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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-04

"A strange story is told in connection
with the sudden death of DIR. Marion
Sims. When he visited Washington a
few weeks before his death he promised
to return and spend the winter with his
cousin, DR.. Mackey, says correspond
ent of the Louisville COatrier-Jo177aaE.
The rooms he was to occupy were pre-
pared for his reception, and everything
was in readiness. About three O'clock
in the morning DR.. Mackey awoke
from his sleep and told his wife that he
had just had such a vivid and horrid
dream that he could not dispel the Wis
ion. He dreamed that DR.. Sims stood
by his bedside, with the face of a
corpse, and said, over and over again:
James the Fourth is dead" DIR. Sims
was the fourth in his family bearing the
same name, and among relatives called
himself James the Fourth. Finding
that he could not shake off the impress
sion, DR.. Mackey rose and went down
stairs TO his library to sit there and
read. He observed that the clock had
stopped at three, and a syperstitious
dread of evil almost overcame him. He
remained in his library until it was time
to dress for breakfast, and while at that
meal a telegram was brought in an
nouncing the sudden de1th Of DR.. Sims
at three O clock,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-04
Six Lives Reported Lost at a Dam.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan. 2.--Early
Tuesday morning the dam at Huron mine,
near Houghton, gave way, destroying the
houses of G. E. Raymond. E. S. Cleves and
son, and portion of the latter's foundry.
It is supposed that G. E. Raymond, teller OF
the First National Bank at Houghton, his
son aid servant girl and Mrs. w. Raymond,
wife of the clerk of Allouese mine, and her
son and the Waterman of the foundry lost
their lives, as they have not been seen
cinon
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-04
Stealing a Railroad Train.

MONTPELIER, Vt, Jan. l.-While the
night Waterman at the Central Vermont
Station was gone to call the engineer to run
the train to the main track to meet the three
a. m. train Tuesday morning, two persons
seized the locomotive and ran the train some
six miles, nearly to Middlesex. No dam
age was done. The employees followed and
secured the train when it had stopped.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-04
A Bold burglary.

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. last night, be-
tween eight and nine O'Clock, burglars
broke in the front door of Lugsdins fur
store, on Young street. and carried off furs
to the value of 81, 200. Hundredsof people
were passing at the time, but thought the
burglars were employees Of the establish
ment
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-04

A Terrible Coasting Calamity at Morrow
vile, Pa.-A Cutter Containing Nine Per-
sons Plunges into Creek, with Fatal
Results 10 Two of the Party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE FAR-WESTERN RATE WAR.

HOW THE SITUATION AMONG THE ROADS DOING
COLORADO BUSINESS STANDS.
At the Offices of the Western railroads in this
city no official adyces have yet been received OF the
heavy reduction in Colorado freight rates by the Atchson
Topeka and santa F6 Railroad announced by telegraph
yesterday Rates remain at the figures fixed in the latter
part of February, which So cents under the old
rates from Chicago to Denver frstcass freight But
Il is acknowledged that the situation in the West is
seriously disturbed and surprise would not be caused by
any further reduction OF rates The feeling or hostility
between the Union Pacific and the Chicago, Burlington
aud Quincy and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Is
very bitter The roads last named are the Eastern
connections of the and Rio Grande, the Union
pacfcs close competitor Utah and Colorado business
The Union Pacific represents the Western Trunk Line As
socaton which includes in addition the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific the Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul,
the Chicago and Northwestern the Missouri Pa
ciac and the Wabash. 1t is an extension OF
the triparite agreement originally formed in December
last between the Union Pacific. the Rock Island and the
St. Paul Commissioners Vining has charge OF the pool
affairs The association represents the through routes
from Chicago and St. Louis to ogden and Denver In OPP
position to the Burlington road and the Atchison Topeka
and Fe which work from Chicago ana ~ LOUIS ID
Denver and Ogden by connection over the Denver ana
The origin OF the present trouble over Colorado business
IA shrouded IN much doubt. IL Has ahh0unceI
tnat %neh s the Missouri River and Uah com
pctye points weeks ago. an agreement on Colorado
business had been reached More friction Is suspected
i'm the latter pool than the Eastern managers here say
they know about The first reduction IN Colorado rates,
made by order Of Commissioner Vining OF the Western
Trunk Line Association February %, ordered on
the plea that the ST. Louis and san Francisco road was
cutting rates over the Atchon Topeka ana santa re 10
the dctrlment OF the Union Pacific aud Ms
Iowa and Missouri allies. The san iran
cisco road has only short branch when
connects 1t with the AtchisOn line, aud 1t Is ntmaed
the larger road is secret party 10 the former cHs
Railroad say that Commissioners Nnng Is atfc9lehl
person. quick 10 retaiate upon road that opposes NM
The OF the Is thought to lie IN the uscohthl
with which the Union Pacific sees the business done by
the Denver and the Burlington roads since tue coStiuc
ton of their independent lines respectively 10 Sau Lake
City and 10 Denver Rates from Chicago 20 Denver are
nov ~ 81 AGAINST 30 - per 100 pounds ON hrstcnss
freight and If The reduction teeHaphtl from 81 LOUIS
is oficial it lowers the tate further 10 81 a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-BrigaGier General
Ranad S. Mackenzie examined by a retiring board
in New-York to-day As he Is regarded hOpelessly in
sane there doubt of his being placed on the rered
list The vacancy the list OF brgaIergeneras caused
by retirement viii undoubtedly be filed By the appoint
Inent Of one of the three following officers Colonel
David s. Stanley C5reve majorgeneraD, 22d Infantry
Colonel Thomas II. Ruger (breyet brgadier-geneIaD,
1s Infantry and Colonel Wesley Merritt 18th Cavalry,
euoenntenlent OF the Military Academy An order was
issued from the War Department to-day directing Colonel
John Newton Engineer Corps, to assume the duties of
Chief OF Engineers tomorrow, when the retirement OF
General H. g. Wright takes effect. His nomination for
that Office VIII probably he sent to the Senate tomorrow
He ordered by telegraph yesterday to proceed at
from NewYork to Washington, and he arrived here
TODAY.
Orders were issued from the Navy Department to-
day detaching Commodore John H. Upshur from COM
YnSnd Of the Navy Yard New York on March 81 ana or
dering him command the Pacific Station IN place Of
Rear-Adniral A. X. Hughes, who viii be retired Adj
miral Hughes is expected To arrive at san Francisco III
the flagship Hartford about the middle Of tins month
Commodore Upshur Will assume command al san iIah-
cisco about April z.
Lieutenant Giles uarber United States Navy, has been
offered an assignment 10 duty in the branch ydographe
Office New York. but has not yet Signed hs acceptance
He will probably be granted leave OF absence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
UNION PACIFIC ANNUAL MEETING.

BOsTON. March 5.--For the first time in sew
eral years the stockholders OF the Union Pacific Railroad
Company met to-day in this city. The meeting was
large and change Of quarters became necessary. The
bylaws were changed rs TO have annual meetings
come the fourth Wednesday OF March hereafter The
following directors elected: Sidney Dillon, New
York; Elisha Atkins, f. Gordon Dexter, Frederick ;.
Ames, Charles Francis Adams, IT,, Ezra H. Baker, Bos
ton; g. II. H. Clark Omaha Grenyllle VI. Dodge, Coun
ell Bluffs David Dows, Jay Gould. Andrew H. Green.
Russell Sage New-York; John sharp Salt Lake City;
Hugh Riddle Chicago; James A. Rumrle, Springfield
the last named in place of Augustus Sehel aud Scion
HUMPHREYS
Each OF the newy-eected directors received 4OS,oso
votes except Jay Gould, who received 40s527 The
amendment adopted by vote Of 4OS,5SO mfaVor;
none against directors this afternoon organized by tho
election OF last years officers, follows sidney DhOn
New York. president; Elisha Atkins, Boston, Ncepres
dent Henry Mcfarland, Boston, secretary ana treAsu
rer: Oliver W. Mink, Boston, assistant secretary anu
assistant treasurer in NewYork The usual uYldehd Oh
l 2, per cent for the quarter was declared ...,-.
motion made by Mr. Stone was adopted, sructInH
the directors to cause copies Of the report OF me "Vr
ment Directors for 1854 of the Union Pacinc hodh 10
he Secretary of the Interior 10 be printed anu us
tributed 10 the stockholders - -, -.
During the coming year. aud under the new Doard OF
dircto the operation OF the road is Is stated on good
antboritv To be divided into four departments Mr.
Ames is 10 have charge OF one, Mr. Clark or anOt-e
while the heads OF the other two are not YET named
This plan is said to have originated with Mr.. Gould.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
MONEY IN THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-In response to re-
cent resolution Of the House. the Secretary OF the treas
ury to-day sent to the Speaker statement respecting
money in the Treasury. On February 30 there was OF
everything 10 he counted money, S498,735,o09 H.
The House resolution asked How much
in view of the current receipts expendF
lures and legal liabilities OF the Treasury on the
basis of existing laws he applied at this time IN u
daton OF that part of the public debt now payable with
ont embarrassing it 2" 10 this Secretary replies
The best answer OF what conceive may be done In
regard is perhaps have in the use of my best
Judgment determined to do. On February q, / made
call for redemption of %l0000000 Of the per cent
bonds on May 1884 based this call upon the report OF
the United States Treasurer OF the moneys in his vaults
upon a statement OF the liabilities of the treasury, PROB
ably 10 be met in the meantime and an estimate OF the
revenue receipts for that time; matter OF prudence
not fully exhaustng the available shown thereby
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
RECENT CUSTOMS DECISIONS.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The following is
eynopsis of customs decisions: Preparations
known as bonecamp and getride kumnel essences held
10 be dutiable So per gallon the alcohol contained
therein and 25 per cent ad vaorem under paragraph
1Os Zephyr yarns packed in wrappers having Ia
bels thereon held be duabe ut valuation which in
cluded that OF the labels and paper wrappers Dotted
muslin held be dutiabe countable cotton. Teak
blanks from 25 80 feet long, about to Is inches wide,
and from pig TO 4 inches in thickness, TO be used IN the
construction wooden parts vessels above the
tonnage deck held to be exempt from duty under
the provision for ship panknG paragraph 734.
Old yellow sheathng metal fit only for remanufacture
held TO he dutahe at the rate OF 90 per cent ad vaore
Mineral paints used for painting china ware &c. cass-
fed at duty of 35 per cent al valOrem under paragraph
a46 OF the tariff OF June % 1874; held to be duabe,
under that tariff at the rate OF 20 per cent al NaOem
Goose or skin trimmings sewed on pieces OF cotton
he dutiabe at the rate prescribed Tor the dutlane
material chief value, which, in tine present case was
cotton cloth. Paper, sized ana having one surface
clayed and polished intended for in chrome printing,
such as autographed coored heads of circulars &c,
held TO be duabe under paragraph $50 Tor paper szcd
or glued. suitable only for printing paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
THE KEIFER- BOYNTON DISPUTE.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-In the Keifer- Boyn-
ton Investigation to-day both the principals were on the
stand again. Mr. Keller denied positively that he was
in General Boyntons office the night OF March 1he
denied having spoken Boynton after the interview In
the Speakers Office General Boynton reasserted that
Mr. Keifer in his Office the night of March ana
repeated the conversation that occurred az tnat me
which said the subject of the tariff bill then IN
the Conference Committee, and on the condition OF legs-
lation in Congress.
AN EXTRACT FROM COURTS RECORDS
Friends Of General Boynton have furnished him VIVID
the following extract from the court records In New
York concerning OF the witnesses against him
Court OF General Sessions OF the Peace holden IN
and for the City and County OF New YORK a. hs NY
Hall of the said city, Friday the twenty uS VI
June in the of Our Lord one thousand egn' "u
dred and seventy-four -. ,,,o. -,
Present the Honorable John X. Hackett Recorder Oh
the City of New-YOrk. 49,
The People of the State of New-York agt. Johh W.
Elder. $50, .. -, ,,,so
On indictment for an attempt to obtain money py Ise
pretences from Signuud l.. OTTO Indictment hleu 'o
The prisoner John W. Elder, is arraigned at the par
and withdraws mis- plea of not guilty and now peaos
guilty. ,,-,-.-. $780,. I,oor,, W
LYON 1t ordered by the Judge that Judgment DC suS
pended and defendant discharged from custody. -
true extract from the minutes. JOHN SPARK, Clerk'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
THE REFORM REPUBLICAN, MOTENENT.

CIRCULAR SETTING FORTH WHAT THE COMMIT
TEE HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH.
The Republican Reform Committee which
was appointed at a conference Of Republicans in Mott
Memorial Hall on February 20 has issued the following
circular and caused be sent to all of the country
NEw-YoRK, March 4. 1891.
DEAR SIR: At conference of Republicans of several
States held in NewYOrk City Oh February 3d. the under
signed were appointed committee 40 provide FOR an
interchange aud practical expression OF opinion III mar
mOny with the spirit OF the foregoing resolutions see En-
closure No Y to perfect such orsIato as may De oe
ation thereto they deem expedient II was agreed
that the undersigned should form the nucleus of large
committee and they were given power 10 add indefinitely
10 their number from this and other States Acting under
these instructions il has been decided that committee
should be formed in which as many states as possible
should have fair representation, Tor the following pur
al In each State the members for that State OF this
General Committee 10 take such steps, by meetings or
otherwise may seem to them WISE to arouse RepuD-
can voters to declare their convictions ana wishes 10
participate in the coming primaries and to take such ac
10 the National Convention, OF thoroughly repre-
sentative OF the great mass OF the Republican party IL
such as render further action unnecessary but should
il prove otherwise it IL essential
t2) TO establish such communication between RepuD-
leans throughout the country, and especially In the
doubtful States will enable the committee to lay be-
Republican sentiment fitted to prevent unwise n0mina-
lions or should such be made TO impose The responsible
ty for the defeat Of such candidates on those VINO ho
The originators of this movement, working as Repub-
essy success or equally easy defeat plainly open
pay this year. will endeaVOT to the choice OF such
candidates as be elected because they will deserve
TO bc elected-lnen whose names VIII DE warrant, ne
yOnd even the weight of the best PLATFORM to the whole
people that al hands OF the party whose acts
have made the last twentyf0ur years memorable the
cause of Administrative Reform viii be advanced TIL the
separation OF the public service from partisan politics IL
made final and complete.
We ncose copies Of the proceedings OF the conference
and speeches delivered ut the dinner IN Brooklyn
on WashngtOn's Birthday. Yours respectfully,
Francis C. Barlow, Alfred Z. Barnes
Joseph w. Harper, jrr sigismund Kaufman,
Henry L. Sprague, Ethan Allen DOty,
Henry T.. fireman., Henry w. Sprague
Grange Sard IT,. Frederick W. Hollis,
George Walton Green, Alfred T. White.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March ., 1854.
THE SUCCESSOR TO Mr. NEw.-The name of John w.
Mason of West Virginia, is mentioned as the probable
successor Of Mr. New Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
ury.
JUDGE DRUMlOSD's SUCCESSOR. The President is in
receipt strong petitions from the states or Indiana
Illinois and Iowa urging the appointment of Postmaster
General Gresham 10 the United states circuit Court
JudgesIp, made vacant by the death OF Judge Drum
mOnd.
CENSUS WORK SUSPENDED. entire clerical force of
the Census Bureau 10j in number have been suspended
from March TO- owing the exhaustion o; the appTOpla-
ton for the maintenance Of the Bureau The supefln-
tendent Chief Clerk and one clerk were not included IN
the ORDER a sufficient sum remains To pay thelf salaries
for fortnight longer when it is hoped that deficiency
appropriation bin will be passed by Congress.
TO LIMIT CERTAIN CONAGE.-The House Committee on
Coinage, Weights and Measures will report fayoraby
bin TO stop the coinage OF the 81 and 81 gold pieces the
trade dollar ana the tHreecent pGces ln
to 20 per cent OF the bullion purchase
MANzANAREs SUCCEEDS LUNA The House today
adopted resolution unseatng T. Luna as delegate
from NewMexcO and seating in his place +. A Mama
mares, who took the oath OF Office
BILLS FOR RELIEF DISPOSED Or.-In the House to-day
Mr. Ellis Of louisiana reported adversely bills for the
relief Of sufferers by the oEeOW ia the loNSI sss'p
and by the cyclone in North Carolina and they were ad
upon the table
A HOUSE BANKRUPTCY BILL~-In the House to-day Mr.
Cons reDored bill to establish uniform system Of
bankruptcy is like the bill reported TO the Senate by
Mr.. Hoar.
the Senate to-day original bills proving for the collection
statistics touching marriage and divorce and to provide
protecting the interests OF the United states III respect
Of any membranes ON property wherein they have an
interest.
For THE PROTECTION OF CmLDREY-The Senate to-
day passed bill for the protection Of
children in the District of Columbia, IL authorizes the
society for the Protection OF Animals in the District TO
change its name to the Humane Society and, gives 1t
thory 10 after the interests of children who may be
cruelty treated or neglected.
BUILDINGS FOR POST OFFICES. - The Senate to-day
passed bill authorizing the PostmasterG General to lease
buildings post offices OF the first second and third
classes al reasonable rates for terms not TO exceed ten
wears.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
FINDING ONE or CESARs MEDALS.
Erom Gnlnananfs Messenaec.

A numismatic find Of exceptional value has
been recently made in Spain. The Epoca states that
in the course Of excavations among some ruins near
little village in the TarrOgana district ana WIefe lS OF
inferred few DAYS ago. Besides these relics some pieces
of bronze money belonging 10 the Cec-lDenah peiloI
were also brought 10 light The latter OF various
dies and i'm an excellent OF preservation. The priest
~ these ancje nj coins and among Others brass medal
of me size OF silver d0trO beaing side profile
head I'm sharD relief crowned with laurel and with an
inscription IN the following words;
G. CESAR DICTATOR.
and On the diverse in three lines, is the weLknown
legend;
vINI YIDI Wei
surrounded by laurel wreath. According 10 learned
opinion, and after examination OF tns curious medal
which il mentioned In Roman nistOTy-t proves 70 De
perfect and unique specimen OF It's kind In relation To
Julius Caesar aud his dispatch to the Senate vi
Rome in announcing his victories.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
NATIONAL Union LEAGUE.

WASHINGTON, March ga committee Of the
National Union League met in secret session at the
Ebb House to-day. 1t is understood that the subject
of Bourbonism and alleged misrue the South
eidefed aud that stIong concerted to aid
in suppressng in that part OF the country
The committee will submit report the National
Council which meets in annual session IN this city
tomorrow Among those present to-day were General
q nj CrOsvcnor of Ohio; General j. :. Negley, OF Penn
syyana; Colonel j. f. Bryant, Of Georgia; Representa-
lives L. c. HOnck, OF Tennessee, and O. A. Bouiele OF
Maine: A. n Clapp Of Washington, ID. c.; Captain J. j
CoODer of Pennsylvania; Thomas q. Baker, OF New
York and Donald Mclean, Of New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
A WORM-EATEE NAVY.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The House in Com
mittee OF the Whole this afternoon adopted amend
,nent TO the Naval Appropriation bill striking out the
provision prohibiting promotions in the various grades in
the line and staff of the Navy until such grades shah be
reduced the numbers fixed by the naval act of 1892
and the amendment adopted yesterday Another
amendment was adopted providing that the amount
appropriated for the Bureau OF Construction and Repair
shall lie appOrtiOned in monthly instruments and that
The apporOnment shall be adhered TO except III some
emerceDcy In the of the discussion. Mr. McAdoO
of referred TO the ships OF the Navy worm
eaten and useless cheesebOxes that were disgrace to
the flag of the country The members from the Pacific
coasf advocated the completion of the MOnadnOck
Prince Bismarck several times referred TO as the
HVizicr o. Germany"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
THE HOUSE AND SENATOR'S CLERKS.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The amendment
proposed by the Appropriations Committee and adopted
by the House. to the Senate resolution apprOprating
$4,000 for the Contingent Fund OF the Senate indicates
that objections will be raised by majority OF the House
Committee 10 any appropriation for the Contingent Fund
of Senate which be used TO pay the salaries OF
the private clerks of Senator'S IL would be dncult
not impossible find any precedent for the action OF the
HOnse to-day I'm limiting the uses FOR which the COnU-
gent Fund OF the Senate may be applied Several MEM
6ers of the House Committee declare that they will O-
pose any appropriation OF public money to pay the pr-
waite clerks OF Senator's unless the House snail also agree
10 vote clerk to each Representative who Is not the
chairman OF a committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-06
EXTENDING THE LLOwsTONE PARK.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Senate to-day
passed bill extending the limits of the Yellowstone
Park II xes the boundaries OF the park by lines which
add some 1000 square miles TO the $500 square miles OF
the park as heretofore established by law The bill places
the park under the general legal jurisdiction of the Terri
tory of Montana far as not inconsistent with the pro-
visions of the bill; prohibits the killing OF game WITHIN
the limits Of the park provides for superintendent al
So 600 year salary and fifteen assistants at $500 each
directs the Secretary Of War 10 have survey maze ana
10 lay roads and bridges directs the secretary Vi Tue
Interior to publish such and regulations as ne may
een prorr for the care and Of the park and
cause all tespassers TO removed and the Secretary OF
War is directed make such details as the secretary OF
fbe INTERIOR with the approval OF the President may re-
onire for the purpose of preventing respassers from en-
tering the park with the object OF destroying game Inc
Eeerary OF the also given authority to make
leases than ten years OF portions OF he PARK
not exceeding in extent for the purpose OF per-
Knitting the erection of hotels such leases not TO IN
Clude any OF the geysers or other natural curoses OF
the park and person or corporation 10 nave more
Than such tel-aOre lease.