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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
FOB QUICK TRANSMISSION or MAIL.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IssUED-REsuLs
OLE TESTS

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IssUED-REsuLf
OF TESTS.
Articles OF incorporation Of the United POseectns
Company with capital Of T5.0cO0 900. Forwarded 10
West Virginia yesterday, the company having been o.
ganized under the laws OF that state. The following as
the incorporators Thomas L. james. cx.PostinsGea.
cral exJudge A. j. DtenhOefer, john straton, Charts
+. James. Perciye Knauth, William James, John T. wa.
iams Colonel Henry Huss. Frank Lawtoa and wdppe v.
Phillips. The company controls device for the uansp$
sion Of mail and express packages at hish rate sDe
which, 1t has been reported will probably BE- utilized BY To
Postofice Department An experimental plant was ~
Gently put up at Dorchester. Mass, where the system
carefully and thoroughly tested and improvements made.
and Il demonstrated that speed Of $50 miles hour
40 per second could be made The system Is aso A
TO be inexpensive, the trip between Newyok and Bctn
costing than 80 cents and trips could BE- made
every few minutes.
endless 1874 ia circuit elevated woodea
treste few feet above the ground and running through
power station In which engine and dynamo lhs
Is hollow projectie OF wrought hon' SNAPPED IKE
double pointed cigar IL in length. 10 inches 10 Gan
ctcr, weighs 500 pounds and has capacity for lOOVo ~
ters 1t has two Hanged wheels above and Two unir'
neath running on steel ball bearings, capable "'~
revolutions per minute The propalng power comes frca
OF coils insulated copper wire sin fee, apart "a
connected by eontactwheel mounted the ear and r
ming in contact with the upper rail- There Is E9 otAa
mechanism about the or the whole system.
Tho current the coils OF ire TO suck the -
forward until its centre is directly under OF the coils
The tendency would seem to be t. check the car Of 1s'
point but the upper rail being laid In sections The urn'
is broken at each section sufficiently to allow eurtn!
the coll in front draw the forward. the current
course passing through the rails Tic whole thing SIN
pie light in weight, is completely automatic in starting
stopping and needs no guide or attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE FIELD TRIALS AT LEXINGTON.

Lexington n. c., Dec. (SpeciaD-This has been
redletter day in Central Field trials. The running
began in beautiful weather with heat that should have
decided the absolute winner OF the AAgestake Inc ChFF
lotteyile Kennels Maid OF Kent winner OF the ponr
Stake and r. Merrs b. winner OF the Seller stae
ere sent off about 10 o'clock There little doubt as 10
the result after they had been running about thirty minutes
Paul Bo pointed three beyes and three single BIRDS 10 me
other dogs one single bird Paul 30 was retufheo 1o
absolute winner OF the allage class.
Then the fourhour began This is o free-iof'ah
stake The brace that from noon Till D. M were
E. Grays Count Eric and Chsrloeville Kennels KIP Rap
tho former setter the other pointer. Rip Rap showed
superior endurance other dog was Handicapped by
having stronge handler. During the hrst hour Count
Eric was lost most OF the time and he covered SO mueh
ground then that he entirely pumped out after running
about three hours half Rip Rap at the nnish having
ranged with much good sense. was nearly as iass
when he started large number OF birds were found
Rip Rap pointed beves and 10 singles while Couns
Eric secured eight beves and three snges-a wonderful
scoreand all done without mistake Inc Judges uecioea
that RID Rap won heat The rest Of the hrst series
will of tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
M pFGIv WAR on THE ROADS.

Chicago Dec. (SpeclaD.-"Thc Chicago Tribune"
says war will be inauguraed on the railroads by
the National Transportation Association in Congress.
because Of the present shortage of freight cars This
association is composed of delegates from all the
boards OF trade, chambers Of commerce, and other
leading commercial exchanges in the country. The
three bodies in Chicago belonging TO it are the Board
Of Trade the Coal Exchange and the Freight Bureau,
the members OF the latter being the heaviest shippers
in Chicago. Representatives of this National Assoca-
zion will appear before Congress and ask it TO make
a law compelling the railway companies to give a
uniform bill OF lading and TO abide by a reciprocal
car service. An officer of the association said: AS
Is now, the railroads compel the consignee 10 pay
81 day after the first forty eight hours in which he
has not uhioaded his goods. We want law that Will
compel the railroads 10 pay penalty for delays In
TRANSFORMATION and delays In furnishing cars. Two
railroad men In New-York are creating the blockade
in freight cars, which may make coal famine In
Chicago"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
ARGUMENTS IN THE CoUNsELMAN CASE.
THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT 10 DE-
eide AS TO THE CHICAGO GRAND
rrrpf SnY CrroN

THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT 10 DE-
eide AS TO THE CHICAGO GRAND
JURY,s JURISDICTION.
Washington, Dec 9.-The United States supreme
Court to-day heard arguments In the case OF Charles
Counselman, brought here on an appeal from oe-
csion by Judge Gresham refusing to grant him writ
Of habeas corpus. Councilman refused TO answer
questions put by the Chicago Grand Jury which was
engaged In an Investigation TO alleged violations oi
the Interstate Commerce law. Counselman was aSheo
he had received rebates from any railroads, and' re
fusDg TO answer Jhe ground that an answer woula
criminate himself was adjudged guilty OF oon'enP.
and sentenced TO fine Of $500, IN detault OF payeh
of which he TO be kept in the maIShas eus'ouS'
His present effort is nomiraly TO obtain his release
bnrre effect OF decision in his favor II Is said, would
make the Interstate Commerce law practically III
effective.
John ". Jewett argued the case for Counselman'
contendtng that the Grand Jury had no 1ursdcuon oy
virtue OF which II could institute its inveSueauon' ior
the reason That 1t was inqustoral investigation 10
ascar,apn vbeber any violation Of the law had been
committed: that II was criminal case and the al
emut was TO make Counselman testify In violation Oh
the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. providing
nat no person shall be compelled in any crmha case
10 De witness against himself; that even IL not pro
hibited by the Constitution, IL Is contrary TO the COM
mon law rule which grants this exemption IN all cases.
civil and criminal and that Section $50 OF the Re
yIsed Statutes which declares that evidence obtained
in judicial proceeding can De used against him In
criminal proceeding, cannot operate TO take away
Counselman's constitutional privilege.
G.. NJ. Lambertson argued the Governments SIDE OF
the case raverslng the questions raised by the attorney
Tor Counselman. He held that the Fifth Amendment a
IN The Constitution was limitation restricting the
common law rule that witnesses cannot be compelled
TO giZa testimony against themselves IN criminal
cases that this was not a criminal case, but an IN
auiry To- ascertain IL q crime had been committed mat
Section $50 of the Revised Statutes takes away the
sobf 10 IN subsequent
prosecution and that the presumption OF 1ur1sdctlon
Is in hvor Of the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
PREPARING FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE.

The New York Practical Aid Society, recently ncor
porated has its headquarters at No 31S West Thirty
ffth-st Its object Is 10 provide medical attendance
medicines and sick room supplies free to sick and des
tute children as well 10 afford relief to the families
OF the worthy poor. Persons out of work Will be
assisted TO find employment. A day nursery fig the
care of the children Of working women has been estab
lished class for the instruction OF boys will be held
on Tuesday and Friday evenings and for girls on
saturdays from . TO p. IN. Arrangements are being
made TO have handsome Christmas tree, which will
he loaded with good things. Contributions in money
r goods may be sent directly to the institution TO
IN. secretarv at No 36 Wallst The officers Will
IAN q Roberts president T.. f.. Huber, vice president
lanes W. Pearsa treasurer +. A. MacIean secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE WARNING ATHLETES.
THERE MAY BE SEVERAL RESERVATIONS
WHAT WILL THE MANHATTAN AThlhii0 Wv
po,-THE YALE CONTROVERSY.

WHAT WILL, THE MANHATTAN ATHLErio Wv"
po,-THE YALE CONTROVERSY
r, wars Of the athletes take new phases every 'ay
The dissatisfaction among the ciuDs oea ns =, ,o.
,..,onr Athletic Union Is spreading "hiio ~ -
s,hIs that the Manhattan Athieuc Cuo ".s ,aa,s ,o
that 10 the Cherry Diaho"N' :"
will follow SUIT .. .,o,, over the smaller
clubs members Of the Meropou'an sYs.". "a more
.m,teur Athletic Unen outyong the weal'"eI an 1,
,,o,,an, clubs A rule which gives the ocrapp..'
~ Cherry Hill composed OF thiry.nVe 80 ,v,sh
much 10 say about athletics as the Mahh'''' N
IFS coo members, Is ridiculous .,,..,. c,o, wbo,
promInent officials Of the Manhattan A.nie"o 49,
- ,.s, night admitted that considerable -
xis,od in the club, but sai that no on'e'" aS~o" ~
." ,.roo as vet They insmated, however tna' sunny
striking suggestions might be ohcreu ~ ""
ing OF the board next Monday night ., .,,,o,,c
ms - ,,.,, w Ianssen OF the Staten Island Ath'euc
c, soid Yesterday that in the Manhatahs 'i' o
union his club would probably do t'e same .'n ,
sad that his club had been on the point oi res1e
The union before but that he had always usu n :, So
- o,,oo, anv sucb action. lie ntimated that me-
Iuh made another proposition TO withdraw rom "o uo
he would interpose further objections Inc "sano
differences suit Jansscns proposed new a"a'e'' '7
nicely -, ..A,o,Io club
d % ,bink that the union could do little wrong sec
v.,ayv f. Sullivan is union forever, but ne hao hoe
to say yesterday for publication secretary '
ever was doing heap Of thinking. , 49,. ,no
The outspoken declaration of Mr. Chessaua tns' .'o
Manhattan Athletic Club baseball team would leave uio
union and Join the league has stirred up ahoe
little tempest President Miller in an interVe" yesr
dav ntmated that his league did not want either the New"
York or Manhattan clubs as members. ,,,.-
swat until they asked" said he ME- hiiier,
Ia not the Board Control OF the baseball woro
and his sentiments personal and probably 90 not voice
that of the League of which he is the hAd ~ pso"
Mr. Mer's idea is to in the Orange and NewJersey
Athletic clubs only. -,
The differences between the Yale and Pflnceooh .oi
Ieges and the Manhattan A. q. over that Ihhh9sss
Day football game may be settled by arbitration. a ,Vs
editorial appearcd in The Prncetonan yesterday whicn
shows that the Princeton satisfied with their snare
Of the gate receipts The article compliments the Man
haitian Club and Captain 5. j. Cornell on ue
manner in which the great game was managed
Arbitration is the sensible manner IN Whieh se|
Element could BE- reached and the few overzeous en-
thusasts who talk about taking the matter INTO ne %
courts are neither discreet sensible Eugene hulu
nav bring a suit against the Manhattan Athete euo luz
abou. ST. 500 and then again he may not some Aac c
think that that sum would atout square Yaes account
with the NJ. A. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
MRS. CLEVELAyD'S LIFE At L4KEyyoOr

Lakewood, N. j., Dec, 0.-The Clevelands are lead
ing quiet life at their cottage In the pines
Mrs. Cleveland seldom appears on the pub
lie highways. Two or three times q week she
goes out driving, accompanied by the ex-presi
dent and Baby Ruth. Last Sunday n number OF
amateur photographers urked about the cottage for
several hours, waiting TO get chance to take snap
shot Of her. She outwittcd them however, by turning
up her high collar In such way that it hid part
Of her face. The amateurs anxious to get a pho
tog aph AZ Baby Ruth also, but the has strict
orders TO protect the child from their intrusion IL
Is reported at the Cleveland cottage that Mrs Cleve-
land Is enjoying her usual health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
JERKowsKr rs SORRY FOR WHAT HE SAID.

The case Of the people against the firm Of Jerkowsh
seh for an alleged conspiracy defraud their creditors
was again Police Justice rantor yesterday after
noon Last week Mr.. Jerkowsh testified that he and
SchiG had entered into agreement to buy goods
credit sell out settle 80 cents the dollar.
Since then he and Seh made up and yesterday he
went on the stand testified had made mistake
He thought Scn had cheated him and he wanted TO
tlfy against him his peril. Now he says Schin
admit cheat him and sorry what he said
Iowski,s attorney SAYS he is not sound mentally.
The failure, which was for 1000, was preciptated
NV Abert David an ex-partner David did think he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE BUSINESS OF IOWA ROADS.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Tbe Iowa Board OF Railway Com
nsioaers hos with the Governor OF that State its
rnort for 1891 The earnings have increased from
sa7 a. 800 in 1859 70 s4310e, 800 in 1891 The net
Increase OF tonnage OF 1881 over 1890 Is l150li tons
The oDerlng expenses OF all the lines were sos SlOS2
in 1891 against 500 IN 1890 The operating eA
penses Of Iowa lines alone were s2sO"e2'2 IN le9i'
against s27 POO 2S3 in 1890 The earnings from strictly
Iowa business greatly increased over 1890 Twenty
two report earnings amounting to S3l POI 500
gain 1890 $50 0o2 Eight roads report earn
ings Of sl1 900 $780, decrease VI sf500Sf The per-
centage OF Increase earnings ia remarkable, ranging
from Is to 81 per cent. The Commissioners say; "a
comparison eornings OF the Iowa business for the
last years furnishes very Interesting study During
1887 1893 1889 under the rates made By the roads
there was falling OF OF revenues while for 1890 and
1891 under f0ts made by the Commissioners, there
was an increase amounting $1,000 600
years"
The number Of employees In Iowa is p 5s3 being 200
ess than in 1890 This Is due 10 the loss OF through
,,anc and the use OF heavier engines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE MEMPHIS CREATES NEW OFFICE.

Kansas City, Dec 9.--The death Of Treaic Manager
Sargent Of the City, Fort Scott and Memphis
Road has caused of the system to create
new office. 1t is that Of freight trafhc manager ana
TO MI this office f. S. Washburn nas been appointed
His work is to begin Immediately. Mr. Washburn comes
from Cincinnati. Until few months ago he was franc
manager Of the "Bg Four system Of railroads. He is
said to be a traffic official OF much ability. MI wash
burn is TO head OF all freight business OF the
Nsmnhis railroad J. f.. Lockwood is TO have entire
charge OF matters and report erect TO the
president and general A. c. Suth is to con-
tnue as general freight agent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
rnornA11 NOTES FROM HARVARD.

Boston Dec 9-Captain Traford of the Harvard foot
hall team In letter 1.-The Crimson" fully exonerates
the Yale men In Harvard Law School OF the charges
that they made known the Harvard signals 70 the Yale
eleven.
1t Is believed at Harvard, that Yale having the choice
NJ fields for the football game year. IL will probably
select New.York. The faculty will allow the Harvard
team TO pay there, IL is thought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE PLYING TELLER SHORT 10000.

Detroit, Dec. 9.-Frederick A. IIarter. for many
years paying teller of the Detroit National Bank is
short about $4,000 in his accounts The retirement
of Cashier Davidson and the customary auditing and
examination of the books led 10 the discovery Of
Uorter,s crime II Is said his method was TO raise
the figures on checks presented for payment and also
make false entries TO cover up the deficiency In the
cash arter has made partial restitution ana VIII not
Ia Iroserufnd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
= v AND G. GENERAL OFFICES.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec (speciaD.-The report is
gaining currency here that at the coming annual
meeting Of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia
RAILROAD stockholders here, December 10, an effort
will be made TO remove the general oihces TO Chatta
nooaa II is believed that this Is par; of the general
scheme OF Mr. Imam 10 concentrate all the interests
Of the great railroad system of which he seems TO be
master In the central South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
MYSTERY IN THE LYONS CASE.

The report that Michael SlIney the accused Of
killing Robert Lyons in Cherryst., had made kind
OF confession Inspector Bynes at Police Headquarters
was repeated yesterday A number Of reporters
sliney In the Tombs but he refused 10 admit deny that
he had confessed anything lie would only repeat his
declaration that he did not kill Lyons. 1t known
that Inspector Byrnes talked with Sliney at Police Head
quarters Tuesday but the Inspector positively refused
TO that subject yesterday The mystery Indicated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

had got just dues night last october ne
teleeraphed 70 the creditors former partners from
the Plaza Hotel out for Jerkowsk sehih. They
are going TO beat you"
The against the firm has been hanging ior TWO
months. 1t will come up again on December H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
nosToN AND MAINE STOCKHOLDERS MEET

BOSTON AND MAINE STOCKHOLDERS MEET
Boston, Dec. 9-At the annual meeting OF the Boston
and Maine stockholders to-day, william G. Whitney,
OF w-York; Joseph H. white. OF Brookline, MASS. !;
Walter Hurnewen of Boston, and George &. Haven,
of New York. elected directors to take The places
Of Messrs. Sinclair Paul, Sewall and Potter The
other members of the board were reelected. 1t was
voted TO appoint committee 10 investigate the lease
OF the Ma shua and Rochester Railroad and the Man.
chester and Lawrence road and TO learn in whose con-
troll the roads were prior to the lease and who were
the principal benefciares and also to find ont whether
the Boston and Maine paid than the face earning
capacity of these roads. The committee is TO report
at special stockholders meeting TO be called IN
Boston prior to tho next annual meeting.
1t was also voted to have the same committee In
vestgate the lease of the Upper Coos Railroad ana
the Knox and Lincoln, leased to the Maine Central
and to learn whether said leases will not reduce the
dividends paid by the Maine Central. IL was Vo'ed
also 10 have committee investigate the circumstances
of the large deposit Maverick Bank at the time OF
the failure and IL the directors In the exercise
of proper care should not have withdrawn the deposit
before the failure The agreement OF June %, 1887
between the Boston and Maine and the Boston ana
Lowell and Nashua and Lowell roads was approved.
It is rumored that the new deal In the management
of the Boston and Maine means that TINS Dig corpora
ton Is to be used political machine 70 MAKE Masss
ohusetts Democratic. The election OF ex secretary
Whitney to the board Of directors confirms In the hus
Of some people the political report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
DISCUSSING RATES IN THE SOUTHWEST.

st. Louis Dec 9.-The convention Of the committees
Of the Southwestern Railway and Steamship Associa'
ton rcassembled here yesterday. The special commit
tee having in charge wheat and -four rates between
Texas and Washington and Oregon points reported that
an advance of 90 cents 100 pounds be made In these
rates and upon committees recommendation 1t was
decided to take action other than to arrange for
Joint action on this rate in future should the Washing
ton and Oregon lines desire to change at any time.
There was some consideration OF the division of through
rates with connecting lines but the matter was still
under discussion when the meeting adjourned. 1t has
been expected TO have joint conference between the
Southwest Association and the TransMissoun on pro
posed advance in lumber rates between Texas and
Colorado and Utah points but the latter body failed to
niateiaze, and Chairman Faithofn was requested to
arrange for meeting at later date probably In Janu-
ary In the meantime he win gather Information upon
the subject in hand from Northern and Colorado lum-
bermen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

De Cazanover alive. and merely took the name 4
the suggestion OF Mr. Castillo She that her "A
rest merely act OF revenge on the part Of cas
Justice Duty held the defendant IN $500 bail Tor e.
animation a Tuesday next In default OF bail she w
locked up IN Essex Market Jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
H.BJor THE SLAYER OF MRS. LEONARD

Atlantic Highlands n. j., Dec 9-The inquest into
the murder of Mrs. Annie q. Leonard was resumed to-
day before Cor0ier Posten and his jury. The verdict
was that Louis Hariot the farm hand wilfully and
feloniously killed Mrs Leonard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
r. w. BROWER,
DI A MO N D s,
MANUFACTURER OF
. DIAMOND JEwELRY. WATSIiES. &C.
NO. % JOHN STREET.

newly organized engineer corps consisting Of sixty men,
left there to-day TO line for the extension OF the
Island road from Reno It's present terminus IN ohs
homo southwad through Indian Territory and Texas to
the Gulf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
PROPOSED ROC

PROPOSED ROCK ISLAND EXTENSION.
Chicago Dec Cit II learned that the Rock Island
Company has determined make connection with deep
water port in Texas dispatch from Topeka says that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

ro soM . rovsl ansh buy pseE Of the T''''a 4
Il ssaueezerss playing caros' = s y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

Popular I" InDoccnce Abroad. =. -
tInnocence abroad" having tue larges s*e 81 any
psref game thas has been issued !" years. " - n''s'
NJ full Of run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10
THE CAPTAIN OF THE YALE CREW RESIGNS.


NewHayen Conn, Dec (Specill)lt was Officially an
nounced on the campus this morning that Captain Soud OF
the Yale VARSITY crew. had resigned Nothing eoud nave
,r,sad yole men more He proved himself most valu.
h, ao in last years boat and considered by Robert
Cook to be the best strokes that Yale has had IN
soma time His resignation read as follows:
ITO Yale University Boat Slub' h. H. fioEd''ohes
president
lowing to circumstances over which have no control
herbv tender my resignation captain Of the Yale crew.
~. AVERY GOULD"
When asked today why he resigned Captain Gould said
ct tt e. was for the best interest OF the that should
resign More than this do not care to say AS TO
whether shall row again that cannot answer at present.
number of prominent boating men WIRE much surprised
over CAPTAIN Gouds step and said that his relations with
tho were the most friendly nature and that
his resignation was not due any trouble whatever An
other CAPTAIN will be elected II Is possible to get
IN the votes of the members OF at yelrs crew. The only
members now in college who intend to row again are Paine
o4 and Ballet o. OF the regular eight and Crosby 02
and Mill, '92, substitutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

A BOSTON AND ALBANY DIVIDEND.
Boston, Dec. 9.-The Boston and Albany Railroad
Companys directors have declared dividend OF " per
share, payable on December 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-10

hone OF shifting suspicion from himself ana 'ha' ' "
snactor was at work new cew