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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
THE lr1Agruc.ATR RAILWAY CONTROVERSY.


Albany, April 16-In relation to the application
Of Philip zeh and other property-owners Of South
Brooklyn to tho Attorney General, praying that an
action be begun TO annul the franchise OF the Atlantic
Avenue Railroad Company Of Brooklyn, the Attorney
General has written long opinion, which concludes
as follows: "In view Of the doctrines OF these cases
and the great Importance Of the questions involved,
both TO the railroad companies and their employees,
and 20 the travelling public, feel constrained by my
sense Of official duty to obtain, possible, judicial
construction Of tho statutes aforesaid in a direct
acton by the people, which may settle forever the
many controversies and disputes continually occurring
between railroad corporations and their employees.
Application will be mahe TO the court, upon notice
10 the company, for leave 10 bring action.7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
xAYoR RocuE 1rsu1rEp AND ANxoHED

Chicago, April 16 (spociaD.-At the Council Cham
ber last night, the and the old Aldermen. the
outgoing and the incoming Mayors, met in public ses-
sion to public business, and abused IN
suited and howled down by mob Of Democratic ruff
fans. These disturbers seemed TO be there for the
sole purpose OF annoying and vilifyng Mayor Roche
II only by threat 10 clear the hall that Mayor
Roche able 10 restore order No such disgTacefu
scene was ever witnessed In public Official meeting
In this city before Through Il all Mayoroect Creger
sat undsturbed He never raised hs voice or hand to
check tho disorder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
OrApBBp BIZ HIS pARrNBR AT THE BALL.

Frank Harris, age twenty-three, Is colored. He
went to a ball on Monday night. Yesterday he was
patient in ST. vincent's Hospital. suffering from
yab-wound in the back, inflicted by Rachel Marshall
a large colored woman, who went with him to the
ball. Jealousy is said to be the cause. The woman
was held yesterday at the Jefferson Market Polco
Court 10 await the result Of the injuries to Harris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
rHr CIR erRIKE I'M MYYgAPOLIS.

Minneapolis, April 1e-The sixth day OF tho strees
railway and motor strike passed Of with absolute
qutet. No attempts have been made TO run cars
since Friday - rha
matter came up In the shape OF BILL which reReshs
previous act validating an old ordinance glvins ~
ieges Of the streets OF this city and the bill We
By vote Of 66 70 49, The effect OF this ieEslauvn,
which win probably pass the Senate, Is 70 lesve Lne
matter OF exclusive rights 70 tho streets 70 The ae
ctson Of the eourts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
AN AMrRIoAN ACQUITTED IN LONDON.

London, April IDA verdict was given to-day In
sln case Of Luke Emerson, Of Bowling Green, mo-,
who was charged with the murder OF man named
Robinson IN oxford.st in February last Emerson
was acquitted and was discharged from cuseouy.
Emerson. who a horse dealer, came to England
last winter to buy horses. He displayed consider
abls sum Of money in public house here one night,
and upon ieasing the place was, be clams set upon
By two men, who attempted to rob him. ne there
upon drew revolver and fired Two shots, KILN Mia,ing
Kchinson who was ono OF his assaants ana xounolng
fhs other Emeiscn's plea was that be had smpis
acted tn selfdefence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
THE GLASS INDUSTRY op P1rrsBURa;

Pittsburg, April 1s tspccial)-Ths citJ BY the aid
Of ns1araI gas about 10 monopoire the pate-giass
trade Of the United states At meeting today Of the
stockholders Of the Pitsburg Plato Glass Company
arrangements for the purchase Of the Ford City Plate
Glass Works were completed. The works arc owned
by Captain J. D. Ford and others, located IN
Armstrong County Kttanning, and the largest
OF tho kind In the world. The price paid Is supposed
to be about 81 900 900. The Pittsburg Plate Glass
Company now controls the works at Creighton
Tarentlm and Ford City. towns on the Allegheny
River within forty miles Jf Pittbburg. Tho capital
invested is e., $50 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
FOUND GUILTY BIZ rELLoW.oLERGrMEE

watertown, N. T., April I6.-At Lowvflls to-
day the select committee appointed to try the Rev.
NJ r. Bush, pastor at LafsrgeyiiIa, in this county
who was suspended By Presiding Elder Ciote on
charge OF immoral conduct made by ono of his
parishicpsrs, made its report to the Northern New
York Methodist Episcopal Conference. The report
finds Mr. Bush guilty and expes him from the minis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
4 VICTORY NOR THE WESTERLY Union.

Philadelphia, April 16.-The suit of Frank J. Prim.
rose to heavy damages from the Western Union
Telegraph Company arising from excessive purchase
Of wool IN June, 1887, owing to mistake made BY a
receiving operator in cipher message, enGed in favor
of the defendant In the United States Ccult Court
to-day Judge Butler dwelt at longtb upon the agree
ment printed on tho back Of the telegraph blan ks
which stpulAtes that upon the payment Of m extra
charge Of one-hah OF the price Of sending message
can be repeated and the danger Of mistakes avoided
The extra paYment was not made IN this lnstance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
UINruoKEr WILL ClSE sErT1,Ep

New-BedfOrd, Mass, April 10 speciaD.-when the
case Of Sarah Anna Ellis daughter Of the Late DIR.
Franklin Ellis, of Nantucket, against the three sisters
OF the Doctor came up in court to-day, the sisters ad
mtted that tho daughter had proved hor claim and the
case was compromised. Miss Ellis receives $4,000 In
cash. and will enter suits against people In Nantucket
who purchased real estate Of the sisters the value Of
which is SIA, 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
oMcAGo BANK PRESIDENT ARREsrED.

Chicago, April 1e.-Edward Tir1en. president of the
provers National Bank at the Union Stock Yards has
been arrested on the charge Of attempted bribery Ihe
warrant was issued at the instance Of George Fleming
former school trustee and declares that on April
90. 1885, Tiden offered Fleming 5000 for his yoto
and influence In the school treasurership. MT Ilaen
gave hail He denies the charge and innmaees shas
Eemng's action Is for revenge, Tilden naVlne -
himself at tho recent election to deteat orother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
TAXING TELEGRAPH COMPANIES IN DELAWARE.

TAxrNG TELEGRAPH COMPANIES IN DELAWARE.
Dover, Del, April 1e.-The special committee on
telegraph and telephone taxation, after conferences
with representatives Of the Western Union Telegraph
and Bell Telephone companies, reported to the House
to day substitute bill imposing tax on telegraph and
telephone wires Of 60 cents per mile per annum for
the first wre 30 cents for the second and 90 cents for
each subsequent wire. The bill repofsed was then
PASSED by the House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

GEN. TRACY COMES 10 SEE his HORSES SOLD.
General benjamin r. Tracy Secretary Of the navy a..
,sd ~ his home in Brooklyn from Washington at 10
O'clock last night He retired almost Immediately This
y4at Of secretary Tracy Is unofficial To-day and 10
marrow his stable will be sold At suclion. and III Tracy
tshas 10 be on hand AZ the sale. He viii return TO
.yu.sh,naton to-meErow night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
nvrr sra.p oonpAYY oRaANIzED.

San Francisco, April 1e.-The Beet Sugar Company
was Incorporated today with capital Of $1,000 ooo
with Louis schloss A. L. Cults. +. Ehrnann' ciaas
sprechels and John D. spreckeis as directors tne
last two holding half of the stock. The object is 70
erect large sugar reneres at various Polnts On ne
coast ia addition 10 one already established az
sonvle, California, In the expectation Ok rennihs
90 900 or 60 600 tons OF sugar year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
!. .rnrunp anrnr,r Know n Vas LoApEp.n .

DAYTON, Ohio, April 16.-Joseph Heath, sgc
eighteen SON of farmer living near Fletcher north
of here, playfully picked up revolver ana, not
Knowing IL was loaded, pointed it at his cousin.
Miss Dora webster, age sixteen. He pulled the
trigger. loud report followed, the bullet crashed
into the girls nsin, and she died within ten min
uteS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
pvpy ocIoy nv 4 powpER MTLL.

Troy April 1e.-A portion OF the worAs oi 1no
scbaebteeoke powdey Company blown mp last
might by the explosion of 200 pounds OF powder In
mixing vat Charles P. Pose was killed and Marvin
Ronnoway received injuries which win probably
nroya fatal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
AN INDAYA DECISION ON LIoUOR LICENSES

DLOInIU4I V49 LINUUU I4AOI81'5H7H7'
indianapolis, April 16 Speclal.-In an opinion
written by the Chief Justice Of the Indiana Supreme
Court II was decided to-day that municipal corpora
,ion in the State has tho power TO compel liquor
sellers engaging in the business within two miles Of
the corporate limits, to pay license fee. The court
holds that the business requires restraint because II Is
harmful 70 society, and that the fec Is exacted for the
purpose Of restricting the business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
r,v v,ror1oy IN ARKANgAg.

ri.tle Rock, April 10 (speciaD. -ofHeiai returns
.,om tbs election for three supreme Court Judges,
rsbich was held Apru Q, were received today, and
show majority for the Democratic candidates
~s.ndals. Hemmlngway and Hughes-ot 11oe6. Tho
Republlcan vote was Al ,ooo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
rpEr APrER % YEARs' 1apRIsoYME0r.

Trenton, N. j., April 1e.-The State Court OF Par
dons to-day granted pardon to Joseph G. Steward,
oolored, who has been In State prison for twenty
nine years, having when lad murdered playmate
IN Gloucester County. He was first sentenced TO be
bsnoed but secured Communication 90 imprisonment
for lfs on tho ground Of not being mentally strong
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
IN IPPorSrMEyr DECLINED.

Boston, April 16.-Michael Barr, nominated BY
Mayor Hart last night one Of the Boston Board
of commissioners of Public Institutions declines the
appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

AN ORDER IN THE BoUcIcAULr DIVORCE CASE
London, April 1e.-The appeal of Dion Boucicault
from the order Of the Divorce Court TO enforce the
payment Of the almony granted to Agnes Robertson
Boucicanlt in 1888 has been dismissed and the court
has ordered that the arrears OF allmony be paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
unIrr nLMIans ZOE HER INJURIEs:

the Jury gave plaintiff sooIs6 In the case Of hannan
r. Iawton agt the Boston and Malne Railroad Com
many. an action TO recover $4,000 for personal IN
furies 10 plaintiff, who on August rs loso. was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
1pr oEA BuEsrOy yEA RLY READY.

San Francisco, April te.It was stated unofHcially
yesterday that the cruiser Charleston would probably
start on her trial trip on Friday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
TO PROSECUTE NJ. sECRETAN.

Paris, AprA 1e-The Procureur-G General win con-
duct the prosecution Of NJ secretan manager Of the
societe des Metaux, and NJ. Lavaissere, the chair
man of the concern, on account Of its financial
troubles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
NEw-YoRK, WEDNESDAY

try. For the accused man, the Rev. j.. Fletcher
Brown, of Oswego, gave notice Of an appeal, ana tne
Bishop ordered all the documents sealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
A NEW CARDINAL APPOINTED.

Brussels. April le.-Ths Archbishop Of Masines has
received from the Vatican communication announc-
ing tAat hs is 70 be raised 10 the eardinaiate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
TROOPS PREPARING FOR THE RUSH.
AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE COMPANIES WILL BE
IN rRr rF,pRrToRY by APRIL %

AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE COMEANAE@S "AA~A| O~S
IN THE TERRIToRy BY APRIL %
Kansas City, No, April ia Tmes' Leayen-
worth special says that General Merritt has Issued an
order 10 the troops to allow the boomers to cross the
Kansas line into the Cherokee strip, beginning Fri
day, April 10. This will give them three days In
which TO drive their teams across tho strip into
Oklahoma
In addition to tho seventeen companies now In
Oklahoma; the troops at Fort Elliott, Tex VIII have
been ordered to Oklahoma and It is thought that by
April 22 at least twenty-five companies viii be In the
territory.
A~TimesD special from Arkansas City, Kan, says:
aUnted States Marshal Jones arrived to-day 10 pre-
pare for the rush on Monday He appointed nine
IDENTITIES to-day who will be stationed throughout
Oklahoma He says that he Will appoint about fifty
moro within the next thirty days. Two or moro VIII
guard every train passing through the country"
Reports hero from Purcell to tho effect that the
Canadian River the rampage and that tho boomers
Siaicnlty IN getting 10 Oklahoma unless the food
subsidies - . .L.o,,.A
today They are under instructions TO prepare for
four months service IN assisting settlers in locating
claims.
THE FLOODS MAY DELAY THE BOOMERS.
St. Louis April 16-The latest news from the bOr-
der IS to the effect that the troops are being WITH
drawn from the nelghborhood Of Caldwell and other
points
idly getting ready to the Cherokee outlet to the
northern boundary OF Oklahoma proper. Then they
will move along the old catetras. and viii reach the
border the latter part Of this week. and be ready TO
rush across the line April %. The advance guard
of the old soldiers colony, principally those from
Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia, has reached
Wichita and will start for the Territory weines
day. They will bridge the Cimarron River, which
cannot now be forded The high water In the Chero-
kee strip and Oklahoma will cause much delay and
trouble to the boomers" Many Of those who have
been In hiding In the valleys Of the Cimarron and
North Canadian have been washed out and their tents
and stocks swept away. The reported damage to tho
Topeka and Santa Fe bridge across the Canadian River
at Purcell has been repaired, and there will be no
delay to trains from the South. Parties with tempo
rary buildings for land offices at Guthrie and Lisbon
left Arkansas City to-day, and will erect them as
speedily as possible stage line has been put on be-
tween Guthrie and Lisbon. Several Deputy United
States Marshas started for Oklahoma and other ofi
GERS will follow at once
special from Wichita, Kan, to Tho Post-Ds-
patchS says "The old soldiers colony left here this
morning for Oklahoma. Over 200 covered wagons
were in line, all showing inscriptions In Keeping with
the occasion and journey Over 1000 boomers
were In the wagons. They win endeavor to settle
together in the country around Lisbon. where the
land office for the western District Of the Territory
will be located
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
IIPwRECKEp SAILORS HOME.

BRINGING THE sHIPwRECKED SAILORS HOME
Washington, April ie.-Leutenant John C. wilson,
of the vsndalia has teegraphed to the Navy Depart
ment from sydney that no has chartered the steamer
Rockton for the purpose of transporting the ship
wrecked sa!ors to the United States. The Rockton
is due In San Francisco on May 16.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

\ INCREASING NORTH GERMASLIoYD STOCK.
Brsmsp April is--The North Gernan-Lloyd Steam.
xhip Company viii issue new shares to the amount Of
10, 100000 MARKS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

their leader At Charenton General Boulanger headed
the poll with 2457 votes, and al Sainte-Foy he
received 1920 votes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

In the election in 1885 Colonel Hughes Hallett the
nominee of the Conservatives received / 6Oo votes
against 1853 votes poed by Mr. f. r. Besty. the
didate OF the Home Rulers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
A GLADSTONE VICTORY IN ROCHESTER.
MR.. HUGEssEN SUCCESSFUL OVER THE CON-
SENTATIVE CANDIDATE.

London. April 16-An election was held In Rochester
today to I'LL the Parliamentary made vacant by
the resignation Of Colonel Hughes-HalIett The bal
lotng resulted in favor Of Mr. Hugessen, the Glad
stonian candidate. who poned .665 votes, against
Hafn
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-01-02

Hon. NJ. L. Mcconnell is danger
Ously sick.
The TIMES acknowledges favors
from Gen. II. N. Hood, President
of the X. & A. r. r.
The family of Rev. Cooper have
movedtinto the house of J. T. Ever
EFT, on Depot Street.
Rev. Ruble, Wilson and DIR.
Young Officiated at the funeral SER
vices of DIR. r. Jennings.
Geo. w. Huffstetler is getting
ready to move into his fine new
residence on his farm joining town.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. 4. Post, enter
tanned few friends, New Years,
one of the pleasant features being Il
magnificent dinner.
N. J. Proffitt, of Yancy County,
N. G. will BIZ here to settle in q few
days. He will move into the house
of Mrs. Will Hood on the Louisville
road.
Mr.. 2. H. Lassater of the Jackson
|
House will 60 South in few days
into Alabama and Mississippi to be
gone week or more on business,
and also to visit his mother.
Mr.. w. H. Ehea presented to
julius Fagg a beautiful New Years
present in the shape of his accom-
plished daughter, Miss Lou. DR..
Bartlett cOnsumated the presenta-
ton at II o'clock Tuesday morning.
May their future be one of unalloy-
ed happiness.
James and Finley Patterson were
on our streets Tuesday, Wednes.
day and Thursday. They are
printing a nice'paper now for their
readers. The Negro World will
take stand in East Tennessee al
one of the best weeklies. The
TIMES wishes them great success
Cleveland, Tennessee Is strug
Cling for water works. Maryvillt
Will &c equal to any of the towns il
East Tennessee. Yes she will ex
cell any of them in the quality O
, The water sent over the town, pure
clear and sparkling. Rainy wealth
er or dry weather does not affect 1t
} John Ed Winters, clerk of Ions
standing in g. A. Toole's grocery
store and young man of energy
, and force of character, has changed
his mode of living. On last even
ing he and Miss Celia A. Gentr!
were joined in the holy bans o
of wedlock. The TIMES wishe
,. them a pleasant voyage DER tn
placid sea of life.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-01-02
The Maryville Times.
WEDNESDAY, JAM, 1889.
s. A. Boher is working in Knox.

8. A. BOher is working in Knox.
willie.
Prof. Roberts was at Knoxville
Friday.
Pete Hood spent a few days at
Morristown with friends.
Mrs. Hughes went over to Knox
vile to spend few days.
Miss Anna Hannum returned
Friday from her Christmas visit.
Charlie Waugh, of Knoxville,
visited relatives in town last week.
Estate Stoves and Ranges are
sold only by Eagleton & Ambrister.
Miss Alice Coming, of Knoxville
spent last Wednesday with home
folks.
DR.. Young and wife, of Ohio, are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. L. D..
Clark.
Quite a number of persons were
left by the train last Wednesday
morning.
c. B. Blankinship and daughter
came over from Knoxville Friday
evening.
Mrs. Allie Ault, of Knoxville, is
visiting at her fathers, M. L.
Mcconnell.
Mrs. Harper and children left
last Wednesday for Sweetwater to
visit relatives.
Miss Flora Henry gave a sheet
and pillow-case party to her friends
on Christmas night.
A party of young folks enjoyed
themselves at John Blankinship's,
last Thurdav evening.
A little daughter of Mr.. Manlove
came down Friday evening from
Knoxville, to stay awhile.
Mrs. True and daughter, OF
Rochester, Indiana, are here visit.
ing j. 7. Hanna and family.
Mr.. Coppock, of Allegheny
Springs, passed through Maryville
for Knoxville and returned Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Everett were
the guests of the home folks las,
Friday night, but returned to
Knoxville Saturday morning.
The Knights Of Labor gave 6
ball last Wednesday night at theil
Hall. A number of persons from
Knoxville were over.
V. E. Grant, of Chilhowee, visited
the TINES Office, Friday, anG
showed his appreciation of the
TIMES by renewing his subscrip
ton.
A good number of we'll built enc
nicely furnished houses with three
and four rooms could be rented
easily. There have been enquiries
for such buildings.
Frank Brooks assaulted Will
Rankin at Rockford on Christmas
day. Rankin resented the assault
and struck Brooks with a gun
which is thought will result in his
death.
The Finleys were in Louisville {
few days since. 1t was feared {
difficulty would grow out of theil
visit as there are times when they
are inclined to be factious. W.
trust all trouble will be avoided
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-01-02

An infidel once asked lady if
she believed the Bible. EYES,"
"Why do you believe in that book ?"
Because" said she, 81 am acquaint-
ed with the Author" This is proof
that cannot be gainsaid.