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New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
CAREER OF THE NEW PRESIDENT.

Alexander Johnston Cassatt, the new president
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, was born
In Pittsburg in 1899. He educated as a civil
engineer the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, at
Troy and upon his graduation from that institu-
ton, in 1859 entered the service OF the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad a rodman on the Philadelphia
Division. Two years later he was made assistant
engineer. and in 1864, when the Pennsylvania Rail-
road assumed control of the Philadelphia and Erie
Railroad, he transferred TO Remove Penn,
with the title Of resident engineer Of the middle
division
After serving for a short time as superintendent
OF the Warren and Franklin Railroad. Mr. Cas-
satt in 1866 made superintendent OF motive
power and machinery OF the Philadelphia and
Erie Railroad. In 1861 he was appointed to a
similar place on the Pennsylvania Railroad with
headquarters at Altoona.
Three years later Mr.. Cassatt succeeded as
general superintendent OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad DR.. Edward II. Williams. now a
member OF the well-known firm Of Baldwin
& Co., locomotive builders, and upon the
leasing OF the United Railroads of New-Jersey.
in 1871. he made general manager of all the
Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pttsburg and
Erie, OF which Office he was the first incumbent.
with headquarters at Philadelphia
In the reorganization following the death OF
President ]. Edgar Thomson, Mr.. Cassatt was in
July. 1874 advanced to the third vice-presidency.
which office he filled until June, 1880, when upon
the retirement or Colonel Thomas A scott, tnen
president of the company. and the accession 10 the
presidency Of George B. Roberts he became nrst
vice-presdent. In both the presidential posts
Mr. Cassatt continued to display that high order
Of ability which has marked his entire career
In September 1882, he voluntarily resigned his
office and retired to private life. In his letter or
resignation he wrote: MY only object in taking
this step is to have time at my disposal
than any one occupying so responsible position
In railroad management can command ,... -,
In September 1889, ne elected director Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, succeeding
the late Samuel NJ FELTON,. and he was sub
sequently appointed chairman OF the Road Com
mittee. In February, 1885. he was elected president
of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail-
road Company an office which he has continued to
fill up to the present. Mr. Cassatt Is known all
over the United States az railroad executive or
exceptional ability, and in the judgment Of the
profession Il is believed he is worthy successor
to Frank Thomson and George II. Roberts In the
distinguished and responsible office OF president
OF the Pennsylvana Railroad Company
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
A. J. CASSATT, PRESIDENT.
NEW HEAD OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SUCCEED THE LATE FRANK THOM-
SON-RAILROAD CAREER OF
NEW PRESIDENT.

Philadelphia, June 9.-At a special meeting or
the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road this afternoon A. ]. Cassatt. OF this city,
was elected president to succeed the late Frank
Thomson. James McCrea, OF Pittsburg, first
vce-president OF the company. was chosen
member of the Board OF Directors to fill the va
cancy created by Mr. Cassatts election to the
presidency.
The choice OF Mr.. Cassatt for the presidency OF
the great corporation with which he has been
connected for so many years caused surprise In
railroad and financial circles, as it had been
generally anticipated that First Vice President
Green one Of the other vce-presidents would
secure the honor. The Board of Directors, how
ever, was unanimously of the opinion that the
emergency caused by the sudden death of Mr..
Thomson could best be met by Mr.. Cassatt, and
he. after some hesitation, concluded to accept
the responsibility
Mr.. Cassatt Is conceded all sides to be the
man best fitted for the position. Like Mr..
Thomson, he has been connected with the COM
pany since his boyhood. and possesses a thor
ough knowledge OF the road. its resources and
business In 1857 he resigned as first vice.
president of the company, but subsequently
induced to become director. and since then
he has taken a most active interest in the af-
fairs OF the company occupying. I'm fact. the
position OF managing director. or power be-
hind the throne
1t Is no disparagement OF Mr. Thomsons
ability or power to say that Mr.. Cassatts au-
thority In the management OF the road was
equal 10 that of the late president. So that. IN
view Of this fact Mr. Cassatt is no stranger to
the duties that he will be called upon to per-
form in his new position. Mr.. Cassatt is, per-
haps. the best known railroad man in the coun-
try, and he will undoubtedly be a leader In
Trunk Line councils
The election to a dictatorship of James Nc
Crea who has charge OF the lines west OF Pitts
burg. brings to the Board a strong railroad
man to take the place Of Mr. Cassatt In that
body
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10

the necessity Of having their instructions ampli-
fled 1t is understood that several of the dele
gates of the smaller Powers expressed wish
that the permanence Of the tribunal might be
made more effective. and even moved amend
ments in this sense.
The great Powers. however think 1t impos-
sible, 1t Is said. to go beyond Sir Julian Paunce-
fote's proposals. Nevertheless, a determined
effort is being made to secure the institution OF
a permanent tribunal. The American and Rus
sian projects have not been abandoned. Sir
Julian Pauncefote's will merely be taken as
the basis Of discussion, and the American dele
gates assure tlQ correspondent of The Asso
ciated Press that the chief points in the Ameri-
can and Russian proposals will be incorporated
as amendments
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
INSURES ALL ITS EMPLOYEES.
LIBERAL POLICY ADOPTED BY THE MON
TREAL STREET RAILWAY.

Montreal June o (SpeciaD.-The Montreal
Street Railway has. at its own cost, insured all
It's employees against accident or total disa BILE
ment TO the extent Of $1,000. A substantial In
crease Of wages has been granted to all motor
men and conductors who have been in the ser
vice Of the company for two years, while free
uniforms will be supplied to those OF five years
standing
These concessions. which have been granted
by the company Of its own volitlon, will mean
the payment of about $4,000 extra per annum
to the men.
reporter for Ths Tribune called Henry D.
Macdona yesterday and asked him whether the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company would
late the example OF the Montreal Street Railway.
Mr. Macdona is undoubtedly admirer OF the
men in the compsny's employ IL he has ever
been told to get a move on while boarding a
car. or II half a dozen apparently blind motor
men have passed him while he frantically
waving for a car to stop Mr.. Macdona is charta-
bic enough TO forget the fact. According to his
statements the very suggestion of any such action
the part Of the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company Is reported from Montreal would be
likely TO preclpitate something like a riot
THE men do not want patronage" said Mr..
Macdona- They not that kind l can best
the question by telling you something OF
conditions which existed formerly and those at
present. When Mr. Vreeland took charge OF the
road conn plants about motor and conductors
were numerous He began to investigate and
found that OF the twenty-nine hundred men work
ing for the company few, II any. had served
longer than ten months. Inquiry to where the
men came from revealed the fact that political
pull was the ruling motive IN selection. Mr. Vree-
land changed all that. To-day the average tenure
OF Office is two years. At the end Of the first
year the man gets an advance of 25 cents day
In his pay, and Is cents more with recommended
ton for promotion, follows the second year of
vice The men give the full value OF their pay In
work and they get what they know that work
,s worth TO them They don't want charity and
so-caled nice things from the company They
are able 10 take care OF all that themselves with
out assistance from anybody.
1sThey have formed voluntary beneft associa-
tlon II has sixty-four hundred members, all en-
nloyes OF the company III man Is sick they pay
him 20 per cent OF his full pay. The association
az a. present has a surplus OF $500 cash and S.Ooo
Invested in bonds OF the Metropolitan Street Rail-
way Company. They have built up "A library OF
eight thousand volumes. Men OF that stamp don't
want 10 be patroLized They gave vaudeville
show recently and I never saw better perform
ance or a finer lot OF men. IL was all their own
talent They had song singers. piano players.
cornet soloists, boxing matches AMI variety OF
other features that were splendid. One or the pit
sreasers played the flute 10 make your hair stand
on End He was fine. tell youl No. str, the en-
ployes Of the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany don't want any patronage
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
BRITISH SCHEME FAVORED.
PEACE DELEGATES CONSIDERING AN ARBI-
TRATION TRIBUNAL.

The Hague. June 9-The Peace Conference
entered to-day upon its most important stage.
when the Drafting Committee Of the third
uon took up arbitration. According to foreign
delegate. the American scheme does not seem to
have obtained the support of many OF the dele
gates. and. II is added. the Americans have re-
allied this. and have virtually abandoned the
idea OF pressing ITS adoption entire. though 1t
Will furnish material for amendments which will
be submitted during the debate.
The Drafting Committee was in session for
three hours. although not single conclusion
was reached. with the exception Of the accept
snce Of the British scheme as the basis upon
which to discuss the establishment Of tribunal
OF arbitration.
After the session most Of the members of the
Committee telegraphed to their respective Gov
srnnents. indicating that the discussion showed
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
CONDITION OF THE PARIS CRITICAL.

BUFFETED BY HEAVY EAsTERLY SWELL
HER FIRES EXTINGUIsHED
Coverack June 9.-The position Of the Amer-
can Line steamer Paris which is on the rocks off
The Manacles. where she grounded May II, Is
more critical. A heavy easterly swell has broken
the cables connecting with the steadying an
chors and the steamer has been buffeted severe
" and much strained. The thrush OF water into
her has increased. There now twenty feet of
water In her fore and aft, which has extin-
guished the fires I'm the engine rooms. 1t Is now
thought the chances Of relocating the Paris are
slim.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10

Washington June 9-The President, 1t Is said
here under no circumstances would consent 10
extend an offer Of mediation between ureat
Britain and the Transvaal. save upon request
of both parties TO the pending dispute 1t -
believed that President KRUGER would not Will
,nglv seek our good offices owing to the we'll
.aooar,zod fact that in many points concerning
49,, ,,o1,ora ~ the Uitlanders the interests OF
49, 1rn,ted States are identical with those OF
Cot britain Americans took part in the Ill
starred Jameson raid. and this country is inter-
ested IN maintaining a large measure OF free-
dom In the entrance Of mining machinery dyna-
mite and such imports into the Transvaa.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
poTu SIDES SUSTAINED.

co,a Town June 9.-sr Alfred Miner, British
MI, Cor,r,ssioner for South Africa, returned
a. g., from, ploemfontein and was received with
great popular enthusiasm
THE volksraad of the orange Free State. In
=. ,oss,on has indorsed all that President
Krieer did at the conference with Sir Alfred
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
AN UPRISING IN VENEZUELA.

ARMED TROOPS UNDER cIPRIANo CASTRO IN
vADING THE ANDES
Caracas, Venezuela, June 9.-Armed troops are
invading the Andes, under the leadership of
Cipriano Castro. The movement is believed to
be local.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
NO YELLOW FEVER IN NEw-ORLEANs.

New-orleans, June 9-The Texas quarantine has
been lifted 80 far as freight Is concerned and to-
morrow the embargo on passengers viii probably
he raised Tonight Or. ". +. Blount Health
0fbcer OF Texas reached the city and held a con-
ference with the local health officials a! which II
was decided that there IL no case or yellow leVer
In the city.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
DREYFUs TO BE LANDED QUIETLY.

Paris. June 9.-The Government is doing its
utmost TO keep the exact date and circum-
stances Of the arrival Of Captain Dreyfus a Sc
cret. 1t is said he Will be disembarked a few
miles from Brest
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
PICQUART RELEASED FROM PRISON.

Paris June 9.-Lieutenant-Colonel Picquart
has been Professionally released from CUSTODY.
When It became known that the order 1or the
release Of Picquart had been issued. NJ case
Mayor of Vile d'Avray and the prisoner
brother-in-law. and NJ Hid. Maitre Laporls 5
secretary. proceeded to the prison Of La San'e
and met Picquart, who released at ABOUT
O'clock and proceeded to the house of NJ. Case.
Colonel Picquart's release, 1t Is understood
was due 10 the fact that the German Foreign
Office recently informed the French Govern
ment that Colonel Schwarzkoppen wrote the
petit bleu and that therefore It was impossible
that Picquart should have forged It,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
TOOK POISON AND DIED.

PATHETIC END OF AN AMERICAN LAWYER AND
HIS WIFE IN BERLIN.
Berlin. June 9-An American lawyer aged
sixty. and his wife, a native Of Berlin, aged
twenty-five. committed suicide here to-day by
taking poison.
1t is supposed that poverty was the cause of
the act.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
A ANERICAN MEDIATION UNLIKELY

LONDON RIJMOR REGARDING THE TRANS
VAAI, DISCREDITED IN WASHINGTON
London June 9.-"The Westminster Gazette
this afternoon says rumor Is current from
we'll Uniformed source that 1t has been proposed
in a responsible quarter that the United states
mediate between Great Britain and the Trans
vaal. 1t is added that the suggestion Is pelng
considered, and '1t is even not improbable that
such mediation may be undertaken
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
PERRENx GOING BACK TO FRANCE

Brussels. June On. Perrenx, managing edi-
tor Of "L'Aurore," who was sentenced with NJ
Emile Zoa by the Versailles Court in the pro-
ceedings for libel brought against them by the
officers Of the Esterhazy court-martial, has left
Liege for Paris. to enable the Court to serve its
verdict upon him.
The sentence Of the Versailles Assze Court in
the case OF each OF the defendants was years
imprisonment. with fine OF 1900 francs. together
with the costs Of the suit.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10
THE BRITISH PACIFIC CABLE.
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT INCLINED TO ASSIST
CANADA IN THE MATTER

London June lo-"The Times" announces this
Morning that the British Government has consented
10 reconsider It's attitude toward the Pacific cable
project as tho result OF urgent, REPRESENTATIONS
from q NADIA and the colonies. and Is now Inclined
10 ut,ze British credit IN providing the necessary
New-York tribune., 1899-06-10

Lieutenant Colonel Pcquart imprisoned In
July last charged with communicating confidential
documents. and he has since been accused of fabri-
Count Fsterhazy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Commission Recommended Route.
Placed the Cost at Not Ex-
ceeding S11s,113,79O.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The state de-
partment made public an official alb.
stract of the report of the Nicaraguan
Canal commission, as presented by Ad-
miral Walker, the head of the commits
sion. This synopsis said in part:
The commission has adopted and esti-
mated for the route from Brito to Lake
Nicaragua, called the Childs route, and
from the lake to Greytown, called the
Lun route. This line leaving Brito.
follows the left bank of the Rio Grande
to near Bueno Retro, crosses the west.
ern divide to the valley of the Lajas,
which it follows to Lake Nicaragua
Crossing the lake to the San Juan river,
it follows the upper river to near Boca
San Carlos, thence, in excavation, by
the left bank OF the river to the San
Juanillo and across the low country to
Greytown, passing to the northward of
Lake Silico. 1t requires but single
dam with regulating works at both
ends of the summit level. The sur
veys have in general revealed better
physical conditions than were hitherto
supposed to exist, especially as to the
amount of rock in the upper river,
whereby it is possible to greatly reduce
the estimated cost of construction.
To determine the proper unit prices
for excavation, the average of prices
actually paid to contractors on the Chi
cago drainage canal, which represent
cost Of plant, prices paid for work done
and contractors profits We're taken. To
these prices certain percentages were
added for the difference in location, eli
mate, etc.
In obtaining the estimates for the cos
of locks, the prices actually paid for
building the government locks at Sault
Ste. Marie were taken, and 33 per cent
was added for the difference of location.
The commission believes that canal
can be built across the isthmus on this
route for not exceeding $ll8, 113, 100.
Colonel Hains concurs generally with
the views of the other members of the
commission, but his estimate of the cost
is $l35, 1874, ,818,308.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
MARKET REPORTS.
PITrBBuRa, May 81.

flTTBBOR0, May 81.
wHEAT--No. red 8SG70c.
CORN-No. 2 yellow shelled, 3SISCG89c: high
mixed shelled, SkG3Sc; No. yellow ear,
39lS03954c.
oATS-No. white, 39J40s34c; No. 2 white.
82l1@53c extra No. white. 92G3214c reg.
ular No 8, 3l(G3l13c.
HAY-No. | timothy. Sl125G1l75; No. 2 do,
s9.50d1l.5O No, l prairie hay, $95.0010. 90
packing hay sS00G9OO No. clover, mixed,
Sl000@l050; No. clover, S9.5OGl000 loose
from wagon, Sl2.500l3.00.
POUDTRY-Live-Large chickens, $4,000
per pair; small 7WGs0c; ducks, 100000 per pair;
turkeys, l0@10I2c per pound; geese, $1,000
LIS per pair. Dressed-Chickens l3CGl5c per
pound; ducks, l39l5c; turkeys, 149l5c geese.
7Gsc.
BUTTER-Elgin prints, l9c; extra cream.
cry, ls18Gl9c; Ohio fancy creamery, l50l6c
country roll, ligl5c; low grade and cooking,
10dllc.
CHEESE-Full cream, Ohio, new, 9l5(010c;
three quarters, S74@914c; New York state full
cream, new, l0(glO19o; Wisconsin, l3I5QDl4c
20-pound brick, Swiss, 139l31ac; limburger,
l13ldl2c.
EGGS-Strictly fresh Pennsylvania and
Ohio, in cases, i40l5c
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
BRYAN THEIR CHOICE.
His Name Aroused Silverites'
Enthusiasm.
BIMETALLIC LEAGUE CONVENTION.
While Altgeld Was Talking the Nebras-
kan Arrived--Later They Attended a
Banquet, Where the Silver Leaders
Responded to a Toast.

LOUISVILLE, June 1.-The delegates
to the Ohio Valley League of Bimetallic
clubs, comprising the states of Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, hold
ng its third annual convention in this
eity, were welcomed by Mayor Weaver
of Louisville, who told them that their
work would be well done if they en-.
dorsed Bryan for president in 1900.
Judge j. P. Tarvin of Covington,
KY, president of the Bimetallic League,
was introduced and spoke at consider
able length. His remarks were at times
received with the greatest enthusiasm,
any reference to reattlrmation of the
Chicago platform or an Endorsement OF
William Jennings Bryan as the presi-
dental nominee being the signal for
vociferous applause.
Elk. Senator j q. S. Blackburn was to
have spoken. but was detained at home
on account of the serious illness of his
wife.
Following Judge Tarvin Congressman
James M. Robinson of Indiana made an
impromptu speech. In reference to the
coming campaign of 1900, the speaker
said that it lay with the Democratic
party to name the victor, and that they
would make great mistake if they did
not select Bryan. The convention then
adjourned temporarily.
When it reconvened President Tar
vim introduced the Hon. Flavius j. Van
Vorhis of Indianapolis, who he said,
had given 40 years of his life in defend
ing the principles of the Republican
party. He made speech in favor of
bimetallism.
President Tarvin then introduced
Hon. ID. s. Oliver of Cincinnati, who
presented Ex-Governor John p. Altgeld
of Illinois. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed when the Illinois statesman
arose to address the convention, the
delegates rising to their feet waving
hats and cheering Justify.
While Governor Altgelt was in the
midst of his discourse Mr.. Bryan
reached the theater. He was admitted
to the stage by rear entrance and took
seat in the wings, where he awaited
the conclusion of Mr.. Altgeld's speech.
After the speeches were concluded,
Mr.. Bryan and other distinguished visit.
ors repaired to the Gault House, where
the banquet of the Young Mems Demo-
cratic club of Louisville to President
James P. Tarvin was given. To at
tend this and to respond to the toast.
"The Democratic Party" Mr.. Bryan
had made special trip to Louisville
two days earlier than he had expected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
WARRANTS WERE ISSUED.
Informations Made Against Alleged Leg.
islative Bribers at Harrisburg.

informations Made Against Alleged Leg
islative Bribers at Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG, June 1.-The house
bribery investigation resulted ia legal
action.
-Four informations for corrupt solici.
tations We're made against ex-senator
John j. Coyle of SchuyllSill, two
against Representative CharlessB. Spatz
of Berks, one each against ex-Repre-
sentative Thomas M. Moyles of Wilkes
barre, ex-Congressman Monroe Fl Kulp
OF Northumberland. Representative
John II. Byrne of Fayette and Frank
b. Jones of Philadelphia. Additional
informations were also made against
ex-senator Coyle and Michael j Co.'S
tello of Philadelphia for conspiracy to
bribe. Information will also be made
against Mr.. Costello at Williamsport for
corrupt solicitation. and q similar charge
will be brought at Easton against Par
ker III. Titus of Bangor. All of the ac-
cused except Mr. Spatz were alleged to
have made offers of money for votes for
ex-senator Quay or the McCarrell bill.
The Berks members were accused of
having corruptly solicited certain Demo
cratic Legislators to sign paper pledg-
ing their support all through the sena-
torial contest to George A. jerks, the
Democratic caucus candidate. The
charges OF perjury were based ON the
testimony given by the accused before
the investigating committee, all of
whom were heard except Mr.. Evans.
Warrants were iscued for the arrest of
Messrs. Coyle, Spaatz, Costello, Moyles,
Evans, Jones, Byrnes and Kulp and
they will be brought to Harrisburg for
hearing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
william oden Hughart Died.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May 3D.
William Oden Hughart, former presi
dent of the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad, died at the home of his daugh.
ter in this city, Mr. Hughart was born
in Kentucky "a years ago, admitted to
the bar and practiced in Allegheny and
Baltimore. He afterward became man
ager of the first telegraph line at Balti-
more for Morse & Kendall. Later he
was in the freight transportation bust
ness in connection with the Pennsylva-
MA system. In 1864 he came to this
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
D.eoratsa oravs. and Maine wreck.

HAVANA, May 3l.--Decoration day
was observed here in noSable manner.
Estes G. Rathbone and a. committee
of women, who had been selected for
the purpose, were taken in Rear Ad-
miral Cromwell's launch, escorted by a
detachment of marines, to the wreck OF
the battleship Maine, where they strung
the skeleton of the unfortunate cruiser
with ropes of laurel and wreaths of
flowers. Mrs. Lucien Young repre-.
sented the navy at the decoration of the
graves of the sailors and soldiers in
tered in the Colon cemetery. Similar
exercises took places at the Quemades
cemetery.