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New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
JIVING IN AN OPEN FIELD.

COLUMBIA, Penn, Jan. 19 (Spec'aU.--A man
s,, feet high and forty years old living In open
aed on the line OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, three
mile, east of this place. He refuses shelter, which has
been repeatedly offered him, hut accepts food Lie mas
long black hair extending below the shoulders hish
cheek bones ana resembles Indian lie takes 70 tne
wooda Mt the approach Of strangers During the recens
sayers hs refused to leave his present Quser
and in,issd ON sleeping the Held. He haa been living
in this manner for about two noIthG
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


MAPIHsoS SAssAULTED-COlonel Henry Mapleson THIS
,Dornipp obtained a summons against Leslie Crotty OF
tbe Carl Opera Company for assauting MIN on INC
stage Of the Court Theatre. In Liverpool
WEDDING OF An EARI~-The Earl OF Aire was mar
red to-day to Lady Mabel Gore at 81. Georges Church
The members the 10th Hussars, OF which regiment
the Earl ia lieue tenant lined the ases. Tne Ear or
Arran gave the bride away and the Prince OF wales
signed the register The bride white satin dress
covered with old lace with cascade OF lace and orange
blossoms falling tho There were eight brides
Dlalds They corded white silk dresses ana zouaVe
Jackets trimmed with gold lace
THE PENsAcoLA.-The Uuited States steamer Pensa-
cola has arrived at Naples.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
.RREsTED FOR MURDER IN ITALY.

ROME, Jan. 10. - News is received from
Bologna of murder that has been committed on
railway train near that town. Tie victim is farmer
named Antonio Padovan. The carriage IN which the
deed was done bore evidence Of desperate struggle
and the mans head and face shockDgy mutilaied
The murderer was trying to leave the train whe
was in motion, and captured by the onclas nc
had in hls possession u pocRetbook belonging 10
Padoyau bludgeon and revolver three chambers OF
which had been discharged.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
BAIRD PRIZES AT PRINCETON.

PRINCETON, Jan. 10 (SpeciaD.-The Baird
to the members Of the senior class exce
lug In oratory. poetry. and disputatons. were an
nounced this evening. and follows First prize.
$780, G. A. I. Eddy, of Now-York; prize for oratory.
500, divided between W. L. Heryey OF Ohio and r. IL.
Wilder, OF New-Jersey prize for delivery. $780, NJ.
Miller Of Ohio The prizes for disputatlon $40 and $50,
were given, the first to A. Durel Of NewJersey the
second 10 X O. Sheldon, OF New-York. Tho prize for
pottry 500 went TO NJ. NJ. Miller OF Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
srIrnENrs PLocKING To CORYELL.

ITHACA, Jan. 10 tSpeciah.- Several more
students at Cornell University to-day making
the present total enrolment G3J. twenty six more
than the entire number sny previous period In the
history Of the Institution President Adams IL greatly
encoura goa at this marked increase. and all tbs more 80
because tho gain Is IN scholarship well as In numbers
The elective system s believed To have some Influence
In briugll studonta 10 Cornell from other places
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ~ (SpecidD.-A political SEN
sation involving Ex-Governor Critenden and Senators
Vest and COckrcll developed here tonight Mr. Crit
tehden has been anxious to get appointment TO a
foreign mission, and Senators Vest and COckrcl prom
sed to secure him a nice job. few days ago the
Governor received letter from Senator Vest from the
effects OF which lie has not yet recovered The writer
ed that and Mr. COokrell had called the Pres
dent and represented 10 him that they did not think
tat Missouri had obtained its share OF appointments
foreign MISSIONS and that they suggested the names Of
Crittenden and two others for favorable
consideration. The President replied that by means
could he consider the OF Governor Crtcn-
den In connection with any appointment he had TO
make, alleging reason the fact that In the East
was the general impression that Crittenden had
spred with the Ford boys assnsshatc Jesse James,
and any recognition OF the Ex-Governor would he
exceedingly unpopular Mr.. Critenden and his friends
said be extremely indignant at the tone and
tents Of Senator Vosts letter They do hesitate TO
express the opinion that the presdens innocent OF the
statement attributed to him.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
sK1RmIsnEs WITH BURMAN INSURGENTS.

MANDALAY, Jan. 19.-The flying column OF
British troops sent out accommodating expeditions
have returned to Mandalay. They lost several men
killed and wounded In a skirmish with Daeoits The
loss of the latter Reinfcrcoments are needea
here Much uneasincss prevails regarding the
The Europeaus long The arrival OF Lord Duerln tho
Viceroy oi IBdia when 1t is hoped that hTm pohey
v,ill hos utel
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
MR. MUNsELL NOT GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.

ALBANY, Jan. 10 (Specidn.-A decision was
handed 10y The Court OF Appeals to-day affirming
he order OF the New-York Supreme Court, General
Term which reversed Justice Van Brunts commitment
OF Harvey NJ. Munscll for contempt Mr.. Munsell was
The urymen who sat the trial Of Richard short
upon the charge OF assault made with intent TO Kill Cap
tain Phelan O'Donovan Ros.a's office There were
rumors OF attempts made TO ok" some Of the jurors
Therefore the DisrictAttorney employed detectives to
follow the jurymen Mr. Munsel the progress OF the
case visited tho OF the stabbng and made per-
sonal examination OF the office. The DisriotAttorbey
learned through the detective and after tho jury
brought verdict acquittng the prisoner proceedings
were begun 20 punish Mr. Munsell for contempt His
that he had gone to Rossas onloe 10 satisfy
his mind upon the location Of the different parts OF the
building better than tho evidence enabled him 10 do.
justice Van Brun decided that he was In contempt
for nothing else than allowing his mind as juror To be
guided by something besides what he heard from the
wtnessstand; aud he was committed 70 jail for thirty
DAYS and fined $3.50 The Gcn.t9l Term reversed this
before thirty day. had expired aud now tile decision
OF tho Court OF Appeals dsposcs OF the charge oil con-
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
wovrN no RE- PROJECTED. TOO.

CINorNYATI Jan. 19.-The annual meeting
n, the OHIO Society for Prevention Of Cruelty was held
today with about fifty delegates from other parts OF the
state present The constitution was amended TO place
women who are abused by their husbands under the
socie,ys protection. Among the things accomplished
hare were enumerated fewer complaints OF cruelty 10
otma and of Of cattle al the Stock Yards
rednotirn In tho number Of cock fights prohibition OF
sailing pupsrs streets by small girls and saving
to the cy o $4,000 by the Use OF an ambulance Tor the
renlnual Of wounded Anmas.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. .Haughwout Howe, NewYork City
s. O. HuRgins, Now-Haven.
THROCGH NEW-YORK STATE.
THE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
GOVERNOR HILL IN THE CHARACTER OF NON
PARTISAN DISTINGUISHED REFoRMER.

GOVERNOR HILL IN THE CHARACTER OF NON
PARTISAN DIsIETEREsTED REFoRMER
ALBANY, Jan. 19-Governor Hill, in his
address before York State Bar ssociation this
morning. auding the Field Civil Code suggested that
the Association ecal meeting discuss this measure
and make recommendations TO the law making powers.
Such assembage and discussion honestly expressed
would convince the judgment and influence the action
OF Representatives in the Legislature AS to the Court
OF Appeals he said:
THE crowded calendar OF the Court OF Appeals is
increasing. requires several years to reach ord
nary general calendar It proper that
efforts ne applied toward devislng plan or scheme
speedy disposition appealed to high
court It may be advisable that the Legislature be
requested to authorize the appointment of commission
TO prepare suitable constitutional amendments to accom-
plish the desired object similar to that appointed by
Governor Hoffman in 1872 which ultimately led to the
securing OF many ncedful and valuable constitutional
reforms.
1t been tho desiie OF association, as far rs
possible to dscarI political considerations In the
selection OF judges especially those OF our nehef
induced each political party in issi to nominate Judges
Den aud the other Republican. This fall another
judge of that conrt is TO be seoocd Cannot the same
candidate be selected for this high Judicial office by both
The Governor then alluded to lawyers that lower tho
STANDARD OF the profession ana use solely as m hi
deDunclations OF those who, Ike some railroad man
ayers charge all tlat tue tfhIHc VIII bea anu sau
that lawyers Of moderate ability and only
fair standing charge than those who aro the recog
nized and honorable leaders OF the bar IN their respective
localities Such lawyers should not be upheld by tier
brethren the profession and their course Injuries tue
fair fame OF whole bar They bring disoreit upon
honorable calling and canso the wnoe community to
lose confidence In honesty and Integrity as class
Tho following officers were elected President. David
r. HILL Emira; vice-I residents Aaron j. Vsnderpoe,
New York: Homer A. Nelson, Poughkeepsie; L. h.
Andrews Huason; John I. Gilbert Malonei John r.
Seymour, Utca O. W. Chapman, Bnghamton; Charles
6. Baker, Rochestcr; Daniel III. Mcmillan, Buffalo;
treasurer, \. ". RDsendale Albaayi corresponding
secretary, Shodsn l. vee. Buffalo; recording secre-
tary, Peyton +. Miller, Albany.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
TO coMpEL IT TO AnArE 4 NuIsANcE.

PoUGuKEEPsIE, Jan. 19.-At the special term
of tho Supreme Court to-day application made by
the Attorney General OF tho state for ordor against
the Board Of Supervisors OF Weschoster County com
pelling tho Board TO meet and obey an order OF Tho
Governor abate a Nuisance which the state Board Of
He ath declared existed In tho town OF MI Vernon.
strea running through the town Is polluted with the
OF village.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
rry SAILORS ARRESTED FOR MUTIyY.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 (Specidt.-Tho Ger
man Consul in this city took out warrants this morning
for the arrest OF ten men OF tho crew OF the German
savapn,h now lying at Newcastle in the Delaware,
Tb,v are rhareed with nutlny and with cutting away
the inasts United States Marshal Kerns sent posss
Tor tue men and this sfernoon they we're lockeo 20 -
his office for a hearing Tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
THE BOSTON AND LOWELL NOT LEASED.

BosToN, Jan. 10.-Concerning the report that
the Boston and Lowell lines had been leased by the Cen
tral Vermont Company the following Is given as the
probable foundation for the story. The Central Yer
mont has recently is understood, leased the Burng-
ton and Lamoiye Railroad ana the fact was announced
by telegraph Montreal the lease OF the b. aud L.
The initials were readily translated into Boston ana
Lowell Railroad" and hence the error or the recent
afa
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
TIE s1AyDARvs NEW AOouJSJ1JoyI

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 (SpeciaD.-The
fhhadeiphia Sectional Underground and the Phila
aeipnia Electric Lghtand Power Companies have been
soa 70 william @. Warden Of Warden, Prew Coz the
fhlladephla head Of the Standard OIL Company. The
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
PLEADING GUILTY OF HEAVY RoBBERISs.

SpRINGFIELD, Jan. ID (Spec'di).-Whilam
MurrayEhe diamond thief VINO was eIF'ea no,o -
sndr NV Daeclive Norris after desperate struggle,
WA, indicted on three counts. and when arIaisnes
pleaded guilty not only to several recent heavy rob
ha,e. IN this peishborhoo1 but 10 one OF $4,000 In
Michigan He has twice served term In ths r.e ono
ha Tor life He told the officers where they would
ana & The plunder he had stolen this winter. IL wM
Sonnd 10 be worth over $1,000
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20

RANDALL STILL HOLDING A STRONG HAND
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 lSpec,aD Much to
tae surprise OF his enemies ex-spcaker Randall made
anost clean sweep Of the delegates nominating
conventions this morning. He controlled matters to his
own liking and has made his district dOably strong.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
SURGICAL oPEHATIoN on NAPOLEo!

PARIS, Jan. 19.-Prince Napoleon under
went surgical operation day for the removal OF
tumor OF the cheek The surgeon found aDscess OF
the throat and operated upon IT, The patient Will re-
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20
THE STORY OF JOA QUN MILLERS DA UGHTER

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-lhe story published
about the supposed discovery Of the daughter OF Joaquin
Miller in this city, penniless and in deep distress APP
pears to be exploded by the statement OF r,a'.:
nuh,shor of a literary Journal upon whose supposed
authority the story was first given publicity
stores about Maud Miller" he said are unlnst snc n
sSsur the only correct portions 2f them arc as IN
has been playing In The Da"'e' "Hu 'A~'
Chicago"
New-York tribune., 1886-01-20

NORTHERN VISITORS AT THOlASTILLE.
THoMAsvILLE, Ca, Jan. 19.-Among the
late arrivals OF Pney Woods Hotel Mrs. Austin l.
Sands Frederick Sands and family, Newport T. L. j. H.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
Games in the Southern circuit were played
today rs follows.

Comes in the National League will be
played today, as follows:
At 81. LOuis-DctrOit-St Louis.
At Kansas City-ChicagO- Kansas City.
At New -Boston-Ncw York.
Al Philadelphia-Wash Philadelphia.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
OUR FOREIGN MAILS
The Question OF Steamship
Subsidies IL the Senate.
4 DULL DAYS UOIsGS IN CONGRESS.
a Little Tariff Talk Under Cover Of the
Post Office Appropriation Sill
The Mississippi River Ina
prossment 10 the House

WAsmNegoN. April - The SENATE TO
day, after passing number Of psi yate balls
t>0k up the Post Oi5oe Appropriation bili.
and Mr. Hale REFINED his remarks upon H.
Hale quoted a variety OF statistics 10 show
the commence of the Central sOuth
American ates. The nited s.ai,s furnish
he'd those. countries only 40 per oent
of their imports These people were
friendly 10 as and had opposed a subsidy
for direct and regular steamship communi-
cation with the jnited States such Wa.
its anxiety for closer relations With this
great commerce al our door tie question
arose how would subsidies 10 steamship
lines ali IN establishing larger commercial
relations All European countries had
built up foreign trade with subsidies. As
business became greater IN bulk the sub
sidies were reduced Mr. Hale controyeried
Beck point Ia the effect that We We're al d
disadvantage because England takes the
products OF Central aud South American
countries and admits them free ot duty.
while the United States could not. Mr.
Hale quoted figures Ia show that England
sold those countries hve or six times
as much "a she bought from them
Mr. Brown, expecting bis vote would
De ulHcftul from t!at Oi llr party Nn lHe
question. felt that lac ought 10 give The rea-
sons that weighed with him in fayoring
this proposition. Last year We made much
more cotton than the world wanted at
fair price consequently there was no little
distress IN the South. This should teach us
to diversity our industries in the South
While We were in such manifest want of
markets for our surplus products, was il
not sensible 10 make the appropriation
Indeed was il not stupid not 10 make IT.
Then We could reach an immense field OF
our commerce with CentIal and South
America The English, French and Ger
mans, by liberal subsidies for
their mail service, had secured
thi- immense business and we had lost IT,
BY a wise policy. however, We could get il.
because il naturally belonged to us. Mr.
Mcpherson discussed the question from a
tariff point OF view, insisting that until raw
materials were admitted tree of duty we
could not hope To secure the benefits Of the
trade of those countries. Mr. Plumb secured
an understanding that general debate on
the bill should close Monday Al I O'Clock.
and the Senate al O'Clock adjourned until
Monday.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01

u il by no mcsns certain that the Z. r.
District Judeeship viii go 10 Kalamazoo
Muskegon puts ia a claim and speaks loud
ly in favor 81 r. A aims and there are
plenty q good lawyers in this city who
would receive lhe endorsement Of the Kent
county bar II uhey would bot consent 70
have their names put forward
one prominent Democrat yesterday said
that ho didn't care who was appointed -
long a. be- was q Democrat. Just show
me said he. here Republican
Judge ever appointed Democrat
a. All officer II Tie c0urr Look at our
Supreme Court There are two reporters
and a crer kept ia office simply because
they are Republicans aud set The crlef
c0uidn bear a church bell if be- saf nstride
Of tle steep.e. J tell you we want Demo.
CTats in office in DemOcraiic admifisira-
ton. Ia ls an nonsense 90 say that our
courts are non partisan institutions
Edwin q ihi wrltes 10 The Pc, fSess ol
Yesterday ~ ioilowt
In your Washington disIsnt' het today am
mentioned. vith other. eandidais iof llss
IlFlfg audgsrhir. mfue vacant by the recent
death ~ Judge Nithfy beg o. say that sn
neither candidate ngf az ssfirhni fof ihs piss,o
nor shall he. mat add ihs4 In uy Judgment
if ls exceedingly fsepiHif that the riHlfu. of sns
President a. ihis time white yei she remain,
uf Judge Nifhcf have Dui efeH started on tbelf
melancholy journey r. the state which lie bs,fs
orel inf hsH p century.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
BRITISH POLITICS.
~ hat the Leaders saSinE ~sla Doing
lu hsfVrstass te tsladstslus's AeN
Mc&sufss

Iasae>. Alfll ,4.- Iord lades'selgh ia
q sfeeoA At ANeier tonigbt, ursed tle neees-
sits Tor dealing thofaagslly With Insh
measases al their seoasd reading Amend
iag "a committee be- said WOULD te useless
aud involve 4 waste ~ iiale
la sl~eoh al Ed.nbargh tonight the
Marquis ~ Harrington oolabaied the ides
that ali personal efion lo mpross the gov
eminent had been triel lie ureel waiting
for tie npenins II The fruii. which inpa-
uenor would oHly serve Go ~llhrr.
0oschen. speaking al Edinburgh denied
shat the oppsnents of the Gladstone
measures ~tre DONG lnJustloe a. Ireland
H. advocated large extension al lie power
of iocai authorities Ia Ireland 70 inerease
educational facilities Ia thaf country
John Morley, in long spcech al Glasgow
ridicuied the proposal io establish county
boards in Ireland. Ia regard ~ a separation
be SAID it would be impossible Tor Ireland
io separate herself from England against
England viii. The Home Rule bill vas
not castiron. The government VAS
well aware how enormously dlfA
cult is Was 10 deal Nllh any
constitutional question, hence ii bad formed
flexible plan capable 81 adoption 10 =
variety al circumstances. Let ihe opponents
Of the biil consider ihe prospect of another
nhy years of Uroubie. Coercion. be de
cared was not strong enough a. quen
though ID would intimate the Irish people
lB regard 10 the removal Of lfish members
from the British House of Commons Mr.
Morley said Gladstone had already stated ln
the House that any feasible solution uf this
question would be- received 0pen.s aHd iRl-
partially hy the government
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
HIS LAST OFFICIAL ACT.
EN-hasor Curtiss' Vigilance Dispiay ed iB a
Startling Manner Yesterday Per
~ to the Rsscue-rhs Man skipped

Yesterday morning about 10 O'Clock
Mayor Curliss performed what viii perhaps
go down in history a. his last official act ia
the presence Of an admirng throng A
John was walking down Monnoe-si his eve
was occupied IN seeing that all was We'll
with the municipal aud departmental af
fairs Of the city. off sudden BE- beheld a
man i'm a state 81 beastly into2icaiiOn sway
ing from one side OF the walk 10 The other
a. if he were lord Of all that be surveys ed
and the Mayor al once FASTENED 10 open
the patrol box on the corner Of
Monroe and ottawa-sts. After pulling the
box and using the telephone yehemently
his honor ran across the street Go see where
the prey had gone The inebriaie was
measuring sidewalk and road on Ottawa ST.
No relief came. Nopalr0lmen werein sight
The VI ayOr became frantic, bat no officer
came. Bye and bye, instead II the thunder
OF the patrol wsgan. Supt Perry came
along. The two then started oui 10 iiud the
cause OF the trouble, bat be had found
safety IN the Michigan house and was not
% be seen The Mayor looked al ihe super
intendent and the Superintendent looked al
the Mayor In few minutes a patrolinan
came 10 the rescue The three gazed AZ
each other and the crowd Of citizens looked
al the trio. They al laughed, separated
and traffic. hlndered for moment, re-
sumed its wOnted sway.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01

WAsHINGToN, April 30.-Mr. Hatch called
up the till creating a department of sgri-
culture The House began It's consideration
but the morning hour expired, pending a
controversy IS To the duration of the de-
bate The House then went into commit
tee of the whole on the River and Harbor
bill. Mr.. Warner, OF Ohio, offered an
amendment providing that the appropria-
ton for the improvement If the Mississippi
River shall be expended under the direction
OF the Secretary of War instead of the
Misslssippl ri er Commission. and prOvid-
ing for "A Congressional Committee 10 in
vesligate the work of the Mississippi River
Commission, etc. Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa.
thought the Mississippi River Commission
had wasted enough money and accom-
plished very little II was now time for
Congress To retrace It's steps. MIR King. of
Louisiana, defended the members OF the
commission from the charge of wasleiu-
ness. Mr. Hiscock said the appropriation
was not in the interest of internal
improvement. Ii was 10 buy material
TO place il in the river TO be
washed out at the next freshet
and popularize members in different Con-
gressional districts. Mr.. Warmers amend
ment was rejected. Various amendments
were agreed to. increasing the number Of
places where preliminary surveys may be
made and then Mr. LaFOllette, Of Wiscon-
sin. moved 10 strike out the entire section
having reference 10 this subject. No quorum
votiDgtthe committee rose and The House
al 6.35, adjourned.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
ASSAULTED BY AN IDIOT.
A Young Lady offends a Half Witted Eel
low Who Cuts Her Throat aud then
Commits Suicide.

MATrooN. III, April 3o-Miss Mary
Saunders, living at Spring Point, Cumbor-
land county, was assaulted yesterday hy
William Gallamore a half-wi,ied fellow
who bad annoyed her for long time with
his attentions. She was working in the
garden when Galamore made an iDefiec-
ulal attempt 10 draw her into conversa-
tioE with him Being repulsed he became
euraeed seized her n bis arms and made 80
attempt 70 take her life with large knife
Notwithstanding her heroic struggles - free
herself from his clutches he suce eeedei in
cutting her throat, sever ng the iugusr
vein Thinking he had taken her life he
cut his own throat i'm a similar manner.
lie will probably die His victim Is stIil
alive. bat there is not much hope for her
recovery Spring Point township IS great y
lv excited over the affair. Caliamure oHn
low condition only prevents vcngeuce from
being mefed ont 10 bim
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-01
CITY Nisstoparv ~oet.fx

The third annual meeting Of the city mis-
sionary society was held yesterday after
noon in the y NJ G. A psriors The
regular annual meeting was 20 have been
held last March but 10 was adjourned un,3
yesterday. The following officers were
elected President, Mrs J Morgan smith
First Vice President. Mr.. J. ". Wheeler
Second Vice President. Mrs James Mckee.
Secretary. Mrs Henry Spring Treasurer.
Mrs T. j. judd. The board Of manBeers
consists of tao ladies from each church
society in the city committee
was appointed - confer with
Mr. Hunter, vino was proposed as the cify
missionary. Anothef committee was 49,
pointed 80 meet the ministers ai their
Monday convention and ass them e. raise
money f,r their society bY collections
The financial condition II she society was
reported as somewhat unsatisfactory. but
TIE ladies seemed enfhusiastic. and pro
pose 90 make the saciefy success The
Industrial ,hoei nuder tbe au.pioe. 0f o.
g Stuart. which meets in if,s Basement of
Park Place every Saturday morning vas
reported in 3 Hour.sbing condition. and p
Nav dinng vii boz given ~ the scholafs
a. DE N. g. 7 L rooms TODAY