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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

self, although he has not had such recent and
conspicuous opportunities ofproving his faith
by his works as these rivals for the demo-
cratic nomination. He has had wider ex-
perience of official life than either of them.
his long service in Congress having given
him valuable training in the best practical
school. His course in that body won for
him the respect of political opponents as
we'll as political friends. In discretion, can
dor, courtesy and patriotism ne had no
superior on the floor Of the House His large
practical knowledge of business interests
and wide acquaintance with business men
put him on footing Of equality with Mr..
Morgan at this end of the State, where both
are equally respected for integrity and bust
ness qualifications. Mr. Potter and Mr..
Marble are better known and more popular
than Mr.. Dorsheimer in this metropolis, and
Mr.. Dorsheimer would perhaps make a bet
ter run in Western New York and the rural
districts. But any one of the three would
make a strong candidate and good
Governor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

Most of the losses inflicted by rotten
savings banks have resulted from one or
both Of these OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in worth
less or doubtful securities and loans to the
officers of the bank. The excellent and
stringent provisions of the act of May II,
1875, cut up both of these sources of fraud
and loss by the roots, provided tho Bank
Superintendent is vigilant and efficient in
his administration of the law. The kind
of swindles from which the community has
suffered so heavily within the last few years
cannot any longer be perpetrated without
gross negligence and culpability by the
Bank Department
The act of 1875 prescribes and limits the
mode Of investment of the deposits in
savings banks, combining them to certain
specified stocks and unencumbered real es-
tate, not more than sixty per cent of the total
deposits to be loaned on bond and mortgage
The only stocks in which savings banks are
allowed to invest are the stocks, bonds or
interest bearing obligations of the United
States the stocks or bonds of this State
bearing interest /; the stocks or bonds of any
other State in the Union which. within the
preceding ten years, has not failed to pay
principal or interest of any of its obligations
when they fell due; or interest bearing
stocks or bonds of the cities counties or
towns of this State. A rigid enforcement of
this part of the law would prevent losses by
the unsafe investment of the funds of the
savings banks. The provisions respecting
oto of, ,ia
the first place, the real estate must be unen-
numbered. In the next place. the loan must
not exceed one-half the value if thief real
estate is productive nor forty per cent Of
the value if it is unproductive and build
incs must be insured Ivy the borrower for the
security of the savings bank. In the third
place, no loan can be made on real estate
until after it has been inspected and
its value appraised by competent
committee. Moreover, if the securities
held by savings bank should depre-
ciate. it is made the duty of its officers to
collec, the loan at once or require additional
securities AS TO the other usual source Of
loss-loans to the officers or trustees of the
bank-that practice is forbidden altogether.
The Bank Superintendent is clothed with
the most absolute inquisitorial powers re-
specting the business and management of
savings banks, with authority to compel the
attendance of witnesses and the production
of books and papers; and whenever the Bank
Superintendent finds that there has been any
evasion of or noncompliance with the re-
| ouirements of the Law it is his duty to report
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30
Tho Water Suppiy-Mr. Campbell's
Report.

According to the report Of the Commits
soner of Public Works the storage ca
pacity of our reservoirs in Putnam county
and the Croton Valley is equal to eight
thousand million gallons. and we are in
formed that this supply is ample to meet all
contingencies that can arise from droughts
and other causes. We may therefore dis
miss from the discussion the question Of
quantity as regards the supply of water in
the storage lakes. But it is one thing to
have plenty of water in Putnam county
and another to bring it into the city of
New York for the use Of the people.
Mr.. Campbell admits that we have
reached the time when the capacity of
the Croton Aqueduct as the conduit for the
city water supply is overtaxed; but, in
stead of boldly recommending a remedy
for the defect in the shape of new
aqueduct, he endeavors to prove that by
limiting the consumption (Which would
now be next to impossible) and stopping the
waste (Which would be almost equally diff
Guilty ne may prolong the agony for few
years Our consumption Of water per capita
is very large, it is true. Mr.. Campbell
satisfactorily accounts for it by citing
the popularity of the household bath
tub and the demands Of our growing man
uiacturing business. The waste he lays at
the doors of reckless stablemcn and too lib
cral street sprinklers, but forgets to includ o
the leakage from the water mains along
the newly and badly made uptown streets
and avenues. The Croton Aqueduct was
designed to deliver about one hundred and
fifteen million gallons of water per day-that
is, taxing its capacity to the utmost.
Our daily draught ON the distributing
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reservoirs is less than one hundred million
gallons. Therefore if the aqueduct were
operating to its full capacity we would gain
q days supply in every week. and our reser-
voirs in Central Park would always remain
full. But they are almost empty. There
fore We are consuming only what the Croton
Aqueduct delivers, and are not benefited at
all by our large reserves in Putnam county
and the Croton Valley. This is q startling
condition of our water supply in view of the
possibility Of a great contlagration creating
a sudden demand for large quantity Of
water. We are living from hand to mouth
as it were, in the matter of water, and the
necessity of strict economy is imperative.
In 1880, unless a new aqueduct is built, our
population of over one million and half
will have to depend on the present
aqueduct and be content with q
supply equal to about fifty gallons per
capita. AS il is the Croton Aqueduct
proves insufficient in capacity for the pres
ent needs. Our water system is strangu-
lated in the Croton Aqueduct. and it would
be of no service to New York if she had
Lake Michigan for q reservoir instead of the
Croton lakes unless we have proper means
of leading the water to the consumer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30
Judge Sedgwick's Rapid Transit De
cjstOn.


The obstructive decision of Judge Sedg-
wick is not only felt to be at variance with
common sense and against the growth, pros
perity and best interests Of the city, but o
large proportion Of the legal profession re-
gard it as bad law. 1t will certainly be ap-
pealed FROM and there is little doubt that
it will be reversed. Judge Sedgwick has
decided that the thirty section of the
Rapid Transit act of 1875 is unconstitu-
tional. because he thinks it repugnant to
the provision that ''the Legislature shall not
pass private or local bill granting to any
corporation, association or individual the
right to lay down railroad tracks" lie holds
that the preference given in the thirty
section Of the Rapid Transit act to any ex-
listing corporation which has not forfeited it's
charter, and whose route comedies with that
selected by the Commissioners, in permitting
such company to build the road on the plan
prescribed by the Commissioners is, in effect,
private or local bill granting to corpora
ton the right to lay down railroad tracks
We do not believe that such position
will be sustained by thu Court of Appeals.
The Gilbert Company already possessed the
right Ito lay down railroad tracks" in
Sixth avenue under charter which Judge
Sedgwick admits that the constitutional
amendment did not annul. The thirty sixth
section of the Rapid Transit act did not con-
fer on this company right to lay railroad
tracks it merely recognized an undisputed
right already in existence and which could
not be modified, abridged or infringed with
ont the consent Of the company. The thirty
sixth section merely permits them to yield
their plan Of construction in conformity with
the more general plan adopted by the Com
missioners 1t is not change in further de-
Walton from the requirements of general
law, but change which, SO far as it goes,
surrenders n part of the rights possessed
under special charter to bring them into
harmony with the general law. The right
to lay down railroad tracks in Sixth avenue
the Gilbert Company possessed in any event.
The net Of 1875 did not confer this right,
but only gave the company the option Of
changing one plan of construction for
another-the option of conforming their plan
to the general law instead of building a
road in the manner permitted by their char
ter. The right of the company to construct
a rapid transit road in Sixth avenue was
unquestioned, and could not be taken from
them without their consent. The act of 1875
merely permitted them to accept different
plan of structure and to subordinate their
special charter to the requirements Of the
general law
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. Speculation
ras moderately active on an irregular and
Uncertain market Gold opened at 40 5-S
md closed at 10 is, the opening price
being the highest of the day. Government
ponds declined with gold. Railroad bonds
vere in moderate request and, on n fairly
distributed business, remained firm to the
'lose. Money on call was easy at ~ 2 IL
Der cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

In TIE INTERNATIONAL REoATTA on the
Schuylkill yesterday the four-oared trial
heats resulted in strict accordance with the
record Of the day before. The contest is now
narrowed down to the Beavcrwycks, Wat
kins and Thames crews and the London
Club will probably have an easy victory,
especially If Yalo is excluded. In regard to
the request that Yale be allowed to row in
the final heat we have only to say that
whether the request is acceded to or refused
it was one improper to be made and unjust
Mike TO both crews. Yale has made q spen-
did record in this regatta. but it would be an
injustice to the London Club If Yale should
succeed in the final heat after being twice
beaten. while anything short OF victory
would be an injury to Yale. In cases of this
kind the best way is to allow the events to
take place in their regular order without
my departure from the programme If the
London Club assents to the proposition in
behalf Of Yale we shall praise their gen.
crosby, but If they refuse we shall not find
fault with them for rejecting an improper
appeal to their generosity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

the facts at once to the Attorney General.
that legal proceedings may be commenced
against the derelict bank.
1t is obvious that a faithful execution of
savings banks against even the possibility of
losses. When such losses occur the Bank
Superintendent ought to be held responsible,
and should be made to pay the penalty of his
negligence or favoritism by immediate re-
moval from Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

MORE TRooPs ron CuBA is an announce
ment which comes by cable, and brings with
it an assurance OF more food for fever.
Every year since 1869 Spain has been send
ing to tho Ever Faithful Isle" the flower Of
Of the climate. A thousand men die of
fever to one who is killed by the insurgents.
It is probable that not single Spanish SOL
dior sent to Cuba in the frs; years of the
war is now alive, and all who follow are GER
tain to meet the fate of those who went be-
fore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

DISHONESTY AND CORRUPTION are not con-
fined to the public service, but our great
corporations suffer from rings and combina-
tons quite as much as the government. OF
this there is no clearer proof than the Pater-
son scandal. Of which we print another
chapter this morning. The Navy Depart
nent has not suffered more severely from
frauds in the sale of old iron than has the
Eric Railroad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

THE SEnvIAN VIcroRIEs of to-day were the
Turkish victories of yesterday. The sue
cesses of each side depend upon the source
of the ncws--whether the despatch is dated
from Belgrade or Constan:inople. In the
end, however. both sides claim the victory,
but as the Turks always advance after Ser
vian triumph we may doubt whether there
is any fighting Mt NIL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

THE WEATHER already announced in
the HERALD another short term Of warm
weather is approaching, and we already be-
gin to feel the influence of the movement
eastward of the low barometer which is pre-
coded by rains in the region south of the
lakes. The drift of this depression tends
southeastward, and it is probable that during
its passage over New York State heavy rains
will prevail. Along the Gulf and South
Atlantic coasts frequent rains have also
occurred, with very variable winds. Within
the month cyclonic storms have been met at
sen between the twenty-ffth and thirty-ffth
parallels, showing that these meteors are
already in process Of development, as de-
scribed in o recent article The vicinity Of
Cape Hatteras will be particularly danger
Gus one during the coming month, from the
frequency with which strong eastorly winds
will prevail. High winds and even tor
nado may be expected in the West. To-day
the weather in New York will be warmer and
hazy or partly cloudy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

many was willing to give few days
ago it is less than anti-Tammany wanted
so there has been concession on both sides.
The division of the county nominations be-
tween the factions will be the next question
consequence to lively times after the Con-
Yention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

A HEAVY BURGLARY was committed yester-
day morning in Maiden lane under the very
eyes of the police. What can we think of
our police system when crime of this kind
can be committed in the open day and
within few steps of Broadway? The
change in the Board evidently has not given
efficiency to the service.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

A WHITE MAN was suspected of advising
lhe negroes at Eagle Lake, in Texas, to Gin
urrection," and SO he was killed in his bod
md while asleep. The whites in that Sec
ion, we are told, are prudent. an assertion
sc cannot doub. in view Of such q remark
Ible exhibition of prudence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

AGAIN We HAVE RuMoE that the present
Sultan is to be deposed and his brother.
Abdul Hamid, proclaimed in his stead. The
Snltans malady seems to be incurable, and
sooner or later he will be set aside for more
energetic ruler. The only wonder is that he
has so long been allowed to fill! place for
which his infrmitics disquality him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30
WITH SUPPLE r NJ.


From orr reports this morning the probabilities
IRE mat The ,reather to-day ,oiH be ,oar,ner and
sozy or partly cloudy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

During the summer months The HERALD ,riil-
be sent 10 subscribers il, the country at the rate of
Twenty-Five cents per ,ceek, tree of postage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

TAMMANY AND ANrI-TAMMASY have at last
come to an agreement, anti-Tammany get
ting little more than third of the dele
gates to the State Convention. with share
of the Presidential electors and three rep
resentatives on the State Commit
toe. While this u more than Tam,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30

ANOTHER MOLLY MAGUIRH MURDER is re-
ported this morning rs occurring at Avon
dale, near Wilkesbarre. A more purpose
less or o more fendish organization has
never existed in this country, and the re-
preston Of the Order is o stern necessity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

BOOTHS THEATRE
lDANAPALUS, at 8 y. NJ. Mr. Bangs and Mrs Agnes
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05
How an Amour OF Fifty Years Ago
Affects the Trust Of To-day.
From the San Francisco Post.l


James Lick in his younger days had
his amour. He was young man then.
and nearly fifty years have elapsed since
in fredericksburg. Lebanon county,
Pennsylvania, he loved and was loved
in return. Parents, however, who al
ways will step 10 and prevent the course
of true love from running smooth, op.
posed the young mans passion and
would not hear OF his marrying. The
result was James Lick played Armand to
the Fair ones Camille, and 10 due time
be was presented with q son "pHr la
main ganche." as our lively Gallo
friends say The boy sprung to man.
hood and was and is known IN the East
as John H. Lick. While he WAS still
an urchin Lick went to South America
and started in to open that oyster, the
world. to Chile. Tho boy grew up with
hls mother IN Pennsylvania. and having
considerable business talent made money,
and in time became q large shareholder
10 the Lebanon Bank. When Lick left
Chile, the land of "northers. earth
quakes and "chichs." and came to San
Francisco, bis son joined him and
stopped with him for about ten years.
During this period, at sometime OF
other, the old man in writing acknowl.
edged that Lick was his legitimate son.
The papers, however, went sstray, and
John returned East. When the sudden
tit of benevolence struck the old man il
did not extend TO his sou, and 1t was
only after great persuasion on the part
of the trustees, who represented that this
trust would certainly be contested If he
did not make some provisions for his
relatives, that his boy. or rather man,
was pnt down for $4,000 Lick's gift
having been trumpeted throughout the
land naturally excited some attention
from his son. who thought that charity
ought to begin at bome, and hunting
over bis papers he fonnd by chance the
WY document establishing his legiti
macy. Armed with these documents the
Hon. J. w. Kellinger came out to Sar
Francisco at John II. Lick's request
saw the great philanthropist, showed
him the papers. and insisted that b,
should revoke the original deed Of trust
put his sons name in any new one b
might make for $3.50, 900, aud make bin
q trustee also, and in obedience to thil
energetic request the old man revoked
his original deed.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05

The Lyon County Republican Conven.
ton was held at Dayton last Saturday.
The following nominations were made
Theo. s. Davenport, Senator; P. d.
Wright of Silver. II. Kennedy OF Dayton
and G. Clearer Of WauOuska. Assembly.
men: r. A. Cooke. Sheriff; j. D. Sims,
Treasurer; G. W. Keith, District At
torney; c. f. Brandt. Assessor; P.
B ,iues. Reoord-r; II. G. Lincoln County
Clers; G NJ. McKruzis aud G. W. Bur
Iisr, Com mission rs.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05

The regular army OF the United States
numbers 10000 men. OF these l6. 1000
are Roman Catholics. There are thirty
four military chaplains in the country.
and Of these. one-Rev. I. Mesplie. Of
Boise City. Idaho. is Catholic.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05
THE PAYMENT OF LABOR.

From all points come complaints OF
lizard times" We are in an era OF
universal depression. From the great
cities come sad tales of men out Of en-
ployment by thousands. Of skilled me-
chancs and educated men who are IN
sad want and willing to work for sufi-
cient to keep body and soul together.
An Eastern paper tells Of college gradu'
ases seeking employment as copyists and
drudges in lawyers Offices. The rela.
ton OF price to labor is a varying one
and affected by many influences other
than the general law OF supply and de.
mand. 1t seems that in all countries.
and at the present time in this one. there
are preat many workers who are near
the fatal edge Of poverty: so near. that
when uny blast blows across industrys
platform they are swept of into the sea
OF want. This comes partly from prima.
ry Incidence and imperfect knowledge OF
the demands Of society. 1t is true and
trite saying at is MT those that work
hardest that get the most for It." 1t is
also the case that the hardest work is not
the most slavsh, and it often happens
that be who effects most has the greatest
leisure. Take any trade in large city
u carpenter for instance. He works all
day al his trade, and yet he never knew
what it was to work hard, and here is the
great secret of his misery. In his youth
he found monotouous. easy trade tt
his hand; he learned it, reached a Ger
tain limit of skill-and stopped. 1t il
the popularity of work that slight add
ton to experiences makes very large sd
dinon to the remuneration therefor. II
this, the higher the grade the mort
marked the difference. The few outstriE
the many. The scale Of income does
not correspond with the hardness Of The
work. 1t is general rule that more eI
ertion, whether mental or physical woulc
do much individually to mitigate the sui
iering consequent upon enforced idle
ness. Take the gray.headed old book
keeper in New York gas lighted office
Thirty years ago it occurred to him tina
if he could only get berth there b
would have an easy time and sure in
come. He never sspired higher. Il
hard times bis case is tho exponent o
thousands; be has to shift as best b
can. An easier occupation than writin
or posting accounts tempts five hundre
thousand young men to follow trad
that demands or requires but half tn
number; nothing eau obviate the disa'
trous result. Such action entails sna
remuneration in the best of times; !
hard times works sad ruin. We hav
read many learned editorials in easter
paper relative to over production.
seems as though II every person worke
where his services were required thel
could MT be two much industry.
times like these active men strike OF
and make new fields of industry and r
store trades equilibrium. 1t is he'
that merit asserts itself and in helpir
individually works powerfully for Il
common prosperity.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05

Suppose Sitting Bull should skip
across into British possessions and Eng
land refuse to deliver him up. what
would be-. the result? This is good
question with which to divert the minds
OF those who are running around prophe.
sying another civil war.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-05

Isn't it q singular phase OF justice that
Spain should give up Tweed. though we
have no extradition treaty with that
country, while England refused to give
up Wiuslow. though treaty applying to
suoh case exists between that country
aud this. What a mistake Big Six "
made in not going TO Albion's isle.