Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 8, 1881, Page 1

o o » h!‘\“‘"“‘ g THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. Very Brief Proceedings in the Senate Yesterday. Progress of the Fight for the Poseession of the Council Bluffa Postoffice, How the Chairmanships ofthe House Committees Will Probably be Distributed, Formal Occupation of the Ren- ovated White House by President Arthur. Lengthy Budget of Miscellaneons Notos From ths Capital. CONGRESS. National Associated Pross. PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE, WasniNeToN, December 7.—The morning hour was occupied with the prosecution of executive busineas, re- ception of commuuications and peti- tions and the introduction of bills. Nothing of public importance in cither class. WasniNatoN, December 7.—The introduction of bills occupied the time of the senate until half past 1. Mr. Hoar offered a resolution for a select committee on woman suffrage. Referred. Contrary to expectativn, Mr. Mor- rill, whowas to address the senate on his tariff commiasion bill, did not do 80, but instead moved to adjourn which was at 1:45 p. m. agreed to. PROCREDINGS IN THE HOUSE, The house met at 12 o'clock. The territorial delegates were all sworn in save Mr. Cannon, of Utah, whose credentials were objected to. A dis- cussion followed, sharply participated in by Messrs. Haskell, of Kansas, Cox, of New York and Randall, of Pennsylvania. Pending the question the message of the president was read. After the reading of the message, McKinley, of Ohio, introduced a res- olution that a committee of one from each state bo appointed to act with a senate committee to provide proper recognition of the the president’s death. At 5:30 p. m. the house adjourned until Friday noon. HAWKEYE OFFICE SEEKERS. National Associated Prees. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYSHIP, Cnicaco, December 7.—A Wash- ington special says there is quite an interesting fight over two prominent offices in Iowa. The first is that of the United States district attorneyship for that state. James T. Lane, pres- y for reappointment; his commission expired on the 8th of Nevember and he has been holding over since that date. His most prominent rival is John Runnuells, of Des Moines. There arc several other minor candi- dates in tho field. A meeting of the Towa delegation in congress failed to agreo on any one torecommend to the president and adjourned over one week, when the matter will again be discussed. Revresentative Hepburn was for a Mr. Auderson, but Mr. Anderson withdrew last night and Mr. Hepbura’s support will probably go to Mr. Runnells. Should this be the case, and Senator McDill also vote for Ruunells, it is considered most likely that Mr. Runnells will be ap- peinted. COUNCIL BLUFFS POSTOFFICE, The other fight is over the p stmas- torship of Council Bluffs. ‘Che pres- ent incumbent is Mrs. Jane Baldwin. Her commission expired some time ago and she was reappointed by Mr. Arthur, Representative Hepburn, in whose district the postoflice is situ- ated, did no happen to be consulted about the matter and has consequently felt very much aggrieved. He, in conjunction with ~ United States Marshal Chapman, who is here, is working to have Mrs., Baldwin dis- placed and & man named Armour ap- pointed to the position, Armour was first led to seek the place because his wife’s mother was the first cousin of President Garfield, and when Garfield was alive he saw him in reference to getting tho place. Mrs. Baldwin is endorsed by Secretary Kirkwood, Benators McDill and Allison, and a majority of the people at Council Bluffs, COMMITTEE CHANGES. National Associated Pres, SENATE REORGANIZATION. WasiiNeroN, December 7.—Since the senate committees were formally reorganized changes have been neces: sitated by the retirement of Senators Conkling and Platt, the death ot Burnside and the admission of Sena- tor Windom to succeed Edgerton. The republicans, aithough they have passed a resolution continuing the committees, are not altogether satis- fied with them as now constituted. When vacancies occurred they were filled by putting the new man on the same committee as his predecessor, but at the bottom of the republican list! Thus New York lost the chairmanship of the com- merce committee and the foreign relations committee passed from General Burnside (by Lapham who gucceeded Conkling)to Edmunds, who also holds the chairmaanship of the judiciary committee. Mr. Me Millan, who was chairman of the re vision of laws, by the retirement of Conkling got the commerce, giving him also two committe There are but thirty-nine committees, standing and select. Had Windom remained in the senate he would have been en titled to the appropriations committee and a place on the railroads and traus- ELEVENTH YEAR. THE OMAHA DAI of the list of pensions, patents, cation and labor, his former standing going for naught. At a caucus this morning it was proposed but mot generally favored and & committée was appointed to consider the subject, and 1t is quite probable some voluntary changes will Ln made on the fepublican side to ac- cmmodate existing circumstances, Another caucus will be held in & few days. foot on republicans and edu- HOUSE COMMITTERS Speaker Keifer is hard at work on the house committoes. The chair- manship state is not materially chang- ed since yesterday, though nothing definite can be stated. Wachington special to Clncinnatl Commercial The announeement of standing comittees of the house by the speaker will not be made for a week. There are eighty-eight republicans re elected, and sixtyor seventy who have been members in previous con gresses. There are for(y-two stand. ing committees, three joint and five select committees, 8o that only about one-half of the old members can be provided with chairmanships. Reed, of Muine, would probably be as- signed tothe chairfanship on elections were it not that his own seat is con- tested by Andersen, democrat. His preference would e be judiciary, of which he was & miimber last session. There are four equally prominent re- publicans who segk the same honor, Robinzon, of Massachusetts; McKin- ley, of Ohio; Willipma, of Wisconain, and Willits, of Mighigan. The committee én mlections will be & very impoertant committee to the ro- publicans of this , there being seventeon contes 3, inn cases, fifteen of which the southern states, and involveithe seats of demo- cratic members. The chairmanship of the ways and means committee be given, it is said, to W. D. Kelley, of Pennsyl- vania; lgpruprintiqn to Frank His- cock, of New York; banking and cur- rency to A. W. Crapo, of Massachu- setts; Pacific railropds to Benj. But- terworth, of Ohio; claims, Richard Crowley, of New: York; commerce, Mark H. Dunnell, of Minnesot Dunnell is chairman of the Missi sippi river c.mmission; public lands, John H. Ketchum, of New York; post oftices and railroads, Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois; dis- wict of Columbia, Henry 8. Neal, of Ohio; war claims, C. C. Carpen- ter, of Iowa; public expenditures, Romual De Pacheco, of California; ag- ricultural, Edward K. Valentine, of Nebraska; Indian affairs, Russell Er- rett, of Pensylvanida; milltary affairs, Anson G. McCook, of New York; naval affairs, Georze M. Robeson, of New Jersey; foreign affairs, John A. Kasson, of .Jowaj unless Kasson should prefer to benamed second on the committee on -waysand means, when W. W. Rice, of M-ruphnwua, would probably . expect the appoint- ™ Phomas L. Young ot Ohi omas ol Ghio, choioe of ' blic build- ¥ o ‘ennessee, railways and canals; James B. Belford, of Colorado, mines and mining; Horace F. Page, of Oalifor- nia, education and labor; A. Herr Smith, of Pennsylvania, accounts; George R. Davis, of Illinois, invalid pensions; Jay A. Hubbell, of Michi- gan, pensions, Of course the list is subject to change, as members themselves may agree upon positions sought. The joint committee on consus will be an_important committee this sos- sion, having in charge the apportion- ment bill and_will probably be ten- tendered B. F. Harris, of Massachu- setts. Orth, of Indiana, 18 spoken of for the elections committee, and Julius C. Burrows, of Michigan, for paivate land claims. These are the important committees, but there are still tweuty more chairmanships to be provided for. Itis usual for the speaker to consult with the mombers who are prominent in the party before making his final assignments, = The labor of forming tho committees will bo un- usually irksome this season, and most of the republicans_will be obliged to serve on three or four differont com- mittees, CAPITAL NOTES. MINOR COMMITTER CHANGE: iNoTON, December 7.—The n senators held a caucus this morning to determine changes in the committees made necessary by the succession of Mr. Edgerton by "Mr. Windom, No important changes were made. AMALL-POX, Two cases of small.pox have ap- peared here. THE WHITTAKER CASE. The decision in the Whittaker case has been completed by Judge Advo- cate General Swaim, after a careful review of the facts, and is now being written out by his clerks for trans- mission to Secretary Lincoln. BTEEL BLOOM TARIFF, A party of iron and steel manufac- turers and importers are before the secretary of the treasnry to-day argu. ing against the old ste:] bloom case. The controversy growa out of the fact that a rate per pcund is charged at the custom house on the steel blooms un- der 600 pounds, while the rate fixed sy the tariff regulations on 60O pound blooms is 46 per cent. ad valorem, making a large discrimination in favor of certain importers, The argument will take all the afternoon. THE SOUTH IN THE CARINET, A delegation of southern represen- tatives called on the president to-day to ask the appointment of a southern man in_the cabinet. President Ar- thur said he would consiler the mat- ter and promised concilatory policy towards the south, CABINET RUMORS, 1t was rumored to-day that Seereta- ry Blaine had insisted on being re leased from the portfolio of state at onee and that the name of his success- has theisland derstanding that he would acoept it at his convenience. President Arthur stated to-night that the resignation of Secretary Blaine had not been accepted and he could not say when any cabinet nom- inations would be sent to the senate. It is said, however, that the new at- torney general and secretary of state would be nominated within ten days; that Hunt will remain till January, James will stay till next June, Lincoln will be given a prominent foreign mission and Emory Storrs will then be appointed attorney gen eral, replacing the temporary appointee to the department of justice, AT HOMK, President Arthur dined at the white house this evening, accompanied by his secretaries, Reed, Phillips and Brown, and having as guests John Davis, son of Bancroft Davis, and Howard Carroll. The president's personal effects, hooks, papers, office desks, el were removed from the Jones mausion. Tho president’s bed chamber will be the “‘Nellie Grant Chamber.” The white house in its new dress is_greatly improved. The main lobby has been Kalsomined in light shades and the chairs, lounges, ete, have beenre-covered in light silk shade. In the east room the furni- ture is rich, the woodwork is all ebon- ized, the upholstery is of old gold with golden brocade window curtains The green room is tinted a Nilo green and is more beautiful than before. The blue parlor remains as it was. The red parlor has been elaborately renovated, the velvet carpet is ren- dored brighter with a filigree crimson wool mat, the woodwork is rosewood, and the furniture is in crimson plush. The halls and stairways have all been recarpeted in velvet. Upstars all the rooms have been made comforta- ble and cheerful. MORRILL ON THR TARIFZ. Senator Morrill gave notice Monday that he would address the senate to- day on his_bill proposing tariff com- mission. Routine bunineas consumed nearly two hours and Morrill declined to begin his speech. He will probab y deliver it to-morrow. THE BANKRUIT LAWK, The sub-committee of the senate judiciary having in charge the subject of the bankrupt laws have prepared a report to submit to the full committee at its next meeting. The members hope a bill for a parmanent bankrupt law will be perfected and reported to the senate before the holidays. e = CASUALTIES. A MAN TRAP, Derrorr, Mich., December 7.—The Canada Southern railroad bridge be- tween Trenton, Mich., and Gross Isle, is a veritable man-trap through which half a dozen people have fallen to the river and drowned within the past year. The latest fatalities are the drowning of Jay Smith, a Gross Isle farmer, Monday night, and a German omployed at thestock yards on the i last evemg, the partiesin each case being in the act of crossing to thoir homus*when they fel! througsh. MINOR CASUALTIEN, Derrorr, Mich,, December 7.—The schooners Cossack, of this port, and the H. H. Baldwin, of Cleveland, at 2 o'clock this morning, while trying to get in, went on the rocks. Both are in great peril and the crews have not been rescued, as the wind is blow- i miles an hour with heavy seas baeaking over them. The Cossack is owned by Capt. 5. B. Grummond, of this city, and the insurance expired yesterday noon. The Baldwin is owned by Peter Smith, of Cleveland. 2 el Montreal's Infernal Machine. National Associated Pross. MoxtrEAL, December 7.— Another infernal machine bhas been discovered concealed at the north wall of the court house, the location being the samo a8 the first one. Tt was similar to the one which caused the excite- ment on Sunday. J. B. Rouillard, mining en y and John Finn, chemist, have examined the contents of the explosive boxes and have dis- covered them to be engines of destruc- tion far more terrible than expected. Under the direction of the police to- day, they will not give any more in- formation other than they have found them to be not only intended for dis- truction of property, but aimed diroct- ly at taking human life. The expla- nation of the dynamite not exploding in ths second box when the powder chargo went off is simple; dynamite will not explode when frozen and that in .the boxes was congealed at the time and is still in that condition, The reason also why the clock work of the box first bound was. not set at work or a cap attached to the nipple, was that being placed near the other it was expectsd that when the lattor exploded it would blow up the first also. In tho box were picces of O'Donovan Rossa's newspaper, dated in November last. Eich box is an oblong square of galvanized iron, 4x4 x9 inches, containing twelve cartridges of ordinary dynamite, generally known as giant powder labeled **Atlas,” A Colored Cadaver. Natlonal Associatod Fross, ATLANTA, Ga., December 7.—When the Georgia railroad train arrived to- night, a trunk was opened and found to contain the body a negro woman, Tho trunk was for the Southern Med- ical college at this place, e The President’s Brother. National Awsociated Press, Cuicaao, December 7.—Major Ar- thur, of tho United States army, brother of President Arthur, arrived the city this afternoon from San Francisco. He and party are en route for New York. ot - Indications. Natlonal Associat:d Press. WasHiNGToN, December) 8,—For the upper Misaissippi and lower Mis rouri valleys: Parly cloudy weather, local rains, followed by clearing or would be sent to the senate to- morrow. Mr. Blaine said his resig- portation routes to the seaboard; as #ncoassor +o Edgerton he goes to the nation had been inthe hands of the president for some time with the un- weather, warmer, south " veering to colder northwest winds, rising pre- ceded in the east district by falling barometer. OMAHA, THUR DAY MORNIN * NOT S0 VERY CRAZY. Tostimony in Rebuttal to Show the Fallacy of the Claim, A Number of Freeport Wit- nesses Who Never Saw it in the Family. How Guiteau is Treated by the Crowds Through Which He Daily Passes, Solution of That Comspiracy Sensa- tion Discovered i Chicago. SRS 1 GUITEAU, THE PRESIDENT MAKER. WasniNetoN, Decesiber 7. The court room was packed ab the opening this morning. The juty were early in their seats. Guiteau was cscorted in shortly after 10 o'clock His hands were full of papers afd ho setiled down to their perusal after the hand. cuffs had been romoved. As noon as Judge Cox fook his seat, Guiteau became @xcited and smd: “The Amefican peo- ple do not desire that this case stould be tried again. Now am not satistied with the political si uation as developed in this case. The president of the United States would never have been shot if it had not been for the political situation. 1 ask your honor _to subpana Grant, Conkling and Platt. ey were 80 down on Garfiela last spring that they would not speak to him I have aright toshow thatif yonr honor does not permit me to do this, 1 think the court in bane will grant a new trial. T also desire tosay I will make the clossng speech for the de- fense after Scoville has had his say. Scoville says he has submitted six writte: questions to President Arthur but has received no answer up to the present time. I don't want President Arthnr dnfid into this case in this way. I thiuk a great deal of President Arthur, T made him resident and he knows it 0 in president of the United States, and 1 made him se, and I think I should have somothing to say in this watter.” It was arranged between the coun- sel that the president's answers should be put in as evidence at any stage of the trial. Gen. W. T. Sherman was the next witness. He simply recited the or- ders he had issued for the disposition of troops at the time of the assassina- tion. Drs. Spitzka, of New York, and Nottie G. Rude, of Chicago, were called LY DECEMBER &, 188 school boys jeor at the priso or. Tn somo instances in resider in the streets through which the van passes women are seen shaking their fists at the prisoner. Guiteau dors not, of course, sce these demonstrations. Sinco he was shot at by Jones e does not stand in the van, neither does he o to the front part of it, his favorite position being & seat near the door. This morning quite acrowd moet in the neighborhood of Eighth street east, with cries of “shoot him,” ‘“‘hang him,"ete. The prisoner made a jumyp from tho rear to the front and had hardly recovered from his fright when hearrived at the court house THE ''MESSTANL Prof. J. W. Shiveley, of 8 Springs, who was arrested hore afow days ago and sont to the insane asy lum, now turns out to be the same man who was arrested near Chieag about a manth , when, it will be remembered, at the time of his arvest he ropresented himsolf as possessed of secrets of a conspiracy to nssassinate arfield, in which Conkling, Grant .11 others were alleged to by implica ted. Comment on the Message. Natlonal Amsociated Proe, Nkw York, December 7. Times, in two columns, apre but the part referring to t rou o frauds. Tho Timos says president mukos somewhat gingerly allusions to the star route frauds. It might have been worth while to powmnt out that the great reductions which have recently been made in the expense of the star route service can only bo justified on the theory that the system which rendered necessary these reductions was both extravagant and corrupt.” The Herald has a column and a haif, and says: ‘“The message of President Arthur is admirably writ- ten, calm and dignified in style and tone, and advises congroas as 1t is his constitational duty to do so on many important subjects with a wisdom and sound judgment which will win for him the public s contidence and for his recommendation the attentive con- sideratione of both houses. The Tribune says: ‘‘Tho message is strongest on foreign relations and finance, but is not weak any where, and it will be generally accepted by the country as a judicious, moderate and in most respects a matisfactory document. On the civil servico ques- tion, it shows a disposition to submit as littlo as possible to the programme of the civil servico reformors.” Truth says: *The message speaks too well fur itself to need any editorial comment.” The Star says: *‘The first message of President Arthur will bo a great disappointment to the country, which has expected so much and will receive in this message so little of practical valuo and interest.” The Graphic says: ““It is a magnifi ' | overdue Bromen ateamer | Reng BEE. villo, where 1 shall be able to enjoy quiet life,” The fobject of his trip was to bring home his daughter, who had just graduated. It has been charged against him that his objeet in visiting England was to draw the money from the fund that was depos- ited there by tho confederate govern- ment, » - Marine Intolligence. National Associated Pross New York, Decomber 7.— Sailed- The Coptic for Liverpool. Arriv The Lake Wirnipeg from Liv the Labrador from Havre, the Servia from Liverpool Rorrernay, December 7. Arrived The Edam from Now York Goaseow, December 7, Arrived The Furnessia from New York Sovtnamrron, December 7. - Ar vived The Moselle from New York for Bremen ANxTwekr, December 7. The Vad- erland from Now York. Hamnuna, Decomber 7. Arrived The Cimbria from New York, Havaxa, December 7. Arvived The Newport from New Vork. Veia Cruz, Decomber 7. Are The of City Washington from New York. New 7.—The rekar ar rived here to day, bringing 1,091 pas ors. Her captain reports that they had continual hurricanes for six days. They lost ono mwan overboard. The Parthia, of the Cunard line, five days benind, also_ arrived to-day. Likewise the Lake Winncpeg, seven days belated, and the Labrador, of the Fronch line, six days overdue. The captain of the Lake Winnepeg re- ports encountering a hurricane on the 23d of November, in which Chief En- gineer Jamor Blair was washed over- board and lost, and Patrick Coonoy, & fireman, was killed. The waves ran mountain high, and frequently dashed over the decks. For fifteen days the galo lasted. It was a fearful voyage. The steamer Vaderland, hence for Antwerp, Novomber 28th, was re- ported near the mouth of the English channel to-day. The agent of the company said: “‘She’s now two days ahead of time. She was really blown over.” York, Deccmber £ CRIME. CRIMINAL MALPRACTICE, Philadelphia, December 7.~ The mystery surrounding the death of the young woman whose body was found on Monday night in a house on T ter street under circumstances which indicated criminal malpractice, was not cleared up by the coroner’s in- voatigation to-dny. One witnesa said the deceased, whose name is believed to have been Koto Hicmans, arrived here from Wurtemburg, Germany, about six months ago, while another witnesa stated the woman came to NO. 144 FOREICN INTELLICENCE. Excitement in St. Petersburg Over the Nihilist Trials, The Czar Stiongly Urged to at Once Renew the War With Turkey. Misocellanesons Foreign News of the Day FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. National Amociated Pross. HUSKIAN MATTERS, Prrersnurg, December 7 More than ordinary excitement was produced by the developments made i the state trials here to-day., The wovernment hroac charged that Gen, Movinsky and Stato Counsellors Fursotf gand Tjacglell were partly hargeable with contributing to the assassinntion of Alexander 11, by their neghgence in the performances of cer- tain duties. The czar has been conforring with a number of prominent Pan-Sclavists who have been ureing upon him the importance of renewing the war with Turkey and refusing to consent to diplomatic arrangements which dia not provide for the domation of 8 at Constautinople. he position of Tguatieff daily be- comes more insecure, He appears to have wholly lost the confidence of the onperor. Absolute control of the tologruph and postal service of the cmpire will shortly be transferred to the minister of police. Tt is proposed to institute a thorough surveillance over all postal and telegraphic communications. I'he prince of Montenegro has sent a lottor to the czar complaining of the movements of Austrian tleets in the Adriatic sen. The remonstrances are written in vory earnest language. Fifteen nihilists were arrested he St ere to-day. They wore oflicers’ unitorms and had crosses of the Order of 8t. George. Their intention was to at- tack ( Ignatieft and tho czar on 8. George's day. MISCELLANEOUS, VieNNa, Doceml M. Batu- minister at the Austrian court, in a conferenco held to-day with Von Kalloy, stated that ho was particulary instructed by his government to express its 1egret that the Austrian interpretation put upon the king's speoch that ho uttered an unfriendly sentiment towards Austria. He begged to stato officially that such interpretation did Roumania 1n- justice, and that Roumania desired to hold an perpotuate the friendliest relations towards Austria, but did not answer. ville request- od that attachwents issued for them. The defense here rested. In rebuttagstitneral Sherman was the first witness placed ‘9n the stand, He identafied the letter iili* an sent him at the time of his arrest on the shooting of Garfield. A military force was ordered out immediately. 5 l‘l‘Why was that done?” asked Cork- ill. “Well,"” added the witness, ‘‘the shooting of Gurfield under the cir- cumstances reported gave reason to apprehond it was part and parcel of a conspiracy pervading the country. Of course the military was bound to act promptly to be ready for any contin- gency that might possibly arise.” Prisoner—I am obliged to Sherman for ordering out the troops for my protection. E. 1. Barton testified that he knew the prisoner's father & number of years. He was under the impression if he acted up to the provisions of tho New Testamont he would live for ever, but did not think him insane for that. He expressed the opinion all of Guiteau's family wero of sound mind. A. T. Green, of Freeport, Illinoie, tostilied he know the prisoner's fath. ora number of years; always regarded him as sane person, Jardner W. Canada, Dr. Buckloy and Bmith D. Atkins, of Freeport, give testimony. Recess was taken at 12:30 p. m. for one hour, The first witness called after recess was Jas, Cochran, of Freeport, Tl1. He stated that he had been well ac- quainted with the prisoner’s father and never noticed any sign of mental disturbance on his part. He was ac- quainted with other members of the family and never noticed any symp- toms of insanity amo.ug them. The prisoner asked if the witness didn’t know that his father was looked upon as a crank on religions matters, The witness repeated not. Prisoner—‘‘Well, this witness may know about my father's habits in business matters, but he knows noth- ing of his social habits.” Gov. viler, of Freeport, had known the prisoner’s father for a long time, und never heard his sanity questioned, A. A. Babcock stated he knew the prisoner’sfather and family, and never saw anything indicating insanity in connection with them, The prisoner, who had been busy reading, here exclaimed : “I am glad General Arthur raps Mormonism 1n his message, and I hope ho will rap it again. T expect Goneral Arthur will give the nation the finest adminie- tion it has ever had. The message has the true vingabout it.” A peal of lnughter followed this outburat, and the prisonerlooked at the spectators and smiled. David Sunderland, of Freeport, was next pluced on the stand, He gave similar testimony in regard to the sanity of the prisoner’s father and family, as also did Horace Tarbox, and the court adjotrned at 3 p. m. until 10 a. m, to-morrow. INCIDENTS, When Guiteau leaves the court house in the van each day there is more or less hissing and yal{ing by the crowd, and frequently on the way down crowds of colored people and that he did cent production. The phraseology is perfect, with no vain repetition. The sentences are clear, cogent and con- cise, the production of » scholar, a atatezman, a ~agn of affairs snd A pa- triot. The messago is full of subjects worthy of thought and discussion.” The Post says: *‘The message is, on the whole, a very creditable paper. The president has contrived to say something of value on a great many topics and dismsses others without expressing an opinion on them but also without great waste of words.™ The Southwestern Railway Asso- oiation. National Associated Pross Cnicaso, December meeting of the southwestern railway associntion to-day, it was red with the Missouri Hacific to leave a sottle- ment of tho new business to boadjust- ed between that company and Seere- tary Midgeley withir oty days, at the expiration of which time thirty days’ notice must be given to with- draw from the agreement. The fassociation re-elected the old executivo committee —J. C. McMull- enof the Chicago & Alton, R. R. Cable of the Rock Islrnd, T. J. Potter of the Burlington and J. C. Gault of the Wabash, and the executive com- mittee appointed Mr, C. C. Church goneral agent at Kansas City. 7.—At the Natiomal Base Ball League. National Associated Piess, Cu1caao, December 7.-=The annual meeting of the national league of pro- fessional base ball clubs convened this morning at the Tremont house, Pres ident W. A. Hulbert in the chair. Tho following delegates were present: A. H. Soden, Harry Wright, Boston; W. A. Hulbert, A. (. Mills, Chicago, J.F. Eva s, Cloveland; H. B. Win ship, Providence; Freeman Brown, Worcester; Hon, W. G. Thompwon, Detroit; J. 8. Smith, Buffalo. — After the mecting was called to order by President Hulbel number of com- munications were read and the usual committees appointed. Adjourned til afternoon, ~ e ‘The Horticulturists. N.tional Awsociated I'ross. Ciicaco, December 7.— At the sec- ond day's session of the annual meet- ing of the State Horticultural socic- ties of Illinois and Wisconsin, H, M. Smith, of Green Bay, submitted a report on the crop of strawberries and other small fruit, making a favor. able showing. C. L. Watrous, president of the Towa State society, follpwed in an encouraging report. Dr. J. A, Warder, of Ohio, read an exhaustive paper on s0me evergreens, 014 Jeff's Return. Natlonal Assaciated Fress. New York, December 7.-—Jefler- son Davis, accompanied by his wife and daughter, arrived iu the steam ship Nockar, of the Bromen line, this afternoon. Davis was found on board the ship conversing with Mrs. Dayis. Heo looks better than whon he left this city from Ohio or Chicago, The inquiry is not concluded. CRIMINAL NOTRS, Ricumonp, Ky., Dccember 7, James Smith was found guilty at Boonville, Ky,, of wife murder, and the j“;{ fixod ‘the pumshment at death. He was removed to jail. and an hour later was found hanging by the nock, dead. WasniNgToN, December 7.--In the caso of Bernard, the government clerk charged with irregularities in socuring a pension for one Morrison and receiving an illogal fee therefor, the commissioner decided to-day that thedefendant by his own testimony had taken an exhorbitant sum, and held the accuscd in bail for 2,000 for his appearance at court. e+ — Virginin Legislature. National Awsoc ated Pros, Ricumonn, December 7.—The leg islature convened hero to-day, th. oftices of both houses being filled by the clection of readjuster nominecs, Governor Holliday sent his mes- sage, dealing for the most part with the state debt. He claims tho debt can bo paid in full and says: “Vir. ginin has been accused of aitempting the mean crime of repudiation. Tt haa been charged the federal cov ment or the party directing its des- tines has used its patronage and monoey to hurry her along to that disreputa- ble way. If this bo true, then if there be any stigma it has been taken from our commonwealth and fastencd on the republic and will bloom out sooner or later in unspeakablo disus- ter. General Mahone is in the city. The Life-Saving Service. Nation ! Associated Prosy Sanatoa, N. Y., Decomber 7,— At a mecting of eleven keeper: life saving stations, lying between Sandy Hook and Barnemat, at the Central hotel to-day, a resolution was drawn up petitioning 88 to in- aso the compensation of keepers and crews. The keepers stated that most of their crews are on the point of resigning. and their only retain- ment in the service was the” expecta tion that congress would onact n law yiving them increased pay. Already five station keepers have resigned and a rebellion i threatened which will break up the se - Killed His Wife. National Associated Fross, Farr River, Mass., December 7. — Frank Charon, 29 years old, this morning shot his wife who was sleep- ing in bed, instantly killing her. The couple have three children, the oldest aged 4 yewrs, The murderer gave himself up and is in jail awaiting the action of the grand jury. ¥ and domestic infelicity were tho causes of the crime. Charon exhibits no re WOk, Passenger Comductors’ Assoctation, Nutional Associated Prems, New Ouceans, Dec 7, —The Rail road Passenger Conductors' Lifo in for Europe several woeks age ‘1 do not care to express my opinions in the n«w-lwner " said he to are- porter. ‘“Wo have had a very un- leasant timo at sea, I feel much tter than when I left Southampton. T will leave this afternoon for Louis- surance assoeciation meets here at Rowme, December 7. - Iu the Ttalian chambor of deputies to.day, Signor Manclimi, foreign mniinister, in a speech charged France with acting most unjustly to Italy and that Ger- ™any a - had i to Ppreserve an !'“dy 0 1 objects with Italy which were leading to closer relations. The v- government, he said, hud retused all recognition o' all acts consummated at Tums. [Cheers.] Francohad said that the occupation of * Tunis was not permanent, but she would not state how long it would last. chEecling Ezypt, Signor Manclimi said that the policy of Italy agreed with that of England. Berun, December 7 —Bismarck suggested to deputies to take a short holiday, as he meant to summon a session of parliament to meet Janu- ary 10, Loxvon, December 8. —The gov- ernment has decided to largely in- rease the police in Treland and form night patrols. The Cotton Producers. | National Associated Prows. ATLANTA, Ga., December 7.—The | national cotton planters’ association continued in scasion to-day. The old oflicers wero re-elected as follows: President, F. C. Morehead; treasur- er, George M. Kline; secretary, James N. Geden, Hon. Geo. B, Loring, United States commissioner of agriculture, deliver- ed an able address before the associa- tion an ‘‘The Mutual Relations of American Industries,” - Fire Record. National Awociated Press. New York, December 7.—A fire broke out in the varnish room of the Gaylord-Watson anp publishing com- pany, top floor, No. 61 Beckman street, this morning, caused by the explosion of a vanish vat, snd caused aloss to Watson, John Wotz (prin- ters’ auaterials) and other tenants of 20,000, and on the building 83,000, Barracks Sold. Natloual Amsocinted I'ress, AvLantA, Ga,, December 7,— Me- Pherson barracks, the property of the goverument, sold hore to-day for $16,- e ——— Obituary. Natlonal Awsociated ress. Toxonto, Ont., December 7.—The Bishop of Algonia died in this city -day, Postoflice Changos. Postotice changos in Noebraska dur- ing the woek ending December b, 1881, furnished by Wi, Van Vieck, of the postoflice department: Established - Burr Ouk, Otoe coun- ty, Mrs. Jane Cow! Postmistress. Discontinued—Wontield, Holt coun- ty. N me Changed Avon, Hamilton county, to Muwquette, and O. H. Wirsig, appointed postinaster. Postmasters Appoiuted - Chelsea, Holt county, Krank Eilis; Geneva, noon. A large number of delegates wro present from all parts of the coun- try. Al railroads have tendered the courtesy of travel and arrangements have been made for several excursions from the ity after business is over. Filmore county, Sherwood Burr; Leonard, Hamilton county, Charles Betts; Momence, Filmore county, J. W. Prico; O'Neil City, Holt county, W. D. Matthews; Pierce, Pierce coun- ty, Jacob H. Bharot; Prairie Centre, uffulo county, Worman Newburg,