Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-16
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 13, 1Se

Washington, D. c., Jan. Is, 1893.
Have treasury officials been redeeming
counterfeit money? Such is the natural
presumption after reading special re-
port submitted by Treasurer Nebeker
to Secretaty Foster this week. This re-
port shows that the amount paid out by
the treasury in redemption of $500 notes,
series of 1874, exceeds by $54, 600 the to-
tai amount issued of that series, whereas
it is usually the case that the amount
paid out for the redemption of any Sc
ries of notes is always less than the total
amount issued of that series, for the
natural reason that many notes are burn
ed up or lost where they are never found.
And what adds to the probability of
counterfeit notes having been redeemed
by the treasury officials with good and
lawful money is the fact that there was
a dangerous counterfeit $500 note known
to have been put in circulation about
1874. Treasurer Nebeker endeavors TO
explain by saying that through an error
notes of another series may have been
counted as in that of 1874, and expresses
the opinion that this fact will be clearly
shown when the series of 1875 shall
have been presented for redemption. 1t
is very natural that Mr.. Nebeker should
try to make this explanation, as Mr.
Cleveand's secretary of the treasury
may feel that it will be his duty to com
pei Mr.. Nebeker or his bondsmen to
make good that $4,000.
Senator Kenna's Death.
The death of Senator Kenna, of West
Virginia, which occurred Wednesday
morning, although not nexpected, has
cast a gloom over his colleagues, with
whom he was a general favorite, both
on account of his marked ability and his
genial personality. The funeral services
which were conducted by Cardinal Glib
bons, assisted by Bishop Kean, were
held in the senate chamber yesterday.
The house committee on banking and
currency has favorably reported bill
repeating the present law for the month
ly purchase of silver bullion, and it is
understood that the committee on rules
will report special order setting time
for its consideration, but there is doubt
even among those who favor the bill, as
to whether it can be brought to vote.
Work of Congress.
The house this week voted down Re-
preventative Grains joint resolution
changing the date for the meeting of
congress to December 81, and for the
Inauguration of president to April so.
Friends of the quarantine bill, which
passed the senate this week, are already
actively at work in the house, and they
hope to get Especial order for its early
consideration reported from the commit
tee on rules. The bill authorizes the
president to suspend immigration and
the importation of merchandise when
ever he deems it necessary to keep out
contagious and infectious diseases.
Sunday Openers Ahead.
The house committee on the columbian
exposition is this week hearing both
sides ON the proposed repeal of the law
enacted at the last session prohibiting
the opening of the Worlds fair on Sun
day. Both sides are presenting strong
arguments from their respective points
of view, but it appears that the Sunday
| openers are little ahead when one con-
verses with members of congress- The
committee will almost certainly report in
favor of Sunday opening.
The sudden death of Gen. B. F. But
Ter, on Wednesday morning, at his resi-.
| dence in this city, removes a man who
has at time played a conspicuous part in
American affairs.
The Inauguration committee has open
ed headquarters, and, notwithstanding
some friction among citizens concerning
the membership of the committee,
everything is now moving harmoniously
towards the grandest Inauguration the
country has eyer had. S.