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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27
FLORIDA on THE WIRE.
Burning OF n entail Death
Of n Boy by His own Hand.

Burning OF n Cottage ccid entail Death
Of n Boy by His own Hand.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 26--Fire al
O'Clock this afternoon destroyed the ems
tire cottage residence of l.. b. Thompson
in the suburb OF Springfield. The loss is
81, 600 and the insurance 5000.
Passenger trains will go over the Jack
sonvile, Tampa and Key West railway
through TO DeLand on Monday.
yesterday morning about l O'clock an
l1-year-old con Of DR.. John q. Lengle, John
c., Jr., accidentally shot himself dead
with a heavy Colts revolver, at his
fathers home. In this city. The ball en-
tered the mouth aud ranged back and up
ward through the brain. The child
died instantly. The children Of the family
were at home playing with Christmas
presents. The child seeing the pistol
lying on the mantel In the room took ID
down and BEGAN handling 10. Others adj
monished him and started TO place id
back on the mantel when it was exploded.
The child never spoke. The father had
just cleaned and reloaded the pistol and
Intended taking it with him on q short
trip he was going 10 make. DIR. Lengle IL
prominent druggist and owner of tug.
boats here. He Is numerousiy and prOm-
inently connected, and the affair cast a
ASSF &AVVm DfNA - tHA bE entAcs
SHOT IN THE HAND.
A young son Of j. j. Holland, in the
suburbs OF Brooklyn, shot his hand badly
yesterday afternoon with a toy pistol.
The toy pistol seems % have got In its
work in good shape yesterday. and nu-
merOus minor accidents were reported.
In East Jacksonville, during q row be-
tween two negroes, Adam Gillson shot
James Brown with adouble-barreled shot
gun, loading bird shot. Gillison was jailed
Brown will doubtless lose his eyesight,
the shot being In his face.
William "a. Mccormick, chief train
dispatcher OF the Florida Railway and
Navigation Company has been appointed
superintendent Of the telegraphic service
OF the entire system.
A fine crowd turned out 10 racing
yesterday afternoon at the State Park as
sOcIation's grounds. There was splendid
racing, and the enthusiasm shown de-
mOnstrated what deep interest the people
take In affairs Of this kind.
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AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
No Diminuition In the AvaIanchs oi
Shooting ARRAYS.

Shooting Arrays.
ATLANTA, Dec. 26.-William Drake
field, who was shot by Acie Whitaker
yesterday, died thismorning.
Al O'Clock this morning william,
Adam and JESSE George fell out about a
woman near the Gate City gas works.
George drew a pistol and shot Adam in
the stomach, inhicting a probably fatal
wound.
William Malone, who shot "Cootv Eng.
land, OF the EUening Capitol. ten days ago.
was released on s 1000 bond to-day.
G. NJ. Atkins, OF POttsyille, Pa, died.
at the KimDall House this morning. The
deceased was Ia Atlanta looking after
his interests In the Georgia Machinery
Company. His remains will be sent home
for burial.
sam Jones and Sam Small. the evange-
lists. reached Atlanta yesterday from 81.
Louis, and will leave for Cincinnati to-
morrow.
Commissioner Slaughter. Of the South
ern Passenger Committee. was presented
to-day. through Acting General Paasen-
ger Agent e.. w. Chears, with a gold
headed cane by the Southwestern Passen-
ger Agents Of the Richmond and Danville
system. OF which company Mr.. Slaughter
until recently was General Passenger
gent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27

MADRID, Dec. 26.--Prime Minister sa-
gasta to-day opened thn Cortes In accord
ance with the royal decree.
Senior CanOyas del Castillo made a
patriotic speech in the Cortes to-day, Ia
the course OF which be took occasion 10
eulogize the late King Alfonso. His
tribute to the memory Of the dead king
was received with cheers, amid shouts Of
Live the Queen Regent" The Cortes
unanimously resolved 10 send a deputa-
tiOn 10 Queen Christina with an address
OF condOlence on the death OF her hus-
band. TIE Senate, by unanimous vote,
adopted a similar resolution.
The chambers met today for the first
time since the death OF King Alfonso.
senOr CanOvas De lCastlllO was elected
President OF the Chamber Of Deputies by
a majority Of 40 over senior ROmeroy
RebledO, ex- Minister OF the Interior. The
voting showed that there 10 a serious split
Ia the ROyalist party.
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AFLORIDA SHERIFFSLAIN
LOWNDEs COUNTY THE sCENR
OF THE SHOOTING.

The Murderer the Negro who Killed nnd
Robbed Contractor Cohen in Bradford
County, Fla,--A VAIdOsta Policemam
Wounded in the shouIder--Escape oG
the Murderer.
VALDosTA, GA, Dec. 26.-G. W. EpperS
son, Sheriff OF Bradford county, Fla, was
shot and killed near here last night by a
negro named Richard Townsend. About
three weeks ago Townsend brutally mur-
dered d. @. Cohen, tic contractor, for
whom he was working in Florida and
robbed him Of $500 or $7O0 and other
effects.
FOLLOWED To VALDOsTA.
Sheriff Epperson followed him to vaIS
dosta, and last night spotted him on the
Braswell plantation, about four niles
north Of this place. W. II. Cooper, po4
liceman here, W. }. Nelson and negro
guide went with Epperson and surronnd-
ed the house. The negro decOy tried TO
induce Townsend to come out, but failed
FATAL EAGERNEss.
He then went in and tried 20 get him Ia
build fre, and this he refused to do. Ep-
person was too eager for his game and
pushed In at the door. AS soon as he en-
tered Townsend shot him through the
DIhns ana ne Ieii uend.
COOPER WOUNDED.
Officer Cooper was just behind and be-
fore he could spot his man he got a ball
in the left shoulder. The negro guide
fed, leaving Nelson, who is a cripple,
alone with the wounded policeman and
Townsend was still master Of bis ground
The dead sheriff was left in the house
with Townsend. or course Townsend
fed before another force marched against
his stronghold.
SEARCHING FOR THE MURDERER.
To-day the Sheriff OF Lowndes with a
large posse is in hot pursuit OF the MUIR
derer, but II Is hard 20 capture a negro
once out OF sight. among these planta-
lions aud turpentine farms. This is thel
third white man that has been killed by
negroes IN Lowndes within two years.
INTENSE FEELING AT sTARKE.
STARKE, FLA, Dec. 26.--The news OF
the shooting raises intense feeling here.
as Mr.. Epperson was one Of the leading
men OF this county.
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FATAL FLAMES.
Two Men Killed and Many Injured at
Newburyport.


NEwBURYPoRT, MASS, Dec. e. EARLY
this morning fire broke out in Boardman's
grocery store in the Adams block, George
town, and extended to the Masonic block,
Equitable building, ,Tenney's shoe factory,
and the private residence of G. J. TenneY,
all of which were destroyed, causing a
loss OF $50 900, which is partly covered by
insurance. Thirteen business places
were burned out, and l50 hands are
thrown out OF employment. Engines were
sent from Haverhill and Newburyport,
and but for them the entire centre OF the
town would have been destroyed.
TWO LIVES LOST.
During the fire Joseph Illsley, a
fireman, aged "A years. unmarried,
and George A. Chase, clerk,
aged 20 years, who leaves a widow and
child were both killed by falling walls.
Clarence NJ. Clark, bageagemaster en-
ployed by the Boston and Maine railroad,
had bis left leg badly crushed. Fred
Goldsmith, Arthur Tucker ana Charles
Williams. hremen of Haverhill, were also
injured, Williams beng probably fatally
hurt. f. A. Yeaton and another George
town fireman had arms broken. The fire
is severe blow to the business interests
OF the town.
COLLINGSVILLE'S BLAIR.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 26.-The
Times has received full details OF the con-
tiagration at Collingsviile, Ala, last
night. The fire originated in the post
office, and was the work OF an incendlarY,
and no clue TO his identity exists. The
following are the losses: K. w. Cain, d,
druggist, loss $500, no insurance; G.. w.
Reed, general store, loss 81 800, insurance
$1,000; w. d. Mackey, general store, loss
$1,000, fully insured; G. w. Roberts, store,
loss $4,000, insurance $4,000; 4. j. Pullin.
druggist, loss 81, 600, no insurance; Oliver
Hall e. Co., store, loss $1,000, insurance
5000; j. NJ. Weaver, livery stable, loss
$4,000, no insurance; Petty Il Miller's
block of Offices, loss $4,000. no insurance; !;
j. II. Collins, store, loss $1,000, no insu-
rance; +. i. Reed, Postmaster, $lOCO.
The Alabama & Great Southern railroad
depot was also destroyed. and that loss
will reach $4,000. The entire contents of
all the burned buildings, including the
post office, were destroyed.
SEVERAL WAREHOUSES; DESTROYED.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Dec. 26.-Late on
Thursday night fire in Clarendon, Ark,
destroyed several wooden storehouses
with their contents and the office OF the
Monroe County San. The loss is $4,000.
1t is partially covered by insurance,
TOWN BADLY sCORCHED.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dee. 26.-Fire at
Guerdon, Ark, Christmas morning de-
stroyed most of the business portion of
the town.
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CHICAGo's BLAzING TREE.
$50 Persons More or Less Seriously In
jured by the Fire.

ESQ Persons More or Less Seriously In
jured by the Fire.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-It was stated at the
county hospital this morning that at least
25O persons received injuries at the burn
ing Of the Christmas tree at the festivi-
ties yesterday, but that most Of the burns
and bruises are Of a trivial nature.
Among the more painfully injured are
Mrs. A. A. Carpenter, Of No. SO
Cass street, who had rib and her collar
bone broken and her face and hands
scorched; A. &. Bartlett, who was severe
ly burned, and Commissioner Vanpelt,
whose face and hands were scorched.
Mrs. King, OF West Congress street, and
three little children are still at the hospi-
tai, all being quite severely burned. Two
OF the women who jumped from win
dow to the ground, distance Of twenty
five feet. injured their backs, but whether
seriously or not is not yet known.
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CLEvELAND's NEW YEARS.
The Hours Allotted for the Reception of
Official Callers.

The Hours Allotted for the Reception of
Official Callers.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The following
is the official programme for the Presi-
dents reception on New Years day: The
President will receive at IL O'Clock in the
morning the members of the Cabinet and
the diplomatic corps; at 11:l5 O'Clock
in the morning, the Chief Justice and AS
sOciate Justices of the Supreme Court of
the United States, and the Judges of the
United States Court of Claims; at IL 80
O'clock in the morning the Senators and
Representatives in Congress, Judges of
the Supreme Court of the District of Co
lum bia, the Commissioners OF the District
Of Columbia, and the judicial officers OF
the District, eX-members of the Cabinet
and eX-ministers OF the United States; at
noon, the officers Of the army and
Navy; at 1890 o'clock the secretary of
the Smithsonian Institution, the Commits
siOner of Agriculture, the Civil Service
Commissioners, the Assistant Secretaries
OF Departments, Assistant POstmasters
General, Solicitor General, Assistant At
torneys General, heads Of the Bureaus of
the several Departments, and the presi-
dent of the Columbian Institute tor the
deaf and dumb; at 12:45 O'clock the assO-
ciated soldiers of the war OF 1872. the
associated veterans OF the waroi 1876, the
grand army OF the republic, and members
of the Oldest Inhabitants' association
OF the District of Columbia; at
O'Clock the reception of citizens which
will terminate at O'Clock. The Presi-
dent will be assisted by Miss Cleveland
and the ladies of the Cabinet. Miss
Cleveland's weekly Saturday afternoon
receptions from 3 until 5 O'Clock will be-
gin on Saturday, Jan. 8, and continue
through the season. She will be at home
to her friends on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from to 4O'clock.
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sHARoN,s VICTORY.
The Certificate Declared False and the
Suit Decided in His Favor.

AAg declared EMAa6 ana NnH
suit Decided in His Favor.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.--In the Uni
ted States Circuit Court to-day Judge
Sawyer rendered decision In favor Of
the plaintiff in the suit Of sharon VS.. Hill.
The action was brought to declare void
the alleged marriage contract.
A voLUMINoUs RULING.
The decision, after stating the evidence
In the case, covers 1,73l pages of legal
cap written with typewriter. The de-
cision refers to the refusal of the de-
tendant to produce the alleged marriage
contract before the examiners, and di-
rects her committal for contempt in maxi
ing such refusal. The decision adds:
"This singular conduct can only
be interpreted as an admis-
sion that such an inspection
would tend to prove the claim OF the mar
riage contracts falsity." On determining
the plaintiffs standing in the Circuit Court
as citizen of Nevada, IL is held that not
withstanding the plaintiffs two years res
idence in California he never exercised
any political right in this State which
v0ided his status as a citizen OF Nevada,
and hence he is still a citizen OF the lat
ter State.
THE SHARON VS.. SHARON CASE.
On the question as to the effect Of the
adjudication of the Superior Court in the
divorce case OF Sharon VS.. Sharon, in
which an appeal is now pending. the de-
cision says "The Supreme Court Of the
state has unitormally held that an appeal
from JUDGMENT suspends it's operation for
all purposes, and that settles the question
for this court. 1t follows that the plain
tiff is not estopped by the judgment Of the
Superior Court In the case OF Sharon VS..
Sharon, from showing in this case that
the declaration of marriage ls false and
forged"
THE PRINCIPAL QUESTION.
The decision then states that the priu-
cipal question was whether the alleged
declaration OF marriage was genuine or
forged. Much space is devoted 10 the
testimony OF the experts In handwriting,
from which the court decided that the
evidence is largely in favor of the plain
tih, and proves as far as such evidence
can that the signature TO the document is
forged. 1t also holds from the same testi-
mony that the word 'wife" in the "my
dear wife" letters is n tracing sub
stituted for another word. The opinion
concludes by stating that the alleged
marriage contract is q forgery, and de-
erees IL 10 be null and void. The main
opinion is by Judge Deady, OF the United
States District Court OF Oregon, and con-
tains "A 900 words. judge Sawyer filed
cOncurring opinion. The ACTION was
brought by William Sharon against Sarah
Althea hill TO have declared null and void
a contract upon which Superior Judge
sullivan granted the defendant a divorce
from the plaintiff year ago.
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Troons Send to Arizona.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-A dispatch
was received here to-day from Gov. Zu-
lik, of Arizona, stating that troops are re-
quired in the neighborhood OF the San
Carlos reservation TO protect the Indians
on the reservation, from a threatened at
tack by the laWless white element. The
dispatch was transmitted to the Secretary
of War, and by his direction two troops
of cavalry and eight companies of infant
ry have been ordered TO proceed at once
from San Francisco to such points in Ar
izonia as Gen. Crook, commanding the
Department of Arizona, may indicate.
Gen. Crook has also been authorized to
increase his Indian scouts by 100. Addi-
tional transportation has also been sent
TO Arizona.
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FREIGHT TRAINS WRECKED.

Several Car Loads of Coke ana Mer-
chandise Subsequently Burned.
PITTsBURG, PA. Dec. 26.-This morning
the third section Of freight train No. 81, on
the Panhandle road. ran into the rear OF
the second section Of the same train near
Philadelphia Cross Roads, 20 miles west
OF this city, wreckng both trains, aud
slightly injuring fireman John Boals,
whose name could not be learned. Inn
mediately after the accident the wreck
took FIRE. and a namber of cars loaded
with coke and merchandise were entirely
consumed. The loss IL $4,000. The
cauao of fhe accident n not known.
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1,imher nenredntors.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The Secretary
of the Interior, after considering num-
her OF cases which have been brought to
his attention relative 10 the cutting Of
timber on certain lands In Alabama,
which IN 1856 we're granted the State 10
aid In the construction OF the Mobile and
Girard railroad. has requested the Attor-
new General TO institute a test suit
against several timber depredators TO set
ne the question Of title TO these lands.
which covers some 100000 acres. IL is
claimed the railroad has no valid title,
because Of its alleged failure TO complete
The terms OF the contract on which the
grant was made.
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A Life-saving Crew Puts out for a
Wreck off Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 26.-The life
saving crew put out in their lifeboat yes
terday for the scene OF the collision be-
tween the schooner Willie DeWolfe and
another unknown vessel and have not yet
returned. A northeast gale prevailed yea
terday and to-day with snow hurries and
thick weather this morning. A dispatch
from Point judith to-day says 10 is sup
posed the crew reached Block island har-
Dor. The government cable 20 Block is
land is imperative and their fate cannot
be definitely known until the steamer can
get through 10 Newport. A revenue cut
ter has been ordered 10 search for them.
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The Silver Coinnpe Firht,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Star this
evening says that 1t Is impossible 10 judge
of The strength or weakness OF either side
OF the silver coinage question IN the
House. Many OF the members, It says,
are in doubt, and the opinion Is pretty
generally expressed that neither side has
a majority as 1t now stands, but that the
balance of power is held by those who
nave not vet made mp their minds. The
fight will be 10 win these doubtful votes.
and some compromise measure Is likely
20 come In for pretty strong support.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-On July last
the Postmaster General made % appoint
ments of post office inspectors 10 serve
during the remaining months Of the
year with the understanding that II their
services were satisfactory they were 10
receive permanent appointments at 81. 800
per annum. IL is said that the whole
number will be reappointed Jan. 1. An
examination will soon be held 10 Gil the
vacancies now existing.
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PefulapenCe,

LIMA, Dec. 2G.-All The troops under
arms serving either for Gen. lglesias or
Gen. Cacerea have now reached Lima and
have been disDanded by the Council Of
Ministers and sent az the governments
expense % their different homes. The
projects appointed by the new govern
ment are ioyfnliy received In al the pro-
ylnces. Tranquility relgns throughout
the country. Preparations are being
made for the coming elections. Gen. Ca
ceres will, 10 ~ expected, be returned ao
President and the leading men OF the
country 10 the senate and House Of Dep
Utica.
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swArSEsBoRo, Dec. 26.-sheriR II. r.
Daniels Thursday ia attempting 10 arrest
Aleck Davis. a negro OF bad reputation,
for the onense OF carrying concealed
weapons, had 20 shoot him before he
would surrender. The negro tried to shoot
the sheriff, but the Sheriff got the drop on
him, and Davis IL now languishing IN
iail. The wound is not serious, and he
will soon recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27
BRIssoN's RETIREMENT.
Goblet Jastifes the withdrawal or the
CIericai stipends.


Clerical Stipends.
PARIS, Dec. 26.-A Cabinet meeting
was held to-day at which President Grevy
presided. M. Brisson, Prime Minister.
was i'll and did not attend the meeting.
The rumor that the Eriss0n Ministry will
resign after the Presidential election
Monday next is confirmed. II is stated
that M. Brisson is not inclined 10 resume
office.
In the Senate NJ. Goblet, Minister Of
Public Instruction, to-day justified the
withdrawal Of the ipends OF the clergy,
who, he SAID, while receiving government
pay were attacking the government. he
regretted that the clergy had not followed
the moderate counsels Of the Pope.
The Tonquin and Madagascar credits
were adopted by a vote Of 225 10 G1.
The report that Admiral CALDER, Minis
ter Of Marine and the Colonies, had re-
signed is confirmed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27
Alexander Enters Sofia,

SOFIA. Dec. 2G.--Prince Alexander en-
tered sofia to-day 40 the head Of six regi-
mouts Of infantry, one regiment OF
cavalry and three batteries OF
artillery. He was received with great
enthusiasm by the inhabitants. The city
was gaily decked with flags aud tonight
Ia brilliantly Illuminated. Many banners
bearing patriotic inscriptions were die
played at various points along the line OF
march. One Of these read: ''HonOr and
glory % the Yict0rs OF bllvnlt1a, Drngc.
man-Pass, I0arlhfoi and Prot"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27

PENSACOLA, Dec. 26.-The T0wboat
Jumbo exploded her boiler this morning
fatally wonndlng Engineer william
Towart and n cOlored hrqman. j. 9.
Petersen, passenger, threw the captain
aud dcckhand overheard and then
Jumped into the water and saved both,
alfhonVb hadlr aoalded himself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27
HER BABY BURNED no DEATH.
Christmas Forever Made a Sad Day TO
a Mother Of Ylncennea.

Chrtstmaa Forever maoo = Sao DAY 70
Another Of Vincennes.
vINcENNEs, IND, Dec. Pa distress.
ing accident occurred Christmas evening
at the home Of Absolom Jordan, farmer
who lives five miles south OF this city.
Mrs. Jordan absented herself from the
house for a briet period, and when she ro-
turned could not dnd SPOT" her little A.
year-Old daughter. Upon searching for
her the mother went 70 the road where
and discovered by TWO little shoes stick
ing out Of the chnrred ana burnt remains
that II WAS her child. She had evidently
been playing with the fire IN the CRATE
when her clothes took fire and she ran
into tho road
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CHARLEsToN, \. g.. Dec. 26.--On
Christmas day about eight miles from
Union Court House In this state Henry
n. Fowlee was sh0t dead BY b. -. G0iDgs
III 3 Rrudge Of long standing. Both men
are white ana u rood pesltloa.
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End of tho Mourning Period.

WAsHfNGToN, Dec. 26.-The thirty days
OF mourning for the late Vice President
Hendricks have expired, and the depart
ments and other public buildings we're
To-day dyested Of their mourning drap-
ines. A ho0g and ladder force was re-
guired 10 remove the black cloth from the
tall pillars of the White House pprtico'
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WAsHiNGroN. Dec. 20.-One.hall OF
i've hundred dollar legal tender note was
received NJ tho Treasury Department ~
an envelope D0sl-markcd AeN lvfh Win
the following letter "Aselth llynt M
oorf ~ numfer III hlil. more laiarh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27

RonK, Dec. 28.--The Pope u suffering
from : Kidney complaint, and has been
ordered BY bic physicians - take com
Dlete rect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-27

LOKDON. Dec. 1A.-harcus Gervaia
Befesf0rd, ID. D.. Protestant Archbishop
OF Armagh. primate 81 All Ireland and
metropolitan. who uae announced few
days ago 10 BE- dangerously IA and after.
wards lmOf0fInr N dead.
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ARLINGTON, Dee. 2D.--John Blgelow,
Wae recently appointed Assistant
,leo ttaics Treasurer 40 New YORK,
. eeonhfmcd by tne Senate, has resigned