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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
ONE OF THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
HOW A PENSION CLAIMANT sECUAED THE EAR OF


THE GRIEF MAGISTRATE.
WASHINGTON Dec. 81 (SpeciaO.-Not many weeks
ago there quite littc scene at one of the white
House afternoon receptions when wcllEn0wn pension
claimant who had been waiting patiently for tho ofher
visitors to pass the President missed her chance ana
had to rush wildly after him as he passed up the cor
rdor. Bnt she failed then In her attempt to force
upon his attention "a vOlumnous document with when
She was armed, and when she left IT was with an eN-
pressed intention to como back again. She has NOT
been seen at the White House since then until this
aftcrn on when she managed 20 obtain place In tho
long 20 Of callers. On reaching the President She
graspcd his hand with energy aud remarked
How do You do Presidentf Happy New Year
tn Won, and Mrs. Cleveland also.'
Tho President made an appropriate return to this
cordially and about to transfer his attention to
the others when she stepped back beside him. ana
leaning whS pered con1entally In MS ear az tho
same time handing him small bit or folded paper
which she had held concealed previously. These
words were all that were audible And they've
ordered tho payment, at least they viii II yon VIII
only put your name on this, ana On MI frcsiucnI,
I'll he grateful to you' -
The President tried to smile he shifted the paper
from hls right to his left hand. Int was NOT hearty
smile and no shook his head and said I'll do what
I can Mrs and tho claimant reluctantly moved along
while the President continued his handshaking with
the precious document rumped up In his left hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
WORTHLESS STEEL FOR TIE NAVY.

DECK BEAMS FOR THE CHARLESTON VAIL TO STAND
TrsT-sINILAR METAL IN OTHER SHIPS
WASHINGTON Dec. 81. Naval circles have been
thrown into state OF CONSERVATION by re-
cent reports from California relative to the dis
covcry OF grave defects In the steel intended to he
used in the construction of the cruiser Charleston
now being built in that state.
bend slightly the heavy cght-inch steel DECK
beams several of them snapped in pieces under the
strain Of a hydraulic jack to the great astonisii-
ment of the construction officers The steel was
fr,m the East and had been thoroughly tested
according to the severe requirements or the Steei
Board standing successfully nl Of the tests MS 10
tension elongat0n, elasticity, etc. Much OF tins
steel has already been used in the construction OF
the other cruisers and gun boats now building,
and the alarming feature Of the accident NJ the
California shipyard is that it casts grave doubt
upon the strength Of other material that mas
already been built into ships and may fail unex-
pectedy ut a critical moment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01

considered aud rejected tho suggestion OF Justice uuns
on which the Suggestion Of Governor Pat,on based
But told you that there something funny IN Cav
Patson's nmendation. He says H. substance
that the forfeiture Of the charter OF tho nisn racine,
and the management OF the property by receiver
appointed by the Government, Involve no legsi
prsblems Now venture to say that IN such ceurso
Is involved at least twenty years ltigaten Whc .no
stockholders were growing poor tho lawyers wouu g.ow
fat. As means Of avoiding litigation. the nstituhen
Of suits AGAINST corporation having capital STOCK ot
60O0O0O0 and owaing operating or interestss ~
hundreds Of nes OF raroad strikes me rs some.nss
csmically novel But as Governor Pattiseh aPpears
to have little knowledge OF railroad methous,
perhaps he equally unsophsticatsd 10 tho matter
thinks such corporation would not, or couu
make desperate fight for It's corporate exs,ence.
retaining all the lawyers could be hired Governr
Pattssn lays much stress On inc roau
alleged inability meet It's ueDt NO
IL matures That need not detain enc
long for he seems think that the only way the Unoa
Pacific could or should take lis debt would DC 70 hsve
$50 600 cash the bank all laid by rem its esru
ings. against which 1t shsui draw enccR IN favor
the Government. The process of paying deot ~ ma
turty by borrowing HoHey at lever rate seems DC
one unfamiliar to him, though 1t Is common enough as
refuuding opsr and The road would probably nave
little trouble in raising at lew rate OF lntercst al 'ns
cash il should seed Tor the purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
THE GREAT AND GROWING SURPLUS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3l.-The receipts of the
Government from all sources during the present
month were SEQ. 1925, 2s5 and the expenditures
$1,000, 6s2, leaving net gain Of receipts over
expenditures of 81 1924, COB. Out OF this net
gain, however, must be paid about 3d. 900 for
interest upon the public debt which will leave the
actual surplus for December $l5,424, 603 Inc
public debt was also reduced during the month TO
the amount of sl5,250,000.
For the entire calendar year OF sS7 the debt
was diminished by 81 7.0l 5000, the largest re-
auctions being made in June and November, when
the payments on that account aggregated 81 g.
s52, 900 and 81 1888. 900 respectively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Captan Rudolph q.
Ebert, Assistant Surgeon. has been releaved from
duty at Fort Custer Montana Territory. and or
dered to report for duty at Fort Pembina. Dakota
Territory; Colonel James NJ. Whittemorc. Ordnance
Department, has been ordered to report ut the De-
partment of Justice for the purpose of giving tes
tmony In certain cases pending there. Major
William F. Tucker. paymaster, has been ordered TO
pay the troops now the rolls at the Washing
ton Barracks, Fort Myer Va, Fort Mcfienry, Nd
and Fort Monroe. Va
The Iroquois has arrived at San Francisco and
the Marion ut San Jose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01

Trenton, Dec. 81 (SpcciaL-The Young Mems Pro-
hlbtlon League OF New Jersey was formed at the
Hotel Windsor in this city to-day. The organization
consists Of temperance workers In all parts of the
State. About hundred signed tho roll of member
ship. Tho following officers elected President,
Frank C. Smith, of Brdgcton; vcc- Presidents Robert
J. S. White, Montcair. and NJ s. Morgan, Princeton !;
secretary. Dovid W. Garrgues Woodbury. treasurer,
d. F. Morrett Montclar The executive committee
OF from each Congressional district and advisory
committee Of ono from each county was chosen Tho
constitution satcs that the organization IL intended
to soE1:fy yoIng men OF tho party and cooperate
with the parent Organization in Its efforts to secure
prohibition. Local clubs to be established In 100
towns The money received dues Is to be spent
for campaign purposes. Old gold will be tho color
Of the league and the members Will wear small rib
bons Of that hue The leaders OF the movement
said to-day that tho fight against liquor would bo
prosecuted with moro earnestness than during
1919.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Saturday. Dec. 81. 1887.
INVITED To CA-secretary Farchd has invited all tho
clerks In the Treasury to call Monday
NOT BE REPREsRSTED-The President has determined
will anpont delegate to the Medical Congress 10
DO held IL Lima, Peru next week.
DISEASED HOGS 20 the prevalence OF disease OF
an endemic character which od In Denmark
the OF Norway and Sweden has established
quarantine against tho importation OF Danish hog products
Being deprived Of sr principal marks Danish hog
raser IA said will endeAsor 70 Mud market In tie nrd
Tho Treasury DspSrusat taken stps 70 pro
vslt the ppsrtauea Il diseased hsgs Iron Denmark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
MTsCEIJANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

NEWPORT Dec GA conference has been held here be-
tween the representatives OF proposed Newport and
New ork Rapid Transit Company and those Of the Nara
gansett Railroad Captain Joseph Cotton was en-
gagged preliminary for the connection OF the
There plans cohhec
TONS but canal across C0nancut Is assured
ALBANY, Dec alArtces OF consolidation were Mod IN
the Office Secretary OF state to-day uniting the Pongh
keepse and Railroad with the Poughteepse
Hartford and New. England Company. with . capital Of
81 400 900. The directors L. H. Chapman and h. H.
Boody Nsw.York City George W. Greene. Goshen. ~ VI
John PIatt White and Peter uime Poughkeepsio
ID J. Mcneil and W X. Carlisle New York Ctyi Charles
n stanton aud Charles f. Swan Brooklyn r. X. Greene
Jersey CITY, and Charles IL. Nc Dermo NewCanaan, Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE ON TIE ERIE.

The Erie Railway Will change the time OF several
of It's trains both local and through at IL clock to-
day. The most important through change Is the
adoption OF fast Rochester express, which VIII leave
New York at 40 p. m arriving at Rochester at 80
a. N. The Chicago and St. Louis limited" leaving
New--York Of D. nj. Will be extended to Buffalo and
Niagara Falls. having through sleeping cars to those
points In addition 10 the rcgL al equipment 10 III
cnnati, 81. l. uis, Chicago, etc. The Pacific express,
leaving New York at ii 80 p m, for Chicago, On
cinDati and the West, continues to be ;hpulT laic
train. Slight changes In the time Of tho trains OF the
Northern Railroad Ncw-Jcrscy are also noted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
CLEARIy0 UP A MYSTERY.

On June 20. 1884, the body OF an unknswn man was
found In an cid wall the Csnneli place, ct Darien
Michael Egan. . farmer. living . mile from Andrew
Moran's at Darien. says he knows all abont the
murder. He says tho man was Thomas Lohey, who
worked In Stamford and boarded at Msran'a On Jan
nary 1874 hs wont to Moran's and was refused ad-
sittauee, and while trying 10 get In window he was
shot by q boardcr named Jshn Csns6. The body Was
taken uts Msrans aad kept three weeks. when 1t
was taken tho Cornell place aud into the we'll
Tho state Attorney IL Engaged on the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
TIE DECATUR AND WESTERN SOLD

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Dec. 31.-Thc Mackey syndi-
cate consummated its deal for tho indianapolis, De-
catur and Western Railroad last night and will take
possession on January I. The Company pays
40 per cent of the appraised valuation for tho road
and advances TO the old management $1IS,OOO on tho
second mortgage bonds of S2,2OO,0OO. The payment
of the first mortgage bonds is matter TO be hereafter
arranged between inc purchasers of the bonds and the
management Of the road. II was not decided where
the general Offices would be located.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS AND THE TARIFF.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 tSpeciol).-It appears
that the Democratic Senators in their caucuses
at the beginning of tho session gave some consd-
Grafton to the question of tariff legislation. Their
discussions were to The effect that legislation for
the reduction Of taxes Is necessary at this session.
and that II is incumbent upon the Democratic
majority in tho House to pass such legislation, as
the responsibility rests upon the whole party The
Democratic Senators feel that they have the right
to counsel though it is the duty Of the House TO
originate such legislation. The caucus appointed
a committee to confer with the Democrats Of the
House or such committee they may appoint
In regard to tariff legislation Senator Kenna
was made chairman Of the Conference Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01

IHTERRUPTING THEIR HONEYMOON - "
BALTIMORE Dec 81 tspec,ap.-Csrpora Charles r.
Baed OF the United States Marine Corps deserted that
he mi ght marry the maid Of his choice. detective
whs had been looking for him for SEINE time found him
with his BRIDE separated them and despite her tears
and entreatiss hurried him of TO Annapolis. where he
row augushss in the guard house at the Naval Academy
awaiting trial By court martial Bailef Is native Of
England and Joined tas garrison ut Annapolis about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
EX-GOVERNOR PATTIsoN CRITICISED

HIS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING THE UNION PACIFIC
LOOKED UPON AS LUDiCROUs.
BOSTON, Dec 81 (Spec,dl.-The reports OF the Paclnc
Railway Commission have been discussed freely to-day
by brokers and others who are Interested in the cor
psrationa Speaking Of that part OF Ex-Governor
pas.ns minority port Ia which he recommends that
the charter Of the Union Pacific be taken away. that
receiver be appointed that civil Or criminal proceedings
b Instituted against all persons whe have rendered
themselves liable for their participation in tho Issue Of
steck or making OF mortgages or pledges upon the
property or future earnings of the Unisn Pacific Com
pany without leave Of Congress against those VINO
nssed their trusts connection witt the consolidation
~ thu Kansas Pacific, Denver Pacific and Union Pacihc
in January 1880. we'll known nHancier said to day
"Tne sugeesrisn is something remarkable Not only
10 80 radical that tho Government propaoy heVer wi"
take such STEP for the simple reason that no party
win ever be found to recommend that the property
Of l49 persons be conGsoatod ia the effort 70
make the one hundred and fftieth smart for ssne'
thing he did s accused OF having done fifteen years
axs President Ada~s stated to Congressional com
tee In February 1885, that not enc In Of the $500
stockholders at that the swner Of stock at tho
time of the consolidation OF 1880 Not ono in
40 was the owner OF stock in 1873. You see
now what 1 when say that II Mr.
Pattisop's rec0mmen shoud DO put IN ensct 1t
voud inpoysrish l49 persons to punish tho ene-huB-
OF course. tho popular sense OF justice
vouM revolt at once against such policy. think
thsra ia little prospect that 1t will ever be
but in operation. Then. again, Governor
rsttissu lays particular emphasis on
Iustics Hunts recommendation of forfeiture OF the
shsrter Tho 70 that IL that Congress- supse-
eusnt u that took directly the Opposite
~oursA II voted 70 establish the Office OF railroad Gem
aud In other ways emphasized s rejection OF
yusttcs Hunrs suggestion Then tho Thurman
sst Of 1878. passed BY Congress. recognized the
stesk IN question and regulated the pay
snanA Of divtdsndA That shows that Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
NEW DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS.

A second and carefully revised edition OF tho
Biographical Directory Of the Railway Officials OF
America has Just been issued by the hallway Ago
Publishing Company Of Chicago. The rev volume
cont aims a larger amount of valuable Information even
than the first book which published in 1885. The
number of railway officers named In the second edition
shows an increase of 200, and appendix contains
list of officers whose records have not been given.
The changes official positions have been brought
down to the latest date. The took has larg, number
of portraits and tho ontispcce Is composed of pCr-
traits of the five Interstate Commerce Commissioners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
APPOINTMENTS BY TIE GOVERNOR.

ALBANY. Dec 30.-0overnor Hill this forenssn ap-
pointed David r. Esston, Of Owego. County Judge Of
oxs county In place Of O. T. Parker. whs having osea
elected Justice Of the supreme Court rcsgasd. Tho
0sysrnsr also appointed Edwin K Burnham. Newark.
WAYNE County, treasurer Of the Custedai Asl lum at
Newark IN place Of DE- Psmeroy, dsssased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
PUMPING OUT THE CITY OF RICHMOND.

Tho puInp plug out of the City of Richmond was In
Ished yesterday morning and Diver r. Everett went
underneath her hull to look for tho leaks. He found
q number of largo holes. most Of them well forward
tho boilers. and not aft. as had been supposed
Tho largest hole about two and one half feet
long and foot WIDE This tho diver stopped up az
well he could with blankets succeeding to a degree
in overcoming tho leakage Tho steamer was then
taken In tow by tho tugs Fuller and Mabel and the
CHAPMAN derricks and ought to the foot Of Clinton
st.. New York where sho arrived at about noon.
The Sectional Dry Dock Company was to have
dry dock ready to receive tho disabled vessel but did
not fulfil Its contract. Tho City OF Richmond had
accordingly remain In the with the two tuge
and the derrick Alfred ranged alongside to buoy her
up 1t was noticed about Tho middle OF the after
noon that tho leakage again Increasing, and tho
steamers pumps as we'll AZ those Of tho tugs and
tho wrcckng company, were again brought Into SER
vico. Diver Everett went down again At about
o'clock to stop MP tho holes this time with pankng,
and relieved tho pressure Tho dry dock cannot be
gotten ready until this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
BASEBALL SCORERS ORGANIZE

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 3l.-The baseball reporters Of the
various daily and weekly journ lis OF this city this
ing formed permanent organization to be known rs
the Philadelphia Baseball AMI Scorers Association with
H. H. Diddeboch president and p L. Nash secretary
The object Of the association is tho consideration OF
questions looking to unaAmity and Improvement in
baseball scoring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
A SPECIAL ME- SAGE ON THE SUBJECT

AMUSING STORIES CONCERNING Mr.. PATT1soNs
PECULIARITIEs
WASHINGTON, Dec. Silt is understood that
the President will Immediately on the reassembling
of Congress send i'll the reports of the Pacific
Railroad, Commission with special message on
the subject Abstracts Of the majority and minor
inv REPORTS were given out to the Associated Press
more tnan week ago with the understanding
that they should not be used until the transmits
son of the full redorts to Congress. 1t mas been
an open secret for several weeks that Chairman
Patl isOn did not agree with his associates, but
would submit a minority report.
Amusing stories in circulation concerning
the relations of the members of the Commission
with each other duIlng tho investigation. he
Commissioners had never met previous 10 fhcir
appointnent const uuentiy Mr.. PattIson's REGULAR
tiles were not known TO Messrs Anderson ana
Litter until they begun 10 show themselves as ne
Investigation proceeded. The latter or found
that their colleague hac entered upon bis
lufies with bis mind already made up, and that his
sole object t. get material for an indictmen,
against the companies. 10 and him III this he had
secured the appointment of one of his satellites
from The Office of The PHILADELPHIA Record as sta
tlstIcIan OF the Commission, and the two together
lett no stone unturned to make a case against the
roads They ransackcd ancient history
for scandals and searched the continent
over for complains. Tho other TWO Commas
sioners permitted this to RAJ her than do any
thing to disturb the apparent harmony, put me
endless rvalities and petty details INTO hich the
charm IN insisted upon leading them severely tired
their patience.
From all accounts Mr. Pattison not cheerful
travelling cOmDaniOn Ii is said he was unsoclal
and morose, not only disinc med to cheerfuDess
himself, but disposed to be suspicious OF any exh-
bition of that quality in Others On one or two
occasions it is said that In outbursts OF Gu idlsh
petu ance he threatened 10 leave the party, return
TO Washington and make com Dant to the Presi
dent OF the manner IN which ne was treated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
CONTROLLER LoEw coxpL1xsyyEp

Controller Locw was waited yesterday after
noon by the entire force Of hs Office Deputy Controller
storrs address saying that tho whole
wished to express their sincere that the pleasant
Official relations existing between them soon 10
be- terminated and then wished to tender their grateful
acknowledgements for the kindness and courtesy they
had always received At his hands They desired also to
bear witness to his fidelity the public interests and
tho vigilance with which he had superintendent all the
aars Of the department The Controller was congrau.
lated on the fact that In retiring from office he carried
with him the public appreciation for faithful service a.
well as the sincere regard and good wishes OF all asso
ciated with him officially
The Controller much affected by this evidence Of
the good will of his subersknates. He thanked them ali
heartily for this expression OF their regart him. Ne
felt II oil the more because when he office hS
had been told that all in the finace were
opposed o him and he would better make clean swcep.
putting In mon. He hal refused 10 do this ans ~
so doing had offended the politicians but had received
the appreciation OF tho public which to him was far
pleasanter thing. Ho could bear witness TO TIA
efficiency and industry OF tho entire force aud wished
them prosperity and success In life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01

Tho books of Datcr & Timpson that were thrown
into tho IIackensack River last Sunday at tho
Office of T. W. Timpson. No. 81 Exchange place, yes
to-day. Tho theory that they tho missing books
Of II. s. Ives & Co.. which started By tho fact
that tho name Of Ives found In them. quickly
dlsproved BY O bricf examination. The Ives was not
tho young Napoleon who recently controlled tho Gin
cnnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
GOVERNOR HILLS RECEPTION.

ALBANY. Doe. 3O-On Monday. January 2. Governor
Hill will held public reception In the Executive Cham
bar q. the Capitol from neon until o'clock Personal
sso will 10 received Ct the Executive Manssn
from 10 4 p ".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-01
A MIGNET TO ATTRACT HILL.

scurur or CHICAGO DEMOCRATS TO DRAW THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION To THAT CITY.
Curc,co Dec 81 Especially" There has been no
cessat,op ot effort I'm tho work of tho committee ap
u.,n,ed 1, secure II, Dem, Gratis Natoni Conven-
non for Chicago said S. Gregory, chairman Of tho
committcc to a reporter. so far as VIC know or
6avo been able to learn the Administration has ex-
messed no opinion as where the convention should
ne hcld lhc statements that have been made re-
Gently thai MI Cleveland did not want the convention
to como here are founded some remarks made by
senator Farweii to effect. but why the Senator
should b. peciay the Presidents confidence on
| q strLcfIy party matter do not Know
| "Goudy mas a grievancc., said a wcI-known Demo-
crat to-day. hen the seat tho supreme bench
Of the United States vacant he began at once
| TO lay his lines the place. lilo Eel, moro
than Confident that nc would DO appointed and when
the honor was given to Lamar IL made the Chicago
Iurlst soro against the Administration That is tho
reason why he docs not care whether tho next
democratic convention comes to Chicago not An
effort made swing Governor Hilrs influence
In favor OF having the convention In chicago letter
written to him suggesting that tho con-
vfnton held here it could he arranged that he might
visit Oh cagO during the and that he would
meet here on tnci own soil the Western and Southern
ueiegatfs who, In Consideration OF his staying out OK
Cleveland way In 1893 would support him in 1892.
PROF to tender Governor uili, shond he and
the convention come here, grand banquet aud recep
dent OF tho United states, and 10 pledge him the sup
port IN 1917 of the Cleveland men OF 1888. No
uimai reply bias been received to this letter, but v
| is understood that the New, ORR Governor thinks
favOriby OF tho pian and II he should conclude that
such I'll be To- his benefit, he VIII decide to
advocate tho claims Chicago, II lac so,
come hero come 10 will Cleveland cannot aford to
differ with I'M at this stage OF tho gane'