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New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
MR.. wEED ON CIVIL SERVICE REFORM

To ne Editor or The TRIBUNE
SIR | had not supposed it possible until very
recently that Messrs. Curtis. Eaton, etc. would
carry the question of political contributions IRON
ofics-holders to the Grand Jury. It's nowievident
that the subject is not only before the Grand jury
but that Secretary Folger and the United States
Dstrict-Attorney are furnishing fuel to the lire
which the civil Service Refor1ners' expect to
kindlc into blaze Some 200 or 800 witnesses are TO
be in attendance this week. The number of Custom
House officers called from their duty is so numer
GUS that the interests of the Government,wil suffer-
General NJ. n. Curtis, the treasurer Of the Repub-
lican ate Committee, is to be yictmized for doing
what has been done at every important election by
the party in power for more than fifty years. With
proper limitations the contributions from office
holders is not only a duty but privilege. Objec-
tions come with few exceptions from outsiders who
busy themselves with gratuitOus, impracticable ana
prcposterous reforms. The only wonder Is that the
names of MesSrs. Curtis and Eaton were not found
among those Of the highly respectable citizens
committee who last winter formulated an indict-
ment against Providence for Obstructng our streets
The most noticeable and significant feature in the
crusade against General Curtis is that it has the
tacit approval of President Arhur's Secretary of
the Treasury and the active cooperation of his Dis
trict-Attorney. | cannot, however persuade my
self that the President is really informed OF wnat Is
going on here No one knows better than General
Arthur that such contributions are both defensbe
and praiseworthy. Nor does anyone know better
that if General Curtis is to be indicted nothing but
n statute of limitations would save other distin-
guished Republicans from similar fate
But if the Civil Service Reformers must have avic-
tim am moro than satisfied with their selection.
General Curtis cannot be falsely accused or mali
ciOusly arraicncd with impunity. His character,
military record is a bright one. His gallant and
successful defence of Fort Fisher placed his name
prominently among those distinguished for their
gallantry in that and in other Messrs. Curtis,
Eaton and Woodford cannot do General Curtis
greater favor than procuring an indictment, upon
the trial of which his vindication will be
plete as the discontinue of his enemies will be dis
creditable and mOrifying.
Ner- York, Feb. %, 1882. T.w.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
THE NEEDS OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE

To the Editor OF The Trf6une
SIR: 1t has doubtless occurred to some persons,
indeed one or two newspapers have attempted to
make the point, that, inasmuch as the Signal Ser
vice did its work efficiently for several years with
the annual appropriation of 1875 900. minus Cap
tain Howgates large steaings, it does not need tie
sum for which it asks to carry on the work salts
factorily this year. 1t has been reported that the
Bureau asked for 800, O0O from which the Secre-
tary of War struck of 25 900 This is not true The
amount asked was for $3.50, ,OOO and the Secretary
of War struck off 10 part of it. Furthermore, the
sum embczzed by Captain Howgate did not greatly,
If at all, exceed 100000 in any one year This
fact the natural growth of the work, and the cot
ton belt service just established combine to show
that the reduced amount of $3j0000 is not too
much to ask for.
There is no want of strict and careful direction of
money spent by the Signal Bureau. No expendi-
lures are made except upon the order of the Chief
Signal Officer, with all the facts of the necessity
before him; and not cent of money is paid until
the account of it has been carefully scrutnized and
approved by an auditing officer other than the
officer who buys pays Nor is there cent Of
money paid out the object and necessity of which
may not be scrutinizcd by anybody. The coupling
Chief of the Signal Corps was too sick TO know
what was done. with the conduct OF these affairs
now is diSingenuous and misleading. X.
Netr- York Feb, "a 1882.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
THE SUND1Y TRIBUNE.

| Among features in yesterdays issue Of THE Sun.
DAY TRIBUNE were the following:
| News in LOndon.-special cable dispatches TO TIE
| TRIBUNE.
Nihst trials Skobeed's speech loss OF a steamship
/ disasters by fire, and Canadian finances
The National Capital-Specal aud general dispatches
from Washington reported the passage OF the Post Office
Appropriation BILL PrcsPecs OF tae Grant
The Railroad Probem.-Chares Francis Adams jr, on
the establishment Of National Eailroad Commission
ireiianG.HA iaii letter from G. W. 8. on Mr.. Joseph
Memories of GarfieId-Account OF recent visit TO the
letters from Paris and Rouen
New Pubucatioas-A second notice OF Extracts from
the Journal and Letters Of Caroline Fox.
Studies in Autobiography.-Zera COburn.
Leading news topics were briefly summarized as
follOwsi
FoREIGN.-The London cable dispatch 30 The
TRIBUNE says the Liberals will support Mr. Glad
stones motion against the Land Act Committee.
- Mr.. Bradlaugh's expulsion Is said to bo a mis-
take. - The Russian steamer FeSta, with all on
board has been lost in the Black Sea. - Several
Nihlist prisoners at 81. Petersburg have made con-
fessons. 80 The snOw-storm in Newfoundland
continued for sixty hours.
CoNGREss-ihe Senate was not in session Sat-
Urday. - The House amended and passed the
Post Office Appropriation bill. - In the House
resolution was adopted 10 appoint select commit
tee 10 whom all petitions, bills and resolutions re-
specting woman suffrage shall be referred; bills
were reported TO authorize the coinage Of silver
coin on the metric system, 10 provide for ocean
mail service for the retirement OF trade dollars. and
TO establish the Territory Of North Dakota.
DOMEsTIC.-A warehouse in ST. LOUIS, recently
built and occupied, fell Saturday morning. -
Ex-Governor Palmer says there u no foundation for
the report that Ex-Governor Tilden has asked him
TO take the second place the Presidential ticket
60 The paymasters train on the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad ran down an embankinent into
the river. 80 The General Assembly OF Virginia
elected the Readjuster candidates judges OF the
supreme Court of Appeals. = Several towns on
the Mississippi flooded. = Argument IN the
Standard OIL Company tax suIt was concluded al
Harrisburg.
CRY AND SUBURBAS-Mr Conkling arrived IN
this cIty Saturday night he refused TO say anything
about his intentions. -= The Iammany members
of the Legislature expressed satisfaction with
their position at Albany. - Some excite
ment was caused by All alarm or ire III Newark
theatre -= The report OF the CITY superintendent
OF schools in regard 10 truancy has bsen cOnpieted
-- The Rev. H.. ". Donald has been called 10 the
rectorship of the Church OF the Ascension. ==
Gold value of the egal-tender silver dollar (fl2la
prainsl 81 A cents ---- Stocks were ieversh and
irregular but generally higher and closed unsettled.
Copies of the paper may still DC obtained at the
office OF Taa TRIBUNE or by mail. Price. cents
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
AGREENBACKERS VIEW OF MONEY.
The Edttor Of The Tribune.

To hc Editor Of rhe Tribune.
SIR: Many of us Greenbackers take THE
TRIBUNE and should like 10 change the words used at
the Conference" in New-York the 22d inst. Had l
supposed that You would take any other notice OF the
Conference than again to that the Green
back party ia dead" might have been more careful in
saying why still live do not want 10 change the
"unacy only the phraseolOGy. our idea that money
really money whether the Government makes it OF
metal, paper other material; that the stamp that
representa- the legislative act IL tho essential part and
not the material which the fact is proclaimed.
might properly comment other portions OF your
report, but shall be cOntented you will give space for
this. Respectfully. L. ~ DAVIS
Ihn1delphia, February 81. 1852
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
LEVI L. LIVINGSTON.

Levi L. Livingston, a dealer in paints at No.
$50 Nlnthaye. died at his house No. 35S West Twenty
thirds after prolonged Illness Saturday He was
born at Newburg " Y, in 1919. After serving an ap
premiership as a painter he became partner with
Adam Lilburn Newburg in lSil In 1862 he came to
this city and became prominent decorator.
The decorations the Masonic Temple, and in many OF
the private houses and public buildings Of this city
his andwork He also executed much of the decorative
work on the Hudson River steamers and elevated rail-
roads He the president o. the Master Painters Or
ganization Of this city for many years His funeral viii
take place his house at p. to-day The body viii
be taken 70 Cod Spring. y. Y, for burial.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
MIDNIGHT THER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis for TIE past "A hours.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 81, l a. m.-The pressure
is highest in the South Atlantic ard Middle Atlantic
states and lowest in Montana and Dakota General rains
have fallen in the Gulf States, and occasional rain In
Tennessee the Ohio Valley and Lake region. The pre-
vailing winds light sOutherly. There has been q
slight but general rise in temperature.
Indications for tO-dGU
For New gland, slightly warmer. fair weather,
sOutherly winds, and stationary or lower pressure.
For the Middle Atlantic States increasing cloudiness
followed by rain eouthery winds, and stationary
or lower pressure.
Indications for tO-noTrO,c.
Rain is indicated Tuesday in the Middle states and
New gland.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
MADAME ER,uNA NJ RUDERsDoRFF.

BOsTON, Feb. 26.-Madame Ermina Mans
field RudersdorT died at her house in this ciry at
2 o'clock this morning, after long
illness. She born Mt Ivanowsky in the Ukraine In
1892. Her father distinguished volnst lived there at
the time. She soprano singer OF great sue
cess. Her first professional appearance was
in Lepsic 1siO and subsequently che sang In opera
in all the prominent cities OF the old world She came to
Boston ten years ago to participate in the Peace
Jubilee and has since taken active part In musical IN
terests the city, devOting much time TO teaching enc
leaves She gave instructions for an unosten-
tatiOus funeral
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
DR. HALHSAPPoIYTNEyT rs ScHANCEL1oR
10 ~ Edftor ofThe Trtbnne.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SR: In paragraph in THE TRIBUNE, kindly no
ticng my appointment as Chancellor dd interim Of
the University the idea is apparently suggested
that this step may be preparatory to my undertake
ing the duties permanently. May beg to correct
this impression, and to say that should not deem
it right to compass in a roundabout way what can
not be done directly Diplomas have to be signed
and routine duties done until Chancellor is fo md
and for those III part. become responsible in the
interval | am. dear sir yours most truly,
Ne,c- York, Feb. "a, 1SS2. j. HALL
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
RORERT Ii. PRUYN.

ALBANY, Feb. 26.-RObert II. Pruyn, for
mery Minister to Japan under President Lincoln and
candida for 1855 died suddenly
at o'clock this afternoon. He president Of the
National Commercial Bank of this city and
OF the Dudley Observatory and was trus
tee and director in several other Institutions
Mr. Pruyn spent last evening at the Fort Orange Club
participating In the % the evening, and he
then appeared in mis- usual health.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
INDEPENDENTS TO BE DISCIPLINED.

Civil Justice Alfred Steckler, Charles Steck-
er his brother, John Graham, julius IIarbingcr and
Charles A. Binder have been cited to appear before
committee OF the Xth Assembly District Republican
Association this evening at 'le COncOrIa Assembly
Rooms to answer certain charges These ara that the
accused persons failed u support Henry G. BotY, the
Republican candidate for Cirl Jlatcs IN that district,
the November election. although they were members
II the alton IL grows out O the election OF JUS
tce Stecker who ran ~ independent candidate bad
Is defeating Mr. Botty and cG-Jusiice john a Dinke
The p,r ,r,Ous named viii not d'ny the fact th0 they
sppOrted justice steckcr hut II assert That under the
circumstances they were justified I'm 80 doing.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27

Patrick Nieson Lynch born ut Cheran s. c. March
TO- 1917, and sixty-fve years old when he died His
early studies pursued under the direction OF Bishop
England in the diocesan seminary OF Charleston When
seventeen years OF age he went to Rome and studied
philosophy and theology in the College OF the Pr0pa-
ganda In 9i0 he received his degree OF Doctor OF Di-
viny, and ordained priest lie returned to Charles
ton In the year, and appointed rector OF the
Seminary and professor Of theology Five years later no
became pastor of St. Marys Church In that city This
position he filed for two years, when he assumed
charge Of the Cathedral in Charleston. He became
vlcarGencra in 1850 and after the death of Bishop
Reynolds, in 1855, he was appointed by the rope
Administrator OF the diocese. He was consecrated
Bishop OF Charleston March Ii, 1883: During his ad
mnistratiOn he has built many churches, nne catht
dra a convent, an orphan asylum. and NUMBER OF
schOOhouses Some OF these destroy ed during tne
war, and Bishop Lynch has stree devoted himself 70
their restoration For several years he has spent mch
time in the Northern States preaching ana lecturng lot
the purpose OF collecting funds In 1869 he was present
ut the Vatican Council and supported the dogma of
Papal nfallibty. Bishop Lynch has published essHys
astronomical, historical and theological suDectS nc
a frequent contributor TO The Cdthohc Worbf ana
spent much OF his time in this city as guest OF CaIdn
McClOskey.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
THE STARS THIS WEEK.

Kate ClaxtOn appears i'll Montgomery, At
lanta, Rome Knoxville. Chattanooga and
Murfrecsboro Tenn. zee. .Genevieye Ward acts
in Rochester. Auburn and Syracuse. John
Mccullough gives three nights to Louisville
and three TO Nashville. ..... Mary Anderson ended
her engagement in Boston Saturday night. She will
rest this week On March she will appear at New
Haven. John I. Raymond will bs seen in Har-
risburg. Lancaster Reading, Scranton, Easton and
Trenton. -. Edwin Booth devotes the week to
Cincinnati.
Alice Harrison is in Pittsburg. ..-...J. X. Emmett
appears IN New Orleans katherine Rogers Will
be seen In Utica and Troy Nine. Gelstinger ap-
pears in san Francisco. where she Will remain three
weeks. Annie Pxley acts in Chicago. -Mr.
and Mrs G. c. Knight perform in Buffalo. Mile.
Rhea plays in Chicago. Robson and Crane are
in Cincinnati Frank Mayo acts In Pittsburg.
Dion Boucicault will be seen in Providence,
Worcester, Holyoke Springfield Hartford and
New-Hayen Fanny Davenport Will appear IN
Mnskegop. Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Indian
apolis. Rossi was. last week, in Chicago
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
CARTMENS PAY 10 BE 4DVANcED

The street cleaning brigade worked al of
Saturday night in tae work OF making the and
avenues more presentable aud the effect seen In
Of tho downtown streets OF the regular lines Of
travel Commissioner Coleman issuei an order some
time ago that the work OF street cleaning shall
not b. carried during the hours OF
religious service sunday, and ths order
has been carried out There have been complaints that
the street cleaning machines Raised much dust SO
much 90, IN some instances. " De nuisance. Coua-
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
THE OPERA SEASON.

LIE cEAcON.
Forreasons understood by amusement managers
butwhich will want the approval Of tho public, it
has seemed good to Mr. Strakosch to en-
barrass the patrons of the opera this week
by compelling them on two nights TO choose
between Madame Patti and Madame Gerster. To-
night for the first time In many years, Madame
Patti will appear here In opera, opening her
season of six nights at the Germania Theatre
with verdPs LA Traviata" At the same
time the Strakosch troupe, at Booths
Theatre, will perform Ambrose Thomas's
Hamlet" Madame Gerster taking the character
of Ophelia with which Madame Nilsson's name is
identified in musical history. Next Thursday both
OF these eminent songstresSes will sing the
music OF RosiRa IN Rossini's g Barber of
Seville.n If temporary change could
be brought about in Of the laws of physics
so to permit the admirers Of the ladies to hear
them both at once no doubt the high degree of
pleasure which would be derived from the arrange
ment would reconcile them to the embarrass-
uent Of riches. But this can not be-
and the good public must sigh with Captain
Machedh and choose between the charners
1t Is too early TO say how well Madame Patti will
be supported tonight, but her Jioettd will be con-
sorted witb,Signor Ncolini's Gemont; Mile Dungeon
will be the Flora, Nile Bettini the AnninG signor
ealvat the CemOat padre, Signor Barberi
the GGston and sgnor August the
Dottore. On next Monday the troupe will
give II Trovatore" and the sale of tickets for that
representation will begin at the box-olce tomorrow
morning
The Strakosch troupe will begin its second
and last week, as has been said with
" Hamlet" The rest of the operas so far
as announced. are these: Tuesday night
al Trovatorer; Wednesday night, Madame
Gerster in La Traviats y; Thursday nj ight Madame
Gerster in III Barbiere y; Friday night, "Ernani";
Saturday night, "AidaP Madame Gerster will
sing at the Saturday matinee, but in which opera
has not been determined. The cast for Hamlet"
to-night is this:
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
CASPER r. GREGORY, D. D.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-The Rev. DR.. Cas-
per r. Gregory of Rhetoric i'll Lincoln Univer
sy Chester County Penn died this afternoon after
long and painful Illness
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
DIR. HENRY LITTLE.

MADISON, Ind, Feb. 26.-The Rev. DR..
Henry Little died Of cancer last night He born
Bascowen " H., In 1900 He became school teacher
at the age Of seventeen and ordained minister at
twenty He was graduated at Dartmouth College and
Andoyer Theological seminary. Four Of his sons be-
came Presbyterian ministers. He lived here forty-fye
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
CARRIAGE ACCIDENT IN CENTRAL PARK

As Andrew B. Yetter, the well-knOwn con-
tractor Of No. 222 East si&secOndst, was driving in
Central Park yesterday with his wife and son, the
horse, attached To the earnage became so unman-
agaable on the Ninety se'ond-st. drive that the
carriage Was overturned Tetter and his wlfe sus
aincd scyele bruises while his son arm was Droken
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27

missioner Coleman has ordered that sprinklers shall be
Used hereafter and these VIII serve to lay the dust
Commissioner Coleman has decided TO accede 10 the
request OF tue and advance their wnges on and
after March l. from :: to $3 80 per day This was anti
cpnted when the contractors compelled 10 accede
TO the advance for which their cartmen struck.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
plans for the first week of his spring subscription
season OF Italian opera at the Academy of Music.
The first night, Monday, March @, will bring US
"MignOn.n with this distribution of parts:
IN Wednesday LES Huguenots


with Mile. Rossini as TdientiEG Nile. Vacbot as
Marguerite de yaiois Raveli Raoul, and Ga'assi,
Del Puene aud NOvara III the characters which they
filed in the iall season. On Friday March 10, Bee
thOven's Fidelior will he produced, and" GARNER"
will bs the opera at tho first matinee. The sub
scrptiOn is for sixteen nights and the box-otice of
the Academy is now open to receive applications
for the season. The sale OF tickets for single per-
formances will begin on Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27

the signature Of Madame Materna 10 contract
binding her to the Royal Opera for five years. Her
salary is to be 90. 500 forins per year-consileraby
less than she will receive for her participation in
Mr.. Thomas cycle of festivals during Mayin New
York, Cincinnati and Chicago. Sic will leave
Vienna on April 10, for America.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
ARRITAL OF 4 STEAMSHIP.

The steamship Plantyn, from Antwerp, ar
riyed IN this bort carly this morning,
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27

Send name Co. PhilaielphIs Penn
for cook BOOK frce.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
DIED.

EInstic Rnp,nre- e-Bet Price, 80 70 go Frame Truss "
$40 10 $50 POnerOy Truss Company, No 7s3 Bsoad"sy
The best surgical appliances Of every Kind.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
OBITUARY..
BISHOP PATRICK Y. LYNCH.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. &c. - Bishop
Patrick " Lynch OF Charleston, died this morning The
funeral which will bring together many % the dstin-
shcd Catholic prelRes of the country viii take place
wednesday morning
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27

A constant cough With shortness Of breath,
falling strength and wasting Of aesh all betoEen nss
more less seriously affected and demanding pronps
treatment. BY using DIR. Jaynes Expecofant serious
results may be either avoided or paliated.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
Gpeeial Notlces.

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manac Tor l852 Price 20 cents
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otreafy reference THE TRIBUNE INDEX FOR 1891, las
superior.
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Last Day and Evenins Exhibition
moRroS:h5E q Sc G1EincrIox. GULF
ABSOLUTE SALE
To-MoRoRow Tuesday and WEDNESDAY EVEN.
INGs AT THE CLINTON HALL SALES ROOMS.
THE NOTABLE COLLECTIONS OF PAINTINGS
belonging 10
HON. LEVI Il. MORTON
Nj. ROBERT HOE
These fine carefully works o; art mostly
painted 70 order exhibition at the LEAyITr
ART GALLERIES. No. sl7 Broadway and viii be soA
without any whatever atoye.
From Tie New-York Times
1t is only 10 that opportunity important o
securing pictures gathered together competent coecto
occurred here the OF John Taylor Johns
tons Gallery and par. Of the Belmont
GEO \. LEAvrrT & co.
r. soMERVILLEs AuetOnesr.
Under the direction Of Mr.. SAMUEL T. AVERY and
who vii execute orders to purchase free OF charge.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-27
TRIBUNE OFFICE, Feb. q, a. MI

TRIBUNE OFFICE, Feb. -, =. m.-The tendency in
the barometer yesterday was downward Clear and fair
weather prevailed. The temperature ranged between
23s and 4Oo the 1902 being 6' higher than
the corresponding day last year aud AZ higher than
Saturday.
Fair followed possibly By cloudy weather, may be
pected to-day III this city and vicinity.