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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02

dered by himself Since the loss Of the $4,000 in gold
certificates had directed that the items on the tickets
giving the amount Of money handed In for duties should
be written in ink instead of in pencil as had been done
heretofore. He snod this order because 1t would be
comparatively easy to figures written
with pencil, and substitute Others, II either
of the counters employed in the cashiers
Office should choose to act couson with or more
brokers outside. Where 80 large an amount or money
was handled daily extreme care necessary.
Cashier Hoffman said that he could throw no addltona
light matter. He did not consider that he was
responsible for the loss he had carried out all inc
regulations prescribed by the Collector nc
fer fe NE nearlv '90 eigSt DS months there had been
no trouble In his department. Since August last
there been paid for duties and passed through the
hands OF the cashier and his asslstants between
$94 900 aud $95 100000 The only discrepancy IN
oil that time until the present loss was discovered wss
item of $25 $50, and this was finally sragnteneo
out He had given the matter great deal OF ANXIOUS Gus
only way lie could possibly account i9r
the mistake by supposing thata 81 600 goid cert
cate had been credited as $4,000. This, however,
would require that two clerks should make the same mis-
take, and this was hardly credible. He trusted the
matter would be cleared up and the blame placed where
1t belonged, for 1t naturally created uneasy feenn8
among ali In anywise concerned.
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THE LOSS IN THE CUSTOM no USE.

THE MISSING MONEY NOT FOUND - COLLECTOR
ROBERTSON HOPEFUL OF CLEARING UP THE
MYsTERY.
There are no new developments In regard
to the So COO taken from the cashiers room IN the Gus
tom House on March H. No trace of the missing money
has yet been found The efforts OF Collector Robertson
and the others engaged on the case VIII not DC
relaxed however, although there Is very
little TO work yet. The Coheo'or
regrets that he wa, told by the cashier OF the loss as
soon as It was discovered instead Of on the following
morning 1t might possibly hayo simphned the hae'cr
somewhat and rendered the solution OF the mystery
easier Mr. Robertson said yesterday that he had not
by any means given up hope that tue
matter would be made clear, although TO
all appearances, he was now no nearer solution Oh
IL than AZ the outset lie could not how t was pos
sibe that mistake In counting could have been made
That would presuppose that two expert accountants
made the Same mistake the same item. THIS wouid
be n coincidence little short Of miracle. There was
nothing to do but work perseyerngly and patiently
The checks on mscountng and thet we're 90 complete
that he thought before this latest experience that there
could be 10 loss. Most Of the present prscau'
ions against pecaaaTy loss had been devised ana or
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GOVERNMENT CLERKSHIPS.

PERSONS IN PLACE CONCERNED ABOUT FoRTHCoM-
ING CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND THE QUESTION
OF COMPETITION WITH WOMEN.
BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRiBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Great interest and some
anxiety are manifested in the forthcoming rules OF
the Civil Service Commission. as well among Gov
ernment officers aud clerks as among those VINO are
ambitious to entrance to the public service
There has recently been much quiet discussion
among women "in and out of the departments"
respecting their rights under the new Civil Service
law; and the proposition that they may compete
for places In the public service the same terms
as men is described as "a startling to the malo
clerks and to tho heads OF departments, who, as a
general thing, are opposed to any increase in the
force OF female clerks"
The Capital of to-day declares that the excitement
among the men clerks will rise to fever
bcat' If intelligent, ambitious and we'll
educated women" are to be allowed to present them
elves for examination. The same paper says that
'one Of the Commissioners interprets the law 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
LOSS OF 100000.

BosroN, April IA dispatch to The Herald
from Leomlnster, Mass, says that the large leather
board mills and outbuildings owned and managed by
Colonel j. A. Harwood of that town. were burned this
morning. The books Of the firm were also destroyed
The loss the building $4,000 on stock 100000
and on machinery $4,000. The insurance Is S7l,cOo
carried In part follows Fire Association o. Philade
phia $4,375; Phoenix Assurance. London, $1,000; ;
81, 500; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, $500; Royal.
Liverpool s4,75o; Springfield Fire and Marine, $500;
Niagara New-YOrk. 81, ,50O Liverpool and London and
Globe, S4,675; Queen England, $2,500; London
Assurance, $2,175; North Br.tish and Mercantile,
3,675; Imperial and Northern S4175; Fire Insurance
Association England ~ l2j; Comm rcal. New-YOrk
$500 and Commerce, Albany, $500 The mil,s were
running night aud day and were behind
on orders. The cause Oi the fire Is unknown
Seventy five hands thrown out OF employing put
rebuilding will be commenced Immediately.
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REPORTS FROM THREE STATES.
loENERAf, PRESS DIsPATCu.l

CHICAGO, April LIN reply to inquiries
addressed TO the Commissioners OF Agriculture and the
OF state Agricultural Boards in various states
concerning the crops, number OF responses
have been received The secretary Of the state
Board OF Agriculture OF Ohio estimates the
wheat crop per cent under compared with the
prospect the time last year. The shortage due to
last falls rains and winter killing. The secretary OF the
Illinois Department Of Agriculture says the crops have
been injured In some localities by the freezing, dry
weather and the ny The Commissioner Of Agriculture
OF Kentucky reports that full breadth or winter
wheat was sown. Some damage has been done by
the fy The present outlook ia unfavOrable. and 10
Ia estimated the crop will be 20 cent below last
yea hc was 20 per cent larger than any ever grown
An the state The County Treasurer OF Sutlcr County,
Cal part Of the state not Visited by the recent rains,
estimates that the crop IL damaged 10 per cent Last
year tn's county raised 100000 bushels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
BJsMARCK,s BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.

BERLIN, April 1.-The celebration to-day OF the
anniversary of the birth of Prince Bismarck was
brilliant. Military bands performed national ana
operatic selections before the residence OF the
Prince while visits were made in person by the Lin-
peror William, many ladies Of distinguished house
holds officers holding high rank at court, foreign
Ministers and other notables, who congratulated
the Imperial Chancellor. Many telcgrarns were re-
ceiyed from places within the Empire as well as
fIom points abroad fclictatipg Prince Bismarck
upon the occurrence of ms 68th birthday. ana there
were numerous floral offerngsw which were displayed
In the parors of the Princes residence.
On account of the poor heal h of Prince bismarck
his doctors refused 10 allow him to exercise IN the
park TO-DAY. as he had intended doing. One OF the
frat messages of congratua ion to Prince bismarck
was from the King of Bavaria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
MIR. BIERSTADT NOT a LOBBYIST.

In regard to the rumor that the bill provid-
ing for au increased duty foreign works of art was
lobbied through Congress by Albert Bersad that artist
said 10 TRIBUNE reporter last evening:
"Thc statement that aided In any way to procure
The passage OF the bill in question is totally false was
opposed to II and am stu
.'Are you in favor OF imposing any duty on foreign
works Of arti"
I'M I thipk We need oil the good art
va can get in this country. When
bill was introduced into Congress which provided Tor al
antv being removed signed petition asking that u %
nessed and wrote letter TO tho COngrsssnan h'Foone
sna tha bIll thanking him for 80 dving - H..
regard to the alleged vote o. ceusure passed On ni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
wfTA CASE OF SUICIDE OR AoHlcIDE'

It. has not yet been decided whether the man
who was found at enty-eighh-st aud Eeven'h,a'o'
on Saturday with his throat cut, committed su'co "
was murdered The knife which was used has 'o' 'oe.
.ound by the police. Deputy Coroner Ms'sen'er SA'
last evenings x..,.s
"Iexamned the body at the Morsue' Aio."1 '~ 80
18th M. u,ar veins the right common carotid artery
the srynx and the pharynx were cutthroush
animal column have an idea from tho condition o. W
bodv thai the deceased being attacked was
win fear. His hands are soft lie " ssns,v not ia
man fJa WAS not q hard working man eVuonuy ~
hsris are covercd With blood, which ooks IKE "ce
sscide but the other ndicstons point ~ IGNORED
viii investigate me CO. sA~~
noYnlng." it
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PROSPECTS or WINTER WHEAT.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l

MILWAUKEE,, April 1.-Prlvate advices for
the ending last night received here for the use OF
the Chamber OF Comm show interesting condition
of affairs all the leading centres in the grain.
growing and graintradng sections OF the country All
reports from the Northwest show that the weather dur
ing the week has been clear with cold nishts, few
ght SHOWS and no rain. I'm the Middle states, very
glt have fallen in some localities, but not enough
TO De OF any material benefit TO the growing winter
wheat, for which u higher temperature vita warm
rains would now be Of great benefit From California
more encouraging reports received and there Is
we-founded expectation OF an average crop for the
year Ol the whole however the reports IRON winter
wheat sections cutinue to be somewhat unay0raDe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
DETECTIVES ON ENGLISH RAILWAYS.

LONDON, April 2.-Prominent officials connected
with railways throughout the Kingdom have
been IN consultation lately with respect 10
the recent outrages that have happened here, ana
as a result, the railway companies have resolved
whose dnty IL will be to watch suspicious
persons travelling the roads. and TO guard against
the carriage OF parcels supposed to he or use III tue
nrosecntIon of unla wfu aud disOyal designs.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
DAMAGED BY FIRE AND WATER.

An over-heated stove caused fire early yes
terday morning in the cigar store of Edward wnemtz
on the first floor Of the twostory house No. 505 Third
ave. Stock worth S2,50o was destroyed. The photo
graph gallery OF John Stevenson on the top floor and the
pant snoD Of W. j. Doug AS In the rear were damaged
about $500 The building was damaged about 81 900.
Slight damage caused by water In the hardware
store Of Dayeger Brothers, at No. SOB Third-aye
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SUPPOSED SUICIDE OFA DOCTOR.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 1.-Dr. John w.
Ferguson lately from Charleston, found dead just
beyond the city limits to-day. He is supposed to have
committed suicide by poison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
FUNERAL OF THOMAS Ii. HERNDOM

MOBILE. April 1.-The funeral of the late
Themas H. Herndou Representative In Congress OF tho
lst Alabama District took place this afternoon IN the
Government street Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr.
I ID Brgett and the Rev. william Flynn officiating.
Among those present senator Pugn, Representa-
tycs Pryor Forney, Herbert and shelly and Assistant
Scrgeantat-Arms Cayanag1. Tne services were orlcI
and smule Tne remains escorted 10 the cemetery
by the inltary the Fire Department. the county and
nort an hortcs and beneyo yoent societies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
DIsORDERLY YALE STUDENTS.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, April IA dozen Yale
,udents entered tho Athaneum at about midnight last
while the fair of Thespsn club was In progress
and created disturbance They roughly handled by
the town bows, many OF whom carried home college
canes as trophies. No arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
SEARCHING FOR A MURDERER.

PEsTH April 1.-The funeral service over tue re-
mains of Count Won Mailath Won Szekhely, VINO was
found murdered at Ofen on Thursday. took place
Yesterday. The town draped IN mourning
The Oberhaus will 90 into mourning for one month.
The police have positive information that the as
sassin of the Count is an Italian named sponga'
who was fo merly an apothecarys assistant 0ut VINO
has lately been out OF employment. sponga mas
esca ped warrant has been issued for his arrest;
Many years ago Count Won Szekhely wa s.auuJu Wo~
and robbed by a servant. who escaped TO New iorK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
AN OPERA HOUSE DESTROYED.

AUGUSTA, Ga, April 1.-The old Augusta
Opera House, owned by W. p. Moore, OF Philadelphia,
was burned at an early hour this morning. ben"
Neszs liquor shop, together with the stock was also de-
stroyed The sock OF NJ. n. Hill Co., printers, was
damaged by water. The loss 10 $4,000; insurance
$4,000. JANE Davis aud John Fix, iremen, who were
adjoining building, were struck oy % stream OF
r. the Eeug knocked into the burning build
ing and thc latter thrown the street Both were ser-
Ously injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS FAMILY.

CHICAGO, April IA dispatch from Bloom
ingtou, III, ROBIN p Dunn attempted yesterday
to Kill his family. IIe first shot and probably fatally
wounded his wife. He next fired ut but mssct his son.
knife but was overpowered py lis before he inflicted
any injury upon her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
EDWIN BOOTH IN VIENNA.

VIENNA. Arril 1.-Edwin Booth appeared as
Hamlet his evening before crowded house. and
was received with great applause. The Presse
however. ex presses dlsaDpoint nent and says that
his acting IN Hamlet" was much below what was
exnected of Booth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
THE CORK POLICE ACTIVE.

Cork, April Lit is thought that the police have
reason to believe that an inferna-machine factory
has been established this locality. Their activity
IN certain matters is Indicative of movement
which they hcpe will lead to It's discovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
WALSH SAILS FOR NETWORK.

HAvIE, April John Walsh, who was recently
arrested by the French authorities at the request OF
the British Gov, ,rnment. suspicion of being con-
cernei in he PhGnix Park murders, but who was
afterward released on account of Insufficient evil
dence TO warrant his extradtion has sailed Tor New
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KILLED ON 4 RAILROAD TRACK.

EAsroN, Penn, April 1.-Four boys jumped
from n coal train at the mouth of the tunnel the
Easton and Amboy Railroad Pattenburg, N j.. this
morning. and were struck by locomotive. Warren
Barrigan age seventeen cut in two, and another
boy was seriously injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
A TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Chicago, April 1.-The Young Mems Chris
tan Association tonight celebrated its twcntyffh
anniversary All WHO had filed official positions In that
bodv since its organizaton except d. l.. Moody,
present aud delivered addresses The organization now
has 5000 members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
POLITICAL NEWS.

A TALK WITH COMMISSIONER FRENCH
President French of the Police Board. was found
Yesterday by "A repor ter of THE TRIBUNE attentive
Iv reading the provisions OF the amendment to the
charter introduced Ia tho Assembly by Colonel
Michael G. Murphy.
"What do you think Of the provision egislating
three of the four Police Commissioners out of Office
and aboshing the non partisan clause in the pres
ent charicri" he was asked.
"I am somewhat surDrised,p ~ he replied. 81 had
been told that the Police Department would not be
intcrfered with 1t certainly seems like very bold
measure, and am curious to see if the Democrats
viii! support it, Removing the prohibition against
making the Board a partisan body surprises me
somewhat too. have been told for several years
past by leading Democrats that they desired that
the Police Board should be nom partisan rs long as
the Bureau of Elections was under its control.
believe that some OF these men are honest and
that they will deprccate any change such as is pro-
posed. A good many Democrats viii be selfish
enough to see in this an opportunity to gam controi
of all the departments Of the city government with
an opportunity for securing an additional amount
of patronage But think here Others. possessing
considerable influence, who will SEQ that such
n course can only have oau eneet on
lead 10 it's ultimate defeat. 1t may DO that the
amendment Will be passed. havcno means OF
knowing whether lnty VIII oT not nuu u 'h'J
II wi be IN opposition to the exprcs ed opinions IN
the paft oi some Democrats whom believe to DO
| in favor nf an honest city government
| The exposure by The TRIBUNE OF the attempt TO
capture the Police Department, as well rs the other
departments OF the city government, was ihe inver
sal topic of conversation among tine politicians yes
terday The secret had been 80 we'll kept that The
assertion that the non-parilsan character OF the
| Police Board TO be done away with. was
| received with incrcdutY until the section OF the
amendments bearing on the case was read. Among
Republicans the matter created good deal OF m
| dieuation There were Democrats TO be
| found who declared that the attempt to
mako the Police Board partisan was a
| mistake and that II seriously impeIilled ths re-
ments before tho Assembly Committee on Cities,
ON Tuesday evening. will be looked Tor with good
deal of interest the real opposition TO the amehd-
| ments may possibly be developed then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
A spARRING MATCH IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-Mace and Slado gave
sparrng exhibition this evening to large and appre
ciatye audience at the Colosseum
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THE JAMESTOWN AT ST. THOMAS.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Navy Depart
meut has been informed by a cable dispatch that the
Jane arrived at st. Thomas March 80. All were
ON hoard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
1WIFE MURDERER ARRESTED.

SHENANDOAH, Penn, April 1.-Charles
Tlghmau, who cut his wfe's throat near Hecktown
Northampton County. Thursday last, was arrested
near here early this morning and wiz be taken to Easton
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
HARDWARE WORKS BURNED.

EAsTON, Penn, April 1.-William Sinner,
Son Co.'s hardware WORKS, near Freemansburg, were
burned early this morning. The loss is between $4,000
and $4,000; insurance $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02

at n meeting of American art students IN Par,s, MI
which would put things In another light He expressed
himself as very much surprised that such ru.aors na
been started and not little hurt that taey nau s"
crcdcpcc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
HAIL-STORM IN VIRGINIA.

LYNcHBuRe, Va, April Ia pelting hail
storm prevailed here to-day, followed by heavy snow
which st continues extending all through the south
western sectiou OF tho State the Tenneseee ne IL
has been stormng necessarily in this section since yes
terday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
THE DUKE D'AUMALE.

PARIS. April 1.-The Duko dAumaIe. in taking
leave OF the Academy, declared that he regarded
the Orleanist movement as maneuyre agaIrst
!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
FOREIGN NE WS.

KILLED BY THE EXPLOSION OF BOILER
PARIS, Apr! by a boiler explosion al o..
Dizier to-day, twenty-six persons were killed ana
thirty-eig ght injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
POWERFUL kQUATORIAL TELESCOPE.
HAnrRoRp. April 1.-The public high school

HARTFORD, ApTH II ITO P"p'Io H'5'
here is TO equatorial telescope with an o!o'
gass of nine and third aperture This Will be
lie most poxeru glass in Rny high sohool IN Tue eou
Try, aud lew colleges have any more powerful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
CHICAGO PREACHERS ON THE ELECTION

very generally spoke the coming election to-day lThe
tendency was in opposition to Mayor Harrison, VINO Is
candidate reelection. Drs Hatfield ana
Lorlmer made severe structures the present admnis
uation for leniency toward the criminal classes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
THE UNITED STATES TREASURY.

ACCOUNTS TO BIZ MADE.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The committee appointed
TO examine the cash in the United states Treasury
and the accounts of the late Treasurer began work
after the close of business Saturday, by making
a count of the tellers cash. so that there need be
no interference with the business of the Office The
taking an Inventory of its contents as turned over
by MI Gilfllan. 1t is thought that the count will
occupy two or three weeks. There las not been
thorough overhauling OF the Treasurers Office for
ten years the last full examination being one made
during Treasurer Splnners time. When Mr. SPIN
per turned over the office TO Treasurer New, the
latter was willing to accept the cash and ac-
counts without examination, and his bondsmen also
being willing, the Secretary OF the Treasury dis
thing occurred when Treasurer Wyman
succeeded Mr.. New, and when Gilillan su ,ceeded
Wyman. The latter has expressed his willingness to
fore 90 an examination the present OCCASION but
the Secretary thinks so long time has ncrvened
since the last couut that one should now be made.
The committee will be assisted in the work by n
force of twenty thirty clerks detailed from Of
fees other than the Treasurers Office. count viii
be made of the old notes in the redemption DIVISION
the new notes in the reserve vault, the silver and
gold and the bonds held IN trust.
President Upton, of tho committee, has decided
that an actual count must be made IN all cases The
unckapes of notes will bc opened and counted, as
will also b. the bags of gold and silver com. Ile
will personally assume charge OF the work 0i com
narinc the cash hand with the Treasurer 8
accounts and with the accounts of the disbursing
officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
THE CINCINNATI MUNICIPAL CONTEST.

CINCINNATT, ApTII III TIC H1HICTPHI eIeOVIVH
which will be held here tomorrow is regarded win
much interest. There no local issues disraeting
either OF tie great parties as there were year ago. ana
the result IL expected to be pretty accurate measure OF
the strength of the two parties The only DISTURBING
element il a ticket made by the Reform Association,
which recently organized by citizens regardless 81
party with the avowed object Of securing reform IN TIE
municipal government They have made u ticket from
the Republican and Democratic candidates. except that
they decline recommend any choice Tor mayor decar
ing both candidates worthy, and with the exception aro
OF Police Court Judge, wuerS they offer new cand-
date prunouncing both tho Republican and Democratic
candidates unworthy Their ticket comprises fve Dem
ocratc and Republican candidates and their NOM
inee for Police Judge Is a Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-02
TYp8OID FEyER Ar PROVIDENCE.

PRoyrDRxcE, April LA slight epidemic OF
Forty cases and Ave deaths wore reportsd Lass week