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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA: SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 21, 1886.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
ALL ABOUT ATLANTA.
How Our Public Servants are Progressing
at the Capitol.
The Work of llie Bribery Committee Neatly Sum-
merited— It Looks Bail for Harrison and Phillips.
Work of the Legislature.
ATLANTA, November 20.—The investiga
tion of the alleged bribery and lobbying in
the last legislature by the joint committee
of the senate and house, may be said to
have established this much up to the pres
ent time: That the committee is composed
of sensible, resolute men who propose to
make the investigation searching and
thorough ; that they have determined not
to allow the investigation handicapped by
technicalities, but to make it free, full and
fair, eliciting all competent testimony,
without allowing themselves hampered by
technical points in the rules of evidence.
In reference to the alleged offenses, it
maybe taken as established that Mr. Jas.
P. Harrison was very active in an effort to
S rocuro a change from oolitic limestone
> Georgia marhle as the material to be
uied in the new Geo-gia ea; i o ; that
Gen. Phillips, of Marietta, was employed
by him in this effort; that a considerable
sum (perhaps $3000 or more) was expended
by Mr. Harrison : that the Georgia Marble
Company paid Mr. Harrison $500, and that
Mr. J. A. Dewar, business manager of the
company, paid $250 personally to Mr. Har
rison in compromise of claims made against
the Georgia Marble Company by him as
their part of this expense. That Mr. Har
rison first claimed of the (Georgia) marble
company a much larger sum as their share
(perhaps $1500 or $1800) and was very im
portunate in demanding its payment.
That President Clements, of the Georgia
Marble Company, while denying that
Mr. Harrison had any legal claim against
his company, agreed to pay $500 to get rid
of the claim, and Manager Dewar person
ally paid $260, making $750 paid to Mr.
Harrison, for which he gave receipts.
The foregoing facts may be regarded
as established by the testimony,
and up to the present time
counsel for Mr. Harrison has not attempt
ed to disprove them in his cross-examin
ing of the witnesses. His defense, as out
lined thus far, has taken the drift of a de
murrer, in which, admitting the facts
brought out, he denies that, any crime or
criminal intent has been established and
contends that Mr. Harrison was deeply in
terested in the selection of Georgia mar
ble, and as a business man, had a right to
use every lawful und legitimate endeavor
to secure its selection. lie had the right
to employ an attorney, and to pay
for advertisements arid communications iii
the .papers favoring Georgia marble.
That this was done openly and fairly, and
that no testimony yet introduced has
shown any element of fraud or bribery.
Mr. Bisuuer’s test mouy, (alter examiua-
tion and cross-examination), arnouuts to
about this : Tout Bisauer was employed
as a sort of messenger by Mr. Franklin,
and Was used occasionally in procuring
witnesses before the senate committee,
which was investigating the question of
material for the capital. That ue went to
Marietta and brought Gen. Phillips to
Atlanta for Mr. Harnsou, who engaged
his services upon terms unknown to
the witness. That after Gen. Phillips
hud been in Atlanta for some’time he said
he would need help, and sain ho wanted to
see judge Fain. That subsequently Judge
Fain did come to Atlanta and was quar
tered at the same hotel with General
Phillips. Mr. Harrison and Senator Ran
kin somerimes met in Judge Fain’s room.
That tile usual subject ot conversation
was the changes from oolitic limestone
to Georgia marble, but that Senator Ran
kin seemed not to wish Co take part in
these discussions, and would frequently
withdraw from the room. That
upon the uig.it of the 20th ol
Docvuiber General Phillips and Senator
Rankin were in Judge Fain’s room, No.
15, with him, and that they were waiting
for Mr. Harrison, who was to meet tnem
there with some money. That at an earlier
hour in the afternoon General Phillips had
said to him he was going to make Colonel
Rankin a present of some money that
nighl; that he was a poor man and had
been very accomnioda'ing and active in
culling meetings of his committee, and he
meant t.o make him a present to show his
appreciation; that Senator Rankin was
present thut night when Mr. Harrison en
tered Judge Fain’s room with a roll of
money, wnich he handed to Gen. Phillips;
that ne was sent for ink and paper
that receipts might be written,
and that he (Bisauer) gave a receipt
for $50; that he doesn’t know whether
he gave the receipt and received the money
rignt, then, or subsequently, in room No.
13. That he doesn’t know whether any of
the others signed receipts then; thathu
doesn't know what was the denomination
of the bills, “though, perhaps, some of
the others who got them might remem
ber;” that lie doesn’t know whether any
money wits paid to the others, or how
much; that he was present in the room,
but didn’t think it was any of his business,
and didn’t care to see it; that he doesu i
remember that lie turned his back, but
that he didn’t care to see it; that he
doesn’t know of his own knowledge that
Judge Fain or Mr. Rankin received
any money, but that he heard
Gen. Phillips say he was going to
make Colonel Rankin a present of some
money, ana Colonel Rankin was present
that night when the money was brought
by Mr. Harrison. That he did not see
Judge Fain receive any money, but tua
he had subsequently heard General 1 nil-
lips say he ban paid Judge Fain more than
his services were worth.
This is the present status of the case
and future developments are awaited with
interest. The sessions of the committee
are largely attended.
In tin* Holin'.
Atlanta, Ga.,November 20.—The bouse
held a two-hour session this morning, in
which a number of committee reports
were received. Several bills were read a
second time and a number ot new bills
were introduced. ..
The only tilings of interest were tlie re
port of the committee on privileges and
elections, which recommended that
the seat now held by J. J-
Bell. of Campbell county, be
given to M. T. Harvey, contestant;
and a bill introduced by Mr. Caivin.of Rich
mond, to amend the constitution so as to
allow counties by a two-third vote to tax
themselves to raise funds for railroad build
ing or other purposes of public interest.
The report of the finance committee
making the general appropriation bill the
special order for next, Tuesday was
adopted. „
The house adjourned to Monday 111
o’clock.
(Iordan's I'riianiiuution.
Atlanta, November 20.—Governor Gor
don to-day issued a proclamation declaring
Messrs. Norwood in the first, Turner in the
second. Crisp in the third, Grimes in the
fourth, Stewart in the fifth, Blount in the
sixth, Clements in the seventh, Carlton m
the eighth, Candler in the ninth and Barnes
in the tenth duly elected members to rep
resent Georgia in the fiftieth congress of
, the United StateB. The proclamation is
based upon the consolidated returns of the
recent election, which were to-day furnish-
ed to the governor by the secretary of
state, as follows:
!" flrst district T. M. Norwood re
ceived 2001 votes; H. Groover, 17; scatter-
lug, 7.
Second—II. G. Turner, 2411; scattering,
Third— C. F. Crisp, the entire vote, 1704.
Fourth—Thotnus W. Grimes, 2S09; J. Y.
Carmichael, 330; scattering; 2.
Fifth—Bonn D. Stewart, 2999, scattering,
^ Sixth—James H. Blount, 1722; scattering,
Seventh—Judson C. Clements, 5043; W.
H. Felton, 1537; J. A. Timmerman. 110;
scattering. 5.
Eigth-II. H. Carlton, 2322; Scab Reese,
22; Doherty, 33; scattering, 1.
Ninth—A. D. Candler, 2355; W. II. York,
12; scattering, 15.
• venth—George T. Barnes. 1914; scatter-
t otal vote cast in the state was only
ibg, 7.
_Thu
27,577, und from Charlton, Coffee and
Burke counties there were no returns
at all.
Attorney-General Anderson took the
oath of office before Governor Gordon and
entered upon his new term of office to-day.
tVii 1 ps Wynton's Di'ntli.
Atlanta, November 20.—A special from
Birmingham announces the death of Wales
Wynton, of the Birmingham Chronicle.
He was well known in Georgia as the
Macon correspondent of the Constitution,
and was a young fellow of wonderful
energy and resources.
WAS IT POLITICS?
! president, and committees wore named to
I attend the funeral. The custom house
will be closed on Monday except one hour
^ j for the clearance of vessels. The alder-
inanio committee on the obsequies of Ex-
A Steamer Goes Down With All on , President Arthur met to-day and
porfeeted arrangement!! for the funeral.
ooara ' j They will meet at the Windsor hotel
on Mondavi morning, ami, accompanied
by Mayor Groce, Mayor Banker, of Buf
falo, and six elective officers of the cor
poration, will proceed to the church.iThcy
will not. accompany the remains further
than the Grand Central depot after the
services. The city hull is being rapidly
and appropriately draped in mourning,
which will remain there for thirty days.
The city hull and other public buildings in
Brooklyn are already very finely draped.
ran mk is m
The Lm-prno Leaves u Port on Luke Superior Never
to lli'turn—Nino Moil Perlsli. Freezing ns They
* Brown—A Siul Story of Life mol llaatli on 1 lie
IVlIVl'K.
(Irnvo Charges Against Mr. Bntlrr, tlie Prominent
Striker.
Chicago, November 20.—The evacua
tion of t' e stock yards by the state troops
took place at 11 o’clock this morning,
when the second regiment boarded the
train for the city. A force of deputy
sherifls still remain. There were 200 men
taken back at Armour’s this morning,, and
a smaller number at several of the other
houses. All was quiet in stock yard dis
trict.
Chicago, November 20.—The following
is published here this morning: “ It wus
reported yesterday, and the report seemed
well based, that a secret committee will be
sent here early next week by General Mas
ter Workman Powderlytn investigate the
onuses of the last strike at the Union stock
yards. The report went on to say this ac
tion was taken at. the earnest request of
many Knights of Labor who have been
unable to learn why the men were ordered
out after having been ordered back by
Committeeman Barry. To all of the
knights generally the cause of the second
strike has remained as much of a
mystery as to the general public,
and the belief that it was
a political move on the part of
District Master Workman Butler is grow
ing. Carlton, before his return to Phila
delphia, is said to have pronounced the
strike as the dirtiest piece of business he
had ever encountered. It has become so
evident that Butlur and the crowds about
him made a tremendous mistake, from
which thousands of families at the yards
will suffer during t he coining winter, that
Hie most strenuous efforts are to be made
to (lx the responsibility somewhere, and it
is said by those who ought to know that
no one is more anxious to do this thau
Powderly himself. Hence this secret com
mittee. which will find plenty to do when
it arrives.
Chicaoo, November 20. — The Inter
Ocean’s Washburn (Wis.) special confirms
f ile loss of the Lucerne with all oil board.
The special Bays: “The news is just re
ceived here that the steamer Lucerne,
which left here last Monday evening with
it cargo of ore for Cleveland, has gone to
tlie bottom of Lake Superior with all on
board. She is not known to have been
seen after she left here until Wednesday,
when the captain of the steam barge Fred
Kelly saw her turn about and head for this
port for shelter. She not arriving here
yesterday morning the eaptnin of the
steam Imrge Raleigh, who hud bought the
Lucerne, telegraphed to Bayfield for a tug
to go in search for her. The
Steamer Parker immediately started out.
She had only gone a few miles when the
spars of the vessel were seen just above
water about a mile south and about ten
miles from this city. Three men were
found lashed in the rigging. They wore
immediately out loose and brought to this
city last night. Oue is recognized as being
the second ninte. The vessel is lying in
forty feet of water. The Lucerne left this
port with a crew of nine men, all of whom
are supposed to be lost. Tlie tug Brown,
of Bayfield, searched about tlie wreck all
day for bodies, but found none. The bodies
found Hre covered with from one to six
inches of ice. The Lucerne is supposed to
have gone to the bottom some time Wed
nesday night. The wind blew a terrific
gale that night, with a blinding snow
storm from the northeast,
OLD RUSSIA’S IRE.
THAT'S THE WAY THEY HATCH.
An Ostrich Eng Explodes. Wmiii'ilng a Man ami
Shaking a Building.
New Haven, Conn., November 20.—Dr.
Geo. Bauer, assistant professor at t lie Pea
body Museum, at Yale, was knocked sense
less to-day by the explosion of an OEtrich
egg. Scientists at Yale say it was the most
remarkable explosion on record. The eggs
were shipped to Yale from Capetown,
November 14, 1885, for experimental pur
poses, and owing to the delay one of them
Fermented generating gas inside, which
caused such an exclusion that the build
ing was shaken. When Dr. Bauer recov
ered consciousness it was found his in
juries were only flesh wounds.
The Prion wits Twenty Millions.
New York, November 20.—A settlement
of tiie conflicting interests in the Rich
mond and Danville, nnd the Rich
mond and West Point terminal and
warehouse companies, was consum
mated to-day by the sale of the
stock representing the control of tlie Rich
mond and Danville railway for $5,000,000
cash and $15,000,000 in stock of the Rich
mond and West Point terminal and ware
house company. The old board of direc
tors of the Richmond and West Point
terminal and warehouse company resigned
this afternoon, nnd anew board consisting
of Alfred Sully, Emanuel Lehman, Isanc
Rice, Thomas'Logan. Geo. F. Stone and J.
A. Rut herford were elected in their places.
The new board immediately organized by
electing Alfred Sully president, and T. M.
Logan vice-president. Edward Lauter-
buoh was elected general counsel to the
board, and Col. W. W. Gordon, of Vir
ginia, general counsel in the southern
states. A committee was appointed
to issue a notice to stockholders
for subscriptions to the $5,000,000 cash
required to acquire control of the Rich
mond and Danville railroad, each stock
holder to be entitled to subscribe to an
amount equal to one-third of his lioldmgs
in tlie Richmond and West Point terminal
stock and receive common stock therefor
equal to one-half the amount of his present
holdings, and preferred stock at par for
cash. The subscribed capital stock of the
i ..„,i \\T,>Pnit'.l■. Terminal com*
The Govern mint Insiipn a Statement Ooiieeruiuo
Kaulbar's Departure.
St. Petersburg, November 20.—An of
ficial statement has been issued by the
Russian government explaining its action
in recalling Kauibars from Bulgaria. Thu
document, says in consequence of the in
A WAR ON A STEAM0OA l\
A lilt lift from tlif Mate's IMstol Slants u Pork
IInnil T|i Hu’ EluillO.
Memphis, Tenn., November 20.—A
Helena, Ark., special says: William Jones,
a roustabout employed on the steamer
Wells Hayes, was killed there to-day by
W. Raleigh, mate of the steamer. When
the boat left Memphis last night several
shots were exchanged between the mate
and thee of the crew. When the Hayes
landed at Helena the negroes who hacl
been fired upon attempted to kill tlie mate
by beating him with sticks and striking
him with pieces of enal. They fled mid
tiie city marshal attempted to ur-
rest Jones, who was tlie ring
leader of tlie gang. A desperate
struggle ensued and Jones who was a pow
erful limn wrested the pistol from the mar
shal which lie held in bis hand. Ho called
.for help and the mate who came to his as
sistance was compelled to shoot Jones,
who was in the act of firing upon the mar
shal, as the two were struggling together
®u the ground. The bullet from the mate’s
pistol struck Jones in the head, k.lling
him instantly. A bond was given by tlie
mate for his appearance to answer any in
dictment the grand may find.
A lllg Eire in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, November 20.—A fire broke
out at 2:50 o’clock this morning and com
pletely destroyed the fourth, fifth and
sixth stories of the great clothing houses
of Marcus Feicheimor & Co. and Mack
Startler it Go., No.i. 107 and 109 west. Third
street opposite the Burnet house. The
Exact figures of the loss are not, known but
•ire estimate.i from $150,000 to $500,000. It
, , , . (b said that $“00,000 insurance was carried
suits to Russian subjoins, and also to per- by the two houses. Four firemen were in
sons under the protection ol Russia in Bui- | juvod by being buried in the debris iusidi
garia and Eastern ltoirnolia, Gen. Kan)
bars had been compelled to notify the Bui
gnrian minister of foreign affairs that he
and all Russian consuls would leave the
principality on the occasion of the first act
of violence committed after said ratifica
tion. On November 5th a fresh outrage
was committed agai nst the Russian cavass
at Pbilippopolis, who was maltreated by
soldiers and by a crow d of people armed
with sticks, and was brought to the Rus
sian consulate i sensible. General Kaul-
hars learning that tneattaek on this oavass
hud been made by order of the military
authorities, demanded the dismissal
of the local brigadier general
and prefect, who were responsible, land
t he exemplary punishment of those who
participated in the attack. He also de
manded that the Russian who had been
injured should r ceivo the customary salute
and reparation, and notified the Bulgarian
government that unless bis demands were
complied wit h lie would depart on Novem
ber 17. M. Nocovics having neither re
plied to the demands of Kauibars nor
given him satisfaction, Kauibars and nil
tlie Russian consuls in Bulgaria and E ist-
ern Roumelia have been ordered to leave
to-day.
a strike and a riot.
Brussels, November 20.—The opera
tives In a cotton manufactory at Ghent
went out on a strike to-day and were
joined by the dock laborers. A riot, is
threatened to-night, und the military have
been ordered to hold themselves in readi-
Richmond and West Point Terminal com-
pany will be increased accordingly.
Siinimimr l’p tin* Lohsph.
Chicago, November 20.—A summary of
the marine Josses sustained during the
storm of Wednesday and , Thursday and
corrected up to midnight, is published this
morning, ft embraces thirty vessels, the
loss of thirty-seven lives and f724,000.
There will, however, be some salvage Irora
several - vessels since that list was com
pleted. Other losses have been reported,
and a number of vessels are overdue, of
which no account is had.
Killed 11 y a Tree.
Pittsburg. Pa., November 20.—-A partj-
of hunters, consisting Of O. D. Freeman,
Win. F. Baker, john Stevens and J. J. B,i
ker ail of Carry, I’a., and Willie Harvey,
of Minnesota, were spending a few days “j
Forest county, and were encamped in the
woods. This morning at 2 o clock, during
a wind storm, a treew'as blown across thei
hut demolishing it. and killing P.eemai
outright. The others were seriously in
jured but will recover,
A Boycott for Boll.
WomiFSTFR New York, November 20.
By a prfeoueerted arrangement 700 sub-
scribes discotuimn d their use of the tele
phones la
Buoillers Briny Triad.
New York, November 20.—The trial of
Ex-Alderman McQuade to-day was free
from any sensational features, being de
voted to the cross-examination of witnesses
with a view to discrediting tlie testimony
of Fulgruff, Duffy and Waite, three wit
nesses who participated in the crime of
which McQuade is charged, and to tlie
hearing of witnesses who testified to Mc-
Qunde’s good character and business en
terprise. During recess, while the jury
and most of the spectators were absent,
the eases of Ex-Aldermen Reilly, Oneill
and Cleary were called too. District At
torney Martin moved to fix the dates ol
thoir trials. He thought that, in view of
the testimony adduced at McQuade’s
trial, it was proper to call the do- j
fendants forward. He then moved
separately for their trials, fixing Reilly’s
for the 29th instant. Onlel’s for December
13, and Cleary’s for December 27. Ex-
Judge Nelson j. Waterbury said the time
was satisfactory' to Reilly. The other two
defendants replied for themselves, ap
proving the dates mentioned. Recorder
Smythfc suggested that the trials be made
consecutively, one following the termina
tion of the other. This was agreed to, and
notice to that effect was made. Mr. Mar
tin had intended to move for the commit
ment of the three boodlers, but finding
that the recorder did not agree, desisted
from liis action.
Arthur'* Funeral.
Washington, November 20.—John B.
Clark, Jr., clerk of the house of representa
tives, this afternon received a telegram
from Speaker Carlise, dated at Covington,
Ky.. which designates the following repre
sentatives as a committee to represent the
house at the funeral of Ex-President Ar
thur: Frank Hisnock, chairman: A. 8.
Hewitt, W. D. Kelly, W. M. Springer,
Thos. B. Reed, Oliver Wellbourn, W.
W. Phelps, C. C. Matson, John D. Lang,
Daniel Ermentrout, Robert R. Hill, Buriiih
Wilkins and John T. Heard. General
Clark has notified the members of the com
mittee of their appointment nnd has re
quested them to meet at the Fifth avenue
hotel at 9 o’clock to-morrow (Sunday)
night. Messrs. Springer, Wellbourn,
Matson, Hill, Wilkins and Heard, who ore
now in Washington, will leave for New
Vork to-morrow afternoon.
pinneil Down by n Flve-I’on Trip Hummer.
New York, November 20.—At 5 o’clock
this morning the keeper of the bridge
across Flushing creek at Jackson avenue.
Flushing, discovered that a truck loaded
with a trip hammer had broken through
the bridge and that tho driver, Peter Da-
I vis, was lying with his legs pinned down
! under the wagon by about live tons
i weight Davis said he had lain there since
I 1 o’clock suffering terribly. _ Davis was
taken to St. Catherine’s hospital and his
legs wore amputated. It is feared that he j muted
is fatally injured. _ was tire*
the building. Oupt. Ed. Hitbiteud and
Capt. M. J. 11 iggiiilon were both danger
ously burl, and Pipemon Kuhn and Iliish-
kump seriously injured.
ON ’CHANGE.
A liny of Kxeltement ami Activity.
New York, November 20.—To-day’s,
stock market was unusually active and ex
cited without, any feverishness, except
oanoug a very few stocks, and fluctuations
in the general list, were generally narrow,
and until the afternoon without milch sig
nificance. Tho day was tiie heaviest, in
point of activity, formally weeks, and the
Interest in special stock) continues un
abated, though to-day seydval new favor
ites were brought forward and others
which have been active were allowed to
become quiet. Richmond und West Point
was the principal feature of dealings.
It opened amid great excitement
and sold at different prices between
70 and 78 At the same time the reaction
was quick, and it dropped to (17 ail in the
first ten minutes. It then slowly mounted
to 74, but closed at 721. The excitement
lasted until the close. Money was easy
and foreign houses did very little, nor was
there much trading by Chicago, and the
Grangers and Vanderbilts were without a
feature. The bulk of foreign operations
were in Erie and Western Union, and the
former was strong all the way out. Coal
stocks were strong with the exception of
Jersey Central, which was affected by the
appnrent harmony between Pennsylvania
and Baltimore and Ohio, and sold off very
rapidly toward the close. Reading was re
markably active and strong until the after
noon. Thera were marked movements in
Memphis and Charleston, Virginia Mid
land, and Alton and Terre Haute. 'Pile
opening was active, and the nervousness
and excitement caused by Richmond mid
West Point spread through the entire
list, which was from I to i per
cent, higher than yesterday’s closing
figures, but the advantage was soon lost.
With coal stocks and Northeastern the
most conspicuous readily brought prices
up and about opening figures by noon,
after which a much better feeling pre
vailed until the close, when everything
gave way under the lend of Jersey Central.
The market closed active and weak. The
total day’s business aggregated 003,000
shares. The net result of the day’s busi
ness is a decline in most of tho active
stocks, whilo specialties show tlie most ad
vances.
WAR IN THE BLUE GRASS.
Tno Kentucky Factions Bo Running for Each
Other.
Louisville, November 20.—A Courier -
Jounml special says: “The followers of
Eversene & French, mountain merchant
princes, as they are called, had a battle at
Hazard, Perry county, Wednesday, when
a man named Sim mends was killed. A
truce was then held and resulted in the
parties signing an agreementto leave t.heir
differences to an arbitration committee,
whose decision should be filial,
pending which, all concerned
should cease hostilities. It is there
fore quite probable that, the Perry county
feud is at end, at least for the present.”
A Elat on Eire.
Wilmington, N. C., November 20.—A
flat, owned by Williams & Murchison took
lire a short distance above this city this
morning. The fiat and cargo, 124 bales of
cotton and 178 barrels of rosin, are a total
loss, except ten bales of cotton and a few
barrels of rosin. The insurance
! is $3000.
All Three Were sliol Bonn.
Havana, November 20.—Last night a
body of police surprised the notorious out
law, Jiminese, and two other bandits in
the city. Jiminese ran, but was overtaken,
when he made a stout resistance, wound
ing five of the police before he was killed.
His two companions were killed while
trying to make their escape.
An Old Bnclirior Suicides.
Montgomery, Aia., November 10.—
Daniel H. Workman, a lawyer, nnd for
many years justice of the peace, com-
d suicide this morning by taking
ie. He left a letter stating that lie
ed of life. He was unmarried.
bCOiluinii i in'-*- - .
this city at noon to-day.
Nfw York, November 20.—A meeting
was held by the members of the produce
exchange, 'maritime exchange uml codec
■exchange at their respective quarters, at
i which appropriate resolutions were passed j director!
i of respect i o the memory of the laic ex- uces was transacted.
Iloriel'tid.
New York, November 20.—At a meet
ing of the bondholders of the Mobile arid
Ohio railroad to-dny, the present board of
Miss Dodge and Mrs. Agnew Made Com
missioners of Education.
Jlnyor Bruce Thinks this Is Hilly lln- First Step
in thnt Blriuitlon—MIkn Dnilm' Is the Bent Wo-
mini uf Business lie Kilims Ui'.
New York,November 13.—Mayor Grace
yesterday appointed the following com
missioners and inspector!! of common
schools, to hold office for three years from
January 1, 1887:
ComivlBSloiiers -Mrs. Mary Nash Agnew, wife
of Dr. C. It. Annciv. tho oculist; Miss draco H.
Dodge, grand-daughter of the lute William 14.
Dodge; Henry It. Sprngm* mid Henry Hchmttt.
now members of thr hoard; and Randolph Gug-
genUUuer, 14. Winter Webb, anil Samuel M. 1’nr-
dy. new members.
Inspectors of Schools—First, district, Oliver B.
Stout; third district, William C. Smith; fourth
district, Stephen Therry; fifth district, Richard
Cunningham; sixth district, Gilbert M. Spcir;
seventh district, Jacob Flelsclihauer; and eighth
district, Stunuel 14. Duffy.
The board of education met yesterday
and received notices of tho appointments.
The ladies were not present. They will be
welcomed very cordially when they assume
their office.
Commissioners Agncw nnd Dodge are
not going to submit to tho fato of all com
missioners and be interviewed about their
plans—at least until they have formally
taken ollice. Commissioner Dod e is a
daughter of Mr. Wm. 15. Dodge, jr., and
lives at. 2112 Madison avenue—just across
Thirty-ninth street from Commissioner
Agnew, the other appointee. Miss Dodge
lias for several years been noting in tlie
work of various charitable organizations,
but she has interested herself more espe
cially in educational methods. Hliu is vice-
president of the Industrial Educational
Association, which has recently
fitted up the old union theolog
ical seminary building, at 7 University
place, for its headquarters. Miss Dodge
spends much of her time there, and has
put into operation many of her own ideas
in the methods of the instruction which is
given to girls by the association. Miss
Dodge was in tho building when a Sun re
porter culled yesterday afternoon and
brought her associates the news of her ap
pointment. Miss Dodge asked one of her
associates to say that she had not received
official notice, and that she would have
nothing to say at present about tho ap
pointment. Everybody else was in high
glee over it. Miss Dndge is not an advo
cate of woman’s rights, tier friends say,
liut is an energetic worker for the educa
tion of poor girls. She is not an officer of
any other society, hut is well known as a
patron of the Christian Organization So
ciety. She is not yet thirty years of age
and is more than six feet tall.
Mrs. Mary Nash Agnew in the daughter
of Loin Nash, a emit New York dry goods
merchant, of yen's ago. She tins long
been interested in clmrii.ible work in the
state mid city, but chiefly in that of the
medical organizations with which her hus
band is connected. These are the Brook
lyn Eye and Ear Hospital, tlie Munh iVun
Eye and Ear Hospital, the Hudson ltlver
Htate Hospital, and the New York State
Hospital tor Women. Mrs. Agnew n>
sisled at the founding of most of’these i ■■
stitutiona. Mrs. Aguetv is a believer in
the higher education of women, but not in
woman suffrage. She wiki one of l l-.e
founders, and lias always been the secre
tary of idle women’s exchange for women’s
work in New York city. Her exjieric ice
in educational affairs has boon that In
volved ill the bringing up of eight chil
dren, all of whom arc now men a.id
women. Mrs. Agnew is known to her
friends as a woman of kind heart, grc.it i x-
euutivo ability, and strong common sc.r • .
Mayor Grace said lir.t night that he
wanted women in tlie local bonrds of
school trustees so that they should hat- a
voice in the appointment of the female
teachers and in the management of tho
girl pupils. The tendency of the girls in
the public schools was to study too hard,
and this tendency could bust lie checked
by women who naturally know more
about their capabilities an t have more in
terest in them than men. The Normal
College, too, eoti’al best be regulated if
women had something to say about it. In
short the entire school system
would be tlie better for women
having a hand in its manage
ment. Some of the assistant superin
tendents might well be women. The ap
pointment of Miss Dod<*u anil Mrs. Agnciv
is tho initial step In this great improve
ment. With them in the bon'd oi educa
tion the mayor expects tho appointment
of women to the boards of frwteesv.dll
follow. The mayor is even minguino
enough to also expect that u curtailment
of the expense v.'ill come. He behaves
thnt Miss Dodge, the best woinun of busi
ness Hint lie knows of, will cs/ausially see
the folly of the large salaries paid to some
of the clerical ami executive employes.
A Fire n( I'opo .liny.
Cape May, N. J., November 20.- A fire
was discovered about 1:30 this morning on
tho third floor of the Hotel Bellevue at
Cape May Point. Assistance was sent from
the city, but the entire structure was
burned to the ground. About ten cottages
near by, four stored and a lumber yard
were also destroyed. Of the cottages,
about one-half were occupied. The others
are occupied only in the summer season.
The amount of the loss is not yet esti
mated. The fire is supposed to be the aot
of an incendiary, as tlie Bellevue had not
been occupied for several months.
A VERDiCT FOR MR. MOEN.
The Btariiinallcr Wilson Finally Bruslii'tl—Close
of the Notable Suit Between no Illiterate
Selienier amt Ills HIlHoimire llu|ie.
Boston, November 17.-— The Wilson-
Mocn case terminated late this afternoon
in a verdict lor the defendant, Philip P.
Moen, and this result was reached with
out di\ulging that secret so darkly hinted
at, if any such ex isted. The jury retired
at 11:45 o’clock, the morning hours being
occupied with the conclusion of the argu
ment of Lawyer West, counsel for Wilson,
and the charge of Judge Carpenter.
Mr. West claimed that he had proved
that tlie “ Pascoag letter” and the “ Why
in h—” telegram were forgeries; that
Moen had not told the truth ; that the the
ory of blackmail was a pure concoction
since the last trial, and that the existence
of a contract between Wilson and Moon
wus clearly proved. Judge Carpenter’s
charge was very brief,'and its nature for
the first time in this trial reduced “ Doe.”
Wilson to a state of extreme nervousness.
Judge Carpenter said that tlie plaintiff
claimed $91!,000, with interest, and the de-
: fendunt claims $78,000, with interest. “ If
j you find that either party makes out, bis
j ease, you will give your verdict aeeording-
j ly. In order to prove his case the plain-
till’ must prove that, suits were brought
j against him; that lie settivd them
{ upon the request of the defendant, who
j promised to pay him $100,000 und what-
I ever he paid out. Moen denies this prorn-
{ ise. There is a further defense made—that
j of blackmail If you find that Mucn did
I make such a promise as.iis alleged, then
you must, tied whether ho was induced to
make such a promise by threats, and if you
so find, you must hold it void. The bur
den of proof is constantly upon the plain
tiff. Ho must bring more evidence to
convince you thau Moen must. But if you
find the evidence entirely balanced, then
tlie defendant Moen is entitled to the bene
fit of tho doubt. Now, in regard to the
notes signed by Wilson, you must find that
they were signed by Wilson and intended
to lie paid by Wilson, before you can give
that amount, to Moon; but if you find that
the testimony on this point is equally bal
anced between the two yon wifi give tho
benefit of the doubt to Wilson.”
When the jury retired Moen and his
counsel left the court room and were fol
lowed by Wilson. The latter, however,
soon returned, and with apparent nervous
ness awaited the verdict. His anxiety in
creased when at 3:50 o’clock tlie jury re
turned and asked whether simple or com
pound interest, should be added to the
claims on tho notes that passed from Wil
son to Moen. Tlie judge added that simple
interest should be added. This certainly
indicat >d a verdict, for Moen. About 5
o’clock the jurors filed into tho jury box,
after sending a messenger to announce
their agreement. A sealed verdict was
handed the clerk, who immediately an
nounced that the jury hnd found for tho
defendant for a total of $98,522,10, this sun*
representing the full amount of the notes
claimed to have been given by Wilson to
Moen, $78,090 with interest.
A look of ext reme relief passed over tho
face of Mr. Moen as lie listened to the find
ing of tlie jury and responded to the con
gratulations of his counsel and friends.
Wilson appeared utterly crushed, and for
some time sat dazed and bewildered at tho
termination of his profitable operation
upon the purse strings of his millionaire
dupe. His counsel accepted the verdict
with professional equanimity, but express
ing surprise and disappointment. It is not
improbable that the public will yet hear
more of this famous ease, as, having thrown
down thegauntlot in proclaiming the oper
ations of Wilson to be blackmail, the only
logical sequence is a criminal prosecution
on that charge.
STRANGE MOVEMENTS IN INDIANA.
Uc|>iildlraiis Arranging n I'lillry of Action for
Loglslntivi' Skullduggery.,
Indianapolis, Ind., November 19.—
There has been a suspicions gathering of
republican members of the legislature in
this city during the past few days. A
caucus was held at the Dennison House
Tuesday night, and
A LINE OF POLICY
to govern tho action of republican mem
bers during the opening day of the legis
lature discussed. No definite policy was
adopted, however, os but few members
put in an appearance. Other republican
members have quietly dropped into town
since, and it is quite certain that on tho
republican side of the next legislature
there is a thorough understanding as to
the policy that will be adopted. Any
tiling revolutionary will be inaugurated
by republicans. Democrats will, of course,
act upon the defensive, and tho
tilth*’ v. ill of necessity bo inaugurated by
>:il• Leans. Then the fun will eommi nco.
Democrats have not been idle during the
p ist wet k. While they have to a curtain
extent, arrived in the city, yet all demo
cratic members have been in consultation
with party leaders, und n spirit on their
purr to tight to tho bitter end diipiaya it
self. Henator Smith, president pro tarn, of
the senato, will at once I ring bin oontost
■hip b
courts. There appears to be but ono
opinion in regard to this matter, oven
among those who have attempted to tlis-
suudo him, and who argue against this
step; that is that
HE WILL WIN,
and will bo declared lieutenant-governor.
Bets of good odds are offered on the result,
hut no takers can bo found.
tt was whispered about late to-night that
four persons living in this city, who have
been subpoenaed before the United States
grand jury us witnesses in the investiga
tion as to election frauds had skipped. At
least, they cannot be found, and the un
derstanding is that such report has been
made to the' United States authorities.
Tho investigation still goc-s on, and many
witnesses arc examined every day. It is
claimed that as far as this county la con
cerned the investigation will probably bo
completed by Monday. Other complaints,
of like nature, have been filed, however,
from other portions of tlie state, nnd prob
ably u month will he consumed before the
jury in ready to report. Ono step decided
upon, or at least such is the report, is that
no recount oft.be ballots will occur.
CHANGED HIS TACTICS.
W. F. Irwin this evening withdrew liis
papersof contest und instituted quo war
ranto proceedings. Mr. Irvin was the re
publican candidate for criminal justice at
the recent election. Hi.s successful com
petitor was cx-Aiisistant Attorney-General
Albert Ayers. About a week ago Mr. Irwin
contested Mr. Ayers’ election, charging
fraud and alterations of tlie tally sheets.
This is one of Hie two contests entered in
this county. To-day Mr. Ayers received
his commission and took the oath of office.
The quo warranto proceedings will bring
the matter at once to the attention of tho
courts. It is in reality a question as to how
Mr. Ayers came by the office, and is withal
a very clever manner of letting Mr. Irwin
down.
A Mini' Explosion.
Pittsburg, Pa.,November 20.—A .Mount
Pleasant, special says a terrible explosion
occurred in the burning Standard Coal
mines, about 5 o'clock this morning. Tho
explosion occurred in the gas (leading,
which lias been feared ever since the mine
took fire. The men working in the mine
at the time all got out without injury ex
cept four, who were frightfully burned.
The extent of the damage done to tho
mine is not known, as it is not considered
safe to enter.
A Tali' of Woo.
Pittsburg, November 20.—A disastrous
tire occurred in Alleghany City; near
Herts island, this afternoon, in which one
fireman was killed, four others slightly in
jured, three ice houses, two stables and
seven dwellings destroyed and as many
families rendered homeless.
Tito Bcaiilifiil Churclii'a Wrerktsl.
Charleston, November 20.—A New
York architect, who was engaged to ex
amine tiie injury caused at the Episcopal
churches by the earthquake, reports to
day that it will require $18,000 to repair
St. Michael’s and St. Phillip’s alone.
Weekly Bunk Statement.
New York, November 20.—Following ia
the statement of the New York associated
banks for the week, and which shows the
following changes:
Reserve Increase $2,038,650
Loans dee ream 11:1,300
Spice increase 2,704,500
Lcgu tenders increase 115,000
Deposits increusi 3,127,-lJO
Circulation decrease 05,700
The banks now hold $9,930,000 in excess
of the 25 per cent. rule.
