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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23

London, Dec. 23.-The Pel<in corre- spondent of the Times says: The Chi nese are provisioning Port Arthur and will reconstruct the forts there. In the face of this indication of permanent oc- cupation the necessity of safeguarding our position in the east increases. The Russo-Chinese bank which is the agent of the Russian government, has offered 12O,0 Berdan rifles, with payment years hence. China has accepted the proposal"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Publication of Pension List.

Washington, Dec. 22-Commissioner Evans of the pension bureau is a strong advocate of the policy Of publishing the entire list of pensioners who draw pensions from the government. He ex- poets that a bill for this purpose will be introduced in congress some time i'll January.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
AGuard Against Winter Strikes.

Ludington, Mich, Dec. 22.-Flint and Perre Marquette railroad officials to-day signed a contract under which no la- borers excepting members of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor will be employ ed in the big transfer freight depot here. The company desires to guard against further winter strikes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Mrs. Booths Condition

New York, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Ballington Booths condition is reported tonight as very serious. She is suffering from aneurism of an important artery, which requires most careful attention and is liable at any moment to end the pa tient'S life,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
To Murder Ghmez.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-The Press will tomorrow publish a sensational letter from a distinguished resident of Ha- vana, name not given, which states that a Spanish emissary has been sent to New York to join a filibustering expedi- tion with the object of eventually reach ing the Cuban army and murdering General Gomez
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
BAND OF DRUG SMUGGLERS.
Their StOrehouse in Brooklyn Located by
 Govern ment Officials.

New York, Dec. 22.-Secretary Gage was notified some time ago of the ex- istence of a band of smugglers in this city engaged in importing opium, phe- nacetine, trianol and medicinal rubber goods The members of the gang were arrested. Tonight the inspectors To- cated the storehouse of the gang in Brooklyn and arrested F. P. Harris. In his apartment large quantity of con- traband rubber goods was seized. The goods are valued at over $10,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
The Loss Made Good.

New York, Dec. 22.-The Southern Ex- press company to-day paid over to the National Park bank of this city 10000 in settlement for the loss of that amount of money by the robbery of the express company's safe at Columbia, 5. C.. last Monday. The National Park bank was the shipper of the stoien Eackage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Actor Radcliffe Guilty.

New York, Dec. 22.-In the case of Actor Radcliffe, charged with wife beat ing. Assistant District Attorney Lloyd to-day summed up for the prosecution, Judge Newgar charged the jury and the latter retired. At a late hour the jury returned with verdict of guilty of assault in the third degree. Rat cIiffe was remanded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
ATTACHMENTS FOR S1eo, 900.
Mrs. Julia E. French Made Defendant in
 an Action of Tort.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 22.-Three at tachments aggregating s12O,OO0 were filed against Mrs. Julia B. French, wife of Benjamin French of Boston, to-day, by Francis Appleton, William H. Ab- bolt and Samuel H. Guyot, all of Bos- ton, in an action of tort. It seems that the three men sold to Mrs. French some Colorado mining stock and the latter had them arrested, on the ground that she had been defrauded. They were tried in tine municipal court and dis charged for lack of evidence. The ac- tion will be for damages for alleged false arrest. ..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23

Two Inebriated Funny Men Placed in the
 Strong Box for Safe Keeping.

The inebriated railroad men who Howard avenue precinct on Water street last night probably wish now that it hadn't happened The officer was pacing his beat on Water street when he came across the two. One, Cornelius Lucy, began to abuse McKeon and was promptly arrested. The second iollier. Michael J. Sullivan, started to follow up McKeon, calling him vile names and striking at him when the officer placed him under arrest after considerable resistance on the part of Sullivan. Both he and Lucy were lock- ed up, charged with drunkenness and resistance to an officer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Fatal EarthouaJses In smvrp,

Constantinople, Dec. 22.-A number of earthquakes, increasing in intensity, have occurred to-day around smyrna, Asia Minor. Already considerable dam age has been done; some have been killed and many injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
THE PARTITION OF CHINA.
A Vienna Opinion That the United States
 Cannot Consent to It.

Vienna, Dec. 22.-The Deutsche Zeit- ung says: "The United States, which, from it's geographical position, has a greater interest in the opening up of would be a great mistake to underesti- mate the strength of the United States, and a partition of China would be inn possible without Americas approval and participation. The European pow CTS would do well to give timely atten- tion to the United States"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Killed by a Falling Tree.

Malone, N. Y. Dec. 22,-While skid ding logs Richard Sprague, jr., of Duane and Will Dolan of Whippleville were instantly killed at Owleshead to- day by falling tree. Sprague left a widow and six children and Dolan a widow and two children
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
ALLEGED poL1oY SHOPS RAIDED
Wallace w. Sperry aud Charles Potts Ar
 rested by Detectives.

Two alleged policy shops were raided late yesterday afternoon. One was at 94 Church street, the office of Wallace w. Sperry, who conducts an insurance and real estate business. Sperry was arrested by Detective Sergeant Denne- hy and Detective Daily. The other raid was at Charles Potts cigar store, 535 State street, where the proprietor was arrested by Captain Cowles and Detec- tive Spang Policy paraphernalia was found at both places. Both men were released on bonds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
His Wife Was Killed,

Ononata, N. Y, Dec. 22.-Edward Fox and his wife of Davenport Center while returning home from this place to-day were struck at Emmons. two miles from here, by an engine. Mrs. Fox was killed and Fox received fractured skull and is unconscious.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Lady Reel Sold.

Shelbyville, Ky, Dec. 22.-Mr. Sam Brown to-day sold to E. H. Tipton Of Lexington. Lady Reel, the dam of the two. year-old Hamburg, for $15000 cash
 Mir. Tipton. it is said, has the mare placed for some $2O,OOO. Lady Reel is ir foal to the sire of Hamburg Hanover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Two Men Killed

Newark, N. J.. Dee. 22.-Two un- known men were struck by a train of the Pennsylvania road on the meadows tonight and instantly killed. Both bodies were horribly mangled. There was nothing on theic bodies to disclose their identity
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Sanger's New Record.

Milwaukee, Dec. 22.-Walter Sanger to-day broke his own worlds record Gndoor) for half a mile unpaced, riding the distance in one minute fiat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
KrnIrers Bound Over.

Cleveland, Dec. 22.-John J. Shipperd, the broker charged with embezzlement by Frank DeHaas Robson, was to-day bound over to the common pleas court for the sum of $1O,O0O. A bond was fur nished and Shipperd was released.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
Will Fight Monday Night.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The fight between Walcott and Tracey has been set for Monday night Both men have contin- ued their training and are in excellent condition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-23
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED
TRAIN STRIhES STAGE BETWEEN
 DELAWANDA AND PAsSAIC.

Altogether There Were Thlrty-six Persons in the Vehicle-They Were Riding from Their Work in the Mills to Their Homes and Were Singing-Hurled In All Direc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
FAT JOBS FOR TWO.

THE SENATE INCLINED TO CREATE MORE RAIL-
ROAD COMuIssIONERsHIPs
Albany April (SpeciaD-The Senate considered
for short time to-day Senator Brackets bill add
Ing two members 10 the State Railroad Commits
sion Al salaries OF s. 200 each for FIVE years. Sena-
tor Ellsworth opposed the bill IF there any
increase OF duties TO be performed by the Railroad
Commissioners he said. Il might favor this meas
but have yet to hear of anything OF that nat
ure. So far it is simply ircrease OF Commits
eioners without any requirement showing the ne
cessity Of such an increase"
Senator Cantor declared that the bin was q mere
scheme TO get places for prominent Republican
politician and railway man.
Senator Mullin opposed the bill as unnecessary.
The railroads he said ought not TO be compelled
to pay the additional expense which would be
ievied upon them II this proposed law went into
effect.
Senator Cantor moved that only additional
Railroad Commissioner should be appon ed, and he
should be practical railroad man. This de-
feated by a vote OF y 10 49, and the bill was or
dercd to third reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
P4TLROiD INTERESTS.
TO ADVANCE THE JOINT TRAFFIC SUIT.
NOTION MADE ny soICTTOR-GENERAL CONRAD
~ THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

TO ADVANCE THE JOINT TRAFFIC SUIT.
NOTION MADE ~ SOLICITOR GENERAL CONRAD
~ THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
Washington April lin the United states Su-
nreu,e Court to-day Solicitor General Conrad, act
ing for the Government. entered motion TO adj
vance on the docket the suit against the Joint
Traffic Association, comprising the principal trunk
lines Of the country In addition TO setting forth
The history Of the proceeding in the court below,
the motion gives the reason for asking an ad-
vance follows:
The association Is claimed by the United states
TO violate by its agreement Of association the
first and second sections Of the so-called Anti
Trust Act of July > 1890 well as the ttth section
of the sO-called Interstate Commerce ACT or Fep-
ference with Interstate commerce. irrespective or
any statutory provision. the agreemcht Is pe-
lirved 10 he Illegal under the principle Of nlted
states against TranS-MisSouri Freight Assoclation
decided hy this Court March -. 1891 Out J am IN
formed that this Is contested by the defendants or
by of them. and that they VIII Soh,ilue 40
operat. under their agreement until the decision
OF This court in the premises. -, .....
invoiyIng the right OF competing railroad com
NAMES 10 combine for the purpose OF Inalltdiiiuh
rates and pooling traffic. respectfully move inns
Court FOR an advancement OF the cause 10 De he"ru
"a the present term
Mr. Conrad contentcd himself with FORMAL
presentation of the motion, suggesting April % as
the date for the argument.
James G. Carter appeared for the Traffc Asso-
clation He announced concurrence in the motion
10 advance saving that his clients We're extremely
anxious TO have the case heard before ADJOURN
ment for the summer. The Court announced
through the chief Justice that the motion Wou'u
be taken under Amusement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
CONFERENCE OYER THE CLUB TAI.
THE crTYs REPRESENTATIVES, OVERWHELMED
ny THE COUNTRYMEN.

THE crrY's REPRESENTATIVES, OVERWHELMED
by THE COUNTRYMEN.
Albany April AT an carly hour this morning
a small coteric OF Republican lenders. after hours
Of conference adjourned. majority being in IA
vor of the passage OF the proposed Raines amend
ment to the Liquor Tax law including CLUBS
among tho taxable places. Those present included
Senators Ford Raines Krum Higgins and Ellis
worth. Assemblyman Aids and Abe Gruber. All
but Ford and Gruber were in favor OF the amend
ments The discussion was OF heated character
and loud enough to penetrate through the heavy
oak doors OF a committee-room few quotations
Will show the trend OF the discussions
Senator Raines-There Is absolutely no way 10
make "A distinction between the fake clubs ana
the legitimate ones. Such a distinction would be
senator Sen Ford-You don't, know how far-reachine
such tax won be- Mhy , y You NH V drive out
OF the Republican party enough men to make TINS
senator Raines-I don't believe it. don't believe
that the patriotism of Republican ciuhmen In New
YORK sosb at $50 4T is a" a sT 10 enforce the
Mr.. Gruber-It would he = hn3nclal hX3InShip- l
member the high moral ground that We took In
1855 and YOU all remember the defeat we met.
Senator Raines-That IS no reason why We should
senator Ford-Of course not. but morality may
s! Senator ii Raines Wei why don't you submit some
proposition, and not simply conine yourself 10 crt-
senator Ford ala draw proposed Smendm,snt
! gave "A copy OF II TO MI faNh, ana II" promised
10 show II TO Senator Raines. Then gave the
same thing 10 Governor Black. and he promised to
give it Senator EaineS.
MIR Aids here made some criticism on the va
rious appointments and Senator Higgins said. sharp
Is: well az chairman of the Assembly commit
tee YOU have done a great deal OF talking. but no
work. Why don't YOU reduce your IDEAS to a writ
ten amendment
Senator Krum-All that have to say Is this II
you tax the clubs you may lose a few votes in New
York CITY, but if YOU don't tax them YOU will lose
the State OF New-YOrk as certain as here.
Senator Ellsworth believe that have got to
do something. We cannot let this matter alone
In my opinion We should choose the Lesser OF Two
evils and clubs.
Mr. Gruber and Senator Ford promised 10 submit
amendments in writing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
RATIFIED THE NEW AGREEMENT
WESTERN ROADS MAINTAINING RATES BETTER
THAN LN,Ep

Chicago, April THE agreement regarding
freight matters which practically adopted yes
terday by the Western roads, was to-day formally
ratified by the executive officers, and Is now IN
effect The general passenger agents some days
ago recommended that the Western Passenger As
ISOLATION be turned into bureau of statistics and
information, and the recommendation was adOpteq
by the executive officers. Trio clergy bureau ana
the mileage bureau Of the Western Passenger Asso-
citation will both be maintained. and the clerical
force OF the organization will be retained. The only
change in the working Of the association Is that 1t
will have hereafter nothing 10 do with rates or
their maintenance.
mere has not been time I'm the last three years
when rates in the West. both freight and pas
s,ngcr were as well maintained n at present. There
Is no ratecuttng among any Of the standard lines,
and every precaution is being taken 10 prevent any
decentralization.
The unanimity with which the roads are keeping
ND the rates Is AT first rather suggestive or an
agreement but IL Is utterly impossible 10 prove that
any agreement verbal otherwise. exists among
the roads. All of the roads in position to de-
clare that they have taken nothing bat individual
action. ard. more than that they are in position
10 prove their declaration. Each road has for itself
issued orders to contracting agents that under no
circumstances are rates TO b" cut The agents have
been told to refrain from any action which might
under the strict Interpretation appear to
tifv "A competitor in cutting rates They have been
fold that even # competitor should rates they
M 10 their instructions to agents. there will he no
chance whatever Of any Generalization I'm either
the freight or passenger business OF the Western
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
TO FORBID DEER HOTNDING.
\ MEASURE SAID TO BE FOR THE PROTEc
TON OF GAME PASSES THE ASSEM-
RIY-oTUER PROCEEDINGS

Blu WI HEN 1fO' brDlN'P
Albany. April Mr. Ivcss bill prohibiting the
hunting OF deer with hounds jacklights or other
artificial means for Ave years from June /. 1897.
was on the Assembly calendar to-day as a special
order Mr. Ives spoke at length in defence OF his
measure and quoted statistics and read letters
from hunters to show the harm that hounds nave
been doing the deer in the Adrondacks for many
years
Mr. Pire. OF Essex. attacked the bill and called
attention to the fact that there was "A new pro-
vision i'm the bill 10 which Mr.. Ives did not refer
which changed the open season for hunting deer
and made IT from August Is to November IS. lie
said this provision would simply mean the ex-
termination OF the deer I'm this State.
Mr. Sanger urged the passage of the bill. saying
that bounding was cruel and unsportsmanlike.
ana that now 300 deer are killed annually In the
Adirondacks. chiefly through the use OF II, MOUNDS.
entirety. declaring that II was JUST what the
hunters desired
Tho bill was passed by vote Of 100 20 20 -
The Assembly also passed without discussion the
Annual Supply and Appropriation bills The Sup
Div bill carries 1883 753 %. The footing of the APP
preparation bill is @.j5i.2i7 %, ,..
Al 2:3o O'Clock the Assembly took up Mr.. Lain
beers bill making it unlawful 10 carry policy slips
and vote by which 1t was lost earlier in the DAY
was reconsdered and the bill passed. % TO 49, ~.
Austin providing that the city Of Ncw-York shall
hieb schools. and one by Mr. Mathewson. provid-
ne ne for The improving or Washngton-ave.. in the
Twenty-thrd and Twenty-fourth wards or New
York ,.
provding that the president of the Municipal Coun-
eli shall receive an annual salary OF $500, ana the
The cities Committee reported upon over fifty
bills Among them were the bill proposed by
nnnies ~ nav a tax Of 3 per cent OF their receipts
a. tho city and three New-York charter amend
FOR S W9 eco p Sor rn pensons and one al
loving hremcn to organize social CLUBS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
FIRE AT THE UOTFUiN nor Sc.

Fire In the airshaft of the Hoffman House. on
the fourth floor, caused good deal of excitement
among the guests in the hotel yesterday morning
At 9i5 O'Clock IA haboy discovered Are In the
shaft and r)mptly gave the alarm. The fright
enrd guests scurrcd through the halls I'm light gar
menta but w're treasured by the servants of the
hotel, who promptly got the fire apparatus OF the
hotel at work on the flames. The arshnft is In the
centre OF the building j.nd littc smoke penetrated
The Railways. When the nrcmcn arrived hose
pipe upstairs and through tn, Railways
but tn" IRE got under control with Ia.
hand apparatus II was confined 10 tho woodwork
N the airshaft OF the fourth nocr and Is supposed
10 nave been started by improperly lnsulate ed
ele ;tYsc Night wire The damage did not exceed SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
Japan AND ARGENTINA PROTEST.

Washington. April Tho first open and formal
expressions OF dissatisfaction with the pending
Tariff bill the part OF foreign nations have come
TO the State Department from Japan and Argentina.
The Japanese Minister has expressed the regret
of his Government at the proposed adoption Of silk
schedules. which. he says. without promising to
help the manufacturers o. the United States. ser.-
ously threaten the important trade Japan has built
up at great expense with the United States In raw
and partly manufactured silk
The Argentine Minister has added his protest. not
az threat OF reprisals but in the usual diplomats
form. against the proposed duty on raw materials
coming from his country in great quantities to the
United States. II is pointed out by him that when
the United States In the Wilson act placed WOOL
the free list and levied no duty on hides, the
Government OF Argentina voluntarily, IN recogni-
ton OF the friendly spirit shown by the United
states. responded 10y placing lumber OF which great
Quantities were exported 10 BucnOS ANreS. on the
list and by reducing duties other important
Imports from the United States. NO threat IL made
OF restoring these duties to the old figures. That
would be out OF place In Diplomatic note AT the
first stages OF a protest. hut may follow later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
EAIIING DEE IN Duty PAYMENTS

Duty payments at the Custom House fell on
materially yesterday They aggregated S"-
9se e. of which si25 $50 66 represented duties on
goods withdrawn from bond Colonel Dudley B.
Phelps Deputy Collector in charge OF the Law
division OF the Custom House. said OF Section z,
in the Dingley Tariff bill: The erect OK TINS
paragraph IL that all goods imported between
April and the passage Of the act are laoIe 70
the duties finally fixed by the act except goods
actually purchased 10y American citizens Tor snip.
ment 10 this country. Under the phraseology OF
this act consigned eoods-that is goods obtained
otherwise than by purchase-even though on the
way will be liable the increased duty am
also goods purchased by aliens. or course 81
goods i'm warehouse or on board vessels which
entered the port before midnight on March 81 are
not liable the duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02

There are times when the varIa-
ton of a pulse beat tells the prac-
ticed physician whether the scale
will go down and mean death or up
and mean life. But suppose the
medicine he prescribes is not the
medicine which your child is taking
but something the druggist thought
would do just as well! Who is 60
ing to regulate the balance then :
A druggist who will offer you some
thing else when you ask for SCOTS
Emulsion will do the same thing with
his prescriptions. Get what you ask
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
1.-THE JOURNAL" BUYS 1.-THE ADVERTISER"

THE New-York Journal" which has attracted
much public attention and gained largely in crcu-
aion under the management OF w r. Hearst
has followed the example Of The Tribune and other
prominent newspapers Of the city In leaving the
United Press. Hereafter IL Is TO be connected with
the Associated Press by consolidation with The
Morning Advertiser.
The following statement regarding the sale was
made by W. j. Caruthers. publisher OF 1.-THE Com
mercia- advertiser last night THE Morning
Advertiser sold to-day TO The Journal which
will appear tomorrow as The journal and Adv,r-
tiscr.' This includes the Associated Press morn
ing franchise The Star Company owned "Thp
Morning Advertiser The Commercial Advertiser
retains the afternoon Associated Press franchise
ana viii continue 10 be published ns IN aggressive
afternoon Republican paper. II t. owned by the
Commercial Advertiser Association. The Com
morcia Advertiser ~ In way connected with
the deal and Is not for sale"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-02
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Appellate Division Supreme Ccurt-Recsss
Supreme Court-Appellate Tern-Adourref fof IN
term
Supreme Court-Special Term-Part before sn'y'A
J-Motion calendar called A, 1890 a. m.
Supreme Court-special Term.Par. I-Betcre be'ea
j Court opens 1890 a. m. Tx -parre matters
Supreme Court-Spscial Term-Part lII-Sefore eees-
supreme cour,-special rcrn-Par.. ". V. VI VII
and VIII-Adourned for the term. 49, - Q, -,
supreme C0ur.-Trial Term-par's n. III, ", " VI
VII VIII IN y NJ and XII-Adjourned tor the 's,ri
S,rroga,e's COMMUNICATION Arnold. $ No
tion calendar called 10 30 No 1874 will ot ~
ander Buchanan a. Wills for probate: Inonas
Deere Sarah f. Elmendorf James Lee John De Ruy,s,
AZ 1880 A. m. Valentine Schsfers. George schmidt a.
p. .,. q
SurrcSate's Court-Trial Term-Sefore F,zseralc g.
NJ ilSS and 1888 will Of James Brady az 10 ~ a n
CITY ur,-Spccial Term-Before Dryer. J--Cc&"
opAas AZ 10 A. n. Notions AT 1890 4.
civ Court-C-neral Term-Adjourred sine DE Al.
City Court-rral Term-Parts l. H. III and N'-A~
iourned the