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TODAY'S FORECAST. POR THE DISTRICT OP SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA: PAIR; STA TIONARY TEMPERATURE; LIGHT WESTERLY WINDS. VOL. XLI. NO 68. Our Liberal Gift Sale Has Close( With the Following Parties Receiving the Presents: No. Ticket. • Name. Address. 1— Piano 243 H. Loveday 204 N. Log Angelea at 2— Altalr Bicycle 4364 F.W.Abbot Rivora B—Junior Bycicle 1593 0. W. McMaater.. 732 S. Flower at 4—Round-trip ticket Midw'r Fair.. 1340 8. F. Carpenter. .Santa Monica 6—Com. tkt, Pasadena, 8. F. R'y.. .4188 H. Riley 119 8. Water at 6— Com. tkt, Pasadena, Term. R'y. .3988 A. B. Light 2530 E. Third st 7— 112-pieoe Dinner Set 518 J. H. McOlindon.soo 8. Hope st 8— 115-piece Dinner Set ....3005 Geo. M. Smith... 1021 Ingraham st 9— Gent's Mackintosh 104 J. G. Blnmer Sierra Madre 10— Sole-leather Traveling Bag 319 Ben Goodrich.... 1844 S. Flower st 11— Silk Umbrella 2175 J. W. Young... .211 S. Spring st 12— Fine Boy's Suit...| 241 A. P. Stone 235 E. Twenty-ninth 18—Fine Boy's Suit 5020 H. A. Masao Potomac block 14— Fine Boy's Suit 1356 Mrs. A. Barthel. .130 B, Twenty-eighth 15— Silk Umbrella 886 Mrs. J. S. Miller.Ontario, Cal ' 16—Velvet Salt 3292 J. 8. Mills Pasadena, Cal 17— Boy's Cape Overcoat 357 H. Schimmel... .The Palms, Oal 18— Bey's Suit 1846 J. Dick Pico Heights 19— Sole-leather Hand Satchel 1893 W. C. Woodman.. 1607 Hoover st 20— Boy's Suit ..1932 E. M. Case 444 Soaora aye 21— Child's Cape Overcoat 2420 A. W. Dillingham. Long Beach 22— Gent's Dressing Case 335 C. A. Holcomb Fullerton, Cal 23— Gent's Dressing Case 2961 J. 8. Pitman 134 W. Twelfth st 24— Leather Collar Box 406 H.T.Statta Pasadena 25— Leather Collar Box .2402 G. W. Williams. . .Police Officer Mullen. Bluett i Co. Crystal Palace. 138-140-14.2 SOUTH H*aN STREET. FOR NEW YEARS' PRESENTS We Show a Beautiful Display of Novelties in Every Line. Fine Ornaments in Art Goods, Rich Cut Glassware, Choicest Decorated China, Elegant Piano and Banquet Lamps, Rogers Bros.' Silver-Plated Ware and Cutlery. LOOK FOR THE BARGAINS On Our 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, $1, $1.50, $2 Counters. MEYBERG BROS. yt? Two Gold AWARDED World's Fair Gwentioo of tie Photoppliic Aw'o. IThe ONLY Photographer of the Paclflc Coast Exhibitors Receiving an Award.] WORLD'S FAIR MEDAL OF HONOR. four Silver First-Prize Medals, San Francisco, February, 1893. All Premiums and Diplomas Awarded at Late Los Angeles Fai STUDIO 220 SOUTH SPRING ST OPP. LOB ANUBLBB THEATER AND HOLLENBECK. BARKER BROTHERS, Successor! to Bailey .t B.irs;>r Hroi., Stimson Block CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! | >f^s*Sl^Kfe= £ Gold Leaf and White Enamel and Gold M iii 1 . r Sf covered Furniture—dainty effects in Center Ta ~rf,—.ii. —i .— —-fl M'Mvrmy- hies, Ladies' l>.-aks and Dressing Tables. Mu-ic ' / 1l //liMl laWSs Cabinets and Chairs. liWm^™™™ cf Bussi6i ' Jl,m,>era ' Chal " * lo* O lil O ®jl /In Wi Ds?"Tlie largest line ol Rattan Goods in Southern y ■ -'•'— !l —-ffl jLA lull VX California. I (V 1 JKffl' sWeT~«rand Rapids Carpet Sweepers In twelie dlf ■ 1 J-WL XS ferent woods. 3 , JWsaL. ' I'llW\" t sW»T~Ruas of all kinds and sizes. fIKVIV Daw-Table Covers and l'ortlen, domestic and lm- STANDARD ON TOP. _ The Whittier State School, after nslng and testing thoroughly for years all the leading Sewing Machines, haa now disposed of all other makes aud adopted the Standard exclusively Upward ot thirty Standards now in use in the various departments of the institution. The Throop Polytechnic Sohool of Pa;ad»na also uses the Standard exclusively Twomedais ana flye diplomas at the World's Fair. A trial will convince Intending pur chasers . Wholesale and retail at -v * 1 WILLIAMSON BROS.' MUSIC STORE, 32V SOUTH SPRING STREET. * The Abbotsford Inn, COR. EIGHTH AND HOPE STS., LOS ANGELES, CAL. The moat attractive, sunny, comfortable Family and Tourist Hotel in the city. 100 rooms,, en suite or single—all new, with superior fur nishings. Incandescent light and steam radiator in every room. AsMrican Plan. Transient rates $3 per day; special rates by the week. ?YJ,J, MARTIN. The Herald LOS ANGELES; THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 1893. FLASHES FROM ABROAD. Two Spanish Anarchists on Trial at Madrid. The Queen Regent and Infan ta's Lives Menaced. Threats Made to Blow Up the Royal Theater. Two Detachments or Britleh Troops Massacred by Matabeles - British Trade Depressed —General Foreign News. • - [By the Associated Press. Madrid, Dec. 27.—The trial of Del boclu' and Ferrerra, arrested in April, 1802, ia now in progress,. They were taken in custody at the door of the house of parliament with bombs in their pockets and papers showing they were i intending; to destroy it, tho law courts, the offices of the council of atate, the minister of war, tbe Royal palace and tho Bank of Spain. Extra care ia being exercised to prevent dynamite outrages during the trial. Delboche aad Ferrerra addressed tha jury in an e-teited number, upholding the principles of anarchy, and condemn ing violence, but proclaiming that the term "anarchist" was synonymous with that of "honest man." During the course ot their addresses the anarchists I also claimed their brethren of Chicago, j and others who were executed aa a pen altj for their crimes were "martyrs in the cause of the redemption of humani ty." The prisoners denied that they had any intention to blow up thecortes. They stated that straugers induced them to carry parcels to the chamber, and they insisted they were ignorant of tbeir contents. The governor of Madrid received let ters threatening to blow up the opera house, where the queen regent and the infanta were to attend a performance last evening. They were warned and stayed away, but the fact of the threats became known in the audience aud caused a pa,niu, but the police prevented serious results. The excitement, how ever, spread throughout the city, and the wildest minora prevailed all night. COMPLETELY ANNIHILATED. Two Detainments «>f British Troops Ksi. aaorod by alatabelea. London, Dsc. 27.—Several South Afri can merchants in ibis city received cable Bisn»i.M today annou,n«icg tbat Captain Wilßon'a scoutiutf party, wbich had been pursuing King Lo Bengula and wbich bad not been heard from for some time, was completely annihilated by Matabeles. It is stated now, tbat in addition to Wilson's party, a party under Captain Barrow, sent out to reinforce him, bas been cut to pieces. No press dispatches bave been received wbich either con firm or contradict these reports. Ths number of men composing Wilson's de tachment is aaid to bave been 50 to 100, and Harrow's detachment is reported to have been composed of about the same number. The news caused great excitement throughout tbe city aud is being mag nified on all sides. Rumors bave it that tha two columns were composed of several hundred men, and that after be ing completely surrounded by Ma tatisjles, were charged upon repeatedly and slaughtered to the man, tbeir bodies being afterwardß horribiy mutilated. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. Ths Au>trl»n Crown Prince Tried to Shuflld Off. Berlin, Dec. 27.—The Cologne Zeit ung prints a letter from Pesth, statirjg the rumor that Archduke Otto, heir to the Austrian throne, attempted suicide, is gaining credit, but in view oi Crown Prince Rudolph's tragic death, all et" forts are being made to hush up the matter. A journey to Egypt, whicb Archduke Otto is about to undertake, is regarded as a temporary banishment. It is an open secret that Otto's eccen tricities have distressed the emperor very much indeed snd induced bim to punish the Archduke. SERIOUS RIOTING. Native Hlnera Sack a Town in South Africa. Johannesburg, Dec. 27.—Serious riot ing took place yesterday among tbe na tives at Witwatersrandt. The nativeß who engaged in the disturbance were mostly employed in tbe mines and num bered about 2000. One hundred men ore aaid to have been wounded, of whom six were dangerously injured. The riot ers also sacked the town and tried to destroy one of tbe public buildings, but were eventually dispersed by special police. Tbe excitement bas extended to several mines. A BLOODLESS DUEL. Two Russian Officers Fight Onr a I.aye Affair. St. Petersburg, Dec. 27.—A duel has been fought between Prince Gagarina, an ex-officer of the Imperial guards and aid decamp to Grand Duke Vladimir, and Captain Miateff, also formerly a member of the Imperial guards. The weapons were pistols, and 20 pacee was the distance. Only two shots were ex changed and neither combatant waß shot. The encounter grew out oi a love „ u'..: _ BRITISH TRADE. affair. A Gloomy Report for the Year Just Closing;. London. Dec. 27.—The Pall Mall Ga zette publishes a review of the trade of the year, compiled from ctlicial returns. It says: Trade during 1803 was worse even than in 1802. Gecaral gloom now hangs over the country's industries. Tbe imports for 11 months declined £17,500,000, compared with the year 18!)2, and exports declined £6,500,000. Tbere has been a shrinkage in every importrnt class of imports and exports. On the other hand, American trade is steadily advancing, but what ef fect a change in the tariff bill will cause is a matter of conjecture. Brazil and other South American republics, except Chile, have been large buyers. Mer chants generally are looking with confi dence for improving trade in 1894, pro vided no serious strike or lockout oc curs. Affairs in France. Paris, Dec. 27. —The mayor of St. Etienno has received a lettar threaten ing him with death by shooting. A telegram from Angouleme an nounces the opening of the trial of 10 Frenchmen and one Italian accused of participating in tbe Aigues Mortes ra cial riots, August 16th. Italian Bonds Depressed. London, Dec. 27.—Italian bonds are depressed in this city, Paris and Berlin, owing to rumors that several large Italian banks are unable to carry their holdings. It ie reported, however, that Italy ia negotiating a loan of 600,000,000 lire in Germany. The latter report ie not credited here. CHICAGO'S NKIT MAYOR. Hopkins Takes tho Oath and Promisee a Model Administration. Chicago, Dec. 27, —John P. Hopkins waa inaugurated aa mayor of Chicago in the city council chamber tonight in the ! presence of a throng that filled the room i almost to suffocation. Hopkins entered | the chamber after the work of the even ing had begun and was received with great applause. Acting Mayor Swift, j who waa Hopkins' opponent in the late election, introduced. bim in a graceful speech, to which Hopkins replied at length, promising to do all in hia power to give a model administration. THEY HATE TO STRIKE NORTHERN PACIFIC EMPLOYEES IN A QUANDARY. They Still Hope to Avoid Striking--Th* Reoeivern' Injanctlon to Be Met by a Counter Appeal to the GoHjtrt. St. Paul, Dec. 27.—The Northern Pacific employees' representatives met this afternoon to consider the latest de velopmentßin their contention with the railroad. This morning they were feel ing very bitter about tbe injnnctiona served on them, and were very much at sea ajj to.w.hjitfrqtiiui thsy should take. The meeting of the men this after noon did not decide on final action, but beiore adjournment a committee was appointed to confer with the receivers and learn what farther action was possi ble without going into the courts. The intention ie to exhaust ull other means of redreea before calling on tbe courts. The Northern Pacific employees have completed their system of federation and all the employees are included. Milwaukee, Dec. 27.—T0 combat tbe injunction proceedings against tbem, tbe employees of the Northern Pacific contemplate making a motion beiore Judge Jenkins, who issued an injunc tion ordering them not to combine in a strike to tie up tbe road, asking him to have the old wage schedule continued. They are inclined to obey the injunction to the letter, but say as they are parties having a vital interest, tbey should be given an opportunity to present tbeir case to the court. Tbey are now in consultation with their attorneys, with a view to taking such steps. This adds a novel feature to tbe proceedings already had, which of themselves, it is said, have no precedent in the United citateß courts. WHAT'S IN A NAME? The Cordate Trnat Organized Coder a New Title. Trenton. N, J., Dec. 27.—A certificate of organization of tue United State* Cordage company, tbe outgrowth of the National Cordage company's failure, has been placed on file in the office ol the secretary of state. Tbe capital stock is placed at $34,000,000. Harvey A. A. Herrold of New York holding shares amounting to $33,986,000 and the balance being divided among 10 others, including E. A. C. Young, one of the National Cordage company's receivere. Of the capital stock $20.01,0,000 is com mon; $6,000,000 first preferred, with a guaranteed 6 per cent dividend, and $8,000,000 second preferred, with a limit of 8 per cent dividend from the earnings, in excess of the dividend on first pre ferred stock. New York, Dec. 27.—Rudolph Kep pler bas been elected president, and VV. H. Corbin vice-president of the United States Cordage company. TRANSCONTINENTAL. RATES. The Soo Road Precipitates a New Ele ment of Discord. Chicago, Dec. 27. —The 800 road pre cipitates a new element into the trans continental rate trouble by the issue of a tariff sheet, which allows a $20 dif ferential to all North Pacific coast points. Heretofore the Soo Has been allowed a $10 differential, and tbis new demand seems to place the transcon tinental rate adjustment further off than ever. Asked for a Receiver. Chicago, Dec. 27.—An amended bill bas been filed in the'suit of the Griffin Wheel and Foundry company against tbe big Grant locomotive works asking for a receiver for the defendant concern. A line of tine cut glass bottles and manicure sets just received at .Little boy's pharmacy. Gall and see tbem, 311 South Spring street. Removal sale —Musical goods. Prices no object. Fitzgerald's, corner Spring and Fraui.hu. ON THE EVE OF BATTLE Mello's Ironclads About to Strike a Blow. They Are Closing in on the Nictheroy. The Latter's Decks Cleared for the Encounter. Great Excitement at Pernambuco Where the Engagement Ia Expected to Take Placa — A Torrlble Strain at Klo. By the Associated Press. Pernambuco, Dec. 27.—The greatest mystery surrounds the movements of the rebel admiral, Mello. Nothing haa been seen of him since he sailed north on the 20tb, presumably to show fight to the new government cruieers, Nicthe roy and America. TROUBLE WITH PORTUGAL. Word ia received of trouble between Brazil and Portugal, becauae, by order of President Peixoto, the Portuguese minister wbb detained against hia will. It is stated tbat the minister tried to leave, despite the preaident's order, and that force was employed to detain him. A HEAVY ENGAGEMENT. The Spanish warabip Cristobal Colon, arrived from Rio, reporta tbat on Christ mas eve there was a heavy engagement between the rebel warship and theforta. Both sides are said to bave Buffered severely. MELLO AT BAUIA. Later in the day great excitement was caused by tbe news that Admiral Mello had arrived at Bahia, and tbe men on board tbe Nictheroy began with alacrity to pnt things in readiness to meet tbe enemy. The rebel warships are reported coaling at Bahia, preparatory to starting for l'ernambuco to capture or destroy the Nictheroy, after wbicb, if successful, they will givo the America a drubbing. Mello is expected here tomorrow. It is not expected that he will attack in broad daylight. It is now Baid the Nictheroy will steam out to meet him. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. Rumor has it that Captain Nunez may torpedo tbe hsrbor and take other pre cautionary measures to prevent being taken by surprise at night or any other time. The electric search light is kept constantly in thorough working order and the people of Pernambuco aie again worked pp to tba highest pitch of excitement in anticipation of witneesing the battle between the dyna mite cruiser and tba rebel warships. A sharp lookout ia kept all along tbe neighboring coast and signal men are Btationed upon every elevation of ground from which a good view of the coast waters may be obtained. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR. The government torpedo school ship Parahyba, recently ordered north, her destination being unknown, arrived here, and almost aa suddenly disap peared, fearing to be engaged in the coming struggle between the Nictheroy and rebel ships. Another version of tbe sudden departure of tbe Parahyba ia tbat she waß ordered by to steam for parts unknown upon an im portant mission. THE NICTIIEROY'S CREW BUSY. The Nictheroy'a crew have not been idle and are now thoroughly trained in working the big dynamite gun and in handling the rapid-firing guns, and are likely to play a most active part in the night attack, Bbould Mello decide upon attempting to cut out the Nictheroy. A TERRIBLE STRAIN. Any Sort of a Change Would Be Wel comed at Klo. New York, Deo. 27.—The Herald's Montevideo dispatch from Rio says: Word has reached the city from Rio Grande do Sul tbat tbe loyal garrison in Bage is being sadly demoralized by hun ger, due to diflicnltiea in getting pro visions through the insurgent's lines. President Peixoto is said to be considering the advisability of ordering the Nictheroy and America to go to Rio and make an attack upon Cobras island and npon tbe insur gent ships now at anchorage among the foreign vessels in tbe bay. Tbe feeling in Rio seems to be that anything wbich would end the present state of suspense would be a relief. PORTUGAL AROUSED. Forced Detention of tho Portuguese Minister nt Hlo. Lisbon, Dec. 27.—A. great sensation has been caused in government circles by news of the forcible detention in Rio de Janeiro of the Portuguese minister, Count Paco d'Arcos. He was re called recently and was to have arrived here Monday. Passengers by the steamer from Rio* confirm the report. The minister's brother in Rio forwarded a message to the same effect, and the minister himself has tele graphed his relatives telling them to give the information that he is unable to embark, being forcibly detained. It ie said Portugal has asked the repre sentative of one of the powers reprj sented at Rio to act for it in the matter. OUTRAGEOUS TREATMENT. High-Handed Conduct of Peixoto'a Bol dlera—Our Flag Insulted. Philadelphia, Dec. 27. —The Ameri can schooner Grace Andrews, command ed by Captain Andrews, has arrived from Brazil. Captain Andrews tells a story of outrageous treatment by Peix oto'a soldiers in Rio harbor. Captain Andrews had started from hie ahip to the harbor in a small boat, and when within hailing distance of the shore hoisted the American flag, but the sol diers on shore shouted, "If you don't stop we will shoot you," and fired sev j era I shots. But the captain got hia boat on shore and waa arreated, together : with three Bailors, and placed in prison. He waa then taken to Rio, ami tbo chief of police put them in jail without any ; food. He managed to communicate with the American consul and obtained his release. The captain complained about ■ the eoldiers having hauled down the American flag on hia small boat, but tbe ; consul paid no attention to it. He claims the factß of the situation at Rio are sup preeaed by the ofhciala and that the American proas has incorrect news. Rebels In Hard Straits. London', Dec. '27.— Advices from Rio de Janeiro report that the insurgents are jin a critical condition. Admiral De Gamo is disturbed by the non-arrival of reinforcements. Several concerted up risings have been checkmated. The Miantonomah Ordered to Rio. | New York, Dec. 27. —Orders ior the ; Miantonomah to prepare in 24 hours to go to eea were received at the navy yard today. The ultimate destination of the ' monitor will undoubtedly be Rio. MISS POLXAIEIVS SUIT. Colonel Breckinridge Danlea>,All Inten tions of Compromises., Lexington, Ky., Dec. 27.—Colonel Breckinridge arrived tonight from Wash ington. He stated tbat there is not the slightest foundation for the report of a | compromise of tbe suit of Madeline Pollard. The latter ia not here, and is net expected. Colonel Breckinridge expresses confidence in his renomina tion for congresß. Lexington, Dee. 27. —Colonel Breck inridge's Bon, Desna, said today regard ing tbe Pollard suit tbat bis father ; would not consider for a moment an j offer to compromise. Breckinridge's : friends say the rumor of a compromise i wae started solely to injure hie political I standing in tbe Ashland district, and the suit will be tried in the courts. CARLSON GETS THERE. SAN DIEGO'S RUSTLING MAYOR MAKES A COUP. Re Obtains a Concession and Bonne From Mexico for Building a Railroad Across Beja California. Special to tbe Herald. San Diego, Dec. 27. —Mayor Carlson left bere a ebort time ago, ostensibly bound for New York in tbe interest of the San Diego and Phoenix railroad, of which he ia president. His friends here were, therefore, much surprised today on receipt of a telegram from him dated City of Mexico, stating tbat he had obtained from tbe Mexican govern ment a concession and bonus for build ing a railroad acroes Lower California to Ynma. This means tbat the course of the proposed line will be changed, the road swerving southward, crossing the international boundary and traversing a much better country than proposed by the original survey. Much sat isfaction is felt heie over the change, aa it is hoped the bonus' in whatever form it may be, will be sufficient to cap italize the road and iwure ita speedy construction. Carlson's supposed trip to New York was looked upon by come bb a wild goose chase, it being deemed improbable that capital could be inter ested in the enterprise during thia period of financial depression. The mayor's change of programme is, there fore, heartily approved and coneidered a clever move, quite worthy of SanDiego'a chief executive and promoter of her commercial interests. Carlson tele graphed that be wonld start on bis re turn trip tonight, and he will doubtless be given an enthusiastic reception on bin arrival. THI COUGHLIN TRIAL. First Repulse of the Prosecution—No New Testimony, Chicago, Dec. 27.—1n the Coughlin caee today a number of witnesses testi fied aa to tbe character of the wounds on Dr. Cronin's body and aa to tbe con dition of the Carlson cottage, in which the murder was committed, developing nothing new. In the afternoon the prosecution met ita first repulse, Judge Tutbill refusing to admit testimony upon the question of a conspiracy in Camp 20, Clan-Na- Gael. ON TBEIR NATIVE HEATH. Ex-Chief Miguel and His Band Re turned to Yuma. Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 27.—Ex-Chief Mig uel and seven Yuma Indiana have re turned from Loa Angelea, where they were in jail accused of violating the lawa and ineubordination. They cay that the division of their landa will be of great benefit to tbe tribe, and favor the project, which ia acceptable to all the Indians and tbeir friends. A Negro Rape Fiend Lynchad, New Orleans, Deo. 27. —Tilman Green, colored coachman of a family at Colombia, attempted to outrage his mistress while ber husband was absent, He broke into ber room at night. Bhe escaped and gave tbe alarm. He con fessed his intention and wae lynched, a number of negroes participating. All Quiet at Wlldwood. . Wildwooi), Fla., Dec. 27.—Eqerything ie quiet. Ihe militia returned home this morning. Only one negro ie known to bave been killed. Six negroes have been arrested and taken to tbe Kaunter ville jail. It is thought all danger is past. | Stop tbat cough by using Dr. St. John's cough syrup. We refund your money if it fails to cure. For sale by Off & Vaughn, corner Fourtn and Spring sta. Thurston's Millinery and California Straw Works, 2t>4 S. Main street, oppo site Third. THE COUNCIL. THE WIDENING OP PIP ST STREET KNOCKED OUT - THE REDONDO RAILWAY WANTS TO CROSS JEFFERSON STREET. PRICE FIVE CENTS. ANOTHER OBJECT LESSON. Railroad Receiverships the Order of the Day. Collapse of the New York and New England. Boss Piatt in Temporary Charge of! the Property. President HoLaod Taken by Surprise*) He Will Try to Prevent the Be* I celvershtp from Becoming \ Permanent. By the Associated Press. Albany, N. V., Dec. 27.—Boardman, \ of the law firm of Tracy, Boardman A i Piatt, appeared before Judge Wallace, of, the United States court, this morning and asked that a temporary receiver be appointed for the New York and New England railroad. The court granted' the request and appointed Hon. T. 0. Piatt, one of the directors of the road.' It is understood he is of the party op posed to President McLeod, who is also president and receiver of the Reading road. It is supposed McLeod was seek ing similar action with reference to the New England road, and that in tbe ap pointment of Piatt he was outwitted. Frederick H. Prince oi Boston is among the leading spirits in opposition to Me-> Leod. The application for receivers ia based' on mismanagement of tbe road and its! insolvency. An order to show causej why a permanent receiver should not' be appointed was made, returnable Jau-' vary 10th. HOW IT CAME ABOCT. New York', Dec. 27.—A temporary re- 1 ceiverehip of the New York and New.' England railroad was decided on lasti night. One of the directors said: 1 "There will be a lively fight if McLeod does not put up tbe money for the Jan uary inteerst. Both sides are prepared for almost any emergency, and in such event it will be simply a question of who gets tbere first. If McLeod j raises the interest money there will be/ no receivership. If not, there will be,' Hie action will depend on t c control oi the etock. The McLeod party will not' put up tbe money unless it can control; tbe road.- Whether or not they can dot so is an open question. The trouble with the New England for tbe past five or six yeara has been that it has had no working capital. The president always bad to provide for all the deficiencies." Receiver Plait said: "The move is not unfriendly, but is merely taken to conserve the interests of the security holders and creditors. Of conrse tbe action wag a surprise to ttie officers of.' the road." . M'LEOD INDIGNANT. McLeod, when seen, expressed great indignation at tbe move, and declared; if he had known of it, it should not' bave taken place. He declared it was very unfriendly to him, bnt declined to, talk further till he had seen the papers) filed. ! The move does not affect the Read ing road, McLeod's connection with! the latter having ceased when he was; removed from the receivership of tha.' Reading, some time ago. CAUSED NO SURPRISE. The appointment cansed virtually no surprise. It was well known that definite , steps looking to such a result had been* taken. Last night, it is aaid, a confer-i ence was held at the Fifth-Avenue hotel i and at a late hour the determination. waa reached to aak for a receiver. Tbe' conferees were Thomas C. Piatt and F. H. Prince, directors of the New England company; A. B. Boardman and Frank 1 H. Piatt of the law firm of Tracy, Piatt \ & Boardman, and some capitalists inter-/ eeted in the seanritiea of tbe company. Boardman left for Albany on the mid- i night train to make application for ths i appointment of a receiver. One of the capitalists who attended the conference aaid tbe conference was; really a meeting of tbe committee ap pointed some time ago to raise the money required to pay tbe interest due! January Ist; $200,000 is required for; that purpose, and the committee baa. been unable to secure it. Response! to the applications of the committee have been very slow, and under the circum stances it was necessary that an appli cation be made for a receiver. It did not follow, however, that the application would be inimical to the interests repre sented by McLeod, although it waa not believed McLeod held any mora stock than wbb necessary to qualify him as a director and president of tbe company. STOCKHOLDERS* meeting. A meeting of the stockholders of tbe New England was held thia afternoon i to vote on the queation of ratifying: the lease to the New England company of the New York, New England anfc. Northern railroad. McLeod was prev ent and made a statement explaining, what had been done since hia con nection with the road as president. Voting on the question ol lease will be continued tomorrow, wben it i» ex pected sufficient votea will be received, to ratify. While the voting was going on to day, the announcement was made lfi<M Piatt had been appointed receiver. Vie- Leod saitl tbe application for a ie ceiver was inimical to him. m'leod will fight. "We shall see, however, ishather the road continues in the hands oi » re ceiver," said he. "I waa elected r>t» dent last March and found an «miu,i> treasury, ovetdue and nnpaid vr.rti .". and many pressing creditote. tM I• s day after my election an aUnciu , „ was placed on a large portion vi liio ■ ii ing stock. Several luemheio v n. board and myself promptly <'*«i«t vi. n ~ I relief Of the company , ihe uuu«4,ji«u n I were released and sufficient funOu pi«j t j vided for preßbing c .nuis . ~ i n.. . • i I Tsscei made io in«i July .n.uios'.. I .