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New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
SUFFERING CAUSED BY A CLOSED MILL

To prevent starvation among the mill operatives
If Wortendyke, n. j. il has been found necessary
to supply some of them regularly with food. Mrs.
W. f.. Maltbo, of Midland Park opens her home
twice week and furnishes hot soup to 9il who
call for it. The applicants have all that
they can eat and are furnished
large pajlfu, with lour, neal. etc, 10 take home
A II of the churches and town committees of the
adjacent villages have 10 the and of these suf
forIng people, but they yet in such poverty that
prompt measures for relief became imperative.
The contrast between tho days of labor aud these of
idlencss III that community is indeed startling.
A recent ar cle in The Horld in reference To the
destItution has cal led forth considerable righteous
Indignation" because of tho false statements and
misrepresentations "a to the actual condition OF
things; rehectiug both upon tho Christian charity
and Intelligence of the place. There Is destltutlon
but there is also organized society of relief and
It's members are well acquainted with the facts;
Further. there provisions and funds on hand
sufficient to control present distress. But. as the
silk mill closed on January 10 for an indefinite
period there is probability that cases of need VIII
Increase as winter advances. Provisions may be
sent in care of j. Fred Cruise. and money to tho
Rev. J. A. Van Neste. treasurer of the relief COM
mttee who are the only authorized persons TO re-
cciye contributions offood or funds
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE.
my TELEGRAPH To the TRIBUNE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-An effort will be made
next week by the House Committee on shibuding ana
ship-ownng Interests to secure consiuera',on
~ MFR. Hunts bill for the encouragement OF the
American merchant marine, and TO promote postal
and commercial relations with foreign countries Tie
committee today amended the bill in some unmportant
particulars so as to bring 1t into harmony with 'he
shining law passed at the last session. Tno bill -
vides that for transporting United States mails between
the United States and any foreign port, or between
Atlantic and Pacific ports Of the United States touch
ing nj foreign port. not exceeding 81 per mile
on the trim each way shall paid such service, how
ever 10 be performed only under contract entered INTO
Inv the Postmaster General The aggregate amount "
he for contract service Is not 70 eheca
ths ross revenues mail matter sent 10 aud receiver
fron foregn countries during the fiscal year next pre-
cedng the year IN which such contracts are
made less tho amount paid for transportation Oh
foreign vessels and the net amount pnid Ioe,sh ;h
Covernnents for carrying the mails. The ships Win
,bich cn rris shall be made must be ships OF Amer
can register only, and the contracts shall be Tor term
of nat ess than four years. All vessels engaged III
such service in time OF war snail De suect
purchase or charter by the United states ut reasonable
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
BUSINESS EMBARRAssMENTs.

MANCHESTER, n. H., Jan. ia further re-
ducton OF per in the paid TO the operatives
at tho Aoskog Mills was announced to day to take ef-
feet on February .. Colonel Thomas L. Lvermore,
agent OF the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. In an
Interview stated that the corporation was manuactur'
Ing ticking at loss OF one-haf cent per yard That tho
recent reduction OF per cent was not enough.
SAVANNAH Jan. I5-It is stated that general cut
down OF 10 per has been ordered in wages on the
Central Railroad to go into effect February J. This order
would affect about 900 miles of road
CHICAGO, jan 15-Soyenteen milers representing the
oatmeal mills OF tho Northwest In session here dis
cussng mutual protection. The cutting OF prices has
resulted IN u general loss to the millers.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Jan. ia general cutdown In
wages has agreed upon by the mills In Lawrence,
Iowcll and Manchester and will take effect this month.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., Jan. 15.-The Central Falls WOODEN
Mills will shut down to night throwing hundred anu
thirty y-ive hands out OF work
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
STATE LEGISLATION.
DEMOCRATS WHO ARE DIsPLEAsED.


CoNDEMEIYG SPEAKER ERWIN FOR. HIS DIsrRiBU-
TIoN or THE WORK IN THE COMMITTEES.
[rRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 15.-The Democratic members
of tho Assembly made savage attack on Speaker Erwin
to-day essenng their numbers upon the committees
Mr. Ety. as the Democratic leader to question
of privilege. Speaker Erwin leaned back in his chair
and listened cooy and patiently to the charge that he
had arranged tho committees to aid In the election OF
United States Senator" and had committed various
other misdemeanors. The charges contained In
series Of resolutions passed the of the Demo
cratic members OF the Assembly In the morning. The
protest signed by all the Democratic members now
In the city Speaker Erwin directed that the matter be
referred TO the Committee Grievances.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
APPOINTED TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS.
Gpr TELEGRAPH I'd TIE TRIBUNE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The President nom
mated to-day John Davis 10 be OF the Justices OF tho
Court OF Claims Mr. Davis Is the sonn law OF secre
afy Freng and At present he holds the position
OF Assistant Secretary OF stato. Comparatively no Is
vounr IMAM being peraaps no moro than thrtyve years
OF ago lie has the reputation OF being shrewi lawyer
although his practice has never been extensive fe"
weeks ago thero talk that he would be appoint
ed Comms.io OF the District The position TO which
he has been nominated. however IL more acceptable
one no doubt the hat 1t Is life oirrs Tho
salary Is - 800 -
Chief Justice Drake. whose retirement creates tho va
cancy OF tho court, II seventy -four years
old and therefore, entitled To retirement ON ful pay
Judge Richardson is nominated To succeed him "a Chief
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The leaves OF abb
sence on surgeons certificate of disability granted First
william L. Carpenter 9th Infantry. and Of
fyaptain Henry b. Freeman, 7th Infantry, have been
further extended two months.
Upon the recommendation Of the Academic Beard inc
following named cadets of the third class United
Military Academy are by direction of the Secretary Oh
war turned back to Join the present fourth class
Matthew o. Butler, ir, Charles " Donaldson Jonh
I tH.vtn.n. Charleu A. Hedekin, Hiram M Rogers ana
Charles p Russ Leave Of absence until August ~,
1885 account OF nhealth, granted Cadet Inomss
g. Lucas.
Leutenant Downs L. wiison has besn ordered 70 ex-
animation for promstion Chief Engineer g. Mckssn
and Passed AsSistant Engineer W. A. Nntzsr have been
detached from special duty In connection with tho
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
4 NEW FERRY TO BROOKLYN

Joseph O'Donohue. president of the New-fork
Ferry Company. said yesterday to TEiBU NE re-
porter:
"We have decided to run boats between Twenty
third-st., New-York, and Broadway, Brooklyn We
length. which will be ready on April 10. The slips
have been built and work on the ferry houses is 10
be begun at once: The ferry VIII be open for elsl
ness on Nav l. We propose to carry people from
Broadway, Brooklyn, to Madson-square, New
York, in, twenty minutes The opening OF TIM this
York retail merchants doing business between
Fourteenth and Twenty-iifh sts. IL will also give
New.Yorkers an opportunity to enjoy the pleasant
drives about Brooklyn and the fine roadway TO
Coney IslaudN
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
DOUBLING READINGS SECURITIES.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-The Erening TeIs-
graph this afternoon says: lone OF the matters left
the newly elected Board Of Managers Of the Phadel
pha and Reading Railroad Company is the disposition
OF the floating debt and has been proposed to raise
collateral trust for that purpose With that object
in view list OF available securities owned by the
pany has been published Of the par value OF S37240
$40. The proposition seems to be entertained that
pledge of these securities be raised sufficient money
To wipe the floating debt which amounts 10 Sl9 S57
O56 for the railroad company, and S368O567 for the
Coal and Iron Company-a total of $23577 ,623.
the feasibility Of this grand borrowing scheme.
careful analysis Of the list OF securities shows that the
ny certain market valuation that he put upon them
is 5l3 which is at the rate OF about twenty per
cent OF their nominal value"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MILLIONS FOR RIVERS AND HARBoRs.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-The House Commit
tee on Rivers arbors to-day decided to recommend
the appropriation Of $4,000 for the Ncworicans har
Dor ON the ground that 1t harbor OF refuge and
that the city great seaport An appropriation Is
recommended Of $3.50 600 FOR the Dig Musse shoa aud
-, 900 for the Tennessee River above Chattanooga.
The committee decided TO recommend the app ointment
OF commission OF seven members to examine the work
I'm progress the various rivers and harbors and report
TO Congress the commission To be In existence one year
At or the committee late this afternoon
the adyisaby OF recommending an appropriation for
the Improvement Of the Galveston harbor was under
consideration. II determined TO invite General
Newton Chief OF Army Engineers, to give his views on
the project the committee tomorrow. Tho proposed
amendment will necesstac aggregate appropriation
of 81 Tho contractor viii bo required ~ make
q channel thirty feet deep
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL DoINGs IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Mr Hale in the Sen
nj, tday reported fayoraby the bill the relief OF the
sufferers by the wreck OF the Tallapoosa
Mr. Miller of California introduced bill to increase
the pension OF Mrs Frances L. Thomas. widow OF Cen
erai George H. Thomas, from $500 to $1,000 year-the
Same s the pcnson already granted 10 the widow Of Ad
miral Farragut.
The Speaker laid before the House an estimate from
the OF the District Of Columbia for an ap
preparation of $4,000 to enable them 70 maintain puDc
the Washingt and the inauguration OF the
next President; referred The House then under a
specIa order proceeded the consideration OF the Nc
Fherson funding bill. Pending the announcement % 9l dne
vote on this BILL on motion of Mr. Randall the House
nonconcurred In Senate amendments to the ak months
Naval Appropriation bill and Messrs. Randall, Holman
aud Long were appointed conferees.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
"aS va, n, nna', i..nnt i, ,srr ~, August 90 1882.

as finally maid by the Treasury in two insfaimonts
the final payment being on August 30. l5oZ -, -
Now comes the bank and wants interest on the onoy
unjnstly appropriated By the Government from .he ae
OF conversion TO the time OF payment Tne Court & ~
Gains was not authorized TO award interest," s Juis
diction in the matter Of interest beng confined 70
eases OF contract expressly stpulatng ior the he
naynent of interest Upon this question, whether the
hank entitled to interest not-and tis at the rate VI
4ia per cent year, amounts to the handsome sum ~
debate between Mr. Dawes, OF Massachusetts anu aI;
Comger. OF Michigan The former auoea 'th9. char
Scterized the taking OF tho banks assets
as yilianous scheme" and tho transaction as " sn %
Eonger greatly especially rs he thonght these wS,us
we're Mr Dawess He worked himself INTO nt MO, oi
arror winch " ,s ppeased only by Mr.. Dawes leavlrg
the chamber and Mr. Miller OF California moving Tor an
exe session.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MR.. GoRRIyGES ILLNESS.

A slightly exaggerated and alarming fuhiot
ha. been circulated relative to Leutenantconmahaet
Gorringe's illness While stepping on train recently
hs missed his footing and received severe )arr'ns
which provoked an attack OF nervous pros'fa'on ..
,nsomnia lie was moved few days ago to apartments
a. the Rsnedict. an apartment house In washington
nauare near his former hom in waycrly Place. o r.s
several years Commander Gorrhge mas Soea wsri' os
san sSipbuilding Company Of philadelphia Of which "
was the president and OF which on .s anare M me com
ned with his other work and Interests About mont r.
, no mn himself in hands OF his physician fcs
no Yesterday his sister, Mrs. Hyand who =
nursing him. said that her brother was slowly imprvx
ing aad that she entertained strong hopes OF ns u
mate recovery,
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
STEALING. THoUdH HE HADA BIG LEGACY

Sidney Arnold, young Englishman, vOlun-
tarily left Railroad Commissioner Finks employ year
ago with the best Of recommendations, which easily
cured him bookkeepers position with the Water Front
Grocery Company OF Brooklyn. He was so good n
worker and thorough that he soon became head book
keeper IN the main branch OF the business. managed by
According to Mr.. Bilderbeck young Arnold told
from from an Engsh uncle OF 5000. "Youd better 70
West, then. once said the employer Arnold, how.
ever stay ed at his desk till December H. when he won't
away without warming That afternoon his books were
examined and $50 was missed. The $50 grew until the
Arm now say that 10 nearly to $4,000 Arnold
was arrested Saturday and was lodged In Raymond
Street Jail Yesterday he pleaded guilty to taking tbe
$50 before Judge Welsh, and bound to await
ths action Of the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
WORK DONE In THE SENATE.

TO REFORM THE NOTARY PUBLIC SYST M-RELAr-
ING TO THE PROPOSED LONG ISLAND BRIDGE.
[FRoM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRnUsE.l
ALBANY, Jan. ia bill introduced by
Senator Baker increasing the number of notaries public
of Monroe County 100 rise to the first discussion In
the Senate this session. which resulted in striking out
the enact ting clause Of the bill Messrs Esty COggesha
and others I'm favor OF general law that should
transfer the appointment of notres from the Governor
and Legislature to the Board OF Supervisors County
Judges of each county The debate indicated general
agreement among Senators in favor of changing the
whole system Of tho appointment OF notaries which hos
become 1t is asserted, heavy burden the Executive
Department and In both branches Of the legislature
Among the bills introduced Is by Senator Otis
relating to the Long Island Bridge Company requiring
the bridge to be completed by december 81 1890. to
provide for railroad trains well as carriages to be
$50 feet in height above tide water to begin In Fourth
ave. between Fiftieh and NnetysecOnd sta. and not
interfere with obstruct any OF tho streets over
which IL the free navigation Of the East River
Mr. Murphy introduced bill TO prohibit the agents OF
private society who act spies or tnOrmers from
tesfyng in the courts. except In where they are
authorized by the DistrctAOrDey to collect testimony
Mr. Robb introduced bill sent here by the Commits
municipal lodging houses In the City Of New York
similar bill was before the last LEGISLATURE.
The Senate IN Executive session confirmed the nomnar
ton Of Matthias H. ArnOt for manager OF the New YORK
State Reformaory and Ralph Frzzel for trustee OF the
Asy ylum Tor Idiots
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Thursday. Jan. 10, 1885.
PORTRAIT or Mr.. HAYEs.-A portrait OF ex- President
Hayes painted by Huntington, received the White
House to-day. II will De hung Ia the main CORRIDOR
SILVER FOR THE MINIS. - The Treasury Department
to-day purchased 900 OF silver for delivery at
the Philadelphia and New-Oreans Mints
THE NicARAGUAs TREATr.-5enator Morgan spoke In
the Senate to-day In favor Of tile Ncaraguan treaty e
discussed the possible relations OF foreign powers this
subject and set forth great length the advantages To
this country which may be expected to follow tho con-
struction OF the Canal. An amendment offered by
Senator sherman looking TO negotiations with Great
Britain for the abrogalion amendment OF the Clayton
Buwer treaty before the Nicaraguan treaty shall take
effect.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
NEW HOMAGE TO JEFF"
Ernm IN, Ralfimore Rerdtd

From Te BdttfHo'e Ho'"s
The Society of the Army and Ma Navy OF tht the
elected Hon Jefferson Davis honorary member OF the
society aud appointed committee 70 SEND him eerti
for him. Judge Dam, OF the Appeal Tax Court, cnar-
OF the committee sent the certincate NC
"Ihe undersgned your old soldiers and friends were
appointed commit to inform you OF tns action o. h ,hs
society that its mombers entertain for you the pro,
for your devotion to the cause OF the
s"ntS and Tar your honorable career and character
Psrmis us to add that we are happy In tae pssd tna.
hcen foraotten your fame will grow with the ages and
yomr charscter Will hereafter shine example VI al
that Is pure, patriotic and intelligent"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE SITUATION AT FORT WAYNE.

FoRT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 15.-N0 change he
occurred the situation Of the striking braAemen agap
the "double-headed" system Of the Pittsburg Foys
Wayne and Chicago Railway No effort has been ma6s
to any freight trains out Of Fort Wayne since
p IN. yesterday and freight trains have arrived 4.
from Chicago or Crestne, the yards at Fort waype
already blocked.
The railroad officials yesterday demanded Of the ct,
auhorstes the protection Of their property rand main
tain that the city will have to responsibility fos
all losses arising from the failure Of the city authorities
to protect the train their efforts move tra,pa
The chief of police stated that his force of eighteen men
would be of no service against the large number Of
strikers congregated and that he would make attempe
enforce the law against the strikers unless the author
ties increased his force to scyentyye Since yester
day no conference between Superintendent Law and thu
committee of strikers has been held
dispatch from Chicago says: "The embargo put
upon the freight traffic OF the Ptsburg Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railroad by OF the strike OF the freight
brakcmen and conductors Is felt seriously here None
but passenger trains leaving the city, and the
ployes about the freight depots ont OF work The
strike Is small NATTER said prominent official OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Here In Chicago and In the
entire Northwest trade will fall of greatly, when
Ia understood that freight Ia being forwarded except
other roads. He expressed the view that settle
ment Of the present difficulties will be reached shortly.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
TROUBLE FEARED FROM STRIKERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-RepresentaIives
OF william Leedom n Sons Judge Brothers. John
Dorn,an A Co.. Thomas Dolan & Co, whose
operatiyrs are ont strike consulted the Mayor th
afternoon and requested police protection The Chief OF
Police was ordered despatch police at to the To-
caIes whore trouble Is feared. No disturbances have
Vet occurred large crowds OF strikers and others are
congre gated In the vicinity Of some Of the mills.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
A HOLLOW WALL TO BE TORN DOWN.

Examiner Oerashty vi lhe bureau OF Dunu-
ngs discovered Wednesday, that dishonest work had
been done the unfinished building Fourthave and
sixty secondst The NewYork Life Insurance Company
owns the building which, when finished, will be eight
stories height with frontage of 100 feet and depth
of SO Part of the wall above the second story
has been built hollow and with thickness OF only eight
Inches The law permits the building Of hollow walls,
provided they mado thick that their strength Is
equal TO that Of solid eghtinch walls II thought
that the builder Of the hollow cightnch wall p:ended to
ave bricks and nh tho openings with sand. Had the
been unsafe In short tms Mr. Esterbrook ordered the
Wall 10 DO torn down and rebuilt properly.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
sWAIM,S TRIAL NEARING AN END.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Upon the conclusion
OF Mr.. Bateman's examination IN the Swain trial
to-day General Swain recalled and testified In re-
buta OF statements made by Bateman concerning trans
actions between them his testimony being in fiat con-
tradiction Of Mr. Batemaus ri atemeDts. This closed
the examination of witnesses except ia the
each slde who could not be reached day and who
will be examine tomorrow. At O'clock this after
Judge Shelabarg or began the argument behalf
q the accused.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
TIE NEWTON BANK CASE REVIVED.
A STORY OF EMDt ZzLEMENT EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD
DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE.
IRy TEIEGRAPH TO THE TKilIJsal

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The case of the
First National Bank OF Newton, Mass has engaged the
attention OF the courts and OF Congress for nearly
eighteen years In many of its aspects 1t s one OF the
most interesting brought TO the attention Of the
National legislature II discussed in the Senate to-
day. although without result vote probably will be
reached and there Is every indication that
the bill the relief OF the bank will be passed by
handsome majority IL has the unanimous support OF
the Committee on Claims.
Briefly stated the points involved In the case
are these In 1867 Julius f. Hartwc cashier OF the
United states subTreasury in Boston. He embezzed a
large amount Of the Governments money by lending IL
TO Mellon, Ward g. Co., who were 0stensbly engaged in
stock specuaons. An examination Of the funds In the
Sub-Treasury to DO had Oh March l, 1867 Some
plan had to be devised by him to prevent or delay
posre He hit upon Of procuring funds and assets
OF innocent third persons to be placed temporarily
deposit Sub Treasury till the examination was had,
and then be Immediately withdrawn Edward Carter
member Of Mellon, Ward Co., cOncocted this scheme
with Hartwell. He director in the First National
Bank Newton and have possessed not only the
confidence OF but unlimited influence over i. Porter
Dyer, the cashier Of the bank Carter procured from
Dyer money and securities OF the bank the amount
OF S37l o25 which were deposited In the subTreasury.
Hartwell gave receipt therefor. spulating that tho
deposit was to be returned demand In Governments
or bills or their equivalent" This receipt being the
name OF Mellon, Ward Co.. was immediately indorsed
ter Dyer jr cashier" and signed, Mellon, Ward
This ,ss Of its anS made
tho bank. Hartwelis default was discoyersd on
| the night of February %, and on March i,
when Dyer presented the receipt and demanded
It's redemption payment refused and the securities
Of the bank were applied by the Government to make
| good Hartweli's default $50
This fraudulent nsapplcation Of ts funds ruined the
bank 1t was placed IN the hands OF receiver, and the
stockholders compelled pay In second time the
amount Of their respective holdings OF It's capital stock
on February "a, 1873 the bank nled petition In the
Court OF Claims against the United States TO recover the
amount Of Its funds appropriated by the u
obtained judgment In December, $780, Tor the full
amount Of the principal claimed 1871 025 An appeal
was taken by tho Attorney General 20 the Supreme
| the case. The appeal was Withdrawn IN
October 1851. Tho amount OF the judgment
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
A DENIAL Y.sENATOR GORMAN.
tn THE TRTpuNxt

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. Senator German,
chairman Of tho National Democratic Executive Com
itee denies that the National Committee is In debt to
the amount Of for expenses incurred In the
recent campaign as has stated recently He also
denies the truth that circulars being
sent out to prominent Democrats inviting them 10 hand
IN little contributions OF $500 and $500 make good the
deicit He said to-day tbs is the fret that Lave
heard of IT. I know nothing Of any such deficit MT:
mum will be here and he tell all about IT,"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
TIE INSPECTION OF HOG PRODUCTS.
fnY IELKGRAPm To TIE. TRIBuNHI

WAsHISGToN, Jan. 15.-The National Swine
Breeders Association concluded two days session in
this city to-day. Colonel f. d. Curtis Of New York pre-
sided The association passed resolutions approving tho
by the Government Of hog products intended
for shipment abroad. IL also submitted to Judge Rea
gan the chairman OF the House Committee Com
nercr certain amendments % tho bill introduced tho
last session Of Congress- providing for such eIamina
tion. Mr. Reagan promised to make an effort To
the passage bill, which meets with his approval