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New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
TIE MlCKAT-EONYNGE FIGHT.
\ STATEMENT OF THE CAUSE or THE TRorDL1
FROM THE BoNNNIA Mli.LIoNN NIE.

\ STATEMENT OF THE CAUSE or THE TROUBLE
FROM THE BoNNNIA MILLION NIiE
san Francisco. Jan. > D>pcc.al-Thc fight yesterday
in the Nevada Iouk between John w. Narl1N ana
e. W ronynrc w., the talk of Pine st. to-day. TIL"
n.ht Wa, a regular rough aud tumble one. in which
Mickay had decidedly the best Of il. bOnynre was
badly used up having black eye and several con
fusion, of the face while Miohay escaped with only
Il few ,cruichc-. Neither could be- seen last night.
hut to-day Mr Mackay made a brief statement aN
follows:
Lone. aco / suspected BOuyngc Wa the in~ucltor
of certain vile attack. upon Mr.. Mackay, which
appeared I'm papers In New York and London. Having
pioof that tn va, true. determined TO punish him
the first time | met him. Yesterday when entering
the presidents room I'm the Nevada Bank by the back
door, of which |. a, "A director have the Key .
| saw BOnyngc sitting Al "A desk with llelnan. As
| entered Eonyncc saw me. lie had a malignant
look aud made Threatening movement. struck olt
with nv reht and hit him In the left eye. Then hi
him again and called upon him to put mp his fists
and aght like u man: but, Instead of hghtlhe
he fell and cla,pcd me arOund the knees Ike coward
His blood poured all over nv trousers and upon
the floor Clerks rushed IN and removed him Ih'
sound thrashng he received h" well deserved Tor
circulating these ,lorc5 about Mrs. Maclay. I'm not
handy with my fists used - bc twenty live years
AGO ND on Com,toc, but have little fight left In ma
vet and will allow no man to MALI IN me or mine
Eonyngs would not talk, bm his friends say he
had suffered gricvouS wrongs from Machay before he
rcaliatcd. Mrs. Eonyngc had social aspirations III
London but lust he preparing TO be- received at
Court "A letter appeared in London newspaper giving
her rocori and that Of EOnyncr. AS she was "A
divorced woman when she married h0nyngc oi course
the Queen refused 10 receive her. Honl lngc found
what he regarded proof that Mr achay hau caused
th, letter o be- written aud he ret1airl II ALLEGED
with various libel, the Machayr Wnrh nave hll'd
London papers for the L-t year Ihee i SIia ch1hCr
Of the quarrel being carried further a. Honygc Is
afraid of Mackay who was once the champion Oi
om,tock and able to knock ont the most sti"ars
miner I'm his employ.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
Protect Your Health.

Cold and moisture combined have orporising eject
upon bodily organs, and the dgetve and secTetive
processes are apt 10 tsrdly performed in winter
the The Is true also Of the eNcretory
functions The bowels often sluggish, and the pores
OF the skin throw OF but little waste matter at this season
The system therefor requires opening up tte ana also
purifying and regulating and the safest sUrest and most
thorough and Alternative that be used for these
purposes Iosetters Stomach Bitters. Persons who
wish 10 escape the rheumatic twinges the dVspcluc
agones the painful disturbance, Of the bowels, TIA bilious
attacks and the nervous ysations. at this
time OF year will do well 10 reinforce their systems
with this renowned vegetable stOmachc and nvgoant
1t improves the appetite strengthens the stomach. cheers
The spirits and renovates the whole physique.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
NONE RIFT FARNEpS NEED Apply

Omaha Neb Jan. 23.-The Farmers Alliance Con-
venton resumed ITS session this morning and began the
revision of the constitution An amendment proposed
making all aboring eligible to membership pro
voked a heated debate, in which President Powers said
that such an amendment woud break up the organiza
ton lie said We want to carry the next election
and il we extend the qualifications beyond farmers
the cities will take advantage Of this point. New
York City could send a million dollars to Omaha to
pay initiation fees, and in few months designing
politicians would hire enough men to JOlu the order
that Nebraska would be in the hands Of the ring. The
would be true in other States. II would result
I'm the capture OF the National Alliance body and soul
This movement started among farmers and should be
kept there"
The amendment was tabled by large vote.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
SONS OF TEMPERANCE IN SESSION.

The annual OF Temperance Of Eastern
NewYork began yesterday morning in the franklin street
Methodist Church. About fty representative from twenty
in attendance The sessions were hed Win
closed doors. 1t being a secret orPanization
In the absence Of the Grand Worthy Patriarch. Mrs O.
b. Crummoy, the chair occupied by Miss Nellie 4"
Searns :he Grand Worthy Associate. The Grand Scribe
Mrs Ella ~ Hopkins. read the annual report and ad-
made by Past Grand worthy Patriarch Ben
jsrn r. Jewell Boston. and Past Grand Worthy PatI
arch f. NJ Bradley OF Washington. D. c. Tho ceremonies
incident t. the initiation Of fifteen members concluded
:he mornings session.
Among the prominent members Of the organization pres
ent were Past Most Worthy Chaplain stephen Merritt and
Past Most Worthy Patriarchs Searns Edward Crummcy
W. H. Armstrong. Charles +. Gldersecve, George H.
Uick s r. Soddard. Peter Stryker and J. w. Cumming
All :he representatives present the rcgala OF the
order
At the afternoon and evening session resolutions were
adopted protesting against the sale OF intoxicating liquors
As beverage the grounds Of the Columbian Exhibition
in Chicago in 1898 and directing the officers Of the d'-
sion 20 with the authorities on IN" qu
ton resolution asking the Legislature 10 pas the bill
providing for the prohbory amendment Of the Constitution
at the special election in April neAt was also adopted
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
IN THE NEw-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

Trenton n. j.. Jan. 2s-Tho Assembly. after TO-
days morning session. adjourned for the week
The Judiciary Committee reported adversely bill
providing that the names Of all witnesses before
Grand Jury shall be indOrsed on indictments.
Mr. Van Syckle opposed the report on the ground
that the community entitled to this information
but the House thought otherwise, and the adverse re
port sustained.
number of bills passed, including the follow
ing Giving the states consent to the grant made by
Congress 10 NewJersey, apprOprating certain money
10 the state Agricultural College providing that In
all cities of the second class renewal Of license
may be granted upon the signer Of the former appca
ton fling a application and bond; authorizing
the Governor to appoint commissioners o deeds to l
vacancies when the Joint legislative meeting has failed
to do So.
Among the new bills introduced were these: Fixing
the rates for telephones and telephone service In cities
Of the first and second class al not more than ~ per
month: fixing the penalty for personating an ohcer
a fine Of $500 or one years imprisonment or b0tl :
providing for the licensing Of social clubs which are
incorporated and have q membeTs hip OF over fifty mem
bers the fee TO be $50 where the membership Is less
than 200 and 800 where the membership i over 200
the Court Of Common Pleas 10 issue the license
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
MIST CEASE DI,cGrNIXATIov.

washircton Jan. 2--Thc Interstate CONNER"
Commission to-day decided the case Of tho New orK
Board II Trade and Tran ~pOrtatlon against the
Pcnus sylvana and twenty eight other railway com
panc-. involving questions II Determinations. Tia"
complaint sustained by the decision ~ the com
nl--on against the Texas and Pacific. the -. Lou'.
Iron Mountain and southern the Louisville New
Orleans and Texas. the Illinois Central the wabash,
the southern Pacific the Union Plcihc. the Northern
Pacific the Baltimore and Ohio. tho Lchs Valley,
the Canadian Pacific and the Grand Trunk. and ea'h
Of them ordered by the Commission forthwith To
cease from carrying any article Of imported trahr
shipped from any foreign port through any port "r
entry Of the United states any port Of entry IN
foreign country adjacent b. the United states upon
through bills Of lading destined 10 any place within
the United states at any other than upon the inland
tariff governing other freight at such port Of entry {"
such place Of destination. at any other tlan the
same rates established In such inland tariff for the
carriage OF other like kind Of traffic in the elements
Of bulk. weight. valuc and expense of carriage, such
order 10 take effect and after March 10, l-9l.
The complaint not sustained to the other
defendant railroad companies. and TO them 1t was
dismissed by order OF the Commission
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
COL. HIGGINsON on AMERICAN LTTERATCRE.

Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higeinson ectured before
the BROOKLYN Institute Association Han, In that city
last evening upon "Ameranism in Literature; or IN"
New World and the New Book" Tho lecture l. new
one and was prepared occasion large audience
cnjoycd IT, Dr. r. j. Backus introduced ule lecturer.
Colopel Hleginson said The tendencies Of the land
nce4arly created new literature. Democracy + foIn
OF life and government, and II gives n'w dignity
20 the idea of man. This ind IT. expression IN
literature A literary man a decided disadvantage
in a monarchy From the outset the importance Of the
individual man its keynote OF our literature In
our novels local character the interest In ft
life in character the essential Interest ~
the individual man. Mr HOwe,. despite hi- mistake
OF criticism carried furthcret the dneaton Of An
can Individuality. His truly great novel, y Halard
Of New For,une,i shows that his previous WORKS "er'
merely sketches. finest and most delicate ma
ter OF fiction. For the grouping Of character ho
had 10 come New York. lame, Parton once said :
'Lcaters and men OF genius have live in NewYork'
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
ASKING FOR CAsToFF CLOTHING.

The Sisters Of the Good shepherd propose 10 add To thei
work storcrOom for secondhand clothing, and ash from
all interested donations Of halfwOrn grown and csst
on clothing OF good and substantial quality. Long ~
Drience in work among The poor has shown them many
instances where people would have understood th" economy
and gladly a\alod thrn,cSc, Of the opportunity tO puf
ha-e clothing from such bureau. Pcr-Ons Of TN,
,ould not think OF asking for clothing charity, but
would thankfully purchu," Tor -inal II the af!cb-
could put In order before being sent IL would be- Of
great assistance Sister. MhIt-Ntr j, gained by
the sale will be used by the Sisters their among
the sick and poor, and In the support Of The children
under their care. Donations Of clothing be
the Sisters House, No. fl9 West 1Jh->t, and VIII De
package.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
THE MUTUAL RESERVE FUND LIFE 4SsocrATIoN

In another part Of this paper Will be found an account
NJ The tenth annual meeting Of the Mutual Reserve fund
III, A..o.iltion The meeting held In the Potter
pruiiu~ and was attended by large number OF the
her. by nearly all the officers Nnd ,by many repre-
ttiy, Of the us,ocation in Canada and various parts
~ Europe
conylo,, statement Of the standing OF the con p1nY
fl, all - relations was laid before the members IN the
i~,t. and careful reports pr scented TO them b. the
lcnt T. b. IIarpcr aud the officers ut the heads OF all
the departmut Every report unques,oninglv adopted
l vote. Of confidence the officers were unan nousN
passed. -.
In addition to hearing the reports the noopfs present
,,,I ~ int,r..,iug speeches made by several of the
,,,.nd. Of the as-otlion After the meeting "hch was
marked bv huartncss and enthusiasm that arr nos
,vs found in connection win formal business g'therhgs
President Harper entertained the om''r' TRUSTEES anu o"'
and foreign delegates at dinner IN h" AstoI HOUSE
+, ,,. thoroughly -O,lbr ard atcfnal gathering Abe
u,,cnr, were made and the company enjoyed "a good
+ me" after the labor- OF the day.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
THE WEDDING GUESTS MADE TOO MICH NOISE

Uorrs Ro,of-kys daughter Leah was married on
Tuesday nlrht and the guests danced and had giori
ans ti,nc I'm Rosof,kv's apartments at No. 1893 Madison
4. Herman Cohen who lives on the Moor under
meath conM not sleep on account of the noise ana
r he had not been invited to the wedding he became
terribly cnra-cd. lie shout"d that he was gong 10
find ont whether lie had any rights or not
He called Policeman Kelly. Of the Mad,on-St station
and told him the story of his troubles Folcema"
Eov Threatened the guests with arrest and the party
i,o,, up Eo~of-ky became angry at Cohen'S inter
ference and he struck him on the head guest
named Jacob Kline also attacked Cohen. and lor about
twenty minute, thcr, was lively fight NJ the CON
cn,on Of the trouble it found that CoIen'N no'o
was broken Ro-of>ky also broke a kerosene lamp on
Fnheu'- head. and his clothes were coWpleteN Sntu
rated with oil. RoSof,ky and Kline were arrested.
Tcy were ariacncd hefor Justice Murray al the Essex
Market Police Con : yesterday moiEins ana ,hr!t IaM
rcr dom qllcd an examination. The defendants fur
M. .hnd hail.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
THIS LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE.
HONDURAS SEEMS TO EXPECT WARM CENTRAL
AMERICA.

hMtIlCA.
General Luis Bocran Is now President Of the plucky
little Central American Republic Of Honduras. Hon
turas was once province Of Gua'emala but secured
its independence in 1893. since I759 it has been
ally Of Cuatemala The inhabitants chiefly Of
Aztec belonging 10 the tribes Of Xcaqucs and
Poyas. ont Of population Of 100000 about 1000
only are whites.
Honduras Is so situated that whenever there Is
war between Guatemala one side Of it and Salvador
on the other IL is drawn into tire fight and j, invariably
ally Of the former State. Both Guatemala and
salvador bu~lly preparing for the hoStlte,
which is expected Will BE- resumed within six weeks
and con cqucntly IIoudur,, i, forced to make ready
to take hand in tfr trouble, a. many of the battles
between tie hostile force, will be fought on her ground
10 do thl, it i, necessary to secure arms, ammuni-
uon and other munitions # war; and. therefore Colo
mel VI. j. Aruilert. Of the regular army was sent to
this city. The Colonel has established h- headquarters
tine Equitable Budins aud is busy making contracts
forwarding merchandise 10 Tcguccalpa, the capital
Of Honduras. where President BOsran is now recruiting
and rcmo!cng his army.
That Colonel Auil"a does no. intend in any way
vioat, international law j, taken for granted AT
present. but it must now become question 10 be d.
cldcd only by the proper authorities ~ to whether
Vi not hc ha, done So
The following letter was mailed yesterday by Cap
tain Richard Falkcnbcr;. who has for many years
been known a, ~cout ana Indian nENfrr, hnth IN me
Ric Rebellion in Canada. aud in our own Far West:
President General Don Luis BOcrn, Honduras.
sir: REGARDING the difficulties in the near future
between Your ally. Guatemala and the hostile stat
~ salvador. allow m" 10 oncr my services to your
Government officer
The necessity of establishing a corp, d scOutS In
tim, Of war has been proved. \ corps composed Of
selected American scouts viii no doubt be mos
important help and acquisition 10 your regular army
and p,rulci0u- enemy % ths hostile state
am oucu % Your condition, ana hope TO receive
a fsvorail" D., plN lu tn luh 'llatc future.
Phase .tl;- lu yuur answer If you want me 10
recruit small corps IF superior American scouts. and
how MANY CAPTAIN DICk FALKENEEIG.
This letter was mdorscd in spanish a, follows by
Colonel Agu.l"lu:
ON the request Of The Interested party, must say
that | know personally Captain fahcnbcrg, and thai
trust h..n cut.tclr iu regard T. his capacity To- render
tie Service, 3" PROPOSES.
Colonel A1ulcrl by iudor,nc The application Of
Captain Fahcnocre - liable to place himself in posi-
tiou Of which the hostile Government II san salvador
VIII tahc ADVANTAGE possibly 10 r.urc his arrest On
the ground that it i- crime aruu-t the >iHt'. NJ
oa-t IL !. expected that agent, o th- Government VIII
be- Instructed to keep close watch ON th" movements
Of Colonel Ncillcri % prevent um recruiting any men
10 THIS unity through l. agent or ln other ways,
The Colonel refuse o. tflh 10 reporters
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
gEIRs DISSATISFIED wIrH THE WILL.
LITIGATION LIKELY OVER THE ESTATE OF
ANDREW M'CLENNEN.

LITIGATION LIKELY OVER THE ESTATE OF
ANDREW M'CLENNEN.
Citations have been issued 10 the heirs OF Ahdfe"
McCcnnen a Democratic politician who died recently
leaving property worth ab0nt 100000 to at'ehn 10
the probate Of his will before surrogate 40
botf in BROOKLYN to-day. BY It's terms MS
widow is TO receive an annuity OF S3ooo ior
life ard the use OF the house and furniture
al No. I27 schermerhorn-st.. where Nr. McClchheh
died No provlsion is made for her two daughters by
former marriage. Before receiving the annuity she
Il 70 relinonish her dover right Mrs. McClennen
has been advised 10 insist upon her dover flght WHICH
will assure her $1,000 a year The two children %
McCennen also are satisfied with the PROVISIONS
made for them in the will After the payment OF tns
annnty 10 the widow and 81 900 year Ia a crippO
ghter the residue OF the estate Is formea M
a trust fund and the interest is TO be PAID 10 -
ro children but the trustee need not In his dlscse
tion nav 10 either OF the children more than they
shall need for support W. J. Gaynor Is named a.
trustee II neither OF the two children leave heirs
the resdnary legatee il the incorporated Roman
Catholic hospitals and orphan asylums OF Bsoklyn
Counsel for the heirs said yesterday that decision
had not been reached 10 contest the VIII. bnt unless
il Is literally interpreted By the trustee en0rts VIII
he made 10 break Il Mr.. McClennen was ostensbly
a cigar dealer. but II was well known mat poncy
was dealt in at his shop, and he was once In tho
Pententary for selling Slips when the police made
successful raid upon his place lie had the con.
fdence OF the Democratic managers and was member
OF the Democratic General Committee for many
IeAgS.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
CONDITION OF TIE ALTON ROAD.

Chicago Jan. p tspe'iaD-Prrsidcnt blackstone on
the Alton. has not changed his pcs,imi~tic views
regarding Western roads. expressed In his annual re-
port for last year. Tie Alton has paid IL Interest
fixed charge and per cent dividend, for $3.50, hu'
in -tcad Of million dollars, surplus. il had Tor
le-9 the estimated surplus for 1880 about rioOoop
IL has surplus on hard, however, Of Two and hail
millions, million II which is IN cash, and million
and q half in uncapltlzcd beterncns. \, President
blackstone expressed it: The outlook Is not creamy
Western roads Will have hard Shedding thl1 year.
especially If there Is any of such hostile lcgl'Ii
ton a. that Of the Iowa Railroad Commissioners
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
EASTERN LINES CUTTING RATES.

Chicago Jan. % CspccaD.-Westcn roads main
.aning rates and Eastern road, cutting them l. the
an Olnaly noticeable for the last week. Ans maupn
latOn bv Western lines Is Of late either 50 well con
cealed or Of such small extent, that complaints
are made. Traffic officials Of such line, t!e Penn
-vlvania and Lake shore are however, accunnla'
ing evidence Of manipulation against their weak sisters
which they will produce before appropriate grand lurl
unless the ate-cuttng ceases. Week after week the
"a ,tbnund statements show the weaker line, taxing
more than their share of the business. and the ,tpE
lines propose 10 settle the matter In court, as tIcS
claim To have abundant eliminating evidence.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
AWAITING TIE DECISION OF TIL

N"3N IINF HE DET IHIUN Ut TIE V7VI'I'
There negotiations pending regarding the
controversy between the Union Pacific and tic st Paul
and Abe Rock Island roads to the Of the Omaha
bridge Of the Union Pacific by the two other coma
panes. An interest, are awaiting the decision OF
The ease IA the courts. The executive committee OF
the Union Pacific has adopted resolutions declaring
that the company Favored arrangement for the
USE Of the bridge and tracks equal terms with all
the roads that centre at Omaha. jay Gould said yes
teay that If the contract with the st. Paul and Rock
Island companies was carried Out II would pga tcay
give them absolute control of the bridge and exclude
all other roads from participation In the PRIVILEGES
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29

Charleston. W. Va, Jan. 23 (>pecaD.-A bill was
introduced in the House today TO prohibit armed
from coming into the state without authority Of he
Governor; prohibit the appointment special cOnsta
bes Of the peace persons who not citizens Of the
State. and making it misdemeanOr to the func
tons of pretending 10 be conservatOrs Of the
peace. The penalty provided is Imprisonment in the
county Jail not 10 exceed one year. fine not 10
exceed $500 both. In the Senate bill was
introduced to rediStrict the state. It Is a Demo
cratic measure and will give Democrats decided
advantage if il passes.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
BOUNDARIES MADE RY THE AGREEMENT.

Chicago Jan. - special Chairman walker. and
Comml ml--ioners Mdslcy. Fath1rn. Finley. Niuius ana
smith. II the Western Traffic Association, pi:r.
tically agreed day the dvi ton of the territory
covered bv the agreement With mmportan cN'cp.
ton. the b,uudilic, remain as they now are. Ii"
main difficulty IN settling the LoundaleS WI- In the
objection ~ Traffic Manager Iluphc-. Of The Denver
and Rio GrLudc 10 allowing hi, passenger bu-'n'>' {"
bc in the control Of the Western passenger division
He wanted i at heretofore. e. remain in tn tni''
Missouri division. but hr ovcrnilod. t'mwi--
,nncr Faithoru left here for 81 Louis t!s evening hut
VIII return on Friday when toe Board viii c0huiu'
IL, esSiOn.
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
AN ASSOCIATION RElDIyG COUBSE.

The annual reading Of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association has proved great attraction III t'c'''
years taken special pains % make
the list this year popular as ever 10Ho0" evening
f. Emerson Brooks the California poet and humor- VIII
give recitals original poems in Association Hall On
February o. Charles f. Undcrhll, reader, with Frank
Taft organst. Will together present Shakespeare ~
Midsummer Nights DR. am" with musical accompaniment
throughout. February 10 Leland r. Powers viii ei>r
A dramatl1aton OF Mrs Frances Odgson Bufn'u, "I-.
neralda," February 20 Mrs. Nca Browniond VIII
give a programme Of miscellaneous selections
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
SOME CASES TO 60 BEFORE GRAND JrRIEs.

Chicago, jan 2s (speclall.-Western roads mainrlh'
ing rates and Eastern roads cutting them i tho
anomaly noticeable for the last week ANY manipuat on
by Western lines is Of late either well concealed Z"
Of such small extent that no complaint, are mi"',
Traffic officer of such lines the Pennsylvania anu
Lake shore are. however. accommodating evidence VI
manipuations against their weak sisters, winch 'ieS
will produce before appropriate grand )ur1es uiie9,
tho rate cutting ceases. Week after week the east
New-York tribune., 1891-01-29
THE FIGHT AGAINST PASSES.

Chicago. Jan. % (-pecaD.-Chairman st. John. OF
the Ant-Pass Association threw up his hands to-day.
He sent out roces TO the forty eight roads, members
of the association. that all hope Of inducing the Atch
son 70 eion them had been abandoned and added that
tLo executive committee considered that the Atchson
had not just grounds for withdrawal. In answer 10
Mis- Atchison officials show hafdozen annual passes
issued by competitors 10 shippers before the Atchson
cancelled lis membership.