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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
MORE TALK ABOUT NEW ENGLAND.
40 EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREET OVEN
ALLEGED DISCLOSURES ABOUT sCProS-
ITITIOUS FORGED CONTRACTS.

, s,r,c, assault was made upon the stock of the
You, Yo,l, and Tcw Ell Gland Railroad Company at the
stock Exchange Yesterday morning. ana, wh"" par
ta recovery followed. The net los OF the DAY was o'c
. per cent. The explanation given for me "esN"c''
IN, the elaborate der al, printed In two morning news
paper, II the validity Of two forged contracts ir tn'
transfer Of the control Of the stock to IN" New"
New Haven and Hartford Company These alleS'u con
tracts purporcd 10 pledge Russell sage ana jay "ou'
~ fine ale II 900 shares Of New England Stock AT
% t. Charlie, T. Clark president of the whaVe''
and several prominent directors. while Mr. tar" aul
m, colleague, to guarantee for the Ne" nav" =
p,r cent per annum Oh the stock Of the e"-hhSahu
The alleged ,ntlacs were cmphatcay deciae'l 10 "
o,goric, by Mr. could Mr.. sage. Mr. Clark ana other
men whose name, were used
wall street III, wed no excitement yesterday over 'ho
di.c,.ure. They werc regarded generally as SenSa
,,i ,ttcuipt, Of the bear, to check tn recent l'g
tendency NJ New England stock. Houses IKE Ei"ar"
svco 4 G., and Cha-lc, Head q Co.. with close "'""
,,,,c,t .ou, who would be likely H. know Of the hawk
, ,l,nt Of any such alleged contracts declared 'hat
,I., had mo- knowledge II them tn" only br'Ner
vln L believed 10 have seen the ALLEGED ~ptrl"u' 90"
tract, is a member Of tho Boston stock tA'anE" WHO
a.. i I'M. civ ON saturday. and who elected rom
President Clark. Of the NcwIayen. h' indignant de
,i,, -, ,i..,r ,,ldlty. The common opinion IN wall
.,,,.t H. that no one cou!d have been invciSlci mo
i,.t. X,,, ENGLAND stock b, tho cIrorltiion OF 'uch
,ll,.,d Il ,rmcni- q, the natural inquiry would be-
How, did tiey come into the po7 csoicn OF the person
cir,ulitiu- tL'n ,' ,,
,ou 80. aid Yesterday that he should do nothing
IA discover tr alleged fofccrs # the alleged '"'rd'''
p, Lc did not feel called upon to do more tDan dcny
that hc a party 4" dhNiI'h- lin" NV '''7' 49,
c.c,rr Fly Of the stock Exchange. said that no
con,pl,int hal been made. ana ne 'Alc''cl MS e'l'
t ,i-,ecf IN the 80 tcn"c IL the a t-cd iorSeries
or or heir ALLEGED circulation in Wall street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20

ground that its competitors were all making such a
rate secretly. 1t came out at the meeting that, OF
nineteen scapers' Offices that had been tested, only
nine were able TO quote rate OF S6 so to IT Louis,
and these through mileage tickets over the Va
bash road one other scalper quoted rate OF - 40
over al lines. II learned that the second class
ticket issucl by the Pttsburg and Western from Pitts
burg to St Louis. made good by of Chicago, per-
mltted of scalp on account OF the difference in the
rates by the direct lines and by way of Chicago.
II was discovered. aSo that the Pittsburg and west
ern had promised the brokers to secure all tickets
remaining on their hands. After this discovery the
meeting authorized Chairman Finley TO inform the
Tisburg and Western that the lines operating De,
tween Chicago and St Ioui, would hereafter positively
refuse to honor the tickets Of that company on 81
Louis business. The Wabash officials also agreed "
take m and confscate all mileage on such business a.
was collected on their trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
yrW MEMBERS OF THE PRESBYTERiAN UNION.

Tho regular annual business meeting OF the Preso''eM
rnion WAS held last evening at No. 80 Fiithave ms
first yicepresident, John Patton presided
The repor OF the for 1890 was fead sho"ns
balance in the treasury 1897 81. The report suonoe
nv the executive committee outlined the work OF the union
during the mast year and showed It's substantial ana enc
couracinc growth The total membership Is now ZoS NJ
cludino "a clerical and Isl Law members This 10 hss
gain ~ % over last years enrolment The following rso.
ution WAS also recommended BY the committS'' anu
,dopd In grateful recognition OF the fact that the Rev.
charles seymour Robinson. d. D., LIZ d.. was pre-emhehs
among the founders the union, and that under "od
owe, its existence him than u anV ther person.
he Is hereby elected first honorary member ana thas
the Rev James McCosh. ID. D.. LII, d. ana thc lev w.
g. f. Shedd d. D.. LII. D.. Presbytersns' whose p'a,Ss
as in all our churches distinguished respectively In ny
spheres Of philosophy and theology be hereby eieeH~
honorary members of this body"
The list OF officers recommended BY the Nominating |on
rittee was then brought for consideration anu INC
following were elected for the ensuing seaf'
presd.nt Alexander p. Ketchum Independents, John
Patton J. Cleveland Cady. William f. Dodge WiIisn A'
Wheelock Henry NJ. Alexander the Rev Dr. II. L. SPIN
ing and William Crane; secretary. Richard l. paes'
treasurer Andrew Mills; executive committee scoee fo
ter stephen s. Clark. the Rev Dr.. g. L. shearer rr1ns
f. Conoyer the Rev. DR.. IL. NJ McCracken. Theodore W.
Morris, Alfred f.. Marllng George Moore Smith, Wsrn@
Van NoIden, Kllisen Van Rensselaer,. william ~ "os'
rail- and the Rev. Dr. Wilton Merle Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20

Am imitation Of Nature
that's the result you want
to reach. With DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, you have it.
They cleanse and renovate the
whole system naturally. That
means that they do it thor.
oughly, but mildly. They're
the smallest in size, but the
most effective sugar. coated,
easiest to take. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, and all arrangements
of the Liver, Stomach and
Bowels are prevented, relieved,
and cured. Purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, and gently
laxative, or an active cathar-
tic, according to size of dose.
AS a Liver Pill, they've been
initiated, but never equaled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
Disorders which Affect the Kidneys

Arc among the most Formidable known. Diabetes Bright
are not ordinarily but they may De
avertod BIZ timely medication useful stmuant oil INC
urinary glands been found in Hostetters STOMACH
Bters a medicine which not only affords the requl-l"
stimulus whcn they become inactive but Increases he'
,gor and secretve power By Increasing the activity oil
the kidneys and bladder this medicine has the acdoHa
erect OF cNpeng from the blood impurities which 1t Is u
peculiar those to eliminate and pass on Inc
Ritter, l. also purifier and strenrthener OF the bowels al
inypo,ant of the stomach matchless remedy for Dill
iousness and IL couhteracts tendency "
premature decay and comforts the aged ana
inurm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
REGULATIONS For RoAps IN MINNESOTA.


It. Paul. Mimi. Jan. 10.-ln the House this norma
Mr. Currier, Of Blue Earth County. introduced com
prchensve railroad BILL drawn largely after the Iowa
law but in many respects considered an Improvements
thereon. 1t IS intended to regulate railroads and
other common carriers in this state and to increa 9
the powers and further define the duties Of the Board
Of Railroad Commits ,iOner, and to prevent and punish
cxtortion unjust discrimination in passenger and
freight rates. The bill fOrbds any discrimination
whatever in favor Of any shipper, but permits joint
rate making. II gives to the Railroad Commissioner;
the right and power TO fix rate, after an inve'tiga
ton OF all circumstances. Persabc freight is tho
only kind that may be favored in handling. JOINS
through rates are required. and If the railroads do
not make such rates the Commissioners must do il
for them. Common carriers are made liable for three
times the actual damages suffered. Officials falling
u comply with this law are liable TO nne OF rom
800 20 $1,000. Proceedings may be brought against
any corporation the finding Of the Commis s0ners,
and the disObedicnce Of writs sworn ont makes the
railroad liable to fine of from ~ 900 To 5000.
Annual reports from all railroads to the Commissioners
arr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
IMPROVEMENT OF TIE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

Washington Jan. I9-Thc House Committee on the
improvement of the Mississippi River has about asfeen
10 report 10 the House in modified FORM the blil IN
PRODUCED by Mr.. Burrows, Of Michigan. to repair ana
build the Icvccs OF the Mississippi River. and t. I'M
prove it, navigation. etc. The details OF the bill nave
not yet been entirely agreed upon. and several meet
incs Of the committee may yet be necessary 10 chect
this result IL /, probable that the bill VIII carry an
appropriation Of S1O,OOO,OO0 for the purpose conem
Mated and Instead Of combining the improvements be
tween the head of the PASSES and CAIRO IL may pr"V"e
for the improvement from the forts = some distance
above Cairo, 10 benefit various points IN Missouri
The money h to DC spent under the direction Oh inc
secretary Of War. in accordance with the rcomleui
tons Of the Mississippi River Commission. inc Dill
and report Will be prepared rapidly As possible 30
a, 10 get the bill on the House calendar. ana once
there an earnest attempt will be made 10 get h'odDlc
action on 10 at the present session OF congress. ~
morrow the committee will give hearing 10 ,dPuil
Cowdon on the subject Of his scheme 10 lahe w
Lake Boyne outlet connection with the improvement
OF the river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
IMMENSE APPROPRIATIONS.

DR. w w Lamb the chief drug inspector at the por: OF
depha under the late President Arthurs Admlnstri
ton writes : follows:
81 have used Johann Hof's Malt Extract for the past
e vc,rs I'm my private practice and have found 1t 10 be
,ho has Notwithstanding beverage and tonic nutritiye
known have found II especially good for persons con.
yne,cing from fever In Of dyspepsia. for mothers
pur.iug and in ~ weakly children. and also in
lung iroabies. My attention was drawn 10y the immense
Importation sem monhly and about million OF bottles
mported by YOU have passed inspection in the Custom
House satisfactorily for the plst five years"
Avoid limitations. There Is nothing lust as sood'
when you can obtain genuine article which must have
the SIGNATURE at Johann Hoi" the neck Of every bottle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
DENTISTS SUDDEN DEATH

Dr. Cuno Dix, dentist Of No. 300 East rory
nintrst died from heart disease on sunday tehooh'
He had gone into Thrd-ave. nquogshop. as was Ms
custom. lie was seen 10 pick up German news
paper. as though he intended to read. few minutes
later the bartender noticed that the OLD mans hca"
had fallen backward over the back OF Tie o"dI' -"
examination showed that the dentist was dead Mr.
Dix wa, born in Berlin In 1o2l lie fed 10 tlls cou
try with Carl >churz at the time of the Revolution o
,sas Mr. Dix went 10 Minnesota where n befamo
connected with the Union Pacific Railroad company.
Two wear, later To tbs city. since which tImo
ic bss nr,.cd dentistry. several years he occu
pied an Office At No. 1914 Secondave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
PROMINENT PEOPLE AT 4 THEATRE PIRTY

Washington, Jan. .-QuarermaStcrG General Bat
chclcr. Of the Army. theatre party this even
ng when Charles Frolmans company Of comedians
presented Gillete's All the Comforts Of Home" at
Albaugh's Theatre for tile first time In Washington.
The members Of the Generals party were the PreSi-
dent and Mr.. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Russell liaIri-
SON. Mr. and Mrs. Mckee. and Mrs. Dimmick. SccN-
tary Proctor Mrs. and Miss Proctor Private secretary
Ialford. Miss Halfod. Marshall Ran>dell. Mrs. and
Miss Hansdcll. Mrs. Nelson A. Miles and Miss Miles
and Colonel Thomas +. Barr The party occupied
the four lower boxes. The comedy successfully
ppsseutcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
DISCUSSING RATES Oh COTToNsEED OIL.

The meeting OF the general freight agents Of the
roafs composing the Southwestern Railway and steanl-
ship Association continued Yesterday at the
Windsor Hotel. The day was taken UP largely by a
d->Sion of the competitive rates maintained by the
Gulf routes and the all rail route from Texas TO the
scaboard with special rcfcrncc to the rates on
cotton. seed oil 40 decision arrived at and the
subject will be taken up again to-day. f. o. Flood
representing the merchant, Of Galveston. appeared be-
fore the association. and entered protest against the
arbitrary rate adjustment made several months ago
Mr. Floods request that change be made was con-
,dered, but not acted upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20

rotary OF the Interior submitting the agreement enc
tered into between the Crow indians and the COM
mission appointed by them for the sale OF tho
western portion OF the Indian reservation The TOM
missioner, estimated the quality OF the lana embraced
In tie ccSson of 500 600 acres, the price agreed
To be paid being $046.OOO. The Commission stated
that the tract contain, large of good agricultural
and grazing land. but that its chief value consists
IN its mineral wealth. In view OF the rapidly ap
preaching close Of the session the Commissioner oi
Indian Affairs has prepared item for insertion IN
the Indian Appropriation bill tor the purpose OF carry
ing out the provisions OF the agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
PROMINENT IRRIyALs AT THE HOTELS.

Observation-Disclosures J. Bonararte OF Baltimore
BRUNSwICk-R Montgomery Field, OF Boston.
EVERETT-John H. Holmes, OF 1.-The Boston Herasd
....FIgTH AVENUEs-General A. 4. tioshorn, OF Cin'
cinnatl tilLsEN-Joseph Hatton OF London...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS J. b. Glhlan, OF Minnesota.
........nURRAY nIlIs-Judge Nathaniel Shpman. OF
Hartford. Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler, OF Vermont.
Nf.w-A OKk -Congressmen william {. Oates, OF Alabama,
ana Charles 4. Otcrra Virginia and Colonel Charles
Marshall OF baltimore NORMANDlE-Dr. r. j. Cat
ling OF Hartford. .WlNDSOR-Hamilton HalriA q
Albany, and Norman B. kezm. Of Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
HOUSTON AND TEXAS CENTRAL LANDS
THOSE OPPOSED TO THE REPRESENTATIONS SAY
THEY WILL FIGHT 1T VIGOROUSLY.

lHoSE OPPOSED To THE KfOkl'ANlHNi4ON D"'
THEY WILL FIGHT 1T VIGOROUSLY.
The opposition 10 the reorganization Of tho Houston
and Texas Central Railroad dies hard. The property
Ia, beer sold under foreclosure proceedings and there
has been large exchange of stock under the plan OF
rcc0n,truction But il is said that efforts VIII be
made by the minority 10 contest the transfer OF inc
lard grant recently made by legal proceedings In
Texas. According 10 statement given out by tle
opposition yesterday the execution OF any mortgage Oh
the lands purchased by Mr.. Ocot to the reorgani]ed
company i'm order to protect the bondhoders VIII DC IT,
sisted in the courts.
Il. II. Landale, Virginia lawyer says Of the stu
alton Tho minority stockholders organized into
a committee composed OF very prominent men, among
them being Mr.. WhttemOre. Of the stock Exchange
In anticipation Of the issuance Oh FRIDAY Of the mort
gage, and bond, Of the new company, hlcd AZ 'ip
stock Exchange days ago formal protest aSa'h'
the listing of these securities The bondhoders are
les, ntcc in this ght whether they all ho"
il or not-tan the old stockholders. The roads bonded
INDEBTEDNESS amounts to so, OO0000 and If the titles
10 the rOlGs land, are In question, II i Il serious
thing for the bondholdcr>. These lands are OF uh'o"
value. They are probably worth A. much aS -
100000. We contend, and shall do 80 10 tie as t''
the railroad being ncapacitated from holding the''
lands, they belong To the old stockholders. Ihat
therefore /, the ultimate rich stake for which we hsht
We do not wish to be Understood critic,ing or
implying any thing to the dsctcdt OF Mr. Olcol' III ''
matter We respect him gentleman ana as man
Of integrity Who has made an honest effort TO di'
charge the trust conhded to him.
Nr. Olcott said yesterday that he had purchased inc
land grant Of the Houston aud Texas Central a. All
individual, although 1t intended to protect bona
holders. There was new feature IN the thratehei
LITIGATION and lc had doubt Of the defeat oil ANY
proceeding, that might be begun. Counsel ol inc
o~utr,l Trust Company said that the reorganization
had bcen virtually completed and the company ana
the reorganization committee were "llE 10 n.y.. w..
oppo-lti,s ON any new legal issue which might be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
NOMINATED RY TILE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Jan 10.-Thc President to-day sent 10
the senate the following nominations:
liczekiah L. Sims to be postmaster at East Liver
pool. ohio
Tie following named second lieutenan's OF the sig
nal Corps for appointment in the Hire OF tlle Arill
second lieutenant, OF CavalryIamc, ~ swift. ODert
H. Watkins and John G.. Walsh; second lieutenant, Oh
Infantry-fcnjamln T. Parssel +. VI. VI Beall, JulluN
u. Weber. John =. Finley. Frederick X. Day, james
Mitchell and Frank ". Ellis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
r,srporyD SHIPMENTS LAST WEEK.

Ch ago jan ia OF 80 per cent on the
volume Of ea,tbound shipment, Of Hour grain and pIo-
visions from the seaboard compared with
the same period last year noted in the statement Of the
Central ranc Association week The shipments
$50 tons against SOTO for the preceding week
Of tons against So 9l4 for the CORE
spending week 1870. decrease OF 20 or tons Total
ga ~tbornd shipments Of all freight dead By all lines
destined to the local points, were IS $40
tons against 92G97 the preceding week and 12S,095
for the period last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
FRENCH AND GERMAN BRANCHES OF Y. NJ c. A

The French branch Of the Young Mems Christian
Association celebrated its second anniversary aSt hsn'
in Association Hall. The programme included sl'eches
no Ia viromto G,Absac ConsulGenera Of France. ana
Protectors Baird Bertrand and LadO reports Of the Sec
retary and treasurer prayer by NJ lie Pasteur "iand
lienard and songs by NJ Albert Loose ana Miss Aiioe
Williams On the platform besides those already NEIL
,oned were Cleveland H. Dodge president of the Young
Mems Christian Association of NewYork Clty;' James
STOKES and several French pastors OF the city
The German branch celebrated It's tenth anniversary
a. the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
OREGON IMPROVEMENT COMPANY AFFAIRS.

There WI, a meeting yesterday at the once OF ,no
Central Trl, Company Of the first mortgage bohdho"
cr, Of the Oregon Improvement company Aoou,
s,GooOo bond, were represented. There was gen
cr3l discussion 81 the situation Of the company Dut no
action Wa taken except 10 adjourn uht MARY" ~ "'
the u M the chairman. Frederic p. ocott, president
, ia, ,rr,,.t conrauv The only object II con
crtr,ou Of Interest, the part Of the hrSt mort
.le, hondl0ldcr, would Ice to prevent sacrhcc by
forccl sure sale Of the property Assurances rave Dce
given however. that the new management heautu oS
" II. Starbucl will provide for the floating debt ana
meet the default the first mortgage bohd' Which
furnished the ground for the appointment Oh receiver
II j. confidently believed that within two months the
rr,rivcr.Lin viii bc terminated and II this Is done the
first mortgage bundhOldcI> will be satisfied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20

Y Wte secretary Of the association reported an atend'
anca q, 20 "A, during 1880 as compared with 1926 10
1889 He said that o03 new members hai lohea 'ns
association during but owing 70 removals ts
was only gain Of thrty-eght members Ne'iy ia.
OF the members mechanics about onethru SAS '""
asm, and tho remainder are laborcrs The hesddnar'
tiers OF the German branch in secondave near N0n'
st. MI Tonez formerly OF Berlin gave an ihteie''ihs
review OF the religious work OF the year Inc rev. y.
IIub,r OF Baltimore spoke OF the hardShp' eNI'""
-, mon whom thcv first come to this country and Ct
the relief Afforded them by the German branch oil no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
MOTT LIKELY TO JoIN THE NEW AssC

NOT LIKELY To JOIN TIE NEW N99''iNii''.
Chci,o jan 10 t-pcciall.- Pre,ldcnts Perkins, Oh
the Iur!irston: lIughitt, of the NorthweNtern' ana
Coud Of the Missouri Pacific, have been appointed u
committee to try To induce the Alton and the Chicago
st. Panl and Kansas City to join the new Western
Traffic A..ociotion Their mission far has been IN
vain. and il /, believed will not be successful. 1t Is
known the Rock Island and Northwestern w0nld nos
have gone into the assoc iaton originally had tiey
not been bound by the preliminary agreement bctore
Mr. could secured control Of the Union Pacific. IL
would be no surprise 10 Chicago railroad men If either
or both these lines withdrew 10 morrow.
The salarlc, Of the officers have been arranged as
follows: Chairman Walker, $4,000 a year. and
Commissioner, Midgley, Fathorn, Finley, smith and
Vining 10000 each. should any OF them be getting
more than .hi, at present. the difference is To be
made up by the lines paying the larger salaries
Thus the Interstate Commerce Railway Association
lines must make ND an additional purse of $4,000
for Chairman Walker the Western Freight 900 FOR
Mr. Midgley the southwestern Railway and steamship
50 900 Tor Mr.. FaitliOrn. Chairman Finley Is now
getting $4,000, and the salary VIII be advanced lor
Commissioners smith and Nllhe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-20
rup TIDAL Tp1p OF THE NEWARK.

Washington Jan. 10 (speciall-The official report
~ the trial trim of the Newark has been received at
the Navy Depa tment II makes "A gratifying showing
for the contractors and according to the terms oi inc
contract Will entitle them TO "a premium Oh nearly
S67 900. The requirements were based on an ihoi-
Gated horsepower OF $500. The report
shows the mean revolutions OF me STAR