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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
THE HYDROGRAPHIC BURBA
LIEUTENANT OVERS WORK OF THE LAST SIX
YEARs-HIs RETIREMENT.

LIEUTENANT OVERS WORK OF THE LAST SIX
YEARs-HIs RETIREMENT.
After over six years occupation assistant and
chief of the United States photographic Bureau.
Lieutenant George L. Dyer U. S. n. has been re-
teved at his request for other Navy duty he leaves
the service in growing condition Of usefulness that
is Of acknowledged value TO the whole maritime
world Captain Farquahar, the newly appointed
chief OF this important National enterprise, viii have
opportunity 10 add executive successes to his
present worthy record. Lieutenant Dyers praise
worthy efforts TO extend the use of oil by vessels In
tempestuous times have been rewarded With maslnd
success, and have brought forth many foreign and
domestic assurances Of lives and property saved By
this simple and conveneno waye-quIetng process.
Among the many features Of the photographic Do
partment are the profitable establishment OF branch
offices at all of the important coast points and har-
bors, issue Of numerous charts. and OF Instructive
pamphlets containing interviews with ses-captans
upon the discovery of dangerous derelict or water
logged vessels with other observations and experience
The pilots montnlv chart Of the Northern Atlantic
has become standard possession for a-going YES
sells of all nations. This chart Is furnished With
weekly supplements. 1t indicates probable weather
for a coming month expected fee and fog limits and
suggests suitable routes for certain seasons AZ all
Of the large stations old charts be corrected and
instruments tested by the best standards.
All information is given free OF charge to maritime
inquirers nom TO frequent questions about
favorable conditions of the weather for procedure TO
sea to finely printed, elaborate charts and volumes
Of other needful marine information. The duty OF
collecting meteorological data from incoming vessels,
which was formerly in charge of the Signal Service.
was assumed by the photographic Office during Lieut.
tenant Overs administration Foreign countries arc
steadily conforming to Americas photographic ofice
SYSTEM and an important line of correspondence and
cooperation has been largely developed The branch
offices here have brought the naval and mercantile
service intimate relations than ever before
existed and mutual respect results nom the inter-
change of ideas and knowledge. Another advantage
lies in the fact that the offices form admirable training
places for many young officers assigned 10 them The
practical nature Of the duties at the various STATIONS
reouires constant and careful study OF Navigation and
lis surroundings which materially increases emcency
for sea duty Even advanced officers confess that no
other shore appointment can as enectuaiy ProSoh'
professional rust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
" AND T. PLANS ONLY RUMoRs YET.

The rmors that the foreign bondhoders OF the
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad hal prepared a
nlan Of reorganization of the company are 70 be
nr,ved The Adams committee, represent ling the gem
era mortgage bonds Is supposed to be in accord WIN
the foreign holders of securities as well as with the
Union Trust Company, which nearly controls the
first : per cent bonds. The plan which may De re
ceyed BY cable would naturally be liable to changes
and in spite Of recent conferences between the TWO
interests no adjustment has been reached President
,to,i,sen who has lust returned from Europe said
thar he could not say anything about the negotiations
until he had consulted with the various interests I'D
tbe United states He expressed the opinion that a
settlement would soon be- reached. The members on
the stockholders committee said that they held the
same opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
Ac1Nc N ENGLAND.

London, Tov. This was the second day Of inc
Liverpool Autumn Meeting. The race for the Liver
pool Stewards Cup of 400 sovereigns. In plate OF
specie a hsndicap for three car-olds and upward
five and half furlongs, was won by Mr. Abingdon ;
four-year-oId chestnut colt Jugger ~ MONOCHROME :
six yess old bay horse sea Song was second and t.
CIevelapd's fouryear-oId bay colt Albertus third
There were nine starters. The last oetuhg wac
o to 1 against Juggier, TO 1 against sea song and
8 10 ! against Albertus.
The Grand Seton steeplechase of 400 guineas'
handicap for four year-ohs and upward, about three
miles was won by Mr.. FultDns fve-yearold chestnut
geldlng Battle Royal Mr.. Abingdon ased beliona
was second and Mr.. Fraser's aged Alexander tlllM
The last betting @ 10 i against battie hoS a.
4 10 o against Bellona, : 10 l against Alexander
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
CONDITION OF THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL.


Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. THE annual meeting or
the Wisconsin Central Company was held yester-
day at the general Offices Of the company In this
city, The directors submitted Their annual report
and the old officers were reelected. President Colby
stated that the Wisconsin Central Company was in
corporated In 1887 in order that the lines constituting
the Wisconsin Central system might be combined under
one management for the purpose OF erecting the ar
rangement with the Northern Pacific that Is now lE
force. President Colby sums up the financial results
of the companys business for the year ended June 80
as follows Total revenue from all sources, S22'o,-
246 Ia: from which deducting operating expenses,
81 233 545 IL; license fees and taxes, $780, 81 )
interest on bonds, s527,7o So; rent OF equipment
s54352 30; terminal charges, S124.50l 9S railroad
rentals S295, 1871 So; total q, 296.1e3 30, leaves
deficit on the years operation of slo,937 d. II Is
recommended by President Colby that the holders of
Wisconsin Railroad Company securities b. allowed until
January l. 1890, 10 exchange them iOr StOcks ana
bonds OF the Wisconsin Central COMPANY but suggests
mar after that premium Of az least 10 per cent
be charged , .,,.o. 81 ,,,o
The report of T. J. LYMAN general auditor shows
that the cost Of equipment up 10 June 80 was Sl4f-
446 40S and that the total assets OF the company az
that date were 800 ,G96. S35. The company operates
SIS miles Of road, of which 713 are In Wisconsin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08

and channels Of the harbor the tides and currents and
the requirements of the shipping They also rccos.
nized the fact that Captain Erben has been one OK
the strongest advocates and supporters Of the Naval
Reserve Corps, and would be of material assistance
10 the Government well TO the organization, in
the selection and mobilization Of that force.
Captain Erben has also formulated plan for tho
recruiting and rerating Of the enlisted force OF the
Navy which has been commended by the officers Of
the service and 1t is believed that he VIII be of much
assistance In carrying out whatever scheme may bs
decided upon by the Greer Board Then, too, he Is
TO his promotion 10 commodore that there is
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
LFIVING T1IrIBLE 81

LEAVING TALUIBLE SECURITIES IN CAB.
The Clearing House clerks Of the Importers anu
Traders National Bank left t. package OF the Ia'o
value OF $4,000 I'm the cab In which they roue !"
the Clearing House on wednesday morning. the los,
would hav, been a serlor, one II the securities had
been negotiable In fact. the finder would have pee"
unable to secure free lunch on pledge OF me ehfe
contents unless he had fallen In with frcsh lmpoI
ton The package recovered in less thhn tnlry
minutes and the Inconvenience that the BANK hn-.
nave suffered avoided. pre'idch, Ierhm, ,r, ,,
that the published predictions of cohpIelc .rac
In the clerical force of the bank Wcrc ho' 80 o,d
The men who had charge Of the SrcurIu,r o,,rjet
employee he said and while shan HaAs I,nan
about the matter, admit at once that 10 c'' 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
COMPLAINTS ABOUT FERRY PILOTS.

United states Local Inspectors Fa!rchid and Bar
re have received several complaints Of the reckless
ness Of the pilots Of fcrryboas, and they wrote a
letter Yesterday TO the superintendent Of each ferry
line calling his attention to the complaints. The
pilots It is said allow their boats to approach so
closely 10 steamers and other vessels that there Is
often apprehension by the passengers that there
viii be a collision The Inspectors say that serious
damage would result # the steering gear or Other
machinery Of either vessel 70 become disabled
while the boats were approaching each other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
YORK OF THE ONE-CENT COFFEE-SrANDS
REsUM1YG BUSINESS FOR ANOTHER SEASON
IN NEED OF AID.


IN NEED OF AID.
The ST. Andrews one-cent coffee stands are now
being opened for another seasons work. There VIII
be more stands than before and they VIII Do
PAINTED green with gilt lettering 10 make known their
mission. The Managers Of this enterprise are greatly
encouraged by the result Of their efforts In the past,
and the founder Of the work Mrs. j. NJ. Lamadrfd, Is
more interested than in placing the stands where
they can do the most for those for whom they are
intended The chief kitchen IS at No 215 Madison
St Anybody who goes there hungry VIII not 30
turned away unfed
The returns from the stands not sufficient to
prevent the need Of public aid for the work Tho
majority OF people who patronze them are men and
boys but there are thousands of who thus have
received aid for themselves and their helpless little
ones MIS-. Lamadr!d also receives at the Madson-st
house all kinds Of cast-Oh clothing for distribution
among the needy Of her district who are not reached
Through the ordinary channels of charity, and sho
solics aid for the work from al who feel disposed 10
lend hand. she Is at the office from IL 10 o'clock
each dav and Is glad there all persons who tako
an interest in charitable work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
nus1nrss IN TIE supREME COURT.

Washington Nov. :. The Supreme Court OF the Unlhn
S,ates TO-DAY transacted the following business
No s2-John /. Blair ct al APPELLANTS. agt James l.
walk.r 81 a. Dismissed with costs, pursuant 10 the
tenth rule. u. -. ,, MI.
et al Submitted
ag John &. Hall Continued.
No. s5-Henfy &. Dahl, plaintiff in error, ast sally
Rsunheim. .
10. s6-Henry e.. DAM, plaintiff IN error agt' the
Copper Company. submitted
No. 70-1ne Wisconsin Central railroad Company
pla ~ error. agt. Pnce County ct al Argued.
No. G7-JOhn r. Anthony, piaInun In error, agt. the
Louisville ana NASHVILLE l;ai'road. Argued.
No. sl-The County OF Cpshur w Va. spp.'ant agt
BENJAMIN Rch. 90 al Submitted.
No. S7-Wiliiam II. Peters. receiver. etc. appellant
Robert i. X. Blin. ct al and
No 19sJOhn T. Grinen ct AL trustees, etc. appellants
william n. Peters. receiver. Argued.
The day call Tor friday Will ice follows. Nos 81
land 1881 20. IS, 90. 81. 90. 90 -. So and 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
ADuRAL BRAryr RECEIVES HI

AUMIEAL BRAINE HEtHI' d IT. - ..,i,.od
Rear Admiral Daniel L. Braine yes'eNay rV'0'
orders 10 assum, command Of the Nav! an vi ~
vembcr IA 1his nov .,a,ion for Admiral Brane was
antlcinated bv Tho Tribune on october 81, when II
published an interesting sketch OF him. He has peeh
PR sldent of the Board OF Permanent Improvement,
Of the Navy Yari since last spring "hlcn ooS'u
recently submitted comprehensive plan OF VIVA. Is
needed 10 make the Navy Yah complete Tor Sui ah,
and repairng ye.sls involving an expense OF apout
slO 0OG 900 Adr,irsI Braine succeed, Commodore
I. VI. Ramsay. who succe 'ded L1mmOloIe 'onn W.
walker as chief of thu Bureau Of Navlga'loh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08

me Death Of DR.. John p L. simon at one time sue.
chemist In this city. under suspicious circum stances
u'SI'y night. was tn subject Of an investigation by
N'''er Messemer yesterday Early IN May Dr. Simon
WIS dumitted " the Wards Island Insane Asylum where
u" ueL His family, who live at No. 1886 East one
"uud and thirteenth ST. said that death due q The
neglect and harsh treatment Of the attendants The In
Iestration showed Lut little foundation for charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
THE GRAND TRUNK TO LOWER ITS CORN RATE

THE GRAND TRUNK TO LOWER ITS CORN RATE.
Chicago Nov. (SpecaD. We have been sacrheng
our uocktbooks principles for four months and are
no on the point u sacrificing principles to our pocket
hooks said Traffic Manager Reeve. Of the Chicago and
crand Trunk road to-day. The mace In ref
o,ce IN the Decent Chicago and York wheat
which the Grand had IN eject FOR the last four
months while all the other eastbound lines have been
quoting 20.cent The rate was lowered from the
2cent TO 2Ocent basis BY the action " the Baltimore and
Ohio In spite o, the objections OF all the other lines
Gradually the lines raised the grain except corn
to the ojcent basis leaving at 20 cents The Grand
Trunk at the time raised all It's grain rates to 25
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
GENERAL B,yc0cK's WALKING STICK.

Hancock Post. Grand Army of the kep"on', u "
,cceive a desirable ,elle ON Tuesday evening This Is
uuoIe walking stitch that was cut the old battle
fed by General Hancock whom he last visited the
spot The stick was presented by him to a resident
and was in turn given to Colonel Henry Iluss, Of
the Grand Central Station restaurant ana ieW o'hef
officers The lntend u ave II TO HANCOCK Post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
Tgr v,N,GFNryT APPROVED.

Al the meeting Of the Iron Steamboat COMPANY v"
Wednesday a resolution was adopted appro'"s VI,
management Of the company by the presheu'' ,a"'ae
Carpenter. The latter's report showed that the III"
usual amount of had weather during the summer
reduced the revenue largely, but the dlVhoN" ""S
~ on each share The report recomInehnoai a., ,a
crease OF boats on the Long Branch route rug r IL
urcF's report showed surplus OF receipts wv
bursements of 405 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
BOSTON SIGNS A FINE PLAYER.

Boston, Nov THE Boston Club has determined
not 10 be caught short Of good players, Brotherhood
or no Brotherhood p. J. Donovan late OF the
London, Ont, club, has bust been secured for next
season. Donovan led the International League in
batting for years, and besides is clever fielder
and baserunner. After batting the ball he get
TO fr,t base quicker than any other player in the
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
Captain HENRY ERBEy,s sUccEssOR.

Captain Robert Boyd, of the Navy, who recently sue
ceeded Lieutenant J. J. Hunker as Supervisor of New
York Harbor. has been detached and ordered 70
succeed Captain Henry Erben as presdene
Of the Naval Board of Inspection OK t"s
port. Captain Erben's term OF thiee wan
nr.st,.r, NJ The Roari had expired and had
not secretary Tracy selected Captain Boyd for 'ie
snperylsorsaip captain Erbcn would probably nav
got the appointment The shipping people sa saoals
S.s,r.d mia because Of his familiarity Win 'he su'~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
THE ELIZABETH ENTRIES TODAY

o,s nme Mneh IS akely to win the first race. with
lug .faD may be expected to carry off fle second
race and Lavinis Behe TO run sacond
r.ca ora ,1-, i" snpud be Successful in the third
Nlerda, FIR =, e"' W got second money.
49, % VIII reach hene first in the fourth race and
''so ought TO obtain the next position
lly take second money. ''' al" '0' the mop
a. D. has the best chance In the last race. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
WHEELER C. wIKoFF MARRIED.

jamestown. n. Y, Nov. Z (SpecaD.-Miss Clara
Crane and Wheeler c. wlkoff of Columbus, Ohio,
married here to-day the home Of the brides brother
in the presence Of small company OF relatives and
friends Mr.. Wikof has been president Of the Amer
can Baseball Association several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
COMPLAINTS OF GRAIN MERCHANTS.
THEIR OBJECTIONS TO THE RULINGS OF TIL

THEIR OBJECTIONS TO THE RULINGS OF THE
STATE GRAIN INSPECTOR AT CHICAGO.
Chicago. Nov. (speclaD-The Railroad and Ware
house Commission to-day considered the complaints
Of the Illinois Grain Merchants Association against
the State Grain Inspector at Chicago. The committee
representing the grain merchants consisted Of f. ID.
Hamlin, OF Springfield T. p. Baxter, of Taylorvne,
and F. u. Pratt, Of Decatur. Their complaints may
be SUNNI lr1zed By saying that they take exception
to the following claims made by the Inspector That
wheat has been damaged since harvest; that only
sixy.two cars were appealed out Of 5000 In sepem
Der; that 81 per cent OF wheat has been Inspected
fourth grade account Of dampness that good milling
wheat is considered Only No. 3; that II the grade
standard Is lowered spectators Win select some other
grade to gamble on that his department is arbtra
tor between seller and buyer and the buyer must
be protected; that the per cent Of No. wheat in
that No wheat In Chicago is worth more than No.
elsewhs.t
1t Is not at all sure that the committee viii win
even a partial victory It is understood that the
chairman Of the commission IS inclined 10 hold that
Chicago inspection brings the highest prices and the
Chicago standard Is always the same, that No. corn
never gets hot and the high standard nsures good
prices The committee contend thai this is not tho
FACT They also ms sting t'at branding an article
as inferior Is nOt the best way 10 insure the best
result that good milling wheat should grade No.
instead of No. 3, and sound that never gets hot
should also grade No. >.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08

Dr. Dond superintendent Oi the asylum said that
when DIR. Simon brought there he suffering from
epilepsy and an absccss his While In epeptc
convulson he fell OF his breaking his where
the bone had been decayed by the DR. John A.
Leader physician in the asylum A. ~ White keeper OF
The morgue, and old friend Of the dead Deputy
Coroner Conway. and Others told substantially the
story
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
PRINCETON FRESHMEN BEATING sEN1NoLEs


Princeton y. j. Nov. (SpeciaD.-The freshman
eleven defeated the Theological Seminary eleven this
afternoon in a well contested game on the college
campus The "seminOles." the divinity students
are called have heavy team, and the freshmen
were handicapped by the loss Of their two best rhhes
Warren and Thorpe. Notwithstanding this, the fresh
men played pluchly. and won the game 10 10 u Inc
seminoes had the bail at the start, but dropped IL
King got IT, and made a beautiful run half the length
of the field making the first touchdown in minute
Coal The second touchdown made fifteen min
utes later No goal was kicked from this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
ECPOPA SOLD To IL CASE.

Chicago. Nov THE largest sale Of the auction
horse show was made to-day, when Echora by Echo.
was sold 20 j. l. Case the owner of Jay Eye See Tor
$1,000 Fcbora is seventeen year-old marc, and IS
dam OF Direct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
ANOTHER MATCH AT ELIZABETH.

j. T. Carmody's two-year-old bay colt sam Morse,
and Your Uncle William Days twO-year-od bay
colt Civil Service were matched last night for 5000
sde 10 run five furongs carrying weight for age. at
the Elizabeth track next Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
RAILROAD wORKMEN KILLED IN c .cu,d.os :.

RAILROAD WORKMEN KILLED IN = .ccdeo, On
Dover Me- Nov 7Tho srs, fsfa, oo sSssd' ts,.
the Dexter and Pi,caiaqus Ra "s' cars without a
afternoon train of empty ,, sIsss S' was running
locomotive in charge of one .et BY another train
on as ~ss" n T rss &C car. smashed
pushed by iocomo1 t'ot Of On cmbankment. ten or
and piled up a q, the man NAMED ss sss Of
ooDgor about thirty oar An Italian called JIM
iniuries gnd died soon he viii not recover. Malcolm
a 81 e. CAPE Breton 1S %o dsSssrSs aud an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
MORTGAGE ON THE X O., W. AND N W.

Kansas City, Mo- Nov (SpeciaD.-The Kansas Ciy,
wyandotte and Northwestern Railroad Company mas MEG
o,oge ar Kansas City, Kan for 81, 500 600 in favor
q, the New.York Security and Trust Company. This
.ad has 800 miles Of main rack which runs northwest
,brouuh Kansas into Nebraska. The mortgage runs for
100 years and five per cent interest payable semi
annually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08

CHANGE OF TINE on THE NETWORK CENTRAL.
The winter time schedule of fhe New-York Central
will take effect next Sunday On and after that date
CrOton local trains will leave the Grand Central
station week days at 10, 40, 10, 10 no. and
IL 10 a. M and 10, 2:6o, 3 10, 10. 25. 80.
$40, 40, 6:15 40, 10 8 40 10 40, and IL 40
D. m, and Sundays at 40 and 10 10 4. M, and
55. 4:IO, 40, 7:10, 40, ard 10 40 q. m. The
Peekskll local train at present leaving the Grand
Central Station at o 10 p. IN. will be Withdrawn.
The local accommodation leaving the Grand Central
station at rs a. m. for Poughkeepsie Will be eX-
tended through 10 Albany, arriving there az ;O2
D. m. The southwestern Limited, the New-York and
Chicago Limited and other fast express trains VIII
continue under the present schedule.
The company announces that Oh and after Monday
next the drawing room car on the Westbound New
York and Chicago Limited train Will run only to
Albany, accommodations being reserved In sleeping
Lars On that train for passengers destined 10 points
west of Albany Persons preferrtlg draw ing room
car should take the southwestern Limited train
which leaves the Grand Central Station daily at 30
a. m. on this train drawing room car IS run from
New-York 10 Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
THE BROOKLYN CLUB INCORPORATED.

Albany, Nov. THE Brooklyn Baseball Club was
incorporated to-day by Charles H. Byrne. Joseph J.
Doyle and Ferdinand Abell, Of New York. and John
NJ Kelly and Frank Kelly of Brooklyn. The move
is made to protect the name against a possible
Brotherhood club TO be located IN Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
FOLLOWING THE c

FOLLOWING THIS CITY OF PARrss EXAMPLE.
The steamer Columbia, OF the Hamburg Americas
Packet Company arrived at Southampton at noon yes
teriay having made the passage in six days esn'ssse
hours aud ten minutes She has thus io"ofo1
own record by one hour and ten mlnueS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-08
Unscrupulous Emitators

have sought profit by tho high reputation OF Johann
HonS Malt Extract. Bewar Of them Look for the
signature Of Johann Hon the neck Of the bottle
Eisnef Mendelson Co.. Barclsy-st, New.York