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Evening star., 1896-08-24
RATE WAR RESUMED
A New Move in the Southern Tariff
Troubles.
VARIOUS B. AND 0. IMPROVEMENTS
The Railroads Are Cutting Down
Clerical Expenses.
A VEL SUIT B E q U N

The rate war which has been in progress
for some weeks between the Southern and
Seaboard Air Line railway companies. but
which has remained unchanged for about
a month, broke out anew this morning. and
the Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company, which operates line Of steam
ships from Baltimore to Boston. Provi-
dence and Savannah, via Norfolk, has also
entered The conflict. According to the
statements made by the representatives OF
the parties in interest, 1t will make no diff
ference what Judge Simonton's decision
may be, the contending parties will fight
each other where there is an opportunity
to do So and at the same time not render
themselves liable to punishment for con-
tempt.
The cut ordered Saturday. to go Into
effect today on what Is known as the
York river line Of steamers out Of Balti-
more, and to Norfolk and Newport News,
takes the rate between those points far
below that of the Seaboard Air Line or Old
Bay Line.
AS. however. Judge Simonton's injunc-
ton IS still in force. through rates of both
railroads are unaffected by the last cut.
What Mr.. Foster Says.
In speaking of the matter today. General
Manager Reuben E. Foster of the South
ern's steamship line said: I'm view Of the
fact that on July II the Bay Line, the Sea-
boards ally. cut the passenger rates be-
tween Baltimore and Richmond via their
James river line from $50 to 81, and their
freight rates from 25 cents on frst-class to
10 cents per 100 pounds. with similar re-
ductions on all other classes and commodi
ties. the Merchants and Miners Transpor-
tatlon Company and the York River Line
have given the merchants the benefit of
similar reduction between Baltimore, New
port News and Norfolk by putting into
effect a passenger rate of 81 each way and
sl.5D for the round trip. Freight tariffs
have also been issued by these two lines,
naming a rate of > cents per 100 pounds on
the three first classes and 8 cents per 100
pounds on the remaining classes and COM
modities as between Baltimore, Newport
News and Norfolk"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
HALF 4 MILLION LIABILITIES.
THE KEEN -SUTTERLE COMPANY. OF
PHILADELPHIA. FAILS - OTHER
LEATHER FIRMS INVOLVED.

Philadelphia Jan. 1.-THE Keen n-Sutterle Company,
extensive importers and dealers In glazed KID
against which executions for s6 730 issued yes
terdav In favor of Mrs. Mary g. Forcpaugh. made
an assignment to-day to the Equitable Trust Com
pany Subsequently the latter company was .ap-
pointed by the court as receiver of the concern.
Mrs Forepaugh also entered Judgment yesterday
against Frederick W Sutterle the head Of the com
volved John NJ. Fenl!n. morocco manufacturer. in
this city 1t IS estimated that the liabilities Of the
Keene-Sutterle Company will exceed ;J0O.c0o Fen
lin's liabilities about $4,000
The assignment OF the Keene- -Sutterle Company
produced a furry on the Stock Exchange to-day
by the Offering Of a large block Of shares Of the
ChOctaw. Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company.
which carried margin for syndicate com
posed chiefly Of the members OF the company. This
syndicate called block Of 1900 shares which vari-
GUS firms OF brokers have been carrying for IL TO
enable IL 10 conduct fight against the management
Of the ChoctaW Company. Recently the syndicate
has been cndcavoring TO support the stock above
II, ana to-day. after the failure, ii offered for
sale at best The price fell rapidly from liis
S@l. but recovered point before the close. II is
said that the syndicate holds 1000 additional shares
OF Choctaw and is believed that these shares may
be sold on Monday.
James 5. Keen. the vice-president of the company.
r. reported to have said to-day that nine houses in
the leather trade will be involved by the failure
Another leather merchant Is said to have expressed
the opinion this afternoon that the number Of 1rms
which would be involved would probably reach
fourteen.
Following the failure. the embarrassment of John
a. Duncan a. CO., local manufacturers. an
also assignee for this firm. Executions were issued
against Duncan for $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
HUNTER WINS AT FRANKFORT. T.
NAMED BY THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS TO
SUCCEED BLACKBURN AS SENATOR

Louisville KY Jan 1l.--Congressman Godfrey
Hunter has been nominated for United States
Senator by the Republican caucus at Frankfort.
Representative Isaac Wilson. Of Nelson County,
who got up from a sick bed 10 go to Frankfort
and vote for Blackburn n last nights caucus,
died this morning. Wilson's death breaks the
Legislative tie and gives the Republicans a ma
jorlty Of one on joint ballot.
Frankfort. Ky. Jan. 1.-THE Democratic MEM
bers who remained out Of the Joint caucus are
preparing a manifesto to be sent broadcast and
I'm which they define their position with regard
to Senator Blackburn. for whom there is now
absolutely no possibility of their voting at the
joint assembly The manifesto states that Black
burn has broken faith with the party. and has
by his acts IA preaching free silver after a
sound money platform had been adopted by his
party. and in fighting the Democratic nominee
FOR Governor. forfeited all right to their alleg-
ance. and that they would decline TO vote for his
election as United States Senator
Blackburn men say there shall never be a
Joint session n ballot for United states Scna-
tor until the vacancy caused by Wilson's dea tn
: filled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
STRUCK on THE STARBOARD.
THE FATED SHACKMAXON AND SCOW
CRASH TOGETHER.
IT MAY HAVE BEEN HER LAST TRIP TO ELLIE
IsLAND-oNLY TWELVE IMMIGRANTS

The old ferryboat Shackamaxon. which has been
plying between Ellis Island and the Barge once
was attended by her usual Ill luck yesterday, ana
one more collision Is to be added to her already long
list Of casualties. 1t is likely that she VIII be de-
clared out OF commission before the damage she
sustained in her latest collision be repaired
The Shackamaxon started from Ellis Island soon
after o'clock last night. bound for the Battery
When in midstream Captain Van Name. who was at
the wheel sped tug with tow. The tug was
bound for the North River. Captain Van Name
blew two whistles. indicating that he would go
astern II may have been the cranky movements
o1 hts venerable vessel that caused Captain Van
NSmc TO only In the wake OF the
tug. whereas there two The result was that
the Shackamaxon ran against the scows cable ana
caused the dumping boat to swing her bow against
the ferryboat.
The struck the Shackamaxon abaft the wheel
on the starboard side The blow was so powerful
that the joiner work the ferryboat was smashed
TO atoms and the side OF the cabin crushed In The
forced its bow into the deck. cutting triangu-
lar piece out OF it, The hull not injured. how
The cabin a sad wreck when seen after
the collision. No passengers were In the cabin at
the time OF the collision. or there might nave oeen
on board. They were landed safely at the Barge
Office.
The battered ferryboat made another trip and
then tied up for the night at the Battery. II Is
doubtful if she will again be put Into service between
Ellis Island and the Barge Ofiicc.
The tug having the scow that smashed into the
ferryboat the Garlic. After the collision she
went on her way up the river with the undamaEed
maXon had been damaged.
Secretary Carlisle yesterday notified the Starin
Transportation lines that the Shackamaxon was un-
ut 10 perform the work Of carrying the immigrants
and the company was directed to put on another
has advertised for proposals for suitable ferryboa
for the immigrant service at Ellis Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
4 CHANCE FOR "BlT" SHEA.
THE STATE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
HE SHOULD NOT HAVE A NEW TRIAL


Albany Jan. 1.-THE people must show cause why
Rat" Shea the murderer of Robert Ross in Troy.
should not have another chance for his life SUI
preme Court Justice Mayham. of Schoharie County,
has so decided Mr. Norton and Mr. Hit, counsel
for Shea went to Schohare this morning and ap-
peared before Justice AEayham in his chambers The
Justice readily decided to accord hearing on a
motion for "A new trial the ground of newly
discovered evidence. the confession Of John Me
Cough who is serving a term in Clinton Prison for
shooting Robert ROss's brother Justice Mayham
then issued an order compelling the people to show
cause why a new trial should not be granted TO shea
He fixed January - the day for the hearing at
his chambers.
Il am confident" said Mr. Hit to-day, that the
application will be granted" The hearing will
take place in the morning. and il is thought that
argument on both sides will be submitted before the
close OF the day. 1t IL supposed that Justice May
ham will take several days to look over the papers
and consider the evidence, that the decision
may not be expected much before February !. 1t
may be- too that IL will become necessary extend
Attorney Kelly. of Troy, served late this after
noon with a notice OF the proposed application for
a trial
The written report OF Mr.. Burlingame relative
submitted to Governor Morton yet but il will
be ready by Monday Counsel for Shea have not
been permitted to get even a peep at the state
ments secured from McGough by Mr. Burlingame
but this s probably due TO the fact that they have
not been placed IN the Governors hands Messrs
Hit and Norton are confident that they will have
all this evidence in time prepare their argume mt
the application for a new trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
PTIRE or 4 BAND or THIEVES.
bad RECORD or ONE OF THEM IN THIS CITY

.pAD RECORD OF ONE OF THEM IN THIS CITY
THE ARREST MADE IN BOSTON.
Roston. Jan 1l.--A gang of all round CROOKS was
captured Yesterday afternoon by detectives con-
nected with the Bureau of Criminal lnVes''s 'o,' W
rb. names given by the men are william sinful
,as "Tinev" Smith alias Carlin. alias Kennedy
charles Drake Oscar Burns alias William T.. iii'l'
ouas Ferguson and Richard ID. Coleman, alas Hd"-
, ,uas "Whl,ey" McGOwan All except M say
they live in New-York. fiill says he nV'S j" ''''"
lyn 81 ,o,to, hi. ider,itv hut finally he
',,,f,seed He said that II he should be returned 10
SSon,york he would be sure to get twenty Syai :.
H. ,dmitted serving fifteen years IN New oih &
tt Ina told of many crooked Jobs he had Dcen
pi,s,,naic cd in He and another man stole letteIs
liP' 80, b,xes in a systematic manner Tor sotir
from ~ ~ ,bo nse of false keys. In many cases ne
ssaiG he wore letter-carrers uniform whnn NJ W.
mh III IIe forfeited his bail for robbery in Mott
Y lofk, on october lG. 1885. and came to Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
TO RUN THROIGH A RICH COUNTRY.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE LINE oF.THE SOUTH
ERN PACIFIC

PROPOSED CHANGE ~ THE LINE oF.THE SOUTH
ERN PACIFIC
San Francisco Jan. IA "Calr' dispatch from
Phoenix, Arz., says that Colonel Fred Crocker
and j. Soat Fassett left Phoenix last night their
destination being San Francisco. Just before the
train pulled out Colonel Crocker consented TO in
terview. the first since his arrival in Phoenix When
asked about the proposed change of route Of the
Southern Pacific system. Colonel CrOcker admitted
the truth Of the statements published about the
abandonment OF the present line between Bowie and
GiIa Bend but he added.
I'VE cannot tell how soon. The engineering diff
culties to be encountered great. and II Will re-
uuire some little time 10 build H. II Is that
this proposed change would make the route to the
coast nfy miles longer. but We presume this Will be
more than compensated by the added scenic feat
,Ires We recognize OF course. that financially IL is
h.,ter for the ;outhern Pacific to run through this
rich country rather than through the desert. 1t
does at present -,
I'VE propose to start a surveying party over the
,rouoseI route late In the spring, or the
p, a. off the mountains. We did intend this
fnrorr,ilon TO become public at this time but since
~ 49, be.n published ! no harm in admit
IT, The truth OF the sta atements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
pIDs INVITED THROUGH POsIMAolhHH'

pr,r TREASURY FINISHES sENDiNG o'I ''f'O'
1ARs-Ht-RRYING COINAGE IN Phii-Api'i' ma
Washington Jan. 1.-THE Treasury oi''rie''. ~.
,"' ,~',N, ,ro,,ar inviting bids for bonds. on the
49, s,orsa nv william L. Wilson Postmastef-"eh-
.Tal is printed this notice: The p,o, postmaster -
hereby directed to post this circular IN
Gus place in his Office As there are be pTinting
and distributing OF this number was no SINAI mo
>t,, boa cone Phila-
denbia 70 hurry up gold coinage there ne M n' ~
gold exports Of the last few weeks r' Ha vmTk ana
SSoads on the Government supply al New a. " IN
i win part Of Director Do,S PIest9Y9 heavy
shssnnonnt ~ eod 10 New-York from the Ihi!due'
mia Mint Will be made during the comlhs ev,ess
The Treasury gold reserve al 'he c'o'' VI
today stood at $5G 029 53C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
ROITND TO SEE 1T SUCCEED.
= PIERPONT MORGAN ON THE BOND
ISSUE.


SOLVED AND WILL NOT BE UNTIL. THERE Is
No FURTHER NEED OF IT-BANK RE-
SERVES INCREAsED-A GOOD DE
MAND FOR SUBSCRIPTION BLANKS.
When asked last night at his house Madison
.ve and Thirty-sixth-st.. whether the syndicate
which was organized to furnish gold in exchange
,or the forthcoming issue of $1OOOOoO0O of Gov
ernment bonds and OF which he Is the head was
N be dissolved. J. Pierpont Morgan said:
ZIP to the present time the syndicate is in
%.ct and until il is demonstrated that there is
M need for its maintenance it will not be dis
solved"
"Do YOU stand ready under any circumstances
.o ,end vour aid in placing che new Government
ioan?' he was asked
.I am bound" said Mr.. Morgan. speaking very
earnestly. "to see the loan made success ana
1t will be-.
There seems to be little doubt. however that
the syndicate Will be dissolved as the need for
II will pass away its members thus being left
free 10 make their own bids: and there IS
ruggestion that new syndicate be MADE
vn 10 take such part of the issue as is
m, awarded to the individual bidders. Whether
ANYTHING will come of II cannot now be told. 1t
would be equivalent 10 underwriting the issue
A syndicate of this KIND would necessarily oe
c,nonosed of banks and other concerns which did
not care particularly TO secure the bonds. nut at
The same time would take them lat price TO
use the expression Whlch w all street aPPi'9 ~
case OF that kind.
One thing seems pretty certain. and 1t Is that
sba conditions of tie bond sale must be changed
The better part of the money to procure gold with
which 10 pay for the bonds must be drawn from
tbe New-York banks. ana the officers or several
n, these banks have sent communications TO the
Secretary of the Treasury saying that the present
forms of pavment for the bonds would make the
money market so stringent that general business
would be paralyZed II is believed that ''e 'ecie
tary will materially modify the terms
THE BANK STATEMENT e
The bank statement yesterday showed tha' 'ie
hanks had been strengthening themselves. The
statement is printed in detail in the financial
columns in another part Of The Tribune The
surplus reserves of the associated banks were
Increased 10 s27lsS10O from Sl9.179675 the week
before. mainly by contraction of loans. There
was an Increase Of A925,40O in legal tenders
and an Increase of 81, ,39l. 800 in specie
Below is a list of banks which, by YESTERDAY 5
hank statement hold Sl.0OO,OOO or more or specie
Practically all of this specie is gold. The banks
carry only enough silver and silver ceruncdIe9
Of small denominations TO make change Inc
gold holdings of the banks are probably larger
than appear in the bank statement, Tor 'he
reason that the statement represents the aver
oee of holdings for the week. and not the hold
fngs on the last day of the week Ihe ngureS
IN the statement OF January are appended 10
+hose Of January II. so as to show To what eX-
tent the banks have been accumulatng gold;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
,,o, rprr HOMES ~ OKLAHOMA.

. oklahoma city. o. T., Jan. 1.-The free nome
League Convention at I'll Keno yes'eruay wa so,a-
to, IN attendance. The resolutions adopien
s,d the belief OF the league that free homes s
he issue in ny ok1nGm Shs2 ssue iar they call
beyohd rass IN Grant the settlers the httuc" "
& Tp2" The preamble sets TSg5h for for' which
are invoNeu m h maid unless Congress grants re,el.
ees T aser AND AND
were read, pr believed that the grant VIII De naue'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
ROCKiFELLOW TO BE REiRRESTED.

SIXTEEN WARRANTS READY TO bE Shh>hp oN
HIM THE MOMENT HE LEAVES PRISON.
Vukesbarre Penn, Jan. ll-F. v Rockafeiiow'
the banker who was convicted ana sentenced 10 Two
-. and a half in the Eastern Penitentary FOR
,oyz ement will be released Tomorrow. his term
or imprlsonment. less the allowance for good be.
bavior' having expired: Officers from this city nave
sn.n"r 70 ,rarrants ready to serve on him the mo-
nt ne Is released His attorneys and friends have
raised money enough 10 ban hm on eacn Warram, ,s
bare His wife is in Philadelphia to greet him when
ne leaves the pen!tentiary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
MORE COLONISTS FOR LIBERIA.
THE IAURADA CHARTERED TO 'oNN"' '
NEGOEs TO MoNROVlA


NEGOES TO MONRON1A
PHILADELPHIA Jan 1.-THE international Nh's'"
ton Society, OF Birmingham. Ala 10 uaS ma
tered the steamer I.aurada TO carry =" 'o ,
people from Savannah to Monrova, i'pei'"' 10y,
Laurada will leave Philadelphia Tor Ha'"''i'" 1
q general cargo Of about eight hundred IONS ''' any
at Savannah will take on board the negroes anu
sail on February q for Monrovia Mean,hh'e,, nm n
special tran VII start from Memghtts an anu and
through Arkansas. Mississippi. Aiapdiia ,aire
Georgia to pick up the coored people VINO oeI,i ch
TO 20 TO Liberia TO live Men. women an% nndeavo
dren will be taken but the society WI enueaS eNc
10 select men who have had exper ence In i4rina
shoemaking. carpenterins ana othe' ''''
trades .,n "a obiiyed
10 declare Their intention to become c. ilHeHS % %
the Republic after which each family VI ,e in
twenty-6ye acres of land \ temporary hoiHc ~
Monrovia will be provided for the imnisram am
until they abe 10 start In their various pr
forms the society that the 200 negroes taken thtI =
on the steamer Horsa IN March are doing well anu, ,
thai there is demand for negroes OF mechanlca'
genius ard thrifty hah.'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
PREMIER BOWELL SUCCESSFUL.
HE REORGANl1.;s his cABINET-fRoBABfr
4 TEMPORARY ONE"

Ottawa ont Jan. l-Sir Mackenzie Bowel has
succeeded In rcorganiz.ug his cabinet Who his
new Ministers are and what positions they viii MI
are not given out. but those who assisting the
Premier say Sir Mackenzie has filled all the vacant
portfolios.
The Cabinet may be put down az a temporary
one as 10 permit ~ the work ~ the session go
ing on when Parliament meets Tuesday next. II
is the intention 20 have a general reorganization
afterWard. when new blood will be- taken In ana the
Ministry strengthened. so as to bc better able TO
nght in the general elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
AZ rsc.prD CONVICT CAUGHT.

Harold B. Foster alias Henry. alias Morse, an
escaped convict arrested yesterday morning at
Houston and Thompson SITS. by Detectives John j.
O'Brien and Rheaume. Of the Central Office. He Is
wanted at East Cambridge, Mass. where he was was
IN November last Foster was transferred 10 the
Massachusetts, General Hospital at East Cambridge
% undergo operation. He escaped from there on
December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
THREE IN A RO ".
sTEINITZ on EVEN TERMS WITH PILLS
BURY AND LASKER.

THE VETERAN WINS FROM BRooKLYNs CHESS
CHAMPIoN-LAsKER AND TsCIIIGoRTN
DID NOT PLAY
St Peters burg. Jan II tSpecaD.-Steinitz defeated
Pilsbury in the international chess tournament to-
day and as Iasker dd not play. owing to Tschigo-
rim being indisposed. the veteran Is now on even
terms with the leaders.
Pnlsbury opened with Queens Gambt which
S.einitz declined to accept. In the mddle-game
stage Plllsburys play became weak. and S,elntz
got a good opening He not Glow In making
the best Of the situation. and hc won the game IN
foriy-hvc moves. The record Of the players Is now
follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

Charles r. Mitchell. OF No. 15l East Eishy-
third-st. secretary OF the company. was seen last
richt at his home He said II not prepared to
speak definitely to our plans We have meet
ing In February at which a number Of capitalists
from Chicago and Tennessee VIII be present,
can't name our working capital either except that
our authorized capital is s2oecO.WO We have an
ontion OF two Western railroads. one being in
Ohio. The formation OF the company has been on
our minds for very long time. Just who are
backing US / cannot at present state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
TWENTY MILLIONS or CAPITAL.
LARGE SCHEME REVEALED IN KEOI2,K
IOWA, BY NEW-YORKERS.

Chicago. Jan. 1l.-Artcles Incorporating the New
York and Boston Railroad Construction Company.
with the principal place of business at Keokuk.
were filed at Keokuk Iowa, yesterday. The object
OF the corporation is to purchase build and oper-
ate all kinds OF railroad steamboat and steamship
lines AID canals. and 70 deal in all kinds OF mines.
and operate gas-works and water-works. and to
buy and sell stocks bonds. mortgages and other
securities Of railroad ard other corporations and of
individuals The authorized capital OF the corpora
ton is $20000O00. divided into shares OF 500 each
The ncorporators are Charles F. Mitchell. Chtles
r Gregory and George Bell. The officers are
Charles Andress No. los Fulton-st New fork.
president; Charles T. Gregory. No lS6 Fulton-st;,
New-York vice-presldent: and Charles r. Michel,
No los Fulton-st.. New-York, secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
GOLD BROUGHT IN
Tine Paris. which arrived yesterday morning,
brought gold To the following consgnees:

All Of this gold was American coin which had
previously been exported Most Of it was sent
e0on,ined counted and weighed, but receipts
xyers taken for it and it did not add to the Gov
ernment's supply. ~ .,,
Thera was a story that German bankers would
.,hscriha for $40 900 900 Of the Government bonds
sny - could not be confirmed There was
notion that the German bankers might purchase
q iot ~ the bonds through their New-York cor
q oersonts - and resell them here if the price In
49, onen market should be above the cost price
OF the 800 blank proposals for bonds sent rom
49, The large demand for them was taken
90 forsshadow liberal applications for the oohds
Erom the remarks Of people who called l9r IN the
tianrs n was thought that the majority oi SUP,
i.tions would range between s1Vooo anu
5000 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
CUAMBERLAlN A HERO.
THE QUEENS FAVORITE.
COLONIAL OFFICE DIFFICULTIES MAY
CARRY HIM TO GREATNESS.

ALL ENGLAND GIVES HIM CREDIT FOR THE vuop
OROUs COURSE PURSUED IN SOUTH AFRICA
TREMENDOUS POPULARITY or THE WAR
LIKE MEASURES DIRECTED AGAINST
GERMANY-NO FAITH IN MR.. CLEvE-
LANDS BOND ISSUE - CERTAIN
ENGLISH AUTHORS WITHDRAW
THEIR SIGNATURES TO THE
PEACE Mf,ssAGE-REOPEN-
ING OF TIE QUESTION
OF SUCCESSION TO THE
ENGLISH THRONE.