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The herald., 1893-12-13
National Farmers Congress.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 1.-THE Nation.
al Farmers congress began its thirteenth
annual session here at noon today, wit b
a small number Of delegates present.
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The herald., 1893-12-13
Msvor Mstthews Be-eIectsd.

BosToN, Dec. 12.-Nathan Matthews
Dem. was reelected mayor of Boston
by plurality OF about 1000. The city
voted for liquor license.
The herald., 1893-12-13
A Four-Round Knockout.

CHICAGO. Dec. 12. - Last night
Dutch" Neal of st. Louis knocked out
Martin Burnes of Butte City, Mont, in
the fourth round.
The herald., 1893-12-13
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The herald., 1893-12-13

The rumor of disaffection in the gov
eminent here, which has been going
around for some time, proves, on in
quiry, to be without foundation. The
policy OF resistance to either Internal or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
JOHN CRERARS BEQCESTS TO STAND.

Chicago June 10 tspecia).-John Crerar's will
stands, and Chicago will have another magnificent
free public library. with an endowment OF over
u 900 900. This splendid gift TO the people OF the
city has been assured by Il decision OF the supreme
curt OF Illinois made to-day. John Crerar was
formerly a partner OF the New-lork firm OF NJ. K.
Jesup Co. The will also left TO the Scotch Presby.
terrain Church OF New-lork City, where he
baptised $4,000; TO the Chicago Orphan Asylum, Of
which he the vice-presdent, $4,000; Chicago
Nursery and Half-Orphan Asylum, $50 900; Chicago
Historical Society, S23 900: Chicago Presbyterian Hos.
pita $4,000; >. Lue's Free Hospital
CT Chicago. $4,000; American sunday School
Union. be- devoted TO promoting the
cause OF the Union In the Western States
and Territories $4,000; Chicago Relief and Aid So
cety, 100000 st. Andrews societies OF Chicago ana
New York. $4,000 each Illinois Training school for
Nurses, 10000: Chicago Manual Training school,
$4,000; Presbyterian League OF Chicago. $50 900 !;
Chicago Old Peoples Home. 10000: Chicago Home
Of the FrendlesS. 100000 Chicago Young Mons
Christian Association $4,000. All the requests have
been paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
DISTRIBUTION OF CITY FUNDS.

The Issuance Of bonds amounting TO S3l7o"l oo
was authorized by the Board OF Estimate yesterday
for the following improvements: $4,000 OF ano
tona Cr0tOn water bonds SJ42j to clear away inc
wreckage and TO erect a temporary bridge over the
Harlem Ship Canal at the KipGsbridgc road sl'Wo
for salaries OF ten extra health inspectors Or june"
1885,. 900 for eQupping and furnishing the new nor'h
wing Of the Museum Of Art $4,000 10 improve 'he
northwest OF Central Park ly means OF 4
carriage entrance and bridge over the ravihe :
Ses0Oo for improving the parade ground In Van
Corfndt Park; S52,20' % for the site OF new
courthouse and prison for the With District 'Ni
Court, I'm Fiy-third and Fifty fourth sts.. between
Eighth and Ninth aves. 100000 OF assessment
bonds; SOFA 10 for expenses Fort Washington
Ridge Road Commission: S25.160 for school furniture ;
S87 .67o for addition grammar school 40 10. in
Fast Four'eenh-st.; $l6.oOO for improving the lot
adjoining primary school No. l.
Plans specifications ann form OF contract for Inc
new Third ave- bridge approved by the board
and leasc Of property both sides Of the Eail m
needed for the temporary bridge decided on at
S2c 900 u Year for three years or while the new
bridge Is being hnilt
The OF s'io143 80. excise money. was dis,
trbu.ed among the Institutions having charge 0l
homeless committed children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
THE CHEROKEE STRIP BONDS SOLD.

The Cherokee strip bond', which have been offered
TO several firms In Wall 'rcct IN the last month";
have AT last been negotiated dispatch from Fort
Gibson J. T.. yesterday. as that Chief Harris the
head Of the Cherokee Naiio,, nounced that he hal
received bid for the ChsUko strip bonds. lie
said that the offer should IT, and 1t probably will
be accepted at once. - amount involved 1.
80 OOOO The successful bidders are Chlyslie a
Janncy Of No. Is Wall-st re- securities were bought
Al par Including accrued l'erest. \ forfeit, Of
500 900 is TO be posted In asc the full $G.0OOopJ
is not paid over when the )Onds are delivered on
July 10. The sale Is said 10 have stimulated bu>
ness greatly in the Territory and more stable feel
Ing is evident
chief Harris and four other members o! the M
ton came TO this city about month AGO. The
delegation was made up OF a physician. two profes
sional and business mall, In addition to the
Chief. This committee WIS Sen Eat - place the
bonds and came to this city 0 negotiate with the
leading bankers DrcAd Morgan Company.
speyer a. Company, August Belmont 81 Company. ana
other Wall Street firms without effect
The bankers gcdthat the bends not free from
taxation, and were not good rs security for circu
laion and therefore were not a aesi able Investment
The interest the bonds vas, BY act Of Congress.
cnarant eed and also partial Payment at short
periods of time after one year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
COLORED PORTERS And TIE \. W. {. Il.
WHAT THE SECRETARY OF THE RAILROAD
BRANCH SAYS ABOUT THE EXCLUSION
OF THEM FROM 1T.

Reports have recently been published calling alten-
ton TO the fact that colorcd pht"rs We're EXCLUDED
from the privileges of the Railroad Branch OF the
YOUNG Men, Christian Association. some time ago
th. association engaged three Wagner cars. on" Of
which was fitted for a luncheon room. another pr Il
reading re- nm and the third for sleeping Tcommoda
lions The cars were sideirackci AZ Mott Haven
and wee used As a branch Of tho building AT Inrty
hfh.,t and Madi,on-ave. Thr attention Of G"orc"
r. Warburton secretary of the association. called
ia the fac, that colorcd port,rs visiting the ear,
for luncheon He went 10 them. and result Of
ld, visit the porlrrs were Informed that they would
no longer be served with lun hes. Mr. Warburton
gave ont tao following Yesterday with refer
ence his action:
Il have nothing to say In relation to the eX-
clu,ion Of porrrrs from rooms. The railroad
COMPANY Is considering the opening OF read
Ing room for their benefit. There Is no desire
10 discriminate AGAINST them on account Of their
color but the discipline Of the company which employs
hem requires that they shall have quarters OF their
own, and We are simply conforming To railroad
Usage. In this building do not allow the clerks
make OF the beds but no one raises the cry that
Nc discriminate against them because they wear white
shirt, instead of the trainmcns uniform or the en-
sinccrs' lousc know nothing Of the invitation u
porters which wa, printed Ia IA sunday paper.
Tie invitation referred -. 1t WAS said in published
article Was poster inviting the porters 10 use the
cars.
Mr.. Wabuitcn said that h" did not care to be
drawn into a public discussion Of the case The rail
road branch was not u public institution supported
by the public. 1t Wa, supported exclusively bl rail-
road men. and It's rules were made according To
railroad usage The and rooms were for mem
bcrs Of the ~ ISOLATION III said and the
got eligible to membership.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
THE CANAL STREET BANK TO REOHGANlZE

The committee which was appointed 10y the stock
holders Of the Canal Street Bank. june II To
consider the advisalility ~ rcorganizing the insu
ton and 10 secure IN" necessary capital mad" N r.
port at meeting 81 the Stockholders held yesterday In
the bank The committee Is composed Of j. :. liulln
Michael Levy, e. VI. Levy, \. Cortland and l..
CAponigri. Tie report favored reorganization aud
II was adopted. II /, IN" plan 10 have capital OF
900 900 and a surplus ~ 10000. tn" :OOo shares
viii therefore 1923 each. II l. expected that
the old stockholders will take 1000 OF the'" shares
and The other 900 VIII DE- sold to outside persons
The bank originally organized with capital Of
300 900 Int there f. n deficiency Of F2j.OO0. Each
Shareholder may therefore cNchgng" hi, old ,tock for
ncw l,v waving $50 "A share. Already -;sI shares
have 1.,on taken by the Stockholders. Another meet
Ing will lie held Thursday AZ j y. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
ASSIGNMENTS NND II DGME\T~.

Urcu BROTHERS. importers 81 fancy goods ~ NO
49, and - Broadway. failed yesterday. ana -"
sheriff took charge Of their store on ~" executions
acrrrcaiug 80, c.3i. Tucy confessed jud-Hcnio Ia
relative, n follows, Esther lircht, +36.Ji1 >'ha"r
brothers. 81 80. TAc partner, tn tn" firm ar"
BERNARD and Meyer Ilccm D.vd. another brother.
went ont Of n. urn In July. IT,. The bu-inc--
wa, started In l-6 oh "A small capital In l-"'
fine brother, became the owners 81 the American
Lead Pencil Company Of Ilobokrn. ana carried on
that concern until LII. when they sold II Tor
@l15OOO Tie firm formerly did a large bnsln', ',
and twelve year, ago gave #, capital a, t="O"
but thi, has gradually been reduced. until III recent
wears they placed the figure at only half That
amount. Br,ds;rccts took away their capital rat
Ing SN year. ago.
Julius -chwcrln dealer In wallpaper ~ No. 80
Columbia-,i. til, city, and 80 10 / nlton IL.
Ernklyn. ha, confessed judgment for fl.oiD In
favor Of Morris Jones. and execution Ia, been j.
sued 10 the sheriff. Herman Joseph IN, attorney.
said that his trouble date, back 10 the formation
Of the wall paper trust. This concern made him
nav trust price, for bis -toch Of euOd- AMI alter
ward price, wcr. knocked down ~ that hi Stock
was worth only - cents on III" dollar. HIS ia
bilirlcs are estimated a 10000.
Two judgments for So -9i We're entered y''i'r'
day against William VI. Quicker, who Wa, the Ir''i-
dent 81 the Quicker Portable iIou-e Company. IN
favor Of the Brooklyn Bank. 81 the city Of lrooiSn
The sheriff Las received t~o execution, for s-iV"
against Lehman Levy. Wholesale dealer In meats ~
one hundred ana siNlhsi. aud tire East River
He ccnl,.-c' Jndlnont Il" Flora J. D, l-a@ ,.,
money loaned. Mr.. Levy placed hi, capital Ut
$50 600 aud did business Last year Of ff1oho
He dealt largely IN Chicago drc,,cd beef. II" sue.
coded Levy a Meyer on June ., 1871. buying ont
Mr.. Meyer for ~ i.OcO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
STILL PROBING THE CUSTOu HOTSE.
POINDEXTER DUNN FINDS IMPORTANT IEsll
MONY ABOUT F,SSETT CIRCULARS AND
THE CAMPAIGN OF 1891.

Ex-Sccrctarv Charles : Fairchd joined his aSSo
catrs on the Custom House investigating commission
yesterday. II" would not 60 down = 'he'r m"e'lhS
at the Barge ONCE 30 they N'hi inc op'u
monls and the testimony that has be"h tih'h mp
tn this poin, 10 his Office in Wall street There Wallace
MacFarane. the talking member Of the commission
read to him a portion Of the one-Niicd testimony
that had been taken and also the preliminary report
which had been agreed upon I" send TO the sore
iaIv OF the Treasury, recommending the dismissal
Of Marvrlle W. Cooper who some time ago gave
up the Office q Appraiser. This repor, WAS agreed
upon. and It was signed by all of til" members Of the
commission and mailed the secretary OF the Treas
nry late yesterday aft rrnoon. II will be interesting
reading in view of the amount OF testimony taken in
MIR. Cooper's favor.
The commission had secret session YESTERDAY
morning Deputy Appraiser Stevens examined
He is the only official who has been allowed this
privilege. and It explains away a number of things
which have taken place since this investigated be
gan.
George w. Whitehead. who vas in charge Of the
special agents last year. testified as work that
Charles Wilbur doing last fall during The
campaign. Mr. Wilbur made things lively for some
Of the importers who turned ont ancIwad ~
energetic friends Of Mr.. Cleveland ana free trade.
When MI. Wilbur was relieved from MS position her"
he was put in charge of the department of Florida
lie went there and closed up his work and got back
here in tine TO take active part in the Republican
campaign. For hi, purpose he secured lca"c OF
absence ana he resigned from the service soon after
ward. The members Of the commission think that
he COMMITTEE, trinous offence IN taking hi, annua
vacation dur az election imc and this Is 20 b. made
an important par = II, future report T. the -'crr
tarv Of the Treasnry
The Commissioners also secured statements from a
number of Custom ilOusr cmployc, that In the cam
paign Of 1901 they sent ont fa,s"lt ana Nr'Cnnn
or uiaIs. IondeXter Dunn and COMMITS Toner Mac
Farlnne thought this was the most important t'sti-
mony that mad Yet been presented. \. !. C"uch
DENNY Collector # the Custom House. Went before
the commission and In session told them what
he knew about the importation of rags ana the
dangers from them.
The commission expects TO holi open sessions
today If 1t can secure witnesses who are WILING
TO testify I'm public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
THE RIG PROJECT or 4 TERMINAL COMPANY.

The plan~ and purposes OF IN" New orh anu WV"
r.r.cc Terminal Railroad Company were explained
-, .h ,,d.rm.n's Committee Bridges and lun-
nal. vest td,v by william &. Lane. IN" company
.ocr.,,r, The object sought. h" said. was 70 iu'-
uIs;, thc city terminal facilities Tor all fuhh me
,,,ilto,d, tentrnc In Jersey city. This ""uIu
,,,,, - necessary To build fonr-track double tli-
mol with air-tghi wall between The divisions from
IA. Iuck,1~ack meadows. under Jersey 'iy' III"
holm, a,J tr,. Nortl River TO fourteenthst., New
Work., thence under Fourteenthst across n" city,
uI,n , ir,n~h und,r IIudsonst. TO Chambers. t'nc"
In Wall uuG Br6ad SIS. and under Broad 10 inc
East FLYER Tho length OF IA" tunnel would be
ix miles. and It's cost Sld.JooOOo til" main
.,,,,or l., +, IL, neal under Union square, ANA
=, a.. ,vic, 4, Erg, rs the Grand Central station.
Tho doyntown station will be at Wall ana Eroai
-. Thu, tunnel will BE- I'D feet below the RIVER
en-, tbroilrh the solid rock and the stations VIII be
ma, los than leo feet below the surface oil The
streets. . 49,
spur or siding running under The F"'tohce
f., m,llcars. aud To express offices Is projected
Electric motors. furnished by the Edison company
arc ~ h. used They Will be 50 far beneath The
urf,c, that no danger 10 buildings need he icared'
ave-. al Fourteenth. Houston and ChamDcrs SIS -,
TN. company'S capital Is only FlOJ'ooo; us
directors are General II. W. ,locum isaar r. Mar
lin Thoma, Ruttcr. william Marshall 'liare. J..
.millir I-aac -. Fletcher william ;. jarvis: Wui-
lam D. Lane Thomas sturGs, william " "uthrie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
MISSION WORK IN FOREIGN LANDS.
TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
MISSIONARY UNION.

Clifton Springs, y. y. June 10 lopeclalI-i"i'
mornings session Of the international Ml>sioha'y
Union was devoted to China. As was also the Pa'
form addresses The pan-denomlnatonai char""r
Of the union out cl"aiy in these DISCUSSIONS.
While evaugcli,tic and pioneer work was empha'~'u
l,v some other, magnhed work among higher classes
and governments. In tho platform session N'iai''
man J. A. Davis. Jf the Reformed Churcn' pegih Al
the south and Summoned the various missionaries
present until the extreme north ana interior "'''
reached rs follows: The Rev. W. ii. LnGle' pr'spy
t.rian: the Rev. T. ". Pitcher. Reformed Church. OF
Annoy: the Rev. Il. Is. >myth, Of Foo Keen. M'tho-
dist who spoke for the largest Christian Church but
one I'm China; the Rev. J. Mccarthy, OF the CHINA
England Mission who described the wonderful pioneer
work which has reached all except Two provinces
Ir C. f. Merritt. OF the American Board, prayed
Dr. L. Il. Nils spoke Of Presbyterian college WON
in -lanIung. The Rev. NJ "hiihns I" the
American Board carried hi, hearers to Kalsan, On
the Chinese wall. almost among the Monsols TIE
Rev Gilbert Reid described work among higher
classes I'm China. Chinese exclusion from America
was discussed. and while unanimous disapprovaI "i
ii appeared. there were some who thought even IL
1, become, enforced 1t cannot altogether prevent
missionary successes. -. , -.----.
In tho devotional session DR.. Foster told the mis-
sonaries that h. este.ms a missionary with health
restored better than u recruit. and that THIS
-anltarum theirs for thai purpose. An Interesting
session on Language, Of missionary countries oceu-
ped the afternoon with the blackboard exercises, In
which the following missionaries took part; Chair
man. tine Rev. r. ID. rlinney the Rev r.. = Hume
Of India spoke OF the canshritn Marau languages
Mi. Nuriing Of the Arabic Mrs. Newton. OF the
Endu,tani: the Rev. T.. c. Phillips. Of language OF
the nil tribes OF Assam. the Rev. T. ID. Phinnev d
the Burmc,c; the Rev. {. y. Nichols OF the Koran .
the Rev. Dr. l.. II. Nassau Of Africa and the Banti
language: IA. Rev Gilbert Reid OF she Chinese
mandarin. and the Rev. f. X. Miller OF the Japanese
lnguag..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
THE IyF.iNTA GOES TO NEWPORT.

The lnfanta Eulalie left this city Yesterday after
noon for Newport OIL the steam yacht Susquehanna
which had been placed at her disposal by Joseph
otickncy. Her party small. and II was bel
intention to make the Journey rs quietly as posi-
BILE. She Will arrive AT Newport this morning. II
was not decided how long she would remain in New
port but the stay will probably be only Of day
or two as the lnfanta Is to sail for France on l..
Tomraine Saturday.
The Infanta has gone 10 Newport to see the place
and she made no engagements to be entertained by
private persons. II Is her intention TO make hcr
headquarters In the yacht, and TO sleep on board IL
Probably several short excursions To points OF In
tercst will be made.
The Princess went yesterday morning 10 look al
the statrrOOm she II 10 occupy ON LA Tournne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
FOR THE NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

The East River Bridge Commissioners met yesterday
morning TO hear further testimony. In o der 10 oe
,orminc whether Il new East River bridge ana cross
,own elevated road were needed
C.. c. Martin. chief engineer and superintendent oil
the Bridge. testified that the Bridge very much
croyded and thought that new bridges and elevated
ro,ds should bc constructed. He favored cross
i,yyu road from the East 10 the North River. con
meeting with the Pennsylvania roads ferries ana
with other elevated roads EXMayor levitt though Il
cro,stown railroad from Gr1nd-st the foot oil
De,brossess st. woud be an advanii g. lie also
ireu ugh, the proposed bridges would OF great al
vantage TO the city, The iron and tel, he dld
NOT doubt could he gotten at the sam nce as tha'
paid for the material of the present br &c. ,o
George W. NuIee o. Lauterbach 20 VI, a ~"
lifted having taken different ON CTand -;
ferry to Des6ro ierry and they os H. % anu
The commission adjourned until O'Clock to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
THE TROUBLE NOT YET SETTLED.

PHYSICIANS AND MANAGERS OF THE NETWORK
INFANT ASYLUM STILL AT ODDS.
Henry Knickerbacker. president Of the New.York
Infant ASYLUM was visited at hs ONCE. No. 10
Newst. at the close Of business yesterday afternoon
and asked regarding the resolution OF malonN
OF the Medical Board Of the asylum 10
resign their positions account OF the
action of the Board OF Managers IN appoint
Ing new members Of the Medical Board WIN
ont consultation Mr.. knickerlacker said ne nai
received designations or communications from 'he
doctors and that until he did receive some Official
notice he would say nothing. and would not DISCUSS
the subject, answer any allegations or ihhuehdoes
Of the doctors, further than TO state 'ha'' S"o"'u
the doctors who said 10 have threatened 10 rss''
actually do so, there would still be- sumc"ht mum.
Der OF silful and experienced members oil the ooard
who would not resign TO carry on the medical dc'
partment OF the Asylum without serious emiarrass-
mcnt.'
Dr. W. r. Townsend. Of No. % West Finyninth'
ST. who was secretary Of the Medical Board at the
beginning Of this year. said that he had lhtehoeo
for some time TO resign from the Medical hoari
altogether and had sent In his resignation ms secr
tary two weeks ago. and Dr.. Robert A. Murray OF
80. 235 West Twenty-thlrd.st.. had been app''h'ei
rs acing-secretary to I'LL the vacancy.
Dr. Murray, wnen called upon, said that lie oil
not feel at liberty to disclose any ihiormauon III
hi, possession.
4 prominent member Of III" Medical Board VINO
l., one OF those who have resolved TO resign sau
-Thi, trouble Is more faireach'ng than some arr
aware Physicians who sacrifice tiIne LABOR "Iu
r,o,ov IN nromote the welfare OF institutions OF this
character have certain inallenabe rights "nch
boards Of managers, who are rot professional i H.,
ou,ht TO 70. poet. and yet their services IN tH>
din eclion ale widely dSregirded and unappree'auu
one Of chief prcrogativ., /, to nomnals our our
medical associates. for believe that every "
pointec to the medical STAFF Of an institution OF lns
hind should be- an expert who has won ms sp ,,
by honorable and successful practice before appoint.
mrnt President knickeroacher does not reoo-nne
hi, principle and there Is the great cause o' our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-20
BREAKS IN THE MISSISSIPPI LEJEES.
THE CREvAssES ARE WIDENING AND MANY
FINE PLANTATIONS ARE THREATENED.

New-OrlcaDs. June 1F.-The crevaSse at Reserve
Plantation. one OF the finest In the State, l. now
,eyenty.fve feet wide and between ten and twelve
feet deep. A large force OF men are AT work upon
II and there Is hope OF closing II. Traffic on
the Mississippi Valley Railroad has already ieen inter-
ripted and 1; the creyasse continues, much OF the
track OF that line will be swept away. The through
train on the Valley road came in this morning over
the nlino, Central having gone around by Jackson.
II will take the same route until the creyasse v
closed.
II the break remains open and widcns. as II mist
do II not speedily gotten under CONTROL the Illinois
Central tracks will probably be- flooded and traffic
with Chicago over that line seriously interrupted.
The river is very rough to-day and high wind pro-
walls This is interfering with the work OF closing
tue creyasse The levee the line Of the Mississippi
Valley road about fifty miles from the city, broke
This morning. but the gap will De mcnded.
The break Harlem. below the city, Is serious one
and will ruin many fine plantations.