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FORTY-FIFTH TEAR.
LBGALLflTTERY
Was the Prize Sought in North
Dakota as the Ultimate
Object of
& POLITICAL CONSPIRACY.
The Famous Star Bonte Crowd
Deeply Immersed in
the Scheme.
CHAEGES OF COERUPTION.
Money lAlleged to Have Been Freely
Used in -Bribing Legisla
tive Members,
SOME INTERESTING INCIDENTS.
After All Their Hard Work the Advo
cates of the Bill Are Forced to
Gire Up the Fight, and
THE HATTER WILL BE IKTESTIGATED
The men 'who succeeded in having a lot
tery bill pass the North Dakota Senate yes
terday withdrew the measure. A committee
will be appointed to investigate the allega
tion! of bribery. It is charged that the
measure was the result of a deeply laid
political conspiracy. The names of those
who engineered the scheme are given.
rCntCIAIi TELEGRAM TO THE DISTJLTCn.1
Ifrw Toek, February 10. The Sun will
publish to-morrow morning a startling and
astounding special telegram from Bismarck,
N. Dak., the details of which are of.all the
greater and more absorbing interest in view
of to-night's general telegrams from Bis
marck, announcing the collapse in the Da
kota Legislature of the great lottery scheme
without a single note ot warning. The
friends of the bill in the House moved
its indefinite postponement, and carried
the motiorL They then advised the Senate
of the death of the measure. The real reason
for this backdown hasn't developed! unless
the pressure of President Harrison and oth
ers in 'Washington, as well as the presence
of detectlTes and newspaper correspondents
who were in the confidence of the opposi
tion, were too much for the lottery people.
In the Senate a committee was appointed to
investigate the charges of bribery in connec
tion with the lottery business.
A Very Interesting Investlcntioa.
The Sun's exposure of the entire plot is
appended, and it is one of the full details
of which will be read with eager interest
everywhere:
The failure of the House of Representatives
to brine; the lottery till op for a second reading
baturday marked the first serious obstacle
placed iu the way of a successful ending of one
of the greatest political conspiracies that was
ever inched in any State, new or old. This
failure was due to the minority rushing in work
from the committees, thereby forcing the As
sembly to adjourn at a late hour without the
desired ending of the day's labors.
In the light ot recent developments, hind
sight shows the animus of many movements ot
the past months and years, as well as discover
ing the source of the sinews of war. Never
was a bolder attempt made than the effort to
fasten upon North Dakota the tentacles of the
Louisiana octopus. Away back last winter it
was said Alex McKenzie, Harrison. Allen and
ex-Speaker Spencer, of Alabama, met in New
York and concocted this scheme.
Ijooklns for a New Home.
Even when,Dakota was yet a Territory, the
days of the lottery were cumbered in
Louisiana, and ex-Senator Spencer was
anxious to find it a new dwelling place when
evicted from its congenial home. Here, and at
this time, the plans were made. Alexander
Mackenzie, a favored son of the Territory, be
came the Faust npon whom the Southern
Mephlstophiles played and North Dakota was
to become a municipal .Marguerite.
At the time of the Constitutional Convention
Spencer as present off and on. Riving as his
excuse that his wife had fallen heir, through
her father, to some Dakota lands; but whero
the sajd inheritance has its corporal being has
never been developed. An article was intro
duced prohibiting the grantinj; of lottery privi
leges according to the tenor of other State
Constitutions. It was referred to the Commit
tee on Legislative Assembly, which reported in
lavorof tabling It, which report was adopted,
and the report still lies under that metaphorical
table in the dust of the past.
A Slngnlnr Coincidence,
Perhaps Mr. Spencer's visit had no relation
to its careless interment, but it is singular that
a ms-jority of that committee, who are now
legislators, have been working tooth and nail
in favor of legalizing this method ot robbery in
North Dakota. Their names are: E. A Will
iams and R. N. Stevens Representatives, and
A. F. Appleton, of Pembina, and Senator
White. Two other members of that commit
tee, William Bndgo and J. W. Scott, are looby
ing in its interest.
During the Constitutional Convention the
one House idea was nrged with much vigor, R.
N. Stevens, of Ransom, taking a decided stand
in lis favor. At the present time the" same
gentleman is ono of the trusted lieutenants of
Mackenzie in his efforts in behalf of immoral
legislation.
.."During this conventional period traces of
monetary disturbances were descried in the
atmosphere, but at.the time they were at
tributed to the prohibition storm and the ef
forts of the liquor element.
Looking at the past from the vantage point
Of the present, many politicians have changed
their minds, especially as they note the steady
and well planned development of another idea.
Back of the lottery scheme are found Mac
kenzie, J. E. Ha-rgert, and La Moure, Major
Edwards, William Budge, George H. Walsh,
B. N. Stevens, Bailey FuUer, J. P. Bray, Dud
ley Booker and lesser lights.
The Plans Beautifully Laid.
iThe same combine practically controlled
Dakota politics in former days; loe ated the Cap
ital at Bismarck, picked out the site of public
institutions, and performed the other duties
that are pleasant to political leaders. Their
enemies now claim that the Louisiana lottery
scheme was an effort to rivet their control on
the new-born State, and support their state
ments with most plausible and convincing
coincidences. Certainly, if so, their plans
were beautifully laid.
At the Fargo convention they made desper
ate efforts to nominate Harrison Allen for.Gov
ernor and the reason is evident, when it Is re
membered that Governor Miller has sworn to
veto the lottery bill, though every legislator
voted for it. They offered to trade every o face
for the election of the Governor, Treasurer,
Secretary of State and Auditor, and finally
waived everythinc in the event of beingallowed
their choice for the Gubernatorial Chair.
It is no secret that money was used In the
desperate political battle; but no one could
trace its sourco until recent developments
showed that the great promoter of gambling
was reachinc from its Louisiana home out to
grasp the throat of ortu Dakota. Once let
this incubus breed on the prairie and under
her wings were to gather the favored who
hoped to control the destinies of tho new
State.
Tho Syndicate at Work.
When the convention had adjourned and
this plotting oligarchy and its followers bad
agreed in a half-hearted manner to abide by its
decrees, their Influence was felt in the Legisla
tive contests. It is asserted that their impetus
caused John Stadelman, of Pembina, to reach
the House while in Ransom county. Stevens
felt the assistance of $1,000, and in Richland
county 82,000 was used in two days in an effort
to defeat Miller.
These are but single instances iu a campaign
in which financial ammunition was supposed
to be furnished by the railroads and
liquor dealers. As the size of the Louisiana
lottery war becomes apparent inferences are
drawn with much clearer vision. The Legisla
ture was duly organized, and still there was no
mention of the gigantic scheme; but the work
of organization was going steadily on. It
spread through every lino of business and
through every class. It was quietly talked by
those who were initiated, and proselyting was
zealously encouraged of course, as a matter
of principle or, perhaps, of interest.
During the Senatorial right ex-Senator Spen
cer lent"his presence to tho scheme. This time
he was talking of establishing a sheep ranch
and working supposedly against prohibition.
During the days of deadlock a wonderful de
sire developed among those who had opposed
the nomination of Governor Miller of sending
him to the United States Senate. It was dis
covered that be would make an excellent Sen
ator. There may have been the other reason
that it would remove him from the State, but
it was never put in writing. Still the work of
organization went on.
Tbe First Definite Rumors.
Not until January 1 were there any rumors of
the introduction of a lottery bllL These were
looked upon as idle gossip, and theseemingly
preposterous idea as laughed at. During the
latteiyiart of December Mackenzie andSpencer
departed together. Report has it that they
journeyed to the coast; but neither has yet de
nied that thev did seek the balmy breezes lrom
tbe Gulf of Mexico.
About January 10 both reappeared in their
accustomed haunts, and the lottery bill was
privately revised. The bill was introduced into
the Senate, and in dne course parsed. Plans
had been caref ullv laid. Workers in Its favor
at once flocked to the capital. Petitions for
its passace cam swift and sure, and were
pointed to as indications of popula.- sentiment.
Newspapers bad been gagged with promises
of ereenbacks; and the leading papers tbe
Fargo Argus, the Fargo Hepublicav, the Bis
marck Tribune, tlie Jamestown Alert, the
North Dakota Republican and the Grand
Forks Plamdealer. were voicing the steroo
tvped and delusive argument In favor of this
blood-sucking Louisiana Institution. J. J.
Jordan, of the Fargo Hepublican, is reported
to have come to Bismarck in opposition to the
scheme; but he became its Supporter. Edward
Keller, of the Jamestown Alert, it is claimed.
approached E. W. Camp aod asked the latter
to cease his opposition, as it would be adver
tising profit in his pocket if Camp would de
sist, - -
All Singing- tbe 6nme tfons.
The smaller papers were taught to sing the
same song. Newspaper correspondents sud
denly blinded to the sitnltionw letters miscar
ried in a a most incxplicablemanner, telegrams
were disastrously delayed or misxent, and all
the wondering world could learn about the lot
tery bill was that it had Deen introduced, had
then been earned through the Senate, and that
sentiment was divided as to the advisability of
saddling this sin on the shoulders of North
Dakota.
Meanwhile croups eathered in the busy Bis
marck hostelries; pairs withdrew to shxdowy
nooks, and soon a smiling face would be seen
coming from the retreat. The qnestionwas
npenlv aked, "How much is that man worth?"
Two Senators put the price at S500 each; then
upon advice of a counselor maao It 5,000 for
tho two, and subsequently domanded $5,000
each. As one was taken In a sick condition to
aid in tbe worK of passing the bill, it is reason
able to suppose that he was allowed something
for the danger from cxnosnre. Promises have
been the bulk of consideration; bnt as earnest
money is required In binding parol contracts, it
is safe to assume that this formality was not
neglected. There is a bright spot in this case;
it is a woman. Lustrous-eyed, fit dark com
plexion, of shapely figure, she brings a soft
radiance into the picture. It is Mrs Spencer,
wife of ex-Senator Spencer. She has been in
Bismarck, also, and has been occupying herself
in deeds of charity.
A Ministering Ansel.
Several people have been sick at the hotel.
She has ministered unto them, prescribed for
them and done little acts of kindness to allevi
ate their suffering. Mrs. Spencer has been
vory discriminating, however: for the sick so
attended have been law-makers, with the
influence of at least their own vote.
She has been socially inclined toward the
families of legislators and officials. Especially
was this marked in one instance the lamily of
J. O. Smith, of Griggs county. The children
received presents (lottery tickets, among other
things), for Mrs. Spencer never fails to say a
word against grain pits and Board of Trade
men, ana Is equally punctlllious in referring to
tho delight of hazarding a trifle In a lottery.
Mr. Smith voted for the bill, and is not
through with repentance yet. Gossip, well
substantiated, says that Mrs. Spencer was very
intimate with the Governor's family, nntll tho
Gubernatorial fish refused to nibble at the lot
tery bait, and the exchange of courtesies ceased
with a suddenness that gave emphasis to their
cause.
Ihe central figure in this politicarplot is the
husband's ex-Senator Spencer, of Alabama.
The popular feeling does not bother him. He
has been there before. His connection with
Star Route frauds of Brady and Dorsey, in the
early days of Garfield's administration, and tbe
manner in which he contrived to balk justice
and escape punishment, showed that he knew
bow to get into a good thing, and also how to
get out of a bad scrape. "
A Ills Offer of Boodle.
Upon the best conceivable authority it is as
serted that Governor Miller was approached
by an official intrusted with tbe funds of tho
new State and informed that a package bad
been left him by a stranger, who stated that,
if the Governor signed tbe lottery blll.it would
never be called for. The informing official stated
the package contained 110,000 in greenbacks'
This did not work. Next the Governor was in
formed that a larger banking bouse than exists
in tbe Dakotas was to bo formed by outside
capitalists, and thata goodly share of tbe stock
could be obtained by him ou very reasonable
terms. The answer was such as put an end to
all friendly and social relations between the
official parties referred to.
Senator George Wlnsblp was taken np on the
mount and a brilliant future pointed out to
him. Before him was shown a large printing es
tablishment, all his own, ail free from debt,and
a regular annual Income sufficient to place
him in easy circumstances. The sole qualifica
tion required was his influence for the bill. He
has worked steadily against it.
lliese reports, though handled about hotel
corridors, have never been denied by tbo
parties concerned. The supporters of this bill
claim J hat their efforts have been solely with a
vlewof lightening the financial burdens of the
State. Ton ard the indebtedness of 8750.000 the
lottery was to pay $100,000 into the State Treas
ury the first year, and $75,000 annually there
after. So, for one-tenth of the debt, these
statesmen were willing to blot foully the first
page of their State history.
Their Spies in All Quarter.
Spies are everywhere. I was Informed on the
train by Rev. Mr. Ewing, of Jamestown, that
three paid spotters of the lottery scheme were
aboard. I casually unfastened a loose name
plate from my valise and placed it inside. One
of tbee precious characters noticing the act, 1
was followed and dogged until 1 bad checked
tbe valise in the hotel. While the cloakroom
attendant was absent, two of the scoundrels
broke open tbe valise an act to which I was
(unknown to tbeml a witness and stole the
plate in their desire to solve the identity of a
stranger.
I have been informed, in tbe plainest ot
Saxon, by a newspaper man, that he was
offered money and repeatedly urged to take it.
The best element of the community have
been longing for the support of the righteous
indignation of other States at this base attempt
at the assassination of tbe good in govern
ment: but everything of this nature
has been stopped by the rigid embargo
on news. As a result of the Sena
torial election and the disturbances caused
by political tampering, and tbe present careless
actions of the Legislature, a force of detectives
havo been quartered here since November,
looking out for the interests which Eastern In
vestors have in State securities and real estate.
Before their work is completed some arrests
will probably be made, and the end of tbe lot
tery plot will doubtless be in the courts.
DEAF TO IRELAND.
queen Victoria's Speech Does Mot Indicate
Any Concession to Home Rule
England's Forolen Relations
In Excellent Condition,
Lonbojt, February 10. The Queen's
speech was read at tbe Ministerial dinners
to-night. It opens with a reference to tho
cordial relations existing between Her Ma
jesty's Governmentaud all foreign conntries.
Portugal, it says, has acceded to the
request of England in regard to Central Af
rica, and the Portuguese Government is do
ing its best to maintain the friendly rela
tions that have always existed between that
country and England. With these endeav
ors Her Majesty's Government heartily co
operates. It next alludes to the Brussels conference,
and expresses the hope rind faith that favor
able results, will be accomplished by it
toward the suppression of "the slave trade.
Egypt is congratnlated upon her
financial prosperity, and the Samoan
settlement is briefly alluded to,
and there is a promise to lay before Parlia
ment all the papers relating" to the Samoan
conference and to the extradition treaty
with United States. Turning to colonial
themes. Her Majesty expresses hopes for
good results from the Federation movement
in Australia.
In home legislation Ireland will demand
a prominent place in the attention of
Parliament. Her Majesty is glad to an
nounce a marked diminution in the
amount of agrarian crime, and a de
crease in the number ot counties wherein
it is found necessary to enforce
exceptional provisions of law. There Js a
promise to Introduce a land purchase bill
and a local government bill and other
measures for, improving the material interests
of Ireland.
The programme of session further in
cludes, for England, a land transfer meas
ure, a tithes bill, and an employer's limited
liability bill for Scotland, a meas
ure 'empowering the local au
thorities to deal with private
bill business and also proposals for alle
viating the distress in Highlands and for
improved dwellings tor the workiug people.
An amendment to tbe law affecting the
trustees of savings banks completes the
programme.
HrSTEBIODS MURDER IN KEWIORK.
The Victim Dies Collins Upon Inspector
Byrnes to Avenge Him.
New Yoek, Febrnary 10. James Dela
field Trenor, an expert in art matters, Ion?
employed in Schaus' art gallery, on Fifth
avenue, died this morning at his boarding
house, 41 East Nineteenth street, from a
skUll fracture received in a fight with
thieves somewhere on Forty-eighth street,
probably near Fourth avenue. He died
calling npon Inspector Byrnes to. avenge
him. The police are greatly agitated over
the matter, ana n most searcmng investiga
tion is ndw oo-foot,
Trenor was 40 years of age. Ordinarily
he was temperate, but in spells he drank to
excess. Such a spell was on for the past
week. Last night he did'nt come home; at
1:30 this morning he rang up his landlady.
When she opened he stood on the step
bathed in blood. He was drunk. Trenor
attempted to stagger upstairs, telling the
landlady that he would be all right in the
morning. She helped him up and sent for
Dr. George V. Foster, who lives in the
Florence Flats.
Blood tracks led from the Nineteenth street
house to Fourth avenue and are lost there.
No one knows how Trenor got home, and he
was hurt, as he says, in Forty-eighth street.
Th police are now pursuing the matter
closely.
IN IMPORTANT TAX SUIT.
Railroads May Have to Pay Over $5,000,
O0O to ibeSinte. '
ISrSCULL TELIOBAU TO TUB DISPATCn.l
Haeeisbueo, Pa., February 10. The
Dauphin County Court to-day heard evi
dence in the case of the Commonwealth ver
sus the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company,
which, it is claimed, owes the State tax on
capital stock from 1875 to 1887, amounting
to $744,000. About one half of this amount
is for taxes and the rest for -interest at the
rate of 12 per cent per annum as a penalty
for alleged non-compliance with law.
If the conrts should sustain the main con
tention of the Commonwealth in the Lehigh
Valley case the State would recover nearly
52,000,000 from various companies against
which settlements have been made. The
original claims aggregated over $5,000,000,
but the courts have settled on the principle
that thejinterest of 12 per cent per annum
charged by the State in its claim is not
legally collectable. Tbe attention of the
late Auditor General Morris was called to
the alleged delinquency of the Lehigh Val
ley and other companies by Bulus E. Shap
ley, special counsel for the Commonwealth.
EXCITEMENT OYER A MUKDER.
The Victims Found Burled Only a Foot Deep
In a File of Filth.
Gtjthbie, I. T., Febrnary 10. A hor
rible murder has just enme to light at Ed-V
mond, a small town near here. The decom
posed body of Edward Grant was found
buried only a foot deep in a manure pile at
tbe rear of his stable. A deep fracture of
the skull, as if made by a blunt instrument
told the manner of his death. A hatchet,
the blunt end covered with bloody hair, was
found buried with the body.
Grant disappeared three 'weeks ago and
since then Edward Belden and Charles and
Mrs. Hawley have occupied his cabin and
Belden claiming to have bought it for $400.
All three were arrested to-day by Deputy
Marshal Paine. Great excitement prevails
in the vicinity ot the murder.
COASTING ACCIDENT.
Three Young Men Receive Painful Injuries
by Colliding With a Lamp Post.
Winthbop, Me., Febrnary 10. A seri
ous coasting accident occurred hereto-night.
Five young men Thomas Putnam, "Walter
Webb, Charles Eemick, Ellie Martin and
Ellwood Howard were sliding on an ark
down High street in the western part of the
village, and when near tbe station they col
lided with a lamp post with a terrible crash.
Putnam, who was steering, was knocked in
sensible and left in a bleeding condition.
"Webb received serious injury to his leg and
a deep gash in bis knee pan, which, it is
feared, is dislocated. Eemick was insensi
ble and apparently dead when taken up.
Martin and Howard are uninjured.
An Engineer Instantly Killed.
, Dubuque, Ia., February 10. A boiler
fluecollapsedatthe Standard Tumbler Com
pany's mill at 8 o'clock this morning. Fire
man Bichard Begler was fatally scalded,
and Engineer Keed instantly killed.
PITTSBURG, TUESDAY,
ONE WEEK 'TO WAIT.
Harrison Couldn't Come to the Lib
rary Dedication on Thursday!
PLANS SLIGHTLY DISARRANGED.
The Building Will Be Open for Inspection
To-Day and To-Monw.
OPENING PROGRAMME ONLY AFFECTED,
An Excellent Chance Sow for People to &e a Fiat
Art Collection.
The opening of the Carnegie Library in
Allegheny has been postponed for one week
to accommodate President Harrison, who .
couldn't keep bis appointment The Presi
dent can come a week later, and at a late
hour last night the commission decided to
hold the dedication February 20.
The dedication of the Allegheny Library
and Carnegie Hall has been postponed for
one week, and the event will now come off
February 20. As Intimated in the Wash
ington correspondence of The DlsrATCH
Sunday, it was very doubtful, owing to the
terrible affliction of Secretary Tracy,
whether "President Harrison could be pres
ent or not. Late last night all
,doubt on thia question was dispelled
by a telegram from Mr. Carnegie in
Washington, stating that the President
could not keep his appointment, bnt he
could come here a week later, if the dedica
tion conld be postponed. Mr. Carnegie
stated that the President was obliged to
postpone his reception to be" held this even
ing in Washington, for which invitations
had been sent out, Under these circum
stances the President considered it not ad
visable to leave the Capital in time to be
hereon Thursday.
A HASTY CONSULTATIOH".
Mr. Scott, after a hasty consultation with
the gentlemen who could be reached at the
late hour the message came, decided to post
pone the opening on Thursday next, believ
ing that it would be better to do so and se
cure the "presence of the President than ad
here to existing arrangements and put in a
necessarily changed programme. Amessage
to this effect was sent to Mr. Carnegie, and
others were sent to Governor Beaver, Hon.
John Dalzell, Hon. Tbomus M. TJayne and
the gentlemen who had accepted invitations
to be present
The action taken last night affects Tours
day's programme only. ,The building will
be open to the public to-day and t6-morrow,
as heretofore announced, and it-may be that
it will be open on Thursday, of which publio
notice wiu oe gjven. ,
tbe fair will be held.
All other arrangements that have been
made for the use of the building'including
the fair for the Allegheny General Hospital,
will be allowed to stand, the commission
not interfering in any way with.these. Tbe
programme originally arranged for Thurs
day, the 13th instant, -will be carried ont on
Thursday, the 20th- instant.
Mr. Scott realizes that many people will
be disappointed, bnt, nnder the circum
stances, he couldn't do otherwise. The
owners of the pictures in the art collection
could not be consulted, but as a general re
quest has been made to have the time of thq
exhibition increased to ten days there will,
probably be no Itrbbbleon-thatfaeadpsBd'
the people will be greatly benefited. "Mr.
Scott states that the insurance on the valu
able paintings will be maintained and strict
watch will be kept on the bnilding.
CAUGHT IN A ST0EM.
Several Oyster Bon 91 Sank and Many Lives
Reported Lost.
Nobfolk, Va., Febrnary 10. Oyster
botats coming in to-day give particulars of
the storm Saturday night which caught a
number of oyster boats. Seven boats loaded
with oysters started abont the same time
irom the eastern shore for Norfolk, and the
sloop Josephine is the only one of tbe seven
that reached the harbor safely. The sloop
Golden Bule, loaded with oysters, went to
the bottom; the sloop Annie, Captain Timel
118, was lost; the sloop Josephine, owned by
Captain Showers, came in the harbor in a
leaking condition, having lost all her oyster
tongs and a skiff. The sloop Mary Pace,
Captain Eli Jones, came in safe, and the
captain reports it the worst storm that he
ever encountered. Tbe other vessels were
blown to sea and have not been, heard from.
It is supposed that at least 20 lives were
lost in the storm. The vessels had been
oystering at the seaside, near Cape Charles,
and were all loaded with oysters. The sloop
Wyandotte, Captain James Elliott, was
blown ashore near the Virginia Beach Hotel;
no lives were lost. Captain James Berry,
her owner, left this morning to look alter
her. Those of the crew of the Golden Rule
who were saved are badly disabled from ex
posure. Several small oyster schooners are
reported ashore on the eastern shore. The
schooners Daylight and Kit Carson and
others, names not known, are reported in
Hampton Boads with sails gone, the effect
of the recent gale.
BONDS DECLARED FORFEITED.
John Grahnm, the Aliened Briber, Falls to
Put In aa Appearance.
Chicago, February 10. John Graham,
whose disappearance was reported some days
ago, failed to come into court to-day when
the case was called against himself and
others charged with attempted jury bribing
in the Cronin trial. Graham's bonds
amounting to $15,000 were declared for
feited. His attorney, Mr. Foster, dronoed
in later in the dny, aud notwithstanding the
absence of Graham, annonnced an Intention
to take part in the trial in Graham's behalf,
andifretused permission, intimated a de
sire for a bill of exceptions daily. Judge
Waterman did not rule definitely on Mr.
Foster's point.
The calling of a jury way postponed until
Wednesday. After arguments lasting until
evening, the Conrt declined to quash the in
dictments against Kavanaugh and O'Don
nell. Their attorneys entered exceptions;
and both men pleaded not guilty. The
other defendants, Salomon, Hanks," Konen
and Smith, were not required to plead, be
ing present in the role of informers.
A BARK FAST IN THE ICE.
All But One Seaman Rcfnse to Desert tbo
8hlp Wben Assistance Was Offered. '
Netv Ydek, February '10. The steamer
Amsterdam, 15 days ont from Amsterdam,
-which arrived to-day, .reports that on the
5th instant she passed through an ice field
1C5 miles long. While six miles south of
the ice in latitude 45 14', longitude 4814',
the bark Oliver Emery, from Dublin for St,
Johns, N. B., was spoken on a signal. The
bark was found in a bad shape. She was
fast in the ice with her bows considerably
torn, and all the men were on short rations.
The captain of the Amsterdam was will
ing to take off the crew of the Emery, (or
their ship had been last in the cizantic ice
L field for 3 hours, besides having hard work
to get along at an, out an save one an in
experienced seaman refused to desert the
vessel. They asked for some provisions,
which were sent to them. Notwithstanding
tbe rough handling the bark received in tbe
ice her captain' was sure he could carry "her
safe into port.
11, 1890:
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To Slonx Reservation Tbrowa Open to
Bottlers A Number of Sunash-TJps
'- Occur, But No Fatalities
Reported.
Chambkblaih, s. D. Febrnary 10.
The, loud report of a cannon this afternoon
startled, the crowd of people here waiting an
opportunity to get upon the Sioux reserva
tion lands, which turned ont to be the sig
nal' for a crowd of town site boomers, who
were, secreted in the heavy timber on Amer
ican Island to get upon the coveted bottom
orjthe west side of the river. Immediately
representatives of the various combinations
sent here for the purpose of secur
ing this tract were in motion,
and teams with loads of lumber were at once
started on a dead run across tbe river, but
It'was evident plainly that the local town
site boomers had secured an important ad
vantage byreason or their closer proximity
to the lands. The Indian police to the n um
ber Of near 100 had been placed as a guard
to prevent any premature invasion, but they
stood dazed and helpless as they viewed the
great and irresistible rush for the reservation.
The local town site boomers nndoubfedly
secured an advantage over the other organ
ized boomers by a few minutes, bnt among
the boomers are a number who intend to se
cure homestead filings if possible.
TJ. S. Marshal Frey and Indian Agent
Anderson assisted by deputies and Indian
police were soon at work vigorously at
tempting to eject the invaders, in the ab
sence of any word from the Secretaryof the
Interior. However, the forces at their dis
posal were entirely inadequate to the re
quirements of the occasion and while many
were notified and escorted to the river there
Was not a large enough iorce to keep them
there and they quickly returned to their
olaimi. v '
There were a number of smashups in the
rush but as yet no, fatalities have been re
ported. The city is in a great nproar to
night. Bells ringing, whistles blowing,
shouting of excited men and the rushing of
teams make a veritable bedlam of the city.
Settlers 'who have the lumber on the ground
are.erecting, houses by the light of lanterns.
The morning sun will shine on scores of new
houses, many of them grouped on the new
town on the "west side of the river. The
local town siters who got the advantage of
tbe other boomers for tbe possession of the
town site have arranged for representation
in nearly SO different branches of business.
Inside of 48 hours the building will have
been erected and everything in rnuning or
der with a popnlation of between 2,000 and
3,000.
THE BAM WBE0KERS.
Sensational Evidence Given Against Broker
Clnnsse'n by the Cashier of tbe Slxtu
National Tbreo Bite Checks
Drawn la Fifteen Mlnates.
rsrxcur. tklxobau to the dispjltcii.i
New Yoek, February 10. On the ex
amination of Claassen, accused of embez
zling the Sixth National Banks assets,
President Leland, who was called as a wit
ness for the government, shed a little more
light under cross examination. He said he
knew that Claassen had not taken the oath
of office when he turned the assets over to
Claassen, but he supposed that was a detail
tbat would befttended to later. He did not
know how he had got his bank stock back
again or how much it had cost him.
Conrad N. Jordan was now called by Dis
trict Attorney Mitchell. He produced two
cheoks for $50,000 each upon tbe Lenox
Hill BankHe said he was the custodian
orthese two, bnt that the others of tbe $382,
000 which he had been ordered to produce
were in the bands of Mr. Charles F. Mc
Lean. Mr. Jordan's examination was sus
pended pending his production of certain
important papers.
Cashier Andrew E. Oolson, of the Sixth
National Bank, was called. He told how
"President" Claassen ordered him to draw
three checks lor 00,000 each 15 minutes
after he had been elected president. Claas
sen told Mr. Colson he would take tbe
checks down town and bring1 back
securities to cover them. One of
these checks was drawn to the order of
John Satterlee & Co., another to James A.
Simmons, and the third to Pell, Wallnct &
Co. Mr. Mitchell produced in court the re
ceipt of Pell, Wallack & Co. for securities
or the bank valued at $022,000, and the re
ceipt given by the same farm to Mr. Colson
lor the July coupons of certain of the
stocks clipped in January to save trouble.
SALT LAKE ELECTIONS.
Georse 91. Scott. Gentile, Elected Over His
DIernton Competitor.
Salt Lake, Febrnary 10. The muni
cipal elections in this city passed off quietly
to-day, contrary to expectations. The polls
closed at 6, and the Liberal leaders posted a
bulletin in the windows ot the headquarters
claiming a majority of 1,200. The news
soon spread over Jlie city, and the Gentiles
took possession of the city. Flags were run
up. Every Gentile building in the city
was decorated with flags and lanterns, and
fireworks were sent up from bnudreds of
the housetops. Cannons, boomed, and bon
fires were seen upon every corner, and hun
dreds of men in line paraded the streets
with drums and torches. No such scene
was ever witnessed in Utah as can be seen
in Salt Lake to-night. The Mormons re
main indoors and have nothing to say on
the result, except that the election was car
ried by fraud and that they will surely
contest.
At 11 o'clock the official returns from
every precinct in the city but one give
George M. Scott (Gentile), for Mayor, 1,240
votes; Snencer Clawaon (Mormon), 532,
Returns from this pcinct will probably
swell Scott's majority to 850.
At 10 o'clock the crowds npon the streets
were so great that the street cars were com
pelled to stop running, and all traffic was
suspended. The excitement is increasing,
and the celebration douhtless will continue
until morning. Notwithstanding the great
excitement ithe spirit of good nature pre
vails, and there is no disposition shown to
quarrel or raise a disturbance.. The saloons
are all closed, and not a single drunken man
can be seen.
NO HOPE FOR ORLEANS.
Tbo French Chamber of Deputies Refase
to Chnngo tbe Law.
Pabis, February 10. In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day, M. Pradene moved the re
peal of the law banishfappretenders to the
French throne from the country. The law,
be declared, was an exceptional measure. It
wounded the patriotic sentiment of the peo
ple and prevented the descendants of an
illustrious and warlike race from serving
their country. He demanded urgency lor
his motion.
M. Thevenet. Minister Of Justice,, opposed
the motion, holding that it would be unjust
to abrogate the law, particularly now that
certain allianceshad been formed. MM. de
la Marseille and Michell spoke in support
of M. Pradene's motion, bnt it was rejected
by a vote of 328 to 171.
Hystericus Dlsnpprnrnnce.
Buffalo, N. Y., February 10. Mrs.
Annie G.Brown, 28 years of oge, the wife of
Calvin G. Brown, a musician, disappeared
from her home on January 30, and no trace
of her ran be found, Her husband states
that she greatly feared a man whose name
'he will not divulge and was in terror of her
life being taken.
FEBRTTABY
BEATEN TWO TO ONI?.
The Philadelphia Presbytery Has No
Use for Any Revision.
BRETHREN A TRIPLE EXCITED.
The Closing Hoars of the Delate
Decidedly Lively.
Were
CHICAGO FEELS J0ST THE SAME WAI.
After a Loa; Discussion the Preposition for a Change Is
Defeated.
Two,Presbyteries yesterday voted against
a revision of tbe confession of faith. Chi
cago and Philadelphia decided that they
want the doctrine to remain as it now is.
In each instance there was a spirited debate.
In San Francisco a motion to rescind former
action against revision was defeated.
ISrXCIAt. TELEOBAM TO THE DISPATCH.t
Philadelphia, February 10. By a
vote of almost two to one the Philadelphia
Presbytery this afternoon declared against
revision of the confession of faith. The
meeting was presided over by Bev. John
Kirkpatrick. After two hours debate the
vote was taken at 5 o'clock by mutual agree
ment on a motion of Judge Wilson. It re
sulted; For revision, 23; against revis
ion, 42.
The debate preceding the taking of the
vote was spicy. Elder Jones said he rep
resented three-fourths of his church in op
posing revision. Bev. Dr. Thompson said
he had been a member of this Presbytery
12 years, and had never spoken before, and
if he could succeed in getting more of tbe
love of God in the confession he wonld
promise not to speak again for 12 years to
come. He had been told tbat he was not a
"dyed-in-the-wool Presbyterian." This was
true, but he was a natural-wool Presby
terian. Xhe "P." in his name stood for
Presbyterian.
A STATEMENT SISFI7TBD.
It has been said tbat this revision move
ment came from "the world, the flesh
and the devil." He supposed, as he was
stoutlhe was "the flesh" and Judge Wilson
might stand for "the world," but who would
represent "the devil" he would leave to the
gentleman who made the assertion. 'Breth
ren had said that there was no middle
ground between Calvinism and agnosticism
or atheism.
"My brethren," said he, "was John Wes
ley an agnostic or atheist, or Was the late
Bishop Simpson, of the Methodist Church?"
Bev. Dr. McCook was tbe next speaker.
By common consent he was given a half
hour. He began by saying he was thankful
that so little feeling had been. excited, kind
ness bad prevailed and the moderator bad
presided srith great fairness and gentleness.
He proceeded to show' that his statements in
a previous speech were correct, although
Dr. Worden denounced them as inaccurate.
He quoted from authorities to prove that the
action of the General Assembly some years
ago, m revising the proof texts of the
confession had been influential in promoting
the present agitation for revision: also that
the object of the Westminster divines and
this was rather to give authority to discip
line and government. He also showed in
reference to iherlght of the General Assem
bly to send, down such an overture that
many years ag6 similar- action bad been
taken. Dr. Hovt bad said that the argu
ments favoring revision were the old, stale
arguments Of infidels against Calvinism.
FEEBS OF THEIB OPPONENTS.
He begged to say tbat tbe advocates of
revision were the peers of their opponents,
and their Presbyterianism as unchanged.
There is a generic Calvinism and a varied
species under the genus. The species
should not bp classed with those who would
destroy.
"I do not fear division," he said. "No
revisionist has suggested it, and we cannot
do without Mr. Junkin and others who talk
of going out. What a Bobinson Crnsoe
time they would have of it it they seceded
for such reasons."
The time for voting had now arrived, and
confusion reigned, some calling for order,
some for the question and some rising to a
question of privilege. Bev. Dr. WyHe
moved tbat all motions ba- laid on the table
that the vote might be taken. This motion
prevailed. The scene of disorder
was resumed, and the excite
ment ran high. The moderator
rapped in vain. At last he ruled the vote
must now be taken by calling the roll and
taking the yeas and nays for and against re
vision. Amid the. confusion the vote was
taken, with the result as" above stated. Mr.
Junkin then oOered a resolntion declaring
that the General Assembly had no legal right
to send down such an overture, but out of
respect to the assembly it had been consid
ered. This was laid over to the next
monthly meeting.
REVISION DEFEATED.
A fllnjorlly of tbe Chicago Presbytery Satis
fied With tbe Old Westminster Stand
nrdn A' Long nnd Qoito
Wnrm Dlscamlon.
Chicago, February JO. The Chicago
Presbytery took up the discussion of tbe
question of the revision of the confession of
faith this morning. When the meeting
held a week ago adjourned the members had
answered yes to the first question sent down
by the Genera1 Assembly, which was: "Do
yon desirt a revision ot the Confession of
Faith?" and had agreed upon the first of
Dr. Herrick Johnson's specifications, "That
tbe integrity of the system demand that those
forms of statement, especially tbe tenth
chapter, which convey,orseem toconvey.erro
neons impressions or complications, and
which are occasions of stumbling, be modi
fied or eliminated," was, pending adoption
or rejection, subject to the motion
of Eev. Dr. Woolsey Stryker to substitute
the followine:
"While sincerely honoring the Westmin
ster symbols for what they are and have
been, we desire 'to avow our deliberate opin
ion tbat the time is ripe for a new statement
of our Christian faith which shall fully re
flect the spirit of God'e Word, as that Word
is to-day reverently Ueld by our Church, a
crude, brief, clear, devout, evangelical,
irenical,that shall give a reason for the hope
that is in us, and commends itself to the
consciences of all men as a Biblical and
practical expression of or concord with those
holy oracles, which are the only infallible
rule of faith and life."
Dr. Johnson was.eiren the floor and spoke
in lavor of his second specification". Ho
said tbat there was not a word about Cal
vinism anywhe.re in the speeches of those
who favored putting away ot the old creed.
Eev. Dr. Woolsely Strykerspoke in favor
of the adoption of a new creed and for the
resolution introduced Jy him as a substi
tute. He pointed out the fact that the min
isters hnve already unanimously agreed to
keep the system of doctrine unchanged.
Dr. Johnson's fears that they intended to
do away with Calvinism were not well
fonnded. v
Eev. Thomas was in favor of a new creed.
After a long discussion, at times quite
warm in character, Dr. Stryker'a substitute
was rejected, and Dr. Johnson's specifica
tion adopted, 43 to 21. The 21 votes were
cast by those members who favored the
formulation of a new creed. Dr. Stryker,
Dr. Bsrrows and others of the minority ex
pressed confidence after adjournment that
the time would come when the Presbyterian
Church would see tbe wisdom in entirely
setting aside the old Westminster stand
ards. SAME IN SAN FEANCISC0.
Tbe Advocates of Revision Fall, Evea on tbe
Second TrlnU
Bait Fbancisco, February 10. The
vote on the question of revision of the con
fession of faith which was taken by the
Presbytery of San Francisco last, October,
and which resulted against the revision,
"was reconsidered by the Presbytery to-day,
at the request of a number of members who
thought they had not had a sufficient oppor
tunity to discuss the subject.
The ballot to-day again resulted against
the revision, tbe vote being 27 to 22. All
tbe members of the Presbytery who are
professors in the theological seminary
voted against the revision.
Tbe Philadelphia Presbytery Totes No.
Philadelphia, February 10. The
Philadelphia Presbytery to-day refused to
agree to a revision of the confession of
faith by a vote of 23 yeas to 42 nays.
THE W0ELD ATTACKS QUAY.
A Mew York Newspaper's Sensational
Cbarees Against tbe Senator.
New Toek, February 10. Twelve
columns of to-day's World are filled with
what purports to be a detailed history of tbe
career ot Senator Quay. The article is, of
course, lrom a partisan standpoint, and bit
terly attacks the political record as well as
the private character of the Beaver states
man. The most sensational charges brought
against him are those of bribery and cor
ruption while holding the offices of State
Secretary and State Treasurer. The story
of the Pittsburg riots is told, and Mr. Quay,
who was then Secretary of the Common
Wealth, is accused of usurpation of authority
at tbat time, aud also of visiting the strikers,
becoming frightened and running away.
Commenting editorially on the article, the
World says:
It is tbe story of the rise of a man who entered
politics poor, and after a long term of office
broking ana offlce-TioIdlne is now a millionaire.
It illumines the character of tbe official politi
cal wirepuller and Dots who has taked tbe high
place once reserved by the people for their
greatest statesmen. It exposes tho methods
by which managing; politicians gain and exer
cise power and accumulate vast fortunes. We
ask the careful consideration of these facts by
the Pharisees of that party who are apparently
acting upon the theory tbat any leadership
which wins is acceptable. We invito tbe seat
stealcrsin the House of Representatives to con
sider the character of the man whose behests
they are obeying.
A CASHIER IN TE0DBLE.
Ellis Bard, of Lincoln, Pa., n, Defaulter to
tbe Extent of 325,000.
Laitcastee, Pa., February 10. Ellis
Bard, cashier of the Lincoln National Bank
at Lincoln, this county, is a defaulter to
tbe extent of $25,000. The peculations
have extended over a considerable
period and the money was
nsed to assist an Bphrata firm.
At the instance of Assistant United
States District Attorney suits were brought
this eveninc against Ellis F. Bard, late
cashier of the Lincoln Bank, and' F. W.
Bull. Bard is charged with altering the
books, making fraudulent entries, conceal
ing the condition of the bank and making
false statements. Bull is charged with aid
ing and abetting him. A deputy marshal
went to Lincoln this evening to serve the
warranto.
HENKI SNIDER DEAD.
The Weli-Knovrn Electrician Passes
Peacefully Away.
Henry Snyder, General Manager of the
Standard Underground Cable Company, of
this city, died Sunday morning at his lato
residence, No. 5006 Fifth avenue. The re
mains'will be shipped to Philadelphia to
day for interment.
Mr. Snyder was one of the best-known
electricians in the country, and had been
suffering Tor several, months with liver dis
ease which cansed his death. Dr. Her
muth, tbe celebrated Philadelphia special
ist, came here at the request of George
Westlngbouse to attend him. The skill of
the physician proved of no avail, however,
'as he passed peacefully away after weeks of
suffering.
HE FAT0KS EIiECTEIOITI.
Sin
DtcKee Intimates That tbe Motive
Power Slay be Changed.
H. Sellers McKee went Bast last night.
Mr. McKee stated he was very much pleased
with the showing of electricity as a motive
power, and he wouldn't be surprised to see
it used on the Birmingham read.
"Tho bridce." said Mr. Chambers, "was
built for a cable road, but we would want it
even if we changed the motive power. We
would like to make rapid'time, and bv hav
ing a separate bridce we wouldn't be im
peded so much as by the present arrange
ment" PLEASANTTILIiE WRECKED.
Three Thonsand Pounds of Glyeerlne Ex
plode Above TItasvllle.
SrZCIAL TELEGBAM TO TBS DISPATCn.
Tittjsville, Pa., Febrnary 10. Three
thousand pounds of glycerino exploded at
the raagaxine of G. W. Vanvliet, about
one mile southwest of Pleasantville, last
evening. Pleasantville was badly wrecked,
and much damage was done in this city. So
far as can be learned no one was killed.
The shock was felt for 20 miles around. "
Lndd's Stayers in Jail.
Muncie, Ind., February 10. Five of
the men in the posse that killed Eli Ladd
nt Blountsville last Friday are In jail at
New Castle, and the Coroner has rendered a
verdict charging them with murder in the
first degree. It now appears that Ladd was
pursued for over a mile, and finally shot
down in tbe road. Only one of the posse
was slightly injured.
EARTHQUAKES AND ALL
Have to Get Dawn to a Line or Two, so tbe
Render Won't Miss Them.
There was a slight shock of earthquake in
South St. Louis yesterday.
The Chickasaw Legislature has convened in
extra session. The meetings are extremely se
cret. Sib William Vernow Haecoubt will
bring np the Pigott forgeries in Parliament to
day. About 1.500 members ot the G. A. R, arrived
in Sbamokin yesterday to attend tbo annual
cocampmeiit there to-day.
WILLIAM M. Ayb.es has accepted tbe Demo
cratic nomination for Congress in the District
formerly represented by Jndgo Kcllcy.
The Pacific Express Company is s'.ill on the
trail of F. A- Walton, the money clerk, who
absconde'd from Dallas with a package con
taining 335,000.
THB five "boodle" County Commissioners,
whose terms at tbe Joliet, 11L, prison expired
yesterday, were released last evening, and left
the building, all nicely dressed.
Mes. Aqncs O'Bbiex yesterday drew a cow
hide from under her cloak and struck her bus
band a dozen times ina St. Lonls court. Tbe
trouble grew over charges of Infidelity pre
ferred against tbe wife.
Fbank K. Cole, of Chicago, has petitioned
Judge Shepard to set aside tbe allowance ot
alimony made to his divorced wife on the
ground that she has misbehaved herxelt since
the divorce was granted her. Tbe Judge has
the case under consideration.
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Grand Army Encampment.
DEMIS1W TO COMMAND.
No Opposition at AH to Pittsburg's
Popular Treasurer.
A GREAT GATHERING EXPECTED
Major Montooth will be a prominent
figure at the State Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Bepnblic. It is probable that
his Gnbernatorial candidacy will receive a
little boom. Treasurer Denniston will be
elected Commander by acclamation.
rrnOM A STATP COriBESrCCTBElT.I
Shasiokht, February 10. The twenty
fourth annual encampment of the Pennsyl
vania Division, Grand Army of the Be
pnblic, will open to-morrow morning at 9
o'clock. All the Gnbernatorial sweets of the
occasion will be eaten oy Major E. A. Mon
tooth. There was never such an excellent
Major US. A. Montooth.
chance before for a man to gormandize, and
lest the handsome Pittsburg candidate's ap
petite sbonld not be in a healthy condition,
some friends have wired Colonel Tom Watt,
who has charge of the special train now en
ronte here from Pittsburg, to open the win
dows of tbe Major's berth so that he may
get a breath or two of Cambria and Center
counties political atmosphere. That ought
to make his political stomach feel empty.
Political honey Is not a dish publicly
passed around with the patriotic hard tack
of these Grand Army campfires, but the
honey is there just the same.
IIOXET THEBE POB TJIM.
It only needs to be extracted by some busy
bee. At present writing Senator Delamater
is traveling around the State incognito. At
least he left his card nowhere in Johnstown,
and he certainly was there. Honest Dan
Hastings is busy with his duties as Adju
tant General of the N. G. P. Major Mon
tooth has attended Grand Army ot the Be
pnblic encampments cer sincethe war, and
that is why he leftPittsburjr this evening.
Bat the fact remains there is a Guberna
torial honey here to be tapped. Indeed, it
is almost oozing to-night on tbe streets of
Sbamokin. Montooth is the only Guber
natorial bee now buzzing Shamokinwards.
He may hum if he wants when he alights in
this valley. I find that the Major is classed
among "distinguished guests," and as one
of such will not be expected to put up at
one of the crowded hotels. He will be en
tertained while here at the residence of W.
O. McConnell, one of the wealthy citizens of
Sbamokin. ,
ALGER EXPECTED.
General Alger, of Michigan, if he comes,
will be the guest of W. H. M. Oram, who
has also asked the privilege of entertaining
General Wagner and General Beer. General
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Major Joseph Denniston.
Osborne will be stationed at the honse of O.
Q. Mc Williams. City Treasurer Joseph F.
Denniston will bunk with the rank and file
of the Pittsburg delegation;. He is always
"one of the boys."
Joseph Denniston is to be honored by this
encampment. Some time a so he was brought
ont as a candidate for Commander of the
Pennsylvania Department, and he will be
elected to-morrow There is no opposition
to him, and irom present appearance the
ehoice will be made by acclamation. For
Senior Vice Department Commander John
F. Osier, of this city, will have plain sail
ing. He, too, will be elected by acclama
tion, according to present appearances.
Comrade George Shattuck, of Sergeant
Peiffer Post No. 331, Meidville, and Past
Commander William B, Vooters, of New
hall Post No. 7, Philadelphia, are rivals for
the post of honor of serving as Junior Vice
Department Commander. Dr. J. P. Bnrch
field, of James H. Larimer Post No. 179, is
a candidate to succeed Dr. J. A. E. Beed
as Department Medical Director. Chaplain
Savers Will doubtless bore-elected by ac
clamation. MAST VTXST TIiACE.
Thare will be a number of candidates for
the conncil of administration. Among the
names presented to the encampment will be
tbe present members: Jonn F. Hunter. Post
L 3, Pittsburg; Wllliim Enisley, Post 51; Eli
G. Sellers, Post 8; Benjamin L. Myers, Post
46, and Levi A. Shengle, Post 49. all -of
Philadelphia. Past Commander Abraham
Levering, of Colonel Fred Taylor Post No.
19, appears to be tbe most formidable candi
date. The decorations were completed on the
hotels and principal bnildings Saturday
night and this morning the merchants began
hanging out flags and streamers and putting
tbe town in holiday attire. The stage at the
Opera Honse has been very- handsomely
decorated with bunting and corps flags. Tbe
setting is a forest scene, .and through the in
terlacing branches of the trees in the rear is
n tent, in front or which is a stack of gnns,
holding a drum and stand of colors. The
gallery rail is festooned with'' bunting.
trKITORllS ETZBTtVHEBE.
Shamokin is already crowded with the
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