Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, November 21, 1880, Page 6

Te CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, NOVESBER 9 1, [880_RIGHTEEN PAGES. " WASHINGTON. State Department Explana- | tions Concerning Nat- uralization Rules, showing the False Premises from Which Certain German Pa- pers Have Argued, Surgeon-General Hamilton Has Some Sharp Words About Our Marine Hospital. Contingencies Enumerated That May Lead to an Extra Ses- sion of Congress. A Remarkably Clean Balance- Sheet Presented by the Post- ® Otfice Department. - Two Hundred Million Dollars Han- dled Without Any Perceptible Leakage. Bouthern Revenue Oollectors Ordered to Enforce the Laws at All Hasé ards. : NATURALIZATION. STATE DEPARTMENT EXPLANATIONS. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicay> Tribune, WasuinaTon, D. C., Nov. 20.—German-Amer- ican.citizens in Chicagu and elsewhere buve ex- pressed great indignation at what they char- acterize as the circulur of Secretary Evurts re- epecting American citizens of German birth. Some very tigorous protests on this subject have heen received at the State Department. The Tinvis Staata-Zeitung, in making an earnest attack upon this circular, characterizes it as a painful téstimonium paupertatis of its author, who, after that, has no right to be regurded ag a statesman, but merely an attorney, and that a mogt timid and weak one.” The Staate-Zeitung thea adds: “ Mr. Garfield may congratulate himself that the Evarts ietter got into publicity only after the election. If published before, and properly exposed by the German press, it would have cost the Repub- dicqu party as many votes as the forged Chinese letter, and that justly too, for it proves that under the Presidency of Mr. Hayes, notwith- shinding the presence in his Cabinet of a.Ger- man-American, the protection of the rizhts of German-Americans has been a most miserable one. Mr.Evarts has simply left that to the gracious pleasure of the German Imperial au- iorities, If they please to listen to the repre- scntations of a troubled German-American, ‘that trouble ceased; if not, not.” inquiry at the State Department to-day shows that there is A MISAPPREBENSION, both as to what is called the circular and as to 1ne intentions, instructions, and practices of the United States Government and tne State De- partment regarding the German-American citi- zen, Secretary Evarts was absent to-day, but ‘un official, speaking for him, said that the State Department has Inno proper sense issued any such circular, and that this so-called circular is simply 2 svercotyped form of a letter which has been adopted to save time and clerical force in answering hundreds of letters of similarimport. This letter was never totended for publication as a circular. The circum- stances under which it was prepared were these: ‘The Staté Department constantly receives let- ters from German-Americans about to visit their native country, setting forth the facts of their personal history as regards military serv- ice in the old country, and asking whether, in the opinion of the State Department, the au- thorities of the German Province from which the inquirer came would be likely to interfere with him, and if so, whether the United States, through its diplomatic and corsular cers, ‘would interfere to protect him. The State Depart- ment formerly attempted to make a specific reply toeach inquiry, but the clerical force was in- adequate fer such purposes as in the main the inquiries covered THE SAME GENERAL SUBJECT. ‘The stereot: orm of reply was adopted, as 4s the practice in’ many departments of the Gov- ernment, with respect to different classes of inquiries. The United States has no treaties on natural- ization with the North German Empire. The treaties now in effect are the Bancroft treaties with Prussia and the other German States. These States, under the North German Confederation, have retained their autonomy, and interpret treaties and statutes according to thelr own precedence? and in their own way. It happens that these provinces do not give an un- fair laterpretation of the Bancroft treaties, but that some of them are more severe aguinst Americans in their construction of them than others are. The State Department could not undertake, therefere, in each individual case to decide whether any particular German-Ameri- can citizen has performed his military duty, or whether he could be technically considered by any German province as a deserter, or what construction any particular province of which he might bea native might place upon the treaties. Accordingly, the State Department Sent out in response to private letters the fol- lowing answer: + DOMESTIC CIRCULAR NO. 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WasBINGTOS, D.C. Nov. L—Your letter of thé —, addressed to ——. in relation to your status ag a naturalized citizen of the United States in the event of your return to your native country, Germany, has been received, and I am directed by the Secre- tary of Staté to make reply thereto. Your in- quiry belongs to a large class in which the De- partment of State follows the uniform rue vf declining to give an opinion on the merits of the hypothetical case presented. The tonditions under which the persons making these inquiries quitted the land of their nativity Bre 60 varied and their personal status, not only with respect to military duty but with regard alsu to their territorial allegiance under the di- verse laws of the several States of the German Empire, is so complex, that it is impossible for this. Government to say in advance whether Aqdestions may or may not be raised by the local Suthorities under the Treaty of Naturalization with the North German Union to the conse- quent molestation of the returning traveler who may be called upon to prove his acquired dationality. and clear bimself of the imputation of having offended against the Imperial or na- Honal law by quitting the country white actually {n military service or under an existing obtiqa- Honto report for such service. In practice, bowever, when a case arises involving a person of German birth not guilty of the commission df acrime under the German law prior to the kct of emigration or of desertion from the ranks, who has become naturalized in the United States, and who muy, revisit Ger- muny peaceably and in the evi- dent character of a law-abiding American citizen, mafntaining his acquired citizenship. and evincing a manifest intent to return to the Cuited States end enjoy bere the rights and dertorin the luwful obligations of an American citizen, the protection extended py tbis Gov- ?rnment through its representatives abroad is almost always efficacious, If, therefore, you suvisit Germany in good faith asan American ‘tizen, providing yourself with the full evi- jence of your acquired nationality, which is turnished by your citizen papers or authenti- sated copies thereof, and a pussport from the Department of State, you may be assured of sll proper protection by this “Gov- wrnment and its representatives; but this Department cannot guarantee you against she possible pertonal molestation which might msue should your status be questioned and cequire justiticaion. For your furtner infor- nation, copies of the existing Convention of Saturalization between‘ the United States and be North German Union, and of the subse- luent protocol jn relation thereto, are herewith urnished to you. lam your obedient servant, ASSISTANT SECRETARY. ‘The Department authorities suy that, while | s j they cannot prevent the occasional arrests of German-Americun citizens by some of the focal German Governments, as soun as such arrest {8 mde known to our diplomatic officers. the lat- ter, acting under the strictest Instructions, TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS to secure the release of the citizen if possible. These efforts seldom fail, and the records show, in fact, that, owing to the persistence of our diplomatic representatives, the treaties are in favor of our citizens, the German Government aequiescing. This Is done in the cases of all persons holding American passports, unless something is affirmatively shown to indicate “that the passports arc IMPROPERLY ELD. It has come to the knowledge of: the Depart- ment that there are many Instances where Ger- mans have come to this country solely for the purpose of avatling themselves of the tmmuni- ties of American citizenship without incurring any of its responsibilities, and with the inten- tion only of returning to Germany to be practicutly citizens there, and to plead their American naturalization-papers us a bur to the performance of military or other duties as na- tive Germans. Cuses of this sort have proved very embarrassing to the State Department, and great sources of irritation to the German local Governments. “Such cases, of course, are in di- rect violauon of the Bancroft treaty. The State Department has within a week suc- ceeded in securimg the releaso of one Viele, who was raised in Alsace, charged with owing military duty...Aisace was not a partof any German.province at the time ot the negotiations of the Bancroft treaties, and it was mentioned that for this reason citizensbin in Alsace could not be ‘considered as embracea within the jurisdiction of these treaties, but after the earnest intervention of the State De- partment the German Government YIELDED THE POINT and the man was released. German citizens and others in the West have also recently protested to the State Department against the letter of Consul Beyers, of Zarich, Switzerland, by which he has sought to -discourage emigrition to this country, and it was stated at the State Department to-day that the sentiments of Beyers’ letter were not approved, but met with the severest disapproval by Secretary Evarts; that Mr. Beyers had been sharply reprimanded for the letter, and that it was only duc to the fact that he had an excellent record as a soldier and a3 4 Consul that he was not summarily re- moved. “ The policy of the Beyers letter,” said a State Department official this evening,"sis antagonistic to our Goverument, and, of course, itis not ap- proved by the Department. Mr. Beyers vivlated a Consular regutation in writing a letter of that Sort to the newspapers.” EXTRA SESSION. GERTAIN CONTINGENCIES WHICH MAY LEAD TO SUCH A RESULT. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Wasuincros, D. C., Nov. 20.—There is consld- erable talk of an extra session in the spring by Hepubdlicans who wish to posipone the Con- gressionai apportionment and the refunding measures until they can control the House, and who want to organize the House if they can to provide against death or other contingencies in the narrow margin. The Democrats will resist allefforts of this kind. There is, however, a Rreat deal of necessary work to be done, and it would be easy for the minority to make an ex- tra session necessary. Excluding Sundays and rhe usual holiday recess, there are but eighty-four working days in the coming session, which ex- pires by limitation March 4. In this time there are x TWELVE REGULAR APPROPRIATION BILLS to be passed, the Electoral vote is to be counted, the apportionment and ratio .for tho Forty- eighth Congress, based on the Tenth Vensus, is to be tixed, and the appropriation for the pay of Deputy United States Marshals of elections is to be made. This bill wiil involve a political con- test. The Democrats, if they follow out the precedent they have already established, can- not vote money for such service, and if an item to pay them is put on one of the regu- Jar appropriation billa, with a restrictive reser- vation taking away the plenary powers of the President, a veto is sure to follow. Again, ac- cording to report, Secretary Sherman will recommend the discontinuance of the coinage of THE SILVER DOLLAR, or, if its coinage is to be continued, the increase of its weight, so as to bring its value equal with the gold dollar. If Congress should enter upon a discussion of this recommendation it will be without doubt protracted, as the silver dollar has scores of advocates in the present Congress who believe iu tetting it alone. It is probable, also, that the Senate will be called upon to ratify the new Chinese treaty, which the cable announces has been agreed upon by our Commissioner. Congress will have to show more wisdom and be more diligent than it usually is to accomplish this, “ONE HUNDRED WIVES.” A HINT TO PLURALLY-INCLINED CONGRESSMEN. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Wasuinoaton, D. C., Nov. 20.—The company which has been playing the Chicago melodrama, “One Hundred Wives,” closed a very successful weck here to-night, and it was evident that, notwithstanding the fact that the theatre- goers of Washington, a3 a class, have not yet returned, the play could have been continued indefinitly: There was a house every night, and on_the closing days the theatre has been densely packed. A good many political people who witnessed the play re- gretted that it would not be represented here while Congress was in session, as they think it would have the effect to stimulate the Natonal Legislature to take such radical action on the Mormon question as would finally destroy the surviving twin relic of bar- barism. There are mauy who believe the play will be as effective in the destruction of polyz- amy as “Uncle Tom'sCabin ” was in the aboli- uonof slavery. The manager, in view of the Mormon criticisms of the play, has decided to take his company to Salt Lake and give repre- sentations there. Army officers who have wit- nessed the play. and who were long stationed at Salt Lake, sny that afew yearsago it would have been n serious undertaking for any company to bave neted this play in any citadel of the Mur- mon faith, PURELY POLITICAL. THE LAST STRAW. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Wasnincrox, D. C., Nov. 20.—A Southern Democratic member of the National Grange now here says: “The Southern people are done with the Northern Democracy. We will never go into another campaign with Northern Demo- crats. Inthe South now there is no politics. You don’t hear politics talked beyond the ex- pression that the people are glad Garfield is elected, and that is the truth. The people of the South intend to look out for themselves hereafter, and let the Northern Democrats take care of themselves.” 4 CURIOUS SCENE. ‘There was a curious scene in Alexandria, Va., yesterday, at tho famous Tontine restaurant. The Republicans had held a ratification meeting, and a number of Washington spexkers hud ad- dressed the meeting. After the meeting, the local committee hud ordered a Vanquet at the Tontine, and the speakers proceeded to tho hotel. Among them was Gen. Raum, Prof. R. T. Greener, the colored oratur, avery light mulatto, and others. As the purty was about to enter the dining-hall an infuriated woman, armed with a long ice-pick, appeared at the door and said no nigger should sit ut table in her house: tbat the gentlemen could not enter with that nigger, and it they tried it she would make it very unpleasant for them. She jooked as if she would keep her word, end they did not try it, but retired and substituted sand- wiches fur their banquet. The tocal Republican Committe siy that thoy will bring suit against the establishment under the Civit-Rights bill. ‘The proprietress is a fair type of a good many of the unreconstructed Southern women, and ig undoubtediy in favor of sweeping the lust veat- ige of War legislation from the statute-books. ENFORCE THE LAWS. INSTRUCTIONS TO A LOUISIANA COLLECTOR. * Wasuinctos, D. C., Nov. 20—Internal-Rev- enue Collector Marks, at New Orleans, bas for- warded to Comniissioncr Raum a letter received from. Deputy-Cotlecur B. Ud. Lanier. wuo bas charge of the upper passes of Louisiana bor- dering on the river. The letter is dated Lake Providence. Nov. 10, and says: “In consequence of my candidature for Congress upon the fte- publican ticket, the spirit of intolerance which prevails here, and the attempts whicn have been made to assasinate me, the assusinntion of Dr. W. B. Jones, editor of my paper, because of his active support of the Garticld Electors and myself, renders ik utterly impossible for me to properly discharge my duties as Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for this district. {n aadition I have to inform you that Iam at this moment a prisoner inmy own house, and dare not go out for fear of immediate assasinntion. 1 find it also neces- sary to leave this collection district, at least for the present, to secure my own personul safety. Plense advise me what to do in the premises.” In reply, Gen. Raum this afternoon tele- graphed Collector Marks at New Orleans as fol- lows: “Edo not intend to allow our officers to be In- timidated and driven from their districts., Em- ploy five competent, couragcous men, and arm them alt; to accompany Deputy Collector Lanier in policing bis division. und enforcing the laws. Instruct them to detend themselves at every hazard. Iwill furnish you tho breech-loading carbines necessary.” NOTES AND NEWS. OUR MARINE HOSPITAL. ‘Spectat Dispatch to The Cateago Tribune, Wasninaton, D. C., Nov. 20.—D: lamilton, Surgeon-General of the Marine-Hospital Serv ive, has some sharp comments upon the loen- tion of the Marine Hospital in Lake County. He suys that the building greatly needs repairs; that on account of its tocation on a sund-bank the patients are liable to annuyance from fine sand which drifts in through the creviecs in every storm: that the luke is constantly en- croaching upon the grounds, several hundred feet having already been carried away; that the sewerage is defective, and that at leust $18,100 will be required to place the grounds and build- ing in proper condition. TRANSFERRED, Maj. Barringer, Commissary of Subsistence at Cincinnati, is ordered to Chicago to relieve Maj. Small, who is ordered to San Antonio, Tex. 3 BANDS MAY PLAY. The Sceretary of War and General of the Army huve decided that regimental bands may receive compensation for playing at concerts and balls, inasmuch as they are not sustained by the Government but by the regimental olti- scers. PAID THE BILL. There is astory here that Warren 3f. Bateman, Seeretary Sherman's manager at Chicago, re- fused, after Garfield was nominated, to pay the hotel billsof the Sherman delegation, and that John Drake subsequently received $250 from Gov. Charies Fuster in Haquidation of the Sher- man delegation's bill, Foster and others being unwilling, through State pride, to leave amount unadjusted. SECRETARY SHERNAN’S SUCCESSOR. Levi P. Merton, who is mentioned us the pos- sible successor of Secretary Sherman in the Treasury Department, has arrived with his fam- ily for the winter. Some of Morton's friends say be could not accept the Treasury portfolio without retiring from his large banking busi- ness, and that he would ve reluctant to do thut. THE OAR. Arrangements are completed for a profes- Potumac River course for Thanksgiving-Da: Davis, Kennedy, Lee. and Pluisted have entere: race between Hanlan, Koss, and Laycock. THE GRANGERS. study of the elementary principles of agricul- public sshools. Mr. Hilborn, Muster of the Do- showing the progress of the Order. THE COMING INAUGURATION, harmonize the Republican organizations rela- tive to arrangements for the inaugural cere- monies of President-elect Garfield, met to-night, chosen: President, J. W. Thompson; Vice-Pres- ident, D. W. Anger; Treasurer, J. A. J. Cres- wel bin; Recording Secretary, A. L. Barber. IMMAGRATION. To the Western Associated Press. Wasnincron, D. C., Nov. 20.—During October 61,312 immigrants arrived in the United States, —. SIXTH AUDITOR'S REPORT. The Sixth Auditor, McGrew, bas submitted his annual report to the Secretary of the Treus- ury. The only recommendation the report con- $2,100 per annuum. In conclusion be says: “The accountsof the Post-Oifice Department number- ing over 400,000 and involving over $200,00,000 have been promptly settled, collections made, and liabilities paid, with a loss so slight as to be scarcely appreciable. Never since the organiza- tion of the Government have the accounts of the Post-Ottice Department been in so satisfactory a condition as at the present time.” THE SILVER DOLLAR. For the week ended Noy. 20 there were dis- tributed 422,987 standard silver dollars. For the corresponding week in 1879, -316,491 were dis- tributed. The Director of the Mint, Burchard, says the statement purporting to give his opinion that the colnage of the standard silver dollars can be continued fifteen years without disturbing the actual circulation of gold is unauthorized. On issuing silver certificates, wnich invite tac cir- culation of standard silver dolinrs, and the op- position of bunkers and business-mnen, which drives silver dotlars into the Treasury, Joes and will prevent their circulation in this country to the extent that five-franc pieces-circulate in France. FAST MAIL. ‘The Post-Office Department has made arrange- ments with Southern lines of railroads for a fast mull, to-Ro inww effect on the 23th inst., by which one business day willbe saved between Boston and New Orleans. FUNERAL. The funeral of Brig.-Gen. Zelin took place to- day. After the services in the church the re- mains were escorted by a large detachment of military to. the railroad depot for removal to Pennsylvania for interment. CRIMINAL RECORD. Items from the Police Stations. Mary Meliugh isat the West Madison Street Station charged with stealing a clock from Mrs., M. Sweeney, alias Tierney, and mother of the notorious Sallie Tierney, living at No. 42 West Randolph street. George Russell, a homeless fellow who has lodged for several nights past at the Armory, last evening entered N. Levy's pawnshop, at No. 285 Clark street, and when an opportunity pre- sented itself he grabbed a silver watch and ghain, valued at $13. He was arrested by Licut. Thomas McGiilicuddy, the sewer-buildér, who struck William Parks on_ the heud with & board, was vesterday beld to the 27th Inst. without buil by Justice Walsh, Dr. Lee, who ts in attendance upon the injured man ‘at his bume, No. 10 Wright street, sending word that his patient was inan extremely critical condition, und that he could not tell the result for several days. Edward Meagher, 15 years of age, and the pos- sessur of a bad reputation, was yesterday beld in SSW to the 26th by Justice Wilsh upoo a eharge of making threats to kill Mrs. Churlotte Newton, of No. 133 North Peoria street. The charge covers a seriesof malicious assaults upon rs. Newton's little boy, and when Mrs. Newton warned the young rascal that he. must let her boy ulone, he made the vilest of threats, and at- tempted to carry them into execution. Armory arrests: William Ferguson, 2 cripple, who stole a cuat trom the store of Clement, Bane &Co., No. T21 Wabash avenue, at the sume’ time ‘sterday afternoon that another boy, who uid run tast enough to avoid arrest, wus en- Reged In stealing several coats; John’ Collins, charged wit stealing 2 witch from n drunken with whose name has not been ascertained; M lic De Mont, larceny of $23 enzh from Gevrge Mercer, whom she roped into her “cnstle" in Cheyenn tkingon, larceny of 3 from Ann William Whelan and Thomas Curley, saloon- keepers, bad a quarrel yesterday morning on the street nt the corner of Stute und Congress Streets, which resulted in Whelan tiring several shots from a revolver at his antagonist. Curley, nothing daunted, pursued und cuptured him, but after a few blows had been struck they made up and were friends again. Both hud been out upon 2 spree uil night, and quarreted over some alleged insult of Whelan to a song-and-dance Womutn named Nellie Wuters, who is employed. at Curley’s Amcricun Theatre. Bir: J. C. Feldman, concerning whom mention was made duriug the week under the caption of “ A Smart Swindler,” thiuks Detectuves Sicbon- ald und Dutfy did him gross injustice in making the urrest, 15 the warrant was old and worthless, and Uut they farther did Lim mulicious in- jury by causing to be published what purported to be a record of former misdemeanors. Mr. Feldman shows that he has held and is now holding a position of trust, and that in no in- stance bas his employer ever expressed dissatis- faction. Oponiuvestization, the warrant proves to be very old, but its validity is inquestioned. Xeitner docs it bear Mr. Feldman’s name, but Detective McDonald was led to understand that he was the man wanted. The cuse comes to trial ina few days, and the accused {3 sv posi- tive that he is no. the man, and that nothing will be done with him, that he should 10 the meantime be given the beuetit of the coubl, sional eingle scull race of three miles over the Negotiations were begun for a championship At the session to-day of tho National Grange Masters of State Grunges reported that the ture had been adopted, and with success in the minion Grange, Carada, delivered an address The joint committee of thirty appointed to Judge Shellabarger Epresiding. After a two hours’ session the following officers were Corresponding Secretary, Col. C. H. Cor-. tains which has not already been published is that an appropriation be made for fifteen addi- tional clerks, and one chief clerk ata salary of the contrary, he believes that n provision for STALWART STEERS. Last Day’s Exercises at the Fat- Stock Show. The Leading Premiums Awarded to the Short-Horns, Though the Herefords Come In a Good Second. Immense Receipts of Live Hogs at the tock-Yards, * Yesterday was the last duy of the third an- nuul Fat-Stuck Show, and notwithstanding the continued evld weather the attendance was quite lurge. The fact that final Judgment as to the quality and texture of the slaughtered beet would be determined by the Judges appointed for that purpose wasa special attraction, and in consequence of the general interest in this decision there yrus a large attendance of cattle- breeders, butchers, and dealers. The question being contined to the relative merits*of the Short-Horn and Hereford strains, the friends of these two breeds were not backward in expressing anxiety as to the outcome. Atavery early hour the weighing and cutting upof tho carcasses commenced, and wus con- ‘unued without intermission until all tho quarters were displayed on tables, where the crowd could inspect them. The Committee worked very in- austriously in muking the microscopic and other tests of the mest, and consumed the entire day in arriving at the decisions and making up the reports Inthe several classes. Whilo engaged in these critical examinations ail sorts of shrewd predictions were made by the spectutors ns to which carcasses would eventuully be decorated with the coveted blue ribbons. Long huurs before the experts had arrived at any con- clusion, the Hereford men bad looked over the quarters and congratulated themselves upon the excellence of their beef und the certainty that victory would surely be accorded to them, while the Sbort-Horn men were equally as certain that nothing could prevent a victory for them. ‘The result of the weighing was as follows: Blood and shrinkage... Ed = Total offat..... Ey Lirer, heart, tongue, pluck, | SE SBSIS teal chtekoe [OTe |Paunch........ 3 Right hind- quarter...,.. Left hindquar- ter. Right fore- quarter... Left forequar- ter, Per cent net‘ to Living weight at show...... Weight athome Pree Wes <4 3 26 13 Es o es ‘ > [83 gs 7 Zo ‘The judges were J. F. Briggs, of Downers Grove, Hil,; A. 8, Trostle, of Franklin Grove, I; and Thomas Erwin, Bloomington, MM. In the S-year-old ring thore were ‘three en- tries. Mr. Culbertson’s steer showed the largest percentage of dressed to live weight, and Col. Gillett’s steer showed a less percentuge by seven-tenths of a pound on the hundred. The Committee, however, < AWARDED THE PREMIUM to Mr. Miller’s steer on account of the superior quality of meat, though the weight on the hooks and the weight on foot was considerably less. The report of the Committee in the & year- old class was as follows: Careasses, 3 and under 4 years—Hereford steer Mossy Coat,” entered by C. Mf. Culbert- son, Chicago; grade Short-Horn steer “Chub,” entered by Jobn D. Gillett, Elkhart, Ill; Here- ford steer “Alex,” entered by T. L. Miller, Beecher, IL. The Committee report: “ The three carcasses were too fat to furnish the most profitable pro- portion of lean meut to the welght of the car- cusses for the consumer, and there wns too much fatto cutto the greutest profit for the butcher, The steers hud been fatted too long to get the best results in the way of lean meut, and the forcing process In feeding hus hud the effect of developing futty matter too rapidly for the natural growth and development of muscle and lean meat. The undue forcing process in feed- ing ut too early un age with high food is at the expense of muscle and quality of the lean meat. The Hereford steer awarded the premium bad best formed and proportioned quarters, presented the sinoothest carcass, with fat more evenly distributed throughout, than the other two carcases. The fut was of a light creamy color. and the lean was a bright red well mixed with fat and nicely marbled: ain of meut was not too fine, but of the must desirable texture to ensure juicy and high= ly-flavored meat. This steer would give the greutest proportion of eatable food to the weight of dressed curcexss, on Ac- count of thickness and length of loin with less loss from trimming of fat. He had lurger, better filled, round, broader, and longer back, ‘The bindqaarter was heavier in propor- tion to f..equarter than the other steers. The steer had the greatest proportion of loin and porter-house steak, which returns the butcher the greatest prollt and the consumer the most desirable meut. The lean and fat ment were better mixed in the plate and brisket; the brisket was sinaller in proportion to the weight of curcass.” TWO- YEAR-OLDS. : There were but two entries in the 2-year-old class, Col. Gillett’s grade Short-Horn ‘ Blank, uf. L. Miller's grade Hereford “* Putnam. let's steer showed the highest percent age of dead weight, and the Committce, in award- ing tho prize, considered the superior quality of eur-old cluss is as fiesh. The report in the 2-y follows: ; .Curcass—2 and under 3 years. Grade Short- Horn steer * Blank.” Entered by J. D. Gillett, Elkhart. Il. The Committee report: “ The Grade Short-Horn ‘steer awarded the premium resented a curcase that would return the utcher the greatest profit, and the consumer the most desirable meat of any of the dressed earcusses on exhibition. There was u sinaller propertion of fat to lenn, and the umount of. high-priced ment of the best quality was un- usually lirge and seldom, if ever, excelled. The steer was in prime condition for the block, the meat nicely marbled, and the loin aud tender- loin in pruportion to'size was very late. The grain of meat was thner thao in the other carcasses, and the ties was thicker and more highly Havored, ‘Che round was lure and well filled down to the gumbre! joint, with well- proportioned quarters, und not deticient in any particular we haye ever seen during many years’ experience in cutting and slaughtering. ‘he color was neither teo white nor yellow, but of that rich tint Indicating the mellowest, ripest, and tinest meat for the table.’ in the yearling’class the Committce awarded the premium to tho cross-bred Hereford and Short-Horn steer entered -by Mr. Rurleigh, of Mechunicsville, In., which was the onty entry in the class. The following is tneir repurt: Carcnss.—1 and under 2 years. Cross bred Hereford and Short-Horn “steer * Sonroe. Entered by G. S. Burleigh, Mechanicsville, Ia, The Comittee report: * The best proportioned cuteass thronhont of any on exhibition. with exceptionably heavy bind quarters. Consider- tug the aye or the unhnal, the meat was very ripe and of excclient gaulity. The color was rather too light, owing to the want of uge. ‘here was considerable fat in proportion to Jenn meat, the result of high feeding and want of exercise necessury to develope muscle and lean meat." ‘The remnining entry in the slaughter-test was a 9-year-old cow, “Grand Chunk,” owned by R, G. Dun, of Mechanicsburg, 0. ‘The beef was of rather ‘poor. coarse quality, the dead-weight being 6¢ per centof ber live-weight, as com- pured with the dead-weight of the famous En- glish “ White Heifer,” against whose record Mr. Dun had entered his auimal. ~The compurison fell short 15 per cent. The carcass was suid to J. H. Bunn, of Peoria, for $64.17. TUE PREMIUMS. Tho Herefords won the following high pre- mmiums: For best steer, 3 years and under 4; for best ateer, 2 years und under 3; for best steer, 1 y aud under 2. For best dressed carcass, steer,3 years and under 4, and 1 year and under 2. ‘Che Short-Horns take the Grand Sweepstakes for the best steer or cow in the show, for the best cow of any age or breed, and for the best Gressed carcass 2 and under 3 years. The Grade Short-Horns were awarded the premium for car- oad lots of 3-year-old, 2-year-old, and yearling steers. Lastevening the premium cups were delivered -to the winners in the various departments, and Dructically the show wus at an end. Nothing re- inains to be done but to ship the stock to their homes, and clear uway the débris about the build Before closing up the final account of this successful exhibitiou a word should be sald. -in praise of the able, eflicient, and gentlemanly manner in which the 3s uficers who buve -mataged the show hav formly treated the exhibitors and the general public. Mr. S. D. Fisher, Sceretary of the State Bourd of Agri- culture. assisted by bis accomplished and cour- teous assistint, Mr. Charles L. Mills, have won solden opinions from everybody with whom they have come in contact, ‘To Mr. Mills, whose duties hive been constant “and onerous in the extreme, too much prulse cannot be aceorded. He hus booked the enteies, looked after the ring exhibitions, and attended to the responsible dutics of KUEPING ACCURATE DATA of all that has transpired in the building during the entire week, in a munner which retlecs credit upon'the Board, and especial honor upon himself. Mr. Samuel Dysurt. Superintendent of the cattic department, 2 position which eails for tact, judgment, aud Uneomimon gond sense, bas added to his popularity by a strict observance of rules, and # perfect Impartiality. To Messrs. Vittum, Superintendent of the sheep depart- ment; Judge Bextty, Marshal of the ring; Mr. Moore, who bnd thoughtfully and perfectly pro; vided for the animals; and to the other gentlemen. who bave occupied positions of responsibility ereat praise is due. President Scott was present during the greater part of the weelt, und, a3 Chairinan of the Board, his decisions in cases of protests have been marked for their strict ob- servance of perfect fairness and impartiality. The exhibitors and public are enthusiastic, in- aorsing all these gentlemen, and they will go away with the best wishes of ull who have in any. way deen brought into ussociation with thom. The Board have administered exact and im- partiul justice, appreciating thut any other course would render these recurring shows a stunding farce and repronch. Everybody inter-- ested in the exhibition admits the- courtesy and kindness of the members, and will depart for their homes carrying with them none but-the beat of tevtings and the kindest wishes for the ollicers of the Association. Mr. John B. Sherman, Superintendent of the Union Stock-Yard & Transit Company, yester- day stated that if the State Board were satistied Ubat the peuple of Chicago could not be induced to patronize, appreciate, or encourage the Fat- Caitle shows at the Exposition Building, he would build a -wigwam at the Stock- Yards for the accommodation tho cattle men. He proposed — to heat the building, light it with gas, and supply the necessary telp und machinery free of charge. The olticers of the Associntion. however, are of the opinion that the shows should be given in the city, and nce quite contident that the neces- sary support wit’ be extended to them on the partof the public. It is the alm of the Asso- ciution to make Chicago the great meat centre of the world, where butchers from all parts of America and Europe will come once # yeur at Iesat to purchase their choice beef cuttle. Th:ra is but one way to accomplish this, ard that is to hold these annual exhivitions, and educate the people of Chicago und surrounding country to 2 praper apprecia- tion of their {importance and merits. NOTES. ‘The grand sweepstakes premiums and awards have not yet been niade up, but will probably be arntnged te aoe for publication. . The Fat-Stock Show bus proved to be a win- ning card in bringing shippers to the city with stock; especiuily is this the case with hug ship- pers, a8 muy be scen by the duily receipts during the past week at the Union Stock-Yards, which ure us follows, and are the lurgest weekly re- ceipts on record: Saturday, Nov. 13. Monday, Noy. 16. ‘Tuesday, Nov. i Wednesda Taursday, Nov Friday, Nov. 19. Total... CRIMINAL NEWS. ARRESTED, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Muncie, Ind., Nov. 20.—This morning William Haines, agent for the Centrai Ohio Mutual Aid Society, was arrested in this city by Deputy-Marshal Coburn, of Anderson, ona charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, and taken to Anderson. The charge was preferred against him by August Magey and J. W. Jackson. The complain- ants'state that they took out a policy on the life of their mother-in-law some time since, and a short time ago the mother-in-law died. Th then came to Haines for the policy . ‘This Haines refused to pay. giving as his reason that there was nothing due ber, or anybody else, according to the policy. Upon ‘his refusal Hagey and Jackson had him arrested. ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUI- CIDE. ‘Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Sr. Louts, Mo., Nov. 20.—A young soldier named Mike Donnelly came back from the frontier two weeks ago. He came back to marry his sweetheart, Birdie Donnelly. He found upon his arrival that she had fallen in grace and become a courtesan. This seems to have nearly crazed the man, and he has been going around talking as though he would do some one of her lovers iniv To-night he went to her room on Sixth street, near Elm. He had not been in there long when two revolver shots were heard. Persons who rushed up-stairs found Doi nelly lying dead upon the floor, with a bullet through his brain, and the girl wounded in the gle: She will live. Donnelly did the work, —— some misunderstan but at the time of shooting the w 3 there was no quarrel, but that Carr playfully said he would shoot Tolliver with his’ pipe, whereupon ‘Tolliver drew his pistol and shot. Tolliver escaped. MANISTEE, MICH. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Manistee, Mich., Nov. 2.—Jerry Trav- verse, a carpenter, was shot last night by James Gillespie, a sailor, in a row, in which the former was charged by the latter with | cotniiiting adultery with Mrs. Gillespie. Traverse died to-day. Peter. Hanson, a saloonkeeper, was also shot by Peter Johnson in a row about ad Johuson’s arm was Injured so badly that it had to be amputated. SALOON MURDER. Newnunc, N. Y., Nov. 2.—William Enge cher fatally shot John Meahan during an atfray in the saloon of the former to-day. Engelskireher was arrested; also his brother Jacob, as an accessory. CANADA. Suspicious Death—The Lumber Trade Past and Future. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Naranes, Ont. Nov, 20.—A sad affair took place last night two miles from Ernes- town. On the farin of Fred Ilam is a small frame house, which is occupied by Ed Navin, Haw’s hired man, with his wife and four children, Thisinorning his wife went out to one of the neizhbors and informed them that her, husband lay dead in the house, and stated that he had fallen on the ax and split his skull open, They proceeded to the house and found Navin lying on the floor on his face, with his head split open as stated, and quite dead. Both had been drinking during the night, and are said to have hada bad rep- utation. An inguest will be held. ‘The wife is suspected. : Speciat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Orrawa, Nov. 20.—The total value of products of the forest sent from the Port of Ottawa in 1879 was $1,109,884, as against $1,- 518,623 for the first three quarters of the current year. This was largely repre- sented by lumber, the quantity being as fol- Jows: Last year 117,002,000 feet were ex- ported, and for the first nine months of the current year 139,055,000 feet. The total cut of lumber by the mills of this immediate locali- ty the current year is about 235,000,000 feet, representing 2 value of nearly $3,000,000. The pris of stucks during the last season ranged at from $i2 to Si5 per thou- sand, year from $12 to $18. A leading ‘lumber man _— says the prospects are that the market will rule about the same next year as it has this. ‘Che production of lumber will cost more the coming season than it has thi: owing to the advance in wages, which will about cover the difference inthe price of stocks this year over last. There were 1,600,- 000 logs received this summer,as against 970,- 000 Just year, being the second largest quantity every brought down to the Chaudiere in the history of the Ottawa Valley. htcen hundred and seventy-three was the best year, 1,750,000 lozs coming down. It is estimated that 1,700,000 or 1,800,000 lugs will be taken out this winter, ‘The outlook regarding the lumber business and timber trade is most encouraging. Thirty-tive rafts of square tiinber were brought down the past sumner, as against thirty in 187! Next year i is thought that ninety rafts will come own, and . this LITTA. How She Was Deccived by Her Man- age CLEVELAND, 0., Nov. 19.—Much excite ment was created to-night by an account in a late edition of the Penny Press of an at- tempt to kidnap Mlle. Litta, the primadonna, who, as is well known, lived in this city tor many years. The first dispatch was from Chicago, and stated that Litta had sent the following telegram to friends in that city last evening: a “f have just discovered the difficulty. Will leave at 8 o’elock for Chica ¥ It appears her manager, ‘Tagliapietra, had intercepted Miss Litta’s telegrams, and she was in ignorance of the date of her engage- ment there. In response to.an inquiry the following reply was. received by the Press here this evening: “GaLveston, Tex., Nov. 19.—No violence was attempted. My manager allowed his greed for money to evercome his honesty. He intercepted telegrams addressed to me, and misled ime in regard to my future en- gagements. He did not allow me to receive any invitations to take part in concerts which were telegraphed me from various places. The Chieago appointment he led me to be- lieve had been canceled. Ilis idea was to take me on a starring tour through Mexico at rates which would be highly advantageous, and whieh he claimed was the best I could do in the absence of any demand for my services in the United States. He must have answered many telegrams coming to me without my fnowing anything ofthem, [have dismissed him, and am now preparing to start for Chi- cago to fulfill my engazements there. Ail parties who have received telezrams purport ing to come fromine, giving negative answet to invitations to participate in concerts, will readil e that the answers were not mine, but my manager's, who was deceiving me. Assure my many friends in Cleveland that 1 am all righ: and ge to meet them soon. “MANIE Von ELLSNER.” A SAD SEQUEL. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Sr. Louis, Mo., Nov. 20.—A sad sequel has followed the murder Sunday night ot the two brothers Laughlin by a saluonkeeper named Flanagan. One of the men was killed instantly, and the other so badly wounded that he died by morning. A sister arrived on the nightof the tragedy to pay a long-de- ferred visit. She learned of the death of one brother, and reached the Coroner's office the following morning in time to’ hear of the demise of the other. The wife of one of the murdered men, visiting in Canada, received a telegram announcing the double death, and the shock killed her. ‘Theremaining brother of the Langhlin family lies siek at bis home in this city. When he learns of the unfortu- nate occurrence his recovery is not expected. SENTENCED. DANVILLE, Va., Nov. 20.—The fall term of the United States District Court, Juds Rives presiding, adjourned to-day for the term. Robert Carter and Joseph Carter, father and son, of Patrick County, convicted of illicit distilling of brandy, were sentenced to a fine of $100 each and be imprisoned in the Penitentiary at Albany one year. Wil- son C, Layne, convieted of ‘retailing liquor without a license, was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and imprisonmentin jail two months. A STOCK-DEALER MURDERED. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 20.—On Monday astock-dealer named Gibbs was induced to go into the country near Emporia, about two nel-s, by two men whom he had met there, anil murdered by them. ‘hey shot him through the head. Descriptions of the mur- derers have been sent out, but they have not been captured. A man from Emporia, who thought he had a clew to the murderers, was. in consultation with Chief Speere yesterday, NOT GUILTY. HanrispurG, Pa., Nov. 20.—The perjury cases against William H. Kemble, Charles B. Salter, and Jesse R. Crawford were called for trial this morning, and juries were im- paneled. There being insuflicient evidence to make out cases, the juries in each case, under instructions from the Court, rendered. a verdict of not guilty. RESPITED, Campey, S. C., Nov. 2%0.—Neil Blane, sentenced to be hanged at this place yester- day for the kitting of Samuel Stick on the 1Sth of August last, has been respited till the 28th of January. This is the sixth respit. A KENTUCKY CAIN. LoumsvinLE, Ky.. Nov. 20.—Jerry and Charles Williams, brothers, quarreled this afternoon, when the former stabbed the lat- ter to the heart, killing hin instantly. SLAIN IN A SALOON. Crxctxxati, O., Nov. 20.—Patrick Carr was shot and killed in a saloon at the Villaze of Carbondale, Athens County, O., on Thursday: night by Frauk Tolliver. ‘fhe twe had had | SUGAR SAFE, The Anticilpated Damage from Frost Not Realized. New ORLEANS. Nov. 19.—Telegrams from nearly every portion of the State announce that the formation of ice was very general, but planters were warned in time to windrow their cane; and, if the weather continues cool, the loss will prove trifling. In the Attakapas region and the Parish of Terrebonne the mercury dropped to 30 de- grees. A freeze is reported in Assumption, Ascension, Jefferson, St, James, and East and West Baton Rouge. Owing to the continued rains which pre- eeded the cold weather plantation roads are almost iinpassable, and great difficulty is ex- perienced_in hauling cane to the sugar- honses, It is estimated that the loss entailed will not exeved 10 per cent of the sug: Moxtoomeny, Ala, Nov, 19.—1 to-day is cold, but not to the freezing point. The sugar-cane crop is small inAla- bama, and ouly slight damage has been done so far. A gentleman trom Louisiana sa: that the d: e in his State to cane is much, and t the apprehensions of adi aster fo the crop are not being realized. ‘Tl weather to-night is moderating, and no fears are entertained of any serious injury what- ever to the sugar crop. _ SITTING BULL. Wasnrxeroy, D. C., Nov. 20.—The follow- ing report from Poplar Creek via Buford, Noy. 12, has been forwarded to the War De- partment from Gen. Sheridan’s headquarter: Reports, which I believe reliable, have reacued bere from Woody Mountain that, after Allisonteft Sitting Rull's camp, Thompson, a renegade white man in the eamp, told Sitting Bull that what Allison snid was all Hes; that the action talked of wonld by an insult to the Queen, and that Sitting Bull said that he kud thought $0 ail the time, and hnd no inteation of surrende! ing. A mun who-left Woody Mountuins Sundity, and arrived here last night, tells me Sitting Bull is now in the camp ut the’ Mud Houses of the White Muddy, about eight miles west of Woody Mountains and half a nille north of the line. ‘ Resp, Commanding. {n forwarding the report, Gen. Miles s “My scouts report Thompson, referred to above, as a mischievous character.” a ‘ GEN. GRANT. Boston, Mass.. Nov. 22.—Gen. Grant has been elected an honorary member of the Mid- dlesex Club, ci Tieket si. (in Gents? “DISSOLUTION. | Notice is hereus civen that tha Copartneryhip here- torore exlsting between J. Zuckerninan and A. iteln hus been mutually dwsvlved. y ZUCK FIL 100 pieces Colored Sik ¥. former price $1.50, elvets at 100 pieces Colored $ Te, tins, immense Job, t 50, 65 Te Q and $1,930" fas Wort 0c, 81, TSspieces Brocaded Silks at 50, ae ereer price $1, $1 +75. 2,000 PIECES Colored Dress Goods 5 cases Matelasse, Suitings at Se, for. mer price 12 1-2¢ 300 pice hest 3-4 Colored Cashmeres at Crape Cloths at » Worth Ise, 200 lie, former price 25¢. worth 25¢, feces Momie and 300 pieces Debeiges at 16e, 500 pieces Double-Fold Cashmeres and sone Cloths at 22c, former price 35e. 300 pieces 7-4 English Cash worth $30, potas $1.50 Double-Fold Novelty Dress Goods now for 75e. $2 Elegant Novelty Dress Goods now for 200 pieces Colored All-Wool Cashmeres at 40, 45, 50, 60, 65, and 7ie, f ‘Auction. y Special Bargains. basis Black Cashmeres, SPECIAL LOT OF 400 PIECES Lupin’s best French Cashmeres, 40-inch Wide, at 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, $5, $e, and $1, guaranterd 30 per cent less than can be matched else where. Money refunded at all times if not Satisfactory. Will offer Tuesday, Nov. 23, 600 Pieces Ladies’ Cotton Underwear, Comprising two of the Largest Eastern Manufacturers’ Sample Lines, consisting of Ladies’ and Misses’ Chemise, Gown Drawers, Skirts, Corset Covers, Setts, Robes, Infants” Skirts, Slips, Shawls, Cloaks, Dresses. Imported Chemise, Gowns and Drawers at half their real value. Special Hew Bargains in our CLOAK DEPARTMENT, 300 Ladies’ Ulsters at $3.50, $4. $5. $6, $1, $8. $9, $10, and B12; ‘newest ‘shapes, very cheap. 300 Ladies’ Dotmans, handsomely trimmed, at $6.50 and $7.50; worth $12 and $14. 500 Laiies’ AUl-sKool Braver and Diagonal Dolmans, Newest Styles, Elegaut Trim- anings, at $10, $12, $13, $14, $15, $16, and §. mimense barging. 500 Ladi U-Wool Cloaks, handsomely trimmed, special lot bought jor cash, at $5, $6, $7, $8, $10, and $12; less than half their catue. 300 Misses’ Cloaks, all-gyes.a manufacturer's at $2.50. 88, $3.50, St, $1.50, aud $5; 40 ver cent tess than early Fal prices. 200 Missex’ Ulsters, newest designs, at $4, 1. #5, $6. 37, B8, $Y, and Bsor special low prices. GASH BARGAINS, 1,000 lbs, Best Germantown Wool, ut 12% skein, all colors. 2,000 lbs, Best S.and 9eoz. ex's end Children's 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, » £0, $5, and S0c; less’ than com petition prices, 1,000 Ladies*, Mi ud Children’s Woot 40, 50, GO, 65, T5e Hoods at 25, 20, up to $2; xpecial close prices. 2,000 Children's Hand-Knit Ulaters at 15¢ $1. $1.25, $1.50, $S, and $2.50; half pepulas, Prices. 2,000 dozen Ladies’ Felt Skirts at 37%, 45, SO, Gi 5, 75, Sic, SL, $1.25, $1.50, 35 BE, up to $10 each; eleyant designs, very cheap. 1,000 dozen Ladies", Misses’, and Children's Extra Quality Cashmere Weal Balorige gan, Fleece at Colored Hose, an tite Porter's xtock, at Ge on the dotiar. Special Remnant Sale Monday, 2,000 Remnants of Dress Goods, Mourning Goods, Cloths and Cassimercs, Flannel, Linens, Embroiderica, and Ritbons at 40 per cent off regular prices. Money refunded at all times if goods are not satisfactory. 4 118 & 120 State-st. CHAS. W. ‘ BARN ES SPHCIL SiH THIS WEEK Seal and Mink Goats IS. $2.50 ta B15. ‘Mui? and Hoa? $12, Sth ble the money. aes) and MIts ‘aps, (loves, and re for perfect bie ie ai al Caps. very handsome, a is, inter Czps, in Far, Plush, end Cloth, 756 anil up, ROBES, BLANKETS. PARLOR MATS, and RUGS _in endless vortety. s Gauntlets, at lowest S, of State-st. The State-st. Farrier of State-st Namber 145. TEA IMPORTING CO. &8 State-si. Finest TEAS in the wosld, specially im- ported for the HOLIDAYS. | Bamboo Bas- kets, Japanese Glove, Jewel, and fine inlaid Boxes filled with Tea from 25c¢ up to $5.00 each. . See our “ CURIO DEPARTMENT” and get our Japanese Price-List. CHIROPODISTS.