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THE BURDEN OF THE CANALS.
PROPOSITION TO TRANSFER THEM TO THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - SAID TO BE
OF MORE BENEFIT TO THE WEST
THAN TO NETWORK.


Albany Feb 4 (special)-The feeling Of discomfort
in the Legislature over the large proposed canal apBro
priatons many OF them obviously being unnecessary
found expression in the Assembly today by tho
introduction of resolutions asking the United states
Government to assume charge OF the Erie and OsweS)
canals and maintain them. Apparently the canal
appropriations will amount 10 s., 100000 this year. an
increase OF 100000 Mr.. Peck, Of Cortland County
offered the following:
Whereas. The annual tax levy to maintain the Erie
and OswegO canals OF this state has become DuIuen-
Whereas By the reports Of the Canal Commission.
tie merchandise shipped the Erie Canal and
entered at the port al Buffalo, from Ohio, Michigan
Illinois Wisconsin, Indiana Pennsylvania. Missouri,
Minnesota and Iowa, is largely in excess, of the
being in 1857 Of wheat the proportion Of o2 TO l. OF
lumber 81 1-3 10 /, and Of corn, % to J. mating an
1vfT ra% PESR GR 81 State at and on ''u western
Whereas, 1t appears from the above statement OF
facts that the said canals being maintained largely
for the benefit said Western States by the taxpayers
Whereas A large number Of the inland counties and
towns under the Railroad Law of 1569, are heavily
bonded for the construction Of railroads for cTryhe
merchandise in connection with trunk lines thereby
Imposing heavy burdens upon the taxpayers who, In
many instances receive no benefits theTenOnl, WheIo
no raiIroads have been built, but where said bonds
mnst he pad and said counties and towns are there
fore unable to maintain transportation faciltles ior
other states by way OF manapine ssle canas anu
ing benefits equivalent TO the expense OF maintaining
said canals and that the continuous deyelopmet1 OF
eaiS Western states and the erection OF new states
viii I'm the future as In the past, demand Increased
facilities for the shipment Of their cereals ana 1dns
bulky merchandise TO the seapofts va it
sates are largely benefited beyond the benefits re
ceiyed bv the state of New York, without sarlhs III
the cost of maintenance of said canals therefore P
' resolved IL the senate concur That N view OF me
facts herein stated. the Legislature OF ts ' cap
S aproposition looking to Just Arrangement OF
the Erie and Owego canals and make proper resn fbe
for their repair, so long a. uie9 e""ii REMAIN w
nronertv OF the United states. A., -,.,o, an,
Resolved That IN olTG TA NAV be carried ont in
lawful ma9ner section Of article q 81 thS ne SU Gh
sutuOn " tho legislature as TO submit the question
a its amendment vote Of the people IN the usual I
way and to the SaG ti the to transfer the said Erie
po 'S nswero canals to the general Government.
' Mr. sheehan of Buffalo acting in the interest Of the
non,ocratc superintendent of Public Works Edward
poI H. ~ coursc favOTs big appropriations,
lianneh no immedate consideration OF the resou-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
A CHESS TOURNAMENT BEGUN.

ST. Louis Feb. (Specia).-The Masters tournament
Of the United States Chess Association began here TO
day. There eight entries, as follows: Lipschufz.
OF New-York Brown, of Indiana Showaler, OF Ken
tucly; Udemann, Of Chicago Pollock, Of Maryland !;
Halter of ST. Louis Robbins. OF ST. Louis Hanham, ol
ohio In the first pair Lipschutz defeated Robbins
I'm twenty-o moves Showalter defeated Brown Ruy
Lopez game, in twenty four moves; Udemann and
Halter drew in sixty moves. The other game was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
.cD,c1rTr-RIsTs AND THE POOL LAWS.

Albany. Feb CSpeciaD-The annual convention OF
-, So, Work state Association Of County Agricultural
societies assembled here today Nearly ninety dele
go we're present. Colonel A. b. Lawrence OF
wvominq. presided, and f. b. Long OF Westchester'
was secretary The report OF the executive commute
had for It's main feature the recommendation 'na1 'no
na1 derived from "the Ives pool law be appor
- ~ the county societies on the basis OF the
mount Of agricultural products Of the respeaVe
conntIes as shown by the census statistics provided
tSat no society should receive greater amount than
the aggregate Of its premiums for horses cattle sheep
and swine. long and animated discussion folio"e1.
'rh ooricuIturists anticipate that the sum WI
reach 10000 In the near future, PROVIDED
ecD9dor Deanes amendment TO the Ives law = adopted:
Tha manner Of distribution was finally adjusted by
bn unanimous adoption OF a resolution providing ina,
onehaf Of the money should be equally q hn Gs
,Ited on the basis OF the amount Of premiums pal1
nv the respective societies for horses cattle sheep anu
swine Papers were read at the evening session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
DEEP CIT 10 YEW.ORLEAYs.

Chicago Feb. 4 specian.-The Illinois Central has
e,t the ronnd-trfp rate to New-Orieans TO S10 the
regular oneSay fare being s23 aud the Pennsylvania
in connection with the Louisville and Nashville, has
made the same rate from indianapolis. These re
auctions apply during the Mardi Gras festivities The
cut WAS precipitated by contract made by the Monon
with $50 members OF the Chlcaso saenger3und ior
nS Ia take the party from the MOnon which had made
a rate of 900 for the round trip. The attempt was
a az. oSa,n however as the Monon viii carry the
marty at the reduced rate, although II viii not IN other
eases meet the $40 rate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
THE STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY IN SESSION.

AIbanv Feb. 4.-Ths Medical Society OF the stae
q, York met in this city this morning Dr. Danie
Ie,vis Of New-York City, presiding In his Inaugural
otdress DR. Lewis said that the material interests Oh
tho society had prospered very much and there was
reliance in the treasury after all debts were paid
rho failune Of county societies TO purchase the printed
rocaedings had caused, for several years past, de-
ec,epcv To avoid such result In the future TIC
recommended that only enough copies be printed 10
nnlv subscribers Membership in the society should
+ be so easily attained to diminish It's value ~
,ho same time there shoald be larger membership
.bo, 81 nrcsent He submitted the question as 10
hther every president Of county societies should not
IA made n member by virtue Of the Office he holds IL
oId increase the value Of the county Office, and hep
,h. state Society. He appointed Dr. Lawrence Johh-
son Of New-York City DR.. L. V. stoddard, OF koch
stsr and Dr. j. VI. Bigelow, OF Albany, as delegates
e. he convention for revising the United slates
51bormacopoeia lie recommended that the suggesuoh
80 the stste Lunacy Commission 20 put all asyluhs
der state charge he Endorsed, as II would ehe't tlo
raoval of 900 poor victims from county az iu H
rhere Thurman treatment was apparent Ihe law I1'
etate Rnard OF Medical Examiners was recoinmcuuo.
%ntual aid societies among physicians are also leoo
mended. .a,otrg cor,u,t.tees were ap
49, come executive business was transactcd slu
a number OF papers were Teau'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
FATAL EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE.

Altoona, PENN Feb. Awhile filing a large gaso-
lene tank at Gazln this morning, Miles Adesburger
was overcome by gas Frank Gillon went to his as
sistance with a lighted lamp. A terrible explosion
fatally burned and Aldesburger Glllon and two other
men were seriously burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
Mr.. o'CoYNoR's OBJECTIONS.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE FAIR FUND.

During the last four days subscriptions to the
Worlds Fair fund received at the headquarters
as follows A. H. sievers, $500; Christian Wehrhahn
$3.50: ]. B. Gunnan, 500 F.. G. Iindenberger, $50
Ioseph PospisiI, sos; L. Stajer, 500 Julius Mails,
500 Total for four days, 1905. Previously sub
scribed' $500 6s2 Aggregate TO date, S5,e0s,647.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
TO SUPERVISE FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.
FEATURES OF Mr. RoEsoH's BILL FOR THE AP-
PoINTNiENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF

PoINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF
FOREIGN MORTGAGE CORPORATIONS.
Albany, Feb (speciaD.--Mr. Roesch, OF New.York.
introduced to-day In the senate bill to provide for
the supervision Of foreign corporations or individual
brokers engaged in the selling Of bonds, mortgages
other chooses in action. This bill requires the
appointment by the Governor with the consent OF the
Senate, Of Commissioner of Foreign Mortgage Cor
porations to hold Office for four years at an annual
salary OF $1,000, with an allowance for incidentals
and travelling expenses lie is not to be pecunarlly
interested in any way in any organization or corpora
ton doing business in this state and organized under
the laws of another State, to sell or negotiate bonds
He is TO have the power and perform the same
duties the superintendent OF Banks subject to all
the laws relating to the examining Of banks. The
corporations concerned are to submit to him such re-
turns annually required of banks and are not
to be permitted to operate unless duly examined.
The Commissioner Is to issue certificate of authority
10 such corporations before they do busness-the
certificate giving the Of the persons authorized,
and TO continue in force for one year. No certificate
is however to be issued to any company whose stock
Is not taxed under the State laws except on the filing
Of bond of from $500 TO $1,000 with the
State Treasurer, as he shall direct The company
must pay into the State Treasury every year one per
cent of its aggregate sales or negotiations
Investment brokers also prohibited from doing
business until they have secured certificate from the
Commissioner. unless they named in certificates
procured by corporations. They are also required to
file bond and make annual return. An important
provision is that requiring that when Commissioner
thinks corporations condition is such as TO render
its further proceedings Hazardous he shall report TO
the Attorney General, who may ask the supreme court
Mr.. Roesch declares that crying need exists fol
such law there are many irresponsible concerns
doing business in the way indicated upon which the
state has no effective check.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
no REPORT FAvoRABLY TWO PENSION BILLS

Washington, Feb. 4.-After REPRESENTATIONS Wu'9
by Messrs Mckee Holmes and Williams deiessuoh
representing the National Association OF Prisoners OF
War. the House Committee on lh'@iu rcnS,o"o
authorized favorable report the bill granting
nensions 10 surviving officers and enlisted men, In
cludng marines militia and volunteers OF the mill
tary or naval service Of the late war; who are now
suffering from any disability reasonably presumed to
nc the result Of exposure and hardships endured
The conmittee also authorized favorable report
NJ, a hin nroyidng that the claims Of state militia
man on account Of disability from wounds or injury
recejved i'm battle, while temporarily rendering ser
vice shall be adjudcaed in the same manner AZ
claims OF persons regularly enlisted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05

THE DISASTER AT SAMOA RECALLED.
Washington, Feb. A Joint resolution introduced
in the senate today by Senator Pugh, authorizing
the President to appoint Richard ii. Jackson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05
ANOTHER RERATED PENSION OFFICIAL GONE

ANOTHER RERATED PENSION OFFICIAL GONE.
Washington, Feb 4.-Hiram Smith. IT, the First
Deputy Commissioner of Pensions, was oday Informed
by Secretary Noble that his resignation, received
January 81 had by direction Of the President, been
accepted. 10 take effect March 3. Mr. Smith was ap-
pointed First Deputy Commissioner last June. Under
decision of Commissioner Black, Mr. Smiths pension
Was reratsd and increased by Commissioner Tanner
from S36 to s72 per month. The arrearages received
by him aggregated ss,o35. He was not however az
that time an employe of the Bureau but ne soon
thereafter received his appointment When COnsIess.
convened Mr. Smiths name was sent to the senate
and so he has never been confirmed. II IS Announces
nounced some time ago that reratod pension employees
would not be permitted TO continue In the pubic scr
vice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05

II UR SHOULDER CAPES, all sizes, newest styles, In
all leading fashionable furs $50 capes will be sold for
SIS S25 for $lS $50 $40 S65 for
$50 500 capes for s5 Sl25 capes for $50 $3.50 capes
for $40 G. c. SHAYNE, Furrer, 124 West 42d.st, 1oa
Prlncest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-05

WITH THE REPUBLICANS, BUT TAMMANY
HALL FORCES HIM TO WITHDRAW HIS
PROPOSITION NO LANDS TO BE
TAKEN BELOW EGHTIETH.sT'
PASSAGE OF THE BILL
THIS WEEK DOUBTFUL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-23
A WILD MAN AT LARGE.
He Terrifies the Farmers and Has
Pistols

Union county, NC, is very much wrought
up over the appearance of wild man. This
strange being makes the woods his home and
hiding place. He was discovered few DAYS
ago by party Of negroes that were out hunt
ing at night and, before the negroes had time
to converse with this strange individual he
had pistol in each hand, bidding them to de-
part HIS sleeping place has not yet been
found. He is q terror to the farmers in the
Pleasant Grove neighborhood- At the dead
hours Of night he will come to their houses
and carry off any kind of fowl and sometimes
will slaughter hog and drag it awhile and
carry it on his shoulder. 20 as to completely
keep his place of abode to himself. He has
been shot at two or three times in his night
rambles. but on each occasion he has success
fully escaped injury. IL is thought by some of
the inhabitants that he is an outlaw and has
chosen Union county as his refuge All eff
forts to capture him have proven unsuccessful
and the men, women and children are afraid
TO go outside their houses at night for fear
they will come in contact with him. The
farmers OF that section are getting MP a band
Of men to scour the country and if found be
will be shot down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-23
WORK DONE BY VETERANS.
Manufactures at the Soldiers' Home
Why They Are Authorized,

In response to resolution Of the Senate the
Secretary Of War has transmitted to that BODY
a statement from Gen. Franklin, president OF
the board of managers, of the character of
| work carried on at several national military
soldiers homes. This statement shows that
aimee 1882 the wooden clothing of the homes,
except the caps and undershirts, has all been
made at the central branch, Dayton, Ohio. The
manufacture OF sheets, pillow covers aud under
clothing has been carried on at the northwest
ern branch,near Milwaukee, for the same length
OF time. At the southern branch. near Hamp-
ton, Va, mattress covers have been made for
about five years. In all these cases the labor ia
performed by members Of the home and their
wives and children as far as practicable
The expenses are met by the appropriations
for clothing and bedding About a year ago
the board OF managers authorized the purchase
OF plant at the western branch, Leavenworth.
Tor the manufacture of peculiar kind Of brick
for paving the labor, except skilled labor. to
be performed by members of the home and all
OF the employees to be paid by the post fund
at the price of forty cents a day. The above
are all the manufactures that are carried on at
the homes. The reasons for carrying on such
manufactures, Gen. Franklin says are, first.
the articles are better and cheaper than can be
obtained by other means; second, a large num-
Der OF members and their families are usefully
employed and exc out their scanty means by
wages received for useful labor
The board of managers considers that it has
the authority to carry on these manufactures
because it is its duty to obtain the supplies of
the home OF the best quality at the cheapest
rate and the process adopted attains that end
The military branches Of the government pur
sue the same plan. Gen. Franklin says that
the board has also in view u desire to amelio-
rate the lot of the disabled soldiers under its
care and also to increase the post fund This
fund is devoted to the Improvements of the
ration, to entertainments. payments to the
band, church music and anything that will add
to the comfort OF the members, the cost of
which is not properly chargeable to the appro-
priations by Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-23
CAPITOL GLEANINGs.
Subsidies for American ships IN shs
Foreign Trade, Etc.

The House committee on merchant marine
has recommended that the Senate ball 10 place
the American merchant marine engaged in the
foreign trade on an equality with that Of other
nations be passed in place OF the bin already re-
ported favorably by the COMMITTEES OF the
House, as they are almost identical.
ron NEW ASSISTANT rosrnssrEn CENTRAL
Representative Bingham OF Pennsylvania
yesterday reported favorably from the House
committee on post offices bill 20 create the
ONCE of fourth assistant postmaster general at
salary OF $1,000 per annum. IL is proposed
70 reiieye the hrst assistant postmaster general
rom some OF the duties now deyolving upon
that oiheer and transfer them to the fourth AZ
sistant
MILITARY M.rrERs-
Representative Cutcheon, from the commit
Tee on military affairs. yesterday reported adj
versely the following bills affecting the prr-
sonnet OF the army: To regulate promotion 70
the heads OF the staff department OF the srmv,
70 authorize the promotion of certain assistant
surgeons after twenty years of service; 20 in
crease the eihcieney Of the ordnance DEPART
unent, 70 retire certain officers for disability,
and Tor the relief Of officers who have served
continuously in the grade of lieutenant for
nIteen or twenty years without promotion
These bills have been before the commit,ee
Tor some time and in almost all cases have
tary OF War.
Mr. TAYLOR RECOGNIZED As rHr NoNrxrx
All. Taylor and r. r. Butler both claim
the republican nomination for Congress in the
hrst Tennessee district When the convention
was called there was q split. the Taylor delegates
meeting IN one place and the Butler deles.tes
IN another. The republican congregational
executive committee, Mr.. Belden Chairman
met mere last night and made a report on the
case, holding thar Mr.. Taylor lie the regular
republican nominee. Mr.. Butler refused 10
recognize the committees right to decide the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-23
CENTRAL AMERICAS WAR.
San Salvador and Guatemala Said to
Have Reached an Agreement.

Specials from Guatemala say that the minis.
tiers of Costa RIGA and Nicaragua have signed
with Guatemala treaty of alliance. They de-
mand of Gen. Ezeta. in the name of United
Central America, first, that he leave the su-
preme command in San Salvador; second, that
u legal regime be established in accordance
with the San Salvador constitution, as before
June o. the date of the assassination of Presi-
dent Menendez; and third that general amnesty
be granted to all who participated in the revo-
lutionary movement in San Salvador. Hon.
duras bound herself to this alliance by a preyi-
Gus treaty with Guatemala. Guatemala is
daily increasing her forces ON the San Salvador
frontier. The commanders are ordered to re-
main on the defensive. One general disobeyed
this order and has been subjected to court
martial. The report of the defeat of Guate-
malans by San Salvadorians is declared to be
untrue. 1t was only defeat Of Salvadorian
insurgents, it is said. A special from Chiapas.
near the Guatemalan frontier, says that the
revolutionary movement against President
Barrillos of Guatemala has obtained consider
able Roadway and that Barrillos 10 preparing
for it.
The representative of San Salvador in the CITY
OF Mexico has shown kilograms from Ezeta
claiming that the report of a battle sent on
was accurate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-23
GEORGETOWN.

AUCTION SALES OF REAL EsrArE.-Ratcliffe,
Darr q Co., auctoneers sold yesterday after
noon for Marbury Il Tsggart, trustees, lot 23O,
square 100, fronting 20 feet on south side
OF fth CD street between Frederick and High
streets by depth of $50 feet, improved BY
TWO frame dwellings, to c. II. Fickling for
", 525; east half lot 225. same square, fronting
30 feet on 9th (S) street between Frederick
and Market streets, to VIM. Mayse for 10 cents
per square foot; west half Of same lot TO same
purchaser at IL cents per square foot; parts
lots and 8, square &c. fronting a. 80 feet on
Frederick (S4th) street between Sd (P) and
Attn co streets by depth of $50 feet improved
by good two-story frame dwelling, sold to
Ida +. Wetzerich for $4,000; part lot S, in
Beatty Hawkins amended addition, fronting
2s.Os feet on saith street by depth of $50 feet,
improved by large two-story brick dwelling,
sold to Chas. II. Trunnell for %, 200; lots /. z,
.. 4, 5, 6 and z, same square, at the southwest
cor. OF Saith and Q sts., four of which front Tx
feet on 34th street by depth of 77.20 feet, and
TWO fronting IL feet ON same street by same
depth, and one fronting on Q street by a depth
OF " feet to an alley, all sold to G. II. Trunnell
for 80 cents per square foot
FALL OF WALL IN THE NIGHT AT las
O'Clock this morning the neighborhood of 32d
ana streets northwest was a scene Of excite
ment caused by the fall of the south wall of
the old yellow tavern. This is an ancient
three-story and gable building-one of the old
land marks of the town-and some time since
was condemned as being unsafe aud ordered to
be torn down. 1t was occupied by coIored
family named Ashburn and they we're in it
last night when they and their neighbors were
aroused by the noise and the shaking of the
ground caused by the fall of the entire south
wall. Fortunately the wall fell outward and
no one was hurt, although the Ashburns were
badly frightened.
FIRED His REVOLVER AT RANDoM.-While in
Hughes restaurant Henry Offutt. a carpenter.
discharged his revolver at random endanger-
ing the lives of those in the place He was ar
rested on charges of carrying concealed wea-
pons and disorderly conduct.
DIED IN NEW JEKsEY.-John Hess, the father
OF Sergeant Hess Of this police precinct, died
yesterday at his residence in Egg Harbor CITY.
Nd. at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
u; Ihe deceased was for the greater part of his
life IL resident Of Georgetown.
NoTEs.-Mrs. E. L. Barnes of Pittsburg is
visiting MISS J. Edmonston of 1886 p street.
Raymond Osborn was taken with hemorrhage
on NJ street near sgd street yesterday. After
attendance by DIR. Mackall he was sent to the
Emergency Hospital
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W. c. TEMPERANCE UNION.
A Variety of Topics Discussed by the
Leaders I'm National Temperance Work,

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
assembly was called TO order yesterday morn
ing at Asheville, n. C., by the president, MrS
M. l. Wells Of Tennessee. Mrs. Nj. s. A. Webb
of Savannah, Ga, conducted devotional exer-
cises and Rev. DIR. Cadwalader of Jacksonville.
Fla, offered prayer. After a statement from
the president as to the prospects and objects Of
the assembly Miss Anna Gordon. assistant
superintendent of the Juvenile department of
the National Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, gave a most practical talk as to the
organization and conduct of temperance work
among children. She spoke of the wonderful
growth in this department in the past six years
and attributed it to the daily concert OF prayer
in Its behalf Mrs. Woody, president Of The
North Carolina Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, followed in an address emphasis-
ing the necessity Of form" in the meetingx
Mrs Hobbs Of Guilford College, n. c.. spoke
upon the subject of sensible dresses for eirls.
Twelve states were represented at the opening.
VIZ: Massachusetts North Carolina South Caro-
linay Georgia Mississippi, Texas, Florida.
Maryland. Virginia. Illinois. Tennessee and
Pennsylvania, and other delegates are expected
Miss Willard delivered public lecture in the
Opera House last night 20 large audience.