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cessfui President or a total failure. Tammany is 20,000 men stronger to day than two years ago, and will be tlie ruling element in New York politics hereafter.” ACCOMMODATIONS FOB VISITORS. How People Will Be Entertained During Inauguration Week, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington. Dec. 12.—“ We are going to placo cots all through this building during the inauguration week,” said Col. Snelbaker, last night. He referred to his Theatre Comique. “Yes, we will put cots out in the summer hall, too,” he continued, “and removing them of mornings set tables, where we will serve meals. We will show here every night, -and after the entertainment remove the chairs and stage fixings and put cots everywhere. We will sleep a thousand people in this building, and feed as many more for several days. ” This will give something of an idea of the way the people are to he entertained here after the hotels, hoarding and lodging-houses have been overflowed. Not only the Theater Comique,hut the Dime Museum and some other places of amusement of like character are to bo utilized as lodging places. It is said some of the lively and street-car stables are to be occupied by lodgers, hay bunks being prepared. The weather here in March is warm and pleasant, and one can sleep anywhere comfortably, so far as the atmosphere is concerned. Mr. William Dickson, of the District Democratic committee, says he has no trouble in securing quarters for clubs, parties, etc., so far, but that the places are being taken up by such large crowds that they must soon be all secured. Twelve or fifteen clubs, numbering from 150 to 600 men, have secured quarters already, and ten times that many are negotiating. Persons who have friends here had better secure sleeping apartments through them. The South and New York will come by the teu3 of thousands. M'DOSAU) AND THE CABINET. Movement to Have Him Mailo Secretary of the Interior. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Dec. 12.—James H. Eice will leave here for Indianapolis to morrow night. Ho said to the Journal correspondent to-night that he was much surprised at the magnitude of the boom for McDonald for a position in the Cabinet under Cleveland. He has heard little of it in Indiana, and there the Senator was mentioned only for the Attorney generalship; here ho heard McDonald’s name on every tongue, and he was spoken of mostly for Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Rice thought Senator Garland, of Arkansas, would be made Attorney-general, as the South desired that place more than any other in the Cabinet, having no judicial position at present of any prominence, and Garland seemed to be the man above all others for the place. “But I don’t believe McDonald wants or would have a Cabinet position,” said Rice; “what he prefers, I think, is a place on the Supreme, bench. If Justice Bradley is to retire under Cleveland, I am of the opinion that McDonald would decline a Cabinet position and run the risk of becoming Bradley's successor. The Indiana Democrats are solid for anything McDonald wants, and unless he indicates that he does not desire a place in the Cabinet, he will un doubtedly bo offered one.” Mr. Rice said the majority of the Indiana Legislature propose displaying great patriotism this session; that they would meet on “Old Hickory’s" day and adjourn in honor of George Washington’;; birthday.

THK SWAIM CASE. The Secretary of War Testifies in Belialf of tile Frosecution. Washington, Dec. 12.—When the Swaim court-martial convened, Robert T. Lincoln, Sec retary of War, appeared as a witness called by the prosecution. His direct examination was confined simply to an inquiry whether he had received any report or communication from Gen. Swaim prior to the 18th of April, 1884, relative to the pay accounts of Col. Morrow. The Secretary replied that he had received no information on the subject from General Swaim prior to the date mentioned. The cross examination was conducted by General Grosvenor, and was directed to showing that the Seerotary had information, prior to the 18th of April, 1884, of tho duplication of Colonel Morrow’s pay accounts., The first question asked was wh ether at tho time General Swaim referred to the alleged duplication of Morrow’s pay accounts, the Secretary had not full knowledge of those accounts. This question was objected to by the judge-advocate, and a long argument ensued. General Grosvenor asserted that the defense would show that at the the date on which it is alleged General Swaim knew of the allged duplication of Colonel Morrow's accounts, the Secretary or War and tho general of the army had knowledge of such alleged duplication, had known it for weeks, and had taken official action in the matter. He said he would state to the court, professionally, that the defense will prove that official knowledge came to the Secretary of War as early as the sth of April, 1883, not only of the duplication of the pay accounts, but of an arrangement to pool these pay accounts, and that General Swaim knew, at the (late of this pooling arrangement, that tho Secro tary of War had that information. The court refused to sustain tho objection interposed by the judge-advocate, and the question was again put to the Secretary of War. He answered that ho had no knowledge whatever of the duplication of Colonel Morrow's pay accounts prior to the announcement by General Swaim. He was then asked if lie had read reports of the fact, but the question was objected to. and tho objection sustained. Objection was also made to the next question—whether the Secretary had had information that the accounts were said to be fraudulent. Tho court sustained the objection, and held that the question should be confined to the Secretary’s “official’’ information. The Secretary testified that ho liad had no official information ,n the subject. In answer to further questions, he testified that Major Carey, then acting paymaster-gener-tl, came to see him about the letter be had rereived from Col. Morrow asking that his (Morrow's) pay be stopped, except in order to settle ~ rtain debts, llis impression was that Major i .ircy simply asked for instructions, and he did not know what debts CoL Morrow wished to set tic. Us (the Secretary) thought Morrow’s recurst unusual. His reply to Major Carey was ti.m he would not consent to put the officer’s name on a stop-pay circular except for some re cognized cause, but that he had no objection to making the arrangement under which it would bo understood that Col. Morrow’s pay accounts would only be paid by one paymaster. General Grosvenor said thoy had reached a point where an anomalous, a unique, and nevertefore heard-of paper—an assignment by an office of three years’ pay in advance- —an assignment h> -olutdy forbidden by law to be made or recognized—had been brought to the Secretary of War. and they wanted to show that at that time the Secretary of War knew the circumstances under which it had been made. General Gros venur then asked if the Secretary had ever had a .-ouversation with Genera! Sherman on the subject of Colonel Morrow's pay accounts The witness said ho had never had a conversation with General Sherman on the subject, and had not received any communication from him with regard to pay accounts; he had, however, lie said, a conversation, in the spring of 18X1, with Geneaal Sherman touching complaints that lad come to him imieerning the indebtedness of Colonel Morrow. Ho was asked if a newspaper correspondent

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named Scott Smith had not come to him, early in March, 1882, and told him that Morrow's accounts were fraudulent, and showed him a publication on the subject. This question was objected to and ruled out by tlie court. In answer to a question by General Grosvenor, Hip Secretary said that when Major Carey brought Colonel Morrow's letter to him, ho (the Secretary) knew the accounts mentioned were in the future. General Grosvenor asked, “Did you under stand, at that time, that such an assignment of accounts was in violation of section 2,280, in ro gard to officers' pay accounts!" Secretary Lincoln replied, “Perfectly well.” General Grosvenor then asked, “Then why did you not prosecute Colonel Morrow for violation of the articles of war?” Mr. Chandler immediately objected to this question, and General Grosvenor said if objection was made they would not insist upon it Adjutant General Drum and two other wit nesses were examined without interesting result, and then Colonel Morrow took the stand and told the story of his request that jSwaim would lend him SB,OOO, and how the latter referred him to Bateman <fe Cos. He stated that Swaim was unaware. at the time, that there was anything wrong with his pay account MINOR MENTION. Pork ami Petroleum Producers Unite for Mutual Protection. Washington, Dec. 12.—For some months past the subject of the admission of American pork into Germany has remained in statu quo. The inhibition imposed by the imperial decree of March 6, 1883, still exists, and Germany, meanwhile, has been closed to American producers. Hitherto the contest against German discrimination has been waged alone in behalf of American pork interests, but hostile measures in Germany have recently been threatened against American petroleum. A powerful combination of the two interests is now being formed, looking to a decisive and determined stand by the new administration and the new Congress in regard to both these essentially important branches of American exports. Mr. Barrett’s New Venture. Washington, Dec. 12.—0n Friday evening of next week, Lawrence Barrett will present, at Albaugh’s Opera-house, this city, for the first time in America, Mr. Robert Browning's drama in blank verso entitled “The Blot on the Scutcheon.” The right of the play was presented by the author to Mr. Barrett during the latter's recent engagement in London. It was last produced in 1843, at Drury Lano Theater, London, under Macready’s management, with Helen Faucit (now Lady Martin) as the heroine, and Mr. Samuel Phelps as Lord Fresham. Chandler to Go to the Senate. Washington, Deo. 12.—1 tis understood that the Governor of New Hampshire will appoint Secretary Chandler to the United States Senate, on the 4th of March, in the place of Senator Blair. Blair’s term expires on that day, and the New Hampshire Legislature does hot meet until June. General anti Personal. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, Dec. 12.—Jasper N. Hardesty has been commissioned postmaster st Koleen, .Ind. The time schedule on the star mail-route from Union City, Ind., to Fort Recovery, 0., has been changed as follows: Leave Union City on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 8 a. m. ; arrive at Fort Recovery by 2 p. m. ; leave Fort Recovery Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 8 A. M.; arrive at Union City by 2 p. m. The schedule on the route from Branchville to Reno will hereafter be as follows: Leave Branchville Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 A. m. ; arrive at Reno by 10 A. M.; leave Reno Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12 M.; arrive at Branchville by 4 p. M. The statement has been made that Washington hotels had raised the rates for inauguration week to from $lO to SSO per day. The proprietors of the Ebbitt House state that this is incorrect, and that under no circumstances will they accept during that week more than $4 per day—the regular rates. flon. Lyourgus Dalton, the present Postmaster of the House of Representatives, will be a candidate for re-election under the new organization next winter. He hasmadoavery acceptable and popular officer. Gen. Sheridan will be marshal of the day for the celebration in honor of the completion of the Washington monument

THE FIRE RECORD. Damaging Fire at New Bedford, Mass,—Several Firemen Injured. New Bedford, Mass., Dec. 12.—Fire this morning destroyed the large dry goods store of Haskell & Tripps, the jewelry store of J. A. Deiter, the tailoring establishment of Robert Gordon, and the shoe store of Michael Cairns. The losses are: Edward Haskell's estate, $6,000; insured for $4,000. The loss on the stock of Haskell & Tripp is $70,000; insured for SOO,000. On Waite's stock, $1,500; insured. One or two firemen were injured by falling ladders. The outside losses are $5,000; insurance, $4 000. Oil Works Burned. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 12.—W. H. Groves's linseed oil works, in the eastern part of the city, were burned this morning. A quantity of oil in the warehouse was saved. Loss, $35,000; insured. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. At Hamilton. Out, yesterday, MotherMandolbaurn, the New York “fence, ’’ was acquitted. At Key West, Fla., Henry Walker, mate of the schooner Julia Baker, who pleaded guilty to stealing and selling, after the captain's death, the schooner's cargo, was sentenced to six years. An Indian Territory dispatch reports a tragedy at Oaney Creek, where Geo. Christy fatally shot S. Sanders, son of Senator Sanders, of the Cherokee Council. Christy is highly connected. At Dayton, 0., in a quarrel about an over coat, John M. Murphy, a merchant, shot Samuel Vannatte in the groin. The injurod man was taken to the hospital. The doctors cannot tell until to-morrow whether his wound will be fatal. Lizzie Balbach, aged twenty-one, living at Chestnut Hill, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, was fatally burned on Wednesday afternoon, her clothing catching fire from a stove. The girl’s mother was also dangerously burned while endeavoring to extinguish the flame. Eastern base ball men, in session at Philadel phia, resolved that each club be obliged to deposit $250 in a reserve fund, which will be equally divided among the clubs remaining in the league at the close of the season. The adoption of a ball was left to the board of directors. Two Families Poisoned. Dayton, 0., Dec. 12.—A mysterious poisoning case occurred to-day in two families occupying a double tenement. After dinner H. H. Richards, his wife and three children, and Mrs. Herman Koiser, were all taken terribly sick with pains in the head and back. Physicians were in attendance all the afternoon, and it is possible that all may recover. The families used cistern water in common, and a street-car driver is sus pected of putting poison in the water. The Chicago Ballot Swindle. Chicago, Dec. 12.—The persons indicted for participation in the election frauds in the Second precinct of the Eighteenth ward appeared before Judge Blodgett, in the federal court this morning, and gave bail in SIO,OOO each. The accused de dared they had not had timo to examine the in dictments, and were allowed until next Tuesday to plead. Mr. Beecher's Church. New York, Dec. 12 —At tho annual meoting. tonight, of Plymouth Church, (Rev. Henry Ward lioefihePß,j 8.8fc7 names were announced on the rolls of membership. &N. White was ro elected treasurer.

THE METHODIST CENTENARY. Large Audiences, Liberal Hospitality, and Harmonious Feeling. Tlie Great Day When Bishop Granberry Presided—How Bishop Foster Played the Role of Gay Deceiver.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Baltimore, Md., Dec. 12. —Overflowing audiences; the most liberal hospitality: a perfect harmony of feeling, so far as outward indications can be trussed; essays and addresses of the very highest literary merit; the greatest enthusiasm, and the brightest prospects for the remaining days of the gathering, as well as for its practical results—such is the story briefly told of the Centennial Methodist Conference, which opened here on Tuesday evening. In welcoming the the body, Bishop Andrews, of the M. E. Church, spoke of Maryland as the State “with’in whoso bounds we hold that the first American Methodist sermon was preached, the first Methodist society organized, the first Methodist chapel built, and the first Methodist conference held (in 1784), the first Methodist school founded, and the first Methodist preachers, both local and itinerant." He added: “We welcome you to Baltimore city, not the same as in the days of Coke and Asbury, with its population less than 10,000, plainly built houses, and as plainly kept. Then no monument had arisen to Washington, the father of his country; no Fort McHenry, within whose borders the immortal “Star Spangled Banner” was written. To day it is a city of 350,000 population, seventh in magnitude of all American cities, first •in proportion of its native born population, and first in mora'ity and religion.” The chairman of this opon meeting, Mr. German H. Hunt, gave a detailed statement of the conveniences which the conference would enjoy at Mount Vernon Church, where the regular sessions are held. Mail, telegraphic and telephonic facilities were specially emphasize fl, and the point was facetiously made that these accommodations would oompare favorably with those enjoyed by tho Christmas Conference of 1784. In replying to these greetings, Rev. Dr. McFerrin, of the M. E. Church, who is regarded as the patriarch of ihe conference, was exceedingly happy. He was now, he said, in his sixty-fifth year as a Methodist, and in bis sixtieth as an itinerant Methodist preacher. The venerable Doctor then indulged in some humorous allusions to the conference held here a hundred years ago. A great deal of attention was paid, he said, to the little oil stove, which was the center of heat, and some considerate individual was kept busy repairing the backs of the benches to prevent the delegates from breaking their spines. They met now in their broadcloth, with starched collars and polished high hats. They ate fat dinners, heard fine choirs and splendid organs, and were entertained at palatial residences. What a contrast, he exclaimed, between now and then! In referring subsequently to tlie creed of Methodism, which he declared to be finished and complete, Dr. McFerrin grew very eloquent and fairly captivated the immense audience. Dr. Price, of the A. M. E. Church, who had been chosen to speak for the colored delegates, pitched his address in too ambitious a key, and hence did not strike fire like the writer saw him do at the London Ecumonical Conference three years ago. Color, by tho way, has its representation in all departments of the conference, and the duskyhued brethren are holding their owr. admirably. Dr. B. T. Tanner, o! the A. M. E. Church, is one of the secretaries, and presently, no doubt, some dark face will beam upon us from the chair. The men who, in addition to Dr. McFerrin, deserve special mention as connecting links between the present and the past, are Dr. J. M. Trimble, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Drs. Evans and Boring, of the Methodist Episcopal,Church South. This aged quartet were all members of the conference which, in 1884, resulted in the separation of the Southern brethren and the formation shortly afterwards of the Church South. Dr. Evans is the most vigorous looking, but the others, though feebler and older than they were sixty years ago, are still in the arena and take their part as active participants in the contest. At least two of the four—Trim ble and McFarrin, are hoping for practical r. - suits from this gathering, looking toward organ I union of the separated bodies. Mount Vernon Church, where the confererm ■ met for the first time on Wednesday mornii is a magnificent Gothic structure. It face, Washington’s monument, and its spire rui a rather close race with that in seeing which shall get nearest to the p; .ca where heaven is supposed to be located. Architecturally it is one of the chief beauties of this Monurantal City, and its interior appointments are the very farthest removed froni the simplicity of early Methodism. If John Wesley should drop down on the gathering he woul 1 bo surprised. whether delighted or not A singular coincidence marks the convening of the Centennial Methodist Conferee e in this church, in the fact that tho day upon which it opened witnessed the decision of tho courts here of a suit brought by the t-ustees to recover from the bondsmen of a i -cent sexton tho amount of some pew rents 1 a had collected and failed to pay over. If Pri vidence had anything to do with this conjunct on of events it was surely intended as an object lesson in the progress of Methodism. From pine benches to elegant pews; from free pews to seats sold to the highest bidder! Then still tending upward, a sexton \Vth bondsmen behind him, and finally, as the crowning proof that Methodism is up with the times, a sexton who pockets the pew rents! A great day was Wednesday. Bishop Granberry, of the Church South, presided. This bishop is episcopaliy about three years old—not long enough at the crib to fed? his oats; and I should certainly think, from his present overraodest demeanor, that he will remain a simple, kindly, brotherly chief pastor to tho end. A Centennial Conference would naturally bring relics to the front, and so about the first thing wo had John Wesloy’s Bible introduced. A roguish church editor at my side remarks that John Wesley’s Bibles are becoming quite common, but the pedigree of this was so fully announced that no one could doubt its genuineness, and my friend subsided for tho time. Other curiosities presented for use in the exercises were an old Bible bought by Francis Asbury in Augusta, Ua., Nov. 21, 1805, and a small gavel made from the wood of one of the logs of the fist Methodist meeting-house iu this country. If Bishop Harris had only been present to hold before us a plaster bust of Wesley, and expatiate eloquently upon its merits and history, ns ho did at the last General Conference of the M. E. Church, this part of the exercises would have been rounded off with an impressiveness that could have left tlie relic worshipers nothing to desire. Bishop R S. Foster, of tho M. E. Church, had been announced for the opening sermon. In his introductary remarks the Bishop made every one feel awful. What he had to offer, he said, would not he a sermon, but would be a long, tedious and unpalatable paper, of which, he declared, they would all become tired long before it was finished. This, within an hour of dinner time, was too pro yoking for anything. Butsoine minds can see good in the most unpromising circumstances, and my rough editorial friend piped in again with the remark that “if it is not going to be a sermon, it will at least bo new”—a remark which was in.tended to bo funny and which evidently was so, judging from the way in which another Method ist friend chuckled over it. "Well," thought everybody, as tho Bishop continued to tell us what an awful thing he had in store for us, and how littlo we should enjoy it “What are we going to get anyway?” ftome looked at their watches, and not a few looked toward the door

as though estimating the length of time it would take them to effect an exit in case matters become too hot. Altogether it was a time of great trial and nervousness. But now for the sequel. Bishop Foster played the role of a gay deceiver. He practiced a pious imposition upon the assembly. The address he read was lengthy, it is true, but far from being tedious; it held the mighty audience spell bound from beginning to end. For over two hours the people listened, and they still craved more of the same sort “What was it?" you ask. Well, really, it was beyond description. Methodists must read it, and they will. The religious world generally will read it, and all who read it will admire. Even those who may take exception to some of the Bishop's statements will at least do homage to his ability. The “crowning effort of his life” was the remarkon every lip. Fortimeliness, for logical strength, for grasp of intellect, for lucidity, for profundity, for pathos based on reason, and for convincing force, Bishop Foster's address has, perhaps, never been excelled in any religious gathering in this country. It was & plea for the modern spirit of inquiry, which is testing the foundations of the Christian faith. It was an argument showing that growth and adaptibillty to changed circumstances and to new facts were essential to the continued existence of the Christian church. It was a masterly disquisition uoon such topics as “How shall the church reach the masses, and how may the efficiency of the modern pulpit be increased!” It was all these and much more. Referring to the creed of Methodism, the Bishop held that it was as nearly perfect as any creed could be. In the most concise and elo quent terms he stated this creed, winding up with the doctrine of “an eternal hell." “Amen,” said Dr. Evans, of Georgia, as the last words fell from the speakers lips, and to have seen how some of the older brethren around shook their sides with laughter at the hearty manner in which tha venerable Southerner indorsed the doctrine of everlasting perdition, would havo made Old Nick himself smile. We all have our mental perplexities, and one which bothers your correspondent is to know why Methodist preachers are so generally prone to give way to levity when in conference debates any enthusiastic brother lays special stress upon this doctrine of eternal punishment! Rev. Dr. Miley, of the 51 E. Church, in an able essay, reviewed “The Work of the Christmas Conference,” discussing, principally, the organization of the chnreh at that time. The Doctor contended that the Methodist Episcopacy is not simply an office, but an order. His argument was very elaborately drawn, and doubtless, to tho Doctor's own mind, was overwhelmingly convincing. But in holding this view lie is out of harmony with the highest authority of his own church, for the last General Conference decided, by a considerable ma jority, that the episcopacy," as the Methodists have it, is an office, not an order. This morning the opposition was heard from on this subject, Dr. Edwards, of the Erie Conference, M. E. Church, calling the essayist to account, and making the three points: first, that John Wesley, who set apart the first bishop for the American Church, distinctly stated that the orders of presbyter and bishop were one and the same; secondly, that Dr. Coke, who inducted Asbury into the episcopacy, held and expressed similar views to Wesley; and thirdly, that the chief Methodist Historian of America, Dr. Stevens, after thorough examination of tlie subject in its historic aspects, was of the samo opinion with theso distinguished men of tho past. Dr. Ridgaway’s paper on “The Personnel of the Christmas Conference” was in that scholarly gentleman's most polished style, and showed the same aptitude for biographical and historical research, and for the analysis of character and events, which his published works display. Tho venerable Jesse Boring, of the Church South, treated in an able manner of “The Superintendency of Asbury, and Wlmt It Did for Methodism,” and Dr. Alfred Wheeler, of the M. E. Church, followed in an interesting paper on “The Relations of Wesley to American Methodism." Then occurred the first debate of the conference. The brethren showed no backwardness iu coming forward. In fact, many more wanted to speak than time would allow, Dr. Hendrix, of the Church South, was the first to gel the floor, and he was at once succeeded by Dr. Fitzgerald, of the same church. Then came Dr. J. T. Edwards and Dr. Kynett, of the M. E. Church, and then, to even up matters and to give, {as it were, a color of equality to the debate, the war was carried into Africa by Dr. Tanner and Dr. C. S. Smith, the latter, by tlie wav, making one of the very best speeches of the occasion.

Yesterday’s Proceedings. To the Western Associated Press. Baltimore, Dec. 12,—Bishop Fowler presided over the Methodist Centenary Conference this morning. In spite of a rain-storm there was a largo attendance, many being visitors from a distance. Rev. John S. Martin, of West Virginia, read the opening psalm, “Give ear to my prayer, O Lord.” After the reading of the miuutes of yesterday’s session, several resolutions were offered, and referred to appropriate committees. One of tho resolutions, offered by Rev. C. K. Marshall, of Mississippi, proposed a uniform hymn book, The Spanish Treaty. Brooklyn Union. Asa simple business proposition, it is plain that the treaty concedes too much and secures too little. As lias already been remarked in these columns, we lie our hands without being able to tie those of Spain. We give the Cuban sugar planters a chance to make fortunes, avert the general bankruptcy which is impending over the island, lend anew value to Spanish securities and give au unheard-of elasticity to Spanish finances, in return for what? The privilege of fn e entry of American ships to Spanish West Indian ports, and of selling free of duty such common manufactures of cotton, wool, hemp and wood as may bo needed by a pop ulation of less than two millions, one-third composed of negroes, mulattoes or Chinese. We propose to throw away $25,000,000 of duty on sugar in return for a reduction of the duty on American flour to fifty cents a barrel, and to surrender half our customs receipts from tobacco and cigars that American railroad iron and machinery may he admitted to Cuba and Porto Rico at rates less calculated to impoverish the buyer than those now levied. And after the ■bargain has been concluded, without any possibility of escape from it on our part, Spain is quite free to concede the most-favored nation clause to England, Germany, or to whatever power she may already bo under treaty, and so leave our manufacturers in precisely the same position with respect to tha competitors as they were before the treaty was ratified. The Beecher-Tilton Affair To He Reopened. Now York Letter. Henry Ward Beecher’s friends express a hope that some, at least, of the letters held by the late Francis D. Moulton will now see the light, because they will, they say, exculpate the Plymouth pastor even from the charge of indiscretion. This is the ground that Beecher lias always taken and still holds. Tilton's friends, on tho contrary, who claim to have seen the letters that Moulton refused to make public, maintain that their publication would be damning evidence against Beecher. It is rumored that Tilton, who is still abroad, is coming home to reopen the notorious subject in justice to himself, as Moulton had refused to print the letters only during his life, not caring wliat was done with them afterwards. But there is nothing known about the matter. Moulton's death has naturally set the tongues of the gossips wagging. That Shermau-Davis Letter St. LonU Republican. It was known to several gentlemen here im mediately after Gen. Sherman's “Jeff. Davis” remarks before the Frank P. Blair post, that the letter of Davis referred to was sent by the latter to Gov. Vance, of North Carolina, now United States senator from that State. The letter was raptured with others in 1864, during the expedition to Jackson and Meridian. The letter, with other documents, was sent to Wash ington, where they wore all placed in tlie arch ives, and it is probable that tho identical letter of Mr. Dr.vse to Gov. Vance was never received by the latter. Damage by Explosion of a Gasometer. St. Louis, Dec. 12.—The damage sustained by tho St, Louis Gas Company by tho collapse of its gasometer, will be from $30,000 to $50,000. The exact amount cannot he ascertained till the debris is cleared away. The gasomoter was in sured for SOO,OOO. The company has made an arrangement for a full supply of gas until the tank cun be replaced.

BUSINESS AND WAGES. Statistics of Movement of Iron Ore Daring the Past Year. Cleveland, Deo. 12. Complete statistics, collected by the Iron Trade Review, show that there were received at all Lake Erie ports during the navigation season of 1884 1,833,117 tons of iron ore, as against 1,692,089 tons last year, an increase over 1883 of about 9 per cent Tho total amount of iron ore on the docks at all Lake Erie ports at tho close of navigation is 1,038,135 tons. At the same time last year the amount on the docks was 943,095 tons. At the two principal receiving ports for receipt and transhipment of Lake Superior ores—Cleveland and Ashtabula—the amount of surplus on the docks on Dec. I was 15 per cent, greater than at the same date last year. Reductions at Pittsburg. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 12.—Carey Brothers & Cos., operating the Union Iron Mills, have ordered a reduction of 10 to 15 per cent, in the wages of all employes except those governed by the Amalgamated Association scales. The reduction will go into effect next Monday. About nine hundred men will be affected. The Isabella Blast Furnace Company have ordered a 10 percent, reduction of wages of all employes, ana to offset this the rent of the company’s houses has been reduced 10 per cent The employes of the Keystone Bridge Company, who had been notified of a reduction of 5 to 15 per cent., to take effect Jan. 1, met to-night and decided to strike against any cut in wages. Attachment Against a Chicago Rank. New York, Dee. 12—Tlie Madison-square Bank has procured an attachment against the property of the Chicago National Bank in this State, upon a certificate of deposit for SSOO. On the 29th of September last, at Chicago, the Chicago National Bank made a certificate of deposit in tavor of F. Y. Seaman for SSOO. This certificate, in the course of business, was transferred to the Madison-square Bank before maturity. On the Ist day of the present month it was presented for payment, but the money was refused; hence the proceeding. Failure of a Woolen Goods Dealer. New York, Dec. 12.—H. J. Goodwin, dealer in wcolens, has assigned to J. H. Bird. Preferences, SIOO,OOO. Tho firm enjoyed the confidence of the trade, and had been regarded as solid. The failure is believed to be due to bad debts, shrinkage in values and tho lessened volume of trade. It is thought the firm's affairs will be settled in thirty days. Failures for the Week. New York, Deo. 12—Tho failures for the last seven days, throughout the couutry, as reported to R. G. Dun & Co.’s Mercantile Agency,number in the United States 314; in Canada, 34; total, 340, as compared with 320 for the previous week. Tho failures in the Western, Southern and Pacific States are about the average, and in other sections about as usual. Strike of Cigar-Makers. Philadelphia, Penn., Dee. 12.—The cigarmakers employed by J. Partuoudo, 100 in number, were recently notified of a reduction of wages of $2 per thousand, and have, after consultation with the executive committee of the Cigar-makers' International Union, resolved to strike against the reduction. They went out in a body to-night. A National Labor League. Pittsburg, Dec. 12.—A preliminary meeting of labor leaders, including representatives of the Amalgamated Association, the coal-miners’ association, the glass-worker's association, and the typographical union, were held to-night, for the purpose of forming a national labor league. Another meeting will oe held next week. Judgments Confessed for 835,000. Philadelphia, Dee. 12.—Judgments for $35,000 were to-day confessed bv Franklin Baker, a flour merchant of this city, tradingas F. S. Baker &Cos., and executions were issued thereon. Baker was dealing largely with South American shippers.

Assignment at Evansville. Evansvili.b, Den. 12—John C. Fares, dealer in hats, has assigned to Simon Jasep, after executing mortgages to the amount of $15,000. His liabilities arc estimated at $40,000. Failure of a Grain Dealer. York, Pa., Dec. 12.—George F. Deitz, of Glenrock, dealer in grain, produce and fertilizers, has assigned. Liabilities. $50,000; nominal assets, $60(000. _ THE JUDGE WAS SICK. An Extraordinary Scene in a Federal Court In Georgia. Atlanta. Ga., Special. An extraordinary scene was witnessed in tho federal court room for the northern district of Georgia, here to day, which has given rise to many queer surmises. For some timo past the conduct of Judge Henry Kent McKay has been the subject of concern to his friends. At a little past the hour for the assembling of court today Judge McKay entered the building, laboring under great mental excitement. Calling tho court to order in a very unceremonious manner, he announced that if a jury was not impaneled for tho next case stnnding on the docket inside of two minutes he would adjourn court. Under this pressure, but greatly astonished, the lawyers made quick work of running over the panel, and a jury was soon in the box. Judge McKay, who in tho meantime had been muttering incoherently to himself, then ordered that the case for which the jury was impaneled should go over, and the next one, for which no jury was impaneled, should he proceeded with. This was tho celebrated “Long Huggins” case, in which an estate of $30,000 is involved. District Attorney Speer, seeing tlie necessity for securing an adjournment of court, asked for a continuance, on the ground that Mrs. Huggins was sick. “Sick!” exclaimed tho Judge, “hasn’t she been ruuning around here for a week?” “I am not very well myself,” said Mr. Speer, with a solemn face. • iVhat’s tho matter with you!” was demanded by the Judge, who was thoroughly aroused. “I have neuralgia, and it affects my eyes,” was the response. “Shut the well eye,” commanded the judge. Mr. Speer did as told, and stood there with one eye closed and ono open. “Can you see me with that sick eye?” demauded the Judge. “Perfectly." was Mr. Speer's response. After much more incoherency on ihe part of Judge McKay, during which excitement among the lawyers became intense, tho Judge left the bench and was seen sitting off by himself making curious gesticulations. bother lie was sick or under temporary aberration of mind was a question which was generally debated. It is known that the Judge has had much troublo.and some are inclined to think from his action of the past few weeks that his mind is affected. The matter is being qnictly talked of to-night by tlie parties who propose to take such action as the developments make necessary. The precious blood, when it liecorees thin and watery, causes aches and pains by day, sleeplessness and disturbing dreams by night. Make the blood red, rich and pure, by using Guysott’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla, thus will you drive all disease from the system and restore the weak portions to health "and strength. Its good effect on tho blood and whole animal system is most pleasing.

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