ga .- r. -t.- .Lin "-' :- TgnW RHiHniHHHnnK " J 'liMWJ '' mr - 11 f ? THIS IS THE SEASON TO SLXL AND KENT ITOUSES. BUYERS AND RENTER LOOK FOR BARGAINS IN THE EVERT MORNING DISPATCH. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR. DALZELUSJEFlftNCE He Strongly Arraigns Secretary Tracy and Asserts That a Man Who Is AN ACCIDENT OF POLITICS Should flot Be Allowed to Blight the Career of a Brave and Faith ful Kaval Officer. C01MAKDER B.EITER JUSTIFIED. His Course Was Strictly in Accordance With International Latr and Sound American Policy. BULLTI5G KOT ALWATS PATRIOTISM. Oticr CeBgrtssmea Smtaia tht Bell Pitudrarg Kecte zrfl Lodgs Kilts sa Attrajt to Deftra tie Csbiatt. the rrcuiiiu foshiok or the prestjeht ITEOK A STAFF C0BBESF0XDEXT.1 Washington, Feb. 10. The novelty of an attack by an unswerving Republican and friend of the President on a Cabinet member, as well as the interest attaching to the speech itself, gave Hon. John Dalzell a fine audience both on the floor and in the galleries this afternoon, when he delivered his criticism of Secretary Tracy, of the Navy Department, from some previous remarks by Mr. Dalzell it was known that the speech would be made to-day, and that it would be decidedly caustic. It was listened to with deep attention throughout, and many of his telling argu ments were greeted with hearty applause all over the galleries and on both sides of the hall. At the close of his eloquent effort members of both parties crowded about and congratulated Mr. Dalzell. It seems to be very generally accepted that he had the argument and the facts in his favor, and that he has, to use a common expression, put the Secretary in a bad hole. likely to Have a Speedy Effect. The speech of Henry Cabot Lodge in de fense of the Secretary fell very flat. It ap pears to be a very general opinion that the course of Mr. Dalzell, in ventilating the in temperate action of the Secretary before the whole country, will result in the President's taking prompt steps to remove the stigma frost Commander Suiter's name and record. During the course ot Mr. Dalzell'e. speech he said that the public reprimand adminis- I tered to Commander Belter by the Secretary of the Kavy was unwarranted and unjust. A naval officer had been degraded by a pub lic reprimand without the intervention of a court martial. The letter of the Secretary was an open, public reprimand of a naval officer of here tofore unquestionable courage and fidelity to duty. " It had placed a stigma on his name and a blight on his career. It took from him his dearest possession and from his chil dren their richest inheritance. To Com mander Beiter's Demand for a Court Martini, came tne reply that his demand shoved his ignorance of naval discipline. Could it be that an honorable officer, who had faithfully served his country for many years, was to bo degraded and disgraced by the dictation of 3u official whose career began yesterdav and might (in the mutations of politics) end to morrow? If it could be so, it was high time that there should be some legislation on the subject. The Secretary had exceeded his power, and done a wrong that called for redress. For Commander Beiter to have complied with the rule laid down by the Secretary of the 2avy would have been to violate the gen eral practice among the Spanish American States, and the well recognized principles of international law. He (Mr. Dalzell) af firmed that Guatemala had a right to arrest liarrundia while on board the Acapulco. The Real Question at Stake. Was there, he asked, one law to be fol lowed where we faced the flag of little Guatemala, and another law to be followed when we faced the lion of Great Britain, the lilies of France, or the lordly ensign of Im perial Germany? He said "Nay," and, if gentlemen answered him "Yea," he would still insist that an officer of America, who recognizes the authority of South American law, could be guilty of no fault in refusing to violate it unless he had instructions of superior authority to violate it, and Beiter had no such instructions. The killing of Barrundia could do the American flag no harm. It never had been the function or our flag, it was not now, it never would be, to protect criminals, to de feat the administration of justice, to defy the well-recognized principles of international law in ports of any power, whether great or Insignificant. The glory of the American flag lay not alone in the fact that it symbol ized the sovereignty of a powerful, prosper ous and progressive people, but in the fact that tnrongh 100 years of history, in sun shine aud storm, on land and on sea, it stood always for law, order and justice. Ap plause. True Glory of the Country. Those who feared disgrace to the country's flags, to result from the failure of a United States officer to play the part of a bully in defiance of law, failed utterly to appreciate wherein the true glory or the State consisted. Tliey would sow the"teed that sonit day or other would blossom into a bloodv war, without glory to us, or would ripen into the fruit of national humiliation and disgrace. Applause. Mr. Lodge, of Massachusetts, defended the course of the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Dolivar, of Iowa, also defended the action of the Secretary or the Navy. He trusted that the time would never come when pas sengers who were political refugeesjon Amer ican Tctsels should want the protection that was necessary to preserve their rights and the "traditions of the Republic. Mr.'Bontelle, ot Maine, said that while he entertained the greatest respect and esteem for the head of the Navy Department he was so unfortunate as not to be able to cemmend the Secretary's action toward Commander Beiter. He simply rose to say that, looking at the case from his own stand point, he would not hare written the letter to Commander Beiter that the Secretary had published, and if he had written it he would not have published it The Fokltlon of the President. It was believed at the time of the appear ance of the Secretary's extraordinaryletter to Keiter.and its even more extraordinary publi oation through the press, that the President knew nothing of the action contemplated by the Secretary, and that the tone oi the letter and its general publication were intemper ate and wholly unwarranted. It was unlike the President to have sanctioned anv such unprecedented proceeding, and it is believed that he was well informed of the character of the criticism intended by Mr. Dalzell and that he at least;viewed it with much equa nimity. The fact that almost at the moment when Mr. Dalzell was uttering his severest peri ods in denunciation of the act of the Secre tary, the private messenger or the Execu tive Mansion should have been presenting to the Senate the nomination of Mr.Keed for the Judgeship, a candidate whose special champion was Mr. Dalzell, was significant, if not dramatic, as it has rarely happened in the history ot the country that a President has so promptly and signally rewarded a Congressman who was heralded Jar and near as having in view an attack upon a Cabinet officer of that President. Liqhtnee. A HARD NUT TO CRACK. SILVER MEN TRYING TO GET FREE COINAGE BEFORE THE HOUSE. They Agree That Upon a Square Toto the Present Measure Would Be Defeated ChalrmanDlngley Replies to Sorao of the Charges Made by Owenby, "Washix (HON, Feb. 10. The silver ques tion continues to be the chief topic of dis cussion on the House side of the Capitol, and to-day the matter had taken a new shape. The silver Bepublicans held a con ference last night at which there was a pretty general interchange of views. It was the opinion of most of the silver men that the chances were against them on a vote lu the House on a proposition for unlimited free coinage. It was thought that the vote would be close, but not sufficient Bepub licans could be induced to break away from party ties to bring the matter to a successful Issue unless there as a solid Democratic vote which it was well understood conld not be ob tained. A sentiment was developed favorable to a compromise by which something might be secured, aud it was determined to make an effort looking to the coinage of the American prodnct with a seignoraze charge on foreign silver. The Democrats it has been found are not as a rule willing to favor any measure which does not provide for absolute and un limited free coinage, while to a very consider able number of Republicans free coinage of the American product is almost if not quite as objectionable as the bill which passed the Sen ate. Representative Dingier, Chairman ot the Silver Pool Investigating Committee, severely criticises the statement of J. A Owenby to the effect that the committee refused to allow him to give in evidence important facts and papers. Mr. Dingier says that the committee did allow him to produce the cipher furnished by Donald, and not only that but Owenby testified that he had given the committee all the knowledge he possessed except the names of Senators and Representatives who, he said, were concerned in silver speculation. Owenby bad no personal knowledge of their connection with anything illegitimate. The House Committee on Coinage, at their meeting to-day beard representatives of St Louis merchants In opposition to the coin ace bill. George E. Leigbton being before the committee during most Of the session. BLAINE AND TEE CANADIANS: A Conference "With the British Minister Over the Reciprocity Schemes. IBFECIAL TELEQSAM TO THE DISrATOH.1 "Washington, Feb. 10. The British Minis ter had a protracted conference with Sec retary Blaine to-day. It is understood that it related to some very important matters, in cluding tho Sayward case, now before the Su preme Court, and the Bering Sea controversy. There was also some discussion concerning the proposed Canadian reciprocity schemes. The Secretary explained to the Minister what he meant by his letter to Representative Baker, in which be denied that any negotiations were pending looking to reciprocal trade with the Canadian provinces. It appears that at that time nothing had been done in that direction. The Secretary, how ever, is aware that some of the Canadian authorities are very anxious to enter into trade relations but from some caus or other he Is not disposed to entertain any proposition of that sort until some definite settlement is made of tho Bering Sea dispute. The proposed arbi tration of Lord Salisbury and the propositions mentioned in Mr. Blaine's letter which are to be submitted for consideration will, it is under stood, not be taken up until the pending suit in the Supreme Court is out of the way. MAKING THE FEES PAY. Illegal Methods Adopted by Officials of United States Courts. Washington, Feb. 10. A sub-committee of the House Committee on the Judiciary, which spent some time last session Investigating charges of Illegal practices in Federal courts in various parts of the country, submitted its report on the Inquiry to the full committee to-day, bat no action was taken on it. Copions extracts from the testimony taken are em bodied in the report to show the character and extent of the practices indulged In. These practices embraced the general suspension of sentence pronounced on persons con victed of violating the internal reve nue and the timber cntting laws, principally In the districts of West Virginia and .Northern Georgia and in the northern, middle and southern districts of Alabama, tbns encouraging methods ot fee making practiced by United btates District Attorneys, Marshals and their attorneys. United States Commission ers, Clerks ot the Federal Courts and other of ficers connected with the judicial department ot the Government. Accompanying the report is a bill prepared by trie sub-committee intended to prevent a repetition of these Illegal practices by prescrib ing the fees aud salaries that shall be received and by a more regular and more efficient sys tem of accounts. DISREPUTABLE PENSION IAWYEES. Questionable Methods That Assistant Secre tary Bussey Sayb Mast Be Stopped. Washington, Feb. la Assistant Secretary Bussey has written a letter to the Commis sioner of Pensions again calling attention to the questionable methods employed by a class of pension attorneys to secure business for them selves. Reference is made to a particular class in which the pensioner receives the highest pension obtainable under the law, and yet be is promised an increase, and is deceived into filing another application. It Is the judgment of the department, says the Assistant Secretary, that these disreputable and illegitimate methods should not be per mitted among attorneys who are to practice be fore it, it being evident that these attorneys take advantage of and are guided by published lists of names of persons who are allowed pen sions. ARMS FOB NAVAL MILITIA. The Senate Agrees to au Appropriation of 835,000 for That Purpose. Washington, Feb. 10. The Senate to-day had under consideration the naval appropria tion bill, and an amendment to appropriate $25,000 to make soundings for a cable between San Francisco and Honolulu. The subject of supplying equipment and arms for naval militia was discussed at great length, and tbe appropriation of 23,000 was so amended that the Government is to supply arms alone. In tbe House tbe bill appropriating 5200,000 for extension .if the public building at Dallas. Tex., was passed orer the President's veto by a vote of 1 41 to H). The New Apportionment Law. Washington, Feb. 10. The first steps in putting the new appropriation law into oyCI.UUU vce umui wv-UAjr ujr tu. oimio asct- partmeut from which a certified copy ot ihe lljl? law was sent to the Governor of each State and territory in the Union. WATTING FOB CONGRESS TO ACT. The International Monetary Takes a Recess for Over a Month. Washington, Fob. 10. The International Monetary Conference has adjourned until March S3, 1S9L The reason assigned by a prominent member ot the conference for the action was the effect of the legislation now pending in Congress which may materially change the status of silver, and until this question of sliver legislation was disposed of it was not thought aarlsabie to further discuss the subject of an international coin. SHERMAN QUITE ILL. A BEXAPSE AT MIDNIGHT MAKES HIS CONDITION 8ERI0US. He Had Been Improving, but Now Those In Attendance Are Once More Anxious Whereabouts of the Members of the Family Views of the Doctors. rSPXCIAL TZLSQRAlt TO THE DISPATCH.1 Netv Tokk, Feb. 10. General William Tecumseh Sherman is lying seriously ill at his residence, 71 West Seventy-first street, with an attack of erysipelas, accompanied by fever. General Sherman's last appearance in public was on "Wednesday night of last week, when he occupied one of the proscen ium boxes at the Casino, and watched Lilian Bussell and the Casino chorus girls in "Poor Jonathan" with unfeigned interest. The General caught a bad cold that night and has not left his house since. On Sunday erysipelas developed, and on Monday his symptoms became so alarming that his brother. Senator John Sherman, who had been apprised of his condition from time to time, was advised to come on. Senator Sherman got here from Washington this morn ing. On Monday the General's condition was con sidered dangerous. He had a high fever that night, and to-day his symptoms had improved Senator Sherman was with him from time to time to-day, but decided to return to Washing ton unless there should be a change for the worse. The General's entire family, with the exception ot his son. the Rev. T. E. Sherman, a student in the Jesuit Theological Seminary, Island ot Jersey, are about him. They include his other son, P. T. Sherman, a lawyer ot this city; his daughters, Mrs. A M. Thackara, of -Rosemont, Fa Mrs. T. E. Fitch, of Pittsburg, and two unmarried daughters who live with him. Many friends made inquiries atthe house to-aay. Dr. C. C. Alexander, a United States Army Surgeon, is General Sherman's attending physician. On Monday Dr. Edward C. Janeway, of No. 33 West Fortieth street, was called in consultation. Their patient's condition is still regarded with some alarm on account of his age. He was 71 years old last Sunday. At midnight to-night it was said that General Sherman's condition was serious again, and that a crisis would probably be reached within 21 hours. Dr. Alexander was with him. HE WAS AH IMPOSTOR. How Harry Fleming Got Married and Then Landed In JaUL liPECrAL TELEO&AIC TO TEX DISrATCH.l Boston, Feb. 10. Harry M. Fleming Is a smooth-tongued young man who has been pass ing himself oft as the son of President Bliss, of tho Boston and Albany Railroad. On the strength of that imposition, he married a young woman who lives in Chelsea, but he is now in jail. Her parents are' well-to-do, and they, as well as the young woman, were hoodwinked by the impostor. After Fleming bad been court ing two or three months, be proposed marriage and was accepted. " The yonne,couple boarded with-lhn hrfde'-s fierlUtm Che6tnur street. Thl'fwas very -well" for a time, but after a couple of weeks, when Fleming had borrowed t30 or M0 and President uiiss naa not sent any money to help his son along, suspicion was aroused and Fleming's dupllcitv discovered. The angered father reached home about 7 o'clock on the day he had learned his son-in-law's history. The father did not say anything to his family. He called Fleming to tbe door, passed him his hat and coat, and said with one or two strong re marks: "If you ever come again I'll put a bullet through you." The son-in-law disappeared in a hurry. To day he was arrested on tbe charge of embezzle ment, and was held tu await action of tho grand Jury. DIXEY ARRESTED FOB DEBT. The Well-Known Actor Gets Himself Into a Rhode Island JaU. IBFBCIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH; 1 New York Feb. 10. Henry E. Dixey, the well-known actor, was arrested at Providence, R. L, last Saturday, but the fact did not leak out until to-day. In 1SS9 Frederick Hemming, a lawyer, dis counted a note of Dlxey's for 259. When the note came to maturity Dixey promised to pay Mn a few days." Dixey's few days grow Into months, and at last Hamming's patience was exhausted. In May of the samo year, judg ment for the full amount witb costs was se cured against Dixey in the City Court of this citv. .The lawyer waited until Dixey visited Rhode Island, under the laws ot which State he could secure his arrest, and could compel the actor either to remain In jailor give bonds for the payment of the money. Dlxed played in Prov idence last week. Saturday morning the law yer, armed with necessary papers, bad Dixey arrested and placed in the city jail. Word was also sent to the managers of the theater at which Dixey was playing, and there was great hustling around to secure tbe actor's release In time for the next performance. Dixey expostu lated with his captors, and implored managerial asslstance,but it was not until he bad deposited the necessary amount that tho managers went on his bail bond. Dixey was then released and the afternoon and evening performance went on as usual. HE GOT A GOOD TEXT. What a Williamsburg Preacher Saw at a Fancy Dress BalL fSFECIAL TELEOUAM TO THE DISPATCH.1 Brooklyn, Feb. 10. Rev. William H. Ford, of the Old Bnshwick Reformed Church, of Williamsburg, is preaching a series of sermons on the wickedness of the barrooms and dance halls, of which there are a great many within a small radius of bis church. He is in the habit of discarding his clerical apparel, and clothed in a sober check and slouch hat, of visiting the various places of pnblic amusement iu the eastern district of Brooklyn. Last evening the Schwaebiscker Eaenger bund held its sixteenth annual masquerade ball at Turn Hall, on Meserale .street. Some body told Mr. Ford that if he wanted a good subject for his next week's sermon be should be present at tbe ball. He was told that the French ball was nothing compared to what he would see at the Turn Hall. Mr. Ford put on his slouch hat and wens to the bill. He saw a party of gentlemen sitting at a table. To his great disgust a pretty dancer crept up behind the group and put her arms around the neck of one or them. In order that tbe illustration to his sermon -might be more complete, Mr. Ford took the trouble to learn the name of tbe gentleman wbo had been so saluted. The prob ability Is that the sermon will not be preached. The gentleman was Mayor Alfred C. Cbapin, and his companions were Police Captain Ennls and some of tbe best known residents of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, I30N BATES NOT YET FIXED. All of the Business of the Trade Associa tion Referred to Committees. SPECIAL TELEGUAMTOTHE DISPATCIt.1 Chicago, Feb. 10. The Central Traffic Asso ciation met to-day. However, after a session lasting nearly all day, all questions were re ferred to committees. Reports will beiready Tnursday or Friday, when all matters will be adjusted. DONNELLY VERSUS INGERSOLL. The Two Men Will Hold a Joint Debate on the Cryptognyn. Minneapolis, Feb. 10. Arrangements have been effected for a joint deDato the last of March, between Ignatius Donnelly and Bob Ingersoll, Donnelly to defend his cryptogram and Ingersoll to uphold the Shakespearean end okthe controversy. Mto $$). PITTSBURG, WEDNESDAY, DENIAL OF A DEFICIT. General Hastings Says Bis Books Are Absolutely Correct, Though MONEI MAY BK A LITTLE SCARCE. Others State That Unpaid Bills Amount to From $3,000 to $60,000. EXPENSE OP THE WORK AT JOHNSTOWN rSrSCIAL TELXQHAX TO Tax DISPATCH.1 Philadelphia, Feb. 10. General D. H. Hastings, wbo was Adjutant General under Governor Beaver, was in town to-day. When spoken to regarding an alleged short age in the Adjutant General's office, he said: "There is no shortage. On the contrary, I left a balance to my successor. There is nothing to conceal regarding my manage ment of the Adjutant General's office during the last four years. When I went into office there was a deficit, or outstanding unpaid bills amounting to about 536,000, left over by the late Adjutant General Guthrie. These bills were entirely honest and correct. General Guthrie had beenmost prudent and economical in his administration ot the.of fice, but tbe appropriations were not sufficient to meet Hie expenses of the Na tional Guard. Of conrse. I paid these bills out of my year's appropriation. When the new military code became a law on the 13th of March, 1887, the annual appropriation was increased to 5500,000, bnt the additional expense created by this law made it still more difficult to keep within the limits of the appropriations. During my four years' term of office two divisional encampments were held, the first in 1887 and the last in 1890 "uomb Features Which Cost Money. "Division eneampments cost from 30 to 50 per cent more than brigade and regimental camps by reason of the increased length of railroad travel and other attendant expenses. In addition to these two divisional encamp ments, the division was assembled on four other additional times,, first at the inaugura tion of Governor Beaver, next at the in auguration of President Harrison, for the third time during the Constitutional Cen tennial celebration in Philadelphia, and lastly the centennial celebration of Wash ington's inauguration in New York City. Each of these parades entailed a large addi tional cost, but added greatly to the already high reputation enjoyed by the National Guard. During no previous term of an Ad jutant General of the State of Pennsylvania had the division assembled more than twice, and usually but once. "In addition to this I had other extraordi nary expenses to meet. The State rifle range at Mount Gretna cost over $10,000, and I spent over 18,000 worth for additional canvas tor tho use of the National Guard In camp. The old 45-caliber guns, with which the division was armed when 1 entered office, were compara tively worthless. I purchased in their place the Springfield new breech loading rifled mus kets, tbe same as are used by tbe regular army, at an additional cost of $108,000. Adding to gether all these extraordinary, but necessary, expenses, and the cost of assembling the division at four different times, in addition to tbe two division encampments, would amount to almost one year's appropriation. Paid Up the Previous Deficit. "1 now desire to stato that after having paid all these additional expenses of the guard, as well as the current expenses of each year, I not only paid the deficit left by General Guthrie, but I bad to my credit, after the payment of all bills, to turn over to my friend. General Mc Clelland, to start in business with, the follow ing: I had purchased and left atthe State Arsenal about $13,000 worth of kersey and flan nel, for which 1 paid cash, and which is as good as cash to my successor, because if he did not have it he would be compelled to buy it and issue It to the troops. "I also left a balance of about 3.500 in cash in tho treasury. These two items amount to about 10.000, and against It there are some un paid accounts, held over for one reason or an other, amounting to between 10,000 and 11,000. The accounts iu my office were as carefully kept as those of any banking institution in the State. They are open for the inspection of all who may desire. I-feel a justifiable pride in tbe management of the office during tbe last four years, in thelsplendid condition in which I leave tbe National Guard, and in the high rep utation which it has deservedly won and now holds. "In conclusion, I will say that I do not pro pose to permit of any criticism of my adminis tration of tbe affairs of the Adjutant General's office not warranted by tho facts." Caused a Sensation at the Capital. A special telegram from Harrisburg says: The sensation of the day at tho State capital was tho report that Adjutant General Hastings was short in his accounts with the State 90,000. Neither Governor Pattlson nor Adjutant Gen eral McClelland could be induced to say any thing to throw light on the subject, but Auditor General McCamant declared that at a meeting consisting of these officials and himself it was stated by the new Adjutant General that, ac cording to his investigation, the bills received at tbe department considerably exceeded the appropriation. The Auditor General also said that Governor Beaver went out of office fully satisfied with the account rendered by his Adju tant General, and General Hastings presented figures which indicated nothing to sustain the story of a deficit. The annual appropriation for tbe malute. nance of the National Guard is 300.000. On December 12 General Hastings wrote showing that lie had paid the Pennsylvania Railroad Company $18,000 for tho transportation of troops to and from the last encampment ont of a surplus of 27,000 left of the annual appro priation, Tbe bill of the corporation was J1S, 000, but it agreed to a redaction of 530.000. The balance of 9,000 was subsequently extinguished by subsequent payments, and the appropriation was overrun about 3,000. The amount necessary to pay the bills in ex cess of tbe annual appropriation was estimated to-day at from (io,000 to 80,000. But for a favorable opinion written by Attorney General KirKpatrick the deficiency would have been orer 89,000 greater. It was a question whether the expenses incident to the sending of troops to Johnstown after the flood was cot payable from the annual appropriation. How tho Johnstown Bills Were Paid. The matter was referred to Governor Beaver's Attorney General, and he decided that in an emergency like that which arose in Jhe Conemaugh- Valley tho jalUU" Hatiingt as He Appeared at Johmtown. ' EEBRUABY 11, 1891. could be paid out of moneys in tbe general fund without regard to an appropriation. General Gobin was greatly surprised when be learned of the report and expressed bis decided disbelief in its trntb. He referred to a meeting held by the Adjutant General and the generals of the National Guard last summer, ot which the finances of the Military Department ot the State were fully analyzed and discussed. 1 was decided that if the next encampment were confined to five days, so far as the pay of the troop3 was concerned, the annual appro priation of 300,000 would more than hold out. Owing to tne inadequate appropriation made for the maintenance uf the National Guard during the administration of Adjutant General Guthrie, there was a deficiency at its close of about 30,000, which was gradually being oblitaratod bv reason of an increased appro priation from $220,000 to 300,000 a year. There seemed to Oe no reason for a shortage, as there had been no addition to tho expenses of the militia, except that involved by the large In crease of the number of sharpshooters' and qualified marksmen and the improved ammu nition necessary on account of the adoption ot tbe improved Government rifles. Hastings Himself Upon tho Scene. General Hastings was met at the station this evening by Adjutant General McClelland, and latar the former went over the figures in the Adjutant General's department with his suc cessor, aDlj convinced the latter that his ac counts were not only straight, but that he bad paid off $7,000 of the K0,000 deficiency which ex isted when be became Adjutant Gen eral. Subsequently the Executive Mansion was visited and tho figures were explained to the Governor, who will recommend that the Legislature appropriate a sufilcent amount of money to wipe out the deficiency in the hope thatitwillpntaneud to tbe practice of carry ingMebts from one adminstration to the other. Ex-Adjutant General Hasting? puts to his credit tho deficiency of 530,433 49 transferred to him by his predecessor In ofilce, value of flannel on hand 14, CG6 CO and a cash balance of 3,393 09 wh' he relinquished his position, making a totaT of 13.493 24. He charges against himself the following Items: Bills unpaid but ap proved by the military board, 14,333 43; Am ory rent (estimated), 22.000: transporta tion bill (estimated). 5,00041.333 43. Ti'o difference between the totals of the crefit and debt is 7,159 8L which shows the amount of the reduction ot the deficiency. Tbe total deficiency now is 23.273 68. Adjutant General Hastings says he not only kept within tne appropriations, but that bo expended 143, 000 for extraordinary purposes. OHIO'S STATE CANALS. A BILL TO ALLOW THE REVERSION OF THE LANDS TO COUNTIES.' Tho Measure to Tax Manufacturers on Their Raw Material Being Received With Much 'Tavor To Provide for Graded Schools in the Townships. rSPCIAI,TEI.EQBAlt TO THE DISPATCH. 1 Columbus, Feb. 10. A bill was passed under suspension of tbe rules in the House to-day, which, it is believed, will result in the final abandoning of all the canals of the State and a reversion of the lauds to the counties, as an amicable adjustment. It was the member from Paulding, wbo four years ago secured the abandonment of the first piece of waterways of the State. He followed this by having the House pass a bill restoring to Paulding county all the lands vacated by the canal. Strong oppo sition was made on tbe ground that there were a half dozen counties along the line of the old Wabash and Erie Canal between Defiance and Toledo, in which tho Btate claimed title to property, and that these several counties wonld follow with a like demand that it would be made over to them. The only amendment seenred was that a price shall be agreed upon br the State Board of Public Works and County Commisslouers. A graded township school bill was presented to-day. It gives Township Boards of every township In tbe State power to establish and maintain a graded scbooL erect a suitable building, etc A Senate bill under consideration to-day pro vides that manufacturers shall list all property ttihaua.'maun.acrfired articles si'well'as'rsw material, whoa the assessor calls on the second Tuesday in April, and shall give tbe valuation of all property under oath, and that no such property shall be omitted from the list or evade taxation. Senator Alexander's bill, on this same subject, which claimed such wide atten tion over the State, is meeting with much favor, as indicated by the following received to-day from M. D. Harter, of Mansfield: "I understand that Senator Alexander has introduced some kind of a bill which would tax manufacturers just as other people are taxed. In otber words, on tho day of listing property for taxation in April tbe manufacturers would have to return their raw material and also their finished and unfinished goods for taxation. Now this seems to me perfectly fair, as then the manufacturer would say as much and no more than any other citizen. The plan by which manufacturers were compelled to return under a system of averages, always seemed to me to be foolish and unreasonable, and an impossible one to comply with, provided accuracy was desired, which of course Is neces sary in such matters. The average system is a perfectly fair and desirable way of returning bankers' taxes, because their accounts are kept In such a way that it 13 easy to strike an ave rage. If 1 am not mistaken as to Mr. Alexan. der's bill the manufacturers of the Stato ought to bo perfectly satisfied with it, as they cannot exnect and do not wish to escape the taxation that is placed on others." A bill was introduced in the House to-day to regulate the size of and tbe price to be charged for tbe use of all meters where gas is used for fuel, and the pressure to be maintained in tbe gas mains and service pipes. It also empowers Council to make such reasonable rules as will properly regulate tbe conduct of the business of such companies within the corporation. TRANSACTIONS OF THE BUILDERS. Important Action Taken by Committees on Reform and Arbitration. New York, Feb. 10. At the convention of the National Association of Builders resolu tions were offered in favor ot the Torrey bank ruptcy bill and against convict labor. The Committee on Reforms presented a report, which will be disoussed to-morrow, appointing a committee to consider tbe sub-contzacting question. The Committee on Arbitration reported In favor of organization of both employers and and workmen, and that it is tbe association's dutytorecommonda definite method of arbi tration. A BAD FINANCIAL SHOWING. A Statement of the Assets and Liabilities of the Taylor Company. ' (SFECIAX, TELKGKAM TO THE DISPATCn.l CnAMBEitSBUr.O, Feb. 10. A meeting of the stockholders ot the Taylor Manufacturing Company, whose works are in the hands of tho Sheriff, was held to-day. A statement was read, showin? the assets of the company, which was as follows: Assets, 630,029 25; liabilities, 639,877 53. It was ad mitted 100,000 of the assets must be cbarged off as bad. FOR A FOURTH SENATOR. Tho Idaho Legislature Takes a Ballot in Separate Session. Boise Crrr, Idaho, Feb. 10. The Legisla ture at noou to-day balloted for United States Senator In separate session. In tbe House Claggett received 19 votes. The Dubois men declined to vote. In tbe Senate Claggett received 9 votes, with 8 scattering. In joint session to-morrow Clag gett will have 23 votes a bare majority. WILL EXPEL 10,000 INTRUDERS. The Chickasaw Militia and Government Troops Have a Task on Hand. Puail's Valley, I. T., Feb. 10. Governor Byrd is organizing the militia to eject intruders from the Chickasaw nation. The Government will assist. It is estimated that there are at least 10,0)0 intrnders. If this order Is carried out it will work a great hardship as a majority of tbe Intruders are de pendent on this year's crop for a living. A BISHOP PROMOTED. He Has Accepted the Charge of the Mission to. Japan. Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb. 10. The announce ment has been received by the friends of Bilbop Hare that bo has decided to resign his charge or the episcopal diocese of South Da- Lkota. ? He has been offered and accepted the charge of tbe Japanese missions, aud will leave for JLjanan in March,- DUPED DEPOSITORS. An Affable Paris Banker Mates Way With 20,000,000 Francs by MOST ASTONISHING PROMISES. He Offers 120 Fer Cent for Deposits and Pays It Freely, THEN FLIES WITH THE PBINC1PAL Pabis, Feb. 10. A decided sensation has been cansed in financial circles here by the disappearance of a well-known banker who is kuown to have left debts to the amount of 4,000,000 behind him, and wbo may have committed snicide. The banker's name is M. Victor Mace, and his financial establish ment, a private bank, was located iu the Rue Cadet. M. Mace, who seemed to have been well known in the world of finance previous to opening the bank in the Hue Cadet, some five years ago, began business there by offer iiig to pay high interest for deposits, this in terest in many cases averaging 10 per cent monthly, or 120 per cent a year. He sent out pile upon pile of circulars in Paris and throughout the provinces, and fitted up his office in elegant style. A Smooth-Tongued Frenchman. In addition, 31. Mace was a gentleman of the most pleasant address, a perfect conver sationalist and a good judge of men and women. ,His plausible offers, strict punctuality in fulfilling all business engagements, and the prompt manner in which he paid the high interest promised on all deposits, gradually drew to the Mace bank a numerous' clientele. In fact, such was the success which eventually attended the efforts of tbe enterprising financier at the time ot his disap pearance from this city, it was estimated he had the names ot 20,000 depositors on his books. For some time past, however, rumors in re gard to M. Mace have been circulating in many directions; not that this was anything new, for several of his clients wbo had consulted well known bankers as to M. Mace's ability to con. tinue paying 10 per cent per month on deposits for any great length of time, received far from encouragng replies. Lulling Simplicity Fast Asleep. In some instances these adverse criticisms were repeated to M. Mace, but be would shrug his shoulders, smile in a pitying, forgiving kind of manner, and gently Intimate that the. derog atory remarks were simply caused by business jealousy. And, strange to say, this seemed to be tbe general opinion of bis trusting clients. M. Mace explained his ability to pay tbe un usually high rate of interest by hinting that be had Becret means of obtaining reliable "tips" as to what was coins: on In the financial world. and especially as to future events. This, he claimed, enabled him to take advantage of any financial transactions ahd make large profits, where bis competitors, who were not blessed with "tips," failed to act in time. This old story seems to have worked very well until the latter part of last week. On Friday numbers ot M. Mace's clients, alarmed by fresh rumors, called at his banking house in the Rao Cadet and were put off by the clerks with tbe usual stereotyped excuses. At the End of His Rope, On Saturday, however, the deluded deposi tors were not to beaten off. Tbey literally be sieged the bank in large numbers, and were re inforced by crowds of people, wbo were at tracted to the spot In the hope of seeing some thing exciting. A strong force of police was sent for, and by vigorous measures tbe officers saved tbe bank from being wrecked by the tboroughlr maddened depositors. Finally the police to-day produced a letter from M. Mace, whose whereabouts seem to be unknown to even bis most intimate friends, la this letter Micx-aancnnced that ,he Iptendad to commit sulcidej and says that he has left bis creditors all tbe money that remains to blm, 1,000,000 francs, deposited In the Credit Lyon nais. A hasty examination ofTMr. Mace's accounts showed that be owed at least 20,000,000 francs to the deluded people, wbo have been trusting in his high rate of interest. Few people believe tbat M. Mace ever had any Intention of com mitting suicide. AN OPERATIC SCANDAL. Mario Van Zandt Said to Have Drank Too Much St, Petersburg Champagne. rBT DUaXAT'S CABLE COMPAKT.l London, Feb. 10. Dispatches from St. Petersburg give accounts of a sensation caused in musical circles there by a scene in which tbe popular American singer. Mile. Marie Van Zandt, was unfortunately the actor.' Mile. Van Zandt has been appearing in "Mignon" at tbe Petit Theater. One evening last week it was seen by the audience from the moment sbe came upon the stage that tbe plrma donna was indisposed, as she was only able to stand with difficulty, and when her cue was given for sing ing tho well-known air "Connals Tu Le Pays," sbe began instead an air from "Lakme." The audience hissed and the curtain was rung down. In the second act Mile. Van Zandt advanced to the prompter's box. tben lost hor balance and fell, striking her foreheadTwhichTwas badly cut. Her friends explained the incident by saying that she had drank considerable champagne for dinner without eating much, and that the heat of the theater brought on one of tbe fainting spells to which she is subject. This exouse would be generally accepted but for the now famous similar incident at tbe Opera Comique In Paris several years ago, when the same singer was thought by tbe audience to be in toxicated, and was promptly hissed from tbe stage. Although Mile. Van Zandt has not ap peared since in tbe French capital, she has re mained a favorite in St. Petersburg, where sbe has sung every winter. The excuse made for Mile. Van Zandt in Paris was that she was obliged to take stimulants to enable her to go upon the stage at all; and it was hinted that a popular aversion to Americans was tbe real cause of the demonstration against her. IRELAND'S DARK OUTLOOK. Farnell Not Satisfied With tho Assurances of the Liberal Leaders. TBT DCNLAF'S CABLE COMFANT.1 London, Feb. 10, The prospects of an ami cable settlement of the Irish imbroglio grow darker as the time for the proposed final meet ing on Thursday draws near. Not only have tbe pending negotiations, the result of which were to be then announced, been jeopardized, but fresh difficulties have arisen. Mr. Parnell is not satisfied with tho assur ances of the Liberal leaders, and It is under stood that Sir Vernon liarcourt will not go even as far as Mr. Gladstone. Those best qualified to predict now say tbat the Thursday meeting may never be held, and If held leader McCarthy will not be able to make the prom ised complete statement, as a final result cannot possibly be reached within two days. Mr. Paraell's position is understood to be this: He Is willing to retire from tho present Parliament provided his conditions are com plied with. These aro that assurances shall be obtained from the Liberal leaders on the points of public policy lie deems essential, and which were stated in bis manifesto. He proposes, however, to return to public life whenever tbe present Government shall appeal to the coun try and general elections aro ordered. NOTABLES AT DINNER. The Duke of Fife Has All Sorts of English Politicians at His Table. TBT DUKLAP'S CABLE COMPAXT.l London, Feb. 10. Everyone is talking to day ot the dinner given last night by 'the Duke of Fife, which proved to be oue of the most brilliant functions of the season. ' 'Among those present were tbe Prince of Wales, the father-in-law of the host, tbe Duke of Abercorn, tbe Marquis of Salisbury, the Marquis of Hartlngton. Earl of Granville, Lord Knutsford, Lord Carrington, Baron Kothsebild, W. K Gladstone, Joseph Chamber lain, Sir Vernon Harconrt, and Sir James Ferguson. Much comment is caused by this mixture of party leaders, such entertainments being rare. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. That's What Salvation Army Booth Says About the Reported Stanley Gifts. JBT DUHLAP'S CABLE COMPACT. 1 - )LoNDON.-Feb. 10. Mr. Alexander M. NicoL LSecretary of Foreign Affairs of tho Salvation Ml t-.- 113"' J ill the iron situation: . Army, called to-day at tbe office of Dunlap's Cable News Agency to ascertain, on behalf of General Booth, whether there was any truth In the statement that Henry M. Stanley had de cided to make a present to the" army of all his valuable presents from crowned heads, etc, and at what time GeneraLBooth might expect to receive them. On learning that the report was denied he seemed. much depressed, but added that General Booth had considered the news too good to be true. FRENCH ABM7 MANEUVERS. Th" -th. andjleventh Military Corps to Be , ettJ Against Each Other. X fy'tyh &fQ V "ABLI COMPACT. eAiffr t) 4jt 4e Freycinet, the MlnUter jBq&orf JQf" organize a series of jmllltary wt? ir 'if , September next ThoywllI be onrw:? F hlchwill far outstripjll previous displaj3t,i similar char acter, net even excepting those given by the Bussiaa army last year, and will occupy a period of 15 days. Tbe.Slxth and Seventh Army Corps, which are considered the best trained and equipped In tb French army, will be pitted against each other. The movements of the contending arm ies, each numbering between 50,000 and 60,000 uibd, win ue uirecieu oy monsieur Aianssier, the Governor General of Paris. Finally the two armies will unite and execute a series of operations against a supposed enemy. About 180,000 men will tben be in line. The scene of the operations, which "will be in the neighbor hood of Paris, will bear a workmanlike stamp, and there will be no theatrical display, as tbe maneuvers are specially Intended to test tbe capacity of the officers to handle large numbers of men. TO RECOVER HER HERITAGE. Countess Civry May Get the Duke of Bruns wick's Many Millions. rBT stnrLAP's cable compact. i Bbtjnbwick, Feb. 10. ThetBrpnswick Tage blatt ot to-day says tbat Count Civry has just discovered among the archives of Kensington palace a long lost document whereby Charles, second Duke of Brunswick recognises the Countess Civry as bis daughter. Tbe Tageblatt reproduces the document, which is dated December 31, 1S26. and it may play an important part in a suit which tbe Countess intends tocomruence "against the City of Geneva for the restoration of her heritage. MAY BECOME EXTINCT. A Serious .Split Between .the Commercial and the Utorary Schools. rBT DCSLAP'S CABLE COUPAXT.l London, Feb. 10. The language called Volapuk, which has been so carefully culti vated by many students in various countries, Is threatened with extinction. The trouble has arisen from the action of its originators in altering Its forms so tbat it may be used as the universal literary, as well as tbe universal com mercial tongue of tho world. These changes the Volapuk Academy refused to accept, and the alterations are thus causing a serious split in Volapuk circles, each side ignoring the writings and proceedings ot the other. HARD LINES FOR ARMENIA. The Country Will Continue to Struggle Against the Tyranny of Turkey. TBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.l London. Feb. 10. The Armenian national organ, Sal Aldan, in its last issue says: "Tbe Armenian nation, having during tbe last 11 years exhausted all means to put diplomacy in motion In its favor, is now In despair compelled to resort to otber means. Henceforth it will prepare lu silence an abnegation for the final struggle against Turkish tyranny." Troops Leaving for Bermuda. IBT SUNLAr'g CABLE COXFA1TT.I London. Feb. 10. The first battalion of tbe King's Liverpool regiment, consisting of 22 offl oers and 850 men, under tbe command of Colonel Hamilton, left Aldersbot te-dayfor Portsmouth, to embark on board H. M. troop ship Orontes. for Bermuda, in order to relieve tbe Leicestershire regiment. FROM LANDS BEYOND THE SEA. Important News by Cable Boiled Down to Brief Notes. Tbintt College. Dublin, yesterday made Balfour LL. D. Switzerland proposes to terminate its commercial treaty with Italy. EMPEiton William by letter condoles with President Carnot over the death of Meissonler. The King of Uganda, under French influ ence, refuses to recognize the British protecto rate. William Bedxons addressed an Irish League meeting at Dublin yesterday, and then, with other League members, started for Bou-logne-sur-Mer. The strike situation at the London docks is becoming more critical. Only" the presence of police prevents violence. ' ON a Hungarian estate 20 peasants have been devoured by wolves. The Governmtnt has or ganized a bunting party. THE Bank of England has returned to the Bank of France the first Installment of 1,000, 000 of the 3,000,000 borrowed during the late crista. Justin Huntlet McCarthy, son of tbe Irish leader, says he will not stand for re-election to Parliament, being too absorbed in liter ary work. The Hamburg-American steamship Augusta Victoria, with an excursion on board, landed at Jaffa. Palestine, yesterday. The excursion ists print a daily paper. THE MAFIA IN ST. PAUL. It Is Believed to Be Responsible for the Late Italian Murder. St. Paxil, Feb. 10. The Italian murder in this city is now rumored to be tbe wor& of tbe Mafia. .It Is believed by some that'Radino was sent to St- Paul to organize a branch of tbo bated order. The murder of Blnda was not unpremeditated, as at first supposed. Kadino came to St. Paul from Virginia about two weeks ago. He speaks very little English, and has been In this country but a very short time. The Inquest upon tbe murder resulted in the finding of a verdict that Binda came to bis death by a knife wonnd in the left breast inflicted by Serino Radlno. BOGUS LAND SALES. Three Men Arrested, One of Whom Is Prob ably Innocent. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 10. Wilhelm Mlnton, W. P. Leaseholts and B. P. Zook have been arrested for extensive bogus land sales. Tho two named first bare pretended to sell to strangers many acres of land In stone to which they had no title. Zook was a notary and ac knowledged tbe deeds. It is believed he was innocent of intentional wrong. Sy DO YOU WANT A SITUATION? NUMBERS OF GOOD OPENINGS ADVERTISED EVERY M0RNIN8 N IN THE COLUMNS OB" THE DISPATCH. THREE CENTS. REED ISJTHE JUDGE. The President Promptly Sanies Judgfr Acheson's Successor. A PITTSBDEGER GETS THE PLUMf Sketch of tho Eemarkalla Career-oftfl Lucky Recipient 0KE 6F A FIEH WITH A BIG PEACTICS James H. Beed was yesterday nominated by President Harrison as United States Dis trict Judge for the Western district of Penn sylvania, to take the seat vacated by Hon. Marcus W. Acheson, recently elevated to the United States Circuit Court, to. occupy the position so long aud honorably filled by Judge McKcnnan, now on the retired list of the judiciary. "Judge" Beed is one of tha most prom inent and popular lawyers in practice in, this county, and has long been recognized as pre-eminently a leader of the junior bar of this State; His name has been frequently mentioned in Republican counsels as a can didate for a county judgeship, and, had he not received this appointment, he would have been strongly urged by a large follow ing to announce himself as a candidate in the coming contest for judicial honors is this connty. As a quiet, unassuming gentleman, and a lawyer having a profound knowledge of the law and a keen appreciation of justice and the principles of right, Mr. Beed has stead ily won for himself success as a practitioner and the confidence and esteem of his fellows at the bar. Popular With Young Lawyers. It is a fact that no man stands firmer in the affections ot his associates than he,. and especially is that true of his reputation with Jamet Bay Reed, the New Judge. the younger lawyers, many of whom are) largely in his debt for favors and considera tion! Speaking of him yesterday an attorney, who has known him intimately ever since ho commenced the practice of law in the city, said: "James Hay Reed is only 3S years of age, yec he has accomplished as much as many very successful men are able to do In twice tbat time. He was born September 10. 1S53, in Alle gheny City, and Is a son of Dr. Joseph A. Reed., now dead, who was for years Superintendent of tho Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the In sane, at Dlxmont. He graduated at tbe early age of 19, from tbe Western University of Pennsylvania, an institution tbat has furnished' many of the ablest lawyers and Judges of this State. He was a member of the class of 187 and, I believe, tho 'honor man of the class. Ha then commenced the study of law. His uncle Hon. David Reed, then United States District A ttornev in the court In which tbe nephew will now preside, was his preceptor. 'Young Jim,' as he was then called, passed a most creditable examination at tne end of bis course ot study, and was admitted to tbe bar of this county, as an attornev. July 17. 1875. "When Hon. David Reed's term as United States District Attorney expired he and his nephew formed a law partnership under tho firm name of D. & J. H. Reed. This pleasant and profitable relationship continued until the death of Hon. David Reed, which occurred lu February, 1877. Mr. Reed then formed a part nership with Philander C. Knox on April 1 of the same year, and it was tben the law firm of Knox Sc Reed, composed of young, ambitious and brilliant men. made Its start to win Its pres ent position as a synonym for ability, consci entious labor, painstaking endeavor aud un questionable success." He Has the Good Will of All. It would only be reiteration to print the In terviews had with Mr. Reed's co-associates yes terday. They all said substantially the same thing; that be deserved the honor, had the ability to fill Judge Acheson's old position with dignity, and was unquestionably a man of admirable qualities and popularity. In reference to tbe nomination of Mr. Reed, the correspondent ot The Dispatch at Wash ington telegraphs: "The prediction has been made for several days, and even up to the time when the nomination was made to-day, that the speech of the Hon. John Dalzell in tbe Belter case would preclude all possibility of the ap- 5 ointment of James H. Reed to the District udgesbipfor the Western district of Penn sylvania, even if the President bad previously decided to make it. Tbe prediction was equiva lent to an assertion of one of two things; either that Mr. Dalzell positlrely knew tnat Mr. Reed would not be appointed, or tbat he would be appointed in spite of tbe severest overhauling tbe eloquent Pittsburger might administer to the Secretary of tbe Ravy, a Cabinet officer of the President from whom tbo nomination of Mr. Reed mnst come. Mr. Dalzell Given a Pointer. "Had the matter been In doubt, Mr. DalzeU would unquestionably have postponed for a few days his criticism of Secretary Tracy until a nomination and confirmation of a judge had been made. It is assumed, therefore, tbat Mr. Dalzell had positive information from tho President tbat Mr. Reed would be appointed, no matter how vigorously Mr. DalzeU might "pitch into' the Secretary ot the Navy. Ids probable tbat tbe President also foresaw tbat If he postponed tbe appointment of Mr. Reed to a later time than to-day tbe friends of Secre tary Tracy might seek to prejudice the Cabinet against the candidate, and sought to transfer the fight, if there were to be one, to tbe Senate. "The appointment of Mr. Reed meets with expressions ot satisfaction from Senator Quay and members of the House who bad Indorsed otber candidates. While each would have liked his own man, all are gratified at the un doubted excellence of the appointment." APPEALING TO A TECHNICALITT. Bepublicans Try to Prevent the Seating of Democratic County Officers. Oklahoma Crrr, Feb. lOlr-County clerk John If. Martin went before Judge Hammer and applied for an injunction to enjoin the County Commissioners from counting the re turns of the late election oa the ground that there were no legal votes cast because there was no act ot Congress or Territorial legisla tion conferring the right to vote upon anyone. Clerk Martin and tbe remainder of the county officers are Republicans, and should this action be decided in their favor, similar proceedings will be taken in the old counties, wbere the Democrats were uniformly successful. Argu ments will bo beard Wednesday. A VICTORY E0R BEN BUTLER. The United States Circuit Court Sustains His Demurrer in a Land Suit. New York, Feb. la Judge Wallace, of tha United States Circuit Court, handed down a decision to-day, sustaining the demurrer Inter posed by General Benjamin F. Butler to tha complaint in tbe suit brought against blm by E.. Darling, or this city, to recover the dif ference between $75,000 and S1I.057, which plain tiff claims to be due him for his interest in real estate in New Mexico known as the "Mor grant" The land was originally acquired In 1870 by Mr. Darling under an arrangement with Stsx jhon B. lOklni. 4 ,l . j Am ,v"'agi'iliii'l
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