The New York herald., 1878-09-24
WASHINGTON.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Sept. %, 1875
THE WASHINGTON LABOR TRoUBLEs-pIsTRIcr
AUTHORITIES DETERMINED TO STOP CoHEN's
RIoToUs DEMoNsTRATIoN-A NEGRO FINED.
Tnere has been no attempt on the part of Cohen to
march his mob about the streets to-day. Semmes
the negro arrested Saturday evening Tor assaing
omcer oliver, was tried In the Police Court this
morning. Judge snell IN giving his decision in tho
case, held that Cohen had excited a feeling of
riot among the moro deludsd and ignorant classes
that, unless checked. might lead serious results
while he worked up this sort Of thing he sharp
enough TO keep out OF the way OF the law his fol-
lowers became the victims All meetings and process
sons similar those held by Cohen were riotous aud
disorderly. The property and lives OF the people
were endangered and should death result from any
oi these proceedings each follower of Cohen bo
amsnabe for homocide. 1t should DO stopped. The
working men could gain nothing. Cohen was no.
body, and could do them good. He concluded
by saying tho accused OF Cohens
victims, who had become worked up into a feeling OF
riot because OF his teachings, and was somewhat
cusable. Therefore ne would only nne him $40. or
IN default thirty days in jail The One was paid by
Cohen. Cohen called the superintendent OF Police
this morning to Inquire II he could hold u meeting
tonight at the City Hail. The Supcrin niendent in
formed him that he had authority 10 give him per-
mission TO hold the meeting, as the City Hall
was under tho charge of the United States
Marshal for the District and the Marshal
gave his orders Saturday night denying tho
privilege aud therefore IL would not be wise
for Cohen to attempt to violate the order. While
Cohen was talking with the Superintendent an order
came from the District Commissioners directing the
superintendent not to allow any more noisy or disor-
dsrly demonstrations any where within the district
init Cnha Inft Dali
receipt OF the order and afterwards stated to
his men that he purposcd holding the meeting TO.
night at all hazarda The superintendent this after
noon issued order TO the members OF police
Ia accordance with tho orders received from tho
Commissioners not 10 allow Cohen mis-
mon TO use the steps OF the Capitol or the City Hail.
or any OF the Streets parks or reservation for hold
Ing meetings. In obedience this order united
police are patrong tho city and dispensing all
crowds wherever seen.
Cohen mnde effort TO collect his mob 10 front Of
the City Hall to-day, he has been doing for the
pss week. The orders to the police to-day prevent
any further meeting a.o having good effect All
excitement has passed and further trouble is anti
cpated.
Cohen informed the Superintendent of Police TO-
night that he would not attempt to hold q meeting
ana there would be no further violation OF the law
LOSSES CHARGED OFF.
The Comptroller Of the Currency has compiled Tho
dividend reports OF the national banks for the
months ending March l, 1878, from
which appears that the banks have
charged of losses during that time amounting to
Sl090a 145 OF this amount 81, ,9l3 757 consisted OF
premiums on United States held ior circulation
which had deprecated In value in the market below
the cost price TO tho banks The losses
charged of by the national banks during
the yoar ending September /, 1876. were
$19. 7l9 O26. ana for tho year ending septomb Der
l. 1917, $40 033, ,5s7, making a total OF more than
$50 900 OF losses charged of during the past
aud half years. The ratio OF earnings OF the
national banks to capital ana surplus for tho year
1877 62 rer cent, and is Is estimated that the
ratio year 1878 will be greater than for tho
preceding year.
Tho Comptroller has also complied the complete
dividend returns from the national banks In the prin-
cipa! cities Tor the year ending Septenber l, 1878
from which appears $1 520 129 OF losses have been
charged of by the banks located in cities
the present year. OF which ST. G09 96s was for deproca
tion in the premium In United States bonds held by
the banks security Tor circulation The total losses
charged of by the banks located In these sixteen
cities during tho three years ending September l.
1885, $50, ,4l0 9s4 Tho losses charged OF by the
banks during the past year were:-