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THE DIRECT TAX CASE.
West Virginia win Have to Wait
Until the Next Legislature.
THE REVISED ACT WAS NOT SENT
To Washington as Ex-Governor VII.
son Declared 1t wonld Be-.!rhc
Matter to be Heard in July OF Au-
gust.-.wilson May not Fare SO Well.
speeLaI D,pateh o LAe InleIIigmcer.

Special DiIpateh 10 DC Into!ligencr.
WASHINGTON, D. O., June 14.-Tbe ar
gument in the West Virginia direct tax
case before the department OF Justice
will probably not be heard until the
middle Of July or first of August next.
The solicitor general informed your cor
respondent to-day that the delay was
due to the fact that tho States repre-.
sentatives could not be present sooner.
1t is understood that Attorney General
Coldwell will make the chief argument,
and he will not be able to be here be-
fore the time mentioned. Solicitor Gen
eral Taft added that the Department OF
Justice had been ready since the mat
ter was first brought to its considers
ton to hear argument, but was willing
to give the State all tho time it wanted
for its side OF the case.
In the meantime nothing whatever
has been heard at the Treasury Depart:
ment Of that revised copy of the acts OF
the last session OF the Legislature ac-
cepting the grant Of West ViTginia's
share Of Of the tax, which Ex-Governor
Wilson declared so positively was on its
way here from Charleston. The truth
Of the assertion originally made in these
dispatches, that no revised copy would
be sent, for the simple reasonth that there
was none to send, is now no longer qUes-
toned. The mistake in the wording of
the act, omitting the grant OF authority
to the Governor to receive the money
on the part of the State, was made by
Ex-Governor Wilson. who drew up the
proposed act, and no rectitication ispos-
sible until q new session of the Legisla-
ture convenes and passes new enabling
act, and it is highly probable that the
Ex-Governor will not fare so well fipan-
Cially in the latter event.
This feature OF the case and it's effect
is also in the hands OF the Department
Of Justice now. Should the Depart
ment decide that the defect in the West
Virginia statute precludes OF itself tho
payment Of the money in question, and
it Is difficult to see how any other de
cision can be reached, then any con-
clusior which ths Department might
come to in reference to the higher and
more important questions which will be
touched on in Messrs. Wilson's and
Caldwell's arguments will be OF no prac-
tical moment until new session OF tho
State Legislature shall have enacted u
new provision.
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At tl,o First Church.

There we're three very interesting scr
vices in the First Presbyterian church
yesterday. 1t was childfen's day, a
Sabbath set apart for flowers and music,
and the morning exercises were very
beautiful. The Sunday School room
was decorated with flowers and plants
and a very entertaining list Of exercises
was performed. Atthe morning church
service, Rev. DIR. Cunningham took for
his theme Goods Jewels" ," preaching a
sermon appropriate to the occasion,
children being alluded to as the
"jcwels." After the service five chill
dren were baptized.
In the evening Rev. DR.. Cunningham
preached on 1.-THE Blessed Invitation"
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ZIG REsPoNsIpI11TY.
Tho Comptroller of the Treasury Has {
Great Deal to Look After.

Tho Comptroller of the Treasury Has n
Great Deal to Look After.
WASHINGTON, juno 14.-The recent
failure Of the keystone Bank in Phila-
delphia has directed especial attention
to tho great responsibility that is vested
in the Comptroller Of the Currency.
From his office in the Treasury De-
partmens the Comptroller has to keep
eyes on 1855 Banks with capital stock
ranging from $4,000 to 100000 and
agrrerating more than o billion dollars.
To assist him in this, he has a force OF
about thirty examiners and ninety-two
other remployes. The insolvent division
has had its hands full lately between
examinations, liquidations and exami-
nations.
The bank examiners reports go there
and the fate OF u tottering bank is there
decided, as the Governments decision
goes
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sECRETARY NOBLE.


Interesting matters.
CHICAGO, June 14.-Secretary OF the
Interior John W. Noble, arrived here
to-day from Hot Springs Arkansas. In
ap interview, Mr.. Noble said: Tho gov
eminent has more than 1900 acres at
Hot spEings, and there are several tracts
with which nothing has been done, but
which should bring in several hundred
thousand dollars. A number OF tho
buildings found MI but falling down
while others ought to, and probably will
be torn down. intend in tho future
that leases shall only be given to those
who will erect granite or stone fre-proof
buildings.
Mr.. Noble had only words Of conf
dence for Postmaster General Wana-
maker. "The Philadelphia bank mat
ter" he said, "has developed during my
absence, but am certain that anything
said against Mr.. Wanamaker has been
based on distortion or q misapprehen-
sion OF the facts. He is one Of the men
for whom have the highest regard. I
have known him only since we havo
been in the cabinet, but l am certain he
has not tne lNlHtCSI teuuelCy tOWtIQb
wrong-doing in any form.
The Secretary smiled when asked re.
rarding reports of his own intended
resignation. II do not expect TO go
abroad to represent this country or in
any private capacity. That is another
rumor for knowledge OF which I am In.
debted solely to the newspapers It
seems as though they ought To dispose
OF Mr.. Blair before taking care Of my
future.n
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TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
ofHundreds of Passengers on the
CITY Of Richmond.
her CARGO ON FIRE FOR DAYS.
In .oceau--The Fire Discovered
by a Lady Passengcr---Two Thous-
and Bales of Cotton Blaztns---The
seryia Goes to Hor Relief

QUEENSTOWN, June 14.-The Cunard
line steamer servia, Capt. Dutton, which
left New York, June 0, arrived here to-
day. The Captain reports that at mid
night OF Thursday last he sighted the
Inman line steamer City Of Richmond
from New York, June 8, bound for this
port and Liverpool. The latter vessel
was flying signals Of distress and the
seryia bore down to her to offer assist
ance. Tho Captain Of the City Of Rich
mond reported that his cargo was on
fire and the serviastood by and steamed
slowly by the side of the City Of Rich
mond until Brow Head was sighted.
On Tuesday night lady cabin pas
senger, upon getting out OF her berth,
had noticed that the floor Of the state
room was very hot. She Immediately
gave the alarm to the engineers, who
communicated with the captain and an
examination was Immediately made.
This resulted in the discovery that
smoke was issuing from the forehold
and the smell indicated the cotton in
the hold was on fire.
Alto o'clock on Wednesday morning
three bales of cotton were found to be
on FIRE and were taken from the hold
and thrown overheard. The vessel pro.
ceeded for Liverpool and appeared to be
all right.
The vessel carried 1900 bales OF cot
ton. In less than three minutes after
the lady gave the alarm all the passen-
gers, including those in the steersge,
were on deck. Most of them hurriedly
left their berths and rushed on deck
attired in little but their sleeping gar
ments.
Large volumes Of water were poured
down upon the burning mass, but with
small effect Until the steam fire ami
hiiators were used no diminution OF the
fire was visible. Provisions OF all sorts
were carried to the ships boat in view
OF the possible necessity Of abandoning
the vessel.
A heavy gale was blowing and the
ship rolled heavily. During the dark
hours OF suspense the passengers were
perfectly calm, most OF them making
preparations to leave the ship. Soon
after daylight Wednesday the captain
was able to assure the people that there
was no immediate danger.
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CAHENsLY AGAIN
Attacks the Irish in Advocating His
Sohome.

Schome.
BERLIN, June 14.-There is no dis
guisipg the faet thal alsEkAatrong adverse
American criticisms Of the Society OF
St. Raphael are deeply resented by the
Roman Catholics OF the German En-
pire. Herr Cahensly, Of the Prussiqn
Diet, who has long taken special in
grafton to America, and who Is the
general secretary and controlling mind
Of the Society OF st. Raphael, was inter-
viewed yesterday by a correspondent
upon the subject'of these adverse criti-
cisms.
Herr Cahensly said, during this con-
versation, that the Society OF st. Ra-
phaei does not pursue any special Ger
man policy, but that on the contrary it
is composed OF prominent Roman
Catholics, who belong to many OF the
principal nations Of EuroN. Herr Ca
hensly added:
"Itis we'll known fact that the Irish
in America try to obtain all the bish-
oprics possible for themselves, as they
did in the case OF the Archbishopric Of
Milwaukee, when, with the exception
OF Archbishop Corrigan, they all tried
to defeat the election OF a German.
eve do not wish to interfere with the
conduct OF the Catholic Church III
America, nor do we wish to interfere in
American politics. All we desire is to
have the German, the Slav, the Italian
and the Frenchman under tho care OF
a priest of his own nationality, wherev-
or this is possible. This will not pre-
vent him from becoming good Ameri-
can II he remains true to the faith in
stead of becoming the pupil OF Anarch-
lists and Socialists, who are unable to
speak to him in his own tongue.
.When was in Rome, the Cardinal
Archbishop of Vienna called my atten-
ton to the danger threatening in this
direction. He said: How can men ar
irving in America, ignorant OF the Eng
lish language, which will take them
years to acquire, understand the teach
ings and advice Of priests whom they do
not understand"
Continuing, Herr Cahensly said: 1--WE
acknowledge the good work done blythe
Irish in the service OF the church in
America, but we also wish to protect
the interests OF German and other
Catholic elnigrants. The idea Of a
double Jurisdiction is preposterous.
Each bishop is supreme In his own do
ccse and subject only TO the propaganda,
which in turn is subject to the Holy
See. Irish or German, each bishop
should be supreme in his own dioceseW
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Rev. Jacob Brittingham, OF st. Luke's
P. Z. church, is in MooreGeld, where
his brother.in-law, the late Dr. Shearer,
was buried. Mr.. Brittingham expects
to remain in Moorefeld this week, after
which he will leave for Norfolk on a
visit to his sister He will be gone
until the second week Of next month.
His pulpit in the mean time will be oc-
cupied BY Rev. Mr.. 0'Meara, OF Martins
Ferry, who will preach in the evenings.
There will be no morning services.
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orn ropAcco INDUSTRY.

ThcTopucr6 Statistics of west }:
Shown by the Eleventh Census.
Special DLpdsh to tie InIHt5enocr.
WASHINGTON; D. O., June 14.-The
Census office has given out the tobacco
statistics of West Virginia, compiled by
PROT. Thomas H. Conrad, undor the di-
rection of Mr.. John Hyde, special agent
in charge of tho Division of Agriculture.
Tho total lumber of planters in the
State during the census year was 1874;
the total area devoted to tobacco, 4,647
acres; the total product, 2,602,02l
pounds, and the value Of the crop to the
producer, estimated on busis OF actual
sales, SS62,8s9 The following are the
figures by counties, excluding those
producing less than 1000 pounds each:
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rhn I,nIlMnr TeIegrnphera.

ST. LOUIS, June 14.-Between $50 and
800 members of the order OF railway
telegraphers are in the city to attend
the sixth annual convention Of the or
canization which meets tomorrow.
MANY matters Of importance to the order
will come up for consideration ut this
meeting, among them the question of
eliminating from tho constitution the
non-striking clause.
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CBILDRBgSDA
!. SLOWER Day" Celebrated Sum
~ at the Protestant Churches.
rp3IH OF 7RE PRETTY CUSTOM.
,,,,nont, West Virginia, the Birth
place Of the Institution.
rFrr7O OLDEST SUNDAY SCHOOL

~. Of the Allegheny Mountains.
N, oldest is in the Same Town.--ro
n. Methodist Protestant School ut
r,,rmont Belongs the Honor of In
,,l,ntIus the demonstrating
,nout It's History-.-Ex-Govcrno
p,crpont's Connection With It---ccl-
,.,otIon orthc Day in this City and
a, ruIrmont, It's Dirthplace---Exer-
,I.cs at the Various Sabbath Schools
unusually Interesting.
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MAKEs NO CHANGE.
Sensational Story About tho Cincinnati
Commercial Exploded.

Sensational Story. About tho Cincinnati
Commercial Exploded.
CINcrxSATl, O., June ID. Periodically
about every three months during the
last year or two cries have been raised
and rwnors printed OF changes
in the management OF tho Commercial
Ga.elte. Such runior was received hero
Yesterday and printed this morning.
The agent of the Associated Press has
learned from authoritative sources to-
night that the basis Of this rumor was
the recent sale to Wm. A. Proctor, of
this city, of the sheres owned by
estate OF William Glenn, deceased.
This sale was made in accordance with
the will Of the late William Glenn. 1t
adds one man to tho number Of stock
holders and does Nnot necessarily make
any change in the present organization
or management OF the coaraercial
G0:etie company.
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The North Street NJ. f., Wesley
Chapel NJ. E. and Disciples, churches
also observed Floral Sunday. Each was
handsomely decorated with flowers, and
the services were Of special character,
arranged wiah view TO pleasing and
interesting the little ones who took part
in the pretty services. The sermons
and other features were all arranged
with special reference to the OCCASION.
and thoroughly enjoyed by both old and
vnuOp
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COMPTROLLER LACEY.
His Statement Relative to tho Downfall OF
tho Keystono Bank.

His Statement Relative to the Downfall OF
tho Keystone Bank.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE statement
Of Hon. E. S. Lacey, Comptroller of the
Currency. relative to the downfall of
the Keystone Bank OF Philadelphia, has
been made public by Secretary of the
TreasuryFoster, to whom it is addressed.
1t is a voluminous document containing
9,OOOwords and embodies corresponds
ence and papers bearing upon the
Quaker City's financial scandal.
The statement says: 1.-THE first infor-
nation received by me in reference to
the Lucas defalcation was contained in
n communication addressed to me by
William p. Drew, bank examiner for
Philadelphia, dated january "a, 1891,
and received by me on the 26th of the
same month. The communication that
Mr.. Drew was informed on the 9th inst.
that there would be disclosed hitherto
etIectually concealed debt to the bank,
Of its late President, John @. Lucas,
amounting to S800,000 This confession
has been fully verified.
at appears that Mr., Lucas had, with
the conniVance of Cashier Marsh, now
the President OF the bank, carried out
by adroit manipulation Of the accounts
OF the brink for a series OF years, a
scheme for Systematic abstraction from
the bank OF large sums to assist his
speculations in real estate.
'aTo protect the bank so fur as possi-
Bile, Mr.. Drew succeeded in obtaining
the Lucas estate property used by tho
bank us banking house tor225 900, and
the property at Spring Lake and Sea
Girt, N. ]. The committee gsid that
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PfrrsnuaGu, June 14.-This afternoon,
while two boys were playing along the
Monongahela river, two men forced
them to drink a bottle Of whisky under
penalty OF drowning. They became in
taxicated and Willie Moore, aged 8, fell
into the water and was drowned. His
companion, aged 8, was carried home
demented. The men are unknown.
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Tho Now canadian Premier.

OTTAWA, oNT., June l4.-Hon. ]. ]. c.
Abbott, Premier.elcct, spent several
hours at his Office in the Senate Cham
Der to-day and had many callers. 1t is
officially learned that he is making pro-
cress in his task OF forming a ministry
and will likely be able to announce
when the House meets on Tuesday that
he has been successful.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 14.-Be'
tween / and . o'clock this morning fire
broke out in the main building OF the
Philadelphia Abbattoir Company. Val.
liable machinery and 1000 carcasses Of
dressed beef and 10000 green hides
were consumed. The loss will be about
$4,000, covered by insurance, divided
among fifty companies.
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AKRON, Ono, June 14.-William H.
Cowen, travelling for a Chicago house,
committed suicide at IN early hour this
morning by shooting himself through
the head with q revolver. Charles q.
Cuts, room.mate, and also a sales
man, witnessed the tragedy. He stated
that Cowen had evidently been in
trouble for two or three days, laboring
under the impression that some one was
following him with the intention OF re-
loving him OF his position.
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NEW YoRK, June l4.-Arrived-La
Bourgogne, Hayre; France, London.
LoSpoN, June 14.-Sighted-Servia
New York.
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SECOND AND THIRD CHURCHES.
interesting Services ut Both Yesterday for
tina Little Ones.

'eu"S services Mt Both Yesterday FOR
tina Little Ones.
AT the Second Presbyterian Church
sl''dten's day was celebrated in an ap-
R,gpFiate way. The morning services
Sae Ss, opened by the singing OF the
SsaA, S;u Blessed Trinity" after which
;nn'e rs nie .he invocation, followed by a read
NJ Inc hymns the "Bread OF Life,"
, UseT Ithe World" "Now Let Each One
s'.t S.s Hath an Ear" were then sung,
S" ny " one being followed by the reading
"S lesson IRON the Bible.
,,t tae Bible Symbol, kindergarten ex-
sSSSs by the younger Sunday School
i, e,Tg,en, was well performed, and lot
tS,5 lIom Rev. DR.. Worden, Superin.
siosHt .iiraeHt Of the Sabbath School and mis-
ISrR! ISIRi'! department Of the Board, read.
oi oiSVli,ysG,tionwas then taken, the proceeds
SstIGh tGIaiGh were for the benefit Of the
t5S t5sSOSlh " School mission. The report OF
ibs i sunday School was read, and
tbs . asresation was then addressed by
i pastor, Rev. DR.. Cooke.
Ivy ivy ur. Cooke said:
pg,St yp' purpose is to carry out the Lords
tSSsvse' tSlss,' TO make the lives OF children
q, ~. sa.b b9nI beautiful. Children, unless,
tS,sI;,,l s-,l, their lives are spoiled by false
thsrans and false standards, in their
iia.jys,ssF represent the inmates Of tho
SApOiled, their nesting place is in
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NAPLES, June 14.-It is expected that
the eruption Of Nesuvius will assume
vast prop0rtIons.
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Prince bismarck III.

BKmrx, juno l4-Phnce Bismarck is
suffering from lumbcgo. W.
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hi Dira,ch 10 he intelligence.

kffnl IftFDIfN ~ NN A'''N'''S
Tnpyosr, W. VA, June 14.-Among
Ss protestan. Sunday Schools in this
snptry, has grown up a most beautiful
l~,,on Of celebrating the second Sun
i,y oi every June as Flower Day." or,
|,,itis called in soma localities, "Child-
MI. Day." The observance Of this day
/. mol confined to any particular Sec
6on. but is general throughout the
Union, The legislative bodies Of some
examinations have formally adopted
,sl set apart tho second Sunday in
lane as the day of the year which shall
i. given over to the children' Of the
gepiay schools. They bring on this
res.ion their floral offerings, and the
SrTbcs are beautifully decorated
ybh the bright fresh flowers OF
trly summer, until they become verita-
IN bowers OF beauty. In many places
/ / made the occasion OF a memorial
ETice, = i @ when honor is done the men,
tTes Of children who have died during
| Ss year just closed, BY other churches
I'M made the anniversary Of the found
| b. Of the school, or the day when the
rnpal contributions TO foreign mission
| N offered. Each school has its own
tslliar mode Of celebrating the day,
/ ga with all Of them it is a day Of flow
| a and music and the ceremonies are
,ricipatSd by childEen alone, Mem
| ion Is made Of this Beautiful custom
kthe purpose OF calling the readers
aentions to fact In connection with
'CAiliren's Day" that is not generally
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Mcntl, or Forcenst r,Ep.day.

For Ohio, light showers; stationary tcmpcri.
tire; sSHthefly YlRds.
For West Virginia and Western PennsylVania,
fair; warmer; soulhwustery Winds
SATURDAY.
ms furnished by @. sohnopi, druggist Opera
House corner:
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An HISTORIC SCHOOL.

The Methodist Protestant Sunday
school at this place, which gave birth to
,tfis beautiful custom, is the Oldest Sab
bl'h school but one west OF the ALE.
gGeny mountains, the Presbyterian
s;,19oOI AZ Fairmont being somewhat
eiGeF' ODER The organization waSetfected in
W. Ex-Governor Pierpont, then o
Young man, was superintendent Of the
school Tor Is years and now, in his old
.sse, still teaches class. He is as pune.
IGaI aud as regular in his attendance us
wen he was young man. Many men,
a0w prominent in the State, studied
ue Scripture under Gov. Pierpont's
guidance in this historic school, when
igsy ,IS were boys. Professor Thomas G.
alller the present superintendent, has
SNNpled the position for the past 20
!gaN' !EN' lie has just entered upon the
The observance OF Glover Day" to-
s'y was made the occasion OF the 55th
s.ii.llSersary :. Of the school and the exer-
..s .ses were Of a most interesting char
StsE E,sE AS Is customary in Fairlnont, q
%a,Irc ss,I OF the day was the baptism OF q
lumber OF infants.
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WHERE 1T ORIGINATED.

Toour Mountain State belongs wholly
De honor OF establishing this custom.
1t had its origin, in Fairmont, on the
lsoud Sunday in June, nineteen years
lc llS79,D the occasion being the cele-
trtion OF the seth anniversary OF the
Methodist Protestant Sunday School Of
&etOwn. +,
Gnat preparations had been made for
he celebration; there were flowers in
aVndance. the music was excellent and
As1ay was one long to be remembered
hll who attended. Wheeling, Phila-
&pRa, Pittsburgh and Baltimore pap
tE contained full descriptions OF the
Gtbntion. The various religious
Ealer made it the subject of comment,
ild etching at the idea, suggested to
Cihef churches the propriety OF estab-
ahing an annual "Chiidren's Day"
IAeidea was taken up and doomed by
de deItolhinational organs.
Every June since, with the exception
Of one, and that omission was on &c.
CONT OF the church undergoing repairs.
this Sabbath School has regularly OBJ
stttd the day. Other churches
%ta1sht on" to the idea, and in 1873
The General Conference OF the Meths,
dl;t Episcopal church formally adopted
"uhildren's Day" as q te*tival, and very
many schools Of that denomination
celebrate IL nnnnalt/