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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09
Nrullctt's Roof.

The United States Grand Jury made n
prescntment yesterday to Judge Benedict,
in the United States Criminal Court, in re-
lation to the recent accident in the new
Post Office building. The jury find that
tho accident was Immediately caused by
the insuiliciency Of the truss which was
substituted in the fifth story Us a support to
the roof for brick wall which had pre-
viously crossed the floor on that story and
which was removed because it endangered
the court room Immediately beneath. After
the truss was III its place the manufacturers
suggested to the supervising inspector the
advisability of placing second truss be-
tween that already supplied and the west
ern wall Of the building, in consequences OF
the DETECTION and length of span of the roof
beams. Tho SUGGESTION was unhceded and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

The Turkish territory now occupied by
the Russian armies in Asia Minor is bounded
by the line of the Tchuruckson River to
Artvin, thence to the Souganlu range of
mountains covering Erzeroum on the east
ward, and thence, via Toprak Kaleh to Ba-
laid on the southeast. Within this area
four Russian columns are operating, with
their intermediate supports of irregular
cavalry. The column of Batoum has met
with check at that point in its progress
along the coast toward Trebisond but leav-
ing force to observe Batoum, q portion of
the coast army has been detached along the
Tchuruckson Valley to cooperate with the
front of that one observing Ardahan. The
Kars column has pushed its cavalry forward
and around Kars and has cut the telegraphic
and probably the road communications be-
tween that city and Erzeroum, and menaces
the Turks in position on the Souganlu
the Turkish forces in the vicinity south
westward toward Van and the Euphrates
Valley, and is moving westward via Toprak
Kaleh to turn the position at Souganlu,
where the main body OF the Turkish army is
preparing to defend the road to Erzeroum.
Thus it will be seen that the Russian adj
vance, although extending along o con-
siderable line, is governed by very
comprehensive plan, the object OF which is
the capture of Erzeroum. Unfortunately
for the Turks, Erzeroum has no permanent
defences of any Importance, and the hastily
erected works now thrown up and indiifer-
emily armed will scarcely check the Rus
slams, when concentrated, for more than u
day or two. Souganlu is therefore the key
to Erzeroum, and there the decisive struggle
must take place. If, however, the Bajazid
column can force the passes near Toprak
Kaleh, this key will be turned and the
Turks will find themselves between two
fires. The situation on the Danube is
>ss.rcely changed from what it was week
ago. The Russians are gradually occupy
ing the bend of the river at Galatz, and ex-
tending their lines southwark of Ibrail and
eastward toward the Sulina mouth. At the
same time they are pushing westward
toward Bucharest along the railroad line
The Roumanian army has committed itself
to hostilities against the Turks Mt Kalafat,
opposite Widdin, and now operates as a
contingent of the Russian army.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

The Union Republican Congressional Ex-
ecutive Committee of Washington seems to
be in financial difficulties, and Mr.. George
S. Fisher, on its behalf is beseeching the
government clerks to pay up their campaign
subscriptions. What he wants is can hon
orable settlement" and he regrets that there
has been so much delay about it. especially
in view of "the necessities of the commit
tee" And the clerks do not pay In fact
they are probably laughing ut Mr.. George
S. Fisher and the Union Republican Con-
gressional Executive Committee" The new
administration has committed itself against
political assessments, and twelve hundred
dollar clerk does not voluntarily pay two
and half per cent of his salary to q politi-
cal committee, even if it has SO long and SO
fine n name as Mr.. Fishers. We advise the
Union Republican Congressional Execu-
tive Committee" to avail itself of the benefit
of the bankrupt act. 1t is the easiest way
out of the difficulty. Secretary Chandler
will not bleed any more.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09
The Debate ON MIR. Gladstone's Res
0lutlons.


olutions.
Some advance is made in the current of
events by the fact that the Roumanians are
now actually belligerents and have ex-
changed their fire from Kalafat with the
Ottoman batteries at Widdin. This adds
the force of the Roumanian army to
the Russian line, and will release for
operations at the front that many
soldiers that would otherwise have been
detained in Roumania to guard the rail-
way. But this addition to the number
of belligerents and other facts of the
war reported are of minor Importance
by comparison with the debate in the
British House of Commons, which
tends directly to define the position
of England. Mr.. Gladstone has done an
important service to his country in provok-
ing the debate on the relations of England
to the war in the East. His motives arc
certainly beyond dispute, and, as stated by
himself. are sure of the approval Of right
minded men everywhere. He believes that
his country is likely to be plunged
into war for which there is
neither moral nor political Justification
u war that will squander the resources of
England to sustain government which
must necessarily disappear in the not re-
mote future, and which for the good of
mankind should disappear Immediately;
and he is Of opinion that the man who be-
lieves thus and does not do what he may to
avert the danger is ''the basest Of men,"
recreant to every moral conviction and patri-
otto impulse. This is in the vein of simple
common sense politics. 1t expresses dis
tinctly, we believe, the thought Of the con-
scientious masses of the people-always
numerous in England, but stronger to-day
than ever--who hold that the course of the
government should not be determined from
considerations Of expediency and the sup
posed requirements of great schemes of
international overreaching and chicanery,
but from regard to moral rectitude. There
is always danger that this element, when
it makes itself felt in the politics Of
the day, will prove marplot. As no man
could conduct On ordinary commercial or
industrial enterprise who refused to deal
with any person that did not fulfil the re-
quirements Of his moral code, SO interna-
tional relations would suffer sudden inter-
ruption everywhere if nations acted on the
inspirations of moral intolerance. But it
must not be forgotten that this element
of earnest morality in nation is the
pivot upon which revolutions turn. Pol
itics are conducted in the ordinary way
from year to year for generations, but n
movement inspired by the simple convic-
tions of right and wrong comes occasionally
to sweep away all that trivial game and
supply new standpoints and motives for
future action. 1t is instructive and impor-
tant to have it demonstrated just how
strong that sentiment is to-day in England,
and that will be the distinctive import of
the vote on these resolutions, the debate
on which was postponed till tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Garfield does not oil his hair.

Garfield not oil his hair.
"Duke Gwin" is IN San Francisco.
Bradford tho artist, has returned TO San Francisco.
Ex-Governor Walkers beauty is captivating Cali
fornia
These are times whom your old friends want 10 Dor.
row as.
Travellers say that Kaiiiat by any other name would
smell as sweet.
Colonel Valentine Baker will now probably Join tho
bashiul bozouks.
Murat Halstead would not give Turkish ng for the
mission TO tho Porte
Zach Chandler livod at Fort Edward he could buy
milk for four cents quart
Schor Don Jos6 do Soto, Second Secretary Of tho
Spanish Legation at Washington, is At tho Albcmaric.
Boston Iost-"Thc Loos Club will have house
warming II thcre Is anything warming IN tho house. "
Princess Beatrice Is twenty, and has not had an
offer Of marriage. This Is being cut In the princess
style.
Senator william W. Eaton, OF Connecticut and Mr..
william Beach Lawrence, of Rhode Island, are at the
Now York.
Associate Justice Nathan clifford. OF tho United
States Supreme Court, arrived Mt tho Fifth Avenue
yesterday from Washington.
The Burlington Ha,ckcye thinks that II you hadn't
gone to the Centennial you might have saved money
enough TO buy n strawberry.
General Edward +. Bcac, United States Minister ia
Austria. has left Vienna leave Of csscnce for Wash
inGton. Ho is accommodated bv hts famjIv.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

The lamentable suicide of Mr.. Daily adds
another to the many victims of speculation.
The deceased, capable and energetic bust
ness man, was possessed of the passion for
speculative adventures so common among
Americans. He had been successful but
success in one direction was only an inc EN-
tive to seek new fields of operation. He
built the Windsor Hotel, calculating on IN
expenditure of half million, and soon
discovered that he had need of more than
million. A company was formed, mort
cages were given, and, although the success
of the enterprise justified its conception,
the load its protector was compelled to
carry was heavier than he had calculated or
could bear. Money pressures ensued, and,
in Mr.. Days own words, he found his
troubles and anxieties increasing as the
elasticity and strength of youth were de-
parting Anxieties, exaggerated, no doubt,
by the operation of his own mind, super
induced disease, which laid hold of the
brain, the organ most actively affected, and
the result was suicide. The tragedy may
we'll serve as warning in direction in
which such q sad lesson is much needed,
for Mr.. Daily was man of more than
ordinary business capacity and strength Of
mind originally, and if his reason could be
destroyed by the excitement of speculation
who among our restless rushing, high
pressure people can be considered safe?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

Mr.. Woodin called up this bill yesterday
and the Senate concurred in the amend
ments made by the Assembly with one ex-
ception, and later in the day the Assembly
receded from that one. So the bill has
received the final action Of both houses and
will to-day be sent to the Governor
for his approval. In the debate yester-
day democratic Senators admitted that
the bill had good features, but de-
nounced it as whole. They con-
tended that it was party measure in
the interest of the republicans. Mr.. Woodin
replied that he was unable to find in it any
clause making it q political measure. He
said that there were no political appoint
ments to Office, and that if some persons
were legislated out of Office it was merely
because the number of departments and
officers is reduced by the bill. These reduc-
tions, he maintained, will cut down the ex-
penses Of the city government about two
hundred thousand dollars q year, and
in this respect he thought the bill
o genuine measure of reform. Mr..
Morrissey, who is leading democratic
Senator, denied even more emphatically
that it is party measure. He said that he
had suggested more of it's provisions than
any other member of the committee. This
is not an over statement, for Mr.. Morrissey
is really the father of the bill. 1t has,
therefore, an unquestionable democratic
paternity, and if the Governor should veto
it he must put his negation on very diff
ferent ground from that taken by its
opponents in the Senate. Mr.. Morrissey
says, and says truly, that the bill was gen.
orally approved when first reported, but
that the officers who would lose their
places came up from New York and
raised the cry that it was party meas
ure for legislating democrats out of Office.
He believes the Governor will sign it. The
Governor certainly ought to sign it if Mr..
Morrisseys estimate of its character is cor
rect. At any rate, he cannot veto it on any
such sordid and paltry ground MS the loss Of
Office by democrats whose services are not
needed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

who own Turkish bonds, and army con-
tractors, who look upon war MS q blessing,
and that truculent, selfish spirit which we
find in all countries, and which cares for no
right and for no duty that does not ma
terally aid their own interests.
SO far as this is struggle between the
Crescent and the Cross, between the Russian
and the Turk, our whole heart goes out to
Russia. We pray that victory may rest
upon the banners of the Gear, that he will
not pause until he reaches the Bosphorus.
We hope he will take Constantinople, and
that if it pleases him he will keep it. Con-
stantinople will be much more useful cap
ital in the hands of Christian monarch like
Alexander than in those of the master of the
harem. Let Russia do her work well.
Since she has gone into the war let her
not pause until the Turk has been driven
over to Asia, where he belongs. Let these
provinces be ruled by Christian men.
Give Austria her share, for Austria is
wise, great Power who will rule with wisdom.
Give Gambia, Thessaly and Epirus to Greece,
where they belong Let the Slavonic States
have a Slavonic ruler like the Prince of
Montenegro, and if England is anxious
about the road to India let her take Egypt.
She will find that her Empire will be Us
strong with Russia on the Bosphorus as now
with the ruthless Turk. England feared
that if the Suez Canal were built it would
cripple her commerce and keep her out Of
ASIA She finds she was mistaken. She
will find similar mistake when this war is
over Her rulers would be wise if they gave
themselves some right to share in the victory
of the Gear by sharing with him the hazards
of campaign which commends itself to the
admiration and the sympathy of tho Chris
tian world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

no p-opv. examination Of the truss fur
nished by the contractors was made by the
government officials. The supervising ar
chitent trusted to the supervising inspector.
who in turn trusted to the foreman, and so
the roof fell and victims lives paid the
penalty.
1t is clear that somebody is to blame.
The neglect of tho present officials is evil
dent but beyond that lies the question of
the capacity or incapacity of the original
supervising architect, Mr.. Mullett. Why
was the wall left in the fifth story when it
clearly endangered the court room below?
If the truss had not been substituted is 1t
not pretty certain that Mulletts work would
have brought down not only the roof, but
the court room ceiling as we'll? Is the roof
needlessly and dangerously weighted? Are
the roof beams defective and of improper
and hazardous length of span? These arc
proper subjects of inquiry. 1t is signifi-
cant that Mr.. Mullett has neglected to an
swer the summons of the capable Coroners
jury secured by Postmaster James to attend
and be questioned, but has instead sent to
the jury wordy communication, assuring
them that Mullett and the roof are all right.
The jury are not satisfied with this and
have sent q subpoena to compel Mr. Mullett's
attendance, AS there are four accomplished
architects on the jury they will know what
questions to put to Mr.. Mullett, and he ought
not to be allowed to disregard their sum-
MONS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

The WEATHER.-The cyclonic disturbance
which suddenly appeared on Monday afternoon
on the coast of Nova Scotia has ~ suddenly
disappeared eastward into the Atlantic. The
movement of this depression has been exception
ally rapid and has afforded little time
10 note its character. Beyond the fact
of its approach from the southwark
little is known as yet regarding its
course, but we shall soon hear of it
again from our European observers. The de-
precision in the Lower Ohio Valley has crossed
the mountains TO the coast Mt Hat,cras with q
more limited area Of precipitation and lighter
rainfall. The winds have also moderated
within this low area very considerably and a
rising barometer Is indicated at its centre. But
when il reaches the ocean u baromctric fall may
again cause it to develop into u storm of great
energy. The areas Of highest pressure are now III
the North and Southwest, with tendency of the
former area to extend into the Mississippi Valley
and produce local disturbances by causing vara-
lions of temperature and pressure. In the North
west tho pressure is falling rapidly with the
advance of the great depression which has over
spread the Pacific coast territory for several
DAYS past A heavy gale prevails Mt North
Platte. blowing toward this new storm centre,
and rain is falling in the Upper Missouri Valley.
ry;yb winds are also noted on the Texas coast.
Tho weather in New York to-day VIII be cool,
clo,,dv and threatening, possibly with rain and
In; IL winds. followed by clearing weather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

From oar reports this morning The probabilities
are that the mcatter in Mem York to-day ariH be
sool, cloudy and threatening, possibly ,ciM rain
and brisk wi,sds, foilo,ccd by clearing 'ceather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

TAXPAYERS WILL BE WISE to heed Conn
troller Kclly's warning. After Carnival Da
twelve per cent interest will be charged ON a
arrears instead of seven.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY an
nounccs it's satisfaction with the decision of the
Court of Appeals restricting the retail liquor
traffic to hotels. But how will the society view
the decision of our Excise Board to license all
LIQUOR dealers as hotel keepers!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

How MUCH IT CosTs to maintain the Indians
Is shown by the bids made for supplying them.
Judging from the items the noble red man fully
appreciates the comforts of civilized life.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

LESSON To LADIES fond Of cheating Uncle
Sam by evading payment of duty will be found
in our court reports today. The accused has
gone to Lockport to be locked up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THAT BRIGHAM YOUNG and his counsellors in
tend mischief is clearly shown by special
despatch from Salt Lake. They evidently see
the handwriting on the wall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THE RIGHT WAY to investigate stock COM
pany was shown yesterday ut the Delaware and
Hudson Canal Company meeting. Mr.. Olmstcd
set an example worth following by all stock
holders
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Thc stock market
was less active than it has been for the last week
and general feeling of dulness pervaded specr-
lation. As a rule the closing prices were lower
than those of Monday. Gold opened at 1O7ls
and declined to 1868. Government stocks
were lower, in sympathy with gold and railroad
bonds were higher. Money call was very
easy at Dig per cent, the closing quotation being
per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

SCARLET FEVER, diphthcria, measles AM
whooping cough are declared dangerous, evel
after death, by the Board of Health.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

OVER ONE THOUSAND Docs, all in row
and making no end of row, is just now the sen
sation at Gilmore's Garden.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THE TROUBLES OF MERCANTILE LIFE are illus
trated in the report of the Drowning VS..
Smith suit in the Supreme Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THAT VETERINARY SURGEONS will disagree like
doctors of high degree was proven yesterday at
the Court of Special Sessions. The car driver
gained his liberty because the judges were puz-
zled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09
TRIPLE SH e e T
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1877.
NOTICE 10 COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Exnress Company special newspaper
train the Railroad and It's connections
leaving Jersey City nj quarter past four A. NJ daily and
Sunday carrying the regular edition of the HERALD far
West Harrisburg and South to Washington. reaching
Philadelphia quarter past six A. NJ and Washington
ana NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

BANK SUPERINTENDENT ELLIS is again tellin,
all he knows about savings banks. This time a
ALBANY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

FIFTY-sEvEN SPIrz Docs licensed yesterday
It's comfort to know the precise number.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

SOUTH CAROLINA is preparing to pay the in
terest on her State debt. Good for home govern
ment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

SOMETHING NEw.-Opposition desired in the
coaching line.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THERE Is GREAT DEAL OF MOVES about
life insurance troubles just now in Newark, N. j
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

AN EXCISE FICrIoN-Licensing liquor saloons
rs hotels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

THE MoRMoNs will again send their Cannon to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09

Our CROP OF COTTON this year promises to
be good.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-09
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PARK THEATRE.-CoLoSEL SELLERS.
GERMANIA THEATRE.-DnEI MoSAr MACH DAro.
wALLACK'S THEATRE-MY AWFUL DAD.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.-SsIkE
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-TwELFra NIGHT
HELLER's THEATRE PRrsnDIcrrArIoS
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-TnK PRINCESS ROYAL
BROADWAY THEATRE.-rnE wospER CHILD.
BowERY THEATRE.-DAsnrSG CHARLEY
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE-ToSY PASTOR MATINEE.
NEW YORK ADVANTAGEOUS FISHES,
EGYPTIAN HALI.-yARIEry.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUsE.--vAnIrrx
THEATRE COMIQUE.-vARiErY
TONY PASTORS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
TIvoLI NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

THE success OF Mary Anderson 10 unquestionabs. II
should be matter OF NATIONAL PRIDE TO sustain an
American girl 10 RICHLY GIFTED"
The New York herald., 1877-11-23
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2s SHEET
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE HERALD SAYS;
The New York herald., 1877-11-23
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
49, BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
Ia through trains each way daily dcpots IN Philadelphia
2in New York.
Double track, the most imnroved oo,,,r,.n. - A..

Doup'e Track, the most improved equipment, and ths
fastest time consistent with absolute safety.
ON AND AFTER NOVEMBER IL 1877.
crpress trains leave New York. via Desbrosses and Cort
lanut street ferries. as toluws:- -
'.o 80 y D;3o medl, II A. NJ s. O, q 80 7. 80
ppna = NJ sundays y A. NJ. 8. o. ESQ., Z, 10 aud
Boats Brooklyn Anncxn with al through trains
BrOokiyn travel '' ~ 0's rA"o''' ~
Returning trans lcaye phia 40 las = 40 g.
= 80 and II A. NJ u.imtrd express 4 "a q - n . a
. ~ ana ;3o +, d. ", and II midnight On sunday
Icket ohises o2o aud e4i broadway, No Asor il ouse
hnd foot ~ DesOrasses aud Cort ss No t,nurt ~
Brookyn; Nos, 1li, l16 ana IIs ludson =, un"oLe
Depot, Jersey cy Emigrant Ticket onice No battery
Il r FARMER General Passenrer Arent
FRANK ThoAsON General Manager,
fVnE Old kELlABLE sfONiNGrON LINE FOG
boton- Notn TRIP missed In seven congecutva vesrs
Elegant steamers Leave from pic North Rivsr oos of
Jay 81. at 80 Y. daily except Sundavs '''' -
Hereafter the steamboat train viii cayo Stoniur-
ton At 4 80 A. NJ w 's-'' ''"''s
Providence line drcIpht only, steamers ,o, o,s, 40
North River. loot VI Warren st.. 1T 4 n N 'A 80 -