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New-York tribune., 1885-03-25
THE DEFENCE OF MIR. FISH BEGUN.
MOTION TO DIRECT HIS AcQUITTAL DENii
DABOIL THE FIRST WITNESS.

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DABoLL THE FIRST WITNESS.
William Stanley the head of the firm of lawyers
who are defending James ID Fish IN hls trlal 1or
,nisapplylng the Marine Banks funds, asked Judge
Benedict Yesterday to direct verdict OF acqulttal
lie made long argument IN which he put the
blame for any illegal acts on Ferdinand Nard, de-
caring that the directors, and no. Mr. FISH, were re-
sponsibe for oyer-drafts. president of q bank, he
contended had to use his discretion in many mat
ters and mistake was not crlme. OtheT oahks
in the city had made loans to Grant * ward III
much the same manner. He said that there was
no proof that Mr. Fish had made false entries as
charged IN the indictment. The entries. whatever
their nature, were made by persons other than tno
president. If the entries Were false me presIuemn m
orders would not transfer the guilt to HIM. j ne
president could not be supposed to know every de-
ject to the approval of the directors,
and their act necessary to make the
loans binding.
District-Attorney Root made an earnest answer
10 the argument of Mr.. stanley He SAID that there
had been gross misapplicatiOn OF the funds OIL the
bank as hundreds of thousands OF dollars nad
been lent without security 10 the hrn OF W'cn the
president was a member. He SAID that ne dld not
think t necessary 10 answer all the suggestions OF
the counsel. +. B. Smith made briet reply to MI
Root.
Jury to find q verdict of acquittaLs
Stephen g. Clarke made the opening speech TOT
the defence Mr. Fish, he sald, should not DC sent
40 the State Prison because he III common WIN
hundreds of Others had been hoodwinked by ferdl-
nand Ward. The directors knew, he SAID, OF lhe
contract loans and approved them Mr flsh
had made no false entries. The books were cor
rectly kept He called as his first witness Nathan
d. DabOlI. who was the first important witness Tor
the prosecution aud the last to give testimony on
the same side. Mr.. Daboll handled again theyarl-
ous books of the bank and told of loans made 10
the firm of GRAFT d. Ward from the year 1851. he
examination was directed toward showing tnat
large loans to Grant IL Ward had been made ire
quently and that they had always been paid until
the time of the failure.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-25

Don't disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting but use Dr. ssses Caarrh Remedy
and be cured
New-York tribune., 1885-03-25
STATEN ISLAND.

CLIFToy.-LOuis De Comeah, Iwhe was recsntv
president OF the French Benevolent Sscisty 4 |
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New-York tribune., 1885-03-25

"QUrCK As WIYK.n-$5 per doz. for Rock
woods instantaneous photographs umperiais II Uniol
square. y. Y.
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PREPARING FOR RIVER NAVIGATION.

Painters and carpenters busy yesterday
among the Hudson River steamers, which ali win
Ter have lain idly at their piers along WeStst The
boats are being put In order against the opening Of
navigation on the river, which the steamboat men
were encouraged by the miider weather To hope
would take place in he nearfuture The
now running up the river are Peene's line 10 fon-
kers and the A. VI. c. Smith line 10 Nyack. Passen-
gers and freight both taken on the Yonkers line
but only freight boats run on the Nyack line at
present The ice above Nyack has been densey
packed as far as Albany all winter, but yesterday
word came that it was thin between Nyack and
Haverstraw, and last night boat of the A. NJ. c.
Smith line left here with the intention of forcing
her way far up the river as the latter place. She
looked as If bound on an Arctic expedition as
she steamed up the river. Her bows sheathed
with heavy planking and protected by an iron
forsfoot. An old river captain in speaking
son this year said "This Is the latest season we
have had for twenty years The cold snap of the
past week has frozen the river about as solid as it
has been any time this winter and there is no tell
ing how much longer We shall have TO wait for a
break-qp of the ice We hope, however, by Apnl
to be able to get up as far as Peekskil."
COTTON BROKERS REPEAL A BYLAW. :.
The votes of 146 members of the Cotton Ex-
change yesterday removed section of the by
laws obnoxious TO all except forty-three menbers
for doing business aud the section declared that If
any member should give rebates. divide commits
eions evade violate the rule, he should be
PEELED. 10 was freely charged that, with few ex-
ceptions, the rule was violated. The penalty If
enforced, meant confscation of property aud
disgrace of the offender. such action was
declared by able lawyers 10 be without legal
warrant Professor Dwight not only declared
The penalty illegal but said that " such a by
law may well be considered in restraint of trade
aud opposed TO sound public policy"
While il has been we'll known that few observed
the bylaw, the struggle to strike it from the
official records has been pending for several months
There was much rejoicing yesterday when IL was
learned that the penalty clause had been repealed
The by-la~s still provide, however, that member
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Hnlmnn,nPnritv RilI-

WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-The bill intro
dueed by Mr.. Holman yesterday to pro-
tect the purity of the ballot, provides
that it shall be unlawful for any person
to give any Of his property, real or per-
sSonal, to be used directly or indirectly
i'll securing vote or an appoint
ment for any Office under
the government, violation of this act to
be punished by a fine not exceeding
5000, and imprisonment not exceeding
one year. The bill further provides that
every person hereafter elected or ap-
pointed to fill any Office in the United
States shall take and subscribe to the
following oath: 81 do solemnly swear,
or Affirm, that have not, directly or in
directly, given, promised, advanced or
paid any money; given or conveyed any
other article of value to any person or
persons to assist to procure my election
or appointment
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Fort Worth Facts,

Fort WORTH, Feb. 3.-[special. The
printers who walked out of the Demo.
crat office yesterday have been busy
boycotting the paper to-day, They say
they have been very successful, but the
proprietor says, on the contrary, the
business men are coming TO his aid.
Cand who support the Democrat
are threatened with = loss OF 65 printers
votes, as well as workmen In other lines
who belong TO unions. There can be no
question but II the workmen combine
against any ono man they can make
him come In second in the race.
A number of lots, the property of w.
j. Morpyey, were sold at the court
house to-day by tho sheriff, to satisfy
claims against the Texas Investment
company, hold by the State National
bank, OF Jefferson.
The city council met to-day, but con-
trsry TO expectations, took no action In
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WeAihnKfnrd Notaa

WEArHERFoRD, Feb. g. Especial. +
While Fate Thompson, of Mineral
Wells, was loading flour at the Crystal
Palace mills elevator this morning, his
team became frightened at vest
bound freight train and ran across the
track up North Main street. After col
llding with a telephone post was anly
stopped by the bravery OF Abe Iisk,
having lost a wheel by collision with
the post before doing further damage,
District court convened to-day, j. X.
Beckham presiding. The J. w. Coz
case for the murder of the Cantrals
was SGT Tor the fourth day of the third
week. Harcourt and Stewart, ATTORNEYS
for the defendant, appointed by the
court.
Horace Baker, the leading immigrant
and land agent of these parts, goes 10
Dallas tomorrow TO close big bargain,
W. G. Patterson, of the McFall house,
will soon enlarge the building.
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GALVESTON, Feb. 3,-In the supreme
court the following decisions were an
nounced:
EO. Skidmore ct al. vs. j. Molchekry,
from Bee county. Dismissed as per
agreement filed.
Houston & Texas Central Railway VS..
Harry " Bro, from Washington county.
Affirmed.
The State of Texas eK rel. H. G. Jen-
nett VS.. w. u. Owens, from Galveston
county. Reversed and remauded.
j. 9. Rogan ct nj. VS.. j. s. Williams &
Co.; from san Saba county. Reversed
and remanded.
j. II. Brown & Co. vs. VIM. Coambers
OF al, from Cherokee county; reversed
and remanded,
Motion docket-J. C. Manning VS..
San Antonio club, from Bexar county;
motion for rohearing overrulcd,
5. & A. Bresenback vs.. j. NJ. Key,
from Washington county; motion for
rehearing submitted.
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into the hands of another, whose con-
siderate action restored the collection TO
Mrs. Grant as life trust, on condition
that at the death of Gen. Grant, or
sooner, at Mrs. Grants option.
II shall become the property of
the government, as set forth
IN the accompanying papers. In exer-
clse OF the option thus given
her, Mrs. Grant elects that
her trusts shall forthwith termi.
nate and asks that the government
designate suitable place of deposit and
q responsible custodian for the collec-
ton. The nature of this gift and the
value of the relics which the gener-
osity of private citizens has Joined
TO the high sense of public regard which
anlmates Mrs. Grant, have thus placed
at the DISPOSAL of the govern ment de-
mand, tull and signal recognition
on behalf of the nation at the hands of
It's representatives. l therefore ask
congress to take suitable action to ac
cept the trust and provide for its
secure custody, at the same time record
ing appropriate gratitude of the people
OF the United States to the
donors. In this connection
may pertinently advert
to the pending legislation in the senate
ing to the national recognition of Gen.
Grants eminent services by providing
means for his restoration to the army
on the retired list. That congress, by
taking such action as will give ex-
preston to the almost universal
desire of the people of this nation is
evident, and earnestly urge the pas
sage of acts similar TO SEN
ate bill No. $3.50, which,
while not Interfering with
the constitutional prerogatiye of APP
pointment viii enable the president In
ms discretion to nominate Gen. Grant
MS general on the retired list.
lSigned CHESTER A, ARTHUR.
The accompanying papers referred to
are the deeds of trust executed by Mr..
vanderbilt, and that gentleman's letter
to The president informing him of his
action.
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SIDEWALK NOTES.

The burglar proof wire screen, is now
on exhibition at the ONCE of Henry
CARAT, electrician, sO3 Main street,
Dallas.
Ed. Aston keeps tho celebrated Geo.
L. Plants "a Patent -four. The finest
made. Try it once and you viii never
use any other.
The street sprinklers did good service
Yesterday in allaying the dust. Dust
mas y, accumulated in quantities and a
stiff breeze was blowing during the en-.
tire day.
Philip Philips, the singing pilgrim,
Will give one of his grand entertain.
ments, "a Tour Round the World in a
the hall over Crowdus Il Crowdus'
Who'll esale drug house, Main street, on
the evenings Of Wednesday and Thurs
day, the llth and 18th Of February.
Tickets for sale at the drug stores of DR..
j. Il. Williams, DR.. w. IL. Howell, and
also at the Public Library.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The President
to-day transmitted TO the house the fol-
lowing message;
To the House OF Representatives:
take especial pleasure in laying be-
fore congress the generous offer made
by Mrs. Grant to give to
the government, In perpetual
trust, the sword and military
and civil testimonials lately belonging to
Gen. Grant. A copy of the deed OF
trust and of the letter addressed to mo
by William IL. Vanderbilt, will explain
the nature and the motive of this
offer. The appreciation OF Gen.
Grants achievements and the rocogni-
tons OF his just fame have
In tho past taken the shape OF numer-
Gus mementoes and gifts and which,
while dear TO him, possess for the nation
exceptional interest. These relics OF
great historical nature had passed
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aad Aborne, who have been conduct
@ATSGsElf~r ~ ~

and Aberne, who have been conduct
ing the prosecntjon aaa;nst
cunningham. 1T is believed the man
VINO is now under arrest was an accom-
pllce OF Cunningham. The brown box
winch was purchased and substituted
Tor Cunningham's brown trunk in his
Prescott street lodgings, and which
mysteriously disappeared from his
rooms in Scarboro street Immediately
amer the explosions was found.
IN the possession of the man arrested
THIS evening. The prisoner was discoy
cred hiding in Whitcapel, not far
from the lodgings last occupied
by Cunningham. IL is said the police
found IN the prisoners possession
OF very important nature and all the
necessary means of establishing his
IDENTITY, Heis to be arraigned in Bow
street police court tomorrow,
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ST. Louis and The Missouri Pacific

ST. Lofts, Feb. "a loan OF 100000,
made by this city to the Missouri Pa
ciiic railroad company, u number
OF years ago, matured yesterday,
and is was expected the company
would pay tho amount to the city comp
trollor, but so far Il has
failed TO do so. Mayor Ew-
ing was officially notified to-day
ottho default, and il Is expected soLe
action will be taken by him to force paw
ment. IL is even thought no NAV
order foreclosure on the entire prop
erty of the Missouri Pacific but
he has not yet indicated what
course he will pursue. 1t is
understood that the Missouri Pacific
officials will take the ground that thew
are not obliged to pay the principal
OF the loan, so long as they
pay the interest, aud that, practically,
the. loan Is perpetual. A day or two
will probably develop how the matter is
TO be disposed of.
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The General Court-NInrtiol

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The general
court-martial has concluded its labors in
the Swain case. The court met early
and the signatures of the members were
attached to the record and the findings,
These Will be sent to the secretary of
war this afternoon, and if tho findings
do not acquit Gen. Swain, the record
and findings will be forwarded through
the department to President Arthur. 1t
is .rumored that Swain has been ac-
quilted.
On the conclusion of tho proceedings
In the Swain case, tho General court
martial took up the case OF Col. Albert
T. Morrow. Accused appeared IN court
accompanied by his counsel, ex-Gov.
Boutwell,, of Massachusetts, and Cant.
Daugherty, Of the first infantry.
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unsnItnhlc RESOLUTIONS.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 3.-Representa.
tives Eaton, Lamb and Rice, a sub
committee of the committee on foreign
affairs, to-day made report to the full
committee on resolutions recently ro-
ferred to them, calling upon the secre-
tary Of state for such information as he
might have relative to the connection of
any American citizen with the explo-
sions IN London. The subcommittee,
while II views dynamite with abhor-
renee, holds that TO adopt resolutions of
the character referred to, would be
an acknowledgment that citizens OF tho
United States were parties TO a conspir-
acy against England and connected
with the recent explosions in London.
II is beloved that congress ought not to
assume such n position. The report was
tabled. The subject in another form
will be considered again at a meeting of
the committee next Thursday.
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regard to the purchase OF the water
works.
A wood hauler named finder had his
right hand crushed to-day while try
ing 10 disengage the wheels ofhis wagon
from those OF another wagon with which
1hey became entangled while crossing
Trinity bridge.
Ed Gordon, alias "Scotty," had a pre-
liminary hearing to-day and in default
OF 5000 bail, Went back to Jail for his rob
berry of Wilmington, the Ohio druggist.
Deputy Marshal Scott is back from
his search after Wilburn and SAYS he
is satisfied he never visited home. IL
is now though that he is wounded and
may have died in the timber, some
place
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,Jeneraon ,Jots

JEFFERSON, Feb. 3.-[Special. Mr..
Mitchell Estes and Miss Mollie Fergu
son were united in marriage on last
Sunday night. 1t was the dying request
of the BRIDES father that they should
marry before his death. Mr.. Ferguson
breathed his last shortly after the cere-
mony was pronounced by the Rev. U.
Il. Lamb.
DR.. w. j. Sidberry leaves this morn
Ing Tor Paris, Texas, where he goes to
join his wife, who has been visiting rel
atiVes in that city, TO accompany her
home.
Mr.. Max Rosenfeld and lady reached
home last night after visiting New Or
leans, Galveston and other cities, highly
pleased with their trip.
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The war I'm the soudnn

suAKIM, Feb. 3.-Mai. Chereme has
arrived here. The Arabs made an at
tack upon the convoy sent to Kassala.
A stubborn tight ensued, resulting in
the repulse OF the Arabs, who left $50
dead on the field. The convoy lost fitty
men killed. Five thousand Abysinnian
troops have been sent by King John to
relieve the garrisons of Galabot and
Gerah.
MORE ITALIAN AID FOR ENGLAND.
ROME, Feb. 3.-The second expedition
TO the Red Sea which, according to an
nouncement, the government will dis
patch on Saturday next, will be twice
the strength of that which recently
reached Assab bay.
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Ryan and Sullivan to Fight Again.

New York, Feb. 3.-Paddy Ryan,
through his backer, James Pat
terson, to-day signified his willing.
ness 10 meet John l.. Sullivan,
with or without gloves, anywhere and
for any amount. sullivan had
already agreed TO fight Ryan,
Richard X. Fox offers the champion a
diamond belt and purse of $2,500lf the
men fight near New orleans.
suLLIvAN's AFRAIr.
BosroN, Feb, 3,-John l.. Sullivan
says in response TO Ryan's challenge
to fight:
al have no response TO make TO Mr..
Ryan, as | have retired from the ring
and boxing exhibitions till / return
from England
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Decision on the aaivoston sher,nal,v

GALVESTON, Feb. 3.-The Jennette-
Owens contest case for the sheriff
atty of this county, which
was taken before the supreme
court, on the plea that the
lower court had no Jurisdiction, was de-
cided to-day, Chief Justice
Willie delivering the opinion, in
which it is held that the district
courts have jurisdiction to try
the right TO an office in
suit brought for its recovery bv
a party claiming the right to il as
against one who has usurped the
office and holds possession of il
wrongfully, when the value of the
office is $500 or more, The right to try
the title 10 the Office car
ries with 1t the right to
establish that title by evidence
Of the means through which II
was acquired. The proper remedy
to pursue for the recovery
Of the Office is by an information i'm the
nature of quo warranto, filed by the
states counsel ON the relation of the
claimant
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National Cotton Planters Association.

The following telegram, which OK
plains itself, was received by Mayor
Oabell yesterday.
of Dallas, Texas:
On behalf of the National Cotton
Planters association, under whose
auspices the Worlds Cotton Centennial
exposition Is held, herewith extend 10
you and tho city council of your city,
ana other distinguished citizens whom
you may wish to join you, most cor
dial invitation to be present at the
worlds convention, to be held in the
music hall of the exposition, February
10 TO 10, Your presence Is specially de-
sired at the opening of the convention.
You may possibly be able to secure free
transportation, or very low rates, by ar
rangement with tho general passenger
agent Of your railroads.
Il. @. MoREuEAD,
President National Cotton Planters
Association.
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A rranoo-P.nama Ro.rbael.

PANAMA, Jan. a., (via Galveston,
Feb. 2)-The Star and Herald says rel
alive to the report given abroad that
the French republic Is endeavoring 10
obtain Proclamation on the Isthmus,
and that In pursuance of this idea the
canal workmen have been divided into
divisions In such manner that n corps
d'armio Of 100000 strong can be massed
at moment; that the untruthfulness
of this statement Is apparent TO every
resident, although the origin may not
bo equally so. Tho truth simply Is, that
in order TO facilitate the work, the line
OF the canal has been cut up into en-
gineering divisions which have again
been sub-divided into sections.
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Houston, Feb. 3.-lSpecial. Judge
Cooks stable of thoroughbreds, includ-
ing Ferg Kyle, left this afternoon for
the New Orleans races. Ferg Kyle IL
entered for the race on the 18th, one
mile and quarter.
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Neurological.

NAvAsoTA, Feb. 3.-ISpecial. DIR.
John Ii. Baker died at 7 O'clock this
morning, after twenty-iour days. illness
with remittent fever and congestion of
the stomach and bowels; aged 80 years.
He came from Jackson, Clark county,
Alabama, few years ago, and prac-
ticed his profession with credit and sue
cess. His wife died two years ago, leav-
ing little daughter, who survives her
father. His remains will be buried ut
Plantersville, near Col. Jack Banter's
residence, at o'clock p. m. to.mo rrow.
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Council Addenda.
EHEs2


An attempt was made TO raise the sal
aries OF the city attorney, secretary and
chief of the fire department AT the meet
in- of the council last night, but to no
pGfpose. The council has imposed extra
work on the secretary, VINO has hercu-
lean task in bringing order out of chaos,
as he Is indexing and putting in shape
the records, some of which have been
kept in the most reckless manner.
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An Alleged Horse.Thief.

BURNETT, Feb. S.-[spocial. Deputy
Sheriff Lyon, Of Llano county, arrived
here to-day on his way to Austin with q
prisoner named Evans. lilo was cap
lured at the former place for the steal
ing Of horse In Frio county.
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\ dispatch received by the govern
menC rom Admiral Courbet, gives the
ioli0Wlng account OF the battle between
the French and Chinese, for the nos
session of the coal mines in Kee. Lang.
GA January %, W tn 1900 men and four
guns, we moved upon the enemv's
works and carried several positions
which menacen our positions on the
southwark. We stepped half a
league from our works and sixty
metres from strongly fortified
plateau. AS soon as our troops had
rested we continued the advance. The
enemy made vigorous resistance.
Their musketry fire was very effective.
or soldiers displayed great dash. Two
officers and seven men were killed and
hity-three were wounded during the
enlargement.
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They Should Have Kent Ont.

PARIS, Feb. st is reported here that
two well known German officers and
one Frenchman were among the killed
on El Mahdi's side in the recent battles
in the SOudan,
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If So, She'll Have Trouble.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 3.-The Manchester
chamber of commerce has announced
the receipt of the news confirming the
report that Portugal has annexed both
banks of the Congo river.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.--ln response to
the house resolution offered by Mr.. Slo-
cum, the president to-day transmitted
to congress the recent appeal OF Fitz
John Porter to him on his own behalf.