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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
JUDGE KELLEY AND THE NEXT HOUSE,
AN INCREDIBLE STATEMENT THAT HE MAY
REFUSE TO ABIDE BY HIS PARTY's
CAUCUs ACTION!

Washington. Dec (speciaD. democrats are not
wanting I'm Washington who still hope mat theil parry
will capture the organization OF the House ei'hoI "
neaktbievery or burglary or both combined, ana at
temDts 10 accomplish that object have oeeh oy ~
means abandoned. The most recent developments III
West Virginia and Tennessee have greatly encouraged
the men who are the active instruments ana Pro-
moters OF the conspiracy. A.
1T denends upon one vote,n says the Democratic
Cler, of the House, and simultaneously WIN ihse
declaration II is whispered that Bacon, Democrat III
stead OF stivers Republican will appear with cerun
cate signed by Governor Hill and demand seat IN the
Uonse Some Democrats still assert, also, that Coe
man. OF the lid Louisiana District, VIII reIuSe "
inter the Republican caucus or vote Tor the hepuoh
IAN candidate for Speaker. Personal irlehus vi MI
coleman here in Washington denouhce the s'"'eH''"
s unfoundcd.
Dr., the most remarkable assertion of all is made
n rrvate letters recently received here from PhilA
dupbia 1t is in effect that william d. henoy VIII
refuse to enter the Republican caucus or aolde ny us
action unless he receives satisfactory assurances ina"
he Will be appointed chairman Of the Ways ana Means
Cormit,ee In support of this assertion the fsct Is
recalled that Mr. Kelley has twice bolted inc Ike
,uh,ican caucus nomina alton for Speaker. IN inc
XIYfh Congress General Garfield was the nominee
hut Judge Kelley sat mute when his name was caieu
and did not vote. In the XLNIth Congress "eheisi
Garfield was again the caucus nominee anu 'uuso
Kelley voted with tho Greenbackers for HendrcK b.
wright, oil GcDllSyiNd AVN
argued that he will pursue similar course upon
the question Of organization In the next Mouse uioS
his wishes as TO the craftsmanship of Ways and Means
are gratifed in advance There Is not much DANGER
however, that Judge Kelley will bolt the nomination
II his vote is necessary TO elect Republican speaker
In the XLVth Congress and in the XLVIth congress-
,lso the Republican nomination was merely com
,imcntary one and Judge Kelley disagreed with zen
cal Garfield on some important questions Neither
Judge Kelley nor any other Republican member OF
tie list Congress could afford TO take the position
witch the former is sncged-it is peheVeo i&ises
Ocupy. ,,,, .... hoe % IN I'm
the next two wears altogether too important ana
toOurgent TO permit any member OF the party IN tho
Hose 10 demand that his personal desires or am
Mic, shall be Crafied as the price of bis party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
MANY PICTURES OFFERED, BUT FEW SOLD

regular auction sale Of the Iiaseltine collection OF
modern paintings at No 300 F1fthaye. was concluded
last night although tere will be a special sale this
and evening Of pictures passed during the last
three nights. Nearly two-thrds OF the eighty two
pantlnes offered last night were withdrawn, but LITTLE
spirit being shown the bidding. The total amount
realized was o. ass, which a little in advnnce Of
either OF previous nights The most noted painting
sold last night was T. ]. Detilles French Cuiras-
sersr 10 IA By II 0s inches. which brought sl3sa
II secured by T. V. Martlnsen. president OF the
Missouri Ransas and Texas Railway. A. c. Tinglcy.
Of Providence, paid sI 900 for Noon In the Lovlands
by J. II. l.. Dc Haas The same sum was paid Tor
The Cam-Near Amsterdam by p. J. Clsys. Dr. Q, 8.
Hunt being the purchaser Eysristo Carpenters The
Refugees" brought 5000 and Josef Isrsss Whiting fer
the Doats VA ssiA ~ A7kA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
M4NBATTAN ATHLETIC CLUB GAMES.
NEARLY 600 ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR THE CON
TESTS OBJ DECEMBER is.

NEARLY 600 ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR THE CON-
TESTS OF DECEMBER is.
The indoor meeting of the Manhattan Athletic Club
al Madison SQUARE Garden on the evening Of Deccm-
Der IS promises 70 be an unqualified Success. athleti-
caly socially and financially. Tho entries were TO
close Yesterday but the committee has decided to re-
ceve all that may be made up to o'clock tomorrow
night Nearly 500 have been received already, as
follows:
sixty-yards run. handicap. IL 44oyards rum
handicap So ssO-yaIds r1in handicap Oo one-milo
run handicap 40: two-me rum handicap. 43; $50
yards novice race, scratch, 49, l-2miles walk,
handicap . one-mle novice walk scratch. 27; $50
yards hurdle race handicap, 3D. two-mic bicycle
race, handicap, IA running high Jump, handicap Is
tug-ofwar, handicap, four teaJns
Lon Myers champion middle distance runner OF
the world after an absence OF three years, IS to re-
appear at this meeting and VIII attempt 10 efeah
the indoor hafmile record.
Tho winner Of each contest IL to receive . gold
watch second and third men will get silver watches
The prizes are on exhibition at Johnsons Fifteenth
st. and Broadway.
Champions OF England, Ireland, the United States
and Canada, college champions aud intercollegiate
champions among the contestants MITCHELL
Lambrecht Copeland, Remsen and LANCE Will attempt
TO break records. Connect and George viii meet In
the mile handicap, Wrestling and Copeland In the sixty
wards run. Copeland and Mspes IN the 2o0-yarus
hurdle race LANCE and Nicon IN tne III nys,, h
canadian and Phibbs the Irish champion, in the $50
yards run Young and Lloyd In the two-miie run
and Webster, VI. W. Ford, MacDermoit and other
cracks in the running high jump.
The Columbia College tugof-war team VIII pun
The Garden VIII be heated and Cappa's Band VIII
make music. All but twelve boxes have been sold
and tickets for reserved seats are being taken by AS
clubs I'm lOts OF nifty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
HONORTNG GENERAL ADAM 2. KING.
ENTERTAINED BY REPUBLICANS OF MARYLAND
LETTERS FROM DISTINGUISHED MEN


OF THE COUNTRY.
Baltimore, Dec. 9 Qspsciap.-Ths banquet to oss-
eral Adam E. King tonight, AZ Rennert's Hotel, ton
dered by the Republicans Of Maryland in recognition
of the campaign, Of the largest
and handsomest affairs Of its kind given In Bal
timore Republicans from an parts of tho state were
present. They were in happy frame Of mind, nos
only because Of the National victory, but because Of
their unprecedented gains In Maryland General Folk
Agnus proprietor Of The Baltimore American Pre-
sided with General King on his rgt General Asnus
started the enthusiasm oy spirited speech, 10 wAich
lie drew out hearty cheers for General Harrison, Mr.
Blaine and General King He advocated the building
Of tho Chesapeake and Delaware Ship Canal, ano
favored making the work State Issue In tho next
campaign for Governor. General Kings speech was
an eloquent tribute to the Republican party and its
leaders. letter from Mr. Blaine was read ho
wrote:
regret sincerely that cannot be present ct the dinner
TO be given on the 9th ins- 70 General Adam
T.. King by friends recognition Of his political Sef'
vices during the National campaign which mas tenina'e1
happily the Republican party and FOR the country
General King with me during large part OF ths
Maine campaign, and afterward Joined me In my tour
through parts OF Michigan, Indiana illinois, Nsw-York'
New-Jersey Connecticut He was constant In WORK.
in spirit, eloquent In speech am gratined with
the opportunity bear testimony the value Of what no
did and the dis:n;erested zeal with whch he dd It.
sincerely wish that able in TO your knd
invitation this testimony in the presence OF enssi
Kings old friends neghbors who honor themselves In
honoring him.
Senator sherm IN in ais letter expressed the hopo
that the Republicans OF Baltimore may soon DO able
under the lead OF General King and others TO place
tho State of Maryland where II ought TO be, in tho
Republican column.
Warner 3illern paying tribute 10 the General, wrote
that his services in NewYork state had been OF Tho
highest order and all New-York republicans re
ioiced that Maryland Republicans were doing him
honor In his own home. Chauncey NJ Depew wrote
that General King had carried the name and fame
OF Maryland Republicans through many states when
knew little of il before J. y Garrison, Of Iowa,
sent his congratulations to the Republicans Of Mary
land, well to General King, for the good hight
they made IN the contest.
Letters also read from Levi p Morton, Soma
tor Allison William Walter Phelps. Waller Blaine.
Senator HlscOck, William VI. Evarts, NJ s. Quay,
william f. Chandler, ex-senator Plat, William y.
Frye, ID. d. Henderson H. H. Bingham. John wana-
maker Colonel John Hay stewart l.. Woodf0rd, Judge
A. W Tenney NJ. G. Bulkeley, General George IL.
Sharpe, G. S. Magee, ard others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
AN ELopIyG COUPLE TO BE SENT HOME

A pretty little girl Of eighteen years with Jet black
hair large eyesrosy cheeks and full lips was
conditional prisoner at Castle Garden Yesterday She was
n..ssng.r ON the uion steamship Wisconsin and cable
dispatch had preceded her arrival from Liverpool stating
that she was the daughter Of farmer by the name Of
Robinson living interior and had eloped WITH
George Baker OF who had left behind him
5as,,tute wife and child They passage the
steamer az man wife, but Detective Groden found her
I'm secuded corner after Baker had gone
ashore to take survey OF the surroundings She at fss
denied her Identity finally confessed and said that
pa,.r had promised 10 marry after getting divorce
,roy, bis wife Baker will be sent back to England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
ALEXANDER EVANS.

Baltimore Dec. e.-Ex- Congressman Alexander Evans
OF Eikton. died to-day He was born a. EAk'oh ne
ho,,n tho practice Of law there in 1e45 Two years
later he was elected to the xXXth Congress US Wing
Ua was reelected twice. serving altogether from De
ce,nb.r G. 1s47 TO March 1853, when he resumed the
practice Of law.
,.-o n, Iongfellows celebrated poem said to have
been the only rollers copper in the United States at
that time They furnished copper for all the vessels
~ the American Navy. While In Congress Mr.. Evans
carried through the measure to radically reform the shN
800. ssrv,cs nv nlaeing the system under the manage
m.nt OF board composed scientific and military men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
THE WALLS SHOULD HAVE BEEN BRiCED.

building Inspector NJ L. Holmes was arraigned before
the Fire yesterday for not reporting that
the wall Of armory which blew down in the gale Of
November IL was not braced. Superintendent DOench
ouoted section OF the the the walls Of
all buildings the OF erection should be properly
braced Mr. Holmes said that II the whole section was
quoted r. would show he justified In making
the report required that the walls should be
braced from each tier OF beams" In this building
hs said there was no tier OF beams Mr. D0oneh was
Of the opinion that the wall should have been
srsced MI Holmes admitted that the result proved thai
sAs would have been bettsr. Decision was ressfvsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
THE WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS

GOVERNNENT INDICATIONS FOX ~ HOU8
WASHINGTON Dec. Go m.-For New England and East
ern NewYork fair winds becoming southwes;ery
For Eastern Pennsylvania Newerssy, Delaware Maryland
and virginia fair and warmer.
For the Carolinas fair continued low temperature
For Georgia Florida, fair colder followed in northern
Georgia by warmer
For Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Eastern Texas and
Arkansas fair warmer.
For Tennessee West Virginia Western Pennsylvania West
arm New York Ohio Indiana and Illinois fair. followed by
light rain the lakes warmer.
For Michigan and Wisconsin FAIR followed by light rain
The lakes warmer followed by colder Upper Michigan and
Wisconsin.
For Iowa Nebraska, Colorado Minnesota ana Dakota hr
and colder.
For Missouri and Kansas fair and warmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
R.sEBAII MEN CONSULTING IN ST LOUIS.

BASEBALL MEN CONSCLAi'" ~ %
St. Louis, Dec Cat the meeting OF the American
Association of baseball Clubs to-day, the reduced
salary plan adopted by tho League at It's meeting last
month was favorably discussed and a committee was
appolnted to report upon II at the meeting OF 'he
Association to be held I'm March. The proposition 10
cut down the schedule Of games from l4o 10 l-o was
defeated. The committee appointed to secure the
serv,ces OF uInplres was instructed reduce the ex
psnditure I'm that direction and IT Is predicted tha'
the result Will be new set OF umpres CHRIS
Won Der Abe president of tho 81. Louis BroWns,
entertained the representatives OF the AssocAioh d.
dinner tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
WEST-BOUND RATES TO GO UP.
AN ADVANCE WILL PROBABLY BE ORDERED Il"
pAY-coNFERENcEs OF IMPORTANT OFF,
rpps-rrrr u. CT ROUND RESTORATION

WEST-BOUND RAIES ~ W. OI'
AN ADVANCE WILL PROBABLY BE ORDERED To
pAY-coNFERENcE OF IMPORTANT OFF,
cERs-TuE EAST. BOUND RESTORATION
TO BE CARRIED OUT.
rrnsounded rlmors were circulated In Wall Street
Yesterday TO the effect that westbound freight raes
had been advanced II also reported that a'
important conference was being held AT INC GRAN"
Central Station on the subject OF trunk line ospue'
Readers Of Tho Tribune have been kept informed Oh
the progress Of the negotiations iooupg to"ar"
restoration OF tariffs and have been advised mat all
advance might be ordered at any moment. There was
M formal conference Yesterday, but personal nego-
at,ons were continued between the representatives, OF
,ho leading trunk lines Frank Thomson vicepres-
d.pt NJ the Pennsylvania Railroad was In the city, ana
consulted with the president Of tho Ncw-York Cena
and H. J. HARDEN, the second vice PRESIDENT Oh Una"
COMPANY Vlce-President S. NJ. FELTON, Oh oho E''e.
also participated In the informal cohiere"eo9' or"
among the persons hc visited was Pres'doh' oa~"e'
c,o.n - tho delaware Lackawanna and Western, who
was eager to hear what comment mo pun" A'
upon his bold stand at the Missouri
meeting on Wednesday in favor Of protecting STOCK
hoa hv securing remunerative rates without regard
IN tho action OF competitors Mr.. Sloan has tent MS
bo,rv ,unnort 70 the present efforts to improve INC
trunk linz situation aud the Lehigh valley Peop'
have expressed their willingness TO Cooperate ~ on
advance President Corbin Of Reading assureu III.
attitude By his early refusal to accept the reuuoou
rates established by the NewYorK Cehua" N0
missioner Fink was visited by several OF the "un'
line magnates for purposes Of consultation out
there will be no formal meeting for the present 10
attempt to shape railroad legislation The personal
interview. conducted since week ago have resulted
in a satisfactory understanding upon many points
and It is probable that the west-bound tal1ns Will
be advanced By all roads today
The formal orders for the advance In sastoouno
tariffs have been issued in accordance with inc
decision of the Central Traffic Association ABOUT a
week ago The Chicago and Atlantic VIII use Us
old d,fferentfal rate Of IL cents on dressed Dee
but President King of the Erie, has pledged himself
to accept reduction If II IS found upon trai r saas
fhan is considered equitable by the other roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
4 SCALPERS' MARKET IN COFFEE.

The coffee Spectators again made attempt 10
get up excited market yesterday and succeeded in
part This time It the bears who took charge,
and everything tended to show that II was simply
scalpers market, that the Spectators manpu-
atng In tho interest Of their pockets and against the
interests Of buyers and consumers. The interior
buyers have not yet been induced come into the
market, not even at the lower prices of yesterday,
which, under the pressure TO SELL fell or ON sixty
to seventy points for August and September deliveries
and about forty live points for deliveries from ~
,Iuly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
GOOD WORK IN THE SOUTHERN FIELD THRILLS

Armory, Miss Dec. CspociaD. Birds were found
in abundance to-day, and a great deal Of good work
was done By tho competing dogs. In the Derby
Oliver Twist beat Count Piedmont and won second
Count Piedmont winning. third. In the Allaged
Setter Stakes Dimplc beat Bob H.. Kings Mark beat
Bang Bradlaugh Brandon beat Bob, Toledo BLADE
beat Rublcon Dan Gladstone beat Little Gift. Gin
.,nnstus heat Maud In the second series Bohemian
Girl beat Pet Gladstone, Kings Mark beat May
Queen and Brandon beat Dimple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
GOVERNOR TAYLOR ENJONED.

FORBIDDEN BY THE COURT TO ISSUE A GER
TrF1CATE TO WORCESTERSHIRE EVANS.
Chattanooga Tenn. Dec 6 (SpeciaD.-An Injunction
xas ssued in the Chancery Court at Nashville to-day
forbiddng Governor Taylor to Issue the cer'ca,e 10
H. Clay Evans the Republican Congrcssman-eiec' from
this the ITO District The matter VIII now Dc seeHu
in the courts. While IN this city recently me ma bnt
emor etoutly held that he could not be enJoned Uu
ne will wait a short time when. unless prevented ny
the Injunction, he will give the ceruhca'e 10 fN~ "''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07

road OF New.Jerey Samuel Corts passenger agent
Of the White Star Line. The Central is the boat which
into tho steamer Atlas and sunk her In the North
River few weeks AGO. Under decree OF the court the
boat sold and the proceeds deposited pending decis
Ion whether Central Railroad the Atlas Steam
ship Line to blame for the sinking OF the Atlas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
THE scHUYLER HUGHES LIBEL SUIT.

The libel suit for $1,000 damages brought by w. u
SCHUYLER the weknown club man. against C. G.
Hughes secretary tho Manhattan Athletic Club VIII
probably amicably adjusted by mutual friends In
few DAYS The basis OF suit article in The
Manhattan Chronicle" OF which Mr.. Hughes IL Editor,
attacking Mr. Schuyler The latter offered TO withda"
his action II Mr. Hughes would retreact Mr.. Hughes
refused 10 retract and Is now under 81, 600 bonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07

structors Richard Gatewood F. 7. Bowles, John y.
Hoover and Joseph Plaster have been ordered to ex-
animation for promotion. Paymaster John X. Jar
mody has been detached from the Gaepa December
g, and placed on sick leave. Passed Assistant ray
master George A. Dcering from the Monongahea and
ordered to settle accounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
pPoOELyy WOMAN DROWNED.

PoughkecpSe, n. Y, Dec. GA woman found
drowned here has been identified as Mary Philips
Of 40. % Fourth Place, Brooklyn. She had been
missing three or four days. and was demented Her
sons have taken the body TO Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
MONTANA ANXIOUS TO COME IN.

Great Falls Mont, Dec. 6.-The Board OF Trade
ha. appointed a special committee on Statehood, with
q view TO determining the best Of action for
the people pursue under the present circumstances
The movement Is entirely non partisan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
PROPERTY BENEFITED By ELEVATED ROADS

The Elevated Railroad Commission resumed taking tes
nonv Yesterday number OF merchants doing business
In Third ave- the property under consd-htion ~
s.ventyxhs were called by counsel for the road and
testified that the price property had greatly increased
and that business had better since the road was
built
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
OFFICIAL RETURNS FROM THE STATES.
BARR1soN's PLURALITY 2o,2o1 IN ILLINOIS


2325s IN MAINE AND 1912 IN NEVADA.
Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 9pociaD.-The state Can
vassng Board to-day made the following return OF the
official canvass Of votes cast at the late eec'oh
decentralization RepJ, 37o,473 Cleveland (Den
34s27o; Fisk (Pro), 81 ,G9o; sreeter (unon LABOR
1890 Hasrsen's plurality, 22,201. Govemor-tier
QsepJ, 3o7 $50; Palmer Dem.). 35o,313 Harris lrrol
1919: Jones Qabor), 1894 Fifers plurality 1254'
Tho other candidates the Republican ticket are
elected by puralities ranging from 241oo 10 24soo
Carson New Dec. 6.-1hc Official vote OF this state
&C announced by the State Board OF Canvassers
stands: Harrison, 1898; Cleveland, 1926 Fisk, 49,
Augusta. Me- Dec. 6.-The official vote OF The
st.ts Of aine is as follows: Harrison, 1874 Clcve
land so 4s1; Fisk 2,691 Streeter, 1344 scattering
IA The total vote 1926, and HaTison's
plurality, 23,253
The returns from the above States mako slight
changes in The Tnbme's totals, which now stand as
follows. without the vote Of Colorado: Harrison
Rep), 5,1s57se; Cleveland CDeml, 6,29e,'5I; FISH
ProJ. o43.l2o Streeter Union Labor, IA ,oOl
Cleveands plurality In thirty seven states,
which is reduced TO 96,l2e by Harrsons esu"a'cu
plurality in Colorado Q",643,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
THE REV. DIP. GEORGE w. eLEssNEH-

Carlisle Penn Dec. (Specal).-The Rev. Dr. George
W Glessner age eighty.two al eminent divine OF the
reformed Church in the United States died yesterday
sbinnensburg lie served faithfully at Lancaster Phi
sdelphia shppensburg, Midiletown Wiikesoaffe anu
rnanr Other places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-07
OBITUARY..
II u WETZET.

indianapolis. Dec. 6 (SpecaD.-H. p Wetzel, gen
oral freight agent of the vandaa Railway, died at his
homo in Indianapolis to-day, after an Illness OF three
DAYS He entered the service OF the Vanda!a as
clerk in 1868 but was rapidly advanced to the position
OF general freight agent