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New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
rnornLns Il 80 "a EARaE Ass0oIAII0N :

Theatendauce at Che sale Of the II Fargo
Companys property. which began yesterday at No. 53
North Union Square was not large The Office hXluros'
consisting of desks. chairs carpets safes and so on
we're first sold. and bough, principally by dealers
Tor prices hollow their value. The chief interest Will
centre u oays sale when the art materials. cartoons
coored glass and embroleries Will DO sold. The sale Is
on account Judgment obtained by various creditors
of whom William Henry Smith IS the principal one, his
cIni.us amounting To r9.333 for money loaned
George CLamherin treasurer 0r the Association. was
taken To the jefferson Market Police Court yesterday,
having been arrested by Ohlcer Nixon ON a warrant
charging hm with grand larceny. John Ia FARCE was
th. rOmpalnaut. lie asserted that recent examine
tou of tie hooks showed that Mr. Chambcrlin IN the
sprln OF 433 behalf OF the company secured loa
Of ~ 900 from f. spegelhelg, dry goods merchant,
which hc converted 20 lis own On March 20 last
Mr. speeeberg demanded payment OF the loan and re-
ceyc Tho money out ~ the tunds OF the corporluon
SIR Chaubrrn says that the money which be received
was turned into the corporation, but that the booN-
keeper credited IL to capital stock Instead oi entering u
"A, loan the accused treasurer gave HoOOO Od, John
II Terry, the banker. becoming his surety
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
REUNION OF the ARMr OF THE CUMBERLAND.

REUNION or THE ARMY or THE CUMBERLAND.
GRAND RAPIDS, MIch., Sept. l6.'-The Society
OF the Army OF the Cumberland began It's seventeenth
aunua reunion In this city to-day. There are about
500 members OF the society in attendance, among
them most OF the officers, including General r. III.
Sheridan the president OF the society; General Cls th
secretary General Fullerton the treasurer General
ussey, General Morgan. General Poe General barnett,
Colonel Shoemaker, General Innes, Colonel Fox General
Cutcheon. General Henry stone. General Pierce ana
General swayne.
The sons OF Veterans the United states having
their fourth National encampment here aud about
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
SwfyDLIyG THE NATIONAL GOTERNMEYE

CLEVELAND, Sept. 16 (Speciab. - Charles
Bnrns a farmer of HANDLER Henry County, was arrested
and taken to Toledo to-day by United states detective
of this city, charged with attempt to swindle the
Government on pension claim. Burnss mother,
who died short time ago, had received pension on
ACCOUNT of another killed In the war; Burns put in
claim for her funeral expenses, which was allowed ny
NV nm Ounting nearly 70 81 500 The pension auhori-
Ties started an investigation and found that the Dill was
fraudulent. Doctors services we're included, when
had never been rendered ana other Items hau peeh
doubled aud trebed. Burns admitted his guilt ana gave
l.uH
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
ANr1.MoNopoLIsrs cRITIcIsE MR vILAs.

The State Executive Committee Of the Ma
tlonal Anti Monopoly League met yesterday at No
.2s5 broadway. Ex-senator John g. Boyd presided
The committee consists Of the following nearly all Of
whom were present or represented by proxy: Or
Ferdinand Seeger, francis B. Ihurber. Nelson H. Kill
mer Emerson j. Davis OF Whitehall, Henry l.. Fish
OF Rochester; Ambrose Snow, John r. Henry Gilbed
lie Fevre OF Albany, John b. Haskin and Henry g.
Iremain resolution comdcmning the OyercrOw ding
OF street ia tie large cities aud another calling for
modification OF The present Ciyil Service rules
adopted. Postmaster General Nass recent action Ia
reference 10 the mail service thus denounced:
RcsOpsd That the cxlsiug depOrable depression In
American sbtpbuildng and shipping interests can and
should be promptly remedicd by adopting the methods
OF our successful competitors, VIZ: Paying American
sells liberal compensation Tor ocean nail service and
the action of the Postmaster General IN refusing to
carry the law upon this subject passed at the last
session OF Congress is incXcusble instance OF the
executive Oyerrulng the law.making power and Is q
serious blow to American industries"
circular issued repudiating the recent acts Of
Messrs Nichols KcOgh and Carsey IN promoting con-
vention Albany and forming what they call Anti
Monopoly League" IL claims that this combination
ID calls thcu received free passes from the NcwI0rk
Central and Hudson River Railroads and offered 70 sell
out TO both Democrats aud Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
URGING LEGISLATIVE REFORMS.

The Young Mems Republican Club last
evening passed the following recommendations cin-
bodied in the report Of the Committee on Munich
pal Affairs, special meeting having been held ior the
purpose:
l. renewal Of the effort 10 promote the proposed
Constitutional amendment separating local nom grn-
era elections and movement 20 secure vote OF lie
peODle IN lSs6 favorable to CONSTITUTIONS Convention
and the election OF III men To such convention
H. Vigilance in the selection Of candidates Tor the
Legislature and pledge from 10 support none but
honest and capable men.
Ill Adequate res RANTS constitutional and by gen
ernl laws upon the Introduction OF private bills.
" constitutional provision That no blll shall be
finally voted upon the house from which u goes 10 the
Governor until printed copy with all amendments Is
placed before each monber no change III te language
as printed being allowed.
v Taking away the power OF tho Governor TO act on
bills after the adjournment Of the Legislature
VI A large increase ~ the number OF members u
both branches OF the Legislature
VII The annual appointment ly inc ciuD o. COM
mittee state and City Affairs
The Chairman asked f0r q voluntary committee to 20
TO Saratoga and their influence 70 secure the
nomination OF a good Republican state ticket Several
offered 70 D.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
BRIGHT PROSPECT AT RUTGERS.
SOME NEW FEATURES or THE coLLEGE-cATA-
LoGUING THE LIBRARY


IoGuING THE LIBRARY.
Rutgers College opened yesterday Un-
der its present administration Rutgers claims dis
tnctive place as a small college with high standards OF
admission and OF graduation. The applicants for adj
mission so far number more than fifty, but as some
twenty-five per cent last year rejected the size OF
the freshman class VIII not be known until the eNanina-
tons are over The college remains true TO the CLASH
cal training Professors shumway and Deyier having
conducted the classical work at Chautauqua this sum-
mer and only Latin magazine published in the coun-
try Is edited by Professor Shumway Bat In addition to
the classical department. the Rutgers Scientific School,
the state College OF NewJersey is each year adding to
its reputation Tho young men here trainei, the cyh
engineers chemists and electricians are filling proml-
nent places throughout the state During the last two
years Rutgers has shaped its work to give more
aud moro o. prominence the fitting of young men foe
intelligent and useful citizenship course in political
ethics and tho duties OF citizenship with President
Gates has supplemented the regular work IN moral
philosophy while there have been courses IN
history, political economy and constitutional law
with DR. Scott who organized the Seminary Of Amcr-
can History mt Johns Hopkins University These
9oisoS - " =. siecttyes Afforded after the s0phonore
wear are uausuay full the relatively large number OF
@ t.io raou',9 w., ScE and GoPman textbooks in study
ing physics tile history ot civilization, etc, hss sue
Gee led we'll and will be continued Louis Beyer Pb D.
has appointed assistant professor oi modern IAN
Twice I'm eac term the members Of each class engage in
yfeporaueos aud scussOns OF themes before
committee Of the Faculty. In the presidents rectnlclv
room The senior class dividing into three sections at ther
own choice spend half an hour on eaeh if1ay W." liuB
i'm repor Ing and discussing topics or interest noted dur
ing the week I'm literature scientific news or history
and political science These committee report ana
discussions have been supported with great tett ~
the students Their value evident. recent graduate
Of the school Of Librarians, in Ncw-lok has been e-
glged 20 begin catalogue OF the college hfail 70
which considerable additions have been made. inc
onened 10 the use OF the students. Lieutenant J. l.
Honeycut OF the s Artillery, for three years s'Ineo;
i'm mathematics at West Point, has been detailed 10 tAe
college as military instructor.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER At PRINCETON.

PRINCETON, \. D., Sept. lO.-Pflhcetoh OOl'
Ieee was opened this afternoon with pray
crs in tho Marquand Chapel. President Nc
Gosh. IN bis address said: "The college
opers to-day with good prospects The number
of applicants for is mp to this date Academic
Department l64 Scientific Department As total IL"
This is by far the largest number the college has ever
had We are constantly making additions to onF 'eaeL
ers We have this day to welcome two young
assistant professors, one In mathematics the oher
in physics We have present two professors IN Ger
man. We are TO add professor OF the French ahgu's
and literature lie will also be able 10 teach italian ana
SPANISH Some OF friends think that We might aos
take steps organize university giving yariou, hIS
degrees and corresponding variety or instFuclIVl;;
Ths can be done II have an endowment oi
two OF three additional chairs. | have aMfa"a M
ont plan OF university and VIII place two or iplso
copies In the library for Inspection The post
courses will be opened IN few days intend 20 Vle.
my library meetings by paper on, nms res
an American Philosophy should be- Ing ING
summers work devoted to the Improvements
OF the campus aud buildings has added TO their beauty
THE Western Scientific Expedition, which was uAuSf
Professor scotts charge In the summer, has retue'
after finding a rich collection OF fossils iof tlo "eV
fealM
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
GRoUNDLEsS Ar1AChs on Mss SWEET.
why SHE RESIGNED HER oFFIcE-HosTLITY OF |
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS

why SHE RESIGNED HER oFFIcE-HosTiLtTY or
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS.
CHICAGO, Sept Is (SpcciqD. The newspaper
attacks made upon Mss Ada sweet. OF this city who
has Just resigned the Office Of Pension AGENT are said
by her friends to have originated with monbcrs OF The
Administration Washington. owing to her refusal 10
resign when requested by Commissioner Black 10 is
asserted that the mcthodcal way In which tho Demo
cratic press OF the country has joined IN the cry against
her has been personally acuated by Of the Wash
ingion oncnls Based certain romarSs attributed 10
General Black, the Democratic press DIST Lon Buffalo
aud New has stated that Miss Sweet was willing
TO resign when an investigation Of her oniee was
threatened. The ST. Louis Republican has supple
Inented this by an attack upon the memory oi her
father. In Interview to-day Mlss sweet, who was
vlsbly affected by tho attack on her fahor, said;
Gu an official way not single complaint or insilu
atiou has over ben made against tar management ot
oy Office When Genofa Eic. asked fog my .-na.
ton declined 10 forward t ha,o waited nvo months
expecting daily 30 hc discharged but shoud not lave
cared for that, officials are being removed evoy dy
without any cause being assigned and tlo rcmo'
ID cials not held ln any less esteem hy ihr phht
have known though Chat my accounts we're rht itF
ei ,s 3,,p to dI.c0yer whether there could be- amy
basis for complaint against me. Ilcn General hlack
gave 10 thc cofr p0udeIt, r facf- shat names "rir
G@ln cll on AZ rolls at uy agency of p,r,nUs not
,flfr that the number exactly what had already
nofilci tie Department had no power 10
ar. the nancs The cn-c hasa parallel lu every rcn-
sion nprucy Tho mliter Ws ctlrry routiIr ul Ictu-
not sci understand Uhy 90 rv,u To t4o pros' unless
som. ono desired 10 do mo- an injury by Implication
Even when General Back has been asked to az plain .e
circumstance hr has apparently tiiirl hhn allowed lh'
impl t0 remain th1t something We wrong Gu
dured tbs quietly for time, hu believing thh was io
be .uhirct-i 60 this form uf tfcuu 90 accepted 800
offer from business house which WIS open 90 uc nnd
rendered luv resignation. have thought % demanding
n uublle examination Into my office which would Ccr-
tliuy have ordered 30 thcrc was anything wrong
and wouiI demand 20 n thought thc Secretary Of
the Interior would grant 10, but have believed that he
would ay 30 aside he has done all former applications
Ia
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
PRourR1TIoNIsTs IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.-For the first time IN
Maryland State Convention of the Prohibition party
assembled here to-day ami the delegations we're larger
than wasexpected Henry Taylor, of Baltimore County,
was nominated for Controller. and the nomination of
candidate for Clerk of the Court Of Appeals was LETT TO
the Executive Committee. city convention VIII nou
note candidates for Sheriff and Register OF Wis ana
district and county conventions candidates Tor me ten
eral Assembly Resolutions against The sale OF alcohohc
liquors in the State adopted
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
DEMOCRATS CONTRA Dior THEMSgL YES

BALTIMORE, Sept l6.-Tho State Convention
OF the Democratic party met at noon to-day In this
city, All the counties fully represented j. Frank
Turner OF Talbot had opposition for the nomination
of Controller nor Spencer Jones. OF MONTGOMERY. Tor
Clerk of the Court Appeals Resolutions were adopted
siudoraing" the Administration Or irtsident Cleve-
laud bul opposing the working OF the present civil
Service syatcli-
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
TRIAL or THE MAaQUIs DE M0RES.

BIsMARCK, OAK, Sept. 16.-The prOscuu-
zion In tho Naraus De Mores murder trial rested its
case this morning owing to tho absence of several wiz
nesses McCng the first witness for the defence 'os
titled as to the general lawlessness OF oDonneil run
gan and Lufsey how they rode about Little h'sO",
shooting at knot holes in the house ana holes IN
aud 80 on He said that matter who Killed ~ Iois
it was only question OF who killed nrsI u,Snt
now as III the Jury would agree on ayerdct "'"'''
leaving their seats.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
LONG ISLAND CITY HAS Two DELEGATIONS.

The lid Assembly District Democratic Con-
venton OF Queens County was held In the Turn Hall.
jamaica yesterday. When the credentials read II
that Long Island City had two sets OF deega
tonsone headed by Patrick Gleason and the other by
Joseph McGee-and both calling themselves regular
Democrats" aud both shouting 10 the chairman To al
floor Gleason moved for the appointment OF George
McNally secretary.
That mans out of order he's got right 70 pro.
pose any one. He has not yet been recognized
by tho chair" shouted delegate opposed TO the
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
rnoMpsnN,s WIIIsKEY.

WAsHINGroN, Sept. 16-Tne Secretary OF
the Treasury to-day instructed the Collector OF Customs
t the Port OF Newport News. Va to receive from the
Collector OF Internal Revenue cargo OF spirits shipped
from Harrodsburg KY, by J b. Thompson and Intended
for export from NewYork 10 Bremen, and to hoh 10 IN
custody uutil informed that the Collector OF Internal
Peveuue for the With District of Kentucky has re-
ceiyed from the dister 20 cover the route from
Newport News 90 New-Nork The. goods may then DO
shipped through TO the port OF export without further
action on the part OF the Treasury Department
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
CUTTING TIMER on PEBLIc LANDS.

WAsHTNGToN, Sept. 14.-On September 9
Land Sparks issued order restricting the
cutting Of timber public lands by railroad companies
the period OF time OF construction and the actual re-
qurements bridges roadbod, culvers fuel etc The
order has literally paralyzed the mining industry OF
Montana II representations made by Interested persons
now here TO Secretary Lamar can bo relied upon.
Tho custom has been TO cut timber any
where on unsuryeycd mining land, which cannot
bo taken up like other Government land
anywhere within the limits OF the railroad. the tmDer
being sold 10 companies engaged I'm mining, besides us
the railrOala The principal firm engaged IN
this work in Montana Is Eddy. Hammond Co.. 0I MIS-
sOua. They operate under contract with the Montana
Improvement Company which Is owned By the NoftI-
Pacific road, and IN turn has contract TO Iurnlsh
that ii with fuel aud timber from Miles city 10 wal
lula Junction. distance OF 925 miles IL Is claimed Dy
Mr. SPARKS that they havc been favored In frelghs Dy
the Northern Pacllc road, as to have monopoly OK
timber-cutng and that thoy have had no authority 70
cut timber M all. Eddy Hammond Co. claim hat ihey
had such permission from Secretary Teller that u IL IN
accordance with law and that "a far back IA secretary
EchurZs time land pirates raised this same question ana
tried biaekmai the sawmil men, but were stoppedDy
Mr. schurE under whose administration the same system
was kept In vogue as under Secretary Teller. l. L.
Bonner. OF Butte City. president OF the Improvement
Company who arrN cd here to-day, that under MI
Sparkss order every mine In Montana will be smut down.
because unable - got timber and 10000 people nearly
half the population. thrown out OF employment mr,
Bonner hopes to got the order rescinded or nodhed
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
Ex.coMMissIoNER LoRING's ACCOUNTS.

WASHINGTON Sept. 1G.-First Controller
Durham has forwarded transcript OF the accounts Of
George H. Lorng. ex-Commissoner OF Agriculture. to
tho Solicitor OF the Treasury for the institution oi SUIT
for the recovery OF about 500 600 Of Government funds
alleged TO nave been illegally expended BY Mt Loring
i'm the purchase OF seed, etc, for the Department O
s.srl.I a.. .fliIa
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
SENATOR sABIN AND THE PRESIDENT
FALSE REPORT ABOUT A LErTER-wHAI AT
poIYTMENTs SHOULD BE CONFIRMED.

FALSE REPORT ABOUT A LETTER-WHAI Al
PoIyTMENTs SHOULD BE CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, Sept is (SpeciaD-Senator
sabin OF Minnesota arrived In tho city this morning
having come to secure house for the session. tried
70 practise little economy and get the house
had last year at RENTAL" he said, "but another
man stepped in and overbid me. want quiet mooest
home at reasonable rental but there Is such demand
for houses in Washington this fall that such one IL
difficult to find. do feel able to buy house every
year. and hotel prices are higher than ever"
In answer TO question about the report that ne hao
written letter President pledgng his support TO
him IN the confirmation OF his appointments Senator sa
bin said written such letter to the President
or 10 any one and thought of doing So There Is
no foundation whatever for the report. have never
heard 1t nmated by the President any OF his riends
that my support either needed or desired My ot-
tude I'm this matter Is secret however believe tne
thoroughly and desires to give the country goo9
administration and ought TO have fair ana unieteru
opportunity to do It Is conceded that ne
has the right to appoint his political sypathzers 10
Office and Will vote to confirm thom when they are
shown m for the places to which they are selected
without derinent to the public interest, ana wthout
smirching the regulations OF the Republican ocals
who have preceded them. But whore 1t Is SHOWN
that Republicans have been removed TO the damage OF
the public service. and upon false charges whch nave
injured their good name shall do my best TO secure
might say further. that I'm many respects some OF te
heads OF departments have pursued policy IN making
removals and appointments which. IN my opinion, dDes
not agree with that adopted by the President"
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17

Grounds. The camp Is known as "Camp Grant,
Nearly eveTy state and Territory In the Union is repre-
young men Of America could not be found. number
Of the veterans OF the Mexican War, Of Michigan are
holding their annual reunion here to-day.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
THEOLOGICAL sEMrNARms READY FOR WORK.

THEOLOGICAL SEMiNARtEs READY ftA NoNN.
Groups of students assembled on the lawn OF
the General Theological Seminary at Ninth-aVe ana
Tweutietl.st Yesterday morning. pet lamb gFazed
quietly few PAGES from them looking up occasonali
with quiet curiosity at the long gowns and the ia!
brond.brimmed hats by some OF the students: IL
was the opening day FOR eXaminatOns, WHICH VIII %
continued through the week. Dean Hoffman said tAat
nv ppulcat0ns had been made for the cfn' wHich i
n larger number than usual The studies viii begin on
A the Union Theological Seminary the registry OK
new students and the assigning Of rooms TOOK pace.
President Hitchcock will deliver the annual aGdrt
to-day About the usual number OF applicants Tor sd
uf.sou 10 the Junior class received ana many more
u formerly 10 the middle class. lt Is nly years ts
fal since oliver Halsted, OF alsed N00rhis law Dooh
sellers OF this city, wished To give some money 10 aeoo9
object and the Rev. Dr.. William Patton susstslet
foyndng theological seminary. After loug argument
over the advantages and disadvantages ot the city ior
an institution OF this kind, 1t was resolved That II Is
eXuedeut depending the blessing OF God 10 a!tenp
10 establish theological seminary ~ TINS cty. l.e
first class had thirteen members, ana the students Wcns
IN the houses or Offices OF the professors for srnctol
rhe seminary was founded In 1886 aud Charles Bdet.
VINO Is now president OF the Board OF DeelOlS u 'N'
only one of the organizers SIN aliVe
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
ANOTHER GRANT MONUMENT.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Commander-iD-Chi
Burdotto OF the Grand Army Of the Republic issued
general order yesterday calling upon all memoer5 OF the
orpizatlon 10 contribute 10 "a fund Tor the erection OF
monument to General Grant sum equal 10 con-
triUuiou of cents each IL required Honor3bly as
charged sOdPrs and sailors not members Oh the organ
IlatiOn. are invited TO Join IN tho movement
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17

,,.ed % GLEASON and MeGee as they told what they
ha dene for the party In Long Island city and wlit
their opponents had not done The eomnitsef s
ecb delegate 10 have only one-haf vote inc aeletes
90 te stale Convention are not pledged, but Two a'oi
mn and two Flower. - 49,, ,., hoit AZ
The Ist Assembly District Convention was s hela at
rIanhassot The delegates are pledged 10 support
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
OFFERS OF AID FOR TIE MONUMENT FUND
PECULIAR NOTE OF A CONNECTICUT BANK CASHIER.
suBscRIPIIONs OLE THREE DAYS.

tLCUblAh NOIE OF A BANh SAShAH''
SUBSCRIPTIONS OF THREE DAYS.
The Executive Committee of the Grant Mon
ument Association feel encouraged In their workn view
OF the favorable replies the Of assistance
that every in response to the circulars
and subscription lists that they have been sending out
in large numbers during the last few weeks.
Ont of the 5000 circulars that have been sent to the
National banks all the country the answers re,
ceived have breathed patriotic spirit have promsea
whatever assistance I'm the power Of the Dank oH
cals render have expressed hope that the time
would not be far distant when fitting monument would
be erected TO General Grant except In the case OF tn
First National Bank OF Winsted Conn.,. the casher OF
which sends the following letter to the committee In
answer to the appeal for aid:
" The people OF this section are OF the opinion una.
New-York citizens are able to pay for the proposea
monument. +. ID. HALLETT, CaSnler'
"P. s. return subscription book by mail to-day"
The committee Isported the following subscriptions on
Monday:
BIZ Chester A. ArtRr.
Carl Bosch Brooklyn y. D.. the receipts Of an en- n
teranmen gwen by children of his ~ on
BIZ Drerei Morgan Co.
Z ID co n Mt
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17

tbart this roedated treachery thus obviously fore
sadowed by the missionary work Df this Bourbon ses
man OF Petersburg"
GENERAL CARR WOULD BE GOVERNOR ONLY
ROCHESTER, Sept. 16.-1he POst-E1presS TO-
day publishes the following letter from the Secretary OF
State:
am fully determined not to accept any other place. on
te Ticket except that for the oice OF chiei hg5a
and for which have been so prominently mentioned.
mis- Is TO be taken as positive and emphatic primarily
am for the Republican party and propose 10 give my
hearty support to It's nominees after the convention