Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 24, 1881, Page 1

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE WASHINGTON NEWS. The <resident and Prominent Party Leaders Confor About a New Cabinet, The Treasury Portfolio Ten- dered to Ex-Governor Mor- gan, of New York. Nothing Known as to Whether He Will Acceptthe Po- eition or ‘Not. BEx-Senator Howe, of Wiscon- gin, Mentioned as Mac- Veagh's Successor, The President Pays a Compli- ment to Secretaries Win- dom and Blaine, A Big Batch of Nominations Confirmed by the Sen- ate Saturday. ‘The Secretaryship of the gcn- ate to go Over Until Next Session. A Quiot Sabbath at the Capital— Miscellaneous Washington Intelligence. SENATE. ‘WasHINGTON, October 23.—The seuute, after receiving a batch of un- important nominations, at 12:10 p. m. went into executive session. The senate was in executive session a little over two hours to-day. The: Was some opposition on the republican side to the confirmation of Dudley, but he was finally confirmed. One or two army and navy nominations pro- wvoked discussion. CONFIRMATIONS. The following confirmations were made: W. W. Dudley, of Indiana, commissioner of pensions; R. F. Crow- ell, of Minnesota, deputy eixth audi- tor; John Cromb, of Minnesota, regis- ter of the land oftice at Crockston, Minn.; S. V. Sparting, of Seattle, W. S., register of the land_office at Van couver, W. S., Geo. W. Wilkinson, of Nebraska, Indian agent at the Omaha and Winnebago agency; Capt. Montgomery Secard, chief of the bu- reau of ordinance in the navy depart- ment; Capt. J. G. Walker, chief of the navigation in the navy depart- ment; Captains Samuel R. Franklyn, Edward Y. McCauley and John C. P. DeKrafft; commanders, Joseph N. Miller, Moatgomery Secord, Edward B. Mathews, E. P. Lull and Charles N. Norton, lieutenant commanders, P. 8. Harrington, Wm. B. IIoff, Wm. 8. Dana, Nichol Ludlow and F. A. Cook; lieutenants George M. Bosk, Eugene B. Thomas and Marcus B. Buford, assigned as first lieutenants to the 25th infantry; First Lieutenant W. W. Tyler, 9th cavalry, transferred to the 13th infantry; First Lieutenant J. A. Olmstead, 13th infantry, trans- ferred to the 9th cavalry; Edward C. Charter, of New York, Henry J. Ray- mond, of New York, ThomasJ. C. Maddox, of New York, and R. W. Johnson, of Minnesota, to be assistant surgeons with the rank of lieutenants; Robert E. Imprey and George E. Ide to be lieutenant commanders; Masters G. A, Mernam, Chas. Lyman, John S. Abbott, Freeman H. Crosby, K. Timothy, G. Salter, John B. Milton, and Wm. Kilburn to be lieutenants, and a number of ensigns to be mas- ters and a number of midshipmen to be ensigns; Passed Assistant Engineer D. McCartney to be chief engineer; Assistant Engineer Abram V. Zane to be passed assistant engineer; Red- mond Tully, recently restored to the army by act of congres 'THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. CONFERENCE ABOUT THE NEXT CABINET. WASHINGTON, ctober 23.—One of the half dozen gentlemen who were in consultation with President Arthur last night said to-day in the course of a general conversation and in the presence of a representative of the National Associated Press that the president had summoned all those who were present for their opinions as to ths advisability of submitting an entire new cabinet. Among those present were ex-President Grant and Senators Cameron, Logan, Edmunds and Allison. None of them opposed any objection to the president's wish that no further steps should at present be made in the direction of a change than was necessary. Only two cases seem- «ed at present to come within this cate- gory, those of Secretary Windom, “who would be returned to the senate, and|Attorney-General MacVeagh, who on account of private business mat- ters, desired to be released at once. The president had hoped to retain the latter in company with Postmaster- General James until the star route cases should have been completed. ‘This he would probably be unable to do now, but would, in any event, be able to retain Mr. James, who knew the case thoroughly, for a time. The president stated in the deliberations that he had offered the treasury port- folio to E. D, Morgan, of New York, That gentlemen had deemed it in- vieable for him to accept it, but had been induced to think further on the subject. Morgan had not yet said he would aceept the treasury, but it was expected he would do so. The ob- jection that there would be two New York men in the cabinet was met by the remark that the public would easily recognize the fact that Post- master General James would only re- main a short time, having, in fac asked to be relieved as soon as pos ble with the best interest of the go ELEVENTH YEAR croment. The person who related the above did not say who was to be given the attorney generalship, but from others who have reason to know it is learned that General MacVeagh's successor will be ex-Senator Howe, of Wisconsin, In connection with Mr. James remaining in the cabinet the case of tant General Postmaster T reforr- ed to. President Arthur said he was to have another interview with General Tynor on Monday at which time the atter had promised to submit a state- ment of his action in the star ronte cases, and the president has promised to examine it. Another point discussed at the conference was the sugeestiop of General Longstréet's friends that he be a_ place in the cabinet. The views of several present were eox pressed favorably to Gen. Longstreot’s represontation of the south in the na- tional council, but the president did not commit himself Further talk about the cabinet amounted to noth- ing for the president said he knew of no immediate necessity for further cabinet changes and would hasten none. Ha expressed to tho members of the cabinet, all of whom were pres ont at the meeting this afternoon, the wish that all would remain in their respective places for a time at least and regrevted that two of the members felt obliged to be reliev- ou. He then stated that the successors to Messrs, Windom and MacVengh, would, in all probability, be nominated before the adjournment of the present session of the senate. The greater part of the regular cabi- not meeting was devoted to the ar- rangement of minor department de- tails, and the president spoke particu- larly of the excellent conduct of the department of justice and of the treasury under theiv present heads. The president also casually remarked that he hoped to make another private business trip to New York early in November. GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, The following is the appeal of the exeeutive committee of the national jarfield memorial hospital, which has been issucd and addressed to pastors throughout the United States: WasniNcroN, D. C, October 22.— The executive committee charged with the work of establishing at the capital of the United States a national Gar- tield memorial hospital as being the most enduring and beneficial monu- ment of the late president, whose life was 8o sadly and sotragically ended, being assured that various religious organizations throughout the country will be desirous of contribnting tosuch a_memorial, do therefore appeal to all pastors and suggest that Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th, or the nearest available days, bo set apart fordiscourses and collections in all places of worship throughout the land in aid of this fund, and all con- tributions be forwarded to Hon, James Gilfillan, treasurer of the United States, who is treasurer of this fund. (Signed) Gex. W. T. SHERMAN, Chairman. HEesry Wise GARRETT, Bese: G. Loveioy, Corresponding Secretaries. The above is signed by the | astor of each denomination having pluces of worship in the city. HOWGATE JAILED, Capt. W. H. Howgate was sent to jail this afternoon in default of §30,- 000 bail, required by the court, to an- swer to the plea of not guilty to the grand jury’s indictment against him for embezzlement of government mon- eys. He was unable to give the neces- sary bonds, as the attachment pro- ceeding instituted against property owned by him in Washington prevents him from indemnifying his bondsmen by deed. GUITEAU'S PROSECUTOR, Attorney-General MacVeagh has appointed Walter D. David, a promi- nent member of the district bar, as special district attorney to try Gui- teau. FRENCH AND GERMAN GUESTS. The German guests returned from Yorktown and Richmond at 2 p. m. and were met by Seorctary Blaine and escorted to their old quarters at the Arlington. They leave for Boston next Tuesday morning, The (serman guests have become the special guests of the Germans of Washington. This afternoon they were sumptuously en- tertained at Scheuzen park. The en- tertainment was continued this even- ing at Abner's garden, The French guests devoted themselves during the day to visiting the city, Monday evening both the French and Germans will be given a farewell dinner at Wormley’s, by Secretary Blaine and the state department. On the follow- ing morning they will take a special train for Boston, THE SLCRETARYSHIP TO GO OVER. Both sides to-day in the senate seemed inclined to allow the election of secretary to go beyond the speciai session and allow the chief clerk to perform the duties adfinterim. A ma- jority of the republicans will, it is elieved, favor the continuances of Shober as chief clerk in performance of the duties of secretary. A final ad- journment is expected the middle of next week. TREASURY INVESTIGATION, The senate resolution calling for a report ot the treasury investigating committee did not reach Secretary Windom early enough to transmit 1t to the senate to-day, hence publica- tion is deferred till Monday. A QUIET BUNDAY AT THE NATIONAL CAP- ITAL, WasHiNGgron, October 23, —This has certainly been one of the most quict duys Washington has seen for many months. President Arthur went to church as usual at St. John's and did not go out during the day. Neither did he receive any callers at the house on the hill. IN REGARD TO THE CABINET, In political circles matters have fallen to a normal state. The presi- dent’s announcement now seems to have put a temporary quietus on slate makers. Morgan's acceptance of the secretaryship of the treasury and Howe's appointment to the attorney- generalship are now conceded and are commented on variously. The opin- ion seems to be growing that Presidont Arthur intends to have a cabinet who, while being representative, will not be expected to “‘push things.” The selection of Messrs. Morgan, Howe and Frelinghuysen is accopt as sufficient evidence thercof. The story about Lincoln to be transferred from the war to some other depart. ment when the other changes are made, is not without foundation. He will cortainly remain in, possibly in the attorney general’s shoes or inte- rior. Mr. Blaine stated to a friend to-day that he should probably remain in the cabinet as long as the president desired him to. Kirkwood and Hunt will do the same. The prosident will not, therefore, be incon- venienced in his present plans for the immediate future, In this con- nection it may also be stated that Mr J. Stanley Brown, Garfield’s execu- tive secrotary, will romain with Presi- dent Arthur, at least until_an entire new cabinet is arranged. Mr. Brown has no desire to remain longer than it will suit the president’s convenience. He will probably be provided for elsewhere and will eventually be sue- ceeded at the white house by Mr. Reed, President Arthur's pri secretary, The last of the president’s nominations are expected to-morrow, and a final adjournment is expected Tuesday evening. TYNER MUST GO, First Assistant Postmaster General Tyner 18 making a strong fight to pre- vent his removal, but those who know best say he is sure to go. His Indiana friends are working hard in his behalf, insisting that it was he who made the original report on the star routes that led to the present investigation, for which James gets the credit. It is positively stated tc-day that Tyner, who is promised aa interview with the president to-morrow, will make a statement to him i which he will say that his report on the star route fraud to Postmaster General Key was ad- vice that the matter should be investi- gated thoroughly. That Key took the report to Mr. Hayes and con- sulted him in regard to 1t. That Hayes advised Key for the sake of harmony in the party to go no further in the matter. That Key then gave the report back to Ty- ner, informed him that it was the re- quest of the president that it be dropped, and instructed him to make no official record of the report, but lock it up in his safe for the time be- ing. That he did so under protest. As s0oon as James eame in he took it out of his safe and handed it officially to James. This, Mr. Tyner declares, was the first information that James had of the existing star routo frauds. He further says that James took the report and began the investigation, which was based entirely on the Ty- ner report. The state department has just is- sued a work of four hundred pages, epitomizing reports of United States consuls upon the condition of the cot- ton goods trade of the world. ARTHUR AND GRANT DINE TOGETHER. President Arthur and Gen. Grant dined to-night at the residence of the latter. This has given rise to the old rumor that Gen Beal is to be given a position in the cabinet but a firm friend of Gen. Grant stated to-night that there was no such intention. President Arthur, Grant and Beal have been the best of friends and the Sunday dinner is but one of the many sociable events on which they have been the sole participants, Gen. Grant returns to New York to-morrow to at- tend to private business. TYNER. DISPOSED TO RESIGN, HE 18 NOT New York, Oetober 22, —A special dispatch to the Evening Post is as fol- lows: “Washington, D. C., October 22,— Mr. Tyner is not, disposed to sur- render the position of first assistant postmaster general while under fire and his firiends certainly make out a very good story. They'say that he not only did not prevent investigation into star route matters but was the first to call attention to these abuses. That in his report upon the subject he did not suppress it but de- livered it to Key, who re- turned it, saying he did not think it wise to go into the matter, as it might hurt the party and asked Tyner to look it up. More- over, the nature of Tyner's report was communicated to President Hayes, who did not choose to have the matter pushed. Tyner's friends say further that he submitted the report to James early in the administration and that the first substantial information James obtained as to the matter was derived from this report. Tyner had an inter- view with President Arthur this morn- g and it is understeod presented the case thus outlined. MAHONE AND EARLY. WHAT EARLY SAYS. The Washington Post will publish to-morrow morning six columns of a pamphlet to be published by General Jubal Early concerning the eorres- pondence between himself and Sena- tor Mahone which has been so fre- quently referred to in the present Virginia campaign, Early says: “There have been a number of communications from Washiugton published in the papers giving very inaccurate accounts about the peraon- al relations between Mahone and my- self. There have been erroneous ver- sions of the correspondence as well as exaggerated statements regarding the ¢ and physical infirmities to which ivis alleged 1 am indebted for Ma- hone's forbearance hitherto. Under these circumstances and in order to cent further misrepresentations 1 have come to the conclusion that it is proper that 1 should publish the subjoined correspondence which is the only one which has ever taken place between Mahone and my- self.” " Then follows voluminous let- ters between Early and Mahone, writ- ten in 1871, 0 correspondence, Mahone alleges, shows that at one time Uunnmf Early was offered all that he desired at the hands of Gener- MONDAY MORNIN al Mahone, only he did not take it then. General Early publishes lot- tors to show that he was willing to take all that Mahene would lot Lim. . o it AUTUMN SPORTS. THE TRIGGER. RIFLE MATCH AT CREEDMOOR, New York, October 22.—Thoere was a fair attendance of riflomen at COroedmoor to-day, and the wind was favorable for good shooting. For all comers, continuous mateh, distance 200 yards, 21 ontries, the following wore the highoest scores out of o possi C. A, Tainter...... T. W, Wright. Y ho socond competition for the Kingston c¢ ., open to members of the Irish rifle club, had seven competitors, distances 200 and 500 yards, ten rounds ecach range. The following were the highest scores: Gon, F. . Miller . S0 Lieut. P F. Farrelly 80 N. O'Dounell . S0 A very interesting competition took place during the botween members of the amateur rifle club, in a 1,000 yards continuous mateh. The Impreseive Funeral G, OCTOBER 24, 1 MEXICAN MATTERS. Mexico Vies With the United States in Paying Honor to the Late President, Services Held in the City of Mexico, An Unjust Tax Levied by Con- gress Upon the Merchants of Mexico. A Duty of One Cent on Every Twenty-Five Cents Worth of Goods Sold. Burial of General Arista. One of the Moxican Republic's Ex-Prosidents. Crry or Mexico, Octobe: ~Mex- highest acores out of a possible 100 |4, vied yesterday and last night with were: | New York, Washington and Cleve N. D, Ward coooc 90 fland in the honors shown to the dead :i‘;“l‘:‘rr\ . . president. The feeling of griof here o D. Holton. .. A. J. Haverstraw ¢ CARVER BEATS THE ENGLISHMEN LoxpoN, October 22.--Mr. Chal mondeley Pennel and Dr. Carver, the American, thisafternoon shot a match of 50 birds a side for a wager of 100, t Dr. Carver won easily by nine birds, T a, ers. an - American 1as beon deep and general among the ducated clagses and among forcign- Tt has been unexpectedly far- eaching and widely felt among the native classes who, only a few years o, searcely know of the existence of prosident outside of heir own country. The display of 881, THE TURF. ST. JULIEN DEATS TRINKETT. Pritapereiina, October Julien and Trinkett trotted bost three in five to-day at Breezo Park, St. Julien winning in 2:20. Trinkett 2:17, 2:17, good contest and was close on the A very largo crowd was present but the betting was horse in each heat. light. RACES AT BUFFALO. Burrarto, N, Y., October 22.—In 4 unfinished trotting race to- day Unolala finished first, Almont the 2 Jr., sccond, Time, 2:27. In the 2:34 class Ingomar won the second, third and fourth heats. Straight Edge took sec- time, 2:33}, ond money. In the 2:20 class, William H, won Best time, in three stra ight heats. 41, - BETTING ON CAMBRIDGESHIRE, LoNpoN, October 22.—The latest betting for Cambridgeshire is 9 to 1, against Incendiary, 7 to 1 against Ben D'Or, 1 to 2 against Retreat, 10 to 1 against Foxhall, 1,000 to 5 against Don Fulano. 5 AQUATIC. THE GRACIE WINS, New York, October 22.—In_ the race to-dny belween the Gracie and Mischief the former won by ten min- utes. LACROSSE. THE SHAMROCKS VICTORIOUS. New York, October 22.—~The great lacrosse maten for the championship of America between the New York of Mon- The Sham- rocks won the game, which was 3 in b goals, winning the first, second and|lation of the York club and the Shamro treal, Canada, was to-day. fourth, e e — THE FALL FRESHET. The Mississipp1 Still Rising — People Fleeing From the Flooded Districts. roN, Ia, BURLING’ 1880 Many merchants cellars. by the floods. entire crop. HAxNIBAL, Mo., October 23.—The river at this place is at a stand, at six- teen inches below the high water another break in the Sny levee, this time at a F“im seven miles below East Hanni- bul, and the water will be up over the bottoms opposite the city to-morrow, The loss of corn will undoubtedly be — Refu- gees from the submerged district con- tinue to arrive in Quincv, many of them having left overything and fled Another break oc- curred in the Snylevee ten miles below Hannibal yesterday afternoon, adding No trains have crossed the bridge at Quincy to- day excepting the St. Joseph, all the tracks on the Missouri side being un’ The flood is now thought mark of 1880. There is heavy. Quincy, I, October 2 from their homes, to the genersl destruction. der water. to be at its hight. Rock IsLanp, October 23.—The river is still rising. Great damage will be done by the flood, Davexsrorr, In., October 23.—The Mississippi river is still rising at this point. - e The Aeronauts National Amociated Picss, CHicaGo, October in the city this morning. the first of next weck. His is made s to him, 22.—St. | or Aco, Point Best October 23.— Contrary to all expectations the river has rosc two inches within the past twenty hours and is now within six inches of the high watermark of June, Front and Valley streets have been com- pelled to remove goods from their Farmers in Sandridge, north of this city, are the principal sufferers Many have lost their on 22, — The wronauts, King and Hashagen, arrived Mr. King will remain in the city over Sunday and leave for his home at Philadelphia balloon still remains piled up in the huckle- berry swamp ia which they alighted, and must remain there till the ground )lid by frost and it is doubt- ful if it will then be worth removing, If it should be, Mr, King has made arrangements for having it forwarded He does not consider that his experience on his trip is anything extraordinary but he hopes that he may never again land in such a place feeling on the part of the native pop- ulation is somothing not only unusual but unprecedented. Certainly last night's display was something nev- concedod to any person who has ever died in Mexico ex- cepting, of course such as have been confined to the capital aand have boen controlled by the gov- ernment. The funeral services last night were held in the great building of the college of mines, and has been decreed by federal authority, by that of the local central government and by the city council. ALl public and many private buildings were draped in rable mourning, and a splendid cat- atalque had been erected with all its paraphernalia of grief. The speeches of greater interest were delivered by Senor Hasmeken, Senor Domenques and Senor Peza, all Mexicans, and all of whom highly eulogized the memory and work of the late preadent, and all spoke of the kindly relations oxist- ing between the two countries. Prom- inent among those occupying seats on the staze were Minister Metreberess, representing the cabinet; Senor Ra- mon Fernandez, governor of the Fed- eral districr, and Mr. Morgan, the United States minister. Ciry or Mexico, October 23.—The law passed by the Mexican congress on the 4th of last August, requiring merchants to pay a tax of one-half of one per cent, on all their sales, the peyment to be made monthly, on. a sworn statement of the aggrogato amount of sales made in the month, has been repealed by the present con- gress, and a substitute offered the substitute meets with even more op- position than the repealed law, us it enacts that a one-cent stamp shall be aflixed on all packages of goods sold for overy 25 cents worth of merchan- dise contained, and that heavy pen- alties shall be incurred for every act. . The merchants contend that this law would not only prove unjust, but thatit would prove highly oncrous to the com merce of the large towns as it could therein be collected by a sys- tem of impertinent cspoinage while in the rural districts it could not be en- forced at all, but congress is deter- mined to enforce some sort of an im- port upon merchants and 1f ‘the pres- ent substitute fails another will un- doubtedly be passed. The body of General Moriano Arista, one of Mexico’s four- toen presidents, has been brought from Portugal and it has been buried with much pomp and ceremony in the city. Congress decrecd three days of mourn- ing, a8 a tribute to the dead and the entire standing army of the city was mustered out to do escort duty beside tue bier, General Arista served with distinction against the armies of the United States in 1847, and in 1851 was eloted constitutional president of Mexico because of the prevalence of insurrections in the country during his administration, He concluded that his government was unpopular, and resigned the presidency, and retired to private life on his hacienda near San Martin, A fow years later he went to Europe, and died in destitution at Lisbon. General Arista’s administration was characterized by great reforms in the military and financial departments of the government. Rails have boen laid upon the Mex- ican Central railroad for sixty kilo- metres beyond Tula, which is 150 kilometres from Mexico, It is ex- poctad that 361 kilometres will be Lui]t by the end, of November, when there will be due from the govern- ment $237,600 in subsidies to the railroad pany. Indications: Natlonal Amsaciated #'rose. Wasninaron, D, C., October 23.— For the Mississippi and Missouri val- leys: Partly cloudy weather and rain, variable winds, shifting to northerly; falling followed by rising barometer, stationary or lower temperature, Bradford, Pa. Fitcha Bradford, Pa., writes: SPRING BLOKSOM, a8 ared me. My dyspep- win has vanished, with sll its symptoms, Many thanks; 1 shall never be without it iu the house.” Price 50 cents, trial bot- tles 10 cents, 17eod 1w The Malleys Bound Over. National Associatod Fross. New Haven, Conn,, October 22, — James Malloy, Jr., and Walter Mal- ley, were both bound over for trial in the superior court on the charge of murdering Jennie Cramer by Justice Booth this morning. Fast Mail Trains, National Aeseciated Pross, New York, October 22.—~The Pennsylvanian railroad company has under consideration a scheme to run a twenty-one-hour fast mail train be- twoen Jersoy City to Chicago, and it is though will shortly be brought to a head, The train will leave Jersey City at 3 p. m. The New \'nrfi Central announces its intention of sending out a fast train to make the run to Chicago in the same timve. Business men favor making the time for leaving 6 or 6 o'clock 8o that all correspondence of the day could bo earried. - Governor's Day. National Associated Pross ATraNTA, Octobor 22, —Tho pro gram for rnor's Day” next Thursday has just been promulgated by Director General Kimball. The distinguishtd guests of the oxposition will bo eonveyod by apecial train to Oglesthorp. ‘They will make a tour of the buildings and grounds under the guidanco of Governor Colquitt and the director genoral. A publio recep- tion will bo held at noon m Judges hally tobe followed by addresses from Governors Colquitt, Bigelow, Hoyt, Blackburn and others, In the even- ing o grand reception will be tondered to the visitors at the executive man- sion by the governor and wife Strippers Strike. National Awsoclated ' Jersey Ciry, N, October 22.— |t The Lorillards are wmaking active | preparations to open a stripping room | ¢ at Louisville, Ky. The machinery from the old stripping room in this eity has been shipped south and the |} manager of the Louisville factory tole- A REP| " THE OLD WORLD. Branches of the Land League De~ claring in Favor of the “No Rent"” Manifesto, Mr. Hagan Writes a Reply to Archbishop Croke's Letter. The Imprisoned Land League Leaders Not Allowed to Receive Visitors, Turkieh Troops Take Posses- sion of Herat Without Opposition. Heavy Gales Thronghont England and Scotland-Other Foroign Newn. THE IRISH AGITATION IN FAVOR OF THE MANIFESTO, Loxvoy, October 22, —The Milford and Oharleville branches of the land i league in Ireland have proclaimed the adoption of the manifesto against the payment of rent, and urge all sympa- hizers with the leaguo to pay no rent 0 long as any one of the suspects are onfined in jail, Y TO THE ARCHBISHOP'S LETTER. Mr. Eagan, treasurer of the land oague, has published an official roply could afford, BautiMork, meetin, three years; avow their determination advances to the late employes, and that the report that tho factory was to rely on the southern branch here- after 1s strictly true. ELECTRIC BRIEFS. National Associated Pross. October f the brotherhood of locomo- tivo engineers to-day the following officers were eleoted: gineer, I. 8. Ingraham, re Robt. Thomas, of St. ur:‘ylm that 100 applications have been made for employment. regard the above resolution as a scare, decluring that the firm did not dare close the department lest they should loso an exceedingly money, in fact, more than the factory The factory people to make no The strikers large sum of 22, —At Grandchief en- ected for Thomas provinee, Ontario, second grand engineer for ono year, and E, A. Stevens, of Boston, second grand assistant engineer. CiNcINNATI, October 22, —The con- ference of iron workers and employees is in session here. The men offer to compromise on Pittsburg prices for puddling, and last year's prices for other class of work, but the mill own- ors have not yet agreed to this. If they do the strike will be finally ended. New York, October 22.—At a meetinf of Jay #@ould, Cyrus W, |j Field, Russell Sage and others identi- fied with the elevated roads of New York it was agreed to continue the lease of the New York and moetropoli- tan roads for the present on tho by of a division of the surplus carnings instead of o former guaranteed in- torest. I stating that the supply will last only G LouisviLig, Ogtober Jofferson Davis, died this morning at | o Newhope, Ky., agod 81, : Rengan on River Improvement. | The Hon. John H. Reagan, of Texas, has written a letter to the ox- ecutive committes of tho Mississippi river improvement convention, to be held in St. Louis on the 26th inst., in o hichiie pays: L lacailia n tapadat tion in the cireular which accompanies |1 your letter of invitation which recom- wnonds the improvement of that great river as a national work to stand on its own merits and to be disconnected tion. As this is a subject which has | ¢ in past years occupicd much of my at- [ ¢ tention and, thought, I beg to make u suggestion in relation to it, ject has been soveral times discussed separate appropriations for that great work will result in failure. One of |, the evils which has so far attended our efforts at river and harbor improve- ments|isthat wehaye been unable to take up a given number of works of im- provement and appropriate money enough to complete them, appropriations for such work are ver; expensive to the govornment. But 1 have not scen the time when any but a general bill, which would coyer the |, more important works in all parts of | the union could be passed, 1do not believe you can get the representa- tives and senatore from the Atlantie, the Pacific, and thegreat lake states to support a se| provement of the Mississippi. g Nor do wators of any portion the union, dim:ommute(‘ywith provisions for im- proving the waters of other portions of the union. T cannot now under- take to state the reasons for this op- inion, but there will no doubt be members .of the convention wholfunderstand and can state them if necessary. I make the state- ment because T think it might be un- fortunate for the convention to take distinct grounds for a soparate appro- !rrinliuu for the Mississippi. I would have no difliculty in voting for such a measure, but 1 feel sure many others would.” Rl Economy: A fortune may be spent in using inef- eotual medicines, when by spplying Thomus' Kclectric Oil a speedy and econ- omical cure can be effected. " In case of rheumatism, lame b badily ailments, or pains of every descriptfon, it affords in- stant relief, 17 eod 1w interforence by th which was beiug pl ; 22, — Mus, | ing, unnccessary. Odndiahar was bril Amanda Davis Bradford, sister of | Jiantly illuminated in honor of the £R Specches were made by several Ei This sub- [ )igh and Scotch citizons. J were unanimously adopted in the house committee on commerce, | foreh and I fear that an attempt to secure | of exceedingly disgraceful. believe any bill of this kind can_be | Ireland. ¢ 1 passed which proposes to improve the : otators and - took no active part in he was the leading speaker, denounced to Archbishop Croke’s manitesto, ad- vising the Irish people to pay their rents, Mr. BEagan claims that the archbishop is mistaken in his declared assumption that the league has re- cently adopted the policy of “No rent,” and insists that its platiorm has always favored abolition as the only course which would put an end to the present curse of landlordism the way it is conducted in Ireland, He goes further, and ar- guos.that not only is the no rent poli- cy theonly one left for the earnest friends of Ireland, but that it is wise, expedient and courageous in the pres= ent emergency in Irish affairs. NOT ALLOWED TO RECEIVE VISITORS. Mr. Parnell has had published a personal letter, in which he states that he, Mr. Dillon, Brennan and Kettle have been deprived of the right of receiving visitors for a texm of one week. A FAILURE, The meoting held this evening at Trafalger square to protest against the arrest of members of the land league was a failure, only 700 persons being present. OTHER FOREIGN AFFAIRS National Associated I'ress. THE BRITISH MINISTER SATLS, LonvoN, October 22, —Hon. Lionek Sackville West, the new British min~ ster to Washington, sailed from Liver- pool for New York. TURKISH TROOPS OCCUPY HERAT. Calcutta and other dispatches cor- roborate the statements a fortnight ago of the success of the Turkestan army and the probable fall of Herat. Abdul Khan's army took possession of Terat without any opposition. There New Your, l”“‘"l"’r 22"“‘;}"" was rejoicing in Candahar as the peo- Grace has issued a lctter demanding plo belioyed 1t would end the war. The GO O f I 1T L Ak victory will probably render further English army, on a war foots event and the ameer has issued a proclamation announcing his belief n the entire pacification of Afghanis~ tan, GALES IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND, England and Scotland _are being swept to-night by heavy galesthrough- out their whole length. age is being doue along the const and Much dam- nland. It is feared that shipping will suffer greatly, INDIGNATION MEETING. Cuicaco, October 2; A meeting y ed | of Bnglish and Scoteh citizens was from any other object of appropria- | Jcld this ovening at No. 45 North Jlark street to discuss the Irish ques- ion and was very largely attended. Resolutions setting recent action . government was That it s requested that all Englishmen and that the the British Scotchmens protest against the out~ rage, for the same means may be used to suppress land reform in” England and ga money | oxtended to the Irish people, urging Partisl | them to aveid physical force, but trust to the greatness of the ideas presented by Parnell, Davitt and others, whick appeal to the English- otland. Earnest sympathy is men and Scotch as well as the Irish- men for justice. GLADSTONE DENOUNCED, LoxnoN, October 23, —Upwards of 40,000 people were present at the ate bill for the im-|meeting held in Hyde park to protest. against the govornment’s action with ost of those present were meeting. Mr. O'Donnell, who Mr, Gladstone. ey e— New styles of Bags just received at Marhofi’s, 118 and 115 South Four- teenth street, botween Douglas and Dodge. ———— W. R. Bennet & Co., the Low Price (Grocers, Jacobs Block, 16th st., have a large stock and splendid assortment of lunch baskets and fancy baskets which they are selling cheap. A full line of choice groceries at low prices, Teas and spices a specialty, & Co, Teams, W. R. BenN Lo Wanteo—Threo Brick Wages, $4.00 per day. oct22-tl IrrNee Bros. Atkinson & Co.,acknowledged lead- ingmillinors, Creightonblock, Fifteenth street, near the post office, oct18-tf