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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

About eighty members OF the American lhsulue OF
Electrical Engineers at the College OF the City OF
New York last evening y. w. Jones presiding, and
listened TO paper illustrated by interesting experiments
which was read by i. G. Achcs0n on Lightning Ar
resters and the Photographic study Of seflm ruction
A discussion followed. in which many members took
-, ,rcuaing DR. J.. l.. Hamilton, OF Boston Drs.
Moses and CARAT T. T. Birdsall and Messrs Serfc,
Cusbman and Cultriss reporter asked secretary
Paph W. Pope n the institute did not purpose taking
nm tho subject OF Electrical Sugar" Mr. Pope thought
~, re s.id "If the men who invested their money In
,h,, sundle had consulted experienced electrician
thew would have learned that the changing OF raw into
reaned sugar by any electrical Is as impossible
as IL would be 70 convert wndow'eass mo crown
damnnhsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
GOVERNOR FORAKER's MESSAGE.
OHIO INTERESTS REvIEwED-THE WHITE CAPS
PROMPTLY sUPPREssED.

Colun,bus Ohio Jan 9-Covernor Forahers annual
message was delivered to the Legislature to-day. IT
is almost entirely devoted TO the internal affairs OF NE
state The financial condition of the State IS reported
10 have improved greatly during the last three years
on July J. 1-sG. the public funded debt, including
what was then payable. and the temporary loans that
had been made during the year, amounted to fine sum
Of 81 800 299 10. Payments upon the principal have
reduced tbe debt until the Total amount of It is now
but s3.OlG. 500, and i, has been refunded into bonds
BEARING but > per cent interest per annum The
annual interest charge on the funded debt OF The
state IS now but SOL 200. In short, the financial
operations Of the state during the last two and one
half years show total reduction Of the principal by
tho sum Of ~ Is3,5Gi 10 and annual saving OF
s1224I in the item OF interest without any III
eca.e whatever Of the rate Of taxation, and Without
any addition To- the Of the State except only
that which ha, resulted from the amendment OF the law
for the taxation Of the liquor traffic passed on the Goth
day Of March 1858. Al the same time, the decline
in the aggregate OF the personal property the tax
Duplicate Tor taxation has been stopped, and the grand
duplicate has steadily increased during each OF The
wears Of 1906, 1851 and 1s.7 1t has Increased from
the sum OF IL $40 O79,3G5 for 1851 10 II 132 o1o64o
"a, 1.-e or a total increase for three years OF SOl;
g74.77s The result IS that the state IS in better
financial conditions far its funded debt IS con-
cerned than it has been al any time during The iast
sixty years.
some attention Is paid 10y the Governor to the re-
conf outbreak Of the "White Caps IN Ohio. ION
te night Of November Il, 19osn he says, "thcTc
suddenly appeared in the town Of sardinia Bro"n
County band OF horscmen. wearing masks and calling
themselves white caps who proceeded TO the resi-
d.n,e uf Adam Ecrkcs. whom they took from his U'u
and Whipped lccause he bad Lot IN some pafiichA'
,.aI or imaginary, lived as they claimed he should
IA Investigation Immediately Instituted, py
which IT was disclosed that regular organization pa"
been formed Of a secret, oaih-bOund character j"
Guiding in It's ranks some prominent, Respectable anu
RESPONSIBLE citizens; and that they were proceeding
npon the theory that they would be strong enough W
tahe the law into their own hands, defy tho loo"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
ACCUSATIONS BY PROHIBT11oN1sTS
"THE VOICE" ASSERTS THAT IT'S MAILING LIST
WAS STOLEN AND SOLD TO THE REPUBLI-
CAN

Messrs Funk wagnaIls publishers OF " The
Voice" the leading organ Of the Prohibition party,
yesterday sent the various newspaper ohiceS OF
the city letter saying that by sending reporters
10 the Office of The Voice they would be furnished
with the partcua.s OF a great theft. Tribune
reporter accordingly visited their headquarters, Nos
Is and 90 Aston Place, yesterday afternoon, and
wss furnished with advance copies OF several pages
OF the Prohibition journal, which will be issued 10
morrow, in which the details Of the great theft
are set forth II takes nine columns Of space IN the
paper 10 till the story. The six columns Of the
front page are entirely devoted 10 it, and pre-
ceeded by "scare" head which announces \
Crime Uncovered" The Thieves who stole The
Voices Mailing List Confess and much more Of
the same general tenor
In the story which follows 1t is asserted that the
mailing nst in question contained The names OF 10000
subscribers TO The Voice. and that II was stolen by
one Of & cir employees, Charles A. Duifee and sold
by anofht James J. SAMSON, 10 the Republican National
Committee. An attempt is made TO show that several
prominent Republican party managers were cogmZaht
of the practices OF these two dishonest employees
on the 9Th Of confession it is claimed Duiee and
SAMSON have made. SAMSON IS spoken of a. an
unprncipled scoundleL confederate Of the crime Of
larceny and guilty Of gross betrayal of the confidence
of former employers" Dmfee the chief conspraor,'
IS characterized, by implication at least, in terms
equally severe SAMSON, who i deafmutc, Is SAID
10 have been seen about the headquarters OF the Re-
publican National Committee and 70 have been engaged
in forming political organization composed entIfey
Of deafmutes. There IS other evidence connecting
him with members of the National Committee beyond
his own statements.
"The Voice. also charges that after election Durfee
stole number of circulars and other private
matter which he endeav0Ied 10 dlNpfse
of 10 members OF the National Commit re
Fac SMILES If four harmless letters OF Introduction
and Of appointment given 10 Durfee-one of them
written by James S. ClarkOn. OF Iowa, on the back
Of his visiting card. TO Colonel W. ". Dudley Of In
dana. are printed 10 show That Durfee sought an in
terview with these two and succeeded in obtaining
IT, According to Durees version of what tooh place he
was 10 be taken 10 WaShin gton 10 take charge OF
bureau of statistics and pledge fund.- In connection
with the political work OF the party. on the plan of
the farmers fund and clcrgymcns fund established
By The Voice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
FIGHTING FOR THE SUGAR PLUMS.
ASSOCIATION BASEBALL MEN MEET TO ARRANGE
a CHEDULE-NEw-YoRK LOOKING
FOR CDOI-NDG.


Three or four baseball managers decided 10 hold a
meeting in this city yesterday They guarded their
place of meeting closely and we're dumb when asked
questions The session was held by committee Of
three recently appointed by the American Association
to draw up a schedule of games. made up Of c. H.
Byrne. of Brooklyn, william Barnie Of Baltimore and
c. Won der Abe. Of St. Louis. Messrs. Byrne and
Barnie met a. Washington Park Brooklyn. early IN
the day and began work on schedule. Won der
Ahe did not appear.
Late in the afternoon Won der s1le and George
Munson arrived in the city. As a result me regular
meeting Of the committee held in secret chamber
Of the Grand Central Hotel last night Each Of the
delegates had prepared a schedule and as only one
was needed tho diplomatic instinct of each was
brought into play. Each delegate had long fingers
ready 10 pull out plums from the baseball pie and
little work done for time IN consequence Won
der Abe said that it was 10 cne, but that re
there for the West and that he did not propose to see
the Western clubs get left when the good dates were
given out.
At late hour last night the delegates were still hard
work but had yet agreed upon a schedule They
may arrange the dates for the American Association
playing season to-day. The schedule when adopted
will not be given out for publication, but will be sub
ntted at the regular Association meeting held al
Columbus in March. The season will consist, a. last
year OF $40 games the Eastern clubs opening among
themselves in the East and tho Western clubs playing
with each other In the West.
Won der Abe will go TO Boston to-day to try 10 settle
the quarrel over Player Cudworth. The New-iork
club has not vet selected new grounds John T.
Day. the president Of se club, and James j. Coogan.
the recent Labor candidate for Mayor, had long
conversation yesterday about new grounds for The
Giants. Mr. Coogan represents The Lynch estate
which includes much Of The in ne 4eS9o
Side. No agreement wa entered mo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR - HOURS.
WASHINGTON Jan. $50 p mFor Maine. New Bsmp shire
Eastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island fair nsny
tionary temperature.
Vermont Western Massachusetts, Connecticut Eastern
York Pennsylvania Jersey and Delaware
fair followed by rain
Maryland. Virginia West Virginia, Western Pennsyl.
vana and Western New. York, rain warmer.
For the Caronas Georgia and Eastern Florida rain
slightly except the interior nearly stationary
temperature.
For Western Florida and Alabama. rain; colder
Fur Louisiana Eastern Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi
fair or clearing; much colder.
For and Kentucky clearing in the westera
portions much colder
For Ohio. rain warmer followed Wednesday night By
much colder clearing weather.
For Indiana and Illinois, clearing weather much colder
For Iowa and Missouri. clearing weather colder.
For Michigan, snow except southern Michigan partly
rain slightly warmer followed Wednesday night By much
colder
For Wisconsin, clearing weather colder.
For Minnesota and Dakota light local snows, slightly
colder
For Kansas and Nebraska. fair colder.
Colorado fair nearly stationary temperature exceps in
the southeastern portion slightly colder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE THOMAS CRUISING MONITOR.
tnEsCRIpTIoN OF THE NEW NAVAL VESSEL DI
ercvvD Ry CONGRESSMAN THOMAS.

IPTION OF THE NEW NAVAL Nn4S0r-H III
SIGNED BY CONGRESSMAN THOMAS.
Washington Jan. g (SpeclaD.-The Board Of Naval
iOa,cers appointed by Secretary Whitney 10 examine
and renort upon the plans for an armored cruising
,nonitor designed by Congressman Thomas. Of Illinois,
who has been for some years member OF the House
,Commitfeo on Naval Affairs. has performed that duty
The report which is favorable. has not yet been
formally approved by Secretary whitney but It's con-
tents are known and It IS also known thst The oecfe
i.ary will approve the findings OF the board
description Of the proposed new vessel "mch VIII
combine many novel features IS as foI0"s'
The aim in the design Of this veSsel mas oeen 10
combine large powers Of offence and defence recoghz
Ding that the efficiency Of arnored vesse lnendeo
for ocean coast purposes is TO be measured py inc
disposition and character of her armament the abV
40 use IL IN all reasonable weather, the DrOucuoh
afforded by the armOr the rate Of speed both Of gong
ahead and tu,nng, her cruising capacity without re
coalng and her habtabilty
The battery has been disposed with sDccia
reference 10 fighting ahead and Of being able 10 40 a
IN all kinds OF fighting weather. The Character oi
The Armament is as follows There two lOnch guns
for long range, with capacity Of throwing shei
charged with high explosive compounds. these s"n'
mounted forward in a turret armored with loinch
sclid steel plates. by removing the ec%h'"so'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
nrATu OF GEORGE ETEORn-

George Elfod died yesterday at No. $50 Livingston
ST. from cancer of the tongue and throat
similar 10 that which caused the death OF General
Grant he was formerly in the habit of having
cigar constantly I'm his mouth Mr. Elford was of f'r
fish birth and ffty-seven years old The cancer
nrst troubled him in the summer of 1856 and no went
TO the private hospital CT DR.. Lange, at Lexington
ave and Fifty seyenth-st, where an one "a'
performed about year ago. Mr. Elfow
strong constitution and mu>cul
he never recovered from
the operation, which was an exc
one, and he gradully wasted a. 81
Of the time he had TO live OF Liquid 49,. .- oN Ell
into his stomach by a tube. Mr. Eltoid was al orc
time an active Democratic politician and he b,longe1
TO number Of social organizations. lie was painter
and paperhanger by trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE FILIBUSTERS WIN.
DEMOCRATS VOTE TO DO NOTHING.
NO PROSPECT OF ANY LEGIsLATIoN-A foIiOA
or YurvRK. OBSTRUCTION oUTL1NED-flNh
o.wo " ,crpD rILIBUSTERlNG

m PROSPECT OF ANY LEGIsLATIoN-A POLICY
or YurURE. OBSTRUCTION oUTLlNED-flNh
DAYS WASTED rIL1BUsTERING
AGAINST AN ELECTION CASE
fBY TErEGRArH TO THE TRIBuNEl
Washington Jan s-Thc flibustcrS won Nic'ors
~ c,e House to day. which sfohgH i"o'''
there will be little any further ieEs''uom Wy ,,s
Congress aside from the gencia Pp'"P''"m'" ~
and a few matters of necessary routine ING 'o'o
on Holman's motion to rccommt ""no"' i'S" ,,'"'
the yenort Of the Committee on Rules s'ooa l1o 10
- r. ,.o,o 8, the affirmative. save seven, came
-, .ho rovrocraijc side Of the House: ana every
vote in the negative save eight came IRON inc IKE
nuhNcan side The Democrats "ere suoS' a'""n'
unanimous in favor Of flbusterng 10 prevent les's'%
RON and The Republicans were virtually against
sn,',s,o-.,c for that object The Democratic caucus
I.st NIGHT amounted TO something after all i pioo
-, sa,od the fate of the Pacific Refnding bill, the
-rs,ht hill the Territorial bills. the Oklahoma
mi and many other measures, as far as this congress
&C concerned II also decided that there VIII DC ITO
tariff or internal revenue legislation al this SesSo"'
Matters were carried with high hand in The House
Holman accompanied his motion to Tecomm' WIN a
demand for the previous question. thus cutting Oh
pavson who wanted 10 move TO instruct the toih-
nittee on Rules to report resolution assshhs SUI
time as mighs be necessary for the considera'on -
the Dependent Pension bill a.
The action of the Democrats today opens dis
cOurae1nC
torty in the next House, for It was Inspired by INC
determination of the Democratic leaders, openly
ayoved in the caucus and scarcely concealed ou@de'
10 6lbuster in the next House against revenue legsia
lion Territorial bills. contested election cases anu
every other measure when by so doing the mnoh'S
can hone TO reap a party advantage. 1t is clear tha'
.,b. Democrats in the next Congress Will hlibuser
against any and every proposition TO amend the rules
so as to give the majority that control Of the business
Of the House to which It IS Justly e:.titled.
When Mr. Crisp. chairman Of the Committee on
Elections attempted to call up the contested eect"n
case of smalls against Elliott of South Carolina TO-
day. Weaver of Iowa, opposed il in behalf OF ona
tIoma A vote was taken and the result announced
No quorum" shouted tho Iowa statesman, who M@
AZ Stubborn as he ready 10 offer diatOry lnouon
Lass Than a hafdozen members sympahized or voted
win weaver but he stood his ground, ana al'er TWO
or three hours bad been wasted, Mr. Crisp was 1Olced
IN move An adjournment, which was carried
The net result of the last five daily sittings Oh
.be Housr therefore is nothing, absolutely qothng,
inIess II he regarded something for the Democrats
10 place themselves squarsly on the record IN FAVOR
of flibuster-ng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
S7BUGG1E OyER CHURCH RECORDS.

Petersburg, Va, Jan. Special The Rev A. b..
Calls IS the pastor Of High street Baptist Church
(coloredi in this city. Yesterday he had warrant
issued for the recovery Of the church records IN the
possession Of the trustees of the church, who had
refused 10 surrender them TO him. Thus the case
came before the Mayor, who dismissed 1t on account
of the warrant being defective The mailer VIII
come up tomorrow before committee OF colored
Baptist ministers for adjudication. The trouble j,
the outgrowth Of illfcelng Of long standing between
the Rev Mr. Calls and some OF the church members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
rrrcKv ARREST ON SUSPICION

Tie arrest of man wLo acted suspiciousy, by
Detective Noonan, at Adams and High SITS, on Mon
day night, proved Of much importance, for II was
found yesterday morning that the jewelry factory OF
Henry Grifiiths had been robbed Of jewelly worth
81 900. 1t all recovered in the heavy valise
the prisoner carried lie had also set OF burglars
tools which he had used IN breaking open the safe
in Crifihs's place. The prisoner said lie was John
Burns, If No. 333 West Thirty elghh-st., NewYork
While Noonan taking him to the station he made
desperate attempt TO escape. and was recaptlIed
only after sharp rum IN which three shots were fired
after him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

Bismarck, Oak. Jan. (Speclal'-The TERRITORIAL
legislature was organized to-day by The election Of
presiding officers who pledged 10 the farmers IN
both bodies The organization IS considered a vie
tory for the agricultural class, and the railroad
telegraph and other companies have representatives.
on the ground 10 guard against the passage OF eX-
IRENE laws. Tho question Of railroad taxation IS a
chief topic Of conversation. constitutional bill
providing for tho holding OF constitutional con
venton In North Dakota is being prepared and VIII
members oppose the proposition OF tongres snan
Springer 10 change the name OF the south half TO
NnOnA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
.crNArOR BROWN JOINS THE REPUBLICANS.
,gE. VOTES WITH THEM THREE TINES ON TARIFF
AMENDMENTS.

wasb,ngton Jan s.-The Tariff bill was oeDa'eu
~, Jencth in the senate to-day, Messrs vance Jones'
iCcorce sherman. Allison. Frye. Hiscoek' Alunch
ana Plat taking part in the discussion In refer
enc 10 Paragraph 337. relating to collars ana GUNS
Cor mems wear and fixing the duty on those COM
noset entirely of cotton 10 cents per dozen pieces
sna "a per cent ad valorem, and on those composed
entirely OIL partly OF linen at so cents per dozen pieces
and as per cent ad valorem Mr.. Vance's motion TO
insert 40 per cent ad vaOrem was rejected DS inc
usual party vote-yeas 10; nays -
Mr. Jones, of Arkansas. moved to amend Paragraph
$50, which taxes baggng for cotton gunhS 'io'n'
etc for covering cotton. threequarters of cent a
Mound by putting It the free list several SOUTH
ep Senators contended that the proposed tax on COT
ION baggng was great injustice 10 the laoorer OF inc
South MI sherman argued that cotton oagsihs
should be dealt with as other manufactures are
Mr. Brown inquired of Mr.. Allison as TO the exist
ing and the proposed rates on bagging.
Mr. Allison said that the rate was one and onehali
cents pound and the proposed rate three quarters
of a cent
Them said Mr.. Brown, " the substitute REDUCES
bv one-half the existing duty" Mr.. Joncs'S amend
ment was rejected-yeas, 10; nays, PAM bro"h
voting with the Republic in the negative
Mr. Jones Of Arkansas, then moved TO reduce 'he
rate from three-quarters 10 three-elghhs Oh cenU
uer pound. and the motion was re1ecteo-!ea7' ~ ;
navs. 25-nr Brown again voting in the negative.
Mr. Vest moved TO go back to Paragraph 3f anu
nut hurlaps on the free list This was relected-yeas'
i6 rfays 23-Mr Brown again voting In the nesatlVe
The bin then went over I'LL tomorrow M. All
con giving notice That unless better progress Wds
made with the bill he would tomorrow or heAt ia,
nov for evening sessions, 10 meet at IL ana st
a. OP6 u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
TBE PANAMA RESOLUTION N THE HOUSE
TT May NOT BE CALLED Up THIS SESSION
ANGRY FOREIGN DIPLOMATS.

ANGRY FOREIGN DIPLOMATS.
Washington. Jan 5 (SpeclaD.-1he House Committee
ON Foreian Affairs will hold a meeting on Thursday,
At which the Panama resolution probably VIII De
discussed and considered. II is understood that a
large majority Of the committee favor the adop'oh
Of the resolution either In lis present form or win
some notifications and the prospect is that prompt
oction will be had and favorable report made 10
The House at an early day. The prospect OF prompt
action by tho House Is less favorable The resolution
must lake The usual course, unless by UNANIMOUS
consent time is set for It's consideration, or IL Is
brought before the House on motion 10 suspend me
,,les which will require a majority OF two-'hllds
rha usual course will place the resolution at the
foot of the overloaded House Calendar where II can
not be reached the regular order ef business pefoe
tbe expiration Of this Congress
.Tbe Evening star today publishes an amusing
paragraph about the exclusion Oh foreign ulpoms's
itoretber With American citizens, from the Senate
Galleries yesterday during tn discussion OF the fesO
'lgtion. It reads as follows:
Tho secret legislative session OF the Senate Yesterday
,,cd miniature storm Of indignation among the Dirlo
tic oorps and especially vi Uent was the outbreak
49, of the many representatives, Of foreign coun-
80 who we've in Senate Diplomatic Gallery until
1bo doo.keepers requested them TO leave Complaints
d an deep and uttered by babel OF tongues souIueo
horob the corridors disappointed ones left the Cap
', ono q, the more prominent Of those who were
TO hear the debate sent the following dispatch to
M Government yesterday afternoon before inc result Of
.,he discussion had been made public
.eyhe American senate to-day resumed CONSIDERATION
- ,te Eduunds resolution Of obstruction 70 the Panama
-, 60, There was a large number OF foreign
nlonaac representatives, present in that part oil the
senate gallery allotted TO them. and among them the
,enre,entstve Of your Government Without nouce inc
n Rou,aueer party the Senate secured an orosf 10
close the gallery The foreign diplomats were an ="
paed and the doors TO Senate Chamber were eoseo
.ganst them The Senate then proceeded, iof S'e'a
s,ours in secret session. debate the antPSnsna eSo
nu,,on There are many American statesmen who are IN
.ss,, ~ ypncb Panama stock. and II j. believed tha
,bey have succeeded mppessing the Government ana
sts friends ia the Senate with the danger OF mcnachs
France and Of plotting for the overtime" OF Venedi
Bouapger The debate Senate is said TO be very
etormv and the APPEARANCE Of this 1rebrand WILL IL Is
believed, greatly compicste the political SITUATION 10
"a nertca The relations Of America with the french
Republic are. by these undertakings greatly s'rSneu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
ALONG THE SOUND.

sTAMFORD.-The will Of the second OF the Hoy,
brothers 10 die within the last two years, Joseph b.
has been admitted probate. The testator gives
$4,000 each 10 the Baptist Home Missionary society Of
York and the American Baptist Missionary Society
Of Boston. one half in each TO be used perms-
ncnt endowment fund. The widow. Mrs. Susan f.
iiOyt. receives 800 900 outright. the income Of
similar sum, ard a life interest in NOrOtOn Hill pro
perry The three and TWO uslers OF The
tstator receive equal shares of the rest OF the prop
arfV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
lrHAr ClPrlIN REILLY SAYS ABOUr IN.

CAPTAIN Reilly of the Nineteenth Precinct. was at
Police Headquarters Yesterday and talked with SUPER
lntcpdcnt Murray about the dioorlerly houses and
Lovclrs pool room in Twenty eEhthsL, between
broadway and sixth-ave. several owners OK houses
In the block have complained 10 the Captain about
the objectionable places. Captain Reilly said that
he was trying to make the block a. free from I'm
morality a. any part of Fifth ave. and the occupants
II .everal houses had sent word tO the station that
hurry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
NEWARK.

Mary Mehauser received LOO in the courts
yesterday from Frederick G. Tlton stationery dealer,
damages for the death of her son, f,"rteen,
who fell into Tltons open two yea 49,.
Mrs. Gilchrist. who three years ago muit ,ss ass
babe with while IN a IN Of insani'
leased yesterday from the Morris Plains As IN. and
returned TO bor home.