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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
THE TRIAL OF JAMES MUTT.
NO JURY OBTAINABLE AT UNIoNTowN-A CHANGE
OF VENUE ORDERED.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
UNIoNTowN, Penn, Dec. 5.-The Mutt tral
took unexpected turn to-day. The work OF selecting
jury began at o'clock, and 1t soon became evident that
twelve men could not be found in the panel Of eighty who
under the ruling Of Judge Wilson, were competent to
serve The jurors had formed opinions which It would
require strong evidence to remove and were challenged
for cause. The challenging proceeded with great mono
ony until the twenty fourth juror reached and he
was sworn When the panel OF eighty had been exhausted
only three The defence had made six of the
twenty peremptOry challenges allowed them, and the
Commonwealth two Of their four
The defendants counsel then stated that it would be
useless to try to get Jury in Fayete County, for at this
rate a special venire Of 800 400 would be needed,
which would require several days. Senator voorhees,
accepted the given by the eighty jurors eX-
amned expressive of the sentiment OF the county
and he remarked that 1t most remarkable state Of
opinion. He thought it necessary, therefore, that
change of venue should be granted.
The prosecution did not object, and the
proposed but the defence urged that speedy trial could
be obtained better In Allegheny than in any other neigh
boring county The prosecution did like Allegheny,
but did make strong objections; and Judge Wilson
granted the prayer OF the defence In favor of that county
This sudden stroke meets with great popular favor.
All sides admit that the could not be taken to
young Mutt than in Allegheny. Many pronounce equiv
aent to an acquittal. The case will probably be
opinion is freely expressed this evening that at sixty
OF the eighty jurors examined today would have ae-
quilted the defendant Senator Voorhees, stated this
evening that there was not another such case IN the
civilized world. He Ia confident Of an acquittal.
In conversation recently Nuttaalked Of his accommoda
tons and fare and spoke with gratitude OF the people
who had sent hn, rather his mother money aud sub
scrpons for his defence. When asked nc felt nervous
TO the result he replied confidently, "No think the
people of the country sustain me-nore away from here
than here where Dukes had many friends" In appear
Mutt is not at all prepossessing being tall, raw
bOned and angular. with square hanging Jaws, small,
deep blue eyes and low forehead which lately his
hair has made successful encrOachments His counte
nance bears a look Of stole resolution His age IL just
past twentyOne. He dressed In SUIT or dark
heavy goods rough check shirt without any collar. He
looks pale and thin from his long confinement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
TWO BOYS MIST4REN FOR CANE.

PoRT JERvIs, n. Y, Dec. 5.-Wbile AnsOn
Angle of Dingrnan's Ferry Pike County, Penn. out
hunting the other day he object moving In tho
bushes along the Dingman Creek. Thinking IL game
of some kind fred both barrels Of his gun, which
loaded with shot Hearing cries OF pain he to
the spot and discovered he had shot his cousin Van
Zant Hood, lad ten years old, and playmate named
Wesbrook Hood had hiryhve shot In his head, OF
them had entered the OF his eye crossed 10 his
nose where IL turned upward and out Of bis scalp
He Is seriously injured, but will not die Young West
brook sustained only slight injuries. having about half
dozen shot distributed over his person.
The boys had been playing along the stream and bad
secreted themselves In the bushes for fear Angle would
see them and tell their parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
IRISH POLITICAL AGITATION.

DUBLIN, Dec. ST.. NJ. Healy, NJ. p, pre-
sided at the fortnghtly meeting of the Irish National
League In this city today T. Harrington, NJ p. secSe
tary OF the League, announced that sl ,OOC had
been received from America since tho last
meeting. J. G. Biggar, NJ. p, In speech,
referred to j. O'Connor Power NJ p. for Mayo, the
James Carey of Irish politics, and added that Irshman
had the choice of Government situation VINO had not
first become traitor to the interests OF Ireland.
T. d. Sulyan NJ. p, In referring TO the action OF the
Government IN proclaming Newry said that II had not
been the custom OF the Natlonasts to interfere with
Orange celebrations, but that hencefOrth when Orange
meetings announced the Nationalists will probably
hold counterneetngs and thus compel the Government
TO proclaim both He attributed the present unhappy
state OF affairs to the recent tour OF Sir stafford North
anfp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
REORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.
GoRHAM HAS LITTLE CHANCE OF BECOMING sECRE-
TARY.


TARY.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON Dec. 5.-Whatever may be the
outcome of the discussions concerning the reorgan
cation of the Senate, one thing seems certain ::
Gorham will not be elected Secretary of that body
The opposition is strong and pronounced, and there
can be no doubt that 1t will find expression when
ever the attempt should be made to force his name
upon Republican caucus His election is out of
the question" remarked to-day prominent men,
Der of the Committee of Seven, appointed by
the Republican caucus to consider the
reorganlzatlOn of the Senate committees
L" 1t is not to be thought of for one moment. The
man that viifed Garfield cannot become Secretary
Of this Senate-at any rate, not by the vote of Re-
publican Senator'S"
This seems to be the opinion of large majority
of Republicans There is, moreover good reason
for believing that at least half dozen Senators
will vote against him should he be put in nOnna-
ton by the caucus. The reports that Malone will
either induce OF instruct Riddleberger to
join the Democratic ranks, or that he
himself is willing TO go over to the
enemy for the sake of seating his
candidate are not producing the effect they are
perhaps intended to produce. On the contrary,
they seem to have strengthened the determination
Of certain Republican Senators not to vote for
Ex-Congressman Arson g. McCOok is the choice
of large number of Republicans for the position
of Secretary of the Senate While it is known that
he hesitates TO accept the place, it is thought
probable that he can be induced to yield
70 the urgent solicitations of his many
friends, and consent to be candidate. With re-
gard to the other Offices there is no disposition to
make a change. at least not for the present. The
men occupying the places performing their
duties to the satisfaction of the members. If any
complaint is made it is only in the case of the
Reading Clerk, whose services are not quite satls
factory to a number of Senator's On the whole,
however. majority Of the Senate favors the appl-
cation OF Civil Service principles in dis
this they are in marked contrast to the
House whose indecent haste in turning
out deserving men in order 10 make room for
Southern Brigadiers" and men of that stamp, is
equalled only by the spectacle they present when
the quarrels and chickering's over the spols of vic
tory begin.
Nothing is known regarding the committees and
nothing is likely to be done until Senator Anthonys
arrival The probabilities that several chair
manshlps will be changed. The assignment of the
new members upon the different committees has
not even been discussed. Everything said. there
fore, concerning them is purely cOnjectural.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
4 wARLIKE REPORT IN CANTON.
THE BANK FAILURE IN MONTREAL.
FLIGHT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE EXCHANGE
BANR-AN ENLIGHTENMENT.

FLIGHT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE EXCHANGE
BANK-AN ENLIGHTENMENT.
MONTREAL, Dec. 5.-It is now beyond doubt
that Thomas Craig the president and general manager OF
the Exchange Bank, has absconded. The feeling has
turned completely from the defaucr to the directors,
who allowed him escape, and OF whom alleged
to be at least prvy his denquencies The condition
OF the bank considered to be far below that represented
by tho made at the stockholders meeting yes
tcrday and It believed that with the double liability
paid up there will be sufficient to pay 20 80 per
cent to iquidate the liabilities to depositOrs and other
creditors.
shareholders organizing their forces to resist to
the last the directors Deng appointed qdatOrs,
they have exclusively elected their votes and
proxies OF Craig The president west the Grand
Trunk Railroad Monday night, his wife writes the
strain was too much for him. Admissions made TO-
George W. Craig secretary and treasurer of the
Montreal Loan and Mortgage Company, brother of the
abscondinG president had been tampering with tho funds
OF that company but what extent is not yet known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
THE SELF1CCUSED MURDERER.
EXCITEMENT IN PERTH AMBoY--A WITNESS TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TUE rRBUYEl


PERTH AMBOY Dec. 5.-There was great ex-
citement to-day the that John Koop had con-
fessed In Philadelphia that he murdered Amanda Fuch
here in July last. The woman was known here also
Fannie Durham Frederick Fox states that there
no doubt according TO the published description OF the
man in custody in Philadelphia that he the
who worked u the terracota works here and known
throughout the town as Carl Knudsen Chief Fourrat
of the New brunswick police force here early this
morning and took back with him Paul Janderuss. who is
now the Jail at that place. lie the principal wit
ness at Inquest and it IL said he knew about the
case than told at that time. II Is stated also that he
was the only In town that Knudsen intimately
acquainted with and that they together good deal
They both fond OF liquor and according TO village
talk were often together in intoxicated condition
limited that the prompt action of the authorities In
arresting Junderss meant that they suspect he may
have been in remote manner connected with the
crime although this suppOstOn. The Coroner Is
again busy collecting evidence and there doubt that
a clear case will be presented to the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
AN IMMIGRANT COMMITS SUICIDE.
lBI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

WmKEsBARRE, Penn, Dec. 5.-The inhabi-
tans OF Nancoke shocked this morning by the dis
covery of the body OF Agnes Sage hanging from rafter
an unused in a small house. She had evidently
mted suicide On her first attempt the rope had broken
She had been driven to suicide by poverty. week ago
the Sage family landed at Castle Garden they having left
Poland in the hope Of betterng their miserable condition
The family consisted of husband wife and two children.
On reaching New York the Castle Garden authorities
warded them Nantcoke where they arrived pennless
and friendless few days ago They found shelter be-
meath the roof OF fellowcOuntryman, and sought
employment but without success. The wife and mother
found condition Of affairs unendurable, and ended
har 10
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the morning presented TO tho Union National Bank
draft on New-York for $1,000 issued by the First
National Rank of Fremont Ohio stating that he go
ing to build furniture factory and wanted to open an
account with the bank and that he would take
money 10 pay ON contracts already made and leave 5000
deposit j. L. McIane president OF the bank com
afterward learned that the draft raised from $9
The forPcr was arrested late last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.


DANVILLE, Va, Dec. 6.-tireen Miller, "a negro
was fatally shot last nigh. by Policeman Williams Miller
beating his WIFE and another officer attempting arrest
him. resisted aud cOkod BY him. Williams thereupon n
terfered.
PoUCHER RELEASED ON BAIL
SYRACUSE, Dec. 5.-Charles H. Poucher has been
$500 ball. which probably tho end Of the
KILLED IN A QUARREL.
MEMPHIS, Tenn Dec. OF. III. Campbell, depot
agent of tho Louisville Nashville Railroad Paris Tenn
shot and killed Francis Williams yesterday, TO satisfy
grudge.
MURDER TRIAL IN wILKEsBARRE.
WILKEsDARRE, Penn, Dec. 6:-rhe case Of Frank
Monroe charged with the murder Of Samuel MoNeal In
October at Hemlcck Greek, called for trial this morning
FATAL SHOOTING IN NORTH CAROLINA.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.. Dec. 5.-Sydnoy A. Morton.
grocery at NonToe shot and killed to-
day by John MoLarty eoored Moiary says the shooting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
FAILURE or 4 MAHOGANY DEALER.
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BosToN, Dec. 5.-The journal announces the
failure of George d. Emery OF Chelsea large dealer In
mahogany aud hardwoOds who made assignment to-
day TO Charles whitney for the benefit OF all his cred
tors The failure is due to the protracted drouth in
South America, where Mr. Emery had large in
vested In mahogany which could be hoated to the
shipping ports ts expected that the assets will more
han Puual the liabilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
MOVEMENTS OF GERMAN PRINCES.

MADRID, Dec. 5.-The German Crown Prince
and the members Of the Spanish royal family attended
military review of all arms at Carabanchel to-day. This
evening the Prince serenaded by students in front OF
the royal palace.
HAVANA. Dec 5.-The German corvette Olga, with
Prince Henry Of Prussia on board arrived at Santiago
deCuba Sunday ast. The Prince given an official
reception Preparations are being festivities In
his honor in Hayara where he Is expected to arrive ON
o. inaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
LEGISLATORS DRAINING THEIR PAY.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Dec. 5.-ln the Senate
to-day resolution adopted requesting the Federal
authorities to restore safe condition the harbor at
Erie.
The Appropriation bill, as passed over the Governors
veto has been signed and warrants for salaries being
made out Several Senators refuse 20 take any pay for
the extra session and others have refunded the aounu
received for the eleven days recess
The senate and House this afternoon passed rcs0la
ton to adjourn sine die tomorrow at noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
An ESCAPED CONVICT REARREsTED.

MIDDLETowN, Dec. 5.-JOhn Millage, q
negro who s well known I'm Orange, Sullivan and Rock
land Counties desperate criminal bas been captured
by the police at and locked up In the Orange
County Jail at Goshen from which he escaped. some
months ago, with accomplce. Millago Is under
teuce for burglary There is scarcely village In this
part Of the State which has not suffered from Villages
a..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
THE DEFEAT OF HICKS PACHA,

LONDON, Dec. 5.-A dispatch to The Times
from Khartoum says the English officer who Is lying
wounded at Birkett and from whom telegram was re-
ceyed by the Khedive yesterday Ia believed to be Major
seckendorh, who with Hicks Pacha, and who wrote
letter Vienna PTesse depicting the sutferings OF
the expedition just prior TO the battle with FL Mahdi
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ARRESTED FOR RAISING A DRAFT
tBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRrBUSE.l

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. ga clever piece of
swndling was perpetrated at Masson, Stark County,
yesterday. On November "a man registered at the
Park Hotel as c. H. Hodge, Phadelpha. He introduced
himself as a manufacturer OF furniture looking for
place TO build branch factory. He contracted with the
Masslon Building Company to construct buildings In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
SENDING 4 STATES RECORD ABRo1D.

ALBANY, Dec. 5.-Nineteen complete sets OF
The Public Service OF the state of NewYork elegantly
bound aud inscribed to-day shipped by the proper
State officials TO Secretary Frenghuysen at Washington
by whom they to be presented by tho State OF New
York 70 the leading foreign Governments for deposit IN
THEN national libraries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
DAMAGES BY 4 CANAL OVERFLOW.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

LOCKPoRT, n. Y. Dec. 5.-The State Board
OF Claims decided to-day against the claimant in test
case No. 2l7. OF Henry Brennng, OF Niagara County.
This virtually dlsposes by agreement, OF thirtysoven
similar claims for damages farms IN Niagara Orleans
aud Genesee counties amounting to about $4,000 The
claims caused by the overflow or the Oak Orchard
Canal feeder. In the springs OF 1875 and 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
DEMOCRATS AND THE MESSAGE.

THE FREE TRADE FACTION DENoUNcE 1T AS EVA
sIVE.
IBY rELE0RAPH TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The comments of the
Democratic Representatives on the Presidents
message are favorable or unfayoTable, according as
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ALLEGED COLLISION WITH GAMBLERS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Charles Haley, who Las
been employed chief OF the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway detective service, has been arrested He Is
charged with cooperation with organized gang OF
monte shpers with giving them his Official protection,
and sharing In the moneys obtained from guble travel
lers. Haley Is reported To be worth from $4,000 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
THROUGH THIN ZOE TO DEATH.

LAKE CRY, Minn., Dec. 5.-The Rev. MIR.
Robinson. pastor OF the Methodist Church at Pepn Wis.,
and O. II. Conant principal OF the High School, broke
through tho Toe Lake Popin yesterday, aud wore
drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
LORD LoRNE's OPINION OF CANADA.

BIRMINGHAM, Dee. 5.-Lord LOrne delivered
lecture evening upon Canada and Its products
lie particularly praised its climate and said fevers which
were too common in the United States were unknown
there lie auded Canada ncld for emigration and
expaaed upon the marvellous progress made by various
towns, notably PictOu and Toronto.
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THE DWIGHT INSURANCE CASE.
fny rELEGRAPn TO THE TRIBUyc.I

NORWICH, n. T., Dec. 5.-ln the Dwight
case to-day, Joseph Larocque continued his argument
for the dismissal Of the complaint the ground Of
breach of warranty Isaac 8 Newton argued in oppos
tiOn TO the notion dealing with law points involve aud
the evidence adduced. The court adjourned before Mr.
Newton finished his argument.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
BAIL FOR THE MURRAYSFTLLE RIOTERS.

PIrTsBURG, Dec. 5.-The hearing of the ha-
beas corpus proceedings against the Murrayse rioters
was closed at Greensburg this morning and Judge Han
ter decided to admit all bail except Bowser Milton
Weston OF Chicago Colonel Blakey aud Joseph Johnston
of Pittsburg ana Henry Rlmsly, OF Murraysye,
required 10 furnish bail In the sum Of $1,000 each, and
the others for lesser amounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
AN INSANE WOBAN'S SING ULAR ACT
IBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE. |

NoRwALK, Ohio, Dec. 5.-Catharine Scherer
killed her pet do2 by hanging the animal with clothes
line She then laid out her four children the kitchen
floor and prepared Them Tor burial She says she did not
kill them because their graves not dug. NeighbOrs
prevented the killing Of her children. No Ia as
signed for her sudden loss Of She will be re-
moved 10 an insane asylum tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
DEsTR UcTIVE EXPLOSION OF 4 STOvE

Troy, Dec 5.-A stove exploded to-day in
residence OF Mrs Warren n Fuller. at Cssteton, Y
The blown atoms, windows shattered,
the furniture dled with pieces OF Iron, and hot
Goals flew like hail. setting fire TO tue house. Mrs. Fuller
was slightly iuiurod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
THE SUICIDE OF 4 THIEF.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuSs.I

BosToN, Dec. 5.-A dispatch to The Journal
from Chester, VT, says that Howard r. Hinds who
mited suicide In Houstonst hail. in NewYork
proves to bo the who stole $500 from his unclc
Chester Thanksgiving Day. Going TO New-York he
squandered the money and took his own life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
EFFORTS IN BEHALF OF o'DoNNELL.


citor Is eneavoring 20 induce the members OF the jury
which convicted ODOnnel to sign memorial, which Is
10 be prsented to SIR william HcOurt Home Secretary,
asking aim To commute the death Of ODohnel.
Som1 the urylnen willing TO sign the paper, but t
Ia cxpected that majority OF them viii decline TO do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
TOPICS IN THE DOMINION.

ST.. GATHERINGS, Ont. Dec. 5.-The Welland
County Council has resolved memoralIze the Ontario
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READING, Penn., Dec. 5.-In consequence OF tht
shut Of PotstoNn Iron Comganys nail factory
the napate mill was stopped to-day. The Hope bar mil
will probably few days. This will throw aiosoDe
GOO Ilen out OF work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
Legislature to adopt granting the right Of
suffrage to women.
A GREAT FIRE IN CONSTANTINOPLE.
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES OF TURKS AND JEWS

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 5.-The Haskieni quarter,
inhabited by Turks and Jews, has been on fire all
day. Hundreds of houses have been destroyed and
much distress prevails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
~ EMRARRAssED CONCERN TO REsUME.

WINDSOR, Vt, Dec. 0..lones, La,nS0n \ 20.
proprcOrs Of the Ascutney Mills At Windsor. and whs
failure for nearly million oi dollars last August ron
necessary shutting down of The works have nao
settlement with he creditors and expect TO resume opera
tOns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-06
TELEGR4PHIC NOTES.
SAID TO BIZ DYING,

ADOPTING STANDARD TIME.
CHICAGO Dec. 5.-The Michigan Central Railway
Company gives notice that will adopt the standard
uu sunday
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FRAunuLrNr RILLs on LAnTNn

Fall RIVER, Mass., Dec. 5.-Ihe I0a9 10 The FaI
Mills the fraudulent bts 0 lading issued Joseph
Lohnsien Sherman TeI IL from tl5UOU 10 sJJOeJ dL
yided among sx mlllA
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PrTsBuRG, Dee. 5-The colored wire cleaners in
Over Robeits mil here struck today against reduction IA
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her two little children Laura Helen Friday
cut her throat Is said 10 be dying 70 night --4
STRIKES At PIrT5BURG.