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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
CIVIL SERVICE PERFORMERS DISAGREE.
ALL WAS NOT HARMONY AT THE RECENT
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.

ALL WAS NOT HARMONY AT THE RECENT
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.
Baltimore, Feb 90 (speciaD.-The secret conference
Of the CivL Service Reformers, which preceded their
convention here last Saturday, was the most inter
estng feature Of tho days proceedings. When the
press he'd been entirely excluded and the doors tightly
closed, Charles j. Bonaparte, as chairman OF tho
Committee on Resolutions, unfolded volumlnous
document. This was read 10 Dorman b. Eaton.
Theodore Roosevelt Richard ii. Dana, Judge Foulke
and the others Tho first and second resolutions
Offering Co operation to the Presdentelect in enforc
Ing Civl Service rules, were adopted unanimously
but on the third resolution there was hitch. This,
IL is understood declared that the expressions OF GER
tain Republicans were ako insulting 10 Mr.. Harrison
and offensive to the sentiments Of the people. Mr..
Roosevelt declared that this CLAUSE was buncombc
The name Of Senator ingalls, and his letter then
dragged into the discussion, and Dormsn B. Eaton de-
clared that II any adjective less forcblc than In
famous was used IN connection with tho name OF
ingalls, Il would utterly fall 10 do justice to the sub
jeot
The resolution was defended by Mr.. Bonaparte, who
thought that II was proper reczl to Mr. Harrison the
promises he had made, and not assume everything.
Then Mr. Godkn took the noor and said he sup
ported Mr. Cleveland chiefly his tariff reform views
but that he thought this resolution should be made
so plain that Mr.. Harrison would understand that MS
promises were borne In mind, and that he would DO
held 10 them which all that the resolution seemed
10 him TO Imply.
After long discussion the third resolution was
stricken out and Mr.. Godkn Is said 70 have left the
room Immediately thereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
DIR. KEYYoLps's rURyITURB BILLS.

AZ the regular term OF Of oyer ana Isrnhner
before Justice lawrence, yesterday the examination o.
Dr. William III. Reynolds. witness in his sria on she
charge OF presenting fraudulent insurance claims, wa
continued He Identified receipts and bills for s26ooO
worth Of furniture which be had purchased during ms
zen years Of married life. He said $4,000 had peeh eA
pended In the Flushing HOUSE for furniture II .ne
witness related that orah a. Could lawyer. Of Flush
ing who sets for the London Assurances Company mao
declared that the jury would stand eleven 70 one VI ~
trial
Anna ]. Bone. music teacher, ana ROSS harvey,
employed By the dsSsnans corroborssd r'r'hs
OF his testimony. The trial goes on today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
SAVINGS BANKS INVESTMENTS.
HEARING BEFORE the BANKING comsIl1rrr
on THE RHODES BILL

on THE RHODES BILL
Albany. Feb 26 CspeciaD.-1ho Assembly Com
ntteo on Banks held hearing this afternoon or the
bill introduced by Assembyman Rhodes known az the
Savings Banks Investment Fund bill broadening tho
1sld Of Investment of savings bank funds large
Humber Of prominent banking men were present
!. II. Rhoades. president OF the Greenwich Savings
Bank, OF New-York. was the first speaker. lie Is
10 favor Of tho bill Savings banks, he said, can
Tow invest IN bonds Of tho United States, and In
atcs and In Cities counties and towns Of this State
That h all THAI they invest 10. Since the time
hS law was passed great change has como over
bsnkiGg interests Tho point has now been reached
where II e almost impossible for savings banks to
iweH In the bonds Of the Government or ia State
bands The aversge increase OF deposits per year
In the savings banks OF the State IS about twenty
millions Of dollars At tho end OF fifteen years under
IL, present law tie savings banks of the state
void not be able TO find means OF investment for
the money accumulated.
1errttt 1f1mble. president OF tho Bleecker Street
SAVINGS Bank; Edward Wood. president Of the Bowery
Savings Bank; u. A. Quintari president OF tho
Citizens Saving Bank; Andrew NILS President OF the
Dry DGck Savings Bank, and william G. Sturgess, OF
the 5eamen's Saving Bank each spoke few words
stating that they cOncurrcd fully In tho arguments
mad by Mr. Rhoades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
THREW A LoADEO SQUIB IN THE SToTE.
ORIGIN OF THE DISASTROUS EXPLOSION AT

ORIGIN OF THE DISASTROUS EXPLOSION AT
PLYMOUTH, PENN.-GRosS oARELEssNEss.
Wukesbarre Feb. o6.-There is universal sorrow in
tho town Of Plymouth. The mines are shut down
and men and women and children congrcgated about
tho homes Of the dead, mourning with the relatives
and discussing tho great disaster at tho squb factory
Yesterday. All the bodies or what remains OF them
have been identified except one, girl OF fourteen
II Is said that she is a stranger and came TO the
factory for work. No ono in Plymouth is missing.
Charlotte Humphreys, who was reported among tho
dead, is SAFE She did not 60 TO work yesterday,
but visited her aunt returning home In tho evening
The coroners jury met to-day and proceeded TO
the home of Foreman Reese, who was so badly IN
jured that his life is despared Of In his statement
Reese said: "During the forenoon the proprietor of
the factory came In and told the girls that as they
were not busy they should sort lot OF loose sQuibs
that were lying on the floor, some Of which were
loaded and Others empty. The girls began
10 sort the sQulbs and Miss Kato Jones picked out
what she considered the poor ones, OF those that
were empty and threw them into the
stove. One Of them happened TO be loaded and ex
ploded and spark ignlted lot OF loaded squibs
lying near Tho explosion followed and the first
thing knew l was lying in q aold outside.n
Another circumstance that does not speak well for
the mana cement Is tho fact that in tho building
two more kegs Of powder than the borough ordinance
allowa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
RAILROAD LAND DECISION.

Washington Feb. o6.-In response to request
from tho Commissioner of the General Land once
Secretary villas has Issued instructions to that ofcer
to adjust the grant for the ST. Paul. Minneapolis and
Manitoba Railway system in Minnesota on tho theory
that the lands granted for the several limos are for the
use Of all In common. Tho question involved was
decided by the Secretary Of the Interior Mr Thompson,
In 1852 who held respecting similar grant made by
the act arch 8, 1877 that the grant for each
road and branch separate grant for the respective
road branch to which It related. Secretary Chand-
ler 10 1873 rendered decision respecting this partl-
cular giant last the reverse from that announced by
Secretary Thompson Secretary Villas holds that the
Chandler decision Is correct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
p1Lrs PASSED BY THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Dolph, from tho Committee Public Lands reported
bach the senate bI vetoed By tho PRESIDENT for the
relief Of william r. wheaton and Charles H. Cham
berlain, Of California, with recommendation that
the bin pass Notwithstanding the objections OF the
President Tho bill Is to reimburse the parties
formerly Register and Receiver Of the Land Once In
California; for clerk hire paid ky them. The vote
resulted Yeas, IS; nays, 8; sd tYo-thrds having
Voted in the Affirmative, the bill fss passed
The House amendment TO thF senate bill grant
ing pension Of 800 month ID the widow Of Major
General fitzpatrick was agreed be. The amendment
fodaces the rate 10 s71.
The Senate considered the Army Appropriation bill
The item Of $4,000 for the purchase OF 22b
Of land directly south OF the military reservation al
West Point, belonging TO the estate OF Edward v.
knsiey, was opposed by AIR. Hiscock, tho ground
nu he price fixed was much TOO high and THAI
Ne possession Of the property by the Government
YOU'D prevent the growth and extension of the
~~n he was informed lLs said, that the
tNpM1 wss not werth moro tasn about 100000.
~ Allison mediAsd ths amendment so TO allow
nzspsrE to b acquired By condemnation BRO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY rNTELL1GENcH.

The general passenger agents OF the trunk lines met
yesterday at the once Of 1pe Trunk Line Commits
sion. but only q slim 4Senoanee wa seeureu'
The meeting resolved Itself INTO conferences OF Sate
Ines and only local routine work was DONE
Phladephla Feb. 20.-Tho statement OF the baltimore
and Potomac railroad January. 1889, shows gross
earnings Of el157o1 decrease OF s6IVo as compared
with January 1888 expenses sS@siO an increase Oh
sseBo j. net earnlngA s32 s91 decrease OF $4,000.
This Abatement Of tho Philadelphis and Reading Rail-
road and Coal and Iron Companies for January 1882
as compared with the month In leSs SHOWS Al IN
crease In gross earnings for the failfoad company Vi
es5s07. for the coal and iron company OF sfIolza IN
Increase In expenses for railroad company OF so-soo
for the coal and Iron company Of s0e6os an increase IN
net earnings Of 1858 DIS The statement Tor ue Two
months ending January 81. 1882 as compared wn the
same period In 1885, shows IN increase ID gross earnings
OF t75Sls2; an increase In expenses Oh A'aiO' "a"
crease In net earnings OF s2sf,310
Cleveland Feb 2e-A meeting Of the stockholders OF
,hs Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad was held at
youngstown, Ohio, to-day. 1t was decided 70 lhcee~e
the capital stock s40000oo After paying oeo.s ~ u
proposed to finish the double track and strengthen inc ne
Lansing Mich, Feb GA bill authorizing inc safe OF
onerty and franchise of one railroad corporation TO an
oher passed House this afternoon Ihe OH was IN.
trodueed allow the purchase OF the Fort husVn snu
Northwestern Railroad by tho Flint and Pere
The latter company will. II the bill becomes a"' "uoi
the gauge Of the former and IN connection WIZ 'o
Of the Canadian Pacific sarnA make trunk ms sua'
a bring Buffalo sixty niles the Northwest 'nAh
By any other route
Columbus. Ohio Feb. 20 tspecal)-rhe annual tepors
az the Columbus, Hooking Valley and Toieao lsa'iV-1
Company for the year ending December III, 1855 nus
t been issued ana shows that the gross earnings were
40 $685. 900 So operating expenses eiose2io ~ Des
earnings. s13o7,723 49, This showing IL tho pest ~
both gross and earnings OF rear since he con
soidation with the Columbus ana Ioieno, anu ~AN 49,
west Virginia roads.
Cincinnati. Feb. 20 Specially company was tormio
her. to-day build double railway, semcireua 70
outo around the northern part of the city, TO operse
city. ,.
me Chesapeake and Ohio Railway has Leased the sou'n
half Of the block bounded by Third and Fourth John ana
smith stN adjacent 70 tho Grand Central Passenger sta
don. for yard purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
TEE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS.
WASHINGTON Feb 26--S p. m.--For New. England East.
ern New. York. fair followed by
For Eastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey generally fair
warmer.
For MARYLAND Delaware ana virginia fair warmer.
For the Caronas Georgia and Alabama fair except
rains on tho Carolina coast; warmer
FOR Florida Mississippi Louisiana and Eastern Texas fair
nearly stationary temperature
For Tennessee and Kentucky fair warmer.
For West Virginia and Ohio clearing except continued
light snow or rain along the lakes warmer
For Western Pennsylvania and Western NewYOrk
slightly warmer.
For Illinois and Indiana generally flir warmer
For wisconsin and Michigan generally far except light
local snows along the lakes warmer.
For Arkansas and Missouri, generally fair: warmer.
For Iowa and Minnesota. fair warmer.
For Dakota Nebraska and Kansas generally fair warmer
For Colorado. airi nearly stationary temperature.
LILO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
rHE prcLINE nRoueHT our A srATEMENT

THE DECLINE BROUGHT OUT A STATEMENT.
Tho smart decline IN the pnco Of Oregon improve
meat stock in the last two days brought from Presi-
dent Elijah Smith tho following statement about tho
condition Of the company yesterday
year aao company, In the absence OF srcient YES
ses or money purchase them compelled to charter
outside vessels very high rates to meet the demand for
busnoss On the southern California coast caused By the
great boom pevniing AZ that tins In
real sstsss Tiers. The collapse OF the
boom last tall left business prostrated In rhe last part
Of TIE year with chartered vessels st on hand At
excessive rates Tho vessels AZ tho best did not earn
over EXPENSE that the charter money was absolute
loss Steamship business generally on the Southern coast
wss otherwise bad because Of thswaFm winter In the
North cutting OF the Southern travel these charters
expired February 4. Aside from this, the nre at the
Franklin Mine dmr shed production considerably, and cut
on receipts while increasing expenses Besides this she
company bad labor troubles It's hands for time which
dmorssed 10 business and reduced earnings There has,
therefore, unusual combination Of difficulties endnG
reduce earnings the last few months But tho eompanys
business Is not without favorable outlook The labor
troubles end. the fire is out and our general
agents write that spring business meets our expectations
We shall be short Of steamers We are now negotiating
for the purchase or building Of steamers which VIII
in the future avoid necessity for chartered steamers The
company earned nearly per for the past four years,
and about 81 per cen. the year ending November 30
1885, 50 that the loss these exceptional causes for
tha few months does not 70 warrant such anxiety
on the part OF stockholders apparently exists at the
present time as indicated BY the fall in the price OF the
stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27

ceedlngs, and the amendment was agreed to. An
effort was made by Senators hiscock and Evsrts
to have restored the item of $4,000 for the pur-
chase Of land convenient TO the watervlet Arsenal
suitable for proof firing Of sea-coast guns; but It
did net succeed. The bill was passed. after several
amendments had beeE agreed 70.
Thirty three bills TO which there was no ob1ec
ton were then passed.
Senator Hoar offered the following amendment
to the Deficiency bill "To enable the President to
offer suitable reward for the detection and oonvic
tlon of the persons, either of them who unaw
fully carried away and destroyed tho poll books and
ballot box of Plummerville, Howard Township, Ark,
on the day OF the last election In that state for
REPRESENTATIVES. in Congress and electors for Pres
dent and Vice President, $4,000; and said reward
Is hereby authorized"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
FRAUD IN THE WASHINGTON AoUEDucT

Washington, Feb. 2e.-Tho Special Congressional
Committee on the Washington Aqueduot tunnel has re-
ported at there arc not ten continuous feot OF sod
work IN The tunnel: that number Of sub-lnspectors
have been Illegally paid under fictitious Names ana
that while Major Lydeoker and Lieutenant qownsend
cannot be held guilty Of corrupt practices tney nave
been careless to an extent that cannot DO easily .gm
doned. The Committee recommend an spPioJRs,,U
OF $4,000 for q survey for q now surraeo conuu''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
DECAY CAUSED By AN INJUNCTION.

Tho present condition Of the litigation over the
Cedar Falls and Minnesota Railroad is explained In
circular letter from DIN, Rives Montgomery, the at
torneys Of the company, to the president They say
that three actions pending:
I. An equity suit brought in the State courts OF
Iowa by the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad In
which the valhy Of the lease is questioned
O. An action In common law brought before the
District Court at Dubuque in regard to the liability
Of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad
Q. The third action Is pending at Chicago Tor an
Injunction to prevent the trustees OF the mortgage
from prosecuting their action In Iowa The counsel
say that tho delay In trying the issues has been due
IN the niunoton obtained by the Dubuque and Sioux
CITY Railroad IN Iowa and 10 the efforts made by that
company 70 postpone trial upon inc merlS Oh inc
alestIOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
THE AFFATRs OF IA RRIMAN, MACLEA 90.

James Hartman. of the firm of MscLes & Co., said
yesterday concerning the appointment Of receiver for the
arm: "Mr MacLea in reality put in capital except
stock OF last seasons foreign dress goods which
carried over and no refused give any OF
the value OF the stock about which there exists great
doubt Mr. Hartman refused to put in any further
capital until this question satisfactorily settled, which
never has been even to this day."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
4 PROPOSED LIBEL LAW FOR PENNSYLVANIA

PROPOSED LIBEL LAW FOR PENNSYLVANIA.
Harrisburg Penn. Feb 26.-About fifty Pennsyl
vanla Newspaper publishers and editors met hero this
afternoon AID adopted the following law on libel 10 be
presented q the legislature
Section No action for libel shall be brought or
maintained nless the plaintiff shall. before bringing
suit requcstthe defendant to publish retracton Of
the libel andalow TO the defendant reasonable time
In which to hblsh such reraction and to mahe such
amends as an reasonable and possible under the CIR
cumstances othe case and proof OF the publication Of
any such retrction or corrections shall be admissible
In evidence uicr the general issue on the question Of
the good fathof the defendant and In mitigation and
reduction Of dmages Proof Of the failure or neglect
Of the plaintiff TO comply with tho provisions Of this
section may b given In evidence under the general
Issue in bar of Ae action.
Sec q 1t aall not be lawful for any attorney
at law TO bring conduct any action OF Heel for con
tngent fec or q any understanding, express or i'm
piled, that he isto receive portion or all OF the
damages receivedas compensation for his services nor
shall any attorne at-law advance any money or incur
any liability for te purpose OF deaying the expense
Of the plaintiff In ,uch action.
Sec. g. No acton Of libel, civil or cr1niinal shall
be brought unless no plaintiff prosecutor shall first
give security for III payment OF costs provided that in
case the plaintiff O prosecutor shall. by petlton 10
tho Court Of Commo Pleas Quarter Sessions OF the
proper county dcclae that be Is unable 70 provide sch
security The cour may, upon oeng satisfied thar
said plaintiff prosecutor has proper cause TOR acuon'
allow him 10 hxingstt without giving security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Feb 27.-1ho President has S'ucu
proclamation declaring that Gan extraord'nary DC
cagion requires The Senate Of the United states 10
at the Capitol March A" and giving NOTICE
to members Of the Senate TO BIO present at IL o'clock
that dav to receive such communications as may
be made by the Executive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
POUR PENSION prITs VETOED.

Washington, Feb. 26.--The President to-day vetoed
-four House bills granting pensions to George coewe
Miranda W. Reed, Stephen Williams and Mary A.
seibach. In mono OF these cases the President
able % connect the disability doath Of the soldier
with his army services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
asrEh Not IN CONTEMPT

Washington Feb. 2o.-Tho Senate Comm''tee "n'oh
has been engaged in an investigation OF tho ednin
tration OF tho Supervising Architects ONCE n~
decided that n bas not the authority 10 compel Chief
Clerk lister OF that Office 70 appear before the bar
OF the Senate for contempt, for refusing 70 ss"et
certain questions ppopoundcd 70 him " "e"D'i' "a
the COMMITTEES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
TO HEAD OFF ANOTHER WAR.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-A Joint meeting of the managers
Of the railroads in the territory Of the Trunk Line and
Central Traffic Associations will be held In New-York
March 8. TO devise some means Of putting stop
TO tho practice Of paying commissions on tckots-
Receiver McNuta, Of the wabash, recently informed
Chairman Blanchard that he should resume the paying
OF commissions, giving hls reason that other roads
In tho central Traffic Association we're INDUCING In
the practice and that his company losing business
In consequence thereof. This complaint led TO the
cali Issued today Cor the Joint meeting In New
York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
MIR. spooNER's ELECTION BILLS.

Washington, Feb. o7.-Mr spooner introduced in the
Senate to-day bill relating TO the supervision Of cleo
tons at which Representatives Delegates iD Con-
fress chosen. The bill provides that prior to any
election petition may be addressed to the Chief
Supervisor Of Elections asking for supervision OF that
election II in single election district, the petition
Is to have 1t least three signers II in division less
than . town Of 10000 inhabitants, FIVE; and If IN
town of least 1000 inhabitants ten. Tho signers
ale 10 be citizens and voters. II the application is in
town of 10000 moro, the Chief Supervisor is to
no,y es Circuit Judge who ID to open his court ten
days before the election for the appointment Of super
visors OF elections II in any other political division,
the Cb.f uperyisor 10 examine into the matter and
report 10 the court which shall near the petitioners
they desire. 80, A. ,.I =,
Mr.. spooner also introduced Dill 70 punish OF,
fences committed At elections Of Representatives and
Delexafee in Congress-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
BILLS TO ADMIT NEW STATES.
ARIZONA, IpAHos WYOMING AND NEw-MExIco
ANXIOUS TO JOIN THE UNION.


ANXIOUS TO JOIN THE UNION.
washington Feb. c6.-Rspresentstsve Springer has
introduced in the House bin providing for the adj
mission Of the Territories of Arizona, Idaho and Wyo-
ming as States. 1t provides that these Territories
may become States provided in tho Omnibus Dill
approved ON February 90 that the provisions of
that act shall be extended 10 these Territories the
same as n they had been included In tho act. with
sertsin exceptions. Deiogse Joseph, OF New Mexico.
introduced a similar bill with reference to New
Mexico.
In the House to-day the Senate amendments TO the
bill for the opening settlement of portion Of the
Sioux Reservation IN Dakota were nonconcurred IN
and a conference ordered.
Mr.. Randall reported the Sundry Civil bill. The
recommendations of the Committee on Appropns-
lions relative 10 the Senate amendments wcrc agreed
to- a conference ordered, and Messrs. Randall,
Forney and Ryan were appointed conferces.
The Deficiency Appropriation bin was then consid-
cred, and the amendment approprfatng $500 to ro-
lmburse Robert smas for expenses in MS slcction
contest was ruled out
Mr.. Savers of Texas, read letter which MI
Scott, of Pennsylvania, had received from Colonel
Lamont stating that when no had accepted the posi-
ton of Private Secretary tho President he had done
so with full knowledge Of the pay attaching 10 II.
He preferred not TO be tho beneficiary OF retroactive
legislation and he therefore asked that tho commit
tee reeede from rs amendment appropnalng sT,OOo
for his benefit. This amendment was eliminated ana
the bill passed. -, a. -.
Mr. wheeler, OF Alabama, reported bill to create
and establish tariff statistical bureau IN tho Treas
uTy Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27

Washington, Feb 2e (specaD.-The Senate com
mittee on Fisheries has agreed 70 report bill on he
protection Of the salmon fisheries OF Alaska whicn
prevents the bsrrcadlng Of streams In that region
and places those waters within hs
control Of the Secretary Of the Treasury and he
btate4' Commissioner Of Fisheries. There y goou
chente for this wise and timely legislation to become
law e5fore the expifsuo Of this Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27

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