St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 24, 1886

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Q Ce i ah ee i ee ee * e 8 ä 5 * 1 7 * dect. — —— ~~ VOL. 37.—NO. 149. — ST. LOUIS, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24, 1886. . PRICE, PIVE CENTS. | BY CARRIER, FIPTEEN CENTS A WEEK. — — —— * * PRO BONO SEVERAL TIMES o ust stocked up aac Overgarments that zentlemen whose 7 \ 1 * uc of Cloth we’ F 7ood)—the — an even $10 for a Sui n indignantly WILL * ~PUBLICO!! Doo WIDE OPEN T0-NIGHT UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK. _ to buy more of our | nds along also. i and Chain—a good mounting to $12 and ANI then men.“ ; = = Bes STIMONIAL FROM— 1 Customers out at once, consisting of Rubber /GOODYEAR RU 400 N. Fourth Street. Our large line of Imported and Domestic Toys must be closed — ER TOYS RETAILING at WHOLESALE PRICES at BER CO Dolls, Balls, Animals of all kinds and sizes. Rubber Toys are the t these Clothes from you twelve and have never had ) buy any since. Cheapest, Because They are camo (PREMIUM CANDIES. HOME-MADE, ‘ CHOICE CARAMELS, FANCY BONBONS, FINE CHOCOLATES FRENCH FRUIT, SURPRISE COSAQUES. t K Co. DRUGGISTS’ MEDICATED CANDIES, TOLY TAR, n Ein DROPS, 4. Coven srnur, HOARHO UND. *. 5 ‘ 1 * . 1 ** f N 4 * 3 — 5 5 3 sak " - - : x 5 ¥ ki * 20 1 CO. LOUIS, ; 7 9 * = aie N 7 3 . * . j 9 t nee : x - ee ee, ek: Aa. 4 1 * 7 * * 5 » Substantial and Indestructible, PRICE AN OBJECT. Well, we should say so, if allowed to make com nb the quantities of goods being carried off from TN WHEN since the reduction of 7 we hts. The following. in plain figures, is a small sample o ains just now so numer- ous in all departments: 1 d 10,185 is a Man’s fine Dark Blue Long-Nap Chinchilla Over- with good r all late improvements, worth $18, for 4512.00 8.09 9'791—Men's Sack Suit, Dark All-Wool Silk-Mixed Cassi- just the thing for business, worth $12, tor 3.50 mere, 0408—Young Men's Dress Pants, Black Corkscrew, Wor- * ears tad well mnie worth $5, for eeeeeteeeece THE NEW wy 2 Fuk Be A * . * +. > 4 4 + - : N S An « . - 8 we * * 1 > . Tl oe ies are r ae ~ * 2 K 9 : 3 ¥ 1 enn e 1 I * N 3 aS 4 & ‘ * 3 5 * 5 „ A U 1 it — l eae n N 4 2 Ns 8 eer 4 * , : * re 3 4 - “ ‘ ; ag 2 LA WASHINGTON. PROSPECT OF AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE FIFTIETH CONGRESS, 1 — Legislation for a Reduction of the Treasury Surplus—Hewitt’s Administration Bill— Morrison and the President—The Texas Senatorship—Minister Manning’s Friends Alarmed—News from the Natiqnal Capital By Telegravh to the Post-DIsPATcCH. WASHINGTON, D. O., December 24.—The adjournment for the holiday recess has a dis- couraging outlook for any legislation looking to the reduction of the Treasury surplus and has caused serious discussion in regard to the probability of the President calling an extra session. It is manifest that the antagonism be- tween the Morrison and Randall wings has deepened rather than lessened since Morri- son’s defeat last Saturday. A canvass of whet might be done to reduce the rapid growth of the present surplus shows that a majority could not be secured for any measure yet proposed. Randall’s proposi- tion to reduce the revenue by a reduction of the internal revenue tax upon tobacco and brandy has not met with the enthusiasm that was anticipated. A similar proposition was defeated at the last session, The proposition then was to take off the tax on alcohol used in the arts. The principal objection was that no means gould be devised to prevent. fraud where alcohol could be bought under a pre- tense and subsequently converted into bever- ages that were taxable under the law. The same argument holds good against fruit brandies, and few of the Randall men believe that he can get a majority for his proposed measure. For an item, Campbell and other Randall Democrats want the surplus reduced by large appropriations for coast defenses. But Mr. Cox, who is also in favor ofan exten- sive system of coast defenses, contends that it would be only a temporary expedient. Itis not probable that Randall or Holman would support any measure which would make an apparent increase in the appropriations, both of them having voted against the proposition last year. It is conceded that the President could make ashrewd political move by con- vening the Fiftieth Congress in April or May. By that time, in the absence of proper legisla- tion, the surplus will have reached alarming proportions, and the idle money in the Treas- ury, augmented by a monthly increase of seven oreight millions, withdrawn directly from the channels of trade, will cause serious apprehension.among the business men and financiers of the country. The labor rep- resentatives have been clamoring for an extra session, in order that they may secure some desired legislation. The President could thus kill two birds with one stone, and at the same time throw upon the legislative branch of the Government the responsibility of dealing with the surplus question. The Star last night said: ‘‘Oneof the high officers of the Treasu says he has no doubt of an extra session unless this Congress shall deal with the surplus question. He added that the President would not permit the peo le’s money to go on accumulating in the easury without — way of again putting it into general circulation until this subject could be reached by the next Congress at its regular session next year. This official ex- pressed the opinion that the President would convene the Fiftieth Congress within thirty days after the Fourth of March, should noth- ing be done in the way of relief for the Treas- ury by that time. He pointed out the evils that would attend a regularly increasing sur- plus, and remarked that the President could put the responsibility for continued neglect to provide against these dangers upon Congress; that he would call an extra session, and in a plain, straightforward message admonish Congress of its duty. Then, if diverse views upon the tariff continued to prevent remedial legislation, no blame could attach to the Ad- ministration.’’ Morrison and the President. By Telegraph to the POST-DISPATCH. WASHINGTON, D. C.. December 2%. — Mr. Morrison was one of the few callers at the White House yesterday morning. It was the first time he had been inside the mansion grounds since the late elections. The rela- tionship between Mr. Morrison and the Presi- dent has not been the most cordial for some while. Mr. Morrison was given a much longer visit than is accorded to most members of the House. The conversation was confined to the tariff question exclusively. The President expressed his regret at the failure of the consideration of the bill, and was in hope that something could be done to bring about a revision of the tariffas had been promised by the party. Mr. Morrison said he had done ail he could do, and in view of the fact that he bad but a little while longer to serve in the House, he would not make another effort to bring the bill up. Mr. Cleveland asked Mr. Morrison what would be the fate of the bill to be proposed by Mr. Randall looking to a re- duction of the surplus. Mr. Morrison said he knew nothing of the proposed measure other than what he had read in the papers, but he was not inclined tothe belief that any such bill could be got through either branch of Congress. Mr. Morrison is of the im- pression that if his bill could not be considered it will be useless to attempt the consideration of any other bill having a bearing upon the tariff question. The opinion prevails that Mr. Randall is not sin- cere in his effort to reduce the —＋ for if he was he would take up the tariff bill which he introduced at the last session which pro- vides for tariff revision and a reduction of the surplus. Many of Mr. Morrison’s friends think that Mr. Randall, who has controlied a major- ity of the House, should now take up his t love before flying off after new measures which he proposes to furnish the House. Minister Manning’s Friends Alarmed. By Telegraph to the Post-DISPATCH. WASHINGTON, D. C., December &.—The friends of Judge Manning, the United States Minister to Mexico, are in a state of apprehen- sion lest the President should make another appointment fer that position. The immedi- ate cause for this apprehension is that the time which still remains in which his name can be sent into the Senate is very limited. Thirty days after the meeting of Congress is given the President in which *~ send in recess appoint- ments. Cong - «vened this year on De- cember 6, an recess appointments must be sent in by uary 5. anning’s nomina- tion still hangs fire. Congress . not reas- semble until Sanuary 4, and if it is not the in- tention to retire Manning his name must be sent in immediately after the holiday recess. It is this unfavorable outlook that has alarmed Manning’s friends, inasmuch as his is the only important nomination withheld. The Texas Senatorship. By Telegraph to the Post-DIsPATCH. WasHiInéron, D. C., December %.—Promi- nent Texans at present visiting here are of opinion that a dark horse will carry off the Senatorial prize in that State and men- place. Mr. Murphy was defeated for renomi- nation chiefly on account of the strict adher- ence to the civil-service policy of the Presi- dent. Murphy, like Oo 8s Cox of North Carolina, who was def same issue, thinks that it is the duty President to do something for them. Mr. Murphy @laims that the place should be given to Iowa, as that State has had but little — age outside of the places within the 0 Notwithstanding the numerous applications from various sections of the country, there is hardly any doubt but that the President has — upon Gen. Viele ot Minnesota for the on. Hewitt’s Administration Bill, By Telegraph to the Post-DISPATCH. WASHINGTON, D. C., December %.—Mr. Hewitt’s last act as a member of Congress was to revise his customs administration bill, to in · corporate all of Secretary Manning’s sug- gestions and give the bill, in all ite details, the support of the Administration. The mostim- portant of these changes is the submission of a section imposing duty upon the coverings in which merchandise is imported. By striking out this section, Mr. Hewitt obviates Mr. Mor- rison’s objection that the bill has a tendency to increase the revenue. Mr. Hewitt, i taking his leave of Washington „ sal that he had ended his Congressional life, and it was not probable that he would ever again come to Washington. When he serves out his term as Mayor, he believes that will be the end of his public career. Surveyor General of Louisiana, WASHINGTON, D. O., December 24.—I¢t is au- thoritatively stated that no action will be taken by the President in the matter of the appoint- ment of a successor to Surveyor General Led- — — of Louisiana, deceased, until after the 0 8. A New National Bank. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 24.— The Comptroller of the Currency to-day author - ized the Olinton National Bank of Columbus, O., to begin business with a capital of $200,000. DECAPITATED BY A TRAIN: A Terrible Accident—Ferryboats Collide— Suffocated by Coal Gas: LAKEWOOD, N. J., December 24.—Fillmore Jamison, a prominent resident and business man of Ridgeway, wus instantly killed there Wednesday by a train on the New Jersey Southern Rallway. While driving across the track, one of his horses balked. The train struck his team and wagon with terrific force, killing Mr. Jamison and one horse, and knock- ing the wagon to pieces. Mr. Jamison’s house is at the side of the track, only a few feet from the crossing. The locomotive cut off Mr. Jamison’s head and hurled it down the em- bankment nearly to the feet ofhis wife who wasa witness ofhis horrible death. She is now a raving maniac from grief and horror. Suffocated by Coal Gas. NEw Tonk, December 2. — Capt. Peter Lefevre, Superintendent of the Savannah line of steamers at Pier No. 3%, was found in his bed this morning, at his residence at New Rochelle, suffocated by coal gas. Mrs. Lefevre was also found un- conscious and is not expected to recover. The couple retired at 10 o’clock last night, and the weather being warm the doors were leit open and the gas escaped into the room. Ferry-Boats Collide. NEw YORK, December 24.—When the ferry- boat Atlantic of the South Ferry was making her slip at 7:30 o’clock this morning she col- lided with tne Northfield of the Staten Island Ferry, which was just leaving her slip. The guard rail and bow of the Atlantic were badly smashed and the Northfield’s rudder was car- riedaway. Edward Cosgroye, a passenger on — — had his right taken off below the knee. 0 LABOR LORE, Weavers’ Strike Settled—Imported Labor— Trial of the Milwaukee Rioters, FALL RIVER, Mass., December 2%4.—The striking weavers of the Wamsutta Woolen Mill will return to work next Monday, the management having agreed to take them back with the exception of the weaver whose dis- the strike. charge cause The Milwaukee Rioters. i MILWAUKEE, December 24.—The trial of the Bay View rioters has been adjourned until Monday morning at11:300’clock. Mayor Wal- ber was on the stand this morning and testified in regard so the proclamations which he issued on May 4 and 5. Judge Sloan, when he adjournea the court, told the atturneys for the defense that he would only allow them to call six witnesses to — that there was no riot at Bay View. The lawyers attempt ed to discuss the matter but Judge Sloan stated he considered six witnesses enough. So far as he was concerned, he said, a thou- sand witnesses could not make him believe that there was no riot at Bay View. He added, incidentally, that he deemed the firing by the militia periectly justifiable. Don’t Import Labor. Sam FRANCISCO, December %.—Henry D. Scott, Vice-President of the Union Iron-works of this city, denies the statement made at the Boller-makers’ International Convention at Reading, Pa., Wednesday, that his firm had taken steps to import labor from Europe to work on the cruiser whose construction was awarded the firm by the Government. He added: We have all the men we want for the contract now at work, and San Francisco is full enough of skilled men to take all the work we can give them. THE MAILS’ TALE, The Increase in Christmas Giving as Shown atthe Post-Office. The amount of mail matter sent out from St. Louis is so much greater this Christmas than previously that it speaks eloquently of the revival of business. For the five days, Decem- ber 20, 21, 22, 2 and &, the total amount of first-class matters sent out in the last three years from St. Louis was as follows: 1884, 6,115 unds ;. 1885, 7,821; 1886, 9 on fourth-class matter whic 1885, 5,257; „8, 100. A COSTLY BLAZE. Destruction of Extensive Car Works at Mid- dletown, Pa.—Loss $150,000, i HARRISBURG, Fa., December %.—The car- works of Schall & King, at Middletown, were almost wholty destroyed by fire this morning; loss, fire 2:30 o'clock, incihding th ter and truction 0 cons ma- chine, Sathorn and blacksmith "and planing- mill were 5 and o and a few sheds were ‘ likely the works will at once be About 155 men are thrown out of An insur SICK, VERY SICK. THE TORY PARTY STILL BADLY STRICKEN Br CHURCHILL’S RESIGNATION. Churchill’s Reasons for Resigning—Harting- ton’s Decision Awaited— Chamberiain’s * oa ” * Extraordinary Speech- Walt Whitman’s Gift—-A $2,000,000 Fire at Liverpool French Steamer Sunk by a British Iron Clad—-Masy Lives Lost—Foreign News. Special Cablegram to the Post-Dispatch. Lonrpon, December 24.—The Tory party this morning is sick, very sick indeed. It puts the best face on the situation it can, and its organs relieve their feelings by bitter denun- cilations of Churchill for leaving the Ex- chequer without a Chancellor, and the Com- mons without a leader in the middle of a home and foreign crisis and within three weeks of the budget time. But between the lines ot all their articles is seen conviction of the hope- lessness of the situation for them. With re- gard to the resignation itself, Churchill re- signed, not because he was opposed to the size of the estimates, but because he desired to have the details of the office expenditures and individual salaries subjected to a search- ing examination. This his colleagues re- fused. Not parsimony at any price, there- fore, but a determination to get his money’s worth, was the real quarrel between John army and navy + Bull’s cashier and the spending departments. In fact, it would be quite correct to say that the principal point on which Churchill re- signed was civil-service reform. The une doubted fact remains, however, that if he had been in accord with his colleagues on another point, he would hardly have resigned on this. He has caused it to be announced this morn- ing that he will adopt, not a hostile but A FRIENDLY ATTITUDE towards the Government. Where he cannot support them he will stand aside. This an- nouncement among people who know Church- ill is the only joke of the situation. A sheaf of telegrams from Cabinet ministers and private friends have deen sent to Hartington in Rome urging him to return. He is expected here Sunday night. Salisbury has repeated his action of some time ago, and offered Harting- ton the Prime Ministership with himself for Foreign Secretary. Hartington’s decision, of course, cannot be made till he reaches Lon- don. The situation in any case is one of the most perplexing possibie. The Radical Unionists would not follow Hartington straight into the Tory Cabinet. The young Tories would not remain quiet under a Hartington ministry. With Chamberlain and Churchill playing the parts of candid friends, their supporters and opponents alike would make the front bench almost intolerable. The Unionists, foreseeing a dissolution and feeling their game is up, will be anxious to re-enter the Gladstone fold. Measures which the Cabi- net with Churchill in it had prepared will have to be modified, transformed or aban- doned when he is out and Hartingtonin. The Government, therefore, is without a pro- gramme. Probably Parliament will not meet till later than announced. Proof of the above statement about the Unionists is furnished by CHAMBERLAIN’S EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH at Birmingham last night. I regarded Churchill’s presence in the Cabinet as a guarantee against reaction, he said. ‘‘His absence shows that the Government is bent upon the old-fashioned Tory policy. Salis- bury, he added, must take the conse- quences ofthis. Three Liberals of three sec- tions, sitting round the same table, should be able, he continued, ‘‘to agree upon a policy.’’ His last words are even interpreted asahintof his willingness to compede, ulti- mately, some form of home rule. Is it not possible now, once more, thatwe may make an honest attempt at it? If not agreed upon every point, we at least can agree upon this, We will proceed to carry out all those vast changes, those important reforms upon which thereis not any difference. We owe it to time, experience and a free and frank dis- cussion, to say whether, when we have accomplished all these, we shall not one step further in the direction of the views of those who are now uafortunately our op- ponents.’’ AN EASTER DISSOLUTION, of whosg probability I spoke more than «@ month ago, and over which one of your con- temporaries made so merry at the time, will, if the Government is spared on the debate on the address, be realized on the procedure Dill. The Conservative party will not soon forget the Christmas of 1886. WALT WHITMAN'S GIFT. By the German steamer from Southampton, yesterday. the New Year’s gift from the read- ers of the Pall Mall Gazette was forwarded to Walt Whitman, having reached the sum of over 481. Churchill’s Resignation. Special Cablegram to the Post-Dispatoh. Lowpon, December %4.—(Copyright,. 1888. Lord Randolph Churchill’s resignation of the Chancelorship of the Exchequer, and of the leadership of the House of Commons, was a great surprise, but notas significant as it was at first supposed to be. It was almost as un- expected to Lord Randolph himself as it was to anybody else. Ihave it from a friend who saw bim and talked with him yesterday that he had no thought of resigning as late as Sun- day last. He flew into a fit of anger because the Secretaries for State, for Warand for the Navy insisted on larger appropriations for their respective departments than he believed ought to be made. This was ot the split. 1 9 1 < Nee) 5 id 9 a as 3 * oy e „ * 7 4,