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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
SENATOR EpMUNDeS SUCCESSOR.
OPINIONS THAT HE CANNOT BE CHOSEN BY
TIE sPECIAL SESSION OLE TIE LEGIsLATrRE

THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Montpelier, Vt. July special).-The proposed
special session Of the Vermont Legislature which viii
be convened by Governor Page at the Capital August
o5 has created some discussion as 10 whether A sue
cessor TO senator George F. Edmunds legally be
elected by the General Assembly at the extra session.
Some politicians including Colonel George W. Hooker.
OF Brattleboro. have expressed the opinion that a
vacancy In the Senatorial Office exists by reason Of
Senator Edmundss resignation. and that the Legislature
nj the extra session and will choose his
II will be remembered that the Vermont senator
rendered his resignation to Governor Page 20 take
effect November l.
Governor Page said that there could be no need
of an election until there is vacancy, and there
surely no vacancy until the resignation Of Senator
Edmunds took effect.
senator Edmunds also interviewed on the sub
iect He said Unless the senate reverses the con-
stitution and its own previous determinations any
meeting OF the Legislature before November cannot
elect any one TO succeed me, because the Constitution
Of the United States allows Legislature Gov
ernor 10 fill only q vacancy that actually exists at the
very time Of their action"
In case the Legislature should fail to elect Senator
In August as now seems probable Governor Page Will
FILL after November l. the then existing vacancy. The
person appointed will serve until the regular session
Of the Legislature in October, 1902, when the Legs
lature elected In the September proceeding will choose
a Senator for the uneXpred term ending March 4,
1893 and also elect senator for the full term Of six
years beginning March 4, 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
BALMACEDA MAJ HAVE HIS SHIPS.
THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT RELEASES THE TWO
NEW CRUISERS.

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT RELEASES THE TWO
NEW CRUISERS.
Washington, July o.-The Gillian Minister to-day
received telegram from the Legation in Paris saying
that the two CHILEAN cruisers President Errayurz and
President EpintO which built in France for Bal
maceda's Government, and and which have been held
by the French authorities pending decision by the
courts respecting the fitting out Of the vessels for the
Gillian Government, had been released and would I'm
medately sa for chill, and the agents Of the in
surgents had required to pay costs The ironclad
Arturo Pratt one OF the most powerful ships Of her type
in the world Will be finished in short while and viii
leave France to Join Bamacedas naval forces at Val
paaiso These vessels is said will greatly strengthen
the Government feet, they all perfect ships OF
war
Seniors Pedro Montt and Antonio Varas, the CHILEAN
Congressional ENJOYS in Washington, this evening
gave out the following notification Having been in
formed that senior Balmaceda is endeavoring TO
negotiate a loan of several million dollars IN this coun-
try-havng been unsuccessful in Europe-and offering
as guarantee the nitrate deposits well the lines
Of railroad belonging to the Nation, 1t is our duty TO
notify the public in general that the Republic Of Chilli
Will not recognize the validity of such loan it should
be obtained ueither the guarantees that he offers Of
the nitrate deposits and public railroads. This notice
is given In accordance with the decree promulgated
AOril0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
Chilli GIFTS SUPPLIES FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, July (special-H the Gillian in
surgents do not get ample supplies Of food IL viii not
be the fault of the California merchants for they have
sent to Gillian ports within two weeks by six steamers
about tons Of food supplies while vessels have
also carried II 900 900 in coin. The MontserTat and
Sirius sailed about four weeks with 1900 tons, and
this morning the Hunslow carried 1900 tons and the
Remus sails tomorrow with 1900 TONS the willamette
early next week with 1000 tons In addition another
vessel carried 1900 tons Of wheat TO Caao last week
The exports consist of wheat barley, hay and canned
provisions. If the continues more supplies will
he sent 10 the insurgents TIE firm of J. w. Grace
d. Co. has had the Hons share Of this export business
which will prove bonanza as prices In Chill are still
high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
THE MCKINLEY CLUBS PROSPERITY.

The Mckinley Club Of the XIth Assembly District
met last night at the Republican headquarters Of the
district, No 1O7 West Thirty fOurthst, and effected
permanent organization, electing the following Of
fcers president James COTigsn first vicepresdent,
Edward Flow; second vice president, A. r. Williams
secretary Charles W. Anderson; financial secretary,
George ". Fiukenauer; treasurer, Patrick coleman :;
sergeantat-arms, William Baker assistant sergeant
alarms F.. Matthew's II, j. Rufner was made chair
man Of the Executive Committee which Is to be com
posed Of one member from each election district, or
twenty two IN all, the Assembly district is now
divided. There IS also 10 be Board Of Supervisors
Of forty four two members from each election dis
trict one white and cOlOred 1t Will be the duty
Of the supervisors 20 keep accurate account of all the
voters in their district and in this way the club ex
poets TO be Of great assistance TO the regular organ
cation. The club expects soon 10 secure separate
house. and it viii Join the state League Of Republican
Clubs Although It has held only TWO meetings, there
already l4O names on the roll and II has excellent
prospects of genuine prosperity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10

From The Chicago Mail. ,
| stepped into a cutters shop In South Cark-st the
other day 10 purchase pcnIlnife. American pen.
knives and lacknves compare avOrably with those OF
foJeign Manufacture said the proprietor but here
Is a class Of goods that haven't undertaken to com
note with vet As he spoke, he pointed toward a
arne showcase filed with stletOs daggers poniaius
and dirks. ,4 L., AL, ou, ~, r,,,,
derous steel - | inquired.
oh yes indeed he replied. You would be sur
or,sed if YOU knew how many Of these weapons We
I'll and The class of people who buy them we 10
t sejl 81 many stiletOs italians ard other foreign
% as e do 10 americans. Most Italians carry slHett0S
Lut tboy hiring them the water with theih LIE
sdcS those goods are comparatively costly from an
Ita3n nont OF view. The cheapest one In TINS case
ie rnrtb S5 50. Americans buy them-6usness men
nd Professional men. And the funniest tang bout II
80 f,ct that they never admit that .! want the
cttos for the purposes Of self defence IeN crop N
here and ASH for paper-cntter or ssht 20. IT.
ito or an ink eraser but they never ask Tor the
tact tbs is such familiar trick that have taken an
,,ca ~ ~ Here look this knife have had
.bat brand manufactured especially for my own trah
I v Iii observe that the blade is four and one hall
trcbes iong that II Is as shnTp as a razor on Dou
drne. tLei II has regular HIT. II Is dagger
nofstnq more ard nothing less call 10 'typewI1ters
knife because is used ny great many
in erasing misrrins. II has the sddtionaI advahlSc
thai 81 can be carried without violation OF the ordnahce
against concealed weapons. A year ago one OF my
Customers upon BY couple OF ieo" erd o Ut
Twelffh-st and ne carved rom both WIN one Vi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
PRESIDENT EGAN ACQUITTED.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 0.--In the Of the United
States against J. NJ Eagan and c. P HOldrdge, Of the
Chicago, st. PAM and Kansas City Railroad Company,
for the alleged violation Of the Interstate Commerce
10 Charles H. Petsch at rate Of 81 EACH Judge Thayer
this morning instructed the jury 10 find for the defend
ants. The evidence in the showed that at the
time OF the alleged unlawful sale of tickets the Chicago
ST. Paul and Kansas City Railroad Company had on
sale and publicly advertised for sale Two kinds of first
class tickets from st. Paul 10 ChicagO-One termed
UNLIMITED ticket, which sold at 81 so. and one
termed limited" which was sold for 81. The Gov
eminent contended that the tickets sold at 81 each
were in reality unlimited and hence that the sixth
section Of the Interstate act had beer violated The
court however, satisfied that there differ
ence between the tickets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
TorR HUNDRED THOUSAND IMMIGRANTS.

The annual immigration report FOR the year ending June
40 1891 was published yesterday The number Oh im-
MIGRANTS landed during the year was 4O5Ooi the e1a
,,s cont-irutlae being Germany, 1882 Italy, TO-
20: Ireland 35424; Russia, 33,504; Sweden 294lo !
england with Scotland and Wales, 20 3soi Austria TO-
$50: Hungary 2G.433; Poland. 2i21oi Norway Io'o-'
Denmark . Oi3; Bohemia. :. i0s~
Onlv 1920 OF the immigrants went % the Southern
e,ates and OF this number Texas received Sl ana MIS-
sour, 5o13 The Eastern and Midland States receives
the lions share, follows: New-fork' lo1'efI Feun'
svlvnnn So 527 New-Jersey, 1899 Massachusetts
"a AIS. Connecticut 1O4s3. only go went 70 Arizona,
and 4O7 TO North Carolina.
OF the Western States Illinois received S242o Michi'
,n t3574 Minnesota 645; Wisconsin, $40 Califor-
MA 69O1. and Iowa 5957.
The OCCUPATIONS most largely represented were a. too"s
ohe-s 155 $50 farmers 40 40 talors, 96i2 miners.
eso. shoenakers ) 4Ol; carpenters Sisi olaeksmts'
2371 butchers 2i90 pedler'' 2eS ana bakers -44o'
nog the year sol cases were declared from landing,
qo1 contract aborers sent back, and 900 allowed
land after furnishing bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
STATEN ISLAND

EIGHT MENHADEN FISHERMEN CAPTURED.
Robert Brown, state game protector, has again made
a raid the menhaden fishermen, and has struck them
a heavy blow. He had been hunting for law-breakers
for several days. and had good crew aboard his sloop
Lolita Wednesday night lie cruising around
the Lower Bay at about p m. and just the heavy
squall up they caught sight Of lot of menhaden
METERS of Rartan Bay. They had a large sloop, and
had already drawn their around school of
baden or mOssbunkers. They tried hard to save
their nets and escape and between their efforts, the
heavy sea, the wind and the rain Mr. Brown and his
men had lively time. But they caught the men, who
at once showed a desire to fight, and 1t was found
necessary to quel them By holding revolvers their
heads Mr. Browns crew were in a predcament as
not only did they have their eight stalwart and des-
perate captives to struggle with but large fishing
smack was also seen bearing down on them. How
ever they managed to get the eight men 20 Totenvne,
where the captain fined $50 and each Of the men
80. The most severe punishment. however, is the
loss Of the nets which valuable. According TO
law, they confscated by Mr.. Brown.
STAPLETON-At meeting Of the Richmond County
Board Of Supervisors yesterday at stapleton sworn
affidavit Of Edward Busoth was presented, making
charges against County Engineer William S. Bacot.
Busoth alleged that the county engineer has been in
the habit Of squander1ng the countys funds in pre-
tending to repair public highways and ordering work
done which was unnecessary Mr.. BacOt, who was
present. denied the charges and said that Busoth had
entertained zrudge against him since he (Busoth)
had been discharged his assistant At the request
OF Bacot committee was appointed to investigate tho
charges.
NEW BRIGHTON.-A slight fire occurred yesterday
afternoon 10 the drying room Of the laundry Of the
Smith Infrmary at New Brighton. The flames were
extinsuished by the volunteer iremen after damage
Of about 300 had been incurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
THE ARENA OF POLITICS.
THE PEOPLES PARTY IN NEW. ENGLAND.
CANVASS WHICH SHOWS IT HAS FEW FOL-
LOWERS THERE-No FUSION IN KANSAS.

LOWERS THERE-NO FUSION IN KANSAS.
Springfield Mass. July 9.-The new Peoples Party
Is not Endorsed By the farmers OF Nev-En gland and
NewYork State. according 70 the result of an extended
canvass by The New England Homestead The men
who were asked about the subject were all prominent
farmers While some favor more independent political
action nearly all oppose the idea OF special farmers
party One or two 60 far as to say that this party
If il Is conservative and prepares the right platform
will draw 10 per cent of the farmers votes in their
sections Of Maine and New York but the majority plnce
the number far lower, from l to per cent being the
usual figure given The Sub Treasury bill and the
loaning Of new issues Of paper by the Government
land values looked upon wild schemes but the
free coinage OF silver has a small following. The
opinion in general shows the strength Of the position
long held by the Grange and carried out by the
Farmers League, that the farmers movement in this
section of the country will consist dependent
action through the old parties than in forming any
party.
st. Louis July "a dispatch from Topeka, Kan
says about fifteen prominent Peoples Party leaders
in session here after discussing the proposition made by
the Democratic State Central Committee recently, TO
fuse with them in the local county elections Kansas
this year and to unite electoral ticket in Oppos
ton 70 the Republicans next year declined 10 accept H.
This action settles the fact that there viii be fusion
Presidential electoral ticket by the Peoples and
Democratic parties next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
COURTSHIP on THE THINGTALLA.
A TWENTY -FOUR HOURS NGAGEMENT FOLLOWS
4 TWENTY FOUR HOURS wOOING
On suIPBOAED.

The steamship ThlngvaIla, which arrived in port
yesterday brought a couple who had met for the
first time On board Of her, and who were married be-
fore they left the vessel.
Christian skow IS Norwegian who came to America
wears ago and made comfortable fortune for himself
in Portland ore. Christian determined TO spend his
fifth birthday in his native land and bring back
a Morse bride. He IS a fine specimen OF the hardy
vrseroar but he failed to find among the hords OF his
conn+rv inst the woman who he Thought would make
him happy in hi, Western home. 30 after stay CT
.A months IN Norwar he found himself, on June 26,
a. Cbris4iansaud. on board the Thingvaa, heart
whole and bachelor bound for his West m farm
Cb~stian IS a man Of good appetite. but az his
ers+ dinner he could eat little. opposite him
-. tbo table was his fate Miss BcJty
Tobt \ voung woman Of thirty two, about to visit
America she was In charge Of Captain Laub, com
handing tle vessel. As as dinner was over
Cg.stjan asked the captain TO Introduce him 70 MS
ward and things went smoothly from tho hrs ana -
opicllv that the captain, who IS used to suhdeh
c,sts had his breath taken away, when within
four hours the ardent Christian asked leave 10
propose 70 Miss Betty. That evening the other pas
senrer were told by the captain that Christian and
rettv were engaged Someone had some myrtle leaves
and with them a wreath made for the br!de-eect'
&C is always done in Norway, and the bet7otha was
carried out with all proper ceremonies on board the
steamship. Within another twenty four hours the
couple wanted 20 get married. but there was no par
son on board and Captain Laub, caring 90 oficiae
persuaded the couple wait TIL they reached here
There was no time lost when the vessel did reaoh
her pier at HOboken Yesterday morning Captain
IAub himself went 10 Mayor stanton Of Hoboken ana
asked him 10 marry the couple. There were great
preparations for the wedding board the Thingvala
and by D. NJ the saloon bright with aowers.
The Mayor was punctual 10 the minute, and neither
bride nor bridegroom dalied II was hfef cerenony
Then everybody coDgraulated Mr.. and Mrs sBow, and
sat down % the wedding supper. The couple starIn
for Portland. Ore, last night 49,.
II was rnther A quaint wedding. Every body hssou
every body as that is how they do things NORWAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
PATTERSON

JAMES II. MOSER KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION.
An accident resulting In the instant death Of we'll
known business man startled Paterson yesterday fore
noon. Merchants and clerks in the neighborhOOd Of
Andrew Moer 81 Sons confectionery store in Malnst.,
heard the sound OF dun explosion In the cellar OF that
establishments and moment later there was a terrible
commOtlOn in the store James H. MOser, thirty ght
years old the Junior member Of the firm, found
living dead on the cellar floor, his neck broken and his
head almost severed from the trunk by frtghtful
cash. His iawbone was broken IN three places. He
had been putting gas from generator into copper
soda-water cylinder about oneeiglth Of an inch thick,
when the latter exploded. 1t an did affair and
had been patched up 1t was one Of the patches tat
struck MI Moser tn the neck. Death must have been
instantaneous, and County Physician Johnson said that
Moser probably never knew what hit him
The cylinder was in a contTivance used for rocking
il 10 distribute the gas through the auid and 1t is
thought that the victim Of explosion was rocking
the cylinder when the overpressure OF gas caused the
explosion. There is no means Of knowing how much
pressure was on. People in the saltwater business say
that the cylinders mainly used Of steel lined
with blocktin, copper cylinders having become nearly
obsolete. The cylinders are tested 20 500 pounds
pressure aud ordinarily have 10 stand only aoout 50
bounds The accident caused the greatest excitement
and large crowd surrounded the place In rev
moments The grief OF Andrew MOser the aged father
excited general sympathy. His son was his main
stav In the business The old gentleman Is one OF the
member OF the old Volunteer Fire Department III point
Of service. Both he and his enthusiastic ire
men OF the volunteer days and the dead man dnder pe
paid department held place as caIlnan in Fassaic
Steamer Company No. /, of which both men had long
been members. James MOser leaves a widow and a
young There viii be no inquest IN the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
TIE OREGON PACIFIC CONTROVERSY.


sr1rs YET PENDING-A DEFENCE OF THE
RECEIVER.
utraton has vet been started regarding the issue
.ns bonds of the Oregon Pacific Railroad, which a
O-ri4tee of bondholders declares has exceeded the
", limit per mile authorized by the mortgage. James
p,.,- nephew Of John l. Blair who is member Of
o. Committee which is seeking to GUST T. Eglenton
,~r and his friends the control of the property
@ its reorganization said yesterday that all that the
.smittee wished information about the issue OF
a. bonds He declared that he had derived mneh in
,,-nation from the morning newspapers At the oice
:, parrish & Pendeton. counsel for the opposition
so,xholders. IL said that no legal proceedings
rare probable at present.
peceiver Hogg OF the Oregon Pacific, is out Of town
- bustness connected with the company. but his
s,cpds Indignantly repudiate the idea that he is IN
hiding
Norman s Bentley the vicepresident. said yester-
say with regard 10 published statements :" the
ertion that the receiver has issued receivers ceri-
es 10 the amount Of 100000 is grossly untrue The
ders of the court by which all the receivers actions
ave governed only authorized issue Of certificates to
=. amount of $3.50 300 in ALL and of this amount only
mart has been issued and those issued in order
~ mise money for the payment Of liens. charges ana
sxnenses all Of which were obligatory upon the prop
erv and the receverhp and had to be provided for by
The receiver in the performance of his duties. The
funds raised and 10 be raised upon receivers ceruh
Gates Of course constitute Hen the property SUI
peor 10 the mortgage for IT is raised for the oenent
NJ hondhoders and 10 protect the property. the re-
ceirer must at the proper time of course account 10
the court for all he has done under Us Orders anu ue
-orertv will then he charged with the obligations ne
ba roerlv incurred on its behalf under the orders OF
the court and with nothing more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
THE ALTON BOYCOTT.
INDICATIONS THAT THE TROUBLE WITH Mr..
TNLEY WILL SOON NE Anr1-srrn

INDICATIONS THAT THE TROUBLE WITH Mr..
FINLEY WILL SOON DE ADJUSTED.
Chicago, July speciaD.-Presdent Cable OF the
Rock Island road, left Chicago hastily for NewYorlI
last night IL is thought that his presence In New
York means vigorous protest to the trunk lines
against any further enforcement boycott against
Alton. There is probability that the trouble between
Chairman Finley Of the Western Passenger Association,
and the Chicago and Alton will be adjusted soon. The
position taken by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
and Chicago, st. Paul and Kansas City at the meet
ings Of the Western Passenger Association yesterday
and the day before in refusing vote upon any sub
iect In which the Alton is interested and also protest
ing against the dvisOn of percentage for expenses
of the association, has brought of the routes
the conclusion that the association will go to pieces
unless peaceful relations re-established with the
Alton. This action virtually an announcement
that they will not remain in the association unless the
Alton is recognized as a member.
The general managers to have a meeting at
10 O'Clock Saturday morning for the purpose of
settling the status of the Alton, and determining
whether not Chairman Finley's rulings against that
road shall stand be set aside. The Rock Island
and the Maple Leaf decline to do anything until they
know what the outcome is 10 be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-10
NEWARK.

The Garden Of the Four seasons which was
opened several weeks aSo III the old Grand Opera House
building has been financially embarrassed for several
days There are many creditors who have began TO
for their money.
Coroner Pheau yesterday afternoon held inquest
I'm the case 81 Miss Catherine Doyle, who killed
by being run over Bcevueave on Tuesday evening
by an ice-wagon driven by John McMackin. The med
ical Testimony showed that five OF the wOma1s ribs
had been crushed in Several persons who witnessed
tire accident swore that IL due % McMackDs care
less driving and the jury held him responsible for Miss
DOvle's death
Charles Strickle, nineteen years old, living Of No.
343 West kinney drowned yesterday at Oriental
Grove i'm the North River He excursion
NJ the National Drum and Fife Corps, and had gone
bathing when he was taken with cramps and sank.