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New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
TIE AMERICAN PRELATES At ROME.
A HARMONIOUS MEEIING-THE POPEs PORTRAIT
AND ARCHBISHOP GIBBONS.

A HARMONIOUS MEETlNG-THE PoPEs PORTRAIT
AND ARCHBISHOP GIBBONS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. pa letter printed in
The Sun to-day from Rome gives extended account OF
the recent meeting Of American prelates In that city
After stating much that has already been made known
about the chief objects Of the coming Council in Bat
MORE It declares that the minor features OF the pro-
gramne have divulged The letter quotes Car
dnal simeoni emphacsly asserting that the recent
meeting was particularly harmonious and peaceful, In
contradiction of stories current in Europe and America
Tie Cardinal says that His Holiness deeply touched
with the piety OF the American bishops in making this
pilgrimage, and showed them favor i'll many
ways. Their mission, he asserts, was not
partisan or political, but eninently moral.
Apopos the many personal gifts OF the Pope to Arch
bishop Gibbons MOnsgnOr Mach tells how the former
came to give the latter portrait This painting is eXecut
ed b Cavalier Professor Enrico Bon celebrated artist OF
tbe Venetian school, II represents Leo Ill ut the time
when he issued bull tcTnt PdrtS the prOcaInaton
OF the teachings OF St Thomas Aquinas in regard to phi
osopby in the universities of the Catholic world. The
Archbishop had paused III little lodge adjoining the
Popes private room and stood rap In contemplation or
this painting The Pope came IN quietly and unnoceed
and discovering the preates admiration presented him
wit the object thereof
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE

PHILADELPHIA, San. 23-The official state
ment of the bu iness OF all lines the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company east OF Pttsburg and Erie for Decen-
Der 1888 as compared with the same month IN les2,
shows a decrease in gross earnings OF S3l6659, de-
crease in expenses OF S315,O34 The twelve months OF
lSs3 compared with the same pero OF 1857 show an
ncrese in gross earnings Of 20O34lS, nd an increase
in expenses OF 81 900 745 All lines est OF Pitts6urg ana
Erie for the twelve months OF 1888 show surplus over
all Liabilities SSO3 S4S being decrease as compared
wltn the same period Of 1882 OF Sl,O9O4o2.
NEw-HAvEN, Jan. 23.The projectors OF the New-fork,
Connecticut and ir Line Railroad Company state that
they have given contracts for building the line nom
Newaven TO Greenwich, and that the work VIII begin
Immediately.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla Jan. PA dispatch 10 Ihe itmeS
Uni from Tampa says: 1.-THE last spike has been
driven and the railroad Sanford Tampa Is pract
cay completed The first through Tram WlIleaNe Iahl'
tnInOrrOM"
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
FLEXIBLE ROADS FOR RAPID TRANSIT
MR.. wo0LsoN EXPLAINS HIS sYsTEM-A rIRn
PROOF AND sPLISTER-PRooP CAR.

MR. Wo0LsoN EXPLAINS HIS sYsTEM-A prpr
PROOF AND sPLISTER-PRooP CAR,
The Rapid Transit Commissioners Yesterday
examined plans OF Orosco c. woosons flexible railway
system and listened to explanation by the inventor
This invention relates TO the construction the railway
ties and guard beams which used upon bridge, or
elevated railways in such permit them IN
yield by fexure under the pressure OF passing train 10
such an extent, Mr. Woolson asserted as TO materially
lessen the conclusions the roadway and also on The
rolling stock OF the road. THIS dlninuton OF shock,
would reduce TO a minimum the conclusions I'm.
parted to the surrounding air, and a propor
tionate reduction OF the sound waves, or noise
would be the ultimate result well attendant
benefit of Increased durability TO the roadway 10
rolling stock He showed model OF the invention which
consists Of fexiblc railway tie, made Ia one or more
pieces, and composed Of upper and lower elastic mem
bers with slots between them 30 eomhued with lis AIM
ports and with the rails and guard beams that mem
bers supply elasticity 10 the track. The rails are to be
placed upon and secured the ties by spikes or bolts
over the Slots yielding bed for the rails.
The guard beams which lie parallel with the metal rails
are TO be bOlted down TO the upper part OF the ties s
to add TO the strength OF each individual tie by connect
Ing by OF the guard beam with several cOntgu
ties BY this construction Is soght give TO the
ties and guard beams the effect OF a continuous yield
ing level platform, which yields vertically
during the passage over II OF a load,
and immediately s normal position after the
passage Of the train thereby securing roadbed which,
II Is asserted resembles closely surface roadbed with
the desirable ballast possible and yet void OF al tho
Inconvenience and objections incident 10 firm, elastic
ballast by virtue Of not being subject 10 us, and the
constant action OF wet and frost The Tie wOnd upon
the truss chords door beams IN such 10
have flexible part OF the tie slot IN direct the
rigid support thus securing rgdity for tho superste-
ture and hexibity for the roadway.
Bernard j. La MOthe exhibited model Of proposed
passengercar which he declared to be hreproo splinter
proof and teescOpeproof The Is built OF steel rods
and encased in Jacket ofsheet metal Even the seats
OF metal tubing and strong that In the event Oi
accident they would break. Spring platforms aud the
structure of the gned prevent telescopng
Accumulation received from oliver Bryan, resi-
dent Of the Twentyth Ward calling attention 10 the
great and immediate necessity OF route starting from the
Thraye bridge, along the Southern Boulevard. mp to
and through CeDtral-ave aud returning % MoComPs
Dam Bridge" route selected by General Viele Mr.
Bryan declared that all OF the property owners along tho
route favored IL and that weknOwn capitalist stands
ready TO construct aud equip the road and run IT, and
agrees To have IL ready in less than ak months.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
SENATE BANKING BILLS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The Senate Commit
tee on Finance viii have special meeting this week to
dispose OF the banking bills before It, Il understood
that several members OF the Committee, probably
jority viii support the sherman bill, with mOdfca
TONS and that the AldrIch b viii also be reported the
two not being conflict. A proposition has be0n made
SO to amend the Sherman bill to authorize the Con
toer of the Currency 10 ssuc 10 National banks circu
latng notes equal in to the par value Of their
bonds Of all kinds except tho four par cents. Upon the
latter II Is proposed issue at the rate of per each
800 I'm bonds deposited security for circulation This
rate # Is proposed TO retain until January |, 1890
From that time the amount Is be reduced dollar
each year until q reaches the par value OF tho bonds
1t IL believed that this proposition viii be adopted by
the Committee and reported 60 the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
Tbe STATE LABOR CONVENTION.

ALBANY, Jan. 23.-The State Labor Conven-
tion this morning adopted report child labor recon-
nendpc the passage of bill by the LEGISLATURE prohibit
ing the employment of children under fourteen years OF
age in factories where goods manufactured from raw
materials requiring that children between fourteen ana
sixteen so employed shall have attended school Tor AZ
twenty week in the preceding year; limiting day
work 20 ten hours and providing for the appointment oy
the Governor OF an inspector OF factories. .
The convention also recommended the adoption OF
hin for the abolition of the contract system in prisons
II directs the superintendent of prison to employ con
ycs on state account but than hfty IN any one
trade and provides that the profits over and above tue
cost maintenance shall be applied to the dement, Oh tne
fami of cor
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offered extends tnc time twentycight years. with
right of renewal OF fourteen years
FARMERS AND THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
A MovExE Mt TO nExEyr THE AGRICULTURAL IN
TEREsTS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Recently Robert BeV-
ery A. j. McWhirter and NJ G. Elzey, a committee
appointed by the National Agricultural Congress- al
dressed communication 10 the Chief signal Officer stat
ing that they were charged With the duty Of memorable
ing Congress behalf o the extension OF the benefits OF
the Signal Service the agricultural service OF the co-
try They then say "I seems 10 us tho wses and most
proper course to present petition to the proper COM
nittees OF the Senate aud House OF Representatives
through you and we most respectively solicit
your cooperation and advice in that behalf We desire
the part of the great Industries represent the es
tabshment OF warning signals every station and in
every neghbohood throughout the entire country which
can be reached by telegraph signal otherwise by
any sufficiently prompt, known 10 modern
science and respectfully solicit Of our Senators and
Representatives In Congress their prompt aud careful
consideration OF the whole subject with view to making
such appropriations In fucthcrauce or ths great oDecS
IA you may Judge sufficient for the purpose
In reply General HaZeu said In part: The estimate
FOR the appropriations Of the Signal Service Tor the ensuing
fiscal year already been submitted to Congress;
these anticipate the rcsorn OF the stations that nad 20
he discontinued last year. These estimates as suhmtleu
will not warrant the carrying into effect the ahohAi
service and incident expense suggested In yonr peon
and whatever adopted In rtherance OF inc
views you express therein, ought 10 he done, Dy
your organization. dir city through Congress- th.9
s@ give all 'H necessary Information and aSslstance
TO reach what Won desire, In small dNgree WOld
necesstae the t5lsgraphng O this "a IT, csri ln te'e
graph atiOns, say Al rst third O those or lhe western
Union Companys line. and spe cla disp chcs for ts
PURPOSE, announcing marked changes IN the weatheT
wonld for elegraphng services alone SlOOouO' IO
the necessary equipment oil ha-s Tor the ABOVE nOrI VI
stations R75 900, and for hOstlng OF same 9IjOO 70
carry this ont or less fully IL The extreme OF whH
is thought the service 0ught at first to attempt"
The matter will probably be presented In DOth o''Sesoi
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
TROUBLE CAUSED BY An ASH-CARE

II was only an ash-cart that stood for seven nun.
ntes before a dining-room in Anu-st. but dui'ns
that short period it caused an amount OF ierIG I'n
image sufficient to melt all the ice in the nelshDos
hood that had survived the thaw. Two eal''oySS cysS
of the city of New-York had emptied INTO tlo "a
one barrel of garbage and were preparing 70 49, I,
anotherwhen a bobtailp car dashed mp - ilS 0'H'
nrTrmptorily shouted " Pull ouf o there.
- Iould on bit." was the reply. u,,y
ma won't hold on. want you to pun o"''
"What do yees take MS torF
A pair of tannel-mOuth terriers. -. ou
This introduction opened war OF words, no, ~ ~
,sb;ch the Irishm.n leisurely empued ten Oarf'la,
while the car horses enjoyed lunch OF ehpoasee .se
leaves and ouion-tops from the cart As M ,c
was finally turned of the track one VI u"
repre,entatiyes was heard TO mutter: .,,oJ n
Bedad, an ii yees hadn't "a been 50 tre'n w
lei We hy,"
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
COMPLAINTS TO INSPECTORS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Captain Walton, of
Pitsburg appeared before the Board OF Supervising In
spectors Of Steam Vessels to-day and presented com
plant Of negligence against The men, in charge OF Davis
Island DAM failure TO show signal lights the outor
piers whereby the collision Of the steamer J. N Burton
was caused, when four lives were lost and 1he steamer
destroyed by IRE.
The president OF the Manhattan Steam Navigation
Company W. L. Done, also appeared before the Board
and appealed the decision OF the local Inspectors
who ordered that wateTght bukheads be placed on the
steamer Plymouth Rock The papers In tho case we're
referred for examination
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
SENATOR INGALLS, AND THE BENCH.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. pa dispatch from Leaven-
worth Kansas says information has been received there
from Washington that Senator Ingalls, will be appointed
70 fill the place of Judge McCrary the United States
Circuit Bench If IT be arranged with Governor Click
who is Democrat, appoint suitable person 10 serve
o thc remainder Senator Ingallss term Governor
Click viii say nothing In relation TO the matter except
that he has not committed himself.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
COMBINATIONS BY TIE SENATE.

WAsnINGTON Jan. 23-The Senate in execu-
tive session confirmed the following nominations Isaac
A. Taylor OF Kansas, be agent at the sac and Fox
Indian Agency; Valentine T. lcGicuddy of Dakota, to
be agent at the Pine Ridge Agency; Augustus :. WOrthng
ton to he United States for the District
OF Columbia; Henry r. Gibson, to be Pension Agent at
Knoxville Tenn Horace Austin. TO he Register OF the
land Office nj Fargo Dakota and the following postmas
ters: Samuel NJ. Oliver, halfway, ~ J aud Jacob o.
Irioe sh n Y
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
COPYRIGHTS FOR FOREIGNERS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Messrs. DOrsheimer,
Culbers son and Poland Of the House Committee on the
Judiciary to-day recommended TO the full committee the
passage Of the Dorshemer BILL with certain amendments
which grants copyrights TO citizens OF foreign countries
The bill grants the privilege Of copyright TO citizens OF
foreign countries Tor twenty-five when like privi
leges granted " American et1 u.s. Ihe a'asaaiaeas
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
rHE sENArE AND FIrZ JOHN PORTER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The report of the
scnac Committee Military Affairs on the FiU John
Porter bill was submitted to-day The same as that
submitted the XLVIth Congress except that the com
mttee mas appended the report General Grants article
contributed The NDrh American RscfeU OH Porter and
letters 30 the atrfrOn Generals Grant Terry Walker and
Others on hs ease Grants lrcr bearing date OF November
g. 1888 Senator Logan submitted rs the views Of the
minority the report made by him from the Com
Inittee on Military Affairs OF the AbVIlth Congress
senators Harrison and HaTley concur In it,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24

called the attention OF the Commissioners to pub
lished report that the Court of Appeals had given
decision against Smith, affirming conviction for
third Street Railroad, in November. 1882. The case
was adjourned until the official record Of the de-
eison can be obtained.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
70 SIrPpI.N Deficiencies.

WAsHNGTON, Jan. 23.-In the House to-day,
Mr. Burnes of Missouri from the Committee on ApprOpn-
atlors reported bill to supply Deficiencies in regard to
rebate of tax on tobacco and provide for the expenses
OF the Legislature Of NewMexico IT referred to the
Committee Of the Whole and Mr.. Burns stated that he
would ask action on IL tomorrow. II appropriates
3 $50 600 for the payment OF rebate; S21 $50 for the
expenses Of the Legislature Of New Mexico declares the
members elected Legislature in November 1892
TO be legal members and provides that the next Terri
torial Legislature shall convene in 1886
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
DEMOCRATIC METHODS OF COERCION.
AN EFFORT To OPPOSE THE BILL DEPRvING THE
ALDERMEN OF CoNFIKMATORY POWER.
TELEGRAPH TRIBCNK.l

AN EFFORT TO OPPOSE THE BILL DEPRIvING THE
ALDERMEN or CoNFIKMATORY POWER.
IBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEi
ALBANY, Jan. 23.-The Democratic Assem-
Bynen were asked tonight TO vote against Mr. Roose
volts bill depriving the Board of Aldermen of NewYork
n, ,hc right OF confirming the men that may be
nominated for chief OF the departments by the Mayor
of Newyork AFTER January l. 1885. The movement to
unite the Democrats against the blu was started yes
teriay by President Kirk, of the Aldermen ana other
Tammany statesmen from New-York Kirk and his
COMPANIONS bitterly denounced Assemblyman Rice, OF
ontario. the Democratic leader in the Assembly.
for voting with the Republican members
OF the Committee Cities In favor
OF reporting the bill favorcby. They then said that
Rice must be coerced into changing his atu-
tnde toward tie bin and compelled to oppose
IT. passage. caucus OF the Democratic Assem-
blv,pen was called to pass coercve resolution.
rhe caucus was held behind closed doors in the Assem-
llv chamber Before met the members OF the Demo
cratic State "machne" at least the men who follow
fhe leadership Daniel Manning. the chairman Of the
Democratic State Committee, had had con
sutation Manning Is understood to be
cre,tIv aunoyed ny the organization OF
the Board Of Aldermen Of New-York'
by IN absence OF the Tammany Hall and kepuolcasn s
Co.. 90 unheri q thompson Mr. Mannings ally in
Eew.York. by AN alliance OF the County Democracy
Aldermen controlled by Thompson ana tlt hepupCaus,
Mr. Manning undoubtedly would nave beeh ehlHeV
saiish.d -, ..u., .,., NJ. pooseve,,,s hill
MI. MqnBsngs friends argued that mr. itooe, pii
ought TO be favored rather than opposed DY the Demo
cratic Assemblymen under their control. Ibls
was the position Of affairs when the eau
Gus met. James Oliver. of the lid Assembly
District OF NewYoI5. offered resolution pedging
the ASSEMBLE present at the vote against
the Roosevelt bill An acrmonious debate of three hours
followed. The Manning Cleveland Assemblynen from
The interior U the state opposed the resolution while the
Tammany Democrats and their allies IN Brooklyn and
BuaIo fayOred IT, MossTs Rice. Of ontario, Welch, OF
NIAGARA Ely OF Otsego. aud Church Of Queens, made
eusacLes against the bill All these men managing
Democrats FiLafy William smith OF Clinton County
law partner and nephew of Smith NJ Weed
moved that resolution should De tabled The motion
was adopted by vote OF 20 To "a twas ssld that the
RESOLUTION would have been passed but ior tho absence OF
several Asseln1lynon At a cOckbsht The caucus then
adjourned
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
A TRFASVRY CIRCITAR.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-'The Sec -etary OF the
Treasury has issued the following "Thc regulations
erlng tie examination Of merchandise for apprasement
OF damage sustained the voyage Of importation are
hereby so modified authorize the cXamna Ion for
that purpose OF and green fruit upon memoranda
furnished bv the importers the appraiser In advance Of
inc transmission that Officer Of the requisite formal
damage warrants. provided that such memoranda shall
ho AN Endorsement from the oi of the Collector Cf Gus
tom showing that the legal proof ascertain the damage
has been fled at the Office OF the Collector"
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
MORE TROUBLE FOR POLICEMAN SMITH.

Policeman smith, of the Sixteenth Precinct. who
recently killed Thomas Fitzpatrick and was ex-
onerated by the action of the Grand Jury, was
brought before the Police Commissioners yesterday
on formal complaint made under the rules by
CAPTAIN McElwaln. IL was expected that the Com
missioners would dismiss the complaint, but whom
The case was called objection was made by Colonel
spencer. counsel for fitzpatrioks relatives, who
said that Smith was no longer policeman. lilo
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
SENATOR ALLISON RE.ELECTED.

DEs MONIES, Jan. 23.--The concluding for
maiues IN the election Of Senator Allison were held TO-
day at joint session 'of the Legislature. The ballot
resulted follows; William b. Allison, 90; Benton j.
Hall as; II. Nj. Clara. 10 L. g. Kinne /. Senator ALI
ron was declared reelected and the joint convention
adjourned 70 2:30 p when other State officers were
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
THE NEW WESTERN ALLIANCE.
CONFERENCE OVER THE DEMANDS OF The BUR
LITGTOS ROAD.

LlEGT0N ROAD.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-The representatives of
the roads which entered the railway alliance, namely
Union Pacific. Rock Island, Milwaukee and St. Paul,
Northwestern. and Wabash held preliminary confer.
with the officials Of the Burlington road late this
afternoon ascertain the position Of the latter company
upon the proposition to pool all competitive business
west Of the Missouri River The meeting adjourned
without action until o'clock tomorrow morning, when
statement OF the carried by the several roads
last year will be ready the basis upon when pool
be equltably formed II Is now understood hat tue
Burlington road willing to enter poo! with lts own
lines one side and the Union Pacific and IT'S ales on
the other provided that its ideas to percentage ana
territory are adopted. No forecast 10 the prohable
outcome possible, the demands or the Burlng
have yet been made public. Gener anager
ark the Union Pacific, unable 10 be present AZ
the meeting owing TO sickness the road being repre-
sented by General Freight Ageut shelby.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
HIS PAPAS RELIGION.
Fom The PAaadetphfa ca

Prom The IhQddetphfd cav.
$50, my little boy, yOu would like to J0ln our
sundsy-sohool would you - said the superintendent
kindly. -
% Yos sir" replied the littlo boy.
"What Is your name, did you say T.
johnny SimpsOa."
on yes YOU arc the son OF Mr. simpson Let me sea,
"a your papa Presbyi yiAfan or an EpiscopalanP
!! Eo,'-sys Ae L.,l't either; he's newspaper man.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
A NEW EXPRESS COMPANY FORMED.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-In the Office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court to-day, the Pennsylvania
Express Company, of Baltimore, filed certificate of
incorporatou The capital stock 900 in shares
at $50 each. An the ncorpOratOrs with one exception
are Baltimore men.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
ATTORNEYS FEES IN STAR ROUTE CASES.

SENATE RESOLUTION ASKING FOR INroRMArioN
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-ln the Senate to-day
Mr. Van wycs offered the following resolution and asked
for its immediate consideration:
iThat the AttOrney(eneral be directed 10 inform the
Senate when and by whom tho compensation for special
attorneys in the Star Route in the District OF
Columbia was fixed and to furnish copies of any
ents or memoranda relating thereto and IT, in his iudg
ment the pensatOn was unreasonable, why he rat
fed ard continued the Also whether said attOr
neys any OF then now IN the employ of the Depart
ment OF Justice and at what compensation"
Mr HoaT thought the form Of expression objectionable
and hardly respectable to head Of department, and
moved to amend by striking ont the words and it, in his
Judgment the compensation unreasonable, why he
ratified and continued the same and to insert instead
the words and all facts relating to the reasonableness
OF such compensation and his for paying the
same An inciyility addressed by the United States
Senate HOar thought, 10 head OF department did
not inire the individual addressed but did inure the
Senate. ~
MIR. Van wyck discaimed any intention OF inciylty.
and had no objection to the change OF form suggested
The purpose the resolution TO secure such nOrma
ton a. may enable the Senate to understand the facts,
with the view OF promoting such legislation as will make
the duties OF the Attorney General ia similar ia the
future. PLAN ~ possible.
Mr.. HOars amendment was agreed TO- ana the rerOlu-
ton, as amended agreed to-
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
ILLEGAL PENSION FEES EX4CTED.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-Jeremah V. Nellie,
resident of Harrisburg brought TO this city to-day
under commitment from United states CoInLniss0ner
Wolf Of that place. charging him With taking Illegal pen
sion fees.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24

ur,,orm comnetency He said that large amount or
time and monev had been spent during the year IN Sa
Ing dawn and cutting through walls 70 make tne pa"s
conform TO the changed plans OF tne archIlecVN
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
4 HORSE KILLED By 4 SLEIGH POLE

A team attached to sleigh driven by frans
Ienkips OF No % Ftfth-aye ran away at fliln''o NO.
Forty second-st last night and struck con@ Ths
pole OF tue sleigh fatally injured one OF the AoI'e~
New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
COMMISSIONER PERRYs EXAMINATION.

ALBANY, Jan. 23-Tbe Senate Finance Com
rnittee continued the examination of Commissioner
Perry Tie Investigation directed mainly 10 the
personnel Of the employees MI Perry testyng TO their