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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHNGToS, Friday, Feb /, 1884
TIE REMOVAL or GENERAL ORD's REMAISs.-The
President to-day approved the bill for the removal Of the
remains OF General T.. o. G. Ord from Cuba 10 Washing
ton.
DELEGATION FROM THE SIX NATioNs-A delegation Of
Indians belonging 10 the six Nations Of NewYOrk called
man Inc Commissioner OF Indian Affairs today 10 present
Tie claim OF those tribes for Indemnity OF about ST.
900 900 FOR lands surrendered TO the Government many
years ago.
UrAp LETTER OFFICE sALE-An average price Of 80
cents for each lot WAS obtained by the Dead Letter Office
I'm me recent auction sale 0f aTtces accumulated III the
mails as against 37a cents at the last annual sae Inc
lots numbered 1900
A FULL CABINET MEETISG-The Cabinet meeting To-
day was attended by all the members The session was
longer than usual and considerable routine business W."
Transacted Questions involving changes Ia the ciassn
cation OF tho Civil Service discussed but no action
taken.
DETAILS OF CLERKs.-Ihe President mas approved tne
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of the Interior
10 detail from that department twd clerks u act a. aSsS
taut clerks 10 certain House Committees.
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OBITUARY..
HENRY L. PACKER.
AJAX rrLrGRApn rO mo TRIBUYE.I

RErH1EHEM. Penn, Feb Henry f. Packer,
president OF the Lehigh Valley Railroad and youngest
SON NJ the late Judge Asa and Sarah Blakslee Packer
died ot hi, home at Mauch Chunk at o'clock THIS morn
ne. after long and painful illness The immediate
ause OF his death was internal hemorrhage, brought
about by complication OF ailments including enlarge
ment OF the liver His wife, sister, Mary E Packer
and DR.. Mcbride physician from New-Iofk were among
those nc his bedside when the vital spark fed.
Mr. Packer was born At Mauoh Chunk. ON June A. 1901
lie entered The Lehigh University, that splendid monu-
meus Of bis fathers munlcence September H. 1866
being a member of the first class OF that institution
After having fun scientific course, he was grad
mated IN june 1870 with the highest donors Of bis class
which numbered eleven, most Of whom have since won
fame on leaving college, Mr. Packer Joined the Engineer
Corps OF tie Lehigh Valley Railroad and shortly AFTER
ward was appointed the position OF superintendent OF
the Eaton and Anboy Branch. lie performed the duties
OF this office eredtably, and showed fine executive
ability shortly after attaining his majority he was MADE
member OF the Board Of Trustees OF Lehgh University
and St. Luke's Hospital, aud was added 10
the board OF directors Of the Lchgh valley isalOau
holding the position OF president OF thc at'e
tiou for number OF years. III January, 1855 AT the an
uual meeting of the company, Chas IarJshOfc, Who nan
held the position Of president since inc ueath ot
paier expressed determination 10 retire nom tue OF
ce i'm favor OF the late presidents youngest son. ana Mr.
pactcr was elected instead lie was also
incident OF the Schroeder Coal Company,
mud was Interested generally anu pailcnhfiy III al cue
many corporations and enterprisee contoue ana oWheu
nv tbe Lrhigh Valley Railroad Company. Mr. Packer,
like bls father associate county Jnase he Was
An active Democrat widely acquainted WIN eauers VI 'Aa
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SYRACUSE
REFORM POLITICS - REFRESHMENTS AT
LLECTION-MORAL EDUCATION.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBuNE.I

SYRACUSE, Feb. 1.-Jamcs NJ. Gilbert, APP
pointed postmaster at Syracuse for time actcd aS one
of the clerks of the and Albany correspondent OF
several newspapers For the past four years lie mas Deen
deputy postmaster under Colonel A. q. chase strong
efforts were made by prominent politicians to prevent
Mr. GiIbers nomination. but Congressman Hiscock was
strenuous for g. solely the grounds of Civil Service re-
form and ability Mr. Gilbers nomination meets win
popular approx Il, the affairs Of the Office have beeh
managed by him with signal ability Colonel Chase, who
retres has held the Office eight years, and has given
great satisfaction to the public.
The Municipal Reform Club making itself felt in local
potis aud proposes in either OF the parties place
improper candidates in the field to be voted Tor NJ the
coming election to place full city and ward ticket in
nomination. The club IS circulating petition for sigma
lures to n request Hamilton 8. White nephew OF
Andrew d. White to permit his nomination for Che Office
OF Mayor The Democrats Will renomlnate the present
incumbent Thomas Ryan, for the Office. The leading re
nublcan candidates for Mayor are A. W. Palmer ana
willis Burns The name OF Colonel George n Grouse Is
also talked Of N connection with the nomination i0f
Mayor.
Bishop Huntngtous article in The Independent on the
the failure of The puUc school system "a moral edu-
ca.or s provoking considerable comment II Is arsneo
that While there Is no doubt that the public school should
attempt ncucate moral PRINCIPLES in the
minds az ~, pupils that ia not IFS principal olgeSl
az, many important parts OF c educaten o. heaIt anu
mind which She public school cannot hope to reach
The syracnse Ministerial Association in view Of the
coming cnarter election held meeting on Wednesday
evening AT which Municipal Msrulc" was discussed
The Rev &. e. WilGer spoke On the SUBJECT al great
length.
The Common Council has entered into contract with
an electric light company Tor furnishing 100 ghs l0r the
streets for i've years.
Chancellor Sims, OF the Syracuse University, reports
that al the church ia uiiO Ych ne attended last Sln-
daV 81 900 was raised for the iOwment t1nd T3OVO
being gwen by Francis H. Root president OF the Board OF
IRA ices Anosl his entire time Is devoted u the "ofK
Jf increasing this Iund.
Iudee william J. Wallace OF the United states Circuit
Court owing to slight ies held courl at his house this
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC LAND GRANT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-General James. a.
williamson Land Commissioner OF the Auantc anu
Pacific Railroad Company, and Mr.. McGowan' OF WISH
ington argued before the House Committee Oh fuplc
Lands to-day against the forfeiture OF the land grant
the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company Inc grant
contains about 4OOOOOOO acres of land in Missouri,
Texas New-Mexico Arizona and California. The line
was projected from Springfield, No. to the Pacc coast
distance of 426 miles and to have been completed
In 1873 The records of the Department OF the Interior
show that but about 125 miles were completed IN tns
snecHed time number of bills have been introduced
declaring the entire grant forfeited Represenauye
Payson of illinois, introduced bill Tor the @ a.
All the land except that along the portion OF the n tha
has been completed. This section IN in Missouri ana
Texas Mr.. Payson says, Judging from the sentiment
eynrcsse Inv members Of the committee that bill VIII ne
reported declaring forfeited all OF the land when was nS
secured by the flment of the terms OF the contract
The land amounts TO between 100000 and 350ooooo
acres,
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THE YELLOWSTONE PARK BILL.
AMENDMENTS MADE BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE
on TERRITORIES.

AMENDMENTS MADE BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE
on TERRITORIES.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Senate Commit
foe ON Territories this morning finished their work upon
the Yellowstone Park BILL and ordered IT to be reported
with amendments. The bill amended enlarges the
mark thirty miles ON the east and ten miles on the south,
and cuts off two miles the north and west.
The hill contains stringent prohibory provisions relative
10 the killing Of game taking Of fish within the park
The secret Interior Is authorized 10 lease small
portions ground in the park not exceeding ten acres IN
rho NECESSARY oubuildngs and for period not exceed
ing ten years but such lease SHAH not ncuce any OF ne
feysers or other objects of curiosity or interest IN SAID
mark or exclude the public from the free and convenient
aIproaeh thereto or include any ground within one
quarter OF mile Of any of the geysers or the
fals nor shall there be leased than one tract or not
exceeding ten any person, association or cor
noraion nor shall any hotel other buildings be erected
will n ii park until sUcl lease sh ii be cxecu ell
m the Secretary thu Interior; and all contracts agree
mems exclusive privileges heretofore made given IN
regard TO the park part thereof Inconsistent with
This act are declared TO be invalid nor shall the Secre
tary of he Interior any which he make and
execute grant any exclusive privileges Within sala PARK
except upon the ground Leased. -, .
The Secretary OF War Is directed 30 make such details OF
troop as the Secretary of tha Interior with the approval
of the President may require tor the purpose Of prevent
ing tresaSers intruders from entering the PARK WIN
he object OF DESTROYING the therein or tr other IL
legal purpose and for removing such persons from the
% SECRETARY Of War Is directed TO detail engineer
officer TO lay out roads, select locations Tor bridges ah1
make annual estimates for improvements: All moneys
received rs rents fines, etc., are 70 Dc Sppeo 10 Tue m
provement Of the park
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THE IMPORTATION OF LABoRERs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-William Martini o.
Pittsburg W. Lynch of waecling and j. Mofsan' .,
Allegheny representing the Amalgamated Associa'io"
Iron workers; John Costello OF Pittsonrg, representing
the Miners Association Of the Pittsburg district e-
Camnhc and sllckcr Of Pittsburg representing the
class Wor,nen Association arrived here to-day 20 YES
fy before the House Committee on Labor anu snreion
10 secure legislation 20 prevent the inpor'auon'i
laborers under contract - . o,o,,ar NJ the
Mr. A. O. Robertson, of Pittsbnrg amen tbo com
Glass Rewers Association, appeared before .no ,Sond
,tee mia afternoon He suggested that suoh an itit
ment be offered to Representative Forans Dill 20 would
The imnortation of foreign contract lspoters ~
aIow pmannfacturers 20 import foreigners ,or NV
iuSustries Established in this country unln alu d
L., ,necbonies could learn the new uHue.
Psnressmtatiye HOPKINS chairman of the Committee on
labor i'm an interview to-day said the WorsmeR %, I
ootTv ore posed TO any reduction OF the taih anu 81
Decay horizota reduction and he was OF the opinion
mat the COMMITTEES he represented would Oppose any
such measure that might come from the Ways and Means
Committee.
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tlves discovered that tho crimes were committed by io'
moudcrs who had been allowed TO patrol the streets
under pretcnce OF preserving peace The criminal neu
the CITY, wednesday The Times, which has vigorously
combaed trades union principles for years. puonshcu IN
tcryisys with leading business men and Catholic ana
Protestant clergymen, in which the demand was made
that the city authorities who has previously reused 10
act suppress the moulder patrol enforce the law ana
proect the manufacturers and workmen III the ENJOY
meut OF their rights. This had the desired enect anu
Thursday the patrol was forbidden by the Mayor anu
police authorities not however until soVerai arrests
had been made. The difficulty now Will be TO formua.c
some charge upon which the prisoners can DO punshe
"a they were peaceaby walking the streets when arrested
though the patrol was established intnidae worknen
in the employ OF the maeabe iron works and prevent the
propretOs from successfully prosecuting theH business
The Ice harvest on the Upper Hudson is finished III
this vicinity 100000 gathered, and SoooOoo
along the river-the largest product ever known.
Last winter the Legislature made appropriation for
state Aruiory here. The wealthy Tibbt5 family nave
offered tn purchase the old armory and convert INTO
memorial hall for the Grand Army OF the Republic There
are three ourishing posts in Troy and no END 10 he
military enthusiasm. Troy's LIST Regiment uhner
Genera Carr was the first loyal volunteer regiment 10
invade he sacred coil OF the Old Dominion In 1901 H.
Tbbits was captaln in that regiment He subsequently
rose TO the rank of by brevet ana the pro
posed hall will be a memorial OF him as well rs OF other
deceased soldiers.
The war on the sheris and sherifs fraudulent
bills AGAINST the county, by the citizens committee SIM
continues An effort VIII DO made to have nnmoer Oh
the deputies indicted for the rascaltes attempted upon
the taxpayers
The General Term of the Supreme Court to-day put
over the case Of Justice Jennyss till May lie Is chargeo
with mali easance IL office, retaining fines collected IN
hi. court The Judge has severe In his punishment
tfa,or
ssaid 10 grow out or that fact.
The iron industries here are all in full blast except the
stove fOundries and Bessemcr steel works tuteeh hu
dred additional men employed by the Albany dnu
Rennse.aer Steel and Iron Company this week
The shirt and collar manufactures are all running full,
but general trado is rather dull.
An important meeting OF citizens Will be hed
afternoon TO consider the situation OF affairs IN the o
Admission will be by card only.
Tho committee appointed to raise funds to pay OF the
Indebtedness OF 100000 on the Round Lake camp
grounds this afternoon reported tnat they had met VIII"
SuCCeSh
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THE POTTER BOND BILL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Potter Dill, pro-
viding for the issuance of per cent twentyhveyear
bonds was considered by the House Committee on BANK
ing and Currency today. Representative Buckner cnr
man. said that his opinion the committee did not nave
jurisdiction the BILL because 1t affected ooth the
enue and the bonded debt II reported would go TO the
Committee of the Whole and he thought it ought to be
kent out of "that graveyard" Possibly, Mr. Buckner
said II would be referred the Committee on Ways ana
Means where certainly would be lost Representative
Dngley Thought the had jurisdiction over the
measure because il had been referred to II by the House
The committee decided to continue consideration OF Tue
the Controller OF the Currency TO appear TUESDAY next
and give their views the general questions lnVONed
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hbi,s more than eight hours work day except IN cases
OF great emergency when the public safety may rs ara
a. In ordinary cases outside laborers ana nocnancs ar
to DO employed when the regular force Is lnsuinc,ea
The heads Of the departments are requires 70 spor
performed i'm day Of eight hours as compnre tn sne
amount performed hitherto, and while such on%rvaons
are being made, in day by laborors, workblen am
mechanics In the Government service, ana y! V .w
empIoyes in the vicinity aud to make record OF nv
results thereof and report thereon annually TO the hea
the department for publication With his annual IT,
with view to ascertain whether the Interests Oh III.
Government arc promoted by the adoption OF the pro
visions OF the act and also the effect thereon upon 0
welfare OF those who employed.
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so,,E HorsE PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Speaker Laid be-
fore the House letter from the AttorneyGenera asking
for an increase of clerical force in the Department Of
Justic. Referred.
Mr. Dockery Of Missouri, introduced bill prohibiting
the removal OF employees OF the House except for cause
during the vacation OF Congress Referred Also reso
ltior amending the rules so as 10 make similar proys
ion. Referred.
On motion OF Mr. Randall o. Pennsyva nia, the further
conference asked by Senate the Greedy Relief bill
was agreed to and Mr. Randall ana MI Caldhs were a
pointed as cOnferees
Tie Speaker appointed Messrs. Ellis Holman and Ryan
as confeeres tho part OF the House on the hl appro
priang $4,000 for the support OF destitute Indians in
Montana.
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ORvTUiRY NOTES.

The Catholic Repiew will announce the death
in Rome on Friday February !, Of Bishop Louis E. Host
lot Rector OF the American College. lie was native Of
Brooklyn, and after a in st. Francis Xayiers Col
lege NewYor he went 10 Rome, where subsequently, he
succeed Bishop Chstard Of Indianapolis Rector Of the
American College. Recently he was named Domestic
Prelato by Pope Leo KILL
CoNcoRD, N. IT,, Feb. 1.-wiam ButterleId died here
to-day age sixty-seven. He Journalist for years.
Secretary Of State In 1874 and Secretary of The
State Board of EQUALIZATION the time OF HIS death
He also Secretary OF the State Democratic Commit
tee for many years
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WORK UNDER THE SHERMAN RESOLUTIONS.
w AsuINGToN. Feb. ALI the members of

the Senate Committee Privileges and Elections were
present at the meeting this morning The sherman reso
mtions were under consideration. Senator HOar. the
chairman was directed ask the Senate for authority TO
act by subcommittee The method OF procedure was
discussed and while no decisions reached the opin
ion was expressed and met with favor that the Virginia
investigation should take place In Washington ana that
subcommittee should be 10 Mississippi MI James
L. Andem was selected as stenographer.
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FRAUDS BY A POST OFFICE AGENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Detailed reports are
coming into the Post Office Department OF the frauds prac
tsed upon postmasters by Post Office Inspector B. H.
Ianier, who was removed from Office yesterday. The
office at Mobile was defrauded to the amount OF $780,
jacksonville Fla, to the amount OF $3.50: Pensacola
500; Houston. Tex, 1925 Atlanta, $3.50; New-Or-
heard from that Laner Is known have visited
Iected to swell these fires considerably He also holds
II IN helonpiDQ q the money order funds.
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ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l. - Captain John NJ
Craig 10th Infantry has been appointed to act in
spector on certain recruiting property at the cavalry
Michael v sheridan Assistant Acknowledgement OF his
commission as Captain, 9TH Cavalry only, has been &C
cepted by the President TO take effect from January TO-
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BISHOP CARL OLAF BJORLNG.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The death of the Swedish
Bjshop Carl Olaf Boring is announced

Carl Olaf Borling born at westeraes October II.
1904 He was educated at the Gymnasium Of Gefe and
the University Of Upral He returned to Geao instruct
or IN Mathematics but continued his studies the sas
time IN philosophy, history etc. He became Doctor Of
Theology in 1874 took ORDERS and attached 10 thu
parish ~ Arboga lie afteryard served rector the
Gymnasium at Gee. In 1882 he returned to his native
CITY Westeraes as Dean and became Bishop IN 1866
He was knight CT the swedish order Star OF the Eorhd
Bishop BjOrling tho author or numerous learned
works theology, philosophy, and history, written In
Latin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
FACTS ABOUT COLUMBlI COLLEGE.

Extracts from the report of the trustees OF
Columbia College 10 the regents OF the University oi Tao
State OF New-York which was adopted ON December" d
1888 have printed by order Of the trustees ana u
trbuted among the alumni and friends 81 inc cone"
They show that for the year ending september 80
tbe total number Of students $50 Ihe grounu ~
the several buildings used by the institution a. descs
AT length and the grounds are esunlteu 10 DC w..
500 600; the buildings and furniture SlOloVoV haAs
total valuation $l,4l5.0OO. The number Q, NoIes
the present number OF volumes $3.50 whose eSt I -
value is xl7O672 &C. The value OF apparatus anu ,,a
nj R26 300 The net property OF the Institution Is Nau.
at 80 1885, 27 OBJ. Tho total revenue derived Ioil
$685.. 69l 81.
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FAVORABLE REPORTS ON LABOR BILLS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Senate committee
Education aud Labor to-day ordered favorable reports
as follows: On Senator Logans Joint resolution proVd-
g the payment OF Per diem Government aborers Tor
certain holidays when clerks and other saarfed employees
are so paid On Senator Bair's bill TO establish Bureau
OF Statistics Of Labor IN the Interior Department On
Senator Bais bill to fix and regulate tho hours OF labor
and laborers wOrmen and mechanics employed by the
Government OF the United States. On Senator Georges
bill 20 protect employees and servants etc.
Senator Blars bill for Bureau OF Labor Statistics
rroydes That the Bureau shall collect assort arrange
and present the Secretary OF he Interior on or before
Inc first day Dcoeuber ia each year, IN condensed
and and, when practicable In statistical
FORM pertinent Information relating 10 al OF
1sbT and production III the United States especially In
relation TO The pocunary, industrial Social educational
nd sanitary condition OF the aOOring classes aud Ia tue
,,rnaeni prosperity the productive Industry OF the
whole country; and the Secretary OF the Interior shai
l t same before the two houses OF Congress Win bs
iial re orf' The Chief oi the Bureau has the power
10 send ion persons aud PAPERS but Il" one Is oo1peeu
H. diseo.e hts ,r,e business aslrs provided he makes
PATH that ia Ms belief the would 0ure MS person
~ estate. -, -. -..,
Senator Blrs bill regulating the hours Of LABOR pfo
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party and was once talked OF for Congress- He con
trtbuted literally 20 campaign funds.
vault at Mau0h Chunk
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WHY THEY MEET.-A couple of newsDoys IN
Tremopt-st opposite the Temple were discussing WAYS
and means just the ministers meeting ,ioses au 40
eergynen were coming forth al say Jim' SAID Que
,veis the meann' of so many preachers here to-day
why answered jim, sconfuly, they alters met VhcS
a week 10 swap sermons. -lJoufAal anu MeesoAASAe
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LABOR TROUBLEs-ICE CR0P-MILITARY
ENTHUSIASM.
my rrIpnnApn To TIE 1RIprl

Troy, Feb. 1.-The city has been much eX-
cited during the week the existing labor trouble in
the Ida Hill suburb Two non-unon moudcrs employed In
the maeble iron works shot and one was assaulted
ON the public streets In the vicinity tho works Detee
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-04-19
Ayers SarsaDa7iIls
NOTICE.
PERSONS INDEBTED

TO the undersigned are hereby notified that |
have left all UNPAID CLAIMS with Messr I.
MACMILLAN h HANNAH for collection, and
they are authorized to collect and receipt for
the same. Those wishing to avoid costs, must
settle at once
FRANK NtRAM0RE.
Ynnemueca, March %, 1884. If
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of this Com
mittee request the County Central Committees
OF the several counties of the State TO cause
primary elections to be held Qor the election
Of delegates TO the State Convention according
TO the apportionment made by this Committee)
on the 31st day OF May, 1884.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of this Com
mittee be directed to publish the call for the
State Convention in all Democratic journals OF
the State. together with the request TO the
County Central Committees TO hold primary
elections for the election of Delegates to the
State Convention with the test presented by
the Committee.
RESOLVED, That the test required OF voter
at the primaries is that he is or will be quail
fled voter at the general election to be held ON
the 4th day of November, 1854, and that he
will vote for the nominees OF the Convention to
be held under this call.
MATT. CANAVAN,
Chairman Democratic State Central Committee
of Ne ada.
W. j. WFsTERFIELD, Secretary. mh2S