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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
NEED OF A NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING.
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WASHINGTON Dec. 1.-THE bill for a new build
ing for the Library of Congress will be considered
by the House tomorrow. Ii is understood that the
committee are willing to reduce the amount OF
land for site one-half, and the appropriation
Therefor from 81 900, 600 TO $500 600; and also to
limit the Inmate cost of the building to 81 600 000
and reduce the initial appropriation for construc
ton to 100000.
The condition of the library is a suffi-
Gent warrant for the immediate passage OF
the bill For years this condition has been a dis
grace to Congress and the country and 1T has now
become dangerous to the existence of some of the
most valuable collections. The library rooms
proper were originally proof: but everincreas-
ing accessIons have made necessary thousands
of feet of wooden shelving which would
burn like finder. Cords upon cords OF
books bound files of newspapers and valuable
documents are piled upon the floors and in lofts OF
are hidden away dark. damp holes in the subter-
ranean regions of the Capitol, prey to dust, damp
and vermin and as inaccessible for study or
reference as though immured in the Catacombs of
Rome
Within the last year the valuable library pre-
scented TO the Government by DR.. Toner, Of Wash
ingtOn, which comprises about thirty thousand
books and amphlets-thousands of them rare and
some uniQue-has been bestow wed IN portion of the
dungeon-like Crypt" which has been divided of
by O rude partition.
The library of Congress now numbers nearly
300 900 volumes, and the accessions of the last
year number nearly 10000 volumes Mat
tiers have almost reached a crisis. A
new building must be provided or the
library must be sold or, as some
Congressman have been heard TO recommend,
burned. In its present quarters the lastnomed So
luton of tho difficulty is far from improbable.
AT the last session about forty public buildings
were authOrzed-at least One-iourth of them in
little public towns hardly averaging 10000 inhaO
1tants and vet tie clamor for Euch buildings
is as loud as before. Perhaps the claims of such
villages Will again stand IN the way of decent and
safe accommodations for the National Library.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
BANKRUPTCY BILLS IN THE SENATE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBUNEl


WASHINGTON. Dec ia vote was taken to-day
in the Senate after about two hours spent in dis
cussing the Bankruptcy bill, upon q motion
made by Senator Brown to lay the whole
subject on the table. 1t was defeated
by q vote of "a to SO. Senator HOar then moved.
In order to test the sense of the Senate upon the
relative mers of the two bankruptcy bills-that
reported by the Judiciary Committee and
the Lowell bill offered by Mr.. Hoar
as a substitute-that the latter be substituted
for the former. He SAID, in support of his motion,
that it would save much time 10 take action upon
this motion at and before any work in perfect
ing the committees bill was done, inasmuch as
that work would be useless if the Senate afterward
voted for the substitute. Senator HoaI's motion
prevailed by a vote of "a TO 80.
Senator Sherman then moved that the bill be re-
committed TO the Judiciary Committee His
reason, as stated, was that the substitute had
never been acted upon by any committee, and
it was necessary that time should be
given Senators to familiarize themselves
with il, so that ii might be amended
understandngly, if 1t was thought to be neces-
sary. Senator Sherman's motion passed without a
division. The action Of the Senate disposes OF the
Judiciary Committee bill known as the
Equity lin; and it is thought by many
Senators that is dIsposes Of the whole sub
ject. Senator George, when the motion was pending
TO substitute the Lowell bill for the other, said that
OF the two ne preferred the Lowell bill and should
vote on the final passage OF the measure,
he should not vote IN the affirmative,
unless in the mean time IL had been amended
IN some of its important features Probably NUN S
rs against the Equity bill to-day entertain similar
SiewA The bill will doubtless DO reported back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
CONTIGUOUS DISEASES IN THE CITY.

Information was received at the Sanitary
Bureau yesterday that Mrs. Rebecoa Kaooesha'A, :.
No 90 Mott-st, a Hebrew woman twentyiour 49,
old and her two-yearold daughter, were nck III ~.
mount Sinai Hospital in Sixty sixth-st, with seane'
fever The two patients were sent TO the hecep"o.
uosptal in sixteenth-st There 10 thought 70 DC ~
danger of spread of the fever among the oner p'''
at the Mount Sinai Hospital A.. vester.
DIR Lanes Assistant Sanitary Superinten ienti -
d.y nrepared the following table OF contagious
ored al the Sanitary Bureau in the last three
with the reports for the same mon1hs al 1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
HOUSE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.

WAsHNGTON, Dec. 1l.-Ihe Speaker of the
House to-day announced the following committee APP
pontments: Mr.. Bisbee Of Florida, Select Committee
on the Law Respecting the Election OF President and
Vice President, and on Militia; Mr. Hit, of Illinois, on
Railways and Canals, and Payment Of Pensions, County
and Back Pay; Mr.. Lynch Of Mississippi Education
and Labor and Militia; Mr. Mackey OF South Carolina,
on Public Health and Manufactures; Mr. Smalls. OF
South Carolina Agriculture and VI Ila Mr.. shelley
OF Alabama. Patents aud Expenditures IN The Post
Office Department; M Reese. of Georgia, Coinage
Weights and Measures aud Census.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
SUICIDES IN THIS CITY.

DR., John T. Nagle, Deputy Registrar Of Vital
Statistics. about year ago read paper before the
American Public Health Association on the subject
Suicides in NewYork City, The paper contained
information regarding suicides In this city for
eleven ears, from 1870 TO 1880 inclusive. Since
the publication of this paper DR.. Nagle has finished
the classification ofsulcdes for 1891. lie furnished
yesterday the following information regarding SUI
cides in the city for twelve years past
The total number of suicides for the period was
1887. OF the persons who killed themselves
1926 were males and only 301 were females Fol-
lowing is the record by years;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERY.

At the meeting of the Presbytery of New-York
yesterday q report was received from special com
policy OF this work of the PresDy terian Church In
New York. The Rev. DR.. A. McKelyey, of the Canal
Street Church, was dismissed from the Presbytery.
as he Is going to n Reformed Church Paterson.
n j. The Rev. III. j. Van Dyke. jr., was received
into the Presbytery and his installation as pastor
of the Brick Church at Flfth-ave. and Thirty
seventh-st, was arranged for January TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
GENERAL GRANT At 4 CHI URCH FAIR.

A fair is being held at Manhattan Hall, at Eighth
ave aud Fifty-fOurth-st, IN aid OF the new Church
OF ST. Paul the Apostle that now building i'll
Ninth-ave., between FIfty-ninth and SiXtleth-sts.
Last night General Grant was present, and he at
once became the centre of attraction. The Rev.
George Deshon, one OF the Paulist Fathers, intro
dnced him as an old roommate at West Point aud
related some Incidents of their life there General
Grant responded briefly, and sat down amid hearty
cheering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
PUGILISTS COY ABOUT FIGHTING.

There was meeting at The Clipper office yes
George Fulljames, the champion Of Canada, and
Francis White, for the feather weight champion
snip of America aud 81 900 aside. White wanted
fight at less than 100, objected. He insisted upon
fighting at catch gifts. Asno agreement could
be reached, an adjournment was made to the Office
of Richard X. Fox. White, however, failed TO ap-
pear there and the match Is not likely to be made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
STABBING A NAN IN JEALOUSY.

Before Justice Patterson. in the Essex Market
Police Court yesterday, Roundsman Germann ar
Talgned Michael Dufiie, forty years Of age, OF No.
saulting John ". Miller. Chief of tho Fourth Bat
talon, Fire Department. Miller had two slight
wounds one on the right cheek and another under
the chin, which the prisoner had inflicted with a
knife. 1t seems that Miller walking in Grand
ST., and Oh reaching 81. Marys Church, NJ Ridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
A JAPANESE PRINCE EXPECTED.

Munenor Tereashima, the Japanese Minister, and
KOgoro Takahira. secretary of the japanese Lega,
ton at Washington, are at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
awaiting the arrival of Prince Arisugawa. Tho
prince is the uncle of the Emperor OF Japan. lilo
has been visiting the several courts OF Europe.
aud IL now returning ~ has native land lie sailed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
TWO DELAWARE MILLS CLOSED.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. la dispatch says
that the Riverside Rolling Mil and the Triton Cotton
MIL, OF Newcastle, lei, closed Saturday last for an
indefinite period throwing 400 hands out of
ployment. fhe closing OF iron mill IL due to the
duness OF the branch Of the iron trade engaged
and the cotton mill closed because the hands struck
against reduction In their wages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
Tne JudgeAdyocate began the reading of all the tes
lnony given b. the witness.
CHARGES AGAINST CUSTOMS OFFICERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia strong effort Is
being made for the removal OF Mr. anes, Collector of
Customs at Brownsville Tex and The deputy-coectOr
Dir. Goodrich, which mainly based a report made
by the Solicitor Of the Treasury wherein they are
charged with mafeasance in office in having acted in
collision with sinuggers IN dciraudng the Government
IN that they knowingly permitted goods be smugged
across the RIO Grande. An equally strong effort being
made made secure the retention IN office OF MessTs
Uanes and GOOricb and IL stated that Representa
tive Epson, OF TtXIs, and Rcprescntatiyoelect Ochi
tree interested themselves in their behalf The
ary OF the Treasury has inc under cOnsdera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
MEETING OF THE GAME ASSOCIATION

The first meeting for this season OF the new s.,.
York Association for the Protection of Game was ~
last evening at Angear Croghans restaurant s.crs.
som.ave communication was received from the secfv
,arv ~ the state Game Association submitting ss ~
onc.ona 10 be answered by tho various sssoeisuOns
regard to the proper to catch fish and kui go
and the proper measures for their protection, q
view of having the laws amended AZ tne @ Ren,ean
,ho eeisiature Among those present were ff.nn,
T. Lndingtoa Tayette s. Giles. DIR. stepneR n fohn III.
Edward Wiglt Misrer Ii. Townsond aaa III w.
Greene.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12

Year.

The oldest person who committed suicide during
this period was woman of German b nth, ninety
one years and four months of age for eleven years
resident of this city, who took her own life by cut
ting the veins of her arm with a razor. The great
est number OF suicides among males were between
the ages Of thIrty-ive and forty years; among fe-
males between the ages of thirty and thirty-fye
years.
A very large proportion of the persons who COM
NIT suicide in this city are Germans as is shown by
the following list of natiOnaties represented by the
suicides In twelve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
ASSISTANT SUPERJNTENDEYTS EXAMINED.

The Committee on Course of Study continued its
work vest erday. Assistant Superinlendents Thomas
Harrison. Norman A. Calkns. John Tanning, Arthur
McNulin James Goodwin and Paul Hoffman ap-
Feared ana gave testimony. The remaining assist
ant superintendent and principals of the primary
schools will probably be examined this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12

from Liverpool on the steamship ecytbia. ~ 81.
Cunard Line, December q and is due here fod sno
He will 90 on TO Washington and pay respects f.
the President put It is not known how long he VIII
remain in this country. VI"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
NOMINATIONS AND COMBINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE President sent
the following nominations to the Senate today:
John r. Baker of Illinois. 10 be Major and PSymas-
ter.
Joseph w Davis Justice OF the Peace for the District
OF Columbia TO DO located Ia Tennally town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12

st., Dufne approached him from behind and struck
at him with the weapon. The crime was prompted
by jealousy the prisoner being of the opinion that
Miller was on too intimate terms with his wife, or,
rs he expressed 10, was too familiar and fresh
towards herr The Justice was of the opinion that
the prisoner was slightly deraDged, and he, COM
mitted him for examination as to his mental con-
dition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
A DLSAPPEARANCE LIKE THAT OF IDA
SVARTZ

An alarm has been sent out by Inspector Byrnes,
directing the police 10 search for Annie Bauer,
complexion and long fair hair. The police With.
held Tor the present all information about the girls
residence and family Her Disappearance from
" tho ia still missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12
GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE TARIFF QUESTIONS CONSIDERED.

IBY TELEGRAPH TUE TRIBUEE.l
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Senate Committee
on Finance held its first meeting this morning and
entered at once upon the consideration OF the
revenue and tariff questions. There were ten Sena-
tors present namely, Morrill,, Sherman, Ferry, Alli
son and Aldrich, Republicans; Bayard, Voorhees,
Beck Mcpherson and Harris, Democrats. JONES'
of Nevada was the only absentee. proposition
was made to take up the Sherman amendment
which is the Tariff Commission billiard 1t was
unanimously concurred in. This action is
considered important, as it is believed to be con-
elusive evidence that the Democrats do not intend
TO oppose the passage of tariff bill at this session
OF Congress.
A delegation of persons interested in the manu-
facture of cotton thread appeared before the
committee and made statements OF what
they desire to have changed in the Tariff Commits
sion's bill They wish to have the tariff fixed
upon the basis of FIVE cents for 200 yards The bill
as introduced fixes the rate at twelve cents, which
they claim just equals the English invoice
price giving them no protection whatever. They
also represented that the commissions bill
Disseminated against the finished articlelt gives
,duty of 80 per cent the partially manufactured
article like yarns; while on the spool IL gives
protection OF only 40 per cent.
the bill, and read over without disappr0Val seven
pages of the nInety-fOur contained in the bill The
portion read consisted chiefly OF sections which are
now found | . the Revised Statntes-the only new
feature of importance being as follows:
Prorided That n-enunerated articles, similar In
material and quality aud texture and the to which
they may DO applied to articles on the free is ana IN
the nIacure of which no dutable materasare used
shall be free.
No portion Of the schedules was read, the hour
for adjourn ment having arrived just as they were
reached The committee VIII hold daily sessions
until the bill is perfected which Is expected to be
early next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-12

There is nothing to indicate that the climate of
this city has any influence upon suicide The deaths
from this cause vary yearly in regard TO frequency
In year they most numerous in the first quar-
ter; in another year they most numerous III the
second quarter; while other years their numbers
may be greatest in the third or fourth quarter.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
Neac Play For Neil Burgess

A GLOBE reporter dropped into the green
room at the Opera house after the perform
ance last night, and enjoyed quiet chat with
Neil Burgess, the comical impersonator of the
irrepresslbly funny and entertaining character
of "Widow Bedott." Mr.. Burgess had dotted
the queer and fanciful attire of the widow, and
when seen by the It porter he was dressed in a
suit of walking clothes, faultlessly cut and
fashioned IN the mode.
Upon the entrance of the reporter he ex-
tended package of cigarettes and invited the
scribe to spoke, whefeupon there followed a
pleasant chat, Mr.. Burgess is fine CONVEX
sationalist, AMI his extensive travels have
brought him vast fund of amusing and in
style peculiarly happy and characteristic.
During the conversation he spoke of the com
panys recent tour through Indiana, which in
addition to its chronic curse of ague is just at
present wrestling with the small pOx plague.
He also referred to their recent visit to Cali
fornia and the mining regions of that and ad-
joining states and territories, and in this con-
nection several very amusing anecdotes were
related.
In abiding to his professional career he
spoke with gratitude of the cordial recOgni-
ton accorded HIM everywhere, and paid a fine
compliment to the character of the st. Paul
audience.
He informed the writer that next season he
hoped to appear in this city in new play, the
production of well known lady author, and
which is written with especial reference to his
characteristics as an actor. in which event he
may be assured of cordial welcome.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
AUCTION SALES.

A NEAT FURNISHED HOUSE AND LOT
n AT AUCTION. THE COSY AND DESIR-
ABLE 2-STORY FRAME COTTAGE HOUSE
AND LOT, NO. 1875 (OLD) WALNUT
STREET, A FEW DOORS FROM THE COR
NER OF FORT STREET, FORMERLY THE
RESIDENCE OF G. J. MONFORT, ESQ, ad-
joining the large residence of Mr.. Horton, and
nearly opposite the beautiful house of Nathan
Myrick, Esq, between Fort and Oak streets,
in the vicinity of the handsome residence of
ex.Gov Ramsey. Lot 60x12O feet; house about
30x30, with two wings attached, 16x20 feet
each; house contains 8rOoms, and is one ofthe
most convenient houses in the city; is in per-
feet order, the location is unsurpassed, Fort
street cars run continually, making it all that
car be desired for gentleman requiring a
pleasant home near the business part of the
city. Is nicely and completely furnished for
housekeeping. The furniture will; be sold with
the house. To be sold at auction on Saturday
morning. Jan. 2Sth, 1882, at II o'clock, sharp,
without reserve to the highest bidder, as the
owner wishes to use the money in his bust
ness. Be sure and attend this sale, which Of
fers great inducements to investors that are
seeking a speculative, permanent and prOfta-
bic investment. Terms of sale liberal. Pur-
chasers desiring to see the house can obtain
permits from our office, No. 81 E. Third street
A. K. BARNUM, Agent.
All. NIcoLAY, Auctioneer. 2i-2S
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28

Why make distil house of yourself by tax
ing all the foolish bitters that are advertised,
when it is well known that they all contain
iron, which constipates the bowels. Some of
these bitters contain IRON enough in every
gallon sufficient to make a common horse
shoe. No wonder it constipates them. A
person must not expect they have got the
stomach OF chicken, which needs nails and
gravel to digest their food. What YOU want
if you are out of sorts is DR.. Halliday Blood
Purifier, which acts directly on the blood,
liver, kidneys and urinary organs, and tones
you right up. 1t is for sale by all Western
druggists. Noyes Bros. & Cutler, wholesale
agents, st. Paul, MINI.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
PERSONAL,

j. o. Sloan, of Dakota, has rooms at the
Clarendon.
Hon. J. c. kEaston, Chatfisld, is at the
Metropolitan.
A. NJ. Cook, of Milwaukee, is stopping at
the Clarendon.
s. c. Arbuckle and wife. of Langdon, are at
the Clarendon.
Chas. Burnett, Jr., of Chicago, is registered
at the Clarendon.
George W. Sherwood, esq.,, the well known
contractor and stock breeder, left yesterday
afternoon for season of rest, during which
he will visit New Orleans and the orange
groves of Florida, taking In on his return
blue grass region of Kentucky, from which it
is very probable one or more important pur-
chases will be made.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
THE IRISH QUESTION.
The Lecture of John #. Finerty at the
Opera House Tonight.

The Lecture of John #. Finerty at the
Opera House Tonight.
Tonight at the Opera house, the peo-
pie of st. Paul will have an opportunity
af listening to calm, dispassionate and
intelligent presentation of the Irish ques-
ton, by Mr.. John F. Finerty, of Chicago.
The affairs in Ireland have reached a
point where they are surrounded with
considerations of the highest Importance,
and of such unusual interest that the at
tention of the public is directed to them
as 1t never has been before. 1t is under
such circumstances that Mr.. Finerty
comes before a st. Paul audience to
give his views. He is a good
writer, and very interesting and in
structive speaker, and will give an adj
dress that will be worth listening to. SThe
following are the officers and the members
of the various committees:
P. Fl. Kelly, President.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Edmund Rice, VIM. p Murray,
VIM. Markoe, Jas. King,
C. K Davis, P. I. Kavanagh,
John Dowlan, Thos. Grace,
C. NJ. Mccarthy, Thos. Brennan,
John Bell, Mark Costello,
Gen, r. w. johnson. Lawrence Fahey,
Gen. John B. Sanborn, G. Donnelly,
COL VIM. Crooks, Jos. Oppenheim,
Ansel Oppenheim, Col. A. Allen,
Hon. Jas. Smith, Jr., r. j. Markoe,
J. J. Eagan, Cornelius Riley,
John W. Willis, W. L. Kelly,
c. W. Griggs.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
P. n. Kelly, VIM. MarkOe,
Jas. Oppenheim, ?. T. Kavanagh,
Jas, King, John Bell,
G. NJ. Mccarthy.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
VIM. Markoe, VIM. P. Murray,
c. M. Mccarthy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
Municipal Court.
Before Judge Burr.]
mortusrv Report of Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27.---Ten new cases of
small pox in this city and nine in Allegheny
were reported to the board of health to, day.
The annual report of the health officer for the
year was to-day submitted. During the year
there were 4,493 deaths in the city, which is
equal to 81 out of 49, 600 inhabitants, q figure
greatly in excess of the average for the eight
preceding years. There were ISIS cases of
small pox reported and 448 deaths from the
same disease. Other infectious diseases caused
1,O7O deaths, Including $50 from scarlet fever,
240 from typhoid fever and 81 from dphtheria
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
ANU SEAIKNTS.
Wid0ao Bedttt Last night.

The opera house was fairly packed last
night with an audience that witnessed with
keen pleasure the performance of the Neil
Burgess combination in their Intensely anus
ing comedy of "Widow Bedott." The spark
ling and witty dialogue of the piece and its
many ludicrous and funny situations kept the
audience in a continual cackle of delight and a
more utterly ridiculous and amusing lmper-
sonation than the "Widow Bedott" of Mr..
Burgess cannot be imagined. Aside from the
principal part the acing of Mr.. Stoddart and
wife, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Stoneall, Miss Bris-
bane, Messrs. Palmer, Woodward, Windham
and Glover is artistic and highly enjoyable.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-28
Y. M, G. A.

Normal class lecture to-day at 450 p. m. by
Rev. D. r. Breed. Subject: preparation of
the Lesson" Devotional meeting Sabbath
morning at $50. Gospel meeting and song
service Sunday at 4 p. M, conducted by D. R.
Noyes, Esq. Singing in charge of Mr.. c. G.
Helmick, assisted by mixed chorus. Lecture
by Rev. L. C. Barnes next Thursday evening,
February2. All are cordially invited to these
meetings. Young mems meeting this evening
at 8 O'Clock