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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY OF SALT.

BUFFALO, March II UNpec'dTJ.-T vlIIhge
OF East ASrora, which has been greatly excited over
drilling ~ oil in that neighbOrhood. and Is now In
tumut over the discovery Of rich vein OF salt
OF the farms Bradford company drilling for oil
and when the drill reached $50 feet II struck bed OF
salt si1ty-fvo feet In depth Tho drill clear
through t and by successful evaporation IL found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
1cE.yACHTING AT PoUGHKEEPsrE.

PoUGHKEEsIE, March Il (Specidt).-Ihere
was another heavy wind to-day and ratling Ice boat
race over the course between the Whistler
and Halcyon, Of the New-Hamburs Ciuo' Doth bosts
carving double-reefed mainsails. Tho course was
twenty miles in len 9Th and the was won by the
Whistler I'm less than twentythree minutes Five OF the
Corinthian Club yachts came to-day Woodbury. Kanes
aeen boat showed terrific speed at times going TO the
wndward OF all the other boats with ease Inc cup nan
three races to-day the ST. Nicholas winning the first
against the Arctic, Snow Flake Snow Bird and Ariel
The second by the snow Flake against the 81
Sicholas Ariel and Arctic the third by the St. Mich
oas against the other three boats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
|, January 10, 1885, has

Mendenhall, 9TH Artillery on January 49, 1885, has
been extended month - -. p..,.
The following named officers found by Army Retlr.
ing boards incapsotaed for active service on
OF sabity incident to the service have been reureo
from active service, in conformity with Section IZ2i
Revised Statutes: Major John T. Tourtellotte' 1th
Cavalry Captain Evarts Ewing, 18TH inIantry ohp
tain Charles Garkins I'd Infantry Post Chaplain BIant
G. Hammond recently appointed has been ofaere% W
handing General Department OF Texas for assignment
to duty. a., eo5 IN
following nominations Samuel NJ. Miller, second neu
tenant to DO first lieutenant OF the oth kegimeas VI
Infantry; william Black, second lieutenant W DO hns'
lieutenant In the Gath Regiment Of Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
DAMAGES FOR A RAMS vTCIoUsgEss
3IyGuANTON. March 81 (SDecidD. about

year ago. JOHN Marsh. aged farmer living east
of this city, IN the town OF Conkn attempted to drive
from his premises large. vicious ram, the property OF
W. +. Hand and Dr. George Hand well-known residents
OF this city who owned stock farm adoinngthat OF
Mr.. Marsh. The animal butted Mr. Marsh, INJECTING
we're INJURIES the worst of which broken thigh
He sued for damages and has just secured Judgment
of $500 and costs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
MR.. BIGELoW LOSES HIS WATCH

John Bigelow yesterday wrote to the Board
OF Police Offering reward for the recovery OF his gold
watch which stolen tho night of Barnum's
parade II bought In Geneva In 1889 for Sf04 After
stating that he stopped the parade while escortng
lady to her home no described tue robbery follows
u While undecided whether to maintain my ground or
turn back felt twoh at my watch and, looking down.
behed my chain hanging down at longth but no watch
at the end of It, Having the young lady In my charge,
could pursue the group which seemed to contain the
thief, nor II had pursued him would probably have
found the watch upon him. for he evidently had large
number OF confederates."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
DEFEAT OF A MoLUDERs' UNION.

Troy, March 21.-The shop OF the
Troy Malleable Iron Company, which the
Iron Moulders' Union No. 2. Of this city
has refused to countenance for the last two years,
was last night declared open to union mouders by the
union 1t is estimated that at the time of the strike at
the works union paid from $4,000 to $4,000 outright
10 carry on the battle, and aided by unions all
through the country probably $4,000 being spent In the
struggle The loss Of TO the moulders and their
sympathizing workinen more than 100000. Tho
propretors OF the stedfasty refused 10 make any
concessions and the union almost wrecked In the
contest and is finally compelled yield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
REDUCTIONS IN TWO DEPARTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-AttOrney General
Garland to-day issued order reducing the force OF
examiners in the Department OF Justice from seven to
four He says his action is based the belief that
the interests OF the Government do require
many examiners present IN the employ OF the
Department.
In accordance with his expressed intention Of reduc
ing the force of Post Office inspectors PostnaserGen
era Villas to-day called for a number OF designations
among that class OF employees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
ALEXANDER MoBRIDEs ESTATE.

BUFFALO, March II ciaD.-Surrogate
Stern of this city, receiving letters OF In
curry In relation TO the estate OF Alexander Mcbride
the miser who recently died worth $50 o0o No will as
vet been found It'll said that nephew and niece OF
Mcbride live in New-Jersey, and two who claim 20
be heirs have heard Of in Oregon The Surrogate
saws that Brien will DO heard In the
court on the granting OF letters OF general administrator
ship ana look the interest OF the State In the
would-be heirs fail to prove their Identity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
ROASTING BEEF BY BURNING 4 TRAIN.
IOcKpoRT. March 2l.-An extensive freig

LOCkPOKT, AIdTEU IL III UAIVII9INU IIVIbII
train drawn b. engines Nos. 57s and ALI, left here
for the east and about miles when broke In
two The fast Hammond refrigerator train into the
rear Of the train ahead ana engine No 426 dtched
and demolished six cars. filed with beef. -four, etc.
were burned and to-day the beef still
ing Lawrence KiubertanZ the fireman, had his Shout
der
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The Chair laid be-
fore the sepats resolution offered by Mr. Pike. chair
man of the Committee Claims, directing that com
mtee TO compile and digest tho laws relating TO private
claims and to continue the list Of private claims whch
have been presented Congress that 1t shall cover
the XLvIIth and XLvIIIth Congresses The resolution
was reconmtted. Mr.. Frye offered resolution ASKING
the Committee on Rules to prepare an official seal 1or
the Senate which adopted. Mr.. Hawley SAID that
on looking at The Record he found that many Important
things that said by the Senators were stricken out
and that much other matter was mutiated Inc heco'a
he said was nearly vaueless Mr.. Van Wyck stated IL
was seldom that he took occasion to correct The Record
Mr. Plumb asserted that he had not fully understood
certain remarks which made yesterday. ana e1-
amnng Record this morning he had found that they
had been eliminated from the report MI Dawes asked
If 1t was an thing for Senator to withdraw OF
strike ont Of The Record remarks whlen ne regetcu
having made Mr. Vest said that he had often known re-
marks of personal and unpleasant character 70 % e
mated from The Record Mr. Van Wyok offered Iornai
resolution asking that proceedings of yesterday In
which much was said which Objectionable shouia DC
reprinted The resolution was aaopeu ocpoch the the
reopened and the Senate adjourned uhui iV
Senator Mitchell offered a resolution asking that
special cemmttecof five Senators be appointed TO fepo
to the Senate SaS mot s 'do se wse IN
prior to the passage OF the resolution repeal repeal
s and 'ni in what quantities these coins
into circulation subsequently in this country
how many are sti held IN ths VI iSs same
taken how much profit has accrued ny the co,n
age OF trade % to the receipt or refusal
by them Of their coin and that the committee nave
power incur the necessary to be incurred IN
the execution of this resolution.
Senator COcsre offered a substitute, recommending
home or abroad, land or sea- as they may deem deem
proper and to report with such 70 tne
Senate at the next regular session ithey may deem
proper the expenses OF the committee be paid out OF
the contingent fund OF the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
WHAT BoURKg COCHRAN KNOWS ABOUT IT.

w. Bourke Cochran. who spent the greater
part of week Washington and made several visits
to the White House. returned yesterday TO the city, He
saw the President twice and dned Friday with Secre
tary whitney He said last night that Joseph j. ODoBo-
hue would be appointed Collector that H. o. Thompson
had no chance OF getting that office than John
Kelly and that Postmaster Pearson would not be reap
Tod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
ARREsr1yo RIOToUg POLICEMEN.

NEw-bRUxswIcK, N. j., March 21.-Three
officers Of the NswBrunswck police force who were OFF
duty, entered liquor store this morning, and after
drinking freely began clubbing each other. Two Of
them. named Cargan and Reed whom arrested surren-
dered peaceably. The other one whose name 10 Man
ming, drew pistol tho officer who arrested him.
Manning vas Suspended from the Chisf Of Police
TItzRorald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
CAPTURING A CHURCH BoBBER.
EIMIRA. Mnrch 81 [Spccidn Tho detccH

have just captured thief who for several weeks has
been stealing pocketbooks. clothing and other articles
from the members OF Park Church when religious ser
vices were being held. The thief shrewd that he
eluded one OF the best detectives IN Northern New York
for several weeks lie T. the OF former Alderman
and his name IL withheld out OF consideration Tor his
mother who is dangerously ILL., II L. said that the
tlelts amount 10 several thousands q dollhrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
DESIGNS FOR EASTER CARDS

In the eudeavor to combine beauty and novelty
OF design with deicacy and quantness OF sentiment I'M
those little art missvesEassr cardsno firm has been
moro successful this year than that of Messr Prans
Co. The following artists have Sontri6uted 4esigns
ney, Miss L. q Comins, MISC v; Carson Mas 4. Mindss
Miss Helen W, Emery. w. Hamilton qIbeoh, Walter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
UNUSUALLY Low MEAN TEMPERATURES

The mean temperature in New-York this
month thus far has been lower than that In Montana
During February and all OF March that has passed IL
been about ten degrees colder ut the period for
eight years. Yesterday at q. IN. the ermometer
noted 90 at III 10 had risen to 100 ut IL reached
and at II had not fallen at all did It drop sen siby
during the evening. The coldest place the United
States Eseanaba, Mich, where it was 300 below
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
TRYING TO SAVE FORGER FROM DISGRACE.

BINGHAMroN, March 81 (SpeciaD.-The case
Of j. L. Weed was called this morning. The alleged
forger did not appear but Instead his family physician.
DR.. T. l.. Brown, took the stand and testified that
Mr. Weed was I'll at his house OF gastric
fever The friends OF tho family. who rich
and influential are reported 10 be using every effort 10
hush the matter mp. Waldron Perkins and other note
holders reported wing tina. their notes good
for their to them The impression seems 10 prevail
that II money will do IT, Weeds operations viii b. made
good and for the sake Of his family. Many hope his
friends will succeed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
DrssRAcEruL CONDUCT OF VOLUNTEERS

WASHINGTON, March 21.-A letter from the
Commissioners of this district has been forwarded to
the Governor Of Pennsylvania complaining OF the bad
conduct Of members Of the 4th sh 14th and 18th
Regiments. The report of the superintendent
Of Police states that the soldiers broke into
beer depot and carried Off several barrels
Of beer robbed several wagons Quilted several stores and
wantony destroyed private property In one case they
entered q small shop kept by widow and drove her
daughter with insults. Payment to the
injured persons. who not able to stand the small
would seem to be proper that they will doubtless be
rendered volun tariy by the regiments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
Bishop Wordsworth was born al

Of Lincoln.
Bishop Wordsworth was born about 1903
and was the OF DR.. Christopher
wordsworth, many years Master Of Trinity
co,,eoe and nephew of the Poet Wordsworth.
lie was educated at Winchester aud Traity College He
became public curator at Cambridge and head master at
Harrow 1886 and IN 1874 he made canon OF west
Minister Abbey In 1s47 and 1913 he was Hulscan
lecturer at Cambridge. lie was appointed bishop OF
lincoln I'm 1869. lie was extensive writer on
theology his best known works being memoirs OF
william Wordsworth" Athens and Athica !" Greece,
and tho Church OF Rome in the Beginning OF the Third
Century," Diary in France" and Letters to ~ Con.
donon Distinctive Character OF the Church OF Rome
He edited the Correspondence OF Richard Bentley
D. D., :" Ancient Writings from the Walls OF Pompel,
and "Theocritus."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY TWELVE PAGES

Blumeuthal General Alexander 3. Webb, Lee KOhns,
Henry Mayell, James NJ. Brown, Edwin r. A. selgman,
Kiaen Rensselaer,, Professor Felix Adler, Nathan
Blur William A. Bartlett, the Rev. DIR. Howard Crosby,
Abrsm g. Isaacs Rossiter Johnson Manuel Kursheedt
IDretus g. Metcaf Aaron 8. S0lomons Isaac L. Rice
william g. Thompson. Alfred p. W. Seaman, James X.
Kendrick and Charles MacVeagh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
A COOKING SOCIETY.

MIDDLETowN, March 20.-A company Of
eight young have formed organization for i'm
proving themselves in tho OF cooking and baking
They meet fortnight, and bring samples OF their
work for inspection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
AWARDING A SOFT COAL CONTRACT.

MONTREAL, March 81 (SpeciaD.-The contract
was awarded to-day by the Grand Trunk Railroad to
Bell Lewis Yates. OF Buffalo. for quarter million
tons OF soft coal Niagara Bridge They leaders Of
combination of soft coal producers and all tho
coal shipments the Erie and Rochester and Pitts
burg Railroad. The Grand Trunk was unable to break
the combination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
A ursTARrN prrrrrprrv

RoYDoUT, March 20.-A bright golden but
terS was flying around in tho grocery store Of E. Par
fish to-day, and was secured and Gagged by the clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
OBITUARY NOTES.

PARIS, March 21.--PauIin Francois TalabOt,
the French engineer. is dead. I'M. Taabot was born on
August ls. 1899. He had been closely identified with
railroad building In France and was for some years
member OF the Corps Leglslatif
LONDON, March 20-The Rev. James White, brother
Of Henry KlrKe white, Is dead, age ninety seven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
TO PREVENT RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

CORNWALL, March 20.-The West Shore Rail-
road removing all the large boulders the
soping bank here for fear they will roll down the
track when the frost goes out OF the ground The
employed work with life line around their bodies 10
prevent accident from slipping
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
WILL JERSEY CENTRAL INTEREST BE p.
Tho of3}cors ~ tho Cepkral Rai1rnod ~

WILL JERSEY CENTRAL INTEREST BE PAIDf
The officers Of the Central Railroad of New.
Jersey had received positive assurances from the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad about tho paymeus
of April interest yesterday Tho recent application
to the courts by tho Reading Company Is said to b.
clear admission that the company has money with
which to meet the April payments Presdent Little Of
tho Jersey Central Company. said yesterday that the
Reading had until Monday to indicate its Intentions and
before that time he did not to predict the action Of
the company.
Frederic A. Potts, who formerly was director Of
tho company, expressed the opinion that both roads
April interest apparently" he said, and the State Il
pressing the Jersey Central for taxes suppose that
scandal the Jersey courts that the recevershp has
not been restored The securities for the payment Of the
until they are worth little or nothing cannot see hov
the lease has been continued 70 this time whom the Ro
ing defaulted only the guaranteed dividends
the stock but continually ON the bonded Interest,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE RULES

The Police commissioners have not succeeded
in getting any opinion from the Corporation Counsere
gardng the recent appointment OF Captain Smith with
out an examination BY the Civil Service Board Reply
ing to an inquiry by Mr. Lacombe they wrote r,lv
that law Of 1850 prescribed that the members of tS
force shall be paid through tho inspectors and captains
On that ground IL Is claimed that a CAPTAIN "a rana,
from the Civil Service regulations Ss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
sYmpArHY FoR TILE AFFI LIFTED GENERAL

COLUMBUS, Ohio March 81 (SpeciaD 1.-The
following resolution by Mr.. Thompson Dem), OF Hamil
ton County. was adopted in the Legislature;
Whereas General U. = Grant former citizen OF Ohio,
who the best OF his ability performed his whole duty
rs n true citizen. brave soldier and faithful public
servant l. reported dangerously H. therefore be it
Res0fred. by the General Assembly OF ohio. that we
tender him aud his family IN this affection sincere
sympathy and that the Governor be requested 10 send
10 General Grant a copy Of this resolution
NEw-BRUNswIcK, y. j. March 2l.-Tho NewJersey
Methodist Episcopal Conference this morning passed
resolution by unanimous rising vote, Bishop Warren
presiding and Bishop Harris present. expressing sym
Uathy for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
INCORPORATION OF A SANITARY AID SOCIETY,
The certificate of incorporation Of the Sani-

tay d Society of the Tenth Ward approved yester
day by Justice Van Brunt the Supreme Court on tho
application Of Alfred p W. Seaman. The purpose Of the
tiety Is the improvement the sanitary condition OF
the tenement houses OF this city beginning with tho
Tenth War through system OF inspection and reports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
SUICIDE AT FoUR-sCoRE.

NEwBURG, March 21.-WhiIe temporarily in
Henry Terry, age eighty jumped from window, In
Cornwall, last night, ana was killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22

GEOR0E RIDDLES ILLNESS
George Riddle, the well-known reader, is
suffering from rheumatism OF the eyes, and his series Of
readings at private houses has been postponed unti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22

after Lent He win read at Mrs. Botta's on Apr q :,
Mrs Reeds April II, at Mrs. Ballous ON April Is ~
Mrs. Hoes on April 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
DEMANDS OF ONTARIO AND WESTERN woRKMES.
LC.,aai<xA Tho afrilxi

DCMANDc Or ONlhhlO AMI "HfohCo> "Nnn"H.Ss
OswEGo, March 81 (SpeciaD. The striking
employees of the New-York Ontario and Western shops
here held q meeting last evening, ut which Master
Mechanic Minshun addressed the men. He said he was
not authorized to mako them any PROPOSE
ton, but an nounced that all who were not
in the shops aid ready for work when the
whistle was blown at O'Clock this morning
might consider themselves discharged. This morning
six only returned to work The employees held an
other meeting this ut which they proposed to
Mr. Minshul to work, assured that they should
receive their for February by April l. and should
give no such assurance The situation elegraphed
TO Superintendent Chds and that official directed the
master mechanic TO reopen Immediately the shops AZ
Norwich which have been closed since November ast
and put a full force OF men at work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
PACIFIC MAIL AND THE OVERLAND ROADS
Tho dirontnrs of fha Pacfflc Mail cA.>---S.-

The directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company at o special meeting yesterday which wss
called to consider the dissolution Of the contract with
the railroads. voted to take aggressive action
about before the LIST OF May and authorized the
president to engage in any negotiations that might Be
begun for q renewal of the agreement. A prominsn1
officer Of the company said after the meeting: swedo
not consider the notices of the Union and Central Pxc
railroads effective before the end OF April We do
not know how the officers OF those companies may
under the contract after the expiration Of the thirty days
from the dates Of the notices. Certainly could NOT
officially recognize the notices In the middle Of month
that the notices should date from the first OF month"
director Of the Union Pacific Railway Company said
that he did not anticipate any serious conflict do
not think the Central Pacific is anxious for fight"
he said but would prefer rather than permit
the Central to dictate terms to u.s."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-22
BISHOP CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH.

LONDON, March 21.-The death is announced
Of tho Right Rev. Christopher Wordsworth, tho Bishop
Of Lincoln.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-12
THE CATTLE BLOCKADE.
Washington Authorities Appealed to by
Both Sidss-Are the Blocked
Herds Infected
Secretary Lamar Decides Established
Trails Must be Kept Open, and
Will Enforce His Decision.
RanCbmen Raise no Objection to the
'~ Established Trails, but Oppose
the Dallas Trail.
A oArrLEmAN,s ArrEAL.


IWAsHiNoToN, July li,---The com.
missioner OF agriculture has received
the following telegram:
.,CHsyENSR, wgoMTNe, Judy 10.
'"To Hon. N. j. Colnaau, Comm ssioner OF Az.
rieulture, Washington, DC. 7
Having seen In this morning's
newspapers a copy OF telegram sent
TO you by j.. r. Blocker and others
concerning the stoppage OF the cat
tie TRAIN In the Indian Territory,
u beg To enter an emphatic protest
against several OF the statements
made as being untrue aad misleading.
III Is true that an armed force IL in the
vicinity OF the old trail. IL In there
for the protection of the lease-holaers,
on account OF Blocker and various
other drivers having publicly an.
inounced their intention OF crossing
those leases In defiance of the law.
They will not meet with any opposl
lion until they enter those leased
Hands, and II the law decides that they
can cross such lands, they will meet
no armed opposition. In the mean.
time, we believe that legally they have
mo right to cross over the leased lands,
and, further that the common law OF
the country, IA well as the proviAions
In the animal indua ny bill, will pro.
tect all healthy cattle from the Texas
fever. The majority OF cattle coming
up the trail are from districts from
which, in former years, Texas fever
has sprung. The statement that they
are healthy lie u pure fabrication,
There 10 no objection TO cattle passing
iup the old irail, but these herds
prop 80 to leave the said trail and
drive across leased lands held by my,
self and others over which there has
new, been any public trail, and the
stOckmen who have cattle ranging on
such lands object to herds coming up
from the infected districts, passing
lover their lands and destroying
healthy cattle by communities
Iting Texas fever to them
] appeal TO you and others In author
lity at Washington to disregard any
Communication from interested par
tiles. Let the law take Its course. We
have right TO try the case on It's
merits aud We propose b. atRnd by tAo
decision Of the tdhuuAls 81 the oopn
FRY. "lnMN 30hN, lin''7