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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE SENATE.

WAsHNGTov. March 3.-Thc Senate in ex-
ecutiye today confirmed the following nomina
tons:
John Paul. TO bc United States District Judge for
Western District Of Virginia.
To he Surveyor Gclerdi-David V. Stephenson, for
Iowa aud Nebraska.
To be COMMUNICATIONS b. EdmOnds, for the Dis
tTict OF COluUDia
To be Assistant Tre1aurcrE-P. r. HerwC, at New
Orleans. La; Albert -. Etwards at -. Louis, Mo.
To be Receivers OF Public MJneys-Charies u. Peek,
az Lake CITY, Coll Sanford Parker, al Niobiara, Nrb
To DO United states AttOrneyE II. Eggcst0n for the
Northern District OF Ohio
To be Collectors ~ Internal Rcvcpuc-J. T. Smart Tor
the XNt1 District OF Ncw-YOr1 g. W. POst, Tor the Dis
trlct Of Nebraska
10 be Registers OF Land Onlccs-s H. Dodge, az Con.
cordl, Kan. John Bis'ell, 40 kirwin. Kan.
Russell Irrctf, 90 Do Pension AgeLt 40 PttsDIr Penn
MLGhipmlG II. klmmeli, 10 De Ensign
Edward o. Graves. t0 De- Chief Examiner Of the United
States civil Service Commission.
j. g. Haitc,lc. to bo Collector Of Customs Tor the Dis
tr'ci OF Manu. OHIO
les Morrill,, 10 be Surveyor Of Customs at Michigan
City, Ind.
Also several pos'mas;ers.
The following nominations Of postma'tcrs wero re
iccted:
j. T. sharp, at wilson y g.; " Atkinson. NJ Asheye.-
y O. Motley, ~ Union O. H., 5. G.; L. IL. Dcas, at
Darlington, 5. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
THE MAN PORCELAINS.

Mr. William Mans collection of pOrcelains has
succeeded the exhibition Of the Art Club ut the Anne rcsn
Art Gallery and thanks &c the tasteful arrangement Of
porceIan pictures and flowers the decorative effect OF
this pretty gallery peculiarly charming and attractive.
This however does hide the fact that the dan col
lection is extraordinary Judged by the stand
ard which Mesgrs. sutton Kirby and Robertson have
themselves up, there merit 10 be found in every
piece the with the recent Robertson eoec-
ton. Thsre several porceains Of distinguished ex-
ceence which should commend them TO the attention Of
connosseurs and possessing more or less interest
for the general public There appears to be less than
the usual number Of porcclans 10 solid color and we
fndte especially noticeable In the hawthorne beakers
and vases No. 3ls large gourdsnaped vase ofneary
tea color sremarkabe for the purity and richness OF
itsglaze, while in No. 395. finely shaped ssgecolored
vase we would call attention to the perfection and DEL
icaoy Of the floral ornamentation beneath tho
glaze. We may notice also No. 800,
Chinese white vase; No. AZ, unusual variation
SANG de O1 which seems 70 us astug only from
its rarity; No. $751; admirable example or the tea
colored glaze No. $3.50. Chinese white ana No 10y, tur
quot crackle. There several specimens OF eggshe
china ou No 600 i, noteworthy for It's size aud the
eabOTaeness o. its decoration, while Nos 1913 and 79f
are fine examples OF sOfC paste. This collection Will
remain exhibition for two weeks when the Society on
American Artists will take possession Of this gallery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
4 FIGHT BETWEEN ELEPHANTS.

large mastiff was recently purchased as a COM
pauIon for Jumbo, and was placed beside him yes
erday in the winter OF the show Bridge
port. The dog which had formerly been Jumbos
companion was taken away. Jumbo i'm
mediately evinced his displeasure at the change.
Suddenly catching the mastf around the body
with his trunk he threw him wIth terrific force
The dog struck vicious elephant called Pilot and
was killed Instantly. This enraged Pilot so that he
broke his chain and began fighting all the other
elephants. The trainers and other hands made
rush for tho doors and windows and succeeded in
escaping. One named Conrad barely escaped the
tusks of Pilot. George Arstingstal and Frank
Hyatt, from the outside of the building threw great
ropes made into slip noOses on the floor OF the n-
terror and succeeded after about an hour in catch
ing the legs of Pilot aud throwing him TO the
ground, when the employees went in and finally con-
quered the beast, but not until measures had
been adopted and considerable damage done. Dur
ing all the excitement Jumbo the originator Of the
disturbance, quietly feeding, but Queen, the
mother of the baby elephant. was much exercised
III behalf of her young one Chief, Mandiie, and
hers of the elephants. bruised by the
blows given by Pilot. One emplOye IN his haste TO
set away fell from a window to the ground and
SUSTAINED slight injuries. Pilot is now heavily
" haEdcuffed" and chained away from the other
animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
SLEEPLESSNESS.
Erom he Hcrnld Of RealM.

From ne Herald Of Health
Druggists tell us that there is a growing demand
for various medicines and preparations containing
opiates in shape or another People wreck
their nervous systems by inudicious habits OF life,
and the result is unsound sleep, DYSPEPSIA aud
sons may not DO out of place. They should, or
course he careful to abandon that nethou of lite
which brings them into physical disorder. heif
complaiut may be fed by tobacco; narcotics should
he avoided One cause of their trouble may be that
they take Insufficient outdoor exercise. Perhaps
they drink too much tea or cotee or eat 100 lnucn
flesh meat. There are a thousand practices allowed
by convention which in themselves harmful and
preludicisl 10 the health. ;,
The quality OF sleep NAV be improved by dimn-
Shove bath at bed time cleanses the skn and pre-
disposes to sleep Many toiling business or liter
ary man goes TO bed tired ana worn out. only 20
toss from one side TO another His BRAIN ~ hot and
full of blood while his feet are cold. lie thinks
over again the thoughts that have been engaging
his attention during the day, Oh does over again
the business that has called forth his energies ior
twelve or sixteen hours past His Dight is round
OF tossing to and fro. Is there any wonder that,
failing to find out what is the true and natural rem
edy for his palms, he resorts to opiates. whi.h 10
knows will give him temporary relief a.,
There is one sure and safe way to remedy MS
pains IT, after leaving work, he would take =
brisk walk of mile or two, before goihs 70 ug.
and then after the walk would nold his head unaer
q stream of cold water. he would nn9 reloI-ttnas
Is supposing he does this hen he Is hfst tronoieo
with seepless nishts but no. no taxes nc e"r home
and throwing of his clothes. goes 10 ped ~ quickly
The want of balance between mental and physical
,ahar il a fraitfuI cause Of sleeplcssness Many 2
bn.iueas mxn whose duties keep HIM IN an ofnce All
day. would improve his health great deal IL ne
were 10 fit up his attic rs carpenters snop ana
amend an hvuI therein after supper. mis- OF course
rOuld be benencal only If he happened to have
hiking for mechanics then he would find mis- Occupa-
tion afforded him amusement. mental occupation anu
muscular effort in just the proper proportions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
AN EXPLANATION by MIR. CROWLEY.

WAsmSGToN, March 3-COngressinHn Crowley,
in conversation with - TRIBUNE correspondent, eX-
planned the nature of his services the Department
of Justice as follows: In the first place | was
appointed by The Attorney General and not by the
District Attorney. | was regularly commissioned
US Special Assistant District Attorney IN May
1882, TO prosecute the otbcers oil
the First National Bank of Buffalo
The president of the bank was tried in June with
out a conviction being secured. | tried the case
again IN November last, and he was sentenced to
imprisonment for ten years. For my services l re-
ceived s.. 800.
II also tried the appeal in the New-York Central
Railroad tax case IN tho United States Supreme
Court last October, and for preparing and arguing
that case | received $500. This work All
done during the Congressional vacation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04

In nearly all the villages have applied for second
or thrd party OF these Children and those who have
been nearest the work have had the most favorable
Impression or To verify these statements Will refer
70 certain towns to which parties have been TAKEN In
W0ithlngtOn, Mobiles County, II children have been
placed on two different occasions; they seem to have
esq, Sheriff OF the county, A. b. Plat, esq Auditor
and Mr. Smith, United States Land Commissioner In
Rock Rapids, lowa-near Mnnesota-we have placed at
least %, and may refer TO the Rev. s. r. Marsh AZ
Albert Lea, Mimi, have placed 40 In two dinferenv
parties. AT FarmOunt Martin County we have placed
AZ In two different parties At May Martin County Is
nearly 800 children thus placed there individuals
who have not given satisfaction, or who have been
Obliged to be changed from place TO anOher who
have been disposed at times to leave their situations
without sufficient reason but this Is true all the
country OF youth In similar situations All that urge
Is tlat III an Immense majority OF eases they have given
goou ctLens and worthy members or one or the best
states OF the Northwest We believe that they viii turn
our as wen as the same number OF children
among the native working class of the State letter
just received by Mr. Mathews from one OF the Minne-
sofa boys who bad left his place and gone 10 Nebraska
SHOWS that IN leaving they sometimes better their
dluOn lie says when first TO Nebraska, [
did not know single person. but the next day got
situation as driver Of the United States mail STAYED
at that hye months then having passed examination
received teachers certificate applied for and re-
ceiyed school to teach, and have now taught two
months with success Mr.. Mathews when think OF
the narrow escape had from not coming ont here &c
sometimes makes me feel bad, for you almost refused
take me, and the disappointment would probably have
Kept me In the city and would have lost the OppOrtu-
nifty now have OF being useful to my felow-men II
IL is only teaching Western school, which by the way
Is no easy task. 4"
Ne trist those who have made accusations against
our emigration work will reconsider their judgments and
are confident, they will admit that Is blessed thing
for these poor children, and not without benefit TO the
est. Yours with respect, G. l.. Brace.
Secretary Chidrens Aid Society, No. 10 East Fourth
ST., NeW-lOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04

NEWPORT, X. l., March 3.-An important
equity suit was entered in the Supreme Court to-day by
Anna g. Pe executrix of the will OF the late Alexander
G. Mercer, d. d. DIR. Mercer was regarded as a COM
parayely poor man, and was only assessed on $4,000
personal property and this thought to be ex
cessve This suit reveals the fact that DR. Mercer with
probably one exception, the richest man in Newport
The schedule accompanying the bill shows property
valued at over 81, 100000 The bill requests decision
as 10 WDat IS meant by managers and directors Penn
sylvanis Hospital, Philadelphia; president Harvard
University pre- deut Yale College and secretary Smith
sonan InstuuOn to each OF which large sums are be-
Queathed under the will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
MORE DAMAGE FROM FLOODS.
A TOWN IN ILLINOIS sUBMERGED-PEopLE FLEEING
FROM ARKANSAS CITY.

FROM ARKANSAS CITY.
CAIRO ILL.,, March 3.-The town of Column
biana is entirely submerged. only the roofs OF two
houses being visible Eleven houses have hoated away
ono house has been demolished by cake OF Ice The
citizens have fled TO place OF safety.
HARKAssAs CITY, Ark, March 3.-The river Is rising
steadily and great food is inevitable. Citizens are
taking their property to places Of safety families are
leaving on every train aud are fleeing panic
stricken.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March ga dispatch TO The
Appedl from Helena Ark says; AT o'clock this after
noon the gauge exhibited ~ feet inches, this
being within 81 inches OF the maximum height last
year An examination OF the level from where It leaves
ihe hills one mile above the town 10 Long Lake, four
mil SOUTH that 10 is substantial Between Apper
son Place nine miles south OF this place. and Old Town
there are several newly repaved breaks that are re-
garded doubtful but as large fOre 10 at work on tue
weak points, II is thought they may be made secure
There arc apprehension OF the Helena River over
flowing. The Midland Railroad trains stop ~ Dunchn
station miles this side OF Clarendon, the Track
being submerged. CoahOma County. MISS Opposite
Helena IL a OF and the crops are neees-
saly greatly retarded IN that section NO serious loss
stock Is reported aud measures arc peihs t"Aon "
time 10 prevent II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
CoNGREssIoNAL TOPlCs IN BRIEF.

WAsuNGTOS, March 3.-ln the Senate to-
day bids were passed exempt the cadets now In the
Naval Academy from the operation Of the law OF last
yr.r providing for reduction; 90 exclude the public
lanIs IN Alabama from the operation OF tho laws
relating 70 mineral lands; for the relief OF certain officers
OF the Armyi directing tho PostmastcE-Gonerh 20
liust the salaries OF postmascrs; for the
lief ~ the German National Bank OF Louisville; 10 r.
fund to tine state u Georgia money paid out FOR the
70 Congress and the executive departments Ia the nyes
tisatiou OF caims aud demands against tho Govern
ment
Mr. Hale, from the Committee on Appropriations. re-
ported the Deficiency Appropriation bin. Tue amend
incut nOrZng The "odsctior therVkees 10 present
their claims 10 the Court of Claims ruled out on
p1ui of order us new leg station The other Amendments
~ the committee were agreed to- An aiucnlm was
adopted directing tne At"rnc' g nefa 10 pay thaIes
H. Reed FOR his services in defending 'ult"Au Whatever
ne may fix upon as proper compensation, not 10 *
coed. however - 600.
priati0ns having agreed 70. except stated. the
b I'd to the senate and a." Amendments made
committee Of tho ShClc "'fe agreed Il" except he
O.c fklus certain deficiency appopra IONS Tor the
government Of the District %, Columbia, watch was not
agreed 10. The bill was then passed.
The Dousc bin autuorz ng Tie President 20 nominate
and appoint Edward Bellows paYmaster IN the Navy,
10 take ne same rank and rlaye position held BY him
previous 10 ll dissfal In January. 1902 pursuant 10
court martial procedure was passed
evening session tlo House Bill 10 modify the pos
tai moucy order system and for other purposes was
passed ST houi amendments also the House BIZ TO pun
irn larceny f,0M the person In the District Of toum-
tate ia tao District OF Columbia; The House bill To raty
the issuance OF duplicate checks IN certain cases by the
Superintendent OF the Mint at han Irunci'coi The
House bl 10 amend The law AUTHORIZING TIC secretary
OF war 10 prescribe rules and euntOns for bids for
contracts tho War department; the House joint
resolution providing Tor ne" n,acl cohhlss on ~ &c
cordafce with The treaty ~ 1863 between the United
states aud Venezuela; the House oil to amend tue law
relating the recovery 81 damages IOF Inc infringement
Of euta. with amendments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
Max Poachck OF Illinois, TO be United States Consul
az FAMILIAR
Edward l. Curtis of Idaho Secretary the Territory
OF Idaho.
To be Rcceivcrs o. Pubic MOneys-AleXis u. Lewee,
Of Natchit0ches La Thomas H. Rooney. Of California,
at Walla Wala. w. I; Charles i. BabcOck, OF MoCook,
Neb.; Norris Marks, at New.Orleans, La
To he Registers OF Land Ohlce-Chrlt0pher HOsetter,
Of Grand Island, Neb.; Gilbert l.. Laws at McCOOk Neb
Joseph BO0kwalter to DO Collector of Customs OF
District ~ Minnesota.
Edward Bellows, 70 no Paymaster in the Navy On ac
cOrdance with not OF Congress approved March g. 1880
Postmasters-GeO. T. Bourne at Aubumdale, Mass;
Aaron ). Jackson DeKab-Centre, H.; Alexander L.
Safely, Boulder, Colorado
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THE PRESIDENT AT THE CAPITOL.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The President went to
the Capitol between 0 aud 10 o'clock last night,
accompanied by the members of his Cab
met, and occupied the " Presidents Room"
near tho Senate Chamber, for the purpose of
promptly examining all bills presented for his
approval. Up TO 1 o'clock this morning he had
signed twenty bills which obtained final passage yes
terday none of hem Of general Importance aud now
awaits the enrolment OF the Tax and Tariff bill and
the possible presentation 10 him tonight of the
Sundry Civil and the Deficiency Appropriation
bills All the other regular annual appropriation
bills excepting also the River and Harbor bill
passed by the House, have become laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE SENATE.
DAVID DAVIS RETIREs FROM THE CHAIR-MR III
MUNDs SUCCEEDS HIM.

WASHINGTON. March Sin tho Senate this
morning AIR. Dayari offered resolution, which was
unanimously adopted rendering the thanks OF the Senate
10 David Davis Tor the courteous impartial and able
manner In which he has presided and fulfilled the dne
of President pro At SIR Davis, ia resigning
that office pursuant the he gave the other day
made uu address "a follows:
Gratitude fails express the feeling which moves me
IA responding TO the generous expressions IN tbs fes0lu-
ton yoa have adopted As the presiding officer OF this
honored body have received courteous cooperation
FROM both SIDES and constant kndncss In tile discharge
Of ouioa dat personal Intercourse. ought 20
be- an believe am, fully sensible OF tho Obligations
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NrwyoKk DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY MARCH 1ssa-rwELvE PAGES

formally reported he stated that the conferees
had reached substantial agreement as to the
items OF appropriation, the disagreement being
In relation to the matters Of legislation contained In the
original bill as came from the House. the provision for
the sale OF military reservations the provision changing
the law as to soldiers homes the provision in relation to
the ratncaOn OF the Sioux treaty. the proposed repeal
OF the presumption laws and other provisions In cOnnec
ton with that repeal and the proposed legislation with
regard to the sale Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the
Chelsea Hospital.
After discussion motion adopted that the Senate
insist upon its action and ask for further conference
In the House report OF the disagreement OF Con-
ference Committee on the b received aud
cepted, and conference was ordered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
TWO CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.
my rprrGntpu TO THE TRTHTEEI

WAsluNGr1N. March 3.--Thc last OF the contested
election cases had not been disposed # at late
hour tonight. About noon the House decided by
yo.e Of $50 to 81 that Mr.. Cook, Grcenbacser,
OF Iowa. was elected. and that Mr.. Cults who had
occupied the sat for two years minus one day, was
not elected to Congress. The With Iowa District
will. therefore be represented exactly t"eniy-iour
hours III the XLYlIn Congress by n man who was
tho choice Of o majority Of the voters in that dis
trlct.
After the recess the case Of Lee against Richard
son Of Sou h Carolina, wastaken up. The discussion
was closed by the contestant and contcstoc, who
spoke E.tecn minutes each. The speech Of Mr. Lee.
WHO'S a colored man. attracted much attention
by is vivid portrait Of the bulldozng
methods los which the voice Of the majority was
sllcnccd Mr. Richardson Coltcntcd himself
with a general and vigorous denial Tho majority
Of the Elections Committee had reported i'm favor
Of sir Richardson. bat their report was over
ruled by the House. which, by yote of Ia
to Ia declared that Lee was ,.uly elected. The
Democrats were angry aud sustained demand Tor
yeas and nays on the chuching motion. Then they
began 10 ihuusts 81 and at midnight the Ropubllcans
were stIn unable TO master quorum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
DECLLNATION OF MIR. GRAVES.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Edward o. Graves,
chief Of the National Bank Redemption Agency has de-
cllned the position OF Chief Examiner under the Civil
Service Commission. to which he WAS nominated yester-
day. Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton and Professor Gregory, OF
the Civil Service Commission, hayo called upon tho
President and personally slenitcd their acceptance.
Nothing has yet boon heard from Judge Thoman, tho
third member Of The Commission. Ii is expected, how
ever that he will serve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-04
SUICIDE or Il COTTON MANUFAcrURER.

WORCESTER, Mass, March 3.-Charles w.
Smith, prominent cotton manufacturer Of this city,
committed suicide this morning. lie had been in bad
health for time past aud had just returned from
three weeks trip in the South The OF the act
probably temporary Insanity He owned mills at Barre,
AUBURN and Peppereu He resigned the presidency OF
the Mechanics Bank Of this city a few weeks ago
account OF iLhcalth
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nosed nv these oots the more so az entered upon the
duties OF the char almost stranger 70 ,e thn iess
lature OF Illinois conferred upon me tne tInoV
about to expire by constitutional whicb was brought
about by union Of different elements. Pohtl0si conv
sS ' h61. have :Sgsess me action the here and
10 the criticism OF organs OF both ORGANIZATIONS pup
posed 70 MISREPRESENTATION OF s motives and to tho
charge weakness In his conduct ie gains 1tllo o.,
casting aside ambition in defence Of his principles. IN
egislang, have striven to consider msasre e., Is
with reference TO the public good ana Wthoue ' hJ
regard To their political paternity. ABOVE hnu Ssb
al other objects: my great aim has been 10 d IN ali
the strife OF sections ana 10 see ING Dnon ondnr
ia integrity with refreshed and Increased GIanueui
Thank God that happy day has at last come iani
South only geographical expressions fily Itnd
OF free, happy aud prosperous people ieJ0,ce III %
country. strengthened by the sternest OF nuulan ri,
shall carry away with me ana csetsn ~ S'' IN ~ n
yate life the cordial friendships Formed mere ~ VIZ
constant plpasuro TO reflect upon that no jar Jus n
TURNED the administration OF the hlgh Onoc nov ~ b
bidding an aheconae farewell 90 every member OF INC
Senate aud every officer connected with IT,
Mr. Anthony offered resolution declaring George r.
Edmunds Senator from The State OF vermont eiec'cu
President pro tenn Of the Senate. Mr. Pendleton moved
TO amend so as to make the resolution apply to Thomas
f. Bayard a Senator from the state OF Delaware Inc
amendment lost Mr.. Edmunds was tnen erected
The sccrciary having announced the Ies. ~, fnnds
Mcssrs Anthony and Bayard TO conduct MT LuinuhuS
10 the char and they did 80. ,.-..,
MI l. imunds expressed his thanks IN rev WORDS
MI Anthony administered tho oath OF Office, ana MI
EdmuDds then TOOK the char. ,,.t,,o. g., . dr,no
Onc OF Senator Edmundss pcculatllcs II ~ u'5Po ~.
son to insist upon tle enforcement OF the Iles hna
regulations OF parliamentary procedure IN TIER utmost
rgidity ia sigualized his entrance lhLo
Office today by calling doOrkeepcr to- ms sac
and dispatching him 10 the galleries 70
command silence. The galleries were wei nlieu AZ
TIE time by most respectable audience OF 'aue,
aud gentlemen who creating no Disturbance ana
making unusual noise. ,-,,
Senator Edmundss services are almost lnyaIaaDle
10 his party and the puDlic upon the moor OF INC
senate, aud this fact has gwen rise 10 surhlse
tuat he may next December resign !ne
Char aud his seat upon inc
floor IL ls only a surmise, however. until the Sen
ntor himself makes known his willingness 10 step
down II Ia IN the power " majority 10 dlspace hih
at any tiunc but le will never be disturbol.