, 1881-04-17


WASHINGTON, D. c., April l6.-T}c attor-
argument before tie Commissioner Of Inter-
hal Revenue this afternoon. The Comniis-
sioner closely questioned them as to some Of
tho points Of their brief, and III the course OF
the hearing it was disclosed that there are
some sharp issues of fact between the bank
and Collector Harvey. The bank claims, in
number Of instances, that the Collector has
assessed double taxes, particularly in the ac-
counts from which certified checks have been
taken. One is cited in which the bank
claims that large amount was assessed III
the original deposit account and assessed
again by an additional certified check to the
deposit account, us If it were a new sum.
The attorneys tlo not state these facts Of
their own knowledge, but affirm that they
are so advised by the bank. The Commits
sioncr of 1nternal-1seyenue is reported us
finding it very difficult to admit that clear
ing-louse cheeks, which constitute so large
4 part Of the taxable amount, should be de-
Quoted. Gen. Eaum will telegraph to Col-
1ector Harvey for Information as to the dis
puted issues Of fact. 1t may be some days
before decision will be rendered.
GOV. GEAR, OF IOWA,
is here. lie las been III New York for d few
days, md stopped oil his return to visitsome
family friends. lie does not deny that he is
n candidate for the kirkwood succession in
the Senate, bnt he says that the campaign has
not yet begun.
CITIZEN KUTz.
Ib the TFtsfern issociatkd Press.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1G.-Kutz, Il
Socialist leader of Chicago. has written all
impertincnt letter to President Garfield, in
which he says the President Is as "mucll of
4 tespot as the Car Of Russia"; that in all
Republics the people are oppressed by the
rulers, and this Is particularly true Of the
United States. This Socialist concludes
his letter with all opinion that President
Garfield ought to be served with big dose
of dynamite and nitro-giycerinc. The PreSi-
dent read the letter and was amused ut Its
impertincnce.
TIE INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONFER
ENCE,
in session here since January, have aa-
jour,led sine die, without accomplishing
anything detinit in tile line Of the purpose
for which it met. Want Of harmony pre-
vailed from the beginning. and the few rules
agreed OH will not be ratified by all the Gov
ernulentS participating i'll the Conference
Twcnty-eiSht Governments, were represent
ed, and the truth is il came to nlugllt, as all
the n1ti0ns would not agree to a general
sanitary policy.
THE EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
to-day consisted OF i procession Of about 100
persons, which broke up before reaching the
place where tile celebration was tO take place.
THE CROPS.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture ex-
presses the opinion that the 'winter-wheat
crop has been badly damaged by the severity
OF the past winter, especially where the
ground is badly drained. lie says, from per-
sonal observation in several Western States,
he is convinced that the crop has suffered
greatly, and that the best OF it will be set
back some Time. 1t is asccrtained from coll
yersatons ut the Department that tile back
vardness Of the spring will not work nearly
rs much harm to frnit-trecs rs has been aN-
ticipated. No regular reports from regular
correspondents will be received until june.
There are many rumors Of damage to grape
vines, especially in the Northern States, but
such rumors are customary this time Of year,
tile damage rs n rule being greatly magnilied.
From outside reports fears are entertained
that great damage has been done to pe:cl-
trees, alld that tile crop will be very small
next summer and autumn. The StatiStlclan
OF the Agricultural Department is Of the
opinion that the number Ut hogs and sheep
in the country is far heavier than was csti-
mattel.
PENSION CLERKS.
Several OF the new clerks appointed to
s., 600 positions i'll the Pension Office have
been found incompetent to perform the du-
ties deyolying upon the clerks OF this class.
and have heen assigned to mailing circulars
ifh t3tfinS IL Virlv Slt} Il mnntb
RED-TApE EVILS.
4 letter from the United States Consul at
Alntamoras, Mexico, giving the Treasury De-
partMcnt notice OF the shipment from that
port to the United States OF Il cargo OF rags
infected with smallpox, reached the Treas
u:y Department just four months after be-
illg written, owing to its passing through SO
many hands aud being subject to red-tape
regulations.
CONGRESSMAN JoRCENsES's POSITION.
Congressman .Jorgensun says that l!e went
to the White House yesterday with the
straight Virginiajl delegation to Introduce
THEM, and did hot indorse the movement for
a straight Republican ticket III Virginia, or
the proposed removal of Rcadjusters from
office.
ANDORRA.
The Little Republic OIL the Borders of