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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
CHANGES At THE SUB-TREASURY.

MAURICE L. MUHLEMAN SUCCEEDS MR.. sHERER
AS CASHIER.
At the close of business at the SubTreasury yester
day. william sherer surrendered to Maurice l. Muhle
man, who succeeds him in the Office of cashier, the
keys and combinations to the vaults in which Uncle
Sam keeps his money IN New-York. The promotion
of Mr.. MuhIeman, who has been deputy assistant
treasurer since March, 1885, has caused some shifting
Of subordinate officers, but no new men have been
engaged. Edward W. Hah, assistant cashier, will
take Mr.. NIuhleman's place and George W. Marloe
will be assistant cashier Philip d. Gulager, as chief
of division, gets small advance in salary and
p. p Chew is made chief of division with salary
of 80, 900. With exception, the men promoted
are Republicans. Mr. Hale has been In the Treasury
service for twenty-five years; eleven years in the
Washington Departments and fourteen years in the
New-York SubTreasury. The length Of service Of
faithful men in the Treasury referred 10 recently
In conversation with former officer. He said in a
pitiful way:
II had been in the Treasury service for more
than twenty-five years and at last was forced TO
leave IT by regard for my personal interests When
was appointed to a clerkshp think was In doubt
whether would accept anything under the secretary
ship after had had few years to learn the business
have not been Secretary of the Treasury but did
once have reasonable expectation that should be
Sub Trea at New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE FATE OF STANLEY AND EMIN.
BELIEF AT sUAKIM THAT osMAN DIGNAs
STORY IS ONLY HALF THE TRUTH, AND

EMIN ONLY Is A CAPTIVE.
suakirn Dec 15.-It has been ascertained that the
date 1869 was stamped upon the cartridges which &C
companied Osman Digna's letter announcing the
capture Of Emin Pacha and white traveller and
which were alleged to have been taken from the latter
A body Of mounted infantry and Egyptian cavalry
made a accommodating expedition in the direction OF
Handoub to-day. The enemy remained in their
trenches There some firing, but 1t was harmless
Brussels, Dec. 15.-The Belgian Consul at suaklm
telegraphs 10 the Government that the military and
political authorities there believe the story that
Emn Pacha has been captured and his force dispersed
but are I'm doubt about the capture of Henry VI. Stan,
ley.
London, Dec. 15.-In the House of Commons to-day
Lord Randolph Churchill asked whether the reports
of the capture Of Emin Pacha and Mr.. Stanley were
we'll founded and also whether the Government would
negotiate with Osman Dgna for the release OF the
EuropeaDs at Khartoum before the beginning Of hos
tiii,ies
Mr. Goschen, tho acting Government leader re,
pled that the information received 10y the Govern
ment was so uncertain that IL would be Impossible
10 suspend the operations for the relief Of 5uakm
during the many weeks that would elapse before the
fate of the explorers could be ascertalned.
John Morley pressed the Government to suspend
operations at Suakim until Monday next
Mr.. Goschen replied that the request could not be
compiled with, but he promised that no instructions
would be given TO hurry the operations.
Mr. Morley-May / take II then that the Government
VIII do the best they 70 prevent the beginning OF
hoses without tying the hands Of the military
authorities
Mir Goschen-I cannot tie the hands Of the military
authorities / shall not 60 inch beyond tho
statement have already made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
"HUyGRY JOEsn FEELINGS HURT

Baltimore. Dec. u (SpeciaD.-Willlam c. Howard,
or ~ Hungry joe the bunco stccrer has created a
sensation IN this city Six or seven hundred people
crowded about police headquarters to get peep
at him this morning. In his usual suave manner,
lie consented TO have his Photograph taken for the
Baltimore police gallery. lie declares his arrest IS
a case Of mistaken identity and has already aroused
the sympathy OF many persons. William O. Bansc-
mer the Old gentleman who lost - OOO IS confident
that Howard was the man who stocied him into the
game. Hungry joe assumed much-nIured air
today when the Office Of the Chief of Police, f. T.
Eldrldge. another merchant recognized him as the
rogue who cndeayored TO bunco him November 90.
Mr. Eldndce refused 10 say whether the bunco men
were successful this occasion, but Mr.. Edridge S
story a. far as told, indicates that It was. Hungry
joe7 insists that he never was in Baltimore before
the police brought him here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE ABSORPTION OF CANADA
VIEWS OF THE DOMINION MINISTER or FINANCE
ON THE BTTrTERwORTH RESOLUTION.

ON THE BUTTERWORTH RESOLUTION
Ottawa, Dec Is (specaD.-George T. Foster, MIN
lstcr Of Finance being asked to-day respecting his
views on tho annexation policy outlined by Mr.. But
terworth's resolution, said Il read the resolution
very carefully but do not care to enter into any
criticism of what Nh Bu;terworth may think 1t IS
proper to do in his own Congress 1t IS not usual
for the statesmen of country 10 propose the ab-
sorption of millions OF square miles and millions or
citizens subjects of friendly power especially when
there has not been the least sign or overture from
that power I'm the line of the action proposed
Gone thing, however, strikes me; that Is the Hight
thrown by this resolution the agitation IN this
country for commercial union, or unreS trcted lccip
rocity with the United States. II. will be remem-
bcrcd that Mr. Lauricr the leader Of the Opposition
in his speech at Oakville pointed ont as the great
leaders in the United States of the movement which
he was heading, MessTs. ButtcrwOTth. Bayard and
Hit. We have already whore Mr.. Sherman IS
and Mr. Butterwonhs resolution places him. Both
are active politicians, a Senator, the other mem
Der of the House OF Representatives They are shown
to be favorable the absorption of Canada and
simple have expressed the conviction that there
can be no satisfactory trade other relations Is
tablishcd between the two countries not cOmenplat-
ing immediate prospective annexation. MI sher-
mans ut;clances and Mr. ButterwOrth's resolution
VIII do much TO set Canadians thinking There is
no doubt about the result OF that thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE LIBERAL CAUSE ADVANCING.
Mr.. GLADSTONE CONGRATULATEs HIS PARTY
UPON THE RESULT OF THE MAID
STONT ELECTION.

London, Dec. 15-Mr. Gladstone made speech
this afternoon in the Lmchouse Town Hall Great
crowds of people had assembled In the East End and
when Mr. Gladstone arrived he was given most
cordial welcome
Mr. Gladstone referred 10 the decrease In the Con
servative majority in the Parliamentary election IN
Maidstone yesterday, and congratulated the Liberals
upon the fact that the result showed that the cause
was advancing Referring 10 the withdrawal OF Lord
Partington and 1870 other dissident Liberals from the
National Liberal Club he described the dissidenis as
officers without army and clergmen without
a church He condemned Lord salsbury's reference
10 Dadabhai Naoroii black man, necdlcSsly
Giving pain TO millions OF his fellow men, and pro
tested against the attempt 10 conquer the SOudan a.
an adventure hopeless attempt fight
Nature.
Mr. Gladstone said II was folly 70 hope TO govern
Ireland in opposed 10 the cOnstitlitiOnally
declared and overwhelming Of the country. Tho
present time afforded golden opportunity 10 alter the
nresent system when moderation and wisdom were
being shown by tho people Of Ireland and their re-
prcsentatives In Parliament. The Home Rule policy,
he declared, was thoroughly practicable, and he be-
leved that a. the next elections the number OF Home
Rule Mcmbers Of Parliament would be- increased.
ireland had always been loyal where there a
disposition 10 show her the shadow of justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE LIYDAU YER BANKRUPTCY CASE
A WHOLESALE INFORMATION FOR CONTEMPT
THE LATEST FEATURE IN THE TRIAL


Chicago, Dec. 15-The decision Of Judges Tulcy
and Horton I'm the Lindauer announced this
morning by the former chancellor. The request for
writ prohibiting Judge Prendergast from taking ao-
ton in the matter denied the ground that IL Is
doubtful whether not the Circuit Court has 1urfs-
dicon TO issue such writ against the County Court
that the Appellate Court clearly has such 1rsdcnon
and that the pending having been placed within
the jurisdiction OF the chancery side Of the Circuit
Court by the appointments OF receiver by Judge Hor-
ton It is fully competent to protect all Of the parties
in interest from damage arising from any clear usur-
nation Of power The of action then trans
ferTed to the County Court, where Judge Prender-
CAST took up the hearing of the contempt proceedings
against Attorney Newman Mr.. Newman IS OF coun-
sci for the Lindaucrs and cited for contempt IN
refusing to testify TO certain things which he said 10
the ba to the general effect that certain papers
in the case mpounded by the court had been tampered
with In view of the decision Of the Circuit Court,
Mr.. Newman was meek when called on and purged
himself Of contempt by testifylng that what he said
was merely inferentlal, he could not understand
how certain garnlshments proceedings against Lln'
dauer's debtors, could have been begun unless the
knowledge OF their names had been learned from tbs
documents in the box in question The court acsutted
Mr. Newman OF contempt. Attorney Mayer, for the
unsecured creditors. then asked leave TO file an IN
formation against all the members Of the Lindauer
creditors an their attorneys, against the sheriff and
against receiver for contempt and defiance OF tho
court in attempting defeat thwaLt and illegally 10
interfere with the ends of justice. Mr. Mayer stated
that I'm the arguments before Judge Tuley, counsel
made Of language Of the most opprobrfous char
acter directed toward the judge of the County Co1rt
repeatedly charactefzng Lin as usurper ETC. The
information not filed, Mr. Mayer said ne wanted
to make amendments and Judge P'endergast
suggested others
You may add" said the Judge, I" that the threats
made open court in this court by Mr. Adolph Moses
were of such nature actually did. or rather
that calculated to, teIqOr1e The court IN the
dschage of his duty, because the writ OF prohibition
meant that IL the proceeded the Judge Of this
court would be arrested and imprisoned, and, not
knowing the result. this court compelled TO and
did prepare for such emergency, and was there
fore put In great terror You may make these dis
tinct averments in your petition"
The exciting event IN the afternoon was the arrest
of Bernard Kuppenhemer. the receiver of Lindauer
Brothers & Co. appointed by Judge Horton, of the
Circuit Court by order Of Judge Prendergast for con
tempt in refusing 10 obey an order to produce tho
books and papers of tie firm. and the subsequent
issue of formal order for his commitment 10 jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE GREAT CANAL CRASH.
OF THE GOVERNMENT BILL
THE CREDIT FoNcIER NOT NOW PREPARED TO
CONTINUE THE OPERATIONS OF THE
OLD COMPANY


Paris. Dec. 15.-The committee appointed by the
Chamber OF Deputies to consider the bin postpon-
ing the payment of the Panama Canal Company
liabilities has rejected the measure.
While the committee was examining the bill
NJ. Peytral, Minister of Finance stated that new
Societe d. Etudes was prepared to constitute itself
within fortnight with capital of l0,00OOoo
or 10000 600 francs TO continue the operations
of the old company This would precede the
proposed new company, the capital stock Of which
would be fixed according TO the result OF the III
auiries, and which would complete the canal ITO
visional directors with full powers would continue
the works pending the formation of the new com
pany.
The committee also rejected the counter-scheme
mentioned by M. Peytral for the consttutlon OIL
a new company. The committee Will report 10
the Chamber that, in their opinion, the Chamber
has no right to legislate upon such matters -,
The Cabinet has decided to withdraw the oiil.
II has also resolved not to offer SUBSTITUTE
measure providing for a more precise settlement
of the Canal Companys aiialrs.
When the report of the committee was made
the Chamber Of Deputies proceeded immediately
to the discussion OF it, NJ. Liais in behalf, Of
declined TO hear the temporary administrators OF
the company, so that they could arrive at a
correct knowledge of the situation
NJ Jumel, the reporter for the committee eS-
plafned that the committee desired only 10 eX-
anime the question from the standpoint OF the
responsibility of the Government and the Cham
per re was ready, ii SO usslrSu, hou sis r.
porter of the committee, but simply as Deputy
TO furnish complete statement Of the position
of the company.
NJ Merillon, dwelling on the importance OF
the subject, urged the adoption of the bill
NJ Peytral Minister of Finance, supported
the bill in the interests Of $4,000 subscribers
to Panama stock.
NJ .Jumel again arose and objected to the bill
as useless and expressed the belief that the com
uany's position would be better three months
hence than now
NJ. Pcytral in replying TO q question, stated
that $4,000, 900 francs had been deposited in
the Credit Foncier as a guarantee for the payment
of the lottery bonds
NJ Christophilc director of the Credit Foncier,
here intcrposcd to LAY that this sum not now
at the disposal of the Panama Company. There
upon the bill was rejected, without any attempt
TO discuss its clauses by vote of 262 against es.
(For Sketch o. NJ De Le'eps and his Work zee Fourth Pas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS IN PERIL.
ESCAPING WITH DIFFICULTY FROM A
BURNING STORE.
WOMEN CARRIED OUT FAINTING-A SERIOUS
CALAMITY AvERTED IN SPRINGFIELD.

IDr TELEGRAPH THE rErBUsE.l
Springfield Mass, Dec. 15.-Smith ana Mur-
ray's drygoods store, Main-st. and Court Square,
was the scene of panic tonight. Gas in a
window set fire TO q mass of handkerchlefs
and other light articles. The flames instantly
spread to all parts of the store. Several hum
dred holiday customers were in the building,
many Of them being in the basement toy de-
partment Several women tainted. Mr.. Smith
with rare presence of mind urged those
present to depart quietly by the side
door. as the whole front OF the store
WAS furnace Saleswomen tainted and an
the basement was filed with smoke were carried
out by their fellow-employes. Others rolled about
the floor in a fright.
Fortunately, cool heads among the salesmen
remembered a rear entrance through the cellar by
which all those in the basement escaped safely.
BY this time Main-st. was thronged with excited
people Suddenly, at a second story window,a young
man appeared and shouted eAotedly for a ladder.
One was raised, but before it reached him his com
rades had pulled him back into the
building, fearing that he was about
to lump to certain death. The fire depart
ment succeeded in controlling the flames before
they reached the upper story Of the big BRICK
block. Several fremen were severely cut by the
breaking of heavy pate-glass window. NO
lives were lost can it be learned at TINS hour
that any one was seriously injured.
The first floor of the store is ruin. while the
basement, filed with elaborate holiday toys and
gifts, is flooded with water and blackened by
smoke At this hour it Is difficult to estimate
the damage, but it will BE about $4,000 on
building and stock. The loss is covered by IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
DEATH OF Prominent NEWARK BUILDEI

Joseph j. Meeker, the we'll known builder OF
Newark, died from heart failure at his temporary
home I'm the Westminster apartment-house, at Six
teenth-st and Irving Place, yesterday. lie born
and always lived In Newark and was
identified with many enterprises that have contributed
largely 10 the rapid growth of that city. lie was
a builder all his lfo having started in the
business when young man, and was associated
with Mr.. Hedden, under the firm name OF Meeker &
Hedden, for thiry-two years They built the wood
work of the Produce Exchange, number Of the
elevated railroads stations and many other structures
In and about this city, and did great deal OF
work for the Central Railroad OF New-Jersey.
They also rebuilt the Thirty fOurth-st horse car
stables after they were burned few years ago.
Mr.. Mccker director OF the North Wand Bank
OF Newark Ills father Ely Meeker, Is stu living
at the age OF eighty nine. He leaves wife and
two daughters. The funeral will DO held in Newark
ON Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Reading Dec I5.-The dwelling house on the farm
Of George Wagner in this county, occupied by samuei
Wagner, destroyed by fire last night with all the
furniture Mrs. Wagner and children were nearly
siocated and were carried out in helpless condition
by Mr.. Wagner. Loss $500.
Beaverton Ont, Dec. 15-Bruce's warehouse, con-
tanning 1000 bushels Of grain was destroyed by nre
this morning. The loss Is $1,000
Nashua, n. H., Dec. 15.-A fire at O'Clock this
morning damaged the Gatfney block owned by Michael
Gaffney. The loss Is $4,000
Boston, Dec 16.-The barn owned by f. H. Salmon
and leased by W. S. Nelson, in West Roxbury, was
burned this morning Fifteen tons of hay, three
horses a cow a number Of pigs, wagons, harness and
farming implements also lost. The loss on the
barn Is 81 500 and is covered by insurance Nelson's
loss will amount to 200, partially covered by In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
Mr.. SELLERS WoTLD RESIGN ANYHOW.
DETERMINED TO GO BACK TO HIS PRACTICE

DFTERMIN TO GO BACK TO HIS PRACTICE
HIS DECISION REACHED MONTHS AGO
INDIANAPOLIS Doc. 15 (specaD.-United States
District Attorney sellers has been away from the CITY
since the announcement of his determination to retire
from Office He here to-day however, Tor a
few hours and said relative to his resignation;
"I had determined to resign before the election,
and a great many people knew IT, I concluded that
this would be the proper course Immediately after
my law partner was nominated, which was in August,
I think Among those whom I consulted were many
imminent Democrats within week after the
election I conferred with two of the most prominent
Democrats I'm the State and agreed as to who
should be recommended for my successor III was
then and there understood that my resignation
should be sent I'm as soon .c condemnation cases
then I'm court could be disposed Of This was before
The Investigation of any election cases. disposed
Of pending business as speedily as possible. There
Is very little remaining the dockets OF either the
Circuit or District Court except such indictments as
have been returned by the present Grand Jury. The
records Of the court show that Indictment has been
returned against Dudley. l pmposely placed the dis
position Of all business almost eX-
clusively I'm Mr.. Balcy's charge, knowing that
would resign, and did 50 that
the Governments interest might not In any way
be jeorardlzcd by my resignation Within an hour
after the decree had been entered In the condemna
ton proceedings, | sent my resignation to Washing
Did tho fact that Colonel Dudley was supposed
to bc before the grand jury have anything to do
As to Dudlcv's case having in any way Influenced
my decision any charge 10 that effect is false
"SupIose The President should refuse to accept
your resignation ~
81 would be- Obliged TO carry out any agreement
with my partner have no choice left me"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES FROM MISSOURI

ST. Louis, Dec. 10 SpeclaD.-To night the Repub-
lcan clubs elected c. T. Filley, ST. Louis f. f. Kim
ball, Nevada; J. A. Moore, Kansas City, and ]. NJ.
Thompson, st. Louis, as delegates to the Repub-
llcan League Convention TO be held in NewYork
next Wednesday.
The clubs at the convention here agreed TO form
a state Board of immigration with auxiliary boards
I'm every county in the State, whose duty II will
be TO encourage Republicans 10 settle In Missouri.
There are COZ registered clubs I'm the state and sixty
eight in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

London, Dec 15.-Mr. Gladstone, explaining why
no did not redeem his promise Of September II 10
publish documents showing that the Cabinet OF 1os2
had come to the unanimous conclusion that Mr..
Parne and the other Natonalists VINO were released
from Kilmainham Jail free Of all completely in
crime, writes that he lad found 1t impossible 10
produce The documents before the Parncll Commission
began It's inquiries and he did not deem II eXpedent
10 produce the documents 10 reopen the subject
while the Commission was sittin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
OHIO REGu1ArORs LEARY rHE1R MISTAKE

Columbus, Ohio Dec. 15-Governor Foraker today
made the following announcement: The so called
White-Cap Organization has been permanently dis
banded and there will be no more meetings, raids.
threatenings, whippngs tcrrorihngs of any kind
by those who composed the membership; but should
there be any repetition Of any such practices the state
IS I'm compand IF the testimony and the facilities gen
orally 10 enable II promptly To bring the leaders 10
fucf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
KANAWHA COUNTY RETURNS CERTIFIED
REPORTED DISCOVERY OF DEMOCRATIC FRAUDS
IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. Is (Specfal).-The County
Commissioners reported to the Supreme Court OF Ap-
peals to-day, and the order restraining them from
certifying to the vote of Kanawha County was
dissolved Judge McGinncss, OF the Circuit Court,
issued an Injunction prohibiting the Commissioners
from certifying the returns 10 the candidates for
Congress. Judge Flemings attorneys have taken no
action.
Pttsbure Dec Is fspeciar.-It was learned tonight
that shortly after the election, Cillnsons Detective
Agency, OF this city, at the insdgatfon of tho Repub-
lcan National and Committee, sent ten detectives
from Pittsburg into the Mountain State, where they
still are not having completed their work Mr.
Gilbnson tonight retcent, but he admitted that
startling evidence had been obtained enough TO
vince the next Congress that at least two Democratic
candidates for Cons eress who have boen granted
tifcaes of election by the Governor were not entitled
10 hon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
BlTLBOAD CASHIER MISSING.

ST. Louis Dec. 15-Garett Stack, cashier Of the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. cashed check for
81 200 yesterday, for his broherinlaw, Tim Canty,
CITY CIerk of East st. Louis. When the chech was
deposited the bank pronounced It worthless stack
was given until noon today to make good the
amount His father Is wealthy, and II thought
he would advance the money but he declined O. int 1r
fere and today both Stack aud Canty are missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
ANorHER E1cr1M oE NrRpERER HAwEs FOWL

Memphis Tenn, Dec. l5.-A dispatch TO " The
Evening Sclnitar," from Birmingham, Ala, says :
The body OF Irene Hawcs, the second daughter of
Dick Hawes was found I'm the lake at Lake View, at
IL 30 this morning, by Detective Robbins. The
water had been drained until II was only foot or two
deep. Tho child wore a small slip, half covering the
boay and a hemp cord. to which were fastened two
heavy sh-placs weighing thirty pounds each, was tied
around her The searchers had about made up their
minds to give up. the ground that the body was not
there when Robbins thought he would make one moro
attempt lie threw in bis line and brought up the
horrible find The body badly decomposed, but
was AT once Identified by James Hawes, Dicks
brother. as that of the dead Irene. The child was
found about twenty feet from tho place where Mrs
Hawes's body concealed