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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
INEQUALITIES IN TONNAGE CARRIED.
CHAIRMAN MIDGLEY's OFFICIAL STATEMENT
CAUSES -URPRIsE.

CHAIRMAN MIDGLEY'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT
CAUSES -URPRIsE.
Chicago. sep. 24.-Chairman Mdgley's Official
statement OF westbound tonnage to southwestern Ns
souri, River points for the month OF June Is out.
comparson of the traffic carried by the several com
netting lines IS n revelation especially Interesting 10
strong roads accustomed to rely largely on nleif
rotnral advantages for fair share OF the buSineSS'
The percentage OF the tonnage secured by each OF t
roads Is thus given Missouri Paclfc, =. Atc'isoh'
Topeka and santa Fe 10; burlington, 1913 chicago
and Alton, 80; Chicago, Milwaukee ana 81 raul
III; Rock dsland 7; Wabash, o.; chicago Urea.
Western So: St. Louis and san Francisco 40; Fort
scott and Memphis, 81.
There Is comment IN regard to the large perceh'aee
ohv,ously carried by the Missouri Pacific, especially
- 90 certain commodities Fifth class freight In
cIudes iron nails, wire, sugar. etc, and this one
road corr,ed 30 per cent OF that class. 1t also car
red 10 Der cent OF the hard COAL and 60 per cent OF
,ho miscellaneous tonnage Considering that there
ore ten lines competing traffic al the southwestern
Missouri River points, and that the missouri facinc
has no Chicago line. the showing seems n puzzle
II was In June that the High Five. as the commits
soncrs OF the Western Traffic Association are dubbed
ordered the Missouri Pacific TO divert traffic 10 the
Wabash. They are stlll corresponding about 1t. NO
diversions have been made by the Missouri Pacific, ana
before the correspondence Is concluded IN" western
T,aGc Association will II is said have been dsbandcd
The Atchison. the Burlington and the Alton were
ordered TO divert al the time. The Alton de-
c,rod 70 do 90 The Atrhison began to comply. but
stopped await the action OF the otIcr fo"us II.
Burlington alone promptly 0beyen the ouci' ,ohPi'.
Ing the diversion before 1t was aware that the o'So
lines were not pursuing d similar course. As tiie
agreement should be binding upon All or loc,, It -
not improbable that the burlington company mni ra
upon the commissioners TO reimburs" II IN some WHY
It's loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
so QUARANTINE .ox TIE SUNSET ROUTE

i. Iawlcr. Assistant General Trafc Manaeo- OF the
southern Iacfc pny La sent the 70 lo"ing clrcu
lar 10 shipper, Referring 20 the quarantine prncl1-
nation issued Ly the Governor Of the state Of Texas
against New Yoi beg g advise that freight destined
- Cafoin MIA New and Old Mexico, Arizona colorado,
Utah. or any points beyond Texas viii not be subject
10 any delay whatever IN connection with our sun
set Route bv Of its passing through the state
Of Texas. Cur freight - thcs" territories VIII Ia
loaded In and run through the state OF Texas
y,tbout the sIcltr.t interruption. This announce
mcnt Is authentic. ,nd made after conference with
TexaS stat" author,c,. beg. therefore, I" solicit
a cnntnnancc u YOUR pnirOnaec."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
THE NATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL COrNcTL

Minneapolis. Sept. "a Special.-Thc Eighth National
Council Of the congregational Churches OF the United
States will meet In Plymouth Church In this city, on
october L. This body which meets every three years
represents American COngregaonallSn, 80 far any
body can represent collection OF independent auono-
churches. II has no legislative judicial
powers has II any right 10 interfere in the slight
est degree with the internal economy Of the churches
Its chief business Is 10 estimate the progress made by
The denomination during the intervening three years
to note The important movements that have taken
place I'm Il, 70 register the theological dfn NJ IN"
denomination and It's relation 10 the larger Christianity
without It 10 forecast its future movement as far
that Is possible and 10 inspire the churches with
courage conservation by showing them their
responsibilities and opportunities The last three years
have been marked by many important Incidents and
tendencies In Congregationasm. But doubtless. as
usual. the Council will give the place OF honor In It's
discussions 10 the work Of missions at home and
abroad. An interesting matter 10 come before the
Council will b. the report on the color line In the
10 do effective work among the colorcd people OF the
South during the last three years. hui while the results
are In some hopeful they are not what they
ought 10 he. In the opinion OF many prominent clergy
men Since the meeting OF the last Council the qucs-
ton OF probation after dea H. has been In the process
OF solution IN the denomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
WEST VIRGINIA CENrRAL's GOOD SHOWING.

baltimore Sept "a (Specal.-Thc semia1nual r'.
port OF the West Virginia Central ana fi't'purs h,''
road Company makes an encouraging showlns' Inv
a, roco,n,s from TRANSPORTATION were s2G2 753, and
tho operatnu expenses weic sl57,226 The net
earning, from all sources SiG372l, ana IN net
income after paying all fixed charges, was t!''o'o
The earnings for the six months were 7"i''oo III
excess OF those for the period In 1871, ana the
expenses increased ZOO The report says the SIX
months were period Of depression In the con- ana
COX, trade The branch from Eklns 10 Belnstoi
u. "a ,rlere connection Is made with the Grafton
ard Green Rrier road has been completed. ana, IN
ronnection with the Baltlmor and mo, passenger
ifain, are running without chang, between E"ih' anu
Grafton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

traffic. he says, shows fair increase over 'ne
prevIous year, which is mainly attributable 10 .nc
improved physical condition OF the properly. Inc
nroperty In Texas should have direct rail- commuhca
t,on with the city OF Dallas, with proper terminal
. ',,,. y. ,bo, non, An extension OF the Mills
horo branch to a connection with The Texas Iehlrl
,"ad n distance OF about twelve miles, WOULD DE
,uStah,e Investment The properly and operating
rrcsuts would continue 10 improve steadily Ior s"he
line 10 come without the investment OF capital othe
than that derived the earnings over ana above
lived charges. But In order to advance the status
of the properly rapidly 1t is my judgment that sIie
Thing more than simply depending upon the earnings
l. n1ce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
NEW LIGHTING DEVICE FOR wARsHIPs.

The powers OF modern war vessels are to receive
new addition II the most recent electrical device de-
veloped by Nsvai experts la all the value that Is
claimed for it. II i, plan for masthead electric
lighting similar To the system applied TO some OF
tho English Laftleships IL il a device OF which
zone of brilliant light Is thrown on the waters In
all directions about the SLIP. but leaving the vessel
herself I'm n deep shadow. The shadow the ship
will be formed by bowl Just below the light, ana
over the Hight will be reflector to make 1t more
Intense. one advantage of the light Is said to be
that so lorg Ms II is employed By ship she cannot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
ADVENTURES OF A SEALING SCHOONER.

san Francisco. sept 24.-The sealing schooner Kate
and Ann. Captain Lutgen has Just reached here with
only sixty skins some two months ago the schooner
touched Yokohama, where she discharged 900 skins
that were shipped 10 This port. The captain states
that after leaving Yokohama the vessel sailed tho
sealing groupds around Alton Island near Northwest
ern Alaska and had captured upwards OF 200 sins.
Hero the Russian man- of-war zobiaka seized the
schooner, taking not only all skins but most Of
her sealing gear and hunting gurs. The Russian also
took nearly all the provisions aboard. leaving enough
only to get the crew home again before starving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

Chicago sept "A (spccialJ-Arm)ur Co., who
recently bought suits In TIE United states court
10 recover large sums from the eaftboIni railroads
for alleged excessive and Illegal charges. filed bills
OF particulars In every this morning. Alter
the suits were brought, the railroad men said Armour
a Co. were mailing IA bluiI but In the records fled
this morning there were mentioned over
charges On more tian 30,00J.0oO pounds
OF meat the destination OF every pound Of which
Is given, together Wilt. the charges made
by the railroad lines. and the charges & at should
have been mndc. by far the worsu offender, ns
alleged In the BILL is the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway Company. During the period In which the
alleged Gvcrclarges made. the plaintiff company
shipped 100 Of meat the Reading Road 10
various Eastern points. The rate charged per 100
pounds was between 90 and 20 cents, while IL Is
serted that the regular and fair rate was only from
.,O cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

Cheyenne, Wyo sept. "A (sPeoiaD-A test Is 10 be
had Of the law which gives the Wyoming Stock Com
missioner absolute control the range business
This statute is the primary cause Of the bitter waf
between large and small owners. II aimed ex-
cluslvely at thieves, but involved many honest men.
Early in the season "rstlcrs' were given to under
stand by the field agent OF Omaha commission
house, that they would be guaranteed the proceeds
OF all consignments. The Omaha concern warned
their that he TO BE- careful and no
stolen cattle In u shipment received sxtyseven head
were in dispute. These were seized and sold by tho
Inspector. The commission house Will sue for their
value Under the ruling OF the board the person claim
ing ownership must prove title. The courts Will pass
Oh this ruling and II viii be carried TO the supreme
Court as a test case. 1t Is agreed that host:ties all
around shall be suspended until decision is reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

London, sept. 24.-It having been announced some
lime ago that the old line of battle ship, the Foldroy-
ant. which the English captured from the French and
which subsequently became the flagship OF Admiral
Nelson was 10 sold 10 be broken up many indignant
protests have been written against the historic warsip
being condemned to such fate. 50 strong was the
patriotic feeling against the vessel being broken up,
and so many were the suggestions made that The PEG
n,e buy the Foudr0yant that Lord Mayor Evans gave
his consent Yesterday 10 open a Mansion House fund
for The purchase OF the snip. The vessel has been
laid up in ordinary for MANY years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
FOX LOVE WILL FIND 4 VA Y.
ELOPEMENT OF 4 BANKERS DAUGHTER WITH
THE NAN OF HER CHOICE.

ELOPEMENT OF 4 BANKERS DAUGHTER WITH
THE NAN OF HER CHOICE.
The news of an clopcment which took place On
September 10 became public yesterday for the hrst
time. The bride previous to her marriage was Miss
Jane Manuel the second daughter OF Horace Manuel,
Junior member OF the firm OF Turner, Manuel a. Co.,
bankers at No. 80 Wall-s:. She lived mt No. ,i2O
West Fifty siAh-st. Haisey Curtis Chatterton lived
until recently at No. 325 West FftysiXtlrst, almost
opposite the house Of the Manuels About two
years ago the two. VINO were then about eighteen
years old became acquainted and promptly fell in
love with each other. The families became good friends
also, and 1t was the tacit unders landing OF both
families and all concerned, it Is said, that when
the young people became little older they would be
married. Young Mr.. Chltterton had good position
with the Edison Electric Light Company and came OF
good family, his grandfather being E. c. smith, who
once ran for Mayor OF Newark on the Democratic
ticket.
Mr.. Manuel, however. about six months ago. 50
they say changed his mind md forbade his daughter
to see Mr.. Chatterton any more. lie said he had
other plans for his daughters future. The young
people were determined In their opposition, and Miss
Manuel was the point Of being sent to Europe for
two years. This only served 10 hasten matters for
on September II the young people marased 10 meet
in Brooklyn where they went TO the house IT the
Rev Miller Iagcman. at No. 1.2i5 Bedfordavc., by
whom they married After short honeymoon
the young people went to live at No. o6 Seventh ave.
Negotiations for the young womans clothes resulted
her going to her fathers house Wednesday after
citzen's clothes The two latter were elected from
the house and a scene followed. The clothes were all
secured by Mrs Chatterton Yesterday, and the young
people satisfied and happy. Mr. Manner
could not be found last night By Iribupe reporter
who called 10 see him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
DAMAGE SUITS AGAINST TWO ROADS.

Monroe, Mich, Sept. 24.-Almost ten months have
passed since the awful tunnel collision Air Line
Junction Ohio. between Lake shore ana Flint and
Fere Marquette trains. which resulted in the death
Of eleven persons and injury to score Of others
Eleven damage suits nled In the Monroe
County Circuit Court aggregating e2jO0co, In which
the two roads are made joint defendants. Others
will he fled. me case now trial here Is that
OF John y. Conway, OF Chicago, who asks S2o,ooo
damages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
TIE YEw.uAvEN ROADS ANNUAL REPORT
, SUGGESTION As TO THE POSSIBLE U;E OF
ELECTRICITY TIE NEW LEASES.

, SUGGESTION As TO THE POSSIBLE O;E of
ELECTRICITY NEW LEASES.
vcv.Uaven Conn., sept. 24.-Thc thriy-frst annual
.n,, ~ tho nrqs.d,nt Of the Ncw-Iorl New-liaVch
and artfoId Eailroad 10 be submitted to the s'ocA'
holders at the annual meeting ON Wcdhesoav h'N'.
has lust been made public. An Interesting poruoh Vi
the report IS the following;
II electricity as a motive power becomes com ON
melclally practicable, the TWO Interior un.na Na,v
York and New Haven, with their iWprOVel St'eH a'
,lenncut and nhsCuie freedom from grade 'r~s ihhs'
viii prove especially adapted for Its use
with rcference to the lease Of the Ilousa'ohc eys'
tenn. President Clark says:
For several wears It has been very evident tnat tn
control Of the liousatonlc Duury any ~ ,nvnntag.
e. his company and for many reasons none OF wncn
viii lessen as time goes on II Is possible 10 %
these properties upon terms Wh'o, nT ions nj
i,ius The SHAREHOLDERS Of the lessons 70 eSchange
thcr stock on the blsiS Of eight shares OF fo''.oo
for one share Of New Haven Thirteen saeS , q tor VI
Haven and Dcry for four Of New Haven ana I9ur %
na,fmr. ard Norfolk nar 500 for one Of Newliaven
Thee lease, will take the OF those no" ~
tween the Icnsitonic ana tc Do WA ,,mr no am"
fHonc tn Inc stockholders rs their existing leases TO
the UousatOnic II they do not elect 10 charEe 'hcr
stock. ~ 49,, AZ,
income including earnings OF the frcish' anu
doar.ncrts and miscellaneous items, was rl"'lo2''
go o.: operating expenses, sT'2'''oi""" NC e''
,',. ann;jco,le TO dividend account, s2.1eo.2so So
During the year DIVIDENDS were paia wnich "ss''s''
>. ioa.-,o rbi, leaves "A supl, for the year OF
So $50 -. 49,,
,rb. mileage Of the road operated and owned BY the
.,o,,. = riycn a. l4gl4 miles. ard the number OF
icas,d line. + stated TO be 3J7DI, NAMING ih' 'o'
number OF miles operutcd 'u7'o7'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
SIR CECIL SMITH NEARLY DROWNED.

London, Sept ga dispatch 10 "The Times
from Singapore says that while Sir Cecil smith Gov
crnor OF the Straits Settlements, returning from
Perak he met with accident that nearly cost him
his Life. He had gone TO confer upon the Sultan Of
Perak the decoration Of knight Commander Of st.
Michael and st. George. and while he returning
his launch struck a snag in the Kinta River A large
hole was made In the bottom OF the hunch which
quickly foundered. The Governor. who could not
SWIM sank twice before no rescued. Two ia ives
Saapa IRON mad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
DE PAW STUDENTS IN REBELLION.

Grccncaslc, Ind. sept. "A (speciaD-De PAW Uni.
veslty the largest college In the country under the
control OF the Methodist Church. opens the new
college year with sensation that has driven all
thoughts of study from the minds Of the thousand
students and has precpitated rebellion against the
faculty. On account Of publications In "The Mirage"
the college paper, charges made against Isham
Taylor OF the influential students In the college.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
TROUBLE OVER AN EXCURSION RATE.

Chicago. sept, 24-Although the Nickel Plate has
withdrawn It's cut rate tickets between Chicago ana
Buio II has not signihed It's intention OF canceilhS
the special excursion rate Of ~ 80 to Buffalo ana re
turn on account OF tho reaestatc mems convention
IT, competitors have demanded the withdrawal oil thi'
rate which Is announced to become ef'ertlve october
3. and unless they receive assurances by MONDAY
afternoon that the demand will be needed some Of them
will make a. round trip rate for the rtaie''ae COLI
,,AnfINn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
A REPORT on TIE COTTON BELT

st. Iouis. Sept. 24.-'rhe first annual report OF
General Manager Doddndgc. VI the Cotton Belt
s.. Louis and Southwestern, TO the directors and
stockholders Is n carefully prepared una interesting
document, showing that the general manager has
given close attention 10 the condition and needs OF the
various departments OF the system. The freight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
PUTTING UP THE PRICE OF COAL.

Chicago. Sept. 24.-Coa will probably up a notch
In price on October /. While no official notice Of
the rise has been received by the local dealers They
assert good authority that the officials Of the Read
ing combine AT a meeting held the first of the week,
decided to advance prices % cents Oh the ton. This
will make the cost the docks So 80. and will force
rise In the retail price TO 81 so. Even at the
schedule the consumers beginning Ia buy
heavily of soft coal and this demand viii increase
the price Of anthracite i missed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

Quebec sept. 24.-The fisheries at many points
along the coast and the st. Lawrence have been Il
complete failure this season, ana IN consequence
large numbers OF the local population arc seIne out
and leaving Canada for tine United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
IN A HURRICANE FOR FOUR DAYS

London. Sept. 24.-Thc British tank steamer Vim
tobala, which arrived at Fiume September L. from
Philadelphia reports that she encountered hurricane
which lasted from August 10 10 August % Her decks
constantly submerged during the storm. the
vessel much damaged. Her bunker hatch burst
and the steamer flooded with water and con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
20 EEADIrsT us FINANCES.

H. T. Holm, has been elected chairman OF the
committee appointed b. the directors oil the central
Railroad aud Banking Company Of Georgia to devise
p'an for r,iidju,tlng the cOmpany's finances with
A Nie,. 10 obtaining a release from Inc rcceIvcialip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
SEVEN LIVES LOST Iy RAILWAY WRECK.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. sept. ga dispatch to " The
Journal from New.lampton. Iowa. says Freight
no a. on the Chicago and Great Western Railway
ran into freight No %. at 10 80 this morning -Four
criploves OF the road were killed. ana three others.
resumably passengers, fatally injured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

His New Fall aud Winter stock Of Woolcns represents
one Of tn, largest md choice collections OF now
eIiies into this This house avoids
the two outra gcous extremes practiced among the
tailoring trade In this country, VIII Deceptive cheap
and fancy high prices. Deurys principle Is TO
produce hrst-ciass, reliably made garments, CONF
nnndipg cha rnccr and style, ut strictly moderate
charges.
Try orr Scotch stripes and Check Trousers TO
neasure) et $3.50. or two pairs for S12. They ore
very suitable for stylish and rough ant. ready wrnr
samples, Books OF Fashions, and Instructions Tor
mca suriug sent applications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
EX-SENATOR DORsEY'S NEW CORPORATION

Denver. Sept IA corporation has Just been
formed In Denver. with stephen W. Dorsey ny the
head, which Is to be known the American Land ana
Canal Company 1t has capital stock of 81. 600 900.
The company Is In reality consolidation OF a large
number of big concerns. The principal oitce Is 10
be in Denver with branch offices In NcwlorK. London.
Amsterdam, Berlin and such other places Al the
directors NAV see dit to designate. The provlso is
made that the capital stock OF the corporation may
he Increased to $lOOOOOOO II the directors choose
to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
TIE STEAMER EDAM AGROUND.

London sept 24.-The Dutch steamer Eiam captain
Brunama from Baltimore ptember for Rotterdam
is aground at Maassuis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
EMPEROR WILLIAM AND TIE BIsMARcKs.

London Sept. ga dispatch to the Exchange Telc-
o,apb COMPANY from Paris says that Count Augustus
Bismarck and Count Bismarck Bohlen have resigned
their posts in the German Army owing to Emperor
Williams alleged offensive remarks about the BISMARCK
family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

be closely approached by any epcmy's vessel With
out the latter exposing itself to dangerous extent.
The objection raised to It's use, applied TO English
vessels is that the apparatus is large that 10
becomes a target for the machine guns and NAV be
readily disabled at distance OF mile and half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
CANADIAN FISHERIES A FAILURE.

,Inued TO settle deeper and deeper until her engines
we're stopped. When the storm subsded temporary
re,nirs effected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
I:5I1sl%llZ3y
A,IEuIt,A,s FAvORITE WATEI

Han f'hn. Faster Of Treasury
ii regard Bethesda a. de,sntiu Watr refreshing and
Iio, T. Ii, Fornker, ex.t:ovcrnor OF Ohio. rays
ii don't think Bethesda has any equal pure,
q HE :, nj vii Dte.auc table wafer"
Eo~ sale all Druggists and Grocers.
r. SCuEKER. AGENT. u Ddrcily-st.. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
TIE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS.

Magnificent service OF fast trains b the West, South
and Southwest is unparalleled in this any other
country. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

The New-York and Chicago Limited OF the Newly YORK
Central is perfect In Its equipment, speed and appon'
menfs- 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
DRINK
POLAND WATER,

cts rare purity makes most delicious and sparkn,