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New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
dNISH MINISTER'S ARRESTED.

THE COURT STEPS IN TO BREAK Up THE CNhA"-
FIJI. PRACTICES Or A PECULIAR SECT.
Decatur, Ind Dec 27-Th.rteen Amish ministers
and prominent members of that Churcn were ~
rested to-day. charged with committing various
crimes among them the rude manner m whicn
they bury their dead. and immortality The Amisn
believe only thu Bible. ard they hold that all laws
made by men contrary to 1t. They also believe
the earth is nat. and recently dismissed school,
teacher for trying teach Their children tnat
the earth was round Another Of their beEefs 70
that the dead should be buried in wheatfeids. ana
that wheat should grow over their graves These
people live IN colonies. rever separating or moving
from a place unless the entire colony moves. There
is a colony OF 800 IN the southern part OF this
county and the arrests have caused great excite
meni as they have lived here several years unmo-
lested They marry and intermarry without pro-
curing marriage licenses. In several instances
they have married cousins and haf-sisters. Chris
tan Schwartz and Joseph schwartz their leading
minister's are charged with soemnzlng marriages
without licenses. Jacob j Eycher Peter Maselin
and Peter Schwarz charged with marrying
frst cousins The refuses 10 be represented In
court and aver. If molested. they will move their
colony elsewhere. They much land and are
quite wealthy All those arrested were released
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
now 4 WESTERN TOWV GROWS.

From The San Diego tCal) Sun.
Coroner Johnson returned last night from Ogby
and Gold Cross mining camps. whittier he had gone
to conduct the inquest the bodies of the Con
zales brothers. who were shot Monday night by j.
Randolph. Coroner Johnson says Gold Cross is
more than a rough mining camp. 1t Is a growing
town, and "A very busy at that. There are 400
men employed and the population Of the camp
Is go.
Saloons are prohibited by the company inside the
staked lines but they hold forth nightly just out
side and do thriving business without paying any
license There ls public or private school
and fifty urchns big and little are running about
the streets getting an opportunity of seeing life
az 1t Is In a mining camp. but growing up into men
ard women who will probably be an expense to the
county some day. Superintendent Bailey has been
petitioned 40 provide school for the camp but
has not been abe to do There IL con-
stable nor justice either. for the reason that the
fees small that the offcers-eiect refused TO
act preferring to go into the mines.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
MONROE UPHELD BY TAMMANI.

MS DocTRINF MADE ONE OF THE 'PRENCYPUIS
or THE wIGwAM-DATEs FOR THE PRIMARIES
.r moove vez Misther Cheerman, that the Mum
-ose Docthrine be made wun av the prencypuls av
Tammany Hail." shouted one OF the taithtui al lhe
Wirwam in Eas Fourteenth-st. last eVeni"e' ai'e'
| ba had listened TO an impassioned argument from
OK x-Chamberlaln Thomas {. T. Grain in support OF
resolution approving Mr.. Clevelands message 10
concrsss on the Venezuelan boundary question
The nation which was made by an elderly citizen
who described himself as George w Gippons' was
received with thunders OF applause and was adopted
by a rising vote The resolution advocated py MI
Grain also received the sanction OF the meeting
which was the last regular gathering OF the present
Tammany Hall General Committee.
The tone OF the meeting throughout was decidedly
warlIke and orators who favored an immediate un-
sheathing OF the sword unless the British promptly
acknowledged the rightfulness Of Tammany's new
principle. were cheered and encored.
A resolution adopted authorizing the chair
man Of the committee, Augustus W. Peters. to name
a sub committee Ct thirty-fve to act in harmony
with the Democrats composing a Citizens Commit
tee appointed secure 20 this city the Democratic
National Convention. to be held next year Chair-
man Peters will announce the committee in a day
or two.
The action OF the Tammany Hall Executive Com
mittee and Committee on Organization. fixing the
annual primaries for January between and >
D. m. was approved. The dates for the orgaAiza-
ton Of the General and District committees Tor 1870
have already been published ,,.,
Ritter contests are indicated in the XXXlst and
XXXIVth Assembly districts al the Tammany pri,
marIes The business and better element OF
tho XXXIst have got tired Of the domination OF eN-
Police Justice Charles Welde and ex-DocK Commis-
sloner Andrew j. White. and intend to sneive tnen
If they can A committee composed or DaVid
Welsh ex- Assistant District Attorney George Gal
Iinger George MacGown James c. Smith and Al.
bert E. Crabtree. appointed at a recent meeting OF
Democrats called on Messrs. Welde and White the
other day and asked them to withdraw to make
room for Younger having the confidence or
the independent voters OF the district The two
old stagers refused and have since been sending out
personal appeals for support. The opposition mas
opened permanent headquarters at NO. % West
one hundred "A nd twenty -tifth-st Ben)amin T.
Rhoades jr. and ex-Coroner Louis w Schultze are
the candidates for leade. and assistant Ieader re.
faction led by James +. Bishop HUH Connell ana
| William H. Mcdonnell, is in open revolt against the
latter 49,, ,.,,..., cE,, T..
The fight OF the opposition to Jake Sea6o.d In
A. the primaries thorough canvass is being
| do on
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
VIYCLOVER DESCENDANTS.

Albany Dec. 27.-The Society OF Mayfower D.
scendants was incorporated to-day. The principal
Office Is in New-York. and the objects are social.
patriotic and historical the society being formed
bv lineal descendants of the passengers on the
ship Mayhower. her first voyage 10 New-Eng-
land 10 preserve the memory Of the band OF Pill
grims and to collect and keep their records their
history and all facts rea ting TO them their ances-
tors and their posterty. The managers OF the
society for the first year Henry F.. Rowland.
Joseph j. Slocum. the Rev. DR.. Roderick Terry.
H Greene. Or. j. Dougal; Bisseil, J. Bayari
Backus. John T. Terry, Henry F. Dimock. Waldo
Uutchins and Rowland Davis Of NewYork Citys
Edward c. Lee OF Philadelphia; Walter S. Aller:
tom OF Mount Vernon. and George H. Warren OF
Yonkers.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

,eubenville. Ohio. Dec. q (SpeciaD STANDARD
DeIa,ne Sheep Breeders Association. at its anhu"'
meeting here to-day. passed the following; .u
Resolved That heartily ndoTse inc iar,l, nring T'
i,,st ,assed by the ,owcr house OF Congress MAJ
parlsI restoration of protection TO tne ~ooi t
dustry Of this country. as slgn OF mus ,ba vi,sI
inner, an the part OF Congress toward me si."i O.
interests and welfare Of one OF the most asgtieV.n
ciseees ~ domestic producers, and that we
n.,as,,,, ra,i, on the Senate rat.fy the acton
"a ,ha ii.oIse in this regard without unnecessary
delay. -, ..oo mon,
cl,usa ., tho Democratic Tariff BILL as having
brouobt disaster on the wool and sheep INDUSTRY
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
"CIrCKOO" SENATOR'S IGNORED.
THE BEST PRIZES IN COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
GO TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN.

THE BEST PRIZES IN COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
GO TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN.
Washington. Dec q (specaD.-Thc caucus Of
1,emocratc Senators which met this morning in
the Capitol readily acquiesced in the decision of
Nr German and his Steering Committee to put
no obstacles in the way of nominal Republican re-
oroariza,ion Of the Senate committees next Mon
aoy The caucus also approved and indorsed with
90, q nro,est the minority assignments made by
Mr. German and his associates. who. without too
GREATLY disturbing existing committee arrange
rents had practically excluded the Presidents s
dxnd:ing following In the Senate from any effective
nsrtcipation in legislation or any material share In
shaping Democratic party policy.
Tho D,mocretic Senators oldest in service who
are TO head committees by courtesy. are Messrs.
Gorman Pugh, Cockrell. Harris voorhees,. Morgan.
can Vest George Jones (Ark), Blackburn and
Gray ONLY the last named can be considered "A
Cleveland Democrat. In this distribution Of chair
mangbips. as well as in the partition of the few
choice committee vacancies which have fallen 10
the minority the Administration faction in the
Senato has been pointedy ignored. The greatest
prze on the whole list the extra place on the en-
larged Finance Committee. has gone TO MI wait,
hall. OF Mississippi iree-siver eO'has d d ma n, %
withsta nding the fact that the Mississippi Senator
is technically newcomer In me Dody ms rec4fu "a
~ continuous service having been broken oy his
.nnnnrarv retirement from pubic life over two
wears ago Mr.. Villas, Mr.. Hill, MI Miils ana va
Tio,Is other sound money leaders were anxious to
vacsnt by Mr. McPherson's defeat for reelection.
Hut all were set aside by the free silver managers
Tor Mr. Wathall, who has hitherto taken litte or
nm active part financial or tarin legislaon ana
,rbo represents one OF the few remaining strong
holds OF free-silver coinage sentiment IN the South
The next best assignment-that 10 the minority
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

Continued from First Page.

in the course OF the day to indulge In game OF BILL
iards with a fellow countryman. and the result was
that he almost precipitated a fight In the biEiard-
room. There were several loyal Americans In the
billiard hall Some gave out the Information"
that the youthful player was j. A. q. Hamitoh'
private secretary to the Earl Of Dunraven Ih's ac-
cented the interest In the game. and number sath-
cred around to him play. He seemed unmindfui
Of their attention. and went along in most dilatory
manner To his credit 1t must be said that th's
Bunthorne-ke young man Is ski.ful q, D''',h ihai
some ssS Gne hut this piece Of wit
lost upon the young Briton He played on sereney
shot he said exultingiy that is. exutlngly for him.
THE OF fight are high over me - p,o
That was what called forth the dogs OF war. Eng
land and the Un.ted States have had lit,ie arsu
ment lately and when this cool f3riusher pesan " ~
talk about night there several loyal Amerlcans
who wanted To- appoint commission OF inquiry at
once n took some time to make them understand
that The word was sip' That settled the
squabb;e, but one OF the oniookers s"''' ''"'p"
lit is good thing that he didn't mean an insult Is
HI Hs is, is too 90 Prs5y 40 s's sm np
' osss Ss5s ss
retary of the New-York Yacht Club, came 3ut out az az
luncheon time for little exercise wbse e an at,
tempt was made induce him to say somsth,ns Ing
he asked with much solemnty a ySg the per-
SON that stood within the magic circle! Thats my
position. / cannot say a word ,,,,.-., uar.
G. oliver IseIin. accompanied by Woodbury. haHe
was at the Hotel Brunswick for luncheon ne
looked grave. and when an attempt s.asaton was mai
even before the question was asked, ne rea,,.e"
what was coming, and made a gesture OF disseh.; h
The rule Is that long as the nag nies o'er e,. @
clubhouse the investigation Is still under way inefs
was a good deal OF interest manifested 70 KNOW JuS'
how long this flag would remain up II was saiu
upon what seemed be trustworthy inlormatio,m, n,
that the investigation would not be compiss.u p M ~,
time for the Earl Of Dunraven to san to-day ~, a.
he has expressed a desire to do. II Is SAID ina,
there is such a mass OF evidence. ana 80 ihucn a.s
tail that the investigation will continue at ieas'
all fo-6ay
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

vacancy on the Appropriations Committee-went 10
Mr.. Faulkner of West Virginia. who Is hnoMn as
Mr.. Germans chief lieutenant on the ,"a @ az ,h
side Mr. Mills was put on with n place on the
Committee Foreign Relations. and MI. oameiy,
another cuckoo" was assigned to the nsn'oy o ",
the Committee on Commerce. John v" Da.si, a,.a VI
Virginia. was advanced to a post on the dignihed
and influential Committee the Judiciary.
1t Is worthy Of note that the minority ~, hnII
ton on the Finance Committee Is made UP whony
OF free coinage and anti Administration c'ats
MIR. Jones' of Nevada. Is the Populist me'np' W % Hu
cott be cassed IA silver man. What ''rausrce u,
the Administration can hope TO exert on '',e
OF reorganization is of the curious proDiems OF
current politics.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
1 Pf HPkIN VINE ~ 4 Pi HPkIN.
Wabash QndD dlspatch to The Indianapolis

Journal.
Henry Russell we-known colored citizen OF
Wabash, has a freak in vegetable growth that IL
a marvel. Last October Mr.. Russell bought several
large yellow pumpkins which. with joyous antci-
pa tions OF delicious pie on Thanksgiving and Christ
mas. he stored away in mis- cellar. Several OF them
consumed and on Monday only one OF them
remained and IL resolved to make that up
into pies for Christmas Day. Mrs. Russell brought
the golden globe from the cellar, cut II open and
was astonishcd to find that while the flesh OF the
vegetables interior sound and sweet. the seeds
had sprouted and were growing at lively rate
Some Of the leaves thrown out were two inches
in length and OF "A bright green color. The seeds
themselves had apparently taken Arm hold In the
meat OF the pumpkin. but how the miniature vine
had managed 10 thrive In the dark cavity is a
mystery. Many visitors call to examine the pump
kin with the vine In the interior. and that part OF
the pumpkin will be preserved as long as It will
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
POLITICIH ODDS AND ENDS.
THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
CHIME OPPOSITION TO MR.. PAvEY-THE CHAIR

THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
MACHINE OPPOSITION TO MR. PAvEY-TfE CHAIR
MANsHIPs IN BOTH HOUSES
c,,oo tho conference between Lieutenant-Governor
saxton and T. c. Platt in the rooms or the latter "
,s rY,tb Avenue Hotel on Thursday evening 1t mas
been understood in political circles 'hat senator
IT,, FRANK u Pavev is not to be named as mem
hsr of the Senate Committee on Cities MT fia,t "
was said last night, told Lieutenant-'oVer"or sd
ton that would not trust MT. ra'eS VI, ~
committee neither would ne consent to the seiecuoh
~ senator-eiect John Ford. Mr.. Fords aniiiauohs,
,, NJ payev.s are distastefui to Plat. The third
uon,hi,c,n Senator from this city. Charles b. rage
ie said TO be slated for the place Wnch the great
majority OF earnest Republicans believe una. tie
legislative experience OF Mr PaVey espec'a' "''e'
him for. ~
inc was that Gale Simms the notorious co.ored
comn-foIower of Amasa Thornton In the NNNth
Assembly District had been selected by the fiat'
machine for jantor Of the State Senate. Simms mas
a record in the Tenderlon which Is believed 10 iaHs
ma tch that Of "Jim Stewart on the East Hiue'
simms as ianitor of the Senate and Stewart az state
Insnector of Gas Meters were spoken OF last hisht
az companion pieces to which the enthusiastic ad-
harents OF the Platt-Lauterbach element might oe
expected 10 point with pride.
The Lieutenant Governor went to Albany yester-
dav after adjusting most of his committees
As given out by confidential friends OF the ma
chine last evening the chalfmdhsh'pS arc " 'N
disposed OF follows
Senator Timothy f.. Ellsworth. OF Lockport' Is 10
no the head OF the Judiciary Committee ana also
President pro tenn. of the Senate Senator LeNo"
is to become chairman OF the Committee on Cities
and Senator Parsons OF Rochester. VINO heid that
Mace last year. is take the chairmanship OF 'ne
Committee on Railroads The latter IL the piace
thar Senator John Ra.nes wanted, but he mas peeh
shunted into an inconspicuous place at the hea"
Of the committee on Rules Mr.. Raines may YET
make things so hot for some people that ne VIII
GET the committee ne wants. Senator Mulhn Is 20
retain the chairmanshp on Finance and the COM
mittee on Insurance IS to 80 10 either ex-opeaKe.
George r Malby Of 81. Lawrence county, or 20
soma tor-elect J. Irving Burns OF Westcnsstehr .hs
senator I.amy. of Buffalo will De placed az tne
head OF the Committee on canals. "hich Is ''e
honor that Senator Parsons coveted
Who will have the committees on ienerai i;dMs
and on Miscellaneous Corporations had not Deem
settled when Mr. Saxton left the city;
Speaker Fish in the city YESTERDAY ald uon ~
sued the ex-yice-president about the formation % 4
ths Assembly m,ttees. Assemblyinan lanes VI
r O'Crady Of Rochester. will be tee chairman ..
ths COMMITTEES on Ways and Means ana leader OF
the majority in the Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
THE TARIFF BILL IN THE SENATE
ITS PROGRESS NOT TO BE IMPEDED BY The phNo
CRATs-REFERRED TO THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE

Washington Dec 27.-The progress OF the tariH
bill will no; be impeded in the Senate III was re-
ferred to the Committee on Finance to-day, anu
subsequently several Democratic members or ina
committee were in conference with Mr.. German anu
other leaders discussing the Democratic poHcy IN
dealing with the measure 1t was tacitiy unhers'oou
among these Senator'S that no unreasohaoie ''he
should he consumed either In committee on the
Noor of the Senate. II is believed that the de-
bate in the Senate will be of much shorter duration
than has been anticipated. and that the Democra's
after they have stated their position Will permit II
70 come 10 a vote. The prediction is MADE now
ever. by leading Democrats that the bill as II came
from the House cannot pass the Senate .,- -
Mr. VOORHEES, has issued call Tor a meeting vi
the Finance Committee next TUESDAY. the the, regular
meeting day Although the committee VIII pe re.
organzed before the bill is reported MI Noorhees oaf
deemed Il proper ne is still chairmai 10 Sai,
the meeting at once and let the committee oeai
Wr Voor5ees believes the bill will be considered
promptly in the committee and reported TO the sen en-
ate as expeditiously poss Bile NO member on Ile
Finance Committee is willing 70 predlct Whethei
or not the bill will be amended In the senate coh
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
CHETIOT SHEEP BREEDERS ~ SESSION

Oneonta, n. Y. Dec. 1.-THE Cheviot sheep
Breeders Association of the United States an&
Canada held meetings In this city yesterday an1
to-day The attendance was large. numerous sheep
breeders of National prominence being present.
David + WILDER Of Oneonta, Congressman from
the XXIst New-York District, was elected prest
dent and IA, other officers are Henry ). Mattes0n,
OF Morris ice-president. Robert l.. Davidson, OF
Cooperstown. secretary; George l. Wloer; OF one
onta treasurer: George Lough and Ira ;. Jarvis.
director. Before adjournment to-day the associa:
ton passed a resolution urging the restoration Of
the full Mckinley tariff on wool.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
AN ILLINOIS PRESIDENTIAL. STRAW"

Chicago Dec 21.-Thc Executive Committee OF the
Republican State Central Committee. at meeting
he'd here to-day. decided to hold the annual love
feast" at Springfield January % There was an un-
expectei test Of Reed and Mckinley sentiment at
to-days meeting g. w Raymond. president OF the
Illinois Republican League. In the course OF a speech
arraved these Presidential candidates before the
politicians The mention OF the Maine statesman's ;
name was greeted with few handcaps which soon
died away. Loud and long applause followed the
naming OF the Ohio Governor. The speaker crit
icksed by many for provoking the test.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
4 GOOD HEAD on HIS SHOULDERS.
From The Chicago Tlmes-Eerald.

Neither a bricH which fell stories nof
Charles Meness head upon which IL fell seemed
10 suffer any serious consequences from their COL
itsion Yesterday 4 the new S,uaebaker Building
on Wabash-ave. To be sure. Meness scalp WAS cut
little but he did not even stsgger under the blow.
saw some blood he quickly frightened. and
realizing then that he had been hit. he exclaimed.
Me heads knocked c.ean Off,
Look out a brick,ayer had shouted. 40 the
brick slipped off his scaffold Menes obeyed liter.
aily and pushed his head out just IN time 10 ee
II directly In the way OF the descending missIls
Menes who is a laborer. yielded TO entreaties I
quit work and later acknowledged he did have
little headache.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
SENTI.nENT DYING OUT.

From Tho Washington Star.
1T makes me tired" said Meandering Mike. "ter
see de way some people tries ter go back on dc
good old customs OF Yuletide an things.
Me- too" said Ploddng Pete "Wots your
irouble?"
IVY ye know dat wen ye says Merry Chris
mas fust. de udder fely has ter give ye pres
ent"
Yes"
"Well. | met young felly dis mornin' dat had
a watch an $50 In his clos | says Merry Chris
mas all right but would ye blieve 1t. ackchually
had ter threats sfore he'd give up de PRESENT.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
Mckinley ON THE TARIFF MEASURE.

Columbus Dec q (SpeciaD.-Governor Mckinney.
when asked tonight what he thought OF the tar,"
measure passed by the House said; i thinK the
measure the best which could have been devised az
. d,s,,nct,veIv emergency measure The report OF
Cbadrman Diynpley was a complete explanation OF
the situation as outlined by the pressdent balf
and wbsn the Republicans come into power they
can pass a protective tarin bill
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
CANADA AWAITS THE sENATE's VOTE.

Ottawa. Ont. Dec. H.-The Dominion Govern
,o.,, has not vet considered the question OF the
rroposal OF the United states to change the Unted
States tariffs in such way as 10 operate against
Canada Minister Of Finance Foster said to-day IL
would be time enough to discuss the measure wntn s
!, No nassed the Senate. Another member OF the
Government il understood 10 have said Inc CANA
dan tariff vas already high enough
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
4 DIVORCE FOR MRS. HOTCHkISS.

New-Haven, Dec IA divorce on the ground Of
desertion granted to-day TO Mrs. Elizabeth y.
Hotchkiss FROM d. w H. Hotchkiss. now Of ST.
Louis but recently Of this city. Large alimony Is
given The Hotchkss family stands high socially.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
TO DISCUSS THEIR BOUNDARIES
CONFERENCE OF ALL AMERICAN GOVERN
MENTS PROPOSED.

Washington. Dec. 2--Mr. Barrett tRep., MassD
introduced I'm the House to-day joint resolution
requesting the President to invite the several Gov
ernments possessing territory on the American
continent TO join the United States In conference
to be held in Washington next year. TO discuss
boundaries and arrange for surveys.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day
ordered favorable reports to be made on resolutions
of inquiry in the Waller case, regarding the con-
diton of affairs In Cuba. and the resolution OF MI
Mccall. OF Massa chusetts, with some modncations
requesting Information regarding the utterances OF
Ambassador Bayard.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

Secretary Herbert announced from the Cabinet
meeting to-day that the twin sister Of the battle
ship Kearsarge had been named the Kentucky.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
AboMmaws
~THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.'
Supplied under Royal Warrants to
Her Majesty the Queen Of England,
and to His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales.
IN AND OUT OF CONGRESS-.
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION DISCUSSED
BY THE CABINET
"THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS

RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY FAVORED-SESsiON OF
THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
SENATOR BURRows's AMENDMENT TO
THE NEW TARIFF BILL
Washington, Dec T-All the members were pres
ent at to-days Cabinet meeting. which was pro-
tracted Secretary Olney was at the White
House early In the morning. and Secretary Carlisle
was in conference with the President for an hour
before the meetirs. IT is understood that aside
from routine matters. finance was the main topic
of consideration to-day