Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 17, 1882, Page 1

ik “.;\m!"[fl » THE OMAHA COME . ILY BEE. VENTH YEAR. OMAHA MO NDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 1882. — ] 256 FITZ JOHN PORTER. The Prosident Cannot do Any- thing for Him, The Decision ia Based on the Decision of Attorney-Gen- eral Brewster, That Everytring in His Trial were Correct and Accord- ing to Law. Henoe the Matter is to boSent Back ‘Without Action. WasniNaroN, April 16.—As was published in these dispatches last night, the president has decided that he could do nothing in the Fit» John Porter case. The decision is based on Attorney General Brewster’s opinion, made public to-day. .Itis a volumi- nous document, with a review of the facts, showing that in 1862 Porter was court-martialed, convicted, cash- jered and disqualified from holding government office; how the sentence was approved by the president ' Janu- ary 21, 1863; the proceedings of the advisory board in 1878; their report in the following year, with the recom- mendation to annul the sentence; the report submitted to congress by the president June 5, 1879; how congress took no action, and then Porter’s sub- sequent application to the president for relief, The opinion then cites the laws con- structing courts-martial, and points out that no claim has been made that any proceedings were illegal. The queation at issue is simply whether the president had authority to annul the action, and there appears to be no legal provision for further executive action than has already been taken. The report cites the cases of Lieuten- ant DeVin and Major Howe, and quotes the opinions of the intermediate attorneys general, Legar, Bates, Nel- son, and Cushing, as well as that of the supreme court, to show a prece- dent. It is also argued that a pardon would not be restoration, as army ap- pointments are only ‘‘made from the ranks of general officers, and vacan- cies are filled by promotion.” The opinion is summed upon the following conclusion: “Upon the general question con- sidered the conclusion is arrived at that it is not within the competency of the president to afford the appli- cant the relief asked for. That is to say, it is not compotent for the presi- dent to annul and set aside the find- ing and sentence of the court martial and to nominate him to the senate for restoration to his former position in the army.” It is understood that the cabinet 1 . approve. the viewa of PBrewster. Acting under the instructions of the executive Secretary Lincoln to- day sent the following to General Porter: ¢Sir—The president has had under consideration your letter of the 23rd of December, 1881, in. which you allege the injustice of the sentence of the general court martial, under which in 1863 you were as an officer of the army dismissed from the service of the United States and forever dis- qualified from holding any office of trust or profit under the government of the United States, and refer to the report of the advisory board, made in 1879, and ask the president, if convinced of the justice of the recommendation of the advisory board, to annual and set aside the finding and the sentence of the court martial, aud to nominate you to the senate for restoration to your rank in the'army. ‘It being advisable that before con- eidering the propriety of the action requested by you, the question of the power of the president in the premises should be determined, your letter was by the president referred to the attor- ney general for investigation of the subject. By direction of the presi- dent, I have to enclose you a copy of th:“?imnn of the attorney general, dal March 16th, 1882, and to in- form you that the president concurs in the views therein expressed, and consequently that compliance with the application contained in your let- ter 18 not within his authority,” Safe Burglars Arrested. National Associated Press. WasniNgron, D, C., April 16— Four men were arrested here to-day for safe burglary. A police sergeant this morning saw one of the party standing in front of a carpenter shop on L street, and on attempting to ar- rest him was pounced upon by the others and beaten, after which the po- licoman left. ~ Later in the day they clared that the interests of the workingmen were not sufficiently con- sidered by congress. Hes that the workingmen combine politieally, and send their own representatives to Washington, Addresses of a similar purport were made by OCharles H. Zimmerman, statistician of the state labor bureau of New Jersey, and several prominent local labor men. Resolutions contending that the ob- jection to the Chinese was based upon the coolie system, and not on race or nationality, and calling upon congress to re-enact the same measure without modifications, and declaring that no system of slavery can ever again exist in this country, were adopted. The meeting was the largest and most determined of any workingmen held in this city since times. Texas Land and Railrond Legisla: tion. National Associated Pross. AustiN, Texas, April 15.—A sub- stitute to a bill appropriating 2,000,- 000 acres of land to the state university was introduced in the senate to-day. It provides for the setting asidé oue million acres to the university and THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. The Outlook for Adjournment by the Middle of June. Program of the Several Appro- priation Bills in Both Houses of Congress. The Saturday Session of the House Given to Discussion the theories of escape down river by)‘bo.t, and & r:{ght across the country an to Canada. Th:l!o . pot pression that surprised by 1t is generally believed t! finally elude capture, thongh he escape for a foew months. The are also unable to obtain a Miss Burrill, who disappeared at the same time, bl Railroad Bonds in Litigation. National Associated Pross Lirrie Rock, April 15.— Argument &| FOREIGN INTELLICENCE. h | Disoovery of Another Nihilistic in a case of unusual iniportance was of the Tariff Bill, Miscellancons Notes of a National Character. THE OUTLOOK. PROGRESS OF WORK IN CONGRESS, WasHiNeroN, D. O., April 16.— The decision of the house majority to hold extra sessions to rush business, calls attention to the condition of the free schools, and that the balance of the public lands be thrown open to satisfy railroad and other land certi- ficates heretofore - issued. Senator Duncan, author of the substitute, supported it in a powerful speech, claiming that outstanding certificates were valid, and legal claims against the state and should be recognized. This is the first bill introduced during the session having for its object the satisfying of all outstanding land cer- tificates ard it prodiced an animated discussion without final action. A railroad bill preventing the con- solidation of stock, franchise or man- agement of railroads in this state, or the lease or purchase by any railroAd of parallel or competing lines or the consolidation by private or judicial sale or otherwise of any railroad organized in this state with any rail- road organized in another state, was taken up in the house and was pend- ing at the time of adjournment. It is a strike at the Gould syndicate and is certain to pass. Suits Settled. Natlonal Associated Proee. o S8r. Paurn, April 15.—Numerous suits growing out of the late sensation- al failure of A. R. Minninger & Co., the Miles City, Mon., bankers, will soon be dismissed. The liabilities were $350,000, and the creditors are mostly in St. Paul, though some were outside of this city, including Keith Bros.. of Chicago. Arrangements have been made by Lane K. Stone, of this city, who has purchased the claims of creditors, . who, were the prime movers in the plan to ‘have a receiver appointed to settle all litig‘nfll-inn and take charge of the aflairs at Miles Oity as successor of Miunin- sk i d) § tion it radn. . National Ass T ‘WasnINGTON, April 16.~~A synopais of the April report of the department of agriculture upun the area and con- dition of winter g.ain shows an in- crease of 1,000.000 acres, or 2 per cent., The estimated area ot the pre- vious crop was 24,346,000 acres. - ‘The states showing an increase are: Michi- gan, 3 per cent.; Indiana, 4; Ohio, 1; Kentucky, 156; West Nirginia, 3; North Carolina, 18; South Carolina, 10; Georgia, 12; Florida, 2; Alabama, 33; Mississippi, 54; Louisiana, 75; Texas, 72; Arkansas, 72; Tennessee, 17. The average increase in the cot- ton states of 20 per cent., amounts to 800,000 acres, Destruction by the Late Storm, Nautional Ass.ciated Press, New OrLEANs, April 16.—Special telegrams say the destruction on the town of Bayou Teeche by the late storms isindescribable. The situation is appalling. One-fourth of the smaller buildings are down. Some were blown across the bayou and de- molished on the opposite bank. A large residence, elegantly furnished, with its occupants corying for help, floated down and next morning was found againat the bridge, with all oc- cupants missing. George McEnery instructed the relief commissioners to apply for 500,000 rations additional to the 200,000 appropriated Friday by Secretary Lincoln. e ——— Marine Intelligence. National Press Association, New York, April 16,—Sailed——The Spain and the Germanic for Liverpool, the Assyrian Monarch and the Bel- gravia for London, the Furnessia for (lasgow, the Rhein for Bremen, and appropriation bills. One, the im- mediate deficiency bill, has become a law; of the others the fortifications, oconcluded in the United States cireuit court to-day, Judges McCrary and Caldwell presiding. The case involves the validity of over £5,000,000 in bonds issued by the state in 1870, to aid in the construction of a railroad. The state supreme court has declared the act under which the bonds were issued unconstitutional, The bond- holders now seek to hold the read lia- Ozar-Killing Schems. A Mine Found Under the Oath- edral where the Czar ‘Will be Orowned, The British Government De- oides to Release the Irish Suspects now in Jail, The General News that OCame Over the Cable. 81, Prrerssure, April 16, — Bighty workmen employed at the Uspanski ble. It got the bonds, and now it is contended, notwithstanding its change of name and the decision of the su. preme court, that it should be com- pelled to pay the bonds. The case, postoffices, consular and diplomatic and Indian bills are in conference, and the military academy bill with the house committee onappropriations. The senate amendments to the agri- cultural bill have passed the house, and the bill is with the senate com- mittee on npprnprintinna. The army bill is also with tho senate committee on_ appropriations. The District of Columbia bill has been reported from the house appropriations commiltee and is on the calendar of the com- mittee of the whole on the state of the Union. An_appropriation bill is usually considered yirtually passed when disposed of in the house. All but six have been ro passed. There willj probabiy be some fight on the naval bill on new ships of war to be provided for, and on the sundry civil bill, but no contest 1is expected on any others, If thehouse is so dis- posed, all appropriation bills can be passed by the 1st of June and con- gress can adjourn by the 10th if the members so desire. A great number desire an early adjournment for the purpose of looking after renomina- tions, and many of them want to be- come familiar with the districts which have been changed by state legisla- tures redistricting. The outlook, then, is favorable for adjournment in June. CONGRESS National Associated Fress. PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSR, | Wasmvorox, D, C., ! ‘disoussed the g il 16.—The ‘commission White (Ky.) attacked the bill 7. passed extending the bond 28 & measure in the interest of igtillers by such men 0 the ¢ was & man record appointed by his now retired excellency, the late imbe- cile from Ohio, wath full knowledge of his character. Mr. McMillan (Tenn.) argued that congress was competent to frame a tariff bill without farming the matter out to a commission. Mr. Shellabarger favored the bill, asuggesting the passage of a supple- mentary bill reducing the tariff where absol utely necessary In the mean- time, Mr. Hill (N. J.) followed in sup- port of the bill and of a tariff for the protection of industries. Mr. Wilson (W. Va.), a democrat, spoke briefly in favor of the bill as the briefest method of reaching the de- sired result. Mr. Ward (Pa,) also spoke briefly in favor of the bill. Adjourned at 4 p. m. CAPITAL NOTES, National Aw oclated Prees, LOWELL AND LINCOLN, WasniNgToN, April 15,—It is au- thoritatively stated that there was no truth in an evening paper report that Lincoln is to succeed Lowell at Lon- don, MASON'S CASE, WasHINGTON, April 16.—Ona of the Lyddy Brothers arrived from New York this morning, and is prepared to argue the case in the supreme court on a writ of habeas corpus in the Ma- which is regarded as a test one, is against tho Littlo Rock & Hort Smith railroad company. Arguitient for the bondholders was made by John P. Dos Possos, of New York, snd'ex- Chief Justice McClure, of this eity. The road was represented by 0. W.' Huntington, of Boston, The court, took the case under advisement. Great interest attaches to this case here, on account of the magnitude of the interests involved, and a8 settling certain principles of law in reference to railroad aid securities. The deci- sion of the court, counsel say, will form a precedent. New York Politios. Katlonai Assodiated Fress. New York, April 16.—It is an- nounced as political gossip, that prominent republicans assert that Sacretary Folger is no longer a candi- date for governor. Congressman Frank Hiscock and Senator Warner Miller are prominent candidates. In caso the latter should accept the nom- ination, it is rumored Roscoe Conkling will be put forward for the semate. This harmonizing of interests of both wings of the party was considered very probable yesterday, as a Wash- ington dispatch came to Alired Deg- gett, of Brooklyn, that he had secured from the administration the renewal of his weighing contract. He has been a prominent half-breed. Mormon Retaliation. National Associsted Pres Savr Laxe, Utak, April 16. ing thelate Mormon conference it was intimated that the Saints retaliate ;lpnn :‘ha Gr:‘nti_l- *mlnor snti-Mormon legislation, urchase goods from (l})‘enh’h I:mul: ndTu'd"“* e g A g e ) hereafter in their churches, The Gentiles are very indignant at this manner of fighting, and they threaten to stop all dealing with Mormons, If the lines are drawn tightly financial troubles may be looked for. s At the Tomb of Lincoln. Natlonal Associated Press. SurINGFIELD, 18, April 156.—The soventeenth anniversary of the death of Abraham Lincoln was observed here to-day by memorial services at the catacomb of the national Lincoln monument, under the auspices of the Lincoln Guard of Honor. The mem- bers of the legislature and a large number of citizens were present. The song, ‘“In Memorial Abraham Lin- coln,” was sung by a double quartette. The principal address was delivered by Governer Cullom, John Carroll Power read extracts from Lincoln’s speeches. e —— Base Ball. National Associated Fress. Provipexce, R, L, April 16.— Providence 26, Beacons 3. CR10AGO, April 15.—White Stock- cathedral, which is undergoing exten- sive repaits in preparation for the coronation of the czar in August, have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a mine under the sacred edifice, and very near the spot at which the czar and members of his family would take up their position during the coronation ceremonies. Loxpox, April 16.—The govern- ment has decided to release all the Irish subjects now in prison. Dr. Lamson, sentenced to death for theamurder of his brother-In-law has had his respite extended to the 28th of April. The home secretary ina letter informing him of the extension of his respite, warns him that at that time the capital sentence will then be oarried into effect unless some very mmprobable event should occur to stay the execution or better evidence than has been offered shall bo ad- duced. ConsraNTINOPLE, April 16, —M. Denovikoffs, Russian ambassador, has been invited to dine with the Sultan. This indicates a speedy agreement on jpoints in dispute which have retarded the final settlement of the Russian- {Turkish war indemnity. —_———————— Railway News. National Associated Press. Davras, Texas, April 15.—A Deca- fur (Texas) special announces the oompletion of the Fort Worth & Den- yer railway to that point. The road steel tracked and rock ballasted. Lrrrie Rock, April 16.—Through trains commence running to-morrow on the Memphis & Little Rock rail- road. For nearly two months the road has been rendered useless on ac- count of damages by the overflow. New York, April 16.—1It is report- ed there has been deposited under ment for the reorganization of Wumam & Oincinnati railread company over two-thirds of its capital 5 sad 06 ocent of its bonds, right to e deposits expired to- 8. Joserm, April 15, —Edward J, Crowther, late city attorney, and now city assessor, and also a man named Jno, Cox, known to be on intimate terma with Crowther, have been ar- rested on tho charge of complicity in the late $100,000 bond theft. LR Howgate, National Associated Fres. WasniNarox, D. C., April 16— Several anonymous communications have been received by the authorities pretending to know thejwhereabouts of Howgato. No attention is paid, and no clue of any kind can be had. Those who might be supposed to know something of the movements of Captain fluw%nte say he is still in this city. t was said last evening that an effort will be made to throw the detectives off the scent by having Nellie Burnll appear in New Tork, where she will be to-morrow. —_———————— Ex-Senator Dorsey. National Associated Prees. Kansas Crry, April 15, —Ex-Sena- tor 8. W. Dorsey passed through the ings 21, Spaldings none. Shipherd. National Assoclated Press, WasHiNGToN, D, C., April 16.— Blaine's letter requesting permission to give testimony in the Shipherd in- son case, which has precedence on the calendar to-morrow. Liddy will first be heard on jurisdiction. He has found no exact rallel cases, but thinks he can establish his point. It the Waesland for Antwerp, Arrived—The Nederland from Ant. werp, the City of Rome from Liver- pool and the Silesia from Hamburg, #1QueeNsTown, April 156, —Sailed— The City of Richmond for New York., SourHAMPTON, April 15, —Sailed— The Elbe for New York, is erroneous to suppose that the attorney general is to make this point before the court. The fact is the chief justice himself raised it at the last hearing, and announced that he would hear it argued. Itis not ex- pected that a decision will berendered on a preliminary point, but thav argu- ment_on the direct case will be re- LonpoN, April 16.—8ailed — The were arrested in a laundry near the navy yard, and two of the men have been recogunized as Charles Woods and Tom Jones, experienced cracksmen. They had blown open the safe of the carpenter shop before being disturbed .Ilr\y the sergeant, but obtained nothing, 'he men gave their names as Es. Morrill of Cincinnati, Wm, Fitzsim- mons of Baltimore, Thomas Collins, an Irishman, and Charles Lilley of Balti- more. 'Toss, PHILADELPHIA, April 16.—A great open air anti-Chinese meeting was con- vened by the United Trade and Labor council to-night at the Broad Street square, bounded by Chestnut and alnut streets, and the participants are estimated variously between 165,- 060 and 20,000, A torch light pro- pession was paraded through the prin- ipal streets and transparencies were splayed with inscriptions denouncing p Mongolians. There were addresses o three platforms. At the princi- , the chair was taken by Frank n, president of the council. A was made by Congressman of Maine, who denounced nt Arthur for his veto of Chinese bill, and he de- Persian Monarch for New York, Arrived — The Alsatia from New York, New York, April 16,—8ailed—On the 16th, the City of Brussels for Liverpool. Haumsura, April 16,—Arrived—The Vandalia from New York, Havze, April 16,—Arrived—On the 16th, the Oanada from New York. Grasaow, April 16,.—Arrived—-The Ethiopia from New York. SourHAMPTON, April 16.—Passed — The Baltimore from Baltsmore for men, Laverroor, April 16.—Arrived— The Lord of Loul‘l’x from Philadelphia, the Adriatic from New York. QUEENSTOWN, April 10,—Sailed— The Pennsylvania and the Catalonia for Philadelphig. Rorrervax, -~ April 16, —Sailed— Tho Rotterdain for New York, r——CL & DL J o sl WasniNoron, D, 0., April 15— The newspaper, The Nnuonl:l Repub- lican, is about to take an office in the same building with The Washington Post for a term of ten years. This is tood to be significant of & mu- tual consolidation of the two journals, ceived, and the decision reseryed on both questions, The idea that the cabinet decision in the Fitz John Porter case will have an adverse effect on the release of Mason is not entertained, inasmuch as the latter finding of the court-mar- tial has not yet hlg the executive ap- proval, It is understood, however, that army influence is to be exerted ainst Mason's release before tle time of his sentence expires, and that the president may yield to that influ- enco. 1f so, then the only hope lies with the court, Bigelow, n's counsel, thinks the supreme court will throw the case out on Monday. He will then no longer interfere with Liddy Bros., the New York counsel. MISCELLANEOUS, The president has recognized John Dunn as British vice-consul at Ohi- CAgo, "The police arestilljin the dark about Howgate's whereabouts. A clue was thought to have been found this morn- ing, and detectives were sent to Alex- -n;lmd Oio _Anvug ;::1’ z;l‘ it turned out & delusion, officers express the belief that Howgate is still uf the city, secreted by friends of high posi- tion, and that when matters are q down he will be spirited " a: The police are divided bet vestigation was read by the chairman of the committee. Belmont refused to continue the examination of Shipherd, pending de- cision of the question whether hecould be compelled to answer. Scott Lord then took up the cross- city this morning en route to Wash- ington to stand trial tor complicity in the star route frauds, Wasuixarox, April 16.—Ex-Sena- tor Dorsey is on his way to this city in compliance with a summons to ap- pear beiore this court. He will arrive next weok. —_—— Striking for Higher Wages. Natlonal Assoclated Press. New York, April 16,—The track- men employed by the New York Cen- tral & Hudson River railroad between examination, eliciting nothing new. Adjourned till Tuesday. e —————— Mrs. Scovi Petition, Natlonal Associated Prot CuicaGo, April 15, —Mrs, Scoville's petition to be appointed conservator of Guiteau was, by agreement, dis- missed by Judge Loomis in the coun— ty court.” The petition will be carried to another court, i L S Boiler Burst. National Associated Pross. Darvras, Tex., April 16,—A Long- view (Tex.) speci he boiler of W. 8. Robinson's saw mill burst at 8 o'clock this evening, killmg C. A, Willis and making a complete wrock of the mill. Fooling with Auother Man's Wife, National Associated Frees. Kansas Ciry, April 16,—Joe Wit- ham was shot and mortally wounded to-night by Henry Wilson 1n a quar- rel over the former's wife, e ————— Suieide by Fire. National Associated Press, Mr, OagMEL, Pa., April 15.—Mrs, John Richards, a miner's wife, cause her husband threatened yester- day to leave, saturated her clothes with kerosene, lit them, and, after twenty-four hours of awful agony, died to-day. i — “ROUGH ON RATS." o Clears _out rat roaches, N nts, bcdbnf)n, -‘k"unmpmunkl, #ophs s, 16¢, Druggists, be- | other in this city and Albany, numbering 1,200, sre on & strike for higher Wages. Obituary. National Assoclated Pross. Nrw Orreans, April 16, —William Callow, aged 70, partner of Enoch, the philanthropist, died of apoplexy to-day. Pn"’muvm, Aprit 16.—A Leader special soys that Rev. J, ¥, Franklin, rector of St. Paul's church at Erie, Pa., dro dead early this morning from lysis of the heart. The Turf. National Asociated Fross. Bostox, April 16.—Beacon park has been leasod for the season by OscarJ. Blecum, who will open with two races on May day, June 13, 14, 16 and 16, for $5,5600 premiums. Not Guilty. National Associated ¥ross. Pairaperiia, April 16.—The jury gave a verdiot of not guilty in the case of William Kennedy, charged with embezzlement of $50,000 from Jonathan Posey. There are fifteen lictments against him, " Lima, March 22.—The Recolita church, one of the largest in Peru, and one of the earliest erected, was totally destroyed by fire yestorday. Gen. Lynch has caused the arrest of & number of prominent Peruvians for complicity in the circulation of S £0,000,000 in counterfeit $500 Peru- vian notes, made in New York and circulated through the agency of Cal- deron officials and high officers of the banks of Lima and the Peruvian treasury, Therf)myn railroad is closed to the public by order of Gen. Lynch. Bolivia and Chili have reached an understanding, aud Gen. Camaucho, who commanded the Bolivians in the desperato battle of Tacra against the Chileans, has been appointed minister of Bolivia to Chili, and all remaining Bolivian prisoners liberated und sent home. Trescott and Blaine are remaining in Chili, it is rumored, on special orders from Washington. Lynch insists on Chili’s right under the Berne postal treaty to receive and forward all mails for Peruvian ports, and continue to do so in spite of the protests of commanders of foreign men-of-war in the harbor of Oallao. Captain Merriman, of the United States steamor Adags, at Callao, made a formal protest, which Lynch answered by reference to the treaty. The protesting parties have the United States boats Adams and the Pensocola, the French iron-clad Triumphante,and the corvette Lunier, and the Italian iron-clad Archimedes, and Lynch has the Chilean iron-clad Clanco Eucladoa. Paxama, April 7.—Francisco Zal- dini was inaugurated president of Columbia, at Bogota, on April 1st. A large number of troops are being gathered here to prevent threatening attempts at revolution on the occasion of the assumption of the presidency of the state of Panama by Rafael Numez, Gen, Prado, ex-president of Peru, arrived here on the way to Peru, where he goes to relieve, if possible, the political misfortunes, Ex-Dictator Don Nicholas Pierola arrived on the way to Europe. He has abandoned all hopes of reinstating himself in Peru. National Assoclatel Prows CiNcrsNaTi, April 16.-—The Cinein- : nati cooperage works were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, $100,000; insurance, §90,000. St. Jomns, N. B., April 16.—Jas. Hogan's steam rotary saw mill burned this morning. Loss, 86,000. By a fire in William and Jas. Dris- dell’s sash and door factory at Wood- stock the building was entirely de- strcyel. Probable loss on building and stock, $7,000; no insurance. Lirrie Rock, April 16.—The Stev- ens house, the leading hotel at Hope, a prominent town on the Iron Moun- tain railroad, was destroyed by fire. Seven guests, among whom were sev- eral drummers, lost most of their bag- gage. ¥ New York, April 16.—A fire this afternoon in Alderman MoLavy's laning and saw mill caused a loss of gl.0,000; insured, CH10AGo, April 16.—The factory of | terestin Sh R of Natlonal Associated Prees. Kansas Crry, April 16.--Robert G. Hamilton, of Newburg, N. Y., came to this city last September, Since then he has carried on a scheme for swindling parties by giving checks on banks with which he had no busi- ness, and mortgaging and remortgag- ing his stock of saloon and lodgin, house fixtures, The swindling wil amount to several hundred dollars, He is reported to have eloped with his wife's sister, and 1t is thought has re- turned to Nowburg. Miscollaneous Telograms. Natlonal Associated Pross. Darras, Tox,, April 16.—Weather throughout the state for the past week has been chilly, and - frost is reported at some points, Sr. Jonw, N. B,, April 16.—Prince Edward's Island legislature has been dissolved, and new elections will be held on May 8th, The probabilities are the dpreuant government will be sustained by a large majority. Geo, A, Burbridge, of this city, has been appointed deputy minister of justice for the dominion, vice Lamb, resigned, Lrrrie Rock, Ark,, April 16.—W., Jones, of Fullerton county, attempted to pull a loaded gun out of a tree, His skull was completely torn off and kis brains strewn all over the ground. NasuyiLie, April 16.—The respec- tive chairmen of the Damocratic ex- ccutive committees will to morrow issue a call for a convention on June 20th, in this city. New Yoxk, April 15.—The glove contest botween Jonn L. Sullivan, the champion, aud Dick Egau, the Terror of Troy, which was announced to take place at Hoboken, did not come off. Faru River, Mass,, April 16.— Many of the Bagamore mill strikers are procuring work elsewhere, The Spinners’ union is supporting the strikers, Complaints are becoming SEVEN BATTLES. Omaha and Council Bluffs Roosters on the Rampage, Seven Birds Turn Up Their Toes— Omaha Victorious, On Saturday afternooona few sport- ingmen of this city went over to Molie, Iowa, where they were met by a few of ‘“the boys” from Council Bluffs, for the purpose of indulging in a cock fight. A Ber reporter, getting wind of the meeting, which, by the by, was on the ~4Q. T."—procured conveyance and drove to the spot selected, which was a beautiful dell, surrounded by hills, and out of sight and hearing of the main road. After the leaves were cleared away and the ring marked out, the birds were brought out for the first battle. THE FIRST FIGHT was between a red cock from Council Bluffs and a gray cock from this city. Weights: Council Bluffs bird, six pounds; Omaha, five pounds ten oun- ces. Timo was called at 11: This fight was with three inch gaffs. Both birds showed blood and a good deal of training, After puttin them in position, the Omaha bir throw down the gauntlet in the form of a vigorous crow. Both dashed at each other with a zeal that would do credit to Sullivan. After three or four flies on both sides the gray cock got in a thrust which took effect in the red bird's throat and knocked him out of the ring, and virtually decided the battle. Inthe SECOND ROUND, notwithstanding the red was bleed- ing badly, he came to the fron, bravely, and succeeded in driving the Council Bluffs bird uvir the line. In the third round while the red showed his breeding, yet he was rendered unfit to fight lcoger, He was driven from the ring by the gray bird and the fight w given to Omaha. . SECOND MATCH. A black cock from Omaha, and gray black from the Bluffs, one-half inch gafls, Omaha birds weight five pounds and two ounces, Council Bluffs bird five pounds. This match was not as interesting as the first one, on account of the apparent want of Rgame in both birds. After handling three or four times the Council Bluffs bird succeeded in killing his adversary. THE THIRD MATCH, was more exciting, the weights being even, four pounds and eleven ounces each, with one and one-half inch gaffs, This match proved to be the most in- eighteen minutes, notwithstanding that th were won by the Bluff cockon counts, the Omaha bird failing to come to the center while ten was counted by the referee. FOURTH BATTLE, This was between a Bluffs gray- olack and and an Omaha light gray, both same weight, five pounds an eleven ounces. Both showed good breeding, although the Blufs bird was blind in one eye, the result of a for- mer battle. Bets were even on this tight which was decided in favor of the gray-black, after ten rounds had been fought. THE FIFTH BATTLE was between a Council Bluffs red and an Omaha gray. Weight, four pounds, eight ounces, and four pounds, seven ounces; in favor of Bluffs; one and one-half inch gaff, There was a great deal of interest in this fight, as the fight so far was a tie—two battles for each. In this contest the Omaha cock decided the fight in four and one-half minutes, and although the Council Bluffs cock was not badly hurt, yet he failed to come to the centre and was withdrawn by his owners, This placed the Omaha men ahead in the contest, having won three in five contests, SIXTH BATTLE, Betting on this match was evenand pretty lively, although the Coun- cil B uffs cock’ had the advantage of his wdvaruz by four ounces. The Council Blu: bird succeeded in killing the Omaha cock in nine minutes, Another match was fought, same wuights, by a Council Bluffs Pyle and an Omaha Dominic, which resulted in the defeat of the Council Bluffs bird. At the close of the contest the score showed four battles for each city. Now York Business Trouble, Natlonal Assoclated Press more frequent at several of the mills, and the dissatifaction is spreadin.g District meetings will be held in various parts of the city during the coming week to discuss the situation at these mills, The l!fifiping of the Bagamore mill cuts off the production of 6,000 pieces weekly. Celebrating a Church Anniversary Natlonal Associated Pross, Purtapecenia, April 16.—The semi-centennial of the consecration of 8t. John's Catholic church was eele- brated to-day with unusual pomp and solemnity. At Pontifical mass this morning Archbishop Wood presided, and Archbishop Crane, the gl del- egate to the Australian celebration, was present, Bishop Shanahan, of Harrisburg, preached. Father Saurin, of Baltimore, formerly rector of the church, and & large numberof dis. tinguished citizens were present. The Mutual Union. National Associated Prose. New Youx, April 16,—At the meet- ing of the directors of the Mutual Union telegraph company, John G, Moore was elected president, vice John O, Evans, deceased, New York, April 15,—The large lace importing house of &, Hemale & Co., has been in the hands of the sherlff for the past week, on an at- tachment obtained by the son of the senior partner, which stopped busi- ness until a decision is o by the court, which is expected at any mo- ment, On Friday judgment for $276,3056 was entered against members of the firm of Whitten, Kidd & Homz. E Kidd in fayor of Thos, Adams & Co., of Nathingham, England, for goods sold, money advanced, and credit iven to carry on business, Hemley giad several years, and the business was continued under the nn‘olt{‘lol‘? W. E. Kidd and his son, H. E. Kidd, members of the firm, —_——— Nomiunated for Congress. National Assocluted Pross. InpiaNApoLis, April 15,—Mr, W, A, Peele was renominated for con- gross to-day by acclamation. 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