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New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
IN INDIANA ROAD TIED UP.
ITS NINE ENGINES CHAINED TO TIE TRACKS BY
sHERIFFs-ITS FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

ITS NINE ENGINES CHAINED TO TIE TRACKS Bh
suERIFFs-ITs FINANCIAL TROUBLES
Chicago. JAN l (specaD.-The Midland Railroad OF
Indiana a single-track line reaching from Anderson
10 waveland, sixtyeight miles, is tied up. It's nine
engines are chained TO the tracks by shers for non
payment of taxes and not wheel has turned on tif
line since saturday night. The last employe stopped
work in tie repair shops at Lebanon at noon yester
day months pay is due the tranmen. The roar
"a heavily morraccd to Eastern men, and IS indebted
for small articles to merchants all along the line
Judgments against the road are thick Henry Cra"-
ford the well known railroad attorney OF Chicago, Is
president and chief owner Of the roah which has. 1t
is said, always been In financial straits IL WIS
started eight years ago. from Anderson eastward and
is stl going slowly on. Strikes OF the few employees
have become OF such frequent as to be mere
Incidents. When wages have been paid up in fun.
trains have been known to run on time. AS 1wos
become scarcer, few engines are dropped rom the
service.
At Lebanon yesterday there was sign on the
bulletn-boaM in the station, reading. NO trains run
ming" pile OF United states mail in SackS lay
IN one corner Of the room. In the CAD
o. an engine chained up near by, children
were playing. Sheriff Miller said The debts the
road owes in this county, for which judgments have
been obtained in courts of record are S27oO for u-
paid taxes 1884 to W. r. Won Tooten. hardware
man, for iron and rails SOS for ties, and s2'3oo III
small amounts. Constables have also executions fom
Justice courts. offered that locomotive for sale, but
nobody would bid on It," The postmaster, If. Shumae'
said: 81 have written to the superintendent OF the
Mails as to this belated mail matter. lie has not
answered me. TO those points on the road where
there are no cross railway lines, we send ont mail as
best We can, by men whom we swear IN Tor the
purpose
The road was through rich portion Of Indiana, and
connects the natural gas district Of Anderson with
the great coal fields at Brazil 1t is crossed by the
followns railway lines Big Four, Cincinnati, Wabash
and Michigan, Lake Erie and Western, Monon Van
dala, Indiana, Decatur and Western Indiana ana ST.
Louis, and Chicago and Eastern Illinois. There are
rumors that one of these lines may buy the Mid
land. The road owes taxes in every county through
whic 4
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
CI7cBryG 4 PROFESSIONAL BygGI4R.

About fifteen Of burglary have been reported
to the police in the Eastern District OF Broohlyn during
the last three days, four Of the thcfs having taken
place last evening. Policeman Fccr. just before 3
O'Clock last evening, saw man enter the house
Of George II. souden at No. 100 licwesst.
The man had climbed up the piazza posts
10 the second story and entered window which he
pried open. Policeman Frcer waited until the burglar
came out and then arrested him. In the prisoners
poclets were found two gold watches. two or three
gold lockets pair Of bracelets set with diamonds,
two gold neck chains, long chain and numerous
other articles of jewely The aggregate value OF IN;
nroprtv Is about 81 900. Only gold watch and
one Of the gold neck chains were identified by Mrs.
Souden. The other property evidently was taken
from other houses shortly before. The man was
LANES Walker, ffty-twO years old, colord. OF No.
Is Cornea- st., NewYork A set OF burglars tools
wers also found IN Walkers possession
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
4 sROKEY WINDOW MAY LFAD TO MURDER

Bernard HOFFMAN, twenty-five years old farm
hand was stabbed at Bayside, L. l., on Friday during
n quarrel which grew out OF the breaking OF window.
A company had been drinking during the morning
and amused themselves throwing stones II was
charged by some OF his companions that Holman
threw the stone that broke the window The dispute
ended In fight and HOFFMAN received four stahs In
the back, two OF which penetrated to the hight lung.
He was attended by DR.. Story, who found the wounds
so serious that be ordered him to be taken to the
Flushing Hospital and asked Coroner John ;. Corey
TO take the mans ante-rnortcm statement The
weapon with which the stabbing was done has not
been found and the companions Of the wounded man
were retcent concerning the fight 1t was learned.
however, that Bohemian named DObTcy carried a
large bladcd knife. and that he behind HOFFMAN
at the time the abiding was done. DCbrcy could not
be found after the ahray. Corey viii probably
order the arrest Of all The concerned in the fight
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE SITUATION IN CHILL.
REFUGEES STILL AT THE AMERICAN LEGATION
TIE BALTIMORE INCIDENT.

REFUGEES STILL AT THE AMERICAN LEGATION
TIE BALTIMORE INCIDENT.
Valparaiso Dec. o.-Nothing OF special importance
has occurred Santiago for several weeks Affairs at the
American Legation there are practically In the same con
dton as they have been since the close Of the war; In
August The ChilIan Government has given no intima-
ton that 1t intends to release the refugees or grant
them safe conduct.
The United states gunboat Yorktown arrived here on
November 30. The Boston is expected here within a
week. 1t is supposed that the Baltimore will be
ordered proceed 10 Francisco after the arrival OF
the Boston Tie Baltimore has not been on drydock
for year, and the dock in Valparaiso is not large
enough 10 accommodate ship o. her tonnage. There
seems 10 be nothing here at present to indicate the
necessity Of having a large American squadron In
Chil,an water.
Owing to tfe pressure which brought to bear
by the Unite, states Government tho Chilan auhori-
ties are making search lg investigation OF the
attack upon the Baltimore sailors October 16.
This investigation Is still in progress before tho
Judge OF the Court OF Crime In Valparaiso. The
principal spute has been the character OF the
wound received by Rcccins, ono Of the victims. Tho
Americans have alleged that he was shot and killed
by a polio an: and the testimony Of a cOmmde
named johnson, who with Rcggins at tho time.
shows that policeman advanced upon tho men with
rifle In his hand, and hrcd at them twice. one
ball from the policcman's rife passed through thc
collar OF Johnsons shirt and entered Rcggnss neck.
killing him instantly. The shot fired at such
close range that Johnsons shir, powdcrburncd.
The Gillian officials have asserted that the appearance
of Johnson's clothing indicated that the shot had
been fired from revolver. while the polio, were
armed only with rifles and bayOnet swords Dr.
stitt. Of the baltimore made some experiments by
firing az pieces OF cloth at close range with u rnc
and = revolver. The result 81 This experiment Wa
laid bclOrn tho Court yc,tcriay. and the appearance
OF the cloth which had been fired at with rife
orsponded exactly with the appearance OF Johnson :
clothing.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
TIE DUBLIN CASTLE EXPLOSION.

Dublin. Jan. 1.-"Thc Express independent Con-
servative commenting upon Yesterdays explosion at
Dublin Castle admits that it Is impossible To attribute
political motives TO the anair. Not long ago. Ihc
Express SAYS. an explosion would have been good
investment and would have brought dollars from
America but since that time that style OF political
warfare has ceased 10 pay.
The National Press the organ of the Mccarthy
ties says II not think the explosion can lie at
tributcd to an accident. IL undoubtedly The d.
graceful and cowardly act Of some backguaId, for
which il would be unjust 10 hold The iish people re
.ponihc There is no doubt. the paper that the
Torics Will try TO make political capital out Oi tho
explosion.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
MORE DISORDER ~ NORTHERN CHINA.

London, Jan. IA dispatch from Shanghai, received
today. SAYS that notwithstanding the punishment
r-ccntly inflicted By tho Imperial troops upon Tie
Nong liar outlaws who committed 50 many dcii "a
tsons In Manchurla E,wless lands nre again seeking
thunder in the northeastern part Of China. II Is
believed that the movement Is not a prconnccfcd
rising against tho Chinese authorities. In fact. the
Dispatch OF today says that the matter Is partially
due TO agrnran troubles, the McnEols being hnd
owners and that TIE marnrdcrs f. ludc large mum
l,-r OF Shtng Tung farmers. Tie dl'm~h further
saws TINT IL Hang Chang, the Chinese Nceroy, Is re
covering from his recent attack Of Illness. and l. a e
90 .,,crd Government tu-inc-,. lie has. In
fe rccont troubles assumed The direction and dipo nj
of tho military frccS and I, di>wiching cavalry I"
repr.ss the awlcssncss and, II pos lb'' I" capture Vc
ma.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
YOUNG WARREN RETURNS HOME.
NO THOROUGH EXPLANATION YET OF HIS MYs-
TERInI4 nSAPPFARANCE.

NO THOROUGH EXPLANATION YET OF HIS Mfs-
TENoUs DISAPPEARANCE.
Aaiph H. Warren, the captain Of the Princeton
football team which 50 bravey batled against defeat
last Thanks giving Day. at tho hands or rather feet OF
tho Yale team, returned to his homo last night at
80 p m, after having been missing for almost four
days. He walked calmly in upon his famly In their
apartments at the Cordova fats, No 40 West Fifty
ninth-.t as though he had not been absent nom
homo more than a few hours He WIS perfectly 90
herent and though he did not to remember what
had happened during tho past few days, his relatives
did not think II wise 70 question m. aud would noe
allow him to DO r. @. ToSrcy, cousin Of young
Warren said that they had been advised not to Ques
ton him for while. At haSt a. tho shock OF suddenly
informing him Of bis dsappearsnce. might AFFECT his
brain.
Tho few facts hs had volunteered, however. though
meagre. assured the family that he had Just come
rom Baltimore but how no gut there, or why be went
they were unable to determine He said that he walked
long Distance on Tuesday, ne thought. - far a. ff'
tocn miles. He apparently did not know What day IL
was that he had been staying IN Washington. In
short his memory Of the last few days seemed 10 be
an entire blank. Mr.. Torrey said "our theory IA
that he has wandered about Washington and Baltimore
during this time IN temporary fit Of aberration but
feel confident that no will come around all right
with proper care. His mother and father are good
deal upset about his condition. but he perfectly
lucn now
Young Warren went to Washington Monday 10
visit . college chum. George s. Frasor, at No o.O13
HITLER Place, feeling well and In good spirits. He
had received blow the head in the great football
contest on Thanks giving Day. which has affected him
more or less since While he said little about
It at the time, apparent that It affected him
considerably for he subject to transient attacks OF
dizziness, and his memory seemed much poorer than
before Several times after returning to college he
wrote home planning OF his head. and expressed
doubt twice 10 whether the blow had not
permanently injured him.
ON Tuesday evening he retired early, instead OF
attending the Princeton Gee Club concert with the
rest Of the party. In the morning he AZ about
o'clock, before any one but tho servants were up,
and telling the butler at tie door, who inquired how
he was that lie felt better and going out for a
stroll he walked away from the house. This IS the
laet that wi> heard from him til his icturn.
Warren was captain OF the Princeton University
football eleven last fall 10 which place he waS
elected In October. He worked hard and faithfully
for the success Of his team but there some dis
satisfaction among the college and he resigned
Immediately after the teams defeat last November
He counted upon as one of the rushers for Prince
tom fall
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
ECUADOR TO HAVE A FAIR THIS MONTH.

Panama Dec. 25.-"1hc star and Herald OF tms
city recently published the following editorial para
graph: ain commercial circles throughout the lie
publc Of Eucador great enthusiasm Is sad to prevail
over the prospects Of Increased trade with inc m'"'
States and preparations being made on a hrg"
scala IN exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Exposition
I'm great variety the products for export most ap
preclAted in the United States. The President OF IN"
republic has dccroed a national exposition, TO D"
opened In January. 1902, In Quito, which VIII b'
the first OF the hind ever held IN the republic In
this manner II IS hoped to awaken the Interest," "
the pcope and bring them into competition az 10
class and quality ot product desirable Tor export rs
we'll as for home cOnsumpuon.'
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY IN EUROPE.
RECEPTIONS AT VARIOUS COURTS.
POLITICAL urrrEAxcEs OF PRESIDENT cARSoT
KING uUMBERr AND KING LEOPOLD.

POLITICAL UTTEEANCEs or PRESIDENT CARNoI,
KING HUMBERr AND KING LEOPOLD.
Rome. Jan. liking IIumbert today gave an an
dience 10 slgnor Farna President OF the senate. and
signor EancherI President OF the Chamber o Deputies
who visited His Majesty for the purpose OF extending
to him the usual New Year greetings. In repylnG
to the addresses made by the Presidents, King HUN
bert expressed bis confidence that Parliament wond
pass the commercial treaties recently negotiated by
Italy with Austro-I Hungary. Germany and several OF
the Other European Powers. Referring 10 the
political outlook King IIunbert said tat the situation
in Europe justified Tie belief that Ita'y "oud ac
compIsh the pacific labors In which Size IS at present
engaged.
russes, Jan. liking Leopold attack OF lnnuchza
Is only slight To-day the King received the greetings
Of dcputaHon OF the Chamber Of Representatives.
lie expressed his In The declaration tia
economic and political reforms and an extension OF the
franchise are imperative
Paris Jan. 1.-Monsignor Ferrara. the Papal Nuncio
here on behalf Of the diplomats made felcltous
speech n. President Carnot's New Years reception to-
day The President IN his reply thanked all the dis
tinguished callers for tie compliment OF their visit
lie hoped the year 1s02 would be year OF peace and
said that in IT. period France would devote full efforts
in aid OF economic interests and social progress
President Carnot requested the diplomats to rcasslrc
their Governments that the policy OF Franco was that
OF peace and intcrnatiOnl concord 49,.
Mr. Reid, the United states Minister gave brilliant
reception from 10 : p m. to-day, whlch was
attended by thrOncs OF callers. Mr. King, tie United
states Consul General, gave similar reception
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE HASTINGS VICTIMS IMPROVING.

Mrs Homer r. Baldwin and Miss Annie Ford who
were Injured in the fatal collision at Hastings on
Christmas Eve, were yesterday reported by the
physicians mt ST. Johns and ST. Joscph's hospitals.
Yonkers as improving. The body Of John r. Bagnall.
who died at St Johns Hospital Thursday after
noon. was sent ycstefdar morning to bis home NJ
Poughkeephe. Coroner Mitchell was Informed yester-
day by Chief Detective Humphreys. OF the New-York
Central Railroad, that he would produce Ossman. the
night train dispatcher who is charged an ACCESSORY
with Herrck In causing the accident, before the
Coroner thi. morning Mt 10 O'Clock II also rumored
that Herrick will give himself up to the Coroner at
the same time osspan is taken to ionkers: should
Herrck surrender himself Coroner Mitchell will at
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR MARKET

Minneapolis, Jan. l." Tho Northwestern Miller
says "Thc -four output last week was the smallest
since September This was due to all the mills being
down for Christmas, and some OF them also on Satur
day. At the time, the production is much
heavier than a year AGO. The output last week was
140OsO barrels averaging otsE barrels daily against
POI 100 barrels the previous week. O2 b,rros for
the corresponding time In 1890, and los barrels
In 1850. Mcrs say that there has been an improve
IN the supply Of and they not troubled
much 10 get sufficient number to take care OF
the current production week ago. The -four
market for a week back is reported TO have been
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE IONA IN TOW OFF THE sCILLY ISLANDS

THE IONA IN TOW OFF TIE SCILLY ISLANDS
London, Jan. 1.-The British steamer Memphis
Captain Findlay from New-York December 10 for
London passed tho Scilly Islands to-day towing the
British steamer Iona from West Hartepool for Della
wore Breakwater before reported putting back with
her shaft broken.
The British steamer Regnnnt. Captain Jones, at
Liverpool from Charleston, reports that December
27 IN latitude 20 north, langtude 10 wes she towed
the Iona for hour. strong breeze was blowing
al the time and heavy running. which caused
the hawser TO break The Regnant could not PICK
up the hawser again. She attended the Iona for six
hours.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02

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cured by it. 1t improves digestion. enrches
the blood, dispels aches and pains, brings re-
freshing sleep, and restores health and
strength
It's powerful general, as well as uterine,
toulc and nervine, impartinS visor and
strength TO tho entiro system. Contains no
alcohol to inebrate; no syrup or sugar TO
derange digestion; q legitimate medicnse-
not beverage
II you're tired, nervous, or suffering
woman, then tho "Fayorite Prescription
Is the only medicine that's guaranteed, in
every case, to bring you help. II it doesn't
Fivss you ssudscaen, you have your mopsy
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
1oEryc FOR AN ESQ PED MURDERER.

Bordentown n j., Jan. 1.-Two officers arrived IN
this city this afternoon in search of William Scruby,
the negro who murdered Mary Linn, his white wife.
at Trenton on the morning Of August % 1891.
Scruby has indicted for murder IN the first degree
and made his escape nom the Mercer County Jail on
Wednesday night last. lie seen at IN early hour
Yesterday morning passing through this city on rum
making for the New Jersey pines. II is thought that
he is now in the pines.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
IFAF Tobacco MEN AND THE WORLDS FAIR.

The following resolutions have been received by the
prygoods Worlds Fair Committee from the Leaf
Tobacco Board Of Trade:
Resolved That this Board approves the efforts OF
+he drypoots merchants IN favor OF the participation
by the State of New York In the Worlds Columbian Ex
position.
Resolved That this Board approves the bills pre-
pared by the committee Of said merchants for this
p,lrpose except that its opinion. the amount to be
APPROPRIATED by the state should be 81 100000
Resolved That an Appropriation Of $50 is hereby
made toward the expenses OF said committee.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES IN A BAnROOM.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Jan. lat IL 55 last night the H.
terror Of the Casino presented all the characteristics OF
saloon and music hall Il :o5 it presented all the
features Of wcllorganzed PRAYER meeting. The
transformation as complete as 1t was sudden
Arran genents had been made with the saloon manage
mcnt by the Young Mems Christian Association TO
hold a watch-nglt service in the bar The meeting
was crowded and orderly and ct the close of tie ser
vice coffee and sandwiches were served
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02

Ottawa, Jan. 1.-The first byc-elecuon to the
Dominion Parliament since the death Of Sir John A.
Macdonald took place In North Lanark yesterday
The returns so far give Mr.. Rosamond, Conservative
candidate, majority Of about 400 The constituency
Is a Conservative stronghold. The Conservative ma
jorty at the general election in March last was oo0 and
at the previous election l2O.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE ST PETERSBURG FLOUR SCANDAL
IcTIoN OF THE MUNICIPAL CoUScIL-ATTI1UDT
OF THE PRESS.

St. Paicrsburg Jan. The municipal scandal ar1s
ing out OF the recent purchase OF -four which wa;
found 10 be aduteIatcd for the purpose Of regulating
the price OF wheat in the ST. Petersburg market and
arordlng relief 10 famine sufferers has been the nb
tcct N a stormy debate IN the Municipal Council.
Many members demanded the resignation ald tho
prose cut,on Of the Mayor and the Purchasing Com
mittee. Ultimately, in spite OF the strenuous op-
pos,tion OF the minority who declared that Il was n
halfneasurc Intended tO faclitat" the escape OF tho
culpnts the Council decided 10 appoint n Committee
Of Revision Tho newspapers denonnce this decision
and urge that Judicial Inquiry be Instituted
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02

Those grateful testimonials fe The story reason 81 S'
bnmlIistns tisfsura,ions ANA 81 lareate2sd aa9grI
happily and spect'y cnd by S Se IPu1ists and HUM
Remedies the world has eve. knovn' ~ p,ooa and SIX,
y CUTTCI'KA RESOLVENT The new fioo1 ,n,,,1' nnw
Purifier internally Ito cleanse The blood or all gr
md poisonous clements and cudditp IA an ~exoas
Skin Purlnr and Bsautaea ,s rnaIy 5aiI cure @ eS(
disease and bnmor Of the skin scalp and blood Win
Of hair from Infancy age, from pmres 70 scr"aS
TAIL
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
FUGITIVE AIMsHoUsE BooKxKEPER.

Lowell Mass, Jan. la warrant was sworn out
In the Police Court yesterday for the arrest OF Charles
b. Marsh. confidential clerk and bookkeeper at the
State Amshouse, at Tewksbury, for the embezzement
OF $500 from the pay OF the officers Of the institution
Marsh and his wife have left town and arc believed TO
be in Chicago Marsh Is the youngest son OF the late
Captain Thomas ]. Marsh, for many years snpcrin-
tendent Of the Almshouse, whose ADMINS Euntoh was IN
yostgated by Governor Butler
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
A BAD HUM0R CURED
$4,000 Expended on DocsoIs
Medicine without avail ""
himself up 10 die.
Good Wife suggests Cutic"'"
dies. Uses them
and is entirely Curc"'

was in The war during lsG3.6i and TOOK DssScayered In
a, Ie,tvshnrU from which / never Iuy .eS shouIdsr
s75 broke all over ny Sd shedI al he famed
Socors | could ind ara TO no avail ! ~ nould not
dve thousand dollars trying to hnd cmre @ rood wife sug
Sesed to ne one day try the CuIiS i "a nssd foi
shicb wcrc so extensively advertiser anu d,i,sni
loved her susge.ton and 3 haPPE e saE for seven
Pnka wa. cntreiv cured. after sl'u ing me- d ysl
tiWe and r,oney without avail and am so ,h az Viii
ao ,oday You may refer me II you Wlsh' s' was
III anv one who NAY call me my exYenrlsshWSs, ,rr
Fulton Fish Market, New-YofK.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
THE RESULT SHOULD BE ACCEPTED PEACEFULLY
Ernm The Buffalo Commercial.
AssiULrED AND ROBBED DY RrGHwAYMEy.

Frank Bauer. a New-York business man, while
his way to his home at No. 3s6 Van Houten-st..
Paterson. " j., about O'Clock yesterday morning.
was attacked by three hlghwaymen at AubLin and
Van fiouten SITS. The men knocked him insensibe
and secured 1850 In cash and gold watch and chain.
Mr.. Bauer was left unconscious the sidewalk The
fhiHXfz esc2ned.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
HE WEIGHED 763 POUNDS.

Cincinnati, Jan. John pictcl, VINO mas been on
exhibition here at museum giant died this morn
ing from an attack Of the grip. His waist measure
was given as eight and half feet end his weight a.
7o3 pounds lie butcher in Baltimore, where
he recently was married. His wife. who came here
with him. has waist measure Of six and three quarter
feet and weighs 596 pounds
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
A cANARD ABOUT THE POPE.

Rome Jan. l.-Some surprise has been occas'oheo
here By the receipt OF cable dispatches from Mohlie
and other places in Canada and the United states
anxiously inqulrng to the truth OF rnor tiao ui
Pope had been assassinatcd The Pope is In his usua
health and no attempt whatever has been made u
assasslnae him or to infct any injury upon MN
The whole story is a canard. . , ,-.,.
The Pope 10 day took long walk IN inc 'a'i''"
New-York tribune., 1892-01-02
4 ZIG WELSH LABOR DISPUTE SETTLED.

London, Jan. 1.-Thc south Wales mining confer
cnce today satisfactorily settled the sliding scale
difficulty and work viii be resumed Immediately.
some time ago the mirc-1 in south vale. an
nornced to tie that they had decided TO do away
with H., system, and that after January they
wCuld hire their Individually. This wa, taken by
the men to mean that there would be material ~
ductcn In wages, AMI there vas consequently mnch
dissatisfaction anon: them. The contrcts uaAeT