL IL expected that DR. Ross, OF Three
Rivers. VIII be sent for to form new Cabinet Mr.
MOusseau viii be appointed Judge of Rimouskt
OTTAWA Jan. I.-SenatOr Hoylan, Of Prince Edwards
Island will again bring the notice Of the Dominion
Government the claims OF the fish merchants OF that
Province for losses sustained by them through the opera
ton of the Washington treaty, and will that these
losses be recouped by the Government because the Do
mnOn Government received 81 900 from the United
states for privileges grluted to American fishermen by
that treaty The matter will probably come up again
during the coming session.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
TRYING TO SWINDLE JUSTICE Bradley.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-An attempt to OBJ
tain money raised check of which Justice Bradley OF
the United States Supreme Court the intended vie
tim, made in this city to-day, but failed boy en-
tered tie Metropolitan National Bank about noon and
handed the teller sealed envelope which con-
tanned check for $500 signed by Justice Brad
ley The boy said that two had given
him the note and told him to bring the money to them
He sent back 10 report that the bank would not
enrust him with such large sum, and clerk sent
to watch him. The jumped a street ear when
they the clerk watching them, Justice Bradley
said that he gave a check tor 50 TO two who TO
hlm for subscription. and IL found that this check
had been raised % $500,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
THE COMTE DE PARIS IN SPAIN.

PARIS, Jan. Notwithstanding the ex-
pressed wish of the Come de Paris to preserve his ncog
nitO upon his journey to Madrid TO visit King Alfonso,
large crowd of Royasts assembled the railroad depot
upon his departure They handed the COmte address
in the name of the Royast League, and few cries of
"Viye le COmte de Paris and Vve lie ROi raised
The police who present, made four arrests. The
Connie de Paris went to Madrid upon the invitation Of
King Alfonso and will afterward proceed to Seville to
visit the Due de Montpensier
PARIS, Jan. 11.-COmprOmislng documents found
of the arrested for taking part in the demon
stration the departure of the Come de Paris for Spain
Two others declared that they paid TO shout Nye lie
Dof
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
REG UL1TING CO-OPERAuVE INSURANCE.

BosToN, Jan. IL. commissioner Tarbox was
before the Legislative Committee on Insurance to-day TO
call attention TO the proper legislation IN regard 10 co
operative associations. He feels that there Is ouoe 10
come To his mind many Of these associations are doing
business not legally authorized yet he had felt that he
could not proceed against them, a. the special law
exempts them from being amendable TO the general
Insurance laws He isvery sure that one OF the lhge.
he Nassachsetts Benefits not authorized 70 DO me
business thai il doeB He thinks these polh
incorporated and uIncOrporated, are benencls pt nc
would have the statutes shaped that those DONG m
actual life insurance business should bc 10 hedged hpo9
as 10 secure integrity and business management Oi the
rffairs.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
NAIL MIXERS TO STRIKE.

BOsTON, Jan. ia Wareham dispatch says
that all the preliminary arrangements have been made
among the in the several nail establishments Of
Wareham to strike tomorrow. The naers say they do
propose work another hour after O'clock Sat
urday night at the present reduction of 10 per cent and
affirm that the companies can give the same pay per keg
they did three months The prOprcOrs claim that
they pay higher wages than Western manufacturers and
they do object shutting down their stOrehouses
f,I1
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
MURDERERS HANGED.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

COLUMBIA, S. G., Jan. 11.--Isaac Anderson
eoored, hanged at Barnwel, 8. c. today. for the
murder OF Owen Williams, white last September. He
confession but protested his innocence TO the
last. The execution took place inside the JAIL and
private. Last week Anderson attempted 20 commit sui
eide He induced coored boy In the ailyard, who wac
washing of his sOiled clothes, TO give hm
centraaied lie which he said he desired TO apply 20 abra
soDs his body He drank the solution Of lye, but
1t was too weak to cause DEATH aud only produced pre-
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
MR.. PorrER,s BOND SCHEME.
,rLAN FOR ISSUING TWO PER CENT BONDS 70

l PLAN FOR ISSUING TWO PER CENT BONDS FOR
NATIONAL BANKING PURPOSES.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE
WAsmNGToS, Jan. 11.-Mr. Orlando b. Potter is
engaged in the preparation of bill which he will
offer in the House early next week for reference to
the Committee on Banking and Currency, of which
he is a member. Some of the details of the
measure are not yet completed, and will not be
until certain computations for Mr.. Potter shall
have been verified by an expert. The
bill will provide for an issue OF
two per cent bonds for National banking
purposes the bonds TO be redeemable after certain
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
TIE COASr CARRYING TRADE.
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE1

NEw-HAVEN, Jan. ia movement is on
among the Eastern shpOwners TO compel an increase
the present coasng freight rates. Many Of them are
refusing cargocs the present rate Of 81 90
ton from Baltimore for cOastlng transportation, they
say it does pay them for the risk they take in max
ing winter runs The weather at this time OF year is
always severe and for the past two weeks the gales
the New England coast have been heavier than Tor a
quarter Of a century before Much damage has been
done Eastern cOastug vessels; and this mas probably
led 10 the present movement. The shipowners want
the rate increased TO II 7J was last sum
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
AMERICAN PORK AND LARD INTERESTS.

Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 11.-A number of prominent
porkpackers and provision dealers held meeting here
this afternoon aud adopted a resolution earnestly
requesting all Representatives to Congress from Missouri
IN a measures 10 urotect this interest from the nur
Gus and unjust discrimination recently adopted by
Gerinsny and France IN prohibiting the importation OF
the American hog product into those countries.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
ACADEMY PUPILS MARRIED.

Troy, Jan. ia sensation has been caused
by the marriage of f. COnde OF West Troy eighteen
and BE le Ferguson, Of Amsterdam, age fifteen. They
were both pupils OF the Mechanicvile school, which
they left quietly on Wednesday night TO be married.
Their parenls have been telegraphed 70.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
GERMAN REPUBLlCAN PRIMARIES.

The German Republicans last evening in tho
various Assembly Districts elected district officers and
delegates 10 the German Republican County Committee
The elections were held in accordance with the rules pre-
scrqed by the Committee OF Eighteen for the rorsan "a
ton OF the Republican party. Among the delegates
chosen TO the County Committee were Morris Frieanan
Alderman Frederick Finck, Ex-senator Ferili,and Ed
man, General w Kryzanowsiu, ex-Alder1nan RothInan,
General George W. Wan setback, j. q. l. Langbein, ana
Adoph Herman The delegatest0 the County Committee
viii meet on January 25 at the Gelmania Assembly
Rooms in the Bowery. and 0rganiza
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
MR. TREvELYAN NOT TO RESIGN

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE rumors, which have
for day or two prevailed that Mr.. Treyeyan Chief
Secretary for Ireland would resign, started by
the Dublin newspapers The rumOrs not generally
believed hut the subject of good deal Of comment
in officials circles. To-day, however, Mr. TTevelyan's
private secretary dcclrcd.that any statement that his
chief was about to resign was untrue and perfectly
absurd
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
10 DLSCESS AGRLCLLTURE.

TRENTON, Jan. 1.-THE Executive Commit
tee of the State Board of Agriculture have completed
rangcments for holding the annual meeting of the Board
on February and Z. Congressman Phelps will deliver
the address the evening OF February D. Forestry.
dairy products ensage and diseases of cattle will be
treated OF in the special papers.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
Fears OF 4 FRESHET.

TRENTON, Jan. 1l.-Watermen have been
eyeng the Delaware River suspciousy for the last few
days. during which time it has presented marked SINH
arity TO the condition of affairs in the winner Of 1875
when the back reshet occurred dong nntOd dam
age both sides Of the The rain Of Tuesday and
Thursday night caused overflow the Pennsylvan
shore for q considerable distance inland. Farmers along
the ver found their hOp and standing waist deep
In wafer In their stalls s morning
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12

fuse vomiting The provocation for Andersons CRIME
W as that Williams killed his dog.
NORFOLK, Jan. 11.-John Jarvis tho murderer OF
Caudus W. Bonney, hanged chs afternoon at Prin
cess Anne Court House. He said last night that at the
time OF the murder he felt uncomfortable desire TO
kill Bonuey which coud resist, and expressed
sympathy his victims widow and children and regret
fnrf fhe dead
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
REDUCING TIE Production OF WHISKEY.

LOUISVILLE Jan. 11.--At q meeting of the
Kentucky Pool Association, for regulating the produc-
ton OF Kentucky whiskey, held here to-day, It
ordered that capacity for production this year be
duced 66 23 per cent OF the average production of
lAAI nd
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
STOLEN VA. res RECOTERED.

BosTOx, Jan. 1.-Two persons giving their
names rs James and Margaret Jones arrested to-
day for attempting TO dispose OF lot OF new gold
watches, supposed to have been stolen in New
York. The is an Engiisbman. Upon his person WAS
found season ticket New-Jersey railroad made ont
10 James II Hartcn, which he acknowledged was his
true name. The couple were held for larceny from
,.ars uuku
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
4 STRIKE BY THE ICE HARVES7ERS.

HUDSON, N Y, Jan. 1.-the men at work
for the Arrow Rnckerbocker and Wolfe lee companies,
opposite this city, struck this morning for advance OF
wages They were receiving 81 80 and 81 rs per day.
They ask for 81 75 and ~. The terms not
acceded to. The Knckerbocker Company raised their
runs and stopped work.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
IN ACTRESS SEEKS 4 DITORCE.
DECEIVED BY AN ADvENTURER, WHO PROVED a
CRUEL HUSBAND

TBY 1ELEGRAPI TO THE TKIBINET
CHICAGO, Jan. ia dramatic bill for d.
vorce was filed yesterday by Margaret Colingwood
against Lord George c. CongwOOd. The fair com
painant better known theatre gOers Miss Flor
ElmOre, the leading lady OF Her Atoncment COM
pany. In March, 1873 she married She placed inn
pcit faith in her husbands protesaon Of love, and be-
lieved from his that he scion of old
and wealthy house. and could amply provide for her sup
port At the time OF her marriage Mrs. COllngwood was
possessed Of considerable fortune in her right and
when she found that her husband Tas only unscIlp
and pennless adventurer she fOgaye his de9eit
and gladly shared her fortune with him. He, however
had many times cruelty beat her, and more than once
threatened take her life There was any Issue OF
the marriages. and the plaintiff pTays that she be granted
decree of absolute divorce from her drunken, worthless
husband,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
TIE COAL TRADE IMPROTLNG.

PH1LADRLPHIA, Jan. 1.-The restricted coal
production has increased the demand. stocks at snip
ping points arc reduced aud prices maintained lhoie
are indications Of better eastern aud southern u"""
ana the limo and city trade il brisk,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
A TRUCE BETWEEN CHILL AND BOLIVIA.

lBY CENTRAL ASD SOUTH AMERICAN CABLE.
LIMA, Jan. H., via Galveston.-Ld Opinion
Haeionai states that truce between Chill and Bolivia
has been agreed up0n tho conditions of which do not
interfere with the settlement OF the Peruvian question
The saps foE tLs maintenance of the Gillian army OF
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
a CONTESTED LIFE INSURANCE CASE.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

TRENTON, Nd, Jan. 1.-THE case ofthc widow
of william L. Davey,against the .Etna Life Insurance Com
pany of Hartford has ended IN verdict for Sll 1913 lG.
Judge McKennan yesterday morning delivered charge
which considered strongly TO favor the insurance
company The jury at midnight stood ten TO two in favor
the plaintiff At to-day, having been out twenty
five hours they reached an agIecment.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
COMPLAINING ABOUT TAXATION.

LONDON, Jan. 11.--The people OF the Duchy
Of Brunswick are complaining bitterly OF the nnecessa
rily heavy taxation 10 which they subjected An agi
tstion for relief started some time ago Is growing
tent and the fact Ia pointed that while all are taxed
TO an unwanantable degree there Is budget surplus
every year which does ha further gOol IMAM 70 ald 10
The yost accommodations which burden the treasury.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
PREp4RED MS COFFIN IN 4DTlNCE.

Troy, Jan. 11.-Dayid CharisswOrth was yes
terday buried az Fort Plain coffin which he had man
ufaotured thirtyye years for his burial Whelsyei
be changed bis place Of residence he always s0fe" '
ooEil y ~ hls E0assh0ald furniture
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
HATTIE GOoDY DISCHARGED.

In the case of Hattie Goody, charged with
shooting Patrick j. Hickey, in the Court of General ses
sious yesterday the jury failed to agree and the girl
discharged eA ker own Teeognizanea..
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
BLOODY CONTEST AMONG LNDIANS.
HIRTY OR FORTY KILLED IN A SERIES OF FIGHTS
IN WISCONSIN.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBU


Hunt, Wis, Jan. 11.-FOr several days ter
rible contest has waged between band of rowing Chip
pewas who have been hunting about this town and Vein
recently and band Of Menominees who have recently
struggled into the vicinity. The two bands at once be-
gan stealing from each other which brought on the war
fare which has been going for several days number
of pitched battles have been fought The number already
killed is exactly known, but is between thirty and
forty Many OF the settlers have deserted their homes
fear the Indians in their excitement will make an at
tack on them.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
KILLED BY THE P0LE OF 4 WAG0X.

William j Morrow, age thirty, truck driver
living at No. 213 Yorkst Brooklyn, in the cours
yard of the Assay Office, In W alst, yesterday, was
struck in the abdomen by the pole of wagon, and died
at tho Chambers street Hospital last night.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-12
4 FAILURE IN TRENTON.
igr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrxyI

TRENTON, Jan. 11.-Willam ii. Fletcher
proprietor Of niney-nine cent store and dealer in
stationery and fancy merchandise In this city, made
an assignment TO Alexander Dunn for the benefit OF his
creditors Ii is announced that all claims will De paid In
ful
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-01-25
RHEuM ATlSM!
ITS CAUSE AND CURE.
BY AN ENGLISH PHYSICIANS

This painful malady was formerly
considered to be entirely the result
OF age, cold or exposure, but medical
science has now demonstrated that
1t IS a disease in the blood, which
may be inherited in so dangerous q
form as to cause death in youth or
middle age, and even in infancy
That the enemy courses THROUGH the
veins, mixed in life fluid, in a Iionid
FORM Tor a certain length of time:
that 1t gradually, through a variety
OF causes, becomes partially solidi-
ned into sort of clayey substance
This accommodating in the Joints OF
the fingers. toes and limbs, becomes
an obstruction to the circulation. an6
In time stiffens the Joints. causInc,,
In many instances great pain AND
suffering. 1t also materially affects
Inc nealtby action of the vital or
gans, interfering with the heart. the
stomach and the kidneys. a rem
edY such as that known as Britannia
Is the best that can be taken TO re-
move the disease, and to give the
proper tone to all parts of The svs-
TEN. No external application can
remove rheumatism, Patieots who
use various oils, lotions and lini-
ments, are dying every day from
LIS disease. But no one has vet
aled OF rheumatism to my know
ledge who used Britannia. even
When the disease was so far adyan-
;ed as TO cause complete prostra-
non. This valuable family medi-
zine can be be obtained at lions
Drug Store. Salt Lake City