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r.4'i'Tr,'f'Mg 4 i 3 I PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 31. 1883. TWO CENTS. NUMBEH 2G95.

RISE OF THE POLAR BEAR. NEW CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILS. HIRST AHEAD OF TAGGART. PIKE AMONG BKEADSTTJFFS. MACE AND SLADE IN COURT THE NEWS IN HARRISBURG FOR FREE SOAP OR DEATH.

MR. COX'S APPEAL FOR THE UNWASHED A Keeper's Narrow Escape from a Ferocious Beast at the Gardens. A keeper named James Murray had a thrilling escape from a terrible death at the Zoological Garden yesterday, while cleaning the cage of the Tolar bear. This cage, which stands by itself near the southeast entrance, is built ol strong iron bars and is about twenty feet in diameter, with a stone den at the back and a tank in the centre large enough for the bear to roll in. The iron barsslopc inward at the top and form a roof eight feet above the floor, with a circular opening about' three feet in diameter over the tank.

As is usual when the cage is to be cleaned, Murray drove the bear into his den and closed the iron grating between that and the cage. Ho then entered, closed and fastened the door and was playing water from a hose into tho den when, with a ferocious growl, the beur threw itself against the grating, which gave way, and the animal rushed upon the keeper. Murray saw at a glance that there was only one hope of escape, for be was securely fastened in with a beast that was determined to ea't him and wns quite capable of the task. There was nobody within sight or hearing. Propping his hose, Murrny sprang across the tank and cliaibed the smooth bars on the opposite side of the enge.

He renched the top before the bear had time to follow him, but the imprisoned keeper realized that it afforded no place of refuge, for the animal could easily catch him there by rearing on its baunclies. He then made a perilous overhead journey along the top by clinging to the under side of the sloping bars until lie reached the opening in the ccutre. Murray succeeded in gaining tho aperture and himself up to safety without a scratch. He was a badly scared man, however, aud his face wus ghastly the rest of the day. SWEPT DOAVN IN A SXO YV SLIDE.

Nine Men Burled Beneath a Colorado AvalancheShaft Houses Destroyed. Gi'NNisoN, January 30. Last nirht about one o'clock a snow slide started from the summit of Ruby Peak, near Irwin, and traveled with fearful velocity the distance of a mile, to the bottom of the gulch, totally destroying and carrying with it all shafi houses and machinery connected with the Ruby Chief, Howard extension, Hurangoand Oakes mines. Eight men, unable to escape, were carried to tho bottom and buried in the snow. A rescuing party started in search of the lost ones and when found Frank Roland was dead and William Ilrown and William Coleman probably fatally injured.

Last Saturday J. W. Good speed, brother of the celebrated clergyman of Chicago and superintendent of the Paradise Mining Company, while crossing the mountain near Gothic wus caught in a snow slide ami hurled to the gulch and buried at least one hundred feet under thesnow, where the body must remain until summer. Ho leaves a widow aud two children. This morning an immense slide in tho Gothic Mountain, near Gothic, went down with such frightful force as to shako the whole town like an earthquake.

Rescuing a Baby from Evil John II. Clark, manager of the Olympic Garden, Eighth and Vine streets, nnd John Goodwin, of 20 Boyd's avenue, were before Magistrate Ladncr yesterday, charged witli violating the law by allowing Baby Goodwin, a minor, to sing nnd dance in a resort where liquor is sold. Mr. Hulton, agent of the society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was the prosccutcr. The child has for several years supported an invalid father and other relatives.

Two years auo the society allowed her to singin a juvenile Pinafore" company. Witnesses said that Goodwin had been repeutediy warned not to allow his child to appear where liquor is sold. Tho Magistrate fined Clark and Goodwin each nnd gave the "baby "to her mother. As the child made such apathetic appeal the Magistrate decided to allow the father to retain the child. Goodwin nnd Clark appealed and were held under bail.

Clark declared that he had employed the child out of pure charily. The Forrest Home Case Settled. In the United States Supreme Court at Washington, yesterday, the case of the Edwin Forrest Home, plaintiff in error, agninst William Forrest was dismissed in accordance with an agreement made, each party paying their own costs. The suit arose by nu action of ejectment having been brought by William B. Forrest against the Home lor certain land in New York city valued at The will of Edwin Forrest devised this land to the Home, but a law of New York State provides that no testator shall deviso property to a corporation which is not nt the time existence.

William B. Forrest claims that, under this law, the title ot the property vests in the heirs, nnd in consequence of this claim the suit was brought. The Judge in tlie New York court instructed the jury to find a verdict for tho plaintiff, but, notwithstanding, the verdict was returned for the defendants. A Brilliant Ball for Charity. The Hebrew Charity Ball nt the Academy of Music last evening was declared to be one of the most successful entertainments of tho kind ever given there.

The whole floor was filled with dancers, from the front lobbies to some distance back of the stage. Seven thousand persons entered the building and the gross receipts were SIT.joO, nearly all of which will be clear profit, ns large amounts were realized from the renting of various privileges. A pretty scenery, representing in thecentrc an Italian village, on die left hand side the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet" and on the right a cottage in Uigolette," made tho ball more romantic, and bright colored lights shining from every nook and criuinv, together with the strains of Ilassler's Hand and the charming effect of the beautiful dresses, conspired to keep the dancers till an curly hour this morning, A Perilous Predicament. Atlanta, January 30. Dr.

Hope, who was lost on the Tnllulnh Falls Bluff, was rescued to day. When he wns lirst seen Sunday night Be was on a narrow ledge three hundred feet down tho bliitl'nnd one hundred feet above tho water. A small light told where he wns. It seemed impossible to rescue him, owing to the peculiar formation of the mountain side. At daybreak he could he seen clinging to the almost perpendicular wall.

Five men took ropes to day and worked their way down until they got within fifty feet of him. They threw him a rope, which he fastened about his body and was iet down one hundred feet to the ground below. The Cause of Burns Death. Dr. M.

1). Kirkpatrick, of 515 Brown street, denied at an inquest Dy Coroner Janncy yesterday in the case of Lawrence Bums, of 710 South Sixth street, that lie had told the family the Coroner would charge the city 875 for making an autopsy, or that he had refused to give a burial certificate unless permitted to cut the body up. Ho had been told that Burns hnd fallen down a hatchway and been crushed between bales of rags. Ho did not know what was the cause of death. Dr.

I.cc, one of the Coroner's physicians, made the autopsy, and lonnd that death was from blood poisoning, the peritoneum being punctured. Tho Hunters' Dush Across Country. The members of the Kose Tree Hunt, who had accepted an invitation from the West Chester Fox Hunting Club for a two days' chase, were prevented from starting on Monday, as originally intended, and deferred tho meet until yesterday. The collection of mud and slush iu the country roads and tho soft condition of tho turf did not prevent the meeting, although It tended to diminish the sport. Nearly fifty members of the two clubs, fully equipped fortho chase, with their combined kennels of fox, hounds, started from West Chester in the morning and enjoyed agood run over the surrounding country, McFadden Will Not Withdraw.

Chief Engineer McFadden, of tte Water Department, is working upon his annual report and has spared little time to the work of his campaign, although he says that he expects to be re elected. Shortly after the recent caucus at Broad nnd Race streets Sir. Rowan called upon Dr. McFadden, assured him that he could not possibly be elected aud advised him to withdraw. The Chief refused to do so and said that if the Councils did not want to reelect him he would be content to go out of the office, but would under no circumstances withdraw from the contest.

Hauling Fire Away in Wagons. Siiamokin, January 30. The fire in Bear Valley shaft was found burning highor up the man way to day, but water was turned on nnd it was subdued. This evening (ire wns discovered comingdown breast No. 10, which adjoins the manway.

This breast Is full of refuse and Is now being drawn. Every wagon contains considerable burning mutter. The breast will probably bo emptied to morrow, after which the officials claim they can clear the mine of fire in a few days. Wuleott Improving Dully. Special Dispatch to The Times.

New York, January 30. Waleott, the qnail cater, improves dally. He ate his twenty fourth brace to day as though he really relished them, finishing in the quick time of seven minutes. He afterwards confessed to having hurried on account of the clouds of tobacco Binoke and also to settle bets as to the time two quuil could be cuten in. Montonoros Raid a Town.

Lima, Terti, January 30. A band of Mon toncros to day attacked tho town of Puirn, but wore repulsed. Muny were killed on both sides. Juan Semlnarlo and Cholnco Garcia, Montonero chiefs, were among the killed. Maximillian Frins' houso wns burned, his brother wounded and his cousin killed.

The Montonero leader says that he will again attack the towm A Main That Could Not Sfand the Water. A water main on Fifteenth street, near Filbert, burst last evening, tearing a circular holo beneath tho car tracks of ten lcet in diameter by thrco in depth. The track was propped up nnd travel resumed, although it was necessary todctach thchorscs from the cars and push tho latter by hand across tho Impromptu elevated railway. Arraignod for Counterfeiting. Trenton, January 30.

Tho case of John Henderson, tho alleged counterfeiter, was called in the United States District Court in this city to day. Henderson pleaded not guilty and bis trial wus set down for Tuesday next, A Big Broad Street Warehouse Tartly Destroyed by Flames. Thousands of people who had been attracted from all parts of the city by the glow of the conflagration braved the liquid mud of Broad street and stood for three hours last night as witnesses of the partial destruction of the flour and grain warehouse occupying the lots 250, 232, 251 and 206 on Broad street below Vine. The structure was three stories in height, with a frontage of 110 feet and a depth of 200 feet, and its erection was contemporary with the days of the lumbering Conestoga wagons, a half century ago. The destruction of last night may be estimated at $10,000.

L. Knowlcs dealers In flour, hops, molt, on their own account and on commission, occupied the first and second stories nnd rented the third floor for the storage of furniture, etc. They had 0,000 barrels of flour, several car loads of seed, and F. M. II.

Brooke had about 8:1,000 worth of timothy seed ou storage. The tenants of Xo. 2M were J. II. Allen flour and grain commission merchants, and of 250 were E.

II. Graham i Hour and grain commission merchants; E. V. Siegmann, dealer In agricultural machinery and implements, and E. Hill machinists, wno had the third floor.

The origin of the lire is a mystery. Robert Johnson, foreman for Knowlcs had been ou the second floor during the nfter noon and is positive that when he left at quarter before Isix o'clock there was nothing that would start a fire. Twentieth District rolieeman I eithgow, who was passing at half past eight o'clock, saw a blaze on the back part of the second floor, and, running to Leeds' place, in the rear, heard the roar and crackle of flames and as blinded by smoke. The tire alarm box at Broaa and CnllowhiU streets was struck. That at Broad and Race streets is said to have failed to work.

The lire soon burst through the roof and cupola and made a brilliant light. When the firemen had the blaze under control, at 11 o'clock, the roof and upper floors of tho rear portion of the entire warehouse were burned nnd wrecked and on the Brond street eud the two tipper floors of Knowlcs building were badly burned. Hill's machine shop was lull of lubbish and the lower floors were water soaked. It was impossible to estimate the dainasrc bv water to the mounds ot flour in barrels. Know lcs Co.

had 810,000 in stock, with a full insurance; Graham Co. had about Allen" Seiguian fc probably So.000, anil Hill about the same. These losses are well covered by insurance. The buildings were worth probably 500,000 and are owned by the Bushong estate. BETKAYKD AND DESERTED.

An Indiana County Maiden In the Berks County roorliouse. Special Dispatch to Tuk Times. Reading, January 30. A young woman, about 18 years old, a stranger in this city, called on Poor Director Ilickcl to day and requested to be sent to the Poorhouse. She wns attired in a brown silk dress, fashionably made, and wore a dark coat, trimmed with fur.

She Is rather good looking. Her story is a sad one of love and desertion. Her post office and residence is Brush Valley, Indiana county, Pa. she said about four weeks ago she was induced to run away from homo by a young man from that section of the name of Jimmy tiueen. Since that time he has gone under half a dozen different names.

was enticed from home, she says, under a promise of marriage While relating her story she wept bitterly and completely broke down. Hie" wanted lobe sent to the Almshouse until she could inform her parents of her whereabouts. 'The young lady says she Is of respectable pnrentsnnd that she lias been guilty of no wrong. She says I loved the young man and never had any Idea that ho would turn out to be such contemptible scoundrel." She says, among other things: "I ran away from home, it is true, but God knows I have regretted it a thousand times." She was sent to the Poorhouse, as she requested. Tho Railway Bosses Too Powerful.

Special Dispatch to Tun Times. IIarrisihtui, January 30. Owing to the absence of most of the Philadelphia members of the House committee on passenger railways.consideration of the committee of one hundred's bill for the repeal of tlie passenger railway act of 1W8 was to day postponed for a week by the committee, of which Jameson, of Bucks, is chairman. President Garrett, of the eiininiiltee of one hundred, nnd President Williams, of the Tenth and Eleventh Streets Bine, were mentioned by the commiltcenieu as among those whom they would like to hear. All who desire to appear are Invited: of the country members of the committee say that the hill would give the Councils too much power.

George D. McCrenry and othcis. of the committee of one hundred, expect a negative report. Tho Senatorial Struggles. Lincoln, January 30.

Tlie sixteenth ballot for United States Senator wns taken to day, and resulted ns follows: Thayer, 21; Boyd, 19; Millard, IN; Saunders, 15; Cowin, Matiderson, 10; Stickel, 10; Brown, Morton, Ashley, Crounse, Lake, Butler, Connor, Canfield, 1. St. January :0. One ballot wis taken to dnv for I'nited Slates Senator, resulting ns follows Win Wilson, 29; Cole, 11; Hubbard, Bunnell, Kindred, Start, Davis, Farmer, Wakefield, scattering, total, 110. Dkthoit, January 30.

Two ballots were taken today for mted Stutcs Senator, with no result and no material change. A Victory for tho Anti Monopolists. Special ipntch to The Times. Xkw York, January 30. The railroads were beaten to day at Albany when O'Donncll was confirmed for Kailroad Commissioner.

Some days ago, under the new law, Governor Cleveland appointed thrco Itailroad Commissioners, two Democrats and one anti monopolist. Tho lirst two were apparently satisfactory to the railroad interests and were promptly confirmed. O'Donncll being an nntl inonopolist was vigorously opposed, but after a hard fight, in which Ills character was assailed iu various ways, he was to day confirmed by a vote more decisive than even his friends had hoped for. Sink's Death Sfill a Mystery. Special Dispatch to Tim Times.

Wilkksiiarre, January 30. The death of Cornelius Sink, who was found on Saturday last in the shaft of an abandoned colliery near N'anticoke, is still shrouded in mystery, despite the efforts made to throw some light on the subject. His friends say thnt his In to was the outcome of a deliberate nnd cold blooded plot to get him out of the way. There are others who say that the deceased wns intoxicated at the time and fell down the shaft, but this story is not believed. The people of the village are still more or less excited over the affair and lliiuk it was a deep laid tragedy, which will come to light soouer or later.

Applicants for Irish's Vacant Place. Special Dispatch to The Times. Washington January 30. Before the death of Mr. Irish and while he was ill applications were sent to this city for his position as Chief of the Bureau of Engraving nnd Printing.

Since his death the numbcrof applicants has been greatly increased. Among these nre J. V. Burrill, purchasing agent of the Treasury; Thomas J. Sullivan, assistuut chiut of the bureau, now acting chief; A.

M. Clnpp, ex Public Printer, and B. L. Berry, of Philadelphia. The latter has inaugurated boom, but it is said Hint civil service reform will take effect iu the appointment of Sullivan.

An Editor Indicted for Libel. Special Dispatch to The Times. West Chester, January 30 In the Court of Quarter Sessions for Chester county to dny the grand jury found five true bills in tho libel case of Moore vs. Roberts, of Phconixville. Moore is a policeman, and the defendant, John O.

K. Hobarts, is editor and proprietor of the Phomixvillo itmenqer. Mr. Kobarts' recent severe criticism of Moore's official action led to the suit. The case will go to trial to A Hisli I'riced Pew.

Special Dispatch to The Times. New York, January 30. A pew in Grace Church, belonging to the estntc of Abraham Scher mcrhorn, which has been owned by the family since the church was built, was sold at the Exchange salesroom to dny by auction. It Is one of the best in the church. The first bid wns S7o0, and, after brisk competition, it was bought by Charles V.

South mayd, of Evnrts, Southmayd Choute. The Appropriation Bills. Special Dispatch to The Times. Haiikisbutiq, January 30. The appropriation bills now ponding in the appropriation committee of the House, outside of the general appropriation bill, aggregate The committee will make si lonuous efforts to reduce this profligate aggregate before the bills are reported and hope that the paring process wiil bring them to a figure within reach of the resources of trie State.

Air. Tlunsborger's Body Becovered. Ali.entown, January 30. Tlie body of Eli Hunsberger, who wns killed by a cave in at Metzer's ore mine, near this city, on Saturdny, was recovered to day. The Coroner's jury has returned a verdict thnt death was caused by an accident, and exonerates all persons from blame.

DEATH'S DOINGS. William Chenowilh, well known as the proprietor of the Chalybeate Springs, near Bedford, died on Monday evening. Frofessor Alexander Dimitry died at New Orleans yesterday, aged 70. He wasatone time United States Minister to Central America and held at different times other important government positions. Kev.

H. 13. McCalhmi, ft veteran journalist, editor end proprietor of tlie Florida Union, which ho sold on Saturday last, died at Jacksonville, nt an early hour yesterday, of consumption, from which ho had becu a sufferer lor many years. The services over the remains of the late Archbishop Hughes took place yesterday morning in St. Patrick Cathedral, New York.

It was estimated thnt nearly eight thousand people were In the edifice. Cardinal McCloskoy and many other dignitaries were present. Itonry G. Lan'ley, the veteran compiler of rneiflc Const statistics and of various directories, died on Monday night, in San Francisco, at the ago of 70 yenrs. Ho was an old New York journalist, having started the Murninq Xam, In conjunction with James Sullivan and Samuel J.

Tilden. Ho went to California in 16 19, Filling TTp the Tickets Conventions In Six of the Wards. In several wards last evening dilatory conventions placed Councilmsnic candidates in the field. In the Second the Republicans nominated Richard Cochran, a printer, for Common Council. The oiber place on the ticket was not filled.

George H. Mc Cully and James Moran, present members, have been renominated by the Democrats. The Eighth Ward Democratic Convention nominated Richard S. Edwards, a lawyer, for Common Council, and indorsed Samuel Bowen, the Independent candidate, for Constable. The Fifteenth ward Democratic convention received a communication signed by John McLaughlin and Walter E.

Nixon, representing the Independent Republicans, who stated that their organization would support the regular Republican Councilmanic ticket. They, however, proposed several names to the Democrats tor School Directors. A committee, which was appointed ty Chairman Hughes, of the Democratic Convention, prepared a reply, in which they censured the Reformers for the course which they bad taken in the contest and declined to form any coalition upon the School Board ticket. Thomas Twibill, lawyer, and Edward K. Wolgamnth, merchant, were then nominated for Common Council, the other place on the ticket being left vacant.

The Twenty eighth Ward Convention met at Broad street and Susquehanna avenue. The refusal of Jacob K. Thompson to become one of the candidates for Common Council led to the appointment of a committee to confer with the ward executive committee, and the convention idjourned until to morrow evening. William Hall, dry goods dealer, and James Howard, saloon keeper, are candidates for the nomination. The Twenty ninth aid Democratic Convention, after appointing a committee to visit the candidates who have been suggested for its nomination, adjourned until Friday night.

There are two places to be filled upon the ticket. Joseph Savidge, lawyer: William A. Laverty, dealer in notions, and William Buck, lightning rod manufacturer, are tlie most prominent candidates. The Thirty first ward Democrats indorsed Common Councilman Robert S. Leithend, Republican, who has been renominated.

Adorn S. Conway, Democratic candidate for Common Council in the Fifth ward, in his letter accepting the nomination says that he feels that it is in no small degree a recognition of the services rendered by his father ill behalf of the purity of tlie ballot and the cause ot municipal ieform. TWO COLLISIONS IN A FOG. The Steamer Gince Sunk and One Life Lost. The Carolina's Decks liadly Crushed.

Norfolk, January 30. The steamer Lnray, of the Old Dominion Lino, while coming up the river from Hampton this morning ran into the steamer Grace, bound from Norfolk for points on the Rappahannock river, and sank her almost instantly. Besides her crew tho Grace had six passengers ou board, all of whom escaped except K. II. Wood, of Lancaster county, who was drowned after been badly crushed.

None of the other passengers sustained serious injury. Of the crew, James W. Robson, fireman, had his leg broken and was otherwise badly injured. He was sent to the hospital. Mr.

Wood had lieen here pur clinslng a wedding outfit and was returning home to marry on Thursday. A deu fog prevailed at the time of the collision. The Grace's enrgo. which consists of genernt merchandise, will be a total loss. Baltimore, January l'his morning steamboat Carolina, of the Baltimore ami Norfolk Line, while oil' Cedar Point, in the Chesapeake bay, seventy two miles below ihis city, ran into the British" steamship Rivcrsdale, lying at anchor.

The whole port bow and side ot the Carolina, back to the wheel house, was stove in and her decks crushed, causing a damage of several thousand dollars. No personal injury wus sustained. A dense fog prevailed at the time. Funds liaised for tho Textile Art School. By the report of the secretary, presented at the meeting of tlie Philadelphia Association of Manufacturers of Textile Fabrics yesterday, it appeared that the committee appointed to solicit subscriptions towards the establishment of a school for instruction in the textile art had secured during the year.

The amount not being sufficient to warrant the opening of the school nothing has beer. done. The secretary reported it as probable that the coming tariff will prove favorable to the production of the better fabrics. Tooll'sct the influence of free trade documents had been distributed throughout the country. The Board of Directors circulated during the year about publications calculated to instruct the people upon the subject.

The treasurer's report showed the receipts for the year to have been jf.i.dSfi.til and expenditures The old officers were re elected. The hosiery section ot the association also met to take action upon that section of the tariff bill bearing upon tlie production of their looms. Tho manufacturers favor tho tariff of ilo per cent, upon the lower grades, but in the higher grades ol goods they think the rate should bo more than per cent. Heading's Kopiihlicurt Nominations. Soc( iol i to Kkaiuxg, January 30.

The Kepnblican City Convention met here to night in the Court House, with Jesse Orr ns president. Mayor Jiowe, who was opposed by two or throe candidates a week ago, was tendered a renomination by acclamation, lie made a speech, in which lie declared that this was the last lime he would run as a candidate for the Mayoralty. The ticket whs completed by the nomination of E. A. Ilowcll, cx Cdy ch ik.

lor Controller, and Martin Strong, v. holms a large German following, for Treasurer. The attendance at the convention was the lareesl known for years. The ticket is generally thought to be the strongest that could have been nominated. On the Train Robbers' Track.

Ooden January 30. A telegram from one of the pnrly in pursuit ol the robbers who attacked the Central Pacific train at Montcllo, Nevada, states that the robbers have been surrounded in tlie mountains and that they are known. Three of the gang nre convicts who escaped from the Salt Lake Penitentiary and the rest arc cowboys. They" fired at the posse, but hit no one. They were shot themselves, however, one of them fatally.

They belong to a smnll gang having a rendezvous in western Utah. Their camp, with the remainder of the thieves in it, is now watched by the officers while awaiting assistance. Wedding Hells at rottsville. Special Dlsoatch to The Times. Pottsville, January 30.

This afternoon Trinity Episcopal Church was crowded by a large and fashionable audience to witness the wedding ceremony of Lewis Grant, son of William Grant, deceased, an extensive coal operator, and Harriet Wyn koop, daughter of Colonel John K. Wynkoop. The ceremony wns performed by Rev. Dr. Charles O.

Gil liott. Immediately alter the ceremony the happy couple left for Now York. The presents were very numerous and costly. Attempt to Wreck a Train, Special Dispatch to Tin: Times. West Chester, January 30.

An attempt was made last night to wreck the express train on the Fruzcr branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at a point about two miles from Ibis borough, by placing a large piece of timber across the track. Tho effort proved fruitless, as the engine, upon striking it, knocked it from tho truck and the train passed in safety. Watchmen are now guarding the road at that point and every effort is being made to lerret out the guilty parties. Crushed in a Threshing; Machine. Special Dispatch to TiieTimes.

Williamsport, January 30. On the farm of Mr. Hart in Ulnckholo Valley, this county, to day, a number of men wore engaged in threshing grain with a machine and a young man named Derrwas driving the horses. Bysomo means lie stepped or slipped in such a way as to have his leg caught in the cogs of the wheels, and before tho machinery could lie stopped the leg was crushed into a Jelly, necessitating amputation below the knee. The nungarlan Laborers to Sue for Damages.

Special Dispatch to Tuk Times. Easton, January 30. It is stated on excellent authority that the Hungarians who were released from jail on Saturday will individually sue their prosecutor, the Wind Gap and Delaware Road, for false imprisonment. This would mako fifty suits. Explosion of a LocomotiveHoiler.

Special Dispatch to TiieTimes. liETHl.EHEM, January 30. Thehoilerof the locomotive Neseopec of the Lehigh Valley Railroad blew up near Packerton this afternoon. Tho engineer and three brakomcn were slightly injured. Tho engine was badly wrecked.

BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. Professor Saathof was shot and mortally wounded at a ball at Flatonia, Texas, last night. The Art Congress sitting in liome has decided to hold an international exhibition in Rome every four years and a national exhibition every two years in one of the chief towns of Italy. Thomas C. Brown, a wealthy farmer residing nenr Finksburg, Carroll county, committed suicide by shooting himself with a gun yesterday.

Ho was a member of the Legislature in 1871, John Gihhons, a. contractor on the Springfield and Memphis Railrond, wns assassinated last Friday evening, whllo coming home from his work, in Oregon county, Mo. He was shot from the brush by some unknown person. Switzerland has rejected the naturalization treaty proposed by the United States, according to which nationality is forfeited by residing for a certain period abroad, on the ground that this clause of the treaty is contrary to Swiss law. Tho reports of a small pox epidemic at Snlem, nre said to have been exaggerated.

There Is but one case of small pox in the town and two of varioloid. The churches were opened on Sunday and Roanoke College has resumed its exercises. llobert Benson, overseer of one of the York Mill weaving rooms at Biddeford, Mnino, was unexpectedly discharged on As ho was very popular, the employes of that room, numbering 100, struck work. The matter is considered serious. The New York Tolice Commissioners yesterday gave Detectives Rlclly nnd Vou Gcricliten permission to accept the f00 reward given by tho Dallas City (Texas) Bank for the capture of the forger, John Stewart, who, after arrest, cut his throat a day or two ago, THE CLERK ENJOINS THE CONTROLLER.

After Being Sworn In Mr. Taggart Repairs to the Office, to be Confronted With an Injunction The Question to be Ileal in Court. William SI. Taggart yesterday forenoon went before Notary James S. Phillips, on Walnut street, above Eighth, and took: the formal oath of office as Controller of the city and county.

Shortly before 2 o'clock, in company with F. F. Brightly, one of his attorneys, and his father, John H. Taggart, who Is on his bond, he walked to the Controller's office. A rap at tho door of Chief Clerk Hirst's room brought out a clerk and all three walked in.

I como here as Controller aud demand possession of the books and papers in this office," nervously said Mr. Taggart. Before he had finished tho sentence Mr. Hirst jumped up and put iu his hands the copy of an injunction granted by Judge Hare during the morning to prevent him from Uiking possession. "You see from said Mr.

Hirst, "thatyoa have no right here." Mr. Brightly rend the paper and remarked that though Mr. Taggart was legally the Controller aud hud proclaimed himself such before the writ had been served on him, he would obey tlie order of the Court. John II. Taggart remarked that as one of his sou's bondsmen he desired to knoxr whether Mr.

Hirst had given any security for the papers and books in the office. "Oh. yes," replied the latter. "I gave bond in $10,000 this morning." The party then left the office and Mr. Hirst settled himself in his chair with a sigh of relief.

The entire interview was conducted in a very quiet manner, all present, except the two principals, who were evidently nervous, seeming to ei.joy the spectacle. THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, At noon Charles Henry Jones nnd James E. Gowcn, counsel for Mr. Hirst, went before Judge Hare and secured tho injunction. Then Charles Wheeler entered in the Prothonotury's office security on the injunction bond in Sio.ooo.

A copy of the writ was sent to Mr. Hirst. While this wns going on City Solicitor West, William Henry Ruwie and Controller Taggart were in conference at the private office of the former on Walnut street, but it was of very brief duration, as word was soon sent to them of the action of Mr. Hirst, nnd they proceeded to the Quarter Sessions, where Judge Hare was holding court. After consultation between the lawyers and the Judge it was agreed to have the case argued on Saturday ne.Nt in Common Pleas.

No. 2, before a full bench. Sir. Taggart returned to his office, there to await the serving of the injunction, and linully walked to the Controller's oilico. When Mr.

Taggnrl hnd slated that he intended to into the office yesterday, despite any action that the Chief Clerk might take, it wus thought that there would be an exciting scene, and consequently there was quite a number of interested spectators waiting for the appeurniicc of the claimant and his friends. The clerks were anxious watchers and every rap ut Hie door caused a start on the part of those' within. Nothing hapieued beyond the occurrences mentioned to break the monotony, and when it was ascertained that the preliminary injunction had been secured it was hard to tell whether gratification or disappointment predominated among the gathering. TAGGAKT SAVS IS CONriiOI.I.EIl. Mr.

Taggart says that he is now the legally elected Controller aud that ho has taken formal possession of the office according to law, but thnt of course he con do nothing further until the question is decided by the courts. I announced thut I wns Controller before the injunction wns served on me and therefore thcofiice is In my possession. Mr. Hirst is the temporary custodian of the books and papers aud will retain charge of them pending the proceedings in court. I know that I am right and am satisfied that the end will be in my favor." Mr.

Hirst says the ordinary work of the office, except signing warrants, ill go ou ns usual and that lie was sure of peace and quiet lor a lew more days. The bill ot complaint on which the injunction wns procured is in substance ns follows: 'flie office of Controller became vncautoii January hi, 1KSI, the then incumbent, Robert E. Paulson, having on tiiat day assumed the ollice ot Governor of the State of Pennsylvania. The complainant, before the happening of the vacancy, was the Chiel Clerk and principal deputy in the office of the Controller and lias Leon since the vacancy and now is in tho lawful possession of the room In which the business of the ollice is transacted and has charge and custody ot all the books, papers and documents. THE VACANCY FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Under the Constitution and laws of this Commonwealth, tho bill recites, the vacancy now existing must bo filled by the iovcrnor of the Commonwealth by and with the consent of the Senate; that tho Governor has actually named a person lolill thevacuncy, and that the said nomination is now pending before the Senate for confirmation. Notwithstanding the premises the defendant, William M. Taggart, claims to be entitled to the ollice, elected by the Councils of the city of Philadelphia thereto, and the complainant alleges that the defendant threatens to take forcible possession of the rooms and take the papers, books and documents appertaining to theoflice out of the possession and custody of the complainant. The complainant is advised Unit the threatened course of the defendant is contrary to law and that it is the complainant's duty to keep possession of the rooms and to retain the charge and custody of the papers, books and documents until a successor to the otliec of Controller has been duly appointed by the Governor and continued by the Senate, but that, nevertheless, the complainant is without remedy in the premises at coniuicn law and without remedy except by the exercise ol the equitable jurisdiction of llie Court. Death ot Mrs.

Francis A. Drexcl. Mrs. Emma li. Drexcl, wife of Francis A.

Drexel, died at her residence, 1'aKl Walnut street, on Monday night. For more than a week past she had been sinking and her death was an event not entirely unlooked for. Mrs. Drexel was noted for her extensive philanthropy, nnd her death will be keenly felt by hundreds who are Indebted to her bounty for their homes. She paid the rent of more than 1.0(1 families and distributed among the poor over $20,000 a year.

Every case of deserving charity which appealed to her lor assistance received prompt recognition. She employed a woman to institute inquiry into the merits of each applicant, and once every week dispensed groceries, clothing and money to tho poor, ho gathered every Tuesday in the rear of her residence. Although a strict member ol the Roman Catholic Church, no discrimination was ever made on account of religion. The House of Good Shepherd and its inmates has always been an especial object of her benevolence. The deceased wus a daughter of the late Michael Bouvier.

Reforming the Delaware Judiciary. Special Dispatch to Tuk Times. January 30. A call has been issued by several prominent lawyers, including Congressman elect Charles II. Lore, of Wilmington, for a meeting of the members of the bar of the Stale of Delaware, to be held iu the Court House, in this city, ou l'ridav next, nt noon.

The subject to be considered is tlie proper plan for the reform of the judicial system of the State. The issuing of the call was at tiie instance of members of the bar of each of the counties. MeGloin to be Hanged. York, January 00. A dispatch was received by Mr.

William F. Howe from Albany this afternoon," setting forth that the Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of tlie courts below th case of MeGloin, who murdered Louis Hunier. Ho will be resentenced on Thursday. Found Murdered. Atlanta, January 30.

Jacob Slimmer was found on the College campus at Gainesville this morning murdered. A wound on the top ol his head showed the cause of his death, but there is no clue to the perpetrator Indications for To Day. For tlie Middle Atlantic States, increasing coiidi'ness, fo'lou td by rain, icarm southerly veering ta coltl'r cslcrly wind, Jailing followed by rising barometer. Temperature at tho Signal Office yesterday: Highest, lowest, 35; mean, 40.8. CITY NOTES.

The subscriptions to the fund for the relief of llio sufferers by the Hoods in Germany aggregate $17,007.85. An inventory of the personal estate of tins late James Chirk, filed yesterday with the Register, Bhows a value of fstl.sin.tit). James II. Teajrle, familiarly known as tho Major," is an applicant for a position under Chief Highway Commissioner Estnbrook. Two caveats were filed with the Register of Wills vosterduy against tho admission to probate of the wills of the' late John Young and Sonar Newman.

Hichnrd Vaux has written an opinion for David II. Lnnc, in which he holds that the Governor cannot oust the Recorder before the expiration of Ins term without, cause. City Solicitor West yesterday rendered a decision declaring that, coiitractors were only required to file one bond when bidding to supply tho Commissioners with stationery for the various departments. Last evening the body of Frederick A.Taylor, a voting medionl student In the University of Pennsylvania, was taken to Ills late home ln Rochester, N. Y.

Mr. Tuvlor died suddenly on Monday of pulmonary hemorrhage, without a moment's warning. Emma Williams, thirty years old, from Cnnadn, who said she had recently been In a hospital but could not remember its name, was found apparently stupidly drunt on Friday night on the street and was taken to the Sixth district police station. Later In the night she innde two attempts to hang herself with handkerchief to the cell bars, but was cut down each time by the turnkey. The twentv second anniversary meeting of the Woman's Vnion Foreign Missionary Society was held at 1122 Chestnut street vcstenlay.

The Rev. Dr. Patton presided The Rev. Elliott H. Thomson, I'.

and tho Rev. Dr. Rltteiihouse spoke. Mrs. Zayat Barakct, of Svria, for several years a resident of Alexandria, spoke.

society, which was organized to reach women in heathen lands Inaccessible to male missionaries, received last year $11,408.00 and cxr ptuded A LIVELY DEBATE OVER THE SEALERS. A Tote on Their Confirmation Not Beached. Recorder Lane to be Removed by the Governor A Special Message to be Sent to the Senate. Special Dispatch to This Tim ks. IUrrisbi'Ro, January 30.

The Senate, after enjoying another specimen of Acting President Iieyburn's disregard for Reform innovations iu saying His Excellency" when the reverend Private Secretary Everett carries In a communication from the plain "Governor of the Coni monwealth" went into executive session at noon to consider the appointment of Iseminger and Sensen dcrfcr as Sealers ot Weights and Measures tor Philadelphia. Then the administration got another of the blows that keep itdodging. Gordon's motion to confirm stirred up Cooper, Davies, Grec, Hughes, Adams nnd Smith, nnd the debate lasted overnn hour. Hall, Humes and Sutton helped Gordon. Kennedy listened eargcrly, but seemed to think that one Democratic voice from Philadelphia was enough.

Wallace, too, was silent, his meditative posture, with brow and eyes concealed by his hand, not being disturbed by the liveliest verbal shots exchanged. hughes opposes confirmation. Hughes opposed the motion, not ln defense of the present incumbents, Crawford and Slack, but because of a pending bill to reduce the fees about oue half. At present from eight thousand dollars to ten thousand dollars a year could be legitimately earned in Crawford's district, the northern, and how much could be got out of it by improper means he was unable to teli. All the work of a year had been done in two or three months.

To Humes' inquiry as to whether Iseminger and Senseuderfer, if confirmed, could be removed at the Governor's pleasure, Hughes replied that he thought they could. Then." said Humes, as we have one of the few honest public men of Philadelphia in the Executive Chair, we can rely ou him to remove these officers before the expiration of their term should the bill to abolish the offices pass." Hughes said he might cherish such an expectation, too, if he believed in the angelic perfection of the Executive. A HIT AT SENATOR SMITH. George Handy Smith jumped as if he had sat on a pin when Humes relerred to him as the keeper of Ex Governor Hoyt's conscience. Smith had been a target for jokes founded upon his alleged attempt to get Democratic support for Slack nnd Crawford when reappointed.

Glancing witheringly nt Humes and Gordon, he snid he had his opinion of a gentleman who would make public a little private talk, from which the inference might have been drawn that he had the confidence of Hoyt. An incidental remark by Humes upon how the committee of one hundred had made even the Senator from Delaware feet something brought Cooper to his feet to ask whether Iseminger had not received the condemnation of the committee. Gordon, denying this for iliinies, explained how Iseminger, when a candidate for Common Council, was interrogated by the committee, but, pointing to his record, declined to make pledges and yet was indorsed by the committee and elected. COOPER ASKING QUESTIONS. Then Cooper wanted to know Isemingcr's reasons for declining the nomination for Register of Wills.

Again Gordon explained. Cooper continued catechizing Gordon, who went on to denounce there ported conduct of Crawford and Slack ln doing this year's sealing and collecting in 1SS2. anticipating removal by Patlison, Gordon did not know whether their foresight of decapitation was shared by Smith or not. lie would vote to abolish the offices, but he would not vote to retain two men so notorious for nlmost political outlawry that Hoyt would not oll'cnd the Senate by sending iii their naincs When Gordon was about to read from a recent speech of Cooper's to show a wonderful change in the Field Marshal's mind on the subject of Sealers, Cooper suavely offered to snve him the trouble by repenting his remarks, but Gordon raised a laugh at the Field Marshal's expense by preferring to road. Smith, rising to defend Slack from the charge of collecting this year's lees ill 1m1, said he believed Crawford was innocent, too, and the whole thing was a Democratic dodge.

AN HONORABLE GENTLEMAN. "Slack," he declared, as he crossed his arms on his portly front and summoned all his dignity, "is a high minded, high toned, honorable gentleman, and," he added, defiantly surveying the Democratic side, "he would refuse to do anything if it wasn't contrary to law." When Adams had finished smiling nt Smith's Inst sentence he indorsed Cooper's civil service reform principles. "No official complaint had been made against tho present Sealers. The newspapers have been cited," he said, "ami we all know tiow correct they nre. God help any man whose guide is tho public press!" Editor Cooper had not his usual approving glance for is Hall catechized Adnnis upon the constitutional point of tho CUesliun, but the latter took refuge in civil service every time.

Keeping up the fun Davies undertook to show by the journal that Gordon's citing of facts wns not always entirely safe as a guide for Senators and Hughes cave a parting warningof what miizht result from confirmation, it being rumored, he said, that Senseuderfer intended to appoint as his deputy a clerk iu the Controller's office who was a well known leader of repeaters in the Nineteenth ward. This reference was to Clerk Gorman. NO ACTION TAKES. It was some minutes after oue o'clock and most of the Senators seemed impatient for dinner. Leo and Stewart, who, like the other Independents, hud not said a word, almost simultaneously moved to adjourn.

Lee's motion was recognized, Agncw seconded it nnd there was little opposition. It was regarded as an Independent adjournment for time to think. The most sanguine of the Democratic Senators are not hopeful of getting the fourteen Republicans necessary to make a two thirds vote. 1 AXE TO BE HE.YIOVED. Governor Fattison to Send a Special Message to the Semite About the Rccortfership.

Special Dispatch to The Times. Harrisburg, January 30. There will he music in the air to morrow, and all sorts of rumors are distracting the minds of those statesmen who have not found diversion at the opera to night. It was confidently asserted thnt the Governor would to morrow send a special message to the Senate defining his proposed procedure incident to the Senatorial action on the Kecordersblp of Philadelphia. Inquiry in Executive quarters failed to confirm this report, but it is certain that there is at least a color of truth in it.

The Senate judiciary committee this nltcmoou, on motion of John Stewart, took up the nomination of Smith. A resolution declaring that no vacancy exists iu the office wns adopted by a strict party vote, the Republicans and Independents uniting in the affirmative and the Democrats arraying themselves solidly on the opposite side. Subsequently it was voted that the committee so report to the Senate tomorrow, and as the Senate will assemble in executive session, this motion wjll be brought up at once. From this has grown the rumor of a special message and it has this foundation. Immediately upon the adoption of tho report, which will bo voted on without lengthy debate, a roessaec will be received from the Governor summarily removing Recorder Lane nnd citing the causes which impel and justify toe action.

This being disposed of, at a later period Smith will be renominated. The Governor expresses his confidence to his personal friends that the moment that the bill abolishing the office is passed Smith will resign and intimates that a failure to do so will Justify the Executive in removing him. The Governor, the Attorney General, Secretary of tho Commonwealth and Senator Gordon were closeted in the Executive office until nearly midnight to night and it is likely the proposed message was the subject that occupied their minds. THE DELINQUENT TAX OFFICE. Some Doubt About the Constitutionality of the Passed by the Senate.

Special Dispatch to The Times. Harrisbuiio, January 30. The Philadelphia Scnatiorial delegation have united in a letter to Ex Chief Justice Sliarswood, inviting his attention to the alleged unconstitutionality of the bill abolishing the Delinquent Tax office. The letter will cover all points in dispute nnd courteously solicit an answer on each of them. The Senators have agreed among themselves to abldo tho judgment of the ex Chief Justice.

They ask him, in the event of his judgment being against the validity of the measure, to suggest such amendments as will bring it into conformity with tho Constitution nnd mutually pledge themselves to support whutcver amendments he may suggest nnd to support tho bill after the amendments nre made. This seems to promise a solution of the problem and nt the samo time affords Senators Grady, Heyburn and Smith an opportunity to recede from the position they assumed. The action of the Senate to day, however, in reconsidering the vote on the bill, is claimed by them and conceded by many as a vindication, their objection to the measure having been predicated upon the ground of unconstitutionality. Tho Senate passed a resolution offered by Macfarlane to reconsider tho passage of the delinquent tax bill. He was prompted to do so by reports that tho bill would be declared unconstitutional because it was not properly advertised.

The bill was amended by the House committee on municipal corporations todav sons to give the Receiver S10.U0U a year, instead of iijiOfl, and one per cent, of the collections. The Councils may allow a commission not exceeding live per cent, to deputies. The bill was reported favorably in the House, The Legislature's Routine Work. Special Dispatch to Thk Times. llABKlsnuita, January 30.

There was little in the routine work of the Legislature to day of general interest. In the Senate, Mr. McKnight proposed an amendment to tho Constitution to elect Senators for six years and Representatives for four. It divides the State into thirty Senatorial and fifty Representative districts. Mr.

Smith introduced a bill allowing passenger railroads to increase their capital stock tor the purpose of completion, extension or operation of their roads, such Increase not to exceed $1,000,000. In the House a resolution was adopted lengthening tho sessions of the Houso one hour, to take effect after February 0. Mr. Parcels, ol Milllin, added one to the reapportionment bills. It gives the Democrats a slight advantage.

The Pittsburg city charter bill will bo reported favorably to the Senate to morrow, with Aull's amendment, THE FIGHTERS TO BE EXAMINED TO DAY Escorted from the Court Room 1y Host of Admirers Richard K. Fox Also Arrested and Held in Hull Will the Fight Come Off? New York, January 30. A team of bays drawing a new carriage were driven up to the entrance of the Jefferson Market Police Court a few minutes after ten o'clock this morning and James Mace nnd Herbert A. Slade, the pugilists, and Harry Hill, their bondsman, alighted. All arouud the court house the streets were black with people.

The host of smnll boys, at the sight of the newcomers, raised a deafening shout, midway between a cheer and a howl, and immediately formed a passage through which to let the party into the building. Admiration was mlngtad with owe in the faces of the few colored people and drunk nnd disordcrlies" awaiting arraignment behind the enclosure in court as the pugilists filed in, and even Judge Gardner glanced at them with a suggestive look. They were conducted into his Honor's private examination room, there to be joiued by a host of minor sporting celebrities, half a dozen reporters, as many members of the police force and a sprinkling of police court lawyers, who vied eagerly with each other to "get the case." The efforts of the latter were in vain, Joseph Steiner having got ahead of them by buttonholing Mace and party on the street. Tho next hour was taken up ty consultations. THE FIGHTERS IN COCRT.

It was 11 o'clock before Judge Gardner had disposed of the drunkards and was ready for the other roughs. He read the complaint upon which the arrest of Maco and Slade was mode. It was by Inspector Thome and set forth that "Thomas W. Thorne, Inspector of Police, being duly sworn, deposes nnd says that from information that he has received from various persons and from advertisements in a number of daily papers, and also from bills pasted on the building known as the Madison Square Garden, situated on the block bounded by Fourth and Madison avenues, Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh streets, in the city and county of New York, deponent has reasonable grounds to fear that Herbert Slade and James Mace, together with a large number of other persons, will, on the aill: day of January, 1883, assemble in the buildiug aforesaid with Intent to further and carry out a contention and light without weapons between said Slade and Mace and commonly called a match with gloves, and in such a manner as will tend to disturb the public peace." As soon as the counsel for the bruisers could get the Judge's car, he made a step forward and in a soiue whnt melodramatic manner remarked Your Honor, 1 wish to move, us counsel for these gentlemen, that the hearing in tills ease be adjourned until to morrow at 2 o'clock. Both of my clients were arrested and put under bonds on a warrant Issued by your Honor on the strength of Inspector Thome's affidavit.

We claim that your Honor had no jurisdiction in the cose anil we desire a full nud exhaustive examination into tlie facts, as we are able to prove that the exhibition intended to be given yesterday was in no wise contrary to law. Further, your Honor That's enough, mon, that's enough," interrupted Judge Gardner, brusquely, with his strong Scotch accent. I'll grant the motion if ye'll spare me the rest ot the spache. The case stands adjourned to the morrow at 2 o'clock." A MAN WHO KNOWS HIS BUSINESS. Thisscttlcd the matter for the day and the examination room was soon cleared.

Harry Hill, whobecamo tho pugilists' bondsman last night in 8500 each, was accepted by Judge Gardner ns their surety until tomorrow. Mace, before leaving, told the reporter that the actual reason for desiring an adjournment wns that ho wished to have as counsel a lawyer named Price, nn ex pugilist, who has reformed, become a temperance advocate and a lawyer. Price is the boy to argue a point for you," was tho professor's comment, and he's tho boy I've got to have. I don't want any lawyers around me wot I don't know. We're goin' to light this business to the end nnd if we don't perform here we 11 perform in Jersey.

That's nil I can say." The throng lorced Mace and Plnde out into the street and they finally entered a saloon in the neighborhood. Tlie crowd would not be appeased. They yelled and screamed for Mace and Slade to come out. Mace came to the door of the saloon and made a bow, at which there was a great shout of applause raised. Chief Murphy, of flic Jersey City Tolice Department, when asked for his opinion as to tlie law against boxing mntehes and the possibility of the Mncc Slnde sparring exhibition being held In that city, said Wait until they attempt to carry out that match hero and we will show hat we will do." When asked if there was any law to prevent it lie snid he thought there wns law enough to cover this case and that it would properly come under thedisorderly house act.

The feeling prevails that the police will promptly put a stop to the match if there is any attempt lu carry it out in that city. 'OX AND HARDIXO ARRESTED. While the above scenes were being enacted at Jefferson Market Captain Tynan, of the Fourth precinct, was making out nn affidavit in tho Tombs Polico Court charging Richard K. Fox, proprietor of the l'olicc Oir.dk, with getting up a prize fight. The deponent states that iu its issue of the 20th instant the I'olire (lazctlc contained a letter addressed to Mnce, then in San Francisco, offering to back his man Slndo against Sullivan.

Since that time, continues the deponent, advertisements and notices have appeared in the daily papers showing that negotiations had already been entered for the purpose of bringing about fight between the two men, all of which is in violation of sections fu8, nnd otBotthc penal code. At two o'clock Judge Ford issued a warrant for Mr. Fox's arrest, and shortly after three o'clock Fox and William IC. Harding," his sporting editor, were taken into custody. They were taken to tho Tombs Police Court.

Fox was held in 1,001) bail for examination on Thursday next on the charge of endeavoring to arrange a 'prize light between Slade and Sullivan. F'ox has issued a card, in which he claims that the interference of tho police ill last night's entertainment was an outrage. If sparring entertainments are illegal, he says, then a duel iu a drama is illegal. Mnce nnd slndo spent the afternoon in visiting their friends and in the evening went to a Bowery variety theatre. It is announced that Mace and Slade will box on Monday next and that tickets sold for last Monday will be good for the exhibition.

The match between and Slade to light in the prize ring was not arranged to day. OPINIONS OF THE DEPUTIES. The Chamber Discusses l'abre's Proscription Hill Follicles llecoines 111. Paris, January 30. General Cnnipenos has accepted tlie Ministry of War.

Admiral Jnureguiberry, complying with the request of President Grcvy, has agreed to conduct the Ministry of Marine, pending the appointment of ln's successor. M. Fullieres, while speaking in the Chamber of Deputies to day in defense of M. Fabre's bill proscribing pretenders to the throne, wus compelled to stop in consequence of feeling ill nnd tho sitting was suspended. After the sitting M.

Fallicres fainted. It is feared that he will have an attack of congestion of the brain. Previous to the occurrence M. Renault, Republican, spoke strongly against M. Floquet's proposition and also against the government's measure, declaring such attacks on liberty would not be upproved by the vole ol the whole people.

A member of the Chamber shouted, "You are an Orleauist." M. Renault replied that since the Count de Paris had gone to Frohs dorflhe Orleauist party had died. The controversy caused some excitement, which was Increased by M. Renault pointing to the dilemma which would arise should the Congress of the two houses, despite tho proposed law, nominate a Prince to be President of tho Republic. M.

Renault admitted the government's right of defense, but not of persecution. M. Fallicres said that if a web of intrigue, which at least by silence encouraged the princes, had not been woven around the government's representatives, the question of rendering the security of tlie country complete would still have arisen, but ns a matter of fact advantage had been taken ol the liberty enjoyed under the republic to attack the government, which was founded on national sovereignty and must depend upon itsett for ita preservation. Some of the membcrsof the Chamber who are physicians attended M. Fullieres when tho attack came ou him.

His fainting wns caused by weakucss, owing to want of sleep. No serious results are apprehended and it is hoped he will be able to attend the sitting of the Chamber on Thursday. It is rumored that tho French Ambassadors at Berlin and Vienna have resigned. Donegal's Starving People. Dublin, January 30.

Mr. I'arnell has forwarded to Father Gallagher 100 of the 385 received from the New York society of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Father Gallagher, in acknowledging the receipt of the money, writes thnt the suffering people of Donegal are subsisting on food onlv fit for beasts; that private charity cannot cope with tho widespread distress there: that the government alone can do so and that things will very soon como to a crisis, A Plnn for Fortifying Kiel. Berli.v, January 30. The plan for strengthening tho fortification of Kiel, devised by General Count Von Moltke and approved by tho Emperor, Is for the construction of a circle of sixteen forts, making the port dockyard one of the strongest in existence, and tho completion of a strategic railway, establishing uninterrupted communication along the Bultic coast.

Fulled for a Million Francs. Taris, January 30. The Bourse announces tho suspension of Grunbnch of Hamburg, trading principally with South Africa. Their liabilities arc estimated at oue million francs. Ocean Steamship Arrivals.

At New York Salier and Holland, from Brcmou; Bellver, from Aspinwnll; Egypt, from Liverpool. At Queenstown Spain, from New York. At Glasgow Columbia, from New York. At Liverpool Germanic, from New York. At Southampton Ncckar, from New York, The Phlpps Case.

Toronto, January 30. Tho hearing of the Phlpps extradition case has been fixed for Wednesday, February 7, The Castor Bean Playing an Fart in the Tariff Debate Corn Whisky and Whisky Producing DemocratsThe Senate's Long Session. Special Dispatch to Tuk Times. Washington, January 30. The large attendance on the floor and in the galleries of the House to duy was the subject ot considerable comment and ns indicative of the interest taken on the subject of tariff.

Even the colored population was on hand to swell the crowd, and whether it was the warmth of the room or the tariff that kept them occupied they maintained their positions till the hour of adjournment. Washington is at present crowded with tourists, who flock to the Capitol as soon as breakfast can be swallowed, and the day is devoted to scanning the beauties of the white marble structure and their representatives on the floors of the two houses. Such as were present lor pleasure to day had a surfeit of it, for Sunset Cox, evidently inspired by the large nudience, made two very funny speeches on the tariff debate. SOAP OK DEATH. His first subject was sonp.

which, according to the bill, was to be taxed, if hard, two cents per pound, and fancy grades liftccn cents per pound. In the course of his five minutes' speech the witty New Yorker favored free soap, especially for the benefit of the HcpubHe.ni party, which, he said, needed it very badly, and in their interest his cry wes, "Give me free soap or give me death." lie did not care whether it was hard soap or soft soap or the elegant French sonp. lie was in favor of the largest liberty in lis use. laughter. But there was one kind of a sonp that ho would like to see prohibited tho kind sometimes used to curry Indiana.

Mr. Kelley. In the form of mules? Mr. Cox said he was not making party remarks, but lie could quote the President on the subject. Give the country soap cheaply and he eared not who wrote its songs or made its laws.

Hut he didn't get his free soap. His amendment wns voted down, 4o to 70. After this subject had been disposed of he made another effort when the paragraph on castor beans wns reached, and, greatly to the delight of the galleries, he portntytd in glowing terms the virtues of tlie product of condensing the beans. In the course of his remarks he called upon Ihechnirinan of the ways nnd melius committee (Mr. Kelley) to hear him out in the statement that castor oil was a necessary article of use in every family.

"I cannot coincide with my friend from New York," replied Mr. Kelley. My family used senna mid manna when I was a' boy." A sally of laughter followed, and in fact Mr. Cox wns frequently interrupted by outbursts of this char r.cter. HOW DEMOCRAT A11E MADE.

During the castor oil debate Springer made the remark that Illinois did not want protection. Thomas, of that State, denied that Springer had a right to speak lor Illinois, and a discussion arose between those gentlemen, during the course of which Mr. Springer alluded to the large majority which he had received at the late election, which was explained by Mr. Thomas as arising from the fact that his district produced corn, corn produced whisky and whisky produced Democrats. Laughter.

Mr. Springer replied that a good many Democrats had been produced recently. Mr. Cox called attention to the fact that moro was consumed in States which voted the Republican ticket than in Democratic States. The trouble was that the Republicans drank a good deal clandestinely.

That was the case in Maine. Mr. Iteed. When my friend tukes It it is not clandestine at all. Laughter.

Mr. Cox. No: it enables mo to see something I could not otherwise see. A nuticeable feature of to day's debate wns the solidity of the Republican column, and beyond some change in phraseology no amendments were sullered to be engrafted in the bill ns reported by the ways and means committee. Hut little real opposition was manifested by the Democrats on the question of voting, but a desire was shown to talk the bill to doullK About two pages were gone through with before nn adjournment and none of the important articles were touched upon, so that progress cannot be made very fast this session if the Democrats will it so.

Chairman Kelley showed that he had his forces well under control and but little talk was indulged in by the Republicans, except to answer queries from the opposition. A I.OXO DEBATE ON MACHINERY. It is said to be about time for another caucus of the Republican Senators. Tho whole of to day was practically wasted in general discussion of free Hade, polities, art, literature and sectionalism, in which the Republicans consumed full as much lime as the Democrats. Nothing new was presented, and, in fact, very little of a practical nature was talked about upon which ideas could be advanced.

The value oi a discus.siou of live or six hours upon loo question of admitting agricultural and other machinery free may be estimated when the lact is we do not 'import a dollar's worth of agricultural tools in the entire country. The discussion urnse from a proposition of Mr. George, who is a free trader, to introduce machinery, such as is used in the manufacture of various threads and fabrics, at a duty of ten per cent. Then everybody had to have something to say, and iieck raised a breeze by reading a letter from a man in Mcridon, charging that the manufacturers treat their operatives with eoid that they do not keep faith with them, and that (he picture drawn recently by Mr. llawley in the Senate and by others of a comfortable and prosperous operative class was a mockery.

Mr. Jieck said lie would not read the writer's name, lest the disclosure should get the man into trouble, but he would show it privately to the Senators from Connecticut. A NOSY MOt'S LA CK OVJAKDISSt. Mr. rintt said that Mr.

Beck ought to give the name, mid Mr. llawley took tho same view and said that the Senator from Kentucky ought not to have read the letter unless he was willing to give tho writer's name. By concealing the name he would become responsible for the slanders which tho letter contained. Mr. Heck said ho had known of the dismissal of too many men from their employments for having told the truth to be willing to expose any one to that risk.

Mr. llawley. I will guarantee that that man will not be disturbed iu his work, but he ought to suffer the uioral condemnation that is due to his slanders." Mr. Beck. "I will show the Senator the name." Mr.

llawley (energetically). "I will not look at it unless I am at liberty to publish it, nor should the Senator have read anonymous blackguardism here." Mr. Heck. I expect that the writer of this Iter is as good a man ns either of the Senators from Connecticut, llu writes as if ho were." Mr. llawley.

"I am quite willing to say that I don't believe ho is coward enough to wish to have his mime withheld." Mr. Heck. I think it is likely he would not, but I will not make it public." It was six o'clock when the roll call was reached mid hi to 15 Senators voted in the affirmative on the various amendment sollered. Then the smzar schedule was taken up and discussed until utter 11 o'clock. THE PRESIDENT'S KECEPTIOX.

Over Two Thousand Poisons Passing Through tlie White House. fcpecinl Dispatch to TiieTimes. Washington, January 30. The first public reception of tlie winter by President Arthur was held at tho White House this evening. Full preparations were made for the large crowd expected, and potted plants upon mantels and consoles were the only decorations made.

A special entrance was arranged through the south portioonnd Red Tarlor for the Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps, nnd another exit for the public was made by bridging the space between the hall window and the outer drive on the north front. The Marine Baud was stationed in the vestibule and played throughout the evening. The private nnd state dining rooms were used lor cloak rooms. The receiving party stood in the Blue Room and the President was assisted by Mrs. nnd Miss MeKlroy, Mrs.

Frelinghnvsen, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. Teller, Mrs. 'McMichnel and Mrs.

Rockwell. Marshal McMichnel and Colonel Koekwell mndo the presentations, and the crowd, a'though quite overwhelming, nt nine o'clock so diminished that when the hour for closing arrived nil had been presented, numbering something over two thousand altogether. The members of the Cabinet were nil present in the Blue l'nrlor during the evening and the more distinguished guests lingered iu that room before promenading the suite of great apartments. Tho dressing on the part of the ladies present wns unusually handsome and the vnst numbers who filed through had made special toilets for the occasion, rendering it one of the best dressed crowds seen in the White House at such levees. A Now Oil Well Flowing.

Special Dispatch to The Times. Titlsvii.lh, January 30. The Union Oil Company's well on tho Cooper tract, south of the celebrated Reno well, struck the sand this noon. Alter drilling one bit into tho rock there were appearances of oil. With tho second bit the well commenced to fill up and was soon flowing strongly.

Reports were immediately circulated that it was doing one hundred barrels an hour; a subsequent gauge, 1, owever, showed that it was not doing one half ot ibis and will never be so large a gusher as its neighbor. In tin first hour it produced thirteen inches in a barrel tank. The ell'ect of this news on the market wns slight and transitory. Prices remained firm during the afternoon at one dollar, finally closing at that figure. On.

City, January 30. Special.l Tlio Union Oil Company fifth well, directly south of the Reno well on the Cooper tract, has been standing for two or three days with the drill on top of the sand. Drilling was resinned to day and tho drill is now three bits in the sand. The well is showing for gusher of the first magnitude and it will probably do 2,000 barrels tho lirst Iweutv fuur hours. Theiooling this evening is quite bearish in consequence.

Judge Black on Bigamy. Washington, January 30. Judge Jcre S. made an argument before the House judiciary committee to day against the bill to prevent bigamy in the Territories, intioduccd in tho House by Mr. Willctts.

Judge Black argued that the bill, or any such bill, is unconstitutional. Ho said the Edmunds bill, which created tho commission, wn9 unconstitutional, nnd he did not bolievo Mr. Edmunds ever wrote It he wns too good ft constitutional lawyer. Judge Black also said ho believed the Territories have the right to make whatever laws they please concerning the marrying of wives. 4.