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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
IRISH AND GREEK MATTERS.
lord SALISBURY SPEAKS ON HOME RULE.
QUARREL BETWEEN Mr.. CHAMBERLAIN AND lhh
PREMIER ABOUT THE BRITISH FLEET.

ouIRRFI BETWEEN Mr. CHAMBERLAIN AND THE
PREMIER ABOUT THE BRITISH FLEET.
JoNpoN, Feb. 17.-LOrd Salisbury, speaking
N banquet at the Hotel Metropole TINS evening" s'
that recent events had cast grave responSioi'e
the Peers He feared that Mr. Gladstone woui no' Sou
Homo Rule TO ireland all at once but ny ihs'"n."
Mr. Gladstone he said destroying the power oi 'io
landlords ana was not creating anything capaoo VI
mating peace and prosperity. The Tory lrsh pocy was
plain and right-namey, that OF restoring anu
the law and preserving the union. w., Ca, g.,
A. cloas,one has taken the Office OF PriVy eeai III
.adi,ion To that OF Premier This Is unusnal ana po
that Mr. Gladstone is experiencing diihcu'y ~ ''
suitable colleagues. , o.-,,,on.
pard has ouarreed with Mr.. Gladstone Oh the Greek
pocy OF the Government II the British meet eoei.'
tbe Gre.r feet Mr. Chamberlain will resign his seat IN
the Cabinet. Two German, one frenon' on'
italian and one Austrian men-of war nave
,oined the British squadron In suda bay
The Duke Of Edinburgh commands the fleet INC ureoA
.dirol will not fight IL threatened, but will merely eh-
change shots aud then haul down his nag. Inc eolh
manders OF the French, Italian and Austrian
have received orders 10 limit their action 10 ioi
demonstration. - cu,o
Some foreign men ofwar are cruising between Nerso
and Crete. o.
Jo.enh chamberlain. President OF the Local Govern
man, Roord has ouarrelled with his Radical colleague
sirCharles Dixie, and abandoned him utterly Inc
son given by Mr. Chamberlaiu's freDds Is 'na' 0'
Charles refused to adoptMr Chanberains aaVice 70
tfy under oath that he not guilty OF inc ono'o
b,rced against him as correspondent in the Crawford
divorce suit.
DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE FreemdTS Journal declares
that the letters between Mr. Gladstone ana Loru D'
Vesci on the Irish question must be regarded VIII" su
pieon While tic correspondence was ostenslniy oesu"
by the Premier for the purpose OF obtaining iul'"'
light on the needs ef ireland the answer OF do Vesc
look IA If Justification being sought for an evasion
Of the home rule issue. The Journal warns the Govern
ment to refrain from attempting to shelve the nome
question. ,,.
CORK Feb 1.-THE Chamber OF Commerce OIL tnsvty , y,
Commerce In favor OF the maintenance OF Tue uou Va VI
Great Britain and Ireland aud has adopted resoi"A0n
tayor:ng home rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
pAYyrs DPuocRATIc ENEMIES IN ONO.

CoLUMBUs, Ohio, Feb. II (Spee'ap.-The
Payne Investigating Committee to-day examined George
W.Hua member from Allen County. lie was for Pende-
ton throughout the fight although he s now devoted to
Mclean or late he has been active in securing iniOma-
ton would crminate several noted managers and
members i'm plicated IN the Payne deal II he who
offered buncombe resolution for the investigation Of
Sherman. Payne ami Foster His testimony OF yester
day and to-day involved several whose names
have not yet been mentioned in the deal Another wit
ness was Colonel W. A. Taylor, veteran "Mossback"
correspondent, who doing duty for Pendletons
organ, The NetcS.JourHdi, when Payne was elected.
TAYLOR gave only circumsanta aud hear'ay evidence.
An incidental result Of the Investigation has been tho
dlscoyery how enemies Senator Payne has IN MS
own pary Even Hoadly and his friends seem 10 have
fallen out with Payne, because Of Jealouses over APP
nointmeuts I'm Onto Payne has totally disregarded
oady's wishes IN several recOnmenda atons TO Cleye-
land and several appOiDtees OF Hoadly still holding
office are furnishing formation to the committee In
duet way. Senator Payne's friends IN the Assembly
have heard OF this and threaten to vote with the Repub
licans the reorganization putting certain Democrats
OF office at once. This Is what the Kepuolicans
yCau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
DRAD DEMOcRArS rOTE IN 81 LorL&

ST. LOUIS, Feb. II tSpeciaD D.-Thc quo war
ranto proceedings instituted BY ex-Mayor william l.
Ewing against Mayor Francis ana other Democrats who
have had control of the city since the last election have
disclosed remarkable frauds Mayor Francis elected
by an alleged majority OF 1,j75 over william l. Ewing.
Republican. Nearly tho whole Republican city ticket
was defeated by about the same majority They con.
tested the election and nnay rcsOrcd 10 proceedings In
quo warranto. having been beaten In tho hrst move.
Evidence submitted to-day which showed that
twenty-five dead voted IN precinct In the First
Ward Two hundred and sixty four voted from a
house where only four lived. Ten prominent citizens,
among others Thomas L. Tntt, receiver Of tho Wabash
Railroad. away from the city a. the time recorded
as having voted Evidence Is IN tho hands Of the Re.
publican Committee showing that over 1000 fraudulent
Democratic The ballots SIN In the
boxes but tho law gives Democrats, VINO have pos
OF them. the right destroy
the election. Every effort IL being made By the CON
testants to have the boxes opened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
MASSACR USETTS SAYINGS BANKS.
THEIR PROSPEROUS CONDITION-NEw LAWS sUC
GEsTYD BY THE COMMISSIONERS.

THEIR PROSPEROUS CONDITION-NEw LAWS sUG-
GEsTED BY THE COMMISSIONERS.
BosTON. Feb. II (SpecidD.-The Savings
Bank Commissioners have Published their annual
report. II shows that there III savings banks or
Five new banks were authorized by the last Legislature
OF which SOmervile. North Mddlesex OF Aver, and
rooples' OF Holyoke, have begun business while the
Reading and the Belmont have not begun business.
The Emigrant Savings Bank has been wound up, rayng
00la per cent The Groveland Savings Bank is closing
up and the deposors will receive dividend above theft
principal The bank is being closed because it is not
needed. The scituate Savings Bank has paid a final
divide nd making total of s5 per cent Thj receivers
OF the Barnstabe and Needham banks have deposited
the books and papers with the Commissioners, as
required TIE closing the Lancaster Bank Is delayed
by the abscondng President Mcneil Of the Lane sster
National Bank, who receiver or the SAVINGS Dank
The closing up OF the Reading BANK Is delayed Dy the
slow In terminating suits 90 recover securities
rhe framingham bank the treasurer or when com
itted sucice few months ago when his wrong'dOng
had been discovered will probably not show deficiency
wIen Il s finally settled tue property OF tho treasurer,
his bOndsmen AMI his son having been surrendered 10
the bank. Tue Commissioners recommend tnat tue
deposits ty savings bank In airy one National bank or
loan and trust conpany be limited 10 rer cent OF its
deposits and ~ Ter cent Oi the capital stock OF the
National hank or trust company. Tho Commissioners
personal loans cannot run over year. also tha the
bond. Of all treasurers should rln for inOIm time,
exceed live years 70 Is suggested that all savings
banks verify their accounts 10y trial balance OF lntYld
ua accounts aud total deposits The latter could then ny
examining portion Of the books Of the depOstors Judge
accurately tho reliability OF the accounts Tho receipts
Of the savings banks FOR sixty nine years have been
~ l&75OOoOUO. OF which about 81 1000 or three
tweaticbs Ot per cent has been lost by failures
rue cooperative banks number thirty against twenty
EN In 1854, and they are growing rapidly ana are
prosperous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
pROHJBITJOy IN DELAWARE POLITICS..

WHMINGTON, Del, Feb. 1.-THE Delaware
State Temperance Alliance in annual session here to day
elected the following officers: President, Richard NJ
Cooper OF Morton; recording secretary The Rev. o. O..
Buddngton, Of Dover corresponding secretary the Rev.
T. l. Terry, OF NewCase treasurer, George W. Todd,
Of Wilmington. vice-2resident for each county and a
State central committee were also chosen. Aftcr a
spirited discussion a resolution adopted declaring
that 1t is longer the suggestion Of wisdom pru
dence that the friends OF prohibition should hesitate TO
organize for determined appeal to the ballOt-bOx,
aud that the Central Executive Committee therefore
instructed to consider devise and the required
to this end. George W. Wells for the last ten
years one of the most active temperance agtaors In
Wilmington thereupon formally resigned membership In
the body aging substantially that he could not Obgate
himself 70 vote as the committee should dictate. The
resignation was accepted and the convention adjourned
About two hundred delegates were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
LITTLE FEAR OF A STREET CAR STRIKE.

The symptoms of strike among the street
railroad employees In BroOklyn were fully de-
volopcd yesterday than earlier In tho week While the
men Npress themselves greatly dis satisfied
OF the yet they unable take any effective
ton until thoroughly organized. II 10 expected
that compromises Will be effected between the and
the companies. The satisfaction felt by
somo OF the employees Of the Brooklyn
CITY Railroad Company with the extra pay
they are to receive for all time over
twelve hours a day IL expressed In a communication
president aud directors of the company, signed
By about thirty or the conductors and drivers. The
employed by the Broadway and Bushwick Rail
road Companies have made demand for twelve hours
days work at s. having refused an Increase OF 10
cents day for the present hours
Everything was quiet and regular on the street
lines this city. and IL looked IS II all tho trouble
The schedulc for the Fourth Avenue line
not made out though IL understood thnt the com
pauy was at work II, All the men expressed
confidence that IL would be al RI ht when 10 did
out. and that 1t would not be delayed long
Frank Curtiss, president Of the Sixth Avenue Line,
promised take OF all but twenty "trippers ana
all the other full day A II only tho
excessive number OF trppers" with which the cOndue
tors and drivers found fault amcable settlement OF
their grievances was easily arrived at. The new SChod
ule will be given 10 the men for inspection on Saturday,
aud gO into operation on Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
BURNING A CHURCH FOR REVENGE.
RESULT OF POLISH RIOTS IN TOLEDO
THE WEEPING CONGREGATION WATCHES THE
FLAMES

THE WEEPING CONGREGATION WATCHES THE
FLAMES.
TOLEDO. Ohio, Feb. II (SpeciaD.-Startling
current the street at p to-day that
the Poles indulgng IN another riot. The police
patrol in the Polish quarter but not before
the st. Hedwig Church had been consumed by
flames started by an incendlary Tho burning church
surrounded by weeping multitude OF Polish
women, whose groans and prayers alternately filled the
air. strong guard OF police left around the
church. the Poles dire In their threats Of ven
gcance The burning Of the church due to the riots
OF June, in which two were killed. five
that time thiry-s1 Poles have been imprisoned IN the
County Ja under indictments to the number of 100 for
various crimes from murder down to malicious destruc
ton Of property Some OF tho men In prison had to
leave their families to starve.
In addition to this last evening OF the most infu
entia Poles. Peter and Walter Szelaszekuycz
rested for attempt to kill and murder They were
witnesses for the state and their arrest was for
the purpose OF intimidation and was 80 construed by
Judge Pike who refused go with any Of the trials
until their disposed OF by the Grand Jury.
These accused of blowing up the priests house
last June By placing wagonhub filed with powder
under the prests house and exploding 1t. The
house was shattered but hurt In the riots
done in selfdefence.
Later In the night George Bruber was arrested
suspicion OF having set fire to the church Ho denied
the charge srsplcioh points to the s2elaszekuyicz
brothers, who were released 81 900 bail at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18

FIGHTING FOR 4 DEAD HUSBAND.
PIERCE IDENTIFIED ON ALL sIDEs-rExANs AT HI


PIERCE IDENTIFIED ON ALL sIDEs-TExANs AT HIS
GRAVE.
ATLANTA, Feb. II (Specian.- Interest in the
Pierce here Increases Yesterday Mrs Pierce. Of
Texas, widow Of J. W. Pierce. accompanied
by her daughter and son, and half q dozen
Texans, arrived in Atlanta. To-day the party visited
West View Cemetery and the corpse again exhumed.
The instant the lid was removed Mr. Nasworthy, Of
Texas said: " That's Wood Pierce"
"ot course 1t is," said Mr.. Lovelady, also from
Texas.
"It amt any one else" said Major Heath, who
was a friend OF Mr.. Pierce. Then for few
minutes the crowd looked silently upon the dead
man. The undertaken stopped down and arranged
the burial robe the body so as to
leave the faco visible Mrs. Pierce then
came forward with her children. General Gartrel',
her counsel, asked: "Do you recognize that man as
your husband. Mrs. Plercel"
Eyes, sir" she answered
Howl" by his features, his teeth. would know
them anywhere"
"And you, Miss Pierce. do you recognize hint"
"Yes, sir, that's my father"
That's him." said Mr.. Nasworthy. "That peculiarly
shaped forehead is known by hundreds OF
Texans. No in the State was better
known than he. Why, If they here now thcre are
hundreds OF in Texas who would swear that that
Pierce and that he has passed all his life in Texas
"Ihave known that man for twenty years." said
Major Heath "and is Pierce; any number OF people
will swear to it."
Mrs. Pierce said that she was married to
the dead man in 1879 and that his wealth
was considerable. Judge Mays, Pierces FRIEND
positively Identifies the corpse; says he has
Pierce since 1873 and that the possibility Of
his having led dual life is absurd
The hearing Of the injunction restraining Mrs Weaver
from getting possession OF the body has postponed
until Saturday. Counsel for Mrs. Weaver that they
are confident OF establishing their claims aud will GER
tanly win the case,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
DAMAGE DONE BY THE FLOOD.
CoNDEMNING BUILDINGS IN BosToN-TRAINs o!
THE SHORE LINE.

coNDEMNING BUILDINGS IN BosToN-TRAINs on
THE SHORE LINE
BOsTON, Feb. II lSpecidD.-The water hav-
ing almost disappeared from the flooded district In Rox
bury the chief interest centres in the amount OF
damage occasoncd by the food. Inspector Damrell
says that 1t is an utter mpossiby now to reckon the
loss 1t could be ascertaiDed only by house-to-house
inspection Ten buildings have been condemned by the
Inspector and sent forth this morning that they
either be put in complete order, rs TO insure
safety else down. These ten buildings comprise
ell that Will condemned Tho brick buildings the
ones that suffer The general result OF tho flood
has to njure floors and make damp walls, causing
paper to come off, Outside of this the damage will be
confined to furniture The OF about
500 acres possibly 750 at the most and this area is
not all built upon.
Through trains on the shore line between this city and
Providence are running schedule time, both
tracks having been temporarily repaired. When trains
New. York Will run is uncertain. Besides three
away and A long sec tOn OF high embankment utterly
destroyed Portions OF the track have also been sub
merged under feet OF water. but last night tae
rails were only some eighteen inches under water.
AT Palmer, Mass, much damage has been done to fruit
by the overflow OF the (lubOag River one OF the
stone the bridge at Three Rivers was washed
away last evening and IL the river rises the bridge may
fall. The bridge at West Bloomfield has been swept
ava by ne -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
A sUsoUEH4yY4 RIVER MYSTERY.
PROBABLE EXPLANATION OF HOW JOHN d. HARRING-
TON MET HIS DEATH.

WILKEsBARRE, Feb. II (SpccidD. 1.-Two
bodies found Monday In the susquehanna
River, one at Mifnville and one Mt this city. The
clothes on the body found at Mflinvio were marked
John d. Harrington and papers tho body found
here showed 1t to be that Of John Cune Harrington
came from Auburn where he was member OF the firm
of Harrington Bros, steam filters and plumbers. In
November Harrington called TO Binghamton, MY.
which is the Susquchanna, and remained there until
December 10, when he disappeared. Papers on tue
body OF Cunc showed that on December he paid his
board bill Meshoppen whore he worked in the stone
qarres and 1t is known that directly after he left the
place man answering to his description was seen In
Binghamton. Harrington wore watch chain from
which tho watch had beon torn and 1t is now believed
that Cune and Harrington met on BiDehamton Bridge
on the night OF December TO- Cune. 1t Is supposed
attempted to rob Harrington and in tho struggle both
fell over into the and we're drowned Mr. arring-
tons brother to-day visited Mimville Unidentified the
body and shipped it back Auburn He then came to
this city and took photographs OF Cunes body AS well
as portrts clothing He will investigate the case
with the assistance Of detectives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
REPORT ON THE LAvERrY SCANDAL

TRENTON, Feb. 1.-THE Board of Prison In
spectors this afternoon submitted their report upon
the Keeper Laverty scandal They say their investga
ton has been rs complete possible under the cren
stances and after reviewing the charges against Mr
avarty aud quoting his letter asking Investigation
the report says: -
THE investigation is still In progress but as we have
no power to compel the attendance or witnesses the
Board docs not constitute tribunal whose conc'u,ioh
would be ua has assumed such proportions
thar in the opinion OF the Board it should be inquired
into by tribunal having greater powers ana Jnrsdic-
ton In view OF these facts and of the great
est In the subject which been aroused 10y tno tIa'
non Grimm Indictment OF the author OF the chares,
the deem IL their duty TO report Tao Case "
Won for such action as you may see nc 10 take ,..
The evidence In the case was oent 70 tne "Vnotno'
with the report, but will not be made pubic az
Governor Abbett left Trenton almost Immediately ana
will not he city tomorrow so no fuftner action rs
ed lbis week. It Is believed the Governor VIII
Ihe whole matter the Legislature. shifting the
responsibility on that body. The Governor Is sala 70
appreciae fully the political danger Oh attempting "
shield Layerty through Democratic inhuences
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
ASrRAy AND SOLD IN BOSTON TOWN.

BosToN, Feb. II (SpeciaD.-A couple from
the country halted cab driver at Pemberon square
and TremOnt-st. this afternoon at o'clock with re-
quest 10 carried TO the Boston Museum. Cabby sug
gested that they the Boston Theatre, but they
insisted 1t was the Museum where Boucicaut was play
ing The driver taking in the situation told them 10 get
in aud started of sharp trot. He drove up Pember
ton Square through Somerset Beacon and Park ss and
thus TO the Of the Museum then blandly
informed his passengers that there they were and
oeived his ifty cents The woman glanced toward
ScOllay Square, and at onco recognized the locality
whence they had started.
Didn't you take rather roundabout way !" she
inquired OF Jehu.
- guess not, ma'an," the prompt reply, "but
a stranger here myself" The distance was only
about one hundred feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
ing many lives Tho priests and islanders full OF
gratitude. The distress Ia still terrible.

COL BURLEIGH HOLDS ON TO THE PURSE.
GIFTS PRESENTED HIM CLAIMED BY sHERIFF's
OFFICER.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-Colonel BurleIgh, who accom-
parted the Soudan expedition correspondent OF
1.-THE Daily Telegraph was presented at Glasgow to-
day with clock and satuettes and purse containing
$500. While the committee charged with the
presentation were calling upon Colonel Burleigh
Sherif7s officer appeared with warrant claiming all
the presents the chairman in behalf of Mr. Tagg,
against whom Colonel Burleigh had brought action
for SANDER the suit being outcome of the late cleo
toral campaign. Mr.. Tags brought counter action,
and both cases are now Iending Mr. TaQgs intention
TO possession of the presents had become
known in some way, and the presents were given
officer appeared on the scene the Colonel, holding the
purse sof declared that be had good grip on it and
intended keep 1t. The committee hereupon cheered
the Colonel and wound up the meeting by singing
" He's a iolly good fellow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
REFUSING THE RIrE or CONFIRM4TION.
The CoNTRovERsY BETWEEN FATHER BETS AND
TIE BISHOP OF So. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Feb II (SpeoidG.-The Rev.
George g. Bctts delivered the cuogy the dead
body OF Father Jardue in Kansas city brought up
with a round turn by Bishop Robertson to-day. The
Bishop sent him letter referring TO the episode and
stating that In the eulogy he cast certain reflections on
tho head OF the diocese which could not be tolerated
The Bishop also advered TO the intention OF Mr. Belts
present a class for confirmation the coming Lenten
season and the expectation that the Bishop would con
firm that class. 1Eeu Mr. Belts was called to account
for using I'm his Kansas CITY serinol this senienccs
"Presy hands are stepped in his Uardine's) blood"
and tho Bishop closed his communication by
saying that lie would not confirm the
class at Trinity unless retractiou were made. IL
appears that Bishop Robertson took this letter to Will
ian H. Thompson cashier OF the 30 ttmen'S Bank. with
the statement that It for hs rector Mr. Thompson
sent IL Mr. Bettos mouse. Father Belts replied &C
once In hs answer he took the position that he had
been miscoustrued ana put in false light After say
ing that much he closed by fatty refusing 10 make any
apology nasmdch lie said not hing against the Bishop
personally The sentence about Prestly hands being
stepped blood quoted In return, and intinated
that the Bishop out OF the way to make IL ap
ply himself 10 Is said that Ia her Belts Will endenyor
TO secure church in Louisville owing TO ths trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
MAKING WAR ON T. q. TuuRBER.

A meeting of the Cigarmakcrs' International
Union held last night IN stantonst, near Edrdge,
and it decided to make on +. Is. Thurber In
every way possible. IL appears that Mr. Thurber sent
word TO President Strasscr of the International Union,
short before the lockout and eudeaYOred to avert
the trouble the union aud tho manufacturers,
when he found this impossible said thar after the
kOut lie would como out In favor OF the union. Dur
ing tho trouble he bought his cigars from Louis Asch,
tenement house manufacturer. inasmuch as he could
not get hts stock from Frank Mccoy Co. or Lichten
stein Brothers Co. President Strasser saw Mr.. Thur
Der yesterday aud accused him 0f dOube dealing and
said that II bo did not out In favor OF the union In
twenty-fOur hours he would be regarded enemy.
Mr. Thurbor made ovasive answer and the action last
night the result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-18
GAUDAUR OHALLEYGIyG TEEMER.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. II (Specidh.-" Jake Gau-
daur to-day Il sued the following challenge:
thereby challenge John Tcemer champion scnller OF
Am erica 10 row Inc "A three mile match race any
lake course In tue United states. before May 80
for ~ 900 a side and the championship OF America.
j. q. GAUpkUR
Gaudaur has deposited 5000 forfeit with The Missouri
R,,bca, and states II Teemer docs accept the
challenge within three weeks he Will claim the cham
nlonship himself Ho Is backed by j. A. st. John.