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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Los, IN the Storm.

HouGHroS, Mich, Jan. 13.-Hum-
phrey Davey mill runner at the Huron,
and his brother, John, who also works in
the mill, started from their home dur
log the blizzard for the mill to work
night shift. They soon got into very
deep drifts and all traces of the path
were completely ooliterated. They go:
lost and wandered about for nearly
three houfs. Humphrey came out
near Hofen's farm and John came out
near the stamp mill. Both were nearly
exnaustei
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
TO PROTECT SEALS.
The Senate Passes q Bill Extending the
Seal Fisheries Limit

Seal Fisheries Limit.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The senate to-
day, after an explanation by Mr.. Sher.
man, passed bill to extend to the
North Pacific ocean, the provisions of
the statutes for the protection OF fur
seals and other fur bearing animals.
The McGarrshan bill was under con-
sIderation for half an hour, and after
a speech against 1t by Mr.. Mills, it went
over till next Monday. The anti-option
bill was then taken up and Mr.. Whites
pending amendment to the second Sec
ton was defeated. An amendment
offered by Mr.. Villas, which would
have the effect of restricting the oper.
atoms of the bill to gambling transac-
tions. was debated for the rest of the
day and went over without action.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Want Pure Sugar.

VERMoNTvILLE, Mich, Jan. 13.-Mak-
ing of maple sugar Is one of the most
imp ortant industries of the surround
ing country, Vermontville sugar being
famous. OF late go much adulterated
sugar has been placed on the market
that the industry has been injured. A
petition will be handed the legislature
next week asking that a law be passed
making it penal ottcnse to aduiterate
maple sugar or syrup or mix any other
sugar with 1t.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

PARIS. Jan. I3.--The evidence in the
Panama canal trial today justified the
advice gwen to the parliamentary COM
mission of inquiry by NiscouDt de VII
ilbois. Msreuil that tney should devote
themselves TO investigating the dsshon-
est contracts made by the canal COM
psny. Captain frayse said that money
was thrown away on any and every
one. NJ. Martin testified that the bids
OF French frms were accepted even
when 2S.o0o.o 900 higher than ether bad
fars
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

CHEYESxE, Wyo., Jan 13.-It is
highly probable that the cattlemen's
trial now going on IN this city Will
probably come TO n close IN short
time. THIS - tue opinion OF Sheriff
Angus OF Johnson county. Speaking
OF the matter no said: lit is farce.
There never will De trial. These
men will never be punished for the
crime with which the are charged"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

The Association Adopts Rates on All
Iron and Wooden Huils.

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. l3.-Ths joint
COMMITTEES of the Lake Carriers' asso-
ciation and board of marine under
writer's met here today aud adopted
Lloyd's inland register. aud appointed
Captain David Mcleod of Buffalo
chief inspector of wooden hulls with
headquarters in Detroit. Rates were
fixed at per cent per ton on wooden
hulls and one-half cent on IRON and
steel boats, for those now built.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Vtitt8u DSi0USt H8t lIHatt tA<A -
driver of No. horse wagon and Tltoo
Van Hiestma as lieutenant of Ne. 3
hose company. Richard 6eatman Ne
discharged from the fire department
wsii Get = Keaak.
Mr.. Bender called attention 70 Sho
large bilk Of Arthur b Philbrick fer
photographs of convicted crIminala.
lie said the cohvicts often object anl
are forced 10 submit TO the operation
He suggested that II would be bettor
for the department 70 buy camera,
which anyone could Operate and take
the pictures themselves. Deferred %
the committee on finance.
Commissioner Whitney moved that
the acting presidsnt visIt the officers Of
the west aide eocietiee and request
them not to rent for privileges IN their
halls when they rent the halle TO third
parties.
James Riley Dennison was present IN
the hope OF an executive seeeion, -
that be could be dragged out Of tAe
room, but there Was nothing 70 discuo
in executive session, % be wakes auaT
in q deepopdent mood Mr. Denn1oon
said TO . reporter for THR HEhkxDs
after the eees,on cIesed. that ~ pfo-
posed 70 continue 10 visit Me 6ooo4
until hs educated the people 70 posne
where they Wonld detnan1 tha1 -
more secret oomions be held.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

BrFysLo. y. y, jan l3.-W. W.
Gandslach of Columbia, H., opposite
IT. Louis. comnHtted suicide by shoot
ing himself through the heart a. the
Hotel Eagle last night He came here
with the idea OF ju=pIng over Niagara
Falls. but fear that bis body might not
be found, changed his plans. Ee Is
said 10 De bookmsker ~ tue East st.
IDuls race track
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Supr-me Court Gail.

LANSING, Mich-, Jan. f3-Contrsry to
all expectations no decision in the Bel
KNAPP matter was made known in the
supreme court today and there is now
no definate information to be obta ned
ss to when an opinion will be handed
down. The cases on call for tomorrow
are a. follows: Nos. g., 6S, 81, Sc, 81 !,
gS 40 TO- IL as.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

BURLINGTON. Ia. Jan l3.--ft is re-
ported from Morning sun. Iowa, that
q tad wreck occurred tnis evening on
the Iowa Central railroad. an east
bound passenger train Was deralled
while on a crossing. sixty feet above
ground. Two we're killed and two 9TH
ers sustained injuries that will protA-
bly, prove fatal
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
VIII Impcach ooodykoon,z.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 13.-Impeach-
ment proceedings are threatened
against the new populist auditor,
Goodykoontz, because of . charge that
he promised to retain the late deputy
superintendent Of insurance as price
for that gentleman's support In the
recent campaign.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
HAS DRAWN NO INTEREST.
Unjust Criticism Of City Treasures -.
II. Borrick.

City Treasurer sorrsck wss aske1
yesterday about IN attack made ~ The
Democrat on him in rsfereooe 20 m
tsrsst alleged 20 be drawn on ceunty
taxss collected. Nr. soryiek sasd ~
thought il very unkfnd 70 ATTACK ED
misanote . CITY cfficsr without hae5nG
iuerv,eeed him ~ ell. When the oonB-
m.ttee on fieasce called 90 Mr. Borr1ck
90 see II be would turn over the ceustf
taxes. hs told them be was net o17iseod
to do - untii February /. bus thos -
would pay over what 80 needed 4
the ceonty wsuid allow ~ equal
sruount 70 remain N the FOur>A
National bank for tlDo,
after February l. equal -
fhe tire n pcuid have Ne
NJ If what hs eonid have sofno1
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. l3.-Thc question
of who shall preside At JOINT sersion
was waived today and the vote Of the
state with the last election Was can
vassed. Governor Crounse and the re-
mainder of the republican ticket were
declared elected. The remainder of
the JOINT session Was devoted to the ad-
dresses of rerlring Governor Boyd and
Governor CrOuuse.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

shaIl boat branch of the vandAliA rail-.
way An engine Jumped the track ~
= switch connection ~ Jsssap's sts-
ssoa. And ran tlftren fest clear Of the
rasls. aud buried lie freat end ia al
embsakment. II surned over, sn.
stsntiy killing George smith. engineer,
and William Warden, tisemsa,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

ST. EaScE. Mich, Jan. lS.-With the
mercury lingering around tue neigh
ooFhood Of twenty four below during
a part Il tne time this week and not
above tifteeu below, the straits have
become frozen 80 that driving over
them - gang Ia al directions.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Buchanan,s Big Blaze

BucHANAx. Mich, Jan. 13.-Fire
startec In the bskeryof Sparks d Hath
away At 5 o'clock TINS morning and
consumed their grocery store with all
its stock. The dry goods store of C..
II. Baker was badly burned and the
Maccsbees. Working Men and Modern
Woodmen lodges. Total loss $40, 900,
covered by insurance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

ton an sxseusivv cewmitt~s vas sp.
pasnlsd consist4nx of President kiy aud
Secretary Thompson aud hessfs.
ufAves of puiuth. Seymour VI hanis
ksc Marie aud WheslSr of Albany.
n. y. Aflsr shs passage of the ususl
resolutions Of thanks. etc. the coavcn.
ton adjourned sine die.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
FIFTEEN PERSONS INJURED.
Fearful Rear End Collision OF Two Pa
seng-r Trains IN Chicago.

scngcr Trans n (nsSaso.
CHICAGO, Jan 13.-The Crete accomo-
dation on the Chicago aud Eastern ILL.,
nois road, leaving Dearborn station at
7.2e o'clock tins evening, Was tele-
scoped st Fifty-fifth street by Chr
cago and Erie through train TO New
York Tne accommodation train con-
ssted of three coaches filled with su-
burban residents on their way to their
homes Fifteen people were severely
injured IN the wreck and scarcely any
one or the $50 or more passengers es-
capped some bruises or minor injury.
To add 10 the horror OF the scene, the
center coach of the accommodation
caught fire from the overturned stove,
while three passengers, two women and
one man. were caught IN the wrecklng
close to the flames, and were cut away
from their perIlous position by the
heroic efforts of their fellow pas
neQgers.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

CrSclSSArT, O.. Jan. l3.--Mr. Won
k0nsky, VINO has been for years IN
cnsrge OF the weekly Voikeserand of
this city, IL skill missing from home aud
MS employer found that the accounts
are short. The sum may reach So, 900.
vou konsky ass been living beyond
hls salary. which ne represented a. be-
ing very large.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
TWO MEN BURNED.
Duluth Adds Another TO the List OF He
tel Fire Horrors.

DULurH, Mlnn., Jan. l3.-At7 O'Clock
this evening there was no reason to
doubt that two lives had been lost in
the fire which entirely destroyed the
81. Louis hotel a. noon today. The
two missing men were Baggageman
Baundrs and brakeman Preston of
Marquette. who came IN on the South
Snore road this morning. When the
ire broke out At 1880 both were asleep.
Conductor James of the same train
crew was only few doors from them.
He barely made his escape, but tried TO
arouse the two men- They were prob
atk~ oyefcore by SMOKE Aad ,as. lfne
total loss OF property IS estimated al
$l35. 900, insurance SgS, 600.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

CHICAGO, Jan. 13.-A number of the
city alumni of Albion college, Albion,
Mich, have taken steps to organize .
Chicago Alumni association of their
alma mater. A call has been issued by
Professor Charles II. Gordon, 'S6: X.
4. Clark, ~, and Professor A. +. Web
ster. 'S5, and Of the $50 graduates and
old students in and about the city fully
100 have signified their intention to At
tend the FIRST annual reunion and ham
Quet at the Grand Pacific hotel Tues
day night, January 81. DR.. L. r.
Fiske. president of the college, and
other members Of the faculty will be
present and respond 10 toasts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

New YORK. Jan. IA memorial
bas-relief medallion portrait OF Henry
Ward Beecher. executed in bronze,
was unveiled this evening in the vesti-
bule of Plymouth church, Brooklyn.
Addresses were made by the Rev. DR..
Lyman Abbott, Thomas @. Sherman,
Prof. Raymond and ex-Coneressman
s. Y. Whifs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
For Good Roads.

New YORK. Jan. l3.-General Vice
President Royston of the National
league for good roads announces that
the general meeting of the league will
be held At John Chamberlaln's hotel,
Washington, At 10 o'clock on Janu-
ary Is.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

lxnfAxAro1fs. lad Jan. i3-John
Kastsr and wife 81 Archer streeS we're
found IN taesf house tn'e s1oraing. the
istter dead ard the former uncoa-
scieus frsn esesoing nstarai Ess, with
whlch tao Fo8ni vas hiisd. knster
may ferovsf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
SENSATIONAL CHARGES.
Indiana Republicans Will Investigate the
Treatment Accorded Prisoners.

Treatment Accorded Prisoners.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. l3.-It de-
veloped this evening that the early ad.
lournment of the house and senate
was brought about by the democrats
for the purpose OF Consulting over a
well founded report that the republi-
cans intended TO spring a sensation in
the two bodies by preferripg resolution
making grave charges against the
management of the state prison south.
Ii IL ssld that prisoners are hanged by
the thumbs and whipped with buggy
whips for trivial things. Wholesale rob-
berry of inmates and the sstate will also
be charged.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Bosr0S. Jan. iS.-fne eioop shaw
mui, which arrived yesterday after
neon sfOm sandy Hook, was burned
tsis mornlng whlle iyisg Al CONNER
cal wharf. Two of hsr crew, Freder-
ick Alchrst aud Charles Benkeson,
who we're sleeping "a the cabin, per-
shed IN the flames.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Dealers in Women.

IRoy NousrArS. Mich, Jan. 49,
Complaint was made by City Attorney
Hammond that number of men visit
Ing here are doing - regular commits
SION business IN w1men for immoral
purposes. ard an investigation is nos
beng conducted that may lead TO the
arrsst OF the gang.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

uAn1sox. Wa, Ian. i3-The en-
niovss OF the Democrat Printing conl-
oarv. which dues TIE state printing.
vent on 4 strike today AZ a result OF 4
4 da..grsenent Of wages The paper
vii probably appear "a the morning,
has . DELAY on the state work Will for
Fal fha ts.E.frarf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Ionis coastess Have Marrow Escape
From Occupying Ccdins.

IONA. Mich, Jan. ls.-The big rail-
road bobs came down the fourth ward
hill heavily loaded with coastsrs thu
evening, and when crossing Main street
ran into horso belonging TO Frank
Sherwood of Sebaw. The horse was
valued at $50 and its lex WAS broken,
after which the beast VA shot. 6her-
wood was unhurt. but the c0ssteru
were badly handled. One received q
big cut over the eye and couple more
were badly bruised, the load being
scattered, but no ono was killed. which
Was . miracle.
The city council are going to pass On
ordinance TO prohibit coastipg inside
the CITY limits. but a. they have had
only one reading of it and their nexl
meeting is not until next month, the
dangerous sport will have had its run.
The city will pay for the horse.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
rms,v, WAY, On, ~ prlson

JtcKsOx, Mich, Jan. l3.--Charles
Metten. alias Miller. trusty al the
Erisen and bookkeeper ID the front Of.
Zee, walked awsy at O'Clock this
morning. His access to the front Office
gave him a chance 10 leave before
hardly anyone vas astir.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Aes9FGes. Mich. Jan. l3.--Ibe boaFd
af supervisors hss decided 10 build a
grssei sesd from Anskezon 20 White
nsll- II wll be kne~a "a the mlddIe
road ssse Sulsthy the townsbip p. .thTeagh
which L pssses.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Gould's Will Probated.

New YORK, Jan. l3.-The will of Jay
Gould was admitted to probate today.
Special guardian Rollin NJ. Morgan ie
gwen SS00,and Special Guardian Mapes
81 900 for services in the probate pro-
ceedings by Surrogate Ransom.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-At / o'clock
there Is not the slightest indication OF
any change in Mr.. Blaine's condition.
Everything is quiet within and without
the house.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
TO STOP TIE EVIL



oopenneeoaeot &oetleo nNQ -;
port % tho oomminosonoeo yDCDmIo
aftsrnooa oonoornlnx tho hopco ho1l&'
a. tha citv. vk,ch r>on;r. ncl.o, -.
-~;,,.-~- ~ s-...s7r - No. 49,
~
~ - - -
es'S = s.yuy - e'ee1 - y =
open ne bar an4 - run q tef ~ -
profit they can eocugo. The o1kooD q
he eocietiea owninr 49, halia m -
r.oneeHed "a .aon shn nr.ce;<,. a. -.
- - --:~.,-
tof P.'s :.
Aafenai Lsmosn reported the al
from Hastings for assistance. and 81
he had sent No. 5. but the anoor,s..
~. NJ, rn,o.A.x s-o,., a.. - -s..-
q. - ~s-.s
nss ss ou0es oon'soa Snon " es1reo.
ne also reported that = motor ear had
run over their hoee on East Bridge
street. He said the motormen was act
70 blame. - il was not deyiight aod
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
GRAND RAPIDS MICH SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY "A 1865

nothing further viii b dons ia The
matter until the copy Of the snpremo
court decison il the Lindeman coss y
submitted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Tsrre Haats, fna.. Jas. l5.-t sef-
ions wreck oceursed sbout Ilftsen miies
anrta u tais cay at ueon on the Ma
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14
Michigan Pensions.

Original-Andrew Mitchell, Alphens
Pierce, James +. Mckloy, John F.
Swartz, Nicholas Fenner, Travers Phil
lips, Hiram Carr, Franklin East, Eli
Null, Joseph Tucker Obadiah Il.
Smith. Orson W. Took, William w.
Nestell, stephen jones, William II.
Remington. Addit,onal-Henry 4.
Hllborn, David +. Mench, Lewis
Spaulding, Alfred Akey, John p. Aus
tin, George Schwegler, William II.
Munsham, ]. J. Walter, George w.
Adams. William s. Slagle, Ambrose
Dickinson, James u. Stanley, James
Carr, Charles W. Bennett, George W.
Scott. A. j. McCarn, Daniel Neely,
Henry V. Gates, Henry Il. Gunu, Al
anson X. Piper, Hiram X. Beach, Ben
lamin HutcnIpgs, jackson Page, Will
liam II. Curtis, William r. Wheeler.
ii. 4. Beach, Elijah Musson. Increase
Alfred r. Denton, Cyrus Phelps,
Reuben r. Davis, Albon Pickett,
Charles CARING. Stephen Carroll. Re-
issue-Byron Holt. Michael Greenslt.
Original. widows-Euxa Welch, Louisa
Arms, Charlotte Crane. LOUISA Gree
malt.
George Watt of Jackson wanted
money anu fni0'd II Dt n SET OF lAttt
teeth, Dentist Welsh acting as his
uncle. Welsh kept the set for months,
and finally broke IL up. Now Watt is
sung for tnesr value.
Saginaw merchants have been robbed
blind by q gang of youthful shop
lifters. The whole outfit was IN police
court Thursday and ranged from to
years IN age. Ine casts were sd-
journed.
Mrs. PredercksOp, who snort time
ago fell aud brnke her wrist, went cut
OF doors yesterday afternoon and
slipped and fell. TINS time she broke
her hp ons.-1reenylsie ludepend-
cut.
Yesterday > thidsfer, a well 10 do
farmer living shout three and ane-hs u
miles west of Hastings, and Ms wife,
were BADLY injured by MS team hecom-
inc unmanagsaiae and running away
Iay conntyss sheriff has shat down
on ali0wing persons 10 visit the pfisoa
department II the at There bas
been too naslch assistance from tue Out
sids IA tse way OF jail deliveries.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

HEIENA. Mont, Jan. ls.-Notwlih-
stsndlng the fact that twenty seven of
the thirty -five democratic members of
the legislature met in a regularly
called caucus last night. snd by unani-
nous vote honorfd A. Clark AZ
their vhoiee for United states senator.
1nst gentIeassn failed of election m
the JOINT assembly today. receiving
only twenty-five votes. Ihis MAS due
b the fact that the Dixon men boltsd.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

Dsep Water Convention Adionfns.
"ssHsSeros, Jan. I9.-At tae after
noon scssaeH Of ine deep water eoovsn-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-14

The first and only bill 10 pass the
senate Was Senator Dorsn's biIi amend
ing the act fixing the sslar'es and pre-
scrihing the duties Of the kent county
officers II Was given iinmedjase effect.
senstor Esrnafd has drafted nail.
which he viii shortly Introduce. Tor Al
appropriation fo erect q monument 20
the Michigan soldiers who fell on ths
held of chickainauks. The Wbeeier-
Angford contest ls stlli in the hands
OF TIE committee OF investigation. sad
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-02-23
SENTIMENTAL MR.. WANAMAkER.
A Bible Wrapped In the Colors Inaugu
rates the Pneumatic Mail Tube.

Bible Wrapped In the Colors Inaugu-
rates the Pneumatic Mail Tube.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1S-In the presence
of 100 distinguished persons. the first Off
cial trial of the pneumatic tube for mail
transit in America was successfully given
in Philadelphia's postoffice. The tube runs
distance of little over half a mile.
Postmaster General Wanamaker, after
declaring that the system meant rapid
communication between cities all over the
world, sent through a Bible, wrapped in
an American flag, and a message which he
composed as the initial package. 1t
reached the substation in l minute and
3 seconds, or at rate of 40 feet per
second, with a pressure of six pounds to
the square inch. The message read: First
use of the first pneumatic postal tube in
the United States is to send through it a
copy of the holy Scripture, the greatest
message ever given to the world. Cover
ing the Bible is the American flag, the en-
blem of freedom of 65,000,000 happy peo-
pie"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-02-23
READING GOES TO PIECES.
A Receiver Appointed on Motion of Hon
7. c. Platt.

Receiver Appointed on Motion of Hon.
7. G. Platt.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 21.-The affairs of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
company were brought into court late yes
terday afternoon. All day there were ru-
mors on the street that receivers were to be
appointed. The offices of the United States
circuit court were constantly besieged by
newspaper men and parties interested in
Reading matters who were eager to obtain
the latest news.
The proceeding was brought by ex-Sen-
ator Thomas c. Platt of New York, holder
of third preference bonds, against the Phil
adelphia and Reading Railroad company,
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron company and the Pennsylvania Com
pany for assurances on Lives and Granting
Annuities. The receivers appointed are
Archibald A. Mcleod, president of the
company; Chief Justice Edward M. Pax
son of the supreme court and Elisha p
Wilbur, ex-president of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad company. Justice Paxson at once
sent his resignation as chief justice of the
supreme court of Pennsylvania to Gov
ernor Pattison.