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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-22
City 1irsftnrp.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

DELlEF LODGE, No. le3. X. of H.-Meets
IL on the first and Third Friday nigh OF each
month at Teutonia Hall corner Church and Gay
Streets.
K. A. Brown. II D: Harvey Clark, Reporter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-22

K. A. Brown. II d: Harvey Clark, Reporter.
IF. & a. II.
ORIENTAL LoD1.-. NO. 453-Statsd Com
" mu nication upon second Thursday DiEDtol
each month at Hallin Masonic Temple.
Cnss. Dawes. Seo'y. W. Galbraith Nm.
MASTERS LODGE. NO. 244-Stated Conmu-
vi nioalion upon third Monday night Of each
month at Hall in Masonic Temple
EE McCroskey Sec'y, W Hall. W Nd.
UEARL CHAPTER, NO. "A, r. =. M.-Stated
L Couvocation upon first Monday night ofeash
uonth at Hall in Masonic Temple.
s Todd 5ec'y. ". A. Galbraith Up.
OCCUR de LION CoMMANDERY, ROB-
~ Stated Oonclave upon second MONDAY night
yfeach month. Meetings for drill upon Friday
aght Of each week at Hall in Masonic Tempe.
- s J Todd. Rec. - 7. Boil, g.
~ .EsA.-#- 4. g. ID. y.
~>~>~~.->~-
last TENNESSEE LODGE, Ne. 34-Meetf
II Tuesday nights. at Odd Fellows' Hall. west
side Market Square. G. R. Williamson n. a..
J. A. GalyOn, V. G; Vim, Samueis, X. S.; W;
II Salmon, Permit Sec.; Q. H. Jones, Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
A GREAT ACE.

A GREAT AGE
BosTov jan "a negro woman. known rs Old
Aunt Hager, 81 d at North Adams Mass To-Day at the
great age OF ll5 years.
TIE PENNSYLVANIA SINKING FUND.
UAERIsBURG. Penn, Jan. 5.-Goyernor Hoyt an
nounces balance in the sinking fund November 80
1879. was u 2o2'373 lS
GOOD FOR THE FISHERMEN.
ST JouN n. b., Jan. 6.-Ihe catch OF herring IN
been large, and the water Is
literally alive with tho nsi
DIPHrHERIA PREVALENT IN BOSTON.
ROsIoN Mass, Jan. 6-Diphtheria II more than
ordinarily prrvnent this city though the authorities do
. yet considcr II epidemic
NEWIFRsEY GREENBAcKERS IN CONFERENCE
TRENTON, ~ j.. Jan. GA conference OF about
thirty held here today Delegates were
appointed 10 the Nat olHl Convention
AUGUSTA. ia, RACES
AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. 6.-For the races here to-day
the weather wa, hne the track m eAeeon' cohu'on' IN"
tie dane Lar go fos the III dsy
FOEBO GOOD FOR MANY RACE YET.
IOrrsVIIdR, Ky, Jan. 6.-Thcre ~ no truth IN the
report Fonso the race horse has been ruined Ohy
three Of his mont teeth wrr, loosened
THE PATTI LIBEL SUIT
LptvrSwOP1U Kan. ! n. 6DeDositioDs In the
libel snlt Of lrloa A. Pit against Ih P0stDp1th OF ~
Louis disclosed evidence acanst the soorey OF Pal
ON the Of hcr concert here short time ago
A TELEGRAPH FRANCHIsE.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 0.-It rs stated. on the
aTaTas The reht O. way on tiesTaPh wires OF the
Ralrca Company cbably be settled
saturday. or,cy rprp
HALIFAX. Jan. 5.-Ihc Allan Line steamer
p,ray,an %io len Halifax al $50 p M the a7th ut,
snf arrived does Lirspoo jestefday az p M In
cuaing stoppaae az Moye scores one Oh tho auoAe''
passages across the Atisutic
TIE ELECTION on CHANGE ~ CHICAGO
CHICAGO Jan. G.-Thc canvass OF the vote 81 thc
Roard Of Trade for officers was as % @ ~ sonied
nsst me ana Ss0 n W. DSnhim Ths
officials the samo ticket wero a'so eicetei
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
CAIrCUS NOMINATIONS.

FUSION CANDIDATES FOR SENATE AND HOUSE
oFFICEs-rHE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS EOMiNA.
TIONs.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. Ga caucus Of tho Fusion
members of the Senate was held this evening Sena-
tor Patten, of Penobscot, presiding. The following
officers were nominated:
President-John Lawson, of Waldo, who was metn-
bcr OF the lat IiO1se from Freedom
Seerft0fy-A q. Andrews, OF Augusta
Assistant Secrrtnry-Francis H. Green OF Newport.
MesseHger-J james DcvDc. OF Wbtcncd.
Assisfdnt MessengSr-L B. Deene, OF Parir.
OhGplain-rhe Rev. 4. srou;, OF Bramford.
The following are the House nominations:
Tpe0ker-John G. Talbot, OF East Machias.
dlerL-N. T.. Gibbs, Of Cenburn
Assistant Cierk-D. &. Cheever, OF Spring Vale.
The Republicans OF the Senate made the following
nominations:
For President-Joseph a. Locke, OF Cumberland.
Secrcfary-Chafles ". Tilden, OF Castine.
Aesntant- nt-Secredry-Geora f. Br1cki,t, OF Belfast.
MesseHgor-C Charles H. LovGjOy. Of Sidney.
assistant Messep0er-A Il. T. Chadbourne, OF East
DixmOnt. .
The Republican nominations for officers Of the
House were
For Speakey'--Ge0rge c. Weeks, Of Augusta.
Clert-O OrHmunde smith, OF L.tchheld.
Assistant CierL-E. c. Burloigh, Of snneus.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
ALLEGED BRIBERY.

PORTLAND. Me-. Jan. 6.-There appeared in
the Press dispatches this afternoon letter
signed by Thomas b. Swami, of Mnot saying
that he wOud not act with the Fusionists.
Tomorrow The Araus will publish affdayits made
by Mr.. Swami at Augusta. charging Republican
agents with bribery. summary of his aindaVits
is given below:
In an affidavit dated to-day Mr. Swami says tnat on
the evening of January ), lie Informed by trust
worthy person that he had been offered %l0OO D one
af the agents OF the Republican party 10 resign MS posi-
tOu Representative TO the LeglsIhiure hnu ~. w
act with the Greenback or Democratic party. M Mmr,
SWAIN thereupOn consulted with the leading ~ h
of the Grcen6ack party. and informed them that he
would have limited that his resignation couu & oe
effected ny money, and II ne was oeIea !tI Sa,vcd
and then expose their plans TO defeat the VIII OF the
people by bribery. The person whom tue Repnnllgan
agent attempted to bribo on tne evening
OF the nftn informed him tthe aGentt
That Mr. Swami could be purchased: An arranged, aSd
the ocent together at 1o:3O p. m. on tne on on
trade was made and ana tne a9d asenIf informed ped
Lin that the Republicans had got three or four
ulcn to remain away from the House. " no" - han1 avg
the 81 900 in my possession" Mr.. Swan says " ana
have shown II to several persons" -
In an AFFIDAVIT dated yesterday. Mr.. Swan says he
and Secretary T. II. GOoe: 81 have TINS
dav been approached by an agent OF the BrpupIican
going to take the money Tomorrow. and thus SLOW
to tnc people the fraut and corruption OF the kepup
can party. expect TO nave ahOlher parry "iSo '""0
money for the same purpose
Moses Hamman has also made an affidavit, sum-
mary of which is given below:
JIe says that during the evening OF Janu-
airy D. lie learned that efforts were Drng
made by Republicans to bride opposition
members the House to refuse to act, aud thereby pre-
vent quorum on wednesday. lie therefore
determined TO test the question ana eet
proof. II possible, 70 lay before te
pabc. lie entered into an engagement To meet VI MAJ
~ I3O o'co,k TUESDAY lie says he received $1,000 in
hand IN consideration O his copying and signing certain
n r1t IN tue House d-approying OF the action OF the
Ciovernor ana Council approving the opinion OF the
Judges of the Court, etc. etc lie says ne was ssSur
fha fter the Republicans succeeded in getting full con-
troll OF the House he would be seated aud well provided
for
T.. H. Cove. before whom the afidaviis were
made and Il. NJ Springer, certify that
Moses Hartman exhibited to them on Tues
day afternoon a package of money, ard re-
ouested us 10 comnt IT, 1--WE did So" they say,
" and II made 81 900 which he said he received, as
get forth in his affidavit"
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
HONEST FUsIONISTs.

crvrpAI CERTIFICATES or ELECTION REFUSED
MEMBERS WHO WILL TAKE NO PART IN lhh
1FGIsIATURE UNTIL THE FRAUD Is CoRkECihD'
Augusta. Me-, Jan. 6.-The attempt to influence
Nr VOTER of Pennington. who was counted III rs u
member of the Legislature, TO abandon his posr',o"
in refusing his certificate of election has proven
failure. Mr. Sprout of Veazie. was labored WIN OH
Mondav but he still adheres to his determination W
keen awav from the Legislature. Three othcr IL
sion members are known to have refused ther GER
titicates. and one or two are detained at nome oy
sickness. The remainder are here participating I'D
the various caucuses, but it is not known whether
all will take part in the organization OF the Legsi'-
ture. :,
Mr.. Hobson, the counted-in Senator from ihncoin'
saws ne intends TO do what is right lie VIII take
his seat, he says. and Immediately make amotioh 10
raise n committee to investigate the election IN
Lincoln County. While he thinks that the Votes
thrown for Andrew II. {. Smith and Andrew H. IT,
Smith were f0- the same person, he Is satIsheu una.
he Iebson is entitled to his seat on the GROUND ol
fraud, intimidation and bribery
Thomas b. Swan, the Democratic member-e'ecI
of the House from Mnot has written letter 10
the chairman of the Democratic and GreenOack
caucus that he will not participate w tne oIean.
jzalon of the House until it shall fuly deleIhIhe
TO obey the mandate of tine Court
Moses Hartman, of kcnncbunk, fusionlst' ah-
nounces that he will not participate IN the action
of the House until the legal members are seated
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
WITHOUT A QUORUM.

THE SENATE IN The HANDS OF THE FUsIONIsIs
But TWO MEMBERS NEEDED IN THE HOUSE To-
DAY TO MAKE QUORUM-THE REPUBLICANS
UNITED.
AUGUSTA, Me- Jan. 6.-The order for issuing
tickets for admission to the State House tomorrow
has proved 10 be extremely offensive and has been
resciuded Care will be taken, however. TO pre-
vent crowdIng, so that business can be
transacted very large number of people are in
the city. and tomorrow's contest will be interest
ing..although nothing like an outbreak is contem-
plated.
The Fnsionists are very reticent about their plan
of operations avowng that they viii not show their
hand TO the enemy. They have held three caucus
meetings to-day and steadily profess their ability
to organize both houses tomorrow. SO far as
the Senate is concerned this Is undisputed fact
bnt they cannot rally quorum in tho House.
and il is the purpose of the Republicans to
make the best of the advantage thus offered
IL is known that four Fusionists have
refused TO take part In the organization:
Messrs. Voter of Pennington, Sproul, of
yeaze. Snow, of Skowhcgan, aud
Harrison, of Kenncbunk, Swami, of Mnot
il said TO have renewed his allegiance to the Fu-
than quorum, and al the Republicans
will absent themselves will render trans
action of business impossible: Ii hinted that the
Fnsionists will disregard tho requirement OF
quorum and proceed to business, but 1t is not gen
orally believed.
counted in or counted out The absent ones Will
reach hero tomorrow. There was great
enthusiasm and entire harmony Oh the line of action
to be pursued.
ton of ColonelA w. Wilder, as Railroad Commis
siOner.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
GRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY 1ELrGRApH
HOW THE TAXES GO.

HOW THE IHAES 60
BosToN JAM 6.-Danie EmmoaS, Town Treas
ursr Of Everett Mass who's sti missing defanl'cr IN
the sam 10000 He supposed TO be In New York
KILLED FOR TEN CENTS.
LOUISVILLE, kv., Jan. 6.-Ihree negroes Jack"
Rrinley Jim" Ellis and Jack" Parker quarreed last
night over cents aud Ellis killed Brnloy by shooting him.
CHARGED WITH MALPRAcTIcE
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. CA coroners Jury to-day
returned verdict charging Dr. j. H. Liverpool with beng
acce-sry OF Mrs caroline Kraus who died re
Gently from malpractice.
TWO TRAINS WRECKED
GMEsBURG. ILL.,, Jan. 6.--Last night, on the Bur
la gn branch OF the Chicago Burlington and Q ncy Rs
o g. one stock anothr aud caused general
wreck. Two men were kll'ed
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH:
pIrTsToN Penn. Jan. 6-Nhile Mrs. Mary Hook
was absent from morning he little boy WHO had
been let up the house. was burned TO death He
had been playing With the nre
AsESSATiON AT A WAY STATION.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. Ga tram was thrown
CITY Fort scott anc Gull Rail
road at shawnee station Yesterday seven cars leaving he
track and smashing the platform r.-
SUICIDE IN INDIANA.
IxnrASAPorIs Ind, Jan. 0.-John NJ Carr q
nvmne citizen Rushye Ind, eoinlitted suicide this
,ncr,ne He miacc the depth OF thee fcce
aud linen shot himscf IN the gat ienlpie Sath revolver
| JUDGE MOORE BRINGS DOWN BURGLAR.
| CrSCiSN ATT Jau. 6.-Judge Moore of the COM
mon pleas Coar found burglar Is bis house last night He
ar.d puin blank e headicng down
The Burglar from tho house BY his acrorecs
/ who succeedsd "a carrying him on.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
PLEADING FOR THE CITIES.

A REPORT OK THE CASE OF THE DlsFRANCiIsED
CITIES EXPECTED FROM THE COUNCIL TO-DAY.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Jan. G.--Petluons praying Tor tho
admission of the twelve Representatives from Rock
land. Bath, Saco, Portland and Lewiston who were
counted out were presented to the Gov
ernor and Council this forenoon and hearing was
granted in the afternoon. A. A. Strout appeared
for the Portland Representatives. and claimed
that they should have had the original
certificates. All doubt, he said, had now been re-
moved by the opinion of the Supreme Court In
behalf of all tho representatives he said. he would
waive the usual twenty days notice. lie
asked for certificates that they might participate
In the organization OF the Legislature. l.. IL.
Hutchinson. of Lewiston. spoke after Mr.. Strout.
The Governor Informed the gentlemen that 1t was
n matter for the consideration Of the Council. The
matter was referred 20 committee OF the Council.
Mr. Strout was alterward informed that the Com
mittee will report Tomorrow. morning at 9;3o
o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
nominations
ORGANIZING THE MILITIA.

GENERAL CHAMBERLAIN IN CHARGE AT AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA. Me-, Jan. 6.-General Chamberlain has
taken charge of the police force at the
State House, and the guns from :he Ban
gor arsenal have boen packed away in boxes.
The following partial organization of the State
militia is announced by General Chamberlain:
John Brown. OF Portland Lcutenant-Colonei
and Division Inspector.
Frank T. Nye OF Augusta, Major and Assistant Adju-
taUt
John W. Atwel. OF Orono, Meior and Qunrtermaster
lanes NJ. Andrews. OF Biddeford, hajor and C0mmis-
sary Of Subsistence.
Joseph ". epalding. of Riohmond. Major and Judge
Ed~ard L. Small. Of Bangor. Captain and A,dede-
Camp.
The headquarters Of the First Division are estab-
Hshed In Augusta,
The committee that waited upon the Governor to.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WAsHYGroN. Tuesdav. ,

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. o, 1880.
Colonel George B. Corkhill. formerly OF Iowa. will be
nominaed tomorrow be United States Dstrict-Attor-
ney for the District Of Columbia.
NO business Of importance was transacted at the
neetns OF the Cabinet to-day. The postmsstcrsbp Of
washington City wss discussed. but no conclusion
vacsncy. -
hereby given that bids for the sale OF silver
lots not less than 10000 ouBces, and ite de-
"eV noo o. expense TO the Government at any speci-
Ned mizt OF the United States vii, be received every
!nursday. until O'clock D. n either by telegraph or
"ies'er All bids VIM be addressed TO the Director Of
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07

day to urge that no preparations are needed at the
Capitol for preventing disturbance received no en-
conragement from him. There is no indication as to
what course will be pursued.
In appealing to the Governor for the removal OF
arms from the State House, the committee that
waited upon him to-day said:
Never before In our history has an armed man Deen
seen within the walls OF that building devoted oy our
fathers order, law and peace IL Is great puoIlc
scandal that at The very portals OF building mus
consecIated armed sennes should he pacing, and that
ords inspections and signals requisite to gain
admission within its walls. Free laws cannot DE
enacted under the OF armed forces ana u Is
cruel mocking 10 the Legislature Of Maine TO as
semble with such surroundings.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
DEMANDS or WoRKINGMEN.

TRENTON, n. j., Jan. Gan adjourned con-
vcnion Of delegates OF tho chanics' and Work
urmens Union OF the state WAS held this city to-day
Charles IL Furman OF Camden, presided. The object OF
the meeting was 10 adopt resolutions laying down Ger
tain principles presented at u meeting in NewBruns-
wick on the 25th OF November These principles are
follows:
The abolition Of convict labor by contract the pay
mcnt In lawful money the Uuitcd states OF the wages
of abOrers and mechanics reorganization OF inc
Bureau OF Statistics O Labor and Industry tho enforce
ment tcn-hour law aud me enforcement OF the
law governing the labor of children
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
THE OUTRAGE IN MAINE.
THE REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL.

SEVERAL FUsIoNlsTs CON1INUETo REFUSE O"hi
ICATEs OF ELECTION - THE DisfhAN0"i''
CITIES BEFORE THE COUNCIL-FUsIoN NohiNA-
TIONs.
The Republicans in Maine expect the Lower
House of the Legislature to be without quo
rum to-day. Several Fusionists continue 10 re-
fuse certificates of election, and others deciine
to take part in the Legislature until
the fraud is corrected. The Council Is ex-
pected to make a report to-day upon the
petition for the admission of the twelVe
Representatives elect who were count
ed out in the FIVE DISTINGUISHED cities
The Fusionists have nominated their cahui,
dates for Senate and House officers. General
Chamberlain is in charge of the police force
at the State Capitol.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
GENERAL GARFIELD F0R TIE SENATE
A UNANIMOUS NOMINATION BY THE OHIO REPUn
uCAN CAUCUs-wnHDRAwAL or oPPosN
CANDIDATES.


A UNANIMOUS NOMINATION BY THE OHIO REPUB-
IJCAN cAUCUs-wnBDRAwAL or OPPOSING
CANDIDATES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSEl
COLUMBUS. Ohio Jan. 6-Early this morning 1t
became apparent that opposition eould be
brought together that would be likely 10 prevent the
nomination of General Garfield at the Republican
caucus tonight on the first ballot The strength of
Messrs. Matthews, Taft and Denison was found al
together too insignificant TO give any dignity to
their contest
At about noon Governor Denison, who was the
first to recognize the situation. addressed letter
to the friends of the other candidates announcing
his withdrawal. Before the caucus met tonight.
it became generally understood that there would
be no further fight large majority of the General
Assembly having decided that 1t would not reflect
credit upon themselves OF their friends to further
prolonQ the struggle, which was useless.
At 8 o'clock tonight the doors of the hall Of
the House Of Representatives were thrown
open, and after the Republican members were
seated, the public was allowed to fill the
galleries and corridors Governor Denson's letter
of withdrawal was read. This was followed by the
reading of a telegram from Judge Matthews with
drawing from the field. Attorney General Tafps
name was also withdrawn
| General Garfield was then nominatedby acclama-
| ton amidst the widest enthusiasm.
The best of feeling prevails over the re-;
| suit. and everybody is apparently, well
| pleased. A Democratic member IN speaking OF
| The quick work and good feeling. said THE Re-
| publican party has won bigger victory by the
settlement OF the Senatorial question tonight than
it did in October last when Foster carried the State
! by II. 900 majority"
While each candidate has worked hard TO win,
each conducted his canvass with dignity equal to
the position he sought, the nOplnatlOg OF General
Garfield is regarded as . big boom fJr Secretary
| Sherman for the Presidency
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
4 RAILROAD HORROR BARELY AVERrEI

BUFFALO, n. Y, Jan. Gan attempt was
made to wreck the Niagara Falls train on the New-York
Central Branch last evening. Several rails had been
wcdgrd between the tracks Tonawanda, which the
speed Of the train removed. The engineer whistled
down breaks" and the tram stopped Just in time.
number of ties had been piled the track In
cned position and the pilot Of the engine mounted the
first before coming Ia stop No clew To the perpc
tratOls has found
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN SOLD.
CARRYING OUT THE REoRGANIzAnoN SCHEME AM
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSE.l

CARRYING OUT THE REORGANIZATION SCHEME AND
BUYING IT IN FOR THE BONDHOLDKRs.
AKRON Ohio, Jan. G.-The Atlantic and Great
Western Railroad was sold at noon to-day by Gem
eral j. H. Devereux of Cleveland, the Special
Master Commissioner, under the foreclosure pro-
ceedngs in Summit County, Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, and similar courts in Pennsylvania and
New-York. The road was bid in by II. G. Rolls
ton and S. A. Strang, of New-York, the Purchasing
Committee for the English bondhoders under the
REORGANIZATION scheme, for $4,000. .00O-its mini
mum appra isement. Under its reorganization the
road will be reduced to the standard guage.
The purchase in behalf of the bOndhOlders
OF the Atlantic and Great Western Railroads. part OF
scheme for it's reorganization. The full particulars OF
the plan have never made public but in its princ-
pal features said to represent that adopted In the
organization or the Erie Railroad. Ii Is I'M
dersrood that English and Dutch bankers
have agreed to furnish the funds for the
purchase the property the reduction or the gauge 10
the sandard width and for paying liens aud expenses
m is part of the plan build extensions OF the road
East from Salamanca and TO Chicago connection from
Dayton. .,- =, ---.-,
dhe road has been placed several times In receivers
hands from which 10 released several times 10 bc
TO the Erie road The last lease to that company
which was never executed was made In 1874, ana ~
December OF the year the road was placed agaia III
possession Of @ receiver.
New-York tribune., 1880-01-07
IN TIE COMMITTEES.

VACANCY CAUSED BY SENATOR HoUsToNs DEATH
DELAY WITH THE ARMY BILL-THE INTERTATE
BILL, ETC.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUsEl
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Houstons death
leaves vacancy In the Senate Committee on Prv-
legcs and Elections which will probably be filled by
his successor, Mr.. Luke Pryor. the law partner OF
the late Senator the intelligence Of whose appoint
ment was received here to-day. Senator Houston
was regarded by his colleagues as man who IN
tended to be fair in his dealings with political
opponents upon political questions but he was ex-
ceedingy crochety and tenacious of his views and
stckler for parliamentary precedent, of which he
considered himself an authority. He was therefore
rather an obstruction than an aid to the rapid tran
saction of business.
The Military Academy bill and the Fertilization
Appropriations bill nearly ready TO be reported
back from the Senate Appropriations Committee.
and Senator Davis, the chairman, expects that they
will be disposed of without extended debate.
A statement has been duly published to the effect
that the House Committee ON Appropriations has
the Army bill nearly completed. General Hawley
who is member of the committee, Informed TRIB-
USE correspondent to-day that this is an error and
that while the subcommittee has done some work
the bill II is only of tentative character. Cen
era Hawley also said that he had Just been Informed
tiit the NOmUiJlcc on MiHIdIy hHdilS 10 cpedE0u
upon bill which will involve a reorganization of
the army TO some extent. This being the case. he
said the Army appropriation bill would probably
be held back until the fate of the reorganization
bill had been determined. For similar reason he
thinks the District of Columbia appropriation bill
Will be retained by tho committee until IL is known
whether any general legislation affecting the
District will be enacted at this session.
General Sparks, chairman OF the Committee on
Military Affairs said this evening that bill on
army reorganization will be reported by his COM
mittee some time this session. Although little
progress has been made with this bll lie says that
!; will take only short time to prepare 1T Us the
subject has already been thoroughly discussed
The House Committee Commerce agreed this
morning reopen the discussion upon the Interstate
Commerce blli. At the request of several leading
railroads the committee will give hearing begin
ming at 10 a. IN. on Tuesday next, when all persons
interested will have an opportunity to be heard
The House Committee ON Elections will meet to-
morrow, when the Indiana of NcCabe agt.
Ortiz Will be taken up, and the committee will de-
eide whether or not they will receive the evidence
OF the claimant. At p. m. the subcommittee
having in charge the case OF Curtin agt Yocum,
from Pennsylvania, will meet and hear argument
The case of DoDnelly agt Washburnc, from Mime.
sofa, Will be heard on Thursday. Judge Julian, of
Donnelly