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WRIGHT'S VREfiCH. Efforts to Extract Damaging Testi mouy Against the Warehouse Commissioners. Unimportant and Old Issues Mostly Dwelt Upon by the Prosecution. Tie World's Greatest Grata Dealer's Evidence Favorable to the Chicago Inspectors. Campbell's Xeasnre Bclatira to tie Election of Cook County Co minis-sioners Passed.

TTD4 Somes of Confusion 1b the Hease Orer the Exemption from Tax. atkm BUI. Gorexnor Porter's Face Sat Arainst an Extra Session of the Indiana Legislature. THE nrVESTIOATTOJf. A SfOSOTOHOUS OK1XD.

Bpsela Ti In i to Ths Intsr iwa. March 2. The larvewtl ga-tion of the Chicago Inspection department Is becoming monotonous. The members of the committee axe celling Impatient, ana are longing for the close of the faroe. The disposition of the rrosecution Is to dweU upon every little and unimportant issue, even upon old and dead Issues, to tne aggravation of all The secret of the whole Investigation la that Mr.

Wright and Mr. Howe represent a few unsatisfied receivers, who, by "squeezing the grades, and In lowing occasional "Line," and 'Plugged" lot, haTe piled np for themselTes a mon-tterous handle of grievance The defense to-day dwelt upon the same charges as yesterday No. 3, 4, and 5. Mr. J.

H. Jones, clerk in the Chief Inspector's office, was the first witness) produced to-day. He has been in the office sicce May. 1878. and stated that Mr.

Reynolds had given the businesa his personal supervision, and had not delegated any of his lawful do-ties to him or to any one else to bis knowledge. He also stated the Board of Commissioners had executed their da ties satisfactorily. Mr. Jones testified that during the months of August, September, and October Mr. Bernolas had not spent more than an soar a day la the Inspector's office.

o. fabkek, the First Assistant Inspector, orer whom so much aamaging testimony has been given, was next called. He has been Inspector since 1861, part of the time being Chief Inspector. He testified that Mr. Reynolds had given all due supervision to the inspection department, and was competent to take charge of such offsira Under his administration the witness thought that the department wss rapidly growing in effectiveness.

He did not think that a more pi-rfect system could be inaururated. He knew of so demoralization or insubordination as chsrged br the prosecution. He hsd otten seen Mr. togas on duty in the of-floe nearly every day. On cross-examination the prosecution tried to prOTS a charge of nepotism against Mr.

Parker. He has a son on the force who gets salary of $1 1- ter month, and some brotn-ers-in-law. Mr. Parker himself gets a salary of $3,000 a year. Some wranghnsr oocurred ever the admitting of some of this testimony, the prosecution trying.

as usuair to get a contradictory batch of statements from the witness. Mr. Parke, denied the assertions msde by a witness on the prosecution that he (Parker) went to the office and looked orer the freight bills before Inspecting the cais, that he might know WHOSE OBXEC ex was nvsrEc i ua Mr. right consumed much time in questioning the witness on old and dead issues which occurred before the administration of the present board. Mr.

Parker thought thai the inspecting force was not sufficient for the busy season. William x. Baker, grain shipper of Chicago, was next calledT Ha testified In the same manner as the previous witnesses. He denied the statement made by the prosecution that No. it wheat in Chicago was graded No.

In New York. About twenty receivers to one shipper constitute the Board of Trade. It is true that there is a constant tendency on the part of these receivers to '-squeeze' the grades. Chicaaro is the favorite grain market of the country. The dissatisfaction Is less now than formerly la regard to the Chicago inspection.

Mr. John B. Lyqn, the worla's greatest grain dealer, was next called. Lat vear he shipped from J5.000.000 to 40,000,000 buanels of grain. He testified to the efficient manner In which Inspecting is done In Chicago, and to the competent character of the inspectors, lu short, his testimony was exceedingly favorable to the present Inspecting Department and to the lioara or commissioners, Me testified that the "uneven'' inspecting is largely due to the variations in the quality of the grain.

He regarded the Chicago market as one of the best in the world, lie grades of grain are SXCOOYTXED AXA OVT TUB WOBLD. The dissatisfaction is less now than ever before. Kejrardlng the inspection, he said the ystem was a good one. He testified that he could sell grain in New York and Liverpool on Chicago certificates of Inspection very readily, and in a month's advance ef the hipping of the grain. Mr.

Marry G. Nelson, grain-dealer of Chicago, testified to good Inspections and to the competency of the inspecting force. His testimony was substantially the same as that of his predecessors. Chicago grain is now si, a premium over Milwaukee grain, owing to the improvement of Inspection at Chicago, and to the fact that Chicago grades are being acknowledged la the markets of tte world. "Mr.

George Clark grain-shipper at Chi cago, came next. liks the rest, he testified to good inspection, etc, etc The grades largely of the Eastern markets are made up from tae Chicago grades. Mr. John Link, -another grain Inspector (second assistant), who had been hauled over the coals by the prosecution, came next. He has been an Inspector sixteen years.

Mr. Linx's dniy to to ride over the field and exert a rxaaoxax. surxaviaiox over the lower employes. The inspection, he says, is uniform. Ths "uneven" Inspection oocors on 'lias' oars and "plugged ears.

He stated tha Mr. Reynolds is competent to supervise the inspection department. Ho said that it is impossible for any on to person silv vial ths tracks each Barley is a bard grain to grade. This is proved by the fact that bay-era of barley seldom agree oa the same lot On cloudy days the barley has a different appearance from the same grain oa oiear dare, ana an honest difference of opinion mar exist as to Its grading. John Walker, a Chicago grain receiver, reiterated the statements of ths other wit- Vr Prta.

cashier and hrnVVMiw, Chief Inspector's office, testified to ths efficient supervision of Mr. Reynolds, stating tuat he attended to ths douse of ths in ths minutest detail. It is expected that the defense will pnii their evidence to-morrow. TKB arsnnjs ox suaxx, ertaanxLH, EL, March 2. The House Be venae Committee this afternoon laid the Llnegar bill for taxing ths gross receipt of railroad, telegraph, and express companies oa the shelf.

Ths Bona Committee oa alms sat down oa about 40,000 in clslms sgainst the State, The Railroad Committee of the Boos agreed to report favorably oa Parish's resolution for a is nana commission of sevon. Tare to be appointed by the House, three by the Sens to, and one by ths Governor, to examine the records of complaints and the reports of trials aoainst railroad by the board. The committee will not bo ready to make a report for two weeks yes. The House Ballroad Committee pat a quietus oa Baars Pollmaa paiaoe oar bill, regu-latinar the bertha thereon. The House Coarssittoe oa Appropriations will report favorably oa Sharpe's Pullman car bill, which la about as strong- la Its restriction as Baser.

This afternoon George F. Hard lag appeared Before the Mo w'li Hams special committee, which was appointed to Investigate the Ball-road ana Warehouse Commission, and read some charges which he desired to present in behalf of Peoria parties, and in support of which be desired to submit evidence. The committee requested him to produce his witnesses Tuesday next and the matter would have a bearing. These charges relate to the alleged fall are of the Commissioners to carry out ths requirements of the law against railroad discrimination, and will be confined eottrelv to aa overhauling of that part of the board's da ties which relate to the matter under ths law. ASSZ2H-BLT WOSX inirt Special Tetea-rsss The Inter Oeeaa.

oraciorrxU). EL. March 2. Three peti tions, one against ths psasage of the Hinds bill and two la favor of the pharmacy bill, were presented. Mr.

Bell presented a Joint resolution. prompted by ths flurry orer the funding bill now pending before Congress, calling on Congress for the enactment of a law pro viding that whenever the national banks snail decrease their aggregate volume of circulation the Secretary of the Treasury shall at once Issue aa amoant of new Treasury notes, of ths same legal-tender power to greenbacks, equal to such decrease of the aggregate national bank circulation, and take up outstanding bonds to the amount of such new issuea. Bills were presented aa follows: By Mr. Lemma To amend the law In re gard to fees and salaries. By Mr.

Kirk In regard to conveyances. Bv Mr. Archer To amend the law In re gard to drains, dl tones, and leveea By Mr. Bice To amend the law In relation to township insurance companies. By Mr.

Berggren To amend the criminal code. The bin by Mr. Bent In regard to approaches and crossings of railroads, was passed. The bill to appropriate L.3UO to erect a monument over the remains of Sbadrach Bond, the first Governor of Illinois, at Chester, was passed. The following bill by Mr.

Campbell was read the third time and passed: 6BCT10 1. Be U. enaeuxl bv tbe People of ths Stat of I lino la, rsprssautel la ins Gensrsl Assembly. Tast section nf-r-nine Otfl of anaetan-titled "Aa set to revise the law in relation to counties," approved and In tore March 31. 1871.

be. and tbs same Is hereby, amended so as to read aa ol ova DEC. 59. Tne county of Cook shall be divided into two districts for toe election ot County Commissioners, and shall be sn.ltled to sleet eft ooiamissioaers in ths rssDccuv districts ss follows: 1. 1 be Invu of Booth Chlesso, North Cblaaro, snd West Cbtcaao snail eonsUiuts ibe First District, and altall.

on ths first Tuesday sfisr lbs first Monday in November, in ths year ltfTs, and svery fbrse vrars thereafter, rxzer rocs oaMJtrssioxxBS; snd on ths nr.l Tuesday atu-r me first Monday Id November la tbe year Is "5, snd everr tbrre years tart-rafter, elect two commissioners: aai on tbs nrst Tnesaav after lbs first Monday in November in the rear 1 870, snd every tores years tnereater, elect four oommtstlunsrs. 2. Tbs otaer townships of ins oountv hall constitute ibe second district, and tue commis- I loners therefrom shall be ecled bv the voters of snch district as fol.osra: On tue first Tuemltr after tbs first Monday in November in tbs year lail. and svery tnree ynsrs thereafter, there suall be sleeted one commissioner wno sball txi resident within ths territory wmch composes tne townsbie of Bloom, Bicn. Bremen.

Orland, La most, sod Palo. Oa the nrst Tuesday after the first Monday in November in tbs yesr 181, and every turss vesrs thereafter, tuere sbsll be elected ons eomml'iooer who shall be resident within tbe territory wbch composes tbe townships of Lake, Lyons, Riverai'le. Cicero, Proviso, ana Leydsa. Oa tbs first Tnssdsy af ter the first Monday in November In tbs year 15sl, snd every three ysrs thereafter, there suall be acted ons cornmL-siooer who shad be resident within ths territory wnlcb composes the township of Evsnstoa. Lake View, Jelferson, Norwoov.

Park. Niles, Sew Trier, snd NorLbheld. On tbe first Taesday sfter the first Mond.y in November la tbs year island everv three vear tbersarter, therssns be elected onecooailMioocr who. sbsll be a resident within tbe terrltoiy which oornposes ths townships of Bsrrlna-ton, Palatine, nee I in. Maine, Elk Grovs.

bbeum-bers. and Hsnovsr. Oa ths first Tuesday alter tos rt Monday In November in ths yesr loSJ, snd every three years thereafter, there shall bs ecled ons eommlasloner who hal be a res ident within the territory which composes tbs town-hips of Hyds Pars. Thornton. Calumet.

and Worth. BOCSK. Before ths reading of tbs minutes bad been finished, Mr. Paisley, of Montgomery, attempted to introduoe a resolution. The Speaaer promptly sat Blown on Mr.

Paisley by Insisting osi the regular order of business. "Mr. Lmxlee. of the lolrrl Committee on Printing, made a report which settled the question of the journal printing, it leaves tne House printing undisturbed, and leaves 1. optional with tbe Senate whether they shall have a journal or not The report was approved.

Bills an second resdlng cams up under the order of unfinished businesa Tbe bill introduced by tbe Committee on Btste Institutions, requiring ail physicians ana aocoucners to reister tneir names la tbe office of the County Clerk, and to make reports of every birth and death within thirty days after its occurrence, and to provide for the printiug of 9,000 annual reports of the State Board of Health. It was amended by making the number of reports 4.000, and passed to a third reading. Mr. Buck, of Coles, took exceptions to the verbosity of the bill Introduced by the Judiciary Commutes for an act in relation to the time of filing transcripts of records in appeals to the supreme Court. He thought it was "ths worst amblea-np pises of English he ever beard read.

He moved that the bill bs recommitted to ths committee from whence it came, and that tt bs stripped of lu verbiage. His mouonwas without avail, and ths bill went through without amendment. Mr. Collins' bill to provide a suitable law library for the use of tbs Appellate Court for the first District, was next passed without opposition. Bill 227.

Introduced by Mr. CMara, to exempt ths armories used by tbs (State toUiUa from taxation, was ths occasion of a oaxAT wasTs or root, talent, and wind. Mr. PaiaJey. of Montgomery, moved to amend by exempting all pablio roads, except such as aresowned by corporations.

The farmer members especially seemed to favor this amendment. At this Junctors Mr. Gregg discovered thst tbs bill had ao snactlag clause, and hs remedied that by sending ons up, which wss adopted. Then lit, Paisley's amendment was adopted, 1 aa res ilia ess with which these two amendatory feats were accomplished seemed to invito farther effort in that line, and Mr. Mann, of.

Vermilion, offered an amendment striking out the statutory clause of ths bill, which provides for the exemption of church propejty. Hs mads a strong, logical speech in behalf wf his amendment, la ths eoarse of whloh he averred that the churches themselves did not demand exemption. Ho thought that exemption was a metrfiod of Indirect ap-proprlaooa to the churches. This proposition appeared to greatly disturb a great and cries oi "no;" ever do," and other remarks ever ths bouse. Mr.

Pearson, of Madison, attempted to point a moral by moving to strike oat tne statutory clause providing for ths exemption of Institutions of public charity and all free public libraries. Before this motion could bo pat, Mr Carter offered a substitute for both amendments by a propositi on to tax all chorea property raX-ued at mors thaa $10,000. Mr. BockweiL apparently tndigoaat at the folly of ths propositions mads by ths last three members, moved to lay all the amendments and the substitute oa the table, which was carried by 72 to 6U Mx, AJlea was oocrnpytow th4 caaS as a 4 i- TTTT! ATyyv INXnH THUESDAT MOKIOXG, 3IAECII 3, 18l.i-OTlTIiI3 SHEET. Rpsaker pro and the confusion in the Haass "became ao great that a misunderstanding as to ths disposal ot these amendment prevail sd among ths members.

Clamors for reconsideration of Mr. Pauley's amendment were heard, and Mr. White, of Cook, arose and moved a reconsideration, and, White, attempting to speak upon nis motion, Herringtoa claimed the attention of ths Chair under a rocrr or oapxa, Under ths cover ot a point of order he spoke at length upon the proposition to reconsider, and declared the whole proceeding out of order, aaylng that the whole matter should be committed to the Revenue Committee. Ia the meantime Mr. White stood up, repeating, "Mr.

Speaker, "Mr. Speaker. and making demands for recognition. Mitchell repeatedly raised to points of order, while Mr. Whit kept his feet gesticulating for Bis rights, but Herrington ruled them out of order, made decisions for the Chair, and ran the machine to salt himself.

Mr. Baldwin came to the relief of the Cb airu. an and the House by moving tbn previous Question, which mutton was carried. Mr. Paisley's amendment came np again, and amid conf usaion and uncertainty waa voted down, and before further amendments eoald be offered the Speaker put ths motion to order tae bill to a third readincr, and decided the motion carried in spite the half-dozen members who stood moving, in tne air.

their Indigested amendments. Ths Speaker ca.led for ths reading of the neat bill, when Mr Mann arose to a question of 'personal privilege. He protested In earnest, but respectful lanruajro against tbe ruilnrs and the action of the Chair In not permitting the introduction of additional amendments. He had rights upon too door of the rieuse, and be proposed to maintain those rights. As the continued be waxed warm, but maintained due courtesy toward the Chair, and aa ne spoke, confusion began to reign once more.

Mr. Martin poured oil on the troubled waters by moving to adloarn. No oue could tail which war the vote went, but the Speaker said the House was ad journed, and tbe members laughed, yelled. ana envortea use scnooi ooya It la not likelv that Mr. Allen will try his hand again at the game.

Tbe work ot the forenoon may be summed up in brief as six bills passed to a third reading. INDIANA. Special Telscasa as Tbs Iswr IxplaxaroLra, March 2. It Is beginning to be understood by the Legislature teat Governor Porter will not call an extra session. The members bsve believed that he would, and bave dallied with their work Bat an extra session Is not necessary.

Tbe public institutions are provided for under the law, and although much important legislation will be lost, Oil the State can better afford that than $75,000 a special ses sion. If the Governor does not give in to the present, Legislature, possibly the next one wlil make an honest effort to do lu work witnln the sixty days allotted to II In an interview to-day, the Governor sale, ne had only told one person his inten tion, and that was his colored servant, but be had been sworn to secrecy. But it was quite evident that the executive mind was against sn extra session. oe en ucauou report on the otate institutions, submitted to-day, shows 2-0 students at Purdue Uuivers.ty, of them residing at Lafayette. Forty-rive counties are repre sented.

Tbe State Normal School at Terra Haute has 'i'lM students enrolled, and of this number 2'Jb represent slxlT-five dilfereat counties, and 17 are from otuer States, and forty-one live in Terre Haute, and nine others in Vigo Countv. The Slate University at Bioomington has Ibtf students in the coiiegiate and 12d in the auadeuiio department. Of the former 30 are from iiioom.ngton and Monroe Coun ties, and 4d other uounues are represented. In the latter 50 are from other counties than Monroe. This information has often been sought.

lue committee on wave ana jieans recom mended a loan of SdU.OJO to pay off the in debtedness on the btote Agricultural Society's fair grounds. MICHIGAN. Special Teles-ram to Ths Intsr Oosaa. Laxmxo, March 2. Senator Durkee, of Barry County, was attacked with hemorrhage of tbe lungs to-day daring the session, and it ia now thought that he cannot live through the night.

The House passed Mr. CottreU's bill for the protection of dairymen, and to prevent deception in sales of butter. Also, the House bill to promote immigration to Michigan; the House bill to provide for the better protection of life on railroads; the House bill for the division of Wayne Countv. and the formation of a new county, and the Senate bill requiring manufacturing companies to publish an annual report of their assets, aud liabilities. Tbe House concurred lu the resolution of the Senate accepting, from prominent ciU-tens of Detroit, a bunt in maroie of Justice Campbell, of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Tbe Committee on Cities aud Villages were addressed ia the Sensle chamber this evening by Maror Thompson, of Detroit, and others, in favor ot tbe bills now before the Legislature to redisrnct the city of Detroit, aiJ change the wards of the city; also pro viding tor a select upper council in tae municipal government. Tne Speaker, to-day, appointed three members from each ConTresuonal District as a committee in the House on Congressional apportionment. ss MINNESOTA. Special Tvles-rsa to Ths Intsr Ocean. St.

Paul, March 2 The railroad bond bill came up in the Senate to-day for concurrence in the House amendments, whereupon Senator Hinds offered ten amendment, and led off in a filibustering expedition. Tbe amendments were all voted down, and the House amendments conourred in. and the 1411 passed yeas, 23; nava. 13. The biit will go tu the Governor to-morrow, where it will be promptly a lined.

So the old repudiated bond question, which has been agitated for years, will be adjusted oa a basis aauaiaetory to the principal creditors. Under the adjustment belah Chamberlain, of Cleveland, Ohio, will receive aboat WISCONSIN. Sesda Tsiscrsss te The later Oessa. Xapraox, March 2 In ths Senate today a resolution was Introduced by Mr. Wing- extending the tune for reporting bills by select committees, which was adopted.

Mr. Thomas Introduced a resolution as follows; WrxbXaS, TheCantto1 ef ear sister State et Minnesota was oa the 1st of this month totally destroy sd by fire, wnsrsby not only the boUdta bat the valuable historical and Seprsme Court libraries of said State were entirely eonsamed; and, Vi hixxas. The people of the But ef Wlsooa-sin regard ths people ef Minnesota with the most kindly fseliaaa, and deeply sympathise wits them In their misfortune; tnerefete. Jirtolted, By ths Senate, the. Assembly eoa-eurrtaa.

that the people et the State ot Yt isoon-ala, threash the Lerlslsiors, hereby extend to the people of Minnesota their deep-felt sympathy for the iocs which they have saslained. Vssobwo, That the State Librarian be and hs is hereby Instructed to forward to the Governor ef the State ef Miaaesota, for ths use of ths people ot that btatv, ens full set of Wisconsin reports and tbe disss te ef the same, eoe eooy ef the Bs vised statutes, saeb sesetoa laws sad lerls-Isuve touraais and doeumeass sad saon other pabitoations ef tae State as eaa be spared. JtrsoUd, That bis aVxeelleney tue Governor ef the State is hereby requested to eommaslosis a copy of these resoluUoes to his Sxeeilanoy the Governor ef Minnesota. Adopted unanimously. Bills were passed to repeal chapter 233 of the laws of 1879, entitled "an act to provide for the registry of electors at charter elections in the city of Milwaukee," approved March 4, 1S70, and several act amendatory thereof relating to corporations andmend-story of section 1,173 of the Revised Statutes; to amend sections 2,742 and 2,744 of the Bevised Statutes relating to attachments; relating to fees of clerks of court; for making reports of statistic of crime, snd amendatory of section 1,021 of the Bevised Statutes; to amend section 752 of the Bevised Statutes of 1878 relating to district attorneys; relating- to foreign Insurance companies; fixing the term of olrouit courts tn Wood County.

Bills were conourred laj To amend chapter 190, Laws of 1879, relating to the di-visions of towns and am sudatory ot section 671, of tfct fisTiaed to Appropziat to the Wisconsin Wool-growers' Association ths sum of SlOO for the purpose of printing and publishing the reports of said association. Ths Senate was called to order, but, ao quorum being present, it immediately adjourned. DEL AW ABE. Dovxa, Del, March 2. The local option bill prepared by the State Temperance Alliance passed the' House, and the general opinion is that it will pass the Senate.

BUTTER, CHEESE, AND EGGS. Open In a of thai National Convention at Cedar Haptds Adlres of Governor Oear. Special Telesrrsm to Ths Inter Ocssu. Cedab BariDs, Iowa, March 2 The weather has been somewhat unpropitlous for the eighth annual convention of the National Batter, Cheese, and Egg Association that met here to-day. A heavy snowstorm set in this afternoon and still continue.

I wul most certainly block the roads and prevent a goodly number of delegations that are now en route from different States. An audience of 1,600 persona. Including delegates and members, were present at the opening session this afternoon. President Gooch called order, and the Hon F. J.

Upton, President of the Cedar Rapids Board of Trade, welcomed the association on behalf thereof. Mayor J. Smith welcomed them in r-ehalf of the city, and Qovernor John H. Gear welcomed them on the part of tbe people of the State and ia behalf of tbe advancements of Its highest material Interest, He said the interest they represented were so broad and far-reaching as to involve every family in the land, and were worthy the thought, the care, and attention of tbe whole people. He was surprised at tbe magnitude ef such Interest and the large part they were performing in enbano-Ing the.

wealth ot the Nation. The value of our exports of ad kind has multiplied about two and a half limes during tbe past twenty Tears, and our entire agricultural exports have a little more then doubled. The butter and cheese sent abroad is more thnn twelve tunes as irreut as in 1MK It is estimated that In ISSd there was manufactured in Iowa OUO pounds of butter and l.ftOO.lMHI pounds of cheese an of neariv at current market value, and It is estimated that the butter, cheese, eggs, and poultry of Iowa averaces a return of $1,000,000 I montb'y, which is more than enough to pay all taxes assessou In the state on every class of property of every kind tor the year. The Governor congratalsted the association on tueir efforts to suppress Illegitimate traffic, and believed it would soon be done away with. He closed by congratulating them upon the part the calling that they represented has borne in bringing the Nation nut of the depths Into the sunlight of prosperity.

F. L. Dexter replied to the welcome addresses very happily, returning thsnks for the practical demonstrations of the people's welcome. President Gooch delivered bis annual address, expressing pleasuie st the great and increaaiug success of the association, and reviewing Its history snd progress in detail. Tbs objeot of tue association is to disseminate scientific knowledge on the manufacture and handling of butter, cneese.

aui ezga Through its influence tDe railway classification had been reduced from scconl to third class, makln? a great saving in freight to dealers. Ocean refrigerators hare also been adopted. A temperature of 45 to 48 degrees is declared proper for butter intended to keep OO days, 3d to 40 degrees for longer than IK) dava, and tor egrsrs 38 to 40 decrees; cheese 43 to 3D. Pscxages for shippimr eggs should contain 30 doseu. 1 he association always encouraged the creamery system, tbe batter from which Lnnirs toe highest price.

These subjects will be discussed before the convention. Great Britain is oar Isricest customer, taking half our ex-ports. Germany follows, and fifty other countries are our customers. These inter-were not alone State and national, but continental Tbe larrest increase in the consumption of our products is France, the land of dairies. The convention will make vigorous work against ad uiteratlntr butter.

The convention adjourned at 4 o'clock to meet at 10 a m. The Boston and other Eastern aeJegatea who have been visiting various parts of the country looking after creamer -lea and Iowa generally have ail returned and are deeply interested in the convention, etrtl TWesrram tr Tne lautr Ueaas Dundee, March 1. Ibe Dnndee Dairymen's Association, which includes in its membership a large proportion ot the dairy farmers within a radius ot thirty miles, one-half ot Chicago's milk supply, will iold a regular semi-annual meeting here to-morrow. Tbe price ot milk during the summer ot 1S61 will probably then be decided on. A large attendance is expected if the snow-blockade permits.

AMBER SUGAR-CANE GROWERS. Spsrlal Tslerram to The Intsr Oossa. Atplxtox Wis, March 2. The first annual gathering of the Fox Hirer Valley Cane Growers' Association convened in this city to-day. Owing to the snow blockade the attendance was not as large as it would have been had tbe weather been otherwise.

The following officers were elected: President, J. M. Smith, of Brown County; Vice President, D. Huntley, Outagamie County; Treasurer, C. M.

Brainard, Outagamie County; Secretary, D. Nickerson, Appieton. IL A Decker, from Fond du Lac, spoke ou the manner of planting, cultivating, and harvesting the cane and manufacturing of tbe sirup I L. Randall from Outagamie Countv, aisenssed the question of seed, whether from the North or the 8outh. The convention seemed of the opinion thst thst from the Soath was the better.

D. Huntley, of Oatagamie County, read a paper on amber sugar-cane culture. He said that the Commissioner of Agriculture states that, of the thirty-six varieties sow being experimented with in the Department of Agriculture, the Minnesota early amber is best for this latitude, ripening its cane earlier and more rich in aauharme matter; easier to gran ol ate. and of the best quality, Delntr nearly equal to tbe Looiaana sugar can a Mr. Huntley said: It Is not quite certain yet whether it will become one of the staples like wheat-raising, wool-growing, or dairying, bat I am quite sure that tor every one who grew any last season there will be fifty that will grow some next season.

The sod should be finely pulverised before planting. I pressed each hill after it was covered with my feet, which hastens generation if the ground ia not too damp, so that it wouid bake; should not be planted as deep ss corn onw-half to three-fourths of an inch if everything Is right ia better than deeper if good soil; so much better than poor sou, but so manure, as it gives the sirup a dark color end a rank taste. The bills should he from eighteen to twenty-four inches apart in the row; from five to seven seeds to the hill. Cultivate and hoe ss soon as you con. See the rows cultivated often, but not deep.

Harvest as soon as the seed ia in the dough." This paper seemed to represent the general sentiments of the 'convention, XL A. Decker, from the Committee on Samples of Strop and Sugar, reported that the committee found a number of samples of amber sirup of a very fine and perfectly clear and light color; also two samples of llsrht brown sogar of a very fine flavor, which, they think, settles fully the question that sugar can be made of amber cane. Mr. Decker's discussion of the question was essentially the same as that of Alt Huntley. After transacting some routine business, the convention adjourned, to meet at the call of the President.

THE WMinAKEB COURT-MARTIAL. Krw Toax, March 2. In the Whlttakex case the letter of warning- and other communications were admitted, bat as specimens of handwriting only. Letters were srlvan Wm Hagan, of Troy, H. an expert, who will examine end report the res ait on Monday next, to which time the court adjourned.

soWs Breach lal TreeaeawSI stop a south by directly relarvtag tae Irritation ot tae throat, and wlU aot djaorrtsr the stomach ilk eoaah ayraps. THE WORLD'S FAIR. Will It Be Held Hero, In Hew York, or at All, ln 1883 Some Opinions from Prominent Citizens Regarding- the Proposal to Have It In Chicago. For excellence Chicago is recognized all over the country as the convention city of tbe United States. The abundance of it hotel accommodations, its central position, its connection with railroads that radiate Into all ports of the country, and, above all, its liberal, progressive, and enterprising spirit have marked it out among all the cities of the country as peculiarly fitted for national gatherings of all klnda.

As the scene of the last National Republican Convention, of the National Democratic Convention of 1804, the Republican Convention of 1800 which nominated Lincoln, and last the spot selected for holding the last Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar, its fame has been carried throughout the length and breadth of the land. Travelers from abroad bave made the name of Chicago familiar in all the cities and towns of Great Britain and Europe, and it ia probably more widely known in the old world than any other American city. New l'ork and Boston alone excepted. So it was quite natural that ornjui oaajrr, finding the citizens of New Tork Indifferent to the claims of the World's Fair Commission, ot which he is President, should talk of transferring the exhibition to Chicago, in case New York did not bestir itself and proceed speedily to raising the necessary funds. The suggestion has created a great stir East, and a special dispatch from Philadelphia to Thi Lttis Ocean, Taesday, indicated that the idea of such trsnsfer waa cordially approved in the city of Brotherly Love.

The matter, so far. apparently has not gone beyond the force of a mere suggestion, and it is Impossible to say in what it may eventuate. A reporter for Tbe Ixtes Ockax yesterday Interviewed a number of prominent citizens of Chicago, with a view ot ascertaining the feeling upon the subject. THS BOX. SOROS SCH.1E1PU, rresident of the National Bank of Illinois, -it -If the advantages of holding the world's Fair of 133 in Chicago there can hardly be any question.

The number of people who would be brousrbt here, the amount of money they would necessarily spend, and the advantages in the way of trade and advertising are evident to every one. I think, too, it could be done if we were put to it. The citizens and merchants of Chicago would contribute iibesally, and I expect Congress would do something, aa it did in the case of Philadelpnia, and the General Assembly would help. Chicago Is splendidly adapted to the purpose, by its central position, so fur aa the people of this country are concerned, and loreigners vmttin? the Fair would get an idea of the vast extent of the country, which most of them would Dover obtain if the Fair wu held in New l'ork The necessary grounds for the building could be obtained eitner on the old rsce true ett of the citv or between the South Psrk and South Chicago, tbouzb the latter would be preferable, perhaps, by reason of its better railroad facilities. I must say, however, that I have given the matter no special attention, and civ opinion is not final, even in my own mini XX JOTTX B.

DEAXS was not prepossessed in favor of the project, for rcaaous stated below. Said he: think this proposition for a World's comes too soon after the Centennial. That was a national affair, and I who, was on the State Finance Committee, know the difficulty thst was experienced in raising funds for it Now it is proposed to make this World's Fair national al-o. and so euch a celebration should be. What has been done toward it in New York? Out of $1,000,000 to be subscribed before organization can be completed only some $510,000 has been guaranteed.

This does not look like enthusiasm. end I do not wonder that General Grant should feel disheartened regarding the matter, as it Is said he does. Now as to the Fair being held in Chicago, this is tbe place for it, but it is not the time. I am in favor of a world's fair in ten years' time, and tnlnk it should be held in Chicago, the center of the universe. 3tr reasons for thinking- this is not the time tor sn exhibition of this kind, eitner here or elsewhere, are these: The country Grained itself tour or five rears ago.

and there is no money to give the enterprise. Again, lu Chicago we have not got a building ready, and I doubt it one could be got readv in time. Then look at the time required. Outside of all other reasons to be advanced, it is certain if the World's Fair is to be he.d here the matter by this lime should be well under weigh. Here is lsol well on.

and in the- summer of 18H3 it is proposed to hold the fair. Whst has to be done in the interim? It looks like a long Fpace of time to look forward to, but it is not when It Is considered that foreign potentates would have to be invited through Consrress, and goods, manufactures, and products brought here from every known country on the face of the globe. I suppose New York will rally at the lan hour, and ths affair will transpire, though there are some doubts about it." to. n. x.

raiKSawx was met cn the street, and only paused to suv a few words do vou think of the idea of holding tbe world's fair in Chicago in 1SS3?" asked the reporter. "It's too short a time to prepare for it We could raise the money If it was desired, but there isn't time to make the fair a success here, I don't think General Grant was in earnest in regard to transiernng it to Chicago." -How about Sew York? I hardly think the fair will be held in New York either. I have had doubts on the subject for some time, and the attitude of the New York people only confirms my idea" "Whst is the reason of that?" "Tbe Philadelphia Exposition Is too recent The people are not in a mood for another worla's fair Just yet In a few years from now it will be quite another matter. Chicago conld take it then, and make a great success or it if she desired." MX. VtlSHAT.I.

niXD was found, and. guarded though thst gentleman usually is in his expressions, he did not heaitato to declare himself opposed to holding the World's Fair in Chicago in 1883. Said Mr. Field: "I fear it would be a failure, and we want no failures here. We have no money and no time.

I doubt even if it will take place in Sew York If it does, the enterprise will be dependent on the cash received from outside cities. To be made a success here it would require ten or twelve good business men to take hold and devote all their time to it. The men are here? Yes, but they are sit worked to death now with business. Besides, Just now we are surfeited with exhibitions and fairs, I think Ave or ten years hence would be a good time for such an affair to be held." XX. i- w.

Doaxa said the people of Chicago felt oomplimented at the good opinion expressed of them bv General Grant, but he (Mr, Doane) did not believe that Chicago had the neoessary accommodations in jo way of hotels and boarding houses to entertain the Immense throngs of people who would come here on such an occasion, nor the necessary facilities for Intramural travel. In a word, pleasing aa the idea was to the ambition of Chicago, the city was hardly prepared as yet to conduct so gigantic an enterprise, though it might be in a few years from now. At present it was impracticable. MS, HEXST W. ETXO did not believe it.

was practicable or desirable lor Chicago to attempt such aa enterprise at this time. Too short a time has elapsed since the Philadelphia Exposition, and the people were not In a mood fox holding a worla's fair. New Yobx, March 2. The Comnurdal BtiUlin notes the Chicago TYibtuWt advice to the Garden City to have nothing to ao with tbe World's Fair in 1883, and says if Chicago is not to be our legatee then the question naturally recurs, What progress are the committee making, or have they come to a dead halt? Complaint la made thaa thsy do not evinoo a proper disposition to take the pablio rata their eonndeace, tuough it is the Soblio ther must loom, to for support, or ley would have had ere this a series of mass saoe tings to work up popuUr interest, La country like ours there is nothing like this for imparting a momentum to enterprises of national importance. Without too closely criticising their policy tn this particular, ft aeed only be said that as it would seem to be settled now that Central Park cannot be had, nothing remains but to make the best of the Inwood site, and to that end the committee would do well to make up and push ahead.

If it cannot infuse enthusiasm into our people it is idle to expect a sympathetlo response elsewhere or from the country at largo, THE LATE JOSEPH F. BONFIELD. Tribute to His Usaaory in the IUlnoU Supreme Special Telerrsm to Ths Intsr Oosaa. Ottawa, HI, March 2 After the routine business had finished in the Supreme Court for tbe Northern District, this morning. Professor J.

High, of the Chicago bar, offered the following tribute to the memory ot Joseph F. Bonfield, deceased, late of the Chicago Bar: If the Court please: On the 19th day of February last a distinguished member of the bar of this State, the Hon Joseph F. Bonfield, died in the city of Chicago, in tbe full tide of successful practice, and before he had attained bis 40ti year. At a largely attended meeting of the Bar ot Chlcsgo, held on the 28 th day of February, and presided over by the honored Chief Justice of this court, a memorial was adopted expressive of the loss thus sustained, which I am Instructed to present to this court. The resolutions weVe here read, the same as previously published in this paper.

Zrx If Your Honors please: It is one of the peculiarities of our calling that when our work is ended we are so soon forgotten. Bearing our full share of the burden and heat of the aay; shaping pernaos more than exny of the learned professions the warp and woof of the fabric of social and public life, when our allotted task is done, we drop from the ranks and are speedily forgotten by the society and the commonwealth which we have served The world accepts our work, but all too soon forget the worker. It is fitting, therefore, when one of our number who has borne his part manfully falls by the way, that his associates should pay their Just tribute to his memory, to be preserved in tbe enduring records "of the courts in which bis work bas been done. Tnat the subject of this memorial was worthy of the highest tribute which can be paid him as the bauds of the bar and tbe bench, none who knew him can doubt. Though yet young in years, he had achieved a greater measure of professional success than falls to tbe lot of many members of our calling.

He had wortUiy filled many important trusts. He bad served many large interests, and had served them well He had been tbe chief legal adviser ot the city in which he lived during the most critical period of its financial history, and to his wise counsel is due, perhaps more than to any other one cause, its preservation from the rocks and shoals of financial ruin with which it was threatened And the records of this court bear honorable witness to his fidelity, seal, and devotion to the clients whom he served. Nor in his zeal to advance the Interests confided to his charge did he ever forget that he belunred to a noble and chivalrous profession. True to the best standards of the bar in its best dava, he remembered alwavs that he belonged to a calling "us ancient as the magistracy, as noble aa virtue, as necessary as ustice. And vet to have said all this of our dead brother seems out as of course to those of us wb knew him best and who loved him most.

And while I mourn in common with our entire bar the loss of one whose professional attainments had not merely distinguished himself, bat had honored his calling, I mourn most of all for the fnend whom I shall ace no more. Having come to the bar at nearly the same period; having practiced our profession side by Bide for fourteen years, and having spent vacation hours together in that quiet communion with nature which is born of kindred tastes and pursuits, I had learned to know and love him as I bavo known and loved but few men. And one at least of your Honors knows from personal acquantance something of that tender nature, and how pure and dear and stainless it was. It was a life full of sunshine and kindly feeling and helpful deds to all who came within its circle. And.

in the great city in which ha had lived from chudnood, hundreds of mourning hearts bear sorrowful witness to tbe truth of the words of this memorial, that he was a "man of many friends." He died as so many lawyers die, as so many of us might wish to die. in the fall tide of successful practice and with his professional harness girt about him On Thursday of the week before last be was at his desk and did his accustomed work Eigbt-and-forty hours passed ana be was dead. A sufferer for the later years of his life from tbe malady which caused his death, hardiv for a day or an hour free from pain, he stood at his post and did his duty bravely and patiently to the end I need not point the moral of such a life. We who remain, toilers in the ranks of tbe profession which he so much adorned, may well hope that, when we shall in tnrn be summoned to enter our appearance in that court ot last resort, which hears no demurrers, grants no stay of proceedings, and before which all the wrongs of a litigant world shall oue day be righted, we may leave behind us some such record as this ot our dead brother. I pray the court that the memorial of the Chicago bar may be entered upon the records of this court.

Thereupon Chief Justice T. Lyle Dickey responded as follows: It was my good fortune in the last few years to know Mr. Bonfield, and know him very well. In early davs I was not acquainted with him; I barely knew that there wn a lawyer ot that name in the city of Chicago, until a few years ago. when he was appointed counsel to the corporation of the city of Chicago.

I had then very serious apprehensions that he had taken upon his shoulders duties that he might not be able to perform; the result proved, however, that he was abundantly qualified for that laborious and responsible position His duties and mine were such that we were afterward frequently brought in contact, and I became very, very well acquainted with him. I learned to love him as well as to admire his well-balanced Judgment, his unvaried courtesy and kindness to all who came about him in business or tn social life. In fact, I did not learn that he was an invalid, that he was a daily sufferer, for a long time after I knew him and was quite iacimaie with him. His genial nature was such that, although suffering himself, hs made it sunshine to all those with whom he associated I know that my brothers upon the bench all concur with me in saying that it was a pleasure to us to have Mr. Bonfield present a cause to us.

He had a finer appreciation of the relative importance of causes, and of the relative importance of questions involved in his causes; and when he had fully discussed his questions, or his sublect, he at once quit. There was but little repetition, presenting his thoughts clearly, and with such force as to secure the attention of the court always It is to me a very sad duty to Join in resolutions to the memory of this young man. Few men of his age have left tor those that come after them, or for their associates, a more unexceptionable example for Industry, fox rectitude, for fine ton, for parity of character, for kintina to all with whom he was associated. The proceedings of the meeting ot the bar of Chicago will be spread upon the records of this court, in further token of regard to the memory of our deceased brother. TUE LEAGUERS.

auaxxsoH's oxio naan To the Editor ef tbe Intsr Oosaa. March 2. Permit me, through your columns, to warn the Irish sympathisers against those who are trying to reap a harvest oat of their pity, and torn their kind feelings into base ridicule. Principal among; this class of politicians is the man who was afraid to preside, when requested, at McCormick's Hall, because Parnell was to speak, Oa the evening ot the 4th insb this fellow Is to have onion tears ia his eyes, and will weep and waO. orer tbe wrongs that his tongue mar utter when contrary to his heart's, desire.

Among those who may hear the spread-eagle wailirurs some may ask themselves, "Why these tears? Why this rending of the speaker's heart The answer to thee question Is easily given. Any man ot ordinary forethought knows that next month a Mayor is to be chosen, and now the fishers for office are casting- their lines baited with Irish wrongs. "My heart is with eta The "beat' has declined to ran again, which reminds one ef Jfalhooleya slate, that was msde only to be tizoken, in order to get bigger fish. If Carter did not. or does not, want the office, why does hs send his "crawlers" to organize Land League club in the wards, and get up funds under the name of charity to defray eampaiga expenses.

A fair sample of this work is fully shown in the Fourteenth Ward, where the dub would not allow resolutions tending to keep American politics out of the cluo, snd shut down on their mover when he sought to explain his intentions, but favoring Mayor Harrison's name as sacred and sboye criticism. Can is be possible that a man whose houses are rotten with sewer-gas feels for his tenants more than a few dollars in his parse when he forgets the former's life. If the Mayor is truly in earnest with the Land Leagao. let him keep his political tricks out of it meetings and prao 1U, MIHlUIUft WW duped until election day by Democrats or other parties, let the American people turn against them. Irish- A ttr btc if VTxrnros last jcioht.

The Land League Club which meets in 8t Patrick's Church Hall Is nnder the auspices ot the Ancient Order of Hibernians and independent of the ward club. A meetinr wae held last evening, which was very well attended, and, as President Conneil said, there was "encouragement to go on." Good speakers were in attendance, and a number asked to bo and were initiated. The Eighteenth Ward Land League met Temn? Brand's Hall, but, owing the fact of its being the first evening of Xent, and the consequent absence of a large number of members of the dub. the meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening next, to the same piace, at which time the Hon. A.

Morrison will deliver an address before the dub. THE WEATHER. A TTaaw and Its Consequeaees as Berards fublle Ueaitu Uviarod Trains. 131 THE cm. The thaw ot yesterday was ot wide geographical distribution, extending throughout every State and Territory of the Union, except Michigan Along the coast of that 8tate the thermometer ranged far below the freezing point In this dty the sun shone brightly, and rapidly turned the bath's snow into its natural element From tbe scientific conception of the meteorology of yesterday, the scribe naturally turns to the practical side of the sure spprosch of spring.

The long winter has doubtless prepared the way for the effectual poisoning of the ground. The relaxation will render every cellar obnoxious with poisonous gases from decsyed vegetables and animal matter. Nothing but a thorough cleansing and renovation will insure safety to the occupants ot underlaid dwellings. The vegetable and animal remains which have long covered tbe ground will discharge poisonous water and gases into wells, and make them a souroe of extreme danger to health. Powerful freshets will bear these released poisons out of the sewers and relief ways to a large extent, of course, but too much care cannot be exercised in the deonsing of cellars, stables, wells, and alleys to insure the best condition of health.

Alley ways especially should be tbe object of the care of the resident and tbe Board of Health. Some alleys in this dty are holes of stench, pestilence, and disease. Swarming witu the debris from the kitchen and natural accumulations of filth, they give forth the pent-up poisons of a long winter. Only prompt action, jilowing on the departure of the snow, 111 avert a greater or leaser scale of calamity. It should be remembered, further, that water standing in utensils will generate mosquitoes for ths household during the season; that early house-cleaning will effect the destruction of the season's crop of flies; tnat by careful attention to the choice fruit trees of the yard the larvae of obnoxious insects may be early destroyed: that house plant just now are covered with almost im perceptible ana minute insect ana tneir eirgs.

which immediate and careful washing ot the leaves will eliminate. In fact, the time for promotion ot a good state of health arrived with yesterday's thsw. Mont people in this climate need to be reminded on the 1st of March that they are enjoving spring weather; otherwise they might overlook it. They are like the Scotch nobleman who had been confined for years in aromatic asylum, and who told some visiting frieuds that he kept up the same splendid taole that he did at bis home; but he added thst, somehow or other, ail the fine dishes tasted to him of porridge. And if any man in Chicago can consider this March weather soring, bv all means let him do so, even if he is compelled to admit that it smacks of midwinter.

The promise of tbe almsnaos, that March shall come in like a lion, was amply fulfilled resteadav. After a chilly dav, a ter rible hailstorm set in about 8 o'clock in the evening, and raged for several hours. The hailstones were small, but, being borne on a high wind, affected the face almost like shot out of shotgun. If poor old Milton jsrere living now, and here, it wonld mace him angry enough to striae ms granamotAer to quote to him one of his fin eat lines, VHaill etnenal mildness, hail!" I Tbe temperature yesterday, as observed by Manasse, optician, 88 Madison street, was as follows: 8 a 28 deg. above zero 4 10 31; 12 33; 3 p.

36; 0 p. rk, 34. Barometer, a a p. txr-av. THS S.1TT, ROADS.

I One can judge of the trouble ra officials have had durinir the repeated i by the following note irom tne jemu con sin: "On the Wisconsin Central Road nlowa eighteen encinea. and 500 men work. Fifty miles of the track was clfl yesterday, and it is hoped the zest Of id be in shape to-night. Just this side of' nasha the plows found oue drift over a i long and from six to Afteen feet deep. "On tbe St.

Paul lines the workmen re very much trouble from the water I held in the snow banks. As soon as a I is opened the water begins toruu and at one! commences to freeze. This ioe is whari troubles the trains snd blocks the work I effectually." INDIANAPOLIS. Special Trisma to The Inter oessa. Lnpzaxapous, Ind, March 2 During ths winter packing season there were out and packed in this city 414,000 hogs, an increase of 49,979 over the same period last year.

This makes us ths fourth city In the country. Ferguson Co. have been awarded for loss on their building by the recent fire. The principal loss was tn the destruction of meats la store. Articles of incorporation of the Del Korte Silver sumtig Company were to-day filed, It has a capital stock of SOO.tXXX The incorporators are citizens of Knox County.

Taik of the citizens' movement for the dry election meets with consider able favor, and Congressman De Las Matyr is mentioned a a probable candidate for Mayor. A WISCONSIM Te the Editor ot The Inter Ocean. I Baxorr. Feb. 22.

Colonel O. Johnson this city, is rapidly looming up as strong exadidate fortheoffic of Secretary of State en the next State ticket. He is warmly Indorsed by larre number of the Boaaaiaavlaa element of toe State, snd starts oat with a very hearty support tn the First Congressional District, aa wed as la other portions of the State already beard from. Colonel Johnson is wall knosm tarooshout the btate as a hard- worker in the Bepebiioaa party, a man of irreproaehabie obamMr, aad unquestioned ability. He filled tae vfuoe of State Com-missioner ot Emigration admirably has been several times elected Mayor of this eltv, and is abundantly qualified for the duties et Secretary of State.

H. F- HOAAAX, i pasaf SENATOR CABER0.VS RE-ELECTION To the ZM tor of Tbs Inter Oosaa. Kxnosba. Win, March Mr. Cameron, of this State, has a distaste for what may ho termed a scram hie for offloe, and, without Toeing showy, has undoubted administrative ability.

His iategnity no one question. The pablio sentiment among Republicans, outside of mere politicians, Is wholly in his favor for re-election to the United States Senate, aad I feel sure the Republicans in Wisconsin would be much gratified if he is chosen, W. Af. an utioi votes. Look te roar seres sua tore Poster bills by asiagDc, Bali's ubxrsvp.

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