davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05

70 oheckmate the Iowa Commission they will doubtless
avail themselves Of Il. In the meantime they cannot
sOd putting tho dreaded schedule OF rates Into operation
rates arc about 30 per lower than those now In
eneet In Iowa 20 per cent than the Illinois
commissioners rates. The eject Of this change 1t Is
claimed by the railroad officials will be to pull down all
Stae and Interstate rates throughout the West; for In
ooeyne the Iowa law the railroads cannot ignore the
provisions OF the Interstate Commerce law.
baltimore. Feb. 4.-President Mayer persstently re-
fuses to be interviewed on the Philadelphia announcement
that Thomas NJ King is to be the Baltimore and Ohio
second Vce-presiden which Is now accepted a. fact
IN railroad circles IL IS understood that he VIII nave
tho management Of the physical operations Of the road
Philadelphia. Feb. 4 (Spccia).-It was reported IN
Thirdst to-day that position OF general manager OF
the baltimore and Ohio Railroad system has been onered
20 CHARLES s. Mellen assistant general manager OF
me Union Pacific and formerly general superintendent oil
tha Boston and Lowell road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
AWAY on 4 TOUR OF INSPECTION

The president of the Louisville and Nashville Rail,
road invited Of his friends to accompany him
tour of inspection. The members Of tho company
who met at the Pennsylvania Depot at 80 p. m.
yesterday were Andrew Carnegie, William L. Abbott,
James W. Paul, Jr., Edmund Smith, Thomas Rutter
Logan c. Murray, r. T. Flower, r. T. Wilson, H.
II. Porter NJ. II. Smith. John Il. Inman f. p Kimball,
j. D. Probst and the Rev. John IIutchins. James NJ.
swan, secretary Of the American Iron and Steel Asso
ciiAOn, may be one Of the company. and President
Norton viii take with him the son named after him.
The trip Will extend two weeks and the prnc
pal points which will be visited will be Lynchburg,
Va. Chattanooga. Nashville CHAM, Pensacola
Now Orleans, Memphis and Louisville The itinerary
IS not TO be junkcttng7 trip according 10 President
Merton. but voyage OF discovery. The Southern
country Is well known 10 some Of the investigators,
but others have yet to learn its possibilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
A NEW COAL ROAD TO BE BUILT.
TO BE A FEEDER TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY ROAD
AND COMPETITOR OF TIE READING.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 4 (speciaD.-In railroad and coal
circles here It IS authortavely stated that syn
dictate of rich capitalists, composed of citizens OF
New York philadelphia and Pottsville. are buying
up vast tracts of coal lands about Pottsve. 1t Is
also reported that almost all the good coal lands IN
the western end of the Southern Basin not owned by
the Reading Company has been secured by the syn
dictate II IS further asserted that the syndicate arc
making the purchases I'm the interests OF the Lehisn
Valley Railroad and that they Will construct inc
Lizard Creek Railroad, which scheme was a0andoneu
long time ago in order 10 allow the Lehlgh NaiHy
enter this region which has heretofore been mo-
ndpolized 10y the Reading
person connected with tho syndicate to-day
verified the report that the new road will be built
and will be made to reach all these new coal fields.
The road Will be sixty miles long, extending Hom
Mine1svile to Bowmans Station, on the Lehlgh
Valley Railroad, few miles this side OF Mauoh
Chunk. The route originally surveyed by inc
Minchil and Schuylknl Haven Railroad, before that
corporation leased to the Reading. The Mine
hill not satisfied with tho rental offered by the
Reading and began negotiations with the Lehigh
Valley. To connect the Minehill with the Lehigh
Valley. the Lizard Creek road was projected and II
was actually surveyed and partially graded when the
Reading camc TO terms. IT was stipulated that the
Reading should complete the road but no time
was fixed for ifs completion, the force put on by
the Reading Company, with a wheel
barrow was inadequate 10 tho task. In some way
the charter fell into tho possession Of the present
syndicate who VIII complete 1t under the title of the
Schuylkli and Lehigh Valley Railroad. The line IS
an excellent one and great deal OF work has been
done ON II already +. y. Frisby, OF New-York. IS
the president and James a. Thurston, OF the Amer-
can Loan and Trust Company OF New ORR rS.ad is
treasurer IL Is said these men. with Arlo Parnec
and other Iehigh Valley coal operators, are mem-
bers Of the coal syndicate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
term in the next Congress, and will probably
be successful
INVITATION TO THE PREsIDENT-ELECT

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 4 (specaD.- Freeman
and Thompson who were appointed by Councils to ac-
Quaint Presdentelect Harrison with the general desire
that he should spend portion of his time IN ths city
while en- route for the Centennial celebration IN New
York next April called on Mayor Filter this afternoon
and reported the result of their mission Both said that
they had been kindly received by General harrison
who had assured them that he would do his utmost TO
accept the invitation. Later in the day Mayor r,F
1900 The following autograph letter from the
President-elcct:
Hon Edwin H. Filter, Philadelphia: N ~,
Nv near SIR: have your note of January 20 AVIS
inc me mat Messs. Thompson and Freeman, paft OF
'"s of the Select and Common Councils OF the
a.. s PHILADELPHIA will call upon me to present an
E ~, IN visit Philadelphia IN April next hha
SI 60 eee the gentlemen and confer with thIm
uo s'a a.. sa,btect OF course II Will be Impossible Tor
NJ" to give any definite answer to their reques, as
az tiToa named. Very truly yours, .o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
Z. Ii. BUTTON.

Edward H. Dutton died at his home in Buffalo early
Sunday morning. Mr.. Dutton born in 1905 and
early in life started in the steven making business, for
many years supplying the large export trade OF B.
Romane. Thrty-two years he. in conjunction with
John P. Townsend started the firm OF Dutton & Town
send which Sevenh-st and East River long held
sion largest supplying business this part OF
the country. Mr. Duton personally superintended the
cutting and making Of the stoves, while Mr. Townsend
looked after Of expectation every part Of the
world. Some time ago both partners withdrew with
large fortunes, and the business is carried by
c. H. Townsend and Stephen C. Clark Since his retire
ment Mr.. Dutton has lived altogether at Buffalo. He
been married for ftyfour years and his widow and
a daughter survive him The burial Will take place at
Buffalo to-day at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
SUPPOSED TENOR or THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS

N'A-aIiSPo4Is Uspatch 10 The BMladcIpmd IHhcS'
FleSloent-elect Harrison is said 10 have completed
MS lnau.ulsl address, and the last paragraph Wa
Soplcu on inc typewriter by StcnoerapAcr IlDDet's
late yesterday afternoon. Matters OF minor
Importance have not been enlarged upon, and many
winch might seem TO demand more extended nOuoG9
nave Deeh cropped with mere refcrruce Inc tNh
service, the development of the south, which ne r.
lefs 10 II section Of our great Republic ana inc
%lssloh OF certain Territories TO the sisielhooh 81
stalss are discussed In separate paragraphs, ana ms
views are illly given on each. The subject OF pro-
itecuoh 10 American industries Is treated al greater
Iclglh thah any other and his utteranccs VIII prove
hoic moderate than Is generally expected lie VIII
cohcede that The tariff laws should be revised, ana
VII suggest that careful study Of us provisions VIII
legislation.
= snort paragraph Is also devoted TO the Chinese
question, ana tie subject Of MOunOnism Is 1aHdle1
a. one o. more than subordinate importance lie VII
take me ground that the law prohibiting Chinese IN
migration should Dc strictly enforced. uat az NIOIa
Mons OF IL should be severely punished ana thal u
der no circumstances should The protection lhua al
io4deQ 10 American !abOrcIs be abridged ne 5pi
Of po5 gany 10 the Territories adjoining Otah y IL
cussen ana legislation O. prevent u nom seCuIlns NV
fOOtlCd obtained ~ Utah IL Recommended , ,,...-
Iheic Is no truth, HarrisOns ptfsohai II ~
say, IN lhe report that parts Of the address INV ia
submitted 10 distinguished Republican NS.u1io 49,
other parts sent East for the purpose OF ashIhs ~
70 The pertnency Of the subJeci hal'cI anu ~
atVsablniy o. the utteTanccs. iairsVh' 'O'. FL
h@s not shown The address, or any pdIl 81 ~ ~ IN
callers and has discussed the subject naltoI nis WI
his law partner, who has told conndenu H'eH"S WI
tain points that II would contain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
OBITUARY NOTES.

Abingdon Me, Feb. 4.-Colone Albert Whitmarch.
who died yesterday tho Of seventy-nne years
one Of the oldest and best known citizens in this place
Before the war he engaged in the cotton and hide
business in New-Orleans and had ono OF the largest
establishments in the South During the he suffered
great financial losses He North and resumed the
shoe business remaining here TO within ten years Of his
death.
Palnheld N. J., Feb 4.-Saah J. Latmer, widow Of
Henry c. Latt!mer, died yesterday leaving fortune Of
nearly ST 600 OOO She very charitable woman, and
had recently given given 900 for the Presbyterian
Church now being erected.
Chicago Feb. 4.-The Rev. George Charles Street.
canon of the Cathedral St. Peter and Paul in this city.
died at Winter Park, Fla, aged seventyHve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
NOT AGREED is TO PROHIBITION.
MINISTER'S IN PITTsBURG DEBATING ON THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Plttsburg, Feb (Spccian.-The prohibition amend
ment is not so favorably received by the clergy as
was expected. Two Methodist ministers openly OPP
pose prohibition without compensation Mayor Rich
ard T. Pearson Of Allegheny, Jewish rabbi and a
Catholic monk have declared against 1t on general
principles At meeting today Of the Methodist min
lsters of Ptsburg and Allegheny there was discussed
the question: Should the liquor men be compensated
for the loss Of property by the passage OF the proh
btion amendment The Rev. Mr. sheppard pre-
sented strong argument in the affirmative The
Rev c. c. Wc,tfalI of Allegheny, characterized the
saloon keepers as murcrers, whereupon the Row ~
W Robertson, OF Allegheny, said " saloon-keeper
kills no man. Drinking ls not m involuntary act
Whatever may be our views as TO the moral right OF
man to sell or manufacture, we have no right to
condemn Il I'm the face Of the law which egalles IT.
In his sermon yesterday Rabbi L. Mayor said that
prohibition would be more OF an evil man good, ana
he was sinner who could not control himself In the
use Of natures gifts.
II is said that the celebrated brewery connected
with st. Vincents Monastery, at Latrobe, VIII be
closed before the vote IS taken II was established
by the monks nearly half century ago, and is well
known to Catholics all over the United states. From
the authorities It was learned that feeling that the
business was not becoming to the religious and ed
ucatonal life within the monastery was on the In
crease.
Mayor Richard 7. Pearson, Of Allegheny City, In
a published Interview today, declared against the
amendment on the ground Of the great injury its pas
sage would work to the kcc, glass bottle and hoop
iron trade, and the loss to farmers who would be
unable to sell their rye. Guckenhemer Brothers,
disillers at Frccpolt Armstrong County, paid 5000
week IN wages. The closing of their establishment
meant the ruin of the town.
4 novel condition Of affairs has been brought about
in fine churches of the Covcnaucls This sect abSans
from voting at all elections, because God Is not reGog
nized I'm the Constitution ~ the United states Now
II is suggested by one Of their clcreymen mat they
break the rule once at least and vote for prohibition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
THE WEST VIRGINIA SENATORIAL FIGHT

TIE WEST VIRGINI1 hENAIUhIAI FIGHT.
Charleston, W. Va, Feb (SpecaD.-ThIee ballots
were taken I'm Joint assembly to-day. Whole number
of votes cast, 50 necessary to a choice, A. The
first ballot gave Kenna 40, Golf So James Bassell
and c. ". Daily /, the vote OF Delegate Dorr. In the
second ballot cast his vote for j. NJ. Rowan and
was followed by delegates Merrill of Writ County, and
Shanln, Of Monroe. The vote announced gave
Kenna 80 Gof, 80; Rowan, 3 Basel, g. The third
ballot was the same with the exception that Merrill
returned TO Kenna the announced vote then being:
Kenna. 80: Gof 80 Rowan, .. and Bassell. g.
1t is not likely that any material change win be
made tomorrow. The time Of both houses to-day
was occupied I'm Joint assembly in discussing Livey's
solution that the returns be opened and the result
declared for all tho officers except for Governor.
After several hours OF debate the resolution
passed by a vote OF IS to 81 resolution intro
duced by Mr. ancn that according to the returns,
General Golf was elected by majority of ITO, he be
declared duly elected Governor, provided the resou-
ton shall not In any way conflict with Judge Flem
lng's right TO contest the election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
NIEMANN WILL NOT COME.
THE REPORT THAT HE HAS BEEN STRICKEN
WITH PARALYSIS

1t is definitely settled that Albert Nemann, the dis
nguished German tenor viii not accompany the Metro
poan Opera House Company its coming Neither
will he return 70 NewYoik to take part in the produc-
ton Of The Ring Of the Nbeung." which Is to mark the
close Of the German opera in this city. Herr
Nemann cabled Mr.. Stanton time that he was
ILL., and Marie Lehman wrote from Vienna to her sister
Li FRAU Kalisc) tha. Nemann had been stricken with
paralysis. No confirmation Of tho report has been re-
ceivet.
Herr NfeInann is about sxtytwo years old. though he
scarcely nifty and is considerably above the average
size Weighing 225 pounds. short time ago he
retired a pension from the Royal Opera in Berlin
There demonstration. such as there would have
been in the United States he stepped out quietly and
simply For many years no has bcen victim OF the
govt and his friends believe that his present illness Is
due to his old enemy. and to paralysis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
AFFAIRS 1T THE PRODUCE EXCRANGE.
A CHANGE WANTED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE
GRATUITY FUND.


The holders OF certificates Of membership IN the
Produce Exchange have been considerably disturbed
recently the steady decline in the value OF The
certificates. At one time they sold for a hlgh ~
5000; now they can be had as low as Sl'"oo' II
IS believed that a recent amendment to the bylaws
Of the Gratuy Fund has had much to do win me e-
cline, and the certhcatcholders have asked tho Doau
Of Managers TO repeal the amendment
When the Gratuy Fund was started, about elght
years ago, certificate Of membership IN the EAchahge
entitled the holder to enter the fund An assessment
Of - levied all the members on the dea'h Oh
member. which paid to the lauers WHO" or
heirs. with each year the fund increased so hat Inc
amount paid To the heirs OF members who d~u was
81 900 more than In the previous year Thus he helrs
Of member who died the first year got SloOO' anu
those Of one who died last year. the seventh year d
the existence Of the fund, got - 900. one VINO
bought certificate Of membership last year ana en-
tered the fund SIN e1t a. much as the heIs
Of one who had Joined tho first year and had
paid his assessments steadily. Under this system
great many old men and s.cIdy young men became
member, ana the death rate was large ina. an
amendment was added % the bylaws OF the iunu
making All who entered after that time begin 10 count
their Insurance al The - 900 mark THIS Is he caso
Of the decline IN value Of the Produce Exchange GER
tlfcetes and n j. this amendment which II i pro-
posed 10 repeal
\ petition which was extensively signed was circu-
lated the nOur Of the Produce Exchange yesterday
asking The BOard Of Managers to allow the members
the privilege Of remaining ON the floor on saturday
afternoon until 10 o'clock which hour the chicago
Board Of Trade closes It's doors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
4 REPORT on WABASH MATTERS.

report has just been filed the United States Circuit
Court at Chicago by Buiord Wilson and A. J. Kicks
in the foreclosure proceedings the Wabash
railway finding IN favor Of the JOhnson-P0ppcr committee
u dissenting bondhoders. all the points in contro
These points are: first, the validity the
tension Of tho Toledo and Illinois, and Lake Erie
Wabash and st. Louis. The masters find that this ex-
tension duly ami regularly made Second funded
debt and script Of 1877 The End that this debt
both bonds and script IS part Of the mortgage
upon the lines which ho original bonds be.
lonee1, ana is entitled TO BE- treated precisely
original first mortgage debt Third, tho question Of the
equipment and rolling stock Of the WOhash system The
masters find that all the present equipment OF system
belongs primarily % It's first mortgage bondhoders and
be apportioned among he first mortgages on
equitable basis In the absence OF testimony SUD-
porting any other method Of division they report that it
should be divided the basis OF mileage The proceed
ings before the masters going for over three
months and closed January 10, since which time
the masters have been preparing tho report Ex-Governor
Chamberlain Of this city AMI c. T.. Paterson Of Troy
a. counsel represented the Johnson-Popper committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05

DANCING FOR CHARITY.
A BRILLIANT BALI. AT MoNTcLAIR, N. J.-MUcB
ENJOYMENT FOR A GOOD CAUSE.


Handsome decorations, dazzling lights, bright faces
and beautiful costumes united to make brilliant scene
IN tbe Rink building at Montclar n j., last night
The occasion was the second annual charity ball.
and tbe wealth and beauty Of MOntclair and the sur
rounding towns turned out to enjoy themselves IN the
good cause Of charity. Tho rink was beautnuuy
decorated Festoons of red, white and blue bunting
were hung upon the walls and long streaers Oh inc
same materials with the brilliant coorec flags OF all
nations were suspended from the rafers, and crossed
and recrossed the hall in every direction The Hight
was furnished by upwards Of 400 candles, which were
arranged in parallel rows the ball, shedding
their soft rays upon the beautiful faces and handsome
costumes of the faircst of Monclars daughters, and
forming no small addition TO the beauty Of the scene
The grand march began shortly before 10 o'clock, and
tbe dancing continued until about halfpast . Up
ward of $50 couples were on the hoor.
The proceeds OF the bali viii be divided between the
Cbildren,s Home Of Montclar and the local charities
The ball was given under the patronage Of the follow
ing ladies': Mrs. C. II. Benedict, Mrs. ;. W. Carey,
Mrs G. W Berrian Mrs. Israel Crane, Mrs r.
NJ Boyd Mrs d. p Cruikshank, Mrs. f. a. Bradley,
Mrs A g.. Darwin, Mrs Ogden Brewer Mrs. William
Fellowes, Mrs. A. F. Brown, Mrs. d. ~ Force, Mrs.
f. G. Burgess Mrs F. W Gwinn, Mrs. A. T. Campbell
Mrs. W. A. Houghton, Mrs. W. " Carolin, Mrs. C.
r. Huestis Mrs. J. b. Hawes Mrs. J. II. Rand, Mrs
r. NJ. Hening Mrs. c. V. Reyna Mrs. George lines,
IT,. Mrs 5. c. Root, Mrs. T. D. Keen, Mrs
g. W. sheldon, Mrs J. X. LivermOre, Mrs II. g..
II. Tarr, Mrs. W. NJ. Marcus Mrs W. W Underhill
Mrs c. r. Marvin Mrs. T. C. Wallace, Mrs. W.
H. Power, Mrs L. c. Washbuln, Mrs. John Porter Mrs
F. NJ Wheeler and Mrs. Thomas Porter
The floor committee which had charge of the ar
rangements consisted of the following DR.. John B.
Halves, John H. Wilson, Frederick ". GwInn J.
Romeyn Berry, X. NJ Hening, Frederick A. UNISON
RSso R nSyd Tm rh6a P s9eEs
NJ. Porter, William G. Ludlam, and Alex Neyes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
cFNFRAL HAIGHT FULLY EYONERATED

Freehold, n. j. Feb. (specan.-The special COM
mttee of the Board Of Chosen Freehoders Of Monmouth
County recently appointed to esgate the accounts
II General Charles Haight the prosecutor OF the pleas
met here to-day General uaight was charged with
Withholding from the county and apprOpriarng 10 his
own use money received by him upon forfeited recog
nizances the amount of about $1,000. and also for
making exorbitant charges against the county IN SOW
eral criminal The committee examined the
pr secuiOrs account the court records and numerous
Witnesses and. after thorough investigation, decided
10 render report 10 the Board of FrccholdeS fully
vindcang the prosecutor The report Will be signed
by all the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
WILL MR.. CLEVELAND LIVE IN BROOKLYN

WILL Mr.. CLEVELAND LIVE IN BROOKLYN
The report that President Cleveland Will resume his
law practice in New-York created much interest In
Brooklyn, where it is reported that he and Mrs Cleve
land Will make their future home. Charles W. Bangs
Of the firm Of Bangs stetson, Tracy d MacNeagh
with whom he is TO be associated, was asked yester
day in regard this matter, and said: There Is
possibility, but l think little probability, OF such an
occurrence. Mr. Cleveland has been very much tahen
with NeWYork for some time past ana II II altogether
likely that ne viii make his residence IN lr00hlyn'
The fact that POstmaster-General Dickinson has
summer-house al Bath Beach lends currency 10 the
statement that the White House family viii live In
that suburb Of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In the diagram continuous line shows the barometer
fluctuations yesterday, observed g. the United states
sigma Service station al this city The d4shes indicate
Temperature noted at PeIry's Pharmacy, Sun Building
TRIBUNE OFFICE. Feb. 81 m.-One cold wave which
Canada into Northern New York and New Eng
land sunday practically disappeared yesterdays while another
pushed down into Minnesota the of storm which
travelled rapidly from Dakota Michigan In town, fair
weather followed by increasing coudness The ten-
peqaure ranged between and 34 the average (26a
being - lower than the corresponding day last year.
and So lower than sunday
In and near this city to-day there viii probably -
wArmsr threatening weather. with Light ram.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
ONE SLATE HAS MIR. WINDOWS NAME.

indianapolis. Feb. 4.-There are rumors and rumors
an the Cabinet situation and they multiply faster than
the seven-year ocusts Of Egypt The best opinion here
e that Blaine will be Secretary of state william WIN
dom Of the Treasury Ruskof War, and Wanamaker for
The Navy: with Evarts Attorney General. AS has
boen said there is doubt that Allison has positively
declined TO 20 into The Cabinet and as General Harrison
aos,,d the Treasury Department 10 60 10 the West 1t
reported on good authority that he has selected Mr.
=. tar AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-05
DEAN THOMAS CUNNINGHAM.

Elmira, n. Y, Feb. 4.-The Very Rev. Dean
Thomas Cunningham, Of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of this city, died this morning Of hardening
Of the liver lie born in County Cavan, Ireland,
I'm 1922 and received classical education in Coote-
HILL Ireland. He ordained priest on September
10. 1850. in the 81. Louis German Catholic Church
at Buffalo. At different times he had charge of
churches at Corning Batavia and Emra, having
hean IN this city since 1879