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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
UAPM UORDS IN THE CONTEN TON.
FEDERATION DELI GATES DISPUTE OVER MONEY
FOR 4 LAwsUIT.

FEDERATION DELEGATES DISPUTE OVER MONEY
FOR 4 LAWSUIT.
birmingham Ala, Dec. 15-In the convention of
the American Federation Of Labor to-day, Delegate
Williams. of Pittsburg, made motion that the con
vention grant $1,000 to enable the Pittsburg Typo
graphical Union to take the recent conspiracy cases TO
the Supreme COurt OF Pennsylvania. and II necessary,
to the United states supreme Court This gave rise
10 an animated DISCUSSION led by Williams and Dohery,
of Pittburg ard engaged in by dozen delegates The
argument was advanced that was not local fight In
Pittsburg, but one of National Importance Delegate
Mcneil of Boston, offered an amendment empowering
the incoming executive board 10 spend $4,000 at its
discretion In the Pttsburg case. substitute was
oEerd 10 the form Of a resolution cOndemning the con-
splIxcy laws OF Pennsylvania and the recent decision
OF the Allegheny courts In the conspiracy
President Gompers opposed action at this time, and
finally after cons derable excitement, the whole matter
was referred to the Committee Resolutions. The
special committee on the San Francisco not
ready TO report wnen the convention adjourned
In the afternoon Mrs. l. NJ Vaneaton, of New York,
read argument In favor OF recognition by the Fed
Mcdonald valesh, state lecturer OF the Minnesota
Alliance and representative OF the st. Paul working
women, delivered address advocating the cause Of
women who work for their living. motion was
made that n special committee be appointed to con
slider the organization OF workngwomen, Miss Van
eaton and Miss Mcdonald Valesh to be members.
After some discussion this was passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
INITIATED SAGE'S ASSAILANT.
BOLD ATTEMPT TO ROB A BERLIN BANKER.
THE woULD-BE DYNAMITER, HOWEVER, FLED
WHEN THE BANKER CALLED FOR AID
ARREsTED AFTER A sHARr CHASE.

WHEN THE BANKER CALLED FOR AID
ARRESTED AFTER A SHARP CHASE.
Berlin. Dec. 15.--A case similar TO the recent
attempt on the life of Russell Sage, in New.York
occurred in this city to-day. The imtator of
MI Sage's assailant had apparently followed
closely the account published here of the Sage
ahair as his plan of operation was exactly the
same as that of the New-York dynamitcr, although
fortunately, at the critical moment, he lost his
nerve and failed to carry out his evil design As in
the case of Mr.. Sage, the object was to extort
money under threat of instant death; and the
attempt, as in the Sage case, was upon wealthy
man, who is prominent in the financial world
The facts Of the case, as reported to the police
are as follows:
During the business hours to-day a young man
entered the offices in this city occupied by Her
mann d. Co., bankers. The visitor was ap-
preached by an attendant. to whom he said that
lie wanted to have a personal and private interview
with the principal member OF the firm OH business
OF an extremely important nature. The stranger
was usbered into waiting room, and Mr. Hermann
soon Joined him. When the two men were alone
the stranger handed the banker letter. and
asked him to read it, Mr. Hermann glanced at
the letter, and was greatly surprised when he found
that 1t contained demand to pay 10000 marks
at once to the bearer, with the threat that in
case of a refusal the premises would instantly be
blown up with dynamite
Mr. Hermann realized that he was in critical
position but, instead of parleying with the visitor
he called out loudly for help to arrest the man.
The fellow thercupon made a dash from the place /:
but number of persons had been attracted by
the cries of Mr.. Hermann, and set out in pursuit
of the stranger. He was captured after sharp
chase. and was handed over to the police. At
the police station he was searched Among the
various things taken from his pockets were two
packages of gunpowder, and two other packages
containing white powder, the nature of which
was not known. The white powder has been
given TO chemist for examination, and is now
being analyzed Neither the prisoners name nor
anything that might establish his identity has 50
far been leaflIed. He has remained mute to all
interrogations, and the efforts of the police to
throw light upon the matter have thus far been
without avail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
RECIPROCITY. WITH JAMAICA.
GEN. FOSTERS NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDED.
ADVANTAGES FOR THE UNITED STATEs-AN'
OTHER TRIUMPH FOR THE AD-
MINI5TRATION.
rsr TELEGRAPH TO THE InrDuSE.l


Washington, Dec 15--The reciprocity negotla'
tions with Jamaica have reached satlsiac-
tory conclusion, thus completing the series OF
trade conventions made with the sugar-produclng
colonies of Great Britain in the West Indies
Jamaica was the last to hold out against th''
just demands for q revision OF its tariff, made py
General Foster. who has conducted these nego-
tiations on the part Of th, State Department
She did so because the representatives Of her
interest here believed that she was asked to
revise her tariff in way which would involve
the surrender Of larger proportion Of her revenue
than that Of any Of the other colonies considering
her output and export of sugar. Trinidad, Bar
badoes and Dcmcrara, they said. exported over
1875, 900 tons Of sugar. while Jamaica sent to the
United States only $4,000 tons: yet the three
nrst-named colonies were expected to yield only
s3O 900 Of their revenue and Jamaica not less
than &50,00
At an early stage Of the negotiations, General
Foster indicated willingness to modify his de-
mands with regard to Jamaica. In fact, ne Is
understood to have cut them down one-haf, but
beyond that point he was unwilling to CO. Ihe
commissioners from Jamaica held out little
while longer but as. in the meantime, salts
factory arrangement had been made with the
other colonies they concluded to YIELD especially
as they were urged to do so by Sir Julian Paunce-
fote According to their own estimate the re-
vision of their tariff schedules will involve loss
to them Of little more than $4,000 This
loss means for them, of course, shiftang OF
taxation in direction less favorable to Great
Britain, but more equitable than heretofore TO
this country. II is impossible to give the pre-
else details agreed upon, but broadly stated, IL
may be said that the duty on -four has been
reduced 80 per cent kerosene, instead Of paying
8 pence, will hereafter only pay l-2 pence
patent medicines are to be admitted Free and
the free list has been enlarged so as to open a
market to certain American products heretofore
practically excluded from the West Indies.
The happy termination of these reciprocity
negotiations adds still another to the many dlplo-
matic triumph achieved by the present Admins
tration, and cannot fail to secure substantial and
lasting commercial advantages to this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
MAIL ROBBERY IN CHICAGO.
ROBBERS STOP WAGON In ONE OF THE LEAD.

ROBBERS STOP WAGON In ONE OF THE LEAD.
ING THoRouGHFAREs. ~
Chica 90. Dec. 15.-on one Of tho leading thorough
fares tonight five daring hshwaymen suddenly sur
rounded Of Uncle Sans biggest mail wagons and
at revolver point forced the postal employees to throw
out several sacks. The bulky Government vehicle
was then sent flying OH its journey, the occupants
being threatened with instant death thcy made out
cry stopped
SO complete the surprise effected by the bandits
that the mail drivers failed TO utilize the services OF
a large bulldog which beside them on their seat.
Near midnight the stolen mail sacks, split open and
rihed of their contents, fouid Superior st,
In tn, north division Of the city, fully three miles from
the scene of the robbery. At that hour every avail
able man of the city detective force and the post
oics inspectors staff were straining every nerve to
obtain a ccw TO the identity OF the highwaymen or
their whereabouts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
SHOT AGAIN FROM JEALOUSY.
A NORTH CAROLINA MAN FIRES on A MNfsrER
IN THE STREET.

IN THE STREET
Raleigh, n. c., Dec. ia dispatch from Green
vile, N c., says W. E. Grimsley, Of Snow Hill, who's
on December 8, shot the Rev. j. T. Abernathy for
kissing Mrs. Gnmsley, made second assault on
Abernathy on tho streets Of Snow Hill yesterday.
Alternately was on the street for the first time stoc
tho shooting. Grimsley saw him, and with oaths
began firing at him with pistol. Abernathy drew
q pistol and returned the fire. Abemathy was struck
on the left cheek with 35calbre ball, which passed
through and came out at the back OF his neck. 10
is feared the wound Will prove fatal. Grmsley was
struck In the leg, but has fed and cannot be found.
The sentiment Of the community is strongly on the
side OF Abernathy, who alsses that he only kissed
Mrs. Grimsey goodby In fathery manner. he
was leaving her. Grimsley's father declares his be-
lief In the entire innocence Of Abernathy and Mrs.
Grimsley There Is great excitement in and around
snow Hill over the affair, and indignation Is aroused
against Grimsey TO provoke threats Of lynching II
he Is caught Warrants have been issued for Gmseye
arrest Telegnms were sent by the sheriff Of Green
County to the sherins Of surrounding counties =
arrest him II found b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
NssouRr EYER IMPROVEMENT CONTENTION.

Kansas CITY, Mo-, Dec. 15.-fhe Missouri River I'M
eroyement Convention began its work at the Coates
House at 10 80 this morning. 80 delegates being III
attendance. Missouri Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa.
North and South Dakota. Montana. Colorado ArRahsa'
IIinois, Mississippi and Louisiana are represented
Q. Putnam, chairman OF the executive committee. called
The convention 10 order and as president Of the Com
cnercis Club delivered the address OF welcome"
r. Dwight Thatcher. OF Kansas, temporary CHAIRMAN
responded. 1t Is the purpose OF the convention 10
@k Congress appropriate enough money to Keep 'e
Engineers always employed until the'improVement o
te liver Is complete Ii 4. estimated that the I'M
proyemen OF the Missouri River will make consider
"e reduction In freight rates IN the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
TEMPORARY AIIMoNY FOR YoCyG MRS. BLAINE.

Deadwood, s. D.. Dec. 15.-The case OF Hary Nevins
Blaine against James q. Blaine, jr in which the
plaintiff prays for temporary ahmony and enough
money to CARY On her coming suit WIS heard before
Judge Thomas yesterday and resulted In the Court
allowing her $500 temporary alimony and $500 for
attorneys fees and the further Of $500 within
thirty days after service Of this order upon the AZ
torncys for the defendant. ..s. g .. . -..-4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
NASHVILLE cIEnGYxEy rLEEs FROM JUSTICE

Nsshvilie. Tenn. Dec. 15.-The Rev. DE- oeosc II.
Nndner, NJ. d., and minister OF Christ Chnrch' H
Fugitive from justice. on saturday last Lhu"ei
save worthless checks 10 different firms In TINS c,c
we amount Of about $500. lie also ob'sinea u'io'
"smond rings from jeweller on prctence Of aiio""s
Young lady TO make selection. He has been heatu
sn pSn IN New-orleans. 1t was thought hs was "s~
y ~ yay 10 Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16

present and fully coo are delayed by storm-bound
trains. The miners welcomed by Juan + Hart
cf The FL Paso Times and Governor Prince OF New
Mexico. responded. Ex-senator Reagan made an ap
peal for free coinage. william Burns, Speaker OF tho
Ncw-Mexlco House Of Representatives. was made
temporary chairman. Hundreds OF men are on tho
stret wearing silver dollars badges. and imtauon
silver dollars four feet In circumference decorate the
front Of buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPED CONVICT.

Easton, Penn. Dec. Is (specIaD.-Thc police made
lucky catch here tonight After n chase
through fields and over fences for two miles they
captured Charles Ds alias Miller, alias IIurk, noted
burglar who has robbed dozen country stores the last
two or three years, but has cvaded the detectives
lie was serving n short term in Reading, but on
October 90 escaped, at the same time that Beatrice
Collins the counerfclter. did Bush says lie did not
20 with the woman and did not know she had escaped
until hc read Of It, lie says the dors were unlocked
and he simply walked out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
. LAST ATTEMPT TO SAVE sAw1ELIE.

Concord, N H., Dec bit Is reported here that
counsel for the murderer. Isaac Sawtelle. will. as
last resort petition the Governor Council for a
stay OF proceedings substantially the same grounds
as those upon which the petition for new trial was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
MILoR MKINIEY IMPROVING.

Pittsburg Dee. I5.-A dispatch from Canton Ohio:
says: "Major McKini continues u improve, and Is
able to sit up. although forced to deny himself 10
visitors. IFS Illness Is attack of the grip. He
probably will be unable 10 attend TO his duties. OF
callers before the end of the week. and has been
compelled % cancel number Of engagements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
CHOSEN BISHOP OF la CROSSE

Milwaukee, Dec. I5.-The Right Rev. Jacob Schwaea
BACH administrator Of the La Crosse diocese has been
informed BY cable from Rome that the sonsistory had
chosen him Bishop Of La Crosse to succeed the late
Killan c. Flasch. lie was born August Is. ls47. lie
Iuxemborg and came TO America at the age Of s.vea
&ann
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
PREVALENCE OF INFLUENZA IN EUROPE.

London, Dec. 15-Inhuenfa is raging in many parts
of the United Kingdom and is increasing In severity
A dispatch from Edinburgh says that Lord Provost
Russell is prostated with the disease as is also inc
ex Lord Provost, John Boyd. number OF the British
soldiers in garrison at Gibraltar In the hospital
suffering from the disease, and many others have been
attacked with a milder form OF the epidemic. The
noted Irish DOCTOR sir John Banks has the influenza
Advices from the Continent show that influenza Is
epidemic in many parts OF Europe. Among Its victims
* the Emperor Of Austiias youngest dsugier, Arch
dnchcss Maria yaleria, who married on july 81
Isoo to Franz salvatOf Archduke OF Austria Tuscany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
, soU1UwEs1ERy SILVER CONTENTION.

Ell paso Tex Dec. 15.-The Southwest silver Con-
vention called to order In tho Myar opera House
,his rnor,iny at 10 o'clock About 500 miners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
SENATOR uAyIEL RE.ELECIED.

Richmond Va, Dec. l5,-The Legislature reelected
John W. Daniel United States senator without op'
posttou.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16
THE GRIP GAINING A FOOTHOLD.
BALTIMORE SEVERE sUFFERER-EFFECTs OF
THE DISEASE ELSEWHERE.

BALTIMORE sEvERD sUFFERER-EFFECTs OF
THE DISEASE ELSEWHERE.
baltimore Dec. Is (Special).-Grlp Is spreading with
alarming rapldy in this city and the manufacturing
towns in the belt. Physicians that there are at
least 1000 cases in Baltimore the malady having be-
come epidemic during the mild weather OF the last ten
days The City Hospital is filled with poor people
many of whom, owing to exposure during the first
stages of the disease, now have pneumonia. The
maady is somewhat different in its symptoms from that
OF the winter OF 1880. The majority Of persons affected
now have II In the form Of sciatca or rheumatism.
losing entire control Of their limbs for time and suffer
ing the most excciatng pains In their legs and arms
In one ward In the southern part Of the town every
house for three blocks contains or more cases.
Policemen and lctter-carTers generally affected and
many OF them are lad up with IT, Several OF the
cotton mills In woodberry and neghborng towns VIII
likely be forced to close down. The weather has been
exactly like that prevailing during the epidemic two
years ago. The temperature has been above 20 de-
erees with but little wind and that from the south.
Prominent physicians say that week two OF cold.
clear weather with northwest winds would drive out
the disease There was u considerable Increase In the
death rate last week.
Another death in this city from inhusnza was re
norted tO DR.. Nagle, OF the Health Department,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-16

Another death in this city from inhuenza was re
ported to Dr. Nagle, OF the Health Department
Yesterday. Mrs. Mary Seymour aged hftytwo OF NO
$50 East Thirds ST.. was the victim.
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ASTORIA q SOUTH COAST LIENS.
William Reid Assigns His Claims and
the Workmen viii Get No Paw.

PORTLAND, Jan. Especial. lin regard
to William Reid's letter, wherein he states
that the Astoria & South Coast Railroad
Company owes him 100000, and that he
holds perpetual lien on the road, through
which the sale of bonds will be prevented,
A. E. Habershem, one of the directors,
yesterday said
Mr. Reid has waived all liens against the AS
toria d South Coast Company in favor OF ]. II.
smith. and has assigned all his rights in the
racine Construction Company to the same party,
on condition that Smith assumes the building of
the road and becomes sole manager of coustruc-
tion- As the stockholders failed to re-elect Reid
TO any office at the last annual election and he
owns no stock in the company, he is retired en-
tlrely from the enterprise. ] am very sanguine
OF the success OF the road now that Reid has
been retired, for his connection with it was the
greatest obstacle in the way of success.
1t Is much of a question whether Reid
Will ever be able to recover the money adj
vanced the Pacific Construction Company,
owing to the many misrepresentation
made In obtaining contracts, if the Astoria
people wish to oppose it, This will be
severe blow to the men who have worked
on the road without getting any pay.
Some have worked since July, 1859, and
have received nothing. Mr.. Reid held
himself responsible personally, and they
waited till he could place his bonds. Now
that he has nothing they get nothing, and
their families are suffering in consequence.
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his lawyer. The bill was referred to tn

his lawyer. The bill was referred to tn
judiciary committee.
Frye offered n resolution, which wa,
agreed to. calling on the secretary Of the
treasury for copies of the report of the con,
dltlon of affairs in the seal islands OF
Alaska
Dawes offered a resolution, which wa.
agreed to, calling on the secretary of the
interior for information concerning lease
OF Indian lands in severalty on the Omaha
reservation and the surrender of occupa-
ton TO the white people.
The motion heretofore made by Plumb
to reconsider the vote on passing the SEN
ate bill to establish a record and pension
office in the war department, etc, was
laid on the table and now goes to the
House.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the financial bill. Platt gave notice
that at the very first opportunity after tho
finance bill was disposed of he would ask
the Senate TO consider the copyright bill.
Paddock gave notice, without regard to
the copyright or any other bill, he would,
at the nrst opportunity, ask the Senate to
take up the pure food bill.
Allen then addressed the Senate in adj
yocacy of Stewards amendment. Berry
and Cockrell also spoke in favor of it,
Allison took the floor and the bill was laid
aside. Adjourned.
Confirmation: S. n. Keller, postmaster
at Fairhayen, Wash.
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SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
An Elec tions Bill by Ouay-A1Ien Speaks
for Free silver.

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. Fin the sem
ate to-day the following bills were intro
duced and referred
BY Quay-To prevent force and fraud in fed
eral elections. and insure the lawful and peace
full conduct thereof.
BY stanford-To provide for extension OF the
executive mansion.
Vest introduced, by request, a bill TO re-
peal the act amending section 764 of the
revised statutes, as to appeals to the su-
preme court, and made an explanation in
regard to it. He referred to the case of the
japanese murderer, Jugiroo, sentenced TO
death by electricity, an appeal in whose
case was denied by the supreme court, and
said the attorney for the prisoner had ap-
piled for another writ of habeas corpus 20
the same court, and claimed he could
bring up an appeal on writ OF habeas
corpus as often as he could find new
ground of application. His own Judgment
as a LAWYER was that no further legislation
on the subject was necessary; but the
Judge before whom the last application
came up held that he was compelled TO
grant the appeal TO the supreme court
whenever the ground alleged was differ
ent from that formerly presented, so the
result was inevitable. If that decision were
correct. that the sentence OF death would
be absolutely defeated by continued ap-
peals 70 the supreme court, which would
last during the prisoners natural life and
would be only limited by the ingenuity OF
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Ouav Introduces an Elections Bill.

WAsHINGroS CRY, Jan. Fin the SEN
ate today Quay introduced bill entitled
"An act to prevent force and fraud in fed
eral elections and 10 insure the lawful and
peaceful conduct thereof" The principal
point of difference between the bill and
the Hoar bill is in the last section, which
is as follows:
When il shall appear to the satisfaction OF the
president of the United States that in any local
ity the provisions of this law cannot otherwise
be executed it shall be his duty, and he Is here
BY empowered, to suspend there the writ OF
habeas corpus and to employ the armed forces
OF the United states, naval and military, for its
enforcement and for the protection OF the officers
whose duties are herein provided for
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THE OREGON LEGISLATURE.
Will Re-elect Senator AIitcheIl-Joe ST.
mon Ruler of the Senate Again.

VIII he-eiect senator Mitcheil-Joc ST.
mon Ruler of the Senate Again.
SALEM Jan. 12.-The sixteenth biennial
session of the Oregon state legislature con-
vened today. The Senate effected tempo
rary organization, and f. a. Moore, of
Columbia county, was elected temporary
president. The legislature stands, on Joint
ballot, Republicans 6i, Democrats 26,
and will elect successor to United States
Senator Mitchell, who will probably be re-
turned, as he has no apparent opposition.
In caucus this morning Joseph Simon, of
Multnomah county, was chosen president
of the Senate. P. z. Geer, of Marion
county. was elected speaker of the House.
At the afternoon session permanent
organization was effected by the election
OF Joseph Simon, of Multnomah county,
president of the Senate; I. T. Greer, of
Marion county, speaker of the House of
Representatives; o. p. Miller, of Clackamas
county, chief clerk of the Senate, and 4.
K. Hayes, of Tillamook county, chief clerk
OF the House. Both houses adjourned till
tomorrow.
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CONTRACTOR SMITH AT OLYMPIA.
Discharged Union Pacific Laborers Cash
Their Checks-S3O,OOO Paid Out.

OLYMPIA. Jan. 12.-[Special. u. H.
Smith, Union Pacific contractor, arrived
here last night, and proceeded to pay his
men, who have been holding time-checks
since their discharge. The Union Pacific
headquarters were crowded with men, and
a steady stream filed into the First
National bank until the closing hour.
About $4,000 was paid out today and the
balance will be paid tomorrow.