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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22

designed for beginners and apprentices, and Will
qualify those attendingIt for license from the Boards
OF Health of New-Yo and Brooklyn required bythe
Act to the registration of plumbers and the
supervision of plumbing and drainage in New YORK
and Brooklyn" There is, in the building, large
room set apart for pupils in this branch, fitted with
al Kinds Of plumbing apparatus. Lectures VIII DC
gwen on Monday and Friday evenings during the
winter Professor G. +. Chandler, President OF the
Board of Health of this city, and Professor Thomas
Egleston, OF the Columbia College Scho oil OF Mines,
are among the lecturers.
The institution has a special department for in
stiuctlOn in house. sign and decorative painting IN
mixing colors paper hanging, fresco painting, and
In polishing and preparing hard wood. The course
is intended for beginners for those partly skilled
Instruction will also be given in free-hand and me
chanlcal drawing and in bookkeeping Some clever
pieces of painting are now on exhibition in the
painting room. They were executed by some of the
pupils of last year.
An addition is now being made TO the building IN
which the science and practice OF brlcklaylng VIII
be taught. The branch embraces mechanical draw
ing, the laying out OF plans from architects draw,
ings, and the principles governing the strength OF
walls and the thrust of arches In the practical
course will be taught the mixing OF mortar ana
cement. laying of face brick building solid and mol
low walls, illes and irsplaces construction OF
simple, grOined and eleptSal arches and the form
alton of brick mOudings and cOrnices. Lectures on
these subjects will he given during the season by
prominent architects and builders. The schools are
open day and evening and the work is carried on IN
precisely the same manner as III regular Workshop
Under the supervision of the trustees OF the Metro
politan Museum OF Art there connected with the
institution last winter class In modelling, carriage
draughtIng and construct ng, drawing ana design
ing. Since the closing of the schools Lass sprlUg
used for the Advancement of Art education. The
classes in art have been On this account Withdrawn
from the building in Slxty-eighth-st, and are now
in Glass Hail. in Thirty-fourth-st. These trade
schools not designed 10 be either charitable or
Oney-making Institutions The charges tor tuitl n
are regulated by the actual cost OF the instruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
LIBERALISM BUDDING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
mYuLEGnrn 10 IrE rnfDUvEI

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-COleCtOr Baldwin,
at Charleston, :. CO. in Washington. His term expires
ia December and II 9, said De would accept rcappOia
meut The Of the port have increased Ourlold
within four years, under his administration. Mr. Bald
win says there r-Is OF lhoral movement In South
Carolina though &c VIII probably be long time before it
gathers sufficient strength any predictions
victory. Mon who have been prominent B0urb0ns are
Ing Republican connections, with Wow 10 getting po
ca support 40 the election one Of the signs OF
Improvement IS the fact that THE TRIBUNE IA TO be
found for sIc at the stands where two three
years az" no Republican papers were sold.
Mr.. Baldwin says he short crop Of cotton is creating
some discomfort Planters borrowed heavily early i'm
the season, counting upon large crop, but the drOuth
was severe, AMI they were disappointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
BURNING 4 DROP CURTAIN.

An ALARM OF FIRE IN THE BIJoU OPERA HOUSE
A LAMPLIGHTER's UNLUCKY TUMBLE.
The performance of " The Snake-Charmer ct the
Bijou Opera House. in Broadway near Thirtieth-st,
was delayed twenty minutes last evening by a fire.
Eight minutes before the regular time of opening
the doors Of the house to admit the audience man
named Kelly was lighting the gas in tho audi
forum. The only other persons in that part
of the building at tho time were W. b..
Ludlow. the chief usher and Charles f. Porter
the doorkeeper. About seventy of the singers,
supernumeraries and members of the band woro IN
the room under tho stage. Kelly was IL the act OF
stepping upon the stage from the lower tier Of boxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
THE MINT BUREAU MANAGEMENT


1>IRECToR DURCHAID EXPLAINS THE NEW SYSTEM
I OF RFPORTING PROFITS on SILVER COINAGE
ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN ACCOUNTS DE-
MID.
nv TELEGRAPH TO TuE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-The Mint Bureau
has recently attacked for alleged irregularities in
regard the profits silver coinage, the allegation
being made that large sums which the Government was
entitled receive had been accounted for Drec
aor OF the MINT Burchard who was absent when the
qualifications referred TO made explains the matter
as follows 1t was the custom under his predecessor and
urfug the first part of his administration, TO report
abe profits upon silver coinage at the time purchase CT
siver was made. To illustrate II silver could he pur
chased so choaply that amount for which the Gov
ernment should pay 81 900 would coin eleven hundred
standard dollars, the profit would be 500
and this profit would be entered upon the
mint records and reported to Washington
Yyhen the purchase made. The silver purchased
was after kept hand for several months uncoDed,
and the coined 10 different fiscal years varied
consideraLly.
Thus 1t would happen that in year the amount pur-
Chased would exceed that ccineG by several millions,
and by the old system the amount OF profit reported
would be in of that actually made in the next
year the amount Of profit reported would be OF
that actually made, and the next year the amount
coined might be in OF the purchases. The system
made the public. while they woulA he correct Tor a
of years. would for single be at variance
Mr. Bnrchards attention having been called to this
matter he caused change 20 DE made IN the entire sys
ten Of making returns from the MINIS and they are now
inside In form which shows the exact pront upon the
eoinags for each year.
The assumption that any one 10 the Mint Bureau In
Washington las been defraudiug the Government IN
this matter have no foundation, since none Of the
money the minis handled in the Bureau here
The Washington officials deal only with the reports and
any stealing has been done II WAS IN the mins and at
y distance from Washington. As safeguard against
populations az the minis periodical reports are mads OF
ali purchases, all coinage aud the amount OF bullion on
hand Annual inspections OF the nints are made by
officers appointed for the purpose At these inspections
The bullion hand Ia weighed and the result must
demonstrate the correctness otherwise of the returns
hou the At the last inspection more than one
hundred IailllOns were tbus weighed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
OPENING or THE Trade SCHOOLS

ACIUALwoEN SOMEWHAT DELAYED-WHAr MAY DE
LEARNED.
The New-York Trade schools formally opened Tor
the Geason yesterday in the building erected Tor the
purpose Mt SXtyseventhst. and First-ave. sNost OF
the applicants for admission we're unable or unwil-
ling TO begin tho work until later
so that the school will not be actually
opened until December. Tho Trade Schools
are comparatively new in this city. In the IAN Oh
1880 Richard i. Auohmuty and the trustees OF the
Metropolitan Museum of Art by mutual agreement
established this technical school for the education
of artisans in the rudiments of mechanics and oil
design The building erected specially Tor the pur
pose was presented by Mr.. Auchmuty. The school
is now entering upon it's second season,
and ii bids fair, Judging from the applicants
of yesterday, to DO we'll patronzed as IL was last
year. Tho average number in attendance last year
was 145 These are mostly mechanics anu artisans
who desire to learn their trades III oil the details
1t ia often the that clerks in dry ods houses
and stores make application for adnittance to learn
trade, that thoy can, in case OF need, nave
something to tall back upon.
The course OF study has several branches one OF
the most important is the instruction In plumbing
aud sanitary engineering. This comprises lnslTuc-
ton In the manual branches of tho trade and leo
lures tile snience OF 1t. The instruction Is also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2I.--Alexandcr Randall, n
wclXnown lawyer, died ut his home IN Annapolis yes
tcray seventy eight years old At the time OF his death
he president Of the Farmers National Bank OF An
napOlis. In lSil he elected by The wings the
NANlIth Con -rrss. lie 1T one time Attorney
General of THE state and held other important Pubhc
trusts.
NEwPOPr, Il. l., Nov. 21.Mrs. Van Allen, wife OF j.
j. Van Allen, Of EoW-Yorh, and daughter OF william
Aston Of NcwYorK. died suddenly OF heart disease this
morning.
ALBION, n. y, Nov. 2l.-AleXander Stewart, presi-
dent OF the Frs National Bank Of Albion, director IN
the Niagara Falls Internal ioua Bridge Company, ana
prominent citizen this pacr died last night, hftynine
years Old.
OswEGo, y. Y, Nov 2l.-Judgo r. H. Tyler died al
lHWy Crs Of Oswcgo COuHty
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, l a. m.-Ihe bar
omeier has fallen the Atlantic coast and risen in the
Mississippi Valley II is lowest northeast Of New
and highest in Minnesota Generally cloudy weather
and lish rains are reported in the Southern Middle and
New-Englsnd States, and partly cloudy weather aud
light snow has prevailed in the remaining districts
North TO east winds in the Southern states, and
nOrih 70 west winds in NcwEn gland the Middle states
and the Lake region The temperature has risen slightly
the Atlantic coast from Maine 10 Florida and fallen
slightly in the Mississippi valley and Upper Lake region
In3tcGtOns FOR tO-fdg
For New-Engand, colder north 20 west winds, rising
barometer generally cloudy weather and light rain or
For the Middle States. generally clondy weather ana
light rain, northwest northeast wiuds rising baroine-
ter and lower temperature.
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on the porth side of the building when he stumbled
and fell.
A torch which he held in his hand struck against
the drop curtain and set il on tire. The curtain
when was made of velvet and plush was suspended
from strong iron rod in two parts. Kelly tried IN
VAN 10 eXtingush the flames and with the assistance
OF LudlOW pulled the cur ain down from the rod.
In the meantime the porter sent out an alarm of are.
company OF the insurance patrol soon arrived and
helped TO exiting ish the flames. The fire burned
away small portion of the ceiling and the drop
curtain was ruined
me ire caused some excitement among the play
ets nut no person was injured. The doors were
thrown open at $40 p. m, when the smoke had
cleared from the building and the performance went
on without Interruption
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
A DANGEROUS ECONOMY.
KEEPERS or LIFE SAVING STATIONS REsiGNING OF
ACCOUNT or TOO SMALL PAY.

KEEPERS or LIFE SAVING STATIONS REsIGNING ON
ACCOUNT or TOO SMALL PAY.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Letters Of complaint
from District superintendent and keepers Of the various
lesaving Stations relative TO tho small compensation
now allowed keepers received at the Treasury
department almost daily. The rate OF compensation 10
only 800 and the officers maintain that they
cannot live comfortably that amount, and in many
decline to serve longer Letters OF absolute resig
station and Others containing threats OF resignation have
een received from keepers OF the first fourth, fifth aud
eighth districts and at other stations have intimat
ed their intention to withdraw from the service.
General Superintendent Kmball has written the dis
contenied officers assuring them that he will do his
utmost as soon as Congress their pay adj
5usted satisfactorily. superintendent Kimba will devote
considerable space 10 this matter In hs fortnco ming
nual report Some months the question submit
ted to Secretary Window who recognized the that
keepers not sufficiently paid for the services
rendered and said that be would call the attention OF
Congress o the matter In his annual report.
On cunt Of tho dissatisfaction which prevafs
among The keepers one station In TIE egh district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22

PHLAD.I.l Nov. 2l-Rohert Shelton Mac
kcnri", II. {. H., writer and Journalist, died this
morning.
Robert Shelton Mackenzie was born IN Drcw's Court,
Limerick County Ireland juno % 1909 His father
originally an officer IN the British Army occupied The
position Of postmaster in nagh. which place
young Mackenzie was educated. When thirteen years
old he vns nuprrnt'ced a surgeon npothcoary In
Cork, with whom he remained for three year1
lie opened aftrrward % school IN Fcroy. and in 1929
became the editor Of country Journal published In stat
ploycd m London In writing biographies FOR work
called the Georgian Era" actiag subsequently for
number 81 years the editor Of several newspapers,
among them ne Lir,rDooi Journal
Between 1884 ana 1871 ne the English correspond
tut - Ihs Arr York LrcHIHJ Ntr In lsiJ he became
Editor aud part railway Journal Ia London.
IL 1852 hc iItriu New York and contributed Tor some
time 20 number OF the leading Journals. In 1897
he became literary and foreign editor OF Inc thad' hd
Press lie las bcrn udd ion To als lauOrs Us journal
isf, prolific author Oi original works and compilations,
q novel, toe scenes OF which h, laid IN Nuucc l.lU;
Pnrtucrrhip en Comaudt',' a legal and cDmIu'ict
treatise ON the Advantage OF That system lHi'i
Morning az MutIurA" 1850; 90 sketches OF thc
hru7lalt' with sketches Ol the principal couluuO.-
aud numerous notes lNJl5 inns OF blifurb
lSIJl; edition of Curran, Llc by ms son $500;
oil Dr William Maguirrs writings lSJ1-l~JJi
HOudiu uSIG; Lite of Charles Dickens uNIUi
auu "~r walter Scott; the story u bis liC' NN'. d.
Mackenzie me passed m intimacy and correspond
cucc with the leading literary men ANA p0hucan~o Oh
pcrsous which are chlehy found In ms edition Of the
NO CtCb AHUtUsauT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
ALEXANDER STEPHENS READY FOR WORK

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21,-Representatlve AL
exander H. stephens has arrived III Washington ana
taken his old quarters at the National Hote-he same
rooms which were occupied by Henry Clay Mt the nme
OF his death. In conversation with TRIBUNE CORE
sponden to-day Mr. Stephens said that his general heh
during the last summer and autumn was rs good as
usuoI the fact that he had taken no
rest but had devoted about fourteen hours uy 10 Sc
we're literary labor and research. Mr. stephens Is now
suffering from and is under medical treatment IoI,
cancerou affection OF the face which, within ire as Few
weeks become very painful lie hopes to he ADl9 10
take his seat upon its Organization, anu 10
attend TO his legis q i've duties rs usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
TRIBUNE OFFICE. Nov. %, am.

TRIRuNE OFFICE. Nov. %, l a.m.-There wasa steady
downward movement OF the barometer yesterday.
Partly cloudy and clou1y weather during the day. was
followed late in the evening by light rains The empera-
tnre ranged between 277 aud 45'. the average G27s
being 6loo higher than the corresponding day aI
year and 2l2o higher than on sunday .
Partly cloudy and cloudy weather, with rains ia the
early part OF the day and rising barometer and clear
II ahcr in the afternoon, may be expected today IL
b Is city and its vicinity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
RnnERrI nnuGLNss.

The death of Robert j. Douglass, Of the flour
firm Of weeks, Douglnss n Coz OF No. sate-s'., who
of the oldest members of the Produce Exchange
posted at the Exchange yesterday He died ~ his
house IN lOnAers Sunday, after prolonged Illness
and hls funeral viii take place Mr. Douglnss
succeeded hts hhcr Ia The firm, which established
SouIh ana BrOIdsts. IN ISIS. lilo was SlNty-iouf
Tel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
NOR DISPOSED TO DECLINE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Judge Alfonso Taft,
late OF OHIO Is N town on his way TO NewIork He Is
OF legal business but he said 70 friend tonight That ne
would not be ayerse accepting the Attorney
ship which he bad understood hr friends were anxious
he should have Judge Taft has been urged upon Pros
dent Arthur as the representative Of ONO In the C&o
net and the Attorney Gcneraisip mas been suggcsieu
as the position which would be acceptable TO him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
LOSSES IT BOSTON.

BOsToN, Nov. 21.-The warehouse of Joseph
Burnett Il Co.. hay0rng extract manufacturers, In
Export-st caught fire tonight from the explosion Of
chemicals The building, u twOstory bnck with pitch
roof, was destroyed.
4 fire occurred tonight I'm the fOur-stOry pitch
roof granite building Nos. to % Commercial Wharf,
occupied 10y George Russell flour manufacturer, aud
successor To the Boston City Flour M!lls Company.
The total loss buildngs stock and machinery VIII DE
between So, 900 aud $50 900. the insurance Oh the
machinery aggregates %3y,JSS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
MURDERED IN BED.

EVANSTON, H., Nov. 21.-Wiliam Hesle,
vdower. was found dead in bed this morning with his
head cruahed and bloody. Tho house had evidently
been plhndcrcd The murderer left some Of ms clothes
which seemed 10 be those of tramp seen IN tho neigh
bOrlOOd Yesterday. Tho tramp was "a German ABOUT
fLnuN tlIrA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22

already been closed and Is feared that unless fayorn-
bic action h taken ~ CONGRESS at the approaching aes-
sion other stations vii have be closed ia the sprg
for want Of The district speiintcaehts wiz
that il will be absolutely impossible 10 secure the service
OF renhe mon al tie present rae OF OF cOpenaAllOh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
THOUGHT To HAVE BEEN WAYLAID.

PorTsvILLE, Penn, Nov. 21.-Daniel Hum
mel OF Orwigsburg, left homo yesterday morning and
not returning his friends went In search of him this
morning and found him Ia the mountains In dying
condition. 1t Is believed that he was waylaid aad
robbed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
DAMAGE on STATEN ISLAND.

frame building, used pretzel bakery
and stable in the rear Of the Scamen's Retreat, at
stapleon l.. entirely destroyed by fire with its
contents yesterday involving loss Of Pl5Oo ON which
there Is Insurance. The building owned ana or-
cuped by August kruppe. One horse persisted III the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 81. 1881.
HOWARD MISSION AND HOME FOR LITTLE
WANDERING

10 bOWtTY, NJ a..
Tho Nation's Thanksgiving season again returns wv
thousand persensehdren, sdo.s ana oler PHI, soci,
nate a Than dinner Tho trust IS Respectfully soh
gensrous supply 0i poultry. provisions ana MI
itself: asl. liberal eonsri ~ A. - o
winters work winch ~ 70 loow
The Nisson doors 10 the homeless anu ne
CasS or checks may 70 sent TO MT. n 4, ToMPkINs'
,rcasIrar Posi- Oncs 3.33S, or 70 MT a. y HAlChi
presdeHt Nassau-st u City Al kinds OF Pr9ys%ns ana
iti, 20 The NfS-iOn House, 10 New Bowery, Newly ork.
on Thank sRivng bay OF interesting character
siin of dining singing anthems glecs. s0ngs short
asrcss eommenoe at O'Clock You cordially invited 10
be present ~ VI, n VAN sI3Iip snr IN. nd.,s
L r. WYcKOfP, secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22

FLAMES IN FIFTH AVENUE BOARDING HOUSE.
Flames caused 10y window curtain taking
fire from gas jet caused damage Of $3.50 last evening
in the boa1ing -housc OF Mrs Alexander at No. 1913
Flfh-aye. The fire eXtuguisaed by the inmates Oi
the house without the assistance O. the hremen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
TRIBUNE LocAL OBSERVATIONS

IN ss oAomerios y.is,ion IN th ey By tsnth,
dvsion q time Tor the y hours
preceding midnight the Irregular Whe line rspressn - '.c s'
tie variations in enpA aiHsed A~s~zsr Al Hnd
nut PhLs mscy 2lo BfoNe1sy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
The Limbo Of Things Losl

on earth eng'ed may tramlery s"9ta wash paste
SOZODONr Introduced 10 puDnc no.
co that Standard arti l. stu reans its psee IA general
In popularity tie years wane Poo
nl ese teeth Sy speak gratefully IN ia
Ssha and endorsements VI IL nulpy fast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-22
DEMOCRATIC COMPLACENCY.
~ D. 81. d 4

The course of the Democratic Representa-
tiysa ia plainly marked and easy TO follow Ia ability
and experience they outrank by several nOehes the en-
tire opposition. No minority party IN the House has ever
mad 40 good an opportunity Tor promoting beneficial leg
istion and supprrssng bad Let y b. content with the
nnstion assigned to last November by the voters Of
Inc country its duty therein and above all keep
clear Of entangling alliances
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PARSON-LOUNSBERY-A At Geneva. n Y. Saturday,
18th instant the David Moore, Frederick n.
Parson Mrs. Anna X Lounsbery both OF Brooklyn No
cards