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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES IS pAEryrEe

Chicago. July s.-Couccrnng tho published Tuh'r
that tho officers Of the iln0l, 'oniral Ralrv'H 'l
pauv are seeking induce IT. employee Ia inV"-t ''
savings I'm the securities Of that corporation, ficside"t
Fish said 20 a reporter 70 day: tn" company mas no
stock for sale but It proposes & assist any OF To
officers or cnplovc. Ia buy oae share at time OF the
fair market price - ~ fixed when the puro ha>c j.
made. the pure has"r 20 pay for his shares Ia sums
Of - or multipics thereof on the sums 40 paid IN
forest IS d. credited at the rat" Of per cent and
when the sum at the credit 81 any purchaser amounts
10 the sum AZ which the stock Was bought, 10 shall
receive a certificate for his share OF stock and then
II he wi.hc, b gin the purchase Of another share The
purchaser may, however. al any ttmc. have ls con
tract cancelled and his money returned - him WITH
Interest and shall receive IL whenever he leaves the
service. Thus the company assume, the entire risk
~ fall I'm the price ~ tho shares and The cNpcrsc
Of doing the work. II IS hoped q enlist every frugal
person In any connected with tho corporation
partner . ha>i~ 81 the most lhcrity t. The small
proprictrfs. The ultimate object /, to produce In
the W@t that community ri Interest between th"
citizens and the railways which has given 10 Great
Britain and 70 the Eastern State, the perfection #
railway service md IN" most profitable Of invest
mcntN for small proprictorS-sound dividend paying
railway shares.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
A LITTLE GIRL KILLED IN THE STREET

lttc girl named josephine Strong ten, daughter
Of Henry NJ. Strong, of No. $50 LanyettcaNe BROOKLYN,
who Che insurance business at No. az GOldrt New
YORK. accidentally killed last evening in front OF new
house her h-nc Sh, passing IN front OF No.
laiay,tt-ayr ard two BOYS, who playing upon "a
plank placed upon two barrels guard. accidentally dis
lodged and end of the plank ew around aud struck
the girl the and knocked hcr against the curb.
struck the with such force that her skull
fractured and -hc dcd in short time. Dr.. Harrison
WINS. Of 80. o.? Lafayctt'ave attended her and he
fused make known 10 the police Tho Of the boys
because ths OF death accidental
arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09

varieties Of foreign armor-plates and. accordingly
three plates each 10 l-2 inches thick have been pdF
chased abroad and viii be tested by board OF Naval
officers next month The first is a compound plate OF
tho kind used in England. made by Cammen d CO..
Tho second is steel plate made by the Crcusot Com
pany, OF the kind adopted in certain Continental
countries for armoring ships The third is of nickel
steel which IS reported have shown remarkable re
s!sing qualities the proving ground at Crcusot ana
i'm England These pstes will be attacked with forged
steel shell o. and calibre. fred with vcoccs OF
2,o75 and 1850 f. :. respectively II IS SAID ct ne
Department liat the importance OF these TRIALS VIII
be appreciated not only in this country but also else
where as they have the unusual feature OF presenting
three different types of armcr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
MAYOR CHAPLIN TOOK OFF HIS wAIsTCoAT.

Mayor Chaplin appeared at the City Hall Yesterday
in summer attire that is. he wore Naistcoat or sus
pcnders. A handsome Gordon sash helped To conceal
the junction Of his trousers and shirt Ills appear
ance created n mild sensation among the habtues OF
the City Hail. who still wore conventional ATTIRE
lie looks like regular dude said one OF the Alder
men.
Unless the Mayor vetocs it. the resolution OF the
Aldermen providing for the purchase of lot IN state
St. near Smith for a site for new truckhouse VIII
become law to-day. The price asked for the lot IS
81, 900. and Alderman Heaney, VINO lives IN mat
neghborhood. says that not more than $500 should
be paid for ii. There Is need Of a hook ana LADDER
company In the vicinity of the City Hall, as there is
none now within mile II Is said that az soon as the
cty's determination to place the new truck house
Were 1t IS proposed 10 lie known the price oil lots
advanced from - 600 10 $4,000
II is regarded probable that the Mayor Will veto
tho action Of the Board OF Aldermen In appropriatlng
$500 for junkcting trip 10 Gettysburg battlefield
on September /. The sum OF $500 was Appropriated
for like purpose last year. but several hundreds OF
dollars more were expended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
FOR A CABLE ROAD n MONTAGUE'ST.
A SYNDICATE CONNECTED WITH THE UNION
FERRY COMPANY TAKES THE SCHEME
IN HAND.

IN HAND.
Talk concerning a cable road the Heights In Mon
tague st. from the Wallst ferry to the city Hail. mas
again been revived and action Is likely to be taken In
short time. The Brooklyn Heights Gable Railway
Company has secured all the rights under the sale OF the
lease By the city and syndicate has taken the mat
ter Of the construction Of the road In hand The build
ING and operation Of the road connected with the
new management Of the Union Ferry Company, and II
Is proposed TO carry passengers from Courtst BrooK
lyn to Wast for three cents including the ferrlaee
which is two cents save IN commission hours when IS
one cent Among the men interested IN the company
are william II. Male, vice president OF the mon ferry
Company Henry J. Cullen. William H. Mnrtha hueehe
g. Blackford, George Il. Prentiss. r. A. o. snith ana
Henry U0tchliss The requisite consents nave been
secured and the work Of constructing the ROAD VIII Dc
Yin soon Tie finances Of the company arc unoer ule
management Of the Peoples Trust Company whose Oh
fee is In Montaguest.
The change in the character OF Montagne-st' mas
been marked in the last few years. WHERE "c'e
formerly rows OF hne houses the Heights arc ps
ness establishments and shops have INVADED evcsy
block between the City Hall and the ferry Inc iclo
house of secretary Tracy has been turned INTO u,iV
shop. once adJons the rectory OF Holy if,i.H
Church II speedy mode Of travel 70 thc Iuiah.i,a
centre of New York + provided viii lhuif. " s.
advantage OF all properly in the Vicinity Oh inc ho S
Hall For number Of years there has D@,h niVseu
down sort OF stage service 20 the ferry at MohtagMc
81 but repeated efforts 70 improve It have failed lc
lower portion Of the street l. still the property W te
crrpont estate and title is maintained BY the Placing
of a chain across the roadway once year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
A NEW SPORTING MONTHLY.

\ new 10 cent monthly paper, with the title " Amer
can Cricket and Kindred Games has IN : made It's
Appearance and If the first numbers excellence l.
maintained In the succeeding issues. the publication
can hardly fail of success. The paper consists Of
twenty pages of interesting 10 players OF cricket
tennis acrO>sc football etc. each branch Of sport be
InE placed Ia IL own particular department. Tho
paper has handsome cover and the prcsswcrk RI
fleets credit on the printer IL Is published al Nos. -
and - Frankfort II. and will be issued on the first
day OF Cach month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
To SECURE UNIFORMITY IN SUGAR TESTS.


Washington. July e.-Thc regulations Of nv ~
1883 for the sampng and classification Of sugar, etc.
have been amended by the Treasury Department so
as to provide as follows:
With view 10 securing UNIFORM results IN inc
testing Of sugars AT the several ports senlpie OF
porting ports, and portion OF snch samples VII DC
forwarded the day for ~tcst 10 ia" appratrr
al each of the ports of NcwI York. Boston and Phla-
dclpha, secured In small tin box made artght WIN
parafine and marked with the name Of the port ana
Inc date OF transmittal such samples Will be sent TO
the respective laboratories OF the port OF trans
initial and receipt under current serial numbers ana
the duplicate tests thereof will be cpOrtol from each
port to the Department only, 10 which the sugar
examiners respectively at New-fork. boston ana
PHILADELPHIA viii add the port from which each sample
was received with the date Of us transmission. The
United states Appraisers at WORK, Boston and
phiiadenhia will Of course make like daily tests and
REPORTS TO the Department and forward 10 each other
samples for re test and report as aforesaid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
WORKING on A YFw WISCONSIN ROAD.

Chicago, July 6 Special Construction Ia, begun
the np0o VALLEY and Northern RAILWAY, in WI,
consn, which Is u extend from Wauscks Crawford
County, 10 Wilton Monroe County eighty miles This
road will open mp fine hardwood timber region ~
rich agricultural land as be found In the state
IL viii connect with the Chicgo and Northwestern AZ
Wilton and with the Chicago. Milwaukee and 81 Paul
AZ Wnuscka while lie extension across the river for
mile or two 81 that point will enable II to effect a
junction with the Chicago and Northwestern The
will eventually form part Of the Northwestern. IN
Senator f. l. Kidd OF Prairie On Chen, WIS, is tie
president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
A Dad HUMOR CURED,
$1,000 Expended on Doctors and Medicine wtsAs,1
avail Gave himself up to die.
Good Wife susgcsis Cuiicura Remedies. Uses tn.
months, and Is entirely Cured.

was in the during lS63-'04 ant took heavy coa
at Gettysburg. from which never fully recovered M
1873 broke In all my chest and shouds,
which seemed impossible | tiled ali the tarsI
doctors | could lnd and to no avail! expended sons
soVuO 3ng 10 NM sue od' sVru ny .id nnaly Civ.
day TO try the CunCURA REMEDIES which were 20
extensively advertised and used. | followed her sus
gestion, and am happy to say, by dligent application
your CCTTCURA HEMEDIFS for seven months I WA
money without avail. aud sound and well man q.
day. You may refer ~ me you wish az l VIII til
any one who may call my experience
c. L. PEARSALL
April IS, 1890. Fulton Fish Market. Sew.York,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
TO IMPROVE THE COB DOCK.

Secretary Tracy sent word from Washington to the
Navy Yard yesterday that the money appropriated for
necessary Improvements about the cob Dock although
insufficient do all tile work needed, Will he utilized
where IL is most required. The stone wall between
the receiving ship Vermont and the slip where the
small ferry boat lands a distance OF about coo feet
VIII be rebuilt At Oucc. Another piece Of wall on
the northeast cnd OF The Island, will also be built.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
TWO ELECTION CONTESTS DISPOSED OF.

Washington, July 9.-Thc House Committee on Flee
lions today disposed OF two Mississippi contested
election cascs-liill aGt. Cstchngs. from the lid
District, and Kcrnaghan agt. Hooker, With District
The decision In favor Of the sitting Democratic
members Catchngs and Hooker. The Florida case
Of Goodrich ag Bullock was discussed at length. and
tho final decision deferred until next week, al
though IL was apparent that the majority Is ds posed
to report in favor OF the claim Of Goodrich, the re
publican contestant Representative Lacey in
structcd to give notice to Mr.. Garland TO make
ment before the committee next Tuesday in the
Of Representative Breckenridge, OF Arkansas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
TIE BUSINESS OF TIE COUNTY COURT.

Bernard ]. York, clerk Of the County Court. has
prepared statistical table Of the business transacted
by tho County Court Of Kings County during the years
1887, 1852 and 1850 for the purpose Of presenting
TO a committee OF the Commission Changes in tho
Judiciary Of the state. The number Of cases tried
last year ninety one, while in 1855 fftyone and
in 1887 fifty five tried. Last year 4G5 orders
were granted, an increase OF $50 1853, and Of
800 over Ie67. one hundred and twenty two judg-
nlcnts In foreclosure and partition granted THIS
is slight Increase over the preceding years The
court naturalized l,5i2 persons, while In 1858 IL
naturazed 5000 and in 1877 o,102 Appeals for
senmcnt1 were seventy five and In l7e7 eighty three.
I'm The County Court and Court Of Sessions there
forty weeks Of Jury trials in 1897. forty in 1855
and forty one In 1850. Each year Grand Jury was
cmpancllcd In every month except August.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
To TEST ARMOR PLATES FROM ABROAD.

Washington, July Sin December Of last year the
Navy Department issued advertisement and circular
calling upon steel manufacturers TO submit armor
plates for Competitive test to be held al the Naval
Ordnance Proving Ground at Annapolis, Nd Having
failed TO secure, response this advertisement
armor plates Of American manufacture. the Depart
has decided to test the relative merits Of three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
A GENERAL RATE WAR FEARED.

-. Louis, july (SpeciaI.-rhe passenger rate war
going between the roads which run between chi
caGo and Missouri River points has spread to ~.
Louis and the round trip rate between Missouri River
points and This city will be 80. The trouble be-
tween the Chicago roads Wa begun by the Burlington
making round trip rate OF siG 20 between Kansas
CITY and Western springs, u suburb OF Chicago The
latter is only fifteen miles outside Of Chicago and the
Chicago and Alton people said Il practically a
cut OF tho round trip ratio 10 Chicago. Accordingly
they have cut the round trip rat. from Kansas CITY
To Chicago 10 s16 90 general rate f. feared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09

TIE 10 NV "
Washington July 6.--POstmaeIcr General Wanna
maker has received the following from the Duke OF Ed
inburgh, in reply 10 the formers message OF con-
graduation on the occasion Of the recent jubilee Of
penny postage at the South Kcnsineon Museum.
London:
have received with great pleasure the message
greeting which you have addressed 10 me. ] Thank
Won sincerely for sending II, and for joining III tho
celebration Of the jubilee Of uniform penny postage
Your message has been read aOud In the presence Of
some thousands Of guests at the South kenslngton
Museum, to whom 1t also gave pleasure. Accept my
best wishes for the prosperity Of the great Depart
ment over which you preside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
SENATOR'S ErLOGlzING :. G. cox.

Washington. July SpeciaD.-The long delayed
euloges on S. s. Cox were delivered this afternoon In
the Senate, and II be said perhaps. that their
Quallty for the annoying number OF times they
have been postponed for reason or other senator
IIscock spoke first paving a graceful tribute 10 Mr.
Coxs geniality and force of character and his many
charming virtues as friend and private citizen.
Mr.. Voorhees, made elaborate and brilliant address
upon Mr. CoXs political career reviewing II with great
skill and discrimination. and touching incidentally on
rnany Of the great figures in National life in company
with whom Mr. Cox made his political reputation.
Mr. sherman spoke with much feeling OF his relations
with Mr.. Cox and Nr. Vest and Mr.. EVaIts We're
equally successful in their efforts to reflect the vary Ing
phases Of character Of the dead New York Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
\ STREET RAILWAY IN AcBUGY PARK.

Trenton. y. J., july sThe ocean Grove and Shark
RIyer Street Railway Company Med articles OF ncor.
Ioration here to-day II will bulld line
Of M0lnst. and Csokman-ave Asbury Park,
from Asbury Park 30 Bcmar two miles. The capital
$4,000 The incorporstoi- Howard l.. Chandler
Philadelphia; w. l.. q. Thomas Wilmington Jane.
Mddeach. Plainned; EDWARD NJ Fielder, ocean Grove
and Daniel W Sisson. James f.. Wartman and John
Hubbard. Asbury Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
TIE REApIXG.s rHEmlIr AGExcY IL nosro:

THE READINGS FREIGHT AGENCY IL BOSTON
Philadelphia. july = (specill-Thc establishment Of
freight agency in Boston BY the Reading I, an indi-
cation wat the Poughbccpsic Bridge element Is
making u~clf felt IN the management ~ tho Ihila-
dclpha and Reading RnllrO1d. The influence Of W. W.
Gibbs. principal owner Of the Pennsylvania. POUCH
kcep-e and Boston. has proved successful. and the
traffic ARRANGEMENTS concluded bv this railroad with
the Residing have now made IL and Tn" Bridge system
a. important factor IN is allrfl New England bust
To prepare for The increase ~ business causrl
bY tho conBcC lions with the New England railroads
the cast and IN" baltimore and OHIO the west. tho
Reading has received 1000 new freight within
the la>r SIX mouthc and many more viii he de
lvcrcd by the end Of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
FOR PENsIONS TO ARMY NURSES.

Washington, July e.-Represcntativc Beknap today
reported favoraby from the Committee on Invalid
Pensions the bill granting pension Of sl2 month
10 all women who served Army nurses In the late
war for period Of six months or more and who rem
dered services 70 the III on the battlefield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
ACKNOWLEDGING RS GROWING WEAKNESS.

Chicago July tSpcc'all-Thc presidents Of the
Interstate Commerce Railway Association roads mot
70 day Tho only bushes, transacted 4 ac,row-
lcdgc - growing weakness and the CORE pending
strength Of the sOcalcd Auxiliary Association by
resOluiu that the latter should IN the future have
complete jurisdiction matters la dispute between
lines on 81 which Va, not member of the senior
ns.. G alton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09

WASHINGTON July S.--Thc Finance Committee II the
Senate to-day had under consideration the nominations
made by tho President Of the members Of the Board
~ Annraisers II is said that somc opposition has
developed 10 the confirmation II Mcesrs. George II.
sharpe and james A. Jewell, Of New York. based on
protests from certain importers 10 the eject that hey
were not fitted t. discharge the duties n the new
ofc. Conscuucntlv all Of the nominations have
been held w Cor further consideration at the next
meeting Of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09

CHILDREN NEAR CHAUTACQCA LAKE.
EFFORTS OF KIND HEARTED HOSTS IN TD
WESTERN PART OF THE STATE TO GIVE
PLEASURE To THE LITTLE ONES
Panama, " Y, July 5 Specialize the census men
could have postponed his operations for snort un''
this village could probably have shown the largest nun
her Of children Of any place Of its size In this neisH
borhood for the arrival OF seventy one ~"
children has decided change In the lie ana "
pcarance Of the place. II a dusty and tren ou'
happy company that reached here on July 3, aua -
happiness of each child has increased day by day
the kind hearted people have sriven to put ever! y"
sIble pleasure in the way Of the little ones The con-
crcgons Of the three churches of the place the pap
fist Prcsby terrain and Methodist, united IN the ih'S
ton sent 10 the city children. and under the enea'
direction OF the Rev. II. y. Cornish aud Mrs. L. Dc
Wilkinson homes already being secured Tor aho"
party to lie sent early in August. The appear""0s
and behavior Of the children now here have done "'
TO open the way for this second party.
About half OF those here staying on iar'h'
short distance from the town, and all the oho'cn ~
within two hours ride Of Chautauqna LAKE. ~
hosts are planning to give picnic 10 "'o -
strangers in few days, at the Panama hocH'' VIM"
compose of the most wonderful DIS OIL h''
scenery in Western New-York large ercame"
which is owned by WILLIS Eddy who s greatly NV.
ested in the children is ncverf,iing source Oh 20
hight TO the youngsters, who take great lntcNS
samplng as we'll ~ seeing the milk and cream ~ " "
transformed into butter aud cheese - ons
Along the shores Of Chautauqna Lake are slNN ,s.
more New York children. taken from Tie southern -
lion of the city who the guests Of TIA" peopN "
Jamestown: and a few miles east of me,tp"h,, M
teen little ones are enjoying the hospfalty OF 49,
Farmers Of Faioon.r. Al sherman which is Few
northwest of the Panama Rocks, ten more chiu'ss
arc bcInc entertained. The names OF the hoss a.
Panama, jamestown. Faiconer and sherman have
ready been printed IN The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09

THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE on FIRE AGAIN
The Brooklyn Institute, In Washington ST., caught
fire az about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Hugh
Miller. of No $50 Sands st.. while taking book from
tho shelves saw smoke coming through cracks In the
floor and walls lie informed the librarian Miss Mar
shall and gave the alarm. The 1remen after a long
search. discovered the fire and put 1t ont. This Is
tho third time within mouth that alarms have been
sent ont from the institute The janitor has been
warned not 10 burn anything In the building He saws
that he has not for two days and that there were none
but safety matches in the building. The damage was
slight. - 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
CHARGED WITH CRUELTY To SAILORS

Frank Martin. second mate OF the ship J. f. Chap
man. lying at Congress st. has been arrested by United
states Marshal Lake upon charge OF cruelty 10
Thomas sweeney, John Lister and Johan j. Rokko,
who are sailors on the ship. Captain Thompson and
Albert Thompson, first mate, are wanted on like
charges. sweeney declares that Martin choked him
with rope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
ST. pAr-Ls COAL RATE REDUCTION.

Chicago July special The ST. Paul's notice Of
reduction In coal rates does not suit Chairman FaitOrn
and he has called hearing the subject for to
morrow. ST. Paul official, announce thai they viii not
change their minds about reductions coal rates and
will put them In operation. announced, July TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
INCORPORATING AN ILLINOIS ROAD.

Springfield. H.. July s.-Articcs Of Incorporation
were filed today by the Chicago and s.. Louis Rail
road Company. principal Office at Chicago to be con
structed from Chicago in southwcstcrly direction t.
East st. Louis. ILL., capital stock $1,000 900 incor-
poratOrs and first board Of directors. w. :. llinhcy
Ilnsdaic, H., +. H. lIinklcy H. II. Green. JOhn j..
Nc lcllan and Bcnjamin I. Cummings, OF Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-09
HE AwoKE WITH A PISTOL AT HIS HEAD.

HE AWOkE WITH PISTOL AT HIS HEAD
". j. Richardson secretary of the Atlantic Avenue
Railroad Company, recently closed his house. a, No
CSC Carroll ST. and went 70 the country with his
family. Ito Informed the police that the house wa,
vacant. Al a late hour Monday night Parolman
Gallagher saw a man ascend III, stops and disappear
lie went TO the house and could discover no trace OF
the man, and concluded that the supposed burglar had
effected an entrance. lie telephoncd TO the sergeant
at the stationhouse III, supposition and Detective
Reynolds sent to his aid.
Detailing Gallagher aud another policeman 10 watch
the house., Reynolds went to William Richardson,
father of w j. Richardson. and related the conclusion
he had reached that there a burglar In the house,
Mr.. Richardson authorized tho breaking open OF the
doors This was done. and III bed in one of tho
second story rooms a was found sleeping. lie
was rudcly awakened by the detective, while one Of
the other policemen poilted pistol him. The man
sprang up and, when asked what he was doing
there, said tht he Mr.. Richard sons brother I'm,
law, Harold Kay mond, and that he had arranged
sleep In the house In tho absence of the family.
After another visit 10 Mr. Richardson sen. who
youc he'd for MI. Raymond he allowed 10 90 to
sleep again, alter fastening the broken IL well
a. possible. The responsibility OF paving for the
damage duo to the rcma kable vigilance of the police
has not yet boon Exed