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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
PROFESSOR BICKMORE on ALASKA.
THE LAST LECTURE OF HIS SERIES AT THE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

THE LAST LECTURE OF HIS SERIES AT THE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The last Of the regular series of lectures at the
American Museum OF Natural History given by Pro
fessor Bckmore delivered yesterday morning.
before large and appeciatve audience Among
those present wore Bishop Potter. seth Low, presl-
dcnt.eoct Of Columbia college; President Dodge, OF
Colgate University: Morris X. Jeslp John Jasper the
superintendent of Public schools Of this city, Gen
era Hustled and large delegation from the Board
of Education I'm this city superintendent Jasper
made brief address before the lecture reviewing the
origin and growth Of the lecture OF the Museum
and presenting its importance at the present time.
lie spoke in high terms of the efficient enorts Oh
Professor Bickmorc
The professors subject was Alaska ana ne DC
gan By saving that the word Alaska was derived from
native word meaning great land The lecture IT.
self was the oufgrowth Of observations IN tour
made I'm summer and fire illustrations OF the t0pO
graphical apr,carancc Of the country as Wen a. the
customs and individuality of the Inhabitants were
thrown upon tho screen. The first views showed inc
mountain system OF ihis hemisphere, ana the coast
line on tn, west of the continent oltha was ue
scribed In a minute and Interesting manner, is
foundation by the RussO.Amercan fur Company III
graphically represented. IL was SAID that INC coast
OF Alaska strongly resembed the cOas' Oh NorWtN,
and This was we'll shown by comparison VloWs OF inc
two countries The great irrcSuary OF me eossI
lire was demonstrated by the Tact hal thaI Vi ALASKA
exceed, that of the entire Atlantic cOas'.
The lecture VII be repeated next saturday ior ih'
benefit Of the crowds WHO were unable to obtain adj
mission Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

PASSENGER RATES CUT BY THE DULUTH koAp'
Chicago. Dec IA (Special.-WOrd came from pc
trot this afternoon that the passenger rate pet"ee
Duluth and Detroit had been cut by the Dulu'h'
South shore and Atlantic TO S13 30 on first and I'll oo
on second class the corresponding rates of western
States Passenger Association roads being SD - tut
frst-tlass and S15 for second class. The reason as
signed by the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic ior
the cut was that in certain legislation the western
States Passenger Association had ignored 1t entirely
and moreover had refused il membership IN inc
Western States Passenger Association. None OF inc
Chicago-St Paul lines had received word OF the cut
nor had Chairman Abbott. OF the western sts'es
Passenger Association said he:
The Duluth. south Shore and Atlantic has never
applied for membership in association and con
seaucnty we could not have refused them membership
Moreover no action Of association has ignored te
Duluth road. TIE only possible reason for the state
mcut was case not long ago where the Duluth lines
got into a squabblc on cast-bound business ana me
matter was referred 10 association. The matter
i'm no way concerned ard we referred II Dack 10
the Duluth lines with statement that inc matter
did not concern territory and they could probably
decide IL much more satisfactorily than we couu'
There was certainly no intention OF ignoring Wc
Dulutb lines and the cOrreS pOndcnce was pleasant
do not doubt the reduction has been made. Dut /
think the reason for il must be slightly coOred /
do not know what action our lines will take III the
matter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
DeCraaf & Taylor Co.,
RUNNING THROUGH TO 15TH.sT.

no misunderstanding could arise. such as unhappily
progress the Philadelphia Centennial
The curt refusal referred to by Mr. jaw in con
necton with the Philadelphia celebration came as he
in his letter. from Russia. and the result of
understanding based on the Presidents
proclamation that the United Slatess Govern
ment was not IN any way responsible for
the Exposition. The gravity of the situation led to
act of Congress, which recognized the that
the President did extend in the name of the United
States cordial invitation the Governments of other
nations TO take part in the Exposition at Philadelphia
under the auspices of the United States. Under this
act and proclamation. Mr. Jay says, Russia
promptly accepted the invitation and to Pha-
dephia with exhibit ot striking interest.
Referring TO the reluctance Of European Govern
respond to the invitations Of corporations. and
to the belief Of most intelligent Americans that the
proposed International festival Is 10 be really a
National affair, which Is the only basis on which
foreign Governments will accept IT, Mr.. Jay asks Why
should the act of incorporation plainly recognize
these facts and entrust the enterprise to a commits
sion National in fact well in name, appointed
by the Government, representing the Govern
ment and subject in all respects the Government y
In closing he writes:
II would seem TO be clear that if the American PEG
pie really wish TO invite the nations 10 celebration
OF the 4OOh anniversary of the discovery Of America
I'm a manner corresponding 10 the grandeur OF the
occasion and with the rightful pride, the wealth ana
dignity of the Republic, the entire responsibility OF the
management must be assumed by the National Govern
ment. however large the help they may receive man
cally and in thousand ways from the states, cities
and citizens of the Republic II IS matter m winch
American feeling is too much involved to JUSTIFY any
risk of failure. As General Grant said To congress IN
regard to the Centennial al Philadelphia .
A failure IN this enterprise would be deplorable:
Let us have complete success IN our t1htenIld
Exhibition or supnreS. IT in rs ns1ey *
which our self-estecm aspfes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
A STIR IN RAW RUBBER.
BIG CONCESSION TO A FIRM IN PARA
THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT HAYDIcAPs

THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT HANDIcAPs
AMERICAN EXPORTERS.
Considerable talk was caused yesterday among tho
importers of rubber in this city by the receipt OF
telegram Friday stating that the Brazilian Gov
eminent had made a concession TO the Companhia
Mercsntil, a ubberexporting firm in Para winch
gives II advantage all other firms. Later as
patches have confirmed the report. one dispatch
said Exporters OF rubber must pay the COnpahhis
Merantil 30 refs pound from January /. Exporters
have protested TO the Brazilian Government, ana
through the various foreign Ministers have appealed 10
the Minister Of Foreign AfaIs.7
In explanation Of the cablegram an officer OF the
NewYork Commercial Company. in the absence OF Mr.
Flint said that export duty Of II per cent was pau
upon the value OF the rubber shipped. Nine per ceh
Of this went TO the General Government y RIO ara
l. per cent TO the Provisional Government at Para
Now added the officer, the concession IS made on
this IL per cent paid al Para. II amounts 10
about 12 to 80 OF cent a pound in Para
The price of rubber to-day is about 80 cents pound
. 100 refs.
The shipments Of rubber from Para, last year
1870 tons. Fif;ysix per cent Of this came 10
America. The value Of all kinds of rubber IS deter
mined by the Para rubber
The cabegram received by ShiptOn Green stated
that the privilege granted for five years. There
are no new developments i'm the case,7 said Mr.. Green
have not been affected by the reports. II would APP
pear from the kilograms that the concession woulu
affect only a little more than onethird OF 'hs
rubber crop coming from Tara, alone
This thing has been talked Of for more than twelve
months / think It's effects will hardly be noticeable
Such indifference not shown in the offices Oh
W. r. Grace q Co. and Joseph LOewenthal ~ 70
member of the latter firm SAID We intend 10 ssnI
petition to the state Department at the earle>e
moment possible. setting forth the aIuStice OF ny
concession and asking for interference. Why shouiu
We pay Sc OF a cent more per pound than the Com
panhia MeUantil p ,
The English steamer Horror. which loft RIO, dc
JaneirO NOV cmbcr % and due Monday. arrived az
the Hook yesterday at , o'clock She was eXprctn Az
Quarantine during the evening. but w TO late hpu
last night had not arrived there II is suppOsel mit
the storm which ragged along the coast forced her W
anchor Just inside the Hook. As she left RIO JahelI
a week after the revolution had broken out. II Is ho'
believed that she brings news Of great importance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
A ROAD SHORTENING IT'S LINE.

Chicago Dec IA dispatch to The Times
from Milwaukee. says; The project which
the Wisconsin Central Company has had in mind for
some time Of completing The old Chicago Lake Geneva
and Pacific Railway. which Is already graded for
considerable portion Of the distance from Geneva to
Portage CITY, will, It Is stated be put into effect
next summe-. IL viii take comparatively little
work 10 complete the grade and by connecting with
the Chicago division either AT burlington some
point further south. the Wisconsin Central will have
line between Chicago and 81. Paul some forty or
fifty miles shorter than it, present line. The com
pany has about the longest line between Chicago
and 81. Paul.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
THE TRIAL or MEANS AND DE CAMP.

Cincinnati, Dec. III r. DeCamp was again on
the stand to-day and was cross-eXamined by Mr.
Horror the United states District Attorney. several
witnesses were examined to the business reputation
Of Messrs. Means and DeCamp for honesty. phy-
sician who called Mr. Means to-day, was examined
He said Mr. Means's physical condition untitled him
10 be present at the trial. The attorneys for the
defence about to ask whether he was III meh'ai
condition undergo trial. but the court rcd thal II
Mr. Means to be shown TO be insane II coulu ho'
be done before this jury. a special jury would De
called to pass upon the single point OF his sanity !;
The defence did not press the question: Dut lesIeu
with the proof of his inhm physical condition. Inc
arguments IL is thought will fill up two or thlee days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
RESTRAINED BY JUDGE GRESHAM.

Chicago, Dec. II (Specian.-Judge Gresham dill not
appoint receiver for the Midland Railroad Company
IN Indiana this morning but he lost no time in re-
straining tho disposal of bonds to the amount OF
HIO,OOO, which were in possession of the president
Henry Crawford and he issued an injunction restrain
ing the officials of the road from destroying the books
oi The company and from issuing any more bonds.
Inc Midland Road is owned by Henry Crawford, the
Chicago lawyer, and is seventy miles long, running
nom Henderson 10 Montezuma shnd The Loan and
Investment Company of New-York, which holds
SlOOOO0O of bonds of the road for debt Of $l35 000
asked for receiver, charging that Crawford was
issuing more bonds without authority, was misap
prop1ating the funds and allowing the road 10
run down until il was unsafe for traffic. Mr. Craw
ford was in court to-day.
Judge Gresham examined the mortgage notes and
contracts. The agreement he said, seems to have
Decn that the entire amount OF the bonds Of the
pany be collateral security the plaintiffs. The
Ola bonds amount 10 81 100000, and this $4,000 In
addition, II seems, you desire 10 SELL"
T. Il. CrawfOrd-Not at ALL The note mentions
that only the al 600 900 bonds shall be collateral
security
Judge Gresham-But tho note is intended TO be
part Oi TIE agreement that mentions all of the bonds
ana must be recognized a. such
The court then set the motion for receiver for
hearing week from Tuesday, and granted
preliminary hearing against Crawford and the other
ueiendanis Besides he ordered the bonds given into
The courts custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15

officially reported the board that deposits of bonds
under the reorganization plan aggregate in Europe
s3o,3i3,70o and in america sos.547 .o6o. in all
1928 .56o,76o, and alsos that decisive majority Of
each and every OF the thirysx issues Of bonds OF
the Achison system has been so deposited, and there
lore all rights Of holders TO make deposits have vr
tually ceased. Nevertheless, being the desire Of
the board TO prevent injustice and hardship to dis
ant and absent holders, who haveeither not become
acquainted with the plan through circumstances
were unable 10 avail themselves of IT, ID is therefore,
Voted. that the chairman be authorized 10 receive
IN his discretion bonds for deposits under the plan up
10 and including December 81 1889, under the condl
Tons heretofore announced"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
pIFFEREyT1AL FARES TO BE ALLOWED.

Chicago, Dec. Ii (Spccial.-The special committee
appointed al Thursdays conference Of the Western
States Passenger and Central Traffic Association
lines further TO consider the request of the
Trunk Lines and Central Traffic lines that
dfeential fares be inserted in the rate
sheets Of the Western States Passenger Association
met today. Charmcn Abbott and Blanchard were
both present. the former presiding. The committee
agreed substantially recommend to the respective
associations that the difepntal fares requested by
the Eastern lines be incorporated In the tariffs Of
the Western lines at early date, II being further
agreed that the reductions in through fares over
dferntia fare thus recommended shall be borne
entirely by the Eastern lines. so that the regular
proportions OF the lines West Of Chicago and St. Louis
shall not be reduced thereby The report Of this
special committee will be forwarded to the Joint
Executive Committee which meets in New-fork on
Wednesday next and will also be presented for con
sheraton al the next meeting Of the western states
Passenger Association, it being understood that IT
must be confirmed by the latter association before 1t
be made elective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
cANNor CLOSE THEIR srAToys At WILL.

CANNOT CLOSE THEIR STATIONS AT WILL.
Chicago. Dec. II lopecaD.-The Iowa Railroad
Commissioners have just decided another test
which affords coneratulation 10 the Grange element
The Des Moircs and Kansas City Railroad had a
station at Leslie Clarkc County but discontinued
ii few months ago. The people living Leslie
complained the Railroad Commissioners, saying that
they had contributed land and money TO the road
that preceded the present on the understanding
that a station should be maintained there. To this
the present company replies that it bought the road
at a receivers sale ard is bound by any debts
obligations OF its predecessor a majority Of the
Commissioners nevertheless decided that the road
must restore its station within sixty days There
many complaints OF this kind pending before the
Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
PROCEEDING A

PROCEEDING AGAINST THE GREAT NORTHERN.
st. Paul, Dec. 14.-The argument on the applica-
ton for quOwarranto proceedings against the Great
Northern Railway made before Attorney General
Clapp to-day. Mr. Hall argued for the application.
and Mr. Grover. of the Manitoba road opposed it..
The case Is Learly identical with the attempted
procedure against the Eastern Railway Company by
writ of quOwarrano last week. 1t is claimed by the
applicant for the writ that tho Great Northern Rail
way Company is company without a road that
II obtained in way the franchise Of the old Min
neapols and ST. Cloud road. granted in 500. and
changed It's into the Great Northern. with a
view Of consolidating under the all the lines and
branches of the present Manitoba system claimed
to lease all the lines to that company. BY this means
II claims that he aggregation of rails and wheels
viii S2O.O 900 I'm incorporation fees. The other
side denies the existence OF any Illegal or Irregular
features I'm the Transactions while the Attorney Gen
cra said he be- convinced that the interests OF the
public have been affected by the alleged usurpatiOn'
before he could set the legal machinery of the STATE in
notion. General Clapp took the matter under ad-
visement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
COMPLAINTS FROM THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-Accompanyng the report of the
Illinois Central Railroad for the Fix months ended
June 80 1859. is statement from the Board Of
Directors I'm which they say I'm part: The persistent
disregard By certain railway corporations, during the
years 1e57 and 1888, Of the law forbidding special
and secret rates. subjected all who Obeyed that law
to great disadv antages The enforcement during the
period now under review of that law. and of statute
enacted by the last Congress, requiring three-days'
notice Of proposed reduction of rates. has put the
law-abding corporations on better footing. The
Increase in the net and gross receipts of your railway
affords gratifying evidence Of It's earning capacity
when not hampered by secret competition. The OPP
prcssve laws enacted by the state Of Iowa In loss
and excessive competition have tended further 10 re-
the earnings Of railways I'm that state No divi
dend has been made the stock of the Dubuque and
Sioux City Railroad Company during the last six
mOnthso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
A sHoRr RoAn w1rH A LoNG NAME.

Chicago, Dec. II SpeciaD.-The Waukesha. Pc
waskee, OcOnomowoc and Western Railroad Company
has filed articles Of incorporation at Madison Wis.
The company proposes TO construct line from
Waukesha to OconOmOwOc. a distance Of twenty-five
miles. taking in the various summer resorts Of that
section. The capital stock IS 100000. The Wis
cousin Central is believed 10 be backing the company
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For CHRISTMAS GIFTS Examine
KlaCkner'S
American EtchingS.
Sold by Lending Art Dealers.

Fin du Travail Arer JULES BlsfION. hVcheu N
"JNTANE MERCER
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Etched by JAS. <. KING.
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Ethel ~ GUSTAVE MERClfk
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by GJSrANE MERCiEk
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DliESCRER
TIL, yv.n,na San. ,,or c. r. GRANT. Etched by
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TANE MERCIER
The Vale Campus. Original Etching by MISS ELLEN
GAYLORD.
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by W. GOODRICH BEAL.
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URGING A NATIONAL COMMISSION
John JAYS LETTER TO MIR. DEprw CRITIC1.
ING THE LEGISLATION PROPOSED rop

ING THE LEGISLATION PROPOSED FOR
THE CORPORATION OF THE FAIR
John jay, formerly United States Minister IN
Austria has sent open letter TO Chaunccv NJ
Depw strongly crtcising the proposed legislation for
The Incorporation of a United States International Com
mission TO have control Of the Worlds Fair Of 1892
MI Jay points out that, the success of the proposed
ceieora'ion depends not simply upon home prepare
uohs outupO the cordial acceptance Of invitations to
participate by foreign Governments, and entire con
hooee py foreign exhibitors, II is essential thai these
coholhohs should be thoroughly understood. 50 that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15

EXTENDING TIME TO ATCHISON BONDHOLDERS.
Boston, Dec 14.-At meeting Of the board of di-
rec0rs OF the Atchison, Topeka and Fc Railroad
Company, held today, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted Whereas, it IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
POINTS SETTLED IN FAVOR OF THE PEOPLE.

POINTS SETTLED IN FAVOR OF THE PEOPLE.
Hartford, Dec. 14:-1n the controversy between
me Hartford Board Of Trade and the New-York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company concern.
Ing alleged want of accommodations at the new
station here the Railroad Commissioners have de-
cided several points in favor OF the people. The
urnstiles which prevent the elevated plat
form except through the depot ordered removed,
anu new grade and crosswalk Is ordered at Union
P1ace. The fence between the tracks, however, l.
not ordered removed. being regarded necessary for
safety
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
PRESIDENT NAVEL 1NspEcTS HIS RIO,

PRESIDENT MARVEL INSPECTS HIS ROAD.
Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 14-PIesident Marvel. Of the
Atchlson. Topeka and Fe Railroad. was in the
city to-day on his way East having completed
thorough investigation Of the companys Southwestern
lines. In an interview he denied the recent pubcar
ton that the company contemplated the abolition Of
the system Of issuing passes to employees. He said
that the directors OF the company had under advise
ment the consolidation of all the company's general
offices al Topeka, Kan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15

C. KLAcKNER. 5 East 17rh Street.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-04-19
The Oklahoma lands to be THROWN

The Oklahoma lands to be thrown open
to settlement at noon on Monday next
comprise aboat 10000 homesteads in the
central portion of the Indian terri
tory. 1t is estimated that there will be
at least FIVE settlers for every homestead
on hand Mt that time, and that within
ten days after the lands are open 100, 600
settlers will be lighting for the 10, 900
claims. When 1t is considered that the
greater part of the country is unfit for
general agricultural purposes. and that
the whole of it is subject to extreme
droughts, and not to be compared to tho
fertile p~rairies Of the Northwest. the wild
rush for the lands can only be explained
on the hypothesisof obtaining something
for nothing. The bulk of tho lands lie
miles from any railroad with no imme-
ing material, supplies. etc, will, for a
long time, have to be freighted overland.
The border Of the country has for years
been filled with the most reckless element
of the southwest, who have from time to
time, encroached upon the land only to
be driven off by government troops.
This element will look with little favor
upon tho rush o fnewcomers. and it locks
now as though the man who holds down
his claim successfully will have to be
handy with his gun. The whole ooun-
try will be thiekly sprinkled with a law
less element that will make it for years
an undesirable country for a respectable
family to dwell in.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-04-19

When the true inwardnesS Of the Sioux
reservation bill is brought to light. it is
the opinion at many that it makes but
little difference whether the indians con
sent to tho bill and the land Is opened or
not, so illiberal to the settlers are the
provisions of the bill. AS the law stands
the land will be opened for homestead
settlement only, and must be paid for at
the expiration of Eve years at tho rate
of ST, 25 per acre. or 5000. per quarter sec
ton. The question naturally arises: who
will want to lake the land under such
terms? Few poor men could, and no rich
mar would. 1t will take I'VE years, at
least. to raise n crop. and a settler who
could afford to wait that length Of time
and pay 5000. for his land also would
have both the disposition and the means
to buy c quarter section on this side. In
cideRtally, this is enc Of the reasons why
the opening of the reservation would be
of vast benefit to all of the country on
this side lying near the reserve. The
question of taxation is another subject
Of considerable comment u. this time.
As nnal proof canno be made Oh any Of
the lands until i've years, the tax levy
must be made largely upon personal
property. This will necessarily make
taxes upon this class of property very
hirh.