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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
OBITUARY.
DIR. RUFUS L. WILDER.

Or. Rufus L. Wilder, chief bookkeeper of the
Department Of Charities and Correction died suddenly
yesterday morning at his home, No. 113 West One
hundred and thirty third-st lie had been apparently
IN good health for several months, although not a
strong man. Last winter he was Frustrated by a
severe bronchial Affection and was threatened with
pneumonia, but he believed that he had entirely re-
covered from this attack and had been engaged
steadily with his duties since that time. On Fri
day he at his Office all day, in good spirits
During the light he taken with severe coughing
ami hemoiIhagc. He was TOO weak to attempt 70
60 downtown yesterday morning, and word was
sent to the Department of Charities to that effect
An hour later he became worse, and the nearest
physician was sent for, but Or. Wilder died before
he reached the house, at about 10 80 o'clock.
DR. Wider was forty.three years old. lie
born In Worcester County Mass, where his father
prominent physician. He was graduated at
Harvard and subsequently, studied medicine at the
Harvard Medical College Afterward he attended a
course Of lectures the Dublin Maternity Hospital
lie gave his attention mainly to the practice Of
surgery and his return TO this country began
to practise In the city About the same time he be-
came Interested in newspaper work. and was engaged
first on the city staff of THE New-YOrk sun
From The sum nc went TO The Tribune in 1873,
whore for eight years he was one Of the most active
and capable members Of the city staff.
He resigned his position on The Tribune in Feb
rusry, 1888, 10 take the place then vacant a. cnei
bookkceper IN the Department of Charities. This
place he has held with credit. His position was
one that made an intimate familiarity with all the
details Of the various Institutions Of The department
necessary, and his training thoroughly quahhcd MN
for the work There probably no one In the
department Or. simmons, ono OF the commissioners,
said yesterday with ready and accurate knowledge
Of all IT'S business. On Thursday DR.. Wider was
called before the Senate Committee and testified
with regard TO the supplies and ma e
charitable institutions Of the city
Dr. Wilder was OF a warm, congenal ana social
tempelamcnt and his large circle Of friends all over
the city heard with surprise and grief OF his sudden
death He was active Mason, member OF Kane
Lodge. and he had served several occasions As
Recording secretary OF the Grand Lodge OF this STATE
He was a member of the County Medical society ana
of the Press Club. and also member of the
Tammany General Committee He leave. wife
and one SON comfortably provided for. In addition
other property he held policy for $4,000 IN the
Equitable Life Insurance Company.
Tho funeral IS expected 10 be held tomorrow or
on Tuesday At the Office OF the Department of
Charities the place OF Dr. Wilder was filled tenn
rorarly Yesterday by Charles Bcun the first assistant
bOOkhecPer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
ALEXANDER b. DAVIS.

Alexander b. Davis, once wealthy mining specu-
lator and until the time Of his death partner OF
Vernon Seaman who is engaged In the same business
at No IS broadway, found dead in his apart
menis at No. AS Hicks-st., Brooklyn, on Friday
evening The discovery was made by his partner,
who became alarmed because OF Davis's failure to APP
pear at the Office Friday. Davis sixty four
years old lie was born in New York. but went TO
Colorado in HIS early days Twenty years ago he
sold the Little Chief mine for 900. At one
time he Attorney General OF the State OF Mime
sofa and is said have built the first large hydraulic
Hume In the state Of California. he leaves widow
and family 40 present living IN Denver. Col, and
J.. z. Herman his business partner I'm that city
at the time Of his death. His body removed to
Hoppers undertaking establishment at Court and
Joralemon Sta Brooklyn by permission Of Coroner
burlal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
EFFORTS TO COMBINE THE RAILROADS
THE WESTERN MANAGERS APPARENTLY sub-

PIcIous OF MR.. MIDGLEY's PLAN.
Chicago, Dec Is (special).-A local paper asserts
that strong efforts arc still being made 10 induce the
railways TO adopt the trust plan, which is generally
credited here to Jay Gould. Tho amended plan is to
give NJ the clearing house feature of the scheme
consolidation scheme is to be tried and the traifc
affairs Of the various roads be placed in charge
Of board Of control Mr.. Midgley for the last two
or three weeks, has been busy as beaver trying
to induce the presidents and general managers OF the
various Western roads TO attend a meeting In New
York on December 10 10 consider the new PROPOSE
ton. Presidents and general managers of the West
ern roads emphaticay declare that they will not at
tend the meeting. join in any arrangement MI
Gould may propose. Ono Of tie presidents who
called upon by Mr.. Midgiey few days ago in
formed tina; gentleman that II Mr.. Gould wanted to
have communication with him, he could do so per
sOnaly Other high Western officials have been
equally emphatic in letting Mr. Midgley know that
me iistlon between them and Mr.. Gould Is anything
but agreeable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
Tile REX. LOR LIGHT.

Reading. Dec I5-Ihe Rev. job Light pastor of
lions Chuch this city, and OF the most prominent
ministers in the United Brethren denomination OF this
country, dropped dead at his home last night after
conducting exciting revival service In his church
The subject Of his last sermon was, Where will you
spend your eternity Will spend mine in Heaven
The deceased forty nine years old, and had
served congregations in Philadelphia Reading Harris
burg and other places. lie presiding cider Of
the Baltimore di- tict four years, and was thirty
years in the ministry. he was graduated at the
WestOnville College in Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

An agreement has been made between President
Depew of the NewYork Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company and General serrel. of the Hudson
Suspension Bridge and New England Railway Com
psny by which the former is to stra ghten The tracks
Of the West Shore road at Fort Clinton, 50 that tho
bridge company may be enabled to erect their westerly
tower at the water front. Right Of way over the
bridge company's property Fort Clinton is conceded
10 the New York Central Road in place Of the space
now occup ed by the West Shores tracks. and tho
Strengthening OF the later viii much improve the
route from the drawbrdge at Popolopen Creek TO
Iona Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
TEACHERS LEARN or THE INDIAN OCEAN.

The last fail series Of lectures by Professor
Bckmore 70 the public school teachers delivered the
Museum OF Natural History yesterday The subject
The Indian Ocean" continuation Of the lecture Of the
e,ous SATURDAY which devoted ~ the Pacific Ocean
and it, Islands The lecture yesterday took the char
seie OF the basin Of the Indian Ocean s
rents and islands snd the dverues OF the climate The
scenery Of Madagascar and Maurtus presented on
the screen lecturer talked OF the habits and
IlarftIes OF the natives Of the Indian Islands
The next Of lectures he announced would begin
ou Saturday January 20 The first OF these will pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

Philadelphia, Dec. IS Cspeclan.-H. J. ray, of the
advertising department Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
was to-day promoted to the position Of travelling pas
senger agent, with mead quarters al Washington d. {.
lie will have supervision OF al unsylN ANA s
territory south OF WashiE gon
Denver Col, Dec Is GSpeciaD The contract 4or
the construction of the Lake City branch of the
Denver and Rio Grande awarded this morning
The cement OF the road will state at present
who Is do the work which will he begun, however,
In a few days and pushed rapidly TO completion The
cost ~ grading and LAYING the track will be fully
$500 600 Already grading has been done on the line
which runs up Lake Fork Stream The Rio Grande
management have authorized line from GlenwoOs
springs 20 Steele Creek, distance Of hrtcen miles
II runs along the valley OF the Grand River 10 New
ase and penetrstes valuable coal lands which lie
10 this section OF the state At present the Colorado
Midland has the only road there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
RAILWAY BUILDING IN MEXICO.

Chicago Dec. ia dispatch from Matamoras,
Mex, says: Advices from the City OF Mexico SAYS
that the Federal Government is disposed 10 do all
chat Is possible force the early completion Of the
Mstamorss and Monterey Railroad direct 10 the latter
city also that there is favorable disposition toward
the scheme for railroad line from Bagdsd, at the
mouth of the Rio Grsnde. 10 this city, and good
chance that the charter for the will be granted.
The idea however, of closing the Zona Lbrc and all
tho frontier custom houses far Is Guerrero not
looked upon with favor President DiaZ says he sees
no constitutional right 10 take away the privileges
of the river towns for the benefit OF MstamOras.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

Forked River. y. j., Dec. 15.-Edwn Safer. tho
first Free Soil member Of the Ne~Jersey Legislature
from Ocean County died here thi- mornir1 VIZ.
Salter wa for many years In the Treasury Depart
menf at Washington: wa Washington CORE ppn.ent
ioi number of NewJersey papers, duiing ami after
he war and was authority In the View Jersey
III torical Society upon the history Of NswJersey.
the local Indian nomenclature, anu thc 5ehcd4OsJ Vi
the early settlers OF the ate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

ST. Louis, Dec 15.-The completion Of the street
railway deal involving So 800 oOo has created
sensation here. President c. b. Holmes and {. l..
Hutchinson, Of the south Side Street Railway Com
psny Of Chicago, at the head Of the syndicate into
whose hands the property passes They are asso-
cated with number Of capitalists Of Chicago and the
East but their names the only ones which have
appeared In the deal These gentlemen are said 10
hold controlling interest in the railroad systems Of
Indianapolis Chicago Kcokuk and san Francisco,
with the ultimate object o. obtaining possession OF the
street lines Of most of the largo cities in the coun
try. In almost every instance the syndicate has
changed the motive power Of their roads as rapidly
they get hold OF Them. from tho slow going horses
20 the cable or electric motor. They have Informed
Mr.. Walsh Of their intention 10 improve their newly
acquired properties here by fitting them with COM
plete equipment of modern appliances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
ct 1or,1s CAR LINES SOLD TO CHICAGO MI

ST LOUIS CAR LINES SOLD TO CHICAGO MEN.
St Louis, Dec. I5.-The sale Of a number of ST.
ouis railways to Chicago capitalists was con-
summa ted to-day at the Southern Hotel. The
purchasers named are O. B. Holmes and l. c. Hutch
insOn, of Chicago. The roads sold are the Union,
Citizens Cass Avenue, and Northern Central. Formal
transfer will be made Tuesday at The purchase
price is 81, GOO. O0O The money Will be paid In cash
10 stockholders al the Third National Bank, as rap
Idly they turn In stock Eleven-twelfths OF tho
$40 of the nOn nne-tenths of that Of the Citizens
including the Northern Central and all Of tho stock Of
the (ass Avenue line are sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

sent in the Adirondscks ana Caskx with
account Of the geology OF those mountains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

tho dull season, have immense stock on hand
inc, send FOR illustrated sheet OF useuI HoNasy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

SIS for this Large MAN. s12 for this DESK, In
TEL. GLASS 3 French Bev-
el plates, u any manteI Oak; very fine Easily
in Oak OF Mahogany. Worth
s35. worth sl8
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05

ever become rich. The people would
stand by him, not because of what he
had done, but because of his fine per-
sOnal qualities.
Rev. g. Wahlund. of Isanti county,
came next and delivered an address in
the Scandinavian language. He was
frequently applauded.
Col. Robinson, of Big Stone county,
was called for and delivered an eloquent
speech. He began by referring to the
glorious deeds of the q. o. p, but
finally came to the point in the follow
ing language: 1--WE have put up can
didate, and if he is defeated it is be-
cause he has not had an opportunity OF
meeting every man, woman and child
in the state. Let us act wisely. Let US
go into the convention coolly and calm
ly. If Scheffer is nominated he will
sweep the state like a cyclone.
When Col. Robinson had concluded
loud cries of "Scheffer." s.Scheffer''
went up from the crowd, and amid the
widest enthusiasm, Albert took the
platform. Said he: II have been in
troduced so often as the next governor
of the state that it is becoming some
what stale. believe, with the enthu-
siasm you display tonight, you can
carry me through all right at the con-
vention, and if you do, 1 promise to
carry myself through the state. Asy you
all know, carried Ramsey county on
both sides of the fence. | received the
first Endorsement unasked,- but had TO
make hard fight for the second. We
made the fight with an army of raw re-
cruits and beat the best army of trained
politicians, and if cannot prove that
l was elected by Republicans l do
not ask for nomination at
your hands. 1 want you delegates
from the interior of the state who are
accustomed to judge of my reputation
by what is said in the Pioneer Press, to
ask the labOrer on the streets of st.
Paul about Albert Scheffer, and if he
says aught against my character l am
willing to step down and out"
After short speeches by Mr.. Pringle,
of Hastings, Capt. Osborne. of st. Paul.
and Mr.. Haupt, of Fergus Falls, the
Scheffer delegates adjourned to the
ladies' parlorS, where a private con-
sultation was held and the selection of
Gibbs for temporary chairman agreed
nDOD
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05

alliance representatives and the Ger
man element are here and standing be-
side him, Land their strength is such as to
occasion surprise as to its proportions.
Nothing can be said of Merriam's
strength that would in any wise be in
harmony with his claims and the con-
trary statements of many of his sup
porters. The tide of sentiment
at the hotels yesterday was
running against him-sO much so that
by some of his friends his defeat was
conceded. Others more sangujne
claimed his nomination, and went so
far as to put his vote on the first ballot
at 2l5. This is not justified yet by re-
ports from the delegates, but it will
stand on record as a remark
able effort of the Imagination.
The cagouses yesterday were devoted
% the temporary organization officers
md whOOp-hurrah OratiOns calculated
o Warm the sluggish country blood.
Enthusiasm was lacking. The excite
ment was not intense. The name of no
candidate served TO produce a spOnta-
neous Outburst of feeling. If the feat
ure of wire pulling had been eliminated,
time would have dragged, and the dead
march been an agreeable relief from
ennui. The events of the day in detail
and forecasts for this day are given i'll
graphic style below.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05
THE DARK HORSE.

With the McGill men claiming the
lead and the Scheffer men conceding it.,
the danger of dark horse appearing
did not seem immediate last night. But
Col. Moore, of the McGill ring. re-
marked:
ut is the one thing that 1 fear for
McGill and where l consider his only
danger of defeat lies"
While Auditor Braden was about the
Merchants great deal yesterday, there
was no evidence that he was engineer
ing boom for himself, and he laughed
whenever the possibility of his being
nominated was mentioned. The Hen
nepin delegates, through Loren Fletch-
er, declared that first, last and all
the time they would be for McGill, and
that they had no dark horse behind the
screen. Nevertheless Hennepin has a
dark horse, and if McGill cannot be
nominated his name will be c. A. Gil
man or j. P. Rea. When, as it may be,
McGill is utterly routed and his success
is impossible, the information comes
direct to the GLOBE that Hennepin will
declare for Gilman or Rea, and Henne-
pin without much doubt is to decide
who will be the nominee to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05
VARIOUS OPINIONS.

Senator Daniels, Owatonna-We are
all for Merriam except Dunn, who will
vote for Gov. McGill. Scheffer's name
is never mentioned down our way.
S. D. Crump. Waseca-We did a great
days work if we succeeded in doing
nothing else but laying out Mr.. Ward.
Sheriff Markham, Aitkin County
Four of the delegates from Aitkin and
Itasca counties are solid for Scheffer.
Mr.. Jay, Beltrami County-Our dele
CATION is uninstrucred.
Col. Robinson, Big Stone County
We are solid for Scheffer. An awful lot
of money was sent into our county to
beat Scheffer, but we got there.
Warden Stordock, Wilkin County
Our county is solid for McGIll. He will
be nominated beyond doubt.
Mr.. Bertram, Wright County-Our
delegation was uninstructed. We took
a vote in the delegation, however, and
found that about four-fifths were for
Merriam, the rest scattered. Our Sec
ond choice is Schetfer strong.
A Minneapolis Delegate-That was
good thrust Frank Davis gave Loren
Fletcher when taunted with being only
a kid. "That's all right, Mr.. Fletcher"
said he, ''the kids will be on deck when
your old carcass is rotting in the earth"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05
TO DOWN CLAPP.

A rumor was current around the
obby of the Merchants that an attempt
would be made in the convention to
freeze out Moses E. Clapp, the present
attorney general, by the Merriamites
because of his friendship for Scheffer,
and of the fact that he had not been
outsDOken enough in favor of the man
of destiny. The attorney general was
seen regarding the matter, and said that
he had heard something regarding it,
but did not believe when the time came
that such step would be taken. Mr..
Clapp is popular man in his dis
trict, and one of the ablest stump speak
erS in the party, and it can ill afford to
lose his counsel and assistance during
the campaign. If he is set asi de man
from Southern Minnesota or Duluth
will probably be selected as the candi-
date. The name of Mr.. Pattee. of North
field, has been mentioned in connection
with the Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05

Republican and an American platform.
ton. While am always for the candi-
date and the party, l am for the state
first"
Mr.. Davis then told what they should
do and at once. Let Us do the work
tonight" said he. mot because deeds
of darkness love night, but when the
light does come we will stand in its full
glory"
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr..
Davis received prolonged cheers.
Gen. Baker spoke very briefly, prom
iSing to do everything in his power to
accomplish the nomination of Mr.. Mer-
riam. He agreed with Mr.. Davis that
they ought to arrange plans at once that
would aid them tomorrow.
Mr.. Lathrop, from Southern Mime
sofa, the original Merriam man from
that section of the state, responded to
calls for speech. He proposed to go
for him this time, next time, and all the
time until he gets there. The time to
talk was past; the time to act had come.
The only thing they had to fear was
combination. ''The air is full of rumors
about combinations" said he, land they
are what we must fear more than any
thing else."
Gen. Baker here made motion that
all persons, except the delegates, be re-
quested to withdraw and give the dele
gates a chance to map out plan of
work. The visitors withdrew and Sen
ator Buckman continued in the chair.
What was the best means to pursue at
that time was discussed by several del
egates, including Gen. Baker and Mr..
Mason, of st. Paul. These found the
appointment of committee of five, in
whose hands the whole matter of ar
ranging plans and ascertaining the
strength of Merriam should be. placed.
Senator Buckman was made chairman
of that'cOmmittee and the caucus adj
journed. The number of delegates in
the convention did not exceed l25.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05
GILMAN'S CHANCE.

Gilman came hrst TO Minneapolis yes
terday in chase of that will-o'- -the-wisp.
the COVE rnOrship. At noon he came to
st. Paul, locating at the Merchants.
where rooms had been secured for him
and several of his friends. He did not
come into the lobbies, and those who
wished to see him had to seek his pres
ence. Only one remark of importance
did he make and that, "'The contest for
the nomination is confined to McGill
and myself"
r. c. Dunn, editor of the Princeton
Union, was his principal lieutenant.
and lie claimed his nomination to be
almost a certainty. Gilman bases
all of his hopes upon a deadlock
and does not intend, if he can prevent
it, that his name shall go into the con-
vention until that state of affairs has
arrived. The McGill men deny strenu-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05
MERRIAM,s CAUCUS.

"Let me pin Merriam badge on your
coat" said gentleman in the Merch-
ants hotel last night, and he placed a
$50 gold piece on the lapel of the re-
porter coat. "You see none of the
Merriam men are showing their colors
tonight, but they'll be all rigged out
for him tomorrow. Sam Nichols is get
ting the pins put on lot of them which
will be distributed i'll the morning."
The Merriam delegates, in fact, Weer
the only ones who had nothing to in
dicate their favorite. But the more en-
phatic ones could easily be picked out
of the crowd. While waiting for Q
o'clock, the hour set for the caucus,
they hustled and buZZed around the
hotel and talked confidently of their
prospects. They thought Merriam had
struck a lively gait during the day,
although things looked dubious yester-
day morning. Man after man was
buttonholed and taken into Merriam's
headquarters, given a little talk and
allowed to go. At o'clock the dining
room was thrown open and the Merriam
delegates informed that it was time for
the caucus. A large number filed into
the hall, more persons, however, being
drawn there out of friendly interest to
the candidate than because their official
duties called them to the place.
Mr.. Potter called the meeting to
orner and nominated Senator Buckman
for chairman. When the senator took
the chair, Mr.. Potter suggested that all
persons not delegates or friends of Mr..
Merriam be requested to leave the
room. Nobody obeyed the suggestion.
but on the other hand the people con-
tinued to crowd in.
f. F. Davis, of Minneapolis, was at
once called ON to address the meeting.
After being called for some time, he
arose and spoke substantially as fol-
lows:
'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: /
hardly know what it is expected l
should say. 1t seems to me there should
be clear understanding of the purpose
of this meeting. We don't want to talk
over secrets, because / presume there
are many present who are not friends
of our candidate. 1t seems to me an
important thing to find out the strength
of Mr.. Merriam. / don't think that can
be done here, and l don't think any
delegate can be influenced by speech
making.
Il am not delegate from Hennepin
county by virtue of the fact that l do
not wear the collar. [Applause.
There are others who are not delegates
because they will not obey the crack of
the whip. There are those who will
not appear at the convention who have
strength at the polls. am not here to
find fault with any man, but with The
management OF some men. l am salts