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to two and three hundred dollars. The intro
duction of the vouchers was protested against
by the defendants counsel, but was Overruled
by the court. The case is still on.
WASHINGTON.
Treaty Announcement.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Onl informat;on from
Sir Edward Thornton that the whole of Labra-
dor outside of the province of Quebec is part
of the colony of New Foundland, the Secretary
of State has informed the Secretary of the
Treasury that the provisions Of the articles, IS
to Is, of the treaty Of Washington have been
extended thereto in pursuance of articles % of
the same treaty, and that the exemptions
which by these articles are extended to the
Dominion of Canada are equally applicable to
New Foundland including Labrador.
Cabinet OMcers Endorsed
The committee appointed by the national
executive committee of the Union League of
America, which met in Baltimore on the Goth
inst, visited the President, Secretary Brstow
and Postmaster General Jewell to-day for the
purpose of presenting the resolutions adopted
at that meeting, thanking the President for
the appointment of the two latter gentlemen,
endorsing the course pursued by them in rid
ding the service of corrupt and inefficient Off
other branches of the government; also recon-
mending the recognition by the government of
the Union Leagues at the south to overcome
the influence Of the White Leagues
In presenting the resolutions to the President
Gov. Newell assured him that his administra
ton was endorsed by the league on behalf of
the order. He expressed hope for its con-
tinued success, stating at the same time that
they had no candidates for Office to present, but
simply desired to give him an assurance of
their confidence and support They congratu-
lated the. President and the country upon the
entry into the Cabinet of Postmaster General
Jewell and Secretary Bristow. whose appoint
ment gave ample guarantee that the business
Of their respective departments would be con-
Quoted 10 the best interests of the people.
The President in response said that he was
happy to receive this assurance of confidence
and support from the league and glad to hear
that recent appointments IN his Cabinet were
SO acceptable.
Gov. Jewell in response said that he was
happy to receive the congratulations of the
committee and thankful for this expression of
confidence and esteem from such an Influential
body as the Union League. 1t was his purpose
to continue the course he had inaugurated till
the work of reformation had been fully accom-
plished, and in this he was ably seconded by
the President.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:-Currency, $14 402 ,944; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit $53 100000; coin, $50, ,597, including
coin certificates, rs, 800 !outstanding legal
tenders, $30Z,OOO,OOO.
The Safe Burglary.
The trial of Harrington, Williams and Whit
ley, the alleged safe burglars, was resumed to-
day. Judge Humphreys opened by referring
to the matter OF allowing the jury to view the
premises He decided that he would allow the
jury to visit the scene in charge of a proper
officer, surrounded by the same restrictions as
are thrown around them in the court room.
Oscar d. Nudge, supervising special agent Of
the Treasury department., testified that Geo.
Carter of Baltimore and Harrington told him
Mr.. Alexander was concerned in the burglary
Witness offered the assistance of his men to
fe rret out the matter to Gov. Shepherd, but
the latter replied that Harrington was pushing
it and assistance was unnecessary. Carter SUBJ
sequently wrote that he was mistaken about
was interested in the matter Of settling up with
Carter and told him he was at liberty to COM
municate with Alexander or any other person.
Witness gave the tletter back to Carter and
sent word to Harrington of its contents Har-
ringtOn called to see witness within thirty min
utes, and asked witness to secure or employ
Carter for the use of the government and he
Harrington would see him paid.
GustOve Zerruth was called as witness, and
on motion of the Assistant District Attorney
mol pross was entered in the case against him.
Zerrith was asked about his arrangement to
meet Nettleship in Philadelphia, when the de-
fence objected and the question was argued till
recess.
cution might continue its line Of examination,
and the jury must pay attention, hear the evi.
dence and separate it as against each party on
trial.
The examination of Zerreth by Mr.. Riddle
Witness met Nettleship about the 18th o. last
March at the Brigham House in Philadelphia
by an appointment made with Nettleship the
day before in Newark. Nettleship asked wit
ness to write on piece of paper the word EN-
gineer", and then told witness he wanted him
to 60 to Washington, giving witness: 500
bill to pay expenses, and told witness he Met
tleship) would meet him in Washington in two
or three days, and would find witness. Wit
n ness came to Washington Ing and stopped at
ed of Sproh for Domaine, and by his direction
found Domaine on Capitol Hill. In two days
after he met Domaine again and walked with
him to the Capitol Met him again in a street
Capitol Hill to North street. Met man named
Butler before he saw Domaine the third time
and informed Domaine of it.
Witness had seen Nettleshp several times in
Washington up to that time. Witness met
Mr.. Parker of Newark at the Owen House.
When witness met Nettleship the first time in
Washington, Tom Smaller took him to see Net
tleship. Smaller paid witness money twice be.
informed witness he would be met by Butler at
a certain time, and Smaller described Butler
Witness met Butler as arranged, and had an
interview with him. Afterwards asortained
Butlcr real name was Michael Hayes. Wit.
ness saw Hayes and Nettleship every day after
that. Witness met Domaine and Hayes at
the Marble saloon, and witness introduced
Hayes to Domaine. Met them by arrangement
under direction of Nettleship. At that meet
ing witness heard Hayes tell Domaine that he
could get those books and papers. Witness did
not know what books were referred to- De-
maine told Hayes it would be great accom-
mediation to the party. Hayes and Domaine
then walked away, and were gone about half
an hour when they returned. Domaine said to
Hayes 81 will meet you at that place." All
then separated. Met Hayes again in about
twenty minutes, and both went to the National
Hotel and there met Domaine. Hayes and De-
maine were together at that time for abont half
an hour, but witness did not hear their CONVEX
sation. Hayes and Domaine went up the avenue
and up Tenth street to Alexanders house, and
witness followed them. They remained so long
witness went away, and has never seen De-
maine since. This all took place on Saturday
night.
asked witness if he had seen Nettleship and
Hayes informed witness that Nettlcship would
be on that night. Witness was with Hayes
till II o'clock that night, when Hayes started
for the depot Hayes wanted to 60 alone to
the depot, but witness followed him. Nettle-
ship came on the train, and Nettleship and
Hayes jumped into hack and drove to the
owen House and witness followed them. Hayes
came out very soon, smet witness and told MIN
Nettleship did not want to see witness. Hayes
said Nettleship said this was the greatest put
up job in the country and if witness did not
leave the city they would all 20 to the peniten-
tiary Witness replied he was not ready to 90
yet. Hayes said he was going. Witness met
Nettleship next morning at the Owen House,
and Nettleship said, Il thought you had left
town. Didn't Hayes tell you to go?' Witness
ranliad that Havas told him hut ha WOO mot