Evening Gazette

              Gazette. r 4# NU1IBEH B 17 { Weekly Katmbllihed 1860 ( PA., SATURDAY, FEB UARY 9, 1884 two aumr. TenOtot, per Week. CITIES UNDER WATER BUSINESS AND LABOR TROUBLE8 IN HOUSE AND SENATE. THI NEW8 THE CABLE BRINGS DESERTMG HIS BEIDE. rOR A HARLEM RIVER BRIDGE Watt I Watt I If you value money, wait until Tu afternoon, February l»th, when »n urn bankrupt stock C*UPWlfc-W= under umbrettas, pic., wiU few and open in the Dwgmtb»n M South Workmen Bedillng Reductions Ife* War In lb* Soudan—Tewflk rh« Board of Apportlome nt Distributing Funds. The Added Terrors of Famine —Some Involuntary Retirement*. A.n Appropriation for the Suflfer- Bay's Forlorn Hope. Walter Wilson's Unaocoun table Nkw Yoar, Pub. 9.—At the meeting 6( he board of estimate abd apportionment In the mayor'» ofSca yesterday, Compttsttr irant mad* a report touching the requisition of the department of parks for the ssue of bonds to' the amount of C100,- XX) for the construction of a briJ£Cj Dver Harlem river tad Madison avenue. He says that "It appears by a statement of the park commissioners, accompanying their .requisition for the i»sue of bonds )laint|made by Wagner, that on returning from tbeUnlted mites ft. Ms nfltn eoun-m be had'tfeen arrested, Ills passports •eizad, and that he was then Under police mrvelliunce. Minister Hunt, in oljodUnu So instructions, made inquiries audi was informed the by governor, Petroko#, thai' Wagner was liable to military service, which ■je iind evaded by leaving the country for bhe United States, and that alttipu„'h he lad returned to Russia with an American i passport, he would 1D0 puuisliud for his iisappearance in the time of military eon ;cHption and for his having resided abroad without permission from Russian gov irnment. Later it was reported that Wagner had been exiled to Siberia, but it was subsequently found that he liad eecapcd from Russia and returned to tint country. Tho correspondence shows that the secretary directs the presentation by Minister Hunt to tbe Russian government of a proposition for a naturalisation convention, at which a -mttlement of such questions as those raised by the Russian government conkl be finaUy determined. and Want. Fall Riteb, Feb. 0.—The employes at the Barnabay Gingham mills, seeing a reduction of IS per cent, potted struck in a body, formed a procession and marched, shouting and singing, to Star Music hall, where they held a meeting. . This strike has no connection with the spinners' strike. The Barnaby mills were incorporated a few years ago and are new. The capital is ♦300,000. They run 15,000 apindles and 500 looms, and make fine cotton colored goods. The employes are principally immigrants from Scotland. era by the Flood Cairo, Feb. 9.—Baker Pasha and Col. Sartorius, with the gendarmerie which formed a portion of Baker's command, hare been ordered to proceed to Cairo. Col: Hallam and Majors Piggott and Haggard, of tbe Egyptian army, will go to Buakim and endeavor to reorganise tbe remnant of Baker's command, so that with the assistance of tbe marines recently landed there tfcey may be able to reeist tbe impending at tack npon the city. Unwillingness to Wed, Tlw Cry for Help Beginning to be Heard- Food Giving Out and Fuel Submerged Bullsen Prostrated. rite Senate Tlea Dp Orxeiy Expedition In Red Tape—Th» Burdens of American Shipping— Mexican Land Claims. Sensation In the Carnival city—A Recreant Bridegroom Leaves hie ftrlde at the ' 1 tar—His Trip to NaC* York—Ho Explanation. 1*3." »C—u The following prices are only a few of tl trenfendoiis bargkioj 4fU #01 be offered: Men'* fashionable fasts 39 cents, guarantee worth $1.60 or money returned. Good stia 33 cents, worth $1. ffe»vy underwear D1 cents, guarantee tft cents, or rtioney returned. fcoed umbrella* HI cents, guaranteed wort $1,251 or money returned.^"*' Xaijw oauU, worth $1.50. Cardigan jacket«,,)19 cts., guaranteed wort] $1.50 or money returned. ubirts 48 cebte, worth lb cent*. ClKOrnKATi, Feb. The sudden fall In tamperatur* with" tbe prediction of colder maibsf coming, raises hope that the worst Wtt otcr. Thl* feeling was strengthened by reports from the water works. It is impassible to teU to any degree of certaiuity what the river will da The situation of the railways, as affected by the flood, remain about the same but breaks on the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore at Athens and on the Pan Handle near Mingo, temporarily involving, as it did, through travel, somewhat complicated the situation. Qas was furnished last night in limited pressure, but sixty-two fend a half feet of water stopped the supply. The police aided the militia in guarding the city. Washington, Feb. 9.— In the senate, Mr. Fry reported favorably from the comnittee on commerce the bill to remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine. Mr. Fry entered into an oxplanalation of the provisions of the measure* a -ynopsis of which has already beeu given in ihese dispatches. In concluding h's remorks Mr. Fry said t e hoped the bill would receive ■he carefnl consideration it merits and thut ■ve may take a step towards recovering our •upremacy on the seas. Monthkai, Feb. ft—Walter Wilson, of Scotland, was to have been married to Dora Lucy MacDougall, daughter of a wealthy stock broker of this city. Christ's church was tiled with friends, when it was privately announced that the marriage wm postponed in consequence of the sudden illness of Mr. Wilson. To-day, however, it is announced that Mr. Wilson has defaulted from his engagement and loft for New York, »here he intimates he will explain to the father of the young lady if he will follow him. Upwards of 503 valuable presents bad been sent in. Much sympathy is expressed for Miss MacDougall. All the parties moved in high sooial circles. Gen. Gordon is accompanied on bis passage across the Nubian desert by a son of the governor of Berber. It is believed that this insures his protection from hostile tribes. Gordon baa-sent a message to a sheikh, saying: "Meet me at Khartoum. If you are peaceful I am for peace. If you waut war I am ready for it." Dublin, Feb. B.—Three thousand •hipbuilders at Belfast have struck. Philadelphia, Feb. 9.— Sixty of the 100 cigarmakers employed by J. M. Partan o are on strike. It was brought about by an attempt to enforce a reduction of $2 per thousand on certain kinds of work. One of the old hands refused to accept tho reduction, and he was dismissed. Fifty-nine of the others immediately put on their coats and quit work. It is believed that all the foreign residents have' quitted Khartoum. The Bosphore Egyptian, a French paper published at Port Suid, says that in 1877 Lord Beacousfleld gave his. personal pledge that England would interfere to preserve peace and maintain Egyptian control in the Soudan whenever it should become necessary.Mr. Vest said while the minority of the commerce committee acquiesced in the report of the bill, they did not believe that the bin removed tho great evil which had CtricVen down the American merchant marine. Fall River, Mass., Feb. 9.—At the annual meeting of the Mechanic Mills corporation the stockholders voted to shrink the capital $330,000 by charging off that sum to depreciation. Suspender* 9 cdfri!*, vfbrtlPi# dents. Hosiery, Jewelry, and over 1,000 differ articles equally as cheap, at the ORE, BANKRUPT 8AM, So. 65 South Mi street, two doors from Charles strett Pittati The between the city and the mouth of the Little Miami are In a deplorable condition, more than half their population being either driven from their homes or penned in upper stories. Business is completely prostrated, even including the vitrol establishment. There are no words of consolation to bffer in behalf of Newport, Lawrenceburg, Aurora or Cumminsville, all of them struggling to keep their beads above water, while th« residents on the river front between this point and Aurora are all driven from their homes. The fire department has mads ample provision for fire in the submerged districts. Two large barges, each bearing a fire engine and a steam ferry boat or propeller in charge, to tow them to scenes of conflagration if any occur. As the flood ooutinaes to advance the situation becomes more distressing in the Mill creek bottom. The Star of this city Bays: "There is no doubt that Mr. Wilson's was premeditated, as on Wednesday he secured a berth in th« Wagner car for New York, and originally intended leaving the same evening, but meeting a number of friends at the depot he was forced to postpone his departure until Friday morning. Upward of 500 valuable wedding presents had been received, and yesterday morning a cablegram was received from Mr. Wilson's father, who resides in Scotland, congratulating him upon bis marriage. Mr. Wilson's brother is married to it younger sister of Miss Macdougall, and about a fortnight ago Miss Macdougall stated to her affianced that he seemed to be growing estranged, and that, as far as she was concerned, he might break off the match. This he refused to do, and passed Wednesday evening in the company of liii tiaucee. Mr. W ilson is believed to be well off and in receipt of a handsome income. Among the bills introduced were the following: By Mr. Blair—To legalize the incorporation of nations 1 trads unions. By Mr. Logan—To create a commission So inquire into the material, industrial and ntellectual advancement of the negroes ■irce 1865. Hie king of Abyssinia has offered to fight .gainst El Mahdi on conditioa ot being granted certain territory. Walthajc, Mass., Feb. 9.—At the Waitham Watch factor)- there has been a cut down of 10 per cent. Ten men have been discharged and thirty more may have to go. Remember,. litis (treat isle torn mi Tuesday, February, 12tlt, auii positively only Ave days. ■Suakim, Feb. 9.—It is stated that the garrison at Sinkat is now forced to subsist upon foliage. PrrrsBUBG, Fab. 9.—When the Manchester Iron and Steel company failed, the Kloman brothers took their mill and have been working ever since. Recently they got into difficulty with leased works at Moundsville, and had to get an extens on from their creditors. It is now announced that they can no longer hold out against reverses and deDressijy times. The attorneys for various erecmors have entered upon judgment* against tho Klomans to the extent of 183,000. Mr. Riddlebearger introduced a resolution Co appoint a joint committee to enquire into the removal of employes of both this home ind senate by the newly elected officials. Mr. Beck, of Kentucky, said he did not ee that the senate could interfere with the louse. He objected to the present consideration of the resolution, which accordingly went over. Major Chermside, tbe eminent engineer, has been ordered to Suakim to organise aud strengthen tbe defences of that place. Dispatches from Suakim state that a messenger arrived there from Sinkat, bearing an appeal for assistance from the beleagured garrison of that place. A reply was returned stating that the garrison at Suakim was inadequate for the defense of that city, and that at least 1,500 additional men were necessary to insure the safety of tbe inhabitants from the rebels now approaching. THE OLD QUESTION OF FISHERIE8 The KatlmateJ Dalle* PaM by Mer- chants or Prince Mwsrd'a Island. ' ■ Ottawa, Out.. Feb,? 8.—Thirty thousand dollar* have been placed in the estimates to make good to those merchant* of Prince Edward's island, who Were British subjects, the amount of duties paid by them to the United States customs on (lah-and fish oil in 1871 under the arrangements entered into in advanee of the legislation necessary to bring the treaty of Washington into force; bD which arrangements United States fishermen were granted liberty to fish in the territorial waters of Prince Ed ward's .Island on Uie Understanding that the president ot the United States would' ask congress' to refund these dutiee," which arrangement' the president subsequently declined to carry out on the ground that the proposal contemplated the united action of all the British North American colonies, whirfl was not had, and that it would not be practical to mpmnta the colonies or carry into effect for one what the president was willing to effect for all, it not having been deemed .advisable, in the general interest of the British' t*ss, to put forward and press the claim of those merchants before the Halifax commission. New York, Feb. 9.—Reports received in this city say that the Albion Print works, of Philadelphia, have failed. They formerly failed in 1880 with liabilities at but their presont liabilities and assets are not yet made public. The report of the conference committee on the Greely relief bill was taken up. The committee had faile . to agree. Mr. Hale said the whole matter lay strangled. The bill bailed, and any further effort for the relief of the Greety party ceased under it In order to test the sen e of the senate, however, be would move that it recede from its amendment. He was confident that the secretary of the navy—indeed, he could state it as a fact—would press no man into the service. He urged senators to set aside any prejudices as to the mode of organizing the relief party and recede from its amendments.Home, Feb. 9.—The Mouiteur avers tbat England's Egyptian policy will be an indelible blot upon Mr. Gladstone's reputation as a statesman. ini i/ A broad expanse of yellow water stretches out on every hand, varied only by inundated buildings, floating drift and outhouses. Eighth street fill still remain a foot or io above water, but the sides an (tiding in places. Ji it should give way a large lost of life must result, as it is thronged with people all the time. There is little change en the side of Mill creek. Wilson intended to go to New York and tben to Florida on his bridal tonr, and all bis arrangements had beeu made by tele- Lexington, Ky., Feb. 9.—The assignment is announced.of James A. Grinstead to John T. Shelby. No schedule has yet been made, but the liabilities are probably about $100,- 000; assists about $00,000. Bt. Petersburg, Feb. 9.—'The Journal de St. Fetersbourg says that the situation in Egypt will compel the attention of the powers.gmp|i, New York, Feb. 8.—Mr. Walter Wilson arrived in New York on Thursday evening, and is stopping at the Clarendon. He said' the reasons why the wedding did not take place were of a purely private nature, and had been fully explained. There wot not an atom of truth in the rumors circulated in Montreal that he was already mar ried or was in any financial difficulty whatsoever.London, Feb. 9.—The statement that France and England aiv considering a joint expedition against £1 Mahdi is officially denied.l.r ._ BAGGAGE CHECKED FROM TROY. At Lawrenceburg, Ind., the citizens are badly disheartened. Their fuel is in ccllars under thirty feet of water. It would be hard to conceive a gloomier oommunity than Lawrenceburg. The food supply is running short, and having no communication with the outidds world except by a four-mile trip in a skiff, the citizens are becoming alarmed regarding impending suffering. One-thirdot Newport is under water. The relief fund is exhausted and the mayor must call for outside relief. Henry S. Chttreb, the Fugitive, Clev* erly Covering Up Hie Track*. Mr. Ingalls said that no expedition could start from our coast before next May, and there was ample time even to build a vessel for the service. "I do not understand," he said, "the hidden motive of this pretence that we must act speedily without consideration or examination of the bill brought before us. I do not understand that the secretary of the navy, or any other executive officer, ha* the right ty appear and suggest in their official capacity what action shall be taken by congress. secretary of the navy sent a communication to the bouse conferees directing them not to agree to the amendment of the senate because it would imperil the success of the enterprise. He departed from his functions when lie assumed to dictate the action of either branch of congrecs." • Tewtk'i Forlori? Hope. Tboy, frel". 9.—The excitement in mercantile and financial circles over the defalcation of Chamberlain Henry S. Church is un abated. The examination of. the books ol the chamberlai i's office show that the accounts at the Mutual and Manufacturers' banks were correct, The defalcation foots uo to $77,381.85. Suakim, Feb. 9.—It is learned that before his desperate sortie from Sinkat; Tewflx Bey offered to surrender if the live* of his garrison and of the refugees in the town should be spared. This condirion being rejected by Osman Digna, Tenfik resolved to attempt to cut bis way through to tile coast, hoping if succeesful to bring relief to those left behirtfe imwo A gentleman of high standing in this city, who is a friend of Mr. Wilson of fifteen years' standing, said tbat he was acquainted with all the circumstance* in the affair, and that there worn no other than private rea sons for, Mr, Wilson's action. Absolutely Pure. 1 his powder never varies. A mar»el of pun (treifeth aM wholesomentssi lloss economic tban the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold competition with the mu tttude at low test. shC weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold oc n cans Ko»ai Jukln* Powder On... 1W Wall »- r ... O. Gleason, cashier of the Manufacturers' bank, denies that tbe city |Das sued that institution for $50,000or that it has anj cause of action against it. Beecher and the Stage. The Situation at Louisville. London, Feb. 9.—Iu the bouse of commons to-night Mr. Parnell moved an amendment to the address iu reply to the speech from the throne, condemning the government's in Ireland. Iu. the course of his remarks be attacked Sir Stafford Northcote, and said that his bitter speeches against Ireland had led to outrages there. He accused Sir Stafford of dragging toryism to the support of the government's unconstitutional policy. Mr. Parnell insisted tbat the recent disorders in Ireland were immediately chargeable to the Orangemen, and originally to the government's encouragement of that faction. In the ensuing debate the Viscount Crichton (Conservative), member for Fermanagh, moved a commission of inquiry 1n regard to the removal of Lord Roseinore from the magistracy. Lord Randolph Churchill (Conservative) said that the Conservatives were'welt Tid of the Parnellltes by Lord Northcote's alienating them. There had been danger tbat the Conservatives might concede them too much, and thus overpay for marketable votes. Mr. Trovelyan, chief secretary for Ireland, denounced the course taken by Lord Rosamore in influencing the passions of the Irish faction*. Mr. Sexton moved an adjournment of the debate, which was agreed to. PuiHseleas Parnell. Western Union's Lively Competition. Nbw York, Feb. 9.—The Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company have made another Important move in the pur hase of the entire capital stock of the Manhattan Distridt Telegraph company, at a price something less than par—one hundred thousand dollars. New York, Feb. 8.—It was ao doubt a practical joke played on one of the morning papers here by which lUv. Henry Ward Beecher was said to have attended the I-angtry performance at Niblo's the Other night. Mr. Beecher was in Boston' at the tiiqe, aud telegraphed a denial Ou bis return he wis asked if he had seen Mrs. Langtry on the stage and he replied in the negative. He added that if the inclination seized him "he would go to see tier, providing it were convenient; that be had no religious scruples in that regard. "If I desired to go I shouldn't ask my grandfather, grandmother or any one else about it. I confess to having a real interest in theatrical affairs, a literary curiosity to know what the highest stylo of acting means." Louisville, Ky., Feb. 9.—The river is ■till rising about an inch an hour. All roads are running trains, but a foot more rise will render It necessary to transfer passengers from the Indiana end of the bridge by boat*. The board of trade committee is distributing supplies by the"life saving service. Sufficient subscription* have been received to furnish supplies for two days. City Attorney Roche has begun action against the proporty in the Church foundry and his household furniture. Mrs. Church claims tbe latter as her sole estate. After the foundory had been attached Jhmes H. Ryan filed a bill of sale executed by the Church brothers on May 11. A civil suit has been begun against Church by the city for $77,381, and tho Manufacturers' bank has sued him for $5,000 which has bees due since tbe Potter & Co. failure. The Manhattan company has favorably located offices in the centres of business which will be opened to the wires of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company. WM. ALLEN « c Mr. Hale denied that the secretary of the navy had done any such thing. In New Albany a majority of the indus trial enterprises of the city are inundated. Local relief committees are active. n HoriH Mala Mrcet, The parliamentary question as to whether tho bill was properly before the senate was then brought up by the chair. After a long discussion it was decided to inform the bouse that It had taken no formal aotion on the bill, and awaited its return hero in parliamentary form before proceeding further with the question. Jeffersonville is partly flooded, but no great damage as yet. If the Alls which protect the town breaks, and they probably will, considerable loss of property and suffering will follow. A bill appropriating $15,000 for the flood sufferers passed the Kentucky bouse to-day. It is understood that Mr. D. H. Bates, the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company will assume the presidency of the Manhattan District Telegraph com pany at once. 1DE ALIUS IN Descriptions of the fugitive have been sent to all the fading cities. Mr. Gilligan persists in the statement that he saw Church at Montreal on Wednesday, but the police believe that he is mistaken, and that the defaulter went direct to Boston or New York and sailed for Europe. Police Superintendent Quigley received a dispatch lrom Kellert's detective agent at Montreal asking for authority to arrest and a photograph of Church. HARDWARE . ••• Air&ugementa have been concluded to form a company to be operated in connection with the Baltimore and Ohio system which will cover the territory south of S-. Louis, through Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to Now Oi leans, Galveston and intermediate slates. « The unfinished business, the Mexican land claims bill, was then taken up. A number Of amendments were voted down, and when the bill was reported to tbe senate the amendment of Mr. Plumb, creating another section relinquishing and granting land to persons who hare been in actual bona flde possession, "by themselves, ancestors or grantors, continuously for fifty years preceding tbe passage of the act, was adopted. The bill was passed by a vote of 28 yeas to 15 nays. RheraunDD Retirement. - Washington, Fob. 0.—The President baa issued an official order announcing the retirement of General Sherman and expressing the gratitude of the «rray and tbs people to General Sherman, and their regret at bit retirement from active Military lor vice. Street* Filled Wllh Hind. iron and sreeu Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. The waters of both risers are still rapidly falling. As fast as is possible the accumulated debris and ice is being cleaned frons the various buildings and streets, and the city lire engines are busily engaged in pumping the water from the cellars ot business houses and factories. The principal streets are now almost cb* of water, but en all of them remain mud and filth of every description. It is feared if this uot promptly removed much sickness will result. The railroads are now in shape again, and announce that trains will arrive and depart at the usual time to-morrow. The chamberlain had collected 1262,786.81 ot county taxes, of which he had paid to the county treasurer $159,587.45, leaving tbe city indebted to the county $103,200.36. The actual balances at the different banks are $58,468.55 and tbe cash on hand at the chamberlain's office is $6,879.50, the actual ca«h balance to tbe credit of tbe city being $55,378.05. His salary of $233 as organist of Bt. John's church was attached to-day. A reward of $500 for his capture has been offered. Troy detectives, who searched all European vessels sailing irorti New York, wired thatjhey could get no trace of the missing man. The Jeannette'a Brave Dead. Ihe committee on coinage, weight* aad measures ordered a favorable report to be made to the house on tbe bill providing for the exchange of trade doUar»at par after January 1, 1888. The bill provides that standard silver dollars shall be tued-- in making the exchange. Horse and Hole Shoe New York, Feb. 9.—There is some talk of the president ootiling to New York to take part in the obf.equlss of Commander de Long, Jerome Collins and their dead companions of the Jeaunetie expedition. Gen. Hancock said in reference to this public funeral: "1 expect to be there, and our troops will also take part. I think that infantry and artillery, will march but no cavalry. I have noticed witn pride and pleasure the honors paid to the Jeaunette dead in Europe, and I think it emiuent*y proper that we and all others should do all we can to honor them." Mr. John H. St arm has offered to place at the disposal of Commodore Usher of the uavy yard a vessel capable of carrying l,00u persons to meet the remains. At 5:25 r. u. the senate adjourned until Monday.  A rUIA LINE OF " Baton Wu the Objector. SILVER AND PLATH)'WARE. Home. Washington, Feb. 9.—The following is the text at a resolution offered in the house by Mr. Finnerty, Chicago's Irish representative:nodjeska'e Farewell. Washington, Feb. 9.—Mr. Randall reported the naval appropriation bill, and gave notice that he would call it up on Tuesday if Mr. Hutchins, who has special charge of tbe bill as chairman of the sub-committee, is well enough to be present. New York, Feb. 0.—Ou Monday evening Mmo. Helono Mod jcsfta begins a farewell engagement at the Star theatre as "Nadine," in the new Russian play, "NadjriJa," written specially for h?r by Maurice Barrymore. Much iuterest is felt in this city in the gifted -actress who is now such a universal favorite, and it is increased by the fact that her farewell engagement is untilr the mauagemeut of Mr. Harry Kargeut who was the first to discovor her mora and introduce her to Americans. library imps, A careful estimate of the losses by the flood within the city pi .ces the figures at $3,000,000.  Whereas, By the death of Wendell Phillips America has been deprived of ail orator worthy to rank with her greatest, from Patrick Heury, of Virginia, to Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts; and BRITANNIA AND GRANITE WARE. A New Confidence Game. A Dangerous Character Caged. Mr. Turner, of Georgia, from the committee on elections submitted a report on the Chalmers-Manning case declaring neither entitled to the seat, J Philadelphia, Feb. 9.—A man calling himself W. R. Taggert, of New York, and claiming to be a member of tbe Geological Survey, of Ohio, was arrested to-day charged with borrowing valuable scientific books and a failing to return them. Dr. F. V. Hay den, of the Academy of Science, is the complainant. While practising the same game in New York, Taggart, it has been learned, went under the name of E. D. Strong, of Fort Scott, Kan., and said he wai in the employ of tbe Kansas Pacific Railway company, and had been sent by tlft company to collect statistics of the local productions of the country. New York, Feb. 9.—Edward Goodie, a confederate with James Fitteringer, and James Farrell, the notorious butcher cart thieves who were arrested after a desperate resistence in Philadelphia, about two weeks ago, for robbing Luther Church, collector for the Droight Soda Manufacturing company, of this city, of $4,000, has been arrested by central office detectives. Goodie is about forty years of age and is said by the police to be one of tbe most desperate thieves in the country. In 1870 he was arrested for stealing a custom house truck with $17,000 worth of silks. For years he has been associated with Red Leary, "Shang" Diaper, Hilly Porter and other notorious criminals. He is said to have been connected with the Northampton and Manhattan bank burglaries, the Standard Oil robbery aud tbe Respert robbery. He was remanded for further examination. Whereas, The life of Wendell Phillips was an unselfish struggle for the liberties of mankind, irrespective of race, creed, couutry or condition; therefore, be it CHILDREN'S Mr. Lowrey, of Indiana, submitted a report in the Garrison-May, Virginia, case declaring May's prima facie right to the seat. Resolved by the house of representatives of the United States of America, That it laments the death of as a national bereavement, and wnich at once deprives the American rostrum of a superb intellect, and human freedom of a devoted friend. Annapolis, Md., Fob. 9.—A delegation from citizens residing in Straits district, Dorchester county, arrived here, and have represented to the board of public works that constant and open depredations are being committed on the oyster beds of Fishing bay, Hoopers straits and Honga river by dredgers, and asking for protection. The board held a meeting and ordered Captain Gordy, of the steamer William T. Hamilton, to proceed immediately to Baltimore and arm his Vfsael with rifles, revolvers and ammunition, and also to arm and equip the oyster sloop Julia Hamilton, and to protect the oyster beds from the depredators. An Oyster War. Express Wagons and Bicycles. The house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on rules. Commissioner I'lrlch'i Free Pass. New York, Feb. V.—The suit of Emigration Commissioner Charles F. Ulrich againMt the New York Central and Hndson River Railroad company, to recover damages foi injuries received at the Spuyten Duyvil disaster, in Jauuary, 1883, is being tried before Judge Beach and a jury. I he defence olaimed the commissioner was traveling on a free pass, and, consequently, assumed all risk of accidents. The case will bo continued ou Monday next. Mr. Cox's amendment creating a select committee on the result of the tenth census was adopted. READY MIXED PAINTS IN The amendment was proposed by Mr. Cosgrove, of Missouri, excluding ex-members of the senate from the floor of the house was adopted. As unanimous oonsent was necessary, and Mr. 3aton objecting, the resolution couid not be presented. There is a great deal of feeling in the house on account of this objection. * AH* COLORS, He represented himself in this city as an agent of the Athens CCDal Mining company, of Athens, O. In West Philadelphia he gave his name as E. Douglass, ot Columbus, O., connected with tbe geological survey. He is believed to be the same man who was in Indianapolis a few months ago, where he •o ingratiated himself with the state geologist that be borrowed $100 worth of valuable books to take to his hotel. All the other amendments, exoept that by Mr. Reed, were rejected, and the report of the committee was allowed. ORANGES. The house then went into committee of the whole on the private calendar, Mr. Cobb, of Pennsylvania, in the chair. The first bill w-s one to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces. The bill directs the correction of muster rolls ia the late war so that the muster of officers and enlisted men shall cover the whole period during which they were regularly commissioned and actually performed the duties to which they were commissioned, without rogard to the date on which they were mustered. ■n Memory of Wendell Phillips. Boston, Fob. 9.—-The Irish societies oI Boston met this evening, and in consequence of the death of Wendell Phillips, voted to reconsider the vote to parade on St. Patrick's day, and voted to celebrate the day by a lecture on Sunday, March 16, the proceeds to be donated toward the erection of a monumeit or statue to the memory of Wendell Phillips. At the memorial service to the late Wendell Phillips in Faneuil hall Ctoorge E. Mc- NeH, a noted labor reformer, presided, and addresses were made by the following persons, supposed to represent every phase of reform for which Mr. Phillips labored: Mr. McNeil, J. M. a Babcoek, a M. Chamberlain, Julia Ward Hone, Rev. Mr. MoKenna, Rev. Dr. A. A. Miner, Hon. James M. Buffum and W. W. Brown. Letters of regret were read from John G. Whittier, Jesse Jones, George T. Downing and others, and from the trades unions. The attendance was about 8,600. ■ HIGH COLORED 8WKT. miners Burled by Caring Birth. 20 CENT8 PER DOZEN. A Sensational Application. Cehtralia, Pa., Feb. 8.—While Peter Madden, Michael Donovan and James Foyle were taking coal out of a mountain breach yesterday a large bank of earth that they had undermined gave way, burying the three men u:ider it ond injuring them all seriously. An Angry Premier. Saw Francisco, Feb. 8.—The trial of the suit of Miss Hill against Senator Sharon for damages for blighted affections, alimoay and other things, has taken a sensational turn by an application of the plaintiff's counsel to appoint a commission to go to England and there take the testimony of Sharon's daughter. Lady Heskett. Thetlefease objected, saying this application wai made for the purpose of dragging the proud name of an innocent lady into this miserable scandal. The court thereupon denied the application without prejudice to either party. 16 for *5 cents/* Boston, Feb. A special to The Herald from Ottawa says: During on interview b»- tweeu Sir John Macdonald and Premier Norway, of Manitoba, Sir John lost his genetally mild temper and threw the memorial presented to him by the Manitoba delegates to the floor, Norquay having tried to get the upper hand of the.olrl chieftain by asking him to admit a principle in dealing with the lands of the province that would have reacted against the Dominion government. Sir John weighs only about 160 pounds, while the Manitoba premier turns the scale at 300. and the scene which followed ia represented as very amusing. A 'Postmaster Becomes Insane. Lima Beans, albs ioc. Canned Corn, a lbs ioc. Canned Peas, a lbs... .'.V. ioc. Canned Pine Apple, a lbs. i6c. Canned Peaches, 3 lbs }&• • 17c. Dried Peaches, good.. . 16c. lb ASBURY Park, N. J., Feb. 9.—Three miles wast of this place is the post office town of Hamilton. For a long time oomplaints have been made about the loose way in which Affairs at the post office have been conducted. Letters containing money never reached their destination. Complaint was made to Postmaster General Ore sham, and a government agent began an investigation. He tiad not gone far before he found that tbe registered letters went into somebody's band*, while the receipt card was signed and returned to the sender. The inspector then placed the postmaster under arrest, but before he was removed to Trenton he became violently insane. It soon became evident thattha ms was not feigning, In conducting hlln to Trenton the accused post master became so violent that it took three men to fciep him under controT Fred Douglass Sued. Washington, Feb. 8.— MissSprague, the former housekeeper of Fred Douglass and stster-in-law of his married daughter, bat brought suit against him for $3,000, whicl she claims is due her for set vices. She did not like his marriage and left the house. An amendment to this, proposed by Mr. Browne, of Indiana, striking out the clause excluding from the benefits of tl£ bill those whose commission* bear date after the 80th of June, 1808, waa adopted. The bill was then passed with but two or three disanting voice* from mem ben opposed to Mr. Browne's amendment STANDARD JAVA COFFEE, TUe Week's Failures. STBUBENVIuLE, O., Feb. 9.—At the citizens' meeting a resolution was adopted asking the council to appropriate (10,000 for the r lisf of the sufferers from the flood in this city. The legislature was telegraphed to pass a special act giving the council this power. Ten thousand loaves of bread and other eatables are now being'Mtributed. Feeding the Hungry. N*W York, Feb. U.—The reports from Bradstreet's (how 267 failures in the United States during the past week, being 108 less than the preceding week, one more than the corresponding week of 1883 and 88 more than the same week of 1883. BEST IN THE WORUX Mr. Goff, of Wart Virginia, offered a joint resolution appropriating $100,000 for the relief of the suffers by tfca present overflow of the Ohia river. Referred to the appropri%tlon committee. At 4:50 r. m. the l.oase,«^|9Cr—* Monday. KEY WEST A Railroad Declared a Nulesnee. Ml M Wilkebbakkk, Pa., Feb. 8.—A case of much interest has occupied the attention of the court here. The North and West Branch railroad, a branch of tho Pennsylvania railroad, was charged with being a nuisance is obe ructing a public road in Conyngham township. The company had taken possession of a portion of the roadway without providing another and had thrown rock* and other ob;,.i actions upon the portion of the road they did not occupy. CAfter able argument the jury returned a verdict" for plaintiff.  flOQUET LONOREStftGARS 5c Lono Island Crnr, Feb. 9.—A Are oocurred in the Standard Oil works here. Through some unknown cause the oil in No. 2 tank caught fire and exploded. In a few minutes the flames qntaniaicated to tank No. 3, which also exploded. The firemen ware quickly on ths spot and succeeded in oonflning the flames to the 'two tanks. Two of the workmen were slightly injured. The loss has not yet been made known, although it is stated that thera was fully 100,- 000 gallons of oil in the two tanks. Biasing Oil. Evidently Sol Expert*. East Bridoewatib, Mass., Feb. a—Burglars blew open the safe in the store in which is located the East Bridge water Savings bank and the town treasury. The explosion set the store aflre, causing aa alarm, which frightened the burglars away. 94 PER HUNPRED. m Cdtietaa Was Lawful. Washington, Feb. 81—TIM: Jury in the suit for criminal libel at Atonso Bfll, formerly assistant secretary o(. the Interior, against Hie Sunday Chronicle,for criticising him while in offioa and stating that he was aware of Aslant abuse*, returned a verdict of not guilty. D ' CONDENSED NEWS. Detectives on Trial for Conspiracy Best s cent smoke in America. Pathrsok, 8. J., Feb. 9.—In the case of detectivee Ludlow and Lynch,for conspiracy in extorting money from Horace Ti. Bolton, his wife, and Albert Row, a groceryman, counsel for Ludlow cross-examined De Witt C. Bolton, trying to show that Ludlow had nothing to do with the case. Bolton swore that both Lynoh and Ludlow were employed and that both reported to him. Mrs. Bolton testified to giving Mr. Row $25 for Lynch, and Row testified to giving $100 to Lynch. A motion to acquit was denied by the court, *od the defease is now on. The defenc* Ludlow to be innocent and that, om amo be ooovioted of conspiracy. Suit has been begun by Juhu AUiug to recover f 10,000 damages from the Long Lland railroad comnanv for false imprisonment. FULL uki Imported Cigars The pope has despatched a corner stone and a marble altar slab for the chapel to. be erected at Cahirciveen, county Kerry, ireland, in memory of Daniel O'C Cnnell. Cheetbb, Vt., Fel . 9.—Miss LlszU BiewD sr, twenty-eight years old, while laboring under temporary aberration of mind, plunged a long needle Into ber bosom, from the affects of which she died. A Death Dtsllag lfaadla. An Engineering Bnterprtsa. Washington, euterpriso of much importance ha£Secn sot on foot by Charles Stoughton who offers to make the Harlem rivd» -completely navigable for $1,295,000. This would reduoe to navigator* the distance from the Sound to the Hudson at Spuyten Duyvii from twenty-five to mwan miltm. A number of wealthy Near Yolk capitalists are Wolfing Btougbtou. Baatan at Vfcalr Omt Cane. Montreal, Feb. 9.—In the international curling match between two Canadian rink* and two from ihe United States, the Americans won by a soore of 8B|pS8. The striking silk weavers of Paterson yesterday appointed a committee to wait on their employers a((d make the best terms possible for toe return of the striker* HURLBUT «-CO. WrLBRAHAM, Mass., Feb. 9.—Ayeskeh fabayama, of Hagoshima, the son of U» commander in chief of the Japanese army and a student at Weeleyan Academy, has been baptised and received into th« Methodist Memorial church. The (tap will Converting the Httlktn. Trytnc to »*Tm m T»»f 'TkoT, N. Y., Bleb. 9.—Throe attempts hare been made to fire the Troy bouse. The daniagi was small. No arrests bare beer made as yet Patrols bare been plaosd li \U tb» sorrktora A PARTWKrf WADHTED. Mitb of a W«U lu 'Salbm, Mast.,  Jr., ou* of the beat knonfll BMBX bvii dMd, agad Sj rn L«Wffr. Th) SwiM naturalist, Arnold Guj-ot, Ph. D., LL.D., profossor gf gfobgy and physical geography and seulor prolusmor ot Princu oa college, died at hia reaidenoe yesterday, nftei • lingering illness, a*ed wroity yew*, ,.l . ...ii-. ■ s*. In the Pk-asant VhIMjt MUM ,Ona with a fi woutbU amount of capita!, push and ♦ nergy can meet with an rfpprtrtunity to (to L iphan & Xv««, kmbw* of Um A -HI*#