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THAT ANNOYING INDIAN BUREAU
PieturinG the Hiss that might Follow its
Transfer 60 the War Department.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Joint Com
mission on the transfer OF the Indian Bureau
to the War Department heard the views
Of Gen. W. T. Sherman on the subject. He sub
mitted in testimony tho contents OF a number Of
official documents verifying in detail his pre-
vious statements regarding the advisabiity OF
the transfer. He also read letter. bearing
date Nov. 20. from Carl Schurz requesting Gen.
Sheridan 70 make good certain assertions made
by him regarding the management Of the Indian
Bureau. Gen. Sherman said this document
would bo forwarded to Gen. Sheridan In due
course for his action.
The General described at length the suffering
OF the Indians under their present manage
ment. and s9id the army should either be trans
ferred 10 the Interior Department or the Indian
Bureau to the War Department. that under ex-
listing management tho Government was very
heavily taxed. and the poor Indian" was
driven to the wall Notwithstanding. 1t was his
opinion that in twenty years hence the Ameri-
can population would reach s0.QOO,OO and as
the population increased. the Indian reserya-
tons would be required for cultivation. and the
Indian should be cared for now In order that he
might be prepared for this emergency.
The total number OF Indians" he said. ia
nearly 222. 600 and under military management
the greater number Of these could be placed un-
der civilian agents. always, however. retaining
military power over them
In reply TO q question with reference TO the
proposition OF the Indian Bureau to arminR
Sherman said il was his opinion that the idea
was unadvisabe. as 4 was simply arming bit
sherman said In his judgment. should the
transfer be made Indian wars would be un-
heard OF. lie thought all trouble could be fore
seen and the danger Of outbreaks entirely pre-
vented.
A telegram was received o-day at the Indian
| office from the Red Cloud Agency saying that
| there was on hand = that point 5000 pounds
| OF rations. The Indians are receiving full ra-
| tions OF sugar. coffee. bacon. hominy' tobacco
| and salt. In addition 10 these there IL a supply
OF beef sufficient 10 last four months and half
so that there will be no difficulty in supplying
these Indians with food.
NORTH PLATTE Neb.. Dec. ga herder jus, in
from the NiObrara River reports that North'z
ranch. on Dismal River was burned by In
dians. who have already run of 800 head OF
horses from that ranch. Herders are fOrtify-
ing themselves at Brats ranch. in Birdwood
Great fears are entertained for the safety Of q
supply party Of five men. now thirty days out
from North Platte
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
JERSEY cI1T's SUSPENDED BANK.
Chancellor Runyon's Reply TO Depo.itcrs-
james Chester's Amdavit.

Several OF the leading depositors OF the
suspended Mechanics and Laborers' Savings
Bank Of Jersey City visited Chancellor Runyon
yesterday in Newark. to ascertain what course
he intends to pursue In reference to that insti-
tuition. The Chancellor told them that as q ma
jority Of the depositors are poor he would not
consent to the appointment Of o receiver. He
pronounced the plan proposed by the directors
to be absolutely impracticable. and added that
he would probably require them to go into
liquidation under his immediate supervision.
Under a State law he is empowered TO take
charge OF insolvent banks and wind up their
affairs within three years.
Secretary OF State Kelsey said yesterday that
II was only recently and accidentally that he
had been informed OF tho existence OF the
bank According to him its officers have never
made an official report OF the banks affairs as
required by statute.
an affidavit yesterday on which TO base warrants
OF arrest and In which he AYERS that on Jan. 20.
bank. represented to him thatthe bank was sol
| won't. and. reading to him a printed list OF the
directors. said 70 him: " All these men n are good
County. Tho bank is In good condition. You
can get your money wheneyer you want y " BE, BE-
| in the bank and on July 25. 1877. $500 additional
| The affidavit further AYERS that Donelson per-
DmIs Bank S S and
| in the Mechanics and Laborers' Bank, telling
| him that he could have his money on demand.
| Then the deponent ayers on two different occa-
| sions. between Nov, l. 1873. and the date OF the
| affldavlt he heard Donelson admit that ho was
| aware that the bank was hopeessy insolyent
| since 1875. OF which fact the Finance Committee
| and directors OF the bank were aware, but
| through the advice OF their counsel they with
held Information OF the same from tho de.
| ponent as then depositor and those who might
| aiterward become depositors Donclson say ing
that II such acknowledgment should be made a
run on the bank would be the result and end In
| the financial ruin OF the institution.
| The deponent then charges that from the al.
| legged document Of Donsson. the directors OF
| the Mechanics and Laborers' Bank. from Nov.
| /. 1877. to Nov. l. 1873 combined and conspired
| to cheat the deponent out OF his money and OBJ
| tain the same by false pretences.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
AMERICAN ART IN THE FUTURE
Stewards NJ adison square Statue Called Com
monpisce, Awkward, and Vulgar.

American Art In the Future" was the
subject Of lecture read last evening before tho
Society OF Decorative Art by Charles @. Perkins.
II must be useless. he began. to attempt to
prophcsy as to the character that our art will
hereafter assume; yet he would try to define
some Of the duties OF the present generation In
advancing the cause OF art America need not
despair because she has no well defined school
OF painting. Rome had mono for eight CEN
turtles; 1t took many years for Greece to perfect
her incompatible art; France and Germany
awoke not until tho sixteenth century and
Spain and Holland In the seventeenth century.
England's n rst great artist Sir Joshua Reynolds,
died only eighty years ago.
Then the speaker pointed out some Of the
reasons why schools OF art diner, The differ
ences are Of a geographical. clinical. and a
religious kind, and are due mainly to climate
portions and unlimited freedom, he continued.
arc q detriment 20 our artistic growth. An
American Is disposed to count submission TO
dure them. On tho other hand, the FREQ Greek
submitted TO have his limbs shacked because
obedience to natural laws is necessary TO sue
cess in art. Esthetic aptitude is also necessary
in order that nation may establish an original
school OF art Dutch, French. and German pic
The speaker insisted that - succeed in art a
definite and vivid faith ia necessary. Art. 1t
must I've remembered. il n kind of language.
and II tells in what the artist believes. Some
thing lice behind and beyond the art object. its
antitype or Ideal but is II not rather the real ?
Then. speaking OF the American art exhibit In
Paris last summer he said that an American
artist recently told him that when first enterin
the gallery he felt rs though something had
happened 10 his eyes, the general effect was so
dull. Yet that should not discourage painters
Il 10 il abundant material in our country 10
pant from. He wished that the statue Of
Menander in the Vatican might be placed be-
side that OF Seward In Madison square. TO let
the repose and dignity OF Menander shame tho
gar Seward statue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
UNDER A BELL or ROSES.
A brilliant Scene at the Marriage OF Judge
McCue's Daughter In BrookIYn.


The social event In Brooklyn last night
was the marriage OF Miss JEANNE Adele McCue.
the daughter OF Judge Alexander McCue OF tho
City Court. TO Mr.. James @. Bergen. young
lawyer OF Brooklyn. the son OF DR.. Andrew
Otterson OF Brooklyn and foster son OF Mr..
Cornelius ]. Bergen. the brother OF his mother.
The residence OF Judge McCue. at 2l9 Raymond
street. was filed with richly dressed thronR.
Among the guests were Justices Pratt. Gilbert.
Reynolds. DR.. Otterson. ex-Mayor Hunter DR..
Job @. Johnson. Seymour L. Hustled. Edgar
NJ. Cullen Gen. d. F. Tracy. and large COM
pany OF lawyers. The soft music OF band
filled the residence. and the sweet perfume Of
the large bell OF pinks and tube roses extended
throughout the parlors. At ~ p. Nj. the
bridal party entered the main parlor. and
took a position so that the bride was Just
beneath the floral bell. She is about 2l
years OF age. and is a. brunette Of .un-
costume made by Worth Of Paris, which was OF
white satin broeade trimmed with lace flowers
and Illusion. The bridesmaids were dressed in
white silk and satin. They were Miss McCue.
Miss Otterson. Miss Burnoy and Miss Green.
The groomsmen were Messrs. John McCue.
Charles Flint. Austin Watson. and Joseph Earl.
The ceremony was performed by. Father Fran
away by Judge McCue,
A wedding reception and feast followed.
Many costl presents were showered upon the
bride and one room was brilliant with tho dis
play OF diamonds. paintings. bronzes clocks,
started IA tSa Hn
for a brief bridal tour. Mr.. Bergen is a member
OF the law nrm OF Cullen & Bergen.
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THE BANCROFT TREATY.
Shall GermRn-BOrn Citizens RevisitIng the
Fatherland be Protectedt

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-The joint resolution
introduced to-day by Representative Springer
OF Illinois requests the President to give notice
to the Government OF Germany that the treaty
Of Feb. %. 1868. known as the Bancroft treaty
will be terminated by this Government at the
end OF twelve months after giving the notice. A
similar proposition was introduced by Mr.. Cox
Of New York. The Objectionable part OF the
treaty is the last clause OF the fourth article.
which provides with reference TO naturalization
country may be held 10 exist when the per-
son naturaized in the one country resides
moro than two years In the other coun-
try" Under this provision Of the treaty
naturalzed German American citizens who
have returned to Germany for business
or pleasure. and have remained two years
are regarded by the German Government
as having renounced their naturalization. and
are forced 10 perform military duty and other
acts OF ofGerman citizenship. 1.-THE Bancroft treaty
be terminated. the rights Of citizens Of either
country residing IN The other will be determined
by the treaty Of 1928. which recognizes the equal
right of native and naturaized citizens to So
Iourn in the territories Of each Government
The following Is the text OF the reso ution on
the same subject introduced in the House to-
day by Mr.. Brentano
R,so'.>t That the President Of the United states be
que sted tO transmit 10 the House II not Incompatible with
tie public interest all the papers aud orresDondence
BaumeT, naturailed citizen OF the United states and
resident VI the city OF Chicago when visit TO his
parents az Munster In the kingdom Of Prussia by the
prnsAan Government In violation Of the treaty Of May
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
ANOTHER INSECURE SAYINGS BANK.
Ruin Wrought by the Use OF ns Securities by
Private Firm.

CONCORD. y. H.. Dec. 3.-The Penacook Saw
ings Bank at Fisheryile H. has failed and its doors
were closed yesterday by the Bank Commissioners The
failure caused by the suspension Of Henry
Brown and D. Arthur Brown at Baskerville aud by osse
IN other directions The liabilities Of the bank as
follows Due TO depostors, s25iTis, surplus S7O47,
guarantee. $500; premium account, zoos while the
act Of the assets is t2s7 3l9 Almost half Of the re-
Of the Institution invested In personal and
collateral security There connected with the bank
private banking houss, operated by samuel T. Brown.
Treasurer ot The insuuuon and John Brown wealthy
alleged used the funds Of tho savings bank In operations
which the law does not allow savings institutions To pur.
The Bank Commissioners decidedly opposed to
the connection u private banking houses with savings
Institutions but they In this all their
lions have proved honorable and honest conduct tue
part Of Samuel =. and John Brown.
In Onicial visit TO the institution yesterday. the
Bank Commissioners ascertain that the
sufficient 10 the deposors IN tul and they accord.
ingy called upon Judge Foster VI the supreme Court
who visited the bank to-day with the Comm ssoners.
amt alter asceraining the amount OF the deposits aud
estimating a. nearly as possible The amount Of the
they cut the deposits down thirty per cent THIS cut
down Judge Foster states gives very broad margin,
intended ~ cover all possible contingencies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
BEATEN 40 DEATH.
A wiz Murdered by her Drunken Husband
In an East side Tenement.

On the second floor OF the rear tenement
at asa West Nineteenth street. occupying two
narrow. ill-ventilated rooms. lived John and
Margaret Downing. The husband. tall. pow
erful man. is eight years younger than his WIFE
He is a shoemaker. Since he moved into tho
house in Nineteenth street. In May last. the
neighbors have been awakened at all hours Of
the night and startled In the day by the woman's
screams.
Margaret Downing visited yesterday a neigh
Dor. Mrs. Mary Robinson and said that her hus-
band. who was on a SPREE had beat her cruelty
In the night She cried bitterly. While yet
talking to Mrs Robinson. Mrs. Downing heard
her husbands voice in the yard. He was very
drunk. She trembled with fear and said that
she was afraid to go down. as he had threatened
to kill her.
At four o'clock the inmates again heard
Mrs. Downing screaming. Then there was
a crash and the noise OF fall. Mrs.
Downing was heard to excaim. john
Johnl you have killed mel' Downing stag
gered out OF the house at O'Clock to a neigh
boring grogRery. Mrs. Holland. who lives on
the floor above. then proposed to the others
that they should call on Mrs. Downing. take her
cup OF tea: And cheer her up: ,vu.u,
Mrs Irving, and Mrs Robinson went to Mrs;
Downing's door. They knocked but received
door knob. The front room was empty. They
called to Mrs. Downing. but receiving no an
swer. entered the rear bedroom. Naked. her
cold IN death. She had clasped little wooden
crucihx.
Ofricer johnson found Downing in a drunken
stupor in a saloon. He denied any knowledge
OF his wife's death. To Sergeant Taylor no
said he had not been home. and on being told
that he had been seen in tho house he cursed
and swore. He was locked up.
Coroner Woltman at midnight examined sew;
eral OF the inmates of the house. and satisfied
that Downing had beaten his wife 10 death,
ordered his formal commitment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
EsTELLA RELYEGs SUICIDE
Testimony Before Saratoga Coroner's Jury
Clearing Up Mystery.

SARATOGA SPRINGS. Dec. 3.-The proprietor OF
the hotel at Glen Mitchell discovered the piazza Of his
hotel this morning the head and part Of the shoulder Of
woman dog had them ami was knaWing at the bones.
Portions Of dress which had been fastened about the
neck were still hanging it,
Search Immediately made, and following the trail
of the dog secluded spot in grove about 2CD
from the hotel found the arms legs ana other mutt
lated and decaying portions Of human body. Beside
them laid pistol bullet hOlo WAS discovered IN the
head Of the woman.
At an inquest held this afternoon the remains were
Identified by Charles Reyea Of this village being those
Of his daughter Esther Ann ReDeA, aged 10, whose sud
den disappearance on the 4h Of last october from the
Glen Mitchell Hotel where for few days she had been
servant created no little sensation and much family dis
tTesa The testimony before the Coroner went 10 show
that the girl probably about 60 become mother aud
had committed suicide to cover the shame VI exposure
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
STOPPING A RUN.
Secretary Ksisey's speech 60 the DepOsItOrs
OrA Jersey city savings Bank.

The run on the Provident Institution for
Savings in Jersey City was continued during
yesterday forenoon. and about $4,000 wero
withdrawn. Several of the depostors who called
with the intention Of closing their accounts did
not do 30 after they had been informed that
such course would deprive them Of their ac-
crucd interest. Soon after II o'clock Secretary
OF State Kelsey entered the bank and briefly
addressed the depositors who had assembled In
the building. He said that recently while
Bank Examiner Van Camp was in Jersey City.
investigating the affairs OF the Mechanics and
Laborers' Savings Bank. he directed him 10 ex-
anime the affairs Of other institutions. includ-
ing the Proyident Savings Bank. Van Camp
reported that the bank was perfectly solvent
and could cash checks to the extent OF a million
and a half with twenty-four hours notice.
He the speaker. had heard Of the feeling Of in
security among some OF the depositors, and had
considered II his duty to assure them that there
was no cause for any apprehension. During
tho two days run. which was suspended after
Mr.. Kelseys speech. about 800. 900 was paid,
whereby the bank saves 81 900 interest.
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SOME WASHING TON TOPICS.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Mr. Il. B. Hayes sem
the following nominations 10 the Senate today
New YOrk-Edwin A. Merritt 10 be Collector Of Gus
toms, Charles X Graham, 10 he Surveyor OF Customs
SilAs W Burt 10 be Naval Oicer Thomas HihOuse 70
be United states Assistant Treasurer; Samuel r. DAvG
10 be surveyor OF Customs at Port jefferson, n Y
To he United states COnsuls-Adrew Cohen (Pab n
Pernambucoi Henry DilmAr ~ " at Breslau; deo W
Fish fMchl At runis, John L. Frisbe tNichl, at Rio
Grandc Brazil John Mosby Nal at Hong Kong
Asa c. Prindle N ~ at Para Henry Ruggles COnnl al
Malta Eugene schuyler N ~, a. Brmnghsmi WIN
be secretary oflegaton In brazil; 5 Newton Petiis Pal
u be Minister Resdent and Consul General at Bolivia
q Morris Heap pa, TO be ConsulGcneral At COnstaa
unOple.
At the New orleans Mint-Iieury s. Footc Of Misssa
ippi to be Superintendent Macmillan Ferdinand hon
zano OF Louisiana 70 RonneI Jas Albrccht of Louis
ana to be Assayer, Marun " Davis Of PennsylvanlA U
be Coincr.
Collector. OF customsJohn W Fuller Of ohio for the
district VI Miami Ohio, Harrison Oray Ous Cal for IN
district Of San Diego, Cat; Sam NJ johnson Gex for
the district OF Corpus ChriAu TcNas Isaiah Hacker
gonl for the southern district Ol oregon.
Collectors OF Internal Revcnue- Fleming W RObh
Nebl for the district OF Nebraska, John L. PennnE
0Dak for tho district of Dakota
isccllaneOus-Russc W. Rohb Nebl 10 be AssAyer 10
charge Of the Assay ONCE Helena. Mont john W Col
Inns 10 be Chci Engineer u service JOsc ph
seVeras TO be Chief Engineer L. 5. revenue service
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The Adermens Railroad Committee reported
Yesterday resolution granting to the Forty second
street Manhatanyllle AMI st. Nicholas Avenue Railroad
Company the privilege Of a double track railroad from
Manhattan through the Boulevard Broadway and
seventh avenue TO their tracks In Forysecond street
The tracks IN the BOuleyard ~ be laid both side
OF the parks ITS centre The company TO build and
equip tie road within year and 10 pas 10 the city
tile franchise three per cent of their receipts The
resolution was passed 10 70 The affirmative votes
gwen by Al ernicu Bennett, Bighn. Carroll. Ehrhatdt
Foster Gedney. GunAet Hal keenan,, krrnan PM.
hps Reilly, sauer SleNin and Naehncr, and the mega
tive hy President Roberts and Aldermen JacObus.
Lewis Norris, ferey flnckney, and Shells
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-04
ENTHUSIASM In OTTAWA
THE FORMAL RECEPTION OF THE MAE
QUIS AND LOUISE.
The Iiiuminatiou and the Torchiight Process
sion Postponed on Account OF Unpropitious
Weather-The Princes In her New Horae.

The IIiuuinatiou and the Torehiight Process.
sion Postponed on Account OF Unprcpitieus
Weather-The Princes In her New Hone.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 9.-After deciding b
present the corporation address to-day. the
Mayor In his robe Of Office the city Aldermen
and officers formed procession Of carriages
and drove to the st. Lawrence and Ottawa
depot TO await the arrival OF the Marquis and
Princess. The station. tho platform. and the
grounds were crowded with citizens Of all ma
tional creeds and classes. There could not
have been less than four thousand persons
present The rain did not appear to dampea
the enthusiasm. Most OF them stood out un-
sheltered until the arrival Of tho train. II was
originally intended that the presentation should
take place in the Pavilion. but the rain came
through the canvas as though II was sieve.
and rendered Il useless. A change had. there
fore TO be made In the programme, ana II was
agreed that the presentation should take plaoe
on me platform OF the royal car;
whale snicns,ion' 'Ie ron SQUEEZING h 2l tne to9
mass OF humanity made a grand rush for the
station platform. and every advantageous POSI-
sion the royal train shot up. and with II q cheer
from the crowd rent tho air. repeated again and
again. and was followed by the raising OF the
royal standard and royal salute from the Ne
pean Point Battery The band then struck up
=" Tho Campbells are Coming" and the cheer
ing WAS renewed. In moment his Exoellency
appeared on. the platform Of the car, closely
followed by her Royal Highness. holding his
hand. A magnificent bouquet was presented
by the Mayor. This was the signal for an out
burst Of enthusiasm that lasted several min
utes. Both his Excellency and her Royal High
ness acknowledged the compliment-the Mar
qui5 by removing his cap. and the Princess by .
graceful inclination Of her head and pleasant
smile.
His Excelency subsequently stepped over 70
the platform OF the dining room, and the
Mayor read an address, and his Excellcncy
read a reply His Worship then explained tha
the citizens had decided to postpone tho illumi.
nation and torchlight procession till Tuesday
evening and asked his Excellency II he would
be pleased to accept IT,. His Excollency OK
pressed his pleasure and. after adding Thank
you" returned 70 the platform Of THO royal car
where her Royal Highness had remained stand.
ing with tho royal staff. The royal stan thou
escorted the distinguished party to the carriage
in waiting, her Royal Highness leading. lQl.
lowed by his Exceency. AS they entered the
carriage the crowd made an unseemly rush 10
crafty their curiosity. Before moving OF r.:
Marquis and Marchioness bowed to tho crowd
who flled the air with cries OF 4" God bless your
Welcome to the capital!' and Long live out
noble Queenv
Nothing more OF interest occurred until Rideau
Hall was reached. where their Excellenoia
alighted and entered their new homo.
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Capturing n broadway statue.

While Mrs. T. T. Dean OF East Twenty-sey-
enth street stood looking into shop window Broad
and Twenty second street yesterday with her nj
Mrs H. Van Dorm Of 80 West Eleventh street she felt
tug at her pocket and turning youth In the act
Of taking money from her wallet She screamed and
pursued him At Fifth avenue and Twenty second street
he handed her the wallet, but SO WAS missing crowd
collected. and the youth dared out and ran down Twen
q second street followed hy three or tour men Police
ohcer + II barry drawing big revolver. brought the
fugitive 10 a halt Police Onccr James Foster of the
broadway Police arriving persuaded Mrs Dean and Mrs
Van Dorm TO to the Twenty ninth street police station
ami make the complaint and there the pris.
oner called himself John willard Of 81 Howard street
In his pockets were found hospital ticket some poker
chips aud Murphy temperance pledge, signed bN hiG.