The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-05
WASHINGTON.

In the criminal court Judge Wylie
rendered decision in the case OF eX-Sena-
tor Spencer, charged with contempt OF
court for falling to appear in the star-route
trial. The Judge said the subpoena was not
subpoena, because there was no penalty
attached. 1t ordered the ex-senator to ap-
pear, but limited the time to one day. The
subpoena, by error of the court, the Judge
said, was for civil, and not for criminal
case. The ex-senator was here before the
time ordered by the so-called subpoena, and
he remained here two weeks. He sought
an interview with one of the counsel, but
was unable to secure one. Under these cir
cumstances, and owing to the fact that the
subpoena had been improperly served and
returned, the Judge held the case was not
one Of contempt, aud discharged the pris-
oner.
lSpeaker Carlisle is expected to an
nounce the house committees on Monday
morning. Considerable difficulty has been
experienced from the fact that some of the
members given places have expressed dis
satisfaction with their assignment. In some
instances the dissatisfied members have re-
fused to serve, necesstating q number of
changes. Throughout the work Carlise
has been assisted by Col. Morrison, an In
innate friend.
There is about the usual diversity of
views expressed by congressman in regard
to the composition Of the house committees.
Representative Willis, Of Kentucky, whose
relation withCarlsle is known to be intimate,
says that in making up the committees the
speaker paid most regard TO the character
and experience of the men to be placed, and
there was no intention or desire to punish
anybody for the part taken in the speaker
ship contest. AS proof Of the latter asser-
tion, Willis refers TO the fact that Randall
and a number Of his prominent supporter
were given important chairmanships, and
all the members of the New York delegation
occupy committee places of responsibility.
Gen. Mckenzie, commander of the
department OF Texas, has been temporarily
relieved from command on account of nerv-
Gus prostration, which disturbed his mind.
The affairs Of the department will be direct
ed by General Schofeld. The condition OF
General Mckenzie causes grave apprehen-
sion by his friends.
Under the provision OF the last ap-
preparation bill, when the compensation of |
any postmaster of the fourth class reaches |
$3.50 for four confecutive quarters, exclusive |
OF commissions on money order business, he |
will be assigned to the presidential grade.
The issue of silver dollars last week
was S4l5, 300.
The secretary of the interior, Inspec-
tor Benedict, Agent Tufts, and Special
Agent Townsend, will proceed at once to
Indian Territory, and investi-
gate the Creek troubles arising from the re-
cent election OF n chief, and making recon-
looking to their settlement.
Their recommendation will form basis
for final action by the interior department.
The gentleman above named are instructed
to inform the Greeks that the department
will, if necessary, enforce the action recon-
The funeral of Ex-Governor Lowe,
Of Iowa, took place at the capital on the
-OtH, lloHl MS ldlt ItslutllCt. y large num- |
Der of prominent citizens and distinguished
friends OF the dead man assembled to pay
heir last tribute to his memory.
Secretary Folger Las recovered his
health and resumed his duties.
The wife of Gen. Rosecrans is dead
ifter lingering illness.
Representative Morrison, chairman
,f the ways and means committee, in an
Interview, is reported AZ saying; "The
will report bill TO make a pretty
general reduction in existing duties, and
hat in arranging the provisions of the bill
he committee will 10 ok to the possibility of
preparing measure that can pass congress
)ut whether or not the bill can get through
he house without being amended so as to
lestroy its usefulness, is matter of mere
onjeeture.' Morrison said he was not in
avor of disturbing the tax on whisky and (
Obaceo.
During the first five months of the
present fiscal yeart the total internal revenue
collections were 1879. .43s, being $l1,.