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New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
RECEIVERS FOR AN ENDOWMENT LEAGUs

Baltimore, Aug. 20 (special.-The Progressive En-
downment League which has promised to give 1900
people 300 in one year for the payment Of $50 in
monthly nstaments will not fulfil its promises to its
victims. Judge Harlan to-day signed decree ap-
pointing otto II. Droegc and Richard NJ Duvall
receivers for the league In bonds Of 100000 Only
Yesterday bill was filed for injunction to restrain
the league from distributing 100000 among 300 men,
bers. many Of whom II is said. are officers OF tho
concern These members had paid in only $4,000
md at the loss of thousands OF other members would
have received clear profit Of Sl0.sO0 There Is now
al so 600 in the treasury which tho receivers will dis.
tribute among the members In proportion to the
amounts paid In.
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were thrown of the track, but no passengers were m
iured.
GATHERING COMMERCIAL STATIS1Ics.
WORK OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE.

WORK OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Boston. Aug 2o.-For tho last two or three Gays
Senator'S Carlisle and Aldch, with Secretary Durec'
the Sub Committee of the United states senate fhs"o.
Committee have been hearing testimony az We iio'oi
vendome from leading manufacturers In TINS 'iol'ny
Requiring the cost Of producing the various cohlho
with which they are identified. The shoe inouSus o'
Massachusetts, has occupied good share OF te'r a.
tentlon, as has also the manufacture OF woohcns'
is the intention to take up every article Of genes con
sumption and thoroughly analyze It's course from tie
shop or the field to the consumer. Said senaIoF
Carlisle yesterday
"There appears 10 be belief that we are In some
way attempting to gather material simply to sho" "a
effect the Mckinley bill has had upon vaines a.u
wages since went into operation. Now this Is ehtrey
erroneous Our work comprehends the whoie ra"ee y.
tariff legislation both In this and foreign countries ana
we 20 Ss far back in our research as practicaole'
gathering all the facts that manufacture, tronspora
tion wages, etc, comprehend, and applying iheih III
tho final determination in way that ehal show 10 us
what influence they have had In increasing the Naiue
Of necessary commodities. We have had before us
many eminent economists and have obtained an
enormous mass Of statistical matter that Will "'0 i0
proper place in our final report
"With regard 10 wages, we have an agent az worh
gathering statistics and he Is making satisfactory
degree of progress Nothing that has been puohsheu
or presented to Congress bearing upon this suoleco Is
OF any practical value, as il is lacking In the very 'h
formation that it purports to give. When our aoorS
are finished we will be prepared to give to the country
mass of data unequalled In value in the consideration
of economic questions"
In reply to question Mr. Carlisle stated that 1t has
heen found that the discrepancy between the manu-
facturer,s price and that paid by the consumer Is
abnormay large In the matter Of boots ana srces. a
Tba COMMITTEES will remain in Boston few days
Longer and will then continue It's work In other III
d,,efTd rial
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
DID HE TAKE SECURITIES AS WELL As CAsHf

Tacoma, Aug 2o.-A highly sensational story IN
connection with the absconding of Teller Albertson,
Of the Fidelity Trust Company's Bank, is told. The
point Of the narrative is the alleged fact that Aoerson
cot away with 100000 In securities In addition 10
the 10000 In cash. 1t is said that Albertson, having
access to the vaults, took the $lOOooo IN securel
and tben while in hiding informed the Trust Company
that he would return the providing his theft OF
80 coo was overlooked
Louis D. Campbell, attorney for and one of tho most
influential directors Of the trust company was asked
II there was any truth In the above statement lie
said "Thc securities are all in the Trust Company
ysnIts We are not negotiating with him, and VIII
not let up on him when we catch him."
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
VISITORS AT THE MAyHANsET HOUSE.

Manhasset House, Aug. 20 (SpeciaD.-Among the re
cent arrivals at the Manhasset House are the
following: Alfred Van santvoord, H. NJ. Flagler
ex-Colector Joel b. Erhardt, Colonel William Gil
lette, C. A. Kenny, NJ. Bukley, J. Wakeman, W. l.
Quntard New-York; John r. Paulen and family, Miss
ArqIlmbeau, F. r. Vernon BROOKLYN the Rev G. II
Vanderbeek, Newark N. j.; d. A. Vanhorne, Orange
". j.; Mrs. g. King and family, st. Louis; j. Baike
and family, Mrs. DR.. N. Koeher and family, Cincinnati
tho Rev. j. H. Sheldon, Cleveland; Fred. A. Bill and
wife. Springfield, Mass; sidney Green, East Haddan,
Conn; T. S. Cannon and family, Staten Island Yachts
Water Witch Sandonina, sapphire, Ramona Fauna
Viola, Eunomia, Alicia Aria and Clara.
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SEEKING TO RECOVER $50. 900.

Boston, Aug. 2o.-Letters rogatory have been
issued by Judge Nelson of the United States Circuit
Court in the suit brought by Leon Bernard, of Journal
Belgium against the Union Safe Deposit Vaults OF this
city. The letters issued on motion before
Judge Nelson yesterday by counsel for the defendants
The plaintiff who capoine under the bishops of
Journal took to this country funds belonging 1t Is
alleged, to the church and deposited S15O,ooO In
securities In the Union Vaults. He was afterward
arrested for embezzlement and sent to prison. In
the meantime the securities were sent TO Belgium on
AN order of the court there. Bernard, after his re-
lease brought suit against the vaults people for con-
version of the funds.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
4 TOURNAMENT FOR THE BALTIMORE FAIR.

Baltimore, Aug. 20.-"The Baltimore American p
through Generl Felix Agnus, the Editor, aiming TO
encourage manly sport among young men OF Maryland
and Virginia. offers 5000 in prizes, to be contested Tor
in q tourney. "The American" hopes in this way to
make silful horsemanship feature Of the Baltimore
Comfy Fair The Board of Managers of the Agr1-
cultural Society has appointed special committee 10
conduct the tournament 1t will be held on the fair
grounds at Timonum, nine miles from Baltimore,
Friday, september II.
The prizes First silver cup value $50, ana Sloo
in money; second, $75; third, $50; fourth, 90 The
cnp must be won three successive years at theBatmOre
County Fair before becoming the property of the sue
cessfui knight; free to all Maryland and Virginia
knights. married men excepted distance 100 yatus
time seconds rings Ia ana men, lance seven
feet.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
CONCERNING LAND FOE THE HENYEPIN CANAL

Chicago, Aug. 29,-The first move toward building
the much-taked Of Hennipen Canal was made In the
United States District Court at Peoria yesterday Con-
domination proceedings were entered there against
fifty or more property owners in Rock Island County
through whose land the new waterway will pass. The
improvement will cost the Government S5oo,ooo.
Plans call for channel eighty feet wide at the water
mark and seven feet deep. The locks Will he l7O
by 80 feet in dimensions and capable OF use by vessels
of $50 tons burden IL addition to the canal proper
feeder from the Rock River will be built.
The canal was authorized by an act OF Congress
nassed September 30. 1890. II will connect the
Illinois River at IIennepln with the Mississippi near
tho mouth OF the Rock. Most Of the land to be con-
demned Is used for farming.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
ARREST OF TWO FORGERs.

Chicago, Aug. 90" Fred" and George Budlong, OF
Cooperstown N ", were captured here last night
and left here this morning for that place to answer
to charge Of forgery. They were employed by W. A.
Wixon, a coal merchant, and "Fred' won and mar
ried Mr.. Wixons daughter, Daisy Mr. Wlxon trusted
them implicitly, and they took advantage of tho faco
to forge his to a check for $4,000 which they
caslcd and absconded with the proceeds The young
wife ignorant of the facts accompanied them to this
CITY where they went to work under assumed names
Mrs Budlong finally became suspicious ana wrote u
her father with the result above given
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
WORK on THE MONTERREY ADVANCING RAPIDLY

San Francisco Aug. 2s.-IIenry T. Scott, Of the
Union Iron Works. in interview this afternoon con
cerning the progress OF the construction Of the coasde
fence vessel Monterey. which launched April 2s.
during President Harrsons visit TO this coast. said
ave getting the machinery Of the Monterey into
place as rapidly possible The boilers set. and
one engine is in position and the other two now on
the wharf ready TO be put in position. Everything
will be ready for the trial trip in October. and II we
are not detained by failure of the Government TO send
armor the vessel viii be completed and ready TO be
turned long before the date provided for in the
contract 1t is time we received armor rplating, and
II IL does not come along very soon the work VIII
have to be delayed to await its arrival Cruiser No
is getting along well. but It Is impossible to state
how soon she will be launched"
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
SHOT BY AN INJURED HUSBAND.

Saratoga, Aug. 2o.-George W. sluyter, a young
business man of Luzerne, went home last evening and
found George Burnham, miller, Of the same village
secreted in a closet. He ordered Burnham TO leave
the premises, following 1t up by shooting him twice
with his revolver The second bali hit Burnham in
the back the right shoulder and came out, under
his arm Neighbors prevented further shooting and
suyter surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Stone. Eurnhams
wound is not dangerous. This morning he refused 10
prosecute Sluyter, saying that he had got what he
deserved. Sluyter taken before Justice Lindsay
and held his own recOgnzance for an examination
Of q fntnre dnte.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
AwAR ON FREIGHT RATES AvERTED.

Chicago, Aug 20.-Several months ago serious
freight rate war on business from Chicago and Mil
waukeo to Texas points threatened on account OF
the application OF the Chicago tariff TO Milwaukee and
the demand Of tho Milwaukee initial lines for larger
percentage Of the rate on this business to Chicago
There was every prospect of Hght whom the matter
was referred for arbitration TO Cairmen Mdgely and
FaitboIn. The arbitratOrs delivered their decision
yesterday. They define, in the first place. the bounds
Of the Milwaukee territory which is entitled to take
Chicago rates. and hold that the lines north of Chicago
should receive 80 per cent and the lines south of
Chicago 20 per cent of the rate the Mississippi River
thus making 1t compromise decision The arbitrators
say also that this decision should be made retroactive
70 March which Is about the time the Chicago rates
"ere apphed 10 Milwaukee on Texas business.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION IN OHIO.

Cincinnati, Aug. Ca Delaware, Ohio dispatch 10
"The Commercial Gazette says Late this afternoon,
within the city limits, collision occurred on the
big Four' railway between freight train and the
passenger train from Columbus. The freight, while
switching, was encroaching the passenger trains
time. The passenger train thundered In around a
curve The locomotives were pretty roughly used.
TOM Brownlow, boy stealing ride, killed. and
one engineer suffered broken leg. No passengers
were seriously hurt
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
MONEY WASTED IN THE MISSISSIPPI.

Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 90 (speclaD-The condition
Of navigation on the Mississippi River IS such that the
passenger packets virtually stalled, and II is with
difficulty that the freight boats and rafters able to
proceed Just above this city is huge sand bar, over
which only a foot Of water Is running. Two large
boats are aground there, aud Others above TO
stick if they attempt the passage. This condition OF
things exists at other points. 1t seems that the vast
sums of money spent in improving the channel by tho
Government has been thrown away little good effect
can be seen In any place.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
ly AGED SKIPPER AND HIS BOY DROWNED.

Holland, Mich, Aug. 20.-Captan Cornels Vrerhoof
with his little boy left this harbor Thursday with the
YACHT Little Harry with load Of fruit The boat was
struck by heavy squall and yesterday found
ashore dismasted about nine miles north Of here The
hoy was found drowned in the cabin, but the body Of
the captain has not been recovered He was seventy
two years old and leaves wife.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
snsrERs OF CHARITY AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

st. Louis, Aug. 29.-A dispatch from Austin, Tex
says: The Board of Education has granted certh-
cafes IN Sisters of Charity to teach IN the
free pnblic schools of Texas This is new feature
and IS in accordance With late ruling OF the At
torneyGeneral that they entitled to certificates as
long AS they do not teach the doctrines Of their church
In The school.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
CENSUS RETURNS FROM ALASKA.


A DECREASE IN POPULATION, DUE TO THE
NATIVES USE OF LIQUOR.
san Francisco. Aug. e0.-Census Agent Petrof has
returned from Alaska, having completed the census
OF that territory The following figures closely repre-
sent the population in 1900: Aleuts 900 Indians,
5000; Esquiuanx, $4,000; Chinese 1900; whites,
4,s00. Total, 81 900.
This is decrease OF 1000 in ten years: but as
during that time the white and Chinese population has
increased largely. 1t really represents decrease Of
5000 IN naive population Mr.. Petrof saws that tho
natives have learned the OF LIQUOR from the whaers
and u IS Killing them of rapidly. They manufacture
for themselves a fiery drink called 9bootchan
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
VALIDITY OF A WILL sustained.

Milwaukee, Aug. 29.-Judge larson, at Fan Claire,
has filed his decision In the Watson will The
Judge sustans the will of Alexander Watson which
was attacked on grounds Of alleged mental unsoundness
and undue influence, aud decided against the claims
Of Mrs. Clara Morton, the contestant who endeavorcd
to establish status as the widow OF Watson, By
alleging written contract of marriage which she said
sho had lost
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
TESTING NEW CANNON.

New. Orleans Aug. 90" The Pcay,me's" San An
,no dlsnatch says "The first field trials OF the new
raed cannon adopted by the Ordnance Department OF
the Army were had yesterday at Gonnal Six hundred
hcs were fred and all exploded but one on the mark
shot at Shots were fired from distance OF mile and
quarter and every shell hit the mark so skiifni were
thc p,nners and 80 accurate the guns. This ordnance
g, .hn hog, IN fhe world. The barrels are two feet
Ionsep Ger than the old They are breech-loading
etael field Dieces."
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
A CBrcAGo PHYSICIANS Suicide.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 2o.-Dr. Hiram H. Eldridgc
committed suicide in this city tonight by cutting the
main artery in his left and bled to death. To
secure himself from interruption he retired to closet
and fastened himself in. lie forty years old and
has Il wife in Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
T0MIN RTRNED TO DEATH.

Bnghamton, n. Y, Aug. 20.-Mrs. S. N. RUNNER,
wife Of keeper, was burned TO death In
fire which broke out in her sleeping room about
O'Clock this morning. The unfortunate had been
in the habit OF reading herself to sleep, n lamp being
generally placed on a chair at her bedside. 1t Is sup
posed that she upset the lamp and set fire to the bed
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
EBAUDU1Ey1 AGENTS OF A Lolv coMpAyY.

Portland, Ore, Aug 29.-Warrnnts have been
Issued in AIblna for the arrest OF l. y. Carson and
u. L. Lower. The complaint charges them with OBJ
tanning money under false preiences They have been
doing business for an alleged loan association which
is called The NewJersey Building and Loan Associa-
tlon.n 1t Is asserted that several persons have paid
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
DIR. b LONDON. Carlsbad. saws:

Among ell the sciduous waters 1 know Of NAT.
ToNI's GIEssHuGBLER is the PUREsT and BEST.
1t Is Of great value in the treatment Of catArrh Of
the stomach and the intesne hemohods gout bronchial
cstaFrh, yellow Nundics muscular rheumatism, &c.
"As a BEVERAGE during and after the use OF the
Carlsbad Mineral Waters It Is highly be commended
EISNER MENDELSON CO..
Importers. BzrelaY-st.. New.York.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
4 COLLISION on THE FORT WIYyE ROAD.

Pittsburgs Aug. 29.-The castbound Chicago express
on The Fort Wayne road into collision this mora
ing with westbound freight No. II quarter OF mile
east OF Palestine. Express Messenger Wise and En-
eineer Brady seriously Injured Tho express train
was composed entirely OF sieepcrs, several Of whieh
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30

END OF THE ILLINOIS COAL MINERS STRIKE.
Duquoin, Ill, Aug. 29.-The five months strike Is
practically ended. The coal miners executive board
and the Horn Colery Company have come TO terms
and a contract was signed for year. Probably all
OF the other operators will agree to the same terms
ana comply with all of the recent mining laws.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30

months Of the year 1891 the gross earnings
were 1e increase OF ss1e 7o expenses
seiudng aNes) sSSs28s o. On increase Of s2oe 7es or
net earnings ie0o,477 OF. increase of s1o6sS7 O3.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
MINNIE RIDDLE HELD FOR MANsLAUGHrER

Chicago Aug. ga dispatch from Cairo, ILL.,, says
Minnie Riddle, who killed George W. Higgins OF olTn-
stead. few weeks ago, had hearing Yesterday the
feeling In the crowded court room decidedly In
the prisoners favor Judge Vlckers, however, held
her under bond OF $1,000 TO answer charge Of
c1pY Olf
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
MOVEMENTS OP yiyiI VESSELS.

Washington, Aug 29.-The Concord joined the
SQUADRON Of Evolution at Bar Harbor yesterday The
Navy Department Is Informed that the Marion arrived
at Ilnlluk, Ounalaska, August 3.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
BELIEVED TO HAVE GONE ovrR srAeARA.

LocNport N. Y. Aug 20.-Thomas stevenson of
Chcopeewa. Ont. Is believed to have gone over Naea
Falls. lie seen In boat above tie iais % ,ass
night, and his brother found pieces OF tue ooa' ''''
tho falls to-day.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
ro VISIT nAprsr MISSION STATIONS.

Putnam Conn, Aug. 2o.-Mrs.. o. W. Gates. for
many years National secretary Of the woman's Foreign
Missionary Society viii leave soon for japan and India
where se will visit all Baptist mission stations before
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
rRKlyG TO sRIYpLR BAgKERs.

wjnsted. Conn, Aug 20.-A man claiming TO be
A. n Potter a conductor on the Atchson, Topeka and
santa Fe Railway was arrested here last night for
endeayorlng TO obtain money fauduIenuy OK Winsted
bankers and locked up.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30

Both the method and results when Syrup Of Figs
is taken: il is pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, and acts gently yet promptly, on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels cleansing the system
eectually dispels colds, headaches and fevers and
cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
ony remedy of its kind ever produced pleasing 20
the taste and acceptable 70 the stomach. Prompt
in its action, and truly beneficial In its effects,
prepared only from the more healthy and agreeable
substances, its many excellent qualities commend
It to all and have made it the most popular remedy
known.
bv oil leading druggists. Any reliable druggist
who may not have 1t on hand yill procure II
promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do
not accept any substitute.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30

money In the concern, thinking that they you'd obtain
loan, put as far as known loans have been made
Lower Is SAID has done business in several Western
towns, including Denver.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
GEORGIA COUNTIES MAY TAX TILE RAILROADS

GEORGIA COUNTIES MAY TAX THE RAILROADS.
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 29.Judgc Marshall J. Clark this
morning decided the injunction case brought by rail-
road companies to enloin the ConrollerGencral from
collecting county taxes from railroad companies in
Georgia under the statute passed by the last Lcgis
lature. Judge Clark decided in favor OF the state
The decision win give the counties of the State through
which railroads pass the right to collect this special
tax which to these counties thousands of dollars
IN their treasures. The railroad companes will doubt
less take an appeal from the decision
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
PLANS FOR A UNION STATION IN Bosl

TLzf-Vo fOH a JNIUN IN BODION.
Boston. Aug. 29.-GcneFal Manager Furber was
before the Rapid Transit Commissioners yesterday with
plan for union railway station in the northern por
ton of the city, Mr.. Furber proposed that 1t be estab
hsled in Haymarket Square. lie would not favor he
said. building elevated road Causeway and
Iravers st but would prefer 10 have the streets
she tracks His scheme would embrace the whole
territory between Portland and Washington sts. for the
station and train yards, doing away entirely with
Friend and Canal sts.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30

Boston, Aug 2O-willlam S. McGregor, OF Auburn.
tho florist who was stabbed Bosworth-st Thurs
day evening August 90 By William Downey, died this
morning. DJwney Is in Jail
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
sosroy MN 1osr IN me wOoDs.

Bangor. Aug. ao.-searching parties are looking WT
Charles Atkins. of Boston, who became Separated im
a hunting party near Lake Chero and has Oecp io''
the woods for three days.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
rME NoKroLK ANp wEsrEnN srArrMrNr

JHE NOkfOLh AND WESTERN STATEMENT
Philadelphia, Aug 29.-Ihe statement OF the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company for july 1891 as compared
with the corresponding period last year shows Gross
earnings, s7Cc776 49, an increase Of sl OF sxDenses
(cludinG taxes s<s2272 49, increase s6s4s 27 ne.
eaynings s27s5O3 90 an Increase OF IS 230 75 En ,
The Jersey City news., 1891-10-19

ITO THE HEIRS OF CORNELIUS VAN
| Worst, heirs of Kutsen Suekley and heirs of
Thomas FL. Suckley:
You are hereby notified that have purchased
for the sum OF two hundred forty-four dollars
and ninety Eight cents, lot number 1e0 on block
number S01 on an Assessment Map annexed to
q report made by Commissioners of Adjust
ment' appointed by the Circuit Court of the
County Of Hudson in pursuance of Chapter
CXII of the laws of 1885, q certified copy OF
which map was filed in the Office of the Collec-
tor OF the City OF Jersey City on the 5th day of
February. eighteen hundred and ninety at sale
made by the City Collector OF the said City,
under and by virtue of the provisions of the
said act, entitled IAN act concerning the settle-
menl and collection of arrearages of unpaid
taxes. assessments and water rates OF water
rents in Cities Of this State, and imposing and
levying @ tax. assessment and lien in lieu and
instead of such arrearnges and to enforce the
payment thereof and to provide for the sale of
lands subject to future taxation and assess
ment,n passed March a., 1856 and the supple
ments thereto and you are hereby further noti-
fed that you have, or claim to have. interest
therein, and unless the said lot tract or parcel
of land shall be redeemed, provided in said
act and the supplements thereto, before the
expiration Of six ~ months from and after the
service hereof, deed for the same will be given
according TO the provisions of the said act
Dated Jersey City, September J. 1891.
MARTHA MONTGOMERY
AIcEwAN & McEwAN, Attorneys for purchaser
No. 49l Central avenue, Jersey City.