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New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE NEW. ORLEANS ELECTION MURDER.
ALL OF TIE PERSONS ARRESTED, EXCEPT J' D'
HOUSTON. DISCHARGED.

ALL OF TIE PERSONS ARRESTED, ENCEPI Dc ~
HOUSTON, DISCHARGED.
NEW-ORLEANs. Dec. 1.-THE preliminary
examination of Sheriff Brewster, John Domhck' n. W.
Ancoin. J. d. Houston, mike" Early, d. Douglas ana ~
Donovan accused of having committed murder at tho
Seventh Ward poll on Friday took place before Recorder
Ford today Many OF the witnesses were absent ana DiS
trctAttorney Finney asked for continuance lie SAD
"The case was set down very hurredy and the state
had no time to make any preparation 1t is an exraoru
case and needs preparatiOn. The killing occurred
on Friday last No examination has been made py tne
and II wond be best to await the result OF the
coroners inquest"
Counsel for the accused opposed continuance anu
Judge Ford decided to go with the hearing The tes
timonv was yolumInous and conflicting. Most OF the
witnesses were present the polls when the disturbance
occurred but knew very little about it. The most I'M
portant testimony was given by Colonel John Augstln
citv odor Of The Times Democrat "He sad was at
tho Seventh Ward poll between l o'clock ana l''o
7 went there TO vote While waiting for my turn hearu
blow. and turned around and saw man with bloody
head Pistol shots were fired As not interested IN
the plstol firing walked away but, rejecting that II
might ne worse 10 move about retraced steps ana
stood almost opposite the poll saw captain for.rr
raising his arm as II in the act OF firing. lie hred MT
ForfIer The captain fred at Mr.. Houston Inc latter
remained mOtiOnless moment ana thcn ISt!I ''
fire. and Captain Forter fell backwards nlncdialeiy
After Tanining numerous Witnesses, judge fOru sHl
The public IA nn tiOusy awaiting all news ffe tDS ca
II there is any person present In tins court VINO eau
recy or Indirectly testify to the guilt OF any OF the PIE
the bar lot them step OIth anu no 3D. dS "4o
TO have a thorough Investigation , , ~. .ho
The Judge thercupOn ordered the discharge OF an tne
accused except Houston, who was comm'de6a 6 !" I ,Ie
Criminal Court for manslaugLer' under SlV'oVo Do''
which at furnished.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
REORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.

ACTION OF TIE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUsEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE Republican Sen
ators held a caucus this morning ct which 1t decided
not proceed to the election OF President pro empOre
of the Senate until after the holiday 1t said
that Senator Anthony was manifestly improving
that it was hoped he might be able after the
recess to upon the active duties of the Office
II was made known the caucus that the Democrats
wished time to consider in caucus their line Of
action respect reorganization OF the Senate and
il was decided Introduce to-day resolution TO pro
ceed to the election Of officers but TO allow II TO lie
ever until tomorrow. This was subsequently done.
resolution offered prohibiting removals OF subor
0nate officers OF the Senate without the assent or the
presiding officer. This would he restoration OF an Old
rule abrOgated three or four After
discussion IL was Withdrawn. resolution adopted
retain the Union soldiers upon the rolls Of the Senate
IN their positions. 80
Thr Democratic Senators held caucus this afternoon
aud decided nominate tie Democratic officers OF the
Senate nominated at tic caucus two years ago.
as follows L. O. Washington TO secretary T. j. Bright,
Serr Colonel Payt Executive Clerk; r. l..
ShCb r, Principal Clerk ~. bullock, Chaplain 1t Is
understood upon DemocT authority that hio does not
mean fight against the publcali nominees. The Dem
Ocrats will content themselves with simply voting for
their candidates and win lot resort 20 any dilatOry
,actics to prevent the election OF the Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
TIE CUT IN PASSENGER RATLs.

No new developments occurred yesterday IN
the war In passenger rates between the trunk lines and
the ticket scapcrs The reduced rates made on Saturday
O the Northwest not changed by the railroads and
the outside brokers contcncd Themselves with their cut
OF from ~ to 50 under these figures. Railroad men said
that there would be haste In the meeting OF the cuts
made by the brokers. The matter simply question
Of policy the part Of the roads, and the commissioners
Office determined not 10 let It degenerate into new
quarrel with the scapers DO not think that the trunk
lines will not therefore follow the cuts said railroad
man. "All ~ them will be met. Assistant Commissioner
Person has received ayiccs the situation from some
~ the Northwestern roads and expects To hear
from others tomorrow II Il too early yet for the knife To
be applied further upon rates until the Iowa
roads display disposition to persist In their pay nent or
commissions. Instructions were Issued yesterday ny
Mr. PcrSOn for the maintenance of schedule rates ON I'M
limited tickets these, through an 0vcrslght not having
been excluded from the order Issued for reducing rates
II a cut made these tickets the brokers c0uid
many Of them which would be good even should
rates be restored subsequently.
Railroad men asserted that the extreme cut made by
the brokers only ~ under the reduced pool rates
The brokers declared otherwise. thriving BUSINESS was
done Franks Lansngs and the other brokers' olces
In addition 10 the given by THE TRIBUNE on sun
day Mr. Frank has made the fare t. ST. Paul S27 against
$20 the rate by the trunk lines. We are Wiling
he said, to tell Mr. Piersun what our rates are Ills
spoilers bother great deal and take up our tme we
know them all lf he would only take them on Tor one,
would be glad to give him any Information hcnay want
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE CHICAGO CONTENTION.
APPOINTMENTS BY CHAIRMAN sABIN, OF THE Ma
TIONAL COMMITTEE.

APPOINTMENTS BY CHAIRMAN sABIN, OF THE Ma
TIONAL COMMITTED.
WASHINGTON, Dec 17.-At the late meeting
OF the Republican National Committee resolution was
adopted directing the appointment Of a committee
Of seven, Of which the chairman, ID. NJ Sabin,
and the secretary Colonel John A. Martin, should be
members, to make all arrangements for the Chicago Con-
venton. To-day Senator Sabin appointed the following
additional members: John c. New, OF Indiana; William
c. Cooper of Ohio; c. L. Magce Of Pennsylvania John
A. Logan, of Illinois, and Powell Clayton OF Arkansas
L. j. Gage of Chicago, appointed treasurer Of the
committee All funds for expenses in providing and
building for the convention and for incidental expenses
promised the people OF Chicago be collected and
deposited with Mr.. Gage. The Committee on Arrange
ments will hold a meeting in Chicago early In March TO
perfect arrangements for the convention,
Captain william Higgins OF Kansas, was made ser
geant-aarms Of the National Committee Chairman Sa-
bin also appointed the following suboXccuye commit
tee, 10 have charge OF preliminary campaign work. o.
H. Patt, CCnnccticut William T.. Chandler. New-Hamp-
shire; James II. Stone Michigan; William =. Frye,
Maine; George W. Hooker Vermont; Nathan GOn, West
Virginia and s. b. Elkirs, New-MexicO
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
TIE CHEEUER MURDER CASE.
fnY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRmrvR.l

MILFORD, Pa, Dec. 17.-Owing to some
unexpected legal complications concerning the lndct-
ments the trial Of John +. Gre ming and Joseph Bcna-
inin accused Of the murder Of Annie Cheever in Pike
Coanty, did not begin this afternoon. Unless the Judge
grants a stay Of proceedings, the will for
trial tomorrow. The prisoners, by the advice OF
counsel have nothing to say except that they limo
cent and that conviction could never be secured upon
circumstantial evidence. In Pike County the public
sentiment against the accused has not abaed but instead
seems increasing. The weknOwn yndictycness Of the
(reenngs will undoubtedly have Il bad eject upon the
witnesses many OF whom viii testify unwillngly.
fearing the vengeance Of John r. Grccnngs relatives
The court will arrange for the protection Of Witnesses
against any violence the hands Of the Grecning family
The attendance this sessions of court will De
cncdly large, great interest being shown. Ficuds Of
the murdered from Boston aud New York viii bc
here aud money will not De spared 10 secure u cOnvc-
tion and qucl the ruanism Of this remarkable family
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
TTO MINSTREL SHOUS Ar ODDS
IRr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrUvE.l

CLEVELAND, Dee. 17.-Thc city is all agog to-
night over the determined warfare between two leading
minstrel companies. Two years trouble be
tween the members OF the Barlow, wilson, Primrose &
West minstrels while they performing this city and
the company divided This week, beginning with tonight
Barlow, Wilson & Co.'S mnstres appear at the Park
Theatre and Thatcher Primrose Vests ministries per
form at the Opera House. All day long the two com
NAMES have been Waing advertising warfare. When
the band OF company appeared on the street to-day
the opposition band followed playing funeral march.
"Iariy" Capham is manager Of Barlow Wilson's show,
and George Chapman bis brother conducts the aars OF
Thatcher Primrose Vests show. The brothers dO not
recognize each other Harry says thai George recently
wrote him saying; "Hercafter when meet in the
rtesnnce Of our mother. Strangers" WhcrGIpOn
Harry replied: "My boy, when yOn need assistance,
viii render IL Just hav' done before. made you
what YOU are You never had an engagement that did
not gct for you. You have my heartfelt sympathy"
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE DAYvILLE AssAssINATIoNs.

TIE BOURBON PALsEHoODs TO BE CoNIRAYERIED.
lBr TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-It is expected that
the anBourboD side OF the Danville story will be made
public this week. and Congressman who has carefully
read the evidence be produced In support Il declares
that 1t will leave the report OF the Danvile commitee
o forty" without leg to stand on" He says the tes
mony Of Democratsa as well OF Coatonists-boh black
and white-wil show cOnclusively that the Danvillc
riot I" was the result OF carefully arranged and
eooly premeditated Democratic plot 10 assassnate
many negroes might be deemed necessary In order
draw the color line" in counties where the number OF
negro voters Is comparatively small thai designed
olntimdate white voters mainly at distance from the
kene Of the murder, and that IL succeeded.
Congressman Wise of Virginia. said today that since
soe riot" the same Grand Jury which exonerated and
sommended the white mon who murdered the ne
"H<s st Danyille has brought In indictments
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
BELMONT OVERRIDES ROSECRANS.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE chairman of the
House Democratic organization is General Rose
and Perry Belmont is the secretary On Friday it
is said the chairman wrote call for to be held
Immediately and placed 1t in the hands Of the secre-
tary. The call, 1t appears, not issued, and,
therefore, no caucus was held last week.
Democratic Congressman said tonight that General
Rosecrans then ordered new call issued for caucus to-
day. but that the secretary again pocketed the document
The given by him for failing TO execute the
order Of the chairman II is said that he thought no
caucus necessary at this time-an opinion which he
asserted shared by large number Of Representa-
tves with whom Ire consulted. IL is understood that the
nOnactOn Of the secretary has excited considerable un
favorable comment among of the older Democratic
REPRESENTATIVES.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
TUENTY LIVES LOST.

SINKING OF THE SCHOONER MARY ANN HURLBERr
~ LAKE SUPERIOR.
DULUTH, Mimi, Dec. ia tug which ar
rived from the north shore brings intelligence that the
worst fears OF thsc who believed tho schooner Mary Ann
Hurlbert was lost have been confirmed
She went down during the gale last Wednesday
night with twenty board, all Of whom lest.
Thcirname known but most Of them railroad
aborcrs The schooner was being owedby the tug Kncar-
dine and during the storm sprung leak aud began Ill,
aud having green who did not know how Ia manage
her began drifting with the wind and turned the
from its course The tug itself cut the tow line
and sent the schooner adt when she almost immediately
went down The schooner was "a small vessel and was
valued at about S3 900,
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
TIE DEMoCRlTIC STlrE CONTENTION.
IRA sHAFER's LETTER RESPECTING TIE INA
CHINE" DELEGATION FROM ULSTER COUNTY.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRfBUNEl


IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRfBUNE.l
PoUGHKEEPsIE, Dec. lit seems as if
Democratic politicians would never cease expressing
their ind -naon respecting the methods used by Mr.
Mannngs machine" TO pack the late Democratic State
Convention. To-day state Assessor Williams received
letter Ira Shafer in which the latter gave in
teresng particulars respecting the election OF one Of the
Ulster County delegates. Mr. shafer who resides In
Lloyd Ulster County denies the statement that he would
vouch for the truth Of a nlmor that Mr.. Williams had
asked the election Of delegates favorable the nomi
nation Of Homer A. Nelson for Secretary OF State and
pledged favorable decision of the Board OF state As
regarding assessment suit OF Ulster County II
this was done Tho assessment suit referred was an
appeal before the Board Of State Assessor and IL
was decided actually in favor Of the county afterward
Moreover the delegates elected from Ulster County
under the coutrol OF Mr. Williams and other members OF
the Manning "machinc" Mr.. Shaicr does profess
know anything about this matter His statement Is
simply that Surrogate Parker, OF Ulster County, in
hucnCcd the Assembly District Convention against send
ing him delegate to the State Convention, fearing
that would oppose Mr. Manning there ho hal done
In previous State Convention.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
An ACADEMY or ART IN ROME.

An ESTATE TO BE GIVEN TO THE UNITED STATES
ART TRAINING FOR AMERICANS.
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dec. 17.-Ihc ProrideRce
Journal will morrow print the following: highly
liberal and patriotic proposition Is made to the Govern
mont By our tOwnsman, Albert Jay Jones' Tor nearly
thirty years resident IN Rome Mr Jones is an accom-
pshed connosscur I'm ant. Mr. Jones propo'es to give Ia
the Government of the United States Monte Badino mn
estate Of fifteen acres in the suburbs OF Rome Whi'h inc
advancing city Il fast approaching The building i-
beautifully situated. about third or a nile from thc
Vatican and contains than hfty rooms II l. valued
at 100000 francs, about $4,000 OF oar money. An
American Academy OF Fine Arts may arise IN Home t'
the advancement OF American art anu the honor pt 'c
American name
Mr. Joncss proposition has been communicated through
senAtOr Anthnmy ~ the SooIctlIy " stnl..
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
MURDERED BY 4 BURGLAR.

DENVER, Dec. 17.-At Durango, Colorado,
early this morning several burglars headed bya negro
known big Ike" picked the lock OF the door Of the
bank Of Durango. The negro entered the building while
the others remained outside. Three residents who
watching the bank having been informed Of the intended
robbery started to capture the negro but he pass
ing through the door he drew revolver and fired, killing
Rrlco Hunt furniture dealer and son OF Ex-Governor
Hunt The robbers then made their escape although shot
AT several times Tho town is wild with excitement and
citizens ready 10 shoot any or the robbers should
be found.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
me EMuI BoND ASSAULT CASE.

ST. Louis, Dec ia despatch from Hills
boro to-day says IA the Emma Bond case considcra-
bic testimony was introduced this morning to prove that
torna pairing found In the schoolhousc lOft TO which
Miss Bond was moved by her ass.uants belonged 10
Mont cOmcry An attempt 10 match u 10 III, nail was
made after the assault.
Several other Witnesses testified Ia conversations with
MONTGOMERY IN which h. denied being near the school
house than a icw minute.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
IN INSOLTENT DRY-GOODS FIRM.

FAILURE or p. W & 7. G. HALBERT OF BINGHAM
ToN-A "BLIND POOL SAID TO BE THE CAUSE.
BGNGuAMTON, Dec. 17.-Messrs. ID. VI. Il f..
q. Halber wholesale aud retail dealers In dry goods ia
this city, filed assignment at nine o'clock to-day for the
benefit OF creditors In the County Clerks office here.
Their liabilities between 100000 and 100000;
their assets are probably 100000 The firm has stood
very high and the members are greatly esteemed. The
failure II wholly due TO stock specuations The efforts
made hy them recover from losses the "bud pool
resulted IN mining the frm George F. Lyon was made
$4,000, and they give preferences Of $4,000.
In 1879 Peter W. Hopkins, lawyer Of Bingham
ton, who at the time State Senator from tue
Twcuty-fourth District, died suddenly In Albany. The
Republicans of Rnghamton claimed tAe nomination, in
aspuch Mr.. Hopkins had not served out
his term. and the Iustncss OF their claim
was admitted They elected Edwin g..
Halbcrt junior member Of the dry goods 1m Of d. N.
& T.. G. Halbcr of Bingbamton, their candidate he
was nominated by the Republican Senatorial Convention,
ard was duly elected Senator on March 25 1879 soweD
did Mr. Halbert the people OF the district during
the few weeks remaining OF the term that he was again
elected senator the fall for term covering the years
lsSO and 1881.
In the early part Of 1881 several Senators, 10 IA sald
among them MI iialbcrl, invested large amount OF
money in blind pool In American District Telegraph
stock. Prominent politicians VINO were In Albany
az the time also made large investments,
The late Arthur b. Johnson Of Utica, one Of the poll
tcans who Joined in the speculation lie Is reported TO
have sunk large of money. The speculation is SAID
been disastrous 10 nearly all concerned in
it, There was no suspicion In 1851, however that Mr.,
Hllbrrt had suffered unusually large losses He was
the Legislature, although II was prolonged far into the
summer in consequence O the Senatorial struggle It
withdrawal OF Thomas C. Pltt from the contest. Later
Il was largely through Mr. Hibert's influence that tue
ridge g. Lapham for Senator and thus ended the long
struggle Warner Miller having previously been elected
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
MlPLESONS COMPANY IN BOSTON.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE |

IBI IELtGRATI TO TIE IIIHJNL'I
BosToN, Dec. 1.-THE opening tonight of
Maplesons brief season In Boston was brilliant, but
the house was not much than half full The bill
WAS Linda" with Gerster the heroine. This charm
ing lady has never sang better in Boston than tonight
The lack Of interest is due perhaps to several causes
greater treat is anticipated from Abbeys company
next week at the Boston Theatre. Their, too,
Moplesons season has not been properly advertised.
Further Irving drawing large houses at the Boston
Theatre from among the class VINO usually patronze the
onera Patti sings tomorrow night.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
REso1 U11oNS or rIRGNIA READJUSTERs.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRinrNE.l

HARRIsONBURG, Va, Dec. .17.-The Rcadjustcr
Committee Rockingham County met here to-day and
passed resolutions approving General MahOncs demand
fer protective tariff responding 10 the liberal call Of the
Republican National Committee in behalf Of national aid
10 public education reitcratng their devotion TO free
hoot and AN honest count avOWng antagOnism TO the
UnrbOn gun Democracy and declaring their indigna-
ZION m hc at tempt of the Bourbon Democratic djDrty
III e sattre to un the rcpr sentaives the eOps
I'm inns county. Rockingham l. one OF the three counties
composing the Old Tenth Legion" OF Nryinla DemOc-
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE KILLING OFCHIRLES WLAUGHLIN.

san FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-In the inquest in
the case OF Charles Mclaughlin the millionaire who
shot on December l3 by Jerome b. Cox the Coroners
fury to-day brought In verdict that Cox shot McLaugh-
lin in selfdefcnce. The verdict created sensation, as
there was nothing IN the evidence TO warrant IT,
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18

against some Of the cOlored policemen OF that
city for carrying deadly weapons. The Judge, Mr..
Wise sad promptly ordered the dismissed and took
the opportunity TO say that II matter OF common
nOorety that for weeks nne-tenths Of the white men IN
the county had about armed with deadly weapons
and their pockets filled with cartridges and nobody had
molested them While sucn condition OF affairs pre-
vailed IL was outrage TO bring indictments against
officers of the peace, whose duties might require them TO
be armed
Mr. Wise is anxious that the Danville affair shall be
ventilated by discussion in the House, probably
the session will not end before something has been said
fha Cuhia
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
LOTTERY CIRCUL1RS IN THE MAILS.

BosroN, Dec, 17.-Special Agent Field,
OF the Post Once Department, has informed II. H..
Warner & Co., of Rochester, N " that thrtylve large
sacks their circulars are In the Boston Post Office and
will be returned to them by express their expense.
The circulars contain lottery scheme and IL Is on the
ground lottery scheme that the circulars held to
violation Post Office laws and delivery refused
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE KENTCCGY SENI1oESHIP.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-He EreRinJ star
saws: u understood that Speaker Carlisle has formally
Withdrawn from the Kentucky Senatorial race. IL has
been tecapncd to Kentucky that he does not want his
name presented. his leaves the contest between Gen
cral Williams the present incumbent, and Colonel Joe
Blackburn"
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18

ing over 20o and son. fourteen years old weighs 5O h
pounds There is a man by the name OF RoDinsOn Sno @
weighs over 400 pounds. There also In this town
residents whose Individual height ia six feet SIX lhcnes'
There is in the old historic town OF Londonderry n'
John Gilcreast who weighs 347 q pounds"
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
4 FAILURE ~ ST. PAUL.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 17.-SIttler Brothers, clothing
merchants made assignment this afternoon Solomon
Bergman for the benefit OF their creditors Their lab
ties are understood to between $40 900 and 500
Chicago and NewYOrk firms the sufferers. The firm
lost = O,OOO by a fire last winter.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
WEST SHORE ASKS TO JOIN THE POOL.

The New York, West Shore and Buffalo Rail
road Company has applied for admission to the trunk line
pool Commissioner Fink made the official announcements
yesterday. In reply 10 inquiries ho said; They said
nothing about whether they wished come into the freight
passenger pool both pools That willbe matter OF
future negotiations | told them we would be glad TO
have them DIN our happy family"
Practical railroad men say that the step taken Dy inc
West Shore will acquire Significance than IL possesses
II, when the road opens to Buffalo, IL VIII maintain
rates and also after the question OF percentages comes
II ID for HptllemenI.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
THE SN0W STORM IN NEW-ENGL4ND.

BosToN, Dec. 1.-The snow storm which
began night unusually heavy alongshore. Cap
tain Mcdonald Of the tug storm King telegraphs from
Woods Hol that he towed the schooner Augustus Hunt
from Philadelphia for Boston, the shoals and went
10 the assistance OF the schooner French Van Glider,
ashore on the West Chop, aud tOwed her of and into
safe harbor Then the torn King went 10 the assistance
OF the schooner Fawn, anchored of Nobska Point,
with the loss OF her fOremast
New-York tribune., 1883-12-18
AN AGREEMENT TO MERGE.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 17.-Articles OF agree
ment were filed In the State Department to-day for the
merging OF the seaboard Pittsburg and Great Western
Railroad Company, and tho Delaware Water-Gap ana
Southwestern Railroad Company. The line OF the former
company extends from Greene Village Franklin County
point in Allegheny County, west OF PlttsDurg s
tance OF 2lO miles and the latter from point In Bed
ford County TO smltheld Monroe County near Delaware
Water-Gap, a distance of 255 miles. The name or tue
new company VIII be the "seab0ard, fenhaINAhla anu