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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17
CHIIUS PLAYON THE BRIDGE.

The people of New-York and Brooklyn are
becoming impatient over the delay in getting
the cable system on the Bridge in operation
When the structure was thrown open to travel
on May "a it was understood that the cars
would be running early in July. August is
half over and the engineers do not even yet
announce a date when they will be ready to
transport passengers. Day after day and week
after week have been taken up in preparations
and experiments which should have been COM
pleted at least month ago. In the cOnstruc-
ton of the great highway itself procrastinatiOn
and postponemenL were the rule rather than
the exception and trustees and engineers
seemed to be looking complacently forward to
years more OF deliberate progress and ample
appropriations, until the voice of the two
cities made itself heard in an imperative
way that could no longer be disregarded
or triiled with. new and active element
was introduced in the easy going and half
sumbering board of trustees. and it was
found that all pretended difficulties about
contracts and changes of plan could be
promptly overcome when there was will to
set about it.
The delay in building the Bridge, however,
and novelty of the engineering problems to be
solved But what is there extraordinary or
overwhelming in the undertaking to supply
transportation by the cable system 7 THIS
method of carrying passengers has been
thoroughly tested for years. and in places
presenting far more of apparent difficulty and
embarrassment than on the Bridge. This Is
notably true of San Francisco, where the sys-
TEN of cable traction has long been in smooth
and successful use, although the grades there
are of a nature to be found in few large
CT les. If this method of transportation can be
used and has been used without serious acct
dent or obstacle on the steep hills OF the
metropolis of the Pacific, what Is there TO re-
quirc such a vast amount of experiment and
fuss on the comparatively easy grades and the
moderate distances of the Bridge Unless
there is more energy shown and more rapid
progress made the public will receive the i'm
preston that all this business OF trial after
trIa and delay after delay is only ehild's play.
The suspicion is getting abroad that the engi-
necrs who have this matter in charge are
seeking to magnify their Office, and 10 extend
as long as possible the time during which
their services may seem Indispensable
Until the cars are running the Bridge
will be far from approaching the
measure of its usefulness How much longer
do the engineers intend to keep this mere
foot path and carrlage-drive between the two
cities instead OF the great avenue of swift
and easy communication to secure which New
York and Brooklyn have lavished their millions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

Boards lectures the ouioonery Is too often IA.
prominent feature but in this case the exuber,ns
humor of the lecture excluded criticism. The pan.
Drama creaked along with the awkwardness Of
country show. while Beard raved and fdded IA
explained and made fun Of the c. L. s. O.. Ana
other subjects dear to the Chautauqua heart. tn.
pictures were original in their conception MANY :,
tire audience never having saen the Brook w
BRIDGE, he kindly introduced two views from thu
structure. One was view looking IN, SHOWING
nothing but clouds and stars, tue other ookins
down, showing merely dead dog and barrsl
floating on the river. Beard is an inveterate nm
ster His picture of the n had no ravs but he az
planned that this was prodigal son aud he couant
make raise"
WASHINGTON Aug. 16.-A letter was received Al
the Navy Department to-day from Secretarv
Chandler, stating that he would not return befors
September l. unless nis presence here was peoes.
sary.
UTICA, n Y, Aug. 16.-Governor Cleveland Ar.
rived here at 1885 A. m. and at D. NJ in com.
pany with Josiah X. Brown, he startei fot h,s o.d
home in Holland Patent ITO WA go into tns
North Woods with several old friends on Monday
WAsHISGroN, Aug l8.-A private letter has been
received in Washington from Secretary Foyer who
Is now in Minnesota, saying that he will make
short visit to his home in Geneva before returning
to this city, and will probably be at the Treasury
Department on August ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17
IN nYF1HORARLE CONPARLSON

The difference between what is known rs a
reform city government and one OF the old kind
is we'll illustrated by comparison of the
action of the Brooklyn and New-York authori-
ties on the natter OF State taxation. liz has
long heen ground of complaint that m unjust
equalization of assessments cOmprls the
two cities 10 pay an unfair proportion of the
State taxes. The new State Board of Assessors
resolved to look into the matter; and it in
formed the local authorities of both cities that
a portion of this week VIC uld be devoted to that
end. Mayor Low ana other Brooklyn officials,
including the Board of Supervisors, took i'm
mediate action on the question, and presented
To the State Assessors "a array of facts which
can hardly fail to be effective in keeping down
the propoI ton of State taxes charged to that
city.
In New-York no notice whatever was
taken of the visit of the State Assessors. The
Aldermen and other officials who should at
fend to the matter appear to be "junketing,"
regardless of the interests of the taxpayers.
The comparison is the more dscre1itable to
New-York because the nee1 Of action here is no
much greater. With only % per cent of the
population of the State, this city pays AZ per
cent of the entire State tax. The personal as
sessment of this city amounts to So per cent
OF the entire assessment on that class of prop
erty in the State. There is an addition of
1926, 945 to the State taxes this year, because
of Democratic control. The greater part of
that will fall on the taxpayers of this city,
unless the local authorities beslir themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17
EMIGRATION WITH STATE AID.

State-aide emigration from Ireland will be
conducted on a reduced scale during the ensu-
ing twelve months. The House of Commons
has agreed to the Government proposal that
S5OO,OOO of the surplus fund of the Irish
Church shall be applied to draining of the
population of congested districts. This is as
large a grant as was made year ago in the
Arrears Act for the same object, but only
$3.50, 900 will be directly available for emigra-
ton purposes The remainder will be devoted
to the promotion of migration as distinguished
from emigration, Mr.. Trevelyan having ac-
cepted practical suggestion from Mr. Panell
to the effect that the Overcrowded centres can
be most readily relieved by the systematic
removal of families to thinly populated dis
tricts. This is temporary expedient for equal
izing population, and ii is an open question
whether any permanent relief will be effected
by il. Districts where the pressure OF over
crowding is not felt at present will be rapidly
filled up and in short time will be as pOpulOus
AS the sections which are momentarily re-
lieved L: is the entire island that has sur
plus population for which there Us neither land
nor employment, aud tbs pressure can be per-
manently DIMINISHED only by emigration con-
0uCttu on u large sCdIcs II icNiSeiIbueiVh vi
population IN the island itself will not he
worth what 1t will cost. The Government,
however, has deemed it expedent to accept
Mr. Parnelrs suggestion and at the same time
to Introduce measure providing for "A guar
antee of 100000 for opening the western
districts of Ireland by means OF light steam
tramways. The construction of these railroads
win furnish employment for laboreis In the
most destitute quarter of the island.
the grant for emigration purposes will
practically be reduced one-half during the
next year. The details of the work will IN
doubtedly be left mainly 10 the discretion of
Mr.. Tukc's committee, which has been so sue
cessful In lis operations In the West Of ireland.
The principles ON which that committee has
| acted may be briefly stated. Families rather
than individuals are assisted emigrants are
not sent to the United States unless they can
produce recent letters from friends who are
willing and anxious to receive them 5 emlgrants
who cannot present such letters are sent only
to Government agents OF organized associations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

ago, to teach colored man to read, make
eager pledges of educational aids to the blacks,
promising the public schopl system 9 its con-
tinued support until every child in this COM
mnnwealth, of whatever color, may secure the
benefits of a frse education.O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

Persons haring tor the ard summer trar-
sIers can hope THE DAILY TRIBUNE mailed to them.
Postpaid 81 90 per MONTH the address being changed
as often as desired. THE DAILY Tribune rH be sent
ioany address in Europe for 81 go per month Which in
clsdes tie ocean postage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

1t is to be regretted that the deck hand who
stabbed fellow workman on the Plymouth
Rock yesterday was not turned over to the
New-Jersey authorities. An administration of
Jersey justice is what he richly deserves. I'm
fortunately the laws delays are not only pro-
verbal but altogether too real in New Y ork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

In some respects the Russian Government
still breathes the spirit of the Middle Ages.
OF that nature is its decree forbldding Jewish
manufacturers to employ Christian workmen.
In such an official atmosphere it is no wonder
that the lower classes of the populace fire.
auently resort to mob violence against the
onnressed race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

Persons arng toicn or the season ard summer trar-
slers can hope THE DAILY TRIBUNE mailed to them
Postpaid 81 90 per month"; the address being changed
as often as desired THE DAILY Tribune wiH be sent
foany address in Europe for 81 go per month pach IN
clsdes tie ocean postage.
1t is to be regretted that the deck hand who
stabbed fellow workman on the Plymouth
Rock yesterday was not turned over to the
New-Jersey authorities. An administration OF
Jersey justice is what he richly deserves. I'm
fortunately the laws delays are not only pro-
verbal but altogether too real in New FORK.
In some respects the Russian Government
still breathes the spirit of the Middle Ages.
OF that nature is its decree forbdding Jewish
manufacturers to employ Christian workmen.
In such an official atmosphere it is no wonder
that the lower classes OF the populace fire.
auently resort to mob violence against the
oppressed race.
The Pennsylvania Legislature is still strug-
gliug over the question of reapportiOning the
State into Congressional and Legislative dis
tricts. Governor Pattison is determined to
force an agreement regardless of expense to
the taxpayers or of the partisansnip of his
party in the House. 0astinacy appears to be
the measure of tidal waven craftsmanship in
Pennsylvania as well in New York.
Mr. ParnelI's threat made last night in the
House of Commons probably indicates nothing
serious. 1t would be difficult for him or any
other member OF his party "to lead deeper
and more desperate agitation than any that has
yet been Witnessed The Irish trouble has, at
different times taken on every known phase
of discussion and agitation. 1t would be next
to impossible to invent anything new in that
respect.
1.-The representative men whose views on the
business outlook are given elsewhere IN to-day's
TRIBUNE, all agree that there IS nothing in the
present situation to cause alarm. The furry
In Wall Street they regard as the result OF
undue speculation, which can have no serious
effect on legitimate trade. 1t is process Of
liquidation which they apparently view as
favorable to sound business methods. No
more competent witnesses on a matter of this
kind could be selected.
Kentucky adheres to her antiquated methods
In true Bourbon style. The State election was
held on August 8, and up to yesterday returns
had been received from 100 out of the 1T
counties. III the parties were anything like
evenly balanced that fact would, no doubt,
help In securing the returns with greater
dispatch 1t is unfortunate for the State that
the proposition for constitutional convention
has been defeated. The present instrument
was ratified in 1850. Numerous attempts
have been made to amend ii, in order to con-
form to modern ideas. but they have all been
voted down. Notwithstanding their approval
by the Democratic Legislatures. Had the
proposition been carried at the recent election
1t would have taken until 1887 to have given
elect to any change in the Constitution, so
cumbersome are tho methods provided for
that purpose.
President Shalcr. of the Health Department,
bias begun q much paailsa reform. He has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-17

President Shalcr. Of the Health Department,
bias begun much psslasa reform. He has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
CHARLES j. FOSTER.

Charles J. Foster, Editor OF The NdU- York
Sportsman, died at his home In Astoria yesterday
morning He had been seriously i'll and almost uncon-
scous since Tuesday September L. Hemorrhage OF the
stomach was the Of death.
Mr.. roster probably the best-nformed man In
America on the subject OF racing. and wrote with
graceuness and lie had devoted his lie TO the
study OF the ghbred horse and WAS recognized
both sides OF the authority OF the first rank
concerning any thing connected with the turf His ac-
quaintance among trainers jockeys and racing
men generally exceedingly wide, ana MS ADVICE
was eagerly sought and accepted with confidence.
mi amJable and generous qualities he had
large circle of warmly attached friends He was born
Bicester, England on November "a, leZO ana came
10 America at the age OF twenty After living In
Boston a ume he removed TO Cincinnati aud thence
to Columbus holding positions on various IL the
three cities HIS racing letters In The SPIRIT Of me Times
under tho signature VI Prvateer," won him muoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
RAINY DAYS AT NEWPORT.

VOCAL po1Iucs-soCIAL INciDENTs-ARRlVAhs'
Newport, Sept. 1.-THE summer residents
s"avored 10 reform the local city government ana
~ aoooraiugly took hand in various ward contests
~ election took place to-day. Mayor Franklin was re-
$50 nv over 800 majority. The Aldermen ana Coun
49,, elected we're selected by those who felt that
~. rstv Government being properly managed ana
- eral cases men inferior in every respect to those
- we're found fault with were chosen, to the chagrin
AZ those who desired q reform
The cold eastery prevails, much to the chagrin
,ba hotel Keepers business people and everybody else
~. form was the means of interfering with several
.o.,al meetings which had been contemplated
The cottage owners to give private tneatrlcas ~
aha Casino Theatre Friday, September H. lor INC
,.n.at of one Of the churches. The movement was
.tsr,ed by Mrs r. NJ. Hunt, of New.York
Mrs g. NJ Miller, Of New York, gave dinner party
Mss L. wolfe of New-York will give reception. the
e,st ever given in Va at Ochre Point on sat
urday. ,r....u .orr,s o,d family of
phladelphla: Ralph b. Benson, OF Shropshire EnRlanu
I (rmdy. OF Manchester England; sidney SnHOTu' Qi
ycndon: G. f. Choae, OF Boston; and James husseI .:
e Johnson and T. A. Beale, OF New-York, have aFIlVeu
81 tue Ocean House. ~. - ,o,. tIo
Lord Coeridge received number OF callers to-day nc
bas accepted the invitation OF the Hampshire Legs
iture 10 visit that body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who arrived by the
psyona yesterday the Earl and Countess of Rose
bsry Mr. and Mrs Thomas Knsella. Senator W. s.
Palmer f. H. Ward. r. A, j. r Agnew, Mr.. and Mrs
william Barr, Mr.. and Mrs. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs W. NJ
Bliss Miss Booth, R. NJ Brundige, Dr. A L. Chaplin Mr.
md Mrs E. A. Cloves John E. Develin Charles S. Dew
elm, Mr.. and Mrs ". Butler-Duncan, Miss Butler
Duncan the Rev. ]. A. Hemphil, Gordon Shilhto, OF
Cincinnati James s. Goodrich and W. IL. Hartman.
The Abyssnia brought James Bayard, the Rev H.
Clark Colonel Cochrdne, Sisters Mary Peter, Mary
Columbanus, Mary Gertrude and Mary ConieiD'
the Rev. and Mrs. F. Harrison. the Rev s. c. Hin,
Hurbut the Rev. Il. S. Jacobs. the Rev. J. Keegan
the Rev. Thomas McKilien. the Rev. William McNoty
albert Mortz u 6. N, the Rev. and Mrs Isaac l.. Peet
the Rev. w. RainsfOrd Inc Rev ]. Shell, the Rev j. r.
ellhyan. the Rev Vincent Testamento, and the KEY L.
n lapel
The Anerique brought, among others, Isaac Bell. Mr.
knd Mrs C. q. DlnsmOre, Mr. and Mrs. Henrat anu Mrs
< Wilson.
Tue passengers sailing the Bothnia yesterday in
Guided Prince HohenlOhe and Count G!eschsen, OF Ger
nsny; the Rev. and Mrs. C. Il. ates, the Rev. John
Clarke Il K sutton, DR.. c. "A. Patten aud Harold Ford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
4 CHALLENGE TO SULLIVAN MADE GOOD.

William Sheriff, alias "Prussian," the Eng.
LII przefgnter, who was Imported by Arthur Chani-
BEN has thus far been unable to make match with any
1.-THE heavy weights Of the ring although be has gone
efOugh the regulation formula Of depOsitiDg money
Nd Issuing challenges. His ambition, like that Of
Lte other prze.Aghters, has been to try conclusions
nb Sullivan, vita the certainty or several thousand
haars Of gate money TO soothe the pains OF defeat
Sus tine ago Sheriff and Chambers put $500 In
Harry Hills hands and challenged Sullivan for a
r7e contest IN public The champion, being now able
hrsys in palacecar, disdained TO notice Prussan's"
e1asce. Sheriff then proposed to fight for 81, 600
ne In private room. before gilmore than twenty spec
eas the best man 10 take the money The sngularlty
LUIS challenge caused considerable comment among
tngaiefs and provoked sullivan to reply. He init
Saeo 10 Chambers mat he did not believe the man
ssht nght" but that IL 10 would put up the 600
Tsoolc accommodate him.
LAs night Chambers and sheriff came 10 this city aud
ypsaied the remaining $500 IN Harry" HIPS hands.
a say that nothing Is left the Boston man now except
y lsat The contest, II sullivan accepts, will take
80 wllhih two weeks. The men Will be governed by
srsiuts OF the Marquis of QueeLsberry, and viii be
~2celel 10 light until one the other Is beaten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
,pprH1L OF LORD ROSEBERRY.

Far, and Countess of Rosebery, who
ino ~ the steamer Pavonia yesterday morning, are
at the BrevOOrt House during their visit TO TINS
ssyn "a Rosepery has been in America several times
city, visit being 1872. Heis thirty-sI years Of
the fifth Earl OF Rosebery. having succeeded
ss' sndfath in 1868 After completing his stuaes
and Chris. College Oxford 10 became I'm 1n R0 me-
inen' -. nosition of Under Secretary for the Home
rsssnoI which he had held since 1881 Lord Rose
peparrad the only daughter and heir OF TIE late
pery ,,avar de Rothschd in 1873 They have throe
D"aSren. who are in England
saioieI spent yesterday afternoon in looking
Lori me city and with his wife, dined with August
and sGg at
evening W. nssrden Lord Roseberys stay In tns oiy
Si Ssps somewhat on the weather RsroW
20 70 Newxa Later he viii visit Chicago anu Will sAI
O. Glen Oy francisco Oh october 20 for Australia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
DIED.

COYLE-In Brooklyn Monday, September TO- John Coylo.
jr.. OF Rhinebsck. Ia his G9th year.
Interment at tatsSl, n. Y.
Catskill and kLineDcck papers please copy.
DENNIs-At New London, Conn. September IL. Frances
the late Henry and Sarah Dennis or that
place and Of Charles Dennis OF this city, In tho I'D
year OF her age.
LIVINGSTON-At Syracuse. Y. Y, Friday morning, Sep.
Frederick H. Livingston, ia the 9th year OF his
Interment at Fulton. Oswego Co.. ". Y.
WILLETs-At Manhasset on second day the 10th inst.
Martha widow OF the late Edmund WLets. in the 77th
year OF her age. -
Relatives friends invited 20 attend her funeral with
ont further notice at Friends Meeting house. Westbury.
l.. /. fifth day. the 18th inst. at o'clock p m.
Carriages will DC In waiting Mineoa on arrival OF the train
leaving Long Island city at 1885 and Flatbushave Brook
Ign. 1880 Returning leave estbuy station at 4:AS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13

DESTRUCTION BY NE STORM.
HOUSES UNRoOFED AND VESSELS BLOWN ASHORE
OK The NORTH CAROLINA COAST.

HOUSES UNROOFED AND VESSELS BLOWN ASHORE
OK TIE NORTH CAROLINA COAST.
WILMINGToY, n. c., Sept. 1.-The wires
arc stll down between here and smitnvle The
steamers which daily between that point and this
city, went today and returned TINS evening bring
lag the first details Of the rayages of the storm At
smthvile reached the proportions OF hurr
caue tie wind attaining naIimum velocity Of ninety
three miles per hour For hours co1secutlyeiy II
averaged cgntyOno miles per nOur Many houses were
unrooled a number Of wnaryes were washed away and
the fisheries seriously damaged. All tho pilot
boats were blown ashore and one OF them WAS sunk
There were many vessels I'm the harbor, only two OF
winch held their anchorages throughout the gale. None
OF tnen, however. was wrecked.
The Norwegian bark sui tjclua, bound Tor Liverpool
ard the schooner Rover, for Baltimore, after coming
Into collision, went ashore on Big Rock aud both VIII
return this city for repairs. The Oldest plOis say
that IN duration and violence the storm at SmithVlle
exceeded any Witnessed. The revenue cutter
Schuyler Coax. although IN Imminent danger rode out
storm In safely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
THE RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept 12.-At meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Richmond aud Danye Railroad
today NJ Boyard Brown. John A. Rutherford and K. b..
Gould were removed from their positions as directors
and their places filed by the election OF II. C..
Fahnenstock Samuel Thomas and John McAnery. all OF
Now York This makes "A board that Will be controlled
nv the late purchasers Of the road, the scOttLeyy
synGicate A resolution introduced by George
II. Foster, or NeW-1ork, hshlng thht INC
directors report why action has not been
begun To recover from William r. Clyde, T. NJ, Logan
aud Joseph Bryan old directors about 81 GEO. 900 said
To nave been lost to company In an effort TO sustain
the commands stock Ia the financial markela oi the
country and nsructng the present directors to bring
m for the benefit of the stockholders without further
delay After u warm discussion the resolution was
adj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-13
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-THE extensive fiourlng
mill of Waterman Hill, at Freeburg ILL.,, together
with an elevator joining, was burned yesterday Inc
loss is 1900, partially Insured
BosroN, Sept Tho loss by tho burning OF the Bos'
ton Ice Company icehouses at North Chelmsford last
night was about $4,000; insured Tor $4,000
CHICAGO Sept. IA fire this morning ut 70 to 81
West Madison st. occupied by clothing store, pawn
shop ana u cigar mandatory caused loss vi $4,000
fully insured
LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. ia fire this morning In
stable OF ths Lexington Street Car Company destroyed
fourteen cars and fifty mules and the entro lot OF har
meas and stock OF feed aud the stables The loss
amouuts 10 100000 insured Three cottages and
stables adjoining were destroyed; value 81 000 in
cd forS