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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
RATE CONTROVERSIES IN CHICAGO.

RATE CONTROVERSIES IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO Feb. IA committee, OF which Chairman
Faithorne, OF the Northwestern Freight Association,
Traffic Manager Wicker, Of tho Chicago and North
western General Freight Agent Bird, OF the st. raul
and others members, started for New-York to-day
to confor with Commissioner Fink, OF the Trunk Limo
Association with regard to pro rating freight from the
seaboard to Northwestern points via Chicago mo
cooperation OF the Eastern lines Is wantod In ooe
the competition for this class Of business with inc
new So0r route and tho Canadian Pacific
The Minnesota and Northwestern to-day slasheu
local freight rates between Chicago and ST. PAUL.
making reductions averaging from - to so por cent
on the several classes. This IS done to meet ,he
through rates made by the Burlington and NOithern;
The Milwaukee and st. Paul has given notice lhat
will withdraw from both the Western and Northwest
ern fro ght associations on February TO- ana mean
while Will slider itself at liberty to meet any cut
rates which NAV he made bv compelling lines.
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THE WAY IN Mr.. BAYARDS BOROUGH
HONEST MEN DEPRIVED OF THEIR sUFrRAdEs By


FoUL-MoUTHgD DEMOCRATIC FOUNDERS.
WILMINGTON, Del, Feb (Specia).-Tho second
days sitting OF county in this city resuitcd
worse for the Republicans than even the first did
only about 100 mon getting their names put on OF
the hundreds who packed the City Hall Police ohcers
filled the space behind the railing to tho exclusion OF
applicants and their vouchers. The clerks which tho
Republican committee had furnished werc rejected IN
tho afternoon and applicant for assessment white
man, was blackjackc by officer for being pushed
by the crowd behind him the railing Two ap-
plicants were seized by officers just as they had
reached tho assessors table and hurried OF to
the police cells where they released There was
no charge against them and the only purpose sought
by their arrest was delay. The officers applied tho
ugcst oaths to the most reputable citizens and repeat
edly drew reyolvers to intimidate the crowd They
blocked the way to honest applicants BY admitting
Democratic FOUNDERS through door leading from
the Mayors Office The Republicans In desperate
mood and the leaders dread to enter the ordeal TO-
morrow. Judge Wales, sitting In tho Circuit Court OF
lilo Unl,ed states this . IN refused tho petition ol
John III. Jackson, H. T. Cause and Others to appoint
supervisors 10 guard and scTtlnze this assessment on
the ground that the apple be made ten days
In advance OF tho appointments. This application
having been mtdc lae Saturday. the judge said that
he was sorry that he could not satisfy tho petitioners
al once sincc lie regarded tho conduct OF the assessors
equal to tho methods practised in Mississippi and
louisiana for the suppression OF the Republican vote
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A. The Very Rest treparatIoao
COD-LIVER ,,
loading lZl Bway q 6IS othav
Post OHce Notice

Post Ohce Notice
sbou,d bs read daily by Interested, changes may
ocTIs a. any y, eounre. need not be specially
f:' Desired f 81 :as
letters nor specially adoessea oe'nS sent " 'ns
Foreign Wail, for the week .ndax February will close
tpromptlv in All cssesl At this otnes as follows
mamie via olssnstswa at m. for Jamaica aud Ina
qua per steamship Atho. 1etters for SAMANTHA so.
m ma:s pc pc. e .sssssn p' Triass,
and CABS per T.S,.s SANTIAGO saa M
Der steamship Manhattan Qet'srs Tor other Mexioaa
1': :. % pc 10 csSs H.S,l and Turk.
sa%,hD . r Ss r Ns~ Sr saS Puerto
FRIDAY-At IL m Tor 'enshnoiA anu ouise"s pos
steamship Valencia
sATUBDAY-At7 3o To- ,hsNs.ssslant: direct ps.
rssssi Per p csisad ats isr BslEsm dIset
rSn.r M s Ssi ss, aS's ?;
Ireland per steamship Gala. via Queenstowa lss.srs
for other 90, n1o D %s. sS e. cn
payne. via Havre lettsrs for Great Britain aud
i,:s.a Sus @ for ss:issa drsss per .rea%,Ss
bev.nA via als;gsw aettess mus s es sasa
steamship Ailss ati ": for prox,sso. per sss,n,ae
Nm. %, .n,,r,,iA NewZeaaui Sandwich. FIJI and S.
moan Tai Inds steamship zsAiandA frem san Fran
close here s vita Sh %as
for australia S@', a. ,ss. p sio. :s; here
sa@sng As,tsaa rS san 3, n, sS:s sSss,;
fssSa nsr psr sSp Tshit frsac.eS es,s here
IN ,.s. : 1 ,as Key SSes x:: ss
close Il this onics daily ~ asoA IN
As schedule Of closing e. % nys.
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s az frsncsco on the DAY Of sailing Of steamers ~
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As WILLING TO SAVE PROPERTY AS SOULS.

People in Matawan, n. j., are talking about the
exploit Of the Row. Mr.. Kent, pastor OF the PreSpy-
terrain Church there, last Sunday night Early on
sunday evening the large barn of Ferris Schenck was
discovered TO DO on fire and the male population
turned out to extlnguish tho flames Alr. kont, VINO
Is young and athletic, threw of his coat and vest ana
went to work with Will at the scene OF me hr IRE
At Mr. Kcnt's church union meeting VI all mo
churches was held and who the pastor was uolhg
Hrcman's duty, tho large congregation sat ana wateu
for him II was not until O'Clock that he suddenly
remembering his engagement, and washing his TACO
hurried TO the church. Just people were beginning
to 60 away. He greatly iatigucd' put "i"~eou
to preach an excellent sermon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
SELLING PICTURES FOR THE ARTISTS FUND.

The sale of paintings for the benefit of tho bencvo-
lent fund of the Artists Fund Society closed yes
torday afternoon at Mathows's Gallery, No A. Cedarst
Tho attendance was as large Tuesday, and tho
paintings generally brought considerably higher prices
than tho first day. The entire proceeds from the
sixty nino paintings sold were nearly three times
much Tuesday, tho amount being S6,359 so,
making tho total receipts for both days $o,259.
A water color by Alice IIirschberg entitled "An
Interested Spectator" sold for 1929. Tho
gen OF the sale a marine Wow, a Fair Wind,' by
Harry Chase, which purchased by C. Miller, for
1910. largo canvas, " Decoration Day." by Carl
Hrschberg representing group of little girls soldiers
and ladies decorating the grave of an " unknown
soldier bought for 1908 by c. F. Thompson.
Some OF the other paintings sold with the prices
realized, arc:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02

CAN MEssRs. GOULD AND SAGE BE INDICTED FOR
GRAND LARCENY OF NoTf

CAN MEssRs. GOULD AND SAGE BE INDICTED FOR
GRAND LARCENY OR MOTT
lawyers who arc to present their views
oDstcA'toney Fellows a. to the guilt Of Jay Gould and
russell sage OF the crime Of grand larceny. and
10 thc possibility OF furnishing them IL they guilty
was hold in Mr. Fellows's room yesterday The
District Attorney was at his office long before noon
which had been sot for the beginning OF the
argument William H. Delaney the attorney for the Kan.
sas Pacific bondholders who think that Gould
rauded them. promptly hand Delaney Ncoi was
present part OF tho time Ho will assist OF
The complaint against Mcssrs Gould Sage Among tho
other lawyers were ARENAS H. Holmes who represented
the Kansas Pacific road in the suit under which
the Denver Pacific stock released from
the Gond-sage trust John F. Dillon. Mr. Goulds counsel
W. Bourke Cockrane and James r. Cunning of the firm of
Nanderpoel, Grcsn. Cunning & Goodwin.
Tho proceedings were entirely private far Mr.. Eel
lows could make them Assistant District Attorney
sempe sat near Colonel Fellowa The District Attorney
acted as sort Of judge and asked frequent
questions The OF the bondholders
first presented The facts gone over and
some OF the evidence referred to- The point Of dis
cusson however whether the statute of limitations
wsud prevent the taking OF action with prospect that
the case would reach the jury took notes Of
tho arguments. The lawyers and adj
tournament for luncheon then taken Aferward they re-
turned and talked for nearly three hours
Tho lawyers left tho building at o'clock They re-
fused to toll the details OF the argument Mr. Semple said
can say nothing. You must 500 Mr. Fellows" The Dis
leaving Assistant District Attorney Fitzgerald to to the
reporters that the not finished but would We
renewed at IL to-day. Mr. Fitzqerald sad that the
proceeding was not unusual when tho District.
Attorney wished for full information before proceeding
important matter
Mr. Cunning said that he felt in honor bound not TO what
was done at the meeting but that far the wishes Of
himself and his clients concerned reporter In the
city light have been present 1t meeting called by
the District for satisfaction and there
nothing sensational OF great public interest it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
WAsAyICrOR WHO "STRUOK OIL" AT CAR

PIrrsBURG, Feb. l (speciaD.-Tho principal in the
Mot TO break tho oil market by about well I'm
Carmi Ill, is a prominent member Of the Chicago
Board of Trade He had three associates one, an OK
convict formerly of Pttsburg; another, third rate
actor from New-York, who figured as Mclaughlin, OF
Bradley. Mclaughlin & Co., the alleged coal firm on
whose property oil was said to have been found Tho
fourth man was former resident of Ptsburg George
sutherland, was the name signed to tho dispatches,
and lust before he began to tho wires the Chicago
Hoard OF Trade man sold " short,- and by prompt
covering OR the brcak made a profit Of over $4,000
II was the actor who furnished tho news to tho press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
Iyo7BEn EARTHQUAKE IN NEwEYGLAND

DERBY LINE, VI, Feb. IA slight earthquake last
ing three or four seconds felt here at II 03
to-day.
Mont peller Vt. Feb 1.-The earthquake was felt
hero at IL :O2 O'Clock this morning. 1t was brief
and gave tho buildings pcrcpblo swaylng east
and west The shock occasi0ned some alarm among
tho workmen high building.
Iittleon, n. H., Feb. IA severe shock was fclt
here at IL O'Clock to-day. Some people were 50
alarmed that they fled from their houses No DAM
age done. -
Skowhegan Me-, Feb. IA telephone message
states that an earthquake felt at tho ul|riNor
towns OF Bingham, North Arson and Moscow at IL
a. m to-day. No shock was felt hcre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
John NJ. VAN HORSON.

John NJ. Van Horson, a retired merchant, died yes
terday at his home No. OF West One hundred and
thirty thiId-st He sevcntyfvc years old, and a
few days ago had second paraytc stfoko which
caused his death. His son, coal merchant In Mount
Vernon was seriously injured by crane falling upon
him three months ago and s now just beginning TO
get around without the use Of crutches Tho funeral
services OF Mr.. Van Horson VIII DO held NJ his nome
q 3 ID, m. to-day.
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IMPORTANTRAILsoAD MEASURES
coMMiTTKEs GIVE HEARING on TWO BILLS REC
OMMkNDEp ny THE CoMMIssIoSraa

oNMkNDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS.
ALBANY, Feb. (speciaI-The Railroad Committees
OF the senate and Assembly gave hearing to-day on
TWO important bills recommended by the Railroad Com
missioners. One of the bills authorizes the CommIs-
'ohers whenever they deem 1t necessary, to direct
railroad corporations to make repairs to their track
ana TO their rolling stock 1t also authorizes the Com
mssoners substantially to regulate fares Tho other
Dill provides that no railroads another
upon a level.
Inc railroads were represented by Edward Lauter-
BACH In the interest Of the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
r. a. y. Hlnsdae. for fhe Tong Island Railroad: ex-
senator Hamilton Harris, for the NewYork Central
EEuward Young, for the DELAYS and Hudson Canal
GGGmpany A; g. Barnett, for tho NewYork and New
haven, and John s. Hart, for the Second Avenue Rail
roaa, or New York They opposed the bills and
peclally that feature OF them which gives the Com
Pssoners the right to regulate fares. Commissioner
clio, INC committee laid both bills the table for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
yEw.JERsEY FARMERS FAVOR PROTECTION.

Trenton, Feb l (SpeciAp-The annual meeting Of
the NewJersey State Board Of Agriculture began here
to-day with a large attendance. Tho feature OF the
day was the address Of the president, Edward Bur-
rough. 1t was a strong argument for protection for
the American farmer. The approval with which Mr.
Burroughs suggestions were received was shown by
the passage of resolution authorizing the printing of
10 600 copies Of his address for general distribution
At the evening session Congressman Edward Burnett
gave the farmers some valuable hints about dairy
catt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02

Curtiss. straford II. NJ Do WOLF New-York City; +. II.
Farquehan. York. Pcnn.i H. L. IsbeD, Union City. Conn;
Felix Kleeburser. New.Haven; L II. Lockwood. Now
Canaan, Conn. j. A. Nelson. Bridgeport; Charles
Norris, jr., New-York; f. E. Norton, Kenesaw, Neb.
z. g. Sherman. New. Haven't r. r. Smith. New Haven
p. F. Smith, New-Baven r. W. epanutins. New-Hayenj
r. O. Taylor, Green Farms, Conn; O. 4. Tutte, New.
Haven, and Morgan Woloott New-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
OBITUARY..
CALVIN DODD PIERSON.

Calvin Dodd Pierson, one of the Oldest citizens
Of Orange N j., died at his home In orange yes'cr-
day, age seventy-seven Lie was born IN Cald"eh'
N j.. and was a direct descendant Of tho Rev Abram
Person. who came over in the Mayfower lie settled
In Orange in 1894; and began the business OF house
painting He was twice married, his wives being
sisters and he had ten children, eight OF whom arc
living Mr. Pieson was one OF the original founders
Of Brick Presbyterian Church and Is tho last OF
them q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
CORR s,ocF ryCUly 6E PREDICTIONS

Pttsburg, Feb. 1 (speciaD-Iho report "hch
reached this city this afternoon that l1pc Lio ccr
tiacates had been added to the unlisted securities now
tradsd in ON the New.York Stock Exchange created
furore among oil traders. James u. Moore, formerly
a New-York broker, said
Il think the now move will stimulate prices ana
Will be Of great benefit to the oil business. be.
levo however, II will eventually DC ,he ruinatioh U,
only a few years until tho stock Exchange ana tho
Consolidated Exchange will DO one 60
Other traders indorsed the views OF MT Moore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
70 Tgys GIRL FRON SARATOGA

"A girl who said that her was Lillian May Geddes
and tina, she was nine years Old though she appeared TO
lie fourteen was taken Police Headquarters last even
ing by policeman from the Ninth Precinct she SAID
that father was coffee merchant and that she came
from Saratoga with her mother q few days ago and
to have there yesterday. Her mother sent her to
do little shopping In sixthave and she lost her way
She could not tell whore mother Was staying Her
story Is not belev and 10 Ia thought that she 10 rum
away. She was unusually we'll dressed for child.
MarOn Webb took OF her for the night and her
story will DO investigated to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
GENERAL SHERIDAN Nv BOSTON.

Boston. Feb 1.-Gencral Philip II Sheridan arrived
here this morning. After breakfast the General and
party visited the Martin School They then went to
tn, Algonquin Club where luncheon was served AT
the close OF luncheon Governor Ames received call
from General Sheridan and his escort.
Tho reception and banquet todered by the Military
Orde of the Loyal Legion to General Sheridan tonight
was a brilliant affair Thore was no speochmalnns
Gepcral S. G. Griffin presided. Governor Amos and
Congressman Leopold Nurse were tho only lnViteo
pues mo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
CEORGEW. SCHUYLER.

Ithaca, n. Y, Feb 1.-George ". schuyler died here
this morning. age seventy-eght. He was state Treas
urer in 1s645 Superintendent of the Banking Depart
ment in 1s66-7O, and elected Member Of Assembly
as Liberal Republican in 1873. In tho following year
no became Auditor OF the Canal Department, holding
Office until MAY, 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
EAR
inches
800
800

TRIBUNE OryrcE Feb. 81 r. n-Clear SKIES preVahed
yesterday with slightly cooler weather Inc mercury
ranged between l5o and 320 the average 70 oeins
Iao lower than the cerrespshuint u"' "s' 'e~ anu
5sS lever than on TuesdaJ ,h.r. ,-m rr.,..,x T..
in and this city tsy c,o w .na NJ. ~
warmer, fair weather, folio"so - '''A''' ""~ Po'
haps light snow or rain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
NEWBORN Daily TRIBUNE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY q 1888

OF 0slo and the farce T. W. xsbsrtsens "Peace ct
Any Price, The pieces given smoothly and in maunsr
which indicated long and careful preparation and rehearsal
The characters in general well the acting o. Miss
Elsie Anderson Dewolfe In the comedy Of John H. Bird
Oeo and Of Edward Fales Coward being received
with especial The audience largo and enthusas
tic and calls before tho curtain were numerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
COMPRISING TO A TONI

When the Finance Committee OF the Common Council
OF Newark met last evening to receive the report OF the
two experts who had been work the Cont oilers
hooks Frederick g. Kras. chief clerk of the Street De
psrtnent appeared before the committee and confessed
Inc defacatlon. He formerly Alderman and
was trusted warrant was gotten out and krais was
arrested for embezzlement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
CYRUS S, OBERLY.

Galveston Tex, Feb 1.-Cyrus S. Oberly, one Of tho
best known journalists Of and for several years
staff CORES pondcnt Of The News died suddenly this
morning at Houston. ago forty-eight. lilo the
youngest brother OF Civil Service Commissioner Obcrly
and served with Terry's Confederate Rangers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
ACHES AND PAINS.
Allcocks Porous Plasters will
In very shortest order kill
Those aches and pains that make you III. -

The annual statement OF tho Washington Life Tnsur.
nAce Company published In another column shows that
during the year 1887 ssooooco Of sew business
was received The death clsns during the yssr wore
$40 900 less than In 1886. The surplus - rexarfe
policy holders calculated according 20 the new per
ceat standard, Is stated at $5G3,777 ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02

CREsToN, Iowa, Feb IA. NJ. Palmer, OF tho Madison
Square Theatrc through a. j. Dittenhocfor, OF New
York his solicitor to-day served Edwin and Iilah
Stuart Injunction papers from the United states Court
restraining them from presenting the play Of jim
the pcnuann
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
MIRA GOOSE DOES NOT TAKE SNUFF
kroD. The Chicago Times.

bave an acqua Int nco who takes snuff. Tho Other
day, when the wind was blowing from the West he
started ont I'm that direction He Ia q hurry too
important businc-s. By-andby he wanted 50 no
smut lilo took his box stopped turned his back
10 the wind to keep tho snnh from blow
Ing away took pinch, and walked on fe,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02

MATEURS ACTING FOR 81 ANN'S CAOHCA
The annual entertainment for the benoht oil OF AIMS
Church for Deal Mutes took pa last At Chckcrng
Hsl comedy. tragedy and farce were a'mfaoV rem
Wandered by wsiiknown amateurs The comedy was MIA
C. A. DoreMvss The Circus kidcr acted by PERMISSION Oh
Miss KosiDa voksa The Tragedy was the scene IRON
"othss" In wkA logo first begins 70 incts the Jealousy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
AppoINruEXrs IN sHREEIELp SCHOOL.

NEw-H,vEs. Feb l speciap.-senor Sheffield ap-
pointments given out to day as follows A Alex
andor Honolulu j. A. Archibald. Scranton, Penn; G.. ID.
Berger Denver. Col; ]. G. Berger. Denver. Coli H. B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
Children Cry tor Pitchers Csstssis

So much room "a required for Furniture now being
red for spring that GEO e. FLINT Co. loA
West l4th ST. giving great bargains In last seasons pat
terms. The prices are too low for sales on credit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
CLAIMS AGAINST E. & WHEELER

NEw-HAvES, Feb. Tho time for filing claims
against the collapsed firm OF T. s. Wheeler AZ CO.. mas
expired and ninety -two claims, amounting to Sl4oo
Ooa, have been presented. The creditors claim
dividend on tho wicks notes, which are for several
nm ndrod thous aud dollars, and Endorsed ny
Wheeler This claim Wheeler Will contest ia tho couits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
THE HEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATioNS-FoRZ "a HOURS.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-For Southern Nsw-Eneiana'
Eastern New-Ysrk Eastern Pennsylvania ana NswJer-
sew slightly warmer fair weather, light TO fresh winds
shifting to southwestern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-02
ursrFrIAyEOUs RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

LITTLE ROCK, Feb. specal) lis announced lo"A' W
tho st Louls and Railroad 10 considering o
question OF extending the Eureka Springs Railroad HUN
that point Little Rock by Of Harrison inns .v
would open up the mountain distrieu OF NoiH"
Arkansas 49,.
BOSTON Feb. IA hearing on the remonstrance % VI.
New England Shoe anil Leather Association against 'e
Ieaso OF the Boston and Providence Railroad 10 inc ou
Colony Railroad continued before the Lessatvo I'm
mtse to day. The association strong one ann so ~
por;ant testimony against the consolidation was given