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New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
RtprD TRANSIT AND THE COURTS.

The members of the Rapid Transit Commission held
another meeting yesterday afternoon. Although 1t
was announced that consents had been received,
war also admitted that In all probability it would
be necessary to appeal to the Supreme Court One OF
the officers said that in order to build the road 1t
was necessary to get consents representing the
majority of the property Oh each street along which,
or under which, the road would pass That now
seemed almost impossible. Every effort however.
would be made to avoid the necessity of appealing to
the courts. In about week 1t would be known
definitely what would be TAKEN At present
about oneqarer OF the necessary consents had been
received
"If we appeal to the courts continued the officer,
"we must give two weeks notice OF intention.
The court will then refer the matter to three CON-
mssioners They will report within sixty days to
the court upon the necessity and advsabilty Of build
ing this road II the court confirms the report as
slInug that 10 he favorable, II be taken In heu
OF the consent OF the property owner"
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
THEY WANT rnEIR MINING PROPERTY.

The Hecla Consolidated Gold Mining Company has
brought a suit in the Supreme Court against W. L.
O'Nel lawyer to recover possession Of considerable
mining property which was assigned to O'Nell as
tzustee. In February, 1858. jeremiah Collins aud
Patrick j. Rafferty, owned gold mines known as the
'BhamrOck, Australian and Hecla, in Colorado. They
assigned the property 10 O'Nei in trust until com
spany could be formed. In August last the Hecla
Inine Incorporated, with capital of 81 100000
When O'Nel asked to transfer the property back
No the original lie refused 1t is charged to do
go the ground that he had not been paid for his
services When the company sued him, O'Neill made
tho same defence IN his answer to tho complaint in
ishe suit Yesterday J. n. Hayes, representing the
plaintiffs. made a motion before Judge Andrews, in
the Supreme Court. Chambers, for a judgment on
the pleadings, on the ground that 0Neill's answer
was frivolous Decision was reserved upon that mo
zion
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
THE UNITED CHRISTIAN COMMISSIOM
ITS FIRST ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON
REPORTS OF ITS WORK.

ITS FIRST ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON
REPORTS OF ITS WORK.
Washington Dec 22.-The United Christian Com
mission held It's first annual meeting here today IN
the ecture-room Of the First Congregational Church
the Rev. DR.. Newman presiding. Tie c0iinisson was
organized one year ago. It's object being the Diomoo
OF the Intellectual moral and religious welfare oil the
Army and Navy by suggesting needfnl Natiohal
legislation and administration, securing llquaiheu
chaplains encouraging sabbath observance, promoting
temperance multiplying libraries, readlhg-rooh's
and eymnasiums and endeayorng to AROUSE
the the sentiment OF the Nation to a sense
of its obligations TO this class of citizens vi
(icers we're elected as follows President, the rev.
Dr. Joseph II. smith vice president, the Rtv. Ut. o.
NJ. Newman; general secretary, the Rev. Dr. George
Elliott; secretary representing the Army Chapiaii
Nave secretary representing the Navy, Chaplain CafA
treasurer the Rev. DR.. W. f. Panson executive COM
mttee the Rev. DR.. J. r. Elliott. the Kew. Dr W. a.
Bartlett the Rev. DR.. d. X. Carroll and the Kew Dr
Il. @. Butler.
The question of the need OF better ana iarsc'
libraries OH shpboard and at Army posts was bnehS
discussed r. Il. Poole, librarian OF the Young Meil
Christian Association Of NewlOrk, sald tlat tne a.
sociation distributed 800 weekly papers chaplal
Nave spoke OF gambling In the Army. and sara IL was
The greatest evil with which he had to e0ntehd'
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

More expert testimony was given yesterday in the
suit OF Laura V. Appleton against the Newlork Life
Insurance Company to get fifth interest in the Plaza
Motel property, which formerly owned by her
rather, John Anderson. Then adjournment was
taken until Monday in consequence OF the Illness Of
several witnesses. Justice Patterson wished the
5urors and lawyers all happy Christmas before court
WAS adjourned.
The argument the ticker injunction, which was
TO be made yesterday before Judge BlschoH, in the
Court OF Common Pleas, adjourned until p. M.
to-day.
suits for $685. 900 each against the Innan and Inter
national Steamship Company for damages They were
second cabin passengers the City OF ChcagO when
she sailed from Liverpool on June IL. Just before
anchor was weighed the officers OF the ship tested
Samhs The two Iindhes were on deck at the time
and we're injured by the explosion OF one OF them.
Johan was In hospital for live weeks and Allan de-
SSgn in the superior Court, but transferred to
She United states Circuit Court.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
p1sCUssTyG THE BUILDING LAWS.

The committee the revision Of the building laws
of the city of NewYork held private meeting yester-
day afternoon at No 157 East sxtyseventht to draft
amended laws. These laws the result Of the com
mittee's deliberations after having heard the views OF
number Of properly Sgners regarding the working Of
the present laws. John W. Murray, a member OF the
committee, said to reporter yesterday AFTERNOON
"The result of our meeting to-day will not be made
public. l may say, however, that we Shall formulate
a set of amended laws. The committee will probably
hold another meeting at the Mutual Life Insurance
Building tomorrow AFTERNOON, when those who have
not vet appeared before Tie body may have oppor
tuDity to do So"
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
THE DEPORTATION OF SUMITRA TOBiCC0.

A meeting OF tho Leaf Tobacco Board Of Trade OF
New-York was held yesterday at No. 17s Pearlst to
discuss the importation of Sumatra tobacco, regarding
which the Board OF General Appraisers said in recent
decision that none OF imported honestly filters,
but all came here as leaf tobacco dutiable at 81
pound. letter from Assistant Secretary spauldns,
Of the Treasury Department was read, in which Mr..
spauldng said that effort would be made to prevent
the fraudulent importation OF this tobacco. Upon
hearing this. the members OF the board declined to
continue I'm power the committee appointed some ume
ago TO act with the Government officials In preventing
the fraudulent importation Of Sumatra leaf tobacco
osH
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
RIILROAD INTERESTS.


Baltimore Dec. % (speciaD.-A grain blockaee Is
threatened at the Baltimore and Ohio terminals here'
The company in the hope Of relieving the pressure Oh
the elevators has issued order that grain arriving
by bay vessels will not be received into the elevators
after to night The farmers in the eastern parV Vi .'
State and the dealers in Maryland gram "'o sea-
.oitoted over the Baltimore and Oho's order
md do not know what they will do. several large
warehouses were hired to-day for the storage o'
Maryland grain but much more room Is heeaeu
Western grain is pouring into Baltimore anu
naturally the elevators must take care OF ths' as
IS TO the interest Of the railroad company thac ps
the elevators The recent burning of tine siali bai
more and Ohio elevator at Locust Point has heped u
cause the trouble. The enforcement OF the or1g VII VII
drive much of the bay grain trade TO Phdeipha anu
other points
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
TrnRNET.GENFRAL MILIER,s VISIT.

Attorney General William H. II. Miller was In con-
sultation yesterday with the officials of the United
States District Attorneys staff. lie first went to sec
the United states District Attorney, Edward Mitchell,
who has been confined to his house for some time with
a wrenchcd knee After spending several hours with
Mr. Mitchell the Attorney General went to the Federal
Building aud had talk with Assistant United States
Attorney IL. C. Patt about the working OF the
Customs Administrative act Mr.. Platt is In charge Of
the customs litigation OF the Government and Is at the
head of the office In Mr. Mtchell's absence. Mr. Miller
wished TO learn about the operation OF the act as 10
formulate set Of rules for the officials Of the Depart
ment OF Justice.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
THr SENATE BILL on NEW-YORK BRIDGES.
1T WOULD oBsTRUCr CONNER :, SAYS ihA
MrryIupAL CONSOLIDATION COMMISSION

MUNICIPAL CONSOLIDATION COMMl'oi'''
The following was sent TO Washington yesterday
Tn tha Honorable the Senate OF the United states'
Rv a resolution of the Municipal Consolidated IN,
ouIy Commission, appointed under the ProVisohS ~, o
Chapter 3l1 OF the laws OF the state OF ~
The wear $50 have been directed on its pehai "a
ranr Sent 10 YOUR honorable body the views OF saIu
Con,misslOu i'm opposition TO bill ). S4o enuuen,
anhorize and regulate the construction OF bridges
the Iudson River and the East River, at the Ct. oi
New York and TO prescribe the dimensions vi u'e ne
same which was referred to the senate COhmt"o VI"
Commerce. a., n.oa,,on Ia
The Commission under the law OF Its oreauoh Is
reoppd 10 examine questions arising upon tie sueee
of tIe welfare and development of the muhicpa paiiute
occupying the several ISLANDS OF the haroof OF wv
York and therefore deeply concerned that no aeP
are taken which might hinder obstrlct the develoP
ent Of a systematic arrangement OF new anu pr0ti ne
avenues of INSTRUMENTATION so necessary w dio
progress and wellbeing 81 these communities. 4, /,
kn examination OF The bill above mentioned paus 10 W
the belief that IT, rigid provisions. which allow TOT no
differences account Of the width OF these fyers VI
sr1cton OF any bridges over the indson ana EaoI
Rivers, and would inevitably be an obstruction 10 ts
movements OF commerce and clearly against the hter-
ests OF the public ,,,
The present rule, by which all plans for bridges
across navgable waters must receive the approyI OF
OF Engineers. who wellnfomed upon this sub!ect
would 10 furnish all requisite safeguards for the
projection of the commerce Of This port -
The public mind has been aroused 10 a sense OF tie
increasing necessity for improved and quick transit
across these rivers. and nothing should be done 10
closer union and relationship the great municipalities
whose growth and welfare depend upon these means OF
REORGANIZATION. Very respectfully,
ANDREW II. GREEN, President.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
YORK or THE BOARD OF ESTIMATE.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY EXPENSES IN 1892

APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY EXPENSES in los2'
Appropriations for 1892 were put through by ehe
Board Estimate yesterday for the Health ana Car
ties Departments the Registers, County ClerRs anu
Sherif's Offices and the Commissioners OF Accounts
and Jurors, covering sum Of about @4,Ooo'ooV' ~
took the Board Just twenry minutes 10 grant 'ne
Health Board 435,13s, substantially the amount
provided in the provisional budget. 1t ncdes So'-
600 for new Reception Hospital at East sl4teeh'h
ST. 1927 13s for salaries $4,000 for dishfection
$50 900 for the health police $4,000 for the HOS
ptal fund $4,000 for removing onal ana Ssooo Ior
contingencies The appropriation OF 1871 was ffio'4oo
Tie Commissioners Of Charities and Correction, wha
asked for $2977 245. and who were allowed S-'%oo'
l25 Professionally last october, were cut down 10
50 II 3s3 so The reduction was manly IN Vne
estimates for tew buildings s5e7 900 being asked and
only 400 600 being allowed The Commissioners
mean TO ask the Legislature to pass an act allowing
them TO issue bonds for making the desired improve
mems. The principal items granted were Sl, ,aoo'oOV
for supplies s614 1926 for wages and salaries s7oooo
for repairs $50 900 for the poor adult blind; S2oooo
for coal for the outdoor poor; 100000 for ne"
buildings and $4,000 for destitute veterans Oh 'e
C1vl, War. 10 be distributed among the Grand Army
Of the Republic An interesting inclNnt OF tie aliu'
scrutiny was the Mayors discovery that the Metro
noIltan Telephone Company was exacting $1,000
wear for poor service which cost regular su6scno-
ers only S. sOo proper reduction in the allowance
for the purpose YVES made. mn
oiher estimates taken up and passed were The
Finance Departments salary list, Sses 600 kcs,S
norers and iatorers, S4e,77e Sheriff's office, $ll9
952: County Clerks Office, S94 $50 nnnS "a
81 go, ,7ioio was distributed among charitable ms'
tutiops. ,,. ,u...r~ q, x 900
was appropriaed 81 800 for Che General society Of
MschsS}as and Tfadesmen OF the City Of New ierk'
and s5 900 for the Aguilar hse Library s"c'e'''
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
4 FINE MEMORY IN THE sURRoeArE's OFFICE.

Concerning the story which was printed yesterday
hout the estate of Charles F. Browne better known as
Artemus Ward Mr. Mclaughlin, the clerk IN 'he
surrogates Office to whom Mrs. Browne, OF biooh-
ington, H.. said she senb afidavits establishing her
right to the property the widow OF the huinolS''
said that he had received such papers rom mrs'
Browne. He had replied to her by lettef, he e"io'
nt b cord moi attend to such affairs, and in another
1otter Mrs Browne had requested him to hand the
papers to a lawyer. lie had compiled Win tipt re,
ouest but he cOuld not remember TO whom he hau
given the documents. Al the time he gave up me me
5aners ne had taken receipt from the isWye, eus n
NAT paper was mslald, so he could not recaii Iho
Innr-
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
PUBLIC REQUESTS OF JAMES II. KELLOGG.

Rochester n. Y, Dec GA petition for the proos"
Of tho will of James III. Kellogg pronlinent Hou
moulder formerly of Troy, n. Y, who died here iAs'
week, filed in the Surrogato's Court yesteius
It Is understood that the charitable bequests oi a'
Kellogg up in the hundreds OF thousands ana w
cude the following organizations American bioe
Society, OF sSew- York; National Temperance soooV
and Publication House. OF New York; American suhav
school Union, of phadelpha; trustees OF the oene'~
Assembly OF tho Presbyterian Church Board OF f9sI
Missions Of the Presbyterian Church, OF new ~,
Presbyteran Board OF Relief for Disabled Mlns"si ~
and Widows and Orphans of Disabled Minister. - ~
Now York the Chdren's Aid society, OF New iofH' ~"
maj Others.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
MEETING OF THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION.

The first monthly meeting Of the tenth year OF the
New York City Indian Association was he'd on Mon
dsy morning at the Broadway Tabernacle IL was
resolved not only TO continue the missionary eouc%
tona and home building work Of last year. but aiso
TO aid in the erection Of hospital greatly heeueu
among the mission Indians OF southern o",rUr,''
An ,ntsrpstng feature OF the meeting was talk BY
Mise Rogers OF the women's Board of Home MIS-
sions Cpresbvterian) upon Alaska and the MISSION
,rcrR NJ The various ohuIches there represented
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
10 CARRY Up THE IMPORT RATE CASE.

The Board Of Trade and Transportation has en-
ployed John b. Kennan and Simon sterne to take into
the United Sntes Courts the decision OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission the import rate case. This
decision grew out OF the discrimination that was made
by some OF the railroads in favor OF importers, who
were allowed cheaper freight rate from the seaboari
towns TO the interior than conld be obtained by the
American manufacturers. The Commissioners decided
that the rate for the class Of goods, whether OF
foreign or American manufacture, should be uniform.
The Board Of Trade and transportation desires to
obtain from tie United States courts decision upon
this point
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
RTMORs ABoIJT THE ST. PAUL AND OMAHA.


Rumos were revived in wall Street YESTERDAY pointing
70 formal absorption o. the Chicago St raul MINNIE
apos and Omaha Railway by The Chicago ana NORTH
western The ST. and Omaha passed into the cohoi
a the Northwestern in the winter of 1882, the transaction
having been preceded oy vigorous war between all 'he
roads I'm the Northwest. Since that ems lumorS nav"
BEEN reVed at that the two systems "Ouu oe
amolgamated by interchange OF stocks. iesu'ru"'
talk even went TO the extent OF asserting that IL was uh
dersood that the exchange would be n'te on ne OASIS o
one share Of preferred for ore share OF Nof-
western preferred and at rate which would Fi'e one
share q Northwestern for two shares OF oaha
common The only public support Of the theory OF
POSSIBLE union Of stocks the rise OF two points yes
sav in Omaha common stock at Stock Exchsnfe to 49,
against about 3S ten days ago.
NJ L. Sykss, vcepresident Of the two Companies s''ei
that there was no truth the ors, and nat no ohahse
had occurred in the status Of the companies ana thas none
WAS contemplated to his knowledge. ssDe brokers ID
Vol Street declared that the rumors were unfouhneo anu
tbaa the rise was due the inesed earnings o.
the St Paul and Omaha The recent absorption OF tho
milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western by tho Northwestern
nv an interchange stocks may be responsible Tor the
gossip about the Omaha road
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
n,ooovppv OF , ouT IN RATES.

Chicago Dec 22 CspeciaD.-New trouble came up to-day
hetween the Chicsg 60 City lines 1t II another
Rock Island Burlington affair, but II pushed VIII involve
the Santa Fs Maple Leaf Alton and Wabash IL seems
the Rock Island agent at Kansas CITY made the discovery
that straight tickets Of the Burlington issue read
ing Kansas CyChcago could be bought at 50 bo while
the regular $40, thus making cut OF 90 cents
He bought two or three tickets that price and forwarded
the together with an elaborate statement OF the stua
tou 30 General Passenger Agent Sebastian To-day Mr..
sebastian made application Chairman Finley for relief
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23

desired that the and friends Of the church freely
contribute for this purpose, and that 5000 may be
realized fund shall reach the sum Of sooooo
The rector, the Rev c. H. ouehton feels keen interest
In the fund Being the founder Of the church and the
originator fund feeling the weight of advancing
years, dcsrous that the endowment shall be 30
increased that church may be placed upon an nae
pendent basis before he retres from the reetoshp
large fund realized will insure the continuance OF me
present forms OF woshp-the daily eucharist the daiy
payers and other observances-for years TO come
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
its vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites Of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that Of the half-di-
gested Liver oil.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
.,Scorr BowSn, Chemists. s,a sou,h s,h Avssss.
New York.
Your druggist keeps scsus Emulsion Of eod.livss
e1-an drugsuo everywhere do, q.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
A NEW ROAD FROM ST. LOUIS TO n

Paducah, KY, Dec. 22.-The Paducahs Tennessee ana
Alabama Railroad been completed to Hollow kock'
Tenn and the first train to-day made the round tflp
over the road. new tme-card VIII go INTO ehect
on the first Of the year by which through sieeperS WI"
be run directly between st. Louis ana NashVhe o'ei
this line. This road opens up new territory that
has hitherto been almost inaccessible. Ihe rOdu VIII
be extended TO sheffield, Ala, In the spring
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
PRIyarE WIRES MAY BE CUT OFF.

on March next the contracts for the leased private
wires connecting tho Chicago Board OF Trade with the
Produce Exchange will expire and 1t Is thought that
the pressure which will be brought on the board OF
managers OF the Produce Exchange may influence them
10 cut oil the private wires absolutely. Tic poorer
members OF the Exchange have constantly declared that
they wpr, discrimnatrd against account NJ the
private wires which members received the Chicago
Quotations much sooner than they could
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
ChiCkering Piano.

ONLY RECIPIENT OF CROSS OF
LEGION OF HONOR AND GRAND GOLD
MEDAL At PARIS EXPoSITI0N-USED
FxCLUSIVFLY IN THOMAS, GILMORE
AND sEIDL CONCERTS Mt MADISON
SQUARE GARDEN. AND IN SEASONS 'oo'
'9i. '92 OF BOSTON SYMPHONY OR
CHEsTRA IN NEW YORK. Pronounced by
LIST, GoTTSCHALK and DE PACHMAN
the instrument that comes nearest the human
voice.
For sale, cash or easy instalments; also Tor
rent A small stock OF second hand pianos to
be had at very reasonable prices.
CuICKERINts HALL, Jth Av. 18Th ST., n. v.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
DIVORCE GRAINED MRS. FULLER.

Peehskin ". ", Dec. 90 lspecal).-sarah g. Fuller
made application about year ago TO Judge J. o. Dyck
man. Of the supreme Court. for an absolute divorce
from her husband ORA Edward ID. Fuller. Judge Dyck
man appointed william p. Fiero, OF NewYork. to tain
testimony which has at been submitted and Judge
Dyckman grants the decree. Both parties stood high
IA social circles here.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
COLE SLOHIY RECOYERING.

The Improvement In the condition Of Edward II. Cole
the Nyack cashier, was so parked yesterday that his
recovery seemed assured His Is returning and
his voice is much stronger though he yet speak
suaiey He has however recollection OF his wander
nVs and has yet given inmation TO why he He'd.
The experts arc su at work on his books and lind no
more damaging evidence against him than indications VI
occasional esrelessness. Mr.. Dickinson said yesterday
that probably ne new cashier would be appointed.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23

wara entirely without runds and had prepa'a
They siid they had been sent over by sou since
socts,v I'm paris which had been supporting sue" "a, ao
"a hoon driven out OF Russia They were all u''
tanned and will probably be sent pacS
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
BOOKS FOR THE POLICE STATIONS.

The Police Board yesterday decided to sccept an on1
made by Miss NJ A. Delaney. Of the Catherine Mission
to place book filed with books In each police sasos
the city The books will be Kept for the use OF tho
policemen when they in duty az the snton.
IL Ia understood that Miss Delaney acting for weAy
OF this city who doe, not wish to have her nA
made public In connection with the gift of books.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
DEATH OF MRS. ELMIRA APPLICABLE.

Asbury Park, Dec. % (speciaD Elnira app.
gate, tho wife OF william Appleeae, proprietor Oh S.'
Hotel Atlanta Mt sixthave and Kingseyst, diea sus
denly on Monday night from paralysis OF the n'S
She was daughter OF James Hendrickson, OF free..
and was forty.seven years ola. her huS0"uN
eioht children suryiyo her.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23

pena,nent records and he moved TO retire Captain hy'"
a pension. .,, Dem had
Mr. yoorhis said he thought that Cep'am h'"u 80"
nroyed his claim and no voted against the mouon' -,
dent MacLean also voted mo- saying s"", a,na ,.o,e
a later in order keep the case ocre Wv
Board but it is probable that ano'heF enO'' WIN
made soon to retire the captain.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH COMPANY.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 22-The sockhodeFs Vi 'no
North and South Railroad Company OF ILLINOIS, lorhei'
the St. Lonis and Chicago Railway, held meeting yes
te,day in this city The following board of directors
for the ensuing year was elected: Gerald l.. hoyt'
New York; ID. d. withcrs, New-York; A. Bryson' Ir''
New-York: C. IL. Bosworth John NJ. Bum and JnIes m
H. Cook springfield, and ii. W. Dana, LhcOih' ih
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
THE TYRONE BANK FAILCRE.

Philadelphia Dec. PEA. ID. Hoover. one -. =.
orrral stockholders of the Tyrone Bank, OF 1yrono
penn. which is reported 10 have failed, Is IN the o
lie could not say anything to-day about the hao'nae,
but he knew that among the valuable assets ",,' ,,.
600 acres of coal lands worth now SloooVV' ~
Hoover said that the failure caused by 700 n'N~
competition.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-23
OMAHA AND THE UNION PACIFIC.

Omaha, Dec. 22.-ln the United states eifcu'' 'ou''
this morning the Unisn Pacific obtained temporary
Injunction restraining the city of omaha from collect
ing faxes on property Of the road. The petition
alleges that the property has already been returned
for assessment to the State Auditor, and that the
collection of taxes by the city would be double