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The New York herald., 1879-02-13
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

PRESIDENT HAYES DEsfnEs THAT IT SHALL BY
CARRIED OUT TO THE LETrER--HIs IxsrRUc
TIoNs TO THE, CUSTOMS OFFICIALS. ,e. M
President Hayes has sent letters to Collector MsD
ritt. Surveyor Graham and Naval Officer Burt on
Custom-House management. and these officers yes.
terday morning held a conference in regard to the
same. They stated that it not deemed expedient
to give these letters to the public until they had
agreed upon some plan of action for enforcing the
policy of the President. 1t is understood that the
President in his letters states that the Law providing
for competitive examinations Of applicants for posi-
tions in the Government service is still ON
the statute books. and that he desires
customs service. in his opinion. should be
kept free from political inauenccs that the pos
sible service should be given on a purely business
basis. and that employees should feel that their posi-
ton was secure long their conduct and business
qualic ations guaranteed it, He states further 40 t
is said. that he does not wish any removals to be
made simply because any of those employed in the
Custom House may be the appointees or friends Of
changes or appointments for the future shall be gov
erned merely by political or personal rcasons The
made in the public service whenever found necessary
and that the pledges for the faithfuness and eff
cheney OF the new appontccs. which he gave in his
communication to the Senate. shall be fully redeemed
At the conference held by the three officials ycster.
day morning IL was agreed that competitive exain-
nation similar to that which took place in 1917
should again be inaugurated. II was not decided
however. precisely who to compose the Board OF
Examiners, except that they would be men exciu-
sivcly in the OF the government a. there 10
no appropriation TO cover expenses OF outside COM
missioners. IL is believed that the Comn,is.
sion will consist of more experts
from each department of the Custom
House. When vacancies shall occur from any
the higher grades will be filled by
promotion. and the new appointees will be selected
for the lowest grades. The new appontces will IL il
thought. as in 1872 be placed SIX months proba-
tion at the end of which period. IL their capabilities
are satisfactorily proven. their nomination will then
be forwarded for confirmation. The board will re-
turn to the appointing officer the three persons pass
ing the highest examination, one Of whom will 10
selected 10 fili tho vacancy.
Another conference will be held to-day for the pur-
pose of agreeing ON definite plan OF action, which
IL understood to 90 into effect the ls proxino.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
To DIR. Ayres-I do not know that Mr.. Wells is In
the habit OF drinking or Of taking opium.
rnyr
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY.
A BODY OF STOCKHOLDERS APPOINT A COMMIT
TEE TO EXAMINE rrs ArFAIRs-rHE KE-

BODY OF STOCKHOLDERS APPOINT A COMMIT
TEE TO EXAMINE rrs ArFA1Rs-rHE Re-
OWNERSHIP.
A meeting of . small number of the stockholders
of the National Trust Company held yesterday at
the Coal and Iron Exchange. IN Cortandt street. for
the purpose of considering the legality OF Mr. Dcsts
receivershp and to perfect plan for investigating
the Affairs OF the company. The meeting q secret
one. and the particulars given at its close by
Mr.. William o. Mcdowell one Of the leaders in the
movement. 1t presided over by Mr.. A. Weinberg.
Mr.. william o. Mcdowell read statement to the
meeting showing that the capital stock Of the
company is $l000.O00; that the company holds
S0jgUO OF its own stock, and that consequently
jority would be $452 OO. of which he claimed that
40 far he OF the cooperation of the repre-
scntatves OF $500 0O0 resolution then adopted
appointing Abraham wakenan. Richard NJ Nichols
Myer 3. Isaacs, Henry Lyman and William q. Me-
Doweli a committee with full power to represent
the approving stockholders and to investigate the
affairs of the National Trust Company, both under
the management OF the trustees and receiver; and IL
they find state of facts that their judgment will
of the officers. trustees receiver of said company
TO the extent of the recovery for those present of the
full power Of their stock. they shall do This
mitec was empowered to take all necessary proceed
ings provided, however. they hrst secure tho ap-
prevail In writing OF stockholders representing at
least $2OO, 900 OF stock.
In subsequent interview with Receiver Best that
gentleman seemed to caro- very little for the meeting
He said that MIR. Waterman one of the gentlemen APP
pointed on the investigating committee. not
stockhoder. and that the other member OF the
mittee had very little interest in the company. In
regard to tho nater OF allowing them to examine the
books OF the Trust Company, lac considered IL ridcu
lous. II was not his Intention 10 allow outsiders to
obtain information which could aftcrward be used
should allow any outsider to examine the books hc
would be liable to prosecution by the courts.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
PIGEON SHOOTING.

The admirers Of pigeon shooting out in full
force At Dexter Park. Jamaica plank road. Long
Island. yesterday, to witness the members Of the
Fountain Gun Club and the Nassau Gun Club COM
pete in their rst match Of the series of three Each
club presented team of men, chosen and cap
tanned by Mr.. William Cleaver. OF the Fountain. and
Mr.. W. @. Bergen Of the Nassau. Each competitor
was obliged to shoot at ten single birds. strong
wind prevailed the field during the afternoon
which blew the wounded birds shot in the air outside
OF the boundary. rgt, s ~
The match was easily won by the-Fountain Club
by six Birds The following are the dctails:-
DEXTER PARk JAMAICA PLANK RoAD-pIGEoN SHOOT
ING. WEDNESDAY. February IL, 1s79.-The frst match
OF the three series between the members OF the Foun
tain and Nassau Gun Clubs; seven in each team,
ut ~ birds each, 25 yards rise, 10 yards boundary,
OF the gun allowed. and the Long Island rules to
povern
The New York herald., 1879-02-13

10 urge upon the House of Representatives the i'm
portance of le2islating AT opce in this matter.
Dr. c. X. Agnew and Professor Roswell ID. Hitch
cock spoke briefly. DR.. Willard Parker sketched the
history of alcohol from its first in the eleventh
century down to recent years when il became a
regular article of sale IN stores established for the
purpose. Alcohol, he said. not food and pro-
duced organic disease Its deleterious effects had
been traced by the insurance companies and
it's rayages Lad become known 10 scientific
from the frightful record of crime
and idiocy for which it was responsible.
No drunkard could have healthy children. II was
established fact that drinking family itself
out in the fourth generation. AT the present time
in this city the average life only from twelve to
fifteen years while in 1910 the average lite was
26 15-10o In this city ninety per of the children
died III their first year. He regarded drunkenness as
form OF insanity. From The facts already known
it apparent how important it to have full
knowledge on this subject, and even though they
should fail this year they would try again next. and
by perseverance accomplish finally the purpose they
had in yiew
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
A MAN OF IRON NERVES.

Hugh Connolly, 'longshorcman. residing at the
corner of Warren and Bergen Streets Newark. N. j..
was brought to the First precinct police station there.
yesterday afternoon. bleeding copiousy from
frghtful scalp wound which he said he had received
in the saloon Of John whalen. No. 80 River street.
Police surgeon Reed was at summoned and de-
ciared that Connolly was In condition 80 precsrious
that his death might be looked for, and
that his assailant ought TO be at taken
into custody. Connolly's wound was large enough
~ admit the doctors two fingers between the scaip
and tho skull. 1t was believed that his brain
compressed and he had lost great deal Of blood.
The How stopped aud Connolly removed 70 St
Michaels Hospital. Last night he insisted being
allowed to 40 home and being permitted 10 do 80
went his way himself. Meanwhile whaen was ar
rested and last night Chief OF Police Meldrum ma,ls
compliant charging him with assaulting CONNOLLY
With club.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13

ford avenue, wagon route. His permit was for
200 quarts The permits Of Henry Austin. No: l9l
Greene avenue; George Grosebach, No. l9l Ross
street. and OF Dennis Griffin, No. 1S9 Greenpoint
Avenue. also revoked.
Superintendent Raymond directed to cause to
be destroyed all the milk seized the evening previous
and to make similar disposition of all swiil milk
that may hereafter be found within the limits of the
city.
An order was passed by the Board directing that
all slaughter houses the city be directed not to
kill any cattle until tho same first examined by
the veterinary surgeon of the Health Board
A resolution also passed requesting the police
to arrest all parties driving leading In the
city. unless they have a permit from the Health
B )ard specifying the number OF COWS. the streets
through which they are to pass and their destina
tion also to arrest such parties when they may be
detected violating any OF the provisions OF the per-
nit. Six hundred quarts of swill milk that was
seized in the Tenth precinct was dumpted into the
sewer in the afternoon.
George Grosebach Henry Austin and Dennis Griffin.
above named were arraigncd before Judge Fisher,
Third District Court charge OF selling milk from
swill-fcd cows. They pleaded not guilty, and gave
bail to appear for examination to-day.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
WINE AND SPIRIT TRADERS.

Before the Wine and Spirit Traders Society ycstcr.
day afternoon. Mr.. Loon Chottcau. the representa-
tive of the French Chamber OF Commerce. made
brief address. in the course of which iIc sad with
regard to American spirits. that II the
duty now levied in France we've removed Il woald
open an outlet for the overburdcncd granxrics of
this country which could not fail to materially aug
ment the wealth of the United States.
IL resolved to print and circulate 10 900 copies
OF a memorial to- bc presented to the Senate and As
sernbly OF this State requesting them repeal the
Civil Damage act as faulty in principle and exceed
ingly unjust to wine and spirit merchants well as
to owners OF real estate rented as hotels ani
that IL was not well calculated 10 promote tho object
Tor which II was intended. the promotion Of
pernte drinking in the State.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
ICE YACHTING.
THE CONTEST FOR THE KIDD PENNANT PRoDA-
BLY TO OCCUR VERY SOON

THE CONTEST FOR THE KIDD PENNANT PRoBA-
BLY, TO OCCUR VERY SOON.
PouGHKEEPsIE, Feb. II, 1872
Yesterdays rain storm has entirely cleared the
snow from the ice surface Of the Hudson River. aud
to-day the ice for over one hundred miles is as
smooth and bright mirror. and the greatest en-
the prospects for the best ice yacht sport for
years Everywhere among the members OF the
New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie ice yacht clubs the
greatest activity prevails. Boats and rigging arc
being thoroughly overhauled, runners sharpened
and other preparations being rade for hot races
As an the mercury drops to 32 land it now
looks IL that will tonight. the wind has
shifted to the wes the order to prepare for the start
in the match for the Kidd Pennant will be given
This will be between all of the yachts of both
the New Hamburg and Pougnkcepsie clubs, and
thirty yachts will start In it, il will be the main
contest of the season. No safely predict
whether New Hamburg or Poughkeepsie will win.
but certain II is that the struggle will be between the
Flying Cloud Phantom, Zero and Zephyr, of the
New Hamburg Club. and Haze. Icicle, the Buckhout
boat and Ella OF the Poughkeepsie Club. At present
the Poughkeepsie Club holds the pennant, having
fairly won it. If the wind blows strong from the
northwest on the day OF the race terrific speed
will be attained. The course will probably be from
Pougbkeepsie to New Hamburg ana return. or vice
Mr.. Henry Frost, of the Regatta Committee,
has authorized Mr.. j, A. Roosevelt to decide when
the ice is III condition, and that decision
IL made the race will be ordered by the Regatta
COMMITTEES. Judging from the present outlook it
will be the finest ice yacht witnessed and
the most exciting.
After the for the pennant each club will put
their annual races, and then will follow challenge
tho feeling high between the two clubs in the
way OF generous rivalry.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
WHERE Is o'LEAnY?
OrrIcx OF THE Turf. FIELD AND FAnM, !
No. ~ PARK Row,
NEW YoIK, Feb. -, 1879

To THE EDITOR THE HERALp:-
On Friday morning last we published letter from
Sir John d. Ashley to the eject that he had forwarded
to Daniel OLcary articles of agreement in which
Charles Rowcll challenged him TO pedestrian contest
for the long distance championship belt Of the
world; that Rowell's money up and that O'Lcary
was requested to sign the articles without delay and
deposit them At the Office Of the T5 Field aai Farm.
We have had no word from OLcary. II is reported
that he Is in the city. but messengers have tailed
ind him. hope he il not purposcly keeping out OF
the way. We have u cablcgram from Sir John
Ashley, received to-day. asking IL o'Leary has
signed the articles OF agreement, and where
he be found We cannot answer. Az
the HERALD goes everywhere and is read by every
body hope you will permit ME 20 takc advantage
of its columns to iuform OLeary that he Is wanted,
that the Tarf. Field aud fdrm and Sir John Ashley
would like to hear from him. As you discovered
Livingstone in the wilds OF Africa, why should you
not discover Ol.cary in the shady places of New
York; Very truly. HAMILTON BUSDEY.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
METROPOLITAN IL" STRIKE.

The strike among the laborers employed in the
construction OF the metropolitan elevated road still
continues. About fifty men came to work yesterday
morning. but their foremcn told them Of the COM
panys resolution to suspend operations for few
days and they quietly returned to their homes Mr..
J. I. Conoyer the superintendent, informed the di-
rcctors of the New York Loan and Improvement
Company when they gave him notice of suspension
late on Tuesday evening that any day that they
wanted to commence operations he would be ready
with all the men needed at the reduced price. The
men engaged in blasting rock were tho only men Mt
work yesterday on that portion OF the road in
of cDnst linn
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
MISS pAnrELL's WALK.

Having recovered from her late indisposition Miss
Bartsll. the westchester mlkmaid. started anew on
her long tramp last night at Brewster Hall. She now
looks in robust health aud feels to complete
,r.s madc ~ Am os,ts Tho sncond 4, A., q~Sl..f so.
the third In 3ni. 5Alss. aud the fourth in
Am. 24s., making the first mile in l5m.
46izs. Her second mile completed in
Ism. 74s. the third mile in I'm. 55s.. the fourth
mile in Ism. 5s. and the fifth mile in l6m 5gsss.
Miss Barte hopes to be able to walk 5000 quarter
miles In many quarter hours
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
STREET CAR LICENSES.

Many Of the horse car companies in this city have
for years past refused to pay any license fees
for the privileges enjoyed by them, although by nm
ordinance OF the Common Council. they are obliged
to take license for each which Is run. The
consideration OF this subject referred few
weeks ago to the Law Committee of the Board OF
Aldermen, the members of which have just presented
y report to the Common Council in which they
state that the companies ought TO pay for the fran
chiscs they enjoy and ask the Board OF Aldermen to
request the Legislature TO enact a law compelling
IN "A, 40
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
ALWAYS WITH YOU"

The HERALD has received from III A." 50; "a. c..
\. NJ" 81 %; &c. L. Krugler. s5 "Pat" 81; 'F ".
H." S5. and "a. NJ" 80. for the family OF George
Werner, No. GIL West Forty-ninth street. From "A.
s." 50; isis" S5. and "Anonymo $40. for Mrs.
Stewart. From 20 =. L., So. for general fund: and
from 90 H., So for the Werner family. Total $56 25
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
WRESTLING.
MILLER AND M'LAucuLrS.

HEIfHH AND
Arrangements for tho mixed wrestling match (col-
lar and elbow and Roman -drmco) between Professor
Miller and Colonel Mclaughlin arc now complete.
and tho event will take place next Saturday at Music
Hall. Boston. There Is no doubt but this will bc
grand struggle as the victor will not only take the
purse OF $1,000 but the entire receipts at the door
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
AN EXPLANATION.
HK EDITOR OF THE HKRaI.D:--

To THE EDITOR THE HRRaID:-
In an article appearing in your journal Of this date
under the head of "Fishkl's Ruined Bank, my name
il mentioned that Of one who had overdrawn his
account. l would say that when the bank closed IL
represented to me that my account was over
drawn to the amount of $4,000. but there was evi-
IDENTIFY mistake. The receiver and some OF the
directors went my and the amount fxcl
upon was s5,O0O which was promptly furnished by
me to the bank. Yours, respectfully,
JAMES n TRlMBLE.
Nkw IoRx, Feb. 10, 1879.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
A CHALLENGE.
NKw yonK, Feb. II. 1879

NKw yonK. Feb. II. 1879.
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERLp;-
My attention has been called 20 a challenge from
Charles Murphy to Colonel >. H. Mclaughlin. of De-
troit wrestc collar and elbow for $3.50 to $500
side. &c. Now. il is wholly unnecessary for Mr..
Murphy TO send challenges away from home an he
can DO accommodated BY me. viii wrestlc him For
from S1UO to 81 700 side the match take place In
New York or any other town, private or public. 1
will meet him any time to arrange preliminaiies.
Ours. respectfully.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

gang Of tramps on Tuesday evening waylad and
robbed Leon Levi and Thomas Goulding in East New
Brunswick, N. J. They took from Levi his coat
vest. hat shocs ovcrcoat and all his money Gould
iifp was pcnnicss and as his apparel was well worn
the traiilps permitted him to retain IL. Levi was
locked up ~ wt:.ess in The police arrest any
Ok the hiphwaylnen-
The New York herald., 1879-02-13

FIRST DRAW.
No Rink-Caledonian Club. New York. ......... II
Burns Club, Cleveland, Ohio. 13
No. Rink-Yonkers Club. N. .Y.................. Y. II
Milwaukee Club. rs
No. Rink-Granite Club, Detroit. ............. 13
Aiotuy CluD y
No. Rink-Duferin Club, Toronto. ............ 25
Paterson Club. N. N.J................ j. 20
No. Rnk-Jersey City Club. Is
Caledonians Buffalo. ............... II
No. 9 Rink--St. Andrews Club. New York, had
walk over, being matched with the defaulting Four
Brothers Club.
The New York Club drew the bye.
SECOND DRAW.
No. Rnk-Burns Club. Cleveland. .............. II
New York Club Observation-Disclosures. 81
No. Rink-Granite Club, Detroit. 81
Jersey City Club. II
No. Rink-AIilwaukee Club. %
ST. Andrews, New York .............. II
The Dufferin Club drew the bye
The third draw will come off tomorrow morning
and the tinal one in the afternoon.
Four clubs--the New York. the Granite, of Detroit
the Dufferin. OF Toronto, and the Milwaukee remain
The defeated Kinks were entertained at matches by
the Toronto. Granite and Csedonian Clubs of this
city on the Granite aud Caledonian Kinks.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
THE RELDEN-vAN NESS TRAMP

The 1900 halfmile walk which is going ON at the
old Fifth Regiment Armory. in Hester street. near
the Bowery. is progressing very favorably. On Fri
day night E. c. Holske the champion. will walk: on
win show his speed. aud Monday Charles A. Harr.
man. who is matched against O'Leary, will occupy
the track.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
POOL MATCH.

A afteen-bali pool match for a stake Of $500 will
be played this evening at OConnor's Union square
room amphitheatre by Albert Lambert and Samuel 4.
Knight.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
AN UNSUCCESSFUL ToDDLER.

WINNIFE9, 0HrISoUHs I57V.
McKeon. who tried to accomplish the feat of walk
ing 500 miles in la hours. failed. He walked fifty
miles In the rst eleven hours but this morning his
legs swolen that he only made ten miles in
seven hours, and was compelled to abandon the at
tempt.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
CURLING. IN CANADA.

ToRoNro, Feb. -. 1872
The curling contest for the Gordon medal COM
menced to-day, eleven Kinks from tho United States
and one Canadian taking part. The Four Brothers
Club the present holders of the medal had to retire.
having only three men.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
Grand tot;
PEDESTRIANISM.

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-05
The Hottest Summer.

The hottest summer of the decade
was approximately predicted 10 occur
the present season, by Piazzi Smyth,
Astronomer Royal for Scotland" as
he signed himself in Nature. His ar
gument was " Between 1897 and 1876
three great heat-waves struck this part
of the earth Great Britain, in lSI6l
1858, 1868 10. The next such vista
ton may be looked for in 1874, within
limits Of half a year each way" Our
acceptance of this forecast, published
in September, 1877, is weakened by
Che failure of his simultaneous predic-
tion Of severely cold weather a year
and a half before and after said heat
wave-i. e., during the winters Of 1877
s. and of 18S0-8l, if we may judge Of
Scotland from the neutral nature Of
the winter of us in this country
The Nation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-05

speaks Of Hogarth's father taking SER
vice in London "as correetor of the
press, which in those days was not
considered as a mean employment
To hHd how mean it is, considered
now, the curious need only step into
the neares book, news and jobbi6g
Office" Though expected TO do the
work Of scholar, the press c%orreetor
ranks but as a mechanic, and 10 nine
ty-nine cases out of every hundred is
treated as one. Ifhe allows a clerical
error TO pass unqueried, he is con-
sidered neglectful. If he calls atten-
ton to what he happens to think is
wrong, he is voted presumptious. An
unpleasant position, but after all it is
difficult to amend it, seeing that if
printers readers could do editors
work there would be no more use for
editors Referee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-05
ooTFoN ExcHAN0E QUOTATIONS..

Sales yesterday $50 bales, all to
spiuners. The market closed firm at
&c to &c higher.
The total stock on hand at all the
United States ports is 252,294 bales,
against 288,074 bales same time last
year and 1872, 135 the year before.
Receipts at all the United States
ports since Friday last were S4S9
bales, against 1923 bales last week,
and S9t7 bales for this week last
year.
The total receipts at all United
States ports since September lst as
per cotton exchange kilograms, is
1881, 799 bales, against 4,l68,7 IA bales
last year, and 1881. lGS bales the same
time the year before. Increase this
wear 219,OS4 bales, as compared with
las, year, and $500 bales with the
year before.
Freight rates from here to New
York are 4Oc rail and river, and 42c
a~ll-rail to Boston 42@45c to New
Orleans SOC per bale by steamer.
Freights from 1t. Louis per steamers
25c per Dbl, and l9te per cwt. From
the Ohio 1Oc per cwt and 20c per Dbl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-05
Why Grant Did Not Go 10 India
in "a Government Vessel.

London Cor. Baltimore SUM-
When General Grant went on his
way to India, not in a United States
government vessel, many were the
versions of the why and the where
fore. This is the why: Before leav-
ing London, at a dinner party, he was
purposely seated between two British
lords who had spent many years in.
India. 1t was desired that he should
learn something Of the land, and from
all the accounts | have he has learned
much and liked very little. When he
told these Indians, as all returned
British subjects from that bankrupt
empire are Familiarity called, that he
did not intend to leave Europe until
the United States frigate came for
him, and mentioned the probable de-
ferred time, the said lords exclaimed /:
''T1ien don't go, for you will never
come back alive He found he would
not get there in the healthy a for
the journey up country" so he re-
solved to go to Marseilles at once, and
take the regular steamer thence to the
land Of Moguls and other gulls.