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New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
THE SITUATION IN TONQUIN.

THE FRENCH IN sONTAY.-TROUBLE BETWEEN
ANAMEsE AND BLACK FLAGS.
LONDON Jan. 9.-The Times's dispatch from Hal
PhOng, Tonquin dated January 5, says that Gen.
eral Bicho holds Sontay with one thousand French
troops and the country for ten miles arOun dSOntay
is clear of the enemy. The city ofHung-Hoa, above
SOntay on the Red River, to which it was believed
the Black Flags retreated after being driven from
Sontay by Admiral COurbet, has been abandoned.
Large numbers of Anamese are fOcking to the
French headquarters at Hanoi, bringing with
them Chinese straggers. 1t is stated that the dis
sensions between the Anamese and the Black Flags
caused the loss of Sontay.
Hone KoG, Jan.N 9-An explosion which Oc-
Cured at Ha-Hoi on December % destroyed two
batteries of French artillery. One man was killed
and three others injured. Several horses and the
barracks of the battery were badly damaged.
Two thousand Anamese attacked French post,
which was held by fifty marines. After several
hours of hard fighting, the enemy retired with the
loss Of one hundred in killed and wounled. A col
umn of French troops under the command of Colon
mel Nassau has left Ha-HIOi 70 hunt pirates the
Red River and it may possibly advance to Hung
Hoa. above SOntay. Colonel BriOnial recently
over ook some bands of pirates in the province Of
Nam-Dth. which retired before the French troops
to strong position, where they were attacked, and
after severe fighting for several hours the French
were successful in routing them. The French
cruiser Mytho has arrived at Hai-PhOng.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
BILLS INTRODUCED IN BOTH HOUSES.

HIGH LCENsES-ELECION OF POLICE JUSTICES
CHEAPER GAS.
lrRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNEl
ALBANY, Jan. 9.-Mr. Roosevelt introduced a high
license act, whichTases the price of beer licenses to
500 and of licenses to sell sprituous liquors to
$500. In another bill Mr. Roosevelt strives to
lessen the incurring of debt by cities; by restrict
ing municipal Indebtedness to 10 per cent of the
assessed valuation.
Inc IiarOor Masters are anxious to get some
pay Tor their work IN the last six months
captain OF the Port Cole and Harbor Mas
yer Drew have been here for several davs
informing members OF the Legislature of their
needs. senator FaSsett to-day introduced n hill
appropnatlng $33,5OO TO pay the Harbor masters
at the rate of $500 a year. They vcre
legislated out of office; but the men named
as their successors were not confirmed. They.
therefore, remain in Office, but are unable to
draw any salaries. memorial was presented with
the bill, signed by shipping masters, who declared
that the Harbor Masters had done the work of
Assigning vessels to piers and that the work had
not been done by employees of the Dock Depart-
ment
IA bill was introduced in the Assembly authoriz-
ing the election Of police justices in New-York and
reducing their salaries TO s. 5000. Assemblyman
omlth, OF Ncw-lorl introduced resolution
"hch authorizes an investigation of the
properties of water gas. Mr. Hustled
desired to debate the resolution; and accordingly.
us consideration was postponed to another day.
"ltha view, doubtless, Of rendering the coal gas
companies also anxious, a bill was introduced re-
tuemg the price of gas in New-York from So 25
per thousand cubic feet to 81 80.
Nf. Mason, Of Brooklyn, has evidently been on the
D'oOkiyn Bridge some cold morning when the
b bonueriui grip" gave out has been frOst-bitten
the Os p ol me cold cars He expresses his opinion of
Ass,~iLu JaLu OF Trustees by introducing bill in the
Tro..aoy' abolisling the present Board of Bridge
saasiss and substituting for them a Board TO
'' VI only three persons; two to be appointed
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
GATES AND FENCES IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON, Jan. "a dispatch to
The He'cs from Austin says: I" In the State Legis-
lature to-day, Senator TrayOr introduced bill providing
for the removal within year Of all gates and obstruc
ons all classes OF roads In Texas The greatest
struggle of the session will probably be caused by the
efforts pass the bill. It's adoption will compel pasture
to divide up their holdings, and will to large
extent solve the fence question by cutting the fences
according to law"
GALVESTON, Jan. GA dispatch to The NerS
from Austin says 1t leaked out last night that Com
missioner representing the owners of $25000000 worth
OF cattle was appointed weeks ago to influence the
press OF this State create sentiment fayOring
rigorous enactments against encecutters The COmmis
siOner yesterday made report which is said to have
been SATISFACTORY"
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
TIE AFFAIRS or HARV1RD.
PRESIDENT ELIOT ON COLLEGE sPoRTs-THE TREAS
URFRs REPORT.

NNisii@Nis N'''@
URERs REPORT.
Boston. Jan. 9.-The annual report OF the
president Of Harvard College shows considerable de-
crease in the number students from the NewEngland
States and remarkable increase in tho attendance from
the Middle The completion of the medical school,
at cost 1921 800 is noted the chief incident In
building during the year. There has been financial de-
felt about 81 900 in the law school, An endowment OF
800, 900 is needed for this department.
intercollegiate contests in athletic sports demand
says the president further regulation, by agreement be-
tween the colleges whose students take part In them
They are degrading both to the players and spectators II
conducted with brutality or in tricky and jockeying
spirit and they absurd II Of the competitors
employ trainers play with professional players while
others do not The authorities OF Harvard are in favor OF
forbdding college to employ trainers, to
play or row with professionals" or TO compete with
clubs who adopt either OF these practices Ihey
are opposed to all making at intercollegiate con-
tests and to the acceptance OF money atutous
vice from railroads or hotels, and therefore, 10 all e1
hbtOns contests which deliberately planned 80 as
attract multitude, and thereby increase the gate
money In short they believe that college sports shond
be conducted the amusCents or amateurs and not as
the business Of professional players.
The treasurers report shows general investments OF
S4625O giving an income OF S24S00O Subscriptions
made during the year to the amount OF nearly $lOOOoO
while gifts for immediate have been received amount
ing to $4,000. The report on the whole, Is favorable
one and indicates a flOurshng state OF affairs.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
SUING FOR RIGHT or DOHER.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 9.-In the United States
Circuit Court this afternoon hearing had in the bill
in equity Of Sarah d. MathewsOn, of AtteborO, Mass,
against the PhGnX Iron Foundry for the distribution of
DOVER The AFFIDAVIT Of the complainant to the effect
that she was married to Henry c. MathcWsOn late OF
Providence August IS, 1889 and lived with him till
just before his death, November g. 1873; that Mr..
MahewsOn February z, 1867, possessed OF real
estate in Providence, held and occupied by the
Phoenix Iron Foundry she asks that the right Of dover
be conveyed 10 her. and that she may share in the
receipts and profits of the estate The to the b
Tectcs the affidavit OF Mr.. MathewsOD that be
rcd the complainant, that they lived together
and wife, and nence that she had claim upon the
prOnertY. The held for adYisement.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
COMMITTEES IN SESSION.

ALBANY, Jan. 9-Although there is plenty of ma
terial in the shape of bills for the Legislature to
work upon, only three committees sat this alter
noon. These were the Senate Finance, Assembly
Ways and Means, and Cities committees. The Sen
ate Committee and the WAYS and Means
Committee inspected the Capitol and agreed to
report to both Houses tomorrow bill appropratlng
$25O,OOO to continue the work. The Assembly
Cities Committee agreed to report Mr. Van Aliens
through of Washington Square Park or Union
square. Mr.. Roosevelt brought up his bill giving
the next Mayor of New-YOrk absolute power Ill
oy the committee. MesSrs. Haggerty, clark and
Cofiev, Democrats, vigorously protested against
what they termed such hasty action. 1T was then
agreed to give hearing to the Mayor and Aldermen
ofNew-YOIk and Others interested on January II,
at Albany.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
THE LEGISLATURE AT WORK.
ANEW CITY CHARTER PROPOSED.

,,opr POWER TO BE GIVEN THE MAYOR IN AP-
POINTMENTs AND REMOVALS.
-, ,,,r prcrI AR CORRESPONDENT THE TRTBUNE.l
.,p,~y Han. Ex-senator Robb and Assembly,
ION Roosevelt desire that the Mayor of New-fork
,holl he the actual head Of ( he Government. lhey
wonld give him the power to appoint the heads
of the city departments without check from the
Aldermen With this object in their MINDS thcy TO-
aav introduced bill authorizing the Mayor Oh
Now-York to appoint the heads of departments as
racopcies NAV occur, and deprivng the Board OF
Aldermen of the right of confirmation. But the act
10 NOT to 90 into effect until January
1855. Mayor EdsOns term expires with the
rear. II will thus be apparent to voters IN New
York if the act becomes a law, that the man they
.lect Mayor next November will have this un-
limited power of appointment.
The bill gives the Mayor sole power to appoint
the successors of all heads of departments and all
commissioners including the Commissioners OF Ex-
rise and all police justices and city marshals. lie
,hall in like manner appoint all members OF any
hoard OF commission also the Commissioner of
Jnrors and twoinspectOrs of weights and measures
Every head of department named. except as other-
wise provided shall hold his office Tor the term Oh
,y years The terms of office Of all such heads oil
departments and persons when actually appointed
shal begin on May 1 in the year in
which the terms of their predeces-
sors expire; but the Controller, Corporation
Counsel and Commissioner of Public Works; to be
spnonted on the expiration of the terms of Office OF
the present incumbents, in December, 1854, shall
hold their offices until four years from May 1, sue
ceeding such month. ,,, %
The heads of all departments except the head OF
Department of Street Cleaning may be removed
bv the Mayor for cause and after opportunity 10 nc
heard, subject however, before such removal shali
lake effect, TO the approval of the Governor, ex-
nressed in writing The MayOr shall, in all cases,
Communicate to the Governor inwrltlng his reasons
for such removal. When removal is so erected
the Mayor shall, upon demand of the officer re-
moved. make in writing public statement OF the
reasons therefor. No officer SO removed shall again
be appointed TO the same office during the same
term of Office c..
The Head of the Department of street
Cleaning shall be subject to removal
by the Mayor with the approval of the. Board OF
Health, whenever the Mayor shall certify that II, IN
his Judgment such removal is required in the public
interest If after three ballots the Board of Health
shall fail TO approve such removal two affirmative
votes OF members of the said shall board be sufficient
for sUcl approval.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS Jan. 9.-rhe yignaux-schaefer billiard contest
Of 5000 points, 600 points night. will begin on jan
uary IA. The game will he the balklne, and viii be
played at the cafe of the Grand Hotel.
ST. PETERSBURG, jan 0-It is reported that the five
Nihilist assasslns of LeuenantCOlOne sudekin have
been arrested.
MADRID Jan. 9-The Council Of State has decided, by
vote OF IA against 49, that AngoSpanish treaty or
commerce is nexpedent The Council OF State is merely
q consultative body.
CCNsTANTIN OPLE Jan. 9.The Porte has been Informed
by the United States Government that the latter man-
tans that the existing treaty Of commerce between the
countries for the present remain in force be-
the notice OF its termination by the Government or
Turkey not given at the proper time.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
VISITING VICTOR EMANUELS TOMB.

ROME, Jan. 9.-The pilgrimage to the tomb
OF King Victor Emanuel took place to-day Pilgrims ar
rived from parts OF Italy and is estimated that fully
sixty thousand were in the procession representing the
six great provinces of the kingdom. Large deputaons
were also present from COnsautin0ple Vienna, Corfu,
Gibraltar, Trieste, BudaPesth, Frankfort, Salonica,
Odessa Paris Tuns, Alexandria and Tangiers The pro-
cesson marched through the principal streets Of the city
TO the Pantheon for hours dcfled before the
monument erected over the tomb OF the late monarch,
upon which placed four hundred wreaths ana Oher
nora tributes. During the ceremony man climbed TO
the top of the Obelisk opposite the Pantheon and at
tempted to stab himself but secured by the soldiers
iu uattp
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
THE DISPUTED NEW-H4TEN PULPIT
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

New HAVEN, Jan. 9.--The trial of II. II.
Phillips John T. Williams and John NOrcOme, the trustees
of Bethel A. NJ T. Church, who Sunday, December 80,
elected their newly appointed pastor the Rev. John stan
bury from the church pulpit and building, has Oc-
cupied days and does not appear be cOnclu
sion The story of the assault was repeated dozen
times the stand always with humorous enthusiasm by
the different witnesses. The Rev. Mr. Stanbury pro-
He was subjected long, rigorous crOss-eXamnatiOn.
The minister's counsel peTceiving the object OF the
Fabian tactics of the defence prayed writ of
damus to-day, summOning the trustees TO show why Mr.
next Sunday. The writ was made retumablc Friday
afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
FROM PRISON TO THE STAGE
TERESA sTURLA COMES TO NEw-YoRK TO STUDY
FOR THE OPERA.
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TRIBUNE.l

baltimore, Jan. 9.-Teresa omla left
Baltimore last night for New-York to study for the
stage She does so with the advice of the ladies of Chi
cagO who took such interest in her during her famous
trial for the murder of Charles stiles. She takes up her
quarters in retired portion Of the suburbs, where she
will receive instruction In instrumental and vocal music
from competent teacher. Her object is TO achieve
auTes upon the Italian operate stage. She possesscs
the natural advantage of being Italian and speaking
the language nucntly After completing primary
course of instruction in NewYOTk she will 90 TO italy
to finish her education under the tuition of some OF the
masters. She will be gone couple of years, and
expects to return a full-1edged prima donna.
Her expenses will be betrayed by her lady friends.
Since her return from prison her conduct has been most
exemplary, although great efforts were made by some
of her former companions TO make her return 10 her life
OF shame. She expresses determination To reform
herself entirely She states in an interview that last
Monday she received a telegram from the famous
Freddy Gebhart soliciting her return to Chicago and
her old habits While in NewNOrk she will live under
assumed name as to escape further prosecutions.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
IRISH AGITATION AND POLITICS.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-1he Dublin correspondent
OF The Times states that the actions OF The police at the
meetings OF the Natlonasts and Orangemen at DrO-
January have shaken public confidence in their
neutrality cOope,s and discipline they having treated
the OraDgeIncn with marked brutality while clearing the
street It generally believed that tncy sympathzc with
the NatiOnailsts.
Cork, Jan. 9-It is announced that Francis
MahOney Of Barney County Cork, will be the Liberal
candidate for the seat IN the House of Commons which
Was made vacant by the resignation Of John DAILY.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
OVERCOME BY COAL GAS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.--This morning a po-
ceman had his attention called to the fact that two old
ladies, Hare by name living at Lawrence and Jefferson
sts had not been about their house for tme lie
noticed that gas escaping from the keyhOle and
bursngOpen the door found both ladies overcome by
from one revived, but this afternoon the
other was TIL unconscious.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
COLLEGE CLUBS CHALLENGED TO ROW.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.-The boat club of
the University Of Pennsylvania has issued circular, ad-
dressed all the boat clubs of the various colleges in
the United States in which it says that having chal-
enged Yale in 1892 and Harvard twice in 1888, which
challenges declined, the club now issues general
challenge to any college university to eight
cared shell race with coxswains, for the championship,
any distance OF water, and at such time and place
may be mutually agreed upon. Failing to receive
affirmative answer to this general challenge within sixty
days. the cub proposes to claim the championship OF
American colleges in eight cared shell yng and will
call npOn public opinion TO sustain them IN that position
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
A MURDERER CONFESSES.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 9.-Perry Manis, Of
Anderson in JAIL charged with the murder of Susan Nell
son. whose body was found concealed in ravine near
this city, has confessed that he is guilty Of the crime and
that others, whom lie refuses to name, implicated
Last night two officers took the prisoner Nobesyille,
where Manis claimed he would find letters that would
convict his accompces On arriving at No6lesve the
prisoner tried escape, but stumbled and recap
tured. He was brought here again this morning.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10

OF Central freight train jumped the track
at o'clock this morning. after crossing high bridge over
the Ocmugee River the outsr OF this city, leaving
the rear the train the bridge The 6l0 Georgia pas
senger tran which the bridge was not prop
ery sgnalled, and into the freight train spnhtehg
two box cars Engineer Thomas and the fireman on the
passenger engine jumped before reaching the bridge.
Thomas slightly injured. No passengers were hurt
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
CIVIL SERyIcE EXAMINATIONS.

ALBANY, Jan. 9.-Sas w. Burt, Chief EX-
ainer Of the state Civil Service Commission gives no.
tice that competitive examination will be held at the
Office of the Commission in the Capitol January 2i at
10 a. m at which applicants for appointment as clerks IN
fhe 6rs three gtadcs-negsengcs Ordcrlics in public
buildings aud guards in prisons-H be tested rs
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
WEATERS W4GES REDUCED.

LEWISTON, Me-, Jan. ga notice, posted in
the Bates Mills to-day, announced reduction OF per
cent in wages to take effect next Monday The pay of
the gingham reduced 10 per cent few
weeks ago, and enough left to stop 125 looms
Agent Barker says the prices of gnghams low that
the mills cut down stop. Tue BItos Mills
are prepared this winter and make nothing, but
they cannot run at q loss.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
4 RAILROAD ACCIDENT DUE TO SNOW

EAsTON, Penn, Jan. 9.-An east bound coal
train on the New-Jerscy Central Railroad last night at
Hampton, crossed switch and struck the third car
OF passenger train that approaching the station
Thomas Green conductor had his skull fractured and was
otherwise seriously injured. John FOrgas, fireman OF
the coal train, scldcd aud burned, and LADY, name
unknoWn, was seriously hurt Seven others were
slightly hurt Ii is believed that the switch had become
c0gged with snow, thus throwing the coal train on the
utl tp4p
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10

by Mayor Low and one by Mayor Edison. The act
would go into effect on june l. ,..
Senator Herman introduced bill prohibiting the
making of loans by banks to the amount of their
deposits. Senator Thomas had bill providing IOr
the taxation of telegraph poles as real estate
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
TIEWS or NAPYLANU S GOTERNoR.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. Ex-Governor McLane,
in his inaugural address delivered before the assembled
Legislature to-day, favored maintaining schools approved
trades unions and the collection Of labor statistics, urged
economy in the State Government advised vigilance IN
making every pay inst taxes and said he would In
timc recommend improving the election laws.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
BOSTON MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.

BosToN, Jan. 9.-At the annual meeting OF
the Boston Merchants Association to-day the following
officers were elected Augustus Whittemore, presidents
A. X Tolman first vicc-prcsident; Joseph W. Woods,
treasurer; b. X. Moore, clerk, and twelve directors
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
SUICIDE OF j. ". DENT.

DAGGETT, Cal, Jan. 81. w. Dent commit
ted suicide the AvOrd Mine Saturday The deed is
ascIibed to poverty and sickness he leaves widow in
straitenad circumstances in this city. Mr.. Dent be-
Iongcd to the well-lmown family of that name.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
TRUSTEE IN 4. B. JOHNSOYS STEAD.

UTICA, n. Y, Jan. 9.-Jndge Merwln ap-
pointed A. Miller, OF Utica, trustee OF certain iuhuS
this afternoon, I'll the vacancy caused py the ueau
Atbur n Jobnson who committed suicide short time
ago. - 80 , -. -, Il, q, q, ,o,,,i,tos M the
Mcdonnell! estate had been found IN New'hofA oiS 10
authOritatiycly denied
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
AN EXPEDITION TO FIND GREELY.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The Press Association re-
ports that officer of the American navy has arrived
Dundee Scotland for the purpose Of oharerng whaling
steamer to engage in the search for the Greedy Arctic
explorers II is expected that Captain Adams, Scottish
Arctic explorer viii be appointed to the command of the
expedition he has expressed belief that the Grcey
party Is still alive. nd desires % lead searChng pnrty
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
C4yH0LIc BISHOP APPOINTED.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 9.-Advices received here
from Rome confirm the report that Monsignor Domincns
Manucy Apostolic Of Brownsville, Texas has been
created Bishop OF Mobile Alabama.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
IN AID or TIE BARTHOLDI Fund.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. GA committee of leading
citizens headed by General Sherman aud including ex-
Senator John b. Henderson. exCOngressman E. o.
stanaId DR. W. g. Eliot, Chancellor OF Washington Uni
ycrsity c. b. Allen and James +. NOtman has oeen ap
pointed TO take charge the popular subscriptions 10 the
iarthodl statue fund when are being made here.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER.

MOUNT HOLLY, n. j., Jan. 9.-This afternoon
Jacob E. Freing was sentenced TO two years imprisoh
ment at hard labor in the State prison for the killing OF
Charles Clayton Burlington in May last His couhsel
Will apply for new trial.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
KILLED WITHOUT CAUSE.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla Jan. Oh. Ii. Fair
banks highly esteemed railroad machinSt, was shot
and killed last night this city by C. C. seeDa'
young man from Wahaa, s. C.. The murder was Wahtoh
and without cause. SCeba was arrested
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
THE LAST or THE CHINESE TRADERS

SAN Francisco, Jan. 9.-The steamship Toxic,
which arrived here yesterday, brought only twenty-one
Chinese traders II probable that the papers held by
them are the last OF the famous Canton traders cerd
Gates that will DC presented here.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
A HERMIT BURNED TO DEATH

SAMUEL's DEPOT, Ky, Jan. 9.-RObcrt Run
ner aged eighyve, living alone, found this morn
ing burned to crisp his clothing having taken fre dur
ing the night The remains found lying in front OF
an old fashioned fireplace
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
SMALLPOX IN PENNSYLVANIA.

GRARDvILLE Penn, Jan. 9.-Smallpox is
rapidly spreading here, and there is much alarm. The
schools are all closed Noigboring towns win take pre-
cautOnaTy measures.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
THE AEIL4NTl REACHES CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 9.-Jay GOulds
yacht the Ataanta arrived here from the Delaware at
about O'Clock this afternoon, with George Gould on
board She experienced heavy weather during the pas
sage. She remains here awaiting orders
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
PlTENr REISSUE INVALID.

KEOKUK Iowa, Jan. 9.--Judge McCrary has
announced that before March he viii enter final decree
I'm the two barb-wire Of the Washbum and Moen
Manufacturing Company vs. Walter Rhodes and others,
which Will declare the reissue of the Gdden and Kelly
patents invalid
New-York tribune., 1884-01-10
A TROY WOMAN'S BENEfICENCE.

Troy, n. Y, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Richard p. Hart,
of this city, has given $4,000 the Young Mems AssO
citation 20 enable them to make their library free. The
change will be made September H. when the semi
centennial OF the organization OF the institution