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INDIANA STATE NEWS.

4 Bedford will light with electricity. Marion will erect a new $30,000 building. The Chicago Gas Trust controls 4Q,OOo acres of Indiana gas land.

The striking miners of Brazil have again voted to" continud the strike. I.' A young tigress was killed in the weed in Spencer county Friday night. yfr[ The farmers of Harrison county held an interesting institute at Corydon, Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, of Goshen, have ^celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Rev. A. J. Lewcllyn, of Dunkirk, a popular Methodist minister, died of heart disease Friday.

The Brazil miners are returning to work after a strike of many months, at the operator's wages.

The fruit-jar factory of Wilson, McCul lough & Co., at Max-ion, was destroyed by fire Sunday. Loss, $1S,000. T« Mrs. John Ivilgour, of North Madison, whose husband was murdered last August, has become insane through grief.

Tramps are infesting the vicinity of Muncie in unusual numbers and are committing depredations that will get some cf them in jail. .• The $10,000 breach of promise case, •J brought by Miss Catharine Lowe, of Kingston, against Thomas P. Hamilton, has been compromised by the maiTiage of the principals.

The first squad of disabled veterans, forty in number, entered the Soldiers' Home at Marion, Saturday. Quarters will be provided for two hundred and fifty more by Jar. 1.

Warden James Murdock, of the Prison North, made his annual settlement with the commonwealth Thursday afternoon. The institution is self-sustaining, and the warrant upon the Treasurer for the annual appropriation of $30,03S.G5 was turned back into the treasury unused.

Thursday niglit a large? barn belonging to the estate of Christian Kimmick, near Seottsburg was consumed by fire. The adjoining granaries and other buildings were also destroyed. Seven horses and five cows perished in the flames. The lire is supposed to have been incendiai'y. The loss is estimated at between $3,500 and $-1,000.

Curtis Allen, of Sullivan county, has been arrested, charged with stealing nine cattle in one drove, and selling the same at Terre Haute. He owns a valuable farm, and his standing is of the best, and his father is one of the wealthiest farmers in Sullivan county. The charge has created a great surprise in that section of the State.

After a bitter wrangle, JohnN. Sullivan, an old soldier, was appointed postmaster at Berne, and he moved the postoffice into a drug store owned by a Democrat. This added additional fuel to the ill-feeling al ready existing, and the disgruntled Republicans were successful in getting Sullivan's appointment, revoked, and a township committeeman named Wagoner appointed. The latter refuses to qualify, and -v- the tangle is greater than ever,

The annual report of the State Auditor has been put into the printer's hands com plete. Facts gleaned from it are that during the year ending October 31, 18S9, the State debt was increased by $1,770,000, ana I now amounts to $8,540,615,12 the yearly fv interest is $37.3,825 the increase was due I to a loan for the purpose of paying $370,000 interest and §1,400,000 of specific approI priations. The Auditor estimates that the receipts during the ensuing year will be $1,400,000. There is now in the general I fund $811,734.56. This gives a total amount fr for the State's expenses during the next I year of $2,211,734.5(3. The estimated total expenses of the State are §2,430,654.45.

This, if correct, will leave a deficit by October 31, 1890, of $227,919.S9. The report shows that with the tax levy of 12 cents and the present valuation of taxable property, the State's income can not equal its expenses, and that as a consequence the indebtedness is steadily and rapidly increasing. It is estimated that with the existing valuation of taxable property, the limit of the tax levy would have to be increased from 12 to 20 cents on the $100, in order to prevent an annual deficit.

Several days ago a well dressed stranger

arrived at Hazleton and inquired for James

(resentedfarmer

Edwards, a well-to-do farmer, and ho rephimself as Andrew Edwards, a wealthy near Bowling Green, Ky., and claimed he was looking up the neirs to a large estate in France. Several heirs were found in the vicinity of Hazelton,

whose

alleged shares ranged from $18,000 to-520,000, and the Kentucky gentleman |, offered to pay the expenses of all who 1- wished

Andrew

go to Franceand claim their own.

f. Several volunteered, and the railway agent was instructed to procure tickets, includjng steamship transportation: the day of departure was fixed and the volunteers presented themselves, but meanwhile Mr.

Edwards had disappeared, leav-

jr., rr the tickets on the agent's hands and everybody puzzling themselves over his -l movements. 1 I The G'*aad Lodge of Odd Fellows of Indiana held their annual session at Indianapolis, Wednesday and Thursday, with an 1,.} attendance of between 700 and 800 repre,'sentatives and members. The grand sec!rotary's report shows a net gain of 1,039 iin membership during the year in Indiana. 'Relief was given to 1,912 members and 136 eg families of deceased members. For the 'relief of members, W0,796.27 of widows

Jk families of deceased members, $2,[630.98 for the education of orphans,

J$110.24

for burying the dead, 111,131.15

jfor other charitable purposes, $5,671.73 'total amount expended for relief, j$60,350.37. Since the meeting one year ago, ithree new subordinate lodges and ten

Rebekah lodges have been instituted. There are now in the State 558 effective lodges and 30,892 members in pood standing. There is a balance in the treasury iof $13,160.59. The proposition to build a jhome for aged members of the order was lasted on favorably. The following officers

{were elected for the ensuing year: 1 Grand Master—C. C. Binltlcy, RichJmond.

Deputy Grand Master—W. H. Leedy,

W jlndianapolis. t| Grand warden—U. Z. Wiley, Fowler.

Grand Secretary—B. F. Foster, Indianapolis. Grand Treasurer—Theodore P. Haughey, Indianapolis.

Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States—J. E. F. Harper, Iadison.

Trustees Grand Lodge Hall—J. W. McQuiddy, William Wallace and J. A. Ferguson, Indianapolis.

Grand Chaplain--Rev. L. J. Naftzger, Lagrange. Grand Marshal—Robert J: Loveland, Peru.

Grand Conductor—J. N. Hurley, Greencastle. Grand Guardian—Wm. A. Alesliire, Newburg.

Grand Herald—J. B. Williams, North Manchester. Grand Instructor—-J. W. McQuiddy, Indianapolis.

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE.

The Democratic State Committee met at Indianapolis, Wednesday, a large number of prominent party workers being in attendance. A delegation comprising about forty members of the Democratic Union Soldiers' and Sailors' Veteran Association paid the committee a visit. In executive session the committee appointed S. P. Sheerin, John P. Frenzel and I. Curry to secure rooms and purchase such articles as are necessary to the immediate opening of headquarters. Mr. Joseph Riley will have charge of the headquarters and begin the preliminary work of organization. The following resolutions were adopted, after which the committeo ad journed:

Resolved, That the Democratic Sta'e Committee extend its heartfelt congratu lations and best wishes to the Democratic Union Soldiers' and Sailors' Veteran Association, and urge all Democratic veterans throughout the state to become active members thereof, and give their earnest efforts to increasing its sphere of usefulness.

Resolved, That the Indiana State Tariff Reform League, although a non-partisan organization, is performing a useful work in educating the people on the tariff question, and should receive the hearty support of all who are in favor of tariff reform. whether they claim the name of Democrat or not.

scnooiv BOOK INVESTIGATION.

The State Board of Education held a meeting at Indianapolis, Wednesday, to consider complaints made against books furnished by tlio Indiana School Book Company. All the members of the board were, present, Governor Hovcy presiding. It was shown that 1,000 requisitions had been filed oy the school book company, involving about 900,OOO^books, and that three complaints had been officially made to the State Superintendent. In the course of the discussion that followed the production of these complaints, Superintendent Jones stated that out of the 13,000 books furnished to the Indianapolis schools six defective copies had been found Superintendent Layne, of Evansville, reported that but four imperfect books had been discovered among the 7,000 taken by the schools of his city, and Superintenden Wiley, of Terre Haute, said that in the 6,000 books sent to his citj schools but five had been found fualty.

In reply to the charges Mr. Hawkins, of the Indiana School Book Company, said that the company desired the return of all defective books and that it would supply good ones in lieu thereof or give the proper credit to the trustee for the same. The Board after some discussion adopted the following resolutions:

Resolved, That a sub-committee of thi'ee be appointed to investigate the complaints made by certain school officials in Fayette, Jefferson and Gibson counties, that books supplied under the contract with this Board with the Indiana School Book Company are not up to the standard fixed by the law and the contract, and to take testimony upon the same, if necessary,and that said committee repoi't its conclusions to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Resolved, That if deemed advisable by said committee, lie be instructed to call this Board together at the earliest convenient day thereafter.

Profs. Parsons, Wylie and Layne were appointed as the committee. Professors Parsons, Wiley and Layne, of the State School Book Commission, completed their investigation of the complaints laid before them of defective books, Thursday afternoon. Ia their report to the State Superintendent they mention in detrail the instances of defects discovered. The entire list includes but eleven books. The final paragraph of the report is as follows: "The company, through its representative and Secretary, Edward Hawkins, states that the defects and errors in printing, binding, etc., are due alone to the great haste with which it has been nccessary to print and bind the large number of books—about 900,000— sent out on requisitions of school officials, and that the company is endeavoring to comply strictly and in good faith with the terms of its contractors. The company agrees and offers to take back all defective books found in any of its shipments, and to replace these with good copies, or to credit on account all books so returned. The company further agrees to see that hereafter all elementary geographies published by it aud furnished on requisitions shall be bound with both wire and tape, as required by the contract. We are unable to see from the evidence now before us, that there ia any substantial violation by the company of its contract with the Board of School Book Commissioners, and we, therefore, see no sufficient reason to call a special meeting of said Board of Commissioners to consider the subject further at this time." Evei'y member of the committee signed the report.

Commodore Wilson, Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, makes the fol lowing report of the vessels which compose the American navy: The United States has at present four steel cruisers and a steel dispatch ves3el in commission. The Baltimore, Vesuvius, Petrel and Char leston have had their trial trips and may be expected soon to take their places in the cruising fleet. There are twenty one wooden steamers and seven iron steamers still useful and serviceable. With the completion of the vessels now building and appropriation for them the United States will possess ten armored vessels, thirtceu single turreted monitors, twenty-1 on© steel cruisers or gun-boats, the dynamite cruiser, a practice cruiser for cadets, an armored ram, one ilrst-class torpedo boat and seven iron,

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THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.

DOMESTIC.

White Caps are terrorizing Galesburg, 111. Cincinnati has at last adopted standard time.

A rich vein of silver has been found at Randolph, N. Y. Spotted fever has again appeared in Web ster county, Kentucky.

Burglars robbed the Maderia, O., post office of $200, Friday night. The Jamaica ginger sold in Maine is said to be composed of 90 per cent of alcohol.

Gilbert A. Pierce was formally elected United States Senator from Noi'th Dakota, Thursday.

At Mason City, Iowa, Saturday, 1,184 gallons of cider was seized and confiscated by the authorities.

The will of John H. Shocnberger, Pittsburg's iron-master, bequeathes $1,000,000 to charitable uses.

Hon. W. V. Marquis has decided to contest the election of Hon. E. L. Lampson as Lieutenant-Goveror of Ohio. «,

The wages of pud tilers in the Pottstown, Pa., district are to be increased 25 cents a ton. They now receive $3.50.

Two persons were fatally burned and six others seriously hurt in a gas explosion at Bia.ldock, Pa., Friday.

Fire broke out in the St. Lawrence (An aconda) copper mine at Butte, Montana, Saturday. Nine men lost their lives.

An explosion of natural gas occurred in a house at Washington, 111. Friday. Several people were probably fatally injured.

Sullivan, the slugger, offers to meet Jaclison, colored, also a slugger, for a purse of $15,000. The offer will be accepted.

The late J. Warren Merrill, of Cambridge, Mass, in a will made public Friday, bequeathed $135,000 to charitable institutions.

The wholesale grocery house of Janney & Andrews, at Philadelphia, burned Sunday, causing the death of a fireman and a loss of $250,000.

R. G. Wood, of Cinciunatti, was arrested Friday for perpetrating the forgery of the famous ballot-box contract made public at the recent election.

A family of five, father and four sons, were sentenced to hang in Hancock county Friday, for a murder. The Gov ernor commuted the sentences to short terms of imprisonment.

The Lawrence Bank, of Pittsburg, Pa., closed its doors, Thursday. Liabilities $700,000. Many poor people are depositors of the bank aud will lose their all, probably.

Frank A. Aldricli, convicted of "bunkoing" John Iv. Lemmon, a well-known merchant of Pittsburg, but of $10,000, was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary.

Saturday was whipping day at the New Castle, Del., jail, and Sheriff Allen applied the "cat" to three colored men and one white, all of whom had been convicted of larceny. "Anse" Hatfield says that he wants peace, and that he is ready to settle his trouble with the McCoys and end the vendetta, if let alone by the detectives, who, he claims, are simply after blood money.

The centennial celebration of the ratification, by North Carolina, of the Federal constitution, began at Fayetteville Thursday. A patriotic speech, referring to th Union, was made by Governor Fowler.

Messrs. Miller & Sibley, of Franklin Pa.,have declined a cash offer of $36,000 for the yearling colt Electric Bell, full brother to their noted stallion St. Bell. This is the highest price ever offered lor an untried trotter.

The smoking car on the east-bound Pan Handle train was derailed and overthrown in the yards at Pittsburg, Monday. The car caught fire and in the panic that ensued many people were injured, one of whom will die.

Chippewa Indians from the Mille Lac reservation make complaint that white squatters are taking possession of their land. They want the whites exclude! until the tribe selects the lands in severalty, according to the terms of the treaty.

S. L. Pettus, a prominent business man of 3rooklyn, was shot dead in the streets of New York, Friday, by Hannah Southworth, a young widow. She fired at him five times, each shot taking effect and of itself fatal. She claims he had ruined her.

A Birmingham, Conn., man has discovered a combination of metals that makes an excellent substitute for gold in fact, it is said that the substitute can not be distinguished from the precious metal, except by an expert. Its cost is but 60 cents a pound.

Four sports or cranks from Melbourne, are on their way across this country on their way around the world on a wager of $3,000. The conditions are that they must walk across this country and arrive in Melbourne in eight months from the time of their departure.

The work of the Chippewa Indian Commissioners is practically finished, and it has been entirely successful,the signatures of every tribe on all the reservations in Minnesota having been secured to the provisions of the Nelson bill. This seeures the opening of about 4,000,000 acres of land in northern Minnesota to settlement.

An investigat'on is proceeding in Salt Lake, before a federal commission, of the attitude of the Mormon Church toward the government. Much evidence haslbeen submitted showing the disloyal purposes of the church, but what the result of the investigation will be can not be surmised at this time.

Charles Montgomery, a prominent and wealthy business man of San Francisco, been forced into bankruptcy through his confidence in a plausible young man named E. G. Grant, who secured about $80,000 of Mr. Montgomery's money. Grant has iled, and his record, now looked up, shows that swindling is his forte.

The national assembly of the Farmers Mutual Bonefit Association was held a Vincennes all of last week with 600 or 700 delegates in attendance. All of the proceed. ngs were secret. The next meeting will be held at Springfield, 111., in October, 1890. The following officers were elected: President H. H. Moore, of Raneas Secre tary, John P. Steele, of Illinois Treas rer, T.jW. Haines, of Kentucky.

The farmers of near Hiawatha, Minn., are burning corn for fuel, finding it cheaper than coal. Corn is sold on the farm at 20 cents per bushel, while the average price of coal delivei'ed at the farm ranges from 21 to 23 cents per bushel. The Farmers' Alliance brought the attention of tho farmers to the relative prices of the two commodities, and advised that half the corn crop be used as fuel, thus advancing the price of the other half, and saving money in their fuel bills. The farmers have begun to act on this advice.

FOREIGN.

It is rumored that Gladstone is to accept a peerage. Austria aud Russia continue their war preparations.

Dr. Peters, the African explorer whose death was announced, is now reported safe. European powers will probably not recognize the new Brazilian Republic until its stability is assured. Dom Pedro will make his home in Toulon, France.

Malietoa has been reinstated as King of Samoa amid much rejoicing. Both German and American agents have recognized him as King. Fears of a famine are ended.

Emilio Castellar, the Spanish statesman, is not surprised that Brazil has thrown off her yoke of monarchy. He expects Spain and some othe*' European countries to do likewise ere long.

A number of leading Canadian papers, moved by the Brazilian overthrow, declare for a Canadian Republic.

An inquiry at Vienna develops the fact that thirty-eight husbands in that city 1 ave been poisoned in the last seven years. Fortune tellers suppled the wives with the poison.

Erastus Wiman delivered an address at Kingston, Ont., on "Closer Trade Relations Between the United States and Canada." The speaker advanced the opinion that Canada's future depended upon such closer relations.

Prof. Van Tassell made a balloon ascension at Honolulu, and dropped from the balloon in a parachute. He fell into tho ocean, about two miles from shore. He was seen no more, and it is supposed that he was eaten by sharks.

Advices by steamer from Panama up to October 20, have been received. A serious epidemic of measles in Lota and Coronel, Chili, carried off upward of 000 children

July and August. Public meetings in Santiago are to be held to protest against the introduction of any more immigrants.

A revolt has occurred among the convicts in the Layouiute Prison, Africa. The prisoners succeeded in freeing themselves from their chains and in procuring fii'earms and other weapons. They then made a fierce attack upon jailers, who were uuable to quell the revolt, and troops were summoned. When they arrived at the jail a desperate fight took place and many of the prisoners and soldiers were killed.

Dr. Talmagehas secured a corner-stone for his new church in Brooklyn from Mars Hill, where St. Paul preached to tho Athenians. Dr. Talmage preached there, Friday, to many people, taking as his text Acts xvii., 22: "Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars Hill, and said, ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious."

DOM PEDRO EXILED.

The New Republic Named States of Brazil.

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The manifesto of the republican govern ment of Brazil is as follows: "Fellow-citizens—The people, the armj and navy and the provinces have now decreed the fall of the imperial dynasty and the suppression of the monarchical system. This patriotic revolution has been followed by the formation of a provisional government, whose first mission is to guarantee order, liberty and the rights of the citizen. The formation of this government, until a definite government has been named, has been made with full regard to the most competent material. The government is simply composed of temporary agents, who will govern and maintain peace, liberty, fraternity and order. Tho attributss and extraordinary faculties in vested are for the defense and integrity of the country and the preservation of puolic order. "The provisional government promises to use all means in its power to guarantee security of life and property to all the inhabitants of Brazil—native and foreign— and respect for individual political opinions, excepting the exigent modifications necessary for the good of the country. The army and navy, the ordinary functions of the Department of Justice, the civil and military administx*ations, will continue under their existing organizations and respect for those holding position will be maintained. The Senate and State Council are abolished, and the Chamber of Deputies is dissolved. The provisional government recognizes and acknowledges all national compromises under the late government and all agreements with foreign powers. The public debt, internal and external, will be respected ateo, all existing contracts and obligations Inade. "DEODOTIO FONSECA, "Chief of the Provisional Government."

Emperor Dom Pedro made the following reply to the communication of the new government informing him of his deposi tion: "In view of the address handed me on the 17th inst., at3 o'clock p. m., I resolve to submit to the command of circumstances—to leave with all my family for Europe Wednesday—leaving this beloved country which I have tried to give firm testimony of my affectionate love and de dication during nearly half a century as chief of state, I will always have kindly remembrances of Brazil and hopes for its prosperity. D. PKURA DE ALCANTARA "To the Provisional Government.

The Brazilian clergy are requested from the Vatican to abstain from politics. The new government of Brazil has established universal suffrage.

ALASKA'S WANTS.

A special from Juneau, Alaska, Friday says: The first Republican convention ever held in Alaska convened at Juneau, November 5. Delegates were present from all parts of the Territory, except from westward, and the Yukon River country. A memorial to Congress was passed asking that the Territory be allowadelegate to Congress that homestead laws be extended to Alaska in modified form that the laws relating to the cutting of timber be so modified as to permit of its being used by canners for packing fish,and for furniture and other articles actually in the Territory and for the creation of a commission for the

purpose

of submitting

to Congress a code oi laws for the Territory.

iTWO MONTANA LEGISLATURES.

publicans Orgat»ixe in One Place and the Democrats Another—Actiun OH Sonftfors.

The lower house of the Montana Legislature at Helena organized, Saturday afternoon, in two branches—the Republicans meeting in a hall on Main street and Jthe Democrats in the court house. The ^Republicans had thirty members, two •more than a quoruir. The body was called to order by the State Auditor, and sworn in by Chief-justice Blake. The organization was perfected by the election of A, C. Witter, of Beaver Head county, as Speaker, and Benjamin Webster, of Lewis and Clarke county, Chief Clerk. A full list of subordinate officers was also elected, and a recess taken until 3 o'clock.

The Democratic members of the House met at the court-house and effected an organization at 1 o'clock. Blakcly, of Gallatin, was elected Speaker. The members were sworn in by a notary public. The doors were closely guarded. No one was admitted except those holding certificates election from county clerks. This branch also took a recess.

The Senate met at the court house, but the Democratic members absented themselves and

there

to organize elsewhore. As the Senate contains an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and there could be no contest of the right of the Lieu tenant Governor to preside over the organization, the Democratic members in a body staid away and thus prevented organization.

STANLEY IS ALL RIGHT.

T&e Intrepid Esplor Comes l?ack to Civilization.

dispatch from Henry M. Stanley, announcing his arrival at Mpwapwa, and stating that he expects to reach Zanzibar in four or five days. Mr. Stanley's disi atch also states that he has made the important discovery that there is an extension of Lake Nyassa.

The London Standard publishes Thursday the following dispatch from its Berlin correspondent, dated midnight: "I have Just been informed at a late hour that the

Emin Relief Committee has received tho welcome intelligence of the safe arrival of Mr. Stanley, Emin Pasha and their European comrades at Mpwapwa, in the territories of the German East African pro tectorate Captain Wissman calculated, on

The intelligence of tho intrepid Pasha's safety has been hailed with the greater relief for the reason that owing to an unfortunate telegraphic error it was at first believed that he had perished. In the first telegram fr^m Zanzibar received by tho committees it was stated that Emiu had omgekommen (died). Inquiry showed that the word should have been angekommen (arrived). The dismay caused by the mistake was naturally great, and especially as the Emperor was reported to have had confirmation of the sad uevvs from tho Imperial Commissioner. His Majesty wa9 said to have at once communicated with the relief committee, and to have evinced the deepest emotion.

The tidings in this erroneous form were regarded as the more melancholy, as they were held to confirm the news of Dr. Peters' murder. Moreover, it seemed doubly tragic that the courageous Gov ernor of the Equatorial Hrovince should have perished after all his wauderiiigj and dangers, when almost within sight of home and on the borders of German territory. Happily the mistake was soon discovered, and has served only to enhance the general rejoicing over the Pasha safety.

Brazilian delegates to the pan-American Congress have been notified no wuunuu to act for the new Republic.

ThePresident Thursday appointedThos. Clay McDowell, of Kentucky, to be Collector of Internal Revenue for the Seventh District of Kentucky, vice Wm. Cassius Goodloe, deceased. Mr. McDowell is the •on-in law of Mrs. Qoodloe.

was no quorum. Lieuten

ant Governor Riekards called the Senate to order. On roll call eight Republicans were present and were sworn in by Judge Hunt, after which they adjourned until Monday morning.

In a caucus of Republican Senators and Representatives, Saturday evening, tho action of the Republican members in organizing separately from the Democratic members was explained. It was stated that the Republican action was based upon the proclamation cf Governor Toole, that none would be permitted to participate in the House organization, or recognized as having rights as members, except those holding certificates of election from county clerks. It was stated that the ne Constitution, in force since October 1, expressly provides that the returns for all State officials, including members of the Legislature, shall bo canvassed by the same board created by the enabling act to canvass returns of the votr. on the ConstiI tution. The chairman of the caucus added that the Republicans stand unanimously on the proposition that such only as were I found and declared to be members by tho State canvassers are prima facie entitled to seats, and that all power to determine the further rights of any member of either house resides wholly in the separatehouses—at no time or in any degree in tho

Governor. Without notice from the Governor that he had secured rooms for the members of the respective houses, he, by proclamation, ordered the members to meet iu certain designated places that until tho last moment before the hour appointed were locked and guarded against the ad-

mission of all

promise

persons, with no prospect or

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IfW WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.

Mr. Edward Cord, President of the Pittsburg Plate-glass Company, recently! Kvrote to the Treasury Department to thef Jeffect that fifty skilled laborers were re--quired to keep their plant in operation,and 'that as this was a ncv industry in tho country it was necessary to obtain the

borers from abroad. Ho desired to be informed, before taking action, :'n the matter if the importation of the required laborers would be permitted. Acting Secretary Batchellor Friday iu formed him that' he uid not see how it could bi -. done, inasmuch the alien contract labor law is absolute on the subject, and must be enforced, adding that as plate-glass has been manufactured in this country for over twenty years it could hardly be regarded as a new industry.

^Republican members of Congress will caucus for Speaker on the evening of Nov. 30.

Congressman Carter, in a lengthy interview on the senatorial outlook in Montana says: "I am satisfied that the State Auditor, whose duty it is under the law to call the roll in the State House of Representatives prior to organization, will recognize as members those persons declared by the State returning board to have been elected hence the Republicans will 'nave a majority of about six in the House on the first roll-call. The Senate wili be a tie, and, inasmuch as the Constitution provides that a quorum shall consist of a majority of members, it is possible that the Democrats may prevent organ'zation of the Senate by absenting themselves. In that case the deadlock may continue until the Legislature expires by limitation at the end of ninety days, when the Governor, who is a Democrat, can appoint ad interim Senators.

Secretary Noble pjrded himself Friday and strode down to the Pension Office, where he smote the re-raters hip and thigh, and seventeen heads fell before his hand. Whether he was weary with the slaughter, or ceased because he considered it a good day's work, is not to be related here, but there arc rumors that other heads will, go off, and that lie will not cease to slay until the heads of every man in the Pension Office who has been engaged in the business of illegal rerating of pensioners fall beneath his ax. Tho slaughter was premeditated, and the result of Cabinet action. The Secretary of the Interior has been making a careful examination into all of the cases in which pensions were increased by Commissioner Tanner, and has had the Attorney-General in consultation with him in regard to the legal questions involved. These two gentlemen have come to the conclusion that the reratings we re illegal in nearly every instance, and that there was a conspiracy among certain leading officials of the Pension Office to increase the pensions of ach other and at the same time confer a

gjmjiar

favor

Up0n

but that such places would con- senator Manderson, who they extinue to be under the Governors personal

te( wou

control. Rather than submit to such in^uisitorial supervision and restrictions,the icc!sion of the Secretary and the lv publicans, with the officer designated by ^ttorney_Qeneral was that the reratings law to call the House to order, proceeded

MacKinnon, head of the Emin Pasha gitimiitely due such persons should bo Relief Committee, has received a cable

more prominent men,

i£ make the business respecta-

were no 0D

wjthheld,

iy irregular, without preee-

dent, and not justified by law, but that the money was illegally held by those who received it. There was no disposition to accuse the rerated persons of fraud, hut it was decided that th€*y should be discharged from the employment of the goveminent, and that an attempt should be made to recover the money. In many of the cases the money has been already expended. The men who received it are. poor, and it will be practically impossible to collect anything from them. In such cases it was decided that the pensions le-

and their quarterly allowances

creuited to them until the amount was. made good. This, of course, would be preferred by the culprits, because some of them do not get more than a hundred dollars a year,and it would take ten or twelve

years

and, perhaps, twenty years, for the government to reimburse itself. It has not yet been decided, but it is expected that legal proceedings will be commenced against certain of the pensioners who are

a^ie

to repay the money.

Some of

the leading Republican mem

bers of the House have perfected a plan which they believe will result in the im-

It will be remembered that mediate settlement of four conccsted electhe tion cases. When the House is called to-

strength of information to hand about gether lor the first session ol the .biity three weeks again ago, that Emin would Congress, General Clark, the present reach Mpwapwa Thursday. That he has Clerk, will preside, arrived there so much sooner would imply that the convoy met with few or no obstacles on its march to the coast."

and will administer

the oath to the members, it is not designed to interfere with the administration of the oath to any of tho n.embers, but as soon as all those whose cortiiicatos of election are in the hands of the CU'rk are sworn iu, some Republican will move that the credentials held by Messrs. Smith, McCimiiss and Atkinson, of West Virginia aud Mudd, of Maryland, be received and that they be given the seals for winch Messrs. Jackson, Alderson, Pendleton and Compton, respectively, hold cert iJicates. It is argued on the Republican side that

these

men were clearly elected aud that they are deprived of their, certificates by l'vauil. It is expected that General (J.ark will refuse to submit the motion l.o the House, whereupon tho member who makes the motion will submit it himself, and as there will be a majority of Republicans present, it is believed that the motion wili prevail,

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will be able to hold their s« ats antil -'9 question can be judicially determiu'-d by tho proper commit!ee as to the right of the respective claimants to the seat in question. ]n other words, the scheme is to make contestees out of the four contestants, and vice versa. It is argued in support of this plan that the House is, uuuer uie (Jonstitu. tion, the sole judge of the rights of its own members to the seats within the body, aud that members present the opening of the coming Congress can start iu next month exactly as did l.hn first House oi linpresentH-tives, ono burnt od yeais ago.

St. Louis has opened headquarters at Washington for tho World's Fair.

Ex-Pension Commissioners Dudley and Tanner have formed a pension Hgency partnership.

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