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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
CONGRESS AND THE RAILROADS

Washington Jan. 1o.-In the House to-day Repre-.
sentative Anderson. OF Kansas presented for printing
in e. The Record a resolution calling the Inter.
state Commerce Commission Tor the following informa
ton
Whether the Commission has reason 10 believe that
several railroad companies operating west of Ch,aro
ar OF the Mississippi River are seeking To enter INN
any lo.m 81 t'nh.uat.u e. VIII enable the ronliUn
ton or It's agents To control the charges made to tho
public 10y any OF the companies for tie tran,nortntin
OF Interstate passenger, freight.
whether 1t has reason to believe that the new
agreement or any oner agreement Of a similar tenor
!, sought TO be made BY the PRESIDENT, or Officers ~
the following railroad companies: Missouri pariGr
AtchlNon, Topeka and St.ta Fe SOuthern paciH'
Northern Pacific, Union tactic. Chicago and %ort
western. CHICAGO. Milwaukee and ST. Taul Wabash
Iowa Central Chicago. burlington and Onincy a,u
tlc Missouri, Kansas and Texas. '' anu
whether any combination Of any Of said comn.,io,
has been formed or attempted to be formed knopn 20
the western Traffic Association. possessing power a.
affect the charge, made to the public no F'"or !"
whether The Commission can furnish AN anrroxi
mate estimate OF the population OF the State No
Territories affected by such charges "'"'cS UT
Whether any form of agreement has been ento,.
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DANcING At TIE RERKELEY LYcErM

The theatre OF the Berkeley Lyccum crowded
it, limit last night at the second performance OF me hrS
act comedy THE Pink Mask" given hy the DrrlT
Club " the College Of the CITY OF NtW.Norh. IlcH
great many Of the college boys present than
the prevou, evening and the numerous college gag
that introduced brought forth bursts Of laughter ana
applause. The actor, thcm~cyc, entered into the
spirit OF the piece and were less clumsy n their rO'e
The skirt dancing In the last act led by J. D.
Brolier. especially good while j. j. h. IIackett OIL
in his imitation Of Carmenca called forth great AZ
pause. The Introduction 81 the dancing the second
and third acts decidedly awkward. attempt
whatever wa. made reconcile with drift; Of IA
play but the dancing tscf was above the average.
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II. RIDER HAGGARD ARRITES.
or HIS WAY To MEXICO 10 DELvE N AZTG
LORE.

or HIS WAY TO NENiCD I'd DELNE N AETC
LORE.
The owner of King solomons Mines, Prince ~ H'F
and Lord II the Frownn= City, II. Rider lae-ant
arrived with hi, wife on the CuUari steamer Etura
Yesterday. lie /, tall slim young Ersli-hnan n
thirty four. ruddy OF complexion. He /, on hi, Way 10
Mexico. where be will >aturdt' himself Win legend, II
tho glory of Montezuma and proves OF the TIN
Guatamo. For several year, Nr. Hac-ad A1, bcea
reading the French TRANSACTIONS of the # he
spanish "Conquestadors.' and zoe, to Mexico 10
get the local favor in order that he may produce
novel which viii brin. forth in the light OF h wonder
full descriptive powers the empire Of the A2te'>.
Il shall stay in New York only few day." aid
Mr.. Hagsari. and then 20 to the city of Mexico by
rail. / have friend there to whom am II wee,
consigned aud have not yet formulated my plans foi
movement, when / reach there. | purpose vc.tnS
II the material warrants, story of the Altec Empire
and will Jay the date If tn story about the time II
the Conquest. II l. absolutely impossible 90 write q
story Of the kind unless has been In the country
| wrote my African s,orc, after = long residence IN
that country, where a Government Official. | be-
cvc that AL the impolttnt narrative, She span
i>h Conque>tddor> have been translated into lrench
none. far a. | know into English. | have pur
pO>ely RETAINED from reading General Wallace, novel
of The Fair God for the reason that | make Il Q
rule never Ia read a novel on the sam" subject e
that on which my self am about to write
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engage with a fair chance Of success. naval eA
pert said today: Il In time shall have ships anu
nuns cuuaI 20 and perhaps, superior 10 similar types
abroad but in the meantime Americans mlst DC tOn,
,rcompu Shed bv other means than force upon the
ocean II r. perfect rot to crtcSe Mr. Blaine coV
and to talk Of concentrating naval vessels on rtS
coast when the British could wipe out even VIII
fhe addition Of the omaha and lantic; Tley cu',,u
also draw on their A>aiic and Australian hcet lo"-
before we could get cruisers from the East.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
A SUIr WOW By SrROBETKA.'

Judge Moore yesterday decided that Alexander Her.
should be relieved from paying the 300 bssne,
sued for by J. schmper maehine.maker. who for st
agreed give the magician the exclusive use Of NV
apparatus used In producing the Illusion 'SrobeiKa
crrmann's Theatre. IL appeared from the evidence W.
schumper WAS well pleased with Mr.. Herman pre-
that he proceeded 10 build scyea, 'Stobeika" maehn~
all OF which he put on the market
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PArRoyESsEs or 1 JUNIOR PP0ury tDr.

PRINCETON. Jan. 10 l>pcciar-Thc following latia
have been chosen paroncs>eN FOR the Junior pomcn de
10 be held early in February Mrs. Richard Irwin Mr.
John A. Mitchell aud Mrs. +. llOpkinsOn smith. N
New York: Mr.. William ". Noble and Mr., Thomas
Il. Nanamaler, Philadelphia; Mrs. Wilson ftr1nd.
Orange, y. j.. Mr> Henry +. osborne. Mr.. Henry
b. Fine and Mrs. William NJ sloane, Princeton, Me
7. : Thorn and Mrs. Lnurason Klggs. Blldmore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
APpnINrEp To NEG0TIATE wIrH INpIAN..

Washington Jan IO.-Thc President today appoint
cd Francis Campbell, Of Gratiot Wis. - b. Com.
missioner 10 negotiate with the Chippewa Indians. in
Minnesota, in place Of Joseph +. Whiting. resigned
He has also appointed Luther X. smith, OF Mount
sterling Ala 10 be Commissioner % select and ap
praise certain lands and Improvements within the
Round Valley Indian Reservation, IN California, In
place Of Thomas \. Gait, declined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
Bills INTRODUCED IN TIE HOUSE

Washington, Jan. 1O.-W. ]. Hayes, ~ Iowa, has
introduced in the House bill to establish In tho
Treasury Department land l)aD bureau, whose func-
ton shall be 10 loan money on unlncumbercd lands.
Mr.. Richardson, Of Tennessee, introduced bill pro
viding for graduated income tax on persons, firms
and corporations.
Mr.. Grcenhalge, Of Massachusetts, introduced a
bill providing for pension Of 1900 per month TO
Nathaniel F. Banks, Of Massac husctts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
GRAHAM XADlUS EXILE ENDED.

Ex.Chiel Clerk Graham McAdlm, OF thc Eurau
City Revenue and MarAets, returned TO the civ dN
or two ago after absence Of more than year hs
exile wa, result 81 his bang DECLARED In contempt OF
court for refusing 70 testify In the markets Investigation
made by the Commissioners Of Accounts. Nj. McAdAs
has purged himself OF contempt OF court
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into by any Of the companies to make a territorial
division Of the railway business.
Whether any pooling agreement has been entered
into. Also. whether. If such coordination exists. Ire
people have any effective safeguard against eXOrhant
charges and whether the United state, Possesses
power 70 secure enforcement ot law and a punish
nent Of the conspiracy and not. what further legs
lna l.
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THE GARNET TO BE ENTERED FREE.

Washington, Jan. 1o-Ihe Treasury Department has
authorized the free entry Of cabinet made Of wood
and glass presented TO the American Museum Of
Natural History Of New York, and Intended for use in
the exhibition Of collection Of American precious
stones provided the collector at New York is satisfied
it IS In the nature OF scientific apparatus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
A CHANGE ~ NICARAG

A CHANGE ~ NICARAGCA's CUSTOMS SYSTEM
Washington. Jan. lO.-The Bureau of the American
Republics j. informed that the Government Of Near
aqua has abolished IL. system OF al vaorcm duties ard
now assesses duties upon the Gross weight ~ each
article according t. the printed tariff Consular Ger
uncatIon Of invoices has also been dispensed with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
FOURTH-CLAsS POsTMASTERS APPOI NTED.

Washington, Jan. 1O.-FOurth class postnasters were
to-day appointed as follows q. b. snyder, Bursonvc,
Penn; ID. F. C'errcs, Lucon, Penn; Mary VI. Ander
son. Putneys Va; BEETLE J. Owen Gentle Va; s. f.
Kite, Kite, Va. ID. Baker Newington. Va.
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TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE TARIFF ACT.

Washington. Jan. 1O.'rhe Ways and Means Com
mttee to-day ordered favorable report 10 be made 10
the House on the bill 10 the caused by
mis- placed parenthesis In the Mckinley Tariff act,
whereby sweetened chocolate made dutable under
the clause for chocolate confectionery, instead Of at
cents pound under the paragraph for chocolate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
A SOLDIER WHO DECLINES HIS PENSION.

Washington, Jan. 1O.Secretary Noble has received n
letter from John f. Hewitt, former soldier and pen
sloner living at Los Angeles. Cal, returning his
pension certificate for cancellation. Il have trusted
this TO Cod he says in his letter. and feel
1t would be wrong 10 receive pension, as l am well
enough TO make my living without IL at present"
The pension was granted for chronic darrhoea, bron
chtls injury Of back and disease Of mouth the result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11

FOR A NEW PUBLIC BUILDING IN CHICAGO.
Washington Jan. 1o.-The House Committee Pub
Lie Buildings and Grounds to-day granted hearing 10
Tie Chicago Representatives. in the House on the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
THE CoNCoRD,s SECOND TRIAL.

Washington, Jan. 10-InfOrmatITT has been received
at the Navy Department that the gunb0at Concord
will lie ready for her second trial Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-11
BONDS REDEEMED BY THE TREASURY.

Washington. Jan. l0.--The amount Of . per cent
bonds redeemed 10 day Wa $1,000 making a total
TO date OF as 3l4 900.
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and a., a result reported the accompanying bill Then
follows historical sketch Of the exploration for a
connecting link between the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, beginning with tOlumbus's examination IN
1907 The report that time, research and expert
mcnt have now demonstrated thai the only adequate.
efficient and practicable passage j. that by way Of Lake
Nicaragua Reference il made 10 tie proposition
made By Nicaragua IN loo for joint ownership Of u
canal to be constructed by the United states and Me
aI5rua, and T. the interest shown in the matter by
the United states Government.
The report saws that when the northern portion Of
Mciico wa, annexed TO the United States. in 1850,
and the cGOrnou, natural wealth Of the country was
discovered. the construction Of canal appeared TO
be an immediate and somevh hat urgent necessity. The
British had obtained a narrow fOOthOd the Mosquito
Coast ia geographical phrase Of almost unlimited elias
clty had made settlements at Balizc. and lad seized
the country at the mouth Of the san Juan River, the
necessary Atlantic end Of the canal. The British
Government wa, SOLICITORS that the United state
should not control the enterprise. and the United
STATE, were quite s0ctOus tna an anti Republican
and European Government should not establish Itself
I'm Central America. These consider atons led 90 the
CLAYTON BulWer convention. whereof, both Government,
bound Themselves not 70 obtain exclusive control
tAe canal Oh "coonize or ASSUME or exercise any
domain over Nicaragua, Costa Iucd. th5 Mosquito
Coast or any part Of Central America" Also the
treaty required botls Government, support further
The speedy construction OF the canal, ,tipiaing thai
they would encourage such person, as might first offer
to begin the same WIKI the necessary capital, etc.
All these declarations Of views aud stipulatfons con
corning them were made forty years ago. During all
th, time no practical and effective steps In the con
strnctlon Of the canal were taken until the passage OF
the act Of Congress Of February 20, 1850, incorporating
the Maritime Canal Company Of Nicaragua.
TIE report argues that this treaty has become
obsolete for the that II wa, based the idea Of
the immediate prosecution OF the enterprise that tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
A STANDARD PITCH FOR PIANOS.

Tire meeting of the Piano Manufacturers Association
OF New York City, held at No. ITO East Fourteentfst'
Yesterday afternoon resulted In determination 10
change the present piano pitch. AT the iast meeting
NJ the association committee was appointed to recon-
mend standard pitch fer pianos lower than that now
in use. The committed recommended the adoption OF
mitch of 435-A double vibrations In a seooDd at %
degrees Fahrenheit Upon motion OF william Stein
Wv the recommendation adopted by the associa-
ton and the manufacturers decided to arrange their
business so that all pianos leaving their shops after
July /, 1892, should conform to The new standard
rho nresent standards used in New-York range be-
.oor leo A and 459-A The association voted thanks
T,onsI levi X Fuller secretary of the committee,
for his work in arranging the change. o.,.,. attn,
" The association will meet again next TUESDAY atter-
mon nj O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
MRS WALDEN REM4YDED FOR TRIAL.

The inouest in the case of James r. Walden, who
was shot BY his wife, Annie Walden, at Thirty nnthst
and Broadway, was held before Coroner MESSENGER
Yesterday. Mr.. Howe, of Howe Hummel appeared
for the defence. and wauhope Lynn. Of the District
Attorneys Office, for the prosecution. The only eye
witness to the shooting Griffin III. Merritt ponce
man. of the Nineteenth Precinct station, VINO saw INC
sb,otine. He rushed up to them and said "What Is
the matter with YOU people7n The wounded man
aid "ThIs woman has shot me-" The woman SAID
Yes I have shot him. He is my husband.' Inc
policeman then summoned an ambulance and had
Walden taken TO the New York Hospital, where he
died soon after being admitted.
The Jury gave q verdict that the dead man came 10
,is death in the New-York Hospital on October 30
f.r, ,istoI shot wounds In the throat and back In
nicted by pistol in the hands OF Mrs Annie Walden
rhe prisoner was remanded to me IohoS 10 await
trial IN the Court Of General Sessions.
The woman pleaded not guilty before the Grailn
Jurv Yesterday,
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HUNG BY HIS FEET IN A SHAFT
THEN THE OTHER MANS HOLD LoosENED AND
HE WAS KILLED.

F. D. slober thrty-avc years old, salesman. who has
heen IN the employ oharles T. Rogers Co.. brass bed
s.eods No 264 Sxtaye FOR two years Tell tnroush an
elevator shaft yesterday and was instantly Killed He
fell to tho from the fourth hoor OF the Factory
Nos 16l ard 1c3 West Eightsenth-st Slooer was
single man. His in Schenectady, N H. ou'
no boarded at No 800 West Ffty.eighth-st
Louis Weber who is employed on the fourth hoor'
onened the door leading the elevator and unfortunately
AID not close It, Slober with him. when suddenly ne
nitched forward and fell into the SHAFT Weoper eoa
his employer that caught Mr. Slober ny his too ot
the man had got far into the opening thae e co"u
not null him back, and at last Hst ne
zoo shoud be dashed with the unfortunate man. ne
. coono,led 70 let him fall. Weber nearly tainted
uhen no felt the weight slip from his hands
There were nine men connected win the nrni d. ue
.c,o,v when a reporter called last night They refused
10 olive only tho explanation OF the deeh OF
the salesman 1t may be that the coroner VIII ina tna'
,ohor died from heart and was really deaa oe'oe
-, ,ou down the elevator. Some time ago. 1t L. said,
Sio,er tried to become member OF the Royal Arvahn
-, os declared unn the physician said that he was
,orb,ed with heart disease
The coroner will examine Louis Weber to-day.
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v,rw,vc THE FACE or THEIR DEAD PASTOR.

Twaifthst. was thronged all day yesterday with
friends admirers and parishiones Of Monssnor Preston
who had come to look for the last time on the features
Of the prelae. At the back of the long parlor on
ilocldIap,d bier lay the half opened conin. Hehind
stood silver candcabrum In which were six lighted
candles while the space in the rear was filled with
a proiilslon Of floral emblemS Al times In tho after
oo, a st,ady line OF men, women and children walked
I'll. nc the conln The tribute OF affection aud
respeet which was paid his memory by the demcapor
81 high and low clergy and laIty, testified to his
strength Of character, his ability and his kndincss
Al o'clock the doors were closed and the prepare
ons were made for the evening service at st. Anns
rho coIn was closed and moved into the church and
nj haltpast the priests chaned the solemn service
a.. tho dead Every seat In the large building was
ni,ad and every inch at the back Of the church was
nccunled The Archbishop will celebrate the high
vouldcul mas al 10 O'Clock tbs morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
npcrprrOy To PRESIDENT HARPER.

CHICAGO. Nov. G.-Presdent Harper OF the Uni
,ersItv ~ Chicago the institution so generously en-
aowed nv Mr. Rockefeller the guest OF honor at
reception by The Chicago Baptist social ohioh a. uo
,,ai,nrI,,m last evening After the reception there
was business meeting. which was followed by
henouet. Prominent educators connected With tho
varous colleges and schools OF the city were present
DR. Henry Wade Rogers delivered codal address
~ welcome 10 President Harper and the trustees OF the
university of Chicago DR.. W. c. Roberts, presdens
Of Lake Forest University spoke In behalf OF the Pesby
te1.rs lie declared that Chicago was large enough
49, accommodate three great schools and that this city
,va destined 10 become the centre OF the liberal arts
IN tho continent before many years had passed ires
dent G. w. Northrup Of the Baptist Theological Union
sn,lc words OF encouragement. President Harper was
Enthusiastically received when he TO respond lie
~ raad his thanks and told how proud he felt OF his
cninecton with the new university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
HE DENIES THAT HE ASSAULTED HER.

., .'ee was a private hearing in the Judges room
y 'N 1ombs Police Court yesterday afternoon Of an
ssuH case The complainant said she was Catherine
,uhson and lived at the Astor House, and charged
81 The evening 0. october 20 last she was assaulted
:. george C. Adams in a room in the Ashland House
'e assault consisted OF Adams striking her several
."Ss fIst with his fist and then with an iron poker
, N-"s pleaded not guilty, and was held In $500
'e story tod by George ii. crying. tina
.ney for the complainant, is as follows
1''Da SIX months ago, Adams, while In Pbila
rs 4s met Miss johnson, whose parents are wealthy
L promise Of marriage he ruined her. In the
S' part Of October, Miss Johnson accompanied
u 70 tbs city and they registered at the Ashland
. Adams desired her 10 bave an unlawful
aasoh performed. and this she refused to do On
a. "snt Of October 20. Adams went to Der room. aud
- was violent scene between them. lie assaulted
subscribed in her complaint.
aaH was seen to the TOmbs prison last night. lie
,,r sa when spoken to Of the charges against him.
NJ a tiiat there was absolutely nothing IN them
oeen charged with assault but he was innocent
-. "omab.' said he. as actnated by motives OF
an You understand my position when
70 - n, mat She wants mOney from me and i refuse
b Mn yxa There Is no evidence against me. Will
VINES aD.s "i "'A' 'u''U'' " '"'' '''' wv
IN .Vuog woman about twenty four years DID, Who
y nv 70 be the wife Of Adams. talked anxiosly to
"Ssf and to Judge Diver. She said she could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
LOOKING F0R MISSING FRIENDS.

Police Superintendent Murray yesterday received the
following letter from H. C. Maynard, chief OF police OF
Northampton. Mass.
Isaac A. Bsbee left this city October 20 for Phila
dephia tickets bought through and valise checked TO
Philadelphia. Tho yase arrived all right, but the man
hos not been heard from since arriving In New.fok or
supposed TO orrive, his ticket was used as far as
there He Is weak minded and a paper was put In his
pocket with che following written thereon: This man is
sick. II anything happens to him, write TO NJ IT,
Blsbee No 11O2 'Chestnutst, Philadelphia" lie j.
about forty years old weighs about 14o pounds, ana Is
Ave feet eight inches high. lie black derby haf
llaht overcoat black suit He has dark musache
and dark eyes, slightly insane from parAytc stroke
years ago. had his underclohing.
search Of the police records failed TO give an IN
formation about the missing man.
Carrie Lewis, a young woman who lived with her
widowed mother in Bayonne, y. j., was taken TO
ST. Lules Hospital In this city, few days ago, slier
ing from hysteria. On Thursday, when she seemed TO
have nearly recovered friend Of her mother went TO
the hospital intending to accompany the young woman
back TO Bayonne but the physicians advised letting her
remain there another day in the afternoon Miss Lewis
said she was determined not to remain over night and
she walked out. Her friend was making inquiries
among her acquaintance In the city Yesterday, ana
went TO Police Headquarters to ascertain If any accident
had happened to her.