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New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
GENERAL GRANTS COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-When commission was
made cut for the appointment OF General Grant on
the retired list. Secretary Lincoln retained
IL at the War Department, thinking 1t
proper that the new Secretary should
be given an opportunity to countersign II
after its signature by the President. Yesterday
morning the President sent for it. in order that
there might be no delay in making the appoint
ment Secretary Lincoln took the commission to
the Executive Mansion in person and handed 1t to
the President, remarkng that he had not yet acted
upon it because he thought that Judge Endicott
would be pleased to attend to it az one OF his first
official duties.
THAT was very thoughtful of you, Mr.. Lincoln"
remarked the President; 81 have no den6s !
would be q pleasure to Judge Endlcott ntiii, !
will sign II myself that there may be no ac'ay' ana
then Judge Eudicott can cOuntersign IL
President Cleveland thereupon afiixsd ms s mgns,
ture. The commission. after the ofnciai IeooIe
was made, was returned to the war Departments
This morning it was on the desk OF the new Secre-
tary of War; and tho first omciai act OF secretary
Endicott was to countersigh IT.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
MINERS ORGA AyIZIyG A STRIKE.

PITrsBURG March z (SpeciaD. Forty five
delegates representing the river miners OF all four pools
met in Byerss Hail. Monongahela City, this afternoon
and resolved to strike Monday for three cents o
bushe Last they struck to sustain the rate ct
three cents bushel. After three months OF
starvation they surrendered and ever since have
been working for two and half cents a
bushel The is broken up. navigation resumed and
craft are ready for loading and prospects to them
good for u strike. At their convention Wednesday
the railroad miners resolved to strike Monday against
arbitration which reduced their wages half o cent a
bushel IL these two mandates are obeyed, 10000
miners will on Monday lay down their tools aud another
struggle against capital with but little hope OF success
will begin
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SAYING GooD.BY IN THE DEPARTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-ln the State, War
and navy Department building this morning the retiring
Secretaries bac the chiefs and clerks who have served
under them good.by, and conplimented them on their
services Secretaries Frclnghuysen and Lincoln met their
nboruatcs In the offices which the heads OF the state
and War Departments have occupied Secretary Chandler
called upon his subordnatcS In their respective rooms
No official business was transacted by the retiring OH
Gers Prior Ia the incoming Secretaries taking the oath
of Office the building nlled with visitors Congress
manelect wheeler OF Alabama. headed delegation that
entered the apartment occupied by the secretary OF the
Navy. The members OF the delegation were men
above the average size, and numbered about
dozen They introduced to the retiring secretary,
every general colonel Mr. thhnuler'
man small stature quietly folded his hands In front OF
him and plantivcy remarked. "Gentlemen, give me
time to pray" Then he turned to Mr. wheeler ana was
,nont to ask "Wherc are the JudgesP The Congress
man elect before the question propounded lett the
"a moment, but soon returned WIN TOUR iapai
ans 10 whom he gave the title or Judge universe,
laugh followed and the party then engaged III general
conYeIsatlOn.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SWEAR ING IN THE NEW SECRETARIES.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Promptly mt "
o'clock to-day four OF President Clevelands Cabinet.
Mr. Baynrd Mr. whitney. Mr.. Endcott and Mt Gar
land entered the office OF the Secretary OF state Mrs
Endcot wife Of the Secretary OF War, accompanied
the party as did also Justice Field OF the United States
Supreme Court. Immediately after entering Mr. Bayard
took the oath OF Office, which was administered ny
Justice Field Secretary Frelinghuysen and Assistant
Secretary Davis were present also Senator Payne OF
Ohio and ex-Atorncy General Perrepont. The party
then went to the room occupied by Secretary Chandler
who're Mr.. whitney took the oath Of Office as Secretary
OF tho Sayy.
In Secretary Lii coins office where Lieutenant
General sheridan and stan and other officers OF the war
Department had assembled the oath was administered
10 Mr.. Endicott. Mrs. Endcott entered the room on
the arm OF Mr. Bsyard As soon Justice Field had
administered the oath the various army officers were IN
turn introduced to the Secretary by Mr. Lincoln.
Attorney Garland was sworn into once IN tie
Department of Justice about The oath OF Office
was administered by Justice Field. OF the Supreme
Court In the presence of AtorneyGcncral Brewster
Secretaries Bayani, Manning. whitney, Endicott ana
Lamar and few others. Mr. Brewster VIII continue 70
act ~ Attorney General until Monday. wher he VIII
formally present his successor 10 the United states
1ne pary Irocce,cd from the Department OF Justice
20 the Treasury Department. where tho oath or once
w. aan ~ tnose already named there were present
OK sscrrtary MsChliooh, Assistant secretary Coon w
York: Mr j oaes OF Nsw-Hampshrci T. h. oney. e.
Jordan o. ana many s ss ar.s sSoa osses sisss
aud cofs OF div-ons visited his office and paid their
respects Mr.. Manning informed them that ne wonia
not enter the duties OF his office until Monday
Postmaster General villas and Secretary Lamar also
took the oath oce and entered upon the discharge OF
their duties There little formaty In the ceremony
IN either The oaths we're aminsteret 10y justice
Field In tile presence OF secretary Baynr Atorney-
General Garland aud other distinguished persons
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CABINET.

WHAT THE TREASURER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE SAYS
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
Boston, March. 1.-THE Democratic pilgrims from
Massachusetts who were present and assisted in
the Inauguration of Mr. Cleveland, are fast return
ing home. Colonel Lewis, the treasurer of the
Democratic State Committee. got home last night.
In conversation with Record reporter. this morn
ing he expressed himself as disappointed in common
with many other Democrats over the formation Of
the Cabinet. although they were trying to make
the best OF it, Speaking of Secretary Endicott,
Colonel Lewis said
IL have the highest personal regard for the Judge
and am confident that he will lend honor to the Ad-
mnstration. but he will not help us to gain votes
in this State or to build up the party. The other
New-Englanders areof the same opinion. Wewanted
General Collins in the Cabinet, and believed that
his great ability honesty, public services and pop
nlarity. with the masses fully entitled him to the
honor"
How about Mr. Morse ~
"Well, he wanted the Naval portfolio and worked
hard to get it. rather think his disappointment is
quite keen, but he says but little about IT, 49,
III suppose it is pretty well decided who will be
appointed to the principal o1icesp -,
Yon may say that Peter Butler, Of Quincy. VIII
have the Colectorship. Levcrett Saltonstall is in
Washington working for the place but his claims
are not as good Mr.. Buffers, and the latter is
sure to get it. There Is no opposition TO the up,
VI SoloucI w. So'ehoc! 49,"
States Marshal. and he is booked for that place.
His services in the war. where he was so badly
wounded being almost shot to pieces. his laborlous
work Secretary of the State Democratic Com
mttee, and his great popularity. not only IN tins
State but in NewEngland entitle him TO sub
stantal recognition and it would be useless for any
one to oppose him. He will administer the affairs
OF the Office faithfully and we'll. For the other
principal offices ! believe no one has been settled
on yet. The changes will be made soon and that III
the Collectorship right away. i saw Nick Hathac
way in Washington and he said that he was sure OF
the Fall River Post-otiice."
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
OPPOSITION TO THE LIBERALS.

LosDoS, March THE discussion pf Sir f..
REEDS motion IN the House Of Commons cefsnring the
Government the condition Of the navy has been post
poned until after the Easter holidays the Liberal mem
hers having succeeded ia preventing ~ consideration by
calling up previous resolutions The Tories now hope TO
attack the with tho deficit iu the
budget between aud expenditure for the cur
rent year has been ascertaincd To he Al 100000 An
equal deficit Ia estimated for next year With isereases
IN the war estimates the Chancellor Of the EIchcquef.
Mr. Chliders, viii bo obliged 10 admit that the eNpensos
next rear will exceed the by SiOOOo0OO The
Cabinet discussed plan 10 meet the deficit by Increased
import duties beer and tea, hut decided against IT,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08

English press which, however, discusses it as II IL
were a message and therefore finds it wanting IN
definite proposals.
MARRIAGE AND INSANITY.
Lord Durham's suit for declaration OF nuiity oi
marriage on account Of his wifc's alleged INSANITY
at the tme continues to be the chief social sensa'
tion. The quarrel between him and the Miners and
Gerards split London into two camps before the
hearing began but opinion since has been strongly
against him. Nobody believes he has any chance
of winning the action.
AN AMERICAN ATTACK UPON GORDON
The Pal Mall Gazette. replying to Ihe Nd"on
allegation that General Gordon suggested hh'Seii
to the editor of the former journal rs the man 10
solve the Soudan problem, declares The Adho~s
whole story to be an infamous falsehood.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
GUATEMALA AND RARRIOs.

san SALVADOR, March I. via Galyeston.-'
la L,bertad says; "In April. is-i, Il was generally
believed that Guatemala was intent upon declaring
Birrio. the fret President of united Central America
forced loan raised ostensiby for an ueroccanlc
canal which piaced - 0lOOOO aud 10000 men at the
disosal of President Harro- II supposed that the
only thing Withholding him nt thnt time vas thc
prbable direct Intervention OF the United states IN
Nicaragua which would ave been obnoxious t. 1uatc
mala A. would have tended to making her secondary
Ia Central American anairs. Last night Guatemala Dc
clared that uiHuo Iarfios shall assume the command
~ the army thereby making Barros himself The hfrt
President ana Gencrassimo OF the Central American
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
TALK ABOUT FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS.

Congressman Frank HiscOck was in the city
yesterday his way Syracuse fran Washington. Ex
Governor Long also his way to his Massachusetts
home. Mr.. Hiscock when asked about Postmaster
Pearson said 1t the general opinion in
Washington that he would be retained in office
There considerable speculation among Democrats as
TO what will be done In this Mr. Pears0ns term
will expire March 81 This Is the earliest opportu-
nifty that Mr.. Cleveland will have to illustrate prac-
tcay what he by his numerous Civil Service Re-
form declarations The Jacksonan element Of the party
interpreted his utterances to that Republicans
whose terms expire will be succeeded by Democrats,
whether they are faithful servants not; but
that men who have attended strictly to
business, taking part in politics. Will
not he removed to make places for Democrats.
The Civil Service reformers place limit oice-hold
sey yA'as The sspT Of M
Mr. Cleveland decide between the two theories
before he has completed his appointment OF foreign
ministers and assistant secretaries
IL was learned yesterday that on Iuesday nignt u
made by the Western men, without moving the
President o particle. He said to all who objected TO
their appointment that he would consider their OBJ
jcctions, but gave no sign as to his intention
Among the gossip uptown II Is current that Mr. Bayard
will keep Mr. Lowell at London. General Blacks ap-
pOrmeut to the Pension Bureau Is regarded as made
with indecent haste In view OF the fact that Pension
Commissioner Clarke has only been In Office six months
holder Thomas arand of this State Is said b desire
the CommssiOnership OF Internal Revenue. W. ;. Bis
sell Mr. Clevelands old law partner Familiarity known
in Buffalo both as Baby" Blssell and sham Bissell,
Is said TO be sure OF Judge Frenchs place as Assistant
secretary Of the Treasury Dr. A. N Bell Is candidate
for Surgeon General OF Marines
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
DEATH FROM AN ArTAOK By A hog.

RALEIGH, March t. BrittOn Parker. ago
eighty, living in Buford Township Union County. has
for some time been the Of vicious Berkshire boar
This brute three years DID, of largo size and will attack
any unarmed person On Saturday Mr. Parker left the
house without the heavy stick he usually carried aud
soon az the hog his dcfcnceless condition he charged
upon Parker, threw him down aud In minute had eut
hve terrible w0unds the body, and leg Of PArko
from which he died the Rext dAy. I.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
oOWHyDIyG A RECREAyT LOVER.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 7.-Much excite
ment was created this week by the assault with
cowhde made by Miss Amelia Cohen upon Eugene
Levy They had been engaged to be married and,
whstandlng the urgent interference Of Levys friends
he persisted his devotion to the girl who is pretty
Jewess and they to be married last month. When
the day arrived Levy disappeared fleeing TO Greenva,
Miss Whence he sent her 4 short note breaking the
gagenent The young man quietly returned this week.
Miss Cohen learned the fact, and procuring sh ort
xhin went To the drygoods storc In which he .
salesman An explanation Of his conduct was demanded
and refused whereupon she fercey belabored him until
~ ~ ~nscaned from two other clerks who held him and
natched the cowhde nom her. She then left the store
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
CALLERS UPON TIE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, March THE rush OF visitors
TO the white House continued to-day with no apparent
decrease In the number The majority called merely TO
nay their respects the President but there were many
who caine business. There were several dele
cations including one from Missouri, headed ny
Senators Cockrc and Vest another from Texas headed
by Senator Coke aud others from Kansas ana Coiorado
Among the callers vice-Presdent Hendricks sena-
tor Voorhees, and Judge Nback Secretaries Bayard and
Manning Attorney General Garland Postmastcr-Gen'
eral Villas, ox-secretary McCuloch, senators Beck,
blackburn, Colqut, George Salisbury, Payne, Gorman
Speaker Carlisle, Representatives Morrison Buckner'
Moulton, Cox, OF New-York Belford, ONeiii warner
OF Ohio: Bland. Merrill, Of Kansas, Dorsheimer'
Greeneaf. Finch. white, Hill and Hardeman, the DIS.
triet Commissioners; Erstus l.. Cleveland PittsDurgi
Judge Tree; d. c. Williams. tennessee; H. j: Newman
New York; Commissioner Butterworth' JULIUS Hous'
man, Michigan; l.. ID. NJ Sweat, W. L. Rogers, new
York; Edward II. Bacon. b. W. Jones, Wisconsin. Inc
Judges OF the Court Of Claims called In Dody ABOUT
o'clock. A. 4.
The President has Informed his private secretary tha
he will not receive persons who call la regard 20 appoht
he desirous that all applications OF tht cha
shall be acted by the head of tho department.
10 which they belong.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08

the feet taking in the operations on sns that
Sean ssns have been assured Of protection ana ars
thus Obtaining freghts that would otherwise be
by English vessels ..,o r.r,or.,rance TO
Prime Minister Ferry against the searchihg Oh NOT
going from English ports to Hong Kong OF '"P"' A'
touching at Chinese ports. 49,, .......,, a,rath.
GiBRAITAR March The British steamship riaes
and Ammunition. As her destination Is presumably ~,
China the French Consul teegraphed to Paris I9r
structons to whether or not the strathe'en s" w
allowed 10 proceed.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
FRAGMENTs OF CARLE MEANS.

DrnIIS. March Lord Mayor John O'Connor. upon
his return to-day from London found IN his private mail
several letters containing threats against him fof the
apology for threatening 10 haul down the nag from the
I'm.
VIENNA. March "A dispatch from Belgrade states
that KING Milan, of serya has granted amnesty 10
200 prisoners who were confined on chargcs of conpl
city ln the revolution Of 1884.
pRoME, March Cardinal Jaeobin last night gave
banquet In Of the seventy hth birthday OF Pope
Leo Kill aud OF the seventh anniversary OF his corona
ton as Pope.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
FIGHT YEARS FOR JANssENs.

LEIPsIC, March THE trial, in the Supreme
Court OF the Begians OF Janssens and Knipper, VINO
were charged with having bribcd German officers
at Dusseldorf 10 obtain military plans and
secrets was concluded to-day Janssens was convicted
and sentenced eight years imprisonment ana knppcr
was acquitted The testimony given at the trial showed
that Janssens brbed In behalf Of the French Govern
Inent, German subacrns Ia procure copies OF inc
mobilization schemes OF the various army corps, ana
that thcIschemes obtained by means OF skeleton
KEYS
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
DEATH OF AN INDIAN PRINCESS.

FoRr WAYNE, Ind, March 7.-Archange
Godfrey wife OF James r. Godfrey, chief Of the Miami
Indians died yesterday at tho old Richardvilc home
stead where she was born. Mrs. Godfrey was sixty
three years of age the Of John H. Rich.
ardvillc, famous Pechewa chef OF the Aianis and
Aquinaqua, his wife, the sister Of Little Turtle Her
husband is eighty years old.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
THE FOREIGN ENLIsTMENTACT.

LONDON, March 7.-Instructions have been
sent to authorities in India bud British stations In the
East 10 enforce the foreign enlistment act with increased
stringcncy. Tho Chinese Government complains that
the regulations have been relaxed at Hong Kong and
singapore Ia favor Of the French II stated that the
French man-of war Triomphante asking to be allowed
to obtain sufficient coal and provisions
at Hong Kong TO enable her to reach
tho nearest port to Hong Kong, was allowed
supplies sufficient 10 permit Of her remaining with
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
MR.. GLADsTONE's PECULIARITIEs.

LoNDoN, March 7.-One of the subjects OF
talk In society Is Mr. Gadstone's increasing eecentre
ties II is reported that the Prime Minister visits
second hand bookstores and makes large purchases OF
sham antiquities Of no interest whatever. The ~
S,phsHs says that he recently bought In one
day over hundred hats. aud that his mind Is giving
Ia. Ia I. aublectfd.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08

One Of mis- first official to lrenstate Mr. Hanna
as private secretary to the Secretary Of the Interior
which position he held under Secretaries schurz and
Secretary 1t is evidently his Intention to adopt con-
seryatye course in making changes In the Department.
dent Cleyeland's views mon civil Service principles
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
OVER 100 DEAD BODIES RECOVERED.

LONDON, March 7.-One hundred and twenty
three OF the i7 who in the coery at karwin,
I'm Austrian sesia at the time OF the explosion In that
mine Yesterday have been found dead from burns ana
suocation. Only five OF the men have thus Tar Deeh
been rescued alive, 49,, -
plosion from fire damp occurred on March ., inpfiso
Ing $50 men. thirty-six OF whom were suDsequehty
stopped.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
AgACTREsS HURr ON 7HE STAGE.
TRENTON, March I'm the performance of tn

play Two Orphans at the Taylor Opera House this
afternoon ia the last scene, whero Ia Fronohard"
locks Louise In the attic, the stairway and landing.
ten feet above the stage, gave way and Miss Gussio
Rogers who played the character Of La Fronchard,
fell with them. Her ankle sprained and she was
otherwise badly bruised. The accident brou the
fornance a close and Miss Rogers was this evening
taken To her home In Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
DEATH or A CENTENA RIIN

BATAVIA, Ohio, March (SpccidD Henry
stull, age l05. died on Thursday near Marathon He
born In 1850. two miles from Valley Forge In Mont
gomery County Pennsylvania, Just before George Ill
acknowledged the American Independence. IIo voted
for Jefferson IN 1904 aud served In the Of 1872 He
at the battles OF Lundy Lane aud Chippewa, under
General Scott, and came TO Ohio forty years lie
at the polls In November. and voted for Cleveland
and Hendricks lie had been for ninety years n mem.
her or the Methodist Episcopal Church lie used
Intoxicating LIQUORS, but was great lover OF tobacco
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW CABINET.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

WASHINGTON, March THE first formal
meeting Of the Cabinet held this evening in the
Cabnetroom at the White House. 1t lasted for over two
hours and was attended by every member long list
Of appointments to be sent to the Senate
Monday submitted the President and approved
apply removals from Office its limitations ETC., were
discussed informally.
Secretary to-day called for the designations OF
all the heads of Bureaus In the Interior Department.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SEEKING THE NEw-YORK COLLECTORsHIP
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIRuNEl

WASHINGTON, March t. Ex-Congressman
Dorsheimer the biographer OF Cleveland, and Daniel
Lockwood, the who nominated him for Sheriff.
Mayor, Governor and President rivals for the Col
lectorshp OF the Port Of NewYork It is believed here
that Of the two will get this important place and
the White House, wifi be provided for elsewhere.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
MARIE VAN zANDriN RUSSIA.

81. PETERSBURG, March THE farewell ap-
pcarancc OF Mario Van Zandt here great triumph
she was compelled 10 submit Ia the extraordinary mum
Der of thirty recalls beautiful American nag was
handed up to the stage of the tributes 10 the
singer 300 wrcaths showorod upon the stage
besides the many costly presents that carried h
All the mombers Of the Imperial family were present
The prua donna at the close Of the performance was
escor to hcF carriage by Prcfect General Gro-sen
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
QUARRELLIyG WITH 4 GAS COMPAyY.
NEw-ORLRAHs, March 7 Especial. The city

.NEN-VHEEAFs' trty
authorities and the gas company have failed to ON
the terms OF the contract for lighting tie city, aud
the gas company has shut OF the supply for street ii
minaton In the hopes OF obi gng tho Council TO accept
the conditions upon which II insists The result VIII
probably the making Of contract with the electric
liRht coIupanes.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
TROUBLES II sorTH AFRICA.

CAPE TowN, March 7.-Trouh!e is brewing
among the officials Mr Rhodes. Dcpuy Commissioners
In BechuanaLtnd, has resigned because he considered
sir Charles warren. actions uHustdablc and contrary
10 treaty obligations Governor Robinson has asked the
Imperial Government to instruct sir Charles Warren To
ronqush the civil administration of Bechuanaland TO
the Governor Ear Derby, In his reply, npholds Gov
Enhlnsnn.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
1AMAR,s SUCCESSOR IN THE SENATE.

LAHIRS SUUCESSOH Nv THE SENAIE'
JACKSON, Miss, March 7.-Much pressure is
being exerted upon Governor Lowry to appoint tsn
porary successor to Mr. Lamar In the Senate although
the Mississippi Legislature will meet In few weeks The
state Ledger OF this city strongly recommends General L.
C. Walthal.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SECRETARY wHTTNEYs FIRST OFFICIAL ACT.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE first official act

Of Secretary Whitney to-day to sign the appoint
ment Of Nathan b. Clark to be chief engineer the re-
tired list Of the Navy with the rank Of LeutenantCom
mander. Mr.. Clark has been the retired list as a
passedassstant engineer since 1863 For years he has
been invalid having OF his lower limbs. He Is
known through his Inventions In connection with armor
for warships,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.
WIpr MURDER-AND SUICIDE.

WIFE
CHICAGO, March k7.-Henry Lutz, asbrickiayer, VINO
had ouareed with and had separated from her,
this AT ternoon shot her twice with revolver NOR
tally woundag her. and then killed himself His motive
was jealousy.
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
NEw-HAvES, Conn., March IAN explosion occurred
this afternoon In the railroad torpedo building OF the
Winchester Arms Company, instantly killing Jonn j,
Tiernan age thrty-one, and fatally njurng William
Fmley age forty-fve The Winchester officials cannet
account for tho accident and say that 1t 10 unexpan-
able.
ALLEGED MISUSE OF TOWN FUNDS
p,r,snnyo March IA dispatch from Cobocfon,
Ohio says that great excitement WAS ocsasioned Dy
abatement Of the township trstcos that the Treasurer
J. y Crowley's accounts are short $2,eo0.