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Withou. Warrant OF Law.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The first
comptroller of tine treasury to-day made
n ruling that is likely to embarraSs the
court of commissioners of Alabama claims
for some time to come. 1t is to the
effect that the employment of twenty-four
persons borne ON the rolls of the court is
entirely without warrant of law and that
no payments can legally be made from the
treasury on their account in the future.
Mr.. Andrew III. Allen. diSbursing agent
Of tine court. recently made requisition on
the secretary of the treasury for 50, 600 to
meet the current expenses of
the court. In the usual course of business
the UequiSitiOn came before the first comp
troller, and he decided To make an investi-
cation of the affairs of the court before au-
thOriZing the issue of the necessary war
rants. His conclusions are summarized i'm
the following statement for publication:
The court of commissioners of the Alabama
claims was created in 1874 to hear proof of
claims TO be paid out OF the S15.500. 600
awarded by the Geneva commissioners, and
was continued by various acts until Dec. 81,
1877. 1t was also constituted of five judges,
with az annual salary OF So, 900 each. a
clerk at $4,000, a stenOgrapher at $500,
and an attorney 10 represent the United
L
made for the rent OF courtroom,
furniture. stationery, fuel and other
necessary incidental expenses. all of which
were to be paid out of said fund before
judgments were paid. The court was re-
organized in 1852, with the same officers
and salaries as before, except that the num-
Der of judges was reduced to three. The
comptroller. in investigating the case, found
that outside of the above named officers
there were on the pay roll the names of as
SiStant counsel for the United States, clerk
10 said counsel, experts, clerks
70 experts, messengers, watchmen,
ETC., whose aggregate salaries
amounted to about S34, 600 per year.
He also found in the quarterly returns that
there has been paid to other assistant coun-
sci over SIS, 900 for the quarter ending De-
cember 81. 1854, and about 1000 for the
quarter ending March 81. 1855, besides
other alleged illegal payments. He says he
finds no law authorizing said payments, and
after consulting with the acting secretary of
the treasury and with the solicitor of the
treasury, he has decided 10 stop all future
payments of the same. The comptroller
SAYS that all the unauthorized employees
have been paid out of the provisions OF the
organic act authorizing the payment OF rent,
stationary, printing and other necessary
incidental expenses. The accounts of the
disburSing agent have been settled up 10
March 81 last, and the salaries OF all per-
sons on the pay rolls have been paid up to
June So The acquisitions which have just
been refused We're for expenses, including
salaries for the month OF July. The comp
troller says the accounts OF the disbnrsing
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New York ReDusIicans.

SARATOGA, Y. Y, Aug. 25.-The meet
ing of the state Republican committee was
called to order shortly after noon to-day by
Chairman Warren. EX-Fire Commissioner
Van Cott offered the following preamble
and resolutions:
Whereas, The best interests of the Repub-
iican party will be subserved in the pending
contest 10y free and fun expression OF the
wishes of all classes of Republicans through
out the primaries held for the election OF del
egates TO the next state convention; there
fore.
Resolved, As the judgment of this com
mittee, that ali voters residing in the several
assembly districts of the state who adhere to
the principles of the Republican party. and
whose general intention is to act with the
party and promote its success by their votes
and influence at the next general election. be
invited, without regard TO any fundamental
test, 10 attend and take part in said primar-
les, and this committee recommends all or
g0niZations Of the party throughout the state
to act in compliance with the foregoing sug-
gestions.
Mr.. Jacob Hess asked if the plan would
not interfere with the plans already
adopted last year. Mr.. Van Cott said there
were thousands of Republicans in New
\ IOrk city who did not vote last year for
the nominee of the presidency. 1t would
be wise for the committee TO do all in its
power To give the men an opportunity TO
vote for Republican nominees this year.
Mr.. Van Alien said the resolution was
simply intended as 4 recommendation and
there could be no sound exception 10
it. lie thought it was wise
thing TO do. There are many Repu5li-
cans in New York city and throughout the
state who did not support the Republican
candidate for president. We should have
universal liberty prevailing throughout the
party. If it be adopted, Republicans who
did not support thei. candidate last year
can come in and lend us their aid and CO.
operation, and thus we will have full sup
port for the candidate whom we shall noEl-
mate. 1t is for the interest of the party
that harmony should prevail. l think the
adoption should be made without a
dissenting voice" The resolution was
then adopted. \ committee OF seven from
the New York Republican club was given
admittance, and through EX-Presldent
Hawes addressed the committee. urging an
enlargement of the plan for holding the
convention. He averred delegates from each
town would create enthusiasm among all
classes. He cited several states where such
a plan was a success. and said that if ap-
piled to this state il would draw voters
from remote districts who would take a
greater interest in the party. 1t would do
away with considerable jealousy among the
smaller towns. Saratoga was then selected
as the place for holding the next conven-
ton, and Sept. - was named as the
date
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.Keystone Democrats.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 25.-At 1
o'clock to-day not over fifty delegates to
the Democratic state convention had arrived
here. The talk of these here is for but one
candidate, Conrad Il. Day of Philadelphia.
He will no doubt be nominated bv the con-
vention by acclamation. The Indications
point TO an endorsement of the state and
national administrations, but the fight will
be upon anti-diScrimination.
HARRISBURG. Pa, aug. 25.-The indi-
cations point to a spirited convention OF the
Democrats tomorrow. The night trains
have brought most of the delegates, and the
main talk in the hotel corridors is
on the question of anti-discriminaticn
The filing of the bills in equity against the
South Pennsylvania railroad sales is being
ably discussed. and it will no doubt be the
prominent feature in the platform outside
an Endorsement of the state and national
administration.
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TELEGRAPHTC SPARKS.

EN-Gov. Reuben Z. Fenton died suddenly
while at his desk in the First National bank
at jamestown. N Y, of which he was presi-
dent. Heart disease was the cause.
The ecclesiastical committee before which
charges OF immortality ana personal miscon-
duct will be submitted against Rev. Henry d.
Jardine, rector Of st. MGry's Episcopal church
of Kansas City, convened in secret session.
but the case was adjourned for a few days
Theodore Frelirghuysen, son Of the late
eX-secretary of state, was married at New
port, II. l., 10 Miss Alice Coates. daughter of
James Coates, Of the firm of J. & p. Coates
of Scotland. The floral decorations were
beautiful and profuse and the presents many
and magnificent.
5. q. Calvin, secretary OF the Beaver Falls,
Pa, Building and Loan association. aud one
of the most prominent citizens. has been ar
rested on charge # embezzling $4,000 OF
the funds Of the association. The accused
gave bail for hearing on next SATURDAY..
when he claims he will be able 10 prove his
innocence.
4 passenger train on the Reading railroad
collided with a shifting engine Just above
Mageetown. Penn. Both engines one pas
senger cara coal and a box car were wrecked.
About I dozen passengers were injured. but
none dangerously. A misunderstanding of
the signals was the cause of the accident
At st. Ignace, Mich, ere destroyed AID.
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ParneIIites Orznnizing.

DUBLIN, Aug. 25.-The ParneIl man
ayers held 4 secret meeting here to-day 10
select candidates for the coming campaign
and to discuss the future policy of the
Home-ruie party. Mr.. Panell himself
presided over the meeting and it was re-
solved to advise all the Home-rule con
stimencieS to select no candidates without
first consulting with Mr.. Panell and 10
vote for none who would not give pledges
to act with the party as a unit IN parlia-
ment. IL was also resolved that the candi-
dates should each sign a pledge 20 vote and
act with the Parnelites and to resign If q
majority of their colleagues so ordered.
Addressing a public meeting Mr.. PaTnell
said the triumph of the Irish cause was as
sured whether the Wings or Tories won in
the election. The Tories would give as
good scheme of Self-goyernment as the
Wings. Let Irish farmers" he said
support the league and prove that they
will not allow landlords to trample upon
them during the ensuing winter.
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Food for the Utes,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The report of
Gen. Miles upon the condition of The South
em Utes in Colorado was received at the
interior department this morning, and the
commissioner of Indian affairs Immediately
instructed the agent to obtain supplies for
the Indians. The bureau officers say that
the trouble was caused by appropriations
for the purpose of food supplies
The department has endeavOred to distrib-
ute the amount of appropriation throughout
the fiscal year, but to avert starvation
among the Indians it has been found nee
essary to eXpend more than the limited
amount set apart for each quarter and to
rely upon congress to make good the def
cheney. In the case of the Southern UteS
there is an interest found that can be used
for the purchase of food when the regular
appropriation is exhausted. Supplies
amounting to 10000 pounds of beef and
5000 pounds of flour will be issued weekly
to these Indians.
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Washington Deserted.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Secretary Bay
ard is in New Jersey, Secretary Manning is
at Watch Hill, Secretary EndicOtt is up in
New England, Secretary Whitney is smell
ing salt water from the Massachusetts
coast, Postmaster General Villas is nursing
his senatorial boom and ruSticating in Wis
eOnSin; Lamont has gone; Higgins (who,
by the way, it is said, wants to be door
keeper of the next house) has gone; Secre-
tary Lamar has gOne-the Lord only knows
where, as no one at his department seems
10 be advised of his whereabouts This
city is practically deserted. The judicial
branch of the government left two months
ago. The executive branch has been
going by easy stages for a
month. The president is fighting moSqui-
toes in the AdiroIdacks. Attorney Gen
eraI Garland alone remains. Washington,
therefore, is poor place just now for the
aspiring patriot to come, as no appoint
ments of Indian agents, land agents, re-
ceivers, or messengers even can be made
until the return of the officials. There are
only six or seven congressman and two
senators in town, and they will leave as
soon as they get through with First Assis-
tant Postmaster General Stevenson, who
dispenseS patronage in the fOurth-class
pOStOtfices throughout the country.
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Wakennan,s yghereaboutx.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.-Edgar l.. Wake
man, proprietor of the Current, the stranded
Chicago literary publication, who diSap-
peared from Chicago and friends feared he
had committed suicide. has been resting
quietly at the house of James Barker, au-
ditor of the Wisconsin Central railroad in
this city. since the failure of Wakeman's
publication. Mr.. Barker is a warm per-
sonal friend of Wakeman. and a stock
holder in the Current. Efforts to secure
an interview with Wakeman have been
fruitlesS. and it is stated that he has gone
away with Mr.. Barker on business. The
latter's absence gives color TO this state
ment. They will both be here again to-
morrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
FLYING from Cholera.

MARsEIILES, Aug. 25.-Seventy new
cases of cholera were reported here to-day
and there We're thirty-eight deaths from the
disease. The report that cholera had
broken out in the French squadron anchored
near TOulOn is confirmed. Seven eases of
cholera and three deaths were reported
from the feet to-day. The cholera panic
has now extended to all classes in the city.
and all who can get away are TeSOrting 10
flight. Deaths from cholera have occurred
in many Of the towns and villages in the
department OF the RhOne. In Lincoln eight
fatal cases of cholera have been reported,
in GrauS three and in st. ChamOis two.
Besides these. several cases of cholera exist
in lstres, Marignam, Az. and Aries. 1t is
also reported that four persons have died
in SiSteron and BasSeS. There We're 4, TO1
new cases OF cholera and l, ,433 deaths from
the disease reported throughout Spain yes
terday
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Special Delivery,
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-An inquiry has
been made at the pOstoffice department as
to whether the special stamp system which
Is to go into effect Oct. will apply to mer-
chandiSe as well as to letters, and whether
packages having this stamp will be de-
liyered. Department officials hold that the
intent OF the law is to provide for prompt
delivery of first-elasS matter only, but that
merchandise not to exceed four pounds in
weight may be put up as first-class matter
and it would undoubtedly be specially de-
hyered; but it would probably cost the
sender more to send it by mail than by ex-
press, especially if the distance is short.
Third and fOurth-clasS matter can be sent
long distances by mail more cheaply than by
express, because mail rates are the same all
over the United States, while the express
rates are regulated by the distance to be
travelled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
Receivers a Fortune.
Special to the Globe.

cpcSldl 10 lue OlODe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The American
consul at CallaO, Peru, to-day notified the
state department that the several suits
against the estate of Charles COurtright
had been decided in favor of the defend
ant This information is the finale of a
novel and interesting story, Several years
ago an American merchant in the city of
Callao, Mr.. Charles COurtright, died inteS-
tate. Ills private papers furnished no
further clue to his antecedents than the
fact that he had five married sisters living
IN the cities of New York and
Brooklyn. The SunameS of these
ladies did not appear in the correspondence,
as the letters were uniformity signed,
Your loving sister, Mary, or Martha" or
whatever might be the writer's baptiSmaI
name. The officials of the state department
were puzzled over the letters some time.
The dead man had left an estate of $50. 900.
the heirs were known to be living, and yet
by an oversight common enough their iden-
tity could not be established. One day
Postmaster PearsOn's New York; private
secretary called at the state department
The COurtright affair was mentioned to him.
He suggested the printing of number of
circulars. setting forth the above facts as
briefly as possible, and giving one
to each carrier in New York and
Brooklyn on certain day to be afterward
agreed upon. Each carrier was to present
this circular at every house on his route
The plan was put into execution week
later and on the evening of that day the
addresses of each sister had been obtained.
Meanwhile number of claims, aggregating
many thousands of dollars, were filed
against the estate. The American consul.
believing that most if not all, of these
claims were fictitious, carried the matter
into the courts, where, as stated, decision
has finally been rendered against them
After deducting the cost of litigation and
other expenses the heirs will come into
possession of about $40, 900.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
Foreirn FInshes.

The Ursuline convent at Balytruckle,
County Waterford. was destroyed by fire. All
the inmates escaped.
Ii is rumored that the Munster bank reor-
ganization scheme has collapsed, owing TO
difficulties in the directorate.
il is reported that Germany has asked a
power, friendly 10 both herself and Spain.
TO act as arbitrator in the Caroline islands
dispute.
Nationalist of Cork nd Waterford assem-
bled at knockamore, and inferred a coffin
containing a document representing the
crimes act
IL is believed the Marquis OF Salisbury will
utilize MS visit TO the continent 10 interview
the leading European ministers and diplo-
mats with view TO smoothing the asperi-
ties 81 present existing in the relation be-
tween England and some of the foreign
courts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
Parson BeecT,er,s ne,iaI,

SpeCidl 10 the GlODe.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Henry Ward
Beecher was seen this evening at his coun-
try seat at Peekskill. With all his old fire
and vehemenee he denounced as an infa-
nous lie the story that he was to leave
Plymouth church and that he was sadly in
debt. Mr.. Beecher declared he did
not owe a penny that could not be
had for the asking. '.As soon as l feel
myself going," said Mr.. Beecher, II shall
be ready to welcome younger man, and
help him all L can to go right on with work.
l was never in better health in my life. I
am prepared for any amount of work. The
church is stronger and better to-day than
ever it was. The asperities of the
political campaign are gradually
fading away. Plymouth has been Repub-
ican stronghold. Many were not ready to
follow me when thought it my duty as
good citizen to support Mr.. Cleveland.
Some of the members of the congregation
felt very sore for time and absented them
selves from the church, but all save two ara
now again in full working fellowship.
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Racing at Saratora.

SARATOGA, Aug. 25.-It rained nearly
all night and at intervals this morning.
The track is in very bad condition.
The first race was for equity stakes for
twO-year-oldS winning races, and maiden
allowances, distance three-quarters of a
mile. The starters were Kirkman, Blue
Stone, Tartar, Pronica, and the California
horses, Primerer and Mile McCarthy's
Last. Tartar won, Kirkman second, Blue
Stone third. Time, 1899.
The second race, three-quarters of a
mile, was won by Decoy Duck, with Hearts
ease second, and Irish Lass third. Time,
1:1S24.
In the third race, for the Morris stakes,
two miles, Freeland won, with Euclid Sec
ond and Lucky 3 third. Time, 3:424.
Fourth race, one mile and furlong,
Bessie won, with HazaraS second, and
Sapphire third. Time, 2:02.
Fifth race, one mile, Whiz Gig won,
with GirOfa second, and Banara third.
Time, 1:47%.
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agent for the quarter ending Aug. 81, when
received, viii be disallOwed. The salaries
of the judges, and other officers of the court
who are named in the organic act, are not
forfeited by his ruling. The comptroller
says, also, that the secretary of state, who
has jurisdiction over the court, is in accord
with him in his view of the law and has
sanctioned the action taken by him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
More Indian Deprcdations.

TOMBSTONE. AriZ.. Aug. 25.-SiXty Ap-
aches made raid Friday last on ranches
near San Pedro. Mexico, forty miles south
of this city. They carried OF number OF
horses. The raid was witnessed by a squad
of Mexican soldiers. but no interference
was attempted. \ report reached here to-
day that San Bemardin's ranch. famous in
connection with Indian hostilitieS, has been
abandoned owing to the bold depredationS
of the hOstileS. y party Of armed
citizens left here for the Mexican border
TO assist in driving the Indians from United
States soil.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
Minister Phelps, Remains.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-The remains
of the Hon. Seth L. Phelps, late minister
to Peru, which arrived in New York on
yesterday by the steamer City of Para,
reached Washington this morning. They
were received by Mr.. LevellOn Bowen, the
son-in-law of the deceased, and Mr.. A. a.
Adee, third assistant secretary of state, and
conveyed to Oakhill cemetery, Georgetown,
and deposited in Irving vault. The body
will not finally be inferred until October,
when it is understood funeral ceremonies
will take Dlace
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-26
EoVva,s Coming Governor.

Special to the Globe.
DEs MONIES, Ia, Aug. 25.-RepoIts
from all quarters of the state show that the
action of the Democratic state convention.
held at Cedar Rapids last week. is received
with general favor by the masses of the
Democratic and Greenback parties. as we'll
as the large number of anti-prohibition
Republicans. who expect this year to vote
the Democratic state and legislative ticket.
For the first time in many years one of the
chief political organizations OF the state has
chosen for its governor a man who is a
farmer and always has been a farmer.
Heretofore, the custom has been to 90 TO
the profession of the law for a standard
bearer or if the agricultural interest has
been catered to it has been by the selection
of candidate who makes farming the i'll
cident while the pursuit of politics has been
his chief aim in life. With the nomination
of Judge Whiting new departure is sig
naliZed. y representative of the great
agricultural interests, which embrace the
national wealth of Iowa, is made the
candidate for governor, and farmers who
have heretofore claimed. as a class.
they have steadily been ignored by the po-
litical managers of both parties, have now a
candidate around whom they can rally with
the full assurance that If elected lie VIII al
wavs remain true to his trust. 1t has not
been an uncommon thing since the conven-
ton to be confronted by Republicans with
the sneering remark: ''Who is Whiting?"
1t shows lamentable ignorance Of the public
men of Iowa on the part of any one who
asks this question honestly, for Senator
Whiting has achieved a distinction that
leaves him no stranger to the people OF the
state. When one hears these Sneering re-
marks the mind involuntarily returns to the
memories Of a year ago, when the same
query was prOpOunded as to Cleveland. III
Is fact worthy of note that these Repu5li-
cans nave ceased to ask this question OF the
gentleman from Buffalo, and. unless the po-
!!llcal Signs are very misleading, they will
md a sufficient answer to this impudent
query III the election returns as they
come in.
WHO IS wHITING?'
Ii can De answered III half a dozen words.
Whiting is the next governor OF Iowa. More
than that he Is as honorable a private citi-
zen as has ever honored Iowa. Thirty-siX
years ago he came 10 the state poor man.
For thirty-one years he has lived on his
present homestead. There are two larger
farms than his in Iowa-Wheelers of Ode
bolt and Wells of Grundy-but Wbiting's
is worth both OF them IN solid cash. AS
farmer lie is a representative Of whom our
progressive Western agriculturiSts NAV well
feel proud. His two thousand broad acres.
with their groves of walnut, ash, maple. etc.
all planted by him, cultivated like so much
corn, and now fit for Saw-logs; his orchards
of tine choicest and most approved varieties
of fruits he being one of the most lntelli-
gent and practical pomologists of the state;
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Want Their Wages.

TYLER, Tex, Aug. 25.-The Knights of
Labor in the employ of the Texas & st.
Louis railway in this city struck to-day at l
o'clock. They issued circular, asking all
employees of the road to aid them in their
efforts by refusing to work until the pay
ment of all wages due them. The non
payment of several months wages is the
cause of the strike.