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New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY UNION.
OFFICERS ELECTED At THE CLOSING SESSION
-REPoRTs on MISSION WORK.

-REPoRTS on MI SsIoN WORK.
Cincinnati. May aG-M the closing session OF the
American Baptist Missionary Union this afternoon
The Rev. DR.. Lawson presented resolution referring
all prospective missionary appointments 10 inc poaru'
The election Of officers and managers rsnI'ed a' loi
lows: President, the Rev. Dr. George W. NoFthrup'
Illinois: viccpresidents Robert o. Fuller, Mass
achuseus the Rev. Dr. Henry F. Colby, ONO. kc-
cording secretary the Rev. DR.. H. s Burragc, Maine.
Board of Managers Class 0, term expires 1eo4.
Ministers-R. G.. Seymour ard W. ~ Chrh new
York: c. b. Crane, ew-lampShre; T.. J. Iuiier'
Phode Island: L. Il. Hubert Illinois: j. F. Edcr'
Ne,v- York: F. = Dobbins, Pennsylvania W. W. Boyd,
New-Jersey: D. b. Cheney, Illinois; NJ. H. BiXoy'
Rhode Island #. E.~Vassar, Missouri; c. a. Reese,
Minnesota: W. VI. Lawrence, Illinois; H. L. Stetson,
Iowa; W. 2. IIcllngs, Wisconsin. Laymcn-A. j..
Prescott Now Hampshire: Il. o. Fuller Massachusetts,
Moses C..Iings. Maine William NJ isaaes, New
York: J. Buchanan, New-Jersey :. W. WOODWARD
Dstllct Of Columbia; J. b. ThresEcr, ono Eu-
gene Leverng, Maryland B. F. Jacobs, Illinois
Glass 1. term expires 1902. To fill vacancies The
Rev prs W. H. ButtIich Minnesota, and A G. Law
son, Ncw-Jersey
The Rev DR.. Duncan presented the following mis-
slonaries under appointment: Lewis E. Martin' 10
japan: The Rev. William a. Ashley John Mcclure
and Charles H. Tanner to the Telugus; Theodore ~.
Leccre. to Africa; Miss Mary c. Fowler physician
and Miss Nora NJ. Yates, both sent ont by the women
societies and both to Dassein, Burmah.
The committee on China reported through the rev
GEORGE ~ Masop of China. The committee on hianee
rcported. through the Rev. NJ. b. Merrlileld' thit
So s26 has been raised in the last financial year. IL
,ras recommended that 100000 be raised III the
coming wear. exclusive Of legacics. The report Oh
rrroncan missions was made by the Rev. Dr. BALDWIN,
and the Rev. Dr.. Moxom, Of Boston, spoke on IT,
The meeting then adjourned
Al this mornings session reports OF commlttecS oh
the various mission fields were made. Inc heV' d.
strong reported on place and preacher Inc decision
is for Philadelphia next year, the Rev. Dr W. W.
pod ~ NcvJcrsev 10 be the preacher. with the Rev
I Bakvin. Of Ohio alternate. The committee on
Africa repored through the Rev. Mr. BuIlcA' Ihe co'
mittoe ON Assam reported through the Rev Mr. Grant:
The Rev. Dr. GriGord OF Massachusetts, pIcSehVed
4be renort on Burmah. The Japan mission vas re
nortcd ON Jy the Rev. W. F. Taylor, OF Indianapolis
The Rev Dr. Morehouse, of the Home MISSION SOCIETY,"
smoke ON the academic school project for TOXIC.
At D. M Joint meeting of the mission sooeues
~ women mct In the First Presbyterian CHURCH. Ad.
Gro"ecs % we're made by Mrs. Waterbury, recentH OF
MADRAS. the Rev DR. Mabc, Of the Missionary Uhi0n
Mr. Daniels of China: Mrs. Mix, OF Burmah MIS-
:. NJ bacon Miss May Fowler, Nd; Miss Nora iatcs'
Mr.. Iegere and Miss Ross, OF Michigan
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TIE OMAHA ROAD FINED.

Chicago. May 2s.-Chairman Finley, of the western
Passenger Association, has imposed fine on the
Chicago, st. Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha rosh lor
violation Of the association agreement Inc comPIali'
WAS made by the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paui'
charging the Omaha road with selling a 2,Ooo-mno
ticket to F. f. Otis under the assumed name Oh D. u
Chambers and by the transaction efectnS reduction
of "a so in the regular rate from Minneapolis to Cmcaso
and return Investigation showed that the agent OF
tbe defendant road had directed the purchase Oh the
sor a rebate on the unused portion of the ticket
The fine imposed was $l23.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
. GOLD SHIPMENTS DIMINISHING.

The engagements Of gold for export have not ceased
but the small amounts taken this week have en-
couraged the popular idea Wall Street that the move
ment was gradually coming to halt. There was
only s75OOOO taken yesterday, and including the
100000 taken on Monday, the amount that the
European steamers will carry out OF port to-day will
be 81, 100000. 1t was stated good authority that
L. Won Hoffman & Co.. would send $500, 900 abroad
by the steamer Augusta Victoria which sails Thurs
day An advance In the foreign exchange market
encouraged the Idea that further amounts might so
abroad before the end OF the week.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
REpEEM1NG BONDS HELD BY THE GOVERNMENT.

REDEEMING BONDS HELD BY THE GOVERNMENT
Washington, May 26.-Tho Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad Company has notified the secretary OF the
Treasury that it is prepared to redeem, on Jnne l.
100000 Of its bonds held by the Government u
cethcr with interest. amounting to $4,000. During
the war this road was improved and operated by the
Government in the transportation of troops and sup
plies and at the close Of the war, the Government
rclnqushed control Of the road and accepted $looo
900 of the bonds of the company with the UNDERSTAND
ing that it would be redeemed with interest In twenty
years The first payment of 100000 was made June
i 1881 and the next and final payment falls due
Jnne l next. The exchange of bonds for caSh VIII
be made at the New York Sub-Ireasury.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE WE5THER REPORT.

FORECAST TILL =. NJ. WEDNESDAY
Washington, May 20.-For NewEngland, Eastern ~
York, Eastern Pennsylvania New-Jersey Dea"a are h-
ryland Virginia. fair excep, rain on the coast sn"i
cooler; northorly winds. -,
Tor the Carolinas Georgia Western Florida and Ais
bams, showers.
For Eastern Florida, generally fair.
For Mississippi, showers; slightly cooler. -
For Louisiana, Arkansas and Eastern Texas fsn'
slightly cooler.
For Tennessee showers cooler. -,
For Kentucky West Virginia and Ohio fair; Signify
cooler except warmer by night In Northern Ohio ,,
For Western Pennsylvania aud Western NeN.i ga
For Indiana. Illinois and Missouri, genefotp iaH'
warmer by wednesday night. ,,,.s,...
For Minnesota, Dakota Nebraska. Iowa MlehieA3
Wisconsin and Kansas, generally fair; warmer
For Colorado light showers; slightly warmer
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TO BECOME A NATIONAL BANK.

The Bank Of North America. which is now state
Bank, will shortly become National bank. This is
one of the Oldest banks in New-York. 1t has cap
nal of 100000 and a surplus Of nearly the sans
amount President Warner Van Norden, Of the bank,
gave as his for the change that the Institution
was doing an extensive out-oft0wn business and that
customers preferred TO deal with National rather than
with state banks.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
MR.. GREENE TO TAKE A VACATION.

Cincinnati Chic. May 20.-There was basis OF facts
in the that has gained circulation in some quarters
that W. L. Greene the general Of the Big -Four.
had resigned The truth OF the matter is that the closest
friendship both and social exists between Pres
dent ingalls, and General Manager Greene. Nj.
Greene however, has applied urgently 10 Prsden.
ingalls, for relief account OF sickness. and Pestcni
ingalls, now has the matter in his hands. The be.f
here Of who I'm position 10 know Is hat NJ
Greene will get leave Of absence. in which during
his absence Joseph Ramsay will perform the duties Il
general manager but will surrender them to Mr.. Greene
st the expiration OF his vacation.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
RAPID TRANSIT IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, May 90 (speciaD.-The success Of the
cable cars in Baltimore by the Traction COMPANY Is
hurrying up the other lines to adopt methods OF rapid
transit The Union Line is about to place MORTGAGE
for 81 900, the loan being for the purpose Oh IN
Producing the overhead electric system Inc Cly
Passenger Railway Company. which operates morse
lines on streets running parallel with the cable nes Is
losing heavily and the stock is rapidly ueciihhG Ill
the market This company will be forced to adopt
pcv, svsten Tho cable cars are packed from early
morning until late at night, and the daiN iecelpS III
scent fares exceed $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
FOR ANOTHER LINE INTO OMAHA.

omaha, May 26 (speciaD.-The Wlnona and South
western Railway Is making efforts 10 get a line into
Omaha The line is now in operation between Winona
and Spring Valley. Iowa, and additional fifty miles
Of roadbed has been graded and rails are now being
laid This brings the road 10 Usage, Iowa The COM
pany has secured control OF the Mason CITY and Fort
Dodge Railroad. and has only TO build twenty-five
miles of road between Usage and Mason CITY, 10 give IL
through line from winona 10 Fort Dodge, distance
Of OF miles. At Winona the line connects with the
Green Bay, Wlnona and 81. Paul Road.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
DIRECTORS OF SEw-JERsEY COMPANIES.

Trenton. n. j., May 20 (SpeciaD.-At the annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the United Railroad and
Canal Companies of New-Jersey this noon the follow
ing directors were elected William Waldorf Astor'
John c. Baron, Joseph d. Bedc, samuel . Dennis
Anthony j. DrcxeI Charles f. Green. F. Wolcott Jack
son, Thomas McKeon Thomas oakeS; kober r, Siock-
ION Alfred Van santvo0d and john LOwber welsh.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

GEN. BUTLER WANTS MRS. JOHNSON RELEASED.
Boston, May 26.-In the United states Circuit Court
to-day General Butler entered a petition for the re-
lease Of Mrs Clarietta Johnson, serving sentence
for perjury in pension case, from the woman's prison
at sherbome on a writ OF haheas corpus. Judge
N-I-0n granted the writ which IS returnable TO
morrow afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
NEW COMPANY INCORPORATED.

ST. Paul May 26.-The Duluth. Mesabi and Northern
Railway COMPANY filed articles Of incOrporatoa cdly.
The capital stock OF the company Is 100000. TIE
company PROPOSES build line from some naTs,bls
point on Lake Superior, St. Louis Bay or the st. Louis
River TO point on the northern boundary Of hs
state 20 be determined hereafter The ineopoatos
X ID. Chase OF Faribsult; j. T. Hale, s. r. Psyns
and Roswell H. Palmer Of Duluth, and Alfred MsfnR.
c. c. Merritt A. r. Merritt, Leonidas Merritt and " B.
Merritt Of West Duluth.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
CHEEKS A RAW SORE.
Little Boys Suffering from Eczema.
Grew Worse under Doctors.
Cured by Cuticura.

For year my little boy troubled with eefema
After trying three eminent physicians, the disease
worse both cheeks became a raw s1re Then spots be-
gan TO break out his body ard am Of an opinion
that IL had not tried CUTICURA REMEDIES my boy
would to-day been covered from head 10 foot vita
the terrible disease After using the remedies for
months he entirely cured ard IL fair any
hoy. send you this testimonial in HOPES some poor a.
hieted one may sec this cure and obtain CUTIcUD
REMEDIES at once. j. WILLARD CASE
Shelter Island Heights, y. Y
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
prorEsr FOR A DrFrrREyrrAL.

Tho conference OF the Trunk Line Freight Committee
and the c5w.Engsnd lines yesterday in regard 70 the
request Of the Poughkeepse Bridge route for dneena
on freight and out Of NewEngand cd not result IN
anything deanit, The arguments for and against the
granting Of diferental will be submitted 10 the Trunk
Line Executive Committee report OF yesterdays
meeting. The request will probably be considered BY
the Executive Committee at its meeting to.r1orrow.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

About 100000 had already beea secured tof ti'o plv
posed now buir1ng. Tho treasurer reported eooip's
of s24 $50 and expenditures Of S24T2o An eiecuon
Of officers resulted President, Rufus s. Frost OF
Chelsea vice presidents, Samuel Johnson, OF bos'oh
and tho Rev. Dr. William NJ. Taylor, of New-fofk'
librarian and assistant treasurer the Rev: william H.
Cobb. OF Newton Centre: treasurer Charles t DuIr'
Of Anburndale corresponding and recording sec ary
the Rev Morton Dexter auditor AlOnzo c. Tenney OF
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
Noprotx AND WESTERNS EARNINGS.

Philadelphia. May 26.The statement of the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company for April 1891 shows
gross earnings s763276 ~ increase Of S7o64o SO
as compared with April, 1890; net earnings, $685.,
2s2 o6 Increase Of S47oo1 81 For the four months
ended April 30 1891, the gross earnings were
So 54s So an increase Of 1886 66s 40 compared
with the corresponding period OF 1890; net earnings.
S943,517 As, an increase Of S6I,l74 o.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Ia Lne diagram continuous line shows the ~. =.
yesterday observed at the united Ssss
Signal Service station 40 this city. The dashes
the temperature roted az Perry's Pharmacy Sun o"
Tribune once May 81, a. m.-Partly cloudy w's
prevailed yesterday, with very light shower o'o'e 20
break and another late In the day BY evening 'A'
had gotten into the northwest, and a cool wave h'a
In. 81 midnight the humidity .os. The tempiss.,
ranged between 81 and 81 degrees the average 80
being ga higher than the corresponding day ns' w.
ana Ia. higher than Monday. Al, ~
In aud near this city to-day there will prooA''
, cooler fair weather.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
Skin Disease for Years

/ have read good deal about the CUFICuRA RENE
DIES but did no. ta1e any stock IN them until
it with my own eyes Ny had disease for
large years. It broke out all her body
and face. Doctor did her good Tried everything
Used one set Of CUTICURAs IL has all dssppeareA
You can take this for testimonial.
Miss MARY MCCARTHY
"a New. .York-aye., ogiensbure y. y.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
THE REFORMED PREsBYTERIANs.

the Reformed Presbyterian Church Of North America
the report of the trustees of the Theological Seminary
was presented by the secretary, s. B. Mcleod. 1t
stated that the endowment fund amounts to
s44o79o3 which, with the assessed value Of the
Lamb fund, makes total in the form OF permanent
investment Of S55,473 90.
The existing difficulties in the Reformed Church
Synod, which opens in Pittsburg tomorrow, re-
ferred TO as follows. Anything affecting the in
terests Of theological education in the Reformed Presby
terfan Church attracts attention and enlsts our
consideration. Events occurring among former
brethren acting under the name fear Justify
us In expressing regrets that many defections have
occurred among our graduates, and that many Of
theirs have been sonced by suspension from excrcs-
ing their ministry. II is gratifying to find that there
are 50 many among them In sentiment with us. We
would desire 10 hope that the reunion for which
onr fathers praye ed and hoped at hand.7
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
covNEcr1c1rT FOR DIR. BROOKS.

New-Havep, Conn, May 26.-The Standing commit
tee of the Diocese of Connecticut met in this city 10
day. and gave unanimous consent TO the consecrauoh
Of the Rev. DR.. Phillips Brooks as Bishop OF MasSar
chusetts.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TO SPAN TILE Sr LAWRENCE AT

TO SPAN THE ST. LAWRENCE AT CAPE VINCENT.
Kingston, Ont, May 26-In is asserted. upon the
authority OF Mr.. Webb, third vicepresdent, that the
NewYork Central Railroad Company will bridge the
st. Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Wolfe
Island, and from Wolfe Island TO Kingston. Then, by
agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway trains
can be from British Columbia 10 New-York without
change, and by the shortest possible route.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

020 49, which sl53 420 Is the per cent rental from
the Boston Maine Rarocd, and e. 1903 o. Is drawn
from tho contingent fund. Dividends declared during
the year amounted sl79s3s and the expenses Of the
CORPORATION were s5,79l 10. The contingent fund 10
s3s9, ESQ 81 increase s9,0l9 o0)
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

BUFFALO AND NIAGARA FALLS SPECIAL.
The Fast Buffalo and Niagara Falls Special On "a n
NewY0rk Central leaving Grand Central sfauesn "A
80 p. m: every day, reaching Buffalo a. 'yod
Centai has s.vsn osb.r A.. t,as % Rualo d5
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
CUTTING EAsTBoUND LAKE-AND-RAIL RATES

CUTTING EASTBOUND LAKE-AND-RAIL RATES
Chicago May 26.-One reduction follows close on
the heels of another In castbound lakeand rail- rates
The drop in wool rates last saturday was discontinued
on Monday by the Central Vermont, which nained a
rate of AZ cents per 100 pounds ON that conmodity
from Chicago TO Boston, thereby preserving It's agreed
dfercntal The same line reduced its flour and sixth
class rate to Boston and New England points rom
Milwaukee from 25 to % IL cents, and the New-iorH
Central promptly came forward with 2Ocent ra'e
from Milwaukee TO Boston. To-day The Lehigh Faiiey
Transportation Company put into effect rate OF 10
cents on -four, oil cake and pig lead from Chcaeo 10
New-York 20 cents TO Bcstol 13 cents to Phlianei-
phla and 10 cents to Buffalo. The onion steamboat
Company, which is operated in conjunction with the
Erie Railway has now issued joint interstate tarii
on wool to take effect on Nay 80, making the rate
from Chicago and Milwaukee 36 cents to New-fork'
~ cent, to Boston, and "a cents to Philadelphia AS
this meets the latest tariff Of the Central vermont
tho latter may now be expected TO make another re-
duction for the protection Of its dherental. In the
meantime the ail-rail lines maintaining their 20
cent rate on grain and flour from Chicago to the sea-
board and watching the lakeand rail lines light over
me business thai they have lost The Western roads
are also worried in consequence OF the unsettled con-
dtiOn of freightS.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
TIE coYGREGArIoxAL ASSOCIATION MEET

TIE CONGREGAT ATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEETS
Boston. May 26.-The American Congregational AS
sociaon held It's annual meeting at Pilgrim Hail this
morning under the presidency Of Rufus 3. Frost. The
report of tie board Of directors contained statements
10 the library and the proposed Congregational
House. a greater number of books than usual had
been added 10 the library. AS 10 the Congregational
House. expenses had been kept al low point. and the
debt had been reduced from $177 900 TO S172, 500
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
\ NEW CANADIAN BISHOP.

Toronto, May 26.-At the annual meeting of the
Canadian Synod of the Reformed Episcopal Church,
held here the Rev. T. W. Campbell, of Toronto, was
elected bishop over the Dominion OF Cadada.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

Far s,ecpIessuess take Simmons Liver Regulator. II
preroes Digestion qtets the nerves. gives healthy acton
10 ths system, and restful sieep.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

An INSPECTION OF THE FEDERAL BUILDING.
j. H. Davis, of the Supervising Architects Office, IN
Washington has finished his inspection OF the light
ing and heating apparatus OF the Federal Building.
lie will recommend that the heat and light be generated
IA the building itself instead OF being furnished by
outside COMPANIES as Is tho case at present
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
A VICTORY FOR THE ALTON.
EVERY POINT IT URGED IN THE MATTER OF
EXCURSION RATES CONCEDED.

EVERY POINT IT URGED IN THE MATTER OF
EXCURSION RATES CONCEDED.
Chicago. May 29.-rhe Chicago and Alton gained
complete victory in the Western Passenger Associa-
tlon to-day by compelling all the other roads 10
ycid TO its terms I'm regard TO sumnfT tonrst anu
excursion rates. Tie result Of the meeting, aiter
two days wrangle this subject, was the aiopuoh'
without amendment change, Of the resolutions
originally introduced by General Passenger Agent
Charlton. These resolutions provide that summer
of the association for 1891 shall be not less than 80
pcr cent OF the standard rates; that tho agreement
be amended that application Tor
relief against this action OF competing lines In re-
ducng this agreed basis for tourist rates, within the
territory OF tn, association, shall be considered by
the chaIrman without the unanimous consent OF all
ihe members that the rates from Chicago TO ST. Paul
or Minneapolis and return shall not be less than go
and from Milwaukee TO those points and return
not less than SIS; that rates shall be made rom
Missouri River points through Chicago to points east OF
north or by any routes to Wisconsin points, less
than S25.
II was further resolved that for the annual con-
ventlon OF the National Educational Association az
Toronto in July rate OF one fare for the rouna
trip should be charged, plus 81, by way OF thc
direct routes to Toronto only ana not Dy WY
of Buffalo or Niagara Falls. -,
In short the association yielded every pOlnt ureeu
by the Alton. A committee appointed TO recon-
mend form Of ticket for use during the tourist season.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

The Best Wearing Furniture.
With lowest prices,
Made By Flint, West 1ith.st
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

REPORT ,oF THE NORTHERN RAILROAD.
Concord, N. H., May 2o.--Ihe annual report Of The
Northern Railroad directors makes the receius siss.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

At the close OF the Presbyterian General Assembly
AZ Detroit The Tribune will publish the proceedings
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

STATEMENT OF THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC.
Philadelphia, May 26.-The statement Of the bust
ness OF the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad for April,
1901, shows gross earnings S146.0o4 80. increase
OF e2 compared with April 1890; net earnings,
S43E0o o. an Increase OF a., ,0l2 50.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

substantially in full in handsome pamphlet prlee
tventy-1vo cents copy. Inc lmpoTtAht ""N S
and reports will be given verbatim
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27

Sold everywhere. Price Cuticura. Soc. SOAP 25c.;
Resolyent 81. Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND
CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
,S Send for 'now 70 Cure Skin Diseases" 81 pages.
m
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
REPORT on HOME MISSIONS.
OR. MMILLAN POINTS OUT THE NEED OF MORE
PREACHERS IN THE WEST AND SHOWS
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE AMONG
THE INDIANS.

Detroit May 90 (specal.-The Rev. A. V. V. Ray
mond presented tho report OF the standing Committee
on Home Missions. 1t was substantially as follows;
The year opened with the great debt Of sso991 s4 Al
though we spent s55 525 less than last year and sooO
less than Assembly authorized closed with debt
Of SOS 34o STILL the receipts from churches and ndi'
ySuas have been $3122 than last year. ana more
New-York tribune., 1891-05-27
CuticuYa ReSoIyent

Remedies, Internally TO csaase the blood 2. ~ ma
the great Skin Cure, and CUTICURA SOAP, at ex
Quiste skin Beauter, externally 10 clear DE skin aud
izing, itching burning scay and pmpy disease. Of the
skin, scalp and blood. CCTICUhA REMEDIES are
Remedies of modern times and daily make more great