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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
MOVING FOR UNIFORM LAWS.
PROVISIONS OF MR.. BLUMENTHAI's BILL, NE.
FORE THE LEGISLATURE.
IRr TELEGRAPH TO run rnIBuxE.l

lbi tELLthAfh 10 TIE TkiBCNE-l
Albany, Jan. 14.--The subject of uniform divorce.
marriage and insolvency laws was brought TO the at
tention OF the Legislature tonight by Assemblyms1
Blumenthal, of New-York He presented bill with
the following provisions
Section l.. Within thirty days after the passage
Of this act the Governor shall appoint, by and with
are hereby appointed Board OF Commission by the
name and style OF Commissioners for the prumotlon
OF Uniformity Of Legislation In the United States.
ecfs stated in the prcambIcs Of this act 10 asccyfso
the best means to effect assimilation and uniformity
IN the laws Of States, and especially 10 consider
whether 1t would be wise and practicable for the State
of NewYork TO irvitc the other States q the Union
to send representatives 10 a convention which shall
draft uniform laws TO DO submitted for the appr0yal
and adoption OF the several States and TO devise aud
recommend such other OF action as shall best
Section O. Said Commissioners shall hold Office
for term not exceeding two years. No member Of
said Board shah receive any compensation for his
DO entitled 10 receive his actual disbursements for his
expenses In performing the duties of his ofiee In
undertake. the Office Of this commssion or IN case ,aS
Of vacancy on said Board, such vacancy shall be
filed by the Governor
Section 3. Said Board may employ such persons
and incur such expenses may be Necessary In tho
performance OF their ducs but the total annual cx
pensc OF said BOARD shall not exceed the sum OF
Section 4.-ghe sum Of $4,000, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, payable out OF any moneys in
tho treasury not Otherwise appropriated ia hereby
apprSFated subject 10 the audit OF the Controller
shall be payable by the Controller TO tho said Com
missoners.
Section s. Said Board shan report TO the Legis-
latnre ut us next session an account OF us transactions
section q. This act shan take eject immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
A Dig In the Ribs,

II tho right side and lower part Of tho diaphragm
though payfuly meant and delivered is calculated
evoke profanity from chappy whose liver Is out of order
When thai region ia and congestcd pokes hcnd
Ish Look at man's you prod him under
the rlbG II his skin and cyeballs have saow tIngc,
apt be sour and no has palms. ouy beneath his bs
but also under the right shoudeblado. Also that his
bowcla irregular and ha digestion impaired Instead
OF making jocoso demonstration his ribs, recommend
him to take aud steadily persist IN taking Hostetters
stomach Blttefs. the finest antblious and Alternative
medicine extanG Incompatible rs it. also for dyspepsia,
rhsumstism nervoasness kidney trouble, and fever and
aqua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
DAKOTA REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
ACTION TO DE TAKEN IN IT-BILLs TO BE IN

TRODCCED TO TAX COhPohAIloNH
Bismarck. OAK. Jan. Il tSpcciaD.-Thc Ropuoh-
cans Of tho Legislature have issued call for
caucus this evening for the purpose OF deciding upon
party action and an attempt viii be made to form
a combination to pass bills over the Governors Veto
II has also leaked out that the Republicans who do
sire to hold the Territorial offices VIII attempt to
have the caucus indorse the plan Of sending COM
mttee TO General Harrison TO urge him to appoint
Republican Governor Of the Territory Immediately
afte~ March g. so that the Offices may be taken from
the Democrats.
The proposition to compel railroad, telegraph sleep
ing ear and express companies TO report list OF
their property, and providing that 1t shall DO taxed
tho same as all other property. has caused lively
rus,lng IN Northwestern railroad circles. and the
fsht between tie farmer members and tho railroad
rcprescn .aves win be bitter unless the grangcrs
retreat from their extreme position. bill imposing
a tax on insurance companies and compelling them
TO report I'm certain form, has been introduced.
Several prominent women suiiragiss arrived here To-
day and effort will be made TO induce Miss Frances
Willard 20 10 bismarck 10 dive her aid In lobby
Ing bill granting women the right 70 vote The
bill requiring residence OF ono year before beginning
action FOR divorce has been reported favoraby by The
committee, and the bill for tho adoption OF tho
Australian system OF voting Is gaining ground rapidly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATORIAL FIGHT.

Raleigh, N. C., Jan. Ii (specal.-Nevcr in North
Carolina politics there moro heated contest than
tho present race for the place Of Matt W. Ransom
in the United states Senate, which viii be decided In
the Democratic caucus Tomorrow night Tho Legis-
laturc which IS now IN session here VIII elect tho
Senator next Tuesday Senator Ransom himself is
candidate for reelection. For the last year II has
been well understood that he would encounter formd-
able opposition to his return to the Senate. Re-
Gently three strong contestants for his seat have
doomed up In the person Of A. NJ waddell, Of Whining
ton, who has served several terms IN Congress; s. b.
Alexander OF Charlotte, president OF the state Farm-
ers' Alliance and exGovcrn0r Jafvs who has for The
last four years been United States Minister Brazil
4 majority in the caucus Is claimed for Ransom, but
ohaicA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
DELAWARE REPUBLICANS BALLOTING.
MASSEY AHEAD ON THE TwENfIErH BALLOT
IN THE SENATORIAL CAUcUa

Dover, Del, Jan IA Special. Tho Senatorial eight
was repewed hero today with added vigor and bitter
moss. All efforts at compromise between tho eandi-
dates only widencd tho breach. we'll planned
Democratic scheme 10 buy two Republican votes was
unearthed in tho morning II would have failed, be-
cause the marchantable element Is not among the Re
publican members This followed by another
scheme that gave the Republicans considerable trouble
Finding their scheme to buy votes disclosed the Demo
cratic leaders arranged plan TO block tho caucus
Kent County Republican memberclect . lifelong
friend Of Judge Houston. worked upon 20 support
tho judge dark horse in out of tho caucus.
Such influence had been brought to bear upon this
member that It only at the last moment that he
could be induced to 90 into the caucus.
Addlcks came down on y late train, and as usual
was offered as a compromise candidate. Tho DARK
horses Willie Loft, 4. O. bradford A. d. Richardson
and W, r. Whitaker, were moro seriously talked OF
Just before the caucus than a. any previous timo
since tho fight began. At o'clock the members
went into caucus.
After organizing the caucus resolution passed
pledgng evory member TO abide BY the result On the
FIRST ballot Massey received votes, Treat 9, Smhers
2, Iahan /, Higgins /. Second ballot the same
Third, Massey q, Treat o. smthers 3, Higgins l. On
tho fourth, the vote stood Massey o. Treat O. Smith
., Higgins l. wills /. On the fifth, Massey had g.
Higgins /, the Others tho as before. On the
eighth Massey got o, Treat B. Higgins 2, Smithers 4.
This vote continued unchanged up 20 the twentieth
ballot when recess taken for conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
A DEADLOCK IN ARKANSAS.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. ID (spcclal). The Arkansas
Legislature mot to-day. B. d. Hudgins, lawyer OF
Boone County, elected Speaker Of the House. The
Senate adjourned without effecting an organization
after voting thlrtynne times for president Senators
Barker, Clarke and Hanna are candidates, Barker
loading IL is expected that both houses will organize
tomorrow. Tho election for United States Senator
will take place next week. The opposition TO Sena-
tor James Berry Is feeble.
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met here this afternoon and cast the vote of California
for Harrison and Morton


met here this afternoon and cast the vote of California
Tor Harrison and Morton
Baton Rouge La, JAM lathe Louisiana Electoral
College ret today In the Governors parlors. The
electors cast their ballots for Cleveland and Thurman.
A. f. O'Sulliyan, of Ia Fourche, was elected
messenger.
Jackson Miss, Jan l4.-The Presidential Electors
Of this State met here to-day and the vote OF the
stss tor syslapa and Thurman n was eeesd
messenger.
st. Paul. Jan. l4-Mnnesota's electoral vote was TO-
day formally cast for Harrison and Norton for Pres
gent ana Vice tresidont iespecuvey, ana ~ ~,
vote to Washington
Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. 14--The Democratic Presi.
Dental Electors met at the Capita! TO-DAY. and cast
McKinne selected messenger 10 convey tho
vote to washington.
Denver, Col, Jan. lathe Presidential Electors
met At the State House this afternoon and cas-, their
was chosen messenger.
Milwaukee, Jan. IA dispatch to Tho Evening
Wisconsin, from Madison, Wis., says the Electoral
College met Ct the s.os or Grs ana
John Finney, Of wauhaca, Wis, was chosen messsnr
ger.
Charleston. W. Va. Jan. lathe Presidential
Electors met to-day and VIII send Lewis Newman to
Lansing. Mich Jan. 1z--The Electoral College NEE
at noon to-day and cast the vote OF the state Tor
Harrison and Morton. Don J. feathers. OF the Vth
District appointed messenger 10 convey tho TO-
suit Of the ballot to Washington
Raleigh, N. c.. Jan. 14<Tho Electoral College Of
North Carolina met here today and cast the Presi-
z W. Pou IT,, Of the WITH District, was elected mes
senger.
Columbia, s. c., Jan 14.-Thc Democratic Pred-
dental Electors met at the Capitol to-day and cast the
J. J. Lucas, of Darlington County, was elected mos
senger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
rHE wEsr yIRoIN1A SENATE pEApLocK.

Charleston, W. Va, Jan. Ia (speciall Secondary Of
state Walker to-day presented the certificates OF Ka-
nawha County's vote on Governor to tho House OF
Delegates, according 10 direction Of tho Supreme
Court OF the State The Senate again adjourned this
afternoon until tomorrow morning without efectlng
organization. AS o Republican member Of the
House Is unable to attend its session account Of
ilpess, II is thought that perhaps the intention is
10 delay organization until after Tuesday, thus post
ponng the election OF United States Senator one
week and giving the sick man an opportunity to be on
hand at tho critical time. The Republicans mas
ers OF the situation up TO the present. the Democrats
being completely routed In the courts and quite willing
TO assist the Republicans TO organize the Senate but
whenever one OF the Democrats votes for tho Repub
llcan nominee Republican Senator promptly votes
for somebody else
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
HILL wRITHED UNDER THE LASH
THE GOVERNORS ATTEMPT TO AsPERsE MR.
COLE rnR HIS NEW YEAR'a epEFcH


Albany, Jan. II (speeiaD.-The attack Of The New.
York World upon Speaker Cole to-day IS universally
recognized having been inspired by Governor Hin.
Tho Governor was, OF course, angcrcd by Speaker
Coles bold declaration I'm his speech assuming the
chair Speaker that the Democratic party had won
the Govemorship with the money Of the liquor deal
ers, by bnbing thousands OF voters The liquor deal
ers contributed half million dollars TO the corruption
fund OF the Democratic party, and II was all used 10
buy votes for Mr. Hill 1t was to be expected that
the Governor would feel anccnsed by Speaker Giles
action In calling attention publicly 20 such whole
sale corruption OF voters II was especially disagree
able to the Governor to have tho Speaker mako such
damaging statement on such day IL was Inaugural
ton Day, all viii remcmber, aud Mr..
Hill had Just posed before the public
in his inaugural message as an especially
vlrtuous executive lie had even had tho audacIty
in his message to the legislature to denounce the
bribery Of voters Speaker Cole might Just as well
in his speech have recalled to the memory OF the
public that David b. Hln purchased Tho Elmirs
Gazette" with the money William NJ Tweed had
stolen from the taxpayers OF New-Yorh stu worse,
he might have given minute particulars OF Mr. Hlps
own practices In Chemung County on Election Day
Speaking Of The World article tonight Speaker
Cole said:
"Thero IS no man In public life, perhaps
who Is free from spiieful aspersions OF per
sonal political enemies OF course don't
pretend TO DO an exception In my own county there
are men opposed 10 me who have shown themselves
in the past and doubtless, VIII in tho future, capable
OF saying anything against me. The people OF the
state know my record. II in my legislative career
my Official conduct has been advcs sly criticised,
l have yet 10 hear OF IT, at least TO any great ex-
record VIM show T. heard wh .wo,,s J
reporter had been In Watkins the Tuesday before,
having been sent for by some OF my personal enc
mics lie saw few Democratic leaders ana some
nomination / have been elected from Schuyler
County five consecutive times. no, 10 man had eyer
fore. Abram ~ Makeel, the hin Republican, who
ran against me this year. had been elected to the
Legislature from SCHUYLER County three times, IL
am the corrupt man this article alleges the Grand
Jury OF my own county and Albany County should
mako an inyestlgaton."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
no rrs,r r1r ,f,rvnY rlRvAron LAW.

Albany, Jan. IA (speclaD.-Thc case of j. Tallman
Budd who was convicted in the Superior Court Of
violating the provisions Of the McEvoy Grain Elevator
bill win be argued on Wednesday before the Court OF
Appeals. Spencer Clinton Will represent Mr.. Budd
and DisrictAttorny Quimhy, Of Erie County, Is for
the State This Is test case TO determine the con-
sttutionallty OF the act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

The Secretary Of State announced that all tho electors
were present Then the oath Of Office administered
by the Secretary Of State, who was assisted by Die
drtch wcrs Deputy Secretary Of State The electors
sworn In by groups Of six. After this Office had
been performed, Mr.. strsnahan moved that Mr.. Sew
ard be- elected president Of the College. The motion
was unanimously carried Mr.. Seward was escorted
to the presidents chair by Mr. stranahan and John f.
winslow, Of Poushkoepsie. uspenard Stewart and
Frank 8. witherbee elected secretary and as
sistant secretary, respectively. Nelson J. Gates Of
brooklyn, Benjamin F1agler, from Lockport and J.
Thomas stearns were elected committee to select
the messenger Of the College to convey the result Of
the vote TO Washington. The vote for President fol-
lowed. The pages gave 10 each of the electors
handsomely engraved card bearing these words:
For President Of the United states.
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
Of tho state Of Indiana
Tho tellers were Augustus Frank, Henry Hebing and
George N. Grouse As the name Of each elector was
called by the secretary, Mr. Stewart, he advanced
10 tho wicker basket which served a POLLOCK.
Dead silence awaited the casting Of the ballots. Gen.
eral John N. Knapp chairman of tho Republican State
Executive Committee, waiting with telegram
ready to send TO General Harrison the moment that
the president made the announcement Of the vote.
The result Of the first ballot was handed to the
secretary, who in turn handed II TO the president.
Mr. Seward glanced at II hastily and smiled slightly
he said:
"Gentlemen Of the Electoral College, you have cast
thrtyslx votes for benjamin Harrison, of Indiana,
for President of the United states.S
The words hardly left his lips when those In tho
Senate Chamber began 10 applaud. silk flags fut-
tered vigorously for some minutes.
The baloting for Vice President followed, and
was conducted similar TO the voting for President,
with the same result While this was being done
Captain Archie H y, SSoun N s the Thurow Weed
The committee 20 select the messenger TO Wishing
ton reported that it had selected James s. T. STRAINS
han the messenger to the Northern District Court ia
John s. Roster. Read Benedict, Andrew ID. Rogers,
ir and Everett II. Brown elected the COM
nittes TO attend the mailing Of the certificates Of
election to Congress.
Tonight the electors were given reception at tho
Fort Orange Club, and tomorrow before going home
they will be photographed In a group
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
FORHARRIsON AND MORTON
THE ELECTORAL VOTES CAST IN ALL THE
STATES.
FORMAL DECLARATION OF THE RESULT OF THE
NOVEMBER ELEcTIoN-scENEs AT THE
MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTORAL

FORMAL DECLARATION OF LIE hH&7SAA Va AhA
NOVEMBER ELEcTIoN-scENEs AT THE
MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTORAL
COLLEGE IN ALBANY.
Albany, jan 14-The electoral vote OF Sew-fork
State was cast at 12 80 O'Clock this afternoon LOT Ben
iamn Harrison, Of Indiana, for President and Levi T.
Morton, Of Ncw-York, for vice-Presldcnt The meet
ing of tho electors was held in the Senate Chamber
1t was crowded with ladies and gentlemen. All the
electors wore the familiar Republican batfae-nag Oh
the last political campaign, small SILK nag IN 'ne
form of bow, on the lapcs Of their coats sorie OF
them carried also the small silk flag handkefchieB
The ladies' present were also decorated with Repuo
can badges and carried the American nag In their
BELTS The Democratic Secretary of state Frederick
Cook called the College 10 order precisely a. noon
The Rev. DIR. James Nice Holmes. pastor OF the Staee
Street Presbyterian Church, stepped forward ana
Offered prayer Then the roll was called and every
elector answered to his name First to answer was
william H. Seward, who had been agreed upon by tho
electors for president Of tho College. Then the ven
erablc James T. stranahan Of Brooklyn, rose and an
nouuced his presence After him camo Read Bene-
dict the wealthy New York jewcller,. Further down
the list camc James W. Brkett. Of Brooklyn. Mr.
Birkett was taken from his bed where he had been
lying Ill with typhoid fever lie dared the chances
Of relapse and to cast bis vote. Here is fhe
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

EXTRAORDINARY SESSION FOR SYRACUSE.
Albany, Jan. 14-Governor Hill has appointed an
extraordinary General Term OF the Supreme Court 10
be held in the Court House at Syracuse on January
TO- az noon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

SENATOR HARRIS WILL SUCCEED HIMSELF
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. Ia (speciar-Isham O. Har-
rfs tonight nominated by the Democratic Legis-
lative caucus 10 succeed himself United States Sen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

In tho diagram continuous lire shows tho bsrcnete,
sisnsi service station th city The dashes indicate
temperature noted ct Perrys fharmsey' sun nuna'ns
rmBuSr OFFICE Jan. 15,-l m.-Far weather prevailed
Yesterday The temperature ranged between 2e' and <o
the average tsSsol being is' higher than on mo cor
day last year. and higher than on SATURDAY,
In and near tina city to-day there will probably ~
v.nsrailv far weather with slight thermal changes
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS.
Gan Franciseo Jan. 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15
For {, Cs,enssIg.,n,ie,ss gao

FOR Constipation
USE HORByoRD's ACID FaosrrHAIE a.,
DIR. ]. r. rOHrsOE, Kowa, IND Ter, says;
have tried u for eopstpscn with success ana think 10
wortAy tkes,nEh oal ~ ~ pSoissAon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

AaoN w. tsS~~V~E
william ii. Seward,
James s. T. Stranahan,
Read Benedict,
Gustave A. jain,
Nelson J. Gates,
James W. Birkett,
Chester d. Burrows, Jr.,
Andrew b. Rogers, tr,
Llspenard Stewart,
William II. Townley,
Edwin A. McAlpin,
Brayton Ives,
Robert A. Grcaoen,
William Brookfieh,
David F. Portor,
John Thomas stearns,
William u. Richardson,
John II, XiueloW,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

Thomas Cornell,
James A. Burden,
Edward A. Durant, IT,,
Edward Ellis,
Frank S. Wltherbee,
william L. Proctor,
John s. Roster,
Edward A. Brown,
George N. Grouse,
William T.. Johnson,
Clinton d. MacDouga1,
Albert NJ. Patterson,
Everett Brown,
Henry Hebing,.
Augustus Frank,
Philip Becker,
Benjamin Flagierf
Asher w. Miner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-15

The party which ex-senator Arkell headed got
10 General Harrison's house shortly after Mr.
PIummcr and Mr.. Bateman left it The ex-Sena-
tor his son and Mr.. Sleicher held up the political
end Of the visit, and Mr.. Gillian, the cartoonist
Of Judge" took the favorable opportunity the
call offered to get some pictures of the Gen.
eral and Mrs. Harrison.
" The cartoonists have all been making me TOO
big said the Presidentelect laughingly, to the
artist They make me too large. too majestic"
Mrs. Harrison, the cartoonist said afterward, was
altogether satisfied with the picture Judge"
had printed of her during tho campaign. 1t was
a side-facc view, 70 which the wife OF the Prssi-
dentelect is exceedingly partial.
What the Arlxells said to the General WIS so
much more fuel to the Platt fire. They told the
Pgesident-elect that Mr. Platt was their choice
for place in the Cabinet as well as that Of
tho bulk of the working Representatives of the
State The General made his reply in nom
committal way and the callers went awav with
no certainty as to his meaning and intentions.
AZ am sure,s said the ex-senator to The
Tribune's correspondent after the visit was over,
y that the General has not made up his mind
at all about the Cabinet. He said that much
TO US The delay In making choice is en-
barrassing to many prominent men in the party.
but il cannot be helped. we have not thought
SO far about compromise candidate"
w. J. Arlen had this TO say We came out
here TO pay our respects TO General Harrison
We have had pleasant time We hnvv been
nicely treated. The General talked TO US with
freedom and candor We are not going home
with headaches
This last phrase was q reference 70 Senator
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-22

Square. At tho latter ono finds convey
ances and porters and guides who can talk
in every tongue under the sun. The prin-
cipal hotel, which shows like a turTeted
castle from the river, is the Hotel des
Ttranpeiros. II is kept by m Englishman:
No Europcan or visitor from the United
States thinks of walking in ITO. Sedan
chairs. hacks. and other cOnVeyances are
uqed To 90 even the shortest distances.
ON Ouvidar street. the broadway of the
capital. one can see stream OF these
chairs at all hours Of the day, carried by
blacks. barofooted no longer az IN the
slavery DAYS. for the shoe il tine sign OF
freedom in Brazil. No matter how scanty
the costume of the man or woman other
wise. they will always have shoes.
In the interior semi-sayage condition
Of affairs exists: indeed, outside OF Bahia.
Para. PernambucO. and the capital itself
the country can hardly be said to be civil
lied at all. Barbarian rites are stlll prac-
ticed among thenatives, who belieyeln the
Obi witchcraft Of the Africans. The old
Brazilian slaye-owners. who made their
vast fortunes in the ante-slavery days, pos
soss some really fine mansions and estates
in the suburbs Of the larger cities, but
many of them have gone to decay since
emancipation.
The public buildings at Rio are notable
chiefly for the sOlidity Of their architec-
ture. Like the granite piers they, are made
10 last for ages. The National Museum IN