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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
FILIBUsTERING IN THE HOUSE.

Washington. Jan. 13.-ln the House to-day Mr..
Richardson. from the Committee Printing, reported
Il concurrent resolution for the printing OF several
thousand copies OF the report OF the
Agricultural Department on the sheep industry and
OH the diseases Of cattle for distribution by Senators
and Representatives. 1t agreed to, but 1t will
be weeks before the copies will be ready for
distribution.
Mr.. BeltzhOover moved that the House 90 into
Committee of the Whole for the consideration Of the
private calendar. But the Republicans res0rted to
flbustcring tactics. After couple OF hours CON
sumed in vain attempt to secure quorum TO vote
upon the first bill the Democrats attempted to force
adjournment. The Republicans. with the help
If some Democrats defeated the motion TO adjourn
yeas, "a; nays. 128. The House then took n recess
until O'Clock, The evening session to be for the
consideration OF private pension bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
THEY FAVOR DRIVEWAYS ABOUT THE CITY.

A meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the l'oad
Uo,so Association OF the State Of NewYork was held last
evening at the Plaza Hotel The subject OF the proposed
driveway, about the city discussed. The acting
PRESIDENT John c. Deavergne, submitted Commissioner
Helntz's plan for driveway above the hafiem Inc
committed exprcssed itself I'm favor Of all the proposed
driyewaysthe one the Riverside drive and MAYOR
,Ilroy's along tie Harlem River above McComb's dam
bridge Speeches fsyorng tho driveways were made by
John C. Dclaver9ne. II. r. liutchlns John a. SHUTS
T. O. Slater W. r. Jany.er l.. Il. Parsons OF Rochester.
and g. Wardwell.
A delegation consisting OF General Roy Stone Arthur
Glender and Mr.. Church we're present from the Ma
ona League Good Roads to ask the association to aid
II and co-operate with In this State by becoming the
s,,,e branch Of the League The association also
asked b. send representative to the convention TO be held
in Washington January II. The secretary Charles A..
wills, was chosen de'cga'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
DISCUSSING COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
DELEGATES MEET HERE TO MAKE ARRANGE.
MENTS FOR NEXT SEASON.

DELEGATES MEET HERE To MAKE ARRANGE.
MENTS FOR NEXT SEASON.
special meeting OF the Intercollegiate Football Assoc
citation was held the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night
The Wesleyan Princeton and Yale delegates arrived the
grounds early but the University Of PennylyaUa men did
not appear until nearly 10 o'clock and 1t was then de-
clded to postpone the meeting until 2:l5 D. to-day
Those present night W. Mait; and Vance c..
Mccormick Of Yale Philip King and J. MacN ThOmp.
son OF Princeton; L. T.. Gordon and A. Thorndike, u
Wesleyan and S. d. Newton and A. A. Knipe Of the
University Of Pennsylvania.
The delegates loath TO discuss the reason for call
Ing the special meeting and Gordon, OF Wesleyan refused
10 say what Woey0ns intentions The other dele
gates however said that Wesleyan had not resigned and
far they knew thot college had no intention OF doing
So They gave the impression that the circuit for next
season would substantially the IL was last year.
Mr. Matt manager Of the Yale te0m. said that Yale had
heard nothing officially about Harvads football Intentions
for next fall He thought that the association would Ike
TO number Harvard among Its members. The delegates
also spoke interest about the Cornell and
while that may be and probably will not BE- in
the league the chances are that Yale. Princeton. Uni
vcrsi,y OF Pennsylvania and Wesleyan will least play
games against Cornell next season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
DISCUSSION AT THE CABINET MEETING.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The Cabinet meeting To-Day
discussed mt some length the question OF suspending
the operation Of the consular system on Canadian
railroads. -he Attorney General gave his views aS
TO the power OF the President In tho premises ana II
Is understood held to the conclusion Formerly aa'"hec
by him that the President could not suspend us ole'"
,,or ,ha, mower being reposed In Congress. There
wers others who differed with him, the argument be
ing advanced that goods from Japan and China. wheh
ome I'm under the consular-seal system were clearly
not from contiguous foreign countries. and therefore
not entitled the privilege II was also poihS1 Uu'
imtortatiens The Immigration subject was also dis
cusSed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
MR.. CoCKRELL PREFERS TIE SENATE.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Cockrell. OF Missouri,
II IS said, does not look with favor upon the effort
making TO place him In Mr. Clevcland's Cabinet The
movement !as advanced far to give rise 10 the
report that he has been asked to take seat and has
accepted. Senators German and licc and other
Democrats IN the Senate who know Senator Cockrells
intimate knowledge Of the details Of the Government
machinery by reason Of his long experience with the
framing OF appropriation bills, would like TO see him
hold the portfolio Of Tie Secretary OF the Interior
But Mr. Cockrcli is about to be reelected without
opposition another six years term In the senate.
and will also become the chairman Of the Committee
Appropriations II the Democrats organize the
Senate tbs position Is more important and re-
spOnslble than amy Cabinet Office. without the worry
and annoyance and without imposing the social duties
OF Ilttnr nin(n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
| TO PROTECT SEALS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC

THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW.

TIE PROVISIONS OF TIE law.
Washington, Jan. 13-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Sherman. from the Committee on Foreign Relations.
reported back the Senate bill introduced by him on
December 20 to extend to the North Pacific Ocean
the provisions OF the statutes for the protection Of
fur seals and other fur-bearing animals. and after
brief explanation the bill was passed.
Mr.. Sherman said that, In view of any Judgment
which may be made by the tribunal Of arbitration
next summer In respect to the !ur-sea fisheries. IT
would be necessary to authorize the President OF the
United states TO extend the present law which APP
piled only to Behrng Sea, TO the North Pacific Ocean.
That was the judgment OF all who knew anything
about the subject matter. The real trouble, he said
about the seal fisheries I'm the North Pacific. The
bill had been recommended clearly and forcibly in
the message Of the President II had been prepared
by the Secretary of State and had met approval
OF every member OF the Committee on Foreign Re-
laiOns and the necessity OF It's passage obvious
everybody,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE
THE MGAkRAHAN BILL DIsCyssED-THE :ouvF
Mr. COIN DISBURSEMENT

ihr NJ "AhhAHAN BILL DlSCCSSED-THE .OUvE-
Mr. COIN DISBURSEMENT
Washington. Ian. l3.-in the Senate today Mr..
hnh'on gave notice that he would January "a ask
the Senate to lay fitting tribute to the memory Of
his late predecessor in the Senate. ,Ir. Barbour
Mr.. Pcner gave notice that Monday morning
he would address the Senate on his Joint resolution
to limit the Presidential Office to term.
The certificate OF the Governor OF Louisiana Of his
appointment OF Doneson Gallery TO Ill tho vacancy
In the Senate caused 10y the death OF Senator Gibson
was presented 10y Mr. White and was placed on Ale
The McGarrahan bill taken up. Mr.. Morrill,
said that be desired to make some remarks In oppo.
siton TO 1t. but would not be prepared TO do so
before Monday. Mr.. Mills made an argument against
the bill. He did not say that McGarrahan was not
entitled to some relief from the Government, but
lie did say with the President, that McGarralan was
not entitled to the relief which the bill proposed Tn.
BILL at the close OF Mr.. Mlls's remarks, went over
til Monday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
IN REPORT ON THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

gton. Jan. 13-Mr. Morgan to-day introaucea
in the Senate the following resolution, which "eh'
over without action until tomorrow. when Mr.. MOT
gan will address the Senate on the subject:
Resolved. That the Committee on commerce Is II.
s,-nctsd 70 ,noure and report to the Senate the ad
,ontagsa ~ INV that will accrue to the productions.
industries coastwise and foreign commerce. immigra
ton and other interests Of the United states 9y means
~ additional facilities OF transportation, ana the re
duction OF the cost thereof that would BE- Afforded
by the building OF ship canal to connect the wafer
Nicaragua.
Senator Morgan said that the Committee on Foreign
Relations had looked into the matter only from q
political standpoint and had considered the proposed
The Committee on Commerce knew the commercal
a,ne NJ the canal better he thought, than any other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
A RAILWAY POOLING MEASURE.

Washington. JAM 13.-Thc sub committee charged
by the House Commerce Committee with inquiry
into the advsablity OF amending the Interstate Com
merce law so as to permit pooling. have agreed upon
q bill which In It's opinion is entirely safe and fair to
all concerned II will be reported to the full com
nttce by Messrs. Patterson OF Tennessee. AMI S'orcr
OF Ohio its Trainers Mt special meeting 10 BE- held
Monday. The bill Is more guarded IN Its provisions
than the Senate BILL and has the approval OF the Int r
state Commerce Commission and OF influential rail
way men. IT provides that pooling shall continue to
he unlawful bit may be permitted such terns as
the commission NAY approve whenever In Its judgment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
SILVER LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE.
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE ANDREW Bill
MIGHT BE PASSED.

MIGHT BF PASSED.
! Washington, Jan. i3 (spcclar.- "Thc STAR tonight
! says: "Josiah olincy. who arrived IN Washington
yesterday afternoon on a Gyng visit from New.Yorl
came Us >pecis! envoy from Mr.. Cleveland 10 talk
With MIR. Andrew. whose banking bill was made the
basis Of the report OF the Ranking Committee OF the
| House. with members Of 'he Ranking Com
mittce and with number Of the leaders OF the House
ahont tie prospects Of the repeal Of the Sherman law
| M Cleveland has heard 4 great many conflicting
! opinions as to what may not be accomplished
toward stopping reducing the purchase cf silver.
is anxious 10 learn Just what the situation is Re is
Of anxious TO have the purchase stopped al
together. II that he done. but has been rep.
resented to him that this is impossible. but that the
old Bland law might be substituted: and as has
been stated in these dispatches, he IS inclined to the
acceptance OF the Bland law compromise.
O. MIR. Quincy talked the matter with many
members he could In the short time he here.
and found that the general opinion IS that II will 10
very difficult to do anything, and that 1t is imposs
| lie to suspend the silver coinage entirely. There
Is disposition among many Of the called silver men
to do much they can in line with Cleveland's
policy but In view OF the declaration OF some OF The
silver Senators that nothing In that direction shall
be- done In the Senate. they do not want to get up
an agitation in the House until there has been
indication that the Senate be relied to repeal
| the Sherman law. In other words. they want the
initiative to be taken by the Senate. II Mr. Clev"
land can accomplish anything there, the House VIII
| probably follow I'm the line"
The responsibility for the failure OF silver leg.sla
| ton at this sesson-if there shall be failure
| will not by any means rest wholly on the Senate
Mr.. Pierce OF Tennessee, and other free-coinage
| men In the House OF Representatives have declared
war the Andrew bill and on all other propositions
for such legislation except II be a bald simple. free
coinage bill and they declare that they will lllbuste
until March a. II necessary. to prevent action upon
other measure affecting the currency coinage.
| member Of the Committee Rules to-day said that
he did not how anythin could be done In view Of
| the attitude Of Mr.. Pierce and his friends and. In
his opinion the proba bty OF the consideration OF the
| bill reported from the Committee on Banking and
| Currency was extremely weak To bring tho bill be-
fore the House In the present temper OF that body
| would be simply TO waste time In useless Talk
1t would be possible TO pass the Andrew bill In
| some form II the Committee on Rules would bring
and the House would adopt order providing that
after specified hour, debate should cease and vote
be taken on the bill and amendments and that pend
Ing a final vote no dilatory motions should be
| recognized Even then 1t would be possible only IN
case the friends OF the measure could muster aud
hold q quorum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
TO MAKE PLANS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS

New.Iloyen. Conn. Jan. 10 Specia).-Yae will take
the lead In athletic reformation Walter Camp. The old
Yale COACH Captain Mccormick. Of the Yale football
eleven and Captain Laurie" T. Bliss. OF tho baseball
rc lc this city for NewYork tonight 10 put through
scheme which they refused TO diyulgc even 10 their
most Intimate friends 1t learned here. however.
that they meet representatives OF Princeton and
several other colleges AMI complete plan for athletics
for the coming year. Before leaving this city captain
Mccormick made :hc remark the Yale team next year
would be composed exclusively Of undergraduates This
declaration is thought be elew 10 the whole situa-
ton. Yale Will the other colleges and attempt to
induce them to join endeavor 10 Keep all graduates
on the athletic teams There are other things 70 be cen
slderei In tomorrow nights meeting. but what they are
mas been kept mystery By the Yale direetos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
SMALL FIRE ~ TIE CRANE OPERA HOUSE.

Shortly before the curtain the Grand Opera
House Twenty.third-st and Eighthave.. last night
gas exploson occurred under the William Chatter
den living 40. 942 West Thirty sccondst. had his
face slightly scorchci ana taken home. The fire
was put out ea1ily without calling the Fire Depart
,nent for assistance. Chaerden In coming from below
III. sazc with lighted torch IN his hand. stumbled
agln.t che which connected the "bunehehts" or
the stage with the main pipe underneath. The hose
slipped from connection and the escaping sch
ON fire by torch. The FIRE confined entirely TO
the space under stage. and those front OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
INVITED TO TIE INAUGURATION

Washington. Jan. 13.-InvItations have been sent
out today through Colonel II. C. Corbin. United
states Army. to the Governors Of all the States in
viting them and their STATS to participate In the in
auguratlon ceremonies. The Inauguration committee
requests that all civic organizations from various parts
OF the country that intend TO participate in the I'm.
augurati0n ceremonies will inform the Committee on
Civic Organizations. William Dickson, chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
cain EXPORTS MAY BE AFFECTED.

Washington. jan 13.-Mr. Leech. Director OF the
Mint has received a dispatch from Paris stating
that the Bank Of France Is diSburSing gold heaviD
because the limit Of the lawful note issue has peer
reached and also because OF the recent large win
drawal OF notes by banks and Others to Increase he
reserves II Is believed at the Treasury Departneh.
that the large disbursements OF gold by the punN u
rance which Is directly contrary to the policy 1t
no, nursued during the last ten years. will senspiy
rodpce the exports Of gold from the United states
The Eapk Of France, It Is stated has !3oooooooo
OF gold In its vaults. the accumulation Oh yea'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
He WANTS THE wIIIsKEY TRUST INVESTIGATED

Washington Jan. l3.-Represenatve Burrows, OF
Michigan. has begun an active onslaught on the
Whiskey Trust. To-day be introduced In the House
n long preamble and resolution recltlng the news
paper charge that the trust Is making SPIRITS, meh
wine, and alcohol for use as beverages by the use
NJ aduterants that the trust Is In conspiracy with
the rectIHers to that end; that the adulteraton Is
effected by the use OF poisonous drugs that the spirit
Of the law IS thus violated; that the United States
rcycnucs are defraudcd by the dimlnutlon OF I'm
portatlons that the recticrs are obliged to consume
only the product Of the trust under heavy penalties
that the contracts are In restraint OF commerce be
tween the States; wherefore II Is resolved that a
specIal committee OF five members Of the House be
appointed TO fully investigate and report upon the
subject. and especially what persons are connected
with the trust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
TIE FUNERAL OF JOHN MOORE.

The funeral OF John Moore who for twenty three
years manager OF Days Theatre took place yestr.
day afternoon his home. No. 252 West Fifty thirdst
Among who presen, were Ausustn DAY. Rich.
ard Dorney John Harrington. Miss Ada Rebsn. James
Lewis Mrs. @. H. Gilbert, Miss Kitty Chestham Eugene
Jep~n Charles whea:lei2h, Goorge Clarke. william Gil.
bert Miss Percy Haswell. Herbert Gresham, Creston
Clarke Miss Adelaide Prince Sidney Herbert. Charles
Leclcrcq and Miss Isabel Irving. The burial At
Cypress Hills Cemsfery. o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
NOMINATIONS by THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. l3-Ths President to-day sent
to the Senate the following nominations To be United
States consuls John H. Grout, jr, OF Massachusetts,
at Bermuda: John Brigham. Of Iowa. at Ax.la-
Cbapelle: Albert s. Twltche, Of ew-IIampshire, at
Santiago de Cuba.
Postmasters: New-York-Chares d. Straight. Cat
taraugis Ernest Oday. Little Valley.
second Lieutenant George w. Burr ISL Aruner!'
10 be arst lieutenant Ordnance Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
rr.pRrsoyERg OF WAR ELECT OFFICERS.

The Union ex.Prsoners Of War held their twelfth emu.
NJ meeting last night at Coonnade Hotel No. 728
Broadway There good muster Of members present.
and the following elected officers: Alexander shaer.
prsIdent; Charles Hyatt vcepresident; Charles +.
Wilson, treasurer Frederick A. Rowe, secretary the Rev.
D. H. Hannaburg chaplain; L. f. wardwel. Daniel II
Ferrand and Louis Bradbury. executive committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
THE CENSUS INQUIRY nEeUN AGAIN.

Washington. JAN l3.-rhe Census ONCE Committee
to-day resumed the investigation It conducted rather
desultohly last session into the management Of the
Census ONCE The charges made. so far as they were
regarded as serious by the committee. we're rnther
general than specific and to-day Superintendent Porter
the charges made by J. Fralse Richards and one or
two others Of mlsmana eement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
MONEY FOR THE oswEGo POST.

Washington, JAM 13-Mr. Payne introduced in the
House to-day a bill appropriating 100000 for the
construction Of new buildings aud the enlargement OF
the military post at Oswego. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

pooling wOald be IN the Interests Of The pu5s. n the
commission find that IT. arp oral should be Withdrawn
II may do 50 after reasonable notice an pooling shall
then again become unlawful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

give up The fight but the announcement trat he Will
DC candidate TO succeed Nr. Carlisle I'm the Senate
ship" ' " ~ 'P''
The foregoing Is fair statement of ,he si,notlon
rs II appears to Observers in Washington ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
TO GRANT RIGHT OF WAY AT NEwBRIGHTON

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hill to-day intro
duced bill granting right OF way through the United
States Lighthouse Reservation. New Brighton, n. y,
10 the Electric Power Land Railroad Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.
ANOTHER COLD WAVE GOES WE'LL SOUTH.

ANOTHER COLD WAVE GOES WE'LL SOUTH.
Washington Jan. 13.-The storm has advanced from
the Western Saskatchewan Valley to the middle eastern
slope OF the Rocky Mountains attended By warmer weather.
coudiness and the middle and upper
Missouri Valley An Of high barometer has passed
from the middle Missouri Valley the East Gulf States
attended by moderate cold wave over the East Gull
and South Atlantic The temperature this evening
IS 10 to 2s degrees below the Valley Of the He'd
River North. The line Of zero temperature reaches
GENITAL Indiana and Central Illinois, and freezing weather
s fenored from Southern Georgia. Warmer weather In
c.easng cloudness and indicated for the central
valleys and regions Saturday. In the Atlantic coast
States weather will be warmer with snow Dy sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For New.EngIand and Eastern New-York, Eastern
Penn ,yyania NewJersey and Delaware, fair; westerly
winds.
For Maryland. continued cold and fair warmer Sstur.
day night Increasing cloudness and probably snow Sun.
day.
For Virginia and the Carolinas. fair warmer.
For Western New.York. Western Pennsyvania, West
Virginia and Ohio fair. except snow at lake stations;
warmer In the last two States.
For Indiana and Illinois. increasing coudiness and
SHOW: warmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

thi, clagraE continuous white line
changes 10 pressure. indicated BY The rrbnnes self
perature observed At Perry's Pharmacy.
Tribune once, Jan. IL. ! q. m.-There was soma
oudiness IN the morning yesterday and harmless snow
hurry the afternoon. but the day eenenlly fnr
with somewhat lighter breeses The temperature raneel
between 10 and Is degrees. the 1a being -
lower than on the corresponding day last year. and
lower than Thursday
In and near this city to-day there win probably b
generally fair weather with slight changes: nodegneins
little 81 night. possibly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14

New York and Chicago Limited. via NETWORK Cen
trail, leaves Grand Central Station every m"rni1 at
10 O'Clock.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-04-07
Useful skunks.

A correspondent of the New York
Tribune says that the hop-growers OF
Otsego County have discoyered-what
Haturalists have long been trying to
make farmers understand - that
sknnks, instead of being their enc
mics, as they formerly supposed, are
among their most useful friends. As
one hopgrower expressed it, Now
adaTs we protect skunks as carefully
as we do soug-birds,"
HabyardS it appears, are infested
oT q certain kind of gruG which
Eaaws Of the tender vines at the
toot, and this gruo is the favorite
.s0od q the skunk.
A. a general thtag the skunks sally
faTth AZ ntghafall, tut now and then
-Eeg are to be ies at work in broad
.aHHzh1. The proceeding is an iu-
~e5ss9fnz % TO watch.
Tie SKUNK beglus his quest on the
sdEe Of the yard where he cocks his
tsai ovsf a hill. OF hops and listens.
L 4 grub Is at work uDon one Of the
!f1uF trailing vines, his quick ear is
.,GFs TO near il. At once he begins
. paw W the earth, and presently he
sE-n 70 Uncover the grub and
s~altIH il with unmistakable relish.
Then he listens a-ain, and If he
s4's nothing, proceeds to the next
pill Aud 50 ne goes on till he has
lad LiS I'll.
Now that she sEunks are no longer
noiested they have become com.
lJa-a al ye!y fearless. Sometimes, we
sEe told, they keep up their operations
even while the c~uitiyator is driven
between the rows. ::
One mai reio ced in the presence
II a skunk family-two old ones and
l.heiF Ave kittens The young one
Followed their father ana mother
lsbout the Yard In broad day light,
IShile people stood looking on. They
we're both ornamental and useful; but
|ne day two strange dogs came along
and Killed them. The farmer actually
shed tears when he saw his seven pets
wing dead on the ground.