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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
NAVAL NOTES and Army ORDEES.

WASHINGTON Nov Il Special. Orders have been
sent by Secretary Herbert to the commandants OF
the New-York and Norfolk navy yards to expedite
the work Of repairs the vessels OF the nome
SQUADRON now at those stations to the greatest
possible extent The Secretary's orders say That
the vessels on which work Is going on must be
ready for service later than December H. 1t Is
the intention OF the Secretary that on that date all
the vessels under command Of Admiral Bunce shall
be ready for a cruise. and unless the present pro-
gramme is modified the feet VIII sail for the South
before Christmas.
Nothing definite can be learned as TO the move
ments of the Texas. The probabilities seem TO be
that her recently discovered injuries VIII not long
detain her at the NewYork station, but that con-
formally to the recommendations OF Constructor
Bowles she will be sent on short cruise. Even II
court Of inquiry in relation TO the ships injuries
York The machinery of the Texas has not been ac-
is gone through she cannot be regarded in all re-
spects as a regular member OF the commissioner
fleet. She is to have steam trial at sea just as
soon she is ready for the test.
ties to keep the Cincinnati OFF the coast OF Florida
hllbustering duty. In the near future the ship
pairs Her relief has not been designated nor has
the time when she will be brought North been de-
Lieutenant Commander J. G. Eaton has been or
dered to command the Enterprise relieving Com
Lieutenant b. r walling has been ordered the
Ensign G, W. Logan has been detached from the
The Accles machine gun was tested al the Wash
ingon Navy Yard to-day for rapdity. Later will
be sent to the Indian Head Proving Ground. where
IL will undergo further trial
The sailing Of the Marion from Acapulco for Co
rinto was reported TO the Navy Department to-day.
Lieutenant Colonel J. r. Gibson. deputy surgeon
general was to-day paced the retired list OF the
Army on account Of disability. He born in
Pennsylvania from which State he entered tn,
Army in 1862. During the ne was brevettoi
for meritorlous and distinguished services and again
in 1866 for services at Harris Island, New-York Har
Dor where cholera prevailed.
The ordinary leave granted Major Joseph X. Cor
SON surgeon. on August 80 Is extended twenty days
on surgeons certificate OF disability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
cUFyT NTSIC or THE AEOLTAN.

The aeolian. which reporter Of The Tribune had
Tho Measure Of listening TO yesterday afternoon at
No 1s West Twenty-thrd-st., had many admir-
ers There in delightful little hail. in one OF the
upper floors. at one end were an aeolian. grand
,'ano and A pipe organ big enough to do service
IN a large church. t;le TO one side Of the room
and a few feet from the instrument Professor
vIncente Toledo seated himself at Il small cabinet
lacking a trihe like the front Of organ. with
regulating stops. but having no Keyboard. From
that point of vantage he played the three instru-
rents or one OF them or two Of them at will and
his auditors listened, delighted and amazed. or
nourse back OF 1t all is the mystery of the light
ing Thursday evening elaborate recital was
oivsn in this same hail. where Accomplishments
gore PLAYED for the violoncello and the human
voice and the artistic perfection OF IL al kept an
audience OF nearly two hundred people deeply in
terested. Among the listeners were S!gnor Bevi-
rinI conductor of the Abbey -tirau Opera Com
pany; Associate Conductor Senor sepi.!i. and the
bsryfone Slgnor Anccna. Rec.tals given on
Ti,eslays and Fridays. and there Is pleas
ant place 10 spend a half hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
Ecw pork barper & Brotbers Cuonsoere
THE CHARGE INHERITED.
MIR. BROOKFIEI.D REPLIES TARTLY TO
JUDGE ALLIsON'S CRITICISM.

| IN THE OPINION OF THE COMMISSIONER. THE
JUDGE HAS SHOWN MORE INTEREST IN AN
ASPHALT PAVEMENT RECENTLY THAN
IN THE WANTS OF PRISONERS.
Commissioner Brookfeld was denounced by
| Judge Allison in Part II of General Sessions
| yesterday for the regulation which forblds the
sale Of food to prisoners in the Criminal Courts
| Building. The judge said he wanted to make a
| public announcement Of the Indignation he felt
| toward Commissioner Brookield for his in
| human action in preventing the prisoners and
others in the Criminal Courts Building from get
| ting food during the day"
Commissioner Brookield seen last night.
and said, in reference to the criticism Of Judge
Allison: mo could be more surprised at
Judge Allisons charges than /. and will say
that If the Judge had been as busy Of late look
ing after the welfare Of the prisoners as he was
| in importuning me to have an asphalt pavement
put down in front OF his residence the wants of
the prisoners might have been better taken care
Of. | have had petitions" he added, from all
manner of men to locate cigar-stands, luncheon
counters and bootblack-stands in the Criminal
Courts Building but the answer to all has been
that the building is still in possession of the
Sinking Fund Commission. and that the De-
partment Of Public Works has jurisdiction
If any petition from the judges or city officials
in behalf of prisoners has been sent to the De-
partment. | have not seen ii.
1T is true" continued Commissioner Brookfeld
that have been spok, to on the subject. but
only once. and then by Mrs Foster whom I
CHANGED to meet in car and who said that she
would call and ask permission to take food to a
prisoner / certainly did not discourage her, but
have not seen her since glad that Judge
Allison Is adding his efforts those who are
endedvoring to make the life of a public official
a happy one. but believe that he is mistaken
and when ne finds it out he will do me the justice
to say | have had many accusations laid
against me since took office, but this is the first
time that | have been charged with being in
human enough TO starve people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

HARBOR IMPROVEMENT THE SUBJECT
DISCUSSED.
SENATORS HOAR. FRYE AND PLATT AND LIEU
TENANT-GOvERNOR wOLcoTr AMONG

SENATORS HOAR. FRYE AND PLATr AND LIEU
TENANT-GovERNoR wOLcoTr AMONG
THE SPEAKERS
Boston Nov 1.-THE annual dinner Of the Boston
Merchants Association. the most important dinner
of the season in this city held this evening in
the Hotel Vendome The subject for discussion.
The General Improvement of Boston Harbor.
served 10 draw together large gathering as the
immense dining-hal Of the Nendome could accom-
modate of the solid men. not only of Boston, but of
Massachusetts, Prior to the banquet ha!f-hour's
reception was held in the hotel par.ors during
which many members Of the association seized the
opportunity of meeting the special guests OF the
evening. At s O'Clock the procession went to the
dining hall which was deliberately decorated with
National colors and embiems
The men at the principal table were the president
Of tine association. j. r Lesson. OF the Executive
Council: Lieutenant Governor Wolcott Senator'S
FRYE. P.att Hoar AMI Gainger. Congressman
Grout Walker. Mccall, Atwood Barrett. Knox
Morse and Fitzgerald Collector Warren. Sub-Treas-
urer O'Ncu Postmaster Coveney Chairman Al
pheus Sanford. OF the Board OF Aldermen; Wee
President r. g. Shaughnessy. of the Canadian "a
ci0c Railroad: Clinton White. secretary of the Dock
Commission; Jonathan \. Lane, ex-President of the
association Alden Spear president Of the Associated
Board of Trade; Colonel 3 W. Mansfield United
States Army; Woodward Emery, chairman Of the
Dock Commission; william II. Lincoln of the Ley
land Steamship Line; O. II. Sampson and b. L.
Corhrel. Among the 30 other men present were
General g. II. Taylor, Robert Treat Paine. Curtis
Guild General A. F. Martin and Charles i. Clark
president of the New-York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad.
j r. Lesson opened the 81 akng with few re-
marks and introduced Lieutenant Governor Wolcott
as the next Governor Of Massachusetts. Mr.
Wolcott was received with rising cheers. He spoke
briefly but happily. welcoming the guests in be-
half OF the Commonwealth and dwelling upon the
necessity and Importance of the subject to be DIS
cussed
In the absence of Secretary Herbert, who had
been expected. Collector Warren was asked 10 say
"A few words for the Administration. and he re-
sponded with statistics showing the extent of 3os-
toms foreign and domestic commerce He was FOL
lowed by Woodward Emery. After Mr.. Emery, Col
onel Mansfield was introduced William II. Lincoln
and Alden Spear followed Senator Frye was re-
ceived with applause he was presented 10 the
semblage Senator Plat. of Connecticut also had a
cordial reception Senator HOar was the last
speaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
NEWS ABOUT WESTERN ROADS


Chicago Nov. 15-The sixth annual report of The
Great Northern Railway Company for the year end
ing June 30. 1885, SHOWS that general conditions
along the line are better than people supposed
system aggregate S3 lO9 $780, OF which $40 O31
from freight and 81 S2 passenger business This
was an increase of nearly s2.0Oo 900 the prev-
Gus year. Operating expenses were Sl46,462 and
net earnings s5.953.477. The increase in net earn
ings 81. l06.S99
Western roads have agreed that and after
December they will impose a charge for carrying
bicycles In baggage-cars. The rates will be the
same as for excess baggage, with a minimum
charge Of % cents. This action Is likely to raise
strong protest from a constantly increasing class
OF suburbanites. The roads that the carriage OF
the wheels has increased to such extent that
they frequently compelled TO put on an extra
The Green Bay. Winona and 81. Paul Railroad
Company j. to be again foreclosed. On Monday
Herbert Turner attorney for the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company of New-York will ask Judge
Seaman, AT Milwaukee. for an order decreeing the
sac % the road and it may be that receiver VIII
be appointed in the mean time. 1t Is likely that
when the contemplated sale takes place. the prop
erty VIII pass into the hands OF one Of the COM
panies centrlng about st. Paul
dispatch from Duluth says that number OF
heavy shippers OF Dubuque have organized move
ment to build railway from that city 10 Toledo.
a distance OF ninety miles. The object Is TO con
meet at that point with the Chicago and North
western, and thus open up and valuable ter
ritOry 10 Dubuque trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
MASSACH USET1S DAY At A1LINIA.

,,o1-p GOVERNORS AND ONE GOVERNOR-ELECT IN
ATTENDANCE-THE BIGGEST WEEK YET
Atlanta Ga Nov. 15-Massachusetts Day exer-
cises hogan at II o'clock to-day. An address or
o,coroe y, the part Of the State of Georgia was
delivered by Governor W. Y. Atkinson. Governor
Frederick r Greenhalge Of Massachusetts, re-
snonded Afterward there an address of well
come on behalf Of Atlanta by Mayor Porter King,
and an address of welcome the part OF the Elk
nosi,on bv President c. A. Collier, with response
NV curtis Guild jr of Boston. a member of the
Massachusetts Commission. Governor Greenhalge
later in the day formally presented the Massa-
chusetts building TO the Exposition, and President
Collier received it. A reception by Governor and
Mrs Greenhalge took place from $3.50 to $50 at
Cowcrnor C;reenhalge. OF Massachusetts, and his
staff; Governor Hastings, OF Pennsylvania ana ms
staff with Pennsylvania State officials; Governor
Iinnett OF Rhode Island, and his stan, held a
hubble reception in the Auditorium at the EXposi
lion at u o'clock. Addresses were made by fresi,
Iinna,t and members OF various press associations
Prpess,dent Wilson VI. Day. on behalf OF the Cleve-
land Chamber OF Commerce. also spoke
i" An Interesting feature OF the day was AN ad-
arass Nv Governor elect Bradley. OF Kentucky.
Nv snecia! invitation of the General Assembly or
cacrgia Governor Hastings Of Pennsylvania, with
Lieutenant-Governor Lyon the speaker OF the
House and members OF the Supreme Bench OF that
Safe, and Governor Iippett Of Rhode Island,
Sttsitea the Capitol and the former addressed the
two Houses in joint session. go " -
'".,,ondsnce It the Exposition this week has
hroken ali records and Georgia Day. next Tuesday.
bids fair to double the largest day heretofore
Mr. Matthews. Of the Governor OF Indiana.
n,bn died here yesterday came to Atlanta TO take
VII We NJ Inc Smithsonian Institutions exhibit I'm
tbe Government Building He was a SICK man then
md overwork developed case Of typhoid fever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
NORTHERN PACIFIC RECEIVERSIIP.

st. Paul MINI. Nov 15.-Offciais and attorneys
interested in the Northern Pacific receivership ar
rived here this morning. In the party were John
G. Spooner George r. Peck. OF Milwaukee, counsel
for the Adams party; Silas w. Petit counsel FOR
the Brayton Ives Board OF Directors; Roswell G.
Rolston president and Herbert r. Turner, counsel
for the Farmers Loan and Trust Company. or New
York: General Manager Kendrck an W. A Under
wood OF New-York counsel for Receiver Burleigh
Mr. Underwood had a short talk early with MI:
Bum, the general counsel for the receivers. after
which they met Senator Spooner. Mr.. Pettit anu
Mr. Peck and held a conference OF considerable
length Before this general conference IL was
stated by several OF those present. among them
General Manager kendrck. that the prospect OF
consolidating the recevership good. and That
progress is being made but none OF these gentle
men cared to disclose the details ~ the scheme
one gentleman said that l. is likely that Receivers
McHenry and Burlegh will be members OF the
consnlila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
NOKE ARRESTS Nv BALTIMORE.
ELECTION FRAUDS TO BE RUN TO THE GROUND
THOUGH THE PERPETRATORS WERE
DEFEATED.

Baltimore Nov. Is SpeciaD.-The arrests OF cleo.
ton officials and others connected with the Demo.
cratic political machine continue. August WeisA
one OF tho Commissioners OF Baltimore County. has
been arrested on q warrant charging him with hav.
ing voted Illegally. The charge sets forth that
Weise was born in Germany. and that he came to
this country when fifteen years OF age. 1t further
states that ne has never taken out naturalization
papers. and not a qualified citizen OF the United
States The Commissioner was taken before JUS
tice Cook and released for a hearing before United
States Commissioner Rogers Weise says he was
born in Philadelphia He has been prominent In
managing Democratic politics In the county. work.
ing with Charles SchafYer. the rich brewer ana
district Democratic boss
Schlafrer also is under bail for trial charged with
violating the naturalization laws for the purpose
OF having Illegal votes cast. Karl Franz, who was
arrested In Milwaukee on a bench warrant from
the United States District Attorney OF Maryland.
is one OF the men whose fraudulent naturalization
one Roeder Is charged with having obtained, on
which charge the latter IL now under bail. Fran1
was supplied with money to get out OF Maryland.
II is expected he VIII prove 10 be an import2ns
witness against the bosses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
KEROSENE FREELY USED.
INCENDIARY FIRE IN A HEBREW TENE-
MENT-HOUSE.
TENANTS AND AUTHORITIES PUZZLED IN FINDING
CLEw TO THE rIEND WHO STARTED THE.
BLAzE-A FIREBUG WHO OPERATES

TENANTS AND AUTHORITIES PUZZLED IN FINDING
cLEw TO THE rrEND WHO STARTED THE.
BLAzE-A FIREBUG WHO OPERATES
ny DAYLIGHT.
What seems to have been a deliberate attempt
to set fire to A fve-story tenement-house con-
tanning twenty families Of poor Hebrews was
made in broad daylight yesterday afternoon in
Second-st just east of F'irst-ave Kerosene was
spilled in large quantities over two Of the upper
Railways and light was afterward applied to
the pool Of oil left in the lower hall The fire
fortunately was discovered in time by the house
keeper and was extinguished by the tenants be-
fore it had gained any Roadway. An investiga-
ton by the Fire Marshal is now in progress.
The tenement-house is No. 165 Second-st
About o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Dmizai-
ski. the housekeeper who occupies one of the
rear apartments the first floor, saw bright
light in the hallway above and went upstairs to
investigate. She found large patch of oilcloth
in the corner of the hallway on the second floor
blazing furously and the flames licking the
panels Of the door of a vacant apartment adj
joining Mrs Dmizalski's screams brought out
number of TIE tenants and they poured water on
the fire and put it out dozen burned matches
were then found near where the flames mao
been flooded with Kerosene.
Kerosene had also been spilled all over 'he
third floor hallway. directly above where the IRE
had been The discovery stupefied the tenants
They stood about the staircase discussing VINO
the villain could have been. and who had as
played such malice. until Joseph Lagno a taiior'
Of No. J31 Sixth-st.. who had been VISITING MS
parents OH the third floor of the house, went 10
the Fifth-st station and informed the police
Policeman Brereton was sent TO the mousse ne
tried to pcrsua lc the tenants that the IRE must
have been accidental and reported 1t to MS ser
geant. but the people. after remarking the guam
tiy OF kerosene used. the manner in which IL
had been spread around the doorway of the va
cant apartment and in the hallway above. and
the burned matches scattered about, declined to
believe IT,
Foreman Han OF Engine Company NO %. VINO
visited the house and examined the burned nan
way informed the Fire Marshal. Deputy FIRE
Marshal O'Sulivan went to the tenement-house
but learned nothing OF Importance. No one in
the tenement house had seen any 'one carrying
kerosene downstairs. The vacant apartment mao
not been occupied for two months its last ten
ants being a respectable German couple VINO lett
ii 10 return 10 their native land.
The Marshal confessed himself puzzled by the
case He IS satisfied. however that the fire was
rot accidental and will have the place watched.
Nothing suspicious has ever been noticed in the
tenement house. the tenants say. and they them
selves are as puzzled By the fire as they are
scared. Many of them lat night announced their
intention of moving to other quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
CLYDE SHIPBUILDERS STAND FIRM.

GERALD BALFOURs EFFORTS TO SETTLE THE
STRIKE LIKELY TO PROVE FRUITLEss
London. Nov. 1.-THE prospects of a settlement
Of the strike Of workers in the shpyards the
C,yde grows more remote. The employers refuse to
submit the dispute to mediation. and will only
treat with delegates from the The Govern
ment recently appointed Gerald Balfour. Chief Sec
rttary for ireland. TO use his good offices
a settlement OF the strike it being said that his
selection due to the desire OF the Admiralty
that there should be delay in existing contracts
FOR the building of warships vessels which could
be used as auxiliary cruisers. II also said that
Ny. Bafour would compel the ship building firms,
not only On the Clyde. but at Belfast. TO concede
The demands Of the men. 1t appears. however. that
the employers do not propose TO submit 10 Govern
ment interference. and will settle the dispute on
terms to be decided after conference with repre-
sentatives Of the strikers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

John Friel a laborer. OF No. 32l East Twenty
fourth-st.. brought to Bellevue Hospital
Thursday last at o'clock suffering from what was
supposed to be typhus fever. Yesterday a consul
tation OF physicians held and some Of them
believed that Fricl suffering from typhus. He
manifested many OF the symptoms OF the dread
disease and hastily transferred the willard
Parker Hospital and Isolated In the infectious
ward. Dr. Hall who had charge OF the case was
not prepared 10 say last night that Friel was
really suffering from typhus but declared that the
symptoms developed warranted Friel's transfer to
the Willard Parker Hospital Several prominent
case to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
BACKwOODSMEN UP IN ARMS.
IRISH SETTLERS IN CANADA OFFER FORCIBLE
RESISTANCE TO THE TAX CATERERS
SENT FROM OTTAWA

RESISTANCE TO THE TAX GATHERERs
SENT FROM OTTAWA
Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 10 (SpeciaD.-The whole of the
hackwoois country in the region Of the upper Gait
ueau hills and forests north of Ottawa seems be
in a state or insurrection against the Government
o. Quebec The settlers of this region almost
exclusively Irish, who came out forty years
ago Most of them had been evicted from their
holdings and were persuaded to make Canada their
home the representation being that there should be
no taxation on their land. which should be given TO
them forever They have consequently always re
sisted the local and provincial gatherers. and the
officers have never yet succeeded in coercing them
The expedition of provincial police sent up from
Quebec TO make a raid into the dsaffected region
for the purpose of Selling the property of delin-
quents left here yesterday fully armed, with camp
ing and campaign equipment 1t failed, however. TO
penetrate with its teams beyond the outer fringe
OF Lowe Township. Backwoodsmen and settlers
In large numbers had already begun to assemble to
dispute their progress and after some exciting cpl
sOdes. in which however. no Dlood was sphieu' We
eader Of the expedition wisely decided TO seek SAFE
quarters before darkness fell He accordingly re
turned the only hotel in the county when they
made their headquarters last night. At daylight
this morning. when preparations We're being ma
for fresh start. II found that the settlers IN
the night had disabled the teams, without whlch II
Will be impossible TO make forward movement or
retreat In this dilemma II was decl1ed that tIe
leaders Of the party should make the best OF their
way TO Ottawa and osk for further instructions and
endorsements. ,-, .., A,.o
This is the situation tonight. The settlers have
assumed threatening attitude ana thelr Ieau .t
Government officers 10 enter their county 10 correct
taxes execute warrants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
FIVE FRENCH HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO BE SOLD

remarkably important and high-class collection
has been placed on exhibition in the Fifth Avenue
Auction Rooms. No. 23S Fifth-ave., and will be
sold next week. beginning on Monday at D. m.
The collection which made by Etenne Allan,
NO Il Boulevard Magenta. Paris, comprises some
beautiful specimens Of fine Sevres porcelain. furni-
ture Of all periods. antique clocks and drawing
room chairs candelabra mirrors screens. etc.
antique silver and bronzes and a large assortment
of miniatures. watches. arms and daggers. and
cabinet and mantel ornaments. The exhibition
is one of much interest to collectors, well TO
those who In search OF articles for household
adornment. 1t was consigned directly from Paris
the Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms, and the sale
will occupy the whole Of next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
THE SiMs OLD STORY.

Wilmington. Del. Nov i5-Peter O'Neil. farme
living near Clayton was visited by two bunco mel
to-day who POSED as agents and who inveg.ed hin
into a game OF poker. The farmer drew 500 from
bank in Smyrna and went into the game. lie wor
5000 In a short time. but In the Of the play
I'M. his 500 passed 10 the other men. ONeh wen
back to Smyrna TO bank his winnings and Their,
learned that the money was counterfeit and tina
he had been swlndled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
DOyNGS or THE GRAyGgRx.

Worcester. Mass. Nov. b.-The third day OF the
annual meeting OF the National Grange brought to-
gether an enormous crowd OF patrons from the
subordinate oranges. Scores were unable to secure
even standing room in the hall public meeting
was held this afternoon In Horticultural Hail. and
the officers OF the National Grange conferred the
seventh degree In Mechanics Hall on . class q
Eearly two thousand memeerk