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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-21
NEWS FROM STATE CENTRES
ALBANY.
OPPOSITION TO CLEvELAND-DRAPER AND
sMYTH-MILITARY.
IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT THE rRTBUNE.I I

IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, June 20.-The Saratoga Conven
ton excited interest In Albany outside the ordinary cir
Giles Of politicians owing to the fact that Governor
Clevelands fortunes and Daniel Mannings skill were so
prominently identified with It. Mr. Manning has been
warmly congratulated by his friends at what they deem
the skill with which the convention was managed
Governor Cleveland would doubtless receive the votes OF
some Republicans for personal reasonsi but the feeling
In the rank and file OF the local Democracy against him
would more than make good to Blaine any detection
Alderman Kelley and Philip O'Brten, two influential
Irish Democratic politicians will come out for Blaine II
Cleveland is nominated and organize their wards against
Cleveland. The Democratic phalanx, which did such
effective work at the Saratoga Convention win also at
tend the Chicago Convention the body-glsrd to the
Albany machine chiefs. IL has ordered new banner,
embazOned Governor Cleveands portrait and diff
ferent inscriptions.
The Draper Republican Committee organized this week
and appointed committee of three to confer with the
symth committee to effect honorable compromise
and unity the party the county The smytn
committee nsOent reply stating that they would
hear what grievances the Draper men had and then act
upon them Both organizations appointed committees to
prepare for ratification meetings. The want OF any large
hall suitable for campaign meetings. since Twedde
Hall was burned will be seriously felt by both parties
this year.
Major John IT. REYNOLDS has been reelected captain Of
Company A. 10th Battalion For six years he held the
position during which the organization was the pest
militia company IN this portion Of the State. since MS
resignation three years the command mas degen
Grated and Major Reynolds has been induced u resume
command again hope Of restoring the company pres
tige and efficiency.
The Board OF Education has been deadoced for three
weeks over appointments 10 minor ga AIRED OHCe7'
The Board ia non partisan, and it has always been the
custom 10 divide 5alared positions equally Inc Demo
crats the Board insist on having all the Offices
Governor Cleveland has been confined TO MS mousse Dy
severe attack OF rheumatism since last Friday WIN inc
probability that he Will be able to leave the mouse
until the middle OF next week On his recovery ne WILL
take his customary fOrtuigErs vacation
The drst Of stone for the chancel walls Oh Tue
new Cathedral laid this week
Colonel Frederick Phistersr Of the Aduant
office will this year act Pos-Adutant OF Ihe SV''e
Camp at Peeksldl, as ia former years
Bishop Doane and family have gone to Mount Desert
for the summer
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THE ARMY AND NAVY.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Major J. P. Martin
has been detached from duty I'm NewYork City and Or
dered to Fort Lesvenworth for duty AdjuIant Cen
eraI Of the Department OF the Missouri The leave of alb
seuce granted Captain Joseph K Corson, Assistant sur
0eon June L. has been extended ten days.
Commodores 5. p Quackenbush and Earl English
Lieutenant r. H. Mclean and Ensign q. r. Clark have
been ordered to examination for promoton Passed As
sstant Engineer w. L. Nieol, 10 the Vermont; Assistant
Engineers W. o. CrlsmOn and w. Cunning have been de-
tached from Qunnebsug and ordered to the PoWhs
tan; Pay Director Fulton has been Instructed 10 remain
on duty at Mare Island until August 81 Leutenans A
p. Osbsrn, w. r. Day and G. A. Merr a, Ensign j. G..
smith and Passed Assistant Engineer j. A Chasma have
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BUFFALO,.
THE MUSICAL FESTlYAL-POLGTICs- HE
COMMENCEMENT SEASON
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTaUNE.l

by TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIaUNE.l
BUFFALO, June 20.-The opening concert of
the June Musical Festival last evening, success
far attendance concerned, and would have been
such artscaly had 1t been for laundering work on
the part director Of the evening who was scarcely
equal the task Of guiding orchestra and chorus Of
the magnitude demanded by the festival work. The solo
singers and ladies' and gentlemen OF the quartettes
gave great satisfaction. the method and tone OF the
Wagner singers especially calling out enthusiasm. 1t
learned to-day that the sale OF ckets has exceeded all
calculations and that there only slight possibility OF
the subscribers TO the guarantee fund ever being called
upon for any portion Of their subscriptions The Nilsson
concert Tomorrow evening closes the festival.
There has been but little activity in local political
circles during the past week The Democratic brethren
or as shout for Cleveland have returned in
triumph from Saratoga Several additional Blaine clubs
are reported as having been organized in the city
1t i. even reported that the redoubtable
306 Of the Garfield campaign OF four years ago are abou:
to reOrganiZe the " Pumed Knights"
Mr.. Thomas Brown sr died during the early part of
the week Mr. Brown was an old and respected citizen,
the father OF Thomas Brown IT,, the Democratic state
Committeeman from Monroe County, and the fatherln-
law OF Congressman Daniel n. Lockwood OF this CITY,
Fortunate oil and railroad speculatons had made Mr..
Brown millionaire
The commencement season Is at its height FortytwO
young ladies and gentleman were graduated IRON the
Buffalo Central High School last Tuesday evening, and
the closing exercises Of the Buffalo state Normal school
are announced FOR Tuesday OF next week Yesterday
Founders Day al Deveaux College. which, though
its buildings and faculty chance TO at Suspension
Bridge, Ia practically local institution. Inc bnhslo
Classical School has also observed commencement Jay
this week and the Alumni Association OF the Buffalo
Female Academy has laid the cornerstone FOR new
chapter house.
Mr. David Gray, formerly Editor Of The Courier has
r. affRF
Europe, where he went when enfeebled health
forced hls retirement from editorial labors Mr. Gray
reports himself physically stronger, but states that
It IL not his Intention to return 10 newspaper work S
Mr. James n Matthews Editor and proprietor Of The
Express is seeking health and rest at Eastern watering
places
The clubhouse aud buildings belonging TO the Oakded
Club OF ths city the side OF the Niagara
River. burned to the ground Tuesday morning.
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CAMPBELL GETS MoREY,s SEAT.

WASHINGTON June 20.-When the House
resumed consideration OF the CampoeMorcy contested
election case, Mr. Miller Of Pennsylvania, made the
principal speech in favor of the claims Of the eOntestee
and submitted strong legal argument in reputation Of
some of the principles laid down in the majority report
The grounds which the contestant bases his claim
presented by Messrs Jordan and seney Of Ohio, after
which Morey, of Ohio, the sitting member was heard
in his behalf Mr. Lowry closed the debate and de
Tended the Committee Elections from charges OF
unfairnesS which mad been made against it, The vote
taken the minority resolution confirming the
right the scat and II was osycas 3d.
NAYS I3g The majority resolution seating Campbell was
agreed TO- that gentleman appeared al the bar Of the
House and took the oath of office.
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DISCUSSING MEXICAN pensions.

WAsHINGToN, June 20.-After dispOsing OF a
private pension bill to-day the Senate resumed consder
ton of the Mexican Pension bill. Mr. Voorhees, moved
TO amend Mr. Ingalss proposition submitted yesterday
by striking from IT the clause limiting the time WITHIN
which the application for pension may be made. long
discussion ensued on the amendment which was not
agreed Mr. Van Wyck offered an amendment proyld-
ing that As all pensions hereafter granted no dstno-
ton of rank should recognized and all such pensioners
should be rated enlisted This amendment was
voted down The Senate then went into executive ses-
zion aud 2fIerw ard adjourned
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UIICA.
FORGERY-CO COMMENCEMENT
WORKS-STARVATION.
lRr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rEIBUSE.l

FORGERY-COMMENCE NT-FIRE-WATER
WORKS-STARVATION.
IRr TELEGRAPH TO TEE rEIsUSEl
UTICA June 20.-ThOmas II. Floyd, a we'll
knowz lob printer of Utica and Junior Warden of the
Utica Commandery knights Templar, has been arrested
and taken to syracuse Indictment for forgery He
had given J. & F. b Garrett Of that city note for
81 800 on which the Of his brother and uncle who
live Canada appeared indorsers 1t also found
that Floyd had been engaged In forgery IN Utica. W.
Duumore holds four OF his amounting S314, and
the Oneida National Bank holds a note OF $500 On ali
these the Endorsement Of william II. Scranton,
FIoyda brother-inaw, forged. Tho First National
Bank also hsds Of Floyds paper but the officers
fuse to state the amount The entire stock in Floyd's
printing office has been seized foreclosure Of chatsl
mortgages and other debts Floyd had been in business
here over fifteen years and had the entire confidence Of
the business community.
Commencement exercises were held this week at Madi.
son University, Whitestown Seminary and Houghton
Seminary Clinton. At the latter institution Miss Rose
Elizabeth Cleveland sister OF Governor Cleveland, dely
cred an able address Reciprocity" The commence
ment exercises of Hamilton College begin Sunday with
the baccaaurea5e sermon by President Darling General
Joseph r. Hswley, OF Connecticut will attend the meet
ing Hamilton College Trustees Wednesday and pre-
side at the alumni dinner Thursday.
The bill authorizing the city OF Utica 70 construct
works mas failed 10 receive the signature OF the
stop 10 agitation fera year. The city already
pended rs surveys and legal proceedings against
the present waterwOrk company and has accomplished
nothing.
The body OF an unknown found in the North
Woods Moose River Herkimer County, recently
Coroner Warner, Of Her1imer held inquest Satur
day The jury found that the lost his way and died
OF starvation In February, 1883.
Hamilton Street School. Utica, has been ordered en-
larged at a cost Of $4,000
The General Term, Fourth Department, ia in session
Hardin FOilett MerWln presiding.
Peter Bowen OF Uuca was yesterday sentenced 70 tive
years in Auburn Prison for breaking into Butertieds
livery stable last September, and cutting out the tongue
Of horse.
The Utics Ice Company's ice house burned Sat
urday loss $4,000; insurance $4,000
The holders of first mortgage bonds OF the Utica and
Mohawk Railroad have begun suit TO orecloss the
mortgage OF $4,000.
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FALLING PRICES IN CHICAGO.
THE PROVISION DEALERS EXCTrED-A FALL IN
WHEAT AND CORN.
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WHEAT AND CORN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.I
CHICAGO, June 20.-The provision pit was
lively enough this morning. The men who were a week
ago said they would boycott" it for twelve mouths
were shouting themselves hoarse, and working them
selves into a perspiration about it this morning.
There a big break in lard. II down TO 81 37a
sellers for July at time, and there OF tue
stuff in the this figure than anybody wanted
The Fowlers 1t OF it. They began corner in it
about ninety days ago, bat the sellers too
many for them. The Fowlers have certainly sold"
said the managing partner in prominent New-YOrk lard
house. would not like TO have pay their loss $780,
900 would not cover il in my estimation Ihey nave
borne the biggest share of he loss Lard Is now cent
pound under the cost OF production When II became ap-
parent that the towers out of the PIT and no longer
supporting prices vast quantity OF stuff was unOadsd
Everybody apparently turned sellers and great amount
OF the product came out on stop orders " I'm
believer IN lard said Mr.. King, OF
A. s. White & Co. cit is too cheap. became bull a
load thrown out by the Fowlers July ard after lit
tie, got up ~ AZ and 10 81 62Is for August August
ribs early down 10 81 30 Pork for July sold az this
time at Sl9 47l2 aud at $40 30 for August.
There good deal OF wheat thrown out by traders
who alarmed nc the rumors Of an assignment c.
X Garrison at NewYork. Wheat got down 70 sos cents
for July and ssh cents for August July sold down
TO 563 cents and August 509s cents. the hours
passed the markets became and more demOraize
July wheat closed At o'clock S5Ss cents and August
Al SOS cents july corn At 55 cents aud August at 56
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CAVALRY EQUIPMENTS-LIBEL sUIT-CAM-
PAlGN CLUBS.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

PAIGN CLUBS.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.I
TROY, June 20.-COlOnel William B. Royal,
4th Cavalry Major Guy Henry, ash Cavalry, Captain
Charles Bendiere, lst Cavalry, Lieutenant o. H. Dors
aduant 4th Cavalry comprising the board Of officers
pointed to make changes in cavalry equipments have
completed the work as Waterviet Arsenal They started
for springfield Mass to-day. Among the changes made
by the board a carbne boot to replace the
in snap in place Of the chain togge or water
bride, and saddlebag Of improved pattern.
The Courtof Sessions was occupied to-day by the trial on
the charge Of criminal libel against the propetors Of
Tie Erening Standard. 1t is alleged that they published
a lbeous article accusing exCity superintendent
Sheany Of retaining pay due the street sweepers IL Is
Acknowledged that the charge erroneous. The pro
pretOrs the paper denied having the article be-
fore its publication, while reporters testified that Of
the proprietors asked them to write the article.
New Blaine and Logan clubs are forming every day.
Veterans young men, colored Republicans, and ward
organizations preparing for the campaign
Prominent weddings this week were those of L. II.
Crowley Of the proprietor Of the Mansion House. TO
a daughter Of the late Dr. Witbeck, OF West Troy and
Horace L. Hicks, lawyer to a daughter Of a wealthy
landowner Of West Albany
The alumni of Union College IN this city are
talking Of Dr. David Murray, secretary
Of the State Board OF Regcnsor next president of Union
College. HOratO SeymOur's name has also been men
toned for the place.
The Governor failed TO sign the bill granting an in
from 800 to $1,000 IN the annual allowance Of the
sheriff Of Rensselaer, County fer receiving and d5cnars
ing prisoners at the jail.
The graduating exercises of Rensselaer, Polytechnic
Institute his week called together brilliant audience
TwentyOue civil engineers received degrees. The annual
address delivered by the Rev Charles Wood, Of
Albany
The conviction and sentence OF two union stove
mouders for assault non-unOn has surprised
the defenders OF unions violence and for the time
checked assaults upon nOnunIOn wOrkme1
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THE NAVY DEPARTMENT FRAUDS.
A COURT OF INQUIRY TO INVESTIGATE THE BUREAU
OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.


OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Secretary Chandler
has issued the following order: court OF inquiry Of
which Commodore James E. Janett is hereby appointed
president, and Medical Director George Peck and Pay
Director Thomas II. LOCKER. members, and Paymaster
Jonathan Barton Judge advocate is hereby ordered to
convene Immediately the Navy Department, Washing
ton the purpose of investigating the frauds recently
practised by Of false and fraudulent vouchers in
the Bureau Of Medicine and Surgery in SAID department
The Court will report fun list Of all payments, which
they may discover be fraudulent IN whole in part
with the circumstances In each The Court will in
que into system Of making purchases and payments
in that Bureau, including all forms and safeguards
adopted honest results and Will compare that
system with those of the other and will also
certain whether not there has been IN recent years
any change in the system, ana If So whether IL has
tended greater security for the Government or
The Court will not only ascertain who has practsed
dishonesty and frauds but also whether any person mas
been guilty OF negligence or lnehcency when mas con
tOuted 70 sucn dishonesty and fraud or to loss TO the
Government. The Court VIII report upon ali the above
points OF inquiry ana also us opinion cOhcen- le con
duct OF all officers OF the navy or civilian officers ana EN-
poyes the department in any way connected win inc
transactions Investigated II the progress Of the iaves
cation eads the discovery or any similar u9uds con
nected with Of the other bureaus Of the Navy Dc
partment with any OF the naval expenditures, the
Court viii proceed to investigate and report upon the
A srArIoyER UNDER ARREST.
william II Dempsey, bookseller and stationer Of this
CITY, doing business in Pennsylvana-ave arrested
to-day upon two warrants out by Dr. William Van
Reyper Assistant Chief Of the Naval Bureau Of Medicine
and Surgery charging him with completely In the alleged
frauds practisCd by clerks Carrgan and KrkwOOd
and with the rendering OF false bills and accounts The
amount involved in the charges Is nearly $4,000 and
considerable part il Is said TO have been obtained upon
fraudulent bills for microscopes, opthalmOscOpes gal
vauc batteries and other scientific instruments and aP
rIiances slpposed TO have been furnished the med
cal department of the navy 10 nc used Oh ships and sta
tons Mr.. Dempsey gave bail in the sum OF $1,000 MI
dempsey saws that the attempt implcate aim great
sruse that he is entraly OF tie charges and
books and papers, which, he adds, all in proper
shape. 800 , ,,.,,,
rte Erenfng star tonight says: detective William
p Wood has presented 10 the Secretary Of the Navy
that he evidence OF more extensive frauds
in other Bureaus OF the Navy Department than IN that or
Medicine and Surgery"
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SUSPENSION OF COAL MINING.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20-The following Off
ca has been issued TO the coal operators OF schuy
XIII County by the committee OF the schuy Kill Coal Ex
change The anthracite coal interests agreed upon
a suspension of coal mining upon the following days
June 80 July l. o g. T. s. and II, Is, 10, L. 10 and 49,
Fully TO carry out the spirit Of the agreement it is essen
TIA that the mining hosting preparation and loading OF
coal during those days entirely discontinued and IL is
earnestly hoped that the above FOR suspension
will be carried out by every one IN good faith,
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II was rather rough on the other ladies for
the Queen OF Portugal TO keep flower stand cn@ny
fair not long ago Their tables were deserted ana ths
Queen tooE In all the cash. Waterbury American
Ancient Rome had eight circuses and no
newspapers. And all remember the rate on ancons
Rome ~ NOrrfstown Herald
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FORM but what did it amuont to, when man in posi-

FORM but what did 1t amuont to- when man In posi-
ton had spite against another
Mr.. Milken inquired whether some Of the questions
of veracty between Bliss and witness were not really
questions of memory. The witness replied that in view
of the attacks made on HIM by Colonel Bliss he dld not
think that the questions were questions OF memory
Do you believe that the attorneys in the Star Route
acted faithfully and did the best they could to
convict the defendants ~ asked Mr.. Milken
:" think it is best for me to express no opinion.
ability and be handled the case in a manner simply
wonderful think his service in this respect was IN
valuable
Mr. Bliss then took the stand to contradict some OF
Mr. Kers statements continuing his remarks especially
to a denial of the assertion made by that gentleman
that he had prepared indictment against Price,
Brady and Kellogg for the March term.
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cents July pork closed SO so, and jay lard p
AZ l2io On the short board the drop continued. At
ESQ o'clock July wheat was going at s5a cents Aus1m
cent. Iuly pork at $40 IS and August at e19 so July
lard at 81 32io and August 81 47ls; July ribs 1t " %
and August at 81 so.
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entailfng loss Of about 10000 The club VIII rebuild
Immediately
The Joint building committee Of Trinity and Christ
Episcopal parishes has accepted the arohtects plans Tor
the church. which n proposed TO erect on Delaware
ave. Work will be begun soon,
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WAKING UP ALL AROUND.


Because George Bliss told me Cameron saw the
Acknowledgement. 1t woke the Attorney General up,
and the Attorney General woke Mr. Bliss up. Colonel
Bliss came and told that foolish Brewster Cameron
had gone 10 the Attorney General and told him Of
conversation hope that the correspondence VIII be
produced by Colonel Bliss" ,
I'm going 70 produce IT," answered Colonel Bliss
=" Mr. Bliss, we're going TO run this" mterposed Mr..
MI Ker continued -" Colonel Bliss refers to the
Generals embarrassing the case by deciding
b. close. Mr. Bliss was not there ana cannot uuder
stand why he should attempt 10 comment on matter
when he was far away. 1t looks like he is trying to
throw odum the Attorney-General" .,..,,,.
In referring Colonel Bsss testimony that William
KeIloggs did not appear in papers IN the Post
Office Department, Mr.. Ker said: Colonel Bliss
knew In his heart that Kelloggs did appear"
Witness said that he had prepared for the March term
an Indictment in which the names Of Price Brady and
Kellogg were Joined together charging them with con
.niracy TO defraud the Government. Mr.. Bliss had
sad that Keoggs name not mentioned before
that Grand Jury. "Why, Walsh's testimony was all
Mr. Ker said: "Walsh tested that he got the drafts
from Kellogg and paid money over 20 Kellogg"
How do you know what Walsh testified to y IN
quired Mr.. Mniken.
case" replied the witness Colonel Bliss" said he,
denounced Inc with telling fslsehood ana lnlenu
20 c0vinct him Of committing that Ofense himself"
what data did you have on which you prepared
that indictment against Brady, Price and Kellogg v
asked Mr. Springer.
knew that Walsh would testify to the fact that he
had received the drafts from Kellogg and that Kellogg
had written TO him about it, When Colonel Bliss told
that the Grand Jury had failed 10 indict Kellogg,
went 10 work to prepare indictment with KellOggs
omitted Colonel Bliss denies that prepared
indictment against Kellogg for the March term or that
Walsh testified 10 anything that implicated Kellogg
might procure ,corroborating testimony, but what
would become of the eorroboratng witness There is
IN the Post Office who could eOrroborate my
testimony"
What is his name ~ inquired Mr. Fyan.
'Do you want HIM fired out| replied the witness
with surprised air " If / was certain that Colonel
bliss would him would hiring him
bere0
Finally the witness said the 10 whom he referred
vas called Charles ID. Sloan. Sloan would testify that
he had told Bliss that witness had prepared indic-
ment against Kellogg at the March term Witness
knew that If Mr.. Sloan testified he would feel Mr..
BLISS vengeance. 1t was easy " say civil service re-
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