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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN HELD UP.
EXPRESS AND MAIL CARS BROKEN INTO, SAFES
LOOTED AND A CAR BURNED.

EXPRESS AND MAIL CARS BROKEN INTO, SAFES
LOOTED AND A CAR BURNED.
San Francisco. Jam 2s-Train No. Is, northbound
express on the Southern Pacific. was held up this
morning at Shady Point, two miles south OF Rose
hurg Ore by two or three men. The express car
was detached from the rain by the robbers ana
the door blown open with dynamite. TWO small
sofes in the car we're blown open and looted. The
express car then took fire. The conductor and
trainmcn worked hard TO save the car after the
robbers had gone but the car and its contents were
destroyed.
The train was on time at Shady Point. where
Morris the engineer saw man AT the side of the
track waving n flag. He slackened speed for the
signal and as he came a stop man armed with
two revovers came over the back of TIE tender and
covered him. At the same time another armed
man. the one who had tagged the train. appeared
at the side OF the cab, and. pointing revolver or
dered the engineer not to attempt to move the train,
hut TO come down a. once and go with them to the
express car. The fireman. meantime. had got down
on the other side. Two robbers and the engineer
then went to the express car where the outlaws
ordered the express messenger TO open the door.
This he refused to do The robbers then uncouped
the express car returned TO the engine and moved
the train. leaving the express car separated.
Meantime the express messenger had seized the
opportunity 10 leave his After breaking the
train in two the robbers returned to the express
car and with heavy charges of dynamite. blew
the door open. Entering the car they attacked two
small safcs which they succeeded In breaking open
stand getting into the big safe, and consequently
they could not have secured much money The
mail also visited by the robbers and regis
tered letters taken
The explosions set fire to the express car. and
when the robbers started away It was mass OF
flames The train crew worked like Trojans, but
were considerably shaken up and frightened. but
one was injured An imperfect description OF one
robbcr secured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
PPJZEFIGHTS LEGAL IN NEVADA.

THE GOVERNOR SIGNS THE BILL PERMITTING
GLOVE CONTESTS IN THE STATE
Carson New JAN 29.-The Governor to-day signed
tho bill making glove contests legal
There was great excitement IN the Senate cham
her Yesterday when the bill placed final pas
sage 1t was generally believed the night before
,bat tho bill was doomed but members who had
haon against II received kilograms from all over the
St,te urg,nr them to stand by the bill. There was
a scene Of suppressed excitement as the roll was
called and when two doubtful Senators wheeled IN
line the vote stood to g. and the news spread rap
idIv over .hA city The busn. men ere delighted
at the news. and there was hardly a dissentin.
voice except from clergymen. The pastors or the
various denominations met the night before ana
drew I'D protest against the bill. and In the MORN
ing were circulating it among their hocks. Inc!
were about to present their petition TO the sem
ate and were met by the crowd coming out an
nouncng that the measure passed. They made
an ATTEMPT to get 1t reconsidered, but could hnd no
one to make the notion
The Governor 1t IS said believes that the Matches
4 properly conducted will bring thousands OF
people to Nevada who otherwise would not come
and they will be brought in contact with the great
natural resources of the State. Besides this, II Is
asserted nnc-enths OF the people Of Nevada are In
favor of the bill Up TO yesterday there was "A
stringent law here against pugstic encounters. but
il has been enforced. and no Grand jury ever
paws the slightest attention to its yolators.
". w Wheelock, the agent OF Dan. stuart sald
last evening that he had no authority from Mt
would come off Mr.. Stuart was the proper person
to m axe the announcement. There Is no doubt now
ever. that the fight Will take place at the carson
the time set and in pavilion tnat VIII
hold at 5CO people. Already sporting men are
telegra phnG for accommodations at the hotels. and
it is regarded that the matter is now definitely set
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30


Chicago. Jan. 29-Lyman J. Gage arrived In the
city this morning from Canton where he yesterday
accepted the Secretaryship OF the Treasury MI
Gage was met at the station by a number or
friends. who were profuse In their congratulations
The next Secretary OF the Treasury was not inclined
to talk but he acknowledged that the question OF
his becoming a member of Major McKnleys Cab
met had been settled to his satisfaction.
When the next Secretary of the Treasury arrived
at his office in the First National Bank after break
fasting at his home. he found a crowd Of friends
waiting to shake hands and tender their congrau =
lions, and many kilograms with the same good
wishes came from all parts Of the country. Presi-
dent Gage was compelled to hold an mpromptu re-
cepton but he let his friends do most of the talking
All Mr.. Gage would say for publication was this:
1T Will be my chief aim to that the coun-
try Is given busness-li like administration so far
as the duties of the Secretary of the Treasury are
concerned. My appointments will be made with
regard to merit, and not because OF political obli-
CATION. | shall be very busy i'm the next thirty
days putting my affairs in proper shape and get
ting my bearings for the change to Washington.
that | give my utmost attention to the
position intrustcd TO me. shall at once tender
my resignation of the presidency OF the bank to
the directors. expect to to Washington
shortly before March to select residence. All
questions OF theory and policy will he decided by
the President. and are questions cannot discuss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
A SENATOR ELECTED IN WASHINGTON.
GEORGE r. TURNER oF-sPoKANE LAwYER AM
SILVER REPr BILCAN. CHOSEN.

GEORGE r. TURNER. OF'-sPoKANE. LAwYER AND
SILVER REPUBLICAN. CHOSEN.
Olympia Wash. Jan. 20.-After many days
unsuccessful balloting. George +. Turner, we'll
known lawyer OF Spokane, who received the
caucus nomination of the Populists and free
silver Republicans last night, was elected
United States Senator by the Legislature to-
day on the first ballot. receiving 81 votes.
Judge Turner has been Republican, but IN
the late election he supported Bryan he IS
considered one Of the ablest lawyers In the state
of Washington. From 1854 to 1883 he was Ter
ritorial Justice. Within the last two years ne
has become largely interested in mines IN North
ern Washington and British Columbia.
Sixty-seven members went into the caucus
last night, but seven bolted after two Dallots'
leaving only sixty. On the first ballot turner
received II votes. and on the second "a ms
nomination was then made unanimous by the
sixty members who remained.
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a farm till he eighteen. attending schooi III
the winter. He then taught school, studied law ana
admitted to the bar in 1859. After practising
his profession for a time In Cleveland. he moved
to Grand Rapids. Mich. and engaged In the lumber
business. He became n captain In the "a Michigan
Cavalry at the beginning of the Civil War. While
attacking the Confederate at Bonneville Miss
on July !, 1862. he wounded and taken prisoner
but he escaped on the same day. On october 10 he
vas made lieutenant colonel OF the 9th Michigan
Cavalry. His next promotion occurred on rep.
ruary g. 1863 when he was appointed colonel OF
the 9Th Michigan Cavalry. His gallantry at Gettys-
burg specially mentioned In General clusters
report. He was severely wounded at Boonesbor-
ough. Nd on July 5. 1868. On July II. 1863, he
received the brevets OF ana MAJOR.
General OF Volunteers After the war he acquired
fortune in the lumber business in Detroit HIS
pine forest Lake Huron comprises more than
one hundred square miles In 1884 he was the
Republican candidate for Governor OF Michigan and
was elected. serving from 1855 TIL 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
ALL IN ALDRIDGES HANDS.
HOW GOVERNOR BLACK WOULD FINISH
THE CAPITOL.
HE Is HAVING BILL DRAWN TO ABOLISH THE
CAPITOL COMMISSION AND COMPLETE THE

HE Is HAVING A BILL DRAWN TO ABOLISH THE
CAPITOL. COMMISSION AND COMPLETE THE
WORK ENTIRELY BY CONTRACT.
Albany. Jan. Ex-Governor Black Is disposed
to favor bill to abolish the Capitol Commission
and give complete charge Of the work to Super
intendent Aldridge OF the Department OF Pubic
Works. 1t is understood that the Governors
legal adviser Is drawing up bill to carry out
the Governors idea. The bill VIII also provide
for the appointment OF an architect to look AFTER
the work under Mr.. Aldridges supervision.
The Governor is anxious to complete the Cap
itol entirely by contract in his present term. and
is not favorable to granting any more appropria-
lions for day labor He thinks the contractors
can be induced to keep at work those men now
employed by the State under the day-labor APP
nropriatjon. which will be exhausted on Febru-
airy 5.
The Capitol Commission Is comprised OF Lieu
tenant-Governor Woodruff. Superintendent AL
bridge State Engineer Adams. Ira NJ Hedges
of Hayerstraw and Archimedes Russell. or syria
cuse.
In their report to the Legislature rendered to-
day. the Capitol Commissioners say the so-caiied
tower is nearly completed They add:
eft Is expected that the unexpended balance OF
5000 2O1 80 of the 100000 appropriated In 1888
will carry uninterruptedly al coh',nc' w.
now in progress until April !. 1917. 10 prose
cute the work under contracts OF Messrs. Carilh
& Co and Prescott. Buckley & Callahan aite ,r
April l. 1897. appropriation or not TESS , tl,a.,
S5OO 600 must be made but this Commission
strongly recommends that an appropriation De
made by the Legislature Of 1897 OF the sum OF
1861, 2SS, which sum should be avahaoie our1ns
the wear of 1897 and the first halr or the year
1898. for the completion Of the contracts which
have been entered into by this commission: -
Capitol Commissioner Perry reports that > ~
Cd IN
eastern approach and terraces. and S4l'5'o 10
complete the western staircase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THRONGS AT THE CYCLE SHOW

ALLEGED COMBINATION TO DEFEAT STERLING
ELLIOTT FOR RE ELECTION.
Chicago Jan. 29.-Continued moderation Of the
weather in point Of temperature no doubt account
ed for the increased attendance at the National
Cycle Snow to-day. especially in the evening. when
the Coliseum a lively scene made brilliant with
glittering wheels and their appurt chances and the
myriad Of electric lights which form a feature of
the display.
Chicago exhibitors are counting on the election Of
a city man for next president Of the National Board
Of Trade of Cycle Manufacurers-ethe r. Lindsay
Coleman. who Is nov president c. w. Dickcrson.
in the event of President Coleman deciding not to
stand for reelection
Chicago wheelmen at the show also confident
that "a Western combination has been formed which
Will beat Sterling Elliott for recollection TO the head
Of the League Of American Wheelmen. President
Elliott Is said he doing getting work for
himself while the show
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PREPARING FOR A PACIFIC CABLE.

San Diego. Cal. Jan. CIT was given out yester-
day that Edward Rambo and G. a. Griscom. of
New-York who purchased 40 acres OF land at Point
Iona last week. were the advance representatives
Of the Pacific Gable Company. OF NewYork, which
proposes TO lay cable from San Diego 10 ioko-
hama by way of Honolulu. Plans are now in the
hands of an architect here for big stone building
on the Point TO be used the American terminus
of the cable Surveyors went over TO the Point yes
tcrday and selected = site y hydfographc sur
ycv made four years ago shows that the lana fails
away rapidly from the shore. leaving little surf and
no current A private message says Mr.. Griscom
has gone 10 Honolulu to secure land for cable sta
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
MR. CAGES APPOINTMENT WELL RECEIVED

The selection by Major Mckinley OF Lyman j.
Gage Of Chicago. for Secretary OF the Treasury Is
warmly approved by New-York fnancers. When
his name was mentioned for the place the presi-
dents of nearly all the leading New-York banks
sent dspat ches to him urging him TO take the
place. and to Major Mckinley commencing the
choice OF Mr. Gage. }. Edward Simmons, president
Of the Fourth National Bank, a lifelong Demo-
crat, who cast his first Republican vote for Nc
Kinley said yesterday: THE selection OF Mr. Gage
for Secretary Of the Treasury Is an excellent one,
and can hardly fail to meet general approval For
many years he has been conspicuous figure In the
banking circles Of the West. and his ability as
financier and his high character as citizen nave
gained for him the confidence and respect OF the
bankers and business men OF the entire country
They want a man for this great office who Is nom
est broad minded and thoroughly acquainted win
finance Mr. Gage fills the bill exactly. lie has
demonst rat ed BY his long and successful career as
a banker that he is specially qualified for the I'M
portant work that will devolvc upon him as the
next Secretary of the Treasury We may all con-
graduate ourselves that Major Mckinley is TO in
trust to such safe hands the financial affairs of the
country" - ~..,,
A. b. Hepburn president OF the Third National
Rank and formerly Controller OF the Currency,
said: THE selection OF Mr.. Gage is a most excel
lent one. None better could have been made
Mr. Gage will add greatly to the strength
of the incoming Administration He Is a man OF
rare ability and large experience. broad minned
man in every sense and possesses In a marked de,
gree the qualifications necessary for a successful
Secretary of the Treasury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THE MOHAWK OFF THE ROCKS.

New-Iondon. Conn. Jan. 29.-The Central Yer
mont freight steamer Mohawk. which ran on
Goschen Reef In the snowstorm on Wednesday
night was foated at h.sh water shortly after
o'clock this evening. and before O'Clock was at
pier In this city a hole eighteen inches In diameter
about twenty-eight feet back from the stem was
patched up, hat the steamer took in little water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THEIR COLORED COLLEAGTE NOT INVITED.

WEST VIRGINIA REPrBILCAN LEGISLATORS RE
SENT THE SLIGHT
Charleston W. Va Jan. % (SpeciaD.-Republican
members of the Legislature conspicuous by
their absence from ball given by the citizens OF
Charleston in honor Of the members OF the Legs-
lature tonight due to the fact that the Invitation
Committee ignored c. II. Payne colored. the mem
her from Fayette County The few Republicans
present had previously made engagements which
,hev could not break The Republican members
generally considered the action a a reflection on
the entire body. Payne has little 20 say. but con-
siders himself the victim of undeserved and de-
lIberate slight He is considered ore OF the ablest
members of the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
ANERTCAN ARNOR SUCCEEDS ABROAD.
BETHLEHEM cOMPANY's PLATE sIAND'. i"H
TEST IN RUssIA-A JAPANESE CON
TRACT SECURED.

Bethlehem Penn. Jan. 29.-The Bethlehem iron
Company has received from Russia particulars OF a
successful test there of the companys arnor pate
The tested plate one representing Id" IONS Vi
Harveyized nickel steel side armor Tor the RUSSIA"
ho,lesbin Positively all of which will now be ac-
copied ..o. tor waking
the shafings and engine forgngs TOT TWO DIE c'u''
ers for the japanese Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
pLrG TOBACCO MAKERS COMBINING.

Chicago. Jan. "a morning paper prints the fol-
lowing: "A combination of plug tobacco manu-
factufers is one of the latest proposed. Tie plan
put into shape at the recent meeting in Chicago
Of representatives Of the State Wholesale Grocers'
Association, bat all the members were pledged TO
secrecy regarding the plans of the members. The
combination Is being formed for the purpose OF
limiting the sale Of plug tobacco to obhers and to
have manufacturers submit 10 the Wholesale Gro
GERS Association the names OF all firms TO which
oi1sr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
A TENNESSEE BANK FAILS.

Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. 29-The Watauga Bank. O.
Johnson city. d:d open Its doors this morning.
having had assignee appointed look after Its
interests The assets amount 10 $4,000. while the
liabilities are $500 i. Il. ST John named
assignee. He says the failure account Of
poor collections. failure 10 realize money on Sc
curities and a genera. Withdrawal on the part OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
SHEPPARD KNAPP & co. INCORPORATED

Albany Jan 29.-The firm of Sheppard Knapp e.
Co. Of New-York City. was incorporated to-day to
manufacture and sell carpets and furniture with a
capital of $4,000 and having directors Sheppard
Enorp A. Hamilton higgins. John w. Iieay,
Hiram NJ Knapp. Of York: George W. jerks,
of Hoboken ~ j. : Oren NJ Beach. jr of Brooklyn,
and Edward l.. Button. Of Orange, y. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
4 MAN KILLED BY AN ICICLE.

Poughkeepsie, ~ Y. Jan. % (SpeciaD.-William
II. Hover unmarried man, employed on the
farm of Mrs F.. l.. Robertson near this city, was
hit on the head by falling icicle to-day, and
death resulted this evening. He started TO leave
"A building in this city. and stopped outside the
was hit the head by the fatal iccle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THE STEAMSHIP VIRGINIA ASHORE.

SHE STICKS IN THE MUD OF THE PATAPscO. AND
ATTEMPTS TO PULL HER OFF FAIL.
Baltimore Jan. 2s-The Hamburg American Line
steamer Virginia, Captain Bassewitz. which sailed
from Baltimore yesterday for Hamburg. went
ashore last night at the mouth OF the Patapsco
River The iceboat Latrobe and the tug Britannia
went to her assistance. but have been unable to
float her The steamer is proba bly, not damaged
1t Is hoped 10 float her at high tide tomorrow
n1Or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
p.DJciL MEASURES ~ OKLAHOMA.

Gu,brie Okla. Jan. 29-The fusion Demo-Populst
LEGISLATURE to-day passed bill prohibiting gold
contracts In the Territory; also one abo'ishhg the
Militia declaring II to be the instrument OF cor
r,rnt central government. used 20 protect corpora
lions and Cypress the people The debate was sem
"a tionai both sides and even more raoca' ''"s
are promised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
TIE BILLET POOL DISSOLVES.

Pittsburg. Jan 20.The meeting OF the billet
men to-day ended In dissolution Of the pool The
subject of settling the financial matters was
ferred 10 the Executive Committee, which will
fund all moneys this coming week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
TENT OF THE MEASURE.
The following IS the text Of the bill:

Be II enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentaives OF the United States Of America. In Con-
gress assembled. that whenever after March T.,
1897 the President of the United States shall deter
mine that the United States should be represented
at any international conference called by the
United States any other country with q view TO
securing by international agreement hxity of rel
alive value between gold and silver as money by
means of common ratio between these metals,
with free mintage at such ratio he Is hereby au-
thorzed to appoint five more commissioners to
such international conference and for compensa
ton OF said commissioners. and for all reasonable
expenses connected Herewith. to be approved by
the Secretary OF State including the proportion to
be paid by the United States of the joint expenses
OF any such conference. the sum OF 100000. or so
much thereof as may be accessory, Is hereby APP
propriated
Sec 9 That the President of the United States
Is hereby authorized, in the name of the Govern
ment of the United States. to call in his discretion
such interna tonal conference to assemble at such
point as may be agreed upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THOTGHT THEY SOLD TO SUGAR TRUST.

Toledo Ohio Jan. 29-Under judicial pressure, the
representatives of the telegraph companies to-day
produced in court in the Arbucklc-Wooson iitigi-
ton the messages bearing on the sale OF the Wool
son Spice Company's stock Several OF these seemed
TO bear out the contention OF the plaintiffs Kuhn
Arbucke. that the directors OF the Woolson Com
many knew they yielding TO the American
Sugar Refining Company and not 10 Mr.. Have
meyer and his associates personally.
GRAF NJ Acklin one Of the stockholders who sold
on testified that he had been approached by James
Secor n director of the Woolson Company. who II
s said made 1t plain that the stock was to into
The hands of the Sugar Trust. 10 enable the latter
to fight the Arbuckl's.
Herman Siecken. who was engaged TO manage
Tho coffee business OF the Sugar Trust when 1t un-
dcrtook its fight against Arbuckie Bros. said yes
,erday: Coffee is declining In price the world over
The fact u.s. supplies are accommodating In manner
IN compel lower prices The modern idea Is to in
croosa The volume OF business as much as possible
and he content with moderate profits. We expect
70 take The lead In the roasted coffee business and
,haf' IL what our principal competitor feels so
taan,v In September and October last there was
nrodt OF 20 per cent on the raw material The de-
partment stores do sell coffee at price that
interferes with the regular grocers Our conee was
niaced in the department stores to Introduce IL 10
Inc Eastern trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
fly TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1

ErEcT-MR. WILSON IN CANTON.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNE1
Canton. Ohio. Jan. 20-General Russell A. Al
ger. Of Michigan. came out from conference OF
two hours duration with the President-eiect al
$3.50 O'Clock this afternoon. and his race was
wreathed with smiles. Il have been tendered
the portfolio Of War;" said he land have ac-
cepted it, MY Interview with the President-elect
was in every way delightful and satisfactory
one"
General Alger said that all differences growing
out OF Convention contests between himself and
another member Of Major McKinley's Official
family had been happily adjusted, and that ne
would work in thorough harmony with all OF his
official associates General Alger arrived here at
1 o'clock He was accompanied by ex-Congress-
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three or four great cities throttle all the free men
Of the world. but that the American Republic
will march along in the immediate future to re-
lieve our own people at home"
The bill was then passed-yeas. As; nays A.
the nays being Senators Allen. Pettigrew. Roach
and Villas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
ALGER FOR WAR SECRETARY.
HE ACCEPTS MAJOR MKINLEY'S OFFER
OF THE PORTFOLIO.

THE MICHIGAN LEADER VISITS CANTON AND HAS
CONFERENCE WITH THE PRESIDENT
ELEcr-MR WILSON IN CANTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
A NEW TREATY WITH JAPAN.

Is DESIRED BY BUSINESS MEN
Washington Jan eft Is understood that a
treaty Is to be sent 10 the Senate negotiated
between this country and Japan. on the subject Of
trade marks and copyrights.
American business men who have suffered from
the absence OF such treaty agreements have been
urging the establishment OF these relations for
several months.
SENATOR GEORGE SLIGHTLY WEAKER.
Washington, Jan. 2s.-Little or no change is re-
ported In Senator Georges condition at 10 80 o'clock
tonight. II anything he Is slightly weaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
WOLCOTT'S BILL PASSED.
THE SENATE VOTES FOR A MONETARY
CONFERENCE.

AR. HoAR RELATES HIS EXPERIENCES WITH
EUROPEAN sTATEsMEN-oNLY FOUR sENA-
TORS RECORDED AGAINST THE MEASURE.
IRY TElEGRAPH TO TIE TRIaI,NEl