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New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
THE CLAIM OF GEN. MARsIoN's HEIRS.

A DECISION THAT HIS PAY AS An ARMY OFFICER
CEASED WHEN HE ENTERED CONGRESS.
Washington, Dec. o6 (speciaD.--The Second Con
roer Of the Treasury Department has had an inter
csting before him In the claim Of the heirs OF
General Gilman Marston for money due from the Gov
ernment at the time Of his death for services as a
colonel OF volunteers In the War Of the Rebellion ana
also as brigadier general The question involved In
this case whether or not man could legally be
Member Of Congress and Army officer at TIE same
time and draw salary for each Office during the
period the heirs OF General Marston basing their
claim upon the fact that he had not received any pay
as colonel while he sitting member OF the
XXXVIIth and XXXIXth Congresses. The fact that
Colonel Marston took the oath Of office as rnember
of the XXXVIIth Congress twenty three days after
he mustered into the military service is regarded
by the Controller as course actuated by honest ana
patriotic motives, for while in Congress General
MarstOn drew pay Member Of Congress only. and
never presented any claim for military service rem
dered the United States while he drawing salary
as a Congressman
The Controller holds that, under the Constitution,
he vacated ipso acO the place Of colonel In taRinR
the oath as Congressman. The Controller regards the
failure Of Marston to file any claim for these military
services socaed conclusive evidence that Marson
himself did not consider that he had any Just claim
against the United States. "This is rendered more
conclusive says the Controller, from the fact that
General Marston was a well versed in law and
we'll posted in Governmental claims.' 1t finally ap-
pears that the MarstOn heirs are entitled To only
three days. pay for Marstons services rs colonel,
he having been sworn in as q Congressman on March
4, and not having been paid a volunteer ofncer
for the first three days OF the month. The Controller
holds IN conclusion that no person, while a mem
bcr Of Congress- legally hold another once uncer
the United States, and that no person, while mem
Der of Congress, receive the salary OF member
thereof and for the same time legally receive the
salary of another office from the United States.'
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
u r. AND WIS WESTERN PLANS.

Muskcgon. Mich, Dec. 26 (special.-The Delaware,
Iackayanna and Western Railroad Company IS figuring
with various Michigan railroads upon new line TO the
seaboaId. This company owns tire Wlnona and Green
nav road that runs into Kewaunee, and wants lnc
across the state to connect with a boat line from
Eewaunec The Manistee and No tbeastern road, with
the Toledo Ann Arbor and Northern and the Grand
Trunk. are figuring with the company. The boat line
may terminate here. and In anticipation Of this people
arc Happy Grand Haven is also eager 10 secure the
boas and the transfer depJts, and some Manstee people
declare that their port has already been chosen BY the
railroad company.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
A DECISION AGAINST THE ROCK ISLAND.

Chicago Dec. GO CSpecar.-An important decision
was tlsde by Chairman Finley To day IN relation to
the application OF the Rock Island Road for permission
to meet outside competition in regard to the payment
of commissions on transcontnenal immigrant business
The Rock Island at first gave notice that 1t would
meet this competition, but Chairman Finley Informed
IL that dt must not do so without his permission, ms
tho payment OF commissions was the one thir' which
the agreement debarred roads from acdng OF on their
own responsibility. The Rock Island therefore ap
piled for permission TO meet the competition COM
plaincd Of Today's decision declared that the Rock
Island had failed to make such showing as wonld
warrant him In authorizing any departure from the
schedule of commissions agreed 10. He therefore re-
fuses TO grant the application.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS SORE AT MILLs's FATE.


Chicago, Dec 25 speciaD.-,rhe leading Democrats
~ Illinois arc still mourning over Millss defeat and
refuse 70 be comforted. They thlny spnngers eieva-
ton to the Craftsmanship OF the Ways and Means
Committee 70 q great mistake. The following Is the
language Of Judge Henry, OF the most prominent
Democrats OF Southern Illinois: al have been q
Democratic voter In Ccnrasouthern Illinois for thirty
five years In all these years the party has not been
In so critical condition rs now Indignation, DIS
gus despair are everywhere Mr.. Lane is unive' sally
,ppruyed In his course the Speakershp question
ret II b, doubtful If he any other man could be
elected from tins district Democrar, the election
should come of Hope Is almost gone in tho
,s,,ency OF the Democratic party to accomplish the
reforms demanded by and promised TO the people.
We are jeered a. on every band by Alliance men and
Republicans slfke. 'Ha, who's In the saddle now =
we hear on every hand, and we have nothing to say
II ia n miserable business that man who makes
Mueef the champion Of tie peoples interes can be
str]cken down in the Democratic party ana mat by
q few men who everybody onShJ 10 hi"" are oniS,
make-bellego Democrats"
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
THREE KINDS OF PosrlL cAKDs on SALE VOW

The two kinds OF postal cards were placed on salo
here yesterday The small Is the same width as the
one previously in but about onehlfd OF an Inch
shorr The large FULLY Inch longer and about
three fourths inch wider than the old card The
snail card IS Of quality than the old IL Is OF
light gray color strong and hard to tear The large card
{, Of commercial yellow color The stamp bears the Ike
mass ~ General Grant All three cards issued
ana the people viii take whichever they prefer
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Cemocrah cannot carry Indiana. Ohio. Iowa or any
other Northern State, barring New York and Montana
The latter will almost without doubt 90 Republican
while New-York is to be the fighting ground. The two
Vrginias are also worthy OF strong contest and may
90 Republican All in ALL consider the next election
as favorable for the Republicans. The Democrat can
not carry the country. though they may conrive to
throw the election into the House Of Representatives,
which is equivalent TO Democratic victory. That is
their only hOpe.s
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
rrPCING AID FOR RUSSIA.

TO the Editor OF the Trib n e.
Sir: What can this country do for poor suffering
faminestricken Russia When fire or flood lays
waste our own cities, feel that we cannot run rail-
road trains fast enough T. sending relief to the suffer
crs Are not the dwellers in Russia our brothers
and sisters? Then why may not our Government
bo induced to send them such aid shall prevent
further deaths from that most dreaded OF foes starva
tiOni - e. d.
Rochester N. Y, Dec. "a, 1891.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Cod-liver oil suggests con-
sumption; which is almost I'm.
fortunate. Its best use is be-
fore you fear consumption
when you begin to get thin.
Consumption is only one Of
the dangers Of thinness.
SCOTS Emulsion OF cod.
liver oil makes the thin
plump, and the plump are
almost safe.
Let US send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
Scorr BowsE. Chemists. r,s South ,th Avsaue
New York.
Your druggist keeps Seott's Emulsioa Of eod.lvss
ol-ail druggists everywhere do. 81.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
No rycpEcvr1Oy DF CATTLE IN TRANSIT.

Washington Dec. 26.-On the advice M The Secretary
of Agriculture, Acting Secretary Spauldng has informed
customs officials on the northern frontier that Canadian
cattle passing through United States territory under
bond and seal for expectation at Portland Me are not
subject to inspection at the various quarantine stations
established for the purpose Of inspecting Canadian live
stock impOrted into the United States.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
FREIGHT OFFICES CONSOLIDATED.

Louisville, Dec. 26 SpeciaD.-The general freight
Office of the Louisville Southern road will January
be consolidated with the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Air Line Office here under H. F. Smith
" Lafayette, formerly general freight agent OF the
Louisville and Nashville, aud one Of the bestknown
freight men in the sOuth is left out by the change.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
DETERMINED TO LIT THE ALTON BOYCOTT.

Chicago, Dec 90 (Special.-" The Evening Journal
says: "John G.. Williams, general manager OF the
yandalia road, is determined that the boycott against
the Alton shall be lifted. Mr.. Willams's position re-
gardng this matter is understood also to be the chief
reason for his appointment Of John Chesebrough to
succeed Z. A. Ford general passenger agent OF the
road
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
CHAIRMAN FINLEY SUSTAINED.

Chicago, Dec 26 CSpecial-The arbitrators In tho
appeal case OF the bt. Paul and Kansas City hoad
against the decision Of Chairman Finley hiding IL
guilty of a misuse OF mileage tickets handed down
their decision today The decision sustains the chair
man IN all he did I'm the case and leaves no doubt
as to his powers in the premises.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
JOHN " rHr,EsroN on THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK

JOHN NJ TFIURsToN on THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
Chicago, Dec. 2e speciaD.-John NJ Tiurston' Ne
braskas Republican leader, is in the city and talks
politics. said he: al Of the opinion that there Is
a perfect understanding existing between President
Harrison and Secretary Blaine bat of what that under
standing is am ignorant, and share ignorance with
thousands Of other Republicans who profess to know
more There is much 6oatng through the daily press
In regard TO the next election that is misleading the
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
A pRrNrr-,I PIT ON PER GENT BONDS.

Washington, Dec 26-The Treasury Department Is
Informed that premium of cent had been placed
by certain gentlemen in Ohio for number OF pei
cent bonds TO be used In the organization Of q
National bank I'm that state.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Little Girl-O, papa, please do buv me- "a
of them Singer machines.
Papa-Why, petl What could you 90 VI"
a Singer machine2
L. G.-Make big dollies, papa lust like msmms
and l saw on Broadway.
Popa-But darling, Singer machines don't MAJ
dolliesl
L GO, yes. papa, we saw em an mamms
cold II was the Singer place, an all the pretty
flowers an, pictures an doliies was made on the
Singer machine, an. oh, papa! such pretty
dresses!
NOTE,-The little one had visited the Singer
Manufacturing Companys Art Rooms a' W.
BROADWAY New-York.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
cENsIrs nLERKs mo- BE FURLoUGHEp.

Washington, Dec. e6.-owng to the insufhciency Of
the appropriation for the making Of the eleventh census
about 200 clerks Of the Census Bureau will be furoughed
between January l and Is for thirty or sixty days
with
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
nEATH OF C. G. SHIcKFORD.

Boston, Dec. 90 Specialize. C. Shackford. formerly
a professor In Cornell University, died OF the grip
last night at his boarding place In Brooklne. His
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Both the methods and results when Syrup OF Figs
is taken it is pleasant and refreshing 70 the taste.
and acts gently, vet promptly, on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleansing the system enectuallv,
dispels colds. headaches nd levers aTd res hal
itual constipation Syrup Of Figs Is the only rem.
edy OF it's kind ever produced pleasing to the taste
and acceptable TO the stomach. Prompt In its ac-
ton, and truly beneficial in it's effects. prepared
only from the more healthy and agreeable sub
stances its many excellent qualities commend 1t to
all; and have made il the most popular remedy
known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale In SOC and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists. Any reliable druggist
who may not have 1t on hand will procure it
promptly for any one who wishes TO try it. Do
not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
IAN FRANCISCO. CAI..
LOUIsylLLE, KY NRw.YORK. Y,
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
srcRBrARY FOSTER STILL ISDOORs.

Washington, Dec 26.-Secretary Foster continues tc
improve slowly, but the prevailing p'' "e"''' '''"
ncIs him 10 remain indoors.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Elwood Ind Dee. 81 (5pee-T'j.The Midland sailroad
Company this county over 5000 for taxes, which
the failed collect The matter has been
pleeed I'm the hands Of the State Auditor who will usc
legal measures II the sum Is not paid Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

rupoJ,;H CAR To SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The first through from New York TO san san FRAN
cisco CaJ over the PcnnsavRnia Railroad VIII eaye
pcrfhs NAV be occurred at auy ticket ONCE OF the
ptnnsylyania Railroad -
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
TILE JOINT COMMITTEE TO MEET IN JANUARY

Chicago, Dec. 20 tspecal).-An effort has been
made to have the meeting Of the Joint Committee
Of the Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations
to take final action on the question OF the payment
OF commissions passenger business and the Alton
boycott, held in NewYor1 January 8, when 1t Is
hoped q full attendance will be secured II Is gener
ally believed that while passenger relations Will be
resumed with the Alton, the opposition to the pay
ment Of commissions will be continued, and an effort
made to have some compact arranged between con-
Meeting lines whereby fair exchange and division
Of business can be had without the payment Of COM
missions by anybody.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
PRESIDENT HOODS ANNUAL REPo

PRESIDENT HOODS ANNUAL REPORT.
Baltimore, Dec. oG (SpeciaD-Pre'dent Hood OF the
Western Maryland, has issued statement showing
large increase In revenue during the last four months,
the result Of the recently established connection
through the Cumberland Valley between the Balt-
more and Ohio and Philadelphia and Reading systems
brought about by bridging the Sus1uehanna River and
utilizing the Harrisburg and Potomac Railway and the
Baltimore and Cumberland Valley lire Of this com
pany, thus establishing new route between Harris
burg and Hagerstown for anthracite and bituinnpus
COAL coke, pgiron steel rails and other heavy com
modities. Mr. Hood further says, appecialng that
the long circuit from Hngerst0wn, via Waver!y,
Iarpers Ferry and Martnsburg to Cherry Run would
prove u serious drawback to this line, arrangements
were made for the Western Marylands main line from
Willlamsport on the Potomac River, to Cherry Run,
w. Va under charters taken out In the names OF the
Potomac Valley Railroad Company and the Potomac
Valley Railroad Company Of West Virginia. The work
this fourteen mile extension is nearing com
pletion, and result saving OF forty Ole miles In
the through line will be effected. Unlike otter new
roads the Potomac Valley Will start operations with As
much business II eau handle. Tnc gross earnings
Of the Western Maryland Railroad and It's branches
during the year s001,37 O3; net earnings,
1888 2o9 O5 expenditures in betteImcnts SS1 7Go 81
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

FIVE GREAT LIMITED TRAINS.
Via New.York Ceatral every day In the year, prs.
scnng the fastest most complete and luxurious servI6o
ever offered to the Wost and Southwest
New-York tribune., 1891-12-27

Tar, Iicorice aud Toiu Waters.
Wonde rfully efficient IN ihr0st troubles.
Young a Smyllc, Manufacturers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
THE SNOW FALL.
Accidentally Shot HimscIf-Iron Gates In
dustries-IIlness of Miss Woodward.


IRoS GATE. Va, Mar. 2s-[Specisl. The
F. ster snow fell here to-day. about six inches
deep. and hope it will be the last Of the
season.
William Chopman (colored) was seriously
wounded here yesterday morning while care
lesslv handling 3s-calibre pistol. The ball
entered his shoulder and Is still under his
shoulder blade. but Is in too close quarters for
our worthy DR.. l.. J. Pendleton b cut out.
The negro is doing well to-day
Colonel Meriweather Jones. OF Lyons CITY.
was elected general manager OF the Iron Cato
Land and Investment Company here ycster-
day Mr.. Jones is well known in your city
and here as a man of sterling business quail
ties Major Jacob Iost resigned the general
managers place and will move from Iron Gate,
but not for some time. lie made good and
impartial officer AZ president and general man
ager.
Captain T. c. Jones is making rapid strides
on our twin furnaces. and N few months
will add another greet iron industry To Viz
ginia's numerous ores. The two furnaces Will
have a capacity of 200 tons daily.
Mr. J. c. raliaferro. superintendent OF the
rOlling-mill and spike-works here will movo
his family first Of April into the handsome
new house Just completed by MIR. J. lost
Major }. \. Woodward, manager n-Ciate
Inn, has been very sick for several days, but
am glad 10 report him much better to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

Confederate Survivor. Adopt Resolutions in
Honor OF liz Memory.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. Mar. Is. - Special
Rev. w. VI Anderson, Of Rock Hill, $. c.,
has been elected president Of the literary as
sociation. 10 I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death OF Rev. J. 5. White, whose suicide was
noted in TIE TINES when it occurred.
The Confederate Survivors Association at
Lawrence ;. C.. held "A meeting yesterday
evening for the purpose Of taking appropriate
action in reference 10 the death Of General
Joseph f. Johnston who was an honorary
member of the Association. Resolutions eulO-
giving the dead chiettaln were unanimously
adopted.
The wo-year-old daughter Of John A. vii
lis Of Columbia. :. c., came near killing her
self Thursday evening by eating ground
glass, which she discovered on shelf IN her
mothers room. A few seconds after IT was
discovered that she had eaten II she, was
thrown into commissions and her life almost
despaired Of. She was better at last accounts.
The Carolina Seaboard railroad OF South
Carolina has secured a charter tor rght-Ot-
WAY through North Carolina. Colonel j. q.
Gibbes IS the chief promoter Of tho proposed
road.
Dcmsey Wheeler, young man employed
rs car Inspector of night trains ~ Green's
bOrO met with an accident Thursday winch
may prove fatal In attempting 10 Jump from
n moving train he fell, striking his head on a
sill and fracturing his skull. 1t is thought
that he will die.
George Nelson thirteen-year-old white
boy living near Greenville. Pitt county. this
State. while hunting robins several days since,
accidentally discharged both barrels o. his
gun under his chin. tearing his face horribly
He died instantly.
Fred. Hill. son Of the late DR.. Hill. of
Lexington. ~ c.. died in Philadelphia on the
nth At the time Of his death Mr. Hi was
finishing his course at the jefferson Medical
College of Philadelphia.
Miss Webb the sixtoen-y ear-old daughter
of Robert 5. Webb OF Forest City, Rutherford
county. was shot and instantly killed Thurs
day by the accidental discharge Of pistol IN
the hands Of her cousin, a tifteen-y
boy.
Colonel John s. Mosby passed through here
to-day en- route South. During MS short stop
here Colonel Mosby called on Mrs. Stonewah
Jackson. and spent some time in conversation
with her on the days of "'6l-' S.
Thomas Morton and William Balee, two
white nen living at Grifiith's station, several
miles from this city, were arrested to-day on
the charge of trying 10 wreck passenger Tram
on the Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta rail
road. on the 23d instant, by placing an Oh
struction on the track They are both well-to-
do men. Both gave bond for their appearance
Mt court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

The Appomattox River Falling-Failure or
4. =. Carry-Arrested for burglary.


4. :. Carry-Arrested for burglary.
PrrrEsnuRo, Va. Mar 2s.-lSpecial.l-
Tho United States internal revenue collec-
tions for the Second district Of Virginia for
the past week We're rs follows. Tobacco. SIS
1901: cigars and cigarettes, 1872. specials,
.Z7Al1: brandy, $1,000 lists, 1896. Total.
r26 1862.
The Appomattox river fell an inch or two
to-day. INT the water is said 10 be very high
at Farmyille and by tomorrow the rver VIII
be higher than 1t has been at any time since
the present ireshet
TINS morning. about 2.15 o'clock young
man named G.. r.. Hall was arrested on the
charge of attempting % enter the Jewelry
store of Mr.. !. William Young. on the corner
of Sycamore and Bank streets, by breaking
one If the large plate glass windows IN front
of the store lie was arrested by two police
officers Just after he had broken the glass.
and was taken 20 the pohco-statlon. IL the
window was n showcase containing about
four hundred or five hundred dollars
worth Of icwelry of different kinds.
Hall was brought before the Mayor
this morning. but his case was con-
tnucd until Tuesday morning reXt for
examination. c.
Nan wa, employed rs night clerk at the st.
James Hotel IN this city, and only came tothis
CITY few weeks ago.
II commenced showing here fast this morn
inc about o'clock. and tine "heecy fakes
have been falling on AID on al day.
During the past week eleven deeds were adj
n.,ttad to record ir the Office OF the clerk of
tlccourt 0f this city.
The Easter music 90 the Episcopal churches
tomorrow vii ne on quite an elaborate scale.
It's believed that II the Supreme Court Of
Apuoals Grants Randall Watson new trial
that be will be acquitted IL Is understood
that two of the principal witnesses IN the case,
who testified against Watson. are now serving
form. m the penitontary. Watson. as previ-
ou,lv stated in this correspondence, was con-
yicted of the murder Of another negro in
Grcensvine county and sentenced to be
The case of Walter Johnson. negro, will
come up for trial on Wednesday next at
special term of the Circuit Court OF Peters
burg Johnson Is charged with having made
an infamous assault on a lady in Nottoway
county
+ :. Garry. the well-known manufacturer
Of agricultural implements, made an assign
inent Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
TREMENDOUS LANDSLIDE.
A Narrow-Gauee Train Impeded-Dea'h OF
Mr.. Fitz Reed.

FRTprRIcKsBuRG. Va. Mar. 2s.-ISpecial.l
Tie largest landslide ever known in this sec
ton occurred at Mills Cut, on the Narrow
Gauge railroad. last night.
Last Monday morning the west bound train
was detained about two hours from
a small slide. and this morning the same
train met like slide but CON
siderably larger and was compelled 10
return t. this city. Mills Cut is about three
miles from town. and was visited to-day by
THr TIMES reporter. who found long tram
Of flat cars. and large number Of workmen
trying 10 open way for the trains, but as
fast as a shovel of dirt was removed another
ono would fall in its place. The slide fronts
the railroad about two hundred yards and
runs back about one hundred yards, covering
about one acre Of ground.
The nature Of the ground Is in one part q
blue clay, and the other a crawling sand. The
SUPERINTENDENT Of the road was interviewed,
but would not give any opinion as TO the
cause of the slide. but upon talking with
some Of the employees Of the road, they be
neye that there IS either slate-bed
or very hard substance OF
some kind several feet below the
level of the track. The track Is not entirely
covered with dirt but is nearly on us end,
which is caused by the pressure OF the slide
coming on the track from the bottom. which
feature has caused 80 much excitement and
interest with many persons here.
Mr. Fitz Reed Il former resident OF tins city.
but now druggist in Richmond, Va, died at
the residence Of Mr.. Frank Revere this even
inc of Bright's disease.