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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
A DEBATE IN THE SENATE ON a BILL OFFERED Dr
MIR. VOORHEES,.

A DEBATE IN THE SENATE ON Bill oFFERED Br
MIR. VOORHEES,.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-ln the Senate to-day,
Mr. voorhees, asked and obtained unanimous consent to
Introduce of the regular order, bill TO prohibit Off
GERS and employees of the United States Government
from contributing money for political purposes
In presenting the bill Mr.. Voorhees, said 1t
had become notorious that Notwithstanding the
present law on the subject OF political assessments
clerks and others in Government employ were being
compelled under device OF voluntary contributions
to give away moneys which they needed for the support
OF their families This bill, he said. made 1t penal
for any person In Government employ to contrib
ute money for political purposes BY thus imposing
penalty, not only him who receives, but as well on
MIN who gives this thing could be stopped and 1t could
not be stopped In any other way. Ninety-nine oat
every hundred clerks would DO glad TO
be armed with ths provision OF law for 1t would enable
them TO say to that penal offence
to pay such money either voluntary or otherwise MI.
voorhees, dselaed any partisan intent In Introducing
the hill Either political party said would probably
while I'm power less in the direction OF these
assessments.
Mr. Hawley conended thatt would not do to say that
a man should nOteOUtrbute anything 10 political party
Of his own tree will and law making such declaration
and providing penalty for such an act would be not
only utterly useless In free country
but It would be blow aimed at
the commonest rights OF mankind BY the law
as Il stands o Government officer Is prohibited rom
going into any Government Onoe 10 collect mOhy lor
political purposes and IL Is provided that no man IN the
service OF the should be put down or pnt OUT
by reason OF any failure contribute any money Tor
such purposes. No man had any right 10 20 into u
Government Office and collect such moneys: -
MI vOorhoe. remarked " But they DO though =.
Mr. Hawley replied that in that case they should 90
punished for T. Everything that could 70 done bad been
done 10 punish conduct But the measure proposed
by the gentleman from Indiana most extra rdhhfy
ana unustinabe one and we ought to be ashamed 10
place such Law upon statute DooSs against the ee'
dom Of action OF American citizens.
Mir Beck did not know whether he ought TO refer IN the
Senate t proceedings OF committees, but The flnaDne
Committee WAS facts which would instruct the
senate ON this subject Men had been before Congress
seekng confirmation who had retained 10 or 10 per cent
of the salaries of Government employees under than M
ord.r 10 send delegates % political u0nyentOns
20 be more specific. - -
81 do not care to state Names" said Mr. Beck. but
onieers OF this Government"
aTnen WIN not aak tho nane" said Mr. Dawes. shut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON IueSQuy, fSD L., 1904,
THE ADMISSION OF DAKoTA-Governor ordway. Of
to-day in favor Of the admission of Dakota as whole
into the Union Judge Brookings and Mr.. rrpp also OF
Dakota favored the division OF the Territory.
THE VIRGINIA INVESTIGATION PosTPoSED.-It has been
decided to postpone the Virginia investigation until
Thursday Subpenas have been issued for twenty-four
officer has gone 10 DanY1lle to serve them.
CHANGING PATENT OFFICE RULE.-rhe Commissioner
of Patents regarding the practice Of advancing certain
applications patents, has modified Rule 81 so as 70
provide that all shalt be taken up IN regular ofuer
COMMISSIONERS TO THE NEw-ORLEASs EXPOSITION
The President appointed David J. JOhnsOn OF New
York AS a commissioner TO the New0rleans Exhibition
and Ephraim Chamberlain au alternate conn5Sonef
PRODUCTION OF GoLD.-The returns thus far received
by the Director Of Mint indicate that during 1888 the
production OF gold amounted TO $90,OO0,O0O.
INDIAN VISITORS AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-A delegation
OF Apaehe Indians called at the White House to-day and
paid their respects to the President
TIE POSTAL TELEGRAPH KoUIRY-The Senate Com
mttee on Post Offices and Post Roads has authorized the
the consideration of the several postal telegraph bills
and conduct inquiries provided Tor under the Patt
and Van Wyck resolutions.
SMALL BILLS ScARcE.-Treasurer Wyman said to-day
tba. the supply OF onedOlar United states notes
tirely exhausted supply OF tw0doar notes Is also
nearly xhausted aud will not last than day or
two An appropriation has been asked for TO provide fof
the printing additional supply OF notes OF these DO
nominations.
MAJOR WATSON NOT PARDosED.-It IS learned st tho
watt uopse that there is DO foundation for the report
tlat the President had partoned Major Wasson
TuR FREE DELIVERY sYsrEs.-The House COMMITTEES
Post Offices and Post Roads to-day reconsdered Its
action Representative sknners phi 70 extend tho freo
delivery system tho ground that IL general and
recomImtted the measure 10 tue subcommittee which
nrey had IL In charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
ROAD INSTEAD OF A CANAL.
WHAT THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON COMPANY
HAVE IN CONTEMPLATION.

WHAT THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON COMPANY
HAVE IN CONTEMPLATION.
PoRr JERvIs, Feb. 12.-ThOmas Dickson,
President of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company,
made statement few days since TO the value OF the
eompany's canal. and fore5nadowng an important
change In the methods OF its transportation. which has
created great surprise along the route OF the caua as
ia now regarded than likely that the business OF
that redon will be entirely reyOluonizsd in the near
future.
Mr. Dickson was a witness In a sut brought by the
company TO have the valuation OF the canal IN the town
of Marbetown Ulster County reduced from the amount
at which had assessed Tho canal cost nearly
100000 mile to construct, but Mr. Dickson declares
oath that the canal canal has no value, because
TRANSPORTATION IL is longer economical Changes
and improvements in railroad building and management
have made by rail possible much less
cost than by the canal and thus its usefulness has been
DESTROYED The only value the canal has Mr. Dick
son says ia In the right OF way it commands between
Rondout and Honesdale, and its adaptabity as road
bed for all rail transportation between the mines ana
tidewater This valuation Is placed by the witness at
between SIS, and So 900 mile, and the company has
In alton the abandoning OF the canal and the
subsfitution OF railroad Although has been rumOred
from time for several years that the company had
such chance under consideration, this Is the first
official inmatiOn that such Ia the fact that mas been
made The length OF the canal Is los miles AT Homes
dale il Is connected with the mines by gravity railroad
system the Mo0sic Mountains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
INCREASING HORRORS DOWN STREAM
TIE PERIL OF FLGHT-wATER RISING RAPIDLY
MORE DEATHS.

TIE PERIL FLIGHT-WATER RISING RAPIDLY
MORE DEATHS
LAwRESCEBURG, Ind, Feb. 12-The situation
crows worse and worse. The Mayor for the first
time to-day asked for help from abroad More
houses have been lifted from their foundations.
People are removing from the second floors and
abandoning their goods because they have no place
To take them, The current is swift that boating
Is dangerous A family was rescued from second
story yesterday, where the water nau reacneu
depth of four inches.
AURORA, Ind. Feb. 12-The situation is alarm
ing The river is rising moro rapidly Three
deaths have occurred since yesterday.
JEFFERSON, Ind, Feb. l2.-Nlne thousand people
have been compelled to move TO the second stories.
RAILROAD TRAINS ABANDONED-A DARK OUTLOOK.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 12.-The river rose inches
last night and half inch an hour to day. 1t now
stands AZ feet, 6 inches. The weather was clear,
warm and bright this morning, but il raned lightly
this afternoon The railroad tracks from Jefferson
Vile TO New-Albany are abandoned. The Jefer-
sonyille Madison and Indianapolis, the Ohio and
Mississippi and the Louisville, New-Albany and
Chicago roads transfer by boat from the bridge to
New-Albany. The st. Louis Air Line has aban-
6oned its trains. The river is more than 2 feet
over last years RISE The outlook is dlsheartening
The Kentucky River is rising three-iourth OF an
inch an hour at Frankfort, with "a feet III the chan
mel. The weather there is clear.
ONE TOWN NOT MUCH ALARMED.
EVANSVILLE, Feb. 12.-Although the river is
rising there are no fears Of an overflow here the
city front is FIVE feet above last Februarys rIse and
the balance of the city fifteen to twenty feet above
The low plains back of the outside of the city may
be submerged. but there is no danger elsewhere
Much uneasiness is felt at Shawneetown. The
news from Wabash is discouraging.
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DISTRICT DELEGATES TO CHICAGO.
BROOKLYN REPUBLICANS IN FAVOR or ELEcTING
THEM IN THE DISTRICTS

BROOKLYN REPUBLICANS IN FAVOR or ELECTING
THEM IN THE DISTRICTS.
At the February meeting OF the Kings
Comfy Republican General Committee in Brooklyn last
evening State Dagget offered the following
lutions relative to the selection Of delegates to the Ma
tonsl Cow ention:
Wherf0s National Convention has been called by the
proper authorities OF the Republican party TO assemble In
Chicago June next for the purpose OF placing IN
Nomination candidates TO voted coming cleo
ton for President and Vice-Presdent OF tho United
States; and ,. ,
the plan OF Congressional district representation and
disapproved the action of those States which assumed
the right instruct the delegates OF the various Con-
gressonal DISTRICTS therefore be 1t
Reso red, BY the Kings County Republican General
Committee the eight delegates 10 be- elected 10 the
chosen IN Congressional district conventions the
delegates conventions to be elected Ia the
the delegates TO the conventions 10 nominate
candidates Congress- the primaries for those
lions advertised at least week before they
held.
mtee this county requested 10 vote for such
pau for the whole State and vote against any attempt 10
elect district delegates 10 tue NauOn convention al TIE
State Convention
Mr. Daggett supported the resolutions In n vigorous
sneecb He said he had from Albany purposely
advocate them and should return Immediately after the
meeting He thought district representation would be
the faest method Of getting the will Of the people. He
noticed tnat of the Republicans OF the city would
have dinner on Washington's Birthday. and he didn't
know hut that some OF the delegates the National Con-
venton chosen al that time He objected TO
sch plan Kings County would be first county in the
State to act In the matter IL these resolutions were
adOpted and be hoped 1t would lead the way. Edwin
Packard advocated the resOlutlons and tey were
unanimously adopted
The resignation from membership OF supervisor Arm
strong OF the Eighteenth Ward who voted against his
party III the organization recehLy VI ne DOu VI oue
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MISS GERARDS SPRAIYED ANKLE.


The sudden withdrawal of Miss Gerard from
the cast of Confusion" which being played at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre until the beginning OF the week.
has caused much in theatrical circles. 1t has
been rumored for time that Miss Gerard and her
manager Mr. stetson have not been the best of terms
since the failure OF Mr. Coghlan and his supporting
many Mt the Fifth Avenue Theatre When, therefore, Miss
Gerard WIS announced 10 be suffering from spraned
ankle and her place filed by Miss Martinez there
were ominous shrugs and shakes Of the head Miss
part In the cast when the play was removed 70 the New
York Comedy Theatre and Mr. SetsUn sent her 20 Bos
ton where she Is playing Cnriously enou h. how
ever state OF her ankle appears TO nave prevented
her playing her former part OF the charming young wife
ana She h only able 10 assume that OF the unprepOssess
ing old maid stetsOn said last night that she had
pade character part of H. He also denied that he had
OF any with Miss Gerard and said the
change OF parts due entirely TO the injury to her
nnli
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NOT A NEW HORSE DISEASE.

A dispatch to The Times from Philadelphia
yesterday gave what purpOrted TO be the particulars OF
new horse Disease called azowina winch aid 10 be
attacking NewJersey horses. j. H. Danan. the horse
dealer after reading IT, said This Is only another name
for spinal meningitis. The symptoms described as 60
compan wing azotwna are exactly those of spinal menn-
gts Yes there are cases in NewYork right along, all
the time The disease existed ever since horses e1-
listed and probably always VIII exist II is not contagious
II comes generally horses standing 700 long without
Then they get easily heated When heated the kidneys
are Affected by sort OF paralysis IL strikes the back al
irst thing, Just as kidney troubles d"ih man
Then they nble 40 and her hndqu become use
lossy limp etc. II they reaen this stage In te street
they may drop dead. No. we have no fears OF ts tnng
as new disease II 10 600 plainly tho old thing, written
I'd new for a sensation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
CONTRACTS FOR PRINTING PAPEB.

tee ON Public Printing has awarded the contracts for the
supply of paper the Government Printing oaioe dur
ing the ensuing year follows: For 10000 reams OF
printing paper twentyfour by thrty-eght inches to the
Essex Paper Company C; Philadelphia at lilo cents
pound; nearly all Of the book paper, A. Bafour,
Philadelphia at $40 cents pound; for writing paper,
A. Ralfour at average OF $40 cents pound and the
HolyOke Paper Company Hoyoke Mass At $40 cents;
cover paper Tilleston Il HolnswOrth, Boston, at 3
cents pound Instructions have been given to the Pub
o Printer whenever contractor does not I'LL an order
within the time specified. the paper Is not up to the
standard TO reject and to purchase al in open
market, bringing suit against the contractor aud bis
bondsmen for any additional price paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
A NEW TERRITORY PROPOSED.

At the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening
james Browne of Washington Territory. being asked
about the proposal 10 ont Territory In that
part OF the country said:
The people OF Western Washington want to be asso'
cated with Northern Idaho aud the feeling Is reciprocal
The press OF Northern Idaho r. unit In favor OF sucn
union: that OF Western Washington almost So Ine
people OF Southern Idaho oppose the scheme on tue
ground THAI IL would them In the control OF the NOR
NOR element there which the Gentiles say ontnunoers
them But the people above that Is National quee
lion and shouli not allowed interfere with thor
prosperity. think sneh Territory VIII eyentaany DC
created IL would not require over weeks presentation
of the tlatter To Congress TO secure IL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13

ley Colonel Abner c. Keeney. william Marshall. Colonel
william Hester William Nj Van en.Andrew Mclean
Colonel John r. Owings General Henry W. siocnn' ecu
ton Thanas Wilson, william Sullivan. Coneiessnsn
Felix Campbe and Richard J. Labor. The burial wiz De-
AIBtsY Feb i2-The Brooklyn members OF the Legs,
ature held meeting this afternoon i9r ts Per III
taking action ou the death OF Thomas kinsea 1ehera
Heath presided senator Jacobs offered resolutions OF
copdolence After speeches audatory OF ine characr
Of Mr. KinseIa by senator Jacobs and Assembymen
Farra Earl Taylor Hodges, Kelly ana others ,ne feso
l,tions were unanimously adopted. Senator kienan
and Assembymen Butler and keiiy was apPoih'c"
committee TO attend the funeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 12.-The President sent
the following nominations TO the Senate to-day:
Joseph c. Bisiin Of New-York lat present examiner
I'm the ppraisers Department. To DO assistant appraiser
In the district of WORK. 49,
Wilbur f. GOodspeed, OF Ohio, TO be Marshal OF the
United States for the Northern District OF Ohio.
Charles L. Hosein OF Indiana Attorney OF the United
States Tor the District OF Indiana.
LirutenaEt James G. Cresap Junior grade) TO be
Lieutenant A. c. Baker Junior grade) to DO lieu
tenant ,.. 49,,
grade. a,.,
Captain w. W. Queen to be a commsdore
Commander A. k Yates 20 be a captain
Ijeutenant C Commander Edward Hooker 10 be COM
Lieutenant William W. Rhoades to be lleutenantcom-
mander
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IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.

CAIRO, Ill. Feb. ia heavy fog prevailed near
~ all night. making navigation almost impossible.
The Texas and st. Louis Railroad suspended run
ming trans to Cairo this morning, the water being
over the track OF Birds Point
The river here is forty-seyen feet high, and Is
rising at the rate of half an inch per hour. Bush
ness Is going on as usual.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 12.-An trains east of Charleston.
Nh IA gei,a 8 rsots sc rb ar,Astap. m penapt
ON the Iron Mountain Railway have been discoD
finued on account of the high water
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THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BILL.
PROVISIONS OF A BILL PASSED BY IiE SENATE foN
A NEW BUILDING.

NEW BUILDING.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The bill which passed
the Senate to-day Cby vote of 35 TO 81 auhoring the
construction building for tho accommodation OF the
Library of Congress- provides for the erection OF fire
proof building east the Capitol and just outside the
present Capitol grounds, the building to be in
the Italian Renaissance style Of architecture. A
Commission appointed have charge OF the constrc
ton composed OF the Secretary or the Interior the arch
itect OF the Capitol extension and the Librarian OF
Congress- who authorized to mako contracts etc. and
the sum of 100000 Is appropriated to commence the
construction OF the building the money 10 be disDrseu
by the Secretary OF the Interior. The Commission u
authorized purchase the land necessary al price not
10 exceed S55OOO0 after securing the written opinion
Of the enera In favor OF the validity OF the
title II the Commission should be unable within nry
DAYS after the passage OF the act TO secure the Land by
purchase within the limit OF price prescribed sha APP
ply TO the Supreme Court OF the District OF ConmOia 20
have damages assessed for the taking OF the land III the
usual manner, pay the several owners the amounts
awarded TO them respectively and possess itself oil INC
land In case dispute OF tte the money shall DO PAID
into court The bill further provides that the secretary
of the Interior shall annually report TO Congress de-
tailed statement OF all proceedings under the act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
TOBACCO PROFITS ~ NoEra CAROLINA

The owner Of large North Carolina farm,
who IA az the Grand Central Hotel said 10 TRIBUNE re-
porter yesterday thu extraordinary profits made on
tobacco by the planters In that state last year had pas
much money circulation. and that moro coacco ~oua
he this year than ever Many persons had grown
rei RAISING tobacco since the The colored peopS
"a well IA the whites had ther crop. lie lnsw ore poor
man no was offered 81 900 cash ior Drop oi saA s's
Just "a II stood IN tho held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The leave of absence
granted Second Lieutenant James b. Aeshire, LIST Cav
airy, has been extended two months and tho leave Of
absence granted First Lieutenant william o. Cory, 18th
Infantry has been extended three months. Captain
Wells willard, COmmssary of Subsistence now on sick
leave Of absence has been relieved from further duty
the Department OF the Platte and will report in person
10 the commanding officer Fort Monroe and by letter TO
the commanding General, Department OF the East foe
assignment 10 duty Depot and Post C0mmissary OF
Subsistence at Fort Monroe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
THE ARKANSAS RIVER RISING.

LITTLE Rock, Feb 12.-The Little Rock and
Fort Smith Railroad bridge over the bayou this side
of Ozark was washed away by the food to-day,
and one-fourth of mile Of track is covered with
water Owing to a ledge-rock giving way, portion
Of the track was carried into the river. steady
rain fell all night and to-day The Arkansas is rising
rapidly and tonight the water is higher, than for
several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
TRANSATLANTIC TRATELtERS.

Among the passengers who arrived by the
steamer Neclar, yesterday, we're Mr.. and MIS-. John
Stevens Mrs. f. Raddnan, Mr. and Mrs.. b. Frank A.
weyerhseh f. Refepstuhl the Rev. Mr.. Rossbaaer and
g. p. Prick
The steamer Habsbarg brought Philip Ifehi MIS-
Dehl r. Nitte. James raib Mrs. Kruger. kooet nun%
berg aud G. Cornelius -,
IweJsen, Christian Bahnsen M. Braun ana Lmu oIudes
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-During the present
year many prominent Naval officers Will be retired from
active service Rear Admiral PatsOn was retired the
Sth instant and be viii be followed the 2lst by Rear
Admiral Shufeldt. Rear Admiral Hughes comes next on
March 81, Rear Admiral Cooper on July ~, Admiral
Baldwin on September g. Commodore Wells on september
30 and Commodore Phelps on November 2
The Trenton and Lancaster were at Naples to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
THE DEATH OF NIX. KIASELLA.

The funeral Of Thomas Kinsella, Editor OF
The Brookly Eagle viii take place this afternoon at bis
home No. 430 ClintonSt. brooklyn. The services VIII
DO conducted by Vicar General Keegan and the Rev Id
ward oReiy. OF st. stephens Roman Catholic Church
a.. call bearers win DO Mayor Low. William O. Kings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13

giving description OF the Journey With the remains OF
the DE Long party from their burial place to orenpurs
Lieutenant Harber speaks Of the Incidents delays and
diculies of the Journey but dweIs 20 length upon ne
boncrs the dead shown by the officials and citizens OF
al the places through which they passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
DEMOCRATS IN CAUCTS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-At a caucus of Dem-
ocratic members OF the House for the purpose OF elecns
caucus officials held this afternoon s. s. Cox chosen
chairman and Messrs. Post Lamb, Maybury and Brock
inridge secretaries A JOINT Of senators add
Representatives will be held Wednesday afternoon tho
goth inst, to select Congressional campaign com.
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-13
LOCAL AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.

In answer to an appeal from the Mayors OF
Portsmouth Pomeroy and GaIpOlis, Ohio joint com
snittee appointed yesterday by the NewYork Coffee
and Importers and Grocers Exchanges consisting of
A. wakeInsn. jr, L. seligsberg, II. c. Maddux, W. II.
Kirkland c. G. Boardmaa, @. NJ Bull and J. C. Russell
The followtg amounts have been subscribed:
A