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New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
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GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS
THE ALABAMA LAND QUESTION.
DANGER THAT OLD SETTLERS WILL BE DISTURBED
AND THEIR HOMES PUT UP AT AUCTION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO The rRrBUNE.l


tBY TELEGRAPH TO rHs rRfBUNE.l
WASHINGTON. March 18.-Commissioner McFar-
land, of the General Land Office, has submitted to
Secretary Teller his views respecting the law re-
Gently passed declaring all public lands In Ala
bama to be agricultural lands. He takes the posi-
ton that all lands which have been reported as con-
tsining coal or iron whichpre emption entries
have been made and perfected, must be offered at
public sale by auction. the same as lands uron
which no such entries have been made. 1t
is said that several thousand families Ala
bama, who have settled on the lands in question,
end perfected their claims under the Presumption
laws, are deeply interested in the decision of this
question by the Secretary of the Interior.
In conversation with TRIBUNE correspondents
to-day, lawyer who represents great many of
the claimants said:
81 think Commissioner McFarlands construction
of the law IS entirely wrong, and shall Immediate
ly file brief against it. If his views shall be sus-
tanned 1t will result in great hardship and injustice
to hundreds of honest settlers who have made i'm
provements on those lands. / know one man who
has spent $4,000 in improvements upon one quar-
ter-secticn. If tho Commissioners decision is sus-
tanned. l could attend the sale, and by outbidding
thatman take bis home away from him. very large
share of the lands reported as coal and iron lands
probably do not contain either. The land, as un-
derstand, has been thoroughly examined by
a competent geologst. suppose there have been
some fraudulent pre-empton entries there, but that
Is no reason why honest settlers should be drawn
from their little homes and lose their Improvements.
Let the fraudulent entries be cancelled aud the
criminals be punished, if there any,"
Director Powell, of the Geological Survey, was
asked to-day what had been done by Alabama
toward making survey of the mineral resources Of
that State. He replied "A little desultory work
done by Tuomey before Professor Smith was
appointed State GeolOGst. Professor Smith for
niue years has been doing much as any one cOuld
be expected to do an annual appropriation Of
$500. Several years ago a geological examination
Of the public lands in Alabama was made under the
direction Of the Interior Department but it is said
to have been very imperfect also.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
COMBINATION IN THE IRON TRADE.

ST. LOUIS, March 16.-Ihe Age Of Steel to-
will publish the following which, 1t states re-
fers TO matter entirely TO the iron trade OF the
North: During the past two weeks a alton has
fss.-~A 40 tss " all
furnaces In the states OF Tennessee with tho exception
OF the Oakdae furnacel Alabama Georgia the
binaton to be known tue Southern Coke Association
uniform scale OF prices has been agreed upon, aud
will be required 10 strictly abiue thereby. IL
places all brands Of iron the PLATFORM that
furnace making Iron OF low standard Will geI the
same price FOR high saadardtna IL II t sells any.
Tue scale agreet upon IL not aDove the prices which
have been ruling lately, except ON n few grades and
they all basis Of nIed price furnace
adding transpOrtatiOn.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES S-BY7ELEGRAPH.


DISHONEST POSTMASTER ARRESTED
READING, Penn. March IG.-P0stotice Inspector
Barrett. Of Philadelphia this morning arrested Robert
smith postmaster Stating charge Of robbns
mails. The brought about by decoy letters.
FORGER SENTENCED FOR FIVE YEARS
BOSTON, March I8.-George w. eastman, who
last obtaining from members OF
the Concord School Of Philosophy means OF forged
this morning sentenced 10 nve years In state Prison
CONVICTED OF STEALING VALUABLE VALIsE.
PHILADELPHIA, March I6.-Frederick Fraiey was
convicted to-day Of the larceny vsse containing 200
IN gold belonging Jesse Wam OF orange county. N. Y
The yalse was taken from the Broad street Station
FoRCIBLY ELECTED FROM AN OFFICE
ATLANTA, Ga, March l6-Colonel NJ. Il: Thorn.
ton Publisher OF The went 10 the ofco Of
H. Norwood the publishers Of Ths Uaoa AMI quarrel
Norwood called foreman they 70 cb elected
Thornton Pistols drawn during the scu1e Thornton
warrants Norwood and tie foreman for
assault
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
NEWS FROM THE DOMINION.

LONDON, Ont, March 16.-The Queen, in
accordance with the desire OF the Lord Bishop Of
Ripon. has offered Bishop Helmuth, OF this
city. the appointment OF snfragan TO the Bishop of
RipDn. with the title Of Bishop OF Hull The matter VIII
probably before the Diocesan Synod, which
meets her on the 30 h inst.
HAMILTON, Ont, March l6-Mrs. Alexander Allan and
her found dead day having been suffOcated
by coal from selffeedng stove. Mr. Allan s dying
from the same
HALIFAX, n. g., March 16-A shaft for the dis
abled steamer City of Chester left Liverpool for this
port yesterday In the Parisian c0iierdam will be
brought from NewYorh to allow o. work on the broken
sh aft
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
SENDING MONEY TO IRELAND.

A thousand people filed BrevOort Hall last
night the occasion being the celebration OF St. Parick
Eve by the LADIES' Manhattan Branch OF the Irish
National League Major James Haggerty presided and
made al address, and long programme OF Irsh music
and song followed A; the song "God Save ireland"
the audience In body and Joined in the chorus.
Dr. w. B. Wallace dispatched to bring Patrick Egan
10 the meeting, but Mr. Egan had not returned from
Tarrytown, where he had 10 visit his cousin the
Rev. Father Egan. The proceeds Of the entertainment,
amounting to $400 together with 1854 privately sub
scribed will be sent immediately TO Ireland for the relief
OF the distressed.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
ADVICE TO METHODIST PREACHERS.

CHARLEsTowN, VIVA. March 16.-The Balti-
more Conference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
South elected ministers deacons ord and four
descons 10 elders orders Three were discontinued.
Bishop Keeuer speaking TO those elected said that the
time had not come when Methodist preachers were
merely baptized scno0lmaters, literary men and pro-
fessOrs There elOquence in wealth, but great
deal OF wealth IN honest poverty, ana the lust for gold
uinfu,
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Special and General Terms reversed with costs and
aperemptory mandamus Ia issued requiring the Con-
roer to countersgn the drawn in favor Of the
reator This decision sustans the appointments made
by what are known now as the Fltzgerald Police Com
msi0ners, and breaks the deadlock which has existed
IN the police force In that city for the past two
TROY March 16.-As result of the Court Of Appeals
1eclsion the Cayanaugh police are vacating the
ne reform force are taking possession There general
puoo satisfaction that the police quarrel s at last
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
MEASURES REFORE PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, March 16.-Ihe Manchester Ship-Canal
hill passed it's second reading In the House of Com
mons this afternoon.
The debate on the 1ransvaal question was con-
tinued. Mr. Gladstone said that Mr. Forster had
preached war; The Government would undertake
to provide for the chiefs who we're formerly Eng
lands allies, as the Transvaal authorities were un
able to restrain raids.
Mr.. Kennard's motion declaring that, in view Of
the complete satisfying of all demands Of American
citizens upon the sum the Geneva Conference al
lowed in regard to the Alabama claims. the balance
would be restored TO Great Britain, was deferred,
owing to the counting out of the House.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
TIE ACQUIITAL OF DUKES.

PITTsBURG, Penn, March 16-A dispatch
from Unontown, Penn, to The Commercial Gasehe says
an L. Dukes the murderer OF Captain Mutt, ia at hts
mothers home In German Township. reporter visited
him this afternoon TO whom he expressed great salts
faction the verdict He stated tnat he
claiming his seat In the state Legislature aud viii re-
main in the county and practice law"
Another dispatch says: Jacob A. Amalong, one OF
the Jurors IN the Dukes trial. was assaulted tho
of Belle Vernon this evening badly beaten
that his life is despArcd Of
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17

rest of anarchists have been issued. The lodgings
occupied by Louise Michel before her flight have
been searched and a number of documents found
there were seized
Ten leading Anarchists have been arrested here,
and other arrests are being made In the provinces.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE MALLEY CASE RECALLED.

NEw-HAvES, Conn.,, March 16.-In Febru-
ary 1892 the dry goods OF Edward Maey OF this
city, father Of Walter Maey and uncle Of James NAL
ley notorious defendants In the Jenny Cramer case
burned Tie insur tho burned premises
amounted to $4,000, aud the loss estimated
100000. The insurance companies. with few eIcep
TONS refused to the losses, aud eyinced detern
nation TO resist the mcnt OF the claims as they be-
heved they justified In doing. Suits been
brought against thirty companies and the trial Of
cases will begin nert week
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
A DEEAULTING TELLAR TO BE SENTENCED

ST. LOUIS, March 16.-AccOrding to the depo-
son of oby owen. the defaultng teller OF the Third
National Bank It appears that stole about $209 900
between 1878 and the time OF his arrest. This money
all sunk In butter aud cheese ana In speculaons IN
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
INDIAN AND AMERICAN WHEAT.

BOMBAY, March 16.-The Indian budget fully
discusses the competition Of Indian with American
wheat In the London The budget report states
that India though at great disadvantage with regard
to internal communications, has q great advantage
through free trade. Railway rates from the north to
Bombay to be reduced Immediately iSi9 per cent
which Is equivalent 10 reduction In the price OF wheat
OF IL. Cd. per quarter in the London market. The
report anticipates reduction IN rates on other lines
directly.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
EMIGRATION TO CANADA.

LONDON, March 16.-It is expected that the
emigration to Canada during the ensuing season will be
unusually extensive. The steamer Parisian, which
sailed from Liverpool for Halifax yesterday, took $50
emgrants. A large number OF scandinavians and Ger.
will proceed Northwest Canada in the course OF
the next fve weeks.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
KILLED BY 4 DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

NEwBURG, n. Y. March 16.-While six rail-
road labOrers on the West Shore Railroad warming
dynamite cartridges this afternoon Marlborough an
explosion occurred One is reported killed and the
others may die.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE BUSH ILLICIT DISTILLLNG CASE.

BosToS. March 16.-The case Of the Gov
ernment against g. II. Bush OF Westhed, charged with
Illicit distling up in the United States Court
day Governor Butler sought IN place Bush In the same
position n . demurrer had not been ied The Gov.
erament opposed the motion. The Court sustained tho
Government aud denied the motion for continuance.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
APPLYING TO BE AN EXAMINER.

TBf TELEGKAFB to TIE THIEUNE.I
WASHINGTON March l6.-Charles Lyman. chief
clerk in the office OF the United States Treasurer
is an applicant fer the Office Of Chief Examiner
of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Lyman held
u subordinate place under the Civil Service
Board some years ago, and Is said % posses the
necessary qualifications fox the Office which he de-
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
MAIL ROBBER ARRESTED.

ALBANY, March 16.-Post Office Inspectors
Camp and Newcomo this evening arrested A. W. Craig.
OF Palmyra postal clerk running between Syracuse
and Albany for robbing the mails He has been system
atcaly robbing many letters OF business firms in New
York CITY, principally those Of Buterck Co He has
made a confession. lie cauglt by means OF decoy
letters.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
ASSETS or OPT0N, THE DEFA Utter.

ROCHESTER, MY, March 16.-Lewis S. Hoyt
Jr, assignee OF C. E. Upton, the defaut.ng presi-
dent OF the city Bank, to-day flied schedule of
Upon's individual and Liabilities The
composed almost entirely OF fully motgsged real estate
and hypothetical securities including United Pipe Line
certificates The 900 barrels Of crude petroleum, also
held as cOateraI, viii realize only Q small amount.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
a TUG-BoAT DAMAGED IN a COLLISION

NEw-ORLEANs, March 16.-The tug-boat
Maud Wimot ran into tue British steamship Nemesis
this afternoon The pot-hOuse of the Wilmot torn
away aud portion of the cabin displaced, together
with her machinery. steam pipe exploded. The deck
hands Jumped INTO the river and reached the shore No
lives were lost.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
SUITS AGAINST DIRECTORS.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, March 16.-The case of
the American National Life and Trust Company was
to-day brought the Superior Court in the suit of
Tacott H. RUSSELL receiver against Joseph d. Sergeant
and others for S14OO00o, alleged to have been mis-
applied Two suits brought and the attorney for the
defendant that the plaintiff eject before March
go which case win proceed with Judge Besrdsley
pran ntelf he motion.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
A DEFAULTING HARBOR COMMISSIONER.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-An examination
OF the books OF Harbor Commissioners to-day showed
that John s. Gray, secretary OF the Board, de-
fauer TO the amount OF $4,000. Gray said ho could
make 1t good ana was given until p. m. TO do so He
left the Office and mas not 0een seen since.
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Total expenses Assets TO
and dividends. bo divided
A,lan,,c Mutual life Iusur,ne a Co 20
An END 10 THE Troy POLICE TROUBLE.

ALBANY, March 16.-The Court of Appeals
to-day handed It's do cison In the OF the people
rel Woods appellant, against Isaac w. Crissey, Con-
troler OF the city OF Troy The action was brought TO
compel the Controller to pay warrants drawn IN favor OF
mem lers the police force. The orders OF the
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TRAMPs LYING AT PUBLIC EXPENSE.

FREEHOLD. N. j., March 16.-The Justices of
the Peace have committed every tramp brought before
them the County JAIL where they lived well In
deness at the expense OF the county. The expense in
cure in keeping them amounts 10 $500, and the Board
OF Chosen FreehCders has refused 10 pay the bills
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
PRIZE-FIGHT IN 4 PARLOR.

PITTsBURG, Penn, March 18.-A prize-fght
took place In the parlor OF Colonel Rohmes house,
near Altoona. early this morning between John
O'Neal OF Pitsburg and James Rohne OF Philadepbjs
for purse OF 81 900. ONeal declared the winner
after fighting thirty-six rounds.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
DEFuNCr LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

ALBANY, March 16.-The following is a re-
capituaon OF the report submitted by superintendent
Fairman OF the Insurance Department, TO the Assem-
bly, showing the relative condition OF the funds OF de-
fnct life insurance companies deposit In the Insur
aDce Department. The first column OF figures shows the
total expenses and dividends paid to policy from
March l. 1882 to March L. 1ss3 and the second shows
the assets TO be divided:
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
ANXIOUS ABOUT THEIR SECURITIES.

NEwBURG, N. Y, March 16.-SOme anxiety
is felt among the clients OF the late eIJudge James
Taylor regarding securities IN which money has been
invested by him. and there rumOrs OF probable
ayy arising out OF the alleged ooseness In the
management OF their business affairs. Several large
estates keeping cuor are believed 10 be SUI
far
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
DEFAULTER POLK WILLING TO SETTLE.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 16.-It was re-
ported last night and generally believed that the attor
neys Of Mr. Polk, the ex-State Treasurer have made
proposition for the full settlement OF his deficit
Sta.e.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17

GENEVA. March 18.-The German and French
Socialists here propose to made great demonstra-
ton on sunday.
VIENNA, March 16.-The Procureur has with
drawn the charges against five Socialists.
. PARIS March 16.-Several warrants FOR the ar
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
BRITISH STEAMERS IN COLLISION.

LIVERPOOL; March 16-The British steamers
Glenrath Captain Taylor. and Boyne, Captain
Scott, have been in collision. Both vessels are
seriously damaged. The Glenrath has been docked.
The BOyne lies in the mud.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
WANTING THE STA TIE TO BURY MURDERERS

HARTFORD, Conn, March 16.-1n the House
to-day bill was passed placing the funerals Of crimi-
nas who have been hanged under the control OF the
Snern VINO may cause them to be decenty and quietly
buried al the expense Of the State.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE COMMAND or JAY GOULDS PACHI

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., March 1B.-CaptaiI
Sargent, Of Kitery. commander Of the steamship In
diana Of the American Line running between Philadel
phia and Lives pool been offered the command OF Jay
Guulds new yacht.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17

EDOUARD LABOULAYE DYING.
PARIS, March IGN. Edouard Laboulaye, the
distinguished jurist, is dying
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
BILLS AFFECTING THE POLICE FORCE.


sIONER MATrHEws's VISIT.
lFRoN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, March Ex-senator Grady received
the follow Ing telegram to-day from Mayor Edison: II
am opposed TO Assembly bill No. 462 as II at present
stands and request that IL may not be acted by the
Committee until opportunity is had to examine
more fully the changes proposed
The bill referred to- No 462, introduced In the
Assembly by Col Michael c. Murphy. the chairman OF
the Committee Cities II svowedy introduced TO
protect the Police Pension und which endangered
by the late decision Of the Court Of Appeals in the Ryan
case. The bill declares that all fines and deductions
pay during sickness shall be paid into the Pension
Fund This provision II Il thought will enable the Police
Commissioners 10 maintain the fund. But other pro Vi
suns been nterpoacd Of far interest to New
York taxpayers. These provisions may have been tho
invention OF u who has haunted tho Assembly
Chamber the past week, while the bill has been under
con side ration. This stranger the New York members
introduce 10 country members as Police Commissioner
Matthew'S The interpolaed provisions authorize the Po
hceCommissoners to appoint eighty nine new policemen,
bringing up tho total force TO 800 men This will add
100000 10 the yearly taxation OF Hew-YOrk.
But there is stu moro important provision, which
tion OF the city. This Is provision that all policemen
hercaftes appointed shall receive yearly salary OF
only $500 In the days OF the Tweed Ring when such
a tho proposed one was passed In relation to OF
low rate OF pay resigned their positions morning and
were reappoinied in the afternoon by knayish Police
some politicians here predict that this would be the
followed In NewYork by its noble body of Police
Commissioners, II tho present act should pass.
The bill passed by the Assembly late last night
despIte protest OF MesSr. Roosevelt ana Howe. OF
New York When announced In the Senate IL re-
ferrrd the Committee Cities Senator Grady. the
chairman the committee, receiving Mayor Edsons
telegram informed the Senate OF its receipt and said
that the committee would hold the bill TIL the Mayor
had an opportunity 20 be- heard upon IT, Yet Senator
Grady q moment after making this announcement re-
ported favorably from his committee the bill OF Assem-
blyman OAKLEY increasing the salaries OF all policemen
In .,ew-York whether paid well III, TO 81 200. Sena-
tor Grady also reported favorably his own bill increasing
OF Office OF the Aldermen OF New YORK from
year " two years.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
THE MALAaAsY EMBASSY

THE MALAuASY EMBASSY
PHILADELPHIA. March l0.-Tne members OF the
Maasasy embassy formally received by the Mayor
this morning
CARVER DEFEATS BOGARDUs AGAIN.
CINCINNATI Marcn 16.--In the shooting contest
yeseray gaus and Carver the former scored
9 and the % clay pigeons Captain Bogardus 10 sick
UNSAFE BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO March investigations made by re-
porters show many OF the large apartment buildings
Chicago demanding the instant attoon OF the
authorities.
A COAL COMPANY CHARTERED
HARRISBURG, Penn. March l6.-A Smarter was
today the Alexandra Coal Company main
Office Philadelphia The capital stock Is 5000 OOO
The company Is organized for the mining coal In West
moreland Coanty.
STRIKING IRON WORKERS RESUAINo
PoTTSrOwN Penn, March l6.-At meeting to-
the workmen OF Potts Brothers rolling mill IL was
decided work the offered by the company
The stke at the P0ttst0wn Companys WORKS Also
ended. The lower mill Ia fun operation and nearly all .o
furnaces AZ the nail pudding department are working
Hope Min company no likely to remain idle
until there ls q better demand for Iron.
REPokTED cAvINd IN OF MINE.
SALT LAKE CITY March I6.-it Is reported that
part OF the Horn silver mine oaved n setthg down
the Of The foot wall OF the od cave Oh tms yea seS
has No hurt IL hns not yes ntcrieied
with the working OF the shalt
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE SCENE OF THE OUTRAGE.

LONDON, March 16.-There an enormous
crowd to-day at the of the explosion last night
in the Local Government Board offices in West
minister. Government inspector has made an
examination of the portion of the building damaged
by the explosion, and places the loss at $4,000
The vessel which contained the explosive material
was placed on the outside of the building.
No arrests vet been ma lie. The poll ce noticed
nothing suspicious about the buildiug before the
explosion occurred. The Gov ernment has offered
reward of e 900 for the discov cry of the authors
of the explosion.
LONDON. March 17.-Sir Charles Dixie,
President of the Local Government Board,
says that he thinks the attempt was
not upon himself or other officials of his de-
partnent. The evldoers intended to cause a
widespread destruction of property. He is of the
opinion that the plan originated with the managers
OF the Skirmish Fund Sir William Harcourt and
other Home Office officials believe that the
attempt was directed against the Criminal
Inquiry Department. which is adjacent to the of
fees of the Local Government Board. The guards
have been doubled at the magazines and military
centres.
The Government reward also applies to the at
tempt on The Times Office. Anyone, not the actual
culprit, giving information as TO the origin of the
explosion will be pardoned.
Dublin detectives assisting the London police
in their inquiry concerning the explosion.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE EXPLOSION IN LONDON.
FURTHER, NEWS AND COMMENT.

GOVERNMENT REWARD OFFERED-wUAT THE LON
DON JOURNALS AND THE FENIANs IN THIS CITY
SAY. =
The damage caused by the explosion in Lon
don on Thursday night is estimated at 800. 900.
The explosive material was placed on the out
side of the building. A reward OF $5,Ooo mas
been offered for the discovery of the perpetra-
tors of the deed. The London journals COM
ment in strong terms on the occurrence, and
Dublin newspaper charges them with endeav-
oring to excite mob violence against the lrish
Fenians in this city declared that the explosion
was the work of their organization. +. j.
Sheridan pronounced 1t proper retaliatory act