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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
uOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


Under the call of States In the House the following
bills and resolutions among others were introduced and
referred:
BY Mr. BRECKENRIDGE, OF Arkansas directing the
Secretary of Treasury classify woolen cloth all
IMPORTS OF wersted cloth whether. known as worsted
cloth or under the name worsted diagonal other
WISE
By Mr. LANDES OF Indiana-TO reduce the Treasury
surplus and TO grant bounty of 25 cents per bushe
TO wheat growers for all wheat exported 10 foreign
countries.
BY Mr. PERKINS. Of Kansas-Providing that ap-
poiptments made Office In the District OF Columbia
shall DO confined TO actual bona de residents OF that
district
BY MI. McCOMAs, VI Maryland To prohibits specua
ton By officers of National banking associations
By Mr. HAYDEN, OF Massacnusetta-To establish
postal telegraph system.
Rv Mr. RICE, OF Minnesota-To establish graduated
income tax.
Nv Mr. WILSON, OF Minnesota-To place lumber, coal.
and salt the free list
BY Mr. McADOO, OF NewJersey-For the erection OF
public b. ding at Hoboken. N J Also to preserve to
public the use OF springs aud streams OF water 10 the
Territories aud TO prevent their monopoly or division
BY Mr. CUMMINGS Of New prs-FOr the relief OF
the merchant marine of the nj ed states engaged In
the foreign trade.
Bv Mr. RANDALL. OF Pennsylvania For the relief OF
soldiers who enlisted under assumed names when
minors.
BY Mr. HARMER, Of PenDsyivana-For the construc-
tisn OF steel vessel OF war for coast defence.
BY Mr. KILdoRE, Of Texas-Abolishing tho tax on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
MOSES DINKELSPIELS FATEIN DOUBT

Mr. MAGONE CAN'T QUITE MAKE Up HIS MIND TO
DISMISS THE BOoK-MAKING PAYMAsrER.
The information given by THE TRIBUNE In regard to
Moses Dinkslspe the gambler who was appointed pay
master in the Custom House, not been wholly dsre
earded by Collector Magone. Dlnkelspies appointment
has not yet been revoked but has been hung up until
the Collector has made full investigation OF the case
Mr. Magone insists that did not know that Dinkespe
WAS a pool seller wnen he appointed him. The ex-
Assembyman he says, was recommended by respectable
privae citizens declined to give their names This
decnation said made at the request or these
baekers who are rather modest now about being men
toned in connection with the matter
II urged Oh behalf OF the Collector that after learn
ing the facts about Dnkespel Saturday he sent for
the paymaster and his supporters They coseted
with Mr. Magone for long time, during which the Col
leetors friends say the innocent statesman from st.
Lawrence County upbraided the wicked NEWCOMERS
for getting him into such mess Dnkelspel took
different view of the situation. He did not understand
why he was just good Democrat as anybody else
and proper candidate for the Office so long he could
and would furnish responsible bondsmen
He did attempt deny that he had been connected
with John DAILY Co.'S gambling establishment.
Dinkelspers logic, however did convince the Col
ecor least he told his visitors that he would reserve
decision in the case Tns mai os ds
gloomy he went out to confer with Boss Power and
his other friends. $780,,
last evening When Auditor Creed inquired Yesterday
morning II Dnkelsplcl was TO he put 70 WORK ne ZOE
ecor aid that he had not yet finished his examination
of the matter Mr. Magonc said yesterday afternoon
that Dnkespels appointment had been confirmed last
weet hut in special dispatcn from washington score
taTy Farchild declared that the nomination had not
been presented TO him for confirmation. and that ne
Inew nothing the matter beyond what he had read
Colonel .e Emanuel Hart who was appointed acting Dis
hnrsing Agent last week, has been sworn In He
a. ssd 10 be having difficulty In securing bondsmen
10 furnish security In $lOO,OOO.
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A Business.Like Offer.

For many wears manufacturers Of Dr. sagss Caarrh
Remedy onered good faith $500 eward for OF
Sssal which they cure The Remedy 10 sod
BY druggists only 30 cents This wonderful remedy has
fs,rIy q world wide reputation IL have duu
obstruction Of the nasal passages DISCHARGES
falling the head INTO the threat sometimes pioc
Iatery and scria Others thick, tebsc0us, mucous
rnruIsst. bloody and potrd. the ses arc wsa d
pess backing 20 clear the throat o.
offensive matter together Win sesos rom the v1os
sme and tzate sepsaton OF dizziness with
are suffering cAtarr The more co pcasd your
diseae the greater the nsmoeI sha o.
seve ymptsna npon and end IN the grave
rs understood more uasnocsssfuiv sated oy phys
oaAA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
IRON CHURCHE
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
ED BY THE ERIE.
AN INJUNCTION SECU

AN INJUNCTION SECURED BY THE ERIE.
AT the offices OF tho Eric Company In this city u
was stated Yesterday that no clashng OF authorities
had taken place at Jamestown and that the re- orted
differences between the Enc and Chautauqua Lake
hallway were greatly Exaggerated. 1t is not the
desire of the Erie Company to disturb the peace and
IL 1t has any grievance 1t will seek redress through
the medium OF the law. The situation at jamestown
" simply this The Chautauqua Lake Railway desires
to mako crossing OF the Erie road grade This the
latter objects by OF its being fraught with
danger public safely and Insists that the crossing
shall be made either under its tracks. Late
Yesterday afternoon a dispatch was received at the
Eric Coupany's Offices that an Injunction had been
secured against tho Chautauqua Lake Railway
and the City of jamestown prohibiting them from
interfering with tho Ene's property In any way. lt
is said that action OF the city authorities Is recog
nlzed as absurd by the citizens generally.
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xat,.na, commercial question and such members are
BE-

National commercial question ana a. auon me"0'''
ready to support It.
Arthur Sewell Is one Of the large Name nrm
which sends menv OF the large vessels TO t Wv.
Pacific coast He il not go saneu'ne as otheTs, ,"a
he thinks Speaker Carlisle has arranged tne ioa 40
COMMITTEE ON Merchant Marine and f1sneries so
that 1t Is urfavorable 70 the conventions pinn.
Stephen ". Carey ia certain that rslieI 10 co"i"s
much sooner than is expected. Nvorl
Produce Exchange, savs that the snsnpne qa W.,
tion is on higher plane than the tariff discussion
Tho shin She carries the fag she represents me
country where other representation il imposs,oie'
an insult 70 her s insnlt r. the Governmena'
+bo Senats will, heartily approve the nlan to be
proposed bv tho convention. and be mas c1n u
dence that the support Of the House VIII 10
secured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
4 JURY TO TRY INDIANA TALLYSHEET
FOPOERH

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 16.The second trial OF what
is known the taysheet forgery cases began today
In tho United States District Court before Judge Woods
The rst trial was July the jury having been unable
to agree. The defendants-smson Coy. W. +. A. Bern
hamer, Stephen Matter and Henry N. spaan-sppeared
and the latter demanded separate trial Coy and Mat
Ter are saloonkeepcrs. and Bernhs@er and Span
LAWYERS They are charged with conspiracy to forge and
altar tally sheets Of the election held In 1885, whereby
two Dsmocr ats-Crminal Court Judge AID Coroner-
counted In. beth OF whom were speedily removed
from Office by legal process special venre OF forty
Jurors had deem sumnsned. and the afternoon was do
voted 10 selecting twelve men The jury completed,
and tue court adjourned for the dag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
GOOD KonK OF 4 DIET pLsphYsIRx

The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Diet Dispense
~ was Historical Hail. Brooklyn last evening
Cherries presided The recent
OF Oo5 49, and expenditures Of s6e67 o. leaving bal
incs H. In the 5000 sick poor had received
mea on the OF physicians S. meals were dis
trbute using $40 pnts Of beef $40 pnts Of milk
eggs 455 pnts Of mutton broth AID dresses wers
made by the Rev. T. B. Mcleod l.. Phiips and
I,r w
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1IINEss oE YIcE.PREsIDENT POTTER.

DISPATCHES from the West, recently received in this
city, indicate that Vice. resident Thomas Potter, gen.
era manager OF the Union Pacific Railway Company Is
suffering from serious ness His friends cay that 1t
4, the inevitable result OF overwork but that short rest
VII, restore him his full strength. while bears In the
Union Pacific and Oregon Insist that he Is in the
last stages OF consumption. 1t is certain that Mr.
Potter too sick at present TO come to Newly to at
tend the deliberations the Joint lease OF the Oregon
Railway and Navgatiou property by the Union anc
Northern Pacific Companies Ii Is expected, however
that the lease will he signed by the Northern Pacific
Company at a regular meeting of the directors next
Thursday because the difficulties In the arrangement OK
details have been virtually overcome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
FUNERAL OF FRANKLIN OSGOOL

The funeral of Franklin Osgood toof place at Grace
Church yesterday morning Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs William II. Osgood. Frank Chandler Philip
Schuyler John Endey, Horace Waldo, Mrs George VI.
Appleton, c. 7, Reynolds. Nies Olsen, jenkins Van
schaick, f. f. Chase. Daniel g. Appleton, I. T.
Lawrence, j. j. Little. W. F. Fortune. Lawrence Jerome
and Captain Joseph Ellsworth The service was con-
ducted by the Psev DR.. William r. Huntington assisted
by the Rev. a.. D. Johnson Tho conin was decorated
with palms. ivy and white lilies and roses Inc cnor OF
the church gave the musical parts OF the service and
sang the hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Nearer
My God 20 Thee" The burial was at Greenwood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17

DESIGNING AN ENTRANCE TO CENTRAL PARK.
new design for the entrance to Central Park at
Onehundre feminist and Eghth-ave is being pre-
pared by Calvert Vaux the architect for the Park De-
parment provides for plaza at this point 81 some
what similar character that at Eighthave and Fifty
ninth at Tho department expects have One-hundred
apdteuthst north OF Central Park widened TO accom-
modate the Increased traffic which is centrng on this
as the city built up beyond Central Park
A bill providing for the measure will probably be pre-
sented at Albany this winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

A meeting OF stockholders Of tho Hadson Suspension
Bridge and Railroad was held yesterday ut No.
"a Nassaus in the Offices OF sewal Pierce The object
was to secure approval mortgage intended to
additional property acquired since the original mort
gage created The property The nty miles Of
road construction the east side OF the HUDSON
River The stockholders unanimously approved the ne"
mortgage Another meeting will be held to-day.
PITTsBuRG Jan. Is tSpeeatrhe annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Ptsburg and Junction Railroad Com
pauy was hold to-day Thomas King was ected pres
dent only change the directory was the ubsu.
ton OF T. H. Robert Garrett The net earnings
ware O9 10 The report that the
enues affected In May June and July by the strike In
the ConnelIsve coke region hch closed many iron iur
nace the Baltimore and Ohio and Pitts
burg and Western roads
BETHLEHEM. Jan. le (SpecaD.The North Pennsylvania
Railroad doing exceedingly heavy coal business
since the existing trouble between the Philadelphia and
Reading and the The coal mostly consigned
to Philadelphia dealers To-day S5 loaded cars OF coal we're
handled the largest business in coal that the road
has ever Coal the road on sunday
and n TO train is reported rem Gwynedd.
large number Of coal cars were smashed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
DAYS WORK IN CONGRESS.
Personal EXPLANATION IN THE SENATE


PETITION REGARDING TAxATION-BILLs OF INTER-
Est IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. I6.-Among tho pentions ana
memorials presented and referred in the Senate was
one IN favor bill change the postal laws 80 that
paper beck novels. bloc and-thunder stories" shall
not be sent through the nails secendclass matter
aying one cent per peund while school law scientific
and religious books have to pay eight cents per pound
Mr. Blair presented memorial and resolutions OF the
General Assembly Of the Knights Of Labor in favor Of
investigation into the management OF the Bureau OF En-
craving and printing
Petitions were also presented from Atlanta, Ga. for
the rspeal of the tax en- alcohol from Leadve. Csl
against the removal OF the tax lead Orc and FROM to-
bacco manufacturers for the abolition OF the Internal
Revenue tax on cigars and cigarettes
Among the bills introduced and referred were the
folls wing:
By Mr.. EvARTs-To extend for enc year from June
16 1885, the time for the completion of the Arthur Kills
Staten Island) bridge
BY Mr. CHANDLER-To alter the regulations enacted
by the South Carolina LEGISLATURE regard to election
of Representatives in Congress lFor summary OF the
bill sec another column
BY Mr. SHERMAN lat the request Of colored clergy
men in North mission to inquire
into and report the material. Industrial and menta
progress OF tho cslorsd race since 1865.
Mr.. MITCHELL, rising to a personal explanation,
sent to the clerks desk and had read what he
as some what tocuar newspaper item." rejecting on
himself In connection with his speech last Thursday on
the Chinese question. intmatng that be had obtained
the floor by the courtesy Mr.. Gray Ito submit few
observations and had occupied 1t for two hours and
half to the surprise Mr. Gray He said that so far as
the item Imputed 10 him any discourtesy toward the
Senator frsm Delaware OF rcsorBg to any sharp prac
tee possession Of the floor he denounced
IL In every essential particular as absolutely false
Mr.. GRAY discaimed tho possession OF anything Ike
grievance against the aor from Oregon Ths item
locked a bit of fun which he thought the Senator
had taken ALTOGETHER too seriously
A bill was Introduced by Senator CULLOM for the es-
tablishnept OF Bureau Of Harbors aud Waterways Ia
the War Department be ocerod by corps Of United
States civil engineers
retired pay all military officers retired for disease
or Wounds incurred In the lins OF duty.
nv Mr. BLAIR-TO provii 10 that per diem employe
OF the ent shall be paid less than So per day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
coScprss ASKED TO 1NvrsrIcA ATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6-Mr. Anderson. OF Kansas.
offered in the House this afternoon resolution direct
ing the Committee Commerce TO investigate tho
extcnt causes and effect upon Interstate commerce
of the continued failure ny the Reading Railroad Com
pany to transport such Interstate traffic and report to
the by bill otherwise, for consideration at any
time such legislation Is necessary 10 secure 10 nc
public the regular and complete execution by railroad
OF its obligations and services rs common carrier OF In
terstae 1t was referred TO the Committee
on Commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
CANADIAN PACIFIC TRAINS RUNNING.

The representatives OF the Canadian Pacific Railway
in this city have received tie following dispatch from
Montreal contradictng the published reports that some
of the Canadian Pacific trains had been abandoned In
the snow:
The reports published In the New-York papers about
the abandonment of trains the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way on account Of the recent storm are utterly false
Our own reports indicate that the Canadian Pacific was
the ONLY line In the Northwest tnat kept It's trains nov
ing Two trains Lost few hours time but all the rest
were practically on time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17

Major George Sorliss. Editor The nsurance Critic
arrested yesterday in the Asor and taken to the
Tombs where charge OF disorderiy conduct was made
against him by Special Officer Mcwiams whose com aiut
corroborated by Isaac c. Bennett T. Keith man.
ager Asto House. Jusco Power thought that the
Major not in fit condition to make proper defence and
paroled him 10 appear 70 day ct O'CLOCK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
DEATH DUE TO OOAsTING ACCIDENT


OswEGo, N. y, Jan. l6-BeBjamin Sawyer, one Of the
young men injured in the coasng accident Saturday
evening, is dead. and two others are likely to
die There we're persons the "bsbs" The hill Is
steep and Is covered with mass Of Ice. and the
coasters were running tho rate Of at least seventy
miles an Near the bottom Of the hill they into
heavy load Of lumber. knocking 1t Int ditch Every
person On the hobs was rendered nsensible by the
fsrce OF the collision and seme OF them horribly
cut and manged. Tho farmer who owned the load OF
timber was warned of tho approach Of the coasters but
refused to stop fer moment He Is said to have been
intoxicated
HAvERHILL, Mass, Jan. 16-A frishtful accident hap
pened this evening to party OF boys who were coast
isg an Peekerie Hill on double ripper The sled
into William Messrves coal aEd thirteen boys were
thrown or seven OF whom were severely inlureo, as
fsllews: Charles Emerson, hurt internally and legs
broken-nst expected TO live; Willie Brnds leg ana
arm broken; |. Trennbly knee-pan DEDICATED Fred
Provost, leg broken; J. Mays, injured internally l.
Maloney, leg broken - Rousseau, hurt internally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.
PROHIBITION CONVENTION DELEGATES.

ALBANY Jan. 16 (Special-Mr Wheeler, chairman OF
the State Committee Of the Prohibition party, stated
TO- night that tho committee would meet In Utica On
Wednesday next and elect four delegates and
orytws provisional delegates from this State TO the
National Prohibition Convention to be held In lndianap
oils on Juno g. Besides these delegates TWO delegates
from each one Of the thirty ngressena Districts
Ia will be eleetsd. The election Of the pro-
yisonal has authorized by the National
Prohibon Connttes and they will undoubtedly DO adj
pitted to tho National Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17

"The Seventh Day" was discussed by the Baptist min
listers Yesterday paper tracing the origin OF the Sab
bath was read by Dr. Lewis, Editor OF The Outlook In
which he maintained that Saturday the Jewish Sabbath
Is identical with the sabbath OF the Old Testament and
that the record It's identity IL perfect Dr. Lewis 8
views were criticised by many of the members and a
general discussion OF the subject occupied most OF tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
AGED COUPLE DRUosED AND ROBBED

READING, Penn, JAM 10 tSpeeia Thomas John
son, an aged farmer and his wife, were found this
morning at their home at LonvIlle, Chester County,
unconscious from drugs applied by thIet On friday
a stranger drove to Johnson's house Mr.. johnson
complained Of his eyes and the stranger prescribed
lotion and mixed IL. He represented himself a.
friend OF DIR. Pfzer, of the village After applying
tho lotion the stranger demanded fee OF ~ AID
Farmer Johnson went upstairs after tho money.
He was foowe by the stranger who robbed him o'
large sum. The two aged people were still uncob-
scous this morning and the exact amount OF money
stolen CO pld not be ASSERT air ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17

no BEGIN THE STEWART WILL CASE IN MARoH
Tho suit of Miss Resale O. Butter TO have the pro-
hate OF tho will OF Mrs. Cornes NJ. stewart revoked
came I'D before Surrogate Ransom yesterday. Joseph
H. Choate appeared for Miss But er Roscoe Conkling
for exJudgo Hilton and Attorney General leslie
". Russell for Charles J. Clinoh Tho surrogate set
the case down for hearings Mondays, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays, beginning March IL. Answers In
tho suit setting up that tho bequests under tho will
wero free and voluntary, and therefore valid aud
suetua, wero fled In behalf Of james Clinch Smith,
LOulse N. Osborne, Bessie s. White and Ella ID. smith,
logatocs for 100000 each Kate NJ Withorsli for
zoo 900, Sarah M Smith for e2oo000, and Lawrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
TO sUooggp BIsHop DE sogwryr

TO SUCCEED BISHOP DE SOHWTNT.
BEruLEHEM, Jan. 10 tSpecia0. Tho Bethlehem Con-
grsgston, which s the head Of the Moravan Church In
America through its i've electors selected ct recent
congregational meeting viii veto for now
member Of the Provincial Elders Conference n place Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
tobacco and the duty on lumber, coal salt wool and

tobacco and the duty lumber coal. salt wool and
blankets.
BY MI PARKER Of Ncw-York-Fsr the erection OF o
public building Mt WATERFOWL, N. Y.
By Mr. DOCRERY, Of Missouri-Pacng all kinds OF
lumber the free list -
Mr. SHAW, Of Maryland chairman OF the Committee
on Accounts reported resolution assigning CLERKS 70
ali the committees 81 the House. For summary OF the
Houses action another coumnl
BY Mr.. WHEELER. OF MISUNDERSTANDING Tor certain
works OF coast defence tsppropriates T63soo LOT
for the construction OF five operating rooms ana wire
cable galleries aud S14s000 for the purpose OF mine
material for the defence o New York Iiarbor Inc re-
mainder for brcech-loadng rifed gun and mortar.
By Mr.. ANDERSON. OF Kansas-To prevent the con
traction OF the currency II directs the Secretary OF the
Treasury t. issue within thirty days after the redenp
ton of any National hank notes corresponding amount
OF United notes Another bill introduced by pit
ANDERSON directs the Secretary OF the treasury 10
issue in fractional notes, which posa.rrs
are TO keen on hand supply the demands OF the public
BY Mr. TIOVEY. Of Indiana-To pay to soldiers oi me
late war sum equal 10 40 per cent OF the amount OF
their original pay TO make good the difference between
the value OF the greenbacks in which they were pa anu
the gold coin In which the greenbacks we're evehtuay
redeemed . a., g.
BY Mr. MILLS, of Tennessee Authorizing the secrc-
tary the Treasury tn apply the surplus IN the purchase
or redemption Of United states bonds.
BY Mr. FORD, OF Michigan-For the establishment vi
a graduated income tax.
By MIR BRECKENRIDGE. OF Kentucky-Authoiizing
the Secretary OF the Treasury to purchase ana cancer
bonds with the surplus He is also authorized 10 invest
so per the 800 900 held for the redempon
of United states notes In United states bonds al the
lowest market rates .
nv Mr. STONE, Of MISUNDERSTANDING the Govern
from doing any printing for private use Bue 10
particuarly directed against the printing OF request 10
return on stamped envelopes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
DENTISTS HOLDING A CONVENTION.

The Convention OF the First District Society
NewYork began Its sessions last night the Masonic
Temple Tho address Of welcomc was made BY Dr. w. w
Walker responded TO By Dr. Louis Jack OF Philadelphia
paper Past and future litigation affecting dentistry
read by j. Kimberly Beach. Of New ques.
of tho practcabty of implanting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17
PREMIER MILLs's BAD EXAMPLE.

WAsHISGToX: Jan g. tSpecidD.- Premier
Mills was in his seat Of the time to-day, but
to the disappointment of his friends he did not
rise to correct the report Of his remarks published
In The Record" Of Saturday. Mr.. Mills has
thus set bad example II the leader of the
House will overlook such fault one need not ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-17

NEWJEKSEr EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
TRENTON, Jan. l6-The New-Jsrssy Editorial Assccfs-
ten held s thirty second annual session here today
Alfred N Heston. of Atlantic. elected president