Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-12-21

| Aeaao" cMPioyee money 70 De used 10
political purposes. The case came be
tore the Supreme Court ON an applica
ton Tor a writ of habeas corpus, on tn,
ground OF unconstitutionality, being az
aprioRement OF the personal liberty ol
government employees in the capacity
OF citlzens. The opinion read by CHIEF
justice waite holds the act entirely con.
stltotional, and tending to purity and
emciency In the public service; thai
wniie II pfohlbifs one employee Of the
government from receiving a political
assessment or contribution from an
other. ito does not prohibit such paw.
Inents to persons not in the government
ewploy, 80 that an employee may give
money to advance the interests of his
party, II so inclined. Official political
assessments come from the demand ia
keep In office an inefficient employee
who pays, in preference to an efficient
one who does not, and the payment
completes his salary. The tendency is
to raise emOluments to that extent,
thereby making the government pay for
Keeping IN power the existing dominant
party. The opinion further holds that
the commitment of prisoners pending
payment OF the fine imposed is lawful,
and Curtis Is remanded to the custody
OF the Marshal for the Southern Dis.
trIct of New York. Justice Bradley read
a dissenting opinion, holding that the
law was unconstitutional as an interfer-
ence with individual liberty.
Organizing 60 Cineh the People.
NKw YORK, Dec. 2O.-The representa-
tives OF the railroads doing business be-
tween the Missouri river and the Pa
cific coast were unable today to agree
upOn percentages in tho re-division of
business; and the subject was referred
to the Presidents of the different lines
Of traffic. The Managers and General
Freight Agents, however, fixed on a
special rate to be made for contract
business to competitive points, and pre-
arrangements will continue until the
new one is made out.
Amer the Sports.
CHICAGO. Dec. 20.-The police made
another raid on gamblers tonight.
Good.
WAsHINGTOr, Dec. 2O-It is said that
the Senate will refuse to concur in the
House resolution to adjourn for holi-
day recess.
MOat's Travels.
NEW YORK, Dec. N.-The World pub
fishes an interview with the Socialist
leader, Schwab, which indicates the
proposed movements of Herr Most dur
ing his stay in America. His tour,
which is one of recreation, will embrace
all the large towns in the United States,
the object being to make appeals to the
people and to effect thorough organ
ization of Socialists.
A Big Failure.
ROCHESTER, Dec. 2O.-The City Bank,
which was rated the third strongest in
the city, closed its doors this morning.
1t is said there has been a deficiency of
100000. The cause of suspension is
thought to be speculation in stocks and
oil by the president, Chase Upton.
Great excitement prevails. G. Il. Upton,
president of the bank, used $500, 900 to
carry on oil speoulatiors. The deposits
were half a million dollars. The bank
holds $4,000 of paper. Upton was
president of tho Western New York
Episcopal diocese, and had its funds in
the bank.
Pardon wanted.
WASHINGTON, Dec. O.-An effort is
being made to secure the pardon of Jas.
O'Brien, the self-confessed perjurer in
the matter of the Morey letter forgery
Gov. Cornell leaves the matter to his
successor.
Three Children Bsrned.
La CYaNE, Kas., Dec. 20.-The farm
house of John Clark, of Linn county.
was burned Monday night. Three
small children perished in tho flames.
An Arsenal Burned.
BosroN, Dec. 2O.-A gas explosion
caused fire in the store of John p.
Lowell & Sons. dealers in firearms, pow
der, etc. Il was a sensational fire for
the time, owing to the constant explo-
sion of shells and cartridges. Lowell
loses 1925 900 on the stock. The dam
age to the building amounted to $780,
Iron Men Together.
PrrrsBuRo. Dec. D.-The Malleable
Iron Manufacturers Association of the
United States met here today with
closed doors. The result Of the confer
enoe ia not known. It is understood il
will be to consider the adYisability Of
advancing prices. A general conven-
| ton of iron men will be held on the
state Of trade.
Army Matters.
WASHINGTON, Dec. O.-The new leg
islation recommended in the army ap-
preparation bill by the House appropri-
alton committee Is as follows: In ad-
dition to paw, it provides for twenty-five
aides camp instead of thirty seven
after July next. The General Of the
army may have three aides, selected
from the field line officers below the
rank Of Colonel, with $50 additional
pay; tho Lieutenant General tive aides
below the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel
with &35 extra; Major General, two Cap
tains or First Lieutenants, with $35 ad-
| ditioual: Brigadicr Generals, one First
Lieutenant Of the line With $50 extra
pay. Officers mileage Ia reduced from
80 cents 10 10 ccnts, to be computed
over the shortest route, The necessity
for such expense will be certified to by
an officer assigned to the duty accord
ing to brevet rank during actual hostil.
tiles: that land grant line railroads shall
receive not more than one half the
amount allowed private individuals 10.
transporting troops and supplies. The
total amount of appropriations for 1873,
exclusive of $50. .6S5 for the signal ser
vice and $2a9. 500 for general service
| men in the war department, making
$Si2. .525, was $a6,&i0,4sa. The amount
recommended in this bill for 1854 was
| $2&.6Sl. 100, decrease under 1883 Of
$l.7S3,754, and decrease under esti-
mates of q. .962;443.
A. Earthquake shsek.
CoNcoRp. n. H., Dec. 0.-At 5:24 this
evening one of the severest shocks Of
earthqu AXE ever felt here occurred. The
shock was like heavy explosion. and
shosk the buildings. from which people
rushed TO the streets
Doves, N. H.. Dec. 0.-About 5:25
this afternoon two slight but not very
perceptlble shocks of earthquake were
felt. The disturbance lasted ten SEQ
| ouds. liz Was felt IN Rolling Ford,
Rochester, and other towns.
CesA Rldaanee.
New YoRx, Dec. 0.-Oscar Wilde
sails on Saturday for England.
a scsunArel Caught
FoRr WoKrH. Texas, Dec. 20.-W. l..
Hills, notorious forger who recently
swindled Memphis bank. Was caught
trying the bogus draft dodge in Kansas.
RNn6n.