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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-02-07
EVANSTON, ILL, December o., 1890.


To the Local Unions;
My FAITHFUL CoMRADEs-Will you join me in
the following resolve, viz. Beginning with the
22d of February, the birthday of the Father of
his Country, and for ten days thereafter, will as
Christian patriot, deny myself some luxury in
food, clothing surroundings or opportunities, and
contribute the amount thus saved to Self-denal
Fund, for the Treasury of the National W. c. Z.
u, to help it in its benefcient undertakings for
the year 1891.
suppose that fruit flowers, confectionery, at
tendance upon lectures, concerts, extra ribbons
and gloves, would naturally be included in such an
estimate. Undoubtedly we are all giving from
one-tenth to one-fourth or one-third possibly some
of us one-half of our income already to the white
ribbon cause; but this special effort is suggested
in view of the losses we have recently sustained,
and of which you are fully aware through the
Union Signal. Nh
Last year | tried this for the first time, and as
oranges were the only luxury in which was just
then indulging, they were dispensed with during
the ten days set apart as glad and grateful period
of- seH- dental.
This action on your part and mine is purely vol
untary and reverenty and tendery suggest it,
believing that while it does not SAVIOR of ascetcism,
it will enrich us in spirituality and that sense Of
the sacredness of brotherhood which is the core of
Christianity.
Accept this as my New Years greeting, for
am sending out no cards this year. and let me offer
as our motto for 1884, "The people that do know
their God shall be strong and do exploits. Dan.
xi, 80.
With every loving wish that 1891 may be the
most blessed year in all your history, am
Your sister and friend,
FRANCES Il: WILLARD.
Rest Cottage, Christmas, 1890.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-02-07
Better Than a Temperance Lecture.

Word reaches us of banquet recently spread
in our State University town, in honor of a meet
Ing of the Alumni. Covers were spread for eighty
guests or more. In accord with the musty GUS
tom, the committee on arrangements placed wine
upon the menu as an indispensable feature, but to
their surprise at the close of the banquet they
found they had vast surplus of wine on hand, as
not more than twelve or fifteen glasses had been
slipped.
Thus was demonstrated the much disputed fact
that banquet may be made most recherche
affair without the presence of wine; that the abb
sence of wine from such festive board is in no
way allied to the playing Of "Hamlet y and leav-
inc Hamlet out, Mrs +. L.. SUTTON
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-02-07

If you want to find out what women are doing
in this and other countries, subscribe for WoMAN's
CHRONICLE.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-02-07

Six hundred and fifty billions of dollars worth
of nicotine were used in the United States in the
year 1890. If it be fact that there is positive
evidence of the killing power of tobacco, should
there not be a combined action of intelligent men
and women against its use?-Ex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
LEASED EnE 900 YEARS.

ST. Adams Vt.. Dec. 3l.--The Rutland Railroad nm
ming nom Burlington to Bellows Falls. and which has
been several under the control Of the Central
Vermont management n lessees, has jus; been re-
leased by the Central for a term of 900 years. The
lease was executed This afternoon at Burlington. the
papers IL the being signed by Presiden, j. Gregory
smith on the part Of the Central. and President FER
cival W. Clement. Of the Rutland Company. Nv the
terms Of the lease, lessees pay an annual rental of
s345 900 and taxes the Rutland Railroad 10 furnish
100000 at ) per cent interest for Improvements and
additions to rolling stock. Interest payments. how
ever are to be made only such port ion Of the sum
is actually expended by the le-s"cS. Tn" Central
Vermont has the option of purchasing Al any tine a
controlling interest IN the stock of the Rutland road
and thereby becoming the actual owners Of The road
In addition to these terms the Central Vermont secures
an important traffic arrangement with ihc Delaware
and Hudson Canal Company. by which - large amount
Of freight traffic /, secured which heretofore has
reached New England points by other water aud rail
routes The negotiations on the para Of tlf central
have been carried on hy Vie" IrcSid"ni =. e. ~mif,
and the success, he has achieved IS matter of nhch
satisfaction the friend, ol he Central all over the
sta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
ARRESTED FOR SELLING RiD cHirr,cyE

Several large wine houses have suffered consider b
Of late by the sale nj cheap brand ~ champagne
which the market h'ls been flooded. bearing the nr.'
and purportnG 10 be the manufacture Of teSf ro"rs
After consultation tbs matter laid before In or
Byrnes Yesterday Detectives Heidelberg al Wolf
traced the manufacture Of the bogus champag Ia a
little room at No. - University Place. There H."
officers found Charles aud George llamberg con ''.
ing the firm Of Charles J. IIamb'rg 60. washing
Heidsiecl Pomcr0y and Mumm Labels from old bottles.
reAllng these bottles with the Inferior champagne and
cumming on the old labels, Gaping the bottles with
old CAPS brushed up u give the appearance Of being
new The men were taken by surprise and we're
nIaced under arrest. number Of liquor men were prs
cn at the Tombs Police Cont when the prisoners were
arraigned Yesterday morning They pleaded not guilty
and were held for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
NAVAL OFFICERS on FOREIGN STATIONS.
INTEREST ATTACHED TO SECRETARY TRACYs
COMING LETTER TO COMMANDER REITER
WITH REFERENCE TO THE BAR
RrNDIA AFPAIR.

Washington. Dec. 81 SpeciaD-Secretary Tracy IS
nropsinc a letter N Commander George O. KeHer'
vh5zas In command of the United Stafes steamer
Ranger at Guatemala, at the time OF the kllIHs Va
General Barrundia. Commander Relter was uc'doneu
,rr his vessel soon after the Barrundia anar' anu
il was generally understood that the rele1 was az 'H
-e1ge,t of secretary Blaine who was represented as
,..-,c additional information of Minister Miners
ZION in the matter Sufficient material coming lhto
r,,ssion of the state Department to JUSTIFY MI
,,,,or.s rocau Commander Reter was allowed 10 ~
m waiting orders. He visited Washington last "eeh
and saw the secretary Of the Navy, to Whon TIC maui
,,esentaton Of his case. The secretary ula noV en
,-sy approve Of the course taken DS Coi"ii"i
pe.er who as senior Naval officer OF those waters
. rssponsihle for the conduct OF the service d.
G-atemala. -, r>uo.r,ort,s
,,a..ons are based on Commander Refers lhacuol
,.oront from his own reports the fault appears ~
- tho failure 10 act on his own responsibility anu
"a, strict adherence 10 Naval regulations "
I'm presented that the Naval force Oh d lo'cien
., shau he subject to IA Minister'S oruers III IN
,rds that the Navy Department snan DC Suooiu .
. .Io Dena,tment of state This order OF preceoeh'o
% NV 80. =. course does not contemplate the ina
~ ~ ,hc Minister TO meet difficulties IN 'ne
my ~. t,s+oncn from Commander Refers statements
49,, tano+or,. the Navy Department IeGarus us
> -...or+otivc as responsible for the dehca'e Po-
'I'l in which the country was placeu ~ ~
lu0" commander Reitcr humored the eVioehU
erect Of Minister Miner From ano corn Corn.
nendcnce on file in the Navy Department menu Rsr.
."der Reiter made no movement TO deieIu n@
india or to oppose his removal from al and on.
c,sel although he knew tha' sum ,,o,oG literally
49, ,nr.t come from him. lie follower h'oi""'
1Iizncr,s directions to permit the uu1oi"aia"
-. rrcet Barrunda, and added 10 Ihc i'''' ~
.crican representatives at san jose 3S az sunh
a and se d%nd 5r9@ and Gf IN Part
squess ana GeiSS mai decision in this matter WIZ WIN
oS seGe oe1 similarly situated viii II be- 5e awaited with
he letter 70 Coh,dn that secretary Tracy was DIS.
iss,ed with Tnd EsSe se pSs Of @
raj favored 1 ,5 rclations Of Commander Relter
i2 h s a 1TS SePS h Of %a
nped or Tne' definite rule established Tor Naval
ktenueu , foreiCn stations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
INCREASE OF MILEAGE.

Advance proofs Of the statistics Of "The Engi
necring News" show that the total railroad mileage
constructed in 1890 was 1881 miles against 5,0oJ
miles in l7o9, G,679 miles in 1888, 1867 miles in
lss7 and SSH miles In 1886 The largest percentage
of increase in the last five wears is 40 40 per cent
in the southwestern group Of states the south At
lanic (43 71oJ the Northwestern al 1'1O) and the
Pacific (3s 7IO). states following In the order named
The new construction OF the year Just past was most
active i'm tue south Atlantic states where 306 miles
Of new line were laid. the Northwestern states follow
Ins with o0I miles, the Southwestern with 075 and
the south Central states with 300 miles. thorough
ANALYSIS OF the new construction is made In the article
from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
pI sINESS IN TIE SENATE.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The senate met at ~ a. M
o although the attendance was far short OF quorum,
no notice was taken Of the fact and business was pro
ceeded with.
Mr. Henderson offered resolution. which was
agreed g. directing the superintendent OF the Census
10 report at the earliest possible moment the popuE
ton Of the United states. according TO the census OF
1870 by Congressional districts and counties.
Tbe House amendments to senate bill to amend
sections loo $50 and 1531 Of the Revised statutes
,relotnc 10 the Navy non-concurred in, and a
conference asked.
The Joint resolution heretofore introduced by Mr.
Halle directing the architect Of the Capitol to cause to
be placed the east and west fronts OF ule mani
norton of tile Capitol building suitable hagStas. and
10 have the American flag float thereirOm from sun
rise 10 sunset each day of the year, and apprOprntnS
800 therefor passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
A PROCESS THAT WOULD HAVE NO END.
SEVERAL SENATORS PROPOSE TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES TO $50.

NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES TO $685.
Washington, Dec. 81 (Speca).-seversl members OF
the senate Committee on Census are credited with
strong DESIRE If not purpose 10 amend the Reapporoh
mcnt bill BY increasing the total hummer o. hepie
sentatves from 356 to $50. Senator Davis Of hhhe
sota is said to be the statesman who has spred lhA
desire probably because Of the fact that his state Will
be one of the benefciares Of the proposed increase
lie is a member Of the Census Committee.
The bill as il now stands unanimously reported
to the House by the Censu, Committee OF that body OF
which Mr. Dunnel OF Minnesota, is chairman ana was
nassod nv q vote Of ls6 to g.. Forty odd Democrats
were recorded in the affirmative and no Republican III
the negative Prior to that however. an amendment
10 fix the total number $780, offered by Mr. Mclae OF
Arkansas was discussed and rejected by yeaahd-nay
vote Of 113 TO 145. Only three Repubcans-only one
Of whom. Mr. Lind. Of Minnesota, halls from sta'e
which would be a benefciary-were recorded IN the
Affirmative while thirteen Democrats voted nay Every
member of the Census Committee, including CHAIRMAN
Dunnel was recorded in the negative.
The only arguments used, or which could DC al
vsnced in favor of the amendment that it would
give 70 each one of three states an additional Repre-
sentative and that these three states had large frac-
dons which ought not TO be left unrepreSenied Tho
fractions were: Arkansas, S4771; Minnesota o4ol9
New-Yo rk s5219-the largest OF which was oo'oo- less
than the general ratio Of l to 173,ool
The tuth is that the IRmber $50 was regarded by
everybody as perfectly fair and non-partsa ana uo
negative votes on the passage Of the bill were cast oy
Democrats who as a rule opposed to any measure
brought forward by a Republican committee unless
they think they can discover in 1t some advantage 10
their party, their states or their districts
But what would happen if the total number should
he increased 10 $50 Why, three other Stalcs' "hloh
woud then have large fraction unrepresented would
dcrand "iu,tcen The three states which could then
make the same plea that made in behalf OF Arkansas
Minnesota and NewYor Louisiana, Mississippi ana
PENNSYLVANIA and the plea would be equally strong
louisiana would have an unrepresented iiacuch Oh
"a 500. Mississippi would have one OF Saul ana
PennSvivania wond have Of 54,57f. Suppose tl''
demand granted and the total increased TO JOB III 0ue
~. tiff thr three states last mentioned; what then
WV. illinois and Ohio would demand justice ana
point out that by increasing inc total 10 o32Uo
Denrcsentativr: and 50 to the end Of time III"
PROPOSITION n increase the total liked by the House Is
utterly unterable on any and every ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
SECRETARY RusK's ORDER c,NcrRRE' IN.
ELLc1aoN BILL IMPROVING.

Washington. Dec. 31--Secrctaiy WINDOW Is writ
ten 4 letter 20 the Secretary Of Ag culture regard
10 the veterinary inspection Of doIcstc anrals i'm
ported into Vermont frOm Canada, which says
The Department, cORCuTfHR In ytlr view has APP
proved the order issued by on &c 3Gtf lst.. es
fshlshiug the port OF -. Adams IN he coll~On dis
trct Of Vermont the quaranue statH where
ali cattle sheep and other rlminats and sine i'm
ported into the district Of Vermont i'm CsLEa, mus
be entered and Inspected by vetinary Inspector
appointed by your Department : cOnMnicatlon
has this day been addressed 10 the iOleeN Of Gus
toms at f3uTin gtOn. informing him suoh ctIon OIL
your part and gstructing him that aoh laenals i'm
ported into his district can be impoted cy at ST
Albsns and they must be passed. b ~ eterinsIy
inspector before being allowed 70 proceed fnd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
,,,x,rrD BY THE PRESIDENT
NOMINAL En- ,.-.:4.,,t ia dav apnt
No.. n 1.-The PTesldehU UOudy '0H'


"a,n n,o tbc following nomination. Augusta
the os9ns % ffsn SSEi29&s Hi
samuel ;. tiIS Mertz Keithsburg hn,Imc,l IsmcS r.
,'dc1l: John MaouIiTG' Olson, Forest CITY; john
nF fe EiEadc LdSn tSean f%9s1 william
Edwin March il1i Hid ar BTFr Ken
Lowy 0|"E Emerson Hastings George SoGgsnSo N BCnnc
% 5S9 Sa} TTsI.@F n s%s
Tore Joseph 4. smith, Marce!lne norgntoyTp'
Y Butler MsSbens Mufey Boscobel Curre 7; aI 6ei
M Hasas STSs1si, ~
Frank b l varnon Thomas Monroe GalIitzind Dun,
Kyler Bene cv spring CITY. Virginia rSoma n
can NJ Cmr,,2' Forge South Carolina hona Cr,rc
Foster, CEu.'HHnviIle C. Il. New forkIhiss ,,int"r
Torbert Nonis Station; David A. McEeah'1 SN'II
ChspGr candy Gas6S oSSGvat New
Roes bT1rsGmher C. Gage PerteGo rmcrson H.
Ls Saba Ssre'fr F 6 ss@S
Ws%Ilsson tieoTsiaChurcs IL Merrill 'ArO''"'
I1uisVnttee' Henson Poland. Lonsoc. ,,,o,a,t com
California enant Albert Ross T. be a.
Nay. Lieutenant Henry T. Mayo JUNIOR e''1'' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01

Washington Dec. 31.-sOme sensation mongers tlis
morning put anoat the story that irregularities had
been discovered in the credentials of the new Idaho
senators so grave nature 10 threaten their relec-
ton 1t appears that the story was founded OH the
fact that although the credentials were regularly oe''
fed By the proper state officers the ceruhcaes
.r oa, % the TERRITORY OF Idaho Shoup, tho
st senator 10 be seated from Idaho, L. however, pre-
nared with the adequate explanation. lie says that
the Constitution OF the new state provides specially
that the Territorial seal shall be used as the seal OF the
state until new seal is provided TO rby law. ne as
Snmed that the United states senate would not require
a. 10 informed I'm respect to the provisions OF the STATE
Constitution senator Mcconnell, the second ldaho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
SEALING VESSELS 70 90 TO BEHRryG SEA

San Francisco Dec 81 lSpccian-Privac letters
from, Victoria state that the British sealing heet which
will leave that port tn, season. Will number titN
vessels They will openly clear Tor Efhring eea.
Al least third Of these are owned by Aner' ans who
simply make use Of the English faS for Eei"r pro
lection against capture. Many Of these zeal potfber
will 60 armed and viii resist revenue cutters. Tie
British poachers lat season brought 10 Victoria 2oo"
skins which they had taken In Brhrng sea. ana
"a 600 tnken I'm thr parnc ocean. American sealer,
sold 1000 skins. making total Of about $1,000
skins taken BY pOaChers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
FOREIGN CAPITAL IN THIS COUNTRY.
{. A. PInSBURY, THE MILLER, BEFORE THE
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE on

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE on
IMMIGRATION.
Washington Dec 31.-Senators Chandler Hale and
ROVER and Representative owen were the only men,
0ers Of the Joint Congressional Committee on Immi-
grafton present this morning when the investigation
INTO the purchase OF American industries by foreign
capital was begun, with C. A. Pllsbury the Mime
sofa miller, in the witness chair The witness said
that the conveyance made 10 Carey whittridge,
OF NewYork, representing London company, the
property in which he was interested sold, including
the G. A. Pllsbury Co.'S mills with a nominal
capacity Of about 10000 barrels day. and the Wash
burn Company's mills with nominal capacity Of
about 1900 bzrels: The total nominal capacity was
nearly $4,000 barrels the actual working capacity
about 1880 barrels day, the value
about $4,000. In connection with these mills
there were sold about 100 elevators belong
ing to the Minneapolis Elevator Company, and
lying along the line OF the Great Northern Railroad
the Minneapolis Mill Company, and the st. Anthony
Water Power Company owning water rights and
stock in the small Atlantic Elevator Company, near
the St. Mary's River. The total consideration was
about "a 900 900, and in this amount included
$1T50OO0 cash, left by the sellers IN the business
for working capital
The Psbury mills and elevators brought about
81, 100000 OF which the Psburys took 100000 In
stock and 100000 in debentures. The balance was
in cash. The syndicate company issued S5.OOO,OOO
IN STOCK ana TsBOOOOOO IN cdCh
resenting e10 lie thought the largest part OF tho
stock owned in England. Among the American
stockholders were Morton, Bliss Co. Mr.. Pillsbury
said that under tho terms of sale he agreed to manage
the properties for five years, though he supposed his
services could be dispensed with earlier.
Witness employed 700 800 mon. He had no
policy with respect to the nationality OF his mon.
There had been change of any sort in the manage
ment OF tho properties since the sale. over 90 per
cent OF the present employees had been working ior
several years with the Pillsbury Company, the
system Of profit sharing working satisfactorily and max
ing the men loath 10 leave The annual distribution Of
profits amounted to from 100000 to $4,000 and was
still continued. thought the property capable OF
earning fair return the price the syndicate paid
and he supposed the only for the purchase was
that the investors thought they could make more on
their money than in England.
To Senator Hale Mr. Pillsbury said there was moth
ing to prevent the English directors who were in the
majority, from changing the policy Of the company In
the matter Of prOtshaing or anything else but thee
was clause in the agreement giving witness the right
to resign if lie did like any instructions received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
RATE WAR IN NEW ENGLAND.

Boston, Dec. 31.-The Boston and Maine Fitchours
rate war Is beginning to assume large proportions ana
liable before long not only TO extend to hrStcaSS
business but involve the trunk lines to serious eN-
tent The Boston and Maine IS now selling second
class passenger tickets from Boston to Chicago iOi
sl2 So The second class fare direct from Ncw-fork
10 Chicago Is $lo. The second class fare from New
York to Boston, via boat lines, is - %. Hence the
sccOnd-class passenger fare from New YORK 10 Chcaeo
via lIoston and via the Boston and Maine Is only
Sl4 rs, against $lo by the direct line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET.
CALL FOR A NATIONAL CoNvENTIoN-ToPICs TO

| CALL FOR A NATIONAL CONNENTION-IOFICS ~
BIZ CONSIDERED.
Washington. Dec 31.-A call for a National conven
tion OF railroad commissioners issued this after
noon In pursuance Of resolution adopted at a
convention held ~ Washington. beginning on May
49, 1880. a committee appointed to call the next
convention dc,ignatcs March g. 1901, at o'clock In
the forenoon, The time, and the ONCE OF the Inter
state Commerce Commits sion. No. 1917 Est IN the
City Of Washington. D. C., rs the place for the hold
Ing OF the convention. The Railroad Commissioners
OF all the states and any state officers charged with
any dnty in the supervision of railroads railroad
interests are requested 10 attend. The American
Association of Railway Accounting Officers is also
10 the convention for the discussion of such questions
Of special interest to their association as may arise
al the meeting. The call continues
The undersigned respectfully suggest the following
as subjects which may usefully be considered by the
cOnventCn
l. Hallway legislation; how harmony therein may
> Uniformity in railway accounting what further
Is important 10 that end.
>. Territorial assignment OF statistics OF operation
whether this Is not practicable and what principles
should control in grouping railway statistics.
T. ADpOrtiOnment Of expenses to freight and pasSen-
ger traffic: what there are for making such an
apporonnent, and what rules should be adopted
). safety appliances railroad cars: what legisla-
ton. If any. should be had by Congress.
Reasonable rates what they arc, and the clements
10 he considered in the determination thereof.
In offering these suggestions IL Is not intended
that they shall be understood as excluding any other
topicS affecting state and interstate commerce which
could properly before and be entertained by
such convention.
THOMAS VI. COOLEY. Chairman,
+. W. KINSLEY, 81 Massachusetts,
!. 4. SPALDINCi. OF Kentucky.
j. P DUNCAN. OF South Carolina,
j. p. WILLIAMS, Of SIinneNota,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
AMMUNITION on wARsHPS

Washington. Dec. 81 (specaD. -Thd NS Depart
inent has Just issued an important orde prdng the
removal Of ammunition from cruising sR when a
vessel is going out OF commission or intAk for ex'
tensve repairs. all the ammunition Is removed.
when a vessel Is locked for slight repA only the
high power explosives are 20 he removed kmmsnders
OF ships at navy yards with ammunition board are
warned 10 be ready at all times 70 food dmsGszinss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01

watertown and Ogdensburg road. The incorporation
was announced yesterday. The work on this road VIII
be started as soon as the weather will permit opera
TONS The surveys of the route have been made and
the rights Of way have been practically secured ~
is said By friends Of the enterprise that no reliance VIII
be placed upon monetary aid from the business men
Of Watertown Gouverncur and other points to be
affected by the new line. The capital Will come IN
some form from the New-YOrk Central.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
Whv Are You Sick?

MANY people remain state Of depressing iiness when
eef and permanent The important fassSr e eo
su,s "a ones.on Patients visiting the Poypathe Medical
etiss are g,sured Of all this and more Zach one -
nssd ~ n sr.-eiais who has made life study Of the
rcaaq disease under consideration and whose expert.
,hnraIore IL sure b. the best resultS NO
Invalid should fail 10 visit the Institute az one or
the other OF is headqnArer The poyEiSe peston
Mass.