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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Friday, Sept. II, 1886.
FOURTH CLASS PosIMAsTERs.-The Acting Postmaster
General to-day appointed among others rne following
fOurth-clsss postmasters L. A. Ritter East Varlck
n. Y; j. A. Collins at Meyer, Penn; Dennis Shea at
Ashton, r. l.; William H. street at Auburn, l.; Hat
tie l.. Flint AT Hancock, VI
FOREIGN MAILS-In regard to the complaint OF sew
eral Philadelphia merchants that foreign mails are
often sent by foreign lines when American steamers
would perform the service equally well, superintendent
Bell. Of the Foreign Mails O1ce, Always
sends the malls by the steamer making the fastest time
BOND EXPERIMENTATION $250000 OF bonds em
braced in the 142d call issued September g. have
already been redeemed at the Treasury Department.
believed that most Of these bonds were forwarded
under the terms OF the circular Offering redeem any
uDcalled per cent bonds bus called before they
had been received at the Department.
CHIEF or ENGINELRs-COlone Charles s. Stewart
Corps OF Engineers, yesterday afternoon, at his
own request placed upon the retired list Colonel
Charles l.. Blunt who Is the ranking Oncer of the
corps anticipation Of his retirement for age ne rt
January has asked for and been granted leave OF aD
until that time. This leaves Colonel James O.
Duane rs the ranking officer OF the corps.
OLEoMARGARINE DEALERS PRoTRsT-SOme mann
facturers OF oeomargarue protested against the
the second section OF the act regulating the manufact
ure Of that compound There are firms engaged In the
manufacture of compounds Of OcOmargsrine and II
component materials subject to tax, has been
held by the Revenue Bureau the result will be
pei these manufacturers TO double tax, they
also required by the law TO place stamps the finished
article when compounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
BENT on ANOTHER ARCTTO EXPEDITION.


Journal reporter recently met Lieutenant David L. Brain
ard Of the OF the Greedy Arctic expedition
now q sergeant United states Signal Corps Washing
ton D. c. who passed through this city 20 visit his sister
living In Gray Icrkimer County. lie asked many
questions proposed the land of the mid
ulpht and his replies cpitOmZcd ~ follows;
10 cpntempat. returning 10 the Arctic in the
o. the commander OF small expedition
posed twelve persons, distributed follows; one natur
who VIII pct assistant naturalist, one
who will assist III meteorological and magnetic
moteOrO
blacksmith ard aud three Eskimo dry
ers and hunters expedition viii have Tor object
c,poaou OF Ilay,s Sound ana the bringing back o the
in records and scientific collection Of specimens abandoned
at Fort Congcr vessel Will visit in the spring of
1901 To back this country but should work
fuly accomplished would remain wear longer
The money defrsy expenses will be raised by pr
buttons and The approximate amount VIII not be TAR
object In waiting ~ long before starting
thorough restoration of broker health.
and 10 ens provide the OF the expedition
reliable set of instruments and full and
pete equipment Tor sedging amt other work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
TIE SUITS ABOUT THE NICKEL PLATE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 17.-Ashley Pond,
OF Detroit, attorney for the Lake shore aad Michigan
Southern Railroad Company made an argument to
day the NckelPlate railway case taking the ground
that the hIst mortgage bonds we're not negotiable T..
J.. stillmsn, Of New York, followed for the Central
Trust Company. He said that the Central Trust Com
pany here simply TO foreelose mortgage OF bonds
which payable TO bearer and were Issued by the
company aud In the hands Of hundreds OF per-
sons who bought them IN good faith for value IN the
open market He held that the point taken that the
Nevlork, Chicago ana ST. LO1s Railroad had no legal
existence and therefore could not make mortgage was
worthy OF notice, and could not In law equity be
raised debtor company seeking 10 escape meeting
its legal and just OBLIGATIONS Judge X i. Ranney fol-
lowed for the NewYOrk, Chicago and St Louis Railway
Company. and argued that the first mortgage bonds
were valid. His point was that under the laws OF
ONO railroad IN this State can be cOnsO dated only
with roads In the states adjoining ONO, and then only
When both roads are built or 10 process or construction
90 that the consolidation OF the companies In New
York. Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois with the
IN Quo to form the Nickel Plate hen part OF The
line was constructed was Illegal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
AROBBIsHOP PUROELUS DEBTS.

Cincinnati DfSDdch 70 me iWHH0ftDfH IfNHes
For some past the excitement the creditors OF
Archbishop Purcell has and several indig
nation meetings been held to condemn what con
sered the Indifference Archbishop Elder the petitions
people who lost all they possessed Additional
interest in the AFFAIR aroused to-day by The statement OF
Catholic who declares that the Pope has
ordered be paid within five years The priest
condition that his would not De pub
lis., He that public announcement OF the matter
will be made time but n IA true
has ordered the Archbishop To pay the debt within
i've That the edct which went forth from
Baltimore Council. and that part of Arch
bishop when he visited the Holy city early
The Pope himself IL taking interest In The
and c has said that the debt must he paid without
further delay.
OF the Bishops in this diocese have
three months and The subject Of the debt
was considered but satisfactory basis Of settlement
upOn The Of the cred tors az times
have created much uneaSncss among the church authorities
the impression H. general that measures foot n
part OF The indebtedness reporter called nj
the archepscopal residence tonight and Archbishop
Elder lilo said he had heard the report that order had
been received from Rome to settle the debt bat he would
confirm adct the assertion. with OF
his hand he remarked GO 10 the man who gave the in
Al tho present time the debts len by Purcell
to nearly s4OOO,NDD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
GRAIN AND PRODUCE' MAPKETS
FEATURES OF Ngg-YOax DEALrVa4

FEATURES Or NEN-lDH bSALINffS
Tho Of grain markets yesterday the weak
around under the influence Of heavy receipts
al the West expression of opinion by the leading
western operators that prices ought TO lower Exporters
were also credited with being speculative sellers 10
some extent. The business done was fairly
large and may De that the present depression
due much 70 natural conditions 10 bear rons
preparatory accommodating HOLDINGS Cash wheat
cent lower with sales OF $4,000 bushels exporters The
options weak throughout aud closed at the inside
prices down cents follows september s5A October
s. a. November STA December - y January 9O. and May
There lively export inquiry iOr cornabout
10000 bushels were taken by shippeTs-but
fell OF lQl4 cents. The option speculation
weak and losses scored at the end ~
As for september 4s for October 49' for November 500
December and 81 cents for January oats without
feature spot lots eli ~ 4 cent and options showed losses
sfOr September at 81 for October at 81 q and
November at 81 and December S3N sep,em
Der land marked up 20 points to - 40 but other months
Thursdays quotations az the close follows
October IS ~ November 20 81 December S6 55 January
80 90. year S6 ~.
The receipts OF grain yesterday NJ NcwYork. Phlad.
phia Baltimore and Boston follows Wheat 04
bushels: 4265O3 bushels 1893 Sjl total
grain 3563ls bushels; flour, 263O7 barrels Chicago
Milwaukee and 81 Louis the arrivals Wheat l45 36
bushels 2G7545 bushels oats l-5S5 bushels total
grain. J9s. $40 bushels -four. rs, 1876 barrels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
TIE COURTS
DrrFEREyr VIEWS ABOUT MIR sAIRD's Sal

DIFFERENT VIEWS ABOUT Mr. BAIRD's SANITY.
Little progress made yesterday In the prolonged ex-
animation condition OF John Bairds mind be
fore the sberids Jury and commissioners. DR.. W. 5.
Cooper Troy testified that he had known Mr. Baird since
lsi9 He prescribed fall Of 1881 and next ga
him at the asylum in Flushing There he examined him. lie
was of sound mind and competent TO manage his AFFAIRS
Dr. John NJ Carnochan deposed that had made three
amnatons in the of Mr.. Baird, who said he
positive information in regard TO legacies from
but he thoughtit possible that on ac
OF Mr. having out he might nave beh
cita legacy by him. He said might be foolish on hs par,
but no thought he might be heir Of A. T. stewart MT
Baird had told him that investments which be h.i made
before asylum had all turned out wen
Men delus!Ons who not insane NJ bard hah
told the witness aughingly, that while IN luxurious huor
caused the alcoholic smrants suppoeng ta ne
to receive great deal of money, he had given each oil
his sons check for 81 ,oOuOn -, 49,, NJ,
William a. Booth president Of the Third National Bank
recalled and cross identified letter addressed 10
him nv Mr. Daird while the latter the ASYLUM finding
fanit with honoDG the checks OF Mr. Bard who
had more deposit I'm the bank Expressions
In that confirmed the witness In his beiiei that MT
Baird OF unsOund mind ~
The hearing will be continued next wednesday at $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
DISCUSSING rHE WEEDS OF SUyDAr.soHooL

DISCUSSING THE NEEDS OF SUNDAT-SCHOOLS
LONG BRANCH, n. j., Sept. 1.-THE twenty
seventh annual convention OF the Monmouth County
Sunday school Association was held yesterday in St.
Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. William
NJ White, OF Freehold. presided. ChdreEs service
was conducted by tho Rev. W. q. Russell addressed
by the Rev X G. Hallock The Rev. Nelson a. Mac
Dichol followed with chalk sermon on Hold fast
that which Is good' The Rev. :. W. Clark urged the
young people to cultivate "good company, good habits
good reading, good thinking good sentiments and good
temper"
The president addressed the convention on Christ
the Model Teacher" The Rev. Edward Cor
net welcomed the workers. The Rev. D. C..
Lppincott and the Rev l. L.. Brokaw dis-
cussed the question: How TO stop leaks In The Bun
day-school" In the afternoon an address was de-
livered by Mrs. W. +. Crafts, OF New-York ON "Ways
OF working IN the primary GLASS; The subject of tenn
peTauce instruction the Sunday school was scu,srd
by the Rev. X. j. Kent and the Rev. J. +. Hehnman
The Rev. Ralph ". BrokAw spoke on the Relation OF
the Society OF Christian Endeayor to the Sunday
school"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
A CHILDS COURAGE.
from M Atlanta Constltuti0a.

The four children Of Dr. J. n. Cook the veterinary sur
had escape this afternoon They
gather hazel nnts In the back Of hs place their
tie terrier accompanying them The dog noticed
strangely while going out but the children gather
ing nuts they paid no attention to her until she suddenly
toward one OF them and BIT The child wded her off, but
eldest little girl eleven seeing the dog going
10 bite one Of them and that II Impossible
py me nsss Of M neck and held y FOR some minutes
u its head aud tied tree The little gr then
threw the dog the ground and rushod OF me
Upon CT animation the dog found have hydrophob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY ISrELLIG EycE.


CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-Charles Francis Adams,
president OF the Union Pacific road was in this city
yesterday. on his Omaha. Mr.. Adams expressed
himself satisfied with the present volume OF business
being done by rosj the Nebraska system showing
IN Improvement since August l. The transcontnent tai
tory most unsatisfactory in regard 10 the rates
tariff tie had no idea q to what compromise would be
reached or whether the pool would be renewed Mr.
The recent reorganization OF the Western Traffic Assoc
alton.
citation. has conceived the idea OF forming Pool Com
mssioners Association, and has been consulting the
other commissioners this city. All those ntervie
by Mr.. Blanchard looked favoraby upon his PROPOSE
ton aud IL probable the proposed Organization will
be formed early date. There are ten railroad
commissioners III this city.
WAsHSGToS. Sept l7-Actng Land Commissioner
Stocksager has rendered decision in the case OF an
Indian claiming land IN Washington Terrtory "a a
bomestoader against the claim OF tie Northern Pacific
Railway Company, In which he holds that the occupa-
Isnys map OF definite location was such claim az ex-
cepted toe tract from the grant This decision virtually
decides large number OF similar in Washington
Territory.
CiScINSATf Sept 17.Among the subjects for consid.
Grafton at the coming annual meeting Of the stockhold
ers OF the Cincinnati. Indianapolis st. Louie and Chicago
road. TO be held at Indianapolis ia October next IA the
project OF doubetrackiDg the road between Cincinnati
end indianapolis The opinion prevails here that II will
be ordered.
CINCINNATI Sept IL (speciaL)-The Cincinnati IN
dianapois ST. Louis and Chicago Railroad Is said to
be about to purchase the Indianapolis Dscatur and
sprDxncld road, running from indianapolis TO Spring
neld. III.
81. Louis, Sept 1.-THE statement Is made today
THAI Joint Agent Ii. e. Depew, OF the Central Traffic
Association, has been offered and will probably accspt
che position Of general traffic manager OF the Mobile and
Ohio Railway and will resign his present position about
oetober l.
Last week the st. Louis and Chicago Railway Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
MRS CUSTERS INDUSTRY.

Nelr- York L7f'er 70 TIC 7T0V Ifnes.
Mrs General il OF the stay athomes prefcng
close application literary work to outing. She
number OF invitations. and does
have suffered from labor which is
Kansas and frontier life just after the She and her
husband spent years time and
went through many thrilling scenes IL i just ten wears
since the gallant bnt unfortunate general fell that change
which hardly a parallel In the military record Mrs
lives Gramcrcy Park, which Of the best
ru.r I....Ia In AocLfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
IMPORTING SKILLED LABOR FROM ITALY

WASHINGTON, Sept. II (Specia0 .-Eugene
PedOn, all Italian who arrived from Venice about q
week ago. has been appointed a draughtsman in the
office of the Supervising Architect at salary OF 81
day. lie recommended to the Treasury Depart
ment ana he requested come and take the
position. lie speaks English well. According to the
democratic campaign book" the Democratic House
presented and successfully carried through the bill 10
prohibit Importation OF cOntrac labor 10
break down the working men OF this country" The
Acting Secretary OF the Treasury perhaps
of he fact that the services OF several thousand drauh
men who are American citizens, and competent as
Mr.. Pedon, gbt have been Obtained without sending
70 Italy Tor them Some OF Them good Democrats,
too, and re gularly vote the Democratic ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18

ST. Louis sept. i7.-Flour quiet, XXX 81 80 81 40;
Family - 80 81 % Choice 81 1898 % Fancy - 400
- 80 Patents ~ OOd 81 10. Wheat lower; No Red,
Cash; ~ a75e sept: 7isac Oct 75ed75's Corn
No Mixed cash. So 3j sept. sc 80 l2o.
oats dnl No Mixed Cash 20 70 .c sept. rs &C: oct
70 q rive weak At 4sc. Barley u nchanged Butter
creamery. 81 024o; DAIRY. lOd Doc Eggs-2c Flax
81 o. uay-Timothy $40 90 Prairie Bran-19o at
mill Corn Meal ~ % Whiskey. 81 10. PORK ell 90
bnlk Meas-long Clear " 80 short Ribs 81 40 short
lear ~ 90 Lard. 81 90 Recepts-Four 5000 bbls-
Wheat, $4,000 bush Corn. $4,000 bush; 1900 bush
Rye. 1000 busn Barley. Il 900 oush Shipments
5000 bbls; Wheat 5000 bush. Corn, 0UOV bush; Oss
1900 bashi Rye. 1000 Barley, mona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. II, 1898.


FRIDAY, Sept 17-P. ".
To-dsy's stock market developed wider and more
general than has been before since last
June This indicated alone by the larger transac-
lions recorded but by the better temper displayed by
general commission brokers; there still some who
complain that they doing mo" business but 1t is
safe to say that generally happier ana more proms-
ing vieg Of the prospects were entertained To-day IL
was not alone Reading which opened with bucyant
tones In fact. at the opening that stock was exception
ally tamo at last evenings figures. Later. how
ever. 1t again came to the 'front.', and finally
established the largest Curthep advance for
the day. The stock for the best part
OF the morning hung about 29is, but after the I'M
official announcement that the conflicting interests had
met on 3 common ground, the price gradually and
steadily advanced to 80 and closed at 1888 All that
has been done in tho matter Is passed In the cor
respondence printed in column. Cana'a
Southern continued to be special feature the deal
ings and advanced to 5205l7s tnorc is much talk
about dividend on it and Michigan Central for this
year. Both roads certainly doing better than they
did In the rst six months OF this when the results
STAG, 800 for Michigan Central and S47.6 GAO for
Canada Southern over the respective amounts
Of first charges for each company. Central
and Hudson developed strength in an advance from
1928 l1329l127s, with sales of only 1900 shares
while Lake Shore after advance OF l2 finally closed
the "a last evening. The Northern Pacincs and
Oregon Transcontinental weak all the way out,
and Central of NewJersey did not sympathize with the
general market The days advance in the general list
brought considerable realizing sales late In the
day. that the best prices not maintained, and IN
instances the closing figures below thOss or
Last evening but the market entitled to be quoted
ending firm.
Government bonds moderately active and strong
with thebids higher for the IS and % higher for the
! quotations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
EUROPEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS


LONDON, sept l7-l2;30 D. m.-Consols, 100 1916 for
and 100 l66 for the account United states Four
Per Cent Bonds 1870 do -Four a Half Per Cent Bonds
III Atlantic and Great Western First Mortgage rrus
tees Certificates OPS do. Second Mortgage l7s Illinois
I.ntta 1892; Mexican Ordinary 49, 81 Paul Common
1904 Now-lOrk Central lI57 si Reading, l5I.
100 .PAris advices quote Three Per Cent Repes at
- francs So centimes for the account
LoND0S, sept Ia p m-Consols, 100 1916 for money
and 1909 for the account Atlantic Western
nc GD Mexican Ordinary Asa Paul Common 100 =;
Pcnn-ylva y ~
Hudson Bay Company, 2iA
Bar silver Is quoted nj 43 l3. 10 a.
The amount O bullion Withdrawn from the Bank OF Eng
land ON balance to-day Ia 100000
Paris avIces quote Three Per
Centlmes for the account Loudoa 2S
francs 30la centines for checks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
THE TOLEDO NARROW GAUGE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. II (SpeciaD .-Argu-
In the suit OF the Central Trust Company OF New
York, against sylvester Neelsnd begun in the
United states Circuit Court this morning before Judges
jackson ana Walker The suit involves terminal prop
erty OF the Toledo Narrow Gauge Railroad at Toledo
ONO. amounting IN value 10 about 100000. The issue
is mortgage, the MORTGAGE claiming that the
gage covers the terminal property at Toledo Colonel
Robert G.. Ingeso and W. W. Mcfarland, OF New York.
are the counsel in the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18

obtained In the State Circuit Court at sprnsnea' Ill.,
temporary Injunction against b r. Johnson ~
ortr.ctors n nrevent them from interfering with tho
running OF trna Tho Injunction was TO t Ss
the ground that tho sub-contractors were entiou ~
Ic,n.ive OF the road until II 10 completed
and paid The contractors tnen oosn9a hssom
norary Injunction preventing the company rom
ing common carriers operating the road or
them I'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
pEpREpATIoys AMoNG rnE SEAL ISLANDS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Special Agent
Tngle OF the Treasury Department, has returned TO
this city from the Seal Islands OF Alaska He left
Alaska shortly after the seizure OF foreign seIlers had
made by Captain Abbey. In the of the British
vessel Onward Mr.. Tinse that the master OF the
vessel admitted having killed his catch OF seals along
shores OF the Seal Islands These predatory seaes he
practice OF stealing ashore under of
clubbing seals, which then tossed into boats
and conveyed board ship he sbnled. NOiWith
standing these losses however the agent seal
life Is increasing with great rapidlty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
WHY MAX WAS EXPELLED FROM A UNION.

Pawik Max having been expelled from the Bohemian
Dakers Union No % because as alleges he refused
testify against the much boycotted Mrs Landgrah his
counsel Robert Greentha yesterday applied to Justice
Andrews in Supreme Court Chambers, for mandamus
directing his reinstatement He said had been rendered
dnoul for him 10 obtain employment his expulsion be-
cause the union boycott who gave him
work thus depriving him cot the means OF earning
his daily bread" lie declares that Moritz
Pollock. officer OF the union. tod MN
that he must testify against Mrs Iandgf and he replied
that he knew nothing about the matter Pollock told him that
that made and that unless he estned IN laNor
of the prisoners would be expelled and not permitted to
work n any place in the city
Moses Herman behalf OF the unon presented an aida
Wit by saying that he only wished Max to give test
ony that had expressed desire give 20 the effect that
when Iandgraf had treated him ana charged
lie declared that NJ AK 4eea or
misconduct An afhdayt by John Neok, president OF the
union 10 the submitted. Justice Andrews
reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
TOO MUCH ADULTERArED TEA IMPORTED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Acting Secre-
tary OF the Treasury written tue Collector Of
Customs NcwYork in regard to the I'm alton of
spurious He says that IL appears that consider
able quantities OF tea clearly up the commercial
standard imported the United States and have
been admitted TO entry after submission TO arbitration
as provided by The Acting Secretary says that he
concurs in the opinion OF the Collector that there
warrant for the partc patton In such arbrations
by General Appraiser, and he also approves the sug
OF the Appraiser 10 the disqualification as
arbraOrs OF persons who have prendesd the teas on
samples furnished by importers nasnuch "a an arbtra
ton held by persons would IN effect nulify the
Qurements OF the statute IL Is therefore prescribed
says Secretary that IN cases where importers re-
quest the appointment Of committee OF arbitration,
the before being shall be required 10
state they ha examined sample OF the tea
III dispute passed any opinion 10 the value or
admiss bty OF and, further, that they have
o whatever the admission of the nerchan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
SPIRITS OF TURPENrINl

CHARLEsroS, Sept l7.-1urpentine steady at 33lc
hAvAsNAH. sept lI.-Turpentine hrm AT 81 &c.
WILMINGTON. sept i7.-Iurpentine duh al Sac.