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New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
FOSTERING Up GARLAND.

WASHINGTON, March II (SpeciaD.-ln the
House To-day Mr. Hammond reported from the Commit
tee on Judiciary that legislation by Congress Is nee
cssry to authorize the bringing Of suit By the Govern
ment TO annuI patent obtained by fraud or msrcpre
sentatiOn The original resolution upon which the re-
port based offered by Mr. Little OF ONO, Dnt Its
scope was broadencd subsequently, and II would seem
that the document presented by tho majority OF the
committee is designed to forty Department Of Ju
ce in the position taken regarding proposed proceed
iugs in tho name Of the United states to annul
the Bell Telephone patent. The committee says
IL seems be only the right but the solemn duty OF
the United States that its seal attached To ach
contract shall not cover fraud From the beginning OF
the Government such suts have been allowable. or
late wears they have been frequently brought by the De-
partment OF Justice the suggestion Of the Department
OF the Interior There are many fOrcble reasons why
the right shall not restricted. Mr. Parker obtained
leave to present the views OF the minority II Is under
several members OF the committee lncuuhG
one or two Democrats will join with him In opposing
tho report Of the majority
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
1 COMPLICATION OF LAW SUITS

roubles were the subject Of legal controversy In s
Tombs Police Court yesterday. The Major has CIV"
suit now pending against Nelson Pardee for Slooooi ~
alternating his wifcs affections As an Offset to ths ~
Parlee has obtained judgment for divorce, almOS al
and counsel fees against the Major IN the Suprsme
Rnt tbe Major claimed that had no notice of Ih sns
and never employed Charles A Dawson VINO aeteo aess
ms attorney at the trial Accordingly he refused
and has been for suo time iu the Ludlow street jan
enntempt of court The Majors next move was 70 ,S
mis- wife and arrested Tor adultery Ihey s,r
tns charge by aldavits Then no had them sriesct
perury and yesterday they were brought 70 snc sn
Tor examination Their counsel, John j. p, ir !.
ceeded I'm obtaining a private examination a an" ~ hs
oudlng the Majors counsel Louis j. Grant p.,rsi ou
had no permit lie intends TO be better pl,PA'N
Monday when the examination will be reSuheu'
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
EXPLOSION IN FRONT OF THE CAPITOL

ALBANY March la terrific explosion i'll
front Of the Capitol this morning caused great excite
ment among the occupants of the building Rocks. tim
bers and thrown fifteen feet into the air.
accompanied by volume Of muddy liquid and gas Inc
granite pile was shaken the report heard long
distance The first thought of the officials in the Capt
tol was that dynamiers had been at work. earefnl
examination showed that the detOnation and upheaya
were due to explosion Of the large recelY
ing basins boOw thu building Heavy stones three and
live Iuches thick placed the baslns were shattered
into thOus pieces and hurled through the arr some
OF then striking she windows III the Executive Chamber
cracking the glass No serious damage vas done. The
accident caused by the imperfect system Of sewer
age aud ventilation which the state Board OF Health
reported recently.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
TOPICS DISCUSSED AT THE CABINET.
TALK ABOUT SUCCESSORS TO MIR. EATON AND MR..
CANNON-ARMY PROMOTIONS.


CANNON-ARMY PROMOTIONS.
WASHINGTON, March IL (SpecjaO. THE re-
organization OF the Civil Service Commission Was the
principal topic discussion at the Cabinet meeting to-
day Dorman b. Eatons resignation took effect yeser-
day. number of names considered in connection
with the vacancy BY II is thought that either Mr.
Coon late Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury, Mr.
Graves the present chief of the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing will be appointed. The latter has for a
long time been connected with every movement IN favor
OF reformed Civil Service. 1t is doubtful, however
whether his political opinions would come mp to
the standard Of the Republican sentiment
which demands representative on the
Commission Mr.. Coons Republicansm is
doubted by no one There is talk also that Mr Trenholm
one OF the Democratic commissioner ss dissatisfied with
his present position He finds it's duties rksons and
not TO his taste He IL banker and doubt he would
like TO be tran serred the Office Of the Controller OF
the Currency That vacancy also considered Dy tho
Cabinet Mr. Manning IL IA understood, Attempted 70
pu sh the claims of NeTGork man whose IDEAS OF
Treasurer Jordan and the Secretary himself Mr. Was
however claims that the appointment belongs 10 tue
Northwest both the late Controller Mr. Cannon ana ms
predecessor Mr.. Knox, having been citizens OF Mnit
sofa II Ia understood that business IN the COntrOeTs
Office requires the Immediate appointment OF chiei OF
oce but decision seems 10 have Deen Ieached py
the Cabinet to-day. go, =,
The Acknowledgement submiteda veto OF the bill d
recting judicial test OF title TO the Des Moines River
lands which later in the day sent to the senate
The subject of army promotions also touched upOn
and the drift OF the discussion 10 said TO have Indicated
that the President intends again TO overlook the claims
OF Brigader- General Howard, when vacancy Ia the
rement OF General Pope. From other sources II ~
learned that there is some idea OF appointing General
Newton. chief Of engineers, IN General ropes place
Messrs Bayard and Lamar were the only members ao-
aQu tO-QuY'6 meeting.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
"LYNOCrOrN DESCETUDE."

"As was remarling, Grover said Colonel
Dan" Lamont ho looked up from report OF senator
Edmundss speech meeting ihH President for the rat
time on Wednesday morning. Is not wise 70 fool with
the business end Of mule or the claw edge or OuLI
saw some may do IL, but when thoy get through
with tho job they are not TO bo recognized by their
friends."
"Dan, don't understand your references" said the
"Tnas' responded tho gallant Colonel with slisht
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

to-day introduced In the Senate tho two bh'S whe"
Felix Campbell some time ago introduced in the iouso
I'm rerarl 10 the Prderal Building In Brooklyn one o
extends the limit OF the cost OF the buldng exclusive
OF site. to S1O00o00. and the other PROVIDES lot '"o
,ur,ba.e of IN, remaining part OF tie block upon which
Tho buillln #, siin,tcd tho cost OF additional land
mo-, 10 exceed TgjD.OJD. Tho passage OF these tWn
measures woud enable brooklyn 20 have puoilc bhlH
ir,r for the Pos, OlIce colrt- Internal Rcycuue and
otLer Federal Offices commensurate With IT'S mp"r nee
The entire cost would be mach below that 0f hull"H5
I'm several cities OF not oacalf the size Of Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
TnUxroy RETIRED WITHOUT PROMOTION

WASHINGTON, March ii (SpeciaD.
dore Truxton retired today without being pro
NOTED to the rank of Rear Admiral majority OF the
Senate Naval COMMITTED. including Senator Cameron OF
Pennsylvania, reported tho nomination favoraoy' Out
the Senate refused upon H. The proof presented
members Of the senate conc rnng the
made n the Coinmbdores letter concerning AFFAIRS at
the Norfolk Navy Yard helped TO prevent action Oh TIC
nomination.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-SurgcOn George
W. Woods has been ordered to the Mare Island, Cator
ni Navy Yard, April |. to relieve Medical Inspector W.
n Schoncld who has been ordered homo and placed on
waiting orders Second Lieutenant james " D rat
dock 5th Cavalry has been granted leave OF absence
for year for disability Tue leave OF absence ot
Colonel Samuel d. SturgiS, 1th Cavalry, mas Deel eA
tended days for disability and that VI second Lieu-
tenant IL G. CarbOugh fifteen days.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
CoNsIpERING TIE EAps SCHEME.

WASHINGTON, March IL (SpeciaD. The SEN
ae Committee on Commerce devoted two or three hours
to-day to the consideration Of the Eads ship railway
sohene number OF amendments were proposed, bat
none Of them disposed Of The committee is about
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
TO NAVE SEWERS AT LONG BRANCH

LONG BRANCH, n. D., March 1.-The Long
Branch Sewer Company organized last week BY the
election Of Dr. s. H. Hunt president, and the ground is
also all with the prospect that the work VIII be
finished by May This IL important movement In
the direction OF making Long Branch not only OF tho
most hcathfu resorts the Atlantic Coast but to add
to It's natural attractions winter watering place as
We az "A
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
4 DOCS TENDONS FOR 4 NAYS LEG.
-. n..LL-.-L nL.aLaLeL b. he En.tnn N.rlLL

An interesting surgical operation was per-
formed by three resident phy scans here the Of
which will be looked for with curiosity. On Monday
there were taken dog etherLcd FOR the purpose
two tendoDs I'VE inches length aud transplantod IN
one OF the legs Of Edward X. Russell IL Is the first
operation OF the Kind IN this city.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
MORE PRIVATE PAPERS.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Secretary Manning
has sent TO Morrill, several letters Identical IN
substance relating the suspension OF officials whose
successors nominations under consideration by the
Finance Committee. and stating briefly but moro en-
phstcay than anything hitherto uttered the views 0i
fhe Administration In respect 70 suspensions. iOlh
sender and receiver willing the letters should 10
made public but the courtesy held 70 ebe due oh eacn
nthsr nrnYenis eilhar from giving them out.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
FOR AND AGAINST THE MATTHEWS NOMINATION

WASHINGTON, MdICH II N'VUO''VVI' WIZ
Evarts presented in open session OF the Senate to-day
petition OF lawyers Of Albany in favor OF the oonirma
ton OF J. C. Matthews, the coloIed man whom the
President has nominated Recorder OF Deeds in this
District As such matters are only presented In Excel
tive sessions there surprise shown by other
members, and Mr.. Hawley informed Mr.. Eyarts OF his
error strong effort has been made IN the District TO
defeat the confirmation of Matthews. The local Demo
have sho unusual indgnation over this matter
and have denounced the nomination In various meet
ings But this has ereet the senate. The oOlOred
men in New York have sent number Of petitions IN
favor OF confirmation.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
CONVERSATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Senate in
secret session March confirmed the following nom
inatOns:
postmasters-H Henry p. Grant, Helena, Ark; NJ. M.
Rsruet Madison, Ind Alexander A Dawson, seymour,
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

fOCNG DANCERS IN JAPANESE DRBSS
Ben' lsTlsy POsrSs washington Lstsy 10 ne A1es@s
craze here which has In AIDED The principal dancing
school, Monsieur Aarinfs At hs somisg sIhl oition Wv
hall is " DO draped with the national coors OF 1Ap
and every participant In the exercises 10 10 ~SpesA
japanese costume
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
FoURTH-CLAss PosTMAsTERs.

WAsHINGroN, March 11.-The Postmaster
General to-day appointed the following fourth class
pOstmastcrs:
pFpnsWpdnia-At East Bethlehem a. W NicsersOn Ne
2hanesylle slas H. Beans; Nj die Greek, A. Il lsh
Nostolar n q. NostOar: Mount Ne Isaac B. Walton
Diassactusers-At south marlborough, James M Cark
Jr ,,,. -, =, t.i,
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

Ind; Nahanisls s Bates Rensselaer,, Ind; Thomas T.
Haynes. Franklin. Tenn. -, 49,. ,
Charles T. wilkins Oi Benson, Minu 10 DC heBs'oI Vi
the Land OGiCe at Benson, Mnn. ,,,..
Henderson W. Jscoway to be Receiver OF Pubhc
Moneys az Dardaue,!c, AK. ,,,, ~,
Frank Corlon. Of Georgia 20 be principal Clerk ot
Surveys, General Land once.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

equally divided on the IN its present shape ~
il moi nkev 10 pass tHe Seuate however Wlth"Ht ~ ~, "
adop ion of material amendments. ana IL Is uoup'u'
majority can be got FOR II M any saapc'
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

acerby. THAT ia probably because your mind has 7o
into condition. Of nnCcuDus desue'Gde" IO'
There was briel and APPALLING sIenre AMI tleu ,t
President and his secretary bo.h looked ont OF ~
window aud sighed beiorc they went to work on 10
morning mail.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
JoTT1yGs HERE AND THERE.

ITHACA March IL (SpeeiaD.-The Engineering depart
OF Cornell University has just received from the
United states Coast aud Geodetc survey a valuable
plaster representative OF the topography OF the
United states east Of the Mississippi together with the
Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf OF Mexico. Only one other
map like It Is In existence and IS the property OF the
Cohst survey.
BSGHAMroN, March IL (SpeciaD.-The fight for the
posmasershp OF this city is not yet ended. although 1t
was thought be when T. Hamilton Freeman was nom
mated by the President two weeks ago In the last few
DAYS protest against Freeman's confirmation has been
circulated and ia said now to have the Of between
400 and 800 prominent Democrats, who, not satisfied
charges against the OF Mr Freoan This will
at once be sent TO the senate.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

Western Democratic editor mourniuly asks what Is
tho future OF the Jacksonian Democracy. II has no
| future, brother; 1t snply has u Pask
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12
WARRINGTON NOTES.

i New. York-At Bucna Vista, John II. Ferris.
New-York tribune., 1886-03-12

THE BROOKLYN FEDERAL BUILDING.
WASHINGTON, March IL (SpeelaD.-Mr Miller
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-08
THE FISHERY DISPUTE.

HALIFAX, June Minister of Marine
and Fisheries Foster has been seen at Hall
fax in relation to the conduct of the collec-
tor of customs at st. John, N. B., in refusing
to allow American merchant vessels to pur-
chase herring to be canned as sardines He
has directed that any American vessel not a
fisherman may enter any Dominion port and
purchase fish of every kind for transporta-
tion to any port in the United States.
1t is quite probable that the Ella M.
Doughty will be bonded and returned to her
owners Immediately. Cousul General Phelan
is endeavoring to have it done. The schoon-
er Francis E. Conrad of the fish police fless
still lies at the marine and fisheries whart
awaiting orders.
AT Caye Island, inside of Cape Sable, sev
eral United States fishermen sought to buy
bait Friday, but the natives refused to trade
The seiners, however, set their own seines
and caught their own bait.
LONDON, June 7.-George Osborne Nor
gan. Under Colonial Secretary, stated In re-
DIV to inquiries in the House OF Commons
this evening that the government had recelV-
ed a communication from the government OF
the United States in relation to the seizure
by the Dominion authorities of the Amerlcan
fishing scheoners, David j. Adams and Ella
M. Doughty He said, however. that pend
ing the result of friendly negotiations which
are at present being conducted between
Great Britain, United States and Canada, re,
specting the disputes the government dld
not feel at liberty to publish the communlea-
finn
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-08
Apaneerous Dilemma.

To the Editor Of the Press ,,-.,.
"Anvthing would be better than leadIhg cViV S +,
ny to believe that it cannot rely on oIe''
This is the London Standard ) coninien'
ON the fishery question.
The Standard is the recognized organ u
the Tory party, and in this statement II VIZ
tually says war with the United states
would be a less evil than the risk OF estrahg
ing Canada from England. That is TO say
''Any claims that Canada may make must pc
backed by England or we shall lose our hoiu
of Canada" This is a serious question ana
dangerous dilemma for Canada, IL not Ior
England and the United States. Years ago.
Goldwin Smith publicly argued for the sep
aration of Canada from England for this sole
reason. He said that the connection Oh
Canada with England put the peaceful rela-
tions of England and the United States con
stantly in jeopardy, and in this way, VIZ
Canada being comparatively weak, is ]eai--
GUS of the growth of the States, and she Is
constantly tempted to display this by giving
provocations to the United States, relying
upon the power of England to back her pre-
tensions, however unjust And this state oil
things, he argues, will continue while Can
ada is connected with England.
The above citation from the Standard
proves the soundness of Goldwin Smiths
Judgment, and his insight as well as fore
sight. The peace of these two great coun-
tries is perilled today by the action OF Can.
ada, and the appeal made to the pride OF
Britain. A war would be great calamlIy
to both nations. At the close OF 1t, Canada
would cease its connection with England
Outside Of the officials and native-born
Britons, there is but little loyalty for Eng
land to rely on. Nearly two-thlrds OF the
population are French and Irish, and hall Oh
the remaining third of Canadian birth, are
more American than English.
1t is possible England could and would
damage more or less several of our seaboard
cities, but the public opinion OF the civilized
world would not allow her to destroy them.
We should attempt to destroy nothing III
Canada but the British connection.
Besides, war ON the part Of England with
the United States would be likely to lead TO
others with Russia and France, and perhaps
prove the beginning Of the end OF England's
worldwide empire, consequence we should
deplore.
In war with us, England would rely
upon her superior naval force. but France
has navy nearly equal to that OF England.
An offer of French Canada to France with a
free navigation of the st. Lawrence, would
make France our ally as easily and surely as
she became such century ago. The rela-
tions of France and England are more
strained today than they were then, nor
can we doubt that Russia would improve
the opportunity to seize Constantinople and
the gates of India.
In all her wars, England has sought al
lies; why should not we? She used to
threaten us with the united forces of
England and France. Why, II bullled by
her navy, should not we retur1 the eiryllltys CIV y
with us, let her think twice before she enters
upon it. d.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-08

Commander Lane, of the Department of
Maine, has issued an address to comrades
who intend to visit San Francisco and be
present at the National Encampment. The
departure from Portland will be on July 22d,
From Chicago to San Francisco the route
will be by the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul and the Union and Central Pacific rail-
ways, including side trips to Denver, Col,
and to Salt Lake City; returning by the At
Gibson, Topeka & Santa Fe., or the Southern
or Northern Pacific railways, at the option
of comrades. The round trip railroad ticket
from Portland and return, is at present stat
ed at $SS. 1t is confidently believed that the
rate will be considerably lower by July 22d.
The Maine Central Railroad Company will
give one fare from all points on line of road
to Portland and return. Comrades returning
by the Northern Pacific railroad must pay
$3.50 additional for steamship trip from
San Francisco, Cal, to Portland, Ore, which
includes stateroom and meals. A double
berth in sleeping car from Portland to San
Francisco costs $22; a section $44. Two
persons can comfortably occupy berth.
Comrades intending to make the trip vii
please notify department headquarters at
once, in order that all circulars on the sub
iect may be mailed to them direct as soon as
issued. Comrades desiring sleeping car and
hotel accommodations should apply to de-
partment headquarters for the same at once.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-08
A BIG BLAZE
At Pittston and Farmingdaie.
Several Large Ice Houses Destroyed.
The Loss Estimated at Upwards of
s5oo,ooo.

GARDINER, June 1.-THE most destructive
fire in this vicinity since Gardeners big hre
of 1882, broke out at 4.30 O'Clock this after
noon, in the elevator connected with the ex-
tensive ice houses of Bodwell & Allen in
Pittston. The flames spread with astonish-
ing rapidity, and in less than fifteen minutes
the buildings were completely destroyed. The
fire then leaped the street to the two dwell
ing houses belonging to Bodwell & Allen,
and occupied by tenants. The dwelling
owned and occupied by Postmaster j. r.
Goodwin was next consumed. While the
whole en1eavors of the fire department were
concentrated in saving the large steam saw
mill of Putnam & Closson, which was al
most surrounded by towering flames, it was
suddenly discovered that the wind, which at
this time was blowing strongly from the
southeast, had carried the flames across the
Kennebec, and the entire roof of what is
known as the South Knickerbocker ice
houses at Farmingdale was already burning
briskly. The excitement now became in
tense, as here was located a long line OF ice
houses, while across the road, only few
rods away, were a large number of fine resi-
dences, extending some distance up the river
The fire department of Gardiner was now
full of activity, and assistance had been sent
for to South Gardiner, Hallowell and Angus
ia. By this time everything combustible
within reach of the flames at the starting
point in Pittston, had been destroyed. From
the south houses of the Knickerbocker Com
pany the flames spread nearly to the adjacent
buildings known as the Marshall houses,and
before these.were fairly burning it was dis
covered the flames had again crossed the
river, and houses in Chelsea belonging to
the same company had also taken fire. Lit
tie or nothing could be done towards saving
the buildings already burning, and the eff
forts of the fire department were wholly di-
rected to the protection of the residences in
Farmingdale. A tenement house, owned by
p. G. Bradstreet, was completely Quilted. The
fire, which had been burning but an hour
and half, destroyed upwards of quarter
of million dollars worth of property. 1t is
now under control. though slight freshen-
ing of the wind might at any moment carry
it to the residences beyond and the other ice
houses short distance up the river. AT
7.30 o'clock, however, all danger was passed,
The losses are about as follows: Knicker-
booker Ice Company of Philadelphia, lose
the Farmingdale buildings, $SO,000 and 49,,
600 tons of ice; the Chelsea buildings. $685.
900, and q, 5000 tons of ice. Bodwell & Allen
lose the Pittston buildings, $4,000, but no
ice. j. R. Goodwin, dwelling house in Pitts
ton, $500. P. G. Bradstreet, tenement house
in Farmingdale, $1,000 The insurance on
the Knickerbocker property is placed at
Philadelphia. 1t is impossible to estimate it
here. Bodwell & Allen are insured in vari-
GUS companies for $4,000 The loss on the
other property is fairly covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-08
THE PRESIDENT FISHING.
Mrs. Cleveland Also Casts Line
Details of All Their Movements.

DEER PARK, June THE President got
up early this morning and he and Colonel
Lamont went fishing in Deep Creek, at Mr..
Delawder's fishing grounds. Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Lamont will probably fish this af-
ternoon in little stream just north of the
railway track here. Mrs. Cleveland is en-
thusiastic over the sport, and the two ladies
will probably be accompanied by Mrs Brown
sister of Mrs. Elkins, who is an old friend
of Mrs. Cleveland Mr.. Elkins will arrive
here tonight and Senator Davis, who went
away this morning. and he will probably
take the party to the mountains tomorrow.
The return of the President will depend
altogether on his own wishes, and as yet he
has given no intimation OF his Intentions.
The reporters were notified this morning,
however, that they will be notified before
the departure, and this is not set down ear
lier than Wednesday. Colonel and Mrs. La
mont will remain until tonight or early to
morrow morning. Colonel brought no offi-
cial papers with him, and the President In
tends to keep to his determination to. do no
work while here. There is probability
that the Cheat River, about 20 miles away,
will be visited before the party returns. Sen
ator Davis said today that Mrs Cleveland
caught some fish on Saturday, and that the
statements to the contrary were untrue.
A delegation from Oakland is expected
here this afternoon to call on the President
having been encouraged by the reports that
the President was not so exclusive as he was
on the first day.