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Evening star., 1886-11-12
The Petition for Fish's Pardon.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY WALKER
MAKES AN ADVERSE REPORT.
The New York Sun to-day says: United
States District Attorney Walker has reported
adversely upon the petition for the pardon OF
James d. Fish, which was sent to him from
Washington several weeks ago. Mr.. Walkers
report is a long document and deals largely
with the details of the trial. He shows that
every opportunity Was given Fish to prove his
innocence of the charges against him, and this
he signally failed to do. Ii Fish was guilty
then he Is no less guilty now. There is no more
reason why he should be pardOned on the score
OF i'll health tnan any Otner convict similarly
situated. The effort in fact would not be made
but for The social prominence which Fish en-
joyed.
The list of signers to the petition for Fish's
pardon is long, and includes nearly nalf the
bank officers III the city. The list would make
column OF interesting reading. In order that
the names may carry their full amount of
weight the broad column to the right contains
such phrases as "retired from that buSineS, but
formerly president OF such and such bank
where the person signing is not an active presi-
dent, vice president. or cashier. 1t is manifest
from Mr. Walkers report that he has been little
influenced, If any, by the representations of
DIR. Johnson, Fishs family physician, who eX-
amined the prisoner at Auburn on Wednesday.
Upon this point Mr.. Walker has SO little TO say
that the conclusion is natural that he regards
II as u sentimental view OF the case and not
worthy OF consideration.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
The Political Field.

THE NEBRASKA SENATORSHIP-THE NEW JER-
SEY RECOUNT-RACE TROUBLE IN TEXAs-THE
TARIFF REFORM FIGHT TO KEEP UP.
According to late returns the Nebraska legis-
lature will consist OF about so republicans and
43 democrats. A large number of the republl.
cans are avowed supporters of Senator Van
Wyck tor reelection, but he is opposed by the
regular republicans and also by a portion OF the
democracy, The regular republicans will prob
ably hold a caucus and make a nomination Tor
Senator, which will be opposed by the Van
Wyck men of both parties. The contest will
then develop intO a free fight.
recount of the vote has been ordered In the
third assembly district OF Camden county, n.
j., where Haines, republican, was declared
elected by 40 majority over Turley, democrat.
New Jersey has increased the majority of
Crane, democrat, over Ward, republican, to %.
In Atlantic county, n. j., Gardner, repub. .ican.
was returned elected to the state senate by so
plurality. An application for a recount has
been made. In the third assembly district of
Mercer county, where Scudder democrat, has
81 plurality, an application for q recount is to
be filed.
In Brazoria county, Tex, there is trouble be-
tween the white and coiored races over the
are in the majority, and they kept in Office as
county judge Henry Masterson. Tue whites
charged in the late canvass that Masterson v as
corrupt, and he agreed not to be candidate;
but he secretly sent runners among the colored
people, urging them TO support him, and he was
Te-ciecUeu. SOUlc Oi Tie WnlIcS tuTedUeu 10 XIII
MastersOn il he tries to assume his office.
Hon. Frank II. Hurd has published a card in
Toledo. announcing the resumption of his law
practice aud declaring that the fight for tariff
reform will be waged more earnestly than ever
He says during the winter addresses on the
subject Will be delivered 10y Messrs. Carlisle
Morrison, Henry George, Prof. Sumner, Henry
Ward Beecher, and Others.
1t seems settled that no attempt will be made
to throw out votes in New Hampshire because
OF Irregularities in preparing election warrants.
An examination has developed that such ir-
regulariies existed in several localities, but as
there is no question of the honesty OF the vOt-
ing the result will stand.
AT a meeting OF the national committee OF
anti-saloon republicans in Chicago yesterday
the chairman reported that good work had been
done for the cause all over the country. He
declared that encouraging reports OF the prog
reSs Of the movement are being received.
The latest returns from Colorado give Symes
trep.) Tor Congress 700 majority. The legisla-
ture is republican in both houses.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
DE STAAL To QUIT LONDON.
High Words Between Lord Iddesleigl n
and the Russian Am bassadOr.

LONDON, Nov. 12.-The 81. James Gazette de-
clares that the Earl of Iddesleigh, foreign sec
retary had high words with Baron de Staal,
the Russian ambassador. at their last inter
view, and announces that Baron de Staal is
about to depart from England on q prolonged
leave Of absence.
1T ALL DEPENDS on AUSTRIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. l2-The Journal DE
S. Petersboury says that the Marquis OF Sails
bury's speech at the lord mayors banquet at
the Guild hall OH Tuesday makes Austria re-
sponsibie tor the maintenance OF the peace OF
the east. II adds: "The Emperor Francis
Josephs speech to the delegations in Buda-
Pesth on Saturday testified that he was con-
scious OF the responsibility created by the Mar
qus OF Salisbury making British policy de-
pendent upon that OF Austria with regard to
affairs in the east. 1t may be hoped that the
warlike note sounded in the Guild hall will be
lost in the eminently pacific note struck at
Buda-Pesth."
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1.-THE German ST.
Petersburg Gazette says that the Prince of Min
grelia is the only possible Russian candidate
for the Bulgarian throne, and thinks his selec-
tion would be sure to be approved by the other
powers. The same paper says: Z" 1t will be some
time before quiet is restored in Bulgaria sui-
ficienty to render the election OF prince possi-
BILE under conditions which Russia would
recognize as legal"
Evening star., 1886-11-12

AOnE ID ELI SAbLk
81 don't see how the democrats can be de-
prived, by any fair means, of their two major
lty on joint ballot in the Indiana Legislature" !"
said Postmaster Dalton, of the House OF Rep
resentatives. to STAR reporter. Mr.. Dalton is
one OF the democratic leaders in Indiana, and
he took an active part in tho recent campaign.
"What are the facts" inquired THE STAR re-
porter, sin regard to the democratic justice of
the peace who was elected to the legislature?"
"The true state of the case," continued Mr..
Dalton, sis this: AT our township elections last
spring our people in Vigo county elected a jus
tice of the peace. He supposed that his term
began at once, but when he filed his bond he
was confronted with the commission OF the
man he was elected to succeed, and that COM
mission runs until next year-1SS7. Now, our
constitution provides that no man who holds
than judicial office during the term for which
he was elected. Now, the man elected by the
democrats as justice of the peace never entered
upon the discharge OF his duties AS such; never
assuming the functions of the office. He could
not do so until the expiration of the time for
winch his predecessor was commissioned. AT
the recent election this man who was elected
a justice of the peace, but whose term has never
begun, was elected to the legislature. Our best
controversy: that as the term OF the legislator
elect as justice of the peace had not begun, he
is lawfully eligible to the position to which he
"Who will determine his eligibility"
"The lower house of the legislature to which
he vas elected" was the reply
And the republicans have majority in that
house," suggested the reporter.
"Yes," replied Mr.. Dalton, they have q ma
jority, and it has been suggested that they may
unseat a sufficient number of democrats to
give them majority joint ballot. OF
course they might do that They have
the power, but ii they undertake to control the
leglsiatu re and procure a L. $. Senator by any
such means there will be trouble The people
Will not submit to any unlawful exercise of
party power in this case. For my part have
no uneasness on the subject. The democrats
have two majority in the legislature and they
will elect that Senator without any trouble
"Who will get the senatOrship?" the reporter
asked.
81 regard Mr.. d. Mcdonald s election as sure, -
was the answer.
Evening star., 1886-11-12

One OF Chtcago's Fameus Eataee,
Gassed by Incendtary Fire.

CHICAGO, Nov. l2.-At ass O'Clock this
morning fire was discovered In the basement
OF the Chicago avenue church. better known an
"Moody's church" at the corner OF Chicago ana
Da Salle avenues. An alarm was given, but
before the engines could respond, the flames
had burst through the first floor into the lecture
room. Here their fury was checked for while.
as was supposed, but concealed by the dense
smoke, the fire had crept up 10 the second foor
and soon eaten its way into the auditorium on
the second floor. Fed here by the multitude OF
cushions and other infiammable furnishings,
the flames spread with surprising rapidity ana
redoublcd fierceness second alarm was
hastily turned In. The burning cushions and
other material gave forth almost tmpeneiraoie
volumes OF smoke. which for a time repulsed
the efforts of the firemen 90 enter the church
Inc stained glass windows, which bad begun 20
and in a lew minutes hall n dozen streams were
playing on the fire, which chung with obstinate
persistence TO the furniture and other light
cumoustioles In the room. After nearly three
quarters OF an hour Of hard work the flames
were got under control aud the fire confined
10 tue church building. The smoke was stiii
too dense TO permit an Investigation OF the ex-
tent OF the damage, but NJ is believed that the
interior is entirely Quilted. The stained glass
windows were almost entirely destroyed. The
walls il Is Thought. about all the structure
that could be preserved SO as 10 be III for future
USE The pastor. the Rev, Mr.. Goss, estimated
the loss at $50. 900 and said that the church
and furniture were covered by insurance 10
that amount
INCENDrARTsN sUsPEcTED.
Incendiarism is believed by some to be the
cause OF the nrc. IL is said that at 1870 O'Clock
this "a. m. n policeman some one I'm the in
terror OF the building Mr.. ID. h. Turner the iani-
tor, said that all the members of his family had
retired at that hour. Rev. Mr.. Goss could not
| understand the origin OF the flames In the part
OF the building where they were discove. a
unless the fire was set He said there might
have been an over heated pipe from one OF tho
seven furnaces which are located I'm the build
ing. The church society Was organized by tho
Rev. Dwight L.. Moody. the evangelist. In SEQ,
| and occupied "A small building on Chicago ave-
nue. near Franklin street. until the great fire Of
ISL. Immediately after that time Mr. Moody
built the present church structure, soliciting
and rcceivine contributions from all parts OF
| the globe. until 500. 900 raised. The au-
ditorium OF the church the largest IN
Chicago, though perhaps the plainest In design.
Since the building was first erected, alterations
and improvements have been made to the ex-
tent of 5000. The walls of the church are
uninjured and the total loss will not exceed
$4,000.
Evening star., 1886-11-12


MI. j. j. O'Donohue and Representative-elect
w. Bourke Cochran of New York. are at Worm
ley's. A STAR reporter met them both this
morning. Mr.. ODonohue, who is Mr.. Cochran's
most particular friend and hacker, spoke fol
both, and while Mr.. Cochran was out of the
room for a moment assured the reporter that
the new member was going to make his pres
ence felt in the next House, and for one thing
he vas going to stand up and fight civil service
reform. Mr.. O'Donohue is secretary of the Tam
nisly executive committee, and a shining
light in the society. He was spoken Of as their
candidate for mayor until the George compli
cation came up.
81 knew" he said, "that Georges vote would
would not be less than fifty thousand. l am
with democracy against anything, but am
with everything against socialism. am
against socialism every time II I'd been
nominated by Tammany Grace would have
been run by the county democracy. So we
nominated Hewitt. 1 saw him beforehand
and fixed it up.''
"But George is not going to last" he added.
"He Will not be an element in 49,"
Ca, can 1.-THE the democrats carry the state in 'ss?'
asKeu lHE STAR man.
~ depends on the candidates"
with Ceveland?"
'If he had been running the first of Novem.
Der he would have been beaten. The state
would have gone republican. l supported
Cleveland in "a and worked for him. I'd been
ioi Il ioWCI, DuI uc uluu nave d DetUcE
In the campaign than l. But il he had been In
this last election the state would have gone re-
publican"
"How is Blaine in New York;"
III ne had been running this November he
would have carried the state by thirty thous-
and. He could have carried it against any
body. No. correcting himsel0 mot against
Hill. No one can beat Hill. But at any time
against Cleveland Blaine can get thirty thOus-
and more democratic votes than he got before.
Hill can carry the state. They can't beat him;
he gets the democratic vote. Its as [ told
Cleveland. What we want is to get back the
democratic vote. And TO hold the o:ters,' he
added. But we don't want to hold the others
We don't want the mugwumps. We want the
democrats
"is not Mr.. Cleveland tending towards renolni
nation?' asked THE STAR.
"His reputation is TO do as he says; we'll use
his letter Of acceptance against him. Wen use
IT against him. l tell you, there are 10000
democrats who voted for him before who would
go TO Blaine. l say there is no use, he canno
throw over the workers and the money"
II am not a tree trader" continued Mr.
ODonohue; 81 have spent five months abroad
ana am convinced that American labor must
be protected" >"
Evening star., 1886-11-12
An Indiana Tough Killed.
A SERIES OF THEfTs WHICH LED TO Hm
DEATH.

DEATH.
CHICAGO. Nov. ia. Times special from
Attica, Indiana, says Samuel Girard, "A rough
character, who has been tetrorizing Warren
county for several years, was killed yesterday
For Two weeks the people OF Battle Ground
have been missing various articles and a clue
Was given TO the Thieves last Tuesday, when q
skif was stolen. John Shaw, Edward Birch,
Jno. Cunningham and Jesse Shortridge followed
the thieves down the Wabash, and AT Klckapoo
discovered a lawn tent which had been stolen.
They found IL unoccupied and secreted them
selves TO await the return OF the occupants
Early yesterday morning they saw a man peer.
Ing over the blum, twenty Ieet above them,
pointing large pistol at them. Simu Ianeously
three OF the watchers fired guns and the man
dropped dead, four buckshot having entered
his heart. The coroner's verdict WAS death
from buckshot wounds at hands unknown.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
How the Wise.Lamb Controversy
Stands.

A LAW SUIT AND NOT A DUEL IMPENDING
The position of the principals in the much
advertised Wise-Lamb embroglio was made
known to THE STAR several days ago, and
there Is no reason for believing that it will not
remaiIfeO the end what 1t was then represented
to be On the very highest authority. The news
paper talk OF a hostile meeting between these
parties according to the commonly accented
regulations OF the "code," Is, of course, in view
OF the length OF time which has elapsed since
the insulting words were spoken to say nothing
OF other reasons, the remotest sort OF a proba-
bility. Indeed, on the statement of Mr. ~ ise
made to a friend during his late visit TO this
city, there has never been to his mind but one
of two courses Tor him to pursue. '.The first of
these, said MIR. Wise, "when consider the bru-
tality OF the language he Uamb) used, is to shoot
him without order or method, as would an
outlaw or IL wild beast. The other" he con-
tinued, els to sue him tor the outrageous sian
der he has uttered against me and give to some
institution OF charity or benevOlence the
damages. might recover. BY the latter course
l would save myself from the crime of killing
and AT the same time re;ute in a court of iusiice
the truth OF his sianderous words. My inclina-
tion, he further snid, 'is to arraign him in the
courts. whereby will conform TO the laws of
my state, and obtain in that way vindication
therefore, that Mr.. Wise will bring an action OF
sander against Col. Lamb, in which he will
allege special and heavy damages to his reputa-
tion standing, etc.. growing out OF the peculiar
nature of Lambs words.
Besides the common law action for defamation
OF character, MIR. Wise may join with that under
the statute law OF Virginia, action TOR insult
ing words. In aid OF discouraging dueling and
other deadly encounters there Is q statute law
of the state which provides that "All words
which from their usual construction and com.
mon acceptation are construed as insults and
! tend TO violence and breach Of peace shall be
actionable."
But it was Mr.. Wise's opinion, when here.
that Col. Lamb had probably been misled by
the Ialsehoods OF other persons regarding the
matter spoken of here by him and II SO that
for the Insult an ample apology would be offered
him. Should Mr.. Wise carry out the intention
| of suing Lamb, the latter may. under the
laws OF Virginia, either justify himself by prov
| ing the truth of the words he il charged with
uttering or give evidence In mitigation that "he
made or offered to make an apology to the
plaintiff for such defamation before the COM
nencement OF the action or as soon afterwards
| as he had an opportunity of doing So In case
| the action shall have been commenced before
| there was opportunity OF making or Offering
such apology" These are the words OF the
statute IN the case. A legal remedy tor the al
| legged wrong done to MIR. Wise is u new depar-
| ture for the chivalry of the Old Dominion, but
| there is no doubt the public would welcome the
change and applaud the determination of Con-
gresham Wise in the matter.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
Venality In Office.

ALLEGED REASONS FOR A CHANGE AT THE
BLOCK ISLAND LIFE-SAvING STATION.
A special from Newport, Il. l., to the New
York Herald, says: Samuel Allen, jr, keeper of
the life-saving stations at Block island, has
been requested by Secretary Manning to resign
his position at once. Several serious charges
have been brought against Mr.. Allen from time
to time, and these were investigated by Captain
Waters, assistant superintendent OF the third
life-saving district. The charges, 1t is alleged,
were proved, and Mr.. Allen will be succeeded by
new man yet to be appointed. Captain Waters
will visit the island in a few days, and will Sc
lect man for the vacancy. 1t is alleged that
Alien has taken hand in local politics, and
has asked for money from applicants who de-
crew. Other charges of q less serious character
were also made.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
Senator Sherman Talks.

PROTECTION BOUNDTO HELPTHE REPUBLICANS.
'The recent elections" Senator sherman said
in an interview in New York, shave brought
many surprises to both parties, but think, on
the whole, the result has not been unfavorable
to the republicans. We have made substantial
gains in Ohio. The labor question has become
an important factor in politics. We had a little
experience OF it III Ohio. For some reason that
would be difhcult to explain, the Knights of
Labor made Tight on General Kennedy in the
Columbus district and reduced the regular re-
publican majority in one county in his dristrict
more than 1000 votes. But the Otner counties
fact in this labor mOvement-it is confined
almost entirely to the cities and towns. The
people living in the country districts rarely
change their politics. There are counties in
Ohio that have given democratic majorities
from Andrew Jackson's time down. The vote
against Speaker Carlisle was confined almost
entirely to the cities i'll his district. Yes, have
noticed that Mr.. ThOebe contemplates contest
ing Mr.. Carisles seat on the ground that the
returns were altered in the back counties, but
DO not think there was much chance Ior that.
The rural districts OF Kentucky have been vot-
ing one way Tor a Soou many years, and do
not think Mr.. Thoebe has much material to
work on in the agricultural section OF the dis
trict."
do you regard the result of the election as a
"Yes most decidedly. 1 believe that there
has been a decided growth i'll protection ideas
all over the country, and especially in the
south. People are impressed with the fact that
American industries should be protected.
Democrats in the south who have naturally
voted with the democracy when it comes TO the
direct question, shall the duty on this or that
article De removed, will vote with the repubii-
cans before they Will consent to it. Industries
are starting up in many places in the south,
and the people will naturally wish to protect
them. Free trade, in my judgment, has received
a very severe setback
"Then you believe the tariff caused the demo-
cratic reveIses in COngress?"
"It had u great deal to do with it, certainly.
The outlook is very promising for the repuoii-
cans in 1883"
"DO you tnink Mr.. Blaine will be candidate
again?''
Il do not care to be questioned on that sub
Ject. ! know nothing about il, and hardly
think Mr. Blaine knows whether he cares to be
a candidate again not"
Evening star., 1886-11-12
CHANGES IN THE OFFICES.
Appointments by the President, Etc


The President made the following appoint
ments to-day:
VIM. d. Burnett, of Cincinnati, to be attorney
of the United States for the southern district OF
Ohio.
Timothy w. Jackson, of New York, to be In
dian agent for the state of New York.
Amos A. Brown, OF New York, to be consul of
the United States at Clifton. Ont.
w. H. Bowman, of Rochester, N. Y. to be
commissioner to examine a section of the Ore
gon and California railroad in the place of
Gideon j. Tucker, declined.
Frank c, Hoffman to be appraiser of mer-
chandise in the district of Chicago, Illinois.
Charles w. Irish, of Iowa City, Iowa, to be
surveyor general of Nevada.
A. w. EibeshutZ, of California. to be receiver
OF public moneys at Independence, California,
vice Michael J. Cady resigned.
John w. P. Laird, of California, to be register
OF the land office at Independence, California,
vice David Walker resigned.
Timothy A. Byrnes, OF Atlantic City, n. j., to
be agent for the Indians of the Uintah and
Ouray consolidated agency in Utah.
Samuel A. Walton, of Kentucky, to be consul
OF the United States at AsunciOn.
W. d. Burnet, who was appointed U. 8. attor-
ney for the southern district of Ohio is promi-
nent lawyer OF Cincinnati. and was strongly
recommended for the position by Gov. Hoad-
ley, Senator Payne and others.
Evening star., 1886-11-12
EnrollfnE Recruits i'm Albuquerque 10
March AgainSf Mexic0

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ. Nov l2.-Capt. Edward
Friend. of the LIE Paso Rifles. arrived here Tues
day night and opened a roll for recruits TO join
Cuttings flibustering expedition into Mexico.
IL is understood that 213 names have been
placed on the list In this city and that more are
promised. Ii Is expected that the expedition
will be thoroughly Organized Within a month";
and that the insurgents will rendezvous AT FL
i'aso, from which point they will invade the
Mexican republic.
FEDERAL OFFICIALS wATCHFUL-
Federal offlcials in this territory are closely
watching the movement and will use every en-
deavor TO prevent the invasion of the friendly
neighboring republic. The men being enlisted
for the expedition are well-known characters,
desperate in the extreme. and capable of caus-
ing serious international trouble
Evening star., 1886-11-12
Lieutenant Aruold.s Trial

COMMISSIONERS wHEATLEY HOPES TO HEAR
ALL THE CASE AT ONE SESSION.
The trial of Lieut.. Arnold. postponed from to-
day as stated in yesterdays STAR, is fixed for
tomorrow at 10 O'Clock at the Commissioners
Office. Lieut. Arnold was notified OF the post
ponement this morning. Commissioner Wheat
ley hopes to hear all the testimony at one sit
ting, although, he says, he will continue the ex-
animation for a week ii necessary to get the
truth. Great interest in the case is manifested
by citlzens as Well as through all the depart
ments OF the District government. The trial
was postponed from to-day on account of the
engagements in court or Mr. II. T.. Davis, the
assistant attorney for the District, who is to
assist in the trial.