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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
THE SHOOTING OF Bra MOUTH.
Farticuiars or the TrouHe at the Fort
Reiknap Indian Agency.

WARRINGTON Dec. 1.-THE Indian Bureau
has received from Agent Simons ut tho Fort
Belknap agency the following particulars OF
tho ARRAY ut that agency on tho 10th inst:
A few days before tho above date young
Assinaboine Indian named Raider married q
sister OF another Assinaboine named Big
Mouth. For some reason unknown tho
newly made husband beat his bride In an un-
merciful manner. INJECTING serious injury.
Her brother did not attempt any retaliation as
far as ] can learn. but was coming to the
agency with his sister for the purpose OF SUBJ
hitting tho matter to me-
THE brother and his family and sister had
only iourneycd short distance from their
home on their way hero when they we're over
takon by the husband. who shot Big Month
dead OF the road and also fired n shot at his
wife. which tore tho side OF ono Of her moe
casins. fortunately inNicting only slight in
Jury , .a..,a,o oo,u, r,,tod ,ho will.
est onsternation. and it was some time after
ward bcfore heard of tho matter. l lmme-
diately took wagon. and with two employees
and the interpreter went to the place OF occur
renee. When within about 200. yards of tho
named I.odec-in- Timbcr. opened fire upon US
from reneatin.E lilies; ihe father shouting out
IL" turned t" como away. but they still
kept firing. wounding me in the leg. the bullet
rnssin. through the calf aud lodging near the
Ono Of the horses had u lcg broken and is
totally disabled Tho murderer and his father
were ut their cabin al the tim" OF firing. ard
knorhrd out tho chinkinr. so they could fire in
the openings between tic logs. and declared
TINT they would kill ten mon before they wero
tax on. As soon aS night came tlley lelt tnelr
fort aud ATTEMPTED to ESCAPE.
The news of the murder and the tiring
IN n myself and cmrloyrrs spread rapidly.
and the Indians hcreahouts came in and Or
ganl7ed for the pursuit and canture OF the
murderer and his father. and located them at
IA IN hn fptr ga
i GORDON was formed around their plnre OF
concea mont and there is n strong probability
OF their capture. 49,,
THE action Of these Indians IN imme-
dintelv assembling for tho pursuit OF the erin
iuais is worthy OF commc ndation. and shows
A good spirit on their part. Tho matter Is in
no sense duo To any disaifoction OF general
nature. hut il entirely owing to personal
feul. The entire tribe is unanimous against
the per pctrutors of the murder and tho deadly
assault upon myself and employees, rnmor
has lust reached hero of the killing or the
furltiNeS by their nurSners.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Rose Northrup was married at noon
yesterday In the Church OF the Holy Com
munion to MI. William Harvey Hildreth. The
bride. whose parents have been dead for
many years. was escorted to the chancel by
an old friend Of her family. Mr.. Joseph q.
Williams.
Her gown was Of white bengalins. elabo-
rately trimmed with old lace. and her veil was
OF white silk tulle 1t was caught with q dia-
mond star. present from tho bridegroom.
who also presented the young lady with seven
circcd her neck.
She carried u bouquet OF lilies Of the Wiley
rector of the church, OBLIGATED. DR.. John
man., The usEers were Mr.. J. Clinton Spen-
Ger. Mr.. Louis Mansfield Ogden. Or. Dyson
Aspinwall. and Mr.. James y. McCobb.
Miss Mary Frances Stewart. in a stunning
gown OF yellow corded silk. trimmed with
black and silver passementcrie. and large
yellow hat. dressed with lemon -colored
breakfast and reception followed ct the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Ruperta II. Baker. 20 Charles
street. ono Of the brides most intimate
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. IIildreth will live ct the
burlington when they return from their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
OBITUARY.

The Rev. DR.. Parsons Clark Hastings { re-
tired Presbyterian minister. died suddenly on
Friday at his homo. 1855 South Portland
avenue. Brooklyn. in his 10th year. He had
been In poor health for some time and died In
his parlor few minutes after his return from
visit to this city. He was sonof Orlando b.
Hastings. who was at one time one OF the best
known lawyers in the State. He was eradu-
ated from Hamilton College with high honors.
After joining tho ministry he took charge Of a
Presbyterian church at Avon. n. Y. but after
bronchial trouble. He then became chaplain
and Professor OF Creek in Hamilton College,
down in Brooklyn as a teacher OF Greek and
Latin. He leaves widow and two daughters.
ii; George B. Holt 81 died suddenly yssterday at
3Oth year Of his age; Early this year he had
a severe hemorrhage. and went South.
&c a ha b. ssr had
been confined to the house only two days. Mr..
Holt oft vas Wa, banker a Of The fEn St Het Bis
last spring he had ma ntained the. business
oRP FX5 Il S SsT l9 PTs M Ny
Charles " Holt Mr. Holt leaves va" WIDOW dow 'A''
Mis- W epsh dsSd at GsD s Ess
soan, sss s ssss'ifs
Revolution. Until year ago she did ali her
mpared She GOULD read without gu easses
active US many mach younger ' Woman oH Wa" Sic
FAD aye brothers and :oar sisters. one Of whom
lived to be 96 and another 90. She was
tailoress by occupation.
sylyps5niIs kaiEGsd. aisd suddenly at Gis ho@e
nHms S vas well known IN the railroad world
t Penn who's. employ 10 en-
Hoy and at thu time Of his ssS was ono On s Of
the tho four principal executive heads govern
when he entered the railroads. service.
William @. Barber died on Thursday at his
home. 81, Rodney street. Williams burgh. In his
seventy-fourth year. lie WAS born In this city.
at Houston and Cannon streets. At the time
Of his death he was employed in the Dry. Dock
savings Bank, ils WIS among the founders Of
liamsburgh. and had been sixty three years
member OF that denomination.
Tho Rev Dominick O'Grady. ASSISTANT priest
In st. AuguRtine's CATHOLIC Church In sixth
Mary's Hospital in his thirty Third year lie
was ordained in 1882. and before his connec-
tion with st, .Augustine's Church had been
city, .ea st. t. S a'sf Long Island
tho fourth Earl OF PortarlinGton. died yester-
day: ne was born In lsss Hna SHSsc issn fis
was married in 1855 to a daughter Of Gen.
Lord kokeby.
John J. Cox; the iavorite neIphsvv e. tho lats
He was grsasSSStsd at Yale and en-
once A Minister to Beiciam and Brasil. and Was
In Congress fifty years ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
THE TUESDAY EVENING DANCES.
A Complete List OF tho Subscrib rs-The
Dates Set for Both.

A Complete List OF tho Subscribers-The
Dates Set for Both.
The first OF the Tuesday evening Dances
which will be among the important events OF
the season. will take place at Sherrys on Jan.
II. and the second and last will follow on tho
last day OF the social season. Feb. IA. when tho
favors in the cotilon will DO suggestive OF
Mardi-Gras and St Valentines Day. Tho full
list OF subscribers to these dances has Just
been completed. The subscribers are:
Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mrs Edmund I. Bay
lies. Mrs. George II. Beard Mrs. James A. Bur-
den. Mrs. Henry Barley. Mrs. S. Van Rensse-
laer CruGer. Mrs. Henry A. Coster. Mrs. Robert
L. Garrison. Mrs. H. lie Grand Cannon. Mrs.
Francis Delaneld. Mrs Duncan Elliot,
Mrs. Nicholas Fisk. Mrs. Charles G.
Francklyn. Mrs. Frederic Gailatn. Mrs.
Ogden Goelet. Mrs C. F. Havemeyer.
Mrs. Adrian Iselin. Jr:: Mrs. Van Rensselaes
Kennedy, Mr.. J. FREDERICK kernochan. Mrs.
Pierre Lori!ard. Mrs: Levi 7. Morton. Mrs
Mrs. John n linturn. Mrs Ogden Mills. ME- f.
i. Potter. Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer,.
Mrs. William D. Sloane. Mrs. Henry. Sloane.
Mrs. Lorillard Spencer. Mrs. Philip Schuyler.
Mrs. William Jay Scheitielin. Mrs. John c.
Wimerding. Mrs: George Peabody Wetmore.
Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop. Mrs. Alexander s.
Webb. Mrs: W. Seward Webb. Mrs. William c.
Whitney. Mrs. Robert Woodwork. and Mrs.
James NJ. Waterbury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
~. ste, rnSOn'- Southern Trip,

ST. | ouis. Dec. ia banquet will be given
10 Vice prr~i!cat-elcct Stevenson at Anuiston.
Ala. IN Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. and the
followin. sv,uin:: ho will be entertained by
the Commercial Club and citizens Of Atlanta.
Mr.. Stevenson aud party will leave Chicago
on sunday night IN til" private car. HaZclmere.
They VIII arrive IN -. Louis on .londav
morning and 20 south On III" Louisville and
Nashv!,lr road III. GLOWING will compose
thu party. Mr.. stevenson. vito ana three
daughters. j. G. Stevenson and wife. James
Twin. AMI wife. MIR billiard and wife. Judge
W. [, Ewing and wife. Mrs, H., r. Scott and
Jennie tordire. Joe i. Burnett and Miss
Elanch Burnett
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
EDITORS VISIT CLETELAND.
well.kuovn Southern Newspaper Men Have
aChat with tho Next President

Chat with tho Next fresidenL
The directors OF the Southern Associated
Press. which has been in session in this city
for the last three days. called upon President
elect Cleveland at his Office in the Mills build
ing at noon yesterday. in accordance with an
arrangement made with Mr.. Cleveland on tho
previous day. Tho party. consisting OF nine.
was admitted to Mr.. Clevelands Office at five
minutes past noon. Mr.. Cleveland had arrived
u moment before.
The delegation was comprised ! as follows t,nu
o. Howell OF the Atlanta Consttn!tion Major j.
G. lIemphill OF the Charleston Nsrs and on
,.nl. Col. John II. Estil Of the savannah N7rs;
+. T.. Stockton OF the Jacksonville Times. and
Adolph 5. Ochs OF the Chattanooga Times
=, charles $. Clark. representinG z number n OF
New Orleans agent OF tho Southern Associated
Press. and .. {. 1latton. tho Washington agent
of the southern Associated Press. also accom-
panied tho party.
The conference lasted about twenty min
utes and as the newspaper m en- left Mr. Clsye-
que stions had been discusse cd. nor, had they
Ws nas rsey fs Nj BEL cleveland
friendly call We we're in the the city t on other
part in Settling a tho election Of Mr. Cleveland
as President. We calleH upon him to congratu-
I'VE were eT IN not iooKns after oliicss, and we
did not talk politics. The whole time was
SGn IN TfS5ss Of Hs a.a
to Mr.. Cleveland. although he had met most OF
its members before.
strongly opposed to the nomination OF MIR.
Cleveland. and they gave tho experience OF
to be in the ranks OF the victors. Mr.. Cleve-
land told two or three stories. None of the
personal experiences told by those present
required moro than two minutes to toll. 1t
was sim ply pleasant. atfable. informal talk.
Most OF tho delegates to tho meeting OF tho
Southern Associated Fress have loft the city.
and by night tho rest Of them will be on their
way to their Offices in tho South.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
IT was DnBurArrvs DAY.
Ssne or the Pretty Contingent Parties II
Marked Yesterday In . Social Way.

Dsne or the Pretty Comsug-out Parties That
Marked Yesterday In = Social Way.
Debutantes again yesterday had nearly
everything their own way in the social world.
Anumber OF entertainments. at which several
beautiful young ladies' were successfully
launched into the social sea. were held In the
afternoon and early evening hours. The most
elaborate ono OF tho day was that which Mrs.
Frederic Gallatin gave at her beautiful resi-
mal inrodTS,ion Of her daughter Miss Jean
crate Inc hallway. the reception rooms. and
sssa' e sSs''s Wit. s%S!s:
%shs rPs s s ssss5s & n's sna:
MS s. SIS. Of thsl ysssaa
Miss Emily Norrie. Miss Elolno Neeser. Miss
Helen De reystsT Miss AGe DHs. Miss Mar MSIy
Miss katharine Livingston. Mrs, Rowland
IG sitter OF tho dSb.san End her fS Ssp rsn
resentative people in society.
on at h hor ho Gsr? ars" Tss' to
clay. into the gay world. The reception was
rs last 9wpc 3, 70 M the
Barclay The dSbuiiapte wore a yory hand
some gown OF yellcw pSmp nad siik::
velvet. while ,her mother received IN dress Of
black satin lighted up With stsS lets md
Geraldine Fitzgerald. and Miss Paumlier as
sisted in doing the honors. New York society
turned out on masse to welcome the young
debutantc. who Is one OF tho most beautiful OF
the season.
Mrs. William r. Grace also gave a coming
out reception in honor OF her SECOND laughter.
Miss !.ilias GRACE, at her home. 81 East Thirty
eighth street. 1t was ono of tho prettiest teas
of the day and was attended by many persons
of distinction In the social ard political
worlds. Miss Grace wore o. gown ,ot
white mouseline do soe.oemhrodered with
unIerskirt was finished with a ruff Of silver
and chiffon. Receiving. with the dehutants
were: Miss Katharine Moran OF Philadelphia.
Miss Madeleine O'Brien OF Boston. Miss Hol!s-
way Of baltimore. Mrs. John Grace: Miss Colo
man. Miss Lille Grace. Mrs. Daniel Lamont.
and Mrs. Grace. who wors gown OF delicate
rose bsngali no. embroidered In silver There
was musie during tns hours oI the reception
Another OF the important teas yesterday wns
I hat of Mrs. Edward Winslow for her only
daughter Miss Marguerite I.anier, Minslow
Mrs. Winslow's home. ~ West Fi!ty-third
street, was beautifully decked with flow
ers and plants. The guests were, re-
ceived in tho library by Miss Wins.
low in a gown OF white silk. her, mother
and a hevy OF pretty cir Is. INCLUDING Miss
;iay. Miss Lila rhornc., another debutante.
Miss Alice Grccnleaf and Miss Edith Morgan
Tho principal social happening on lower
Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon was the re-
ception hold BY Mrs. II. Le Grand Cannon in
her new home. 60 Fifth avenue 1t was Mrs.
CannonS first party since her marriage. and
her guests were numbered in tho hundreds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18

Robert Beatty Held mt tho Hearing In the
Cnse-Ingre dirnts of the Powders.

Robert Beatty Held mt tho Hearing In the
Cnse-Ingredients of the Powders.
PrrrsDuRG Dec. 17.-The hearing in the case
OF Robert Beatty. charged with furnishing
poison with which to poison non-'inion work.
men at Honest cad. was held this afternoon
before Squire McMasters. Patrick Gallagher.
tho cook who made the alleged confession.
was not present.
J. NJ. Davidson. formerly cook at Home
stead, testified that on Aug. % he. in company
with Gallagher and Beatty held q conference
with District Master Workman Dempsey. the
result OF which was that all OF them went to
Homestead to attend to tho work Of poisoning
non-unionists in the MILL. AS to the selection
OF the poison witness said:
Beatty suggested Cruton Oil. and said no.
that was dangerous. and Dempsey said he
knew II powder which would be better. Demp-
sey said he had used these powders in Chicago
and lie had broken strike i'll four days. 1t
is not dangerous, Dempsey said.
He also said he would guarantee us $50
each and our expenses. We got no powders
that day. We then left the hall together and
talked about it. Beatty Said We were to get
500 each. and we were to got cold watch and
davidson snid that Of the $50 promised him
he got $14. Beatty was held in $4,000 bail for
trial.
Davidson also testified that Beatty told him
and Gala CHER that the powders were made of
Turkey rhubarh and catarrhal snuff and some
other ingredients which no would not give
away.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18

PouGHKEEPsIE. Doc. I'M Frank I.own.
counsel for the Rev. Mr. Shober. appeared bc-
fore Judge Barnard to-day and applied for an
order liking times and places when and where
he can 500 Ais four children. alleging that he
las / cen prevented from seeing them. The
application Was resisted by Mr. Calvin Frost
and Mr.. Abraham l. ElAms. counsel for Mrs.
Sh bsr. who presented atdavits showing that
Alr. oh"b"r had nuIdrnly come upon the chill
sued. on hearing oi which Mrs, s'hohor was
attacked with heart failure. Judge Barnard
said no would take the Papers and render
decision in a week or ten days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
MAY ATTACH THE COLLECTION
TIE Broeklyn Tabernacle IN the 9hsri9,
Hands on an Execution.

Hnnus on an execution.
Sheriff Courtney's officers invaded the biz
Brooklyn Tabernacle. In Clinton and Greene
avenues, on Friday night. and took possession
OF the property. They carried with them an
execution issued the same day by Justice
Bartlett OF the Supreme Court in the suit OF
Decorator Alfred II. Tong OF 18l rierrepont
street against the trustees. Mr.. Tong had the
contract for painting the Tabernacle. but his
bill has never been paid.
About year ago the trustees gave Mr. Tong
two notes for S510.25 and S549.6S respectively
In liquidation OF his claim. Summons and
complaint were served on President +. II.
Branch Of tho Board OF Trustees.
When the case finally came to trial the Tab
ernacle withdrew it's defence to tho first note.
and on Dec. judgment was entered on the
other by default Lawyer Shafler. who has
boen looking after Mr.. Tong's interests. en-
deavored to have the trustees settle up with
out any further trouble. and. obtaining NO
ssatisfaction. applied on Friday to Justice
Bartlett for the execution.
LAWYER shstIer turned ever the rapsrs to
svv II, CIsbh a and two attsndsnts to
Tabernacle on Friday nights. but last Friday
h'Rh hi, was , devoted to stereopticon lecture.
Of o o b TnsH AND ss ons,
R Il sns Sestry room prior to tho lecture the
CCuoriil B representative entered, and Deputy
Ihat ne Ind come to take possession Of the
shnrcn a az its property. and to place man in
,.i, demand was made by the trustees for his
authority. and Mr.. Cunningham exhibited the
nAms attacS M,th the Supreme Court Justices
o Tss tr1 vsiS s sSssa that the Sheriff.
tho 'uH Mr cus spfssiaIIs
a is's one psr 81 hs attsndapts shsrre.
ture. and at its close anno unced that he would
remain there during the night. The sexton
provided temporary couch for him In one Of |
Through some arrangement between thu
T Tnge eHsl has az Mr.; Tonys lawyer the
s snSs q 1t shs minions Of the law but as ar
no! Resn ss shal sheriff Courtney said:
evening that he had RECEIVE a telephone m es.
Pne OF his deputies at the services to day and
levy on the boxes aft erthe objection had been
taken up. but whether that will be done OF
not was not determined upon. II 1t were an.
l supIoseit would have the effect Of seriously
reducing tho amount Of the collection"
When q reporter called on DR.. Talmass last
that his father had no knowledge whatever OF
:, Trustee Wood said that IT wa. understood
that Judgment should be taken on those notes
and that tho execution was piece Of legal
SHARP practice. He regarded the matter as =
trifing thing.
There are various m ech anics' liens and other
to the amount Of $4,000. It is said. viii soon |
become due. and the treasury Of tho church Is
not IN a condition to meet them.
mage and the Tabernacle will come out on TOP
In tho end.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
MIR. BLAINE'S CONDITION.
HIS PHYSICIAN MAKES 4 STA TEaLENT,
WITH THE E.dMfLY,S APPROVAL.

Ne Says There Are Evid~nre- OF Local Or.
sanic Disease, hut Dressr say What II IL
-wbiteiaw Held Cancs On Mr. Blaine, but
Refused TO Say Anything Further than
that Mr.. Blaine Was - Very sick Man.
WASHINGTON. Dec. H. Mr. Blaine. while still
Avery sick man. was ablo to receive a cali TO-
day from Mr.. Whitelaw Reid. MI keid was
hero to-day principally TO close his affairs
with tho Stnte Departmcnt. growing out OF his
connection with the diplomatic service as
United states Minister to France After
transac.inr his business with secretary John
W. Foster. Mr.. Reid went TO tho White House.
where he had IA short hut pleasant cohvcrsn-
tion with the President. Tho interview did
not last moro shan I've or ten minutes.
From tho White House Mr.. Reid went to the
rcsidcnr" of "N.s ccrctarj Blaine. which is hut
n icw steis away Mrs. Rlnino received Mr..
Reid very cordially. ami subsequently invited
him to visit Mr. l,lainr in the sick room. Mr..
Reid declined to speak "f vi. Blanes condi-
ton further ;han t. say that he believes him
to lie very sick.
Dr. johnson. when seen tonight said that
there has been no change in Mr.. Blaino's con-
dition during thu past iorty-e1gh. hours Two
days ago tho Doctor said that his patient was
not as well he was or tho previous day
Tho point has been reached where the doctors
arc obliged to DO cautious in their prosnosti-
cations.
DR. johnson does not car" to mislcad any
one wit h regard to tho actual condition OF Mr..
Blaine yet ho hns promised IN" members OF
the family that h" Will not mako any statH'
ment oi TITO ease except with ihcir approval.
To-day hc gave the following TO the Press with
tho auprotal Of tho family; - - ~
" Mr. Ilaino has been SunorinE ior some
tims rust with symIt, ms -! impaired S"hcfal
health. but which dih not clearly lN,iirntc Ils.
ease Of any particular. n.khli. lNluences. oi
local organic disease have been manifested
condition l. da. TO tins case.
"Whi!. there is nothing in tho nature oil tins
disease to warrant the I" a. of any rapid prog
ress. he has shown within II month past more
signs of serious illness than before. II is
hOuet that tins I:.Gra\niion may pass OIL. hut
the changes which may take place from day
to day. At tho present moment lie Is better
than tor IA week past. .
There is loss ANIMATION visible within the
Blaine hous" Tonight than usHal AtGn carly
hour thn Gown stairs Ulind' were closed and
only dim light g!irm"rcd from two CT ~"
many windows on lii" srs,nd hoOr. On tho
third floor there was !. light in one Of the back
windows Otherwise the usually brilliantly
illuminated residence was in dar.ncssas early
as 10 O'clock
1t seems almost impossible to get any
definite Information concerning the recent
consultation between Drs. Janeway ct New
family physician Dr., JohnsGn. Tho latter
positively refuses to admit OF deny that such n
consultation took place. althe ugh 1t is said
uuon excellent authority that tie three physi-
clans made a careful exam .lation OF Mr.
Blaine u I'D pronounced his case incurable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18

New HAVEN. Dec. 1.-THE Yale faculty will
hold special meeting on next Tuesday to
consider finally the cases OF the freshmen
concerned In the disorder OF Dec. 3. At the
meeting held on last Thursday by the faculty
OF the academic department n definite plan
was agreed upon. All the instructors present
Mt the meeting were pledged to secrecy. but it
journed to await action by the faculty OF the
Sheffield department in regard to the affair.
The Sheffield faculty will meet on Monday
department who Wore concerned in the dis
turbance. Then at the meeting OF the Aca-
submitted to the freshman classes OF both do
partments which will definitely dispose Of the
ulIair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
A Woman Sneak Thief Pleads Guilty.

Lizzie Williams. % years old. who said she
had no home. was arraiCned In the Yorkvills
Police Court yesterday. On Nov. 10 she called
on Dr. Oppenhcimer. 3O1 East Thirteenth
street. when tho Doctor was out. and she told
the servant that she would wait for him.
When The servant went down stairs. LtzZis
lett the house with about $40 worth OF tho
Doctors property. It was discovered after
ward that she had played the same trick on
pr smith in East Nineteenth street. On Fri;
Homo on East Sixteenth street. She was nd:
mitted. but later in the day she disappeared
with three dozen silver knives and forks,
Lizzie pleaded guilty to the thefts. and was
held for trial
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-18
THREATENS TO CUT RATA
Boston and Maine Accuses . FroisAt IA.s
OF Paying Commissions to Shippers.

Tho general traffic manager Of the Boston
and Maine Railroad has written . lettsr to
Commissioners Goddard OF the Trunk Line
Association and Midgely Of tho Western Traf-
flc Association. in which he gives notice that
he will issue tariff at reduced rates to Mis-
sissippi River points. He has notified. also.
New England connections OF the proposed re-
duction OF 30 per cont. OF tho regular tariff.
His ground for this action. he says. 10 the
discovery that the manager Of one OF the fast
freight lines operating on the Vanderbilt lines
and the Chicago and Great Western road.
rates from Boston and New York points at SO
per cont less than the Sl.3O basis for first
class By means OF commissions to shippera
OF the REORGANIZATION Of the Chicago. st. Paul.
and Kansas City. or Stickney road. into which
1t is noted as q freebooter among Western
railroads.