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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
KEENAN'S FISHING EXPEDITION.
IT'S GOOD LINE THAT WILL CATCH ANYTHING
FOR HIM IN THESE WATERS.

Argument on the motion to vacate the order for
the examination Of Ieman Clark and for the produc-
ton of the books Of OBrien Clark in the suit
brought against the Aqueduct contractors by John
keenan,, now In Canada, was heard by Justice An
drews in the Supreme Court. Chambers, yesterday.
Colonel George Bliss represented Keenan, and Les
lie W. Russell and f. T. Lovatt appeared for the
contractors. Mr.. Russell read severed .athdavits.
among which by the members OF the firm
In which they stated that they would not fly to New
Jersey for their health, and had not the slightest
idea Of taking sudden trip TO Canada on account
Of important business transactions" and would
not seek TO avoid the jurisdiction of the State OF New
York on any preext
Mr.. Russell said that Keenan, was on fishing
cursIon seeking to obtain information by this
ination for his benefit Keenan, wanted to find
out what Clark going to swear to- Keenan, had
asked for accounting before no had established his
right TO do so, and the application was made in bad
faith. The decision was reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05

Salem, Mass, Jan. (SpeclaIl-rhe Rev. Fielder
Israel for twelve years pastor Of the old First Uni
tartan Church here, committed suicide tonight by
cutting his throat in the church study. Mr.. Israel
the transfer steamer Maryland the night she
was burned, and barely escaped with his life, re-
ccving SHOCK from which he never recovered. In
1851 Mr.. Israel was pastor Of the Calvert Methodist
Church in Baltimore, and, although q former Demo
crat, was an Abolitiont and strong Union man.
lie was much prosecuted for this, and to the day Of
his death treasured the old flag which he would not
take down at the order ofthe secessoniss Mr. Israel
was grand chaplain OF the Grand Lodge of Masons OF
and chaplain OF lodge and chapter IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TOO QUICK TO MEET THE CUT.
WHO IS THE GUILTY OFFICIALp
JAY GOULD WANTS HIM FERRETED OUT AND
DISCHARGED AT ONCE.

DISCHARGED AT ONCE.
The dispatches received in this city yesterday
went far show tina. the cutting Of passenger rates
between Kansas City and Pueblo had not been he
gun by the Missouri Pacific, and that the Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific had been hasty in acccptng
tho rumorcd reduction. In dispatch from Chicago
President Cable, of the Rock Island Company, was
quoted as saying: 1--WE have an affidavit Of a man
who bought a cutrste ticket over the counter OF
tho Missouri Pacific at Kansas City, and we at once
met that rate" The denial of the Missouri Pacific
ticket agent at that place printed in The
Tribune yesterday, and 1t was frank and explicit
At the Missouri Pacific Office in this city there an
pears TO be great anxiety TO solve the mystery Of
the cut Jay Gould sent the following dispatch to
Vice President Clark at ST. Louis:
at, apon investigation, you find any agent in
the employ of the Missouri Pacific has been guilty
of reducing rates in violation of the which
went into effect On January l. want him discharged
at once and not rc-empOyed.n
This answer was received:
Shall spare no effort TO get at the bottom Of
violation of agreement to take effect January i
You can depend II any one In employ has violated
It, he will be discharged and not reempoyed. VIII
make this personal matter and pursue to the end"
Acting President George J. Gould said ON the sub
tect: 1--WE entered into the agreement in the best
of faith and we intend TO abide by It. We are IN
favor OF higher rates because we have great amount
VI hIouty lHNcbUu IN tne MISSOURI PACING road. We
should be willing that the power of making rates
should be placed in the hands of a few capable
men, and we have no objection to the Interstate
Commerce Commits soners, If the other companies viii
steadily maintained, and will do anything to reach
that result
Kansas City, Jan. tSpeciall.-The in passenger
rates TO Denver, which broke out yesterday is sun
in progress. There are now five lines competing for
passenger traffic between this city and Denver and as
travel In the direction Of CoIorados capital has been
light for long time 1t is claimed that S1s TO- the
schedule rate can be cut In two and that the
In travel would justify the measure. This morning
the Union Pacific, Rock Island and Burlington sold
at $15, while the santa Fe and Missouri Pacific
still claimed to hold out at the regular rate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
THE WEST VIRGINIA. CONTROVERSY

Charleston, W. Va, JAM Ain the case OF John
D. Anderson against the Commissioners Of kanawha
County, a rule issued to-day in the Circuit Court
against the Commissioners, compelling them 10 APP
pear and show cause why they should not Do fined
for contempt for certifying election returns as to
Congressman to Governor Wilson contrary to the In
junction awarded by Judge McGinnis. The matter will
come ND for final adjustment Monday. This
grows out Of the Congressional contest between Alder
Son and McGinnls tor the lid District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
WHERE THE BRrBE-MoNEY CANE FROM

Albany, Jan. (SpeciaD-It will be remembered that
Governor HILL I'm his annual message. charged that
there was great bribery In tho xxIvth Congressional
District, and raised bis hands in holy horror over t
resident Of otsego County, In that district. makes
the following pertinent comment In to nights" Albany
Jouinal' upon the Governors words:
IL Is true that over 100000 was expended In tho
XNth and NXlVth Districts. but IL used BY Cow
ernor His friends for the special tencnt Of himself
Much OF the money was raised By the brewers In their
second assessment and $4OO Of THIS amount was sent
to 0neonta on tho sleeper" by an em.ssary from the
said cmissary sneakcd back 10 Albany on the return
sleeper We are under great obligations to the Gov
this vicinity by the saloon men and ali Others who
had rather have the support OF the liquor men than
the influence Of the churches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05

Concerning report that was telegraphed from
Boston that the Vermont marble companies had conso
dated their Interests STANFORD White, Of the firm Of
MeKim Mead & White architects az No. 81 Broad.
way said phe marble that from Vermont repre-
about half the production Of this country, and
the cheapest domestic marble that we get here.
1t Is used in this city FOR walnscoting plumbing window
caps and considerable OF 1t is used for monuments and
for cheaper grades OF satuary but seldom
Tor building houses Even II all Of the companies In
Vermont should combine. they would not be able TO
form a pool materially to advance the price, for the
reason that there l. much competition from other
PAYS o the cnnntlY."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
CANADIAN CARS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Washington, Jan. 4-Thc Collector of Customs at
Detroit recently applied to the Treasury Department
for information TO the dable character OF certain
empty cars belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railroad
C. npany, brought into Detroit by the Michigan Cen
tral Railroad and which have entered into in do
nestle traffic within the United States. Assistant
Secretary Maynard has replied that foregn-but cars
used In International traffic not regarded I'M
portatons, but he says, there record that the
Department has permitted tho Importation free OF
foreign built cars for use wholly within the United
states, except in cases of certain postal cars. Mr.
Maynard says that II the In question brought
In Tor The express purpose Of being used between points
IN the United 81 ltes Via Canadian territory they are
liable TO seizure wherever found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
JUDGE HENRY Z. PAEDEE.

New-1iaven, Jan. (speciaD.-Judge Henry E. Pardes
one OF the leaders Of the NewHaven County Bar died Of
heart disease and kidney trouble to-day lie
Trumbull, Conn, August IL, 1881. and New
Haven in 1852. when he entered the freshman class
Yale Among his companions in the class OF so were
Chsuncey NJ. Depew David j. Brewer. Judge OF the Su
preme Court OF Kansas Henry D. Brown. United states
District Judge OF Michigan; Theron Brown Editor of
The Youths Companion. Professor Packard, Judge
Masrudcr. OF the Illinois Supreme Court. and Principal
French OF the Skinner School. While at college Mr.
Pardee looked upon the Leader Of his class and
unanimously chosen class secretary. He formerly
associated In law practice with Judge f. l. Sanford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05

George Wilson, Assistant Morgue Keeper Fogarty's
fatherinlaw, has been missing several days and his
relatives fear that he has been drowned. He went
10 stay at his daughters home, No. $40 East Thrtieh-
ST., just before ksgving He failed to return
after one of his walks, which he was accustomed to
take TO East River piers. and his friends have not
seen him since lie tall, slender man and had
a long gray mustachc
The police yesterday asked to search for Otto
ClOcke. thirty eight who has been missing from HIS
home at No. eos Bergen ST., Brooklyn, since New
Years Dav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
MDWTNTER BASEBALL NOTES.

Syracuse. Jan. 4.-The Syracuse Club to-day signe>
Jack" Chapman manager for 1885, This throws
light the White Rowe trouble. Those two players
determined 20 make stand against Me League.
else they would have retained Chapman manager.
Baltimore, Jan. I'll X. Vonderhorst who has
been halloween Of tho Baltimore Baseball Club for
tho last three years to-day sold his interest to j. ".
Waltz of this city, and another man, whose name is
not to be made public WILLIAM Barnle the manager,
ictains his hahlnterest and will manage tho nine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
A Room FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY TrPy

The courtroom of Part I of the Superior Court
has been assigned for the Of the extraordinary
term of the Court of Oyer and Terminer which IS
to meet on January 81. The regular term Of tho
Oyer and Terminer will meet on the first Monday
of February and VIII be held in the room usually
occupied by that court. Mr. Fellows has announced
hat tie Reynolds arson case, which has been ad-
burned several times, VIII be placed on trial before
Justice Lawrence at The February term of the Oyer
aid Tcrminer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
MR. spREcxEIs READr TO MAKE BEET SUGAR

Philadelphia, Jan. 4 (Specia).-Claus spreckeIs,
fresh from San Francisco, at the Lafayette Hoiei
to-day, and said of his interests there: My beet
sugar factory IS completed IL has a capacity Of
forty -four tons a day, and this will eventually be In
creased to fifty This is really the first successful
effort to mako best sugar In this country large
scale, and 1t is grand There is doubt
my mind that this country raise not only the
material and manufacture all the sugar n can con-
sumo, but viii In few years be able 10 expOrs
200, 900 or more tons year,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TAXATION or CORPORA YOys

THE LARGE SUN CONTRIBUTED BY rnrw m
THE STATE TREASURY coNrRorLER
wEMPLEs IDEA
Albany, jan (spccisD. Controller wemp,e's -
nual report, which Will be submitted to tho Isr,s.s
ure next wednesday makes the important statement
that the State derived from tho taxation Of pscells
ncous corporations In 1888 the large sum Of 81 cO2r
o'o IL from telegraph companies, al. s75 30: iron
gas and mining companies. s214.771 70: from banks
s3oo10 49, and from insurance com panes sos ss7 &C.
Controller wemple favors raising all the state taxss
by taxing corporations "Pennsyivanis raises an
her state taxes from corporations he said to-day,
and do mot sec why New-York State should not
adopt the same policy. OF course. to do that We
should have to raise the percentage Of the taxation of
corporations but by excmpting them from the taxa
ton of their real estate thei taxes a. 4 whole would
not be any larger Then each county would have
support itself oy local taxation. and cxtravaxaut
Boards Of Supervisors would be able 10 saw StatS
faxes had raised the county rate of tai alton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
OBITUARY NOTES.

Abraham Schenek the last male representative Of
OF the original families which settled Long Island died
yesterday at 800 Pcari-s, Brooklyn, .he az,
eighty.slx He born In CarnarsIs, but removed To
Prcoklyn when eighteen years OH lie left daughter
The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Dr. John s. Andrews died OH Thursday At his home In
Pennsylvania-ave., Brooklyn. He sixtytwo years
old and graduate OF the NewYorS University in ls4J
lie spent his professional life In East New York,
Twenty-sixrh Ward, and had large practice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
HIS Brr1Fr sTRUcK THE WRONG MAN.

Two drunken men made a disturbance in Louis Plumbs
billiard rooms al No 3O7 sprngsi yesterday. and Plumb
pu thcn out Of h,. plsrc Then they and
broke the windows Plumb seized his revolver and fired
The men bullet struck Lawrence Mccarthy. Of No.
Sos sprng.sL The wound not serious. but Plumb
VA locked Up while the i've drunken men got away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TIE PEW N s,rNMrRRErJ.

Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 4--The Rev. NJ Summerbe, .
prominent father In the Christian Church who had
tanned distinction author. the former Editor Of
THE Herald of Gospel Liberty" died suddenly yellow
Springs this morning. age seventy years. lie had rs.
Gently returned from OF Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TPpasrRE TR0YE IN ARKAySAs.

Newport, Ark, Jan. 4.-The people of Jackson
poyt three miles from here, thrown into furry
of excitement this morning by a rumor that large
amount of money and other treasure had been dug
out Of the ground near the house of Jack Harn last
night A skeleton, supposed to DO that of a woman,
lies - top OF the ground having been taken out OF
the place IN Which tho treasure was concealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TIMBER DESTROYED IN THE NORTHWEST.
SUIT OF TIE GOVERNMENT AGAINST THE

NORTHERN PACIFIC.
St Paul, MIMI Jan. 1.-The most important suit
that has been filed in the United States District Court
for many years begun last evening, in behalf of
the United States Government. II is an action against
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company which involves
between 50 900 600 and SO, 100000. 1t IS charged
that ever since the road has been built, about 1863,
II has been uespassIng upon Government land along
It's hne denuding Government timber lands, and caus-
Ing great loss and damage TO the Government The
encroachments extended to lands and timber In various
parts Of Idaho, Washington Territory. Montana and
Minnesota In Montana, the road has cut over fifty
million feet of timber, worth 81 100000 In Idaho,
lO,OOOOOo feet, worth S2OO,000 in Washington Ter
ritory 200 ZOO, worth $500 600 and in Minnesota
over 200, 900 feet, worth $3OO0O0O The dis
covery Of the trespass made in July, 1879. The
road in stumping the timber the lands 1t owned
under the grant, that is, every alternate section.
instead of combining itself to alternate sections
continuously along its lines.
The petition says that the Government has made
numerous attempts TO proceed against the company In
the several Territories through which the railroad
runs but has been compelled to abandon this course
having found that 1t is practically impossible to
sustain such cases account Of the limited iuris-
dctioD OF the Territorial courts, the complicated and
nultitudiDous tres pes ses committed by great number
OF persons, the practical impossiDllty OF obtaining
legal evidence from the cOmpanys officers and
employees and the difficulty of procuring any other
evidence concerning the tIcspasses Inc ie" settlers
who we're scattered through the country where tho
trespasses were committed either ignorant con-
corning the same or unwilling TO incur the enmty Of
the company by giving information against IT." Tho
ground upon which the railroad company Is alleged
to have respassed is only valuable for its timber ana
material and forms part OF the timber reserve wnic
II hes been the policy OF the Government 20 project
and preserve for future use and benefit TO its czes
The Government has frequently requested the Nofthe,n
Pacific Railroad TO desiSi but II not Only REFUSES ~
co but threatens to continue cutting the timber
ahe Government asks that an in)unctiol D1 pi,r"
olately issued TO STOP the cutting, ana Thar Inc COM
lahy be compellcd 10 appear III couf ana respond ~
,nit5 Two questions concerning the timber wh'Ie au
%en how and where IL has been USED, anu 50 on
~ petition is signed by A. ii. Garland, Attorney
YYenefa Of the United States; George n; Bsa'ur'
6eMcd States Attorney for Minnesota, ana henry W.
hesesns Special United States Attorney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
WEISS ALLEGED SECRET CONTRACT.
SENSATIONAL TURN TO THE LITIGATION OVER
TIE c.. IL AND D. STOCK.

A SENSATIONAL TURN TO THE L1Tl"AIloN oNLl'
THE c.. H. AND d. STOCK.
Cincinnati Jan. A sensational paper was MED
to-day in the suit Of Meter against Christopher Meyer
H. 5. Ives and George II. Stayner, TO recover irOm
Meyer as the only solvent member of the defendants
ON a contract for selling Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton stock. The paper IS the answer OF Mahlon e.
Martin the sole surviving executor OF Christopher
Meyer II denies all the allegations OF the petition
and attaches paper which purports TO be secret
contract between Ives and Meter by which Meter was
to receive $4,000 for every million dollars OF the
new stock which Ives proposed 10 issue III ms re
ORGANIZATION scheme. How this secret document was
obtained does not appear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
4 MORMON AT WORK IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Va, Jan (speciaD.A Mormon elder,
the Rev. James Mohler, formerly Of Ohio, Is engaged
In gathering congregation in Augusta County, where
he has Immersed fourteen PERSONS lie speaks OK
erecting church in the county. but the people VIII
preven. II as soon the first batch of converts
starts for Utah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05

average N2s being ilae higher than on IN. ,..,....
d.y last ysar. and ! - higher than o. Thursdsy.
In ana near the city to-day there win probably =.
slishtly warmer. fair weather followed By ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TO Cross THE CANADIAN PAcIFIC's TRACKS

Ottows. Ont. Jan. 1.-The Railway Committee Of the
Dominion Parliament to-day granted on order per
hitting the Portage extension of the Red RIVER valley
Railway 10 cross Pembina Mountain and the Manitoba
and Southwestern branches of the CANADIAN Pacific
Railway. The committee has decided that the work be
performed by the Canadian Pacific Halfway company
The Railway Commissioners Of Manitoba bearing al The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
SUICIDE OF A FARMER.

Abur9 n. y, Jan. 4.-Nahan C. Blanchard
wcaty farmer of Aurelius,, committed suicide by
hanging this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
VERDICT AGAINST THE LAKE SHORE.

walk Ohio received verdict for so 900 before Judge
Gresham In the Federal Court to-day, against the
Lake Shore and Michigan southern Railroad Com
pany Dr. Prentice sued the company for alleged
false arrest and Imprisonment October IL, 1886. Ac
companled by his wife, he boarded train at Norwslh
to come to Chicago. He had bought several return
excursion tickets from Chicago for friends Of his and
he was arrested the train IN the presence of
number of acquaintanccs. At Chicago he was taken
to the Harrison-st station by policeman, and when
me sergeant asked what the charge Conductor
James Culfan, at whose instance the arrest
made. replied We'll l don't know what charge.
Mech discharged Dr. Prentice and he sued the com.
pany for $4,000 damages. The evidence showed that
Dr. Prentice roughly treated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

Philadelphia, Jan (specal.-ln railroad circles To-
d,v II was stated that John H. Lee Of Paterson y. j.
has obtained contract to ballast and complete the Penn
syyana Poughkeepse and Boston Railroad from s"'ns
ton Penn 10 Deckertown N. j.. and that WORK was
begun latter place today Al sia'ins" ms ro"d
IN, orn.c, With the NewJersey Central, and It is
nosed IN bud bridge across the Lehigh River to connect
the line with the Lehigh Valley and Reading roads
The line IA owned by the Poughkeepse Bridge syndicate
Ths board OF directors OF the Reading hairoaa Com
pany will meet on Monday TO examine the ahhua st'e-
ment and decide the question OF the pay VI
on tho ,,o,a,encc bonds The meeting VIII be OF the
highest inheritance and will be- attended by every mem
Der Of the board is stll believed that 'he directors
win decd, TO pay full interest on the mrs. ana second
preferences and from liz 70 per cent g" .e .hiru
Gene,,l Freight Agent Head. OF the Reading Hdii-
- 49,. oon,ed tae presidency OF the New'York, Sus-
omessnna and Western Railroad Company. he was
ss,Iv connected with Baltimore ana ono ana me
Lang island Railroad Company ~ - ~''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05

general freight appointed acting general
freight agent
Pittsburg, Jan. (specaD.-Thc Pittsb1rg and West
ern Railroad VIII lay second track from Allegheny City
TO Gallery Junction contract for 1900 tons of s.ccl
rails. at as per ton has made with the Edgar
Thomson Company The shenango and Allegheny Rail
road viii enter Allegheny City the Pittsburg and
Western from Gallery Junction II is agreed that the
shensnco and Allegheny shall become competitor In
the ore trade The Pttsburg and Western has fine ore
docks at Fairpor and II Is that persons connected
with the Shensngo and Allegheny road promoters Of
movement TO place line OF oecarrers the lakes FROM
the Lake Superior and Gogebo REGION the csgoes be
discharged az Farport.
Lockport, y. Y, Jan. 4 (Specsl)-The news
station which the New-York Central viii
build here Is to be one Of the handsomest tho
limo Of the road the passenger trac through
Lockport Is large. The be OF Buffalo
pressed brick. with light Medina gray sandstone trim
mings tower. slated roof, and oldashoned chimney.
The exterior will be OF Moorish design. with dormer
windows and porcos The main building 12sx24 feet
ottawa, Ont, JAN 4.-Thc Government Of Eewfound.
land invites tenders for the construction and operation
OF line Of railway in the colony go miles long Such
tenders addressed the Colonial Secretary, St. Johns
VIII be received up to March IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
BA h.
Inches
30.5

In the diagram continuous line shows the barometer
f,lipaons yesterday. olser'sd The United STATES
Signal service station hi, CITY, The dashes Indicate
temperature noted Pefry's Pharmacy. Building.
TRIBUNE OFFICE Jan. 5-l m-Fair weather prevailed
yesterday temperature ranged $40 and l7o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-05
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS.
San Francisco. Jan. 4. 1850.

Assessment levied on uaiOa Consolidated %