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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE DEBATE.
LIMITING THE BILL TO COMPANIES UNDER COW

| LIMITING THE BILL TO COMPANIES UNDER A Co"
Mon CONTROL
| WASHINGTON, May 10 Special. The Senate
resumed consideration to-day OF the Interstate Com
merce bill After considerable general discussion on
the measure an amendment offered by Mr. Conser was
adopted limiting the bill to such companies as are
| .under a common control or management" SO TAR the
BIZ applies to common carriers whose routs are partly
by water and partly by rail- The purpose OF this amend
ment except Lake vessels and others from tho
bill her they not part OF any regular route snort
speeches made by nearly all the Senator's Mr..
Stanford declared that the effect OF the bill would be us
a.trous to commerce Of the country Mr. Van "ycK
asked him about the arrangement between the Pacc
Railroads and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. In
reply Mr. Stanford said that the railroads had CHAR
tered so many tons in the steamship cOmpanys shps
and paid some amount for them-not'so much rs had
been stated-and filed with such freight they
did not want to carry tho roads but that was done
not stop competition in proper sense but to preclude
ruinous compeition-ne would not say that there was
any backma in 1t. Tar the railroads were con-
cerncd. it was business.
Mr.. sewen said II the bill became law with the
Camcn amendment in 1t, " would destroy the railroad
:, stem that had been nlty years in building.
without further action the bill the Senate then
adjourned.
There IS O probability that tie msndment to the
bill, providing that no more shall DO charged Tor
a short than for Il long haul, in the same direction
I
defeated when It up for final action
IL was adopted committee OF the whole by close
VOTE All the southern Senators voted for it. appar
emily on the ground stated oy Mr. Coke OF Texas who
said
Tho baul. which the whole country Is taxed 10
maintain bare cost Of transportation builds up last
ern entrcs and destroys cities and towns the South
Atlantic ami GUT seabOard. Galveston. New
I Orleans Mobile, savannah. Charleston and Nor
folk IRE all stationary. or in condition
decay for the simple that the long haul takes
away from them the support oi The couEtry naturally
! trlbdtary To theni'
AL the southern Senators appear to think that this
prov be grated Oh TIE bill which Will he 4
| these decayng cities OF the south, rs Mr. Coke calls
ihcIn the expense Of New-ICrk. Boston and Other
Atlantic seabOlII States. bGt the Western Senators
| ali MAINTAIN that tins would strike fatal
blow at their section OF tho country and they Will OPP
pose tho amendment in every way possible Tho rail-
road people appear TO he Indifferent to the matter but
~ IL looks The amendment Will be defeated.
Mr. BtOwn who opposes TINS nendment, has gathered
Information showing that the steamboats, practise the
discrimination between the long and short haul
| u much greater extent than the railroads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
MAY CROP REPORTS.

WAsHINGToN, May 10.-1hc May crop report
OF the Department OF Agriculture indicates an improve
ment In April OF two points in wheat with a general
average of condition at %. The condition OF rye
averages 06 of barley 81 Cotton planting has boon
delayed by cold rains on the Atlantic by over
flows on the Gnf coast The proportion 10 bc planted
IN May averages 20 cent In years the pro-.
portion does not exceed 10 per cent IN the corn
growing states the preparation for seeding later
IN regions where small grains predomiuate IL Is e,ti-
mated tat - per cent Is done IA average years 10 per
the proportion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11

WAsHNGToN. May 0.-Representative Nor
has received petition from tho knights OF
Labor Of California 1t Is 900 feet long and con-
talns the names of over 10000 persons Every state
county and municipal officer and every Knight Of Labor
California has signed tao petition ever male adult in
many or the counties Of the state has put mis- name to f.
IL prsys for action the pprt OF gress either by
Appropriation. legislation or by change ia the pre- sent
treaty WITH China az may be necessary forever To pro-
hib the further inning alton OF Chinese to tho United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
FRAUDULENT LAND ENTRIES.

WAS HINGToN, May 10.-Tbe Commissioner
Of the General Land ONCE in his response the
resolution calling for the number OF special agents
poyed in his Office and their duties that II the In
creased force recommended IN his annual report lie
granted the entries suspended by his order OF Aprl
1885, can al be Investigated and disposed OF in about
year anc halt large percentage OF these entries he
thinks are fraudulent The Commi ssioner his
accommodation that the pre- pton. commuted home
stead, timber culture. timber land aud desert land laws
be repealed and says the questions broadly stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
HENRY PROUsE COOPER MUST PAY.

Henry prouse Cooper. the wealthy and eccentric
merchant tailor. in January 1893, employed william L
Fagg ling with him. to act a. his counsel ahs
adviser promised pay him - - FOR las services "a
ght weeks and Mr tasg rcnered bil n "hcs
travelling placed Al ~ - AMI te sp-y.
sos which h. hid lent Mr. Cooper IA PARIS va, -
nantrd cooper paid $3.50 but nege t-d To pay no
rest and Fsga him In tho superior Court The eas
referred to William e. ru who ye,teiAy hrl 49, re-
port finding the plaintiff entitled T. judgment @
3s interest from ADr B. 1885, together VITA .osa
/. AIM rnCI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
TIE LOSS or THE STEAMER HONDURAS

PANAMA, May 1.-The Pacific NIall Company's
Honduras, before reported lost, wrecked
the Ley pa shoals four miles oil the
Dor on April 90 The following morning the steamer
Crescent City OF the line, of wreck. The
passcn AMI taken of IN boats moment
the sap struck and there WAS no loss VI life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
IMPORTANT PATENT DECISION.

WAsHINGToN, May l0-COmmissoner Mont
gomery Today rendered ala important decision in the
Reese agt Thomas pateut interference The
mercial Importance of the invention the right to winch
was at ISSUE lies in the alleged ability to eliminate by
its phOs phorns from the metal treated by tho Bes-
seIner process The issue was made under two heads
one FOR The process and the other Tor the furnace lining
which The subjects matter separate appca-
tons. Tho Commissioner holds that Reese was the
original and first inventor OF the invention in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11

special effort is being made by the Brook
yn Republican League ~ secure the enrolment of Re-
puhcans in the ward and town associations In Kings
County to-day aud next Tuesday Thousands OF circu-
lars calling attention TO the enrolment nave been sent 10
Republican voters not already enrolled urging them TO
take thal step 10 have vote AT the primary
elections tall. The officers OF the various assOca
VIII be at their head quarters from 10 10 and
from 10 p to-day enroll all who desire and
their will be reported at tho next regular
meetings OF the associations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
NEW.YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, MAY II, 1886

no has bought an nterost The National Rcpn'cdn, or
made loans to anybody contacted with IL
conscience. Secretary Fairchhd to-day re-
ccved from New York the second hnf OF 81 900 gold
certificate numbered A. s,50S the first halt Of when
was received last week. and the restitution being COM
peto tho amoant was placed to tho credit OF the Con
scienca Fund"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
WAsHINGTON NOTEa

WAsniSGroN Monday. May 10 1886
TIE MILITARY ACADEMY BiL~-Ihe Military AcadeI y
Appropriation bill. having been received by the Senate
from the House to-day referred the senate Com
mittee Oh Appropriations.
sEohEIARf WIiTSEYs DESIAL--Secretary whitney TO-
Gay toIegraphed from NewYork an emphatic sweeping
eLisl OF Tho stories published here and where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11

RECOMMENDING THE DISMISSAL OF WARDER
WAsHNGToN, May lO.-'rhe House Commit
tee Civil Service Reform in its report made to the
House today in the matter of the charges made against
Mcssr. Warier and Steaey House employees, in cOnncc
tiOn with Jacksonville levee appropriation, after
of the testimony TAKEN says OF Mr. Warler that
he mad been Mayor of Jacksonville Ind. and ad while
the witness stand, exhibited the characteristics OF
Intelligent OF the world. The person. h. ~ Hin.
whom he alleges that he employed attorney.
dscrcditaOly connected with number OF public affairs.
While the testimony establishes that part OF the
81 $50 paid by the people OF Jacksonville used
attempted to be used in corrupty influencing
Der OF either branch of the XLVIh Congress- the
mtee says that the conduct OF Sr Wsrder II
prevail The committee finds that Warier did receive the
OF 81 $50 upon the pretencc OF influencing Congress-
it recommends that he lie dismissed from
Of the House.
As to he OF o. o. stealey. the committee saws
that 50 far az the present inquiry is concerned 1t finds
that Steaiey aid not exact collect accept from
any sum OF money upon the reience or Tor the pur
pose OF influencing Congress committee thereO!
Member Senator In connection with the Jeier
sOnyIlie appropriation and yond the npr0preiv of
ompoye being concerned in any attempt to secure such
appropriation. Seacy not connected tnero with
A dis missing Mr. Warder the service OF
the House Is attached TO the report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11

whether the public lands shall be protected anu an
oct acquisition title thereto insisted upon' Oh
est APPROPRIATION thereof be allowed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
PHASES or LOCAL P0llrICs.

Mr.. DUGRO AS TAMMANY'S MAN FOR MAYOR.
The Iammany leaders arc already looking for
an available candidate for Mayor next November They
want possible. 20 obtain one who stands well with the
community and who at the same time Is thoroughly
identified with the organization Their experience with
Franklin Edson convinced them that TO outside their
own ranks is to run the risk OF eccnG Who after
he takes Office. will prove TOO Independent in the matter
Of appoints and in directions The indications now
pom, TO r. Henry Dugro the coming candidate. He
was chosen Grand sachcm OF the T 'mmany Society
"A year ago and will be continued as such
The coming year. Tho rules Of the society forbid the
election the Grand sachein but oy scattering their
vote, in baloting for his the sachcms can
make sure that will receive majority OF the
votes cast the Grand Sachem will then hold over for
another year. This followed in the Of
Augustus schen. who Grand Sachem for more than
ten ve.rs holding the ohics&o the time OF bis death.
Tie leading IN tue Iammany society are
the leaders ia the 1amnany General Commit
tee ana VIII control the nominating conventions next
fall Mi DugrO, although a comparatively young man,
hae for several years held prominent place III the Iem
many councils. lie is wealthy a lawyer. and popular
The German Democrats. He has served In the
Legislature and Congress. Those VINO in posi-
ton TO know think that Mt DugrO Is being kept PROM
inenty 20 order TO make him Candidate
Tor the My OI atty when the proper Time comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
PIRITs OF TuRPENrINR.

CUARLisros May lO.-Turpentns dun at SIC.
nAyAEsAu. May 10. -IurUentine steady at 32o32sc
WILMINGTON. Nay lU.-furDentino nrm II 32&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-05-11
CHAIRMAN OF THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.

Little attention has yet been given TO the
question VINO will be the chairman Of the new lepub
ncan County COmmit,cci The only names thus far
prominently mentioned those % the present chair
man, Edward Mitchell L. Z. Morton and Cornelius n
Bliss. There runOr that John j. OBieu would
again date but he has assured his friends that
there Is truth this lie held the position for three
this Is honor enough for There
Is no probability that there Will Do hot contest IL II
much more likely that the ticket will be practically
asreei beforehand and elected with scarcely show
OF opposition. The great majority Of the committee
agree that harmony is tue thing ueedIul at the
mn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-05-21
sHERIFF's SALE

In the district court of Barber county, state
of Kansas:
John n. Wisner, plaintiff.
vs..
Oliver j. Bias, defendant
State of Kansas, Barber county, IS:
By virtue of an execution TO me directed,
issued out OF the district court of Barber
county. state of Kansas, i'll the action above
entitled. will on
TUESDAY, MAY 25TH, A. d. 1885,
at three O'Clock p. m, of said day, Mt the front
OF the court house, in the city OF Medicine
Lodge, In said county and state, offer for sale
at public auction, to the highest bidder, foI
cash in hand, all of the right, title and Interest
whatsoever of the said Oliver J. Bias, in and
TO the following lands and tenements to wit:
The southwest quarter I3l of the southeast
quarter Il |, aud east half III of the southwes,
quarter la of section thirty-four [34l, town.
ship thirty one 1871, south of range ten 10
west, and the northwest quarter III of the
northeast quarter III of section three 81
township thirty-two l32l, south OF range ten
llUl, all in Barber county, state of Kansas
taken as the property of the said Oliver j
Bias, and to satisfy judgment of three hun.
dred dollars and costs, obtained by plaintiff
against the abovc-namcd defendant.
Given under my hand this 2ist day OF April
y. ID. 1885. c. ID. NELSON,
AZ Sheriff of Barber Co., Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-05-21
sHERIFF's SALE.

In the district court of Barber county. State
of Kansas:
c. p. Orwan, Plaintiff,
We.
John Cheney, defendant
State of Kansas. Barber county, IS:
By yirture of an order of sale, to me directed
issued out of the district court OF Barber
county, state of Kansas. In the action above
entitled, will, on
TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, A. D. 1885,
ut two o'clock p. m, of said day, at the
front door of the court house, in the city OF
Medicine Lodge, in said county and state. offer
for sale at public auction to the highest bidder
for cash IN hand. all of the right, title and in
terest whatsoever of the said John Cheney of
said county and state. in and to the following
land and tenemcnts, TO wit: A one-story resi-
dence, shingle roof about 24x24, with IL
kitchen 12xl2, situated on lot g. in block 1873, in
the Town Company's addition to New Kiowa
Barber county, Kansas. Taken as the prop
erty of the said John Cheney, and to satisfy
said order of SALE
Given under my hand this 21st day of April,
A. ID. 1885. CHARLES d. NELSON,
Sheriff of Barber county, Kans.
BY WN LINDSEY, Under Sheriff. AZ
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LAND OFFICE AT HARMED, Kas., April "a, 1885.
Notice is hereby given hat the following.
ma ned settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before II. NJ.
lngrnham, clerk of the District Court at Medi-
cine Lodge, kas-. on June %. 1885, viz: Mathew
Brennan, for the northwest of the southwest
I, and the southwest I of the northwest I. sec
tioH 81, ard the southeast of the northeast
and the northeast of the southeast of section
81. township 81, range IL.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Peter Hoover, Madden, Thomas Soaper,
VIM Caldwell, all of Medicine Lodge, Kans.
As 50 w. r. BROwSLEE. Register.
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LAND OFFICE AT LARNED, Kas., April "a, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before ii NJ Ingra-
ham, Clerk of the District Court of Barber
county, at Medicine Lodge. kas.. on July Is,
1885, viz: Thomas B. Thacker o ID II46l for
the east Il of the southeast of section a. town.
ship 81 south. range IL west and lots and 2,
section 3, township 81 south, range Ii. west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz:
Cary, John Gardner, Charles Hobson, ]
Jones, all Of Mingona Postofice, Barber county
Kansas.
1853 W.. r. BRowNLEE, Register.
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SheriE's Sale.

bQeTlu D 6al6.
In the District COURT of Harper County State
of Kansas.
c. II. Gardner, Plaintiff,
versus
A. E. Stalnaker Defendant.
BY virtue of an execution, to me directed
issued out of the District Court Of Harper
county, State of Kansas, in the action above
entitled, will, on
MONDAY, JUNE IL, 1885,
at the hour of O'Clock, r. NJ. of said day, nj
the front door of the court house, IN the city
of Medicine Lodge, in Barber county Kansas
offer for safe, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash in hand, all of the right, title
and interest whatsoever OF the said A f. Stal.
maker in and to the following lands and tenc-
ments, to-wit:
The west one-half q - of the southwest quar-
ter "a and the west one half Ga - OF the north
west quarter of section IS, township 81, south
of range ten Q0l west, in the county of Barber
and state of Kansas, taken as the property OF
the said A. Il. Stainaker and TO satisfy Judge
ment of One Hundred and Fifty (Sl50.00l dol
lars, with interest at the rate of seven Ia per
cent from date of judgement, and the further
sum of Sixteen and 40 100 dollars ($l640) as
cost of suit, obtained against the above named
defendant, and the costs of this execution.
Given under my hand this 9th day of May,
A. D., 1886.
CHAS. d. NELSON,
All Sheriff of Barber County, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-05-21

Land Office at Larned, Kans., April "a, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will lie made before ii NJ Ingra-
ham, Clerk of the District Court, at Medicine
Lodge, Kans., on June 20, 1886, viz: James G.
Livingston, . ID s 1914 for the south y south
west and northwest Il of the southwest l.
and southwest of the northwest /, section 8,
township 81. range Il.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
II j Mckay, William Carroll, Join Riedlinger.
ID Young, all of Medicine Lodge, ..ans.
4S 50 w. X. BROwNLEE. Register
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-05-21

LAND OFFICE AT LARNED, Kn-.. April "a, 1885,
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will bc made before II II
hardy, Probate Judge at Medicine Lodge, Kan
ON June % 1886, viz: james S Lynch, o ID S
ll2lO, for the north Il of the northwest of Sec
ton ~, ana the east q of the southwest of
seGtlon q, township IS south. range ii west.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
has continuous residence upoi-, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
W Lowe. George w Triton, 7 Turner, John
Wire, all of Medicine Lodge, Kans.
4S 03 w. X. BROwNLEE. Register.
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LArn nrr1cr ArIA

LAND OFFICE AT LARyED. Kas-, April 81, 1885
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim
and that said proof Will be made before II. NJ
Ingraham, clerk of the District Court of Bar
Der county, kans-, at Medicine Lodge, Kans.
on July II, 1856, viz: Lizzie Russell. for the lot,
], and 3. and the southeast of the northwes
4 of section Z, township -. range IL.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
A Beckwith, BisaOp, John Jones, Thomai
Walters, all of Sexton, Kans.
S53 w. X. BRowNLEE. Register.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-05-21

LAND OFFICE AT LARSED, Kans., April "a, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before ii NJ Ingra-
ham, Clerk OF District Court, at Medicine
Lodge. Kans-, On June TO, 1856, viz: John VI.
Arnold. D ID 1532, for the west 4 of the south
east and south of the southwest !, section
., township 30 south. range u west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
James Crouch, Keen Crouch, George Fcttey,
Frank Brown. all OF Amber. Kans.
e - W. 3. BRowsLEE, Register.
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NOTICES OF PUBLICATION.


Land Once M Larncd. KAN. April q, 1885.
Notice il neresJy given that the foiiowfs -
named settler has flied notice % hts tsseniiSn
= .nsss final Hsucs Is Cpsgft 81 .li< ssili II (.
sase $3.50 PROOF VIII be s1aae before the
E4clat~ JEaEe - NSlsei,.e Lo-.e.
! scszs, or 51ae -, 1885, w: EcrrGns
;5T-sve. foi tie southeast i OF southea-t see
ton !, ana sovsthwe.t of scuthwcst section 8.
and northwest Of ney1hwest section II. aud
northeast Of northeast seesion ls township
g. south, range " west.
re names the FOL. owing witnesses to pro~e
bis continuous residence upgn aad cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Thomas omcy, George Omey. of Lodi, Bar
Der county. kans..J II. Hail. of Medicine Lodge
kans.. VIM. Smith. of Canema Kans
AZ % w. H. BROwNLER, Register.
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Land Office AT Larned. Kas., April "a SO
Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before H.
H. Hardy; Probate Judge, Ut Medicine Lodge,
kan on june 10. 1856, viz: Robert }. Mckay,
southwest t, south of the southeast Quarter
OF section B and southwest of the southwest I
section 2, township 81 south, of range I2 west .
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz:
James Livingston, William Carell. Sam War
rem, John Riedliager, all Of Medicine Lodge,
Kansas.
As 50 WR BROWNLrr Re0fstor
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Land once at Larnea. Kas.. April % lsss.

Land Office at Larued. Kas. April %. 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice or his intention
and that said proof will be made before the
Frooutc Judge at Medicine Lodge, Kans ON
june =. 1850. viz: Mathew Brennan, for the
northwest of the southwest D soufhwesf ~
the norihwestt of section 20. and the southeast
OF the northeast I, northeast of the southeast
OF secuon y, township 32 south, range 10 west
He names the following wifnesacs fo nrovs
ms continuous residence upon, ana cultivation
samuel Madden. Peter Hoover, William Car
nahan, Thomas Soper, all OF Medioine Lodge
Kansas 1880
As 50 wR RRovSrrE Pao4,,o-
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Land once at -i.arned. Kas.. Apr,l "a lisa

I1auu OIHCe III LuTlIeO, hds-, april =, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before II. NJ In
Lodge, Kans., on June q, 1885, viz: Alnasa
Gage, for the south of the northeast !, and
west Il of the southeast I, section 2, township
90 range 10.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land, viz:
L Roby, George Suffers, Krider, A II
Compton, all of Amber, Kans.
1853 w. X. BRowNLEE. Register.