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doing when they described q cigar-cutter as
pocket knife ", but he denied Mr.. Osoorns concur
sion that {" they knew they were making fraudu-
lent invoice aud entry" He added:
know nothing any having been sent 70 the
by the Collector unless II be the case Vi
this pocket knife aid cgarcutter IL Is true, II IL ne
charge members OF house have acted ms experts
in both here aud In Philadelphia In snort
repeat that this firm has inyoiced Its lmportations NJ
the prices they paid the other side and the Appraiser
has always passed them We have no knowledge OF us
having favored us either
Osborn In which he said that he understood that Mr.
Boxer had said In conversation on an ocean steamer
something disparaging OF Mr.. Osborn If 1t ever nap
nened again. the wrote he would take proceedings
which would stamp the members Of their firm "a nm
miflgated liars" AS the letter written on Official
Treasury Department paper took IL 10 Collector Magone
md asked him what no thought OF IL. Mr. Magone made
light OF IT, but then the ettor may prove some things
A. Kastor the cutlery dealer who. Colonel Os-
born said had employed Wostenholm's stamp on '
lot of German rubbish" provided the reporter with
this letter: -
No. 20 CuAMBERs-sT., n. Y.,(
Mr. A. KAsroR Dec. 10, 1855.
DEAR SIR: Referring to article in THE NEW YORK
TRIBUNE OF this date, reply that have no knowl-
edge OF your having Imported any cutlery stamped our
name except the genuine OF our manufacture. Yours
truly, GEORGE MOsTENliOLM IL Son, Limited,
Asine Ward Director
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
INTERN ATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

WASHINGTON Dec. 15-The President today trans
mted to the House the correspondence between tho
state Department and the Governments OF France and
Switzerland on the subject Of international copyright
since July last The correspondence begins with let
ter Secretary Bayard from Major Koss the Swiss Sec
rotary Legation, transmitting communication from
Mr. Deucher dated Berne July g. saying that the French
Republic while ready sign the international conven-
ton, transmits draft of declarations which
it would be glad to see adopted. The articles
In question relate to publications OF novels
in newspapers, and define the difference
between publications and OF dramatic and
musical works The remainder of the correspondence Is
made up of communications from Mr. Winchester dated
United States Legation, Bernc september IS giving
of the assembling OF the International copy
right conference September g. and detailed report OF
the addresses delivered and other proceedings. draft
convention agreed upon, which must be ratified al
Berne within year from the date of the meeting or
the conference included among Mr.. Wnehesters com
munications 1t appears that the parties To the con-
Belgium, spain, France, Great Britain, Hayt Italy,
Japan, Liberia and Tunis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
PERJURY IN ASSESSMENT ROLLS.

WARSAW, Dec. Is (specap.The attention Of the Grand
Jury Of Wyoming County called this week to tho
action Of the and village assessors in making out the
assessment rolls recently TO by these assessors
with the idea of finding which board had peured itself
difference of nearly 100000 in the estimates OF the
two boards in a village of Warsaw's size, with only
month elapsed between the two estimates was something
unusual and demanded investigation, property could
not 25 to so per cent in thirty days The differ
ence in the case of thirteen wealthy citizens shown
TO be SlO2465 The Grand Jury took the matter up this
week indicted the is supposed Tor per
Jury the body being almost unanimous In its finding
Property that would bring 500 at forced sale was as
sessed at 81 400 After such assessments as these they
took the OATH which was certified before Charles j.
Gardner, "a Justice OF the Peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
IRE CHARLESTON RELIEF FUND.
OVER $500, 900 RECEIVED, LEAVING LOSS TO THE
CITY or So 800. 900.

CITY Or %OOOU.UOO.
CHARLESTON S. C. Dec. 15.-The report OF the Execu
tive Relief Committee shows that $634,25s received
by it for the sufferers by the earthquake and that the
disbursements amounted $44s,l19. The report says
1.-The committee will have repaired in all about 1850
houses out of the total number of 1000 In the city,
at total average of $3.50 each mot including
over 100 at Mount Pleasant and in the vicinity OF
the city, and not including contributions amounting to
$50 1913 sent the Sumiheryille Commttee or the re-
mainder S1S6.l39 03, the committee will re-
serve SS6,139 03 in their opinion an
ample sum for plasering and the closing
up of the unfinished business OF house repairs and viii
make special deposit with the City Treasurer OF the
sum Of 500 900 be applied to the rebuilding Of city
hospitals and amshOuse the repairs OF the public school
buildings Orphan House, Old Folks Home and other
charity expenditures for the poor"
With the committees report tables showing the re-
ceipts from different states and cities They are. low
ever necessarily incomplete and do not include donations
received by the Relief Committee appointed Immediately
after the earthquake the receipts by individuals Tor
relief purposes and by charitable organizations
me and estimates that the total subscrT
tios 10 the earthquake relief fund will amount TO about
$Sl50OO leaving loss OF 50. 10000 by the earth
quake 1856 and the cyclone OF August 1883, To be
borne BY individuals corporations and the Government
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s,ction We were convinced at once py Tue eVr
s,erce Several OF the other jurors saio .ney
did not feel the slightest douDt rs 10 "o So "a
McOuadc when the evidence haa oecn .,.s,
yyo u,ors thanked Court Captain curry Warmly
Co.. The care that had been taken of their comfort
=, the week during which they had been oonnheo'
McOuale was petulant and angry when captain
Curry approached 20 take him to the 1omps Arc
SOU really to go?' asked the Captain; NO,
don't want TO go with q cur hiSe you' uhe p1NS
cner said insolently. ,
ar Won had behaved as well all your life as
bnyetoward youand the jury in this trial you would
NOT be where you are now, tho Dlun captain To
sponded McQuade was silent m'er Ci"U
cxcept to his faithful brother. Bernard, who has
scarcely left hi sside since the trial began Cap
tain Curry and Officer DAILY took McQuade to the
,Fombs where Warden Finn received hun, this
time as q convicted criminal. He has been In
custody for over month. 80
Recorder SMITH, District-Attorney MARITIME ana
his assistants and Police Inspector Byrnes gatir
cred in the District Attorneys Office after The
trial. Delaney Ncon was tie recipient OF con.
cratulations on every hand. The main crealo Oh
this CASE said Colonel Fellows warmly, rests
with Mr.. Ncoll lie began when the Senate CON-
mittee was in session, and from that time TO tlls
il has been he who has devoted the most earnest
personal attention TO all the details. He has con,
suited freely, Of course, with Mr.. Aartlhe anu
with myself and no action has been taken without
the District Attorneys hearty concurrence. but MI
Nicon has had the laboling oar, and The resulo Is
due to his earnest efforts
Mr. MARITIME received the concentrations OF his
associates and Colonel Fellows had no htlle
praise for his eloquent closing address five hours
long. One of the jurors said enthusiastically
~Ihat was the best speech, MIR. Fellows TO winch
] ever listened MT.
The Recorder was surrounded BY group of the
s,ectators at the trial. There were only words
Of praise for his fair and clear prese oasa
MIR. MARITIME SAID that the result was q
yindication Of the admins ration Of Justice
in this country. He had almost az sost
despared at the result of the last TT al and he iet
correspondncly grati6ed Mt the prompt
verdict of the jury. He intimated that
TO further proceedings would be taken
against Juror Rosenberg. Inspector Byrnes was
included in the congratulations that were e1
changed Assistant District-Attomey seempite
entertained his associates az luncn
in Mr. Marines room. MI MaIthe
faid that he would not call any other Alder
manic cases this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
UHo FILL SUCCEED JUDGE PECKHAM'
MoAK OUT OF TIE WAY AND SECRETARY MAN
YING's LIEUTENANT AT TIE 'FRONT.'

MoAK OUT OF TIE WAY AND SECRETARY MAN
YING's LIEUTENANT AT The FRONT.
ALBANY Dec. Is (SpeciaD-Although Judge Peckham
will resign in ten days. Governor HILL 1t Is stated has not
yet decided his 1t was almost determined
that the appointment would be rendered to ~ C. Moak
when opposition from an unexpected quarter nterfered
Some years ago Mr. Moak counsel in case IN which
exMayor and Congressman NJ n. Nolans family affairs
were involved and provoked the lasting enmy OF the ex
Congressman. MI. Nolan has told Governor Hill that
Mr. Moak appointed he will not spend $4,000 to defeat
his election but that Governor Hill need never look to
him for aid hereafter If he makes the appointment Mr.
Nolan is power second only 10 Secretary Manning In
local politics and his opposition has practically ended
Mr. Moaks ambition 1t Is probable that the appoint
ment viii Corporation Counsel ID. Cady HerrlcK
member OF the Democratic State Committee Secretary
Mannngs trusted lieutenant and the head OF the
local Democratic machine The Meegan or anti Manning
faction is still urging the Governor TO appoint Edward
Newcomb. but they reconciled 10 Hercks probable
appointment by the fact that 1t VIII take nm out OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
.ILFGgD NEGRO UPRISING IN GEORGIA.

CHICAGO, Dec. ia dispatch from Augusta, Ga, 10
The Times says In Lincoln County, the Carolina
line many of the coored tenants in with their
suppy bills and the efforts collect them have produc cd
great Indignation. On Monday "Tom" Leverett and
Cabe" Ramsey, went out the eastern side OF the
county to enforce process When they drew near the
house Of the OF whom they IN search, they
found IL surrounded by negroes who at opened lire
upon them Leyerett and Ramsey were Oh horse
back turned aud galoped away but not before they were
so badly wounded that their lives In danger.
Yesterday band OF 100 armed white organized
and went 10 that region, where, II il reported the
negroes just well armed and fully prepared 10
a.Knf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
NEW GOVERNOR OF MONTANA.

WASHINGTON, Dec Is Special. -ENGovernor T. H.
Leslie OF Kentucky. who nominated to-day for Gov
ernor of Montana Territory, an unsuccessful Demo-
cratic politician. After the expiration OF his
term as Governor OF Kentucky lie was elect
ed Circuit Judge and held tho once ior
several wears AT the last election he defeated by his
Republican competitor in district which Is strongly
Democratic lie then applied for an appointment as
chief ce of one of the Territories and might have OBJ
tanned il had IL not been for reports which
were carried TO the President OF his irasci-
bty on the bench, which was said 10 be "A
cause OF his defeat ~ a candidate for reelection
10 judicial office in his State. lie Is sxty-nye ami
accorng to an enthusiastic Kentucky Democrat He Is
a man OF INSCRIPTIONS honesty" He is an uncle OF
Representative McMiin, OF Tennessee, who has been
actye I'm efforts to the appointment for him. Gov
ernor Leslie will succeed Governor Houser who was APP
pointed by President Cleveland and who recently tend
erred his resignation Governor HOuser has criticised
General sparks pretty sharply and his retirement
will DC hailed with JOY by that officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
AGAINST OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5-In the Senate to-day Mr. Plat
called up his resolution that Executive nominations shall
hereafter be considered In open session. except when
otherwise ordered by u vote OF the Senate
Mr. Morrill, moved amendment by striking out the
words Executive nominations" and inserting In lieu
thereof the words reciprocity treaties so called" lie
had no objection to that change.
Mr.. Plat characterized the amendment rs case OF
Greeks bearing gifts"
Mr.. Hoar moved 10 lay the resolution on the table
Agreed to-yoas 80, nays 81, as follows:
YeasAilson Beck Call Cameron. Chaoe. Cheney. Cock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
MAKING ROOM FOR THE CHUNG

WASHINGTON, Dec 15-The President sent the follow
ing nominations to Senate to-day:
Preston H. Leslie of Kentucky to be Governor OF Mon
tana Territory; Henry e. Hayden of Minnesota, to be
Clerk Of the District Court for the District Of Alaska
H. c. Rogers, Deputy Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue has resigned effect the appointment and
qualification of his successor This action was taken at
the instance OF the President Mr.. Rogers is RepuD-
lican has been office for many years There we're
no charges against him 1t generally understood that
Mr. Henderson, chairman OF the Indiana state Demo
cratic Committee, will be appointed to succeed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
HOW OTHER INDICTED ALDERMEN FEEL.

mo FOR THE NEXT STROKE.
The verdict struck cold upon the hearts OF the eApec
ant Aldermen OF 1884. They had been coiding ther
souls with the assurance that there would be at least
disagreement, ard they had come to believe tnab III
view VI the way which the jury at the first trial STOOD
no further conviction would be possible From various
sources 1t was learned that number OF the Aldermen
and exAldermen had assembled at liquor place W
celebrate the acqua OF McQuade or at least TO pass
peaceful evening while the jury should be cut paouns
its way TO disagreement.
Ex.Aderman Kirk was In the General Sessions bu ID
ing when the Jury went out. Alderman O'Neli sauh
tered in before the jury returned. He did not expect
such sudden verdict the one which fell Few MIN
ues later and departed to ncghborns liquor resort
to kill time with few friends. Soon after the VerncI
was announced Mr.. Kirk left tho building His race
a study his jaws were tightly SOL ana lie iooAea 'uo
picture OF one who would say;
What will happen nexsr lie declined 10 express al
opinion on tho situation. Mr.. Kinks motto hitherto mas
been, "New-york is good enough for me-"
Alderman O'NeIl, who lives In the plainest KIND OF
rooms O second floor in Centrest, kept relisously
from home. AT least Mrs. ONeI saa he was no'
there. -. 4. .o.o
Alderman Ceary got home at o'clock sp, he ne Tes Se
demorazed OF ali the members of 1884 and the opinion
is expressed that he viii plead guilty: IA. ,,, m
Ex-AIderman Finck. who is credited Win Deng 90
honest as any of the twenty-five OF the Board OF 1854
said he surprised at the verdict and once more pro-
ExAjdsrInsn Farley and Shells we're struck with
aazement that they kept away IRON re-. MONS
uat late hour, and Farley even neglected LIS nouo
place where usually he may be found.
Ex-Alderman Pearson reached nome eary a9u ven Nv
directly 10 bed. He gave that he should not ne
disturbed and callers informed that lie had retired
and could u Ut be seen. - -
Ex-Alderman Miller went into secuson TO muse over
the possibilities OF his becoming the next VICTIM ana
reporter called at his home. No IA Leroy-st was
told thai 1t was not known whether or not he was al
home Further questioning only tended to increase lho
doubt OF the PERSON ans werng the bell. o,,
EX-Alderman Wendell not at his hotel NO o. a
West Porty-iolrh-st and the person in charge cOuiu
not tall whhere lie could he found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
oHARoKs OF MALFEASAyoE DISMISSED

KINGSTON. Dec Is tSpeeiaD.-The charges OF William
H. Romeyn against 8. d. Coykendall. Jacob NJ. Has
brouck Thomas Cornell and Senator Connolly, made by
him to the Ulster Board OF Supervisors weeks ago.
accusing them OF the msapplication of money. while
treasurcrs OF the county some fifteen years ago to the
amount Of several thousand dollars acted upon by
the Supervisors, who to-day resolved that Romeyn
utterly failed to sustain his charges and that Messrs
Coykenda and Hasbrouck fully exonerated from all
puaton OF misconduct while in charge OF the county
exclequeI."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
UNDERGRADUATES SOLD By AUCTION.
BLUE WING rFrcHEs $1,000, DUKE OF BOURBON
&6O1O AND MONTROsE 81. | 20.

$1,000, AND MoNrRosE ~. 20.
LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 16.-There was large attend
ance of urfmen at thoroughbred sale of g. d. Bruce
to day Eighysix lots sold for SSi,iso. The fol-
lowing among the best prices
Blue Wing-sod to s. s. Brown. $1,000; Tie bourbon
r. Tucker. New-York, $4,000 Pure Rye-D. g. fnlsiier
Chicago So 500, Ed GImanW. Lakeland. Brighton Beach
5000 Boatman-Lone star stable, Creston Iowa. 70:
Tatoo-Nilt Young. 1895; Belle Pate. d. White
Nashyle s775; Prima Donna Charles ool.s. New :
Yord Ss25 Amy Hyde-A Legg Minneapolis, MINI. $500;
Bob Fishers S. Brown, $500; flora Lcharies CrAw
ford Chicago $1,000 Harrls1urSIchrs Doyle ~ Lo9s
feilow-w Lakeland 81 $50; MontroseA ;. Nabold Cin-
cnnati. 81. 100; Duke of Bouroon-s = Brown, 5000
Lee Dixon-G B. Morris. New Orleans =. 300; The lOn
Edward Brown, SO ol0 Blue Garter s. : Brown - 200
History-S s. Brown. 81, 700; Emira-W l. cassidy, ot
Louis 81 175 Allen Pinkerton-A. ;. Barbee. $3.50.
Most OF the horses sold to-day were the property OF \
Barnes Co., r. c. Pate and Chinn Morgan The sale
viii continue three days longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
sPRIGGs's sON-IyLAW GETS A PLACE

UTICA, Dec. 15.-At full meeting OF the Board OF
Managers of the State Lunatc Asylum in this city, DR.
G. Alder Blumer appointed superintendent to sue
ceed Dr. John =. Gray DR.. Blumer Is son-in-law OF
Congressman Spriggs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
his DEArH DUE TO FOOTBALL AT PRINCETON

his DEATH DUE TO FOOTBALL AT PRINCETON.
NEw-HAvES, Dec. Is (Speciaf.-George Alvin watkin-
son. Yale go died OF typhoid fever this morn
ing for years the half back for Yaes foot
ball team He played In the Yale Princeton game as
Princeton Thanksgiving Day in n rain storm, and
within week taken with the disorder which has
proved fatal His say that his death was tho
direct result of oyerexertion and exposure on that day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16

ALBANY Dec. l5.In opinion rendered at the request
of Bank Superintendent Willis Paine Attorney General
Brien holds that the trustees of savings banks exceed
their legal powers when they of the funds OF
bank for purposes defined i'll expressly authorized
by the General Savings Bank law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
A NEW HEAD PoR THE COAST SURVEY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is (SpeciaD.-A strong though qlies
effort has begun TO the appointment OF General
W. f. Badly Smith Superintendent Of the Coast and
Geodetic Survey 1t understood that the matter has
taken in hand by General smiths fends in and OUT
of the Army without his knowledge, and they are pretty
confident OF There is strong feeling that the
Survey should be rescued from the incompetent hand'
into which Il fell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
INDIAN LANDS IN sEvFRALTY.

WASHINGTON. Dec Is (speoiaD.-The friends Of the bill
for the allotment Of land in severalty TO Indians on the
various reservations and the extension OF the laws OF the
United States and Territories the Indians hopeful
of its enactment this session The bill passed the Sem
ate tho Congresses and at the last session OF
the present Congress- IL considered by the House
to-day morning hour and effective speeches In favor
delivered by Skinner Of North Carolina and
Perkins OF Kansas both members OF the Indian Commit
tee who have devoted much study 10 the subject II the
desire Drotract the debate and to load down the bill
with amendments be restrained the measure can be
disposed OF IN the hour which will be given to II tomo-
row. Mr. Holman has shown desire to attach his bill 10
create an Indian Commission as an amendment There
considerable opposition to that measure and Holman
insists he will be esponsbe for the failure OF the sever
atty bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
The n.oora0r quoted an opinion of the cou Of Appeals

and added' -
so that you see confederation need not be direct ev
dence or evidence conclusive evidence
are sometimes averse crcumstanua evlnenoc.
Here a. crime secret necessarily secret Thteen men
combine together Illegal act Are they eonk
do 1t openly Does not your own experiences al
Won that except crimes OF violence hmos. ~
crimes are secret and that outside OF the persons
concerned no present Now. that So how - sV
Ia he punished such evidence this not preseh'ea
While testimony to be taken with caution ana te
ped with care. II convinced by All VIC ISL
mony that their have no right 70 9sre
gard IT, should give the weight which the law
The responsibility lies with you. The Dlstrct.Ator
ney undoubtedly laid before all the M
has eDdeayored TO give You All tpe
ton which aid you 1t Is your duty W NV
on the evidence without fear or prejudice
The Jurors listened attenvey TO all that the kecolcl
said one or two Of them leaning forward In Their eager
every word Many of those WHO nan1 ay n
tended the trial aferward congratulated the
his able and clear charge The Recorder went v
the sixtythree requests TO charge presented Dy %
combe DENYING some and charging others 1ehurtu
Tracy and Mr. Newcombe took many EXCEPTIONS si >,
McQuade left the court soon as the Charge was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
THE FRIDGE OVER ARTHUR KILL.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15-The struggle over the staten
Island Bridge which supposed TO have been ended I'D
the session wasreyived this morningn the office OF s
Secretary Of War All OF the Newersey delegation Sen
tors and Members, were present The assumption was,
though at time admitted denied by the Secretary that
his Board Of Engineers had reported that the bridge built
after the fashion provided In the act would nure nay-
CATION unreasonably AS the night to begin construction
entirely to the discretion OF the Secretary
ference was held the purpose Of giving informally to
the Secretary views OF the State Of NewJersey Tho
discussion was participated in by senatorssewe and
Mcpherson and by Representatives McAdoo, Phelps
Buchanan and Iehbach There practical uDanlmity
1t was said that the State willing TO have
the Kill crossed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ana
that all II asked that the manner ,oud be such a'
would do the least injury 10 the navigation OF this Inn
portant waterway Senator Mcpherson preferred tun,
mel Senator sewell high bridge Messrs Buchanan ana
Phelps argued TO the legal construction OF the act
The Secretary careful to give no intimaon a. 70
the of the repre- sensations and arguments maze 20
him. He said he should consider nothing except MS duty
and power stated and defined in the bill, irrespective
of thing connected with the history OF It's passage
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roll coroutt Fdmunds Evarts. German. Gray, H,rrson
Hoar ingalls, Jones lof Arkansas McMlan MsPhersoa'
Mahona Macy Miller, Morgan. morrill,, Pngh; SaDin,
Sauisbnry Sawyer Sewel spooner. Vest "aithali "mt
SsIerry Biair Butler Conger cuom Dawes Dolph.
Fnst1s Frye George Gibson Hawey Mitchell (ot Oregon
Mitchell (of Pennsylvania Plat, Plumb Shefmsh van
Wyck Voorhees, Williams and Wilson (of Iowa.
Mr. Hawley said no had voted mo" only because no
wanted direct vote on the resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-16
FEMALE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 15,-Miss Anna Hallowe assumed
her duties yesterday as member OF the Board OF
Education She Is the first woman who has ever taken
part In the deliberations Of the board