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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
TIE yEw.roRK AND yEw-EyGGAyD LEASE

BosroN, Jan. % (SpeciaN.-The matter of Il
lease OF the NewYork and NswEngand Railroad TO the
New.York, Now-Haven and Hartford Company is I'M
doubtedly practically settled, says The Transcript the
details remaining DO arranged Tho immediate oon-
summation of the cannot be expected but that
definite understanding exists between the two COM
panes and that the basis OF the one to tho other
is practically arranged admits OF but little II any doubt
The prospects OF the New gland road daily
ing brighter and It may not he venturng too much to
say that outlook for consolidated company within
a comparatively short time-perhaps within the period
originally allotted to the completion OF the Lease nego
Nationals encouraging road which can earn
30 900 net ns the NewEngsnd has done I'm December
has great future before IT, and under the same brilliant
and essentully buSlness-llko management WHICH has
brought II 10 this emnenty satisfactory position, the
future is certalnly BRIGHT With pr0mise."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
TpTlL or TVEREr. Or. ARMSTRONG.

ATLANTA, Jan. PC (SpeciaD-The trial OF no
Rev Dr. j. c. Armstrong. the most eloquent preacher 81
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the South. Vas
opened here to-day before the Ecclesiastical Couf'
ArmoasronC was originally Presbyterian but b came
an Epscopaian in later life and sub .equenty minister
OF that church. shortly after John wilkes Booth was
killed Armstrong appeared IN his p:esty character ia
Wheeling West Virginia, and later called 20 tao
fashionable Monumental Church in Richmond. Tiers
his marked resemblance to Booth convinced many lAas
he was none other than the assassin Two years aSo
Armstrong was called TO Atlanta through the Influence
OF Ex-Governor Bullock Last summer he was gwen .
vacation when 10 Ciucnuatl. and It Is charrd
visited dtseputaOe houses. He said ON his return as
h,d strayeG from Ia, straight path f. h. Manu. Of no
CncinHGf, Telegram the chief witness,and gives dam
Mann, Armstrong was Longworth-st., In Cincinnati
I'm "A mAulliu condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
FOR THE RETIREMENT OF VETERANS.
A BILL WHICH ExcI1Es Mr. RrAGAN's IRE-ME
STEELE SCORES \ POINT.

SIEf In SCORES y PolNI.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Spec,aD.-In the
House this afternoon hour devoted 10 the discrs
sion Of bill reported by the Naval Committee. author
izng the retirement upon their application OF Ger
tain naval officers who conspicuous FOR gallanry in
the war; or served thirty years the active
list Thomas advocated the bill IN spirited speech.
during which be constantly interrupted by Mcs,rs
Reagan Mcmillan and other Democratic "reiormcra"
who sh adhered the vast expense which would bc
saddlei upon Government II the bl should become
| law Mr.. Thomas explained that the measure was
necessary IL order relieve the Navy OF largo part Of
the dead wood" often complained OF. and that #
would AFFECT thirty forty officers u inferior grade
who otherwise cannot he retired until they reach the
are OF sixty years. II the bin should lass they
would willing retire and their places could be filled
with younger men fitted Tor active duty. Mr.. Reagan
delivered his favOritc anti arsiocracy speech with
which all tao older members familiar and which Tie
Official senOgrapher knew by heart several years ago
Mr.. Reagan every 10 be pelle 10 work
for a living" and he Is unable TO sleep o nights on
account OF the pr Tieged classes" largely imposed
manned and otherwise disabled Union soldiers and
sailors, which have since those Old days
" bef0' tue wah." Mr. Reagan, by the way. was ap-
pon,ed a Deputy Surveyor 0. Public Lands when he
was twenty. years old and held the Office five years
for years he member OF the Texas Legislature;
five Years a District Jndre: from 1857 until he
seeded in 1861 a Representative in Congress- Then
he served member OF the Texas Secession Couven
ton and held office confederate Representative and
Postmaster General until he captured in 1863 aud
sent Fort Warren and has held ONCE continuously
during the last eleven years. In other words Mr.
Reagan las been ofcehOder during thirty two OF tho
forty s4yon years Which have passed since ne arrived at
nar proper therefore, that he should
denounce privileged classes often and with great
energy.
The erect OF Mr.. Reagans speech to-day spoiled
by cruel thrust from Mr. Steele Of Indiana. who the
Texas reformer sat down rose ana exclaimed am
glad there Is that side o. the House who will
| vote against the Fitz John Porter bin
! Mr.. Mcmillan, of Tennessee, then delivered a Vehe-
ment speech against the I'LL, which was aftcrward
defended with equal energy by Mr.. McAdOO, vino Is
| ireIuber OF tho Naval Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
rAvoRARLE mo- TIE sILvER n0LLAR.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (SpecidD.-At the
meeting OF the House Committee on Coinage to-day
there a general Interchange OF views on the ques
ton OF suspcnding for time the coinage OF silver dol
lars Great diversity of opinion exhibited
but the friends OF the Bland dollar seemed
to be in the majority according 20 the opinion OF OF
them who present Chairman Bland said TO friend
the meeting that 10 measure to suspend the coin
Will be fayOraby reported by the committee, but he
iutnated that the subject OF silver would be brought
before the House III some shape by the committee
probably In the form OF bill to authorize the Issue OF
certificates in denominations of two and tive dollars each
General Warner SAID that the Ways ana Means Commit
will report resolution directing the President
call loss coo 900 IN bonds and redeem them
with surplus money III the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
Dlu.GyyG FLOODS ~ CALIFORNIA.

STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. 26.-Ihc San Joaquin
River has been gradually rising for the last week On
Sunday portion OF this city, comprising about one
fifth OF It's area. covered with water. The business
portion of the city not affected in any way. The
moss tract comprising about 900 acres Of wheat lana.
was Hooded by the giving away OF hood-gae. The
damage Ia estimated ut about $4,000. At Roberts
Island which protected by levees the
feet above tho level Of the land Tho too
great for the strength OF tho evee and break occurred
through which the rushed converting 10 600
acres wheat lands aud orchards into miniature lake
The damage here is estimated az S350,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
THE OHIO SENATE SPLIT
DEMOCRATS MEETING IN AwHIsKEY ROOM
REPUBLICANS IN SESSION AND REFUSING TO LISTEN
TO ANY OyERTURFs
fBY TELEGkArH TO TIE TRIBUNE, ]

|
| fBY rELEGkArH TO TIE rRIBusEl
| COLUMBUS, Jan. Z6.-The scene ia the Sem
| ate Chamber this morning was in marked contrast
with the animated one of yesterday afternoon Seven
teen Republican members assembled and called
to order by Lieutenant Governor Kennedy. Senator
Ford acted clerk in the absence of Mr. Vaandig.
ham and his assist ants few persons scattered
the lobby discussing the of yester-
days session, while the Senators present made effort
TO do business to bring in the absent Democrats
They remained in session until IL O'clock when an
adjournment was taken until 10 o'clock to morrow.
There was some difference of opinion TO whether
or not the rules for the government % the Hamilton
County contested election declared adOI ted
yesterday afternoon by Kennedy
Some held that the motion TO reconsider prevailed
This is incorrect The motion to reconsider was made
but voted down. thus sealing the adoption of the rules
at least in 30 far as the Republican members
cerned. The Democratic Senators disappeared IRON
view this morning. and it supposed that they were
in caucus somewhere Such proved to be the case
They met in Calender's private whiskey parlor over
Schoeddinger's undertaking establishment IN west
Safest. bat the doo~s tightly closed and all
outsiders excluded It was learned In an Indirect way
that the decided to secure hall Other tEan ths
Senate Chamber and that the democratic senators
would meet there with President pro TEN ONei IN tho
chair and the regular cle and sergcanS at-aIm3 on
hand and continue business without the Repulc1h3.
The report is not wholly credited though ClcsH a.
lanligkam was seen fitting about town III hIry
manner to-day
There arc also rum6,s that the Democrats proposed
Joint committee from each eide 70 go TO CociHnatl ana
carry on the investigation, the remaining Senators
binding themselves abide by the finding Of that com
mttee This it is said did not meet The approval or
IN, Republicans and so it was Abandoned Repnbli-
cans saw that they will enter into no agreement
whereby the Hamilton County Senator'S nave chance
IN vote ON their own cases After adiOUfnng thiS
morning the Republican Senators held cancu- IN no
Secretary of States private o.ce but nothing couid
be learned as to the proceedings,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
MISS JORDAN QrITrIYG YAAE COLLEGE

JVItI|F4F V7II v III NV4EIEIaHIN
Nnw-HAvEN, Jan. 2G tSpeciall. At the opening OF
the last tern OF tho Yale Law School. Miss Alice
Jordan was received q member of tho junior class.
She was the only ier.a!e student who ever entered
Yale aud her disregard of precedent attracted much
attention throughout ,hs part of the country II is
reported that the faculty held special nesting to
consider her case aud finally decided that 10y the rules
Of the school degree could not be granted woman.
At any rate Miss Jordan informed that no degree
would re granted her. and TO-DAY she formally with
drew from the school.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
candidate for Regent OF the University will meet at the
Capitol tomorrow evening
WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.

ALBANY, Jan. 26.-The Assembly Approprl-
alton Committee to-day considered the bill appropratng
81, 900 for the completion OF the Capitol They
heard John c. McDonough who represented the work
ingmen. Mr.. McDonough favored the bill and also
board Capitol Commissioners, composed
OF certain state officers order that it should be utterly
non-partsan.
Mr. Perry the superintendent OF the CAPITOL agreed 70
furnish estimates as the amount required to carry on
the work during the year also the amount necessary to
keep the building continual repair. well as that Tor
the entire completion Of the structure The committee
will go over the building on Thursday.
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee mas reported
favnrablV MIR Van BuskrW. bill amending the assess
meut laws 40 that all personal property small be assessed
at the same rate valuation real estate ana persons
must answer truhfully under oath 70 tne proper as
SCISSOR or he guilty OF q Insdcmeanor or perjury:
The Senate Committee Contested Seats TINS a1ter
noon began hearing OF the contest OF Judge Austin A
Yates for the seat from the Eighteenth Senatorial Dis
trlct now occupied by Edward Wemple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
.tion 5. This act shall take effect Immediately.
REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC cAUcUsEs.

ALBANY, Jan. 26.-rhe Republican and
Democratic Senators went into caucus, the former
tho Lieutenant overnors and tho latter in the
Senate Chamber. Only thirteen Republican Senators
attended their caucuS The seven members who on
previous occasion absenod themselves, remained absent
to-day also They are Messrs Fassett Barager Cogges
hall, Marvin Low, Kaines and Nedder.
Tho Democratic caucus only In session few
minutes II agreed to support Oswald OttendOrer
OF Now-York. for Regent OF tho University The cauous
then adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow TO consider
the OF to-day looking to the appoint
ment OF an investigating committee In the matter OF
horse railroads. Tho Republican caucus " nominate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
ARREST OF THE DUCHESS OF CALIFORNIA"

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26-A stylishly dressed
young woman arrested here yesterday on informa-
ton given by nad leading to the suspicion that she
meditated Matchmaking various prominent members Of
OF society whom had known during her former stays
in Washington. An unsuccessul attempt was made to
her here six months upon the request OF the
Philadelphia police but she escaped and left She
captured yesterday at the Baltimore and Ohio sta
tion upon Der return. The she gave " Mrs.
Ollie Kills." but she Ia known to the police the
duchess VI California" and the Daisy OF Chicago"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27

Par ne nossible 70 see the Civil Service law enforced
and pJ.d as was the original intention wheh Ino
act was nasscd II we consent 20 unit appoh
nd 70 he omen violation OF the spirit OF the law ~ max
ng changes i'm office then shall he heIG equ"iS ~
na'ie with the President. SO far as my voice Is co
errIed that shall never be done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
EVERY MENBrE WANTS A CLERK.

WAsuINGroN, Jan. % (Speciah. Every Con-
gresham wants clerk and Representative Carleton ~
Michigan to-day offered u bin to supply the want 4
concerted effort viii lie made carry Mr.. Carletons
prepOsitOn. II Ia understood that II Will
assume form providing for the repeal OF the law giving
mileage to R~prrse Atatyes and substituting an allow
anc. equal to the actual travelling expenses o each mem
her the account for the he approved by an
auditing committee II IA estimated that IN THIS way
enough viii he saved to Justify an allowance 10 each
REPRESENTATIVE OF 5000 FOR long session and 500 for
"A short session FOR clerk hire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27

THE LEGISLATURE TO TALK ABOUT SILVER.
IRON TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRiBCNf"l
ALBANY, Jan. 2G.-The 8Ocent silver dollar
interests the members Of the Legislature as well as tue
Congressmen OF New York. To-day Assembyman Bah
cock of Chautauaua County moYeda reconsideration OF
The vote by which M Hamiltons resolution was passed
last requesting Congress stop tho coinage OI Inc
silver dollar Mr.. Babcock plainly implied that he was
a silver man and favored continuance OF tue coinage OF
the Bland dollar Mr. amitOn made no objection TO DlS
resolution aga being considered. The vote OF reconsd
Grafton WAS then passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27

Breudtpger: Eau Claire Low 7. Kerr Huoiersbnrem.
Go0dlaTt; La Plume John Bailey NOt'A' 1tS' h'O''"
Ns1 york-At Benefits Corners, Charles f. Bnoex '
Boyi Marion ~ NoIioi Cold oJS, Frauk foesi Lcyu'h
George West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
DEMO- RATIO FACTIONS AND THE TARIFF

DEMO- RATIO FACTIONS AND THE TARIFF.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 ,SpecidD.-At the meet
ing OF the WAYS and Means Committee to-day Mr. Reed
cooperage industry OF the Cated States by providing
that the dug sugar imported IN bags shall be
fourth OF a cent higher than sugar Imported in hogs
heads barrels. etc lie explained that this discrimina
yould not increase the OF sugar either to the
sumner or reuer would benefit the coopcrago indus
try OF this country. The Democrats wOnd not allow the
propoSitop to discussed Mr. Mckinley asked to have
considered tae bill restoring The duty wool fixed in
the Old tariff in favor of which the Democratic
party Of Ohio formally declared several occasions
Mr. MlS OF Texas, observed that In his opinion the
committee ought consider bills relating par
ticuIar items OF the tariff until it ready to
revision This Was the opinion Of all the
other Democratic me mbers aud so II was formally
solved that no bill affecting specific items shall be
adhered The indications grow stronger that the Demo
cratic Traders and Proteciioniss seeking to
bring IN tariff bill which both factions Will support
The FreeTraders have ceased 10 denouucc Mr. RANDALL
and his Pennsylvania Democratic colleagues a. trait
ora" and Republicans IN disguise" one violent free
trade Representative whose GenunciatOns Of Randall
been OF the louest and haTshes heard 20
More flies caught with sugar than with vi,
gar Randall IA not sach bat Rau after ALI" As for
the subject OF this complimentary remark, II Is known
that has been trying TO Impress manufacturers
ton OF The tariff il inevitable and that they
must prepare Themselves for It, As far be aacer-
tanned fe If any, OF the manufacturers have accepted
Mr. Randalrs views OF the situation. Mr. Randall has
beea reminded that AmeTitan manufacturers trusted
him once Fernando Woods day, and the results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
CUSTOMS DECISIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2G.-Assistant Secretary
Fairchd has instructed the Collector OF Customs at
Ncw-York 10 admit free of duty portrait OF General
Grant painted in Paris by MI Healy. American
artist. and imported by Mrs. L. ). Grant per steamship
Labrador.
The Treasury Department has written to the Collector
OF Customs at New.York denying the application Of
Msssrs. Celia Brothers TO enter By appraisemeht
wrecked goods 500 OF wine imported the Cath
crime which vessel 1t Is alleged took fro at and put
into St. Thomas when the fire extingnished, 1t IL
supposed with damage TO the cargo
The Treasury Department has Informed the counsel OF
William II. schehelin Il Co., in their suits against the
Rate Collector OF Customs at NewYork, that
grant their request for refund OF duties paid
certain medicinal soaps which. under decision OF
the United States Attorney General made since the
suits Instituted. dutiabe at the OF 20 Der
cent instead OF 50 per cent ad yaorem exaced by tho
Collector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
REPUBLICANS AND MR. EAToNs SUCCESSOR.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (SpeciaD. Mr. Eaton
having been vlndiested" through the tction ot'the
Senate In confirming him. and having resigned, the
President is now looking for Eastern Republican
TO AXE the place The West and South already rep
resented the Commission. It appears from express
sios made by Republican Senator. that they Go not in
tend to couhrm any Mr Eatons successor unless
the RspubiicsnsIn of the nominee Is beyond dispute
President has not consulted any Repub
cans when choosing person under the statute to rep.
resent that party n Commission. He has chosen
both Democrats and alleged Republicans on the advice
of Democrats This 10 contrary TO oil precedent
Referring 10 this matter to-day, Republican Senator
1t than common fairness In selecting
minority commits soner that the President should take
Republican satisfactory to his party No other
person he cenRrmsd The Republican party intends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
IMPORTANT TO SHIPPERS BY EXPRESS

The general term of the Superior Court ot
the city of Ncw-Iork has lately rendered derisl0h
which viii bs ofinterest 10 all shippers by express As
well known. the receipts given by the express
contain clause liinltng the companies liability ia osso
OF loss or damage the article shipped usually ms
limit $50 In tho case In which the decision IeIeIa
10 WAS rendered the plaintiff eued tho Adams hhPtess
COMPANY to recover larger than the $50 lintea
nv the receipt. Ii shown that he knew oI tnIs
limitation, but whether Intentionally or Otherwise hoi
iected to Gx specific value upon the article Shipped
IL being lost damaged he sued for ia fall value anu
A. was pleaded that the company cOuld not unit ~
liability. The court decided that It could, ahd ponies
out that the company based Its charge Tor tran
ton upon the value OF the articles 20 be carried an
that IN coneealng neglecting 20 state their 10
value the shipper was keeping the company OUT o.
popcr compensation aud misleading II rs 20 the ues'''
of care and security which 1t should provide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27

The National Association OF Morocco Manufacture"
urges American farmers to raise goats ana mako "o "
dustry National one Those who have seen Tue ANY"
con a, IN all his glory IN Frog Hollow and Harlem VIII
appreciate the effect Of making him National
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27

FOURTH CLASS POSrMASrERs APPOINTED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2G.-The Postmaster
General to-day appointed among others the following
fourthciass postmHsters
nsyraRtaAt Acker Henry Stones ct Bolivar John l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-27
TIE FISHERIES QUESTION.

WAsrINGToN, Jan. &c lSpcGaO.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day accorded a hearing
10 w H. Trescot and Charles L. Woodbury., who repre-
cent the interests OF the New-England fishermen Mr.
Trescct devoted himself mainly TO the diplomatic
asrets OF the question The object OF the fishery article
Of the Treaty OF Washington he sad was TO confer upon
American fishermen the right to take FISH within
three miles Of the shore in Canadian waters.
This privilege was worth something IN
1878 but is worth absolutely nothing now.
In January 1885, the president issued proclamation
that tpo and after the 5th Of July, 1885 the treaty
woulfbe no longer in force This proclamation in
accordance with the wishes OF American fishermen,
and they prepared for the change when
IL place. There necessity therefore Tor the
temporary arrangement agreed 10 by Secretary Bayard
The right TO buy Ice fish, etc. in Canada had
existed long before the treaty OF Washington made
In case the temporary arrangement between sccir,a
Bayard Minister West should bc ratified by Congress
by the granting OF authority TO appoint commission,
that tribunal would be bound TO consider faTOraby Mr.
Vests demands a remission and refundne OF duties
on Canadian fish, and in fixing the value Of the privilege
of fishing Canadian waters former estimates of the
tho value would regarded. Those estnat"s he said,
were based upon statistics which had been prepared
for the occasion by the Canadian authorities and were
MIR wasIburn said that under the treaty OF
Washington the United states relieved Canadian
fishermen OF the payment Of duties amounting
10 about $3.50 year. AT the same time the Can
adam fishermen were exempted 10y their Government
used by Them and they have been enabled to take adj
vantage OF American fishermen and In many cases TO
Legislature passed law whch prompted Aneil-
fishermen from buying fish for bait In
sent to England for approvalsr Michael HicksBeach
returned with the statement that Its provisions were
not in harmony with the commercial policy OF Great
gardcd as evidence that the Iht Of American fishermen
by ba ice etc. in Canadian ports had existed from
the beginning and was not affected by the treaty OF
Washington
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-13
LAND!
80 YEARS fINE. 5 PER CENT INHERENT
80 YEARS fINE.
/ have for sale few choice
SELECTED FARMS

in Southern Minnesota that | will sell
cheap, and give the purchaser Thirty
years time. with Five per cent interst. on
about two-thirds of the purchase money.
As bought these lands direct from the
state of Minnesota, | can turn over TO
the purchaser the original title papers, =
no expense for abstract Dealing di~
rectly with me, the owner, YOU pay for
the land just what they are worth and
don't have to pay large commissions to a
lot of syndicates, their agents and sub
agents. These lands all lie in well set
tied county, with railroads, school houses
and bridges built and paid for. Only 30
miles from Maukato, city nearly as large
as Rock Island, and 100 miles south west
from Minneapolis, as good If not better
market than Chicago.
Lumber, coal, wood and merchandise
generally is as cheap as here; prices paid
for farm products as high as here;
reason they are nearer a good market
than we are The soil is rich and deep;
enlp 25 feet to water. As only have a
limited quantity, propose to close these
lands out this spring. Call on or address
OLIVER OLSEN,
Bengston's Block, Rock Island.