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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
"GEyEv HIGGINS TOUCHING FAREWELL


HORN OF PLENTY sHowERvD UPON HIM.
WASHINGTON. Jan. II tSpeciaD. Eugene Hig-
gins formally retired from his place ut the head OF
the Appointment Division in the Treasury yester-
DIV. His successor, Mr. Smith took charge Of the
office to-day Previous to departing Mr. Higgins
was presented by the clerks in his division with
a ring. The following affecting presentation
speech was made by Mr. Rose, the acting Chief of
the Division:
Mr. Higgins, on behalf OF the clerks and employees
of your DIVISION becomes my pleasant duty to pre-
sent you this ring 1t and Is our desire to show
our appreciation of your kind and Just treatment dur
ing your administration OF your Office. wo believe
we can do no fitting act than to adorn your hand
which was never raised but for our good You take
with you heartfelt wishes for your prosperity and
success May tho ring DO god omen to yJu IL 1t
shall in tho future, as believe 1t WILL bring pleas
ant memories of your association with u.s. our feelings
will DO In unison. The ntaglo which forms the seal
was cut by a skilled lapdary 1t was fashioned from
tho rough stone You will pardon the alluslon, out
you appeared to us in the character OF the rough stoho
short association however, developed tho fact that
Mother Nature had placed on you to ghost u Gbr4
tlanity perfectly exempllhed IN tho "oru' ~
live and let live" - ,o,
IN sneak well of YOU. We have tried to do our duty
by you. We do not claim that we have done IL pL,
fectly. W. do not pretend that we could we az, 40
claim however. that our purpose was to DO So NO
feel assured that you have appreciated our
and that wherein we have failed we arc nav be
your walk in life, It is our wish that your loo.SnP
10 in pleasant places, and that the norm oi P'o''
shall DO turned your way
Mr. Higgins is described as having been greatly
moved" and able only to say in reply that II
the horn Of plenty comes my way resi- ASSURE po
will divide w nd ~ yo6b he unable to- this hour to APP
nrcciate the humOr of the situation. lhls speahS
but poorly for his understanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

PORTLAND Ne, Jan. r.-At the annual meeting OF tho
Portland and Ogiensburg Railroad this morning the follow
In directors elected Samuel j. Anderson. Horatio ~
rose Weston r. Milken. Charles III. Amsden Stephen
cmo, Francis Fessenden Ere erick n. Dow W. W. Wood
bnr sidney w and c. J. Chapman The
. Tor Tie 1903 500 aad $751;
RE read 10 In n hrstcass condition.
BURLINGTON Iowa jap 1T ]. Potter was asked to-day
sbout his resignation president OF tho Union
pacific Railway lie replied that there truth what
ever In the rninot
WATgRTowg, n. Y. Jan. H-Proceedngs were recently
,agun p the Supreme Court by the Supervisors OF
Ills city against the Board of supervisors OF the
county compel the latter equaSe the valuation for the
upon tho Carthage Watertown aud Sack
49,. arbor Railroad bonds Judge Williams rendered de-
mi, the effect that the taxes railroad
Sonds raised from equazod valuation and not IRON
assessed valuation
uuApyLPHIA Ian. 1.-THE Chester Valley Railroad was
,od.v .od at auction the Merchants Exchange repre-
.sn,aty. of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
for s555 OOO and auctioneer handed check for
S5 600 first Tho road put for sale
h, order BOYD trustee Of the mortgage OF $500
d tho required hna be made by February
next The read is y miles long extending from Down
,nr on Bridgeport opposite Norrsown and had been
opsrated by Philadelphia and Reading railroad Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
MAINTAINING TIE Law OF RIGHT.
THE PHILADELPHIA SYNDICATE BROUGHT UP VITA
sUoRT TURN IN CHICAGO.


SHORT TURN IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO Ian II fspecinn Judge TUlly to day
dered q decision which will bring tho Philadelphia
syndicate which ntros tbs street railways up WIN
a short turn. Tho suit brought by the Legrand
Company against the North Chicago street Railway
Company and others. In 1884 tho North Chicago
Railway Company made written lease OF the old car
barn property North Clarkst, for FIVE years, with
the privilege OF renewal for the same term to Geo 20
NJ. Irwin II was subsequently conveyed 10 the 10
grand Company and In January, 1896, tho latter com
pany borrowed $4,000 from Adam L. Amberg for
eight months, secured by chateI mortgage and assign
ment of the lease. In June, 1856, Amberg sold the
assignment and leasebold Interest :'gethcr with n
small OF chateIs. 10 the North Chicago Street
Railway Company for sl5 900
As soon as Irwin, who was president OF the Legrand
Company discovered this he entered suit for an re-
demptlon OF the leasehold, and on July caused the
bill I'm the present to be filed against ADberg and
the North Chicago City Railway Company for the ac-
counting as to the and seeking to have Anbcrs
required to pay over such sncls as he secured Rom
the railway c. mpany or the value Ct the ieaseh I'D III
terest AferwaId the bill amended. making re
street railroad company defendant instead OF the CITY
Railway Company. Immediately upon It's purchase
OF the lease the street rard company began putting
In machinery for a cable plant ,,a IN. =,
The court In deciding the case to-day sald IL ~
urged that 100000 has been expended upon ms
property by the railroad company ana ina. 40 IT,
the property It's owners 4" ~ stop ibe operalo' 3
the cable system to the great disadvantage OF The north
division. have maturely considered the sng esiIon
but | can't how that should make any nuetehcs
I'm the result This is question of private rights no.
OF public or private inconvenience. should Sa. ina,
this is a case that strikes me very much a. an attemW
TO make 'the law OF might the law OF right Ihe
law Of right must DO maintained without regard 10 con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
THE DOCK BOARD WANTS MORE SALARY

A communication was sent TO Mayor Hewitt on Mon
day from the Dock Department In relation to the saa
res OF the Dock Commissioners President Stark
said that he had not given any credit to the rumors
that Mayor Hewitt dlspleased with the depart
ment on account Of Mr.. Mashaps stand In the recent
political campaign, and be glad to see that the
Mayor had put an end to those reports by his denial
in THE TRIBUNE OF such motive. There was no
understanding Mr. Stark added that the salaries OF
the Commissioners to be increased when Mr. Mar
shall was appointed The salary of the Commissioners
for time SO, 900, less than those of
department I'm the city. This was simply mentioned
Incidentally when urged Mr.. Marshall to accept thu
appointment of Mayor Hewitt A special act permits
the Board OF AppOrtonment TO make the salaries Of
the Dock Commissioners not more than $4,000. Th
board does not make appropriation for that amount
hut Il can at any time give its assent to the change,
as the salaries are paid from the bonds issued for the
Dock Department. Last year the expenses of main
tanning the entire water front made less than
800 600, and paid into the city 100000 in ex.
cess of all expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
BOyOBlyG DISTTNG UTSHED GUESTS.
SECRETARY FAIRcHILD ENTERTAINs PRESIDENT
AND MRS CLEvELAND-MRS GRANT AS sENA-

SECRETARY FAIRCHILD ENTERTAINS PRESIDENT
AND MRS. cLEvELAND-MRS GRANT As sENA-
TOR sTANFoRD's GUEST.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II Especial. -1here were Two
notable dinner parties this evening The Secretary
OF the Treasury and Mrs. FaIrchlld gave dinner 10
honor of the President and Mrs Cleveland TWEEN
ty-two covers were laid Tho President took In
Mrs Falrchid and Mrs. Cleveland was taken In by
Secretary Falrchd
The Secretary of State and Miss Bayard, the secre
tary of War and Mrs Endcott, the secretary of tho
Navy and Mrs whitney, the new Secretary OF ths
INTERIOR Nr Villas Mr. Justice Lamar, tho Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Thompson, tho
second Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury and Mrs
Maynard. Representative and Mrs. Charles Tracy,
of Albany, Miss Grace Storrs guest at the Whlte
House, Mrs Uncklaen, the hostess's mother, Mr. ana
Mrs. John Markoe, OF Philadelphia, completed the
company at the table.
At the hour, half past seven, senator ana
Mrs. stanford gave handsome dinner, In honor OF
their guest Mrs. U. S. Grant, who came over from
New-York on Saturday The friends invited to meet
Mrs. Grant were the Mexican Minister and Mrs.
Romero Senator and NJ :. stewart, Admiral Porters
Senator and Mrs Jones, of Nevada Genea Beal. Gem
eraI and Mrs Ruokcr, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. New
man and MS Washington Mclean.
Mrs Grant will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs Mclean,
remaining with them until her return home Colonel
and Mrs. Frederick ID Grant are expected here TO-
morrow and will stop at the Arlington until Mon
day when they VIII join Mrs. Grant as Mr.. aud Mrs.
McLean's guests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
DEATH or EDWARD LOUIS LIVINGSTON.

NEWPORT L. J., Jan II (spciaD.-Edward Louis
Livingston of New York, died at the Bush Cottage
on Ayraust late last night In the fifty eighth year Of
his age Mr. Livingston had been in poor health ever
since he came here, nearly three years ago. but he was
not confined to his room until short time ago He
was sufferer from dyspepsia and came here principally
and a son both OF whom are married, survive hni.
His daughter Mrs Campbell BOYD, married we'll
known scotcbman while abroad. Mrs. Livingston Is
a sister of lanes T.. Kernochan. Of New-fork The
body will be taken to NewYork for burial and tho
services will be In Trinity Chapel In that city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
JOSIE HOLMES IN The WITNESS BOX

CINCINNATI, Jan. 17.-Sonething OF a sensation was
created in the Hopkins trial in the United States Court
to-day when Miss Josie Holmes the exchange clerk OF
the Fidelity National Bank and Harpcrs confidential
secretary. was called to the witness stand.
She explained how the questionable drafts
used in the wheat deal were made.
She after another Of humorous letters OF credit
drafts etc. which she wrste or prepared at Hopkinss
suggestion but for which nothing given except
Hopkinss memorandum check Once. when Hopkins
asked her In tho dirsetsrs' room to fix out
tho credit ticket for Irwin, Green Co. for
S2s5.000. President Swift came in and Mr.. Hep.
kins asked her to 20 TO her desk TO complete
the work she said she had frequent conversations with
Hopkins about the wheat deal and about the price OF
wheat He bought 10000 bushels for her. she sup
posed 1t present fer she nothing for It. An
effsrt madc by the defence to shsw that Harper
bought the 10000 bushels OF wheat that stood In
name but she maintained that Mr.. Hopkins told all
abe knew about IL, and that he geo matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
ELECTION REFORM MEASURES.
LEGISLATORS ALARMED BY THE INCREASING c.
pJrPTION AT THE POLLS

LEGISLATORS ALARMED BY THE INCREASING COR
BUTTON AT THE POLLS.
ALBANY Jan. 1.-THE growing corruption OF elections
in this State alarming the leading members OF the
eo,sature The bribery at the polls of voters has be-
come 50 great certain Assembly and Senate Districts
that politicians say third OF the voters are Drbed al
every election In Corning Steuben County. the leading
politicians last fall agreement that no money
should be spent" The result IL given In the words OF
one OF the politicians who parties TO this bargain
The purchasabe voters waited around all day to be
bought and when night and they that they
were going to get money you should have seen
their anger. Why they had run up big bills at the
groceries to pay of after election day They we're SO
angry that they went and voted for Henry George every
man Uf them"
TO suppress this corruption, at least to lessen It, Mr.
Hamilton OF New York. last week introduced bl to
adopt the Australian system OF voting in this State
In BRIEF this law makes the State supply all the ballots
! and gives a chance to voters to vote secretly.
MR. sAXToNS ELECTION REFORM BILL
Mr. saxton, OF Wayne County, introduced the second
election reform bill to-day; indeed two bills OF this
| character He has modelled them somewhat upon the
election laws Of Canada One OF the bills prescrbes
that person other than voter shall approach within
100 feet the polls This is TO prevent men who have
purchased OF from going To the polls and
seeing that the brbed vote the tickets given them
Such law in California greatly essened bribery at the
polls. ~ ,- ,c,,n,,e ,,..,,o, ,,,c,,n
In the second bill OF the features OF tie Austria
Ian plan adopted 1t provides that the secretary OF
each State Convention shall furnish to tho various
County Clerks list OF the State candidates nominated
at the convention The Of the candidates in the
several counties shall also he the County Clerks
From the names furnished the County Clerks will
have ballots printed for state and local elections
The County Clerks to furnish the Inspectors OF Eec
ton with these balsts.
The ballots in New York and Brooklyn and In other
cities in which there Is REGISTRATION Law are to be
ballots may he given TO any votsr Every polling place
is TO be provided With private TO which
may go the other TO prepare their ballots Each
voter Is TO toll for what candidates he votes by putting
a cross-tbus X opposite the candidates name.
Having prepared his ballots the deposits them
once in the box The ballots which a voter does use
must be DESTROYED before he departs from the polling
place Watchers Of the various political parties
TO be permitted At the polling places but the soliciting
of votes ia prohibited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
renEBIrrOy OF LABok CONVENTION.

Albany. JAN 1.-THE Convention Of the Federation
OF Labor assembled to-day. Seventy delegates were
admitted. temprary organization was then formed
and the following officers elected: President
Fred Heller New-York; vicepresdent Thomas Curran
New-York; recording secretary, George Block, New
York; treasurer, d. ID. Graham Waterford sergeant
alarms, j. T. Divine, Albany The object of the con-
venton was not to antagonze any other body, but
rather to promote harm ny and good Will among all
labor organizations.
Mr. GomrofS. president OF the Federation Of Labor,
made stirring speech, in which he encouraged harmony
among ALL and said that they had duty TO perform
TO their constituents and that they should discharge
It fearlessly.
The president appointed standing committees and
the convention adjourned until o a. In. tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
orr1oERs OF THE AMERICAN YACHT OLUR

AT the annual meeting Of the American Yacht Club
last evening IT reported that tho new club house
at Milton Point was finished and IT was decided that
the building should be opened In June. Tho ciub
was informed OF the presentation by Jay Gonld OF
cup for the steam yacht, barring the Atlanta Mr.
Gouds yacht, making the fastest time over the cIuo
course without time allowance. The following onicers
were elected: Commodore william Fl. Starbuck; vice
commodore John Il. Andrews; rear commodore,
Charles II. Osgood: secretary, Henry A. Taylor
treasurer. william b. Dowd; mcasurer, Charles IL
Haswell .. .,, A.,
In a re port made on the speed OF steam yachts for
the wear the record OF the Atlanta In her ocean Trip
was given. From Sandy Hook to the Azores LIDS
miles the time days, and to Marseilles,
3O5s miles, tho time thirteen days and nineteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
A SHERMAN LEAGUE IN CryC1yyIrE

CINCINNATI, Jan. IA largely attended meeting
held at College Hall tonight to take steps to
organize sherman League. General Thomas l..
Young, exCongressman, chosen to preside but
owing to his hoaseness Richard smith, OF The Com
mercial Gazette performed he actual duties Of chair
man of this meeting Among those who spoke wcrs
General L. +. Noyes Colonel L. n. Dayton, General
Lewis SeasOnwood. Colonel y W. Root, Mayor Amor
Smith, Josiah l. Kirby and Attorney General Watson.
1t decided that the name OF the organization shah
be the Sherman Republican League. Its object Is 10
make Ohio solid for sherman for President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
INSPECTING THE NEw.JERsEY SOUTHERN

President j. Rogers Maxwell aud Directors George f.
Baker, Harris c. Fshnesteck and Henry Graves Of the
Central Railroad OF NewJerssy. started early Yesterday
u.rning on tour Of inspection OF tho New-Jersey
Southern Railway. 1t was expected that the
trim would extend two days but
ds 81 the travellers were inclined to think that the
nrt yate might I've turned homeward before IL had
penetrat ed far into the storm One director who had
pnromssd to jop In the inspection dismaysd by
The weather representations and sudden cold
nrevented his leaving the city II not
however as prevent his being down Tho
car was and danger tn the occupants
is anticipated even II 1t should be lost for few days on
the Jersey coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
PLOTTING AT THE WHIT. sLEPHI NJ

The billiard room OF the White Elephant cafe, No.
l2a3 broadway between half past IL o'clock and mid
night last night. tho scene Of confusion. Two
young men, william Henderson. age twenty four. OF No
LAT East Forty eighthst. and Francis Jowdrey. age
twentyone OF No l49 East Eighty st, engaged In
q game OF billiards Their loud voices attracted
tho attention of Henry G. Mileage. ;be superintendent
who demonstrated with them Henderson sprang at MIG
Mileage and broke a billiard cue over his back MI
Mileage summoned Policeman Roach who arrested ihs
Young men and locked them up. JOwdrey shouted;
drank whiskey ut the White Elephant last Sunday J.
swear It,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18

THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES THE COREAS ENVOY
WASHINGTON. Jan 17.-Secretary of State Bayard to-
day formally presented to the President .he newly
accredited envoy from Corea, PAX Chung Yang who
spoke follows:
al now for the first time face to face the ruler
Of the great United states and deliver to him In per-
the credentials which | bring by order OF my
King. After which hope to reside at this Capita.
TO promote friendly and commercial relations
hope that two peoples may come closer together
in everlasting friendship and enduring peace. All tht!
/ present TO the great ruler OF the United States. and
l bow.S
Tho President In the course OF his reply said
"As the first among governments organized under
modern representative systems to enter into treaty
relations with COrea, the Government of the United
States Is gratifed 70 the friendly Intercourse de-
sired by both fully confirmed by the establish.
ment OF the mutual lIlomstic intercourse provided
for by the treaty. Our efforts will not be wanting,
Mr.. Minister, strengthen the ties Of friendship and
to develop relations beneficial TO both countres."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
CAPT oosrERs REsIGvA TON SURPRISE

That Captain j. II. Coster, secretary Of the American
Jockey Club had rendered his resignation, was news
that created surprise and caused cons siderable
comment in racing circles yesterday. Captain CoSter
held tho position of secretary OF the American
Jockey Club FOR many years, and In his performance
Of the duties II entaed upon him, he won universal
respect and esteem. He has been very busy man,
bcause for number OF years he has secretary of
tho Monmouth Park Racing Association also. HIS
place as secretary Of the American Jockey Club was
however, of longer tenure than the other; as he as
sumed the secretaryship of the Monmouth Park Asso
citation ON ifs reorga nzaton few years ago, when
ID: ID Withers and others prominent In the American
Jockey Club took control OF 1t. Since then he has
done all the handicapping and secfetary's work OF
two of the leading racing associations of Americ a.
1t is understood that Capt ain Coser ietires rom ms
dissatisfaction with his treatment by the now manage
ment in giving the hmdicappng TO Charles heatiy'
Mr.. Wheaty is able and successful handlcappcr,
but so is Captain COster, though some owners have
thought that his weights are too heavy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18

SUDDEN DEATH OF THE REV DR. PECK'S WIFE
Tho wife OF the Rev. DIR. j. o. Peck, pastor OF tho
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church In Brooklyn, fell
dead in her room last evening her homo In Cler-
montavo. She had not been In good health for several
days. but reason known for feeling alarm
her. About O'Clock last evening she went to her
room and fell backward the floor, and dead
by tho time servant had hurried to her room after
hearing hor fall. Mrs. Peck the daughter Of
Ferdinand Robinson, of Amherst Mass, and born
In 1910. In July, 1862, she married to Dr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
THE CEDAR FALLS AND MINNESOTA CONTEST.

The JEDAh AI1Ilo hNIJ MIN Nr5OI n CON E5I.
An auxiliary committee Of bondhslders of the Cedar
Falls and Minnesota Railroad Company was selected at
Meeting Yesterday 1t consists of Majorsnsral George
W Culluin General James B. Fry and Fowler. IT Ia
int.nded to cooperate with the nttee OF which Pres
Louis Ftzcsrad % the Mercantile Trust Com
i, chairman in protecting the interests Of the bondhold
or, 10 the contest with the Dubuque and sioux City
Railroad, to whish the property Is leased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
TIFF KNIGHTS AND THE BREWERS.

Albany. jan I7-Tho state Brewers and Maltsters'
Association meeting opened In this city this afternoon
and number OF important matters were transacted.
This morning the committee from tho Knights OF
Labor succeeded In obtaining tho signatures OF the
following companies to their new rates OF compesa
tIon for -mathouse mon: Tho Quinn e Nolan Ao
Brewing Company, the Albany Brewing COMPANY
Coleman Brothers, Amsdcll Brothers, the "ayl0r brew
Ing and Mailing Company Longer & story, the orr
Orange Prewing Company, r. " Thacher manster ;
The Quinn & Nolan Beverwyck Brewing Company and
James Rennah, master. Only three firms remain out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
MR. CORBIN BUYS A ROAD.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II (Speci0D.-The Chester Valley
Railroad was sold to- day by NJ Thomas & Sons, auc-
toneers In tho Philadelphia Exchange, to Austin Cor
bin for S555,0OO Albert Foster, who represented
Mr. Corbln, and Henry Bddle, of tho firm Of Thomas
Riddle Co., brokers, were the only bidders and the
Latter Il was said, bid in the interest of the bond
holders though there rllmor that he represented
the Pennsy lvania Railroad Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
4 GARRISON rHREArENRp WIrH rAN1yE

MISNEAPoLIs Jan. ia Tribune dispatch from
Fort Mckinney W. T., says disastrous fire occurred
there this morning at O'Clock, the post commssary
building bcing entirely destroyed, with loss OF
100000, which there is no insurance. The build.
ing stocked with commlssary supplies last until
next May. Only ten days supplies are left and tho
garrison has been ordered half rations. 4 famine
IS imminent account Of tho difficulty Of getting
hc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18
PROPOSING A MARINE CONGRESS-

Boston, JAM 1.-THE Chamber of Commerce to- day
adopted resolutions to the effect that the force tho
Boston Post Office is inadequate for prompt service,
and that the fast mall trains between here and New
York TO make proper connections with the other
mail trains at NewYork, thus causing serious delays.
Another resolution recommends 10 Congress that an
international marine congress be invited To formulate
measures for lessenlng the danegrs OF navigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18

I once saw the note myself Mr.. Coleman returned
fine latter without other answer This sad and pathetic
on perienoo left an indclibe mark on Mr.. Buchanans
life As you know, no never married. We and al
who know him know that he cherished the memory Oh
his lost love until his dying day."