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New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
NOISY STUDENTS At 4 PLAY.

TRENTON, Dec. 1S.-One Of the upper boxes at
the Opera House last night during the performance oi
Pop" by Rces Surprise Party, occupied by half
dozen Princeton students As soon as the play began
the students evnced desire to take unduy prominent
part in the proceedings They interrupted the perform
several times during the first act by uncouth noises
and gestures Toward its close the audience began yigor
ously 10 demand the election OF the disturbers Twice
John A. Mackay while speaking his lines, stopped and
looked I'D at the box until the sounds ceased the audi
ance appaudug him roundy. The students enjoyed the
situation until Just before the curtain fell on the first act
when burly policeman entered the box and Informed
that they leave the house. one who attempted
resistance promptly arrested ana taken TO the sta
tOn house. His companions pleaded ardenty Tor MIN,
declaring that "thcy only having little fun and
he was finally released The box remained vacant for the
Of the evening greatly TO the satisfaction OF the
audience. The managers OF the Opera House state that
hereafter boxes win be sold to Princeton students.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE SLEEPING-CAR FIRE.
OFFICIAL INvEsTIGATIoN-THE VICTIMS FAMILY
SEND COUNSEL.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNEl

tBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNgl
ALBANY, Dec. 18.-An inquiry was begun this
morning by Railroad Commissioners Herman and ODon-
nell into the burning Of the seepingcar Toledo on De-
cember at CastletOn. Wright, the seeplngcar con-
ductor and Bishop the porter examined. They tes
titled that the fire probably originated by the explosion OF
the lamp in the ladies' toet-room.
The porter denied that the doors OF the were Ocked
admitted that after he had observed the hre he w
nothing the passengers supposng that tey ha
been alarmed by the noise incident TO opening the door
and running through the
The conductor testified that the fire raging In the
car from twenty minutes to half hour; that he sup
posed all the passengers had been rescued but that
afterward appeared that Ferdinand Wartman OF HOBO
ken was in the all the while He could not tell the
extent Of the damage done to the bedding hut deed
that special efforts made TO save it, to the neglect OF
the passengers Both the conductor and porter said that
the car was provided with automatic brakerope,
and valuable time was in running the next car to
pull the in order to stop the train ihe Ioeo was
the only the train which not thus provided
An interesting question was raised before the commls-
for the first time by the request OF Frederick w s
OF NewYOr 10 be heard at the inquiry, as couhse 10,
the family OF the late Mr. Wartman. II was the rst
time that outside parties had been represented AT suc an
inquiry by counsel The Commissioners, alter eonsui
ton their decision hereafter not TO hear cOn
sci unless both sides represented but In thc present
case Mr. Halls was invited To ssse-l snC III ii,
he wished TO have asked on crOssexaminaion MT mans
closed with an argument urgng tLe I
mend the repeal OF the present law huhg He ulldi'
recoverable In OF death to $1,000 while Tor mere IN
iuries much larger sums might be exacted ne nS1eo M
that the law made to the interest OF railroads 70 k
passenger who had been injured and that thus Directly
imperied the safety of travellers The Commissioners
reserved their decision the further hearing was ad
iouIned until the COroner's inquest.
TROY Dec. 1s-The inquest into the burning OF the
sleeping car Talono" was held by Coroner Riley at
Casteton this afternoon The facts were elected
as at the investigation before the railroad commsson at
Albany The jury rendered verdict severely censuring
the porter Bishop, for criminal negligence In not
alarming the passengers OF the company 0rhOt
providng the car with the automatic air-brake ana rec
ommended that hereafter all seeping-cars he provided
with fire exngushers and that all employees be III,
structed by the company to look after the SAFETY ana
comfort of all injured passengers.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19

to relieve the Commerce Committee Of the burden
of preparing the River and Harbor bills seems un-
Objectionable. There should be some amendment OF
the generallaws relating and navigation
but as long as the Commerce Committee has River
and Harbor bill ON its hands it will pay no attention
to anything else.
The committee also decided to submit to the
House the proposition to give the Committee on
Levees and Mississippi River Improvement juris-
diction of the subject of appropriations for those
purposes. The committee decided to recommend
the continuance of all the select committees OF the
last House except those on Census, Accommodations
for the Library of Congress and three whichlelated
to individual matters. The committee agreed
TO report, without recommendation, resolution
providing for a Committee on Woman Suffrage
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRATS.

MEETING or THE STATE CONVENTION AT BATON
RoUGE-A CLOSE CONTEST or FACAIONs.
NEw-ORLEANs, La, Dec 1S.-A dispatch to
The Picdyne from Baton Rouge says: The Democratic
state Convention nominate state officers met here to-
day Each faction appointed committee Of three on
the organization OF the Convention. The anAdmins-
traton caucus selected General Francis r. Nichols
their candidate and they agreed to support him at tho
convention All il quiet conference committee OF thu
factions afterward unanimously agreed upon Judge j.
NJ Howell. Of La FOurcbe as temporary chairman, and
further that the committee on credentials should be
nosed OF seven from each faction; one 10 be selected by
he Temporary chairman The Administration faction
CLAIM 100 uncOnesed deegatcS giving lou 10 the opO-
siton, leaving SO contested
The convention called 10 order at noon by the
cbarnan of the Democratic State Committee, and j. NJ
HoweII of la FOurche was made temporary chairman.
He expressed his hope that the deliberations Of the con
ynntinn would be harmonious and satisfactory. Two
secretaries from each faction were appointed
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
ROSECRANS AND BELMONT.


WAsHINGToN, Dec. 1S.-General koSccrahS' ci'''ii-
man of the Democratic caucus says IL Is all HIS
take to think that Pcfy Belmont, as secretary
failed to carry ont his wishes in regard 10 tlo can
ing of n caucus. In note he writes: Mr. Belmont
did NOT tbwort NV wishes as to the calling of the
caucus deferred the call until after the organiza-
tion of the House committees, of my own motion
and IN Difference to the desires of many MEMBERS
General Rosecrans further writes that he desires
this TO be said to correct aniujusice to his young
friend, Mr. Belmont as well as to himself
General Rosecrans does not say that he ana hoC
write the call for a caucus and give 1t to ME- BEL
mont to be issued. The Democrats VINO asserted
chat such was the case, seemed To DC cOlNlnctuu Va
that what they said was true, ana one person SUM-
of il who appeared to have his INFORMATION from
Mr. Belmont himself.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
CHARGES AGAINSTJUDGE NIXON
HE Is NOT DIsTURBED-oTHERs CALL HIS AccUsEK
A "CRANK."

HE Is NOT DIsTURBED-oTHERs CALL HIS ACCusE'
"CRASK."
TRENTON. Dec. 18.-A dispatch IN Phliauei-
pha paper this morning stated that Judge keey h"u
in the House Of Representatives at washington
a petion OF Robert Davidson Kinney OF Phiadeiph"'
requesting Congress to inquire into the course pursued py
Judge Nixon Of the United States Circuit Court OF Nc"
Jersey I'm the settlement Of the estate OF Amos H.
who died in 1871 Kinney sets forth that Judge Nixon
conspred with certain persons for the purpose OF h
ing the due course justice with intent to deny the herS
of the deceased person equal protection of the law ana
TINT he caused unlawful fees TO be extOrted so t te
tate was swallowed up I'm litigation, and Myhs "iuo"
and orphans were left penniess IT. .otd
Judge Nixon was shown the article this noon lie sala
the petition did not give him the shghtest
trouble nor would It trouble any one WnVV
knew Kinney. He said It surprised MIN thdV
Judge Kelley should have presented inc Pttn..oni ~
but he supposed that Judge Kelley thought the gh oI
petition was universal Judge Nixon said the hGt was
that the court granted Kinney too much indulgence
Kinney knew little nothing about law Ihe tOuDle IN III
settling the Myn from some dlHcIehcca
mortgbges Knncy's ecCcntTicities made matters worse
than they had been. The court dld the nest II co1 ~
helm him out facilitate settlement OF thc case, pu
without avail Instead Of fighting his opponents Kinney
fought the court and the court officials. lie conuCie
Kinney unbalanced mentally. Judge Nixon SAID ne hai
thought of demanding Investigation hy congress- pl
proper authorities chose to investigate he was rcady a
any time clerks in the Circuit Court all state lh
Kinney Is a "crauk" They say Kinney was going 10
have them all placed in contempt OF court last
summer for collision. Kinney had ackno% itlSou
that oyerdoscs Of qulnlnc had affected his mind
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
FINALLY GIVEN UP As LOST.

GLOUCESTER FISHING VESSELS WITH TWENTY-FIVE
MEN LONG OVERDUE.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. 1S.-Two more, and
the last Of the overdue fishing vessels have been given
up by their as lost The schooner George H. Pier
son sailed the Georges nearly six weeks ago She had
on board the following: Patrick OMEN, master, who
leaves widow and three chldrcn John Keogh leaves
widow; John Keogh two Of same name), William Bren
man, John Connor, Abner LaITahce, leaves widow
Isaac Elsen leaves widow; William Driscol, Michael
Ready James Calvin, leaves a widow, and one unknown
man. The vessel owned by Cunningham Thomp-
SON She was insured for S3,4GO
The schooner Helen NJ Dennis left port on November
for Western Bank trip with a Of fourteen, two Of
whom were lost in dory but were picked and saved
The Others on board Archie A. Mcdonald, MASTER
William Nuttng, steward; Duncan Mcdonald Joseph
McMastcr, VictOrius Mcdonald, Jeffrey DuOng, James
Murphy Augustus Iiitz, Alexander Seaman, Edward
otter, Allen McIlane and one unknown man. The Den
mis- was insured for 81 100. The mostly from
the Provinces This gives list OF twelve vessels lost
within the past three months having On board lj9
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
A CHARGE OF INEFFICIENCY.
IRY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-In July, John h.
Livingston appointed United States Marshal for
South Carolina Since then considerable opposition 70
his continuance in the Office has been shown and the
subject is receiving the consideration OF the President
and Attorney The chief ground OF objection 10
Mr. Livingston seems to be his lack Of energy and mat
tenton to the duties OF his Office 1t Is urged that n
South Carolina especially the United States Marshal
should possess great degree OF energy and should pay
strict attention to the doings OF his deputies petition
for the appointment Of John Agnew, OF Columbia to the
Office has been received II is signed by large num-
Der of influential Republicans and 1t Is said that there Is
some prospect his appointment. Although sixty years
of age Mr. Agnew is described OF great energy
as well as OF high character and ability.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
TIE EMMA BOND CASE.

HILLsBORO, H., Dec. 1s-Burrcll and Mcy-
er conyics IN the Chester Pcmtcntiary testimony
to-day in the Emma Bond Their evidence I'm effect
was that MONTGOMERY Pcttus, and Clement the accused,
then Imprisoned I'm the pcncutilry showed some hidden
knowledge OF the circumstances Of tue assault upon
Miss Bond.
AT the afternoon session Jerry Ferguson testified
that he was member of the Grand Juty that indicted
the defendants and that before the jury mot ho bad a
conversation with John Montgomery I'm which the latter
asked him Miss Bonds statement In writing n con
sdcratiOn OF "a sum of money. ON croS,cAauiudilou the
witness said he received money from Montgomery
o. Harlnnd testified that he heard Clements say during
the preliminary examination that - Was not guilty. bat
knew who was. Isaac ward testified that john Mont
comcry told him how he a the school house the
day Of assault The prosecution then closed s -l-~
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
VALUABLE FOSSIL DISCOYERIES
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE 1nmrNr

MIDDLETowN, Conn, Dec. 1s.-A large de-
posit of fossil remains uncovered by blast AT Port
land auarries which situated here yesterday
Three large blocks OF freestone were taken
out three hundred feet below the surface, which
are quite soft, having not yet become hardened
fro sxpcsur 70 the air. On the upper surface Of two Of
The ,, KS ara visible plainly ndented-s0me Of them
half an men deep and sharply cutthe footprints Of birds
third block has the fossilzed remains OF a
creature that in shape resembles tur-
inches wide, octagonal in shape and
oval like the back Of turtle II Is hrmly
attached 20 the rock and there are no traces OF legs
bpmber Of scientists from Yale and Harvard Colleges
viii visit the ouarres this week search for other fossils
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
ACCUSED or STEALING 4 DIAMOND.
rpvrrtFGRApH TO THE TPIBUNE.l

CLEVELAND, Dec. 1S.-Dr. j. g. Clyne,
young wes-side physician, was arrested to-day on
charge of grand larceny Mrs. Ida Seafert, Of the West
side alleges that Dr. Clyne who a friend OF her hus
band frequently called at their house, and day. four
or five months ago. while there. he payfuly took her dia
mopd ring from her finger and kept it, She was Obliged
TO send for the ring and after repeated messages he sent
II back TO Mrs Seaer but IT did not contain the stone
few weeks ago Mrs seaert alleges that she heard that
Dr CIvne had given a diamond ring To young woman 10
whom he was engaged TO be married. and that she called
on the Young and requested TO see the ring IL
as nrodly exhibited by the latter Mrs Seaert declares
that the stonc In young wOnas ring il the Identical
one that In hers and that she readily identifies IL D
a certain flaw I'm the Jewel Hence the arrest. She val
ues the stone $50 The will be heard In police
court tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
4 MYSTERY CLEARED Up.
TRACES OF MISS COOLEY, THE MISSING WILKES
BARRE wOMON.

BARRE wOMON.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,l
WILKEsBARRE, PENN, Dec. 1S.--The mystery
which enshrouded the disappearance OF Miss Cooley seems
about TO be dsspaed Since her disappearance and the
failure to find her body in the river, many runors have
been set ahOat OF her being seen alive
Two days were spent by the detectives
I'm tracking a mysterious woman, who attlred
III male costume was by several people Wednesday
on the mountains reported that shell had been seen
at Penn Haven, boarding Philadelphia train; and many
similar stories were set afoat only TO turn out false.
Last night, however, news reached the city
that she had been near shickshinny,
eighteen miles below this city. Two detectives
and many private persons instantly started Tor
theplace. It learned that woman answering In the
nearest detail the description OF Miss Cooley, had
been seen on the road the town, on Saturday,
had staid Saturday night at farm house III the Vicinity
and rising early In the morning before day dawned had
slipped out Of the and started again her myser
oys tourney. At this point all trace OF her,
disappeared, but the detectives are hard at work.
and hone soon strike the trail again.
She was very and evidently In need OF assistance
She was ared In garments similar 10 those by Miss
Cooley wrapper and striped shawl and slippers II
generally believed that she viii soon bc found and her
friends are jOyfuly looking forward to seeing her again
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
SENATOR PENDLETON'S WRATH.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNE.l

IBf IELEUHAFII 10 IIIh I1IbUNH"I
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator PendlctOn,
of Ohio, is mad. His term and that of Senator
Vest, of Missouri expire on the same date. Senator
Vests seat in the Senate is in the back part Of the
chamber, one of a row of thfsSseats. Senator PEN
deton sits in front of the presiding officer the sec
ond row of seats. Senator Vest last week filed in
the Office of the Sergeant t-at-Arms any
application for Senator PendletOn's seat
when that gentleman shall vacate it,
Senator Pendleton regards himself as no more q
desire that his effects shall be administered upon
until after the wake And after finding out to-day
what Senator Vest is after, lie is mad
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
KU-KLUX CONVICTED or CRIME.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec 1S-ro-day Judge Mccoy
rendered a decision I'm the motion for trial In the
Banks County Ku-Klux cases. Five Of the prisoners
jasper YaIbrough james Harbr0Igh Bold Emory, Scat,
Lemons and LOyck Strccmansated IN open court that
they were guilty, but that T. II. Green and Dmus Var
brongh were innocent The evidence to the last two
nam will be heard Friday. Tho Others sentenced
10 two years imprisonment each I'm tho Albany, y. Y,
Penentiary and fine of $500 each imposed. Neal
YarbrOugb, who Is sick In JAIL has not been sentenced
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
MADE LNSENsIBLE And RoBBED.

MAPLE RAPIDS, Mich, Dee. 1s.-Early yes
tcrdny morning robbers entered the house of : r.
Creusnger q wealthy resident, and. having put him
under the influence Of chorofo ransackcd the premises
and secured about 800 In cash and quantity OF val
uablc. They then sought conceal their crime by
ting fire 10 the house Immediately below the room In
which proprietor lay He. however, recovered from
the influence the drug In time 10 escape, though the
house was wrapped I'm flames and burned 10 the
ground with the The loss s $4,000 insurance
$4,000. Mr. CreusIngcr recognized of the robbers
and "A search for them IL now I'm progress.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
ARIZONA RUFFIlNS ARRESTED.

CLIFTON, Ariz., Dec. 1S.-Whcn Deputy
Sheriff Iooyey with his posse, returned here yesterday
with Red and Texas" the entire population turned
out 10 meet them. The prisoners strongly guarded
and heavily ironed. "Red" il wounded In the back The
capturc Of these completes the number Of those who
were engaged IN the Gage station train robbery. the
Iiscc Arizona. raid aud murders. Yankee" Kelly and
Iohn Heath under arrest at Tombstone. while the
others Of the gang Dclany and Dowd, have gone So
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19

the far West recently purchased by his father
dread Of being sick among strangers prompted him TO tue
unwise act of travelling to Ceyeland and when ne ar
rived here he was nearly dead from exhaustion h,s
maady developed into Brghts disease bulletin OF bf mf
his mother unable onger to endure the suspense o
passage and is now on the ocean bound Tor OleNSau
fast yenng DIR Isham the patient He was deH1ous
and very low Ten minutes after the doctor eit ba'e
suddenly died No one present save the elses eid
Charity who nursed him. Ihe renlalns VIII po 'A
and taken TO England.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE CHEEVER MURDER TRIAL.
fpy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

MILFORD, Penn, Dec. 1S.-D D.strict-AttOney
Newman asked for stay Of proceedings in the Cheeyer
murder case to-day stating that the crcumstantal evi-
dence already collected was OF such character that II
woud he unwise TO divulge IL until further conatory
evidence had been obtained After opposition from
Creeninos and Benamins counsel, the judges granted
the request The prisoners were remanded TO Jail I'LL the
June Term of the court.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
APPLYING FOR REINsrATEMENG

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUNh'l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Mossrs. Hayes ana DC
vine, the official stenographers to House Commit
tees whom Speaker Keifer removed, have applied to
he renstated. One of the men who protested most
earnestly against their removal aud regarded IL as
an unauthorized act. is now Speaker of the House
and il lies in his power to reinstate them ~ Is go'
erally expected that Messrs. Hayes ana De'lho VIII
L. ..f,,.f afa1
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19

Elenville was placed trial to-day He was arrested
at his New-York home November IA Several witnesses
swear to his Identity including officers from whom the
burglars fled the morning after the crime, and lock
tender on the canal But it ia understood that tue
defence will attempt to establish an alib In this case
oscar Westcott who pleaded guilty to a charge OF
larceny was sentenced to Clinton Prison FOR Two years
hal
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
TIE House COMMITTEE on RULES.

BY TELEGRAPH Io lih i"i""'
WAsnNGroN, Dec. 1S.-Just why tho House
Committee on Rules should decide rs IL did to-day'
to raise standing Committee on Labor 1t Is rather
difficult to explain, except on the theory that II Is
necessary to increase the numbero OF chairnanshlpS
in order to provide suitable places for tho super
abundance of first-class Democratic statesmen In
the present House. ~
The recommendation Of the CoIamttee ca hui"S
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
FATAL EXPLOSION or BOMERS.

PTTsBURG, Dec 1S.-TwO boilers in ID. p.
Richards's oil refinery, Fiy-drstst exploded to-day
with terrific force, scattering the debris all directions
and inuring number OF workmen. Six were in
iurcd two Of them seriously. The boiler house was
demolished and n portion Of boiler carried
100 yards. Samuel Henderson and West Roup were
ycrY serlOIsly injured and may prnhably die.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE F1RMERS OF MAINE.

BANGOR, Me-, Dec. 1s.-The Maine State
Grange. OF which Governor Roble ia Master, began a
four days here today There over 800 mem
bers present and these the officers Of subordinate
oranges they really represent hundred and seventy
eight These have membership OF 12500 consisting OF
the agricultural population OF the state Governor
ROBBIE IN his address natuated Maine on It's improve
ment in agriculture and financial strength.
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
4 COLD BLOODED PLOT.

DENVER, Dee. 1S.-llary Kollord called on
Dr Rose prominent dentist OF Lcadvlle last Saturday
and asked him to furnish her with poison which could
not be detected sho offered $500, admitting that she
wished To get rid OF her husband, Hans KOOrd, so that
her husbands brother, OF whom she was enan0red and
she might together enjoy insurance OF $4,000 which
her husband carried The man and woman arrested
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE ALLEGED WALPOLE BURGLAR.

NEw-HAvEN, Dec. 1S.-Gevernor Waller
said this afternoon that he had decided to allow counsel
for Cranda the alleged WOlpOe burglar the privilege
of examining the papers upon which the e1tradtOn
warrant was based. Judge Studey continued the case
New-York tribune., 1883-12-19
THE CASE or FRANK JAMES.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 18.-rhe Criminal
Court at Gaan yesterday fixed the ball at $1,000 IN the
ease OF Frank James, accused OF the murder OF Cashier
shoots in 1869 The defence asked that the prisoner be
Temanded the custody OF his surctes This the Court
took under adylsement The prisoner was returned 10 JAIL