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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
EROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.

To the rapidly accommodating mass of litera-
ture devoted to the subject OF shiD-transpOrta-
ton across the American Isthmus, The TRIBUNE
this morning makes valuable contribution.
We present three carefully drawn maps clearly
showing the three chief routes proDosed-the
Panama, the Nicaragua, and Captain Eadss
ship-ralway route across the lsthmus of Te-
huantepec-ther relation to each other and to
the principal commercial centres of both hemi-
spheres The reading matter which accom-
panies the maps describes the present status of
these great enterprises, points out the advan-
tages claimed for each route by its projectors,
and indicates the obstacles likely to be encOun-
tered.
TO even the most careless reader OF the public
mind as it is reflected in the newspaper press,
it must be apparent that the spirit OF languid
indifference which followed the visit OF NJ. de
Lesseps to this country has been succeeded ny a
general and intelligent interest in this subject
During the present month alone there have APP
peared in print General Grants deliberate argu-
ment in favor of the Nicaragua route, defence
by Commander Wyse of De Lesseps's project q
comprehensive description of Captain Eads's
plans, and ex-Secrctary Thompson's concep-
ton of the Monroe Doctrine 10 Its relation to the
proposed Panama Canal, besides multitude OF
less Important utterances before Congressional
Committees and elsewhere. 1t is evident that
transit for vessels between the two oceans is
among the probabilities of the near future, and
the important question now to I've settled is At
what point can such communication be most
wisely established
THE TRIBUNE has never Disguised its oppo-
sitlon to the project of Nj. de Lesseps, an oppo-
stion founded upon the conviction that the ac-
complishment of his designs would leave this
country without substantial guarantees for its
own honor, safety, and interest. We also be-
lieye that the Nicaragua route 10 far the best !,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
PERSONAL.

Mr. Wendell Phillips is to reply to Dr. Crosby, in
Boston, tomorrow morning.
The oldest OF all the Cardinals of the Roman
Church is Catterni. He IS eighty-fve years of age
and has been Cardinal for twenty-seven years.
The lato E. A. Sothern is said to have earned an
annual income of $4,000. aud it Is added that he
spent his money almost As rapidly as he made it.
Hiram Sibley, of Rochester. is mentioned as the
largest farm owner in tue world. He has more than
400 farms IN New-York. Illinois and Michigan
Although past his SEVENTEEN birthday, Mr.. Sibey is
sill absorbed IN business.
Senator Logan wears an immense white SOM
brero, which adds to the Iudian-like picturesque
ness impaired by ms long, straight black hair and
his formidable ,mustache. Senator Ingalls, can al
ways it is said, be recognized among the other Sem
by Ills neckte, winch is usually of brilliant
cardinal or sOlferino color.
Alexis, that handsome son Of the Car, whose
manly graces were 80 admired during his visit to
America a few years ago. is coming to high honor.
1t is reported that his uncle Constantine will shortly
resign his post Of Lord High Admiral and that Alexis
Will ako Thunder the tide, however oil Minister Of
Marine. during the lifetime of the Grand Duke Con-
stantine.
Professor Bruins, director of tho Leipso Observa-
tory, writes that tho astronomers Of Europe lament
with profound grief the sudden death of the Amer-
can astronomer. who was still so young and has won
such distinguished name. Watson was one of the
most energetic aud enterprisng Of American Gstron-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHEAP PLUMBING.
The liability of landlord for defective
drainage and plumbing is soon to be tested in
the courts of Chicago. A tenant. whose family
have been poisoned with sewer gas, has sued his
landlord for $4,000. grounding his complaint
on the certificate of the contractor who con-
structed the wooden drain with which the
house was connected. 1t is to be hoped that
the complainant will find more redress under
the Illinois code than the laws of either New
York or New-Jersey would give him under
similar circumstances The Sanitary Engineer
relates the experience Of young married
couple who rented house last fall in New
Jersey. They lived there for two months, and
then were ordered ont by their family physi-
clan. The malarious symptoms were unmis-
taxable. The contractor who did the plumb
ing has confessed that it was wretched job,
and that the house was unfit for occupancy, as
foul gases from the sewer had direct access to
every room in the house. The tenant cannot
find a lawyer who will admit that he has any
legal grounds for damages. The landlord
agrees to put the premises in good repair. but
insists that the tenant must return to the
house and pay his rent. When asked to settle
the tenants doctors bill Or at least to re-
munerate him for the expenses of moving out
and in, the landlord reminds him that he
ought to have satisfied himself that the house
was in good order before he signed the lease.
The warning is one that should be needed by
all tenants occupying houses which have been
built by contract in large cities. Before sign
ing or renewing leases they should take pains
to have their houses inspected by any cOmpe-
tent person who may be recommended by the
Board of Health. An official inspection will
cost them nothing, and few landlords will
have the assurance to disregard the recon-
mendations OF the sanitary authorities. A
tenant, who takes house with the under
standing that the owner will allow it to be
officially inspected and put in perfect sanitary
condition, will have no cause to look for
malarial symptoms in wife or children. The
every basin and sink and the main pipe as
well, to extend escape pipes to the roof, to
establish perfect circulation of air in the
sewerage system, to feed furnaces with pure
air supplied outside and not inside the house,
and to take all the precautions which may be
essential to healthfulness. In these days
when great blocks of dwellings are built in
a single summer, and when cheap plumbing
is the rule and not the exception, the san-
tary condition of house should be demon
stratcd before lease is taken or received.
If this be done the tenant will never have
cause to send his doctors bill to his landlord
and then get his own lawyers fee for his
pains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
GENERAL NOTES.

The tenth edition Of "Evaus's Advertisins
Handbook CONTAINS list of the most desirable sdysr
tising mediums In the United States and the Domiaos
Of Canada The conductor, Mr.. 7. c. Evans. 10 ono a
his annual shows panstaking effort well a. ordsris
arrangement and attractive printing.
A company of from thirty to forty tvy,
reached Springfield No. last Friday under the chsrn
Of officers OF the Chidrens Aid Society. The number
applications nearly twice great as that OF IL
children, there being seventeen from two townships
alone. The nam Of the children called in tu
and those who wished to take them presented thei,
claims to Mr.. Brace. In this way about hours wen
consumed before all the children found homes The gss
era OF the boys was to become afmer al
most of them taken to the country. large per
centage OF the boys we're OF Irish parenage. while ten
or OF them were German and had only been in III
country few weeks They seemed generally satlsfed
found friends They were grateful TO Mr. Brace, NJ
had kind word 20 say 20 each on parting The scens
seemed DESTROYS to procns the acquaintance which
been formed on this trip IN search OF homes.
A Birmingham clOckmaker recently took an
English detective into his confidence. Re
stated that in April. 1872 he was ID
London business, and 10 restaurant
in Chespside met With two strangers, with whom h
entered into conversation. One OF the men wss q
Russian and the other German. The men produced
perform the work, he told tbat he TO assist d
the preparation OF internal machines One machine bad
to be arranged that 1t could be fred under tue
ground little way, and from the place where the
"cruch" fixed the pendulum wire littlec con-
triy ancs had to he constructed BY which small lead
pipe could be attached. aud through this pipe o wins
had TO be carried. second machine TO have sharp
hooks affixed drive 1t into the bottom Of railway
rage, the cOckwork movement being made to expleds
the charge ut any time from minute to fortyeight
or more hours. The third machine was to bs mon
simple having to be constructed that II could be put
under garden wall any pathway. THIS contrtvanee
be worked with very thin Another machine
dynamite bomb, TO be placed under the seat Of
private The last machine sketched out by thu
consprators be OF miniature size that might
be easily placed within bouquet A thirty-h0W
movement required, similar TO that found In On
Of niirU-glycerine dynamite The told him that
train Its journey Moscow. The olookmaker asked
time consider the proposal and arranged for inter-
view in a weeks time at New Street Railway Station
Birmingham. They met according to appointments and
adjourned neighboring coffee-hOuse where he We
asked sign agreement pledgng him TO the strctes
secrecy on penalty OF death, and promising $500 on
completion Of the work He told the ne had made
up his mind to undertake the work, and despite
their persuasons and threats, persisted In declining
their ovortures. After the departure OF the 10
was continually apprehensive or Nihiiist violence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
ONE LESSON or THE STORM.

1t is the part of civilization out of the nettle
danger to pluck the flower safety" The re
cent storm mas brought to light great danger,
against which the civilization of New-York
ought to provide without delay. Such storms
are rare, it is true. But the fact that all tole-
graphic communication within the city was for
q time practically stopped, rs it may in any
storm be stopped again, suggests not only the
enormous loss which might result from such an
interruption, but the constant risk ard loss to
which the city is subjected by having its means
of communication constantly exposed to partial
interruption.
The telegraph and telephone wires of n
modern city may be likened to the nerves OF tho
human body. They give instant warning of
present evil or approaching danger The entire
machinery of the fire department has become in
q gIeat degrees dependents upon the electric
wires. Had fire broken out Friday afternoon
or night in such locality as to get Roadway
quickly the loss might have been enormous,
uotwlths tanding the fact that the state of the
weather was not such as TO facilitate the spread
Of fire. Chicago and Boston have taught that
even the utmost resources OF modern cviliza-
ton are almost powerlcss to arrest great con-
flagration, wnen once it has gathered power be-
yond certain limits and that such a conhagra-
ton may spread almost as swiftly by the direct
ignition of buildings from the intense heat OF
the approaching fire as b. the falling OF burn
ing brands upon exposed roofs. In short.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23

that n canal constructed at that p0lrt wouio NC
much che lper, more useful, and more prontaoie
than one constructed al Panama; DuV ltS chiel
recommendation 10 this country should De- anu
ia that. in the words of General G1ant, 'he COD
cess1on ia made 10 Americans, the society Is
made I'm of Americans, all the coTporators are
Americans, ard tile act of incorporation Is asked
of an American Congress. Between such a
nroect. and one launched in Paris by an adrot
French diplomat, supported by foreign capital,
ond deriving its powers from foreign govern
mani Americans should find no difficulty in
choosing. Captain Eads's proposed railway
across the Isthmus OF Tehuantepec, by which
vessels of any size may be transported from the
Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. is project
so novel and 80 gigantic that 1t would be re-
garded as purely visionary had it not been an
nounccd by an engineer OF skill ana resource,
W no has carried out large promises before. and
who, it is well known, is III the hablu OF COM
pletinG what he begins. 1t is impossible at this
stage of the undertaking to institute compaTl-
son as 10 their probable merits and operations
between such 1hip-raiway and canal at
Nicaragua or Panama for there is no PRECEDENT
for such means OF transport, and no data
exist by which to predict Its value or even its
chances of accomplishment. But the reputation
of Its protector, the extraordinary concession
which he has obtained from the Mexican Gov
ernment, the advantages in point of distance
and connections winch the success or his plans
would apparently secure, the close relations
which such railway would sustain to Mexico
and to the United States, stimulate popular in
terest in this project and suggest to the Govern
ment the importance of careful consideration
of Captain Eads's plans.
But whatever opinions we may think it proper
to express. the maps and the description which
accompanies them on our tlst page, contain no
argument in favor of any route which nature
herself has not furnished. We invite the
special attention of our leaders to this pictorial
and descriptive representation of enterprises
which are of Importance to the Nation and the
world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
Jn0ex to Advertisements.


AMUsEMEHTs-11m pa0e-o'h ana 6in Columns
ANNOUNCgMRNTs-12th Pd0e-5th column
BALIs-lIM Pd0e-5th column.
BOARD AND RoOMs-11h PGge-3d column.
BUSINESS CHANCEs-10h Pd0e-6th column
BUSINESS NoTICEs-6H Pdge-1st column.
DANCING AcADaMIRs-11M Pdge-2d column
DIVIDEND NOTICRs-1Oh Pdde-5ih and 9th coumns'
DRY GoODs-llh Pdqe-3d and 9th columns
FINANCIAL-l0h Pdge-5th column.
FURNITURR-10h Pdge-6tb column
CRATES AND FENDERs-llM Pdge-lSt couihn
HELP WANTED-SH Page-6th column. o, o,rrn
HOUSES AND Rooms WANTED lin rage -ou coiuniu'
Leg CRKAM-1IM Page-5th columh
INsTRUCTfOY--11M PaQs-2d column , ,
LECTURES AND MEETINGs-1lh IUge-otn coiuih"'
LEGAL NoTICEs-11h Pdge-3d column. 49,, ,,
MARBLE AND SLATE MASTLEs-1lh Pd9c-otn coiu"n'
MARRIAGES AND DEATHs-7h Pdge-3In coiumn'
MINING-1Oth P0ge-5tb coiuinD ION pao.-
MIsCELLANEoUs-1O 10Th Pdge-9th column; lzW @"ye-
4tb, 5ta ami 9th columns 49, ,
MUSICAL Iss1RUMEHrs-11M Pdoe-5th column
NEW PUBLIC ArIOHs-SH P0qe-5ih ana 6th Columns
OCEAN STEAMERs-1Oh Page 9th c0umn
REAL EsJArE--llM Pd1e-lst column
RELIGIOUS NOTICEs-7M Pdge-6th column.
sALEs BY AUCTION lin PaGt LIST column ,
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALEs-SM Pdge-oth coiun'n'
FrMALEs-Sh Pdge-6ih column
SPECIAL NOTICEs-7M Pdge--6tn column. -, 80, An
sTEAMBOATs AND RAILROADs-11h Pdge-ou III" @
columns.
TFAcHERs-llh Paqe-2d column.
WINTER REsoTTs-11h Page-3d coiumn.
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omers, and the high eminence he reached ~ a
tanned by his own unaided and original powers =

omers, and the high eminence he reached ~ ~
tanned by his own unaided and original powers z
General Grants kindness of heart is matter "
comment for The Albany Erpress 1t relates THAI s
the reception there, the other day. m old nm,
poorly clad passed the General tmidly by as thoIr
notice him. QIick rs thought the General reacbc1
out after him. seized him by the COLLAR brongflt ~
gently back, seized his band warmly and releuss1
him. r ~ a
The young debutante at Louisville who ID hsilaa -
enthusiastic press agent as another Mary Anas,,
son. is named Miss Seena Fetter, not Selene etsr .
the wires had 1t. Her father, George Fetter wasfu
many years engaged IN the pork-packing bus;nsas
and accumulated fortune Her mother was formsri,
Miss Seena Grey. daughter of wealthy merchan{
of Louisville The daughter is young and handsorc
for the stage for two or three years past. ~
Hans Hartnq, son of the German Anaeriess
actor, Edward Harting, died suddenly last sunds.
in Chicago. He had distinguished himself Il
journalism for some years and also took an scsivt
and prominent part in local politics. His father
who is the proprietor and chief actor of the Gcrmsa
Theatre in Cleveland received the fatal news ust AZ
the beginning of performance. pOstponement q
the same was utterly impossible, the house being
crowded with an expectaut audience. Thus
although bowed down with grief Mr.. Hartine found
himself Obliged TO play his role in comedy of the
most farcicai and hilarious nature The straIn wa
TOO great for him, however, and at the end Of TIA
second act he fsinted dead away. u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
General Garfield continues to hold his tongue with

RIcdL dOIllJ'
1t is remarked that the financial ncapacity of
the Democratic Congress causes no public surprise
Why should 1T The public has been contemplating
similar exhibitions for 10, these many years.
William f. Chandler sums mp the Democratic
situation and prospects III this terse and entirely
accurate manner: 1.-The Democrats are a set of
mummcs, fossils. Bourbcns, all facing always to
the rear, except a few asses and idiots whom they
put on their committees and allow to run their caul-
paignS and If ~e act wisely they have no chance
of getting power until they change ~ all their
pru ciples ~ their name. and i3 tarry at jericho
III aitcr i6OO~ will Judge Davis hold out to sit
the fence ill that time!
recent visitor to Mentor brings to Washington
the statement that he heard General Garfield re-
mark in reply to question about arranging his
Cabinets "A better and more appropriate time for
that will be late in February That will bring him
along about four months behind the newspaper
builders. They have whole month yet in which
to display their ingenuity.
Alexander Stephens thinks that il split in the
Solid South means q forsaklng of time-honored
Democratic principles. there will be no split. All
right just so long the South is solid, just loug
Will II be IN Il minority.
Darnum neither confesscs nor starts q scapegoat.
Hunt the rascal down"
What will constitute the chief Democratic blum
der this week. Will the electoral count resolution
be revived or entirely fresh blunder be started
1t is quite time for an outbreak from Springer He
has been quiet since Congress reassembled after the
holidays. and season of rest with him is always
followed by one of commissions more or less violent.
A bout between HIM and Mr.. Cox on the merits OF
their rival AppOrtlonment bills would be entertain
ing aud would do 10 harm.
The South Is attending strictly to business with
an Indifference to politics which is full of encourage
ment for the future. Southern members of Congress
are taking little part in the stupidity which the
Democrats are performing there, save to vote prob
ably from force of habit, III favor of repudation.
All the Southern leaders, Beck, Blackburn, Chal-
mers and the other ot.heads who hurt their party
and section by their buster at the last session of
Congress, are quiet now. They show evidence of
knowing when they are beaten symptom OF in
telhgence which their Northern brethren never
betray
conference between John Kelly and Mr.. Tildsn
might facilitate the reorganization process. IT one
should be held n notice should be posted conspicu-
Ousy on the door of the conference wv alking
sticks must be left outside"
Democratic jnbilauon over the final accession of
the whole of Butler does not offend the car by its
noise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
TRIPLE SH E E T.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Mr. Rylands motion condemning the
annexation of the Transvaa has been rejected in
the British House of Commons by vote of
129 to 80. - A decree ordering increase
of the Greek Army has been issued. -
rumor is current in London that Mr. Gladstone is
to be made an Earl. - The Manchester garrison
is to be increased on account of the explosion at
Stafford. - Sergeant Heron has summed up for
the prosecution at the IRISH State trials.
DOMEsIIC.-There was no material change in the
Senatorial contest at Harrisburg, Penn,
yesterday. - General Grant received
public welcome in Troy yesterday. -
Leland Stanford has published letter in defence of
railroad interests. - The Wabash 800, 900, 600
mortgage has been recorded - The Philadephi
Gas Trust is accused of fraud and mismanagement.
- Postmaster-Generai Maynard is leadingin the
baIloting for the Tennessee Senatorship. - new
telegraph line from Chicago to New-York is talked
Of - Four firemen and policemen injured,
probably fatally, at fire in Chicago Friday night.
- The dispositions of the defendants in the suit
of Archbishop Purceps assignee against the church
property in the archdiocese were filed yesterday in
Cincinnati.
CONGREss.-The Senate held no session yesterday.
- In the House the session of Friday pro-
longed through lack of quorum until a. m.
yesterday. At the regular Saturday session
Colonel Bisbee was sworn in and took his seat.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Tbe damage caused by
fridays storm was partly repaired yesterday tele-
graph communication was in measure restored.
- The obelisk was placed in position in Central
Park - General Horace Porter entertained
General Grant at the Union League Club. - A
man was killed on the Third Avenue Elevated Road
while trying to strike brakeman. - The an
nual meeting of the Inter Collegiate Athletic Asso-
citation was held. - Gold value of the legal
tender silver dollar (412I2 erains) 1874 cents.
Stocks active and generally higher closing strong
ct reactions from best prices.
THE WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations in
dictate slightly colder and cloudy weather. with
chances of light snow followed by partly cloudy
clear weather. Thermometer yesterday: Highest,
$50 lowest, 27o; average 314o.
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Europe and an open one on this side, it
seemed "a if it was to be a case of turn-about
and fair-play. But within week the tner'
mometer has been lower in Engand'than IN
many years. and terrible storms have peen
prevailing in the Mediterranean. one slde OF
the world does not profit by the other Conti-
nent's misfortunes The axis itself must De
out of joint. Surely the astronomers can tell
us whether the earth is swinging at the same
angle
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of cruel indemnity, the loss OF her
peculiar revenues may be substantial gain.
Her natural resources are almost boundless,
and when she can no longer rely upon the
scagulls of the Chinchas and monopoly OF
saltpetre for national wealth, her people may
be stimulated to some exertion of their own,
and develop a spirit of enterprise and thrift
which they have never yet been inclined to
display.