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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
TO DISCUSS THE NEW RATE AGREEMENT
MNNATEKS VIlINfUV To
DAY-THE TICKET sCALPERs OF THAT
CITY WELL STOCKED.

CITY WELL STOCKED.
Chicago Jan. s.-The consideration OF the new
agreement for the government of passenger traffic and
rates west Of Chicago will be resumed by the general
managers Of the interested lines 10 morrow. When the
discussion Of the proposed articles OF agreement was
begun last week, Of the managers were wide
apart certain provisions particularly those relating
10 commissions and mileage but there IS prospect
of unanimous action tomorrow. Strong efforts are
being made 10 abate the commission evil, well as
TO put end to the business relations that havc so
long existed between some Of the passenger agents
and scalpcrs. Tho majority Of western roads haNc
already given notice TO the Eastern agents that the
commissions for January VII Do merely nominal
A specific Is named as the maximum commits
sion b be paid the sale of each Ticket and the
agents are warned that If they go beyond that depth
they themselves will have to stand the loss.
a local paper says: In spite of Judge
recent admonitlon to the railroad managers
in regard TO the evils of tcket-scapng
trade. the trouble has assumed greater proportions
than before. Not only have tickets not been with
drawn from the scapcrs, but moro have been placed
with them. month ago Tckct-broker Frank had
$50 tickets from Chicago 10 Kansas city, which werc
sold to him by the Wabash at $6 % each, although
the tariff rate was sl2 80. The other Kansas City
lines had only few tickets on the market. The
Wabash tickets were found be unlimited. Receiver
McNulta tried buy thcm but Frank refused TO sell
them Before suit was brought against Frank, a
conference held between the Wabash people and
Frank and It was gwen out that the latter had agreed
TO return the unlimited tickets.
1T now appears, however that deal was made
which virtually places Frank In better position
than before. The $50 Unlimited wabash tickets in
hs hand were redeemed at 80 %, but in exchange each
of the five roads between Chicago and Kansas City
placed with him 600 limited tickets, dated some time
ahead, at 80 %; so that Frank has now about 1000
tickets over all the lines between Chicago and Kansas
City while before he had only $50 over the Wabash.
The reason assigned by the wabash's competitors for
entering into this deal that 1t the only means
by which the Wabash tclcts could be gotten ont Of
the market, and by which all roads cOnd D9 pia,ed
on an caual footing Now, I'm order to enable Frank
and the other ticket brokers to sell their tickets at
largo profits the railroads have advanced their rates
TO S1S 80 The scapcrs sell the tickets. which they
get for So 25 for FL All the scalpcrs said TO
be well stocked with cheap tickets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
CHIEF ARTHUR TO RESIGN.

Chicago Ian. s.-A dispatch from Cleveland Ohio,
says at is reported here that Chief Engineer Ar
thur of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers will
resign his office at the expiration Of his present term
Tho reason given Is that the present policy Of the
Brotherhood. especially regards the management
of tho Burlington strike, IS not and has not been in
accordance with his views"
In an interview this afternoon NicePreSIdent Stone.
Of the Chicago burlington and Quincy said that there
was no other document In connection with the settle
ment of the engineers strike besides those made public
last night and that there secret understanding
as any points not mentioned In the official agree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
SCHEMES FOR CHINESE MIGRATION.
PLANNING TO TAKE. THEM FROM THIS CoUN
TBY CABLE TO THE rRIBUSEl
ren.,-isAf. 1889 En- The Ne,c- York Trib,,ns

PLANNING TO TAKE THEM FROM THIS COUN.
TRY TO BRITISH AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA
Ottawa Jan. 8 (SpeciaD. D.-Mong kow, Chinese agent
Of the Canadian Pacific steamship Line at Victoria,
p. c. IS here on the subject Of the tax on Chinese
immigrants He interviewed the Minister Of Gus
toms 10 day. He represents Chinese merchants and
others interested in scheme for the migration Of the
million Chinese in the United States TO British
America, and Australia The present tax of $50
a head is obstacle and II is feared that when a
large movement Of Chinese across the frontier is be-
gun tho Government Will at once raise the tax to
prohibitory rate.
MOng Kow's connection with the Canadian Pacific
encourages belief mat the company, which would be
enormously benefited by such mgrati0n is lending its
influence with the Government to the scheme, which
would bring in a revenue Of millions for transporia-
fon MOng KOw nfmaies that a friendly understand
ing with the Chinese Government and satisfactory
issue Of negotiations would result I'm trade
between Canada and China, and Immediately lead 10
retalatory measures the part Of China against the
United States In relation 10 the Chinese Exclusion bh
BRITONS FIGHTING NATIVES IN BURMAH
London, Jan. 3.-Advices from Mandalay state that
battle has been fought between the British forces
ana the Ksrens, a Wild tribe Of the country. The
British lost I've blled and the Karens 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
rROUBLEs OF A MAyUFACTUR1yG FIRM.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 6.-Thc B. q j. ". Belchcr
Agricultural Tool Works. at Chicopec Falls have been
shut down, pending investigation OF the financial
condition of the concern. The firm employed 200
hands during the busy season Poor financial manage.
ment on the part Of the junior members of tho firm
Is regarded the of the trouble. The present
senior partner J. W. Becher IS a hard-wOrking and
industrious man, and much sympathy IS felt for him.
Whether not the firm go Is Yet decided,
but the banks are well secured by good cndorsers,
and there are not likely to be losses creditors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
FORTY WBAvERS GO on STRIKE

PittS6cld, Mass. Jan S.-FOrty wcavers in the
Monument Cotton Mill have left their looms and refuse
10 return until tho overseer is discharged, The
trouble arose over the funeral OF young who
had worked in the weavins-room. A. number OF her
associates in the desired attend tho funeral
Ovcrsccr Crane refused pcrmssion but two weavers
LEFT their looms and attended the service They werc
discharged. The other operatives demanded their
rcins atemen and the refusal of tho ovcrseer they
left tlc mill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
sPRING SCENES ALONG THE HUDSON.

Kingston, N. Y, Jan. SpeciaD.-The entire aspect
of nature along the Hudson Just IS far like
spring than winter, and the ice gathercIS in utter
despair farmer near this city has just been sowing
eight. bushels OF rye; others poushing for other
crops The steam passenger yachts have been dropped
into the water from the dry docks, and are making
regular trips along the river. Tows are being made
up for various points north and south. Continuance
OF such mild, moist weather is contemplated with
alarm by the river fruit growers. They fear It Will
cause premature swelling of the fruit buds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE WEATHER IN THE NORTH.
DAMAGE DONE. BY SUNDAYS sToRM-TELE-
GRAPH ROLES BROKEN BY ICE.

GRAPH ROLES BROKEN BY ICE.
Watertown, ~ Y, Jan. 8.-Reports OF damage by
the storm of Sunday and yesterday continue TO come
in, showing that many thousands OF valuable fruit,
shade and forest trees In Jefferson and st. Lawrence
counties have been badly damaged. Telegraph and
telephone wires down, many poles broken and
pulled ont of the ground by the weight Of
ice and snow upon tho wires Along the st. Lawrence
tho most ruin has been wrought
Worcester, Mass. JAM 6.-At Rutland yesterday
the ice form was unusually hard. Trees are broken
down and telephone lines broken The great poles
of the NcwYork and New-England through line,
bearing forty-one wires, all broken, from Holden
to West Rutland. Calculating the weight of fee by
size of detached pieces, IL is found that each pole
bearing UP over four tons Of ice when they collapsed
Milwaukee, Jan. "a dispatch to The Evening
Wisconsin, from Stevens Point, says: Six inches
of snow have fallen throughout the pineres. and the
lumbcrmcn are happy in consequence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE SILK RIBBON DUTY CASE APl

!
Philadelphia Jan. s.-Thc record I'm the silk ribbon
(hat trimming excess Of custom duty suit OF John
Wanamakcr completed to-day. and District At.
torncy Read, I'm behalf Of the Government. appealed
tho to the United States Supreme Court An
appeal also taken to the tribunal in behalf of
John W. :. EarnShaw. the iron ore duty dispute In
reference 10 including moisture the weight Of the
ore which decided ln favor ID the Government in
this city months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

Gettysburg, Penn, Jan. s.-Thc 7od Pennsylvania
Regiment has filed bill I'm equity praying that the
battlefield Memorial Association b. cnIoned from
preventing this regiment from erecting its monument
at the point selected by It In the "bloOiy angle
This Is continuation OF the trouble Of last month
when Captain Reed, Of the I'D, was arrested Tor
tIpsuaSe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
WHY NOT SAMOA AS WELL As HAYTI'

San Francisco Jan. Sin commenting upon Inc
rocont nous from Samoa, 1.-THE Examiner OF this
city, contends that the Germans have been thoroughly
In the wrong from the start and SAYS Admiral Kim
berly should be sent Apia at once with the Trenton
and armed with full power TO protect American In
terests and Samoan Independence Tho Dolphin
should Join him. Even our n'us "ASs 10 ''i'HS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
4 srOREHOUsE GOES Up IN 4 BLAZE

fire last evening In the three story build
ing. Nos b9" and 524 West Forty thirdst occupied by
Merrick & Co., manufacturers Of Morocco leather The
building was used soehouse for the finished leather
and was totally, destroyed The loss Is estimated At
S16. 600 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
4 BANK GOES INTO LTQrIDITIOY.

Norwich, Conn, JAN 6.Thc Norwich National
Bank, incorporated in 1896. and having capital Of
$500 OOO at the annual meeting of tho stockholders
to-day voted to go into voluntary liquidation oh
March 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

SKATING FOR THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.
Amsterdam. Jan. s.-A race for the amateur half
mile skating championship of the world here today
was won by Voppanschin. of 81. Petersburg. in l
minute. 25 3-5 seconds Joseph +. Donoghue of
Newburg, n. Y, who contestant. fcIi during
the race. He afterward covered the distance In
l minute. % % seconds. VOnpanschp won another
hafmile in minute. "a l-5 seconds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
JUDGE TULEY WILL MEET THE ISSUE.

Chicago. Jan. 6-Judge Tulcy today announced that
about saturday he would render decision TO the
suit of the Arbciterbund for injunction against the
police Said he: II would be judicial cOwardlce the
part of the Court II disposed Of the matter the
simple grounds of jurisdiction. and propose 10 decide
II as clearly as the rights OF the people to meet
and the right OF the police 10 prevent their meetings
No similar has been found In the authorities and
proceedings OF the higher courts. where the police
nerered with meeting In adv ancc. and that the in
dusry Of the lawyers In this case has not discovered
such an instance Is to the credit Of our country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

enough TO enforce respect for our flag in Samoa as
we'll as in Hayti.'
The Evening POST says: "Thc United States has
practically guaranteed the independence Of the islands,
America has valuable interests In tho Islands
and is morally bound by promises. 1t afford to
take step toward IL. defending one and redeem
Ing the Others
Il The Chronicle holds that the United States
should guard whatever American interests there arc
at Samoa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
REprR11cAx NOMINEE F0R STATE sEyAroR.

Kingston. " y. jan (Specah.-At the special
Senatorial Convention fer the Nth District, held at
Mddletown this afternoon, Benjamin Odell, jr.. Of
Newburg, nominated by the Republicans TO I'll
the vacancy caused by the death OF senator Low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
ABSORBED BY THE b. AND o.
GARRETT's ROAD PAYING TIE COUPONS OF THE
CINCINNATI WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE.

CINCINN ATT. WASH IN GTON AND BALTIMORE
Baltimore jan SpecaD.-It is generally
believed that the Baltimore ard Ohio Company VIII
absorb the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore
General Orand Smith president of the latter and
first vice president OF the Baltimore and Ohio, has
had several conferences with President Mayer. OF tho
Baltimore and Ohio and 7. Edward Hamblcton, the
Baltimore banker. who was on the former Committee
Of Reorganization Of the Cincinnati. Washington and
baltimore f. r. Bacon a director in the samc com
panv and John H. Davis, a wellknOwn Wall Street
broker. These last three compose the Cinclnnau,
Washington and Baltimore Reorganization Committee
Coupons on the IL per cent first mortgage bonds
Of this road due November 1888, paid yeser-
day and to-day at tho Office of the treasurer of the
baltimore and Ohio. The bonds and coupons are
guaranteed by the latter company. 1t Is stated that
last week after receivers for the Cincinnati. Wash
ingon and Baltimore had been appointed, some OF
these past due coupons which had not been presented
for payment by the holders we're sent to the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company, of York, who are the
trustees under the mortgage The an.wer was re- r,
turned that there no money 10 pay iol lho
coupons. Then they were presented to the Baitl-
The payment of overdue coupons does not extend
further than the IL guaranieecdd bono bonds Ihe l,al
more and Cincinnati seycns $4,000 h OF whlch were
the protecting care which the guarantee gives TO tho
- 100000 Of 1-2s.
THE ST LOUIS, VANDALIA AND TERRE HAUTE.
CirccnvIllc H. Jan. 8.-The annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the st. Louis, Nandaiia and TeIrc
Hautc Railroad Company was held IN this city to-
day. The annual report showed gross earnings,
II, ,6o2 7I5 90, 30 per cent of which amount, or
s4sG.s1471 was the income Of the lessor company
for tho year. ard out Of which Income there was
paid for interests on bonds and other charges S3'2,
1G2 2s, leaving surplus for the year to the lessor
company OF sl14,652 AZ
Tho directors elected were; Thomas ID. Messler,
j. " Mccullough. william Thaw, of Pittsburg; W. II.
McKeen OF Tene IIautc: II. l. Duaney, f. ..
stanard Charles seybt, A. G.. Henry, and j. 5. Peers
The board organized by clccting the following officers:
Thomas d. Mcssler, president: > u. Loggett, secre-
tary C. d. HOLES. assistant secretary, and JOhn T.
Davidson, treasurer
EXCURSIONS ARRANGED FOR NEXT APRIL
\ meeting OF the Trunk Limo Passenger Committee
and the New-YOrk state Passenger Association was
held yesterday. ten roads being represented or the
trunk lines, only the Reading, the West Shore, the
Lacawanna and the Fiichburg roads were absent. one
topic discussed was the uniformity Of charges for
excess baggage which twenty-five cents per
100 pounds on nearly all the associated roads. Two
lines charge fifteen cents, while four others charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

HUNTERDON COUNTY DRY BY 500 MAJORITY,
Pennington, n. j., Jan (SpcciaD.-At the
election held to-day under the local option law,
Iunterion County goes dry by about 500 majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

10 persuade tho remaining lines to adopt this ratc'
Provisions wero made for popular excursions 10
Now York during the celebration Of Washingon1.s
The tickets will be limited days and trsins, so as
prevent their being used By scapers to demoraiize
regular rates.
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
Cincinnati, Jan. s.-To-day the new Ohio River di-
vision Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad opened for
business II Is called on tho time card Cincinnati
DlvisIon' and extends from Cincinnati up the Ohio
River on the south side TO Huntington, about 100
miles AT present trains 40 not cross me new oriuso
here, but make Covington the western terminus
II0lyoke Mass Jan. 8.-The suits against the Con-
nectcu River Railway by the administrators Of John
Shea, James Kennedy, Michael O'Conner and Martin
Griffin, the who, while clearing the tracks IN
Jones's Cut, killed by the Montreal express on
January o. 1888 have been settled. The road pays
to Grins administrators 81 500 and 81 900 to each
of the others.
Charleston s. c., Jan. tSpcciaD.-The passage By
the last Legislature OF act validating the bonds
issued by townships in aid OF railroads, and which
had been declared illegal by tho State Supreme Court
does not seem to effected It's object the dspos
ton being general to repudate the bonds Suits VIII
be Instituted in several counties where such bonds
have been issued TO decide the question inc . az.
and running through the township which issues the
bonds In several counties the terms have been com
piled with by the railroads and the onicas sun re-
fuse to deliver tho bonds or to pay interest on them
hence the suits.
Baltimore, JAN SpeciaD.-It has been decided
that Thomas NJ. King will return to the services OF
the Baltimore and Ohio as vice-presidcnt and that
he VIII have direct supervision Of the Philadelphia
division and the Ncw-YorlS extension.
Chicago, Jan. 9.-The Ohio River Traffic Association
to-day at meeting here decided TO renew the agree
ment Of 1888, which provides that shipments OF
fruits and vegetables from points in the South shall
be received without prepayment or guarantee spe-
cial rates made soft coal from Louisville, Jcf-
fersonvilo and New-Albany 10 Chicago making rho
figures tho same those that apply from Cincinnati
At the meeting of the passenger department OF
the Central Traffic Association to-day It was agreed
that rate Of fare for the rour trip shall be made
from all points, in the territory the Association TO
Baltimore the occasion of the meeting OF tho Re-
publican league Clubs Ia that city February 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
Ev1cTroxs on TWO ESTATES IN IRELAND.

Dublin. Jan Six tenants wero evicted from
their holdings Colon" Charles Totienhams estate,
at Dunganstowm. Lodaty Wicklow. today. force
Of 100 soldiers and equal number Of policemen
were present dispossess the tenants by force but
they were not needed, resistance was offered.
An army surgeon also present
The cvictions the estate of wybrants olphert,
at Falcaragh. County Donegal were concluded to-
day. The inmates of house occupied by tenant
named Curran. which had been fortified Welding 10
the entrcaes of the police, surrendered and ar
rested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

FORMING A NEW PANAMA CANAL COMPANY
Paris, Jan. Sat meeting of 1000 Panama Canal
shareholders held at Versailles yesterday NJ. Mart
neau, retired engineer of the canal company. an
nOunccd that portion of the capital required for new
company had already been found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE SITE OF STAFFORD. CONN. IN DrSpurl

IHL SIZE "f Hi"H4F""D' '"-'t'" ~ i''' 'Ai'
Ncw-liaven, Conn, Jan. s.-F" r.. Patterson, of
Portland Oregon, asserts that nearly all the land upon
which the town OF stratford stands belongs 10 the
heirs OF iezekah Pat terson. who died In 1860. Pat
terson It Is claimed, left the property to his wife, on
condition that II she married again should 20 tho
childre,. Mrs. Patterson did marry again, a1d DIS
posed Of the children BY binding them out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
a REPORT or AN APPOINTMENT pIsCREpITED.

Ottawa Ont. Jan. S.-A cable dispatch pubnsned
here reporting the appointment OF SIR George Baden
Powell as Plenpotentary to Ottawa and Washington
on behalf OF the Bytsh Government In the fisheries
question: occasioncd considerable surprise In official
circles The report IS altogether dscredted, as the
Government has no advces whatever that such an ap-
pointment has been made. Tho Imperial author'i's
invariably seek the advice of the Dominion Govern
ment before taking any step by which Canada'a in
tercss will be affected. and 1t IS certain that upon
such vital ouestion as that of the fisheries action
will be takon without consultation with Ottawa. Tho
feeling here is that nothing further VIII DC donc IN
the way of negotiation until the Harrison Admins
trait hcCnn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
Paris. Jan. s.-M. Melne was to-day elected prcsi-
dent Of the Chamber of Deputies, receiving 253 votes
against 141 for NJ. AndricuX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
A BOMB IN THE ROYAL PALACE OF SPAIN
DASTARDLY ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP THE


Madrid, Jan. s.-A dastardly attempt to blow up
the royal palace was made here to-day Fortunately
no one was injured, and the only damage done
was the smashing of many windows. The petard
with which the attempt was made was exploded
on the staircase CT the palace Great excitement
prevailed for time the members OF the royal
household being almost panic-stricken. Prime
Minister Sagasta, as soon as he heard of the at
tempted outrage, hurried from the Congress 10
the palace. where he was at once admitted to an
audience with the Queen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
DUTCH WIT AND WISDOM.
EXTOLLING THE FAME OF OLD HOLLAND.
SPEECHES BY Ex-JUpGE VAN WORST, WILLIAM
WALDORF AsToR, DR.. VAN DYKE, sECRE, :,
TARY BAYARD, F. HoPKINsoN SMITH, :
W. BoURKE COCHRAN AND DE .,
LAyCEY NIcoLL-GUEsTs AND
MEMBERS PRESENT.

The heroic traditions Of the quaint little country
on the Zuyder Zee, the land of storks, dykes tulips
and Dutch cheese, were never more ftly honored
than at the fourth annual dinner Of the Holland
Society in Ncw-York, held at the Hotel Bruins
wick last evening. II fat Mynheer, fresh fnorn
the Boompes, had strayed into the gayly decorated
banquet-hall, his podgy checks would have glowed
with patriotic pride and his ears tingled at tho
praises of his unconquered and unconquerabe
race and the little strip of sandy soil, awash
with the sea, which he and they call Fatherand.
Although he might not have understood all that was
said he would have been sure to regard the Eng
lsh as simply Western dialect of his vernacular,
for the name-list read like page from the
Dordrecht directory, and any six Of the Jolly
diners might have passed for group Of Macs
side burghers, celebrating, a lrug of schnapp@
the arrival of the latest galleon from Surinam.
The doughty Van Tromp, he would have been con-
vinced was the greatest sea-warrior the world ever
produced, and his exploit Of sweeping down the
channel with a broom at his masthead merely an
instance of genuine, everyday Dutch courage.
Jenkins and Dubious breeches, it is true, were
missing; but each table was a massive Leyden
jar mot of the electrical variety orange strcamcrs
were plentiful; there was floral portrait Of the
Half Moon choice specimens of antique Delft ware
decorated the Louis Quatorze mantelpiece, and
the Identical sword with which the Duke OF Alva
knocked at the gates Of Utrecht lay within easy
reach Of the presidents right hand.
THE ToAsTs AND RESPONSES. =