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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE PETITIONS DENIED.
TWO CASES IN THE SUPREME COURT INVOLVING
CONTROL OF A RAILROAD.

CONTROL OF A RAILROAD.
Washington, March cs.-TwO cases. involving the
control OF the Jacksonville Tampa and Key West Rail-
road, originally filed In the supreme Court OF the
United States, were decided to-day by Mr.. Justice
Gray In suit by the American Construction COM
pany, brought In July last. Judge Swayne, district
Judge Of Florida appointed mason Young receiver.
with certain instructions to the management OF the
property. The went to the Circuit Conrt OF
Appeals and in January la1, decree issued setting
aside the orders appealed from. In February the Con-
struction Company obtained leave from the supreme
Court TO file petition for writ Of mandamis 10
the Court OF Appeals to dismiss much OF the rail-
way cOmranys appeal rs brought before 1t the action
of the Circuit Court In appointing receiver. or an
alternative writ OF certioran no bring up Its decree
for review by the Supreme Court Of the United states.
At about the same time last yenr the Pennsylvania
Company for Insurance OF Lives and for Granting
Annuities trustee under mortgage OF the rail-
company secured from Judge Pardec the appoint
ment OF X. b. Cable IS receiver The Construction
Company interviewed. setting up the appointment 0f
Young as receiver and asking that Cables appoint
ment be set aside. This also went to the Court
Of Appeals the Circuit Court setting aside Cables ap-
pontmeut and the Construction Company asked for a
wilt OF mandamus the Court OF Appeals to dismiss
30 much OF the appeal OF the Pennsylvania Company
as brought before It the action Of the Circuit Court
in vacnng and setting aside the appointment Of re-
ceIvcr by Judge Pardec writ OF certiOrar 10 bring
up the decree for review By the supreme Court Of Tile
United States.
The petition in the first case was denied by Mr..
Justice GRAY LecaIsc no reason exists for issuing 1t
under the circumstances the petition for writ OF
mandamus also refused In the second case. put
should not Issue to bring up and quasn the decree of
the Circuit Court Of appeals The rule was MADE r..
urnabe on April H. Chief Justice Fuller Was VAS, not
present at the argument OF these cases and took no
part In their decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
JAMES BLACKBURN'S APPOINTMENT.
HAS THE PRESIDENT FORGOTTEN WHY HE RE
FUSED 1T FOUR YEARS Aaol

HAS THE PRESIDENT FORGOTTEN WHY HE RE
FUSED 1T FOUR YEARS Aaol
Washington March 90 (Speclal.-In the great num-
her OF minor appointments sent 10 the senate yes'er
dov that OF James Blackburn, OF Kentucky, 20 be
United States Marshal for the District OF Kentucky
oecapcd the notice II really deserves. Mr. Blackburh
&c the brother OF the senior Senator from Kentucky,
q Joe, blackburn and this fact alone makes the ap
po,ntment worthy OF passing mention, since President
cleveland with a great flourish OF trumprts entered
the lists three weeks ago to give battle TO Inc IN
s,dous foe OF all good government" nepotism."
This however, Is not the only point 10 Dr. raised
snent this interesting appointment. Much NOR
interesting IN fact than the appointment iseif-which
nv the way Is believed to be a very good one-wonid
II no TO know what induced President Cleveland 10
appo,nt Jim" Blackburn now to this ofice which he
refused to him eight years ago. In those days the
vounpsr blackburn appeared In Washington as II
candidate for Office backed by numerous and excellent
recommendations, but some hated rival, on mischief
bent. pulled out of his pocket and showed TO the
President an article printed al the outbreak OF the
war I'm which Jim" Blackburn among other dread
ful things declared his intention to wade kncedcep
In Yankee gore, No thoughtful person regarded this
onward manifestation Of bloody and untui0red ap-
petite ms anything serious than boyisi freak.
or disease ut the worst except the President, who
EXPRESSED his horror whenever he thought OF the In
tenn ernte language OF young Blackburn. and abolueE
refused on this ground consider his appointment
10 whntever o1ic, he might apply for
IL IS said that these Views expressed by the Ircsi'
d.nt rave rise to the strained relations which have
existed, unless they have been removed by thls APP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
TIE WEATHER. REPORT.
SLIGHTLY COLDER IN THE EAST.

Washington March 2s-Thc pressure mas ihcreaSo
frou the lake regions southwark the Gulf coast and
southwestwaid over Texas. The barometer Is highest
over the lower regions 1t also high In theower
Missouri Valley Indian Territory while IL has fallen
rapidly the Northwest where tho decrease IN pressure
amounts to > OF an inch during the last twelve hours
Fair weather has prevailed, except in the Lower Mssis'
spnl valley where light showers are reported IL is
slightly colder the lower lake region New. iork ana
"S.noand IL Is also colder In the Gull Sates bu
IL is much In the Northwest and at Rocky Noun
tain stations storm Is apparently ovancing from tnr
,euion north OF Montana. Generally 1ar weather VIII
prevail the Northern states Win risg tempefstuls ~
he Central valleys and lake regions Tomorrow warmer
fair weather atso pre-. all In the southwest. MI.
RIyer,The ohio L. falling, except Of Ctncnnat Inc
Cumberland -suri and lied rivers are aoou'
stationary. Tho ,Nississps from Dubuque TO Vicks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
WILL NOT REDUCE TIE NUNBER OF PILOT BOATS

There will be no pilot trust. Yesterday the Board
Of Pilot Commissioners refused to sanction a plan
for reducing the number Of pilot boats from twenty
eight to fourteen. and to restrict the territory COW
cred by the boats. number Of pilots thought that
there was too much competition and that the boats
were Obliged to go too far out to sea In order 10
secure business. The Pilot Commissioners considered
the propositlOn and consulted their counsel With
regard to IT, They decided that their first duty was
tn the port OF Ncw-YOrk. They said that they were
satisfied that the new plan would not Insure any
better pilot service, and might result in iniutng
commerce. They therefore refused to approve the
PLAN
The Commissioners granted permission for the
placing OF n steam pilot boat in service. The pro
poscd boat Will be 100 feet long, twenty-five feet
beam, and fifteen feet deep. She Will carry twenty
nil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
THE REORGANIZATION FIGHT ON.
SENATOR GoHMAN INTRODUCES THE DEMO


CRATIC CAUCUS RESOLUTION.
Washington, March 2s.-In tho Senate to-day
Mr. German offered series OF resolutions
regarding the election OF officers OF the Sen
ate and asked that they be read and laid on The
table-which order made The resolutions re-
qure the senate proceed TO the election OF It's sec
rotary sergeantat and doorkeepcr and chaplain
who are TO enter the discharge OF their duties on
June 30, unless the Offices shall In the meantime De
come vacant, and the present lncumbents snail con
,nue I'm Office until then. The resolutions name VIII
lam r Coke OF North Carolina. for secretary Of the
senate Richard j. Bright. OF Indiana. for sergcah'n'-
arms and doorkecpcr. and the Rev. William H. NIL
burn for chaplain.
The Introduction OF these resolutions means trans
fer OF the struggle from secret session TO the open ~
sions OF the senate. All offers OF compromise hh'n6
failed and all attempts adjust the matter amicab
I'm p1yate having come 10 naugh the hght u no" !"
be waged in the open field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
THE WESTERN PASSENGER ASSOCIATION.

Chicago March 2s.-Thc meeting Of the western,
Passenger Association was continued to-day, the morn
Ing being occupied by the consideration OF the assoa
ton agreement and the afternoon by the consideration
Of Worlds Fair rates. The special committee ap-
pointed some weeks ago made majority report ana
the Chicago and Northwestern. which formed the MI
norty presenting report whatever There were some
controversy between the Alton and the Northwestern
the latter wishing to make tickets from western points
reod through Chicago und.the Alton stouty Directing
n Il cxpcted that the trouble between the two roads
mentioned will be settled withAt any difficulty and
that agreement will be reached; Inc revision VI
tie association agreement Is about half over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
PURCHASE OF A SOUTHERN ROAD COMPLETED

Tuscaloosa, Ala, March ga d'spa'ch received
here last evening from Newiork states 'a' 'ne pa'
.,aso money for the Tuscaloosa Northern and the
Tuscaloosa Belt Railway has been paid. thus con-
plcng tho Voolfolk deal. which Will result IN inc
extension OF the Northern through the Warrior coal
nc,ds and the completion OF the Belt Line. Inc
dIspach further stated that bonds OF the road nave
been sold and the money Is now III manu- !" o's
the work OF construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29

pdn,mept. ever since that time between Mr. Cleveland
a,H senator . Jo.v blackburn number OF questions
suggest themselves. Therefore. In considering Jam
Elackburns appointment Has Pres dent Cicvafma
United states Marshal Of Kentucky or has he Tor
mind on this Important subject; or did he make the
appointment because-perish the thought. ne Iad DE-
come afraid OF " Jim's" big brother Joe!
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In charge. lie reported that the capital Of bank
was Impaired TO the amount Of $25O.OOO. The on
GERS OF the bank, in their sworn statement Of the
condition OF business March g. returned the
plus and undivided profits at 400. 600. ana the last
previous statement showed equally good condition
OF affairs. The last examination made by bank
amlner showed the bank in good condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
TO INVESTIGATE MR. ROACH'S CAREER

~ INV ESIlGAIE MIX. ROACliS IAREEh.
SENATOR HoAR INTRODUCES RESOLUTION
AIMED AT THE NORTH DAKOTA SENATOR.
Washington, March % (Spccial).-The resolution Of
investigation introduced to-day In the Senate by Mr..
Hoar will probably bring the scandal Of Mr. Roach's
election q Senator from North Dakota under the
scrutiny OF Of the Senate committees-that on
Privileges and Elections. Mr.. Roach is charged with
having committed embellishments In Washington some
ten or fifteen years ago, and 1t IS understood that
he does not and cannot deny his guilt. but cx-
cuses his return here In q public capacity on the
ground that he has never been legally prosecuted
on any Of the charges made against him.
As the Senate Is made unrestricted Judge OF
the qualifications OF It's members, 1t has perfect
right to inquire II Mr.. Roach was involved d.
rectly or indirectly In criminal transactions be-
fore his election and to decide whether a man who
admits that he might have been brought to trial
for a penal offence Is qualified TO at In the /" most
august legislative body in the world The Senate
will doubtless accept Mr.. HOars resolution and
empower the Committee on Privileges and Elections
to investigate the accusations made against the
new Senator from North Dakota lie can himself.
of course, have no excuse for opposing the Injury
for It will be conducted by n committee majority
OF whom nre colleagues OF his own political faith.
md will see that he retains his seat unless the
charges OF moral 0diQuity and open crminality are
clearly proven.
The Senate could not we'll afford to retain IN us
membership u man found guilty OF the crime
OF which Mr.. Reach is accused. and II the results
of the investigation are against him IL is 10
be presumed that his seat will promptly be de-
clared vacant. The Democratic majority III the
Senate would not be greatly imptrilled by such a
display Of virtue for the Governor OF North Dakota
Is q Populist or Jusionist and world probably ap
point to succeed Mr.. Roach fusion Senator WIN
democratic leaning. Few Investigations OF The
character of the one now proposed have been neces
sorv an the history OF the Senate, which has Ions
%aar sunnosed TO b. n body beyond suspicion oil
the Of personal dShomo or ISnt fro% f ,n
seats before this but only grave political charges
such as treason dislOyalty. ., .,.
e'J has remained for the great Democratic tidal
row. ~ 1902 10 bring into the more deltberative
and dignifed branch Of the National legislature
man who pleads nothing put the s,ass n o' '' snnd
him to term OF hard labor In the penitentary or Of
nxiie in Canada or South America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29

DR.. senner was appointed largely on the indors
ment OF Oswald Ottendorfer. Editor OF "The Now
York Staats Zeitung" He Is said by Ireasur!
officials to be peculiarly we'll fitted for the place
and free from local complications, both pohtcai ana
commercial.
The news Of his appointment was surprise 10
Dr. Senner. al made effort" he said yesterday
10 a Tribune reporter, TO secure the appointment
L regard the office OF Commissioner OF immigration az
an exceedingly important one, and should accept IL
I shall discharge my duties mpartialy and without
favOring in any way one nationality regard the
call to public duty something to winch sh"ua
listen. In accepting the office shall make some
thing Of n personal sacrifice. Mr. Ottendorfer ana
have always been fast friends. In view OF Mr..
Ottendorfer's Illness placed In rather delicate
position l would dislike to leave his service at the
present time"
Joseph Henry Senner born in the Morvian
town Of Bruenn, I'm 1e46. He studied In the uni
versy Of Vienna, and received the degree OF Doctor
of Laws In 1862 lie was admitted to the bar and
began the practice Of law in Bruenn. In 1850 ne
came to the United States, and Joined the editorial
staff of 1.-THE NewYork Stats zeitung." OF which
Oswald UtendOrfer is the editor. In lse" he went
to Milwaukee and served as managing Editor OF
"The Milwaukee Herold' until 1885, when he re-
turned to New-YOrk to take position on THE
Stats Zcitung and from 1855 to the present time he
has been its foreign editor.
Mr.. Senner a Republican until 1884, when he
became a jealous advocate Of the election OF Grover
Cleveland. He did not meet Mr.. Cleveland person
ally until 1891, when hs was the German orator
at the celebration Of the hfteth anniversary of the
Young Mems society," "A German social organization
In Buffalo. Mr.. Cleveland delivered an Grafton on
that occasion, and DR.. senner spoke In the German
language. The met their way TO BunnlO
In the last campaign Dr. Senner appeared publicly
as an active partisan. lie made speeches through
out Wisconsin, Indiana. Connecticut. Illinois and New
York Last fall lie and Carl Schnrz addressed mass
meeting Of German Democrats al Cooper Union. FOR
five terms Dr. Senner has been president OF the Ger
man Social Scientific Society, ana Is now serving his
second term president Of the National Assocla-
ton OF German Press Clubs. lie Is also member
of tho New-YOrk Bar Association, TO which he was
admitted upon the strength Of his diploma from the
University OF Vienna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
NEW FAST TRAINS ON THE BURLINGTON.

Chicago March 2s.-Beelnning on May 8, the Bur-
lngon will put into service new fast train between
Chicago and ST. Paul, which will reduc" the time now
made between those points by over one hour. Inc
present time Is something over thirteen hours. Inc
new limited train will leave Chicago az Nv p. n
oyery div and be In st. Paul ant Minneapolis AT III
tho next morning. II will carry one compartment car
hesde the standard Pullman seepers and the regular
chair cars Of the Burlington road and none but hrs
class passengers will be accepted In addition tne
Burlington will run another express train which VIII
leave Chicago at 0 10 p. M daily and arrive IN 81
i,aul Mt I n M next day. The road has prepared
now outfit OF cars for the service, and evidently
has had the new trains In preparation for months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
TIE FLINT AND pERE MARQUETTE EXTENSION

vow.p.dtord Mass. March os-In regard to the
That has been going the rounds Of the press
n the effect that the Flint and Pere Marquette Rail-
o.d IL contemplating an extension Of Its system from
Monroe. a point on It's line. to Toledo length OF 30
miles tins connecting Detroit with Toledo and making
the third line between the two cities, W. W. Grape
- This civ the president OF the road. said to-day
~ ,h.ra had been nothing definite done about the
mater The extension, lie says, has been under con-
sidcratiOp for some years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
FOR GEORGIA CENTRAL REORGANIZATION

FOR GEORGIA CENTRAL kEOkNhNlIhiio->'
The committee consisting Of W. c. Raoul I. 81
Gresham and +. II. Miller. appointed by the s'och-
holders OF the southwestern Railway Company 10 con-
fer with the Reorganization Committee Of the Georgia
Central have lust finished their report which VIII Do
submitted to the shareholders ut the coming meeunS'
The report strongly advises the shareholders 10 ~
posit their shares with the Mercantile trust 'ou-
pany OF NewYork under the plan OF reorganzauoh'
IN. committee after reviewing the situation. report
"After going over the whole ground and thlhkhs
ont the proba bes and possibilities OF each course AZ
seriously and completely We are capable Oh aohs'
We feel constrained to advise the shareholders 10 ac
ccpt the reorganization plan and contribute to the 70
OF this valuable system Of roads and us re-
to position of usefulness to the people
and commerce OF the state II once occupied we
further advise that whatever course Is determined 10
he pursued 1t be followed unit, the minority
Asserting to the course determined by the majority.
A division can only result In more or less harm I'd
all and good TO none. A controversy means emoar'
rassment and loss TO the majority which, In the END,
m,st and Will control the property, ana Involve the
minority In a hopeless issue and still greater loss.
Application has been made by the treoIkt Cen,r,i
REORGANIZATION Committee To me Ne" orh ctocn
Exchange to list the Mercantile trust company >
certificates OF the Savannah and Western bonds am
tho collateral trust bonds Of the Georgia Central Kali
road Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29

Giens Faps. N. ". March 90 tspeciap. -Mrs. Lours
Gamache, OF Fort Edward, was literally roasted T.
death yesterday afternoon while saving the life Of her
three-year-od daughter. The child. who was alone
In upper room. had lighted some matches and he
clothing had caught fire. 'On hearing the chlld's
screams the mother up stairs where she promptly
sn,Ctnered the flames and dropped the little one down
her own clothing fire. In an instant her dress
was ablaxe. She crawled down the staircase ana ont
the front door, where she dropped 10 the SIDEWALK
james Whalen took of his Overc0at and put 0ut the
fire. and the suffering woman was carried to the house
OF friend where she died last night In terrible agony
The child will recover. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
THE PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTORS CHOSEN.

pm,adclr,nin. March 2s.-The annual election OF d.
rectrs of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 10 serve
for the ensuing year. was held today at the general
Office OF the company. There was only one uc"c''
,,,,cb was as follows: George Is. Roberts, Alexander
A. rox Alexander Biddlc, n. Parker ShOrtridse
,rorrv u Welsh. william L. Elklns, II. II. Houston,
A !. Cassatt, C. a. GrisoT. b. b. Comegys, Amos
% Little ". n. Bnrncs and George Wood BESIDES
me names above the vice presidents OF the company
are also members OF the board The toai Noe
1rcacbed sOi,s77 shares.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29

DR. SENNER SUCCEEDS COLONEL WEBER
HE is APPOINTED COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRA.
TON AT NETWORK.
Washington, March 2s.-Secre,ary Carlisle to-day
appointed Dr. Joseph A. Senner Commissioner Of I'M
migration at the Port Of New-York, vice Weber re-
signed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
prprrvGTON.S FEBRUARY STATEMENT.

BOSTON March 2s.-Thc February statement OF TIE
Chicago burlington and Quincy Railroad shows gross
earnings. s2,osec36 decrease Soo'l4'' net a'"r
,-,.,,, o,.,,,,ny expenses and onc-twclfth OF an
nuaI charges (e,timnte Sl0s,sl3 decrease $loo''o'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
AKRON AND COLUMBUS DIRECTORS ELECTED

AKRON AND COLUMBUS DIRECTORS ELECTED.
The directors OF the Cleveland. Akron and Columbus
Railroad Company met at the Office OF j. A. Horscy'
No. 10 Wilam-st. yesterday, and elected the follow
Ing officers: George W. Saul, president; n. Monsar-
rat. vice president and general manager; George W.
Saul NJ. W. Borse, n. MonsaTat +. A. Barnaby' ..
A. Horsey II. b. Morehead and John b. Morton, board
OF directors: George W. saul. NJ W. Borse NJ Mon
sarrat F. A. Barnaby and J. A. liorsey, executive
committee Last year Mr.. MOnS:rrat was president
and general manager and j. A. lIrscy was vce-prts-
dent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29

most advantageous. At present there Is doubt In
Official circles that within the next few months the
gold balance In the Treasury Will be increased TO
OOO or 100000 Of free gold. sufficient for
all ordinary purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For New.England generally fair weather. norsner'!
h,,,ne to southerly winds colder in the morning fol-
iow.a by rising temperature In the Interior
"a, Eastern New York Eastern Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Dea ktre. fair, northcriy winas coacr
WeGne-iay inofninG followed by rising temperature
For the District Of Columbia. Maryland and Virginia.
fair: stationary temperature ,,,. ,....x,,,,,.
For Western New.york and Western pennsylvania
ior Ksms,cS "a Ohio diana Illinois, Lower Michigan.
,,nner MIchiean, Wisconsin and Iowa, warmer iair
weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
THEE RECEIVERS MAY ISSUE CERTIFICATES.

Atlanta. Ga, March os.-Unitcd States Judge
Newman has fled an opinion confirming the acuoh
~ the United states Court for the Eastern Dstrict OF
virginia. allowing the receivers MeSsts. H"dehoper
and Foster OF the Richmond ana DahViiIe i'''roau
" ,,a r.co,vcrs, certificates to the amount of
800 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
THE NASHVILLE BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE.

Washington, March Ss.-Mr' Hepburn controller OF
.,. CURRENCY this morning expressed the opinion that
,h.re was no danger that other national banks In
Nashville, Tenn would be affected by the failure OF
the Commercial National Bank. According to the In
formation received 1t the department, he said the
failure of the Commercial Bank was not bad one.
Rank Examiner Jacob n. Mcknight had been vaceo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
A COLORADO RAILROAD BILL VETOED.

A COLORADO RAILROAD BILL VETOED.
Denver March os.-Governor Waite to-day sent to
the Legislature a veto message disappearing the hill
IN repenl the act concerning railroads and providing
for n raiIroad commission. The Governor says that
although the present law Is not powerful enough. 1t
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1t will all come out
in the wash"
ii you us. Pearline.

evening. The temperature ranged between 30 and q
degrees the average $500 being l0as lower than On -
corresponding day last and ~ lower than ON Aen1aY
In and near this city to-day there Will probably b. fas
pcrature. f'H sN'f9of
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should not be repealed until substitute Is enacteo'
The Governor scores the legislature for not passing
such law and calls the bill under consideration
backward step,