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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
NOTABLE BILLS SIGNED.
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ALBANY, MAY 1.-THE Governor to-day
eirued several bills of importance. One is Mr. Hag-
eertv b which intended check the abuses OF the
receiver. hip system The bill introduced year
ago by Ascend yuan Hunt, Of Jefferson County. II
greatly lee.Ous the compensation OF the receivers oy
pro idn mat they shall receive only per cent on All
sums mp to 100000, and 2l2 per cent on all amounts
above that sum II also gives the Atorney-General
general supervision over the receivers and complete
command over the lawsuits brought by nterveners
against these persons. Attorney General Russell stated
yesterday that if certain suits deeded as ne eh-
pecci they would be, and the Haggerty Recelvershp
bill should become law, he did not thlhK there "ouu
he any further abuses under the Receivership law
The Governor also signed Erastus BrookSs Dill max
lug notable change in the General Kallroad Id" OF
1850 Under that law the Legislature was authorized
10 reduce the RAJ passenger fare freight OF rail
road If tue state Engineer, after examination should
report that the derived by the company from
all sources for year preceding exceeded 10 per cent
upon the capital of the corporation actually expended
Mr. Brookss bill substitutes the Board of Railroad Com
missoners the state Engineer the body to make
the examination.
The Governor also signed the bill authorizing the
United states TO huy land in Brooklyn for Federal
building, and Mr.. Roosevelts bill extending the
provisions OF the Chaplin Primary Election
law for Brooklyn over the entire state
TINS asnamed bill Is another instance Of the rule in the
Legislature that the reform measures were introduced
by the Republican members The law just signed Is
very strict one. 1t declares that, III, at any
political primary election. held by any political
party organization association in TINS state, any
Sndyidua shall falsely personate and vote under the
name of any other person. shall Intentionally vote
without right to do shall wilfuly and wrong
fully obruc and prevent Others from y9u9g VINO ma We
the right do at such primary or shall fraudueIty
and wrongfuy conceal destroy ballots cast or in any
manner Intentionally and wrongfully deposit ballots IN
the ballot box, take them therefrom, or shall comm
any other fraud wrong tending 70 defeat or aect the
result of the election shall be deemed guilty OF mis-
demeanOr" The presiding officers and inspectors at
primary election given authority to administer 0ate
To voters al such election II is III falsely
the criminal is to DO deemed guilty OF perjury III made
u mis,icmeanOr knowingly 10 make any false count VI
return Of tie ballots cast at such elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
THE POWER TO OPEN STREETS.

At the present time the Board of Street
Opening and Improvement, composed OF the Mayor.
Controller Commissioner of Public Works. the president
OF the Department of Parks and the president OF the
Board of Aldermen, is authorized to lay out, Open
widen straighen extend, alter and close street OF
avenue or parts of and in the part OF the
city lying south of Fifty ninthst. Above the Harlem
River and north Of Onehundred and iityhfthst. the
Department Of Parks has the same powers. But no
local body has had the power to alter the streets and
avenues or lay ont In that part OF the city
living between Fify-ninth and One-hundred-and-dlty-
fifth sts., on Manhattan Island Any change I'm ,his
respect has required special act Of the Legislature.
There are several points west of Eghhave where the
ground Is so high that a change OF the streets and
nues needed order afford facl tiles Tor reaching
H. one OF these points * the terminus OF the ee
waited railroad at Elghth-ave. and Onehundred-andnfy
nftb-st. Another point is the Hudson River Railroad
Station at CarmansvIe. IL is at the foot Of One-hun
St. and this street Is 40 steep and
rough as 10 almost impossible for vehicles. b has
passed the Legislature giving the Board OF street Open
Ing and Improvement the same power 10 open and
streets and In this district IA now
possesses that lying south of FIFTY -nnth-st Inc
Mayor aud his Cabinet have approved the bill and 1t
only requires the Governors signature to become
law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12

FAILURE OF A sTRAw-GOODs MANUFACTURER.
Henry Kirke White, manufacturer of straw
goods at No 545 Broadway. whose factory is ut SIAM
ford Conn., has failed His creditors say that his actual
liabilities are about Sl5O0O0 and actual assets $4,000.
$4,000 which the creditors think will take 1T
self His paper went TO protest on May 5, and few
days later Samuel shethar obtained attachment
against him for 800 past-due note. White has
only about eight creditors. whose claims vary from
SIS 1000 to $4,000 each His factory Is still running.
and he hopes to make gements continue
interruption 1t is SAID. friends have financially aided
him to pay wages etc. The factory cost about S25 900
and is SAID to be mortgaged for $4,000 Mr. White be-
gan business in 1873 H. X. White & Co.. claiming
capital OF about 100000 he bought OUT his partner
George P. Metcalfe, October l, 1879. He removed
his factory from South Framn CHAM, Mass Stamford,
Conn., about year He sold his goods comnlls-
sion here aud bought on time.
Rumors that the ailurewas caused by e-
faoaton time ago, said to amount to from 100000
TO $4,000 by trusted emplOye but this positively
denied Yesterday by the principal creditors Mr.. CoiD
OF Colin x Hurburt Mr.. Whites commission merchants,
had not heard OF any deialcllon or any r
nnrs Of one and he was positive that there had been
none as his firm had advanced money 10 MI Whre %
keen the business running, and Knew now IL had been
used There partnership AFFAIR several years ago
in which the old story repeated OF Mt White having
the caDta and his partner the experience. aud rs
might nave given to the rumOr. The creditors, Mr.
coffin said felt very sorry for MT White VINO was very
6onnrsnIe man and were ready grant him a settle
,nant and nut hin his feet so as 10 with bus
ness I'm few days. Another large creditor said that
Srs was the result lack OF strength, ana 10
IA .irs which Mr. White had been struggling to over
co,na due to this seasons business, tho
manufacturers had made money. He declined TO say
what the Old aars were ouI was sure there had been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
CIVIL NOTES.

Erastus b. Searles yesterday, III the Superior
Court recovered verdict against the Manhattan Rail-
way Company for 5000 damages for an injury to hs
eve caused by cnder which fell into from of the
cOmpany's locomotives.
A decree was granted by Judge DOnOhue on
May and fled yesterday annulling the marriage be-
tween Thomas C. Hennessy, NJ d. ana Margaret Hen
messy entered into in 1871. This granted on the
ground Mrs. Hennessy had former husband rat
rick Fitzpatrick, living at the time or the marriage
Argument was heard yesterday by Judge
Wallace in the United States Circuit Court the motion
made in behalf OF Boyd's City Dispatch 10 restrain tho
Government from further interference with its business
District ,Orney Root argued against the notion aud
exAsssant District Tenney appeared Tor TIC
company. Decision was reserved.
George Barth began short time ago an action
in the Superior Court for decree annung his marriage
with Augusta Barth, formerly Augusta "lgand Tho
complaint rectes that the parties TO the suit mar
rled ON March g. 1888 in Orehardst On April ). 1888,
Nrs Barth became mother OF child Of which Mr.
Rarrh was not father Mrs. Barth having failed 70
nut IN an answer TO the complaint Judge OGOrman
yesterday appointed referee 10 take PROOF OF the ao
cations contained In H.
The suit of Ann Maria Deem against William
W. Wilson to $4,000 as rent and damages TO tho
house No East Thirteth-st, was begun yesterday DO
fore Judge snipman the United states Circuit Court
The suit in the ate courts for several years
rented the house To "A Mrs. Perry, Tor whom
Wilson became surety. Mrs Deem insisted on the oo-
seryance lease when the tenant failed 70 pay the
rent and gan suit against the surety Mrs. Perry
left the house and Mrs Deem atcrward resumed control
OF t. but t ged that between ts occupancy by mo
and BY Mrs Deem II used for time as as
orderly house The Rev Dr. Burchird testified that no
its appearance that OF house occupied by dlsce
putable tenants. The case was adjourned I'LL Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
NEw-YORK COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

The Athletic Club of the College of the City
OF New-York held It's opening spring games yesterday
AT the Manhattan club grounds, FlftysiXth-st. and
Egntfavc. The first contest was hundred-yard dash
in three heats respectively by r. = Hdrcth, C. f.
Bostvick and Stadcr. Bostwlck' time. II seconds.
was tho hest The half mile run was won By D. J. Temp
kins IN 2:2i. The best running jump was made by A.
dc CarGenas. | feet 4 inches. + : McIIlic won the
milo walk IN 1l:2p. &. .. WOOdhousc the 23O-TGrd
dash after spirited contest ia y Is seconds. &. NJ
Dempsey and - VI. Marvin took the lead ~ throwing
the baseball Marvin winning tho fourth throw, hl7
hest distancc being 277 feet Inches. C. +. Bostwck
won the 22O yard hurdle in 20 30 seconds run
~ the distance by grammer school pupils was won
by L. j. Giaunni. AZ Granmrr 1ch 40 No. 20 a. kupp
beat the college record by putting lG-pOund shot -
fee, 1 inch. +. =. Htrcih carried of the football
honor- h. Kicking the bail 49, fcrt inches The tug
f.yar WAS holly contested Tho class Of - beat the
cla4S o. 80 Dos three feet 80 was beaten by 81; and
81 succumucd IN turn 10 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.

AtprorERoUE. n NJ, May IL Colonel
linda Chief of stat General FucrO, OF the Chihuahua
ARMY who Is in H. P.so, states that the movement OF
General Crook across the Mexican border Is not only APP
nrove by hi, Government that General FucrO has
INSTRUCTIONS 10 take the field IA charge OF the troops
stationed IN Chihuahua, 70 cooperate WITH General
cook A line Of the combined forces Is being drawn
ouud the sVagcs That Will be impossible for them TO
break through. Colonel Uuda believes that the blow
strc this time will eni IN the utter annihiiaon Of the
layIcs- ApAches. The fact Of General Crook being
in Mexico Is not re-, arlcd by the Mexican
Government as In violation OF the treaty
b,lwecn the two countries his movements having pre-
ously been arranged by the authorities Of both
tries. Upon General Crooks arrival at tue Sierra
Madres the Mexican troops will move In connection
with hun.
states that the Huaapa Indians have been undergoing
horrible suffering lately from hunger and disease small
pox having Killed nifty OF their tribe. The Others
fleeing 20 the mountains IN the nope OF escaDing
San FRANCISCO, May IA dispatch received this
morning from HernosO. Mex. dated May 10, says :
"Cooncl Tarrcs returned last night from the sierra
Madre- where he defeated the Apachcs. lie thinks The
Indian troubles ia sonora are ended The troops
turned to Guaymas WITH tho wounded ana to obtain
fresh rItlOns.
WASHINGTON, May l1.-Chief Joseph with his tribe
left his reservation and roaming IN the vicinity Of
theupper Columbia. lie alleges that miners and settlers
have suottcd upon his reservation and that he VIII not
rcturn unless he can be guaranteed uudlsputcd pos
session has applied the Secretary Of the Interior for
perns,iou f., visit Washington and Fix The matter mp
with the great father" intimating that he Will make
trouble the request Il denied NO decision has been
made. .- .,.
from Mu.cogee /. T., this afternoon reporting that
Chief spioche and his people 800 men ahd 900 women
ana chdrcnhai just passed through tt town en- route
to Fort Gibson and that no disturbance had occurred,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
RLRLE SOCIETY ANNIYERSARY

The ffty-ninth anniversary of the New-York
Bible Society was held i'll the Broadway Tabernacle
last nignt The president, ii. NJ BudlOng, was IN
1be chair. Addresses were made by the Rev. Drs.
Edward W. Gilman foreign secretary of the soci-
ETY.; William Hayes ard. editor ohIhe Independen,
and the Rev. J. X. Day. of ST. PauPs Methodist
Episcopal Church Dr. Gilman spoke on " Some
obscure languages In which the American Bible
Society publishes the Scriptures. with something
about the people TO whom they are sent" Dr.
Ward took as his subject: The confirmation Of
Bible history by modern explorations" showing
other monuments; and Mr. Day devoted his re-
marks to The Bible and Criticism" saying that
n similar test to that which established the authon-
ITCHY of classics should be accepted demonstrat-
ing the authenticity of the books OF the Bible and
that scientific objections to the Bible should them
selves have valid basis of fact. The Rev DIS. a.
A. Blrrows, J. futile Smith and George W. sam
son assisted in the exercises and the benediCtlOn
was given by the Rev. u. ~ Wenner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
CROP PROSPECTS.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May lis. w. Tall
madge OF the Milwaukee Chamber OF Commerce. yester-
day obtaned the following Information relative the
condition OF the wheat crops H. H. Young Secretary OF
the Minnesota state Board Of Agriculture says: The
acreage and TO be sown Ia this state Will not
coed 49,, 800 The crop is all backward even
that earliest, and taking the ana the condition
together, have right to expect than SO per
cent good average crop. estimate the crop OF this
state at about % 800 900 bushels The farmers the
southern part OF the state have largely changed from
whcatgrO wing 10 dairyng and general farming and In
northern part the planting been greatly delayed
Il considerable portion not having been sOwn yet"
Alexander Heron, secretary OF the Indiana state
Board, under date of May o. says; Il have but little
change To report III the prospect for
the wheat crop in Indiana The improve
ment is not much as was estimated in the April
report, and place the figures shade lower
ditOn. In the southwestern part OF tho State some
good wheat Is reported but as whole the crop very
GiscOuraging The season Is at least ten days late"
1888 giving the following totals by States:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
TINE ALLOWANCES FOR YACHTS.

The committee on yacht measurement and
tine allowance composed OF representatives OF the
New-York Atlantic. Seawanhaka and Larchmont olups'
has nearly completed s deliberations 1t was thought
when it met on Thursday evening that tnat
wonld be the final meeting but 1t was
decided to make some changes In the report,
and so the final meeting will be held at the rooms OF the
New York Yacht Club Just before the club meets on
Thursday next The committee has met once' anu Soue
times twice and three times every week since It's ap
pontnent March H. 1t has collected large num-
Der of data and has gone over the Intricate subject
which IT was appointed TO consider very thoroughly
The system Of time allowances heretofore used
by the New-York Yacht Club has been
based on cubic contents. Under this system
yachts OF proper height at great disadvantage
compared with those which out down. The
schooneryacht intrepid for instance, which regarded
by most yachtsmen Of excellent model and bulld
practically barred from racing with some Of the other
yachts OF her class system OF time allowance based
on depth tends TO foster wide and shallow vessels, and
one based breadth Of beam tends to foster deep and
narrow vessels, for with wide or very
deep vessel great amount OF sail can be
carried Though the results OF the committees debera-
have not been made public, 1t Il believed thit has
decided that length is after all, the most important
element for speed and that the system reported VIII be
based length modified by some other factor; Inc
committee has been in correspondence with the
Eastern Yacht Club, and it Is thought that
which Will be reported by the committee next
Thursday The system OF measurement will be 70 sim
pie that 10 can be taken In few moments ana by any
The system Of time allowances used In England has,
by paying too much attention to BEAM tended TO pro
duce very and very deep yachts. In the last few
this tendency has increased to such an extent that
II has reached a dangerous point. The British
yachtsmcn have begun to realize this. ana
a committee of the British REGATTA Association
in session considering the subject OF new sys
TEN Of measurement and time allowance. From what
IA known OF the proceedings II Is thought that IL
will arrive at substantially the same conclusions as tho
Now YORK committee
A meeting OF the LarchmOnt Yacht Club will be held
tonight M The clubhouse AT archmOut The following
prop members will be balOted at this meeting:
j. L. Mott, IT, Augustus W. Mott, James Whitley Henry
H. Coke = d. Marshall, G.. KOrtright Emil NJ Siuer. j.
f. schermerhorn, Jay Gould. ". T.. Conner e. ii. Bel
Cher, Il. Austin OOthout, Henri Watson. Waiter Ih0mp
SON. and O.. LIZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
THE COURTS.
A SUIT OVER CENTRAL PACIFIC STOCK.

A SUIT OVER CENTRAL PACIFIC STOCK.
David Stewart some years ago begun an ac.
ton in the Supreme Court against @. p. huntington
Mark Hopkins Leland Stanford and Charles Croker 20
recover $4,000 with interest since 1870 the amound
alleged to be due him certain transaction In the
stock OF the Central Pacific Railway MI Stewart alleges
that in April, 1870 the defendants acting through Mr.,
Huntington their agent, bought of him 200 shares Of
Central Pacific stock at about $l39 share II was
agreed at the time II the defendants should afterward
buy similar stock and pay larger price for it, that den
Mrstewar receive this larger price for ais stock
1t was further agreed that Mr. Stewart could withdraw
from the contract OF sale II he chose to do 3d. upon the
return OF william H. Aspnwal from proposed trip To
California The defendants after the purchase OF Mr.
Stewards stock bought stock, for some Of which they
paid as much $500 share Mr. Stewart therefore de-
mands Judgment for the difference between the value Of
200 shares at $500 and 200 shares at Sl39. Mr. Hun
tngton in his declares that he bought the stock
OF Mr. Stewart solely his own account, and that thu
contract Of purchase was definite and nnal contract
for the stock at Sl39 share After the transaction Mr.
Stewart complained TO Mr. Huntington that Others had
got more for their stock than he mad rcd and Mr.
Huntington said to him that he bought other stock At
payment for his stock at the advanced price Tas was
merely voluntary promise, Without consideration a2d
in way binding. 1t was only to run ak months Mr.
Huntington declares that matter OF fact ne never
paid here than Sl39 share for the stock in ques
ton, though he may have done so In California.
The trial OF the begun yesterday before JUS
tce Barrett and jury Joseph H. ChOate appeared FOR
Mr. and Francis N. Bangs and Roscoe Conklns
for the defendants Mr. Stewart testified that lac sold his
stock TO the defendants because Mr. Huntington repre-
scented him that difficulty had arisen In the com
pany the exact Of which he did not explain. aud
he able to let his friends out or the enterprise
without loss. Under these circumstances Mr. stewart
sold stock to the defendants on the terms set up In
the complaint Lloyd Aspinwall testified that Mr. Hun
ungtOn had admitted TO him that he mad made the con
tract WIN Mr. stewart upon wulcn tne S Th W. VI NM
Der OF other suits Of similar character now pending
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
coyfERRLNG About HARBOR-M4S1ERS.

Dock Commissioners Laimbeer and NOOrhlS
conference yesterday with representatives OF the
Commercial and exchanges of the city regarding
the status of the harbOrmastrs and the action OF tie
Dock Department in its instructions to the cooperative
wharngers discharge the duties of the harbormas
tiers. The following organizations were represented
The Chamber of Commerce by L. ii. r. Lyman, A. Foster
Higgins, Edward HncSen Produce Exchange by
Alfred ID. Snow, Richard Guerney and Andrew NJ In
dsrln; Mechanics and Traders Exchange, by Enoch
Chambern and ex-Alderman Darragh; Builders Ma
terial Exchange by Lowell Talbot, Robert c. Martin
and Robert c. Murray Maritime Exchange by T.
spicer. jr.. and Elliot G. briggs; Board of Trade
and Transportation by Ambrose H. Snow. Mr. Lain
beer stated that If there other authority he
believed II to be the duty Of the Dock Department to see
that no injury suffered by the merchants OF the city
in view of the uncertainty Of the legal position of the
harbormasteTs. The Board, he said, would be glad TO
hear any suggestions, and it was ready to take any
proper steps for the furtherng and Of incoming
vessels Mr. VOoris said that 1t through desire
for patronage that the Dock Department had thought it
Advisable to act as it had acted.
After the reading Of the bill Mr. Lalnbcer said
it was the general view that there 10 harbor-
masters at present in existence. Mr. Darragh said
he believed that Dock Department should have charge
OF the matter but 1t ought wait for the Attorney
Generals opinion. He thought 1t doubtful whether Inc
harbOruasters had been egslaed out OF Office since
the confirmation the Governors appointments was
an essential the legality OF the new bill Mr. NooThls
and masters vessels would De willing TO be trned
by the Dock Department and whether those interested
in shipping would agree to it, Nj. Higgins
of the opinion that there haTbOi ers In eI
and that the movement OF the Dock department
was proper one. .
In reply to question from Ambrose II. Snow, Mr.
Iaimbeer said that Tie ha1bor masters were now per
forming their duties without fees. Mr.. Martin wished 10
know whether the haroor masters would ABIDE by me
decision of the Attorney General If adverse TO them
and Mr.. Laimbeer replied: Undoubtedly II they did
not ga way would be found TO dispose OF them. The
general opinion that nothing could be done until the
opinion VI the Attorney General had beel received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-12
The COURT OF APPEALS DECISIONS.

ALBANY May 1l.-ln the Court of Appeals
to-day-present, the Hon. William G. Ruser. c. j.. aud
assocates-the following decisions were handed down.
Dorrance agt Henderson Order affirmed and judgment
absolute dsussing the complaint with costs rendered IN
favor Of respondent.
The People Sherwin agt Mead, two cases Order Of
GeneI al Term Affirmed
The People Webster The People agt Virgins The Peo
pie agt. McDonnc-Jud gment affirmed.
Langdon agt Mayor VI NewY or5-Judgnent affirmed
with costs.
ag the Board OF Brooklyn The People rel
Ferry Company ag the Board Of Assessors OF
BrooklynJudG affirmed with costs not exceeding $50
and dis Oursements.
The following business was transacted
No 6ls-Spencer Coleman respondent ag Isaac Burrow
appelant-Argued.
no lS2ErneSt @. Steaiman receiver etc. appellant, -
Herbert J. Davis and others, Tespondents-Argued
is7-Judson Law appellant agt Isabella v Hogan
and another. Observation-Disclosures
Ordered that this Court take from this date 10
Monday June t. 1888, at 1890 M and to meet in the
Town Hall In the village OF Saratoga Springs, and then
proceed with the call OF the present calendar