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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11

den for thirteen years until three years ago He was
born in Kent England in 1880. and when twelve
years old brought to this country by his par
ents who then settled a farm in Pittsfeld. OF
sego County, ~ Y. He worked his fathers
farm till he eighteen years old, and then was
teacher OF the village school for two winters.
Afterward he learned carriage making In Morris,
Otsego County In which he started on his own ac-
count a few years later In Laurens Otsego County.
When the Rebellion broke out he gave up his
business and raised Company /. OF the 12lst New
York Volunteers He mustered into the Fed
era service as captain on August %. 1862. and
mustered out June 2S 1866 as lieutenant
colonel having been several times promoted for
bravery and military skill in battle. His regiment
was known as General Uptons Regiment
having been commanded for time in the field by
brevet Major-G Upton. Colonel kidder was
dangerously wounded in the head by bullet In the
desperate fight at the Bloody Angle at Spottsyl-
vana on May u. 1864. while he was in command OF
the regiment After being disabled for eight months
he returned to active duty in the field
At the close Of the he resumed carriage
making at Laurens. He originally an old-line
Wing and was OF the organizers OF the Repub-
lcan party in 1854 in Otsego County. where he still
retains his home and votes. but for business rea-
sons lives with his son. George T. Kidder. at No.
37S Cumberland-st.. Brooklyn
He was first appointed a port warden by Gov
ernor Cornell in 1880. In 1893 he superseded by
Du Bots Collier of Hudson. n. Y. whom he now
supersedes. During the interval from 1893 to the
present tmc he has been employed by the Board
OF Port Wardens as its expert There are nine
port wardens whose duties to make surveys as
10 the stowage OF the cargoes of incoming vessels;
TO take charge of the Hell Gate pilots etc. They
are compensated by fees which amounted TO about
$500 each last year. Formerly the ONCE or port
warden WAS much more remunerative, but since the
extensive supplantng OF sailing vessels by steam.
ships its emouments have been greatly reduced
on account OF the uniform fee OF 81 for surveying
n cargo Colonel kidders appointment was advo-
Gated by many OF the most prominent snlppihg mer-
chants and steamship agents IN this city; by the
surveyors OF the Board Of Underwriters; twenty
three Congressman: twenty-one State Senator's; the
Republican organization of Otsego and other indi-
viduals and organizations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
CAPTAIN COLLINS WINS THE SUIT.
ANOTHER DECISION IN THE OLD GERMAN RroS-
MENT FUND CASES.

ANOTHER DECISION IN THE OLD GERMAN REol-
MENT FUND CASES.
A suit in which Justice Slower. in the Supreme
Court gave decision Thursday, was one OK
several suits which has helped TO decrease fund
raised in 1879 for the benefit OF sick and needy
members Of the old nth Regiment, OF this city.
The 18th Regiment was known as the German
Regiment and dsbanded in 1889 When the
relief fund vas raised 1t amounted TO about Nl.ooo
and was In charge of Colonel Cnbekamp until inc
time of his death. When Colonel Stewart took
charge OF the fund it had dwindled to less than
half that sum. and when Colonel Stewart died.
after the regiment had been dsbanded. there re"
NAMED only $500 Several suits had been prousnt
by claimants for portions Of the fund and the ices
of lawyers who defended the suits diminished tho
principal while the interest was paid to former
needy m embers OF the regiment.
CAPTAIN Charles H. Collins appointed trustee
OF the fund and was required 20 give bond OF
$500 Lately the surviving officers Of the resi-
ment wanted TO have the remnant OF the funo
divided among them, declaring that as the SUPER
numeraries Of the disbanded regiment they were
the only persons who were entitled 10 peheht ~
the fund. In one OF the former suits, however,
Justice Ingraham had decided that any MEMBER
Of the regiment who In good standing at the
time the regiment was dsbdnded. was entitled 10
a share in the benefits of the fund. No less than
ten suits against the fund have been fought In
the courts and one suit was carried to the Court
OF Appeals.
The suit which was decided by Justice Slower. on
Thursday was brought against Captain COLLINS.
who is a lawyer in the Stewart Building. by other
former officers OF the disbanded regiment. who mad
formed themselves into relief association. de-
manding that what remained of the fund snouio
he turned over to the association Preliminary 70
the suit there had been a skrmsh in Captain Col
linss Office in which some OF his former feliow
officers the nth Regiment tried to take t9rcipae
possession OF mortgages representing the FUND.- and
thew had been arrested Justice Slower declded
hat the fund could not be transferred to the relief
ASSOCIATION and Captain Collins still has possession
% what is left The latter said yesterday that ne
would he glad 10 get rid OF his charge and Il
nara suits were brought the remnant of the fund
would soon disappear. william c. Davidson VINO
aided in defending the latest suit VIII be ehti''so
TO get some of me fund for his services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
SPRINGER ENERGIES TO VIEW.
COURT NOT CURRENCY. REFORM NOW THE
HEIGHT OF HIS AMBITION


WASHINGTON April 10 (SpecaD.-Judge William NJ
Springer of the Indian Territory. Is In washington
and was a visitor the floor OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives yesterday and to-day Having hnished
his term OF court at Ardmore. he was forced 10 ad-
iourn the term set for Tahequah on account OF an
outbreak of smallpox there
II came TO Washington" he said. lat the urgent
request of a number OF the members OF the bar VINO
practise before me TO do what can TO secure the
passage Of the bill correcting the methods OF court
procedure before the Territorial courts This Is the
bill which was devised by the bar OF Indian Territory
and was brought here during the winter by Judge
Stuart II has been reported favoraby by the
House Committee the judiciary. but for some rea-
son 1t has never been taken up and passed. IL Is
merely for the expedition OF business before the
courts and | don't think there will be any serious
objection to 1t in Congress. 1t only needs a htue
pushing" ,,, III, -
In regard to legislation pending which Will con-
tinue to the courts at Fort Smith, Ark and faris.
Tex the Jurisdiction they now have over the Indian
Territory Judge Springer said: Il am not here TO
look after that. AS far as am personally con-
cerned. | don't care how long the criminal turis-
diction in the Paris and Fort Smith courts
because have always been averse to the considera-
ton Of criminal II Is unpleasant business for
any Judge. and don't envy the Texas and Arkansas
Judges who have II 10 do. No. came here solely on
behalf Of the procedure bill. II | can have that
passed will go home satisfied"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
DANGER OF A STRIKE AT AN END.

All danger OF a strike on the lines OF the Metro
politan Street Railway Company apparently passed
away yesterday, and the proposed meeting OF tho
dissatisfied employees at Clarendon Hall did not take
place w. D. Mahon. president OF the Amaisamated
Association of Street Railway Employees OF America,
who came to This city when the strike agitation
began left for Philadelphia yesterday. Thomas Nc
Cullom general organizer OF the association. said
that II had now 5000 members among the employees
OF the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. Janeo
Lynch one OF the ten men over whose discharge the
trouble arose, said that he was going to take the
dent Vreeland for defamation of character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
NIGHT SESSION OF THE HOUSE.

pporEsr AGAINST INCREASING THE PENSIONS
OF GENERALS WIDOWS.
1,,,,na,or Anru l0-The evening session OF the
H. u,as marked by slight outbreak In the
Renublcan ranks against the policy OF increas'hs
49,. ons,ons NJ widows OF general officers several
such hills had been acted upon ny the HOUSE III
cu,,i,,a. NJ IN. Whole and when the last one
came nm Mr. Mccall 0aep. Tenn SAID 'ha' II ''a'
-, n,as % no continued while widows OF private
so,d,er. could get no such consideration me- ior
~, 80, ,rooose TO attend any more Friday
night sessions ,..a a. Nr Nccau,s
Mr. Flicker Rep.. S. D)' rep'yi"s " W.
.omarks said that the maximum limit OF the pen
=, ,h. w,dow OF a private soldier had been
increased from IS to $50 month put there du Wa
i i ne increase of the limit OF officers WIDOWS
lively colIoquy occurred between Messrs racs
Ter and Hemenwny Of the former regarding the
tlonine IN action on bills. Mr.. Picker declined
70 he interrogated by Mr. Hemenway anu ine -
yer h,ch Ur Picker replied that the gentleman aia
when MI INV Information; that he had msrepre-
not ~ Tho committee in what he mad sald;; - l.,
During ano g, he Whole and three Of them were
Commute ~" House before the hour Of 1890 caused
an ad}0u RRhEinPUBLIcAN CAUCUS CALLED.
,x,s,,rgton April 1O.-Mr. Grosvenor, OF ohio' ,he
.,rroan NJ the Republican caucus. has caIed L
rs NJ the Republican members OF the House 10
-. a.. IN. House chamber at o'clock Tomorrow
,ng IN consider what action shall be taken with
,noa IN the Stone and Mccall immigration DIS
,rha erst measure provides for consular Inspection
~ nersons Intending 10 emigrate 10 tae y, &c,
9or ali persons desiring 20 become Citizens oi '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11

Republicans of Iowa" he said "are true to ALL
son, but after him they want Mckinley"
Mr.. Sutherland. who Is one of Mr.. Platts star
ference with Chairman Hackett. Neither OF them
seemed to be overjoyed by the political outlook Mr.
Sutherland said that he going to Washington
to-day ION business and politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
PLEADING HER HUSBANDS CAUSE

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE
HOUSE A WOMAN LAWYER APPEARS IN
AN ELECTION CONTEST
Washington, April 10 (speciaD.-To-day Tor tne
first time in the history of the House OF Representa-
tives. woman lawyer appeared before committee
Of that body as of the counsel In coh'es'eu
election case Additional interest was lent 10 the
incident by the fact that she is the wife OF one Oh
parties in the case. which is that OF William H.
FELTON, NopulisO against John W. Maddox 'Defho-
craO of the With Georgia District. the case Is
nend,nr before Elections Committee No. l. and was
argued to-day. General w w. Dudley ana MIS-
W. II. FELTON, appeared for the contestant MIS-
FELTON, Is a woman OF mature years. with an eH-
ceedngly pleasant manner and her bright ahd peril
nent statements. which bore mainly on her own par
in the ante-elecon campaign, were listene, 10 AZ
tentivey and respectfully. 1t Is asserted thai me
first brief in the prepared by her, ana tne
brief itself, which is exceedingly clever one APP
p,ars TO Justify the assertion. DR.. Felton,, the con-
testant VAS formerly a member OF the House OF
Representatives having been elected as an inde-
pendent over the regular Democratic CANDIDATE. lie
is a strong advocate OF protective tarin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
WESTERN RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

Chicago April l0-The gross receipts from trafnc
IN tho Illinois Central for March estimated at
s57o 6s5: estimated decrease compared with March,
1895 s2599 for the eight months ended February .
there was an excess Of receipts over operating ex-
penses and taxes amounting to s5l2SOo an increase
~ 81 32S i8 as compared with the same period Of the
previous year. A., , ., 49,
rate of one fare for the round trip has been
Convention OF the Republican League to be held In
Milwaukee, August 26 and r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
70 OPEN THE RED LAKE RESERVATION

TO OPEN THE RED LAKE RESERVATION.
The Red Lake Reservation will be opened on May
Is. instead OF May l. The towns of Fosston. Nc
Intosh, Red Lake Falls, St. Ha.re and Thief River
Falls are nearest the lands TO be opened. These
places are on the branch lines OF the Great North
ern Railway, from Crookston, the seat OF the United
States Land Office Intending settlers will have
time between trains to visit the Government ONCE
there and get any needed information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
THE GREAT NoRTHERN's NEW BOOK

The book "Alaska--Land OF Cold and Glacier. Is
sued by the Great Northern Railway. is a hand
some work 1t is fully illustrated with maps and
views The MAPS are complete. those OF the Yukon
district embodying the atest knowledge of that
country while the map showing the trip day by
dav through that wonderful maze Of islands and
ua,ars known as the finland passage" Is the most
comnrehensive yet attempted The reading matter
Is arranged BY subjects, and covers every feature
t,tar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
NEW ROAD IN SARATOGA COUNTY.

Albany. April lo-The Upper Hudson Railroad
Company was incorporated to-day with capital OF
100000 to operate railroad twenty miles long be-
tween Cornth and South Glens Falls, Saratoga
County The directors Warner Miller, OF Her
kimer: Warren Curtis and Theodore Ezmann. OF
Palmer; Albrecht Pagenstecher, Albert Pagen-
stecher jr., Louis Windmuer. Kennedy B. Fullerton
and John B. Gleason Of New-York City. and II. G.
Burlelgh OF Whitehall. The companys principal Of
fee be at Corinth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
THE COMPULSORY PILOTAGE BILL

THE COMPCLSOkI Ill<OlA1H> DiHA
o,,v MISUNDERSTANDING CONCERNING ITS
SCOPE CORRECTED.
u,asb,neton. April 70 (SpeciaD-There seems to
W ,an q good deal Of misunderstanding concern
no. ,h scone of the bill TO abolish compulsory pilot
a hitch was defeated yesterday In the House
ar ~, 20, IN any way affect the potage OF vessels
~ "a ,r foreign trade but was limited to Amer
, .ss.s engaged in the coastwise trade All the
- -. ,ho Atlantic coast north OF the Chesapeake
a. -, o ahoshed compulsory pilotage. so that the
10, ,,od only 10 those States when nave not en-
"'' p',,a,ior for the relief Of vessels engaged IN
a@ ,rha continuance of this charge against
ung vessels is not only a heavy TAX out Is d" uI'
49,. REORGANIZATION because IL was remoVeo io"s
600 .yains, steam vessels CARRYING ehe |
az when engaged in the coastns az mod nv
The compulsory pilotage system =, I'd South Caro-
ta tinr,da Mississippi. Georgia, Ala nn,nmi
ana and Texas. Since the aDolltio" ~ Ia grown
sorry potage against steam vesseis 'Hound NJ every
up system Of tugboats wnic c, licensed under the
REnd.rai laws These tugboats are geheIan5 rdnr
.,oued hy "a ling vessels, and vessels are saI "a,
the tug In dangerous channel tna ,ha ing and are
skifui pilot The vessels must pay me Jug; a mot he
STU ~ rsnnred 70 paw the pilot whether OF hoa G
reforms service Sometimes the pilot goes on p I'd
as q passenger. and often ne does o 81 her arrival
at the wharf to demand his fees whicm az ~ '
cases greater than the charges FOR toWase husI.
The bill did not seriously interie'e Inv renort Of the
committee and In he debate IN tns ~ n,iotsee OF
reason that 1. did not interfere win ,ne mnIovment
foreign vessels nor did PreVe, re Necessary 1t
simply removed this unjust ana , NH gsneraiy
from coastwise sailing vessels. which are xenebt We
cy,bbed together in order to give employment TO
some Of their number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
A DEMAND FOR THIS ROAD.

Chicago. April 10-rhe Seattle Lake Shore and
Eastern Railroad will be sold at public auction
May l6. There will probably be three bidders-the
Canadian Pacific. the Northern Pacific and the
bondholders who now foreclosing. The Cana
dian Pacific wants the west end OF the road In
order to retain its connection with Seattle: The
Northern Pacific owns most OF the capital stock
OF the company and wants TO protect its interests
The bondhoders believe that the property Is going
to become valuable and want to organize and re-
hal faf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
GRAND TRUNK AND THE CENTRAL

Chicago. April TO- 1t is eported that secret con-
ference was he'd yesterday between high officials
OF the New-York Central and the Grand Trunk sys-
TENS The object of the meeting Is said to have
been the formulating of a new traffc deal over the
Canadian road, whereby the Grand Trunk would
be placed on equal footing with the Canadian
Pacific regards trafic passing over the New
York Central Inca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
TIFFANY &CO.
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK

ject of the Imprisonment Of Mrs. Maybrick In Eng
land was introduced by Mr.. Call dem. Fla0' 10
the apparent annoyance of Mr. sherman thep.'
Ohlo) chairman Of the Committee on Foreign Re,
ations who declared that such proposition should
have been introduced, the Senate mad no ,uris
dction over the subject He moved TO lay the joint
resolution on the table. but finally consented 10
have referred the Judiciary COMMITTED ana
this disposition made Of It,. . .
A bill giving the aid OF the Government 10 a
transmississppi and international exposition at
Omaha In 1898 was passed. The Senate at 90
O'Clock adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
THE "HAND OF POPERY" IN 1T.

Washington, April lO.-Many members Oh CON-
rress have received the following peti,ion'
rhe undersigned citizens OF the United o'ates
are Of foreign birth. but who are the ohiy true
blenders OF this glorious country arc
,hat This country knows no religion. ana teai :
ac' that the Jesuits will obtain full control Oh TINS
free land OF ours point with aas snme hidden and
evil Influence the free and 70 Se sens
s.asn than Is usual this spring and recognizins
In this the sinister hand Of Popesy ana a av and an
aImmr,nria, ton 10 prevent In some manner tns III
sidous plan from being carried out as r,gh,. for
,ha end the subversion of the sacred rights Ao'
w sne f our forefathers fought and bed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
FORTIFICATIONS BILL PREPARED.
1T AUTHORIZES THE EXPENDITURE OF fl.3s4.si3
FOR COAST DEFENCES.

IT AUTHORIZES THE EXPENDITURE OF fil.3sf.6l3
FOR COAST DEFENCEs
Washington April 1O.-The House Appropriations
Committee to-day completed the Fortlfcations bill
for the coming fiscal year and directed Mr. Hainer.
of Nebraska, TO report 1t to the House The meas
ure as agreed to recommends specific appropria-
lions amounting to &.423S, and in addition gives
authority to the Secretary OF War to make con-
tracts involving the further expenditure Of S,42276,
under the Engineer and Ordnance departments.
making total expenditure authorized by the bill or
sl13A6l3 The aggregate amount appropriated and
authorized by contract under each natural sub
division OF the bill follows
Gun and mortar batteries. $4,000: sites FOR for
thcations $3.50 900; preservation and repair OF fortih-
cations $4,000; plans fc- Notifications. 5000: sea-
walls and embankments. $3.50; torpedoes Tor mar
bor defence 10000; armament OF Qualifications.
$500 s73; proving ground. Sandy Hook y. j.. $500;
Watertown Arsenal. Massachusetts, $780, Water
vl,et Arsenal New-York s310 Beneca Arsenal.
California $500 Ordnance and Fertilization Board.
900 90. Fortress Monroe sewerage system. 81 $50.
The report accompanying the bill states that dur
ing the XLIXth Congress appropriations were
made on account OF fortncations. their maintenance
or armament and for the twelve fiscal years-lho
TO 1885 inclusive-the appropriation by Congress on
this account averaged only $780, $50 per annuTn. ana
only $500 per anngm for me fourteen years scsl
years specific appropriations were made az stated,
The bill reported to-day contains appropratons IN
1d d Id ConSresses The appropriations FOR
the eight ascal years, lss9s36. aggregate 224s9Zz4
or an average OF s2S1.1B per annum.
The bill contains proviso that all materials pur-
cbased under il shall be OF America manufacture.
except when in the Judgment Of the secretary OF
War IL is TO the manifest advantage OF the uoveIh-
nent 10 purchase them abroad In limited quantities.
wSinh materials shsall be admitted free OF duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
Rich Si1verware

For wedding presents it is
especially desirable that
silver gifts should not
merely reach the standard
Of sterling, but that they
be Of sufficient weight to
insure durability.
Tiffany & Co.'s products
unite solidity with artistic
merit.
Not purchasable elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
STILL ANOTHER UNE..sY CONSCIENCE
RELIEVED.

RUTH CLEVELAND HAS THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TON PAPERS FOR NJ. S. ADAMS SECURED
CONDITION OF SENATORS MORGAN
AND vooRHEEs-TRIAL OF
THE MASSACHUSETTS.
Washington, April 1o.-The Postofce Department
Is running opposition to the Treasury Department
In receiving contributions from persons whose
wrongdoings have troubled their consciences. To-
day an unsigned letter. containing s. was received
at the Postoiice Department from man In Du-
buque. Iowa. who says he made false reports to the
Department some time ago. He had previously
sent 49, and this is the remainder of the principal
and interest He expressed desire to nave %
cents of the amount sent TO IL Dubuque newspaper;
to pay for advertising the fact that he had RENTED
the amount OF his offerings so that ne couu see
the 80 cents knowing that the conscience stricken
man will be advised of its receipt In the dispatches
of the United Press.
Ruth Cleveland the Presidents eldest daughter.
was found to have the measles this morning. Little
Esther Cleveland, and the children of Private Sec
rotary Thurber. who have the same DISEASE are
getting along nic0.
Perry A. Clay. Under-Sherin OF Arapahoe County,
COL called at the State Department to-day and
secured the papers necessary to obtain the eXradi-
ton from England of Matthew S. Adams. late clerk
of that county. who was arrested at southampton
last week the charge Of being defaulter 10
Mr. Clay will sail for England without delay armed
with the papers obtained from the State Depart
ment. the necessary evidence. ana warIain Iioli
President Cleveland constituting him law onicer OF
the United States
Senator Morgan mad good nights rest last night
and was better this morning
At the home OF Senator VOORHEES, this morning 1t
vas said that the Senator was about the same Out
there was assurance that he on the road to
return to his usual health.
Instructions were issued by the Navy Depart
ment to-day to the Board directed to Inspect the
new battle-ship Massachusetts, and witness her
speed trial On April Is the Board will meet at
Cramps's shipyard. Philadelphia. and after making
an inspection OF the vessel will to Boston by RAIL-
reoining the Massa chusetts there April 20 when
the big Ship will proceed TO the trial course between
Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise. where the trial VIII
take place under the usual conditions The mem
president: Captain II. F. Picking Captain f. A.
Cook Commander r. c. Bradford. Constructor .!
+ Uanscom Chief Engineer II. s. Ross Lieutenant
Commanders f. p. Wood and Seaton schroeder
with Lieutenant S. A. Stanton as recorder.
Elaborate ARRANGEMENTS have been made by the
Executive Committee of the National League or
Democratic Clubs for celebrating the birthday OF
Thomas jefferson at Monticello. Va, on Monday
by Vice President Stevenson and several members
OF the Cabinet and forty or nifty senators ana mem
bers Of Congress. will leave here on MONDAY morn
ing for Monticello. Ex-Governor Russell OF Massa
chusetts one OF the orators OF the OCCASION ar
rived here this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
No SHIPMENTS OF GOLD.

NO SHIPMENTS OF GOLD.
There will be no shipments Of gold TO Europe %
steamships sailing to-day. as had been expected
p,xchange showed weakness yesterday Sight bills
sold at 4SSNs