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New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
THE EDUCATIONAL BILL.
SMALL SHOW FOR IT IN THE HOUSE.
THRUST RUTHLEssLY ASIDE DESPITE THE PHoihS-
TArIoNs OF ITS FRIENDS.
tpr TELEGRAPH TO THE rnInuSE1

fnY TELEGRAPH To THE THIBuSE1
WAsuryGroy. Nav 17.-For half an hour to-day
the Republicans in the Honse enjoyed the spectacle o
a lively stindy " on the Democratic SIDE. '"aim'n
O'Neill of the Labor Committee. moved 70 snspehu
the rules and set apart Junt for the consideraoh
of bills reported by that committee Among thoSe
bills Is the Educational bill, over which thtre IL
lively Democratic quarrel. The opponents OF ''o
measure at once pricked up their ears aud Colonel
Morrison demanded second" This required
majority and after some time 1t was obtained
Mr. O'Nel took the floor aud after some badgering
by Mr. Randall promiseod that the Educational Dill
shouId not be called under the special order Ihis
aroused Mr. Cowles of North Carolina, who shook
his fist in the direction OF Mr.. Randall and used not
words.
Mr. Willis. of Kentu eky. "a friend OF tic Educa
tionnl bill toped that friends would not ihsis' uPoH
its inclusion to the prejudice of bills Tor the oehen' VI
labor.
Mr. Dnnn of Arkansas. denounced Athc ex'raor-
d;nary and unwarrantcd" manner in which the men
who have so long governed this House havc prevented
the consideration OF a measure Tor the penen' OIL
educ,,ion" He thought that they should fight it
openIy and limited that they are dsinchnod to take
slch responsibility. go.
take the responsibility !!
Randall made the same avowal. and then COwles. OF
North Carolina CabelI. of Nirgini. aud hall dozen
other Southern men Who had pledged themselves to
secure action upon the bill became frantic and spit
the air with their cries Of denuncIatOn. An amusing
feature of the performance n coloquy between
Morrison and Reagan AS tneV we're several yards
spart neither could hear word the other uttered:
Cowles OF North Carolina. delivered short but
mpassioncd speech in favor of the BILL using some
tropical language.
Dunn of Arkansas declared the opponents of the
bill dare not allow a vote upon ii and vet they had
brought in a hill to extend the bonded period Tor
whiskey, which would deprive the Government oi
mill nf he :
Millions for whskey; not a cent for cducation"
Tarsney of Mich ran thumped his desk ana
screamed that ne favored labor but was opposed 10
the Educational BILL lie CONCLUDED bv inviting bis
Southern Trends to send their children. free of
expense to the magnificent University OF Michigan
at Ann Arbor.'
After the Democratic tempest had snbsided the
rules were pended aud the resolution adopted, not
q dozen members voting against it.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

Further testimony was taken yesterday in thu
the Will OF James Gr nths Hsnrg dei
lSs3. leaving property worth OOOOD his wife
fore she married divorced from Eph simmons,
lottery del fhe IA her
VIII partly the ground that the divorce illegal
allegations have been abandoned and testimony
yesterday that The VIII ddly executed
the testator was OF sount mlni.
Justice DOnohue Yesterday reserved his dec
Application for the release from custody OF Norris Frey
member Of the llth encnt. who
to jan IN l7Ii for failing % fines for non attendance
drills Ju Lawrene in June last fused hs
release The Young said he joined gmrnt
eighteen. being IA that il a
His fathers his eni.tNeas
given. The dec OF Justics Lawrence
aside appeal and Jus stce DonOhue gave hearing.
been 4. sink.
having spent only one night IN jail
The FERN OF the supreme Court Yesterday
application the Fulton. Wall and COTtapdt street
FeIrr Railroad Companies. appointed May % daY
which whether ssioner- shall ap.
to determine whether shall
surveyor Beatti-s company
The trial the snit OF General J. @. Farnsvorth =
OF The Bankers aud Merchants Telegraph any
to S2D)OblO from the Western Union Company
the ung of the pantifs wires, adjourned untl
IhursAy account Of the engagements OF the
the defendant.
suit OF James II. Goofse aglinsf the western
UnOn Telegraph Company for >GJ 1000
the pa.Dn recalled tn Superior before
Justi"e Otio aud cOnIrilcted of the
the other side. The summing up begun aud the
will 20 to the jury today.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
SPECIMENS OF DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY

WAsHNGToN. May II (Spccial The House
to day passed without debate its second bill this ses-
sion provide for urgent" deficiencies. The first
one carried sec 900 and this appropriates So 229
OOO King total OF Sc. $4,000 The regular de-
fciency bill is still to come and how many additional
millions 1t Will require uobo1y seems 20 know Mr..
Adams of New York. who had charge Of the bill to-day
exhibited large OF party sagacity not the
highest degree OF craftsmanship IN forcing ii through
without debate. He knew hDw Impossible 1t would he
the questions which Republicans were
ready ask respecting the necessity for tho frequent
for more" from AN Administration devoted To
economy and REFORM" The Democratic majority In
the House the last session deliberately down
az roprations tar below what they knew the actual
living expenses " OF tho GOyernmeI would he IN order
that they might be able for lew Outls longer keep
up the cry Of reform" Undoubtedly the same ga 1c
Will he played again TINS far The Democratic
economists OF the House permitted TO IT,
For example the Legislative bill reported to day carries
SCOb,5Jl less than tho appropriation for the current
year. Unless the amount Is Increased there will he
another big deficiency ON tnis account TO provide for
next winter.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
SOVANDERISG OF PRRLIC LANDS.

WAsHNGToN, May 17.-In reporting to the
House from the Committee Public Lands bill de-
caring forfeiture Of unearncd lands granted to Florida
to aid the construction OF certain railroads. Mr. Pay
son. OF Illinois, after reviewing tho history OF the grants
and stating the that influenced the committee
I'm recommending the forisiture, says:
1--WE have not deemed 1t necessary TO add the history
OF the mana cement and wreckng OF this system OF
roads the reckless squaudern. OF tho public lands
in thcr interest. By the local authorities. The swamp
Land act, under which Florida has received about
OF land and will receive probably
to millions more. contemplated Of the lands
for reclamation, the state to alopt the
speedy method OF distribution % corporations We are
told that there has been sale of 100000 OF
these lands corporation to realize 81 600. 900 to be
paid Old indemnity by tho state To OF these
roads under the Internal Improvement Act OF 1888
The total Of Florida Is 35 7l3 600 and there
been granite the United States for railroad school
and i'm mpruycnent grants 2S9J7.fls. leaving open to
settlement but o. 500 1872 about one-sxh OF a
state which was practically all Government land when
this policy began"
The approximate amount save by the bill Is G9j 90
acres the Pensacola line aud $4,000 the
Wald do-Ta N
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
eARMY AND NAVY TNrELLIGENCE.

WAsHINGToN, May 17.-Sccond Lieutenant
James f. Bell. "a Cavalry has been detailed Military
Professor at tho Southern Illinois Normal University.
Carbondale Ill, July l. to relieve Second Lieutenant
Charles O. Starr, 1st Infantry ordered to Join his
pany Major William H. H. Benyard. Engineer Corps.
sick leave. has been reassgned to duty June
First Lieutenant X. A. Williams, Sth Cavalry. has bee II
ordered from Malone. n. NJ. 20 san Antonio. Te
public business; Lieutonant-Colonel Amos Beckwith.
Assistant Ccmmissary General. has beon appointed iu
spector clothing at ST. Louis the leave OF absence Of
First Lieutenant Charles o. Ayrcs. 10th Cavalry, has
been extended two LonthA Second Lieutenant Francis
T. Fremont, 81 Infantry. has boon ordered to duty at
Fort Mssoua. Montana Tho leave OF absence OF Cap
tain W. Elbrey. Assistant Sur goon. has extended
year inst OF First Lieutenant L. H. Young, 4th In
fantry. eight months and that OF Captain j. W. Mac
Murray. lst Cavalry three months; all account OF
disabilities.
Surgeon H. Law has been ordered to tho recely Ing
ship Wabash Pay Inspector f. G. Cosby inspector OF
provisions and clothing Portsmouth. N IL, Juno !:
Cadet Engineer William I. Webster " tho Atlanta; Com
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
THE COURTS.
GARRULOUs MRS. LEFFERTs.

In support of Mrs. Catharinc Lefferts's asser.
tion she IL the daughter OF Professor william Dar
Ing, and hs Will ia favor Of Mrs Amelia D,lscrox
Smith testified yesterday before Surrogate Rollins that
she the halfssfer OF Mrs fefrts. the father %
the witness, John solinger. having been the second
husband OF the mother OF Mrs Leiferfs -he RI
bcred that the latter was called Katie Darling when hs
lived with Mr. Spinger and hs family AT Albany. and
that she irred Charles MsDufy. " fremember." s1s
said. that Catharine went to Rhinebeck TO see her
father aud said to my mother: Mother,
This II the last time you Will see me- apt
t was Mother died before she returned" H.rs
the witness wiped and Mrs Leferts cried aOui
with difficulty she quietei and soon after she was
rera led to the witness stand
"Now Mrs L-f.rts," sad the Surrogate. remembering
her former garruty aud wandering ans wers "try 10
acdui, yourself very WELL AMI b. quiet possible"
She promised. but II was impossible for her 10
categorical Sine SAID John Solinger. her
father. knew all her early history and she would like 70
have him "cOme and tell the hull" She asked
don't want TO tell you lawyers. she answerei IN tell
the Surrogate -
well" said the Surrogate. "dont tell me now."
said related a incident with her
father 1T occurred In this city" she continued,
"when was about ten years Old. That man pointing
to her lawyer, Mr. Knowles knows everything know.
told him @, erythng since was three years old" VITA
difficulty she stopped AZ this point. On cro-s-I.
animation the witness lttle testimony OF moment
but made many irrelevant remarks.
John TOwDsnend. . LAWYER. produced VII by Pro.
fessor Darling drawn In 1856. to which Benjamin G
bralth and Frederic Hudson. both now deai were
braths safe after the latter died Ia ISL DAVID DAr
in brother or the Professor the beneficiary under
this will Walter Carter executive. also identified TIM.
Will He said Professor ID ring man Of decided
appettrs and very vain maD, who cJuli easily Ds
Influenced.
The case was adjourned until next Monday
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
FOR TIE NATIONAL DEFENCE.

WASHINGTON, May IL (Speciai).-Mr. Gibson in
troduccd in the Senate to-day n bill to create a
Board OF National Defence consisting of officers of the
Army ana Navy and civilians to be nominated by the
President and confirmed by the Senate. There ia no
probability of the passage OF any such measure
though the Democratic leaders would ike 10 escape
responsibility for their neglect in beginning the work
OF providing sea coast defences, etc. by the mers
creation of some Offices for Democratic patriots
to fll However. Mr.. Gibson does not approve tho
olicy of delay In this matter Most all Of the Demo-
cratic Senators condemn the foolish and unpatrotio
90 nrse the leaders In tho House in nogleoung 10
take any action after having much Official nforna
ton this subject LAID before them. The fact that it
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
GAMES IN OTHER CITIES.

CHICAGO. May 17.-About 1000 people wit
messed the game bet the Chicago and Boston clubs
to-day. The held the lie d to the seventh
inning when the champions by hard batting and clev
has running scored four They made the wnnIn
run In the last inning amid great applause Both mines
made aging fielding in abundance The score
was as follows:
Chicago o.......................... = 4 1-S
Boston OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. U U u
hits-ChiclCo, IL Boston b. ErrOrs-Chicago. 10:
Boston Pitchers Radbourne and Clar kSO Umpire Mr.
Curry.
ST LOUIS, May 17.--An interesting and Ugnt
game played here to-day between the ST. Louis and
PnIIadel pia cluOs Tnc home held the lead
to the sixth inning. when the Philade phia men by
punching their hits scored the winning run The
Philadelphia U y u u o X
Base hiis-St LO1s , Philadelphia g. Errors-~t.
Ouis. Philadelphia 8. Pitchers-nealy and DAILY.
Umpire Mr.. Eagan.
At Philadelphl- Baltimore 6; Athletic, 2.
AT Pittsburg- Pitts5ur ) Louisville 5.
AT Bun tlO-IOrOntO %. 10; Buffalo, ,.
AT Utca-Utca, IL; OswegO. 2.
AT Binshamton-Star. .; Bnghamton, 3.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS VALID.
DECISION OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF
THEIR PAYMENT.

WAsHINGTON, May 17.-In the Court OF
Claims to-day Judge Davis delivered the opinion OF the
court in relation to the liability OF the Government for
the French spoaton claims in which tho Chief Justice
and all the Judges Tho court after discussing
the law OF the opinion that the claims valid OBJ
legation against this country which sacrificed the rights
individual citizens to secure great national ad
vantage. Considerable space Is given TO tn exaDina
ton OF tho relations OF the countries between 1893
and 1900 which 1t said by the Government counse
amounted to a state OF war. so that any claims for
seizures then would be invalid the court holds
that while the relations strained almost to the
point OF there solemn war which made every
citizen OF country the enemy OF every citizen OF the
her. anulled treaties and legitmatzei the seizures
They also hold that tho treaties OF 1903 and 1881 with
France and treaty OF 1919 with Spain do not apply
to the spoiation elams and therefore the claimants
should recover.
The claims arose from the seizures by French
privaeers OF American merchant vessels upon the high
1898 ind 1901. IDey pressed Oy tue
United States upon France wnle France urged other
demands upon this country Finally by the treaty ct
on- against the other and dropped from international
controversy. Then the owners OF the spoiiatiOn claims
began TO urge them upon the Unitel states upon the
surrcnderng the rights OF infvilual c
zehs "A valuable national benefit the United states
became bound pay the citizens Injured Many re-
ports have made in Congress In favor Of this view
and three ana those three were made PRIOR
the publication OF the diplomatic cDrre.Dpnence on
the subject Two Daasec prOvtting Tor pay
mrnt hut vetoed 10y President Polk, the other
President Arthur sent the matter TO the Court
OF Claims for examination.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18

FullgraH responded Well. Jaehnc denied IL Inc Svr
dencs IN the Shaler trial good deal stron
the General told him was not on tho shalcr ula-
aon that only induced to vote with the ma)1.J
from fear OF being locked up and away from my ,a"
ily over Sunday 1t really had nothing TO do win y.
think l could have voted for CONVICTION AS sVoh "h
as we went ont. but | did NOT o Svs Siys
to act too precipitatey. l wanted 10 pnyu
the prisoner the benefit OF every doubt, ana sinpo
OF the points In the trial for consul
ton discussing them had better unders
OF the evidence and more strongly lortlnen WIN
reasons for verdict rendered We were nov
hurried reach verdict, has been suggested Ny
threat OF Judge Barrett that lie wonld lock us UP o'c
sunday IL we did not alree tefore O'Clock ,,,
The Neus yesterday said that the iamines
OF John Keenan, and Robert E. De Lacy had re.
turned from their exile IN MONTREAL 10
their homes In this city. Diligent inquiry. however
failed confirm the statement. The De Lacy family al
ways let portons of their house, No 747 Fthst Their
tenants seed heard Of Mrs. De Lacy since
she left the weeks and the apartments
last night. De Lacys however, visited the house
few days but this he has done periodically sDee
father found a change OF climate necessary. .
Portions OF John Keenan's house, No IA sevehth-s.
also occupied by tenants. They had heardnothR o
the return OF the family. l.. A.,
The conviction OF Jaehne leaves vacancy iu .ho
Board OF Aldermen. This vacancy Will he ned ny Tue
Board for the unexpired term. the C0nsohuiteu ~
gives the Board this power. Who Jaehne's succeseor
will be has not been discussed
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
TIE ALASKA BOUNDARY LINE.

WAsHINGToN, May 1.-THE President has
transmitted to Congress report OF the Secretary Of
State with accompanying papers in respect to the loca
ton OF a frontier line between Alaska and British
Columbia Mr. Biyard says the British Government is
prepared take part in preliminary investigation Of
the bound Try question and that nothing now delays
action but the want OF appropriation by Congress-
OF the fac9 that important and grave nterna-
iona questions OF Jurisdiction may at any time
owing to the circum-ta that great mineral wealth
the territory which is by the boundary
line" the Secretary recommends that law to authorize
The survey aud to appropriate the sum OF SlOO0OOO be
enarted.
The President In his letter OF transmittal In
OF the Importance of the subject recommend that
provision br ,de hy law for the preliminary OF
The boundary line In question by officers of the United
States order that the Information necessary for the
basis Of treaty between this country and Great Britain
for the establish OF definite boundary line may DO
obtained,
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
PACIFIC RAILROAD LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON, May II tspeciat.-Afer a half
hours debate to-day the House suspended its rules
and set apart June and tor the consideration of
several important bills reported by the Committee on
Pachc Railroads. In these days OF either of
them shall be occupied by otler business the COM
mittee will be entitled to the first available time there
after Most OF the time allowed for discussion to-day
was occupied bv Mr.. Crisp a member of the COM
mittee from whose remarks it IS apparent that an
effort is to be made to pass tue bill providing Tor the
adjustment of the Indebtedness OF tne Union and
{. ntral Iachc railroads to the Government. and the
bi TO provide for the collection of Surveying fees from
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. he former
bill proba bly, will take precedence or all others
repOrte by the committee.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18

Farnto Tlns- NttToDoIIIn ! TrOoN,yn = TTst Tl7f on
METROPOLITAN. 8; Rrooklyn Struck out-Heropoitau 81
BroOSlvn. , Left bases-MetrOp0Itan. - Biooklvn
Total olse Metropolitan l7i Brcokyn;fs Two base
Phillips Tl1ce-Dasc Brady Uou6le pavs-PeopIes
Nc lean; Mcclellan Proplcs ana PhiihpA Wild PITCHES
Lynch Harkns Passed hals-CrOtty |; Oldheld ,
Cmpirc-CaTlin. Time hours. stolen bases-Nels0n =
koeman !. Crotty l. Pnkney Mcclellan l. Peoples l.
Ihe Brooklyn and ST. Loui. clubs pay at Washington
Park tO-a and Metropolitan ana PttsOurg clubs at
Staten Island.
Ewing, the catcher OF the New York club who
seriously injured In Detroit recently arrived home
yesterday. lie says ho not be able to play for u
week more yet
Finley the Columbia College catcher. wanted by the
New York club has decided not to turn professional as
his father objected lie offered $500 to catch for
the New-Y ork for this week.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
GRAIN And PRODCCE M4RKETS
FEATURES OF NEw.YORK DEALINGS.

FEATURES OF NEW-fORk DEALINGS
There is little to say OF the grain specu lation
yesterday except that business quiet and prices
generally lower Wheat suffered q sharp decline. EX-
porters were free buyers something 100000 bush
els being purch ised Yet they hea their orders at
concession of cent in cash lots. Tho option market
early suffered fall Of al cents and though there
u Subsequent feeble rally tho general trend OF the
speculation was downward. The close heavy at a
shade above inside figures but 9i under Satur
days final quotations follows; June. s7os puly.
sSh; August, SSas September. 80, October. oO's
November. 9l 81 aud December. 02A cents In corn
exporters light buyers. only $4,000 bushels beng
taken. Cash lots were Is cont lower. The options
were dull and lower. with May somewhat Resisting the
i0ia and - Tor August At i67s cents OATS were de.
voli OF feature OF Interest Spot lots were h6 cent
lower and the options closed down as cent fOl0
MAY 31is June 33S; July 3iL August 32k cents.
The lard speculation unnterestinx and dull and
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
GOOD RACING ATLOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE weather was
pleasant the track fast and the attendance large at the
races to-day
First race-Five- eighths Of mile. Bettng-Jacobn
S25 Cary S25. Brac- a-Ban S25, field s1O0 Braca Ban
won handily by half length Jacobin second, Donny-
brook third Time. 1:13l2 Mutuals paid S57.
Second race-One mile Betting-Ascender 800,
Revoke 500. Fronie Louise $50. field 1925
Revoke winner Ascender second, Chance third.
Time, 14i. MCtuals paid 81 . 60.
Third race-rhe Kentucky oaks. one and half miles
Belting-Pure Rye 500. Molie McCarthy's Last S35
Mary $50, field S75. Pure Rye n gallop. Red
Girl second. Ada ID third. Time, Al. Mutuas paid
50 30.
Fourth race-One and OIL -qiartermiles BETTING
Jim Gray, $50; WanderOo. 300; HarefOot $40 field
$40 Jim Gray moved up and raced close to WanderOo
the finish. beating him by head. but swervng at
finish and int erering with Wandcroo The judges gave
the Wanderoo. placing Colonel Clark second and
uareoot third. Time 2: ii Il Mutuals pail Sl7 20.
Fifth race-One and ones xteenth miles. Betting:
Volsnte, SlOO EDITOR. Sf5 Phil Lee $780, Spauiding,
$50 neld Yl5. NOante easily, Spauldng second,
Editor third. Time, l. 80. Mutuas paid $40 10.
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
WILLIAM scHACS TO RETIRE FROM BUSINESS

WILLIAM SCHACS TO RETIRE FROM BUSINESS
William Schaus, one of the best-knOwn
picure-deaers III the city, has decided from
business. For many years he has held prominent
place in the art world OF NewYork He has disposed
OF his business TO his two nephews. Hermann schaus
and A. w. ConOver. who have for many years assisted
him The Is aTO well known to picture-buy
ers "a his uncle and during, the latters absence OF
two years In Europe some time ago Hermann Schaus
managed the entire business satisfactorily. THIS STEP
said the elder Mr. Schaus yesterday has been long
templated. and only moved up here my nephews
account. | shall always take an active interest the
nrm and the name will remain unchanged"
Mr. schaus has been In the business hut short OF
half century, and about forty years OF that has
been spent New-YOrk. He regards himself as the
pioneer OF the or New York for he
here open "a branch for Goupl & Co when he says,
$500 considered wickedy exrayagant price for
picture. Some thirty he ventured 10 strike
for himself nd for twenty-five years he cOnducted
his business at the known In lower Broadway
which when he took IL thought TO be far uptown.
On saturday Mr. Schaus sails for Europe to take short
holiday,
New-York tribune., 1886-05-18
PENSION DEBATE IN THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May II Especial. Senate
to-day continued the debate the bill 10 pension dis
abled and dependent relatives OF soldiers who
died In the service or from disabilities contracted
Nearly all the time occupied In the debate
Mr. Van Wycks amenment providing that the lowest
OF pension be paid under the bill should bo IS
monthly An amendment offered byMr. Blair make the
amount 81 rejected. Mr.. Logan offered amend
ment the pensions OF the l3l 900 persons
the rolls who paid less than 50 that sum
Mr.. CocKrell said that ths amendment would take
$4,000 900 annu lily from the Treasury. IL was re-
ected % yeas 27 nays Mr.. Butler, OF South Carolina
who opposed the bill notice that he would move an
amendment give service pension OF IS to ali soldiers
OF the Mexican War The Senate adjourned without
disposng of Mr.. Van Wyck's amendment