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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
CLOSE QUARTERS FOB NAVAL OFFICERS
eauMBL1Ne AT THE ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE

eRUMBLINe AT THE ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE
NEW CRUISER CHICAGO.
Although the intimation made by The Tribune some
time ago that Commodore John G. Walker might have
command OF the big cruiser Chicago was not con-
6rmed, he has taken much interest In the fitting cut
of the vessel. Captain II. b. Robson has been OF
dered to command her, and she viii 90 pu'
in commission on Friday Saturday sno
is now In the dry dock at the Navy Yard having
her bottom cleaned preparatory 10 . cruise az sea
and Commodore walker board Of her two Gays
last week giving orders for some material changes III
the quarters for Officers Some Of these changes IN
the interior arrangements have caused dissatisfaction
among the itnior officers Of both line and stan who'
by regulation are assigned 10 the storage quarters
There are fifteen Of the latter, and, by the original
plans each officer would have had an allowance ol
1875 cubic feet There quarters on the spardecK
originally Intended for the accommodation OF four OF
the ward room ofcers-ocers Of the grade OF junior
lieutenant and above-and these have been converted
into bathrooms for the Admiral and commanding
olcor Of tho vessel, pantries, and Offices Tor the
secretaries of tho admiral and captain This necessi
tates providing for the four ward room officers below
an enlargement OF the ward ROOM and CORES p0ndng
curaIlment Of the Junior officers quarters with the
changes made the wari- room VIII give an allowance
OF 61e cubic feet for each OF Its officers, and only 9S3
cubic feet for each OF the Junior ocers One OF the
latter With q mathematical brain, has discovered that
A Chinese immigrant on Pacific Mall steamer has an
allowance Of 12S cubic feel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
TWO GREAT SYNDICATES FORMED.
RAILROAD AND COAL COMPANIES PROJECTED
IN WEST VIRGINIA..

IN WEST NlhOlNlA'
Baltimore, Jan. 81 gpeclaD.-The formation OF
two syndIcates involving two millions In capital
one TO build railroad and the other to constitute
great coal and coke company in West Virginia. has
lust been completed and ex-senator Camden, OF west
Virginia, one Of the principal projectors, 'onisns
gave out the plans. The railroad is to extend along
the banks Of the Monongahels River from Fannouns
to clahsburg distance Of thirty miles senator
Camden has been able % make satisfactory
terms with the present management Of tho
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company IN the matter
Of traffic arrangements and was much encouraged BY
President Mayer and by his colleagues Of the board
new road viii, by the system Of railroads now
operated and controlled by Senator Camden, De able
10 reach every point Of Importance In that part OF
Senator Camden also formed the Upper Mononea-
hela Coal and Coke Company. The property includes
so 600 acres OF coal area along which ninofoot vein
OF the celebrated Pttsburg coke and gas coai crops
thckly settled part Of the state. The region rs 9
continuation Of the Pittsburg coal deposit at Us
widest part and constitutes the great coIs
scam of the United States. The new rail-
road VIII connect the Parkersburg and the
Wheeling branches of the Baltimore and Ohio
and enable the coke and coal to find markets at CHI
cinna Indianapolis, ST. Louis, and the points west
ia ST Louis in the Southwest and Chicago and tho
lakes on the northwest Along me Line OF the road
All Of the money about e. O00 900, has been raised
The road has been bonded for 100000 mile The
bonds will paw per cent and are for thirty years
They have ali been SOLD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
o1RoUIroUs ROUTE TO sAoK-Tr's HARBoR.
From The Chicago Herald.

Charlie Dodge Of the Wabash freight department,
has not always hustled for freight. He used TO have
ticket office here, and sell tickets TO Western points
A friend of his named Miller who sold Eastern clcts,
occupied half OF Charles Office, and both threw con-
siderable business into each others way through their
fJends Dodge was horn and brought up In Sacbetts
Harbor N Y, and no has an idea that the sun rises
and sets IN tho business centre of that town. While
he was selling railroad tickets, resident Of sack
ett,s Harbor arrived IN Chicago on business. whio
bcrc he learned thai Dodge WAS In Tic railroad bust
ness hereabous and he called OF him Just before he
ieSf for INC Fast OF course Charlie remembered him
and his folks WELL after no had introduced himself,
and they had great chat about old times. Pretty
soon the man said BY tho way, Dodge, go back
20 Sackott's Iarbor tonight. and thought you might
posshiy do something for mo IN the way OF q Ticket
NAT A. better than ! could do with stranger
Charlie told him that he did not sell Eastern tickets
himself but said ho would be pleased TO present him
10 his friend Miller. across tho way, who represented
the Eastern lines -, a.. -. a. .,,,, -,
ina latter 10 treat him we'll. Millef said no would
CERTAINLY do so, and ne opened map and Picked out
sachetIfs Harbor Then he furnished Charles friend
with about eight feet Of coupons at 50 much per foot
and sent him on his way This tlckb was for sack
stts Harbor but ON route II touched every point IN
the Western Hemisphere except Hessytlle and Gluten.
berg ~ 81 This was along In the early spring, and
late IN tins fili Dodge decided TO 90 TO saekatps Hsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
THE COMING IOWA STATESMAN.
=. ....,,, A.. Tho Chicago News

Iowa peope are predicting great things Tor young MI
ni,I,or who has lust been elected 70 Congress from
the Fort Dodge District In that state He Is not yet
thirty Years old but said to be as powerful as an
,soh and 10 have an intellect that is unsquailet
~ 80 any o.her Young man in the West. Mr. Doyer
ts natIye OF Virginia. Of an incrant Methodist
narson who never got more than $500 or 500 year
n his life He is selfeducated, and when nc was
shont eighteen years old sought situation 10 teach
bi at crossroads district school house In Virginia
This was during the campaign OF 1851, but when the
,,,s,.ss who are all Democrats learned that he had
neon making Republican speeches they rejected his app
cation and told him they did sot want their children
ragged by this answer that concluded 10 leave VIZ
enia and seek country where tree speech was tolerated.
and at once started for Iowa. locating at Fort Dodge
Ue succeeded I'm getting situation in law Office there
and two years af,cr when he just OF age, he was
admitted to the bar Ex-Governor Cyrus Carpenter has
heen his political mentor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
AN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. DECISION.
ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE SUBJECT OF PAS


sEYGER TARIFFS AND RATE WARS.
Washington, Jan. 27.-The Interstate Commerce
Commission has promulgated an opinion on
the subject Of passenger tariffs and rate wars, pre-
pared by Chairman Cooley. Tho paper narTates the
facts attending the In passenger rates at ST. Louis
I'm October, and also the circumstances Of tho pas
sengr rate war which prevailed at Chicago In Decem
Der, both Of which investigated by the Commits
sion. In the 81 Louis case Easthound limited fares
efe reduced by all the lines from about S22 10 nom
90 so to go. IL Is found that the provisions Of tho
act 10 regulate not complied with, and
that the reductions not only Illegal but were UNI
wise and Injurious to the carriers who took part in the
warfare, well 10 tho public. The Chicago rate
extended the lines running to St Paul, Min
neapois, Kansas City and 81. Louis. Its character
stlc feature was the fact that tickets were placed in
the hands Of brokers' soalpers, to DO sold at rates
themselves for their dealings with brokers by claim
ing the right 10 pay commissions at WILL The bust
rsss Of the tichetbrohers was investigated and many
facts are stated Tho act 10 regulate commerce for
bids determinations between passengers, and forbids
the sale OF tickets at greater or less rate than tho
established sehdule Violation of law In many ro-
speots Il pointed out.
The Commission recommends that the Interstate
Commerce act DO so amended rs, FIRST TO define what
shall be considered excursion ana communication
tickets second, to prohibit all payment OF commits
sions on the sale of tickets and s sale OF tickets for
ters tate business except by tho regular agents Of
the carriers third 10 require the carriers to provide
for the speedy and convenient redemption OF unused
tickets or coupons.
Previous recommendations IN respect 20 amend
nents relating TO Joint tariffs and notices OF reduction
OF rates are renewed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28

.,,h,,,ch n member OF the Chamber for
IN, nSs -ant OF the Nord he became csndldaie
q IN s' n s s s 81 sns
Ge Psrs nun H Az obtained plurality Of $1,000 IN
P n b. T aDns sT e eeosS VII VIM a'n
Of al s s soc sEa In snoush different Departments
designate , him ss The lust sas Closed
In sae &c Irn ont the present Ministry g dis
solve ne LEGISLATURE and o6 to iTamSn but SoS he Is
Assembly 70 ssyse ro snr he has made clear
the q shcsoS att who
stS ana eoan Visiting institutions. His party Is
q he pocd s.HsSt e see A Sna me
credited. HIS io nov - Coup detst and to mako
power s Sy So ~ President Ministry, Legislature and
,ba penublio itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
TIE ooyrssr M THE xIIIrn DTsrRIor.

Mlddletown, n. Y, JAM 27'-The approach OF ths
election 10 f the vacant chair in the State Senate
which belongs TO the XIIIth District develops tho
fact that David B. HIPS friends making desperate
efforts TO thwart the work Of the Republicans VINO
gave Senator Low nice majority. The working
Renublicans say that they have nothing 70 fear ex-
cent indifference and the closer next Tuesday ap-
proaches the lower down does the mercury In the
thermometer OF anxiety co. The importance of toe
becoming generally believed by Republicans and
they evince jealous determination to go on TO VIC
tory Mr. Odel Is making good canvass and is
ably assisted by all those Republicans who helped
10 put the district in the Republican cclumn In NO
veuhar .it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
A DENIAL FROM MR.. LAUTERBACH.
HE SAYS THERE 10 NO TRUTH IN THE CHARGES
MADE AGAINST THE DIRECTORS or
nrnun1o.rr, rrpAIrNAI


Edward Lauterbach counsel for the Richmond
Terminal Company, was seen at bis home last night
with reference TO the suit brought BY one Of tho
stockholders. named Moiler, against John H. In
man. Calvin g. Brice, Samuel Thomas, John O.
Moere John C. Calhoun. John H. Hall and George
s scott for alleged fraud and conspiracy in the pur
chase Of tho Georgia Central Railway Company by
tho directors Of the Rchmond Terminal Company.
Mr.. Iauterbaoh said: "I am not only Of counsel
for tho Richmond Terminal Company. hut am also
ona Of the directors. / have rcd the complaint Of
Mr. Mollor in his suit, but have not yet thoroughly
studied II. wish 20 say. however. most empnan-
eslly that there is not sclntilla Of truth IN the
ALLEGATIONS "a fraud In this transaction, and an
answer TO the complaint will DO filed in few days
The whole OF the deal between tho parties in In
torest IN tho transfer Of the Georgia Central Com
pany 10 Ito Terminal Company was thoroughly hon
est strnIshtforward. open and aboye-bosri. and
the ACQUISITION Of that property by tlo lerhhA CpI'
pany vas OF inestlmAble value 10 that corporation
personally studied the snnieS. ana came ia nS o con;
provo profitable to tho Terminal Company, ana after
toming 10 that conclusion l voted for the purchase.
II VIC had not bought me GeorgA Seha sad s'o ,
should have been glad TO get II at some future une
al Els I do not know the plaintiff, Mr.. Moller,
personally, and undeIs land ina. ne E ony noues
insignncant amount and II his stock has depreoldedi
say one point which about the limit no Is loser OF
Only soO0, except what he may Ike 70 spend IN
Mr. Lautcrbaoh was asked n there was any truth
IN or foundation for the rumor that the Norfolk and
western Railroad Company e 81 The back Of the sur.
case but tho Norfolk and Western people have been
fecllng soro against the Terminal Company for
some tine owing to their Inability 10 acquire the
Past Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia stock held by
tho Terminal Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
4 WHITE CAP in NEWARK.
HE SENDS LETTER OF WARNING ri, THE SEC
RETARY OF THE LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE.

HE SENDS A LETTER OF WARNING To THE SEC
RETARY OF THE LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE.
Secretary william Z. Ffeer, Of the Law ana oruer
Association, has been indcfatigabe In carrying OUT
the objects OF the association, which numbers many
OF the best citizens Of Newark and has AUXILIARY or
canizatops in most Of the wards. Tho associauon
began early last year an earnest crusade against INC
Sunday barrooms and It's agents, under the airecpoh
Of tho secretary, collected much evidence, which
has been submitted to sho Grand Jury, During the
present term Of court some of tho most prominent
proprIetors of halls and other places where nquor
has been sold on Sunday were indicted and held IN
bail for trial On saturday Secretary Freer received
through the mail the following threatening notice
Freer - .rr course
A spy and nfOme your Just deserts VIII De moten ous "
you The authorities Of New-Jersey are aoe 70 ~ von
continual ON your low mean, contemplate course you
9 Toy an - re snot ~ WHITE CAP.
The secretary says he has been threatened ~ otner
WAYS hut that he despiscs his enemies and VIII con-
tnue the work of the association until the laws oi
the state are respected by tho Iquor sellers
A WARNING FROM ALLEGED "wHITE CAPS
Philadelphia Jan. 81 (speciaD.-A prominent citi-
zen uptown found letter under HIS door this morn
inR decorated with skull and crossbones In red nk'
warning him that unless he stopped drinking TO ex,
cess, he would BIO tarred and teathered- ~ was As
white Caps, Camden Branch 5S9.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
THE oApE MAY AMATEURS.

Philadelphia, Jan. 27 (speeiaI.-The Cape May
pasoball Club will announce their team tomorrow,
and they claim to be- the strongest amateur organ
iration in the United States. Tile pitchers will be
Hypeman, Of the University Of Pennsylvania. and
DAILY, OF tho Solar Tip Club. Cahill, Tate OF the
University OF Pennsylvan!h, will do the catching.
Dana, OF Princeton, first base McConky, OF Yale
second base; Price, OF Princeton, third Campoeii,
Of Harvard short; DureIl, Of Princeton, and Hunt,
of Yale, In tho field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
PIN, U.I1 Ayp SNOW IN THE NORTH,

Kingston, N. Y, Jan. 81 especial.-It has been
raining steadily all day here at times mixed with hail
and sleet, which partly froze as 1t fell The wind
was northwest.
Poughkeepsie N Y, Jan. 27.-Dispatches to The
Eagles to- night say there at Rochester ana
rain at buffalo ard syracuse, and at Albany.
Blddeford, Me-, Jan 27.-1'ho worst snow storm OF
the season began this morning. strong wind blew
all day and the snow drifted badly, gr 3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
COMMENTING UPON BIssiARcK's SPEECH.

Berlin, Jan. 27-The vossIsche zeitung' referring
TO the impression made by Prince Blsmarcks speech
in the Reichstsg, that he personally adhered to his
former views Of the necessity Of restricting Germanys
colonial policy says Il does not feel altogether con-
WINGED that the Chancellor found himself unable to
resist the Relchstag and public opinion, as he Is not
usually accustomed to yield to such forces and hints
that Prince bismarck doubts the success OF the policy.
His duty It continues 10 examine into the question
without regard TO real or imaginary public opinion;
Tho paper expresses pleasure az the announcement
that Germany Is going hand IN hand with England,
and thinks that the statement OF this fact VIII sober
down many colonial enthusiast
II 10 denied authority that Emperor William VIII
visit Alsaoe- Lorraine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
THE FEES OF ROBERT eARRErr's DOCTOR.

baltimore, Jan. "a lspecial There promises TO 90
some interesting litigation over DIR, Nathan x.
Gorter's suit to secure $4,000 as fees for medical
services rendered 70 Robert Garrett during the lat
tors tour Of the world John Il. Cowen, attorney
top Mr. Garrett has deposited In court $4,000, which,
he claims together with 81 600, is ample and liberal
Conformation for the doctors services; Ihe court
Is asked TO grant Judgment IN the ABOVE amount
should the plaintiff continue his suit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
pEArH OF E. 4. GRARAM.

Utica, Jan. 2, ,--E A, Graham, who was proml'
nently connected with the Utica and Black River
Railroad from the first movement for its construo-
ton, and with other large business inter-
ests IN this vicinity, died at his homo here
thls afternoon at the age OF cighy-scven years He
practced Law for nearly sixtyhve years In ogdens-
burg where he was connected with the firm OF Has-
brouck q Ferne and in this city lie also had clients
in New York, Albany and Troy. While prosecuting
his studies no WINS Invited by Aaron Burr 70 enter
ms once "a a student hut hts mother objected. HIS
Wifp and one danghter survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
THE CABINET PREPARED TO RESIGN.
THE MINISTERS ADVOCATE RECONSTRUCTION
an m1rr, GARNET ON A RRoApER BASIS.

OF THE CABINET ON A BROADER BASIS
Paris, Jan. 2s.--The Cabinet sat from ii p M
until / a. m. Premier FloQuet Informed President
carnot that the Cabinet was prepared to resign II
the President considered such step advisable
Several of the Ministers advocated reconstruction
of the Cabinet on wider basis. They proposal
IN include IN the new Ministry hnuehual
men trom all the Republican sections, President Car
ny svafs The result OF tO-day's sitting OF the Chamber
Of Deputies before coming, TO NM oeG psTpV.
uroo,ao.h po,sseau Tirard Raynal and others.
Tbe Ministers separated after deciding upon police
measures 20 preserve order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
EHIN rs NOT rHE WHITE PRISONER
40 GAYS A MERCHANT FROM KHAhToUM' WHO
CONFIRMS THE REPORT OF THE
MAHDI's DEFEAT

sualm, Jan. e7.-A prominent merchant who has
arrived here from Khartodm confirms the report that
the Mahd was defeated by senussL he also declares
that tho white prisoner was not European ano
ss~t.,nIv NOT rmn who sent the prisoner q copy
Of the Khedve's letter 10 encourage nlm'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
CELEBRATING EMPEROR WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY


Berlin, Jan. 27.--The birthday OF the Emperor was
generally observed 10 day. Tho Emperor received In
the White Hall Of the Castle many Oh the herman
soveregns, Prince Bismarck, tho Minister'S Count Won
Molte the knights of the Eagle Orders ana inc ioesh
dlplomae representatives, who congratulated him on
the occas,on The colors Of tho Guards we're removed
from the old palace to the castle Tho Emperor issued
an order eulogElng tho achievements Of the Guards
and expressing tho hope that they would maintain
their eiory Several PrusIan regiments received
the names Of famous families members on whch arc
connected with their traditions and achievements.
Nuch enthusiasm was manifested In this city and
the provinces. The Emperor received messages OF
CONTAMINATION from HIS mother, the emperor OK Aus
trIae The King OF italy and the Queen Of England.
The city was gay with bunting to-day In honor
of the Emperor's birthday. Special services were
other entertainments were given TO celebrate the
occasion. The Emperor and Empress, after attend
ing service In the Dom, held a reception, at which
alf the leading officials were present. Prince Bis.
marck was received with special favor, being singled
hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
Mr.. oBRIEN ADDRESSES A MEETING.

Dublin, jan 2T.-William obnonS son0''ol mas
oooS ra1r-rr them 70 state tho facts of the case,
for u the opinion of tho Court Of Erohequsr. Mr.
o,BrIens movements are sdn shrouded in mystery.
He cluded tho police and addressed meeting Of
COO tenants Of Baron Do freyhe, nssr S~su0rea'
| bwt his nresent whereabouts are UNKNOWN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28

to-day declared that no Yves prompted By pure patr
otism and wish 10 preserve the pubic schoo sys
He saws n "a idle 10 mink OF any other settlement OF
The Sfatc debt than Me Riddleberger proposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
ITALIAN RADICALS FIGHT WITH THE POLICE.

Rome, Jan. 27.--A demonstration was maze oy tne
Radicals to-day to celebrate tho anniversary OF me
Battle of DIgone The proceedings were orderly unti
one of the speakers alluded in offensive terms 70 Aing
erai Of whom were Injured Fifteen persons were
arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28

Dor 10 spend the holidays with the old people. ne
made ali OF hts preparations to leave and on the eftc
noon he left he approached Miller, and said LOCK-
here old man, FRI half afraid after Az 20 sV =, ~ -
friond Of mine whom you ticketed from hero lass
spring and fear he'll kick about the roundsbout way
needn't be afraid of that, Charie-he hasn't reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
WILL PITrsBURG HAVE an ~" ROAD
NEWCOMERS SAID TO BE INTERESTED IN THE
SCHEME

Pittsburg, Jan. 81 (speciaD.-rwo New-York gen.
tiemen, connected with tho Manhattan Elevated Rail
road system OF New-York City, whose names are
carefully concealed, dropped into Ptsburg last week
From their conversation II inferred that the great
financial success OF the Manhattan Elevated has
caused the formation of an L" syndicate, with tho
object Of establishing elevated railroads In num-
Der Of the larger cities In the country, Of which Pitts
burg Is counted as one. After arriving at definite
conclusion that the route what they wanted, the
two NEWCOMERS waited upon W. W. Patrick. presi-
dent Of the Birmingham Street Car line, and stated
their object AT the time requesting him TO atx
price TO the entlre system; After some hesitation,
President Patrick named figure based on tho earn
Ings Of the road, and the Workers returned TO
New-York, Il is said. with an option Tor certain
number OF days IN their possession Their company
may have arrived ct dete animation by the present
time.
The Birmingham Street Car line and Its adjunct, tho
short limo, acquired by purchase nve years ago Is es-
teemed tho most valuable street chr llne IN tho two
cities 10 traverses the heart Of tho city, and one OF
The greatest Industrial regions in the country the
south Side Tho road is gold mine over three
million passengers carried IN 1850, and it Is
stated that the not income for that period was not
far from 100000. Tho short. lns Is valuable adj
| junct TO the main line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
pEATH OF MES. JANE JAMES.

Utica, jan 27-Mrs. Jane James, the mother OF
exPostmasterGe General Thomas L. james, died mere
to-day at tho age Of eighty-two years.