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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
THE KATY" MULCTED IN $4,000.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE jury In the Texas
fever cattle have rendered verdict Of $4,000
against the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad
for having. last May. carried for Hosier Brothers
900 head OF Texas cattle from Midland. Texas, to
Hartford Kan. from the importation of which
Texas fever communicated to Kansas cattle
with disastrous results The question of law at
issue in this Is vital The Kansas
Supreme Court has held that the Missouri law
prohibiting the transportation lines from carrying
Texas cattle Is void, and that the Iowa law making
the owners OF diseased cattle responsible is valid
In this case. however. the Kansas Live Stock SAM
tary Commission had issued a permit for the
cattle. and the road had complied with all the
State and National quarantine laws so that making
the road liable under these circumstances is a new
departure In Kansas law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
DIAMONDS
gr
FREE. !. !;

Mrs. T. Lynch, Union Squares
corner 18th st., imports all diamond!
and other precious stones in thu
rough, thereby saving custom duties
This, combined with the fact that
her elegant establishment is entirely
free of rent, enables her to offer her
magnificent stock Of diamond and
gem jewelry at least so per cent.
less than any otherqjewelry house in
this city. l guarantee full value for
all diamonds sold and agree to allow
full price paid for same at any timqE
If you buy diamonds right now you
can make IS per cent. when III
new Tariff bill passes. = -, -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
CUT RATES EXPIRE WITH THE YEAR.

Chicago. Dec. 16.-Oficial notice served to-
day all the roads in the Chicago Committee Of
the Central Traffic Association that cut rates now
in effect on grain and grain products, provisions.
bulk meats, live hogs. butter. eggs and poultry
will expire December 81 next, and that on January /
official classification rates the regular standard
basis will apply on these articles. This action goes
10 verify the assertion that the cuts made by the
Erie yesterday do not vitiate the resolution adopt
ed by the general managers at their meeting
ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
CHANGE OF TIME ON THE HARLEM

The fast Pttsield special train of the New-fork
Central. which formerly left New-York by way OF
the Harlem Division. at $50 p. WILL beginning
tomorrow. until further notice leave the Grand
Central Station at $40 p. m. Mount Ksco 49, Ka-
tonah 4:47, Brewsters sos. arrive Paving 5:2.
leave 5:27, Dover Plains 5;H. Armenia $50, Sharon
602 Millerton 612 Boston Corners 6:2. Copake o:54
Hisdale 642, Philmont 6:5S. arriving at Chatham
7iO p. m in time to connect with train No 10 Of
the boston and Albany Railroad. This train leaves
Chatham at 7:l6 D. m, carrying through sleeping
cars to Utica. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo,
by way OF the New-York Central to Detroit ana
iC'hicago by way Of the Michigan Central. and to
Cleveland and Chicago. by way OF the Lake shore.
counties the benefit OF fast limited train to Chi
cago by way OF the direct route.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
NO IDEA OF SEPARATE REcEIvERsHIPs.

The Union Pacific Reorganization Committee
says that there Is only technical significance in
the separation OF the Union Pacific, Denver and
Gulf from the main system. The idea is secuted
that IL means separate receiverships for the other
branch roads now controlled by the Union Pacific.
The dozen corporations which form the system
bound together. Il is said. by common interests and
by charter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
pENNsYLvANrA's ORDER FOR RAILS.

Cleveland. Dec. ia dispatch from Upper San
dusky. Ohio. says that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has ordered $500 tons of steel rails TO
complete the work OF double tracking the Pitts
burg. Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad from
Crestline 10 Chicago. Pennsylvania officers In this
city know nothing OF the purchase. but say that
the work OF mountaineering is to be actively
pushed In the spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
A ROAD SAVES A FEE OF $4,000.

Columbus. Ohio Dec l6-Judge J. d. Badger. OF
the Common Pleas Court, yesterday made a decision
In the OF the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
ern Railroad Company against the State. arising
from the demand made by Secretary OF State
Taylor for a fee of 10000 for Incorporating the
company when II consolidated with the Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad. The company claimed that
as 100000 worth OF stock represented property
outside Of Ohio. and but s. 10000 worth of property
In Ohio 1t should not be required TO pay on the
former. Judge Badger sustained the railroad COM
panys position. The State will appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE ERIE REORGANIZATION PLAN.

MoRROw-AN ASSESSMENT ON THE
STOCK MAY BE AVOIDED
A meeting OF the directors Of the NewYork. Lake
Erie and Western will be held tomorrow. TO con-
slider the reorganlza ton plan proposed by the COM
mittee OF the board. The plan 1t not complete IN
all its details but II IL understood that certain
basis has been reached. which may be modned
ronoeed man avoids the necessity OF assessment
on The stock The scheme is contemplated OF issu-
Ing a blanket mortgage OF about *,'"co' W p
the provision now in the Erie seconds consois
which prevents a foreclosure until two years cou-
mons have been defauted The new mortgage
will take up part Of the second consoiidatea o3nd h
income bonds and will provide capital Tor future
improvements The reorganzation plan. II adopted
viii be carried out by Drexel Morgan Co ofnccrs
~ the company say that there has been no OPP
position to the plan as outlined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17

the direct control of the initial lines through whom
connections should be satisfied to have their IN
terests represented. Whether any steps 70 this
end will be taken at the meeting next Wednesday
| cannot say. The statement in the article that
the association is controlled by two lines Is abso,
uely false, and, therefore, unworthy OF notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
THE BANGOR AND ARoosToOK

Houiton. Me. Dec. l6.-In a driving easterly
snowstorm. the tracklaying OF the Bangor and
Aroos,ook Railroad completed to the station
In this town this afternoon and amid the BOOM
Ing OF cannon and pealing of bells General Mana
ger Frank W. Cram guided new locomotive into
he village.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
NO LOWER RATES FOR THE DESTITUTE

Chicago, Dec. ia conference was held to-day
between representatives OF the Chicago lines in
the Western Passenger Association and the Re
lief Committee OF the city in regard to the free
TRANSFORMATION of destitute strangers in the city
TO their homes. After n full discussion OF the
whole matter. the railroad men decided that the
Western Passenger Association. such. could not
authorize any reduction Of rates. II 1t DID other
cities in the territory would apply for the same
concessions. The consequence would be That
two destitute persons would be brought into
chicago for every one that taken out OF
II Again. the probability that the roads
would have TO bring back many OF those sent away
hv the committee on account OF the laws of many
~ the adjacent States prohibiting the landing OF
naupers In their territory IL was decided mat
pv concessions made by the roads in rates must
be a matter OF individual action. 1t was one that
General managers would have to deal with on the
General merits OF each particular case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
SALE OF THE OREGON Pacific.

Corvallis Ore. Dec. I6.-The Oregon Pacific Rail-
road was sold yesterday at auction to Messrs
Clark and Hughes OF New-York. receivers Of the
Blair Wharton Committee, for N.90Ooo. There were
other bidders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
THE GRAND TRUNK NOT BARRED OUT.

Respectng the story published yesterday. but
NOT in The Tribune. to the effect that the Grand
Trunk Of Canada would be barred out OF New
work city passenger business. the following
,,tement was made officially by Leslie p. Farmer
messenger commissioner Of the Trunk Line Asso-
sft is not true that the Grand Trunk has Its
IN issue OF tickets In New-York. and II any
the Grand Trunk once Is contemplated ! have
not been ADVISED Of this T4e Grand srhs ten
crew ago / believe In the principle that the sale
- tickets should be confined to the officers under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
"Report on Hardman Piano

"First-Tone quality is full. sonorous, yet musical
In the greatest degree.
"second-The duration and singing quality Of
the tones are OF the very highest order.
"Thlrd-The scale is with no break In the
transition from one part TO the next.
"Fourth-The action is completely satisfactory.
prompt and with excellent repeating property.
"Finh-1he touch is elastic firm and well bal
anced All materials used OF the best quality.
and but the best workmanship is admitted
The bases especially remarkable for the beauty
and artistic excellence manifested in their design
New features Of great excellence the iron key
bed and resonating case OF the upright pianos
WarerOOms. Fifth Ave. & 10th St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
RESUMPTION.
Messrs. HAROMAA, PECK & GO,
Manufacturers Of the
RARDMAM PIANO,

Have made complete settlement with their
creditors and will pay 100 cents every dollar
Of their Indebtedness. The business has been re-
stored by the assignee to Messrs. Hardman Peck
& Co.. who conducting 1t upon even
liberal and popular basis than before the
slight interruption caused by the monetary strin-
gency. The remarkable rapdity with which this
settlement reached. together with its entirely
satisfactory character. has caused the most favor
able comment everywhere. This gratifying result,
when coupled with the excellent report made by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17

TIE quintessence Of practical
wisdom in regard to the
preservation of health is contained
IN the following precept:
Drink Johannis
King of
Table Waters"
'ohdhnis holds higher I Bottled
award for merit than AZ the Sprinr
any other Underwater. Lohaus, Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17
Judges Of Pianos at the CoIur1-
bian Exposition
THE FIRST MEDAL

is annexed. and the result OF the examna-
ton made by the following distinguished judges:
A. J. Hlavac. Dr. II. A. Clark,
Max Schiedmayer DR.. F. Viegfred.
George Steck E. p. Carpenter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-17

When told that Mr.. Townsend said the asphalt
contracts ought to be examined. Mr.. Croker re-
piled:
That's all right. The records are open to the
public. But now just what utter nonsense that
IL. Every contract for paving the streets Is open
to competition. and bids advertised for regu-
larry and opened and read In public Now II the
lowest bid not accepted. or II there was any
thing wrong about IT, don't you suppose the con-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
A wild Ride.

A down town lady had rather excit-
ing experience last evening She had
gotten into q bus at the c r l. & P.
passenger depot, when the horses took
fright and started off down town st a
lively rate without the driver. The lad y
did not know that the horses were IN
manageable and was ist congrstnlating
herself on the excellent time she was
making toward home, when the web Gle
suddenly lurched. throwing her to the
other side of the bus. She had no
sooner picked herself up than she vas
again thrown violently to the other side.
She was beginning to mentally comment
on the recklessness Of the driver, when
suddenly the bus piled up onto the walk
near Fourth avenue and Twenty third
street. barely missing an electric Car that
was clipping along the avenue at the
time. She then discovered for the first
time that she had taken along and dsu-
gerous ride and atterwsrd got a carriage
home The bus was somewhat dam
aged, but not seriously.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
Another Chance.

On Monday A. NJ. Feb 6;h, we place
on sale 25 MORE ladies' long new MR.
kets Carried over at 81 each. "Si-ss e 2
Only 81. These garments were origins
ally 50 30, $40, $l2 and S14; now all go
at 81 for choice.
We have added more misses garments
to our hslf-price table, so that the guam
tity on Monday A. VI. will he at least so.
and all desirable shapes and styles. The
great mark down all through the stock
makes our cloak department v 'ry great
attraction to nearly every customer visit
ing our store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
Sorrow and Appreciation.

The Stevenson club at its meeting las,
evening received the report Of the COM
mittee composed of L. C.. Blanding n
L. Wheelsn and Peter Frey on resolu-
sions relating to the death of the late
George B. Browner and adopted the
same unanimously, rs follows;
Be it resolved-First-That We hold
in high esteem the personal character
of George B. Browner. lately deceased.
q member of this club and q citizen OF
this city; that his recognized worth
and integrity widely commanded the re
spect and communication of his fellow
citizens; that his intelligence, good judg-
ment and strict adherence to honorable
methods and an upright policy in politi-
cal affairs made him an efficient and
valued member Of this club; and that aa
fitting testimonial to his manly virtues
and probity of character, it is hereby
ordered and directed that page of our
records be set apart to his memory, and
that these resolutions and proceedings he
inscribed thereon.
Second-That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to his aged mother aud his i'm
mediate relatives in their sorrow and af-
e .ction, realizing that our loss of an
honored and active member is their
greater loss of beloved son and an af-
tectionste brother. and, as an expression
OF our kindly regard. that a copy of
these resolutions and proceedings be
transmitted by the secretary of this club
to the mother of the deceased.
Third-That copy also be published
in the ARGUS and the Union of this city
as further and more public testimonial of
this club to the solid personal worth and
exemplary citizenship of our late associ-
ate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
Fire ut Moline.

The Moline Msllesble Iron works
were totally destroyed ny fire at O'Clock
this morning. The fire originated in the
annesling room, which was situated in
the center OF the building. A west wind
was blowing at the time and the flames
made rapid hesdway. So rapid in fact
that the efforts of the volunteer DEPART
ment TO prevent them were futile. 1t
was finally seen that the buildings could
not be saved and the attention of the
firemen was turned to the sdjoining
property, OIiy the Office and vaults
containing the patterns were saved.
The loss is estimated at 500, 900 upon
which there is some $25. 600 insurance.
The insurance companies most deeply
interested are: The Commercial Union,
of London; the North British and Mer-
camille; Phoenix, of Brooklyn; Imperial.
of London; Niagara, Of New York; ORR
emit, of Hartford; Spring field, of Spring
field, Mass British America, of Toronto;
Royal, Of London; St. Paul, OF Minnesp-
Ola; National, of Hartford, and Orient
of London
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
EXCELLENT EXHIBITION.
Another Good Sized Crowd at the Manhat-
tan Last Night


tan Last Night
There was another good szed crowd at
the rooms of the Manhattan club last
evening. to witness round of athletic
sports that had been arranged and very
agreeable entertainment was presented.
The programme was opent d by spirited
bout between two bantams, JOIN ny Davis
and Johnny Z'mmer, which was followed
by Frank Brady AMI Johnny McGee in a
3-rcund go that ended with honors about
even. The next was an interesting exhi-
bition Of science pugllislic by "S.wdust
Bill O'Brien and Jack Hawk, which was
followed By the most interesting event
OF the programme, IL was 3-round
friendly contest between Joe Smith
and jim Perry. two clever boxers
from the glass factory. Each OF the
rounds was characterized 10y hot ex-
changes and the finish was loudly ap-
plauded. O'Dea 5rothers-Johnny and
Peter-were the next and gave three ami
mated rounds OF boxing for points, which
was highly appreciated The next was a
3 round give>and take between two
heavy weights-Alex Evans and Charles
COnnors-thst was one OF 'he most spir,
lied contests of the evening. Con DOYLE
was next and gave an excellent exhibition
of his dexterity in punching the bag
Doyle is said to be in fl4e condition and
indeed his wonderful. work demonstrated
that he is y clever puncher at least.
Farmer" Burns then gave an exhibition
of wrestling with Garter and Brown,
throwing the former two falls in 3 min
ute and 5 minutes. respectively, and the
latter in 81 and minutes, respectively.
The last event closed the programme fl
the evening, which was thoroughly en-
| ioyed bv all present.
James McCaffreY. on behalf of An un'
known, has covered Billy" Gibson:
| $50 forfeit with the Chicago Herald fol
a match with Farmer" Burns. Gibson
and McCsffrey will meet in the sporting
department of the Herald soon to ar
| range for match.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
Court CuIIings.

Judge Glenn rendered his decision in
the circuit court this morning in the case
Of the city Of Moline VS. the board of su>
pervisors. The Judge decides the case in
favor of the complainant and orders that
a writ OF msndamus be issued compelling
the board to accept the bond Of E. L.
Eastmss as peormsster of Moline. Other
complications may now arise that will
carry the case over until the expiration of
the term of Office over which there has
been such contention.
TWAS the Davenport dover interest case
that was set for hearing on the first day
of the May term. instead OF the Ferkler
case.
The suit for separate maintenance Of
Mrs. Margaret Brady VS.. Andrew Brady
is now on trial before Judge Glenn.
Beardsley and McRniry represent the
complainant and jackson and Looney
the defense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
Confidence In the Enterprise

The ARGUS has not for moment since
the enterprise was proposed wavered in its
confidence in it, and its confd nee in he
people of the two cities to carry it out IS
originally designed. 1t still believes firm
ly that the joint undertaking will sue,
coed. That feeling of confidence is slim
ulsted by the encouraging results that
have attended the late canvass in Rock
Island, and by further facts in connection
with it that cannot now be made known.
1t ia only for the people to do their duty
by the exposition to make it go. This
the ARGUS believes they will do.
The Twin-City committee meets to-
night in Moline to take further action re-
gsrdiug the enterprise, and no mem Der
should fail to be on hand at 8 O'Clock q,
the Business Mems rooms, that city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
A PROBABLE CHANGE.

The Reapportfonment Schemes VIII Not
Go Through without Remonstrance, and
Other Plans AreLikeIy.
The Chicago papers of today report
that the democratic committeeman have
struck snag in taking up the congress
sional superintendent plans formulated
by Messrs. Hinrichsen and Nelson, and
that the proposed proportiOnment is
anything but satisfactory. The Tribune
says, after referring to the situations:
In the first place the friends of Con,
greesmsn Cable are bowling because his
county Crock Island) has been put in a
district that will give 600 or 5000 re-
publican majority without any trouble
Two of his best friends. Elmore W.
Hurst and State Central G bmmitteeman
Potter. of Rock Island. are here tonight.
They do not hesitate to say the thing is
an outrage. Mr., Hurst says: This is
poor reward for Mr. Cables services o
the democratic party. 1t is not verv en-
couraging TO young man who has dem>
onstrated his ability to make a success
ful political fight to be set over in dis
trict that is B 600 against him
The News says:
Congressman Springer and Cable
are begiDning 20 cut something OF
figure in the rapport nmeni,
rs the proposed construction OF their dis.
tricts is not wholly satisfactory. The
csrnstion Congressman had consistently
kept out of the fight between the south
ern members and the Altgeld faction, and
il one plan he was reward d by being
placed in a district with very meager
majority. His friends do not like t., and
they are not slow to say so. Con
gresham Cable is also displeased
| over the arrangement for his dis
trict, which requires him to over
come. il he runs for congress again,
a majority of seven thousand and u few
odd hundreds. E W Hurst, formerly ,
representative in the legislature, and ]
w Potter. of Rock Island, are in the city
in Mr.. Cables interest, and hive entered
n strong protest against the proposed sp
pOriionment. There is possibility of sucl
disagreement in the democratic rank
that an entirely new scheme will have t
be devised which will be free from tn
charge OF gerrymauder snd at the sam
time will insure thst the sitting member
will lose no rights.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08

February almost scores the honor OF
having two full moons, but manages to
lose both of them. A distinction of this
sort wss secured by January, which had
one full moon on its last dSy. This lat
ter one February loses by few hours
and falls short little oyer a day of
catching the next one. Thus February
this yesr has no full moon. Blu; the
parts of the moons which it secures sp-
pears in some Interesting situations. On
the 9Th of the month the waning moon
came in conjunction with Saturn, both
coming in view in the east little
after 10 O'Clock at night. When near
est each other moon aud planet
were only about II degrees apart, a dis
lance of little more than twice the ap-
parent diameter of the full moon. The
moon will be in conjunction with Venus
on the 14th and Mercury on the 16 h, but
none Of the orbs can be seen until about
an hour before sunrise. On the Goth and
2is. the most interesting coniunctions of
the whole month. Jupiter will figure in
the earlier one and its companion Mars,
in the latter one. When at their nearest
to each ether the moon and Jupiter will
be less than half degree apart. But in
the case of Mars the approach will be still
closer. only about tenth OF degree in
tervening between moon and planet at
one time. In some parts of the country
Mars will be occulted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-08
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Yesterdays Session at Reynolds-OutIine
of the Programme

The meeting of the Rock Island County
Farmers Institute was held at Edging-
ton yesterday and was quite well at
tended. Thomas Campbell was temper
airy Chairman and called the meeting to
order, after which Rev. 7 R. Johnson
offered prayer. After song by choir a
psper on Horse Haising' was read by
Frederick TItteringtou, after which inter-
mission was taken for dinner. After
dinner discussion of the paper just
mentioned was INDUCED in. at the con-
clusiou of which a report of foances was
made by Thomas Campbell. Rev T. R.
Johnson then spoke on What is Neces =
sary for the Success of the Farmer" and
after more music adjournment was
AIKEN until o'clock p. m
In the evening F. A. Wood spoke on
Farming as an Avoeation." There was
aH extended discussion on the subject.
after which sgeneral discussion of several
subjects was INDUCED in. After vote
of thanks to those who had furnished the
music. and prayer by Rev. johnson, the
meeting adjourned.