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BLAINE's BRIBERY.
INVESTIGATION COMMENCED.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 12.-The House commit
tee to investigate the charges Of attempted
bribery met in Representative hall. W. r.
White was summoned to appear, but did not
respond. He declined to recognize the author
ity of the committee. Swami and Hartman
reiterated in substance their afHdavits and
statements in the House, with some additional
particulars. Swami said he first learnes of the
bribery through j. o. White, a relative of
W. R. White. Solon Chase testified Swami
called upon him at midnight, the 9Th
inst, at the residence of his cousin,
V. d. Chase and consulted him in
regard to the transaction and drew up 3 state
ment that he was going to take the 81 600 and
promise to do what was asked for the sake of
exposing the transaction. Chase advised him
to 90 ahead. 1t appeared that no other parties
witnessed the transaction in either case. Har-
riman testified he at first hesitated about going
into the business; but after consulting Cove
and others concluded to de SO. The investiga-
tion was continued until tomorrow.
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Just this result brought about. Mr.. LamEoa
president of the senate, when ne saw tho peo-
pie assembling proceeded to Ten.
er,l Cham berlain's headquarters and
excitedly said: Il protest against
these men coming in The general informed
Lamson that he should permit the men to come
in and stay as long ~ they pleased. There wal
were lighted, minor officers of previous leGisla-
lures familiar with the premises taking held
and lending their assistance.
IN THx SENATE,
Hon. jeremiah Dingley, Jr., called the meeting
to order and Austin Harris was called to the
chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Butler.
member of the House. Charles W. Turner,
assistant secretary Of the last Senate called the
roll and Is senators responded to the call. 4
quorum was announced present, all being Re
publicans, who proceeded to qualify, the oath
being administered by Hon. Wn. II. Stratton.
Andrew r. S. Smith was declared Senator from
Lincoln county. On the face of the returns
Joseph A. Locke was chosen president, recelv-
ing all the votes throun-l9. Charles W. Til
den was chosen secretary, Geo. E. Bracket, of
Belfast, assistant secretary.
oRpKR ADOPTED.
The following order was passed:
Ordered, That a committee of three members
of the Senate be appointed by tbs president to
report to the Senate for its action, whether the
Senate shall call upon the justices of the SUI
prene court for their opinion touching the
legal organization of the Senate for tho Fifty
ninth Legislature, and to report for the action
of the Senate such questions a. tbs law and
facts require in the premises.
RUNP HOUSE.
The members of the House were called to or
der by Hale. Wentworth of Killery was made
temporary chairman, and Smith clerk, who
called the roll of members elect. All tho Re-
publicaas were represented, but the Fusionists
did net. Eigsty-fve members of the House
responded to the call and were qualified by @.
NJ. Stratton, clerk of the court of ksnnebec
county. Subsequently six members whs were
not by the face of the returns elect
ed on account of defects which
were amended under the Law
of 1877, were admitted by resolution submitted
by Strant. Geo. L. Weeks, of Augusta, was
elected speaker. After organization, Hale of
fered 4 similar resolution to that passed by the
Senate, calling for tho appointment of a CON-
mittse to request the opinion Of the supreme
judicial court "a to the legality Of the organi-
zatiOn of the House. In making the resolve,
Hale spoke of the extraordinary circumstances
under which they met. He said the object of
their organization was to settle vital questions
affecting the organization of the legislature and
State government. The House will obey the
decision of the court. 1873
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KELLOGG-sPOFFORD.
CHARACTERISTIC LOUISIANA WITNESS.

CHARACTERISTIC LOUISIANA WITNESS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.--The Senate commit
tee on privileges and elections this forenoon
resumed the taking of testimony in the Kel-
logg-Spofford case.
Gen. J. a. Sypher, ex-congressman, was call
ed in further rebuttal of the testimony OF
Barney Williams given before the sub-com-
mittee at New Orleans. Ore of Williams state
ments being that Sypher was present in sena-
tsr Kelloggs room at Willard's hotel on the
night of June 4th last and witnessed the dis
tribution of money by Kellogg to five specified
witnesses whom he, Williams, had coz
Quoted thither. Sypher this forenoon testi-
fed that he was in Kellogg
room twice during the evening between the
hours of Z and and about 10 o'clock, but
swore positively that he did not see any Of the
five witnesses, and that neither then nor at any
time had he seen Kellogg give money to those
or any other witnesses. He also testified that
he saw nothing of any drinking or merry
making such as Williams alleges Was in pro-
gress at Kellogg's room on this same evening.
In response to questions by Senator Hill.
Gen. Syphsr further testified that the only two
persons he remembered being in Kellogg
room that evening besides the senator and per-
haps Black, his secretary, were John A. Walsh
and VIM. L. Randall. He had no knowledge of
Randalrs going to the depot to meet the wit
nesaes and had not himself ever had any con-
versatlon of any consequence with any OF
them.
On the direct examination BY Judge Shelia-
bargsr with reference to Williams assertion
that Kellogg kept him, Williams, we'll sup
piled with money while here, Gen. Sypher tes-
titled that Williams said he WAS out of money
and wanted to make loan from him, Gen.
Sypher, in January, but didn't get it.
John A. Walsh, Saturdays witness, was next
recalled and cross-s1amined by Judge Aerrick
with the result of eliciting Z statement that
the object of his visit to New Orleans in No
vembsr was to attend tho trial of = criminal
suit brought against him under several indict-
ments, which charged him with having
I ie had defeated S the government
in civil suit fer S75, GOO, and also in coinci-
dent to criminal action for refusing to pro-
duce certain books that hal been in the dis
tiliing business. But since Bristow made it
illegal to manufacture whisky, he had retired
from the business ON hig h moral grounds, and
not because he was hopeless of concealing 1t
from Bristow. daughter . And that neither
in this business nor in his two mail contracts
had Kellogg ever had any interest. He also
swore be had never had any convsrsation with
Senator Kellogg in regard to the subject matter
upon which he was to testify, except casually
to refresh his memory concerning dates. etc.,
and that he knew of no reason why he was net
called for examination at New Orleans, unless
it was his expressed reluctance to be mixed up
with the investigation in any way.
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THE LATEST.
HOPES OF TIE REPUBLICAN REBELS,

HOPES OI INK REPUBLlCAN RLBkLo.
BosroN, Jan. 12.-Dispatches from Augusta
contain Interesting details of the situation in
that city. The organization of the legislature
is declared to have been q we'll considered pro-
ject on the part Of the Republicans, and was
decided upon as the most practical and feasible
way of getting an opinion from the supreme
court upon the subject embodied in tao
orders passed In the .Repablican hous. and
senate tonight. There has been u siren. pres
sure brought to bear upon the Republicans of
Maine from their party friends tn, oughout the
country. The leaders declare they waited a
while in hopes the fusionists would take some
from the disfranchised cities and
towns, but waited in vain. 1t il hoped the
supreme judicial court will convene Wednes-
day, in which event an answer is looked for by
Friday or Saturday of this week. Augusta is
crowded with politicians tonight from oil
parts of the State and elsewhere. The Fusion
lists are not dependent, and assert Gen. Cham
berlin has promised they shall
not be prevented from entering the
Representative chambers in the State house
tomorrow. The Republicans holding the
situation tonight and many of them are
sleeping upon their dssks in the senate and
house ready to begin work tomorrow. They
confidently express bellet that the legal opinion
asked for will be in their favor.
CHAMBERLAIN TO BIZ ARIlsTKD.
Rumors of various kinds are in circulation,
not among the least interesting of which il a
report that Acting Governor Lanson will to-
morrow eudeavsr to have Gen. Chamberlain
arrested by the militia forces for his ac-
ton in cisregarding his protest to
the former previous to the assemblsgs of the
Republican legislature this evening. 1t is also
rumored Gov. Lamson will issue an order in
structing the militi. not to obey Gen Cham
berlain's orders.
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TIE GLOBE HOROSCOPE.
AS it Casts its Ligh: on the Chicago n ark,
Especial Telegram to the Globe,

As it Casts its Ligh: on the Chicago n arket.
Especial Telegram to the Globe
CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Cables lower. Our mar
ket has shown more activity. The traders
have seemingly lost sight of the clique manipu
lations for the time, this day having been as
free from monkeying and bulldozing as if
Wall street was never heard of. How long we
shall enjoy this sweet season of rest, the good
Lord only knows. On the curb S1.36 for Feb
ruary; S2.0615 for March.
Corn was governed By the ups and downs of
wheat. Curb, May 4411ac; February 1870.
Provision-This is the darling and mo
monkey work" here. 1t was Influenced early
by the general weakness, but stood its ground
like the Irish soldier. Curb, February $685.
@13.40; March 13.52T@l3.55. Lard was
strong in comparison. Curb, February $7.67I;
March s7.7711. The cheapest thing on earth
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STAR POSTAL SERVICE.
EXPENSE THE PAST YlAR.

BAPENSE The FAoI I3Ab
WASHINGTON Jan. 12.-Gen. Brady, second
assistant postmaster general, appeared before
the special committee of the House committee
On appropriations this morning, and submitted
a reply to the letter of the committee asking
for information, giving tabulated statement
and full details of the growth of the star
service. the expense of the same, and the in
crease of service and consequent increase of e1-
pease. Gen. Brady was questioned at length
on the general operations of the department and
laws affecting and regulating the same. He
stated the increased cost Of the star service the
past yesr was $1.7oO 600. OF this $432. 900 was
spent on new routes established by the depart
msnt in penuance Of laws authorizing and di-
recting the same, snd the balance of 81, 1858 600
for increased speed and service open routes al
ready established.
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SUPREME COURT.
DECISIONS.

WARRINGTON, Jan 12.-No. AZ. Wm. T. Ayres'
appellant, W.. the city of Chicago ct al. Appeal
from the circuit court of the United States for
tho northern district of Illinois. The contrO-
versy in this case, as here represented, is
Whether the original cause was removable
from the State to the federal courts, under the
provision of the act Of March 3rd 1875" This
court holds that under the construction of that
law given in the case of Meyer against rail-
road company recently described, the present
case was not SO removable. The order of the
circuit court demanding it is therefore affirmed.
No. 10. Original. Denver Rio Grande rail
way company, petitioner. Petition for man
damus to compel the execution of a mandate
of the supreme court.
In cases Nos. 81 and 812, Denver g. Rio
Grande railway company VS.. Canon City & San
Juan company ct al, last term, argument
commenced.
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FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Tho Senate.
TSecord SESSION.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The bill for the pre-
vention Of cruelty to animals in Transports
ton. on motion of Senator Thurman, was laid
over till Monday next, and the Senate commit
tee amendments to the military academy ap'
preparation bill was considered.
OFFICERS oUARTKRs AT OMAHA.
The vice president laid before tho Senate
4 Communication from the secretary of war,
transmitting An estimate of ST. for the
construction of sEicsrs quarters at Omaha, and
recommending an appropriation therefor. Re
fsrrsd.
OAKS AMKs ESTATE.
Senator Dawes presented q petition of the
executors of the s,tats of Cakes Ames and
Others, asking for tho rsfunding OF certain
moneys paid by them into the United States
treasury.
Senator Thurman, from the committee on
judiciary, reported, with amendments, tbs
House bill to provide for circuit and district
courts, at Columbus, Ohio. Placed on the
calendar.
Senator Kirkwood, from the committee on
pensions, reported fnvorably on tho Senate
bill for increased pensions to totally disabled
soldiers and sailors. Placed on the calendar
Bills were introduced as follows:
By Senator Sanders-To authorizes the score
tary Of the interior to allot lands In ssveralty
to indians.
By Senator Butler-A resolution instructlng
the committee on territories to inquire as to
e1pedisncy and prspriety of establishing ter
ritorial government for Alaska.
The Senate passed the bill for the relief OF
sufferers by the loss of the government steamer
]. Don Cameron. 1t reimburses certain army
officers for loss of clothing and allowances
by the sinking Of said steamer in the Missouri
river while Transporting troops to the Indian
country. :,
The Senate then passed the bill for the relief
of Josa Jsffrios 1t directs tie paJn ent OF her
claim for rent Of the building occupied by the
government during the war.
INDIAN DEPRKDATIoSs.
Senator Paddock introduced bill to author
ize the appointment of commissioners to ascer-
tain and report the losses sustained by citizens
Of the United States on account of Indian dep
relations and to adjust the claims arising
thersfron. Referred.
The bill finally passed as reported and the
Senate went into executive session, and wen
the doors were reopened adjourned.
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RUMP ORGANIZATION.
COUP D ETAT DY THE REPUBLICANS.

AUGUSTA, Me-. Jan. 12-At twenty minutes
to this morning the Republican members of
the senate and house of representatives pro-
ceeded to the State House for the purpose of
organizing the legislature. The movement
was entirely unknown to the Fusionists and
but few of the Republicans outside of the
Immediate members were aware of the position
OF affairs. News that the Republicans had
taken possession of the State house spread
rapidly and caused great rejoicing among the
Republicans, who have been impatient to have
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successful swindles disclosed by Department
Records" Its receipts were about 100000.
The reports of Special Agent Edgerton state
that the managers of the concern divide the
days receipts among themselves every evening,
and that tags reported unsold, numbers were
placed in the wheel at the drawing and prizes
announced for them, thus enabling tho mana
gers to manipulate the cash at their pleasure.
Mr.. Key concluded by calling attention to
firms under the title of the Denver Land Go.
and Kansas Land Co., and denounced them in
strong terms.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-There has been an add.
ton to the storage capacity of grain here ag-
gregating about 1900, 900 bushels. One hundred
thousand bushels were to-day stored in ship
ing at seven cents per bushel for transportation.
to Buffalo in the spring.
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Ihe remand scattering. Inc constltu-
tional candidates are Daniel F. Davis, Joseph
l.. Smith, Alonzo Garcelou and Bion Brad
bury.
On the proposition to hold q joint conven-
ton for the purpose of qualifying the acting
governor, Mr.. Locke of Cumberland made
a long speech, in which he reviewed the &C
ton of the governor and council and took
up the cases of the counted out members
and the grounds upon which they were re-
iected. MIR. Locke claimed the certificates
issued by the governor and council to those
not chosen, we're not legal, and acts passed
by such body would not be recognized by
the courts or obeysd by the people.
Nsssrs. Barker and Strickland replied,
claiming that to all intents and parposes,
this il legal legislature, the mombers hold
ing certificates from the Governor and
council. They meant, as honorable gentle
men, to do the fair thing when an inyestiga-
ton should take place before the proper
committee of the legislature.
A joint convention Was formed, and, in
presence of the secretary OF state and sew
eral members of the council, John d. Lam
son took the oath and was proclaimed acting
Governor of the State.
THE HOUSE.
But sixty members were present in the
House, and it adjourned without transacting
any business.
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NATIONAL NOTES.
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS and GEN
ERIL CAPITAL NEWS.

Batch Of New Bills in Both Houses
Another Bullion Bill by Warner-Hsw
tho Money Was Expended in the Star
Postal Serylcs-A Characteristic Lsuh-
lana Witness In the Ksllogg-SpOnord IN
ysstication-seriOus Trouble With the
Apache Indians in New Mexico-Post-
master General Keys Expose of tho Lot
tsrv NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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DUTY ON STEEL RAILS.

nays lis; not the necessary twp-thirds. In the
affirmative tho result was resd with laughter
and applause on the Republican side.
DUTY ON STEEL RAILS.
Mr.. Morton presented the memorial OF tho
Union Pacific r. Il. Co., the Kansas Pacific 4.
4. Co., the Omaha d Republican Valley 3. 4.
Co., the Colorado Central Il. r. Co., the Utah
Southern h. B. o.. the Denver Pacific Il. h.
Go. and others, asking for reduction OF duty
upon steel rails, from $2S to $40 per ton. Re-
ferred to tho Committee of Wsys and Means.
TBADI MARKS.
Mr.. Cox presented petition Of the manu-
facturers and merchants in New York City,
representing $2. e00,0 900 of active capital, for
the enactment Of Law to give effect to treaty
obligations, as to trade marks: referred.
MONUMENT TO DE kALB.
Mr.. Henkle presented = resolution of tho
corporation of Annapolis, for tho erection in
Annapslis of . monument to the memory OF
Baron De Kalb. Adjourned.
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The county commissioners of Cork county,
ILL.,, Yesterday consolidated the three towns of
Chicago into one.
A partial eclipse of tn e sun was observed at
Denver, Col, yesterday. 1t began l tile be-
fore o'clock, and was under Roadway at sun
set, the sun at that time being half obscured.
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Senator Lamar Stricken with Paralysis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. l2.--Avalanche special
from Jackson Miss, says Senator Lamar was
stricken with paralysis last night. Consider
able unea.iuess is felt at his condition. At
tending physicians pronounce the case hope
full.
Democratic caucus: First ballot resulted
Barksdale, IS; Singleton, 60; Wolthall, So;
George. l. Fourth ballot, Barksdale, 551<;
Wolthall, 3915; Singleton, 40; George. 1.
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Both houses of the Louisiana legislature were
organized yeaterdsy. r. n. Ogden, of New
Orleans, was elected speaker of the house and
John CGggs secretary of the senate.
Latest returns from election III the Seventh
Congressional district of Missouri assure the
election of Col. Jno. q. Phillips by from
$500 to 1000 majority. Greenback vote very
small, not one fourth what it was in 1878.
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IOWA.
LRGIsLArIyE ORGANIZATION.

Dies MONIES, Jan. 12.-The eighteenth gen.
eral assembly met to-day. The Republican
caucus chose Hon. Love Afford for speaker.
Lieutenant Governor Campbell presided in the
senate
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my MAMMA"
"DID MY PAPA MADE HER DE-"

Terrible Tragedy at Milwaukee-Capt. Will
kinson, of the National Soldiers Home,
Shoots Himself and Wifs-Touching Ap-
peal Of the Little Two Year Old Daughter
When Seeing the Corpse Of Her Mother
Miscellaneous Crime and Casualty Re-
cord.
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Counterfeit 800 bills on the National Revere
bank of Boston are reported in circulation at
Portsmouth, N, b.
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BRIBERY INVESTIGATION BEGUN
Damaging Evidence Against White by
Scion Chase and Others.
MAINE.
QUALITIES A GOVERNOR.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. Ion the assemb-
ling OF the Senate this morning, President
I.amson sent letter announcing he had as
sumed the duties of governor. Senator Ell
lis, of Waldo, was chosen president pro TEN.
The committee on gubsrnatorial votes re-
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Amount of melted snow, 90; maximum
thermometer, Is; minimum thermometer, l.
Below zero.
o. 8. II. CoNB,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U.s.. A.
WEATHER TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IS, A. M.-Indications
for upper lake region, upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys, falling barometer,
warmer southerly winds, partly cloudy and
clear weather.
Fine Scoth wool and Red Knit underwear, at
auction to-day, at the bankrupt sale of the T.
L. Kerr stock.
All diseases arising from disordered stomach
yield at once to Reeds Gilt Edge Ton c.
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RUMORS, NOTES AND NEWS.

Chamberlin TO be Placed UEGer Arrest
for DisobeyiuS Orders of Governor.
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RASCALLy REBELS
The Republicans of Maine Sneak Into
the State House Last Night,
ORGANIZE A RUMP LEGISLATURE
And Proceed to Elect Officers for Both
Branches.
APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT
To Justify Their Revolutionary Con-
duct in Setting Law at Defiance.
CHAMBERLAIN A PLANT TOOL,
Refuses to Heed the Protest Of Gov.
Lamson against the Rebellion
RUMORs, NOTES AND NEWS.
Chamberlin TO be Placed Under Arrest
for DisobeyiuS Orders of Governor.
BRIBERY INVESTIGATION BEGUN
Damaging Evidence Against White by
Scion Chase and Others.
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Meteorological Record. Jan. u, 1880, 9:56 P. N
Bar. Their. Wird. Weather.
Breckenridge. 80. SO -13 Sc. Clear.
Duluth .30.53 g SW. Clear.
st. Paul. 1898 6 NV. Clear.
Yankton. 1904 10 :. Clear.
DAILY LOCAL. MEANS.
Bar. Their. Rel. hum. Wind. Weather.
30.535 60 62.0 NV. Clear.
Amount of melted snow, 90; maximum
thermnma fer IL. minimum fhermomefar 4
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CHAMBERLlN A PLANT TOOL,
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Refuses to Heed the Protest Of Gov.
Lamson against the Rebellion
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The Republicans of Maine Sneak Into
the State House Last Night,
ORGANIZE A RUMP LEGISLATURE
And Proceed TO Elect Officers for Both
Branches.
APPEAL ToTHE SUPREME COURT

To Justify Their Revolutionary Con-
duct in Setting Law at Defiance.