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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
INDIAN HORSE THIEVES.
Rowing Piegans Committing Depredations

Rowing Piegans Committing Depredations
I'm Norslera Montana.
BIG SANDY, Mont. May 10, special to the
Helena Journal: There is q band OF eleven
Indians supposed to be Northern Piegans
on this side of tile Canadian line who are
engaged in horse stealing. A few days ago
the post commander at Fort Assiniboine
was wired by the Canadian authorities to
look out for band OF Indians that have
left the northern reserve bound for the
United States with that intent. The post
commander in turn wired the Indian agent
at Belknap but the news of their expected
arrival did not reach Box Elder until few
nights ago when they arrived in person and
CO used some surprise and excitement among
the stockmen and ranchers OF that vicinity.
But a few nights ago the Indians entered
the corral OF Glenn Sailors, a stockman OF
Box Elder, where Twenty-Five head OF
horses were corraled. The bars OF the
corral were let down and the horses driven
five miles away. The band of horses hap
pened to be an unbroke lot OF bronchos
that had been gathered from different
ranches, and were so wild, woody and stub
born that the noble reds could do nothing
with them and were forced to drop them
on the PRAIRIE where they were found next
morning by the owner.
The Indians next visited the ranch OF K.
w. Mack, located on Duck creek, three
miles west of Box Elder, and took from that
gentleman five head If fine brood mares
and one gelding. Among the number was
sucking colt which was too young to
follow it's mother. This they left lying on
the prairie with it's four feet securely tied
together.
|. From Duck Creek the Indians struck
south across the mountains and at Eagle
Creek were seen by Paul Hawley, OF Fort
Benton. Mr.. Hawley was engaged in
freighting, and had uncoupled his lead
wagon and drawn it up the hill. Upon his
return for the trail wagon he found it oc-
cupied by the Indians who had taken pos
session OF his property and were in the act
| OF departing with his blankets when he ap-
| peared upon the scene, and with an express
sion SO familiar to western freighters, or.
dered them to "Drop them blankets"
This they did and made good their escape.
In their hurried flight southwark they
dropped one OF the horses stolen from Mr..
Mack.
1t is the general impression here that the
| Indians are making their annual horse
stealing raid on the unfortunate Crows and
that upon their return to the north they
will leave nothing they can get OF with.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Fire Damp Kills Four Hungarians

PrrTsBURG, May 11.-An explosion OF
fire damp occurred in the Toms Run coal
mines, this morning, killing four Hunga-
rians. They had not been worked Tor some
time, and gas accumulated in the deserted
parts. This morning four miners entered
q pit to get tools. They carried lamps,
and had hardly gotten well into the mine
when the explosion followed. The miners
were horribly mangled. The damage 20
the mine was very heavy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
DEATH OF 4 PIONEER.
An Old Settler of Montana Gone to His
Long Home.

Long Home.
Yesterday noon the thinning ranks OF
Montana's pioneers were further decimated
by the death Of PHILIPPE. Evans, residing
about two miles from Deer Lodge.
Mr.. Evans came to Montana from Mis-
souri, in 1868, and continued to make the
territory his home until his death. He
was about So years old and leaves wife
and nine chilren. all grown. Unlike most
OF the old settlers, he never was interested
in mining, but engaged in ranching and
stock raising and at the time Of his demise
had accumulated quite fortune, which he
left to his family.
Mrs. Henry McMurphy OF this city is
daughter OF deceased and both che and her
husband were present when he died, having
been apprised Of his dangerous illness Fri
day and Immediately left for his bedside.
Colonel Pemberton is relative of de
ceased's wife and was informed oy telegraph
of Mr.. Evans DEATH
Date Of the funeral is not known.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Happily Married.

A very pleasant party OF friends and
neighbors gathered last evening to witness
the marriage OF John N. Hosking and Miss
Mary Mcleod, both OF Centerville. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. E. j.
Greene weld, OF the Presbyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosking take immediate DOS
session of d neatly furnished residence, and
begin welded life with the best wishes Of all
who know them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A Valid Reason for Has

From the Fort Worth "Gazette'': Lovely
Daughter-Father, Jack wishes to marry
me now, instead OF after Lent.
Father-Indeed By the way, Marion,
have you ordered your Easter bonnet yet
Lovely Daughter-No.
Father-Then tell Jack that be cat
marry you this week.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

national convention oil the Orderof Railway
Conductors, which convenes here to-mor-
row. Delegates have been arriving for sew.
eral days, and there are now nearly 800
in the city representing every part Of the
union. Considerable preparation has been
made for the entertainment OF visitors
while in Denver.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

The Pattern Maker's League IN SessIoH'
PIrrsBURG, May 13.-The annual con-
vention OF the pattern makers league OF
North American began here, this morning.
Delegates were present from parts OF the
country. The convention will consider the
eight-hour system and piece work, appren.
ticeship. the best means OF extending the
organization, and the tool insurance sys'
tenn
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A Matter of Tense.

"Harpsr's Bazar": my dear, said Mr..
Ruggles, "did you say this was tender
loin steak"
YES"
"Well, my dear, maybe it was"
Ard the accent on the was" was 90
strong that Mrs. Ruggles dissolved il tears.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A Verdict of ACuuittal.

DENVER, COL, May 13.-The trial Of g.
W. Hatch OF Boston, Mass, charged with
the murder of his uncle, Henry Hatch,
was concluded at Burlington, Colo, the
inv bringing in verdict OF acquittal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Maryland's Earthquake.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. May la shock, sup
posed to be an earthquake, was ieit az
Annapolis this morning at 3:45. Inc
trembling was accompanied by loud sounds
as though something heavy had fallen on
the floors of houses.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Heavy Seizure of Opium at San francisco.

Heavy Seizure OF Uplum aC san FrFHcIsco'
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.-One OF the larg-
est seizures OF opium made at this port took
place after the arri al of the Pacific mail
steamer City of New York, yesterday after
noon, The deputy surveyor seized five
large trunks filled with opium, labeled "Ah
King, Panama" All Kings name could not
be found on the passenger list and the
trunks were accordingly taken ashore.
They contained nearly 1000 pounds OF the
drug which, with the duty, bring the value
mn to $4,000,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Killed His Wife and Then Himself.

Killed HIS WIG and Tnen HIHseH.
CH1cAeo, May 11.-Fatrick Ford, aged
60, who, three months ago, married wo-
man aged %, but had been separated from
her some time, went to the house where
she was stopping, this morning, and shot
and killed her, and then fatally shot him
self Ha .,.' #-ffe EEEi@ssEr
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Killed Two Brother

Killed Two Brothers and Escaped.
PORTSMOUTH, O., May 13.-At dance in
the country near here Saturday night, in
quarrel Henry Nichols shot and killed
Mason and Amos Cooper, brothers, and es-
caped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Killed by a Falling Building.

New YORK. May lathe gable wall Of
an old house on Spring street, that is be-
ing torn down, fell at noon, while seven
men were at work under it. Two were
killed, and another will hardly live.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Order of Railway Conductors.

DENVER. COL, May 13.-Three special
trains of Pullman coaches arrived here this
morning, from the east over the Burlington
bearing nearly 1000 delegates to the inter-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
SPORTING INrELLIGENcE.
The Base Ball Games Played Yesterday.
Horse Races. and SO Forth.


Horse Races. and SO Forth.
CLEvELAND, May ll.-An exciclng game
was played here to-day. Sutcliffe's muif OF
a thrown hall and a connie Of singles and
y do,h,a - a. .;.4s ;r,,;,. a,,ayad tba
-. ee = ~ n - :. -. -
visitors to score the only runs OF tne game.
Score: Cleveland 4, Indianapolis =. Bat.
teries: Cleveland-Beatir and Sutcliffe;
Indianapolis-Getzeip and Daily.
Rosron Mav 11Tba Rostons were
- -..:. "..I Hs.as,a -
unapie W oo any 'h.ns WIN a'',e'u' w
day, who surprised everybody Dy his
effective pitching. The Bostons, however,
won the oam me in tbe e;obth iun;np. A wild
throw and q muffed fly allowed them q
score OF three runs. Score: Boston 4, New
York 3. Batteries: Decentralization and
Denneee, Nem Iolk-naeneio ana Murpny;
aftarWarJs q j weak substitute tint i for . time
allowed the Chicapoe to bat out another
game TODAY. The game was called at the
seventh innings on account of rain. Score:
Chicago. II: Pittsbure. Z. Batteries: Chi
cago-Hutchinson and Farrell: Pittsburg-
Morris, Maui and Carroll.
PHILADELPHIA, Nav 1.-THE visitors
daI,,his fea :, ~ on.,s 49, :. -,
the game Score. @ Ph;ladeInb;a @ 14.Wasb.
ington, /. Batteries: Phiiadeiph,a-
linton and Clel ents; Day
ana % MACK. Umpire, Bannlng;
St. Louisrot. LOUIS ~, baitlmore 4.
Kansas oity-hansas City o, columbus
IL. .n
Louisvliie-Atnietlcs 1, LOUISVILLE o.
Gincinnatl-No game; ram.
nosoon-boston 4, New 4ork o. Bat-
xsrles: bosIon-Ciarkson bennett; New
ioOrk.hatneid ana murphy.
~ 44aa;nas a1Hlnelnnai c:. y, %, Drookiyn =.
DaOo DII Clncinna%MvLa ~ vLao anu LaI,e,
I'D - saa.a. . anu oidrA' oaiieu ao 'no
rYr ,,,.,,,,, o,,n
c,NcrNN.u Nav a oet;n, - +b.
hoard of d;rectors ~ tbe Amar;can asao-
citation this aiternoon = was aec;ded
after hearing the evidence that in the Game
nlayed in Ridoawood NJ last Sunday
between the Atbletics and Rrooklvns. The
umnire erred in dec;dino the oame a draw
and the board reversed his decision and
oi es1 o -, IN s"e - 'ne A'n'o'''' ~ I" ''o'0
THE LOUISVILLE RACES.
~. :, u4r
LouisvihhE. ny" May AA.-weaener
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Debating Agnosticism and Christianity.

CHICAGO, May 11.-Rev. DIR. Driver oil
Portland, Oregon, and Charles Watts, edi.
tor OF the Secular Thought" I" are engaged
IN a series OF interesting discussions in this
city. DR.. Driver is championing the cause
of christianiig, Watts that OF agnosticisni,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
THE SCOTT ACT Is VALID.
TEST OF THE CONSTITUTTONALITY
OF THE EXCLUSION OF CHINESE.

The Appeal from the Action of the Collect
or Of the Port ia San Francisco Return
Certificates to Cinnamon not Good-0th-
or Washington News of General Interest
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The supreme court
to-day rendered an opinion in the case Of
Chae Chang Ping, appellant, versus the col
'lector OF the port OF San Francisco. This
is a suit brought to test the constitutional
ity OF the Scott law. Shortly alter the ex-
clusion Scott act went into effect Ping re-
turned to the United States from China and
endeavored to secure entrance at the port
OF San Francisco. He left this country
armed with a certificate emitting him to re.
turn, but the certificate was declared in
valid by the Scott act. The collector re-
fused him admittance and suit was then
brought in the United States court for the
district OF California to test the constitu-
tionality of the Scott act, in accordance
with the provisions OF which the collector
acted. 5.t
The California courts upheld the consti-
tutionality of the act, and from this de-
court affirms that judgment. 1t holds
that Congress has the power to abrogate q
treaty and in support of that view cites
authorities OF courts on the subject, hold.
ing that the property OF such action is not
matter for judicial cognizance, but that
it is matter for the political department.
Congress, it says, has the power to exclude
aliens whose presence is deemed inimical to
our interest.
OTHER WASHINGTON TOPICS.
Theodore Roosevelt, the recently APP
pointed civil service commissioner. took
the oath OF Office, this morning. The board
is now full. Commissioner Lyman was
chosen by the President.
Judge Matthews who succeeds Judge Dur
ham as first comptroller OF the treasury,
and Huston who succeeds Hyatt as treas
urer Of the United States, entered upon
the discharge OF their new duties this
morning.
The court OF claims, to-day, dismissed
the case OF Kinkaid & Gussman against
the United States, being claim for rent OF
property in Alaska.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
The Bank President Released.

AUBURN, N. Y, May 11.-James D. Fish,
81. ex.president of the Marine bank, was re-
leased from prison, this morning, and
started for New York.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

Because She Refused to Give Money for
Beer.
DENVER, COL, May 13.-Fred. Medley,
proprietor OF Pueblo House, at 1000
Blake street, this afternoon, while under
the influence OF liquor, shot and killed bis
wife because she refused to give him money
to purchase beer The murderer attempted
to escape but was arrested.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

saturday Mornings Thermal Conditions.
CHICAGO. May 11.-New York 70, Chicago
4s, ST. Paul Sc. Winnipeg A, New Orleans
6S.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
w. .,ro,;n MT Toronto >

TORONTO, May 13.-The authorities are
satisfied Cronin is not here and has not
been here.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
DID HE KILL HIS UNCLE?
COLORADO HAS a MYSTERIOUS MUR-
DER CASE ON HAND.

"A Lone New England Ranchman Found
with His Skull Crushed-He Had Pre-
viously Been visited by His Nephew.
what Could Have Been the Latter's
Motive in killing the Old Man?
DENVER, Colo, May liza special from
Burlington, a small hamlet in the eastern
part of the state, says: The preliminary
examination in one OF the most sensa-
tional morder cases in the state, is being
conducted at this place.
Some months ago. Henry Hatch, q prom
inent citizen Of New England. came to Colo.
RADIO, and filed pre-emption claim near
Burlington. He lived alone, and had made
considerable improvements upon his ranch.
On the evening of April 25, c. w. Hatch, OF
Boston, who had been to California, ar
rived at Denver, and stopped at q leading
hotel and Friday he left for Burlington to
visit his uncle, Henry Hatch. While there ne
GAVE THE OLD GENTLEMAN $50,
and after concluding his visit, he returned
to Denver Sunday morning. Monday he left
for Omaha, thence to Chicago and Goshen,
Ind, and Birmingham, Mich.
Sunday morning, the day young Hatch
returned to Denver, the body OF his uncle
was found in his. cabin by a couple OF chill
dren OF neighboring ranchman, with his
brains knocked out and his skull beaten to
a Jelly. As no one was known to have
visited the old gentleman except his nephew,
suspicion pointed to him, and he was ar
rested at Birmingham and returned to Bur
lington, yesterday morning, charged with
fha
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
The American Live Stock Commission Co

The American Live Stock Commission Co.
KANSAS CRY, May 13.-The American
Live Stock Commission Comdany, an asso-
citation composed OF many of the leading
stock raisers OF the west, for the purpose
OF selling their cattle at minimum rate
Of commission, has begun business. Offices
have been opened at Chicago and Kansas
City. and branches in other cities will soon
he established. The organization is the re-
suit OF an idea which has long prevailed
among cattle men, that they can handle
their stock more economically than the
commission who have no particular inter
at M in the prices they obtain aslong as they
oet their commission.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
MURDER OF HIS UNCLE.

The preliminary examination began yes
terday and will probably last several days.
The defense is being conducted by the Hon.
G. 8. Thomas of this city, A. ]. Poppleton
of Omaha, and other prominent attorneys.
The coroner's jury, late last night, found
verdict that Henry Hatch came to his
death by being pouHded over the head with
a blunt instrument by party supposed to
be C, w. Hatch. The accused is about 80
years of age, and agent of the Travellers
Insurance company OF Hartford, Conn.,, for
the New England states, and is reported to
have an annual income OF $50, 900, and is
nephew by marriage OF Major Poppleton
Of Omaha.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

The snow has dampened base ball enthu-
siasm somewhat. 1t the first game OF the
season the Parrots defeated the Buttes by
the electoral commission score OF to q.
It ia a we'll known fact that flies never
finger on the Parrots. REFEREE.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

John Mcguire, our local Abbey, went. to
the Pacific coast last week on brief
business trip. Louis Villemaire looks after
the interests OF the opera house during his
absence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-15
rpcJyG CONGRESS TO ACTION
- rrxroN's SUGGESTION ABOUT THE

. ,,vroN's SUGGESTION ABOUT Ihb
CENTENNIAL INAUGURATION cELEBhAlioN
~ ,,o ,st Of peoplc who have taken an "c'i'o
-. q, the nreparations for the ceh'oi"'a' W
hr.,,op ~ the Inauguration OF Washne'oI' -.
No one more enthusiastic that Coio"oi " - u5,or
fcrmerly of Kentucky, but now rcsu,"' - '. -,
ecld n j. lie has. in fact ueVo'u -, 80,
of his time for the last fifteen YEARS ~ 49, .,h
oo,ohrat,ons Of various Revolutionary events anu
49, :, particularly important that the las' ana
,r, celebration of that remarkable epoch shouu
be nerfec in all It's details. one 'Dhs sum
inc &c for Congress TO take proper acuo"' anu
pcyton thinks that far as possible every HioN''i
Congress should he present
.Tbe propriey Of such action ne sald Ses'c'u"',
q hcornes AT once apparent when one considers lhdI
win the present Congress we finish our hri hunuicu
vcars of constitutional government ms oeio''
,t &c M, in any sense local affair, and Congress
sboud see TO IL that the climax of our early stuss0
K worthiIy celebrated. would suggest 'hat .o,'
mttee OF one member Of Congress from each u ,"o
thirteen original States should form sort Oh I'c
committee and welcome the representatives, OF inc
newer states at the celebration In "ali-s'' u" "pi
20 An appropriation should be made 10 pay u'c
exnenses of the trip. and the way from Washing
ton dav might be spent IN Philadelphia, 10 WISH
Indepepdcnce Hall Colonel Stone, OF hentuchy' III
troduccd = resolution in the House It" udSs d-o
having I'm view the assembling OF mehOcrs Vi TAO
present Congress at New-NorK on ApTll o. pu' IL
WAS referred TO the judiciary Committee and may
never be heard OF again. Something ought TO be
done at once however and those who are Interested
In having the celebration as perfect as possible ought
ia urge some action on their Congressman"
Colonel Peyion first became interested In these
varios centennial celebrations through desire 10
assist I'm healing the wounds inflicted by the CiVii
war lie now believes they will also DC OF 'he
Greatest value in subdung the spirit of anarchy and
Socialism which has recently invaded this country, by
sbCwjng ignorant foregn-Gom citizens something OF
the real merits of American institutions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-15
COLUMBIA TO HAVE Il FOOTB4LL TEAM
COLLEGE ORGANIZATION FoRMED-A "CoM'
MITTEE ON ATHLETICS" PROPOSED.

A COLLEGE ORGANIZATION FoRMED-A "CoM'
M1TTEE ON ATHLETICS" PROPOSED.
An enthusiastic meeting of the students of Col
umba College was held yesterday to organize foot
ball association. OF late years Columbia has only
had class football teams, but the effort yesterday
was organize in order to support college team
next season. Tho meeting called to order by
Hardy NJ. Banks jr., 80 s. of A., who stated the
object of the meeting. Thomas W. Thacher, 81
s. of A., was then elected temporary chairman and
Thornton B. Pcnned, 80, S. of A., temporary secre
tary. committee appointed TO draw up ticket
of officers and directors for the organization after 1t
had been decided to form an association
Professor Jasper I. Goodwin sad that over year
ago a committee Of the alumni had been appointed
to consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of organizing Joint COM
mittee of alumni and undergraduates to exercise
general supervision the athletic affairs OF the
college and to confer with the Boat Club, the Athletic
Association the Baseball Association and the Foot
ball Association as to the organization of such Joint
committee This committee had reported iavOrably.
and the matter was now proposed TO the Football
Association. The proposition was unanimously APP
pros ed. The committee nominations then reported
and its recommendations unanimously elected as
follows: j. NJ. Hewlett, 80. S. of NJ president; NJ. l.
Bogart, 80, of A., vice-presdent; Ii. ~ Glider
sleeve IT,, 80, s. of A., secretary r. Palmer, 81
S. of A. treasurer: directors '90-II. NJ. Banks ir,
5. of A. II. C. PetOn, S. Of NJ; '00-A. S, Nosburgh,
S. of A. r. Bradley S. Of NJ; OIL. T. Walker,
S. Of A. Robertson, s. of NJ; '92-E. NJ Post s. of A.,
j. NJ Langthorne S. of NJ Law School, z. La Marche;
Medical School, d. Ewell.
1t is proposed to raise 81 900 this spring and TO
put the candidates for team in quarters by next
september, and have them trained IN the regular OCULAR
way. The material in the college this year seems
to be much better than I'm former years and the
GEAR AS hardly any Of the athletes of the college Will
go away at graduation next June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-15
TIE BALL FOR SKATING MAY GO UP TO-DAY.

TIE BALL FOR SKATING MAY GO UP TO-DAY.
Yesterday clear and little warmer than wednesday
was predicted to-day viii be slightly warmer
than yesterday the Signal Service Station forecasng hat
the mercury will remain around the freezing point The
weather men their eyes storm that was develop
ing yesterday in the West 1t was central In southern
Colorado and Western Kansas The storm preceded
at the by snow and rain falling in It's southern
track. covered large territory but II was OF low
nten IT, Nevertheless It may get here tonight or to-
morrow morning although this city may escape with a
small fall Of rain Canada the coolest part OF this
continent Yesterday At Parry Sound the temperature
was 90 degrees below
Superintendent Parsons, of the Park Department said
yesterday that skating in the Park this winter would
depend upon temperature OF last night II the Ice Is
strong enough to-day the large lake the wall VIII
go up Belvidere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-15
GENERAL JAMES c. DUAxE's ELIGIBILITY

The question OF the eligibility Of General James c.
his position Of Aqueduct Commissioner con
tnues to occupy the attention Of the Mayor and his adj
Not only question Of eligibility but Of the
validity Of the Generals acts Commissioner and a.
President Of the Board is an interesting one ana liable to
arise any moment In connection with contracts which he
has signed on behalf OF the city, and official
Corporation Beekmans opinion written for Mayor
Hewtts guidance at the General Duanes appoint
ment declares that there could be no doubt OF the ap
pontees eligibility Mr.. Beckman has within few DAYS
expressed himself as mistaken In his opinion OF May last
prominent lawyer OF the NewYork bar yesterday fur
nished the Mayor with a brief which upholds distinctly