Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 March 1889 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1889.

cated condition by the Harrison family "when they arrived after the inauguration. It appears that President Cleveland had left several bottles of wine in the cellar, and after the departure of tho steward the servants had helped themselves. Three of the door-keepers were also drunk and disorderly, and behaved themselves in a most disrepntable manner. Colonel Wilson, the superintendent of public buildings and grouuds, was sent for and cleaned out the reprobates in a most summary manner. Two or three new servants were engaged this morning, but last night, at dinner, and this morning at breakfast the Harrison family were compelled to help themselves. AT THE INAtCHTRAJ, BAIX.

The Affability of the rwsldent A Mysterious Young Man "Who Fell Under Suspicion, fjwciil to th Iodi&BpU JXirn&L Washington, March 6. There were some interesting incidents at?the inaugural ball, last night, which escaped attention at that late hour. When ii Hras announced that the President had arrived, three cheers rang from one end to the other of the great hall and echoed in the arches three times more. When the President got on the first step he turned his head slightly to look upon tho assemblage, and this movement was greeted with more cheering and beating of fans against small gloved hands. Buffalo Bill was a member of the -reception committee, and he led the way through the crowd. His broad shoulders were as effective as half a dozen policemen. Just as the President entered the throng, an old man pressed forward and seized him by the hand, saying, "Here he is! here is the nan!" Harrison shook the hand cordially and acknowledged thd compliment with a pleasant smile. He was in the best of good humor and' treated tho occasion as one of pleasant social meeting. Nothing seemed to bore him. As he walked on through the throng he bowed to the right and to the left Every now and then he met some one he knew, and spoke cordially. Some, as he moved slowly along, asked after his family in a familiar way, and ho responded with an extension of polite compliments in return, never being too stiff or formal, and never showing over-anxiety to fllease, always natural and agreeable. One lady handed him a handsome bunch of half a dozen large white roses on long stems. He thanked her for them and carried them without any indication iu his manner that they were a burden, or that their presentation was not appreciated. Presently he saw a lady he knew, and with a very polite bow. presented them to her. It was so gracefully done that the ladies nearby clapped their hands, and many looked with envy on the recipient of this delicate attention. Alter the party had made about half the tour of the hall, two policemen came rushing and elbowing their way through the crowd of ladies and gentlemen as they nrizht through a mob at a street parade, and forced their way up to the head of tho line. General Harrison tried, to discourage their efforts by declaring them entirely unnecessary, but they had got their orders from their superior, and did not appear to appreciate the situation. When they first appeared he looked up at them with a little surprise. "Why!" 6aid he, "wo are getting on very well; very nicely. "He repeated this two or three times,bnt the police thoutrht they could make them get along better. Then he made a whispered suggestion that if the police raust be there, they might be alittle further in advance and tell the people to make room. He was a little annoyed at their unsought services. At this point attention was attracted to a tall young fellow, with phort-cropped, dark brown beard, oddly dressed for the occasion in a jacket of some rough-surface goods, who had been following the line for some time trying to get near to the President, and doing mo, too, in a way not to - indicate curiosity. First he broke into tho line ana tried to walk right alongside of the President-elect. He was pressed bark into the crowd by some members of the committee, but as soon as relieved from the pressure he sprang right back in the place and began to move along as if he belonged there. He did not say anything, but kept sidling closer and closer to the President, without even looking at him. He was so svstematic and persistent in his effdrts that he at once fell under suspicion, and, after a third or fourth repulse. Dinsmore took him by the shoulders and shoved him away back in the crowd. This stopped the promenade for an instant and General Harrison stepped forward to see what was the matter, but without any sort of uneasiness. After the mysterious young man had disappeared, and it was thought he had gone for good, he suddenly appeared after the President had gone clear around the hall, and was about entering the supper-room. This time he was cautiously working his way through the crowd, ana was witnin a few feet of General Harrison when discovered. His manner on this occasion was particularly suspicious, and when ho saw ho was being watched he got back in the crowd, and tried to approach from another direction. Again he got almost up to the President, when Dinsraore started for him and hurried hin oft along the colonnade, Dinsraore following him until someone else got him in charge. His conduct was extremely odd, and there was a general cry to put him out. He was probably put out by some one, for he did not appear again. Twelre Thousand Tickets Sold. Washington, March 5. Twelve thousand inaugural-ball tickets were sold, making the receipts from that source, $ tiO.OOO. CoL Britton, chairman of the inaugural committee on arrangements, says that the sale of tickets was continued after the point had been reached when the expenses were covered, so that the public could not be imposed upon by speculators. The sale of tickets was continued up to 12 o'clock, when the applications for admission had ceased. In reference to alleged sale of tickets at fancy prices by outsiders, Mr. Britton says that if the public was imposed upon in this way it was not the fault of the committee, as at no time was the sale of tickets stopped. Some who bought tickets at the window, last night, were so eager to get inside the ball-room that they grabbed up their tickets and went off without waiting for their souvenirs. Afterward tljey came back and wanted to get their souvenirs. Indianlans at the Ball. pe1il to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March 5. Among tho Indianians at the inaugural ball were Major Richards and wife, of the Indianapolis News; Judge R. S. Taylor and wife, of Fort Wayne; Julius F. Prall; Charles F. Sayles; Miss DePauw, of New Albany; Miss Kean, of Evansville; Mayor Denny and wife; E. W. nalford. T. F. Ryan; Moses McLain, C. Tj. Coffin and wife, Charles Vinton, of Lafayette; C. E. Kregelo and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Walcott, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Pettibone, Miss Newcomer, Henry D. Pierce, Mrs. Dr. H. K. Allen and daughter, W. II. II. Miller and two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. L. 8. Ayres. ChesterBradford. George Newcomer, Lieutenant Jndson. Roscoe O. Hawkins and wife. Captain Coleman, Mrs. O. II. Haseelman and daughter. All YVashmarton society ladie of prominence united in pronouncing the toiletsof the Indiana matrons and maidens as quite worthy of remark for taste and elegance. THE SUritEME COURT. Main Points of Opinions Rendered at Yesterday's Sitting or the Tribunal. Washington, March 5. In the Supreme Court of the United States, to-day, in the case of refer L. Kimberly, appellant, versus Chas. D. Arms, Hannah M. Arms, and the Grand Central Mining Company, coming up on appeal from tho Circuit Court of the United States for the Northern district of Ohio, Eastern division, the decision of the lower court was reversed, and the cause remanded with directions to confirm the report of the special master and to take further proceeding. This was a partnership case, involving the ownership of a majority of the stock of the mining property named in tho title. In tho decision,

which was delivered by Justice Field, the court holds that the findings of a master in chancery to whom a case has been referred bv consent of parties cannot be set aside and disregarded at the mere discretion of tho court, but. like those of an independent tribunal, are to be taken as presumptively correct. . In an opion rendered by Justice Miller in the case of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Compauv, plaiutiif in error, versus tho Oregonian Railway Company, limited, the court holds that the Oregonian company had no power to lease its railroad.

uiiu mai ine avigauou cuuiaiij power to take the lease. , . The Supreme Court also rendered a decision in the Ohio greenback case of Stewart Ii. Shotwell, plaintiff in error, versus Samuel A. Moore, as treasurer of Harrison county, Ohio; in error to the Supreme Court of Ohio. Shotwell, on the Saturday preceding the second Monday in April of the years 1&S1 to 1885 the day on which returns are made by the tax assessorwithdrew his deposit in the bank at Cadiz, O., and then, alter having it converted into greenbacks, inclosed them in a package, and, without leaving the bank, returned the greenbacks to tit 9 bank officer, requesting him to deposit the same in the bank safe. The next week in each of these years he would have the money placed to his credit as a general depositor. The object of this proceeding was to evade payment of taxes through the provision of the Revised Statutes, that obligations of the United States shall be exempt from State or municipal taxation. Suit wasbrought against Shotwell to recover taxes, on the ground that his conversion of his deposit into greenbacks was done with intent to defraud the tax assessors. The court quotes numerous decisions to show that it has been held that such evasions could not be allowed, but, waiving this consideration, holds that the selection of a particular day ou which to make tax returns does not necessarily preclude the making of the assessments so as to include other periods of tho year. The State of Ohio has provided for this by taxing citizens upon the capital used, according to tho average monthly amount employed, and the court Rays this is a wise and equitable mode of determining how much property is liable to taxation. The judgment below is affirmed. Opinion by Justice Miller, Justice Bradley dissenting. A decision was also rendered bv the courft in case No. 1442, G. W. Norton, plaintiff in error, vs. The Hoard of Commissioners of the taxing district of the city of Brownsville, in error to tho Circuit Court of the United States for the Western district of Tennessee. By an act of the General Assembly of Tennessee of Feb. 8, 1870, tho city of Brownsville was authorized, and 03 a vote of a majority of tho inhabitants subsequently issued bonds for the purpose of subscribing to stock in a projected railroad. Before tho election was held, and before the bondswero issued, however, the new Constitution of Tennessee had gone into effect forbidding the issue of bonds by municipalities, except after legislative authorization and a three-fourths' vote of tho inhabitants of the place. The court holds that this constitutional provision annulled the act passed before it went into effect, and that the issue of bonds was null and void. Tho decision of tho court below was therefore nflirrued. 3IINOK MATTERS. Pennsylvania Militiamen Decline to Vacate the Font office llullding. Special to the Imllanapolia Journal. Washington, March 5. The clerks in the Postoilice Department did very little business to-day. The building was given up for a dormitory for tho Fifth, Tenth and Fourteenth regiments of the Pennsylvania Home Guards, who were to sleep there last night, but they did not do much sleepiug until toward morning, and at 9 o'clock, when the clerks came iu to their accustomed labors, they found tho lounges and tables and floors covered with wet, half-drunken and skrpy militiamen, who refused to vacate. The chief clerk called upon Col. Hawkins, of the Tenth Regiment, who appeared to be in charge, and told him that he must remove his men. Col. Hawkins declined to do no. The chief clerk, told hiin they had been given the uso of the department for one night only, with the understanding that they should leave before business hours in the morning, but the Colonel remarked that they had concluded to stay another day. Tho chief clerk then threatened to bring in tho police, at which suggestion the Colonel 6iniled and said there were not police, marines or regnlaivsoldieTs enough in Washington to drive his ni'n out of that department, and the boys have occupied it all day. These same soldiers are tho ones who caused the riots in Washington at the inauguration of President Cleveland, four j'ears ago, and cost the. State of Pennsvlvania several thousand dollars to settle the damages. While they have not committed any depredations of a serious nature today, they have been engaged in a good deal of mischief, and have frightened a good many old colored people almost to death. Homeward Hound. Washington, March 5. Tho strains of martial music tilled the air, to-day, as tho numerous organizations marched down Pennsylvania avenue homeward bound. Tho sun, which ever and auon shed its rays through a heavy sky, burnished swords, muskets, helmets and military trappings, and restored to the flags and bunting the brilliancy of which yesterday's rain had temporarily deprived them. The streets were thronged. A steady stream of humanity flowed along the wide avenues. "Home Again" was the refrain with which Ciilmore'slJand pleased the cars of the street audience, as it headed tho John J. O'hrien Association, of New York, on its march to the station. Every man in lino carried.a small valise, and all doffed their hats in unisou iu response to the applauso with which they were gTeeted on their way. "Wait Till the Clouds Roll By" was a favorite air with many of tho bands, and it was especially appropriate when, late in the afternoon, the suu shone forth brightly. Riotous Pennsylvania Militiamen. Washington, March 5. The Pennsylvania troops became very disorderly today, and at one time it looked as if there might be serious trouble, A crowd of tho Pennsylvania militiamen had congregated on E street, between Eighth and Ninth streets, completely blocking the thoroughfare, daring all drivers and pedestrians to attempt to pass the line. A patrol of police several times dispersed them, but after a while it was found necessary to appeal to General Hasting, who ordered Colonel Crawford, of the Tenth Pennsylvania, to clear tho street and keep it clear. The Colonel detailed a company to charge up and down the street with fixed bayonets, and in this way the mob was broken up. Most of the rioters were partly intoxicated, ami tuey made themselves a terror to hucksters, keepers of small stands and peddlers by ritlir.tr them of their goods and severely handling them whenever they offered any resistance, The Oakview lroperty Leased. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March 5. Ex-President Cleveland has leased Oakview, his summer residence, to Mr. Bailey, of this city, who will reside there during tho coming sum mer. Tho price at which the property has been leased will pay a 12 per cent, dividend on tho investment, which furnishes a good reason for not selling it, although a number of lucrative offers have been received. Mrs. Cleveland hopes, some day. to be able to reside at Oakview permanently, and has been telling her friends during the last davs of the administration that she ex pects to make Washington her home after the President ha3 accumulated a sufficient sum of money to support them as an exPresidcnt should live. Most of the pets and domestic animals, including the dogs and the cows, will remain upon the place. The horses will be shipped to New York for the use of the family. Government Appropriations. "Washington, March 5. Mr. Randall, chairman of the House committee on appro priations, prepared and yesterday sub mitted to the House a statement showing the amount of appropriations carried by the general appropriation bills passed at the session which closed yesterday, ana a comparison is made with the estimates of

the departments and the law for the current year. This statement shows that the total estimates submitted amounted to $27,2$3,090. the sum appropriated to $281,8T8,C'J5, and the sum carried in the laws for the current year to $J00.ys.544. The bills appropriate as follows: Agriculture, 1,CJ,770; army, $24,000,115; diplomatic and consular. 1.080,025; District of Columbia, S.ViS7,40t); fortifications. $1.2OT.504: Indian, $8,035,724; legislative, etc., S20.&40.5C5; Military Academv. &)02,7GG; navy, S21.G92.510; pensions, $81 ,758,200: postofiice. 00,605,344; sundry civil, $25.277,&U; miscellaneous acts (estimated), $5,500,000; deficiency, 16,423,CG0. Why Sirs. Harrison Was Detained. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, March 5. It "appears that the delay in tho proceedings in the Senate yesterday was caused by the stupidity of a special policeman, who had prevented the carriage in which Mrs. Harrison, her son and daughter were riding, from entering

the Capitol grounds. By some confusion this carriage became separated from the rest of the presidential party, and when it attempted to approach the Capitol, a policeman who was employed for that day, halted ine unver. Assistant bergeant-at-arms Reynolds, of the Senate, was in charge of the party, and explained to the policeman that the carriage contained the President elect's wife and family, but he suspected mat they were trying to deceive Jnm, and told them that they could not play that game on him. A sergeant of the police was finally summoned and released Mrs. Harrison's party from the grasp of the law. Bidding the Cleveland Good-Ilye. Washington, March 5. A great many personal friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland called at Secretary Fairchild's home this afternoon, to bid the ex-President and his wife good-bye. Many tender expressions of regret at their departure from the city, and good wishes for success and future happiness were i.ttered. and many of Mrs. Cleveland's lady friends could hardly repress tears as they shook hands and afleetionatelv embraced her and bade her goodbye. The ex-President. Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Folsom, and Colonel Laniont and his family will .leave Washington to-morrow,' at 11 a. m.. on a special train over the Baltimore & Ohio road. General Notes. Special to tlio ln!innaills Journ.il. Washington, March S.IIany A. Burke, of New Albany; Frank L. Hancock, of Brownstown, and Charles H. Tenne, of Owensburg. were to-day admitted to practice before tho Interior Department. Assistant Secretary Hives, of tho State Department, has teudered his resignation, to take effect at once. Ho left this evening for New York city, where he will resume the practice of law. Secretary Vhitney took official leave of the ofiicers and emplojes of the Navy Department this afternoon, and at tho same time took occasion to say a few pleasant words in regard to his successor, lie said: 'I am personally acquainted with Judge Trace$ ami consequently can truthfully congratulate you upon his selection. He is a man of probity and ability, and will make an excellent Secretary of the Navy. It is a good appoiutment." A cable message was received at the State Department, to-day, from the United States minister to Persia, conveying tho Shah's congratulations to President Harrison. Tho message was submitted to tho President, who requested Sccretarv Bayard to make a suitable reply. The following telegram was sent to tiie minister in the afternoon: Tlie President highly appreciates and cordially reciprocates the kind cxpre&sions of the Shah." The following bonds were offered and accepted to-da3: Four-and-oue-half per cents, registered, 755.000. at fcl.OS. Four per cents, registered, $100,000. were offered at $1.21, but were not accented. Among the measules winch died with the dying Congress was tho Oklahoma bill, which riuaincd to the end upon the Senate calendar. Some of its provisions were, however, incorporated into the Indian appropriation bill. No territorial government is established, hut an area of hind embracing about six million acres in the Indian Territory is thrown open to settlement. The land forfeiture bill reached the staoof being reported to the House by a. conference report, but was killed by tillibustering. The heuvj' winds to-night caused the fireworks display to bo abandoned, much to the disappointment of 20.000 visitors who had assembled in tho White lot, back of the Treasury and Whito House, to witness them. Justice Matthews is still unable to attend the sittings of tho Supremo Court. It is not expected now that he will be able to attend to his judicial duties before next October. His illness has been marked by several relapses, which have left him weak, and unable to rally quickly. West Virginia's Three Governors. Chaklkston, W. Va., March 5. Tho interest and excitement growing out of the gubernatorial situation is as great or greater to-day than yesterday, but there have been no steps taken to change tho situation. It was supposed that General (iolf would applj- for either a writ of mandamus or quo warranto: but tho effort was not made, although both tho Circuit and Supreme Courts were in session. To-night, however, it is announced that the delay was caused bv t lie papers not being in readiness, and that an application for quo warranto will be mado to the Supreme Court to-morrow. Meanwhile Wilson maintains his hold upon the executive offices, and is Governor to all outward appearances. Mr. Carrhas made no move visible npon the surface. Possibly Another Trust. Chicago, March 5. A permanent association of creamery supply manufacturers wa effected this afternoon under tho name of Tho Association of Creamery Supply Houses of the West." It was a result of several previous gatherings. There was an air of secrecy about the meeting, and it was tho special request of sumo of those present that no mention of the meeting be made by tho press, "as it only concerned private trado matters," Onicers were elected, but their names were not given out. Chicago, Elgin, Kansas City and a number of places in Iowa and Wisconsin are represented in the membership. Steamship News. Hamuuro, March 5. Arrived: Wieland, from New York. Glasgow, March 5. Arrived: State of Nevada, from New York. New Yoi:k, MarchS. Arrived: Italy, Wyoming, from Liverpool; Sorrento, from Hamburg. , Pailadf.lphia. March 5. Arrived: Carthngenian, from Antwerp; British Prince, from Liverpool. LoxiW, March .. Sighted: Nedcrland, from Philadelphia for Antwerp. Vbat Democratic Ilule Costs. St. Louis Globe-Democrat. The showing made by Governor Hovey as to the Democratic management of the ii nances of Indiana sinco 1SS2 is interesting and signilicant. It appears that in these seven years the cash in the treasury has sunk from nearlv 700.000 to about i,000, while the State debt has grown from J'JTl,825 to S-.:jsi,o0, and a new loan of over $2, 000,000 will bo necessary to meet the expenses of the next two years. These figures tell at a glance what Democratic rule has cost Indiana; and it is hardly to be expected, that the people will ever again subject themselves to such a bnrden. One Tiling the President Misses. Washington Special. Another thing that bothers him is the absence of natural-gas grate tires that heat his distant home on Delaware tdrect. These lires could bo turned out at any moment when the temperature became too high, but, of course, it is impossible to put out at a moment's notico the anthracite flow in the Eastern stove or to check the urnaces at will. One Democrat Happy. Philadelphia Prei. In length, breadth and thickness the smile which illumines the countenance of ex-Civil-service Commissioner Kdgerton today has never been surpassed. It is the most comprehensive and ostentatious emile ever placed on exhibition. He Has Had Ills Day. Memphis Avalanche (Dora.) In the shtifiling of administrations to-day the poor mugwump will be entirely forgotten,

EVENTS IN TIIE OLD WORLD

Mr.Boresford-lTopc Experiences the Discomforts of Campaigning in England. Provisions of the Constitution Recently Promulgated in Japan The Panama Canal Scheme Dead Other News by the Cable. ' TOE RUMOR OF A NAVAL FIGHT It Causes Much Talk and Speculation Among Officers at New York. New York, March 5. The Times says that the reported tight between a German and an American man-of-war off Samba, referred to in yesterday's dispatches, was the subject of considerable comment among naval ohiccrs. One and all are of the opinion that if the German cruiser Olgacame in contact with any vessel at the island it must have been with the Little Nipsic, or, possibly, with the Trenton. Although the Vandalia and Trenton are duo in Bamoa by this time, it is not known whether either of the vessels has completed the passage. Naval officers have been laying wagers on the result of the race between the two ships. The Trenton and Vandalia left for Samoa about the same time, the Trenton starting from Panama with Admiral Kimberly on board, and the Vandalia from San Francisco, with Capt. C. M. Schoonmaker iu command. Both vessels have good speed records, and it has been stated that the race would be a close one, with perhaps the slightest advantage in favor of the Vandalia. The Nipsic has been at Samoa, under the command of Commander Mullan, ever since this officer relieved the Adams from the island work. It is very easy for naval officers to understand how an American vessel could be to insulted by the Germans, laboring, as they are, under the excitement of the'time, as to warrant the placing of a shot unpleasantly near them. If the Germans resented the shot of warning by firing one of their shin butteries .in return, nothing would be likely to restrain the Americans from discharging a broad-side in return. It was well known, before the Adams was relieved by the Nipsic, that the former vessel was compelled to keep her decks "cleared for action" and the positions so selected as to enable her to keep a cuu constantly trained on the Germans. If a fight has occured it is more than likely that the little Nipsic has had a hand in it. J WAX'S CONSTITUTION'. The Form of Government That Will Henceforth rrevall In That Country. Sax Francisco, March 5. The steamship City of New York, which arrived last night, brings mail advices respecting tho promulgation of tho new constitution of Japan on 'Feb. 11. The Emperor having sworn the 6olemn oath in tho imperial sant nary to "maintain" and secure from decline the ancient form of government, and never, at this timo nor in the future, to fail to be an example to his subjects in observation of laws hereby established, took his place in the throne, and in the presence of all the highest functionaries of the empire, as well as of tho chosen representatives of the people, handed to the Minister President of State, live laws forming the new system. These laws are: Tho constitution of the empire of Japan; the imperial ordinance concerning the House of Peers; the law of tho House; the law of election of members of the Houso of Representatives, and the law of finance. They comprise, in all. 833 articles. In tho first place, the sacred and inviolable nature of the imperial title and the perpetuity of the throne are as serted with tne fullest emphasis. The Emeror remains, as before, the source of all aw; but his legislative function is henceforth to bo exercised with the sanction of the Diet. Only in tho presence of urgent necessity to maintain the safety or to avert a public calamity can be issued ordinances in lieu of laws, and it is expressly provided that such ordinances must bo laid before the Diet at its next session, when, if not approved by that body, they become invalid. The parliamentary system of the new government is vested in a House of Peers and the House of Representatives constituting the Imperial Diet. The upper house is partly elective, partly hereditary and partly nominated. The hereditary portion comprises members of the imperial family, princes and marquises. The elective portion comprises both noblemen and commoners. The noblemen aro counts, viscounts and barons elected by members of their respective orders, in numbers not exceeding one-fifth of the number of those orders. The commoners are chosen by cities end prefectures, one by each from among the highest tax-payers. Tho lower house, or House of Representatives, consists of three hundred members, elected by ballot in districts fixed by a supplementary law, exclusive of members of legations. Only nine foreigners obtained permission to be present at the declaration. AN EXCITING CANVASS. Mr. Beresford-IIope Subjected to Insult and Hough Handling. London, March 5. The interest in the coming parliamentary election in Kensington to fill the vacancy caused by tho enforced resignation of Robert Gent-Davis is intense. Last evening Mr. Beresford-Hope, the Conservative candidate for the seat, attempted to address a meeting, and met with a reception which must have convinced his party that their efforts to retain the seat will be attended with great difficulty, if they are not absolutely futile. The speaker was sc persistently jeered and hooted that he was finally compelled to stop, and the uproar then became greater that before. Several list fights were going on at once, and Mr. Hope experienced a great deal of difficulty iu getting away without personal injtiry. As it was, he lost his watch and sustained some damage to his clothing. The Standard and tho Saint James Gazette practically admit that the contest is hopeless. It is significant as showing the present temper of the neoplo with regard to the government's Irish policy that shouts of "Piggott" filled the air from the beginning to the end of the meeting. GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS. llltmarck Will Not Ask Prolongation of the Existing Socialist Law. Berlin, March 5. According to tho Frankfurter Zeitung, tho government has abandoned the intention to ask the Reichstag to prolong the socialist lawunder its present form. Having consulted the leaders of the government groups, Bismarck will prepare a bill relaxing the rigors of the law, which will bo introduced and passed in timo to become operative during the elections of lb-90. Tho Bremer Volks Zeitung hasbeen seized for having published an attack upon Prince Bismarck. The police profited by the occasion to make a general search of tho offices of the paper. The directors protested against this action and appealed to tho law. Their counsel maintained in court that the authorities had, under the Jaw, no right to take general action against the paper The ju ucauug wixn a special oneuse. court supported the police. ine newspapers 01 tne various parties, including the Cologne Gazette, approve the protest of the Volks Zeitung. The Volksblatt, a Socialist paper, reports that a conference has been held at the Hague, of Socialist delegates from Germany, England, France. Belgium, Switzerland and Holland. Herren 'Babel and Liebknecht were present. A programme was arranged for an international congress which will be held during the Paris exhibition. The Tanaroa Canal Scheme Dead. PARis,March5. The appeal of the Panama Canal Company against the decision of the Tribunal of Commerce was again before the Court of Appeals to-day. The sitting was occupied in hearing arguments of the company's counsel. The decision of the court, which was fixed for last Saturday, has been postponed indefinitely. Shareholders of

the company appear to think they can stave oft calamity by holding palavers

cvt-ijr icw uays, at wuicu uu rcucjucs iu maintain the company are propounded. Some of these are 60 fantastic as to assist iu turning public interest in the Panama canal into the interest attending a tragic comedy. Among the projects discussed was a proposal that every shareholder contribute 125 francs per share for the completion of the canal, but this was rejected us hopeless. An enthusiastic shareholder suggested that if funds failed. Frenchmen would not; that volunteers might be obtained to go to complete the works at the cost of bare maintenance. The meeting hardly knew whether to take this proposal seriously or as an ill-timed jest. To sum up, the Panama scheme is not only dead, but laughed at Crlspl Couldn't Keep Tils Promise. Berlin, March 5. Official dispatches from Rome cause some uneasiness in the Foreign Office. Although Signor Crispi remains at the head of affairs, he warns Princo Bismarck and Count Kalnoky that the development of the Italian army, which had been arranged by himself and his allies, must undergo a period of suspension. Probably Italy's twelve army corps will be reduced to ten, and the frontier works be limited to defensive lines. Th weakness of Premier Crispi has long been recognized here. Ho was the subject of a recent article in the Cologne Gazette, making u, wondrous comparison between him aud Bismarck, and predicting that the Italian tfateman would have the fate of the frog In the fable, which aspired to be as bi :is an ox. Though disappointed, Bismarck a:i Kalnoky accept the position. Tly admit Premier Crispins necessities, rml will not seek to compel him to fuif'dl Li private engagements. Such an incme tx armaments as he agreed to would involve his downfall and the probable succession f a Ministry unfriendly to the alliance. Chance Discovery of a Cure fov Ilydoziiobla. Panama, March 4. Chance has led to the discovery of a cure for I13 drophobia. In Aayacucho, Peru, a man was bitten by a mad dog, and shortly after the dreaded disease developed. In his madness the man rushed from his house, and, falling among a lot of "peuca" plants, some of the juice of the plants entered his mouth and he swallowed it. A moment of reason seems to have followed, during which he seized some of the leaves, broke them and drank of the milk and glutinous sap with which they are generally saturated. "When his friends found him ho was senseless, with the'pencav or "magne" leaves clutched in his hands. He was carried to his home and soon regained his health. Experience has long since taught the Indians that "peuca" juico or sap invariably acts as a euro npon dogs suffering from hydrophobia. A Fund fur Hgffott's Children. London, March 5. Mr. Labouchere has written a letter suggesting that a fund be started for the benefit of Piggott's povertystricken children, and accompanies the suggestion with a personal subscription of 50. Several other gentlemen have signified their willingness to contribute to the object, and it is likely that a considerable sum will be raised. In his letter, 'Mr. Labouchere facetiouslv remarks that his doctor expresses his belief that there was a cavity in Piggott's head in the place usually reserved by nature for morality, and which, in the heads of most men, in marked by a more or less pronounced bump. American Corn at the Paris Exposition. Paris, March 5. The management of tho Paris exposition have set apart space, freo of charge, for tho proposed American exhibit of Indian corn. Tho intention is to build a handsome corn palace, in which the different kinds of corn will be exhibited. American cooks in attendance will prepare corn for food in all the various ways known to the American housewife, and samples will be freely distributed to all who vinit the exhibit. The promoters of tnis display believe it will prepare the way for a greatly increased demand for tho American cereal in European markets. M r. ParnelT Thanks. London, March 5. Mr. Parnell, finding it impossible to respond to the many letters he has received from both Europe and America congratulating him upon the collapse of the Times case against him, desires, through the press, to neartily thank tho writers of the letters. The communications received by Mr. Parnell comprise letters from unexpected quarters and from persons in the highest ranks of art, literature and science. Many of the writers say that the revelations 01 the trial have converted them from Balfourism to Parnellism. King Milan Will Abdicate. London, March 6. A dispatch from Belgrade to the Daily News says: "There is the highest authority for the statement that King Milan will abdicate for good in favor of his eon on Wednesday, the anniversary of his being proclaimed King of Servia, and that M.Kistics will be appointed regent for the whole timo of his eon's minority. Foreign Notes. Germany has made overtures to Switzerland with the object of inducing that government to demand passports of all porsons entering Switzerland. A deputation from Boulogne has visited General Boulanger and presented him with a sword of honor. The French government has forbidden similar demonstrations in tho future. In consequence of the arrest, at Shanghai, of a Chinaman, by pob'ce, 6,000 rioters assembled, Feb. 5, burned down the English consulate and attacked the American consulate, doing great damage. Relief is now comine in from all sides for the great distress in North China, caused by last season's flood, but nevertheless it is feared that many thonsands of people will perish in tho cold of the winter. The original manuscript of "DieWacht am Rhein," in the handwriting of tho author, the poet Schneckenberger, is to be offered for sale at auction in Berlin shortly. It is probable that it will bring a high price. Tho Swiss Federal Council has forbidden public meetings, owing to the fact that a number of armed peasants had assembled with the object of preventing liberal members of the Ticino Council proceeding to Bellinsona. The lodge-rooms of the Eugenia Lodge of Freemasons at Dnntzig wereburned yesterday, and a large quantity of historical property destroyed. One fireman was killed by a falliifg wall and several others were injured. The latest news from the Hague is that the death of the King of Holland is imminent. There aro acute symptoms of blood poisoning. The King is experiencing terrible suffering, and what cessation from pain is obtained is due to tho use of morphine. The long-projected railway, from Meisenheim to Standeruheim, is to'be built within the present year, work beginning almost immediately. The German government has agreed to build the railroad if the local authorities along the line will purchase the ground. The trial of Father Stephens, who was arrested for inciting tenants not to pay their rents, took place at Letterkenny, vesterday, and resulted in his convictiou. Father Stephens refused, to give security for his good behavier for two years, and he was thereupon sentenced to six months imprisonment without hard labor. The historian Mommsen is visiting Paris. In an interview he said he did not consider Boulanger much of a Casar. He knew him only by his negative qualities; for example, the absence of the moral sense. He thought it hardly possible for Boulanger to do anything very remarkable. There was perhaps more to see in the General's horse than in the General himself. His success in the meantime proved that there were no true Republicans in Paris. Dr. Carl Peters persists in making arrangements for his expedition for the relief of Erain Bey, although the East African Company has withdrawn its grant, and the government taboos the scheme. Dr. Peters announces his intention to proceed to Zanzibar. He commands funds sufficient to start a small expedition. He has been cautioned that he will not be allowed to penetrate into German or British territory with his men, but ma' accompany Captain Wissnian as a volunteer. Boils and sores indicate impurities in the blood. Ay er's Sarsaparilla eradicates humors

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Diphtheria of n violent and mnlignaut type is prevailing at JSt. Petersburg. Franklin county, Pennsylvania, to such an extent that tho town council has issued an ordinance closing all churches, school and singing-classes, and forbidding the holding of any public meeting. John Carter, a colored peddler, shot and fatally wounded llobcrt Gross, also colored, at the JSolar iron-works, Pittsburg. Carter claims that the .shooting was accidental, but Gross, in his dying deposition, alleges' that the shooting was intentional and without provocation. Carter has been arrested. He is a brother of Jesse Carter, who was hanged three years ago for killing a man. Mrs. L. D. Merriman, of Allegheny City; Pa., arrived in Chicago, on Monday, en route to Omaha. Neb.t with the intention of opening a millinery establishment, bhc carried with her a band satchel, between the lining and leather of which she had placed $3,000 in greenbacks. Soon aftei leaving the train 6ne discovered that the satchel had been cut open and the money Btolen. Hobart Mnllaney. cashier and book-keeper for the lithographing firm of Julius Bien fc Co., 1S9 Duane street, New York, commit ted suicide, yesterday, in the office of th linn. A deputy sherift had just placed him under arrest for embezzlement, and he preferred death to imprisonment. . He bhott himself iu tho temple. His accounts are said to show a shortage of $7,000. He was not a married man. BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS. The Reading: Iron-Works Company Supndf Payment 2,500 Men Deprived of "Work. Beading, Pa., March 5. The announcement is made here this afternoon of the failure of the Beading iron-works, which operates in this city blast furnaces, rolling, sheet, tube and pipe mills, forges and machine shops, employing in all over 2,500 hands. The firm has given notice of the suspension of payments, and called a meeting of its creditors, to be held at the Philadelphia offico of the company next Thursday afternoon. It is one of the largest establishments of its kind in America, and dispenses in wages in this city every year over $1,000,000. The first judgment entered against the company was by the Reading Railroad Company for 140,(X). The caus of the failure is generally attributed to the stringent condition of tho iron trade. President Colt, of the Reading Iron-works Company, when seen at the office of tho company in this city, admitted that the company had suspended payment, but declined to mak any statement of assets and liabilities. It was said that a list of tho creditors is now being prepared. Many of the stockholders of the company are Philadelphians. New York, March 5. The Readipg ironworks, which failed to-day, had a p;itd-ur capital of $1,050,000, and was rated by Bradstreets at over a million dollars. Pancoast Rosers are the New York agents, but they know nothing about the failure, except what is contained in the following printed circular, which has been freely distributed among the trade: Philadelphia, March 4, 18S9. You are hereby notified that the Keadlng ironworks this day suspended further payments, and that a meeting of the creditors of said company will be he ld at the office of the company, Io. 220and222bouth First street, on Thursday, March 7, at 1 p. m., for the purpose of taking such action as muy be deemed advisable. Uy order of the board. Samtel D. HorKiss. A director of the company said this afternoon that, at the mcetine to be held on Thursday, shareholders will be asked to take stock or bonds in exchange for their claims. He added that unless this was done the company would be forced to liquidate, and the creditors would then get very little. Tho company has issued $250,000 first mortgage and $150,000 second mortgairo bonds. In addition to this there is smooo of preferred st -ck and 500,000 of common. Tho floating d'.bt is said to b heavy. It was stated this afternoon by a bank president that the company has sold a large amount of paper within the last six months, and that some of the Philadelphia banks are heavy creditors. There are three rollling mills, a steam forge, a large machino shop and foundry, a rail-works, and one of thelargest pipe and lluemills jn the country. The works were oriorinallv owned by Sej'fort, McManus fc Co. The firm failed some years ago, and the creditors then organized and decided to continue the business under the title of the Reading Iron-works. John Penn Brock was elected president and Edward W. Colt general manager. Mr. Brock died about eight years ago, and was succeeded by Mr. Colt, who has since been the executive head of the compan3 Shortly after the organization of tho company, there was some trouble caused by business depression, and an extension was asked for and granted. A portion of the indebtedness was paid in cash and a portion in preferred stock. Dividends on the stock have not been paid for some time past. The company continued to do business after settlement was made, and, under Mr. Colt's management, enjoyed a period of prosperity, but dullness in the trade and febnnkHCjo in prices finally overwhelmed it. A stockholder of the company said this afternoon: "I think the plant is worth $l,rno.OuO. I do not know just irhat our liabilities are. On Jan. 1 the company had .7).Wof bonds outstanding, and $tioo.000 additional were issued. Of these, fCUO.OOO were issued to retire the old bonds and $100,000 to acquire additional property. The company owns about seventy acres in Reading, and valuable property in Philadelphia. We did a large business, and two vears ago were in very good condition. We put our money into the business as fast as we made it, A large business was formerly done in piping naturalgas wells, aud this has fallen oil" considerably during the past year." The liabilities are said to be about Sl,.000.000. Of t.his. 500.000 consists of funded debt and the balance, $400,000, is due to various parties, mostly for material purchased at various times. I've been suffering for the past three weeks with a strained wrist, which gave me excessive pain and from which I wai unable to get relief. 1 tried Salvation Oil. and find mvsclf, n Jtor having used one bottle. entirelS cured. Ciias. Kf.yskr. 100 Mulberry street, near Pine. Baltimore, lid.