Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 19, 1882, Page 1

"W ‘\“"‘g ) THE OmMAHA DaAIlLy BEE ELEVENTH YEAR. OMAHA FRIDAY MORNIN THE GORK CAMPAIGN. A Long Pull and a Strong Pull Together at the Bottle’s Neok: Ten Daya and Nights of Dense Anxiety and Swelled Heads. A Reminiscence of the Modoo War With Hindquarters at the Withnell, ‘While a Man-BEating Mob Pil- laged the Town and Ter- rified the Pill Man. ‘The Oold, Olammy Dump Give Up Ite Dead in Time to Present the Bill, The House Leans on the Staff of State, and Reduces Its Pompous Stomach. The Herald Hyena Paws the Earth, But Finally Returns to His Spew. The Carns Bribery Case Narrows Down to a Question of Veracity- The Charter Amendments Passed by Both Houses. Bpecial Correspondence of Tmu Bx, THE MILITIA BILLS, Lixcory, Neb., May 18.— Yesterday was a busy day for the news-gatherers, a8 three investigating committees sat and gave the dry bones a genuine rat- tling up all around. In the house the committee cn claims made a report, as called for. by Moore's resolution. After attaching letters and documents from Mayor Boyd, the governor and others, the committee submitted this REPORT: There having been no provision made to defray the expenses of such an investigation or compel the attend- ance of witnesses bafore ourcommittee from the city of Omaha or elsewhere, the chairmsn of this committee on Monday, the 16th day of May, 1882, wrote a letter to the mayor of the city of Omaha, requesting his presence be- fore this committee, and that he bring with him such citizens as would be likely to know the facts in relation to said riot. Thatin respouse to said letter, said mayor wrote the follewing communi cation to the chairman of this commit- tee, which is hereto annexed, marked A, and made a part of this report. That a short time previous to the meeting of the present session the chairman of this committes was waited upon by Mr. Walsh, the pres- . ident of the labor union at Omaha nd two other members thereof, and in the conversstion then had they were invited to be present at the present session and also such other persons as they might desire to have present, and lay auy facts before the proper committee which they might deem necessary in relation to said riot, but that they have not appeared at the request of the chairman of this committee. The governor of the state appeared before the committee and made a complete report of the facts which came within his knowl- edge, and of the law which applicable thereto in writing, which is hereto attached, marked B and made a part of this report. In further compliance with said resolution your committee invited the adjutant-genetal of the state and Ool. Colby to appear beform them and make a full and complete statement of the facts in relation to said riot ‘which were within their personal knowledge, in response to which, said adjutant.general and said Col. Colby, appeared betore your commit- tee and gave a detailed statement of the facts as requested, which were in substance in relation to the call of the mayor of Omaha upon the governor as herein reported. That after the troops arrived at Omaha the mob con- twued for several days, heaping upon the soldiers tne most abusive and ob- scene epithets; also hurling clubs, shicks, stones and other missiles at the soldiers to such an extent that a collision and fight between the soldiery, and the mob seemed for several days imminent, That it was only by the most patient forbearance and submission by the troops to these outrages that a battle with the mob was averted. That finally by strict discipline, and firm maintenance of their position in protecting the peace- ful citizens from violence the mob gave way and submitied to superior force and became law abiding citizens, uiet and good order were restored, the supremacy of the law vindicated and the troops withdrawn From all the facts stated to your committee, they are of the opinion that it was only owing to the timely and wise action of Mayor Boyd, and the immediate response thereto by the chief executive of this state, that murder ané bloodshed, and the de struction of property at Omaha was prevented. Your committes are unable from auy statement made to them to ascertain the cause which led to the riot, that only being known by ¢ho instigators theraof. That a riot existed of the greatest and most dangerous character, calling for a protection of the inhabitants at Omaha, has been fully and amply es- tablished by those who appeared be- fore your comuittee, and in our opin- ion the thauks of all law abiding citi- z2ns are due to the wise, able aud ef- ficient manner in which Mayor Boyd and Gov. Nance acted for the best in- torest of the people and to the honor of our state, and your committee are further of the opinion that the blame should attach where it properly be- longs, to the instigators and encour- agers of the riot. E. M. Bartrerr, Chairman, J. F. FrREDRRICK, W. A. Paxron, J. P. Scorr, A. H. JacksoN, M. H. Wescorr, Hollman asked why the chairman of the labor union had not been called to testify before the committee, The investigation has been exparte and unjust to the men who are accused. This house wants the whola facts. We want to know whether the mayor of Omaha and the city coyncil, and the sheriff of Douglas did all in their pow- er before calling upon the goyernor, I don’t make these remarks with a view to obstructing the passage of the bill but we want to know the facts, Bartlett replied that the president of the labor union came to his oflico in Omaha, in anticipation of the pres- ent inveatigation, and requested me to do all in my power to defeat any bill of this kind which sho:ld be in- troduced. Itold him that was no place to discuss the question and in- vited him to come to Lincoln and ap- pear before the proper committee. It is not the fault of the committee that Walsh did not appear. The com- mittee had no power to send for persons and papers. But the committee have done everything they could with the material at hand, Ranssm asked why Mayor Boyd had a special call while Walsh had not Bartlett replied that Mayor Boyd had been asked for information be- cause of his oflicial position, and if Walsh did not appear 1t was his own fault. Moore, of York, said his resolution called for a complete investigation into the cause of the riot. Rumor says that tho cause of the riot was the tact that a certain railroad contractor advertised for two or three times as many men as he needed, and when they came he took ajaantage of their presence to offer only su:h wages as it is commonly admitted is insufficient to support a family upon. The com- mittoe have reported notbing upon this point, Bartlett replied that the committee did not consider it necessary to gointo the causes which produced the riot in- asmuch as the riot actually exis ed. A scene of great excitement fol- lowed, incident upon the attempt to pass the Burns apportionment bill through the house. The minority, led by Whedon, adopted a vigorous filibustering policy, and occupied about two hours’ time thereby. The previous question was finally moved and carried, and the bill passed by a vote of 49 to 34. The house in the afternoon listened to an elaborate eulogy by Bartlett, up- on Messre. Kaley and Schick, the de- ceased members of the house, The Oarns and Teffc investigation committees both drew lirge crowds. Senator Van Wyck and Dr. Muler had some lively tilts, although the doctor was unable to sustain any of the charges that he had made regard- ing the senator. In the Carns com mittee an interesting mession took place, the matter being left at the close a question of veracity between Carns and Rebburts. Both commit- tees meet again to-day. THE CARNS INVESTIGATION, The committes in the Carn«investi- gation resumed their labors yesterday afternoon, and Mr. Abel Hill, ex- sheritf of Butler county, was called upon to testify. He stated that he had conversed with Mr. Robberts concerning this matter during the last session. ~Rob- berts told him that he had been offered a brib2; that Carns had come to his room in the night and told him that the Union Pacific would give him $5,000, and that he declined the offer. He had also spoken of the matter once afterward. This was about the time of the county election last fall, The first occurred either during or shortly after the last seasion. Rob- berts and he were intimate friends. He had held the office of sheriff of Butler county for three years. Mr. Jensen was sworn, He is member of the legislature for Butler ceunty. He knew nothing about the charges of bribery. He had not talked with either Carvs or Robberts about the charges until yesterday., Saw Carns come to his room one or two nights after the formation of the com. mittees. He was looking for Rob- berts. It might have been after mid- night that this happened. Ho was lying down at the time. Nevor saw Carns come to the room after that Could not gtate positively that he had seon Carns und Robberts togetherthat, night. He had not noticed them much together during the session, nor had he ever heard any conversation between them. He did not consider their ta'k that evening confidential, It was during the most exciting period of the session, when the election of a senator was on the carpet, Did not know whether Carns and Robberts were reconciled on their choice for senator. Carns was in the habit of calling on members frequently during this campaign. Mr. J. M. Thurston was duly sworn and testified to the following effect: Resides in Omaha and is employed a8 assistant attorney for the U, P, R. R. Has held that position for five years, Is acquainted with Mesars. Carns and Rovberis, and was present at the session of the legislature last winter, He boarded as the Commer- oial, as did also Cars s and Robberts. Knows Church Howe, Who stopped at the same hotel. Had no conversa tion with Carns, in which he author- ized him to make any proposals to Robberts, nor t) off'r hit any money or consideration. Was not aware that any such proposition had been made to Robberts, ~ Carus had no authority to make any proposals for the com- pany to anybody, Had never had any talk with Robberts on railroad matters, AUl I know about this thing is what Carns teld me. Sometime after the committees were formed Carns came to him and said that he had something that would surprise hih; he said, “What do you think? Jake Robberts wants $5,000 " He (Oarns) said that Robberts eame to him and told him that he was there on expense; that he had a family and was poor, and if the U. P. R R. would like to prevent unfavorable legislation he covld do a great deal of good or harm, according to the way they treated him. He came to mo at Robberts’ request. He told Robberts to bring the message himself. Carns satd to me, ‘‘John, Isimply bring this word from Robberts; I am much sur- prisedat it; Iwashmyhands of it, but I thought it right that you should know what Robberts said.” I said it was remarkable, both as to the demand and the amount. I had no money to ive any man, I told Carns I couldu’c galp what Robberts might do. Some time after, maybe a week, Carns came again and said that Robberts had urged him to come, and that, as Rob- berts was friendly on senatorial mat- ters, he did not like to refuse. Rob- berts told him tnat if Whedon had been made chairman of the railroad committee he would have demanded 810,000, and he (Robberts) was worth half as much. The next time I wont to Omaha I told Mr. Kimball of it, and_he denounced the whole scheme. 1 told Carns that after what had hap- it would be well for Rubberts to act conservatively toward the railroads; that we were not going to be black- mailed. He had seen Robberts once after that at his office in Omaha, Carns was there at the time. They talked about the affidavit that they had heard Robberts had made. Rob berta had assured them both that there was nothing in the affidavit that would hurt either of them; that it was made for private nse, in his own county, and would not be shown to anyone that would use it against them. Mr Kiumball was sworn, and testi- fied that 'Thurston had told him of Robberts’ demand; that he had told Thurston that the idea was preposter- ous, and that Robberts might go ahead and do all the harm he knew how. Lieutenant Governor Carns was then examined, and testified at length. He had two or three conversations with Robberts, as the latter had testified, but that Robberts had asked him to get him the money. Robberts cross examined Carne and plied him with a running fire of questions that was very amusingto the auditors. Among other things brought out was the fact that there was an understanding be- tween Carns and Roubberts, that al- thmxfh the former was working for Paddock, and the latter for Post, during the senatorial fight, there was an understanding that both was to flop.over to Nance when the time came. The testimony was concluded with the evidence of Church Howe, who testitied that Robberts had com- plained to him that he didn't get any- thing for his position, and that he, (Churgh), had been asked by Robburts to secure passes and telegraph franks for him, ' wAdjourned until two o'clock this at- ternoon. The house this morning passed the legisintive ap] riation bil: ($15,000), and is now discussing the militia blil. ARraus, A LIVELY DAY. Special Dispatch to The Bre. THE INVESTIGATIONS . AND MILITIA BILLS. LincoLN, Neb., Muy 18.—The Van Wyck and Teflt investigation of charges about surveying frauds and bribery in the senatorial clection con cluded this morning. The prosecu- tion abandoned the ease and the com- mittee will exonorate Van Wyck and Tefft. The investigations of the rail- road bribery charges are sti'l pro- gressing. The house held six hours debate on the militia bill this after- noon. The staff expenses and board bills were cut. down., A very hot con- test arose by the introduction of a statement from E. Rosewater on be- half of the Omaha workingmen, con- tradicting the conclusions of the Bart. lett committee, The statement was introduced by Moore, of York, and was fought with fierce determination by Bartlett of Douglas, Church Howe and other railroad strikers. They protested against its introduction, which was overruled by the house, after an hour’s debate, and the house allowed Moore to read it, The militia bill as amended finally passed the house at 9 p. m, The house has passed the Omaha charter amendments, which goes to the governor for his signature. The session will probably adjourn Satur- day night, BN Y Cash for Cowhiding. Natlonal Associated Fros. Winmiyerox, Del,, May 18- In the superior court to-day a veriiet for $1,000 was given against Perry B Courtney, of the well known match company of Swift & Courtnay, in favor of Edward Tatnell, a prominent citizen, for damages| sustained from cowhiding by Mrs. Courtney. The affair took place two years ago, and was caused by Mrs. Tatnell giving to the newspapers the facts of Mr, Courtney's daughter's elopement. He Didn't Twigg National Asiocisted Press. Prrrssura, Pa., May 18.—Bishop Twigg, of this diocese, has been de- posed by the Pope. Twigy tried to have Father Hickey, vicar-geteral of this diocose, deposed, and preferred charges against him, The investigs- tion proved Hickey innocent, aud re sulted in summoning Twizg to Rome, In appearing before the Pope he was unable to talk Latin, and had to get au interpreter in Latin A St. Lonis Man’s Statement, 81, Louts, Mo,, April 29, 1881, H.,H., Warger & Co.: Sirs—I was cured of painful kidney disowse by yvur Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, J. B, Revsovs, CONDEMNING COERCION The Ireh Parliamentary Party and Judges Denounce the Proposed Law, A Land League GrowleseA Floet of Vesssls Ioe Bound. DENOUNCING THE NEW BILL, National Associated Press, Lonpox, May 18.—At a meeting of the Irish parliamentary party to-day, Parnell presiding, resolutions were unanimously adopted condemning the Coercion bill as uumerited by the Irish peoplo, and aa likely to produce grave political consequences. THE JUDGES OPPOSED, Dunuiy, May 18.—The meeting of the Irish judges was held in this city to-day, at which speeches were made expressing strong opposition te the clause in the coercion bill, which abolishes trial by jury. A GROWL. Loxvon, May 18.—A section of the land league is much dissatisfied at Parnell’s aliiauce with the govern- ment and on behalf of the American subscribers demand publication of the accounts of the land league for the past two years. ATUCK IN THE ICE, Sr. Jonns, N. B., May 18.—One hundred vessels are fast in the ice in the gulf between Newfoundland and Magdelline. The ice is very heavy, and they are unable to reach Prince Edward’s Island. ARREST OF A SUSPECT. A Mysterious Passenger Locked Up. National Associated Pross. New Yorx, May 18. — Michael Turner, a mysterious man who boarded the steamship Wisconsin at Quaeens- town, Ireland, the Sunday morning after the murder of Cavendish and Burke, having neither money, satchel, or baggage of any kind, having the appearance of a gentleman, was ar- rested in this city by Inspector Byrne after a huut, Turner having landed unobserved by the United States mar- shals, who were on the lookout for him when the steamer arrived, early this morning. Turner accounts for his presence on board without bag- guge by saying he had been on a spree the Saturdny night before and did not know what he was doing. He dis- claims any connection with the assas- sins. He is locked up. United States Marshal Knox and his deputies will search no more ves- sels arriving from Europe. Then- tention was to search only those which left the other side immediately after the assassination and while it was pos- sible for the murderers to take passage for the United States before the En- glish and Irish nflfl.?gfi:inter pt them, In regard to 'm.ln"l‘nr'?:sr. arrested on the steamer Wisconsin this morning, there is nothing definite. Turner was taken to the British con- sulute, where he made a full expluna- tion of his movements, and he is now in charge of the detective who ar- rested him. If the story he tells is found to be correct, he will be allowed to go where he pleases. SPORIING. National Amociatec Prews. LOUISVILLE BACES, Lousvitus, Ky., Moy 18.--The spring meeting of the Louisville Jockey club continued to-day, with fair weather and large attendance, First race, § mile, for two year olds, selling allowance, was won by Olean, Annie second; time, 1:174. Second race, for all ages, mile, was won by Duke of Kent, Maggie Ager second; time, 1:434. Third race, for all ages, 1} mile, was won by Fatinatza Aleck, Ament second; time, 2:11. Fourth race, Kentucky stakes, for three year old fillys, 1} mile, was won by Katie Creole, Pinafore second; time, 2:39. Fifth race, handicap steeple chase, for all ages, 1 mile, was won by Judge Burnett, Miss Malley second; no time taken, NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB. Wasningron, D, C., May 18.—The second day of the National Jockey club races at Ivy City, resulted as fol- lows: First race, youthful stakes for two year-olds, one-half mile, was won by Antrim, Mirth second; time, 604, gecund race, diplomatio stakes, one aud a half miles, Glenmore won, Lag- lery second; time, 2:67§. Third race, for all ages, one mile, was won by Clarence, Chickadee gec- ond, time, 1:45, ourth race, for all ages, one and one-quarter miles, was won by Col, Sprague, a dead heat between Com- pensation and Glenmore for second place; time, 2:113. BASK BALL, Avreany, N, Y., May 18.—Provi- dence, 6; Troys, 7. WokcesTer, May 18,—Bostons, 15; Worcesters, 3 Derrorr, Mich., May 17.—Cleve- lands, 2; Detroits, 3. Cuicaeo, May 18.—Chicagos, 4; Battaloe, 9, Prrrssure, Pa., May 18.—Cinein- natis, 3; Alleghenys, 2. PuiLapeLruia, May 18, —Athletics, 9; Louisvilles, 8. A Railroad on Papor. KNationa! Assobiated Press Cnicaco, May 18.—Mr. T. W. McNeeley, of Petersburg, Illinois, president of the proposed new road between Peoria and St, Louis hasshad an extended interview with General Manager Cable, of the Rock Island, relative to the latter’s rendering sub- stantial aid to the building of the for mer. Mr, McNeeley claimns the pro- posed road is almost an air line be- tween tho two cities and is twenty- three wiles shorter than via Jackson- ville, It will tuke in the important towns of Petersburg, Carlinville, and Edwardsville and obtain an entrance into Kast St, Louis over the Vandalia G MAY | 9, 1882, which it joins at Collinsville. The road goes through a preductive coal country, and can be built economi- cally. [ S— THE OHIO IDEA Charley Foster on the Fall Campaign, National Assoelated Pross, w York, May 18.—Gov, Foster, of Ohio, who arrived at the Fifth Avenve hotel last evening, is confident that the republicans wnfl sweep the field at the fall election for congress- me1 in Ohio. ““The democrats are making capital,” he said, “‘over the Smith Sunday law, and claim the adoption of this measure, mainly through the republican vote in the lite lezislature, will give them the bulk of the German vote. With the hundreds of republican liquor dealers througout the state who are opposed to this law, feel certain they are reckoning without their hosts. It is possible they may secure some Germaus, but not 80 many as they imagine, as thero is a large num- ber of German Catholica in Ohio who favor this law and join with all law- abiding citizens. 1t is the desire that our Sundays be observed. They will stand firm with us ropublicans for law and for itsenforcement, It will be a fair stand for a fight and I believe we will beat our old adversaries.” Reporter—Governor, it is reported that you will stand for United States senator to succeed Mr. Pendleton; is there any truth in that? *‘To use a familiar expression,” he said, with a smile, ““I'm in the hands of my friends; if they think I can be of service to my state and country in the senate, I am willing to except the honor.” Ex-President Hayes is also a guest at the Fifth Avenue hotel. During the forenoon he received a number of his old friends. He declined to ex- press his views on national topics. PENNSYLVANIA GREENBACKERS, Harrissuro, Pa., May 18,—The greenback convention was orgamzed this afternoon with E. E. Colton, of Alleghany, as chairman and John Welch, of Schuykill, and J. H. Pendle, of Chester, as vico pre: dents. Reports of various commit- tees were received with the exception of the committee onresolutions and it was decided that no nominations should be held until the report of the latter committee was recsived. Speeches followed. 'but the child and Jarvis bad gone. The following ticket was nominated: For governor, E. Thomas, H, Arm- Labor Tribune; lieutenant-governor, Rowderly, of Scranton; secretary of internal affairs, K. L. Dooley, of Venango; judge of supreme cou:t, J. A. Coke, of North Cumberland; con- gressman at large, R. K. Eomlinson, of Bucks, Frank S. Heath, of Corey was elocted chairman of the state execu- tive committee for the ensuing year. .. . . HOOSIER BOURBONS, InmraNarows, Ind., May 18 —The Indiana democratic state central com- mittes met here to-day and decidod to hold the state convention August 2nd, one week previous to the meeting of the republicans state convention. The democrats propose to pursue the cffen- sive. Ll Relic of the Rebellion. Natlonal Amociatod Prees New OrLkans, May 18, —A roman- tio story was developed here. Louis Grandjean, tweonty years ago went to the war and left an eight year-old son with Jarvis, manager of the Poyeras asylum, Federal occupation cut off communication with the city. Grand iean returned at the close of the war No information of their whereabouts could bs obtained since then. The father heard nothing until a few days ayo, when by chance a nephew visit- San Antonio, Texas, discovered the long missing son a clerk m that city. Marine. National Associated Pross, New York, May 18 —Sailed—City of Brussels for Liverpool, Btate of Florida for Glasgow, Westphalia for Hamburg; arrived—8t. Germain from Havre, State of Indiana from Glas- gow, Canada from London, Alexan- dria from Leghorn, Hamsure, May 18, — Arrived— Fresson from New York, SourHaMrroN, May 18.—Arrived— Murenburg from Bsltimore for Bre- man Laiverroor, May 18, —Arrived— British Queen from Philadelp hia, Ca- tonia from New York, Arizona from New York; sailed--Coltic for New York, Prysmovrn, May 18 ~-Arrived— Servia from New Yoik for [lumburg. Stenmer Du:ned, N tionsl Associated Press kpee, Canada, May 18,--The wor Progress which left here Morday with provisions for the relief of the Allen Line stcamer Peruvian which is fast in the ice in the gulf of St. Lawrence, was burned lact night off Green Island, The crew were rorcuod by a tug boat, except three, who were burned to death. 'The ves- sel was valued at $180,000, insurance $160,000, The cargo of provision was worth $20,000, a total loss. ———— Indications. Notional Assoclated Prese. WasniNaron, D, O, May 18, 1 a. m.—Kor the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys, cloudy weather with local rain, warm southeasterly winds, falling barometer, followed in the north and west portions by rising barometer and cold northwest winds, The Presbytorians. National Associated ¥ress, SpriNoriewp, I1l, May 18.—The general conference of the Presbyter- ian church was formally organized this afternoon. The address of wel- come was delivered by Gov. 8, M Cullom, Dr, Herrick Johunson, of Chicago was elected moderator by vote of 350 to 38 for Dr, Charles A, Dickey, of Philadelphia, and 22 for Dr, Robert Hamill, of Elizabeth, N.J. stead ot issuing certificates of indebt- edness the money be a| the purposes of the treasury. ment that all lands given railroads and canals shall be compnted at $12 per acre, and the amount deducted from what was due the states under the bill. executive nession, Jackson's nomination as collector of the Ninth district of Pennsylvania who leaves the city to-night, returna. The rest of the session was taken up in discussion of Buckner’s nomination strong, of Alleghany, editor of The ttuculleczurnt Louisville, but no action to restore to American citizenship such citizens as have been naturalized as subjects of Great Britain, passed. onameudments to tending the charter of national banks, The amendment limiting the exten. sion (o ten years was lost—92 to 116, doctrine. got the greenback vote by false pre- tenses, and then refused to divide. On the other hand, the republicans fought. them openly in politics, and allowed them a fair representation in Brumm closed his speech by denounc- ing the democratic party as always a party opposed to progress, and said “It is now the only real adoption of the greenback theory in the listened to with much interest, and was applauded by both sides, Brumm’s remarks, and referred to the democrats as being untrue to the greenbackers, though they had pro- tessed to be their friends. soun that the greenbackers had been elected in that state by the aid of re- publicans with the agreement that they would vote with the republicans to reorganize the house. gentleman from Texas (Jones) he sup- posed he expected now that he was working with tho republicans to Ma- honizo the state of Toxas, buthe might not do thet quito 0 easy as ho im- agined. and Ford (Mo ), greenbackers, and could get an opportunity, roughs denied o cans, or to be tuspurted similar s THE NATIONAL CAPITAL A Lively Revival of the Ragged Infant in the House. The Greenbackers Denoance the Democrats for Treachery, And Press Palms With the Majority for Prospective Profit, The Senate Transacts Very h Little Bueinsss of Public Importance, tives by Opposing a Nomi natien, Brief Items of Interest. CONGRESS National Associated Press. SENATE PROCEEDINGS, Wasnivarox, D. C,, May 18.— The house bill authorizing the re- ceipt of United States gold coin in | commander, exchange for gold bars, passed. The five per cent land bill was taken Senator Plumb said he would accept, that in- ppropriated for ‘)ill out of the Senator Morrill offered an amend- Without action the senate went in%o Cousideration of was deferred until Senator Mitchell, aken, Adjourned at 7:30 p. m. HOUSE PROCREDINGS, On motion of Mr. Kasson the bill The house then proceeded to vote r. Crapo’s bill ex- Mr. Hammond’s amendment placing national banks on the same standing with state banks in the courts was adopted, Mr. Brumm (Pa.), greenbacker, speaking on his amendment to the bill, arraigned the democrats for in- fidelity towards greenbackism, though they professed sincere faith in the The democrats, he said, government aflairs afterward, bar to the country.” His remarks were Mr. Jones (Texas) indorsed Mr. Mr. Bland (Mo,), democrat, but favoring greenbackism, responded by saying that it had been publicly charged in the newspapers of Mis- As to tho This broveht Mesers, Burroughs Mr. Jones (Pexas) to their feor, and they fired in replios whercver the; Mr. Bur- ¢ having made any agresment tH vote with the republi- by them, and was followed by Mr, K‘urd with & ment, Mr. Jones uagain indorsed Mr, Brum's statement about the incon- sistency of the democratic party, and, shaking his long tinger at the demo- cratic side, waid, ‘‘We wnder- stand your tricks; you give us talk of greenbackism in the face, and hard money in Cincinnati, You are like the chameleon—you change your color according to eircumstances and location, You shirk away and give up to be beaten when the republican party attacks you, but you attack a fow weak greenbackers and take out your grudge for defeat upon them,” Mr. Cat o propoeed an amendment that nations | bauks with a capital of $100,000 vr lees shall not be required to keep over, $100,000 of the Lumll on deposit with the treagury as secur- ity for their circulating notes, ete.; authorizing euch banks haviog on de- posit bonds in excess of that amount to withdraw the excess and reduce cir- culation, It was adopted bya vsteof 102 to 100, most of the republicaus voting for the amendment and the demo- crats against it. An amendment was offered which provides that bauks de- siring to withdraw their bonds and surprise al first instance of his giving decided op- position to any act of the administra- from Mexico. Foster, manufacturing firm of 8. H. Foster & ninety days’ notice, and not more than 5,000,000 1n money shall 80 be deposited in one month, A Iarge number of amendments w re offered to this, and pending ac- tiea, the house adjourned at 5 p. m. CAPITAL NOTES. National Asocated Pross. DANENHOWER. Warnixoron, May 18— Secrotary Chandler has been informed that Danenhower has left London on the steamship Celtic, expecting to arrive in New York on the 28th, The prestdent and Folger went to Harper's Ferry to examine govern- ment property there, THRE END OF A PATENT, The house committee on patents as unanimously agreed to report ad- versely the bill extending the Seemers’ Bessemer steel patent. GUANoO, Ex-Assistant Secretary of State Hitt Senator Miller Surprises the Na-|was before the Shipherd committee to testify regarding statements in the testimony of Randall, of New York, but the latter not having completed a revision of the report of hia testimony the examination of Hitt was post- poned until Tuesday. The committee diroussed without decision Shipherd's demand for another hearing. NOMINATIONS, Cemmodore J. B, Creighton to be a The bill to extend patents for im. |rear admiral, Capt. W, T. ’l‘rnxtu‘n to provements in loading and_unloading | be ® commodore commander, Kred, vessels with grain was indefinitely postponed by a vote of 25 to 21. Hopkins to be a captain commander, Chas. Sigstree to be a commander, Lieut. Fanonholt to be a licutenant Master Jno. Downs to be a lieutenant. . The president has signed the Indian up. Debate was continued by Sena- ‘PL’_’OPT““““ bill. tors McDill and Morrill, Morrill offered an amendment which ncoln has designated Surgeons Sperm and Harvey as representatives of the army medical department to the meeting of the American medical as- eociation at St. Paul, June 6th MILLER'S KIOK. Senator Warner Miller, at the meet- ing of the senate posteflice committee, vigorously opposed the confirmation of Mr. Manning as postmaster at Penn Yan, N. Y., and there was much his opposition, as it is the tion, —————— CRIMINAL NEWS. Natlonal Associated Pross, BANK PRESIDENT ARRESTFD, Burraro, N. Y.—R. Porter Lee, late president of the defunct first na- tional bank, was arrested this fore- noon by the United States Marshal Lovell on an order issued by Judge Wallace at Utica, and on oath of Re- ceiver E. T, Smith, for embezzeling $720,000 of bank funds. ASBASSINATED, Menpuis, Tenn.,, May 18—Levy Preston, a farmer, was assassinated while riding on a road in the bottoms near here last night, One Clark is suspected. MOBES IN THE TOILS, New York, May 18 —Counsel for ox-Governor E, H. Moses made appli- cation to-day for further adjournment of the case, stating the defenso is in- sanity,and in order,to give the doctors an opportunity for the examination he asked for to-iay. Undcr the new code it is necessary that a formal plea of insanity be made in connection with the plea of not guilty. BEER AND BULLETS, Corumpus, 0., May 18 — Jucob Em- mett, o butcher, entered a saloon at High and Long streets, at 2 o'clock, and after drinking a glass of beer, shot himself dead. yet known, ‘The cause is not DOUBLE MURDER, Laxreno, Tex., May 18.—Yosterday two brothera named Komero assassin- ated Father Tuna, a Calholic priest, and brother Pedro on the road near San Pedro Delas. The pelates were The murderers went to a fair which did not come off and the victims smiled at their disappoint- ment, PAMILY ROW, Mzrinox, Conn., May 18 —S, H, president of the hardware Co., one of the most prominent and wealthy citizens of this city, was ar- rested to night for assault on his sis- ter, Mrs. P, 8. Rand, and wilful dam- age of property. Last February Mrs, Foster applied for a divorce and $60,- 000 alimony and custody of her chil- dren. Foster was paying attention to Miss Hattio Simmons,a pretty pub- lic school teacher. Mrs, Foster went at once to the house of her father, Mr. Augustus Stanley, one of the most prominent citizens of New Britain. This alternoon while visiting this ecity, the divorced wife went to Foster's house to see her children, Seeing her husband com- sho went to the house of her sister adjoining, She was followed by Mr. Koster, who, being refused admittance, smashed in the outside door, also the inside door, with an axe and knocked Mrs, Rand into a corner with a blow on the temple for remonstrating with him, He was taken into custody, and will be bound over to keep the peace. SHOT AND KILLED, At about noon Robert Hall, a coal miner, fatally shot Henry Rush, s vegetable gardener, in a quarrel at Springfield Juuction, Rush cannot live. He has a wife and five chiliren Hall been locked up, AN OFFICIAL PLIGHT, Mount Verson, I, May 18.-- This afternoon in a quarrel in the city magistrate’s flize, City Marshal R. A Fmith shot 0. W. Yost four times with a revolver, The wounded man rushed down stars and fell dead in the street, Swmith mounted a horse and fled, A posse of twenty officera started in pursuit aud are on his trail, five wmiles out. It was learned that the city marshal still wore his official costume--a bluo suit and brass but- tons, and he will probably be captured before daylight. At a farm house he borrowed a shot gun, saying Le was deposit money instead, must give pursuing horse thieves,