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Mr.. STEVENSON VOTES.
THE ROCK ISLAND BILL PASSES
TEE SENATE.
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Trains Will Have to Be Stopped at
Government Towns-y Voted for
kemalo Suffrage,
BLAND WILL THY 10 FORCE A yorE
ON hrs BILL.
& poets 70 Secure oaeran Of Advosai,s
# iAe Msa.urs BY Moaday democrats
Speak tot aud Against The Bill

Washington, February 1.-THE vice
president Of the United states came 10 the
rescue Of the OlSiahoma town site hill to-
day and b his vote broke the tie ana
passed the bill compelling the Rock Ialpnd
Railroad co;npany 70 stop It's trains at the
new towns OF Enid and Round Pond. This
measure has been under discussion In ths
senate nearly week and has been one OF
The most hotiy contested bills OF the sen-
sion.
The railroad company, according to the
advocates Of the bin, secured control from
the IndiAns--ln advance Of the opening OF
the Territory-o of two town sites adjacent
TO those Of Enid and Round Pond. rggs-
larly established ~ the interior depart
ment, and trains Of the Rock Island roed
hayN refused TO stop at Enid and Rouna
Pond ana compelled settlers to come Two
or three miles down the line OF the read
In order 10 receive their freight or traRsust
any business involving railroad t1'liih-
portatlon.
AS Enid ami Round Pond are alleged
each 10 have population OF 900 inhahi-
tants or more, remembrance against the
railroad eompany's action has been 20
spong that Il found its way to congress-
The measure on the FINAL vote stood ~ to n
and the vice president promptly exercised
his prerogatve by casting a decidius vote
IN favor Of the bill.
The senate amended the measure. how-
ever, and II must so back TO the house for
concurrence OF that body. Berry OF A.
kansas and Palmer Of lilinosa were the
principal champions Of the bill and Black
burn OF Kentucky aud Platt % Connects
cut its loading opponents,
This bill disposed of the senate went
into executive session and considered the
Feckham Nomination with closed doors.
When the senate met today Mr. George
presented the credentials Of Senator-elect
MeBauTtu Of Allsslssippi and the oath OF
office was administered TO the new sena-
tor
A % was presented by Mr.. Hoar to
prevent lottery practices through the Ma
tonai and foreign mail service,
Mr., Harris Of Tennessee presented a bill
70 prevent conflict between Federal AND
State courts In all cases affecting private
rights.
House bin 20 compel the Rock island
Railroad company 10 stop It's trains al
! Enid and Round Pond. Oflahoml. camt
7 up as unfinished bnsiness and Sir. Plat
srgued In opposition to the measure,
At the conclusion OF hlr piatt'A argu-
4 msnt Ny. Blackburn moved 70 lay the bill
on the table. The roll call resulted--nyes
I 70. nays 81, and the motion was defeated
Mr. PETER then presented an ameudmeni
10 provide that in any election for the To-
cation OF county seats "all citizens Of the
United statcse irrespective Of sex, shall
be entitled to vote, Il was opposed by
Mr. Blackburn but MIR, PETER made a
arong speech in support Of the amend.
ment.
q intend said he, TO ayail myself Of
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rc1as ro.taI Mater.

washington. February l5.--A postofflce
was established today at Ferguson, Tar-
rant county Arthur W, Lotspeich post
MASTER
il. r. Hodge was appointed postmaster
At Bellevue, Clay county, vice n. L. col
Her. removed, and Mrs Mary Peel at Nil
lanp. Vice Kate Spring. removed
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reflin. FenfinrF l1AeA dikpAtel lfosi
Hnmnfa. RuSslo geyH that a railroad Hffi'
ifnt flAe 1ctnlrrd On &smalt tl'sftpvsf
railroad near Jflan two e1Hlhhs gt,d -,
Snteef cafrinaca ,gert destroyed. 1hlrleAn
,fopls we're Killed and lnrgs nusnbef
sfnundedr
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TopAY,s EVENTS,
The POSTS BuIietin With what WA
TrRnspire rhls Dny Through
ont the Country.

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comrades VIII Sc e y t'st ~ osrfsl2h
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r'aroniclc fr3Fd Home SAYS thu Nailesp
has deeilaei - nde4i me 1nNerNfioii ti9lt
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ct1i7iss8 "a me ySie on tha adppftpr ~ the
tgNasg II co.nDlefee hcfwftp hsl4aie and
llArInany
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Fey. one Of ne sfincipAI Witnesses sseiAs'
paallsl coufhiiu. has aprt ner husband ~
dirpfee HAa claims that be iIaa ieeef<''1
her ever rinee ait testified IA ms pa
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ANARCHY n RuRorn.
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were made 70 gatherings o unemployed
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Local f1fecaFi Tor Trkaa fof the fweniYF
four hours onslng 81 midnight, Febnls
Norih. Central. f:asE Bauthwett Texas.
Coast p.slficii FnlF Wafner,
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Iid1ieshofaath Kr. F<9f4atT NS-Ali
fht tounse ~ mine 10. N{ako mites
81 ineendiaflea. supposed 20 ps s,f'sias
miners
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5,.atns4 No a6sfutkH 3fz k1.z
reIaa AAu.lals. 1udthu u Jesse arg Frank
s,.n,ss. 4 ,sportsa s,yipf IS her haa.1 is.o
niiss irom hsfe :'' ~
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Wilkastat1e. pa Ffpf1arf tA,s'Aien
york u the onYiona ntsse etfllnpf :
make Roadway n Gearing ~ he 1spf'sl
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nefllr. i'ehfuafy i0.~.WiIhclm Werner,
the loader Of no Ref.iin anarchists. after
beus asaiirhceii 70 ok Hlpntlla' tihprison-
mont succeeded IN escaplng to tiollAnd
and II said 20 have an intention OF pros
Icecding 10 Tie unised States X II ns-
serted that the nixht OF Werner completea
tho breaking 10 nf npareijsttt utsAniaa-
tiDns III Gern1ny
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washington, February i5-Dehate on the
Bland aclgniorage bill Ia the house was
,shafa tts..lzad today by several strong
democratic speeches agalnat tae measure.
Mr.. Bland has given M hope OF reaching
an agreement to close debate by upani-
inotss consent and tomorrow he VII move
to chose debate The opponents VIII de-
cline to vote. ana IT viii require quorum
Of tae advocates OF the measure 70 carry
the motion. MIR. Bland does not expect
TO secure q quorum tomorrow, but az soon
rs this lack OF quorum y demonstrated
steps win be taken 10 compel the aticnsi-
anco Of tbscntots. ami Mir Bland,ls cpnfl-
dent TINT on SATURDAY or 1iondus at the
fafthes. quorum VIII be prcscnt 70
pnss the blli.
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HlBI D0ld

.iandard brand on the
1 81 Y ~ Il. dlsunct advantage OK
~ ..' wv interval from rooster 70
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Q|lgTTD COFFEE.

I. IL ~ sss soss,1os a' Department aIs n
s Y. ,,1spsss y segplyiags at, sas ). e sse
y. W ,na most delicate plenas.
q s;iilu nns a not evaporated BY
sf7e I'm ,rsm distant markets.
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Whcn the senate met today MIR, George
presented the credentials 81 Senatot-elect
MeLanrtu OF Mississippi aud the oath OF
office was administered to the new sena-
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NOTES OF THE STAGE.

At Tony Pastors Theatre on Sunday evening an
entertainment will be given under the auspices Of
the 5 AS As usual with entertainments given
by this club long list OF prominent vaudeville
artists will take part. Among those who bavc
agreed TO appear Weber and Fields, Miss Bes-
sic BOnehill James +. HOey the Russell Brothers,
Miss Annie Hart. Miss Jennie Omen Potter. George
Marion Arthur Ryby. Miss BESSIE Fairbaim, Theo,
the Brunnells the LOrrettes and Misc Jessie Ollver
John Drew's next engagement in this city viii be
played at the Empire Theatre in September. lie
Will remain at the Empire during the tour Of the
stock company.
In "Charley's Uncle" which IL to be played at
the Bitou Theatre Monday night. +. j. Henley
will be seen as Peter Sedge. champion middle
weight pugst. The cast will also include Miss
Rettna Girard, Miss Beatrice Moreand. Miss Cora
Macy Miss Alice Esden. George Woodward. Charles
r. Welles Raymond Hitchcock ana Herbert Brun-
ing.
Maurice barrymore and +. j. Henley who are
personal friends OF James c. Roach are 70 take the
parts of the policemen In Rory Of the HILL at the
Fourteenth Street Theatre this evening.
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THE AMERICAN STAR"

To the Editor OF the Tribune.
Sir In reply TO the queries Of your correspondent
A. f. H. In relation 10 the song known more COM
monty by its first line
Come. strike the bold amt"
l would say that there is little dot aat II was
written about the period OF the War a., lsi1 I have
frequently heard it sung. and always to the tune
sometimes with slight varatons) called "The HUI
mors OF Glen"-an Irish melody. This was great
favorite OF Robert Burns. who composed 10 the
same air song which is now. presume, much
more accessible than the original. and which. as Is
well known, written In honor OF Jean Armour.
who became his wife. The first stanza of this beau
tiful song Isl quote from memory:
Their groves OF myrtle foreign lands reckon.
Where bright beaming summers exhae the perfume;
Far dearer to yon lone glen o. green breckan
WI the burn stealing under the lang yellow broom
Far dearer 10 me are y0n humble broom bowers,
Where the buebell and gowan Turk lonely. unseen
For there lightly tripping. amsng the Wild flowers.
Asfenng the linnet. aft wanders Jean!
The peculiar measure of the verse renders II ex-
tremey probable that this was. in fact. the orgi
nal air 10 which the referred to was set.
JOHN III. INNES.
Sing Sing. n. Y. April 90 1894.
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WEDDINGS.

The marriage OF Miss Fannie Howard Wesson
TO Thomas c. Williams. OF Pittsburg. took place
noon yesterday at the home Of the brides
parents. No. 1871 West Fifty-sixth-st. The ccre-
mony performed by the Rev. II. i. Gamble.
Miss ". S Wesson sister OF the bride was maid
# honor and Major T. \. Montooth. OF PiusbUrg,
was best man The couple Will live In PitsburS
after their bridal trip.
Ocean Grove. ~ j.. May 2 (Spccial.-A pretty
wedding took place yesterday at the home Of the
brides parents In this place. The contracting
parties were Miss Helen May. daughter Of the Rev.
George Clarke. and Charles Emory Apgar. The
officiating clergymon were the Rev. George Clarke.
father OF the bride. and the Rev william 4. Alien.
Of Asbury Park.
bethlehem. Penn. May 2 (speciaD-Mlss Eliza
beth NJ Brown. daughter Of Samuel T. Brown. and
william Douglas Moore. Of New-York cry were
married this evening at the home Of the brides
parents In Market-st. The Rev Or. James
"A a.f1
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THEY HERE MARRIED j TEiR ACO.
THE WEDDING OF MISS HURRY TO W V. DRAIr.
ANNOUNCED ONLY YESTERDAY

THE WEDDING OF MISS HURRY TO W V. DRAriA
ANNOUNCED ONLY YESTERDAY
The announcement Of the marriage Of Miss Isol,
Schuyler Hurry daughter OF Edmund Abby Hurrl
to William Vandervoort Draper. made yesterday
a great surprise to the members Of the two
families. well to the intimate friends Of the
couple. While the engagement announced
more than eighteen months ago and the marriage
set for an early date last year. at Calvary
Church. this city the wedding celebrated at the
rectory Of st. Marks Protestant Episcopal Church.
Brooklyn. April Is of last year was entirely
ceremony The Rev. DR.. s NJ Hasklns the rector
ing to his statement. perform the marriage
the contracting parties. Tho bride not given
away by her father because until yesterday he
not aware that his daughter was Mrs. Draper
and the intelligence was 20 him AMI his family a
sudden and painful surprise. The Rev. Dr. Has
mitted last night that he had married the couple In
the presence OF his sister ana member Of the house
hold on April - o. last year. but he could then
he was twenty FIVE years old and the young lady
confessed TO twenty years.
Mr.. Edmund Abby Hurry. when seen by a rep
refused TO say anything about his daughters mar
riage He admitted that he was aware OF the fact.
but beyond that would not be induced to word.
Mr.. Draper. who i 4 grandson Of the late Simeon
Draper. ex-COllector Of the Port OF NewN DIRK. was
several months ago confined in 81. Luke's HosyI-
tai. a victim OF appendicitis. and during his NJ
by Miss Hurry and her mother. lie IS engaged in
business in ,New-York and Is considered 20 BE-
spoken OF, was the only subject discussed in the
fashionable clubs last night.
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DIED.

BRoME-suddeniy. Terrytown on Monday evening"
April 30 1894. Ester A. Bronze, rsn..d.v Nav
s. at 2ao p m
BuRRon Tuesday May at iel West 7tsh,st Carolina ns
daughter OF the Lindsey p. seeiye. Of Baiston'
Friday at quarter H. from Christ Church.
p ,lst, st, and and, the Boulevard ID ,.
cHANLER-At Tuxedo Nay ! 1894 John Wninfop
Funeral private.
DAvIps0N-M Nyack. on Monday April o. Julian
Funeral at hi. lite residence. Nyack- HudsOn
Train leaves fo5t Of rS p at leo p
GRANT-on Tuesday May l. 1894. Thomas J. Grant.
Funeral services at late residence $50 iudsons.
Thursday evening, at o'c.ock.
HUTCHINSON May /. st Newcastle n. =.
Florence daughter Of tn, late Josiah r. and Caroline
Irterment at Eversrcens Cemetery Thursday about
daughter Of the late Thomas w. and Caroline X.
The funeral will held on Sixth day. the Attn inst
in Friends Meeting House. schermerhorn-st Brooklyn
lntermen private.
PULLMAN-9a Tge,aay Nay laura eldest daughter e.
Funeral 2:ao Thursday afternoon. her mothers
residence G3G East fastest.
Services private
\ Ro5a:aa q % &p AP e of
RUMSEY-A Dorchester. Mass. Tuesday. May J. 1894.
Mary A. Rumsey, relict OF John w. Rumsey. formerly
Inerment private at Greenwood Cemetery. Friday. at
10 a. m.
Washington. ID. g. papers please copy.
SILLfMAN-On Wednesday, May p Joseph silliman. in
his Goth year
Relatives respectfully Invited to attend
the funeral services at his late residence, 2CO2 Fifth
ave. on Friday. MAY 4, at p.
Auburn N. y papers please copy.
SITTERI.Y-At Madison. y. j. May 2 Henry Arson
Butz infant Of Charles f. and Julia Cobb Sterly
Burial private
sLOAN-On Wednesday. May 2. 1894, Thomas @. sloan
II New Haven Conn
Funeral from his residence No ~ Norton-s New
SPEIR-At his residence No East 3ith-st on Wednes.
day morning. May 1894, after long illness, Gilbert
". Spelr.
Funeral private.
VAN RRt' NT-suddcnly. Of pneumonia. Wednesday.
May a the Fifth Avenue Hotel Amelia Chcsterman
Van Brun daughter Of the late James r. and Angelina
G. Henry.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
VAN DETSEN-At Santa Barbara CAL March IL 1894.
James Lansing Van Deusen OF Kingston. ~ Y. aged
81
Funeral services at his late residence 'Cloverly on
Chestnut-s Kingston, ~ Y. May D. 1894. at o'clock
n. N.
WILL.IA,fs-Tn Brooklyn On Wednesday. May g 1894,
Jed. B Williams aged 81 years
Funeral services at the residence Of Edward C. Barnum
1874 IIancock-st on Friday May l. AZ o'clock D. m
Intelment az the convenience Of the family.
KFNSICO CEMETERY Hari"n Railroad. - minutes
from Grand Central Depot private station en-.
trance Once 10 East 4?i-st Telephone call. S5s s.
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COXEY,S COLLAPSE IN WASHLNGTON

A DEMONSTRATION OF LAWS SUPREMACY.
From The Washington Star.
Coxey and Browne now fully satisfied that la W
js supreme at the National Capital. and that ef-
forts 10 upset 1t by threats OF violence will surely
be as futile as the endeavor to-day.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FOLLY.
From The Springfield Republican
or course there Is more serious side to the pres
ont foollshness and We shall be well out OF II II
no further outbreak against law ana oIder any
where results.
NOW LET COXEY GET THEM OUT.
From The Washington Post
AZ 10 the men who now In Washington ana
who are certain TO become burdens upon the com
nunity as soon as the novelty OF their presence
wears off II rests with Mr.. Coxey and his heuten
ants who got them into difficulty to get them out
OF IL.
FOUND THEIR LEVEL AT LAST.
From Tho New-York Recorder.
The great General has retreated into circus
trance fee OF so much per head That IS the level OF
Coxey and Coxeyism--ihe level or the dlme muse"m
CLEVER DEALING WITH COXEY.
From The Newark Advertiser.
Too much cannot be said In praise Of the conduct
of the police OF Washington. They acted WIN thc
greatest prudence and caution. The strongest clc-
nent I'm their conduct was the clevcrnetS win
which they declined to attach any Importance 10
the ll-fated Coxey. They did not even DO MN me
scant honor OF arresttng him and making martyr
OF him.
STATE AUTHORITIES SHOULD DO LIKEWISE
From The New-York Herald
Now thas the vanguard OF the armies has come
IN grief and IL has been demonstrated that the
business Is Idle and futile IL Is to be hoped that
the epidemic will subside This Desirable result
Vii follov Inc example set In Washington OF deal
ing surnnariy with the nuisance
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Forelen malls for the week endny May will close
THI RSDAY-At 1880 a. m. Complementary II a. m)
for Venezuela and Curacao. also Carhagena and
coSban pos must be per F''sT lo at
Augusta victoria southampton ana iiam6ars: at 8
at . p m FOR Biued eds per 5 $ j. wilson from New.
orleans at y m. for Jamaica Santa Martha Cartha-
s as S Black 1? at rsss o ms
for Newfoundland. per steamer from Halifax.
FRIDAY-At p m. COMPLEMENTARY 1880 p. M for
BSr%sd per sv soan At r,r for
India. per la Boureosne VIA Hayre.
p and s,Io, 5a for Brazil via
det,ers Tor and La Plata countries must BE-
io Ger u s b. a.
ssas va s FOR a Ss'ninE a pss Va
at 10 sne be eeS directed T az
m; supplementary 1890 M FOR Fortune Island
ma for 'esf Pe and a.
vlganCip detters ether Mexican and Cuba
NssSerIsnds direct, psr wsrsendam VIA Rosrda
Sorw ss per- at Se q
Ses s Marc az Port dor ans per ca ssnm ms dus Ga
at m %, scotland direct per s. s. Furnessia We
g f.r Hasneld;. per Gusss from NeworIean.
for cs oss h Ss a ay up per To- Nav o s% sS
Mall. for Hawaii. per $ 5 australia from San Fran:
for China and Japsn especially addressed Only per
E%ps's Of sPsn aGn Mail. % s0. S s T daily up %
"x ' cs PER Gf. sapsSss
S:ss paw 81 @ ,S' r'ia.s
iron Vsncoavsn) close Mere gary asr April Is and up
ship Galee 0rol san Francisco close daily up TO
May % 6:30 D. Mails for Australia except those
West Australia. which forwarded via Europe)
New-zeala,d. Hawaii Fun and Samoan Islands per a s.
San Francisco close here up Nav
'21 $3.50 p. m cor arrival NJ New-York Of s. =
Lucania with British mails for Austraa). Mails for
Newfoundland. by ra Halifax, steamer
close this office daily $50 Malls Miauelon
by rail TO Boston and thence by steamer. close this
office daily at $50 o. n. Mails for Cuba by rail TO
Tampa Fla. and thence by Sailing Mondays and
Thursdays). close this Office daily $50 p m Malls
Mexico. overland unless specially addressed dis.
patch by steamer this Office daily at 5 a. m
Registered mail cloes at p. m pre- ious day.
CHARLES w. DAYTON. Postmastsr.
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PROFESSIONAL JURORS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In regard to jury reform suggest that we
have professional jurymen "a well as profess
sional Judges II 200 would answer the pur
pose I'm New-York city at IL salary OF 81 500 "A
year, the would be half million year.
Ought we not TO be willing to be taxed for pure
justice as well as pure water, etc? Considering
the rush for the offices generally. II would be easy
10 find the requisite number Of men OF character
and intelligence who have been thrown OF the
track OF business by misfortune. Men thirty years
old. who have graduated from college. and studied
law should be preferred. Such men appointed by
the Judges for ten years life on nomination OF
the Bar Association from many applicants would
make a Jury which drawn by lot, OF course) ought
not TO be challenged except for personal interest In
the case II the present system tends to the Sc
nIscience can tell what jury will do" we are
under the tyranny Of chance and our boosted free