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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
Mr.. BLAINE NOT sELKING VOTES.
From a WaShing'on Litter 10 The Bosioa Hsrqld.


Mr.. Blaine is not running any movement tnlS
wear I'm his own behalf; that "uch IS certain. lie is not
1rranl the work that l. being done for him through
out thc country No worker has Yet succeeded Ia
tracing a word from Mr.. Blaine about his candidacy.
lie talks about Il a. II matter OF no vital tmpOr-
taucc 10 him lie has within two days told personal
friend that he had grave doubts about Lis carrying New
York II Nominated He does want 10 resume The Office
of Secretary of state and he will be satisfied II his sup
porters in the Convention mako any combination
INIT shall secure his 10 that Office, with suDSian-
tial potca backing in the next Administration. He Is
moi irving TO prevent the nomination OF any person eX
cent 1 so far as he feels that the result would c 10 shut
him altogether OF politics ana puhc ne lie KNOWS
That he would have chance at all II MI Jdlnuhds
sGould be nominated, and ~ is against Mr.. Elmmds
He has no understanding or connection WIN robert
lincoln and none Is likely to come about Mr; Lincoln
does not desire 10 be on ucket WIN Mt B!JlHc I9r
various reasons aud he does not intend to be 80 placed
If the choice should happen TO fall on Mr. Lincoln lie
would not make Mr Blaine secretary OF STATE MT
Lincoln Is sincerely DESTROYS OF ;clng M Arthur Ou-
mated and he viii consent 10 occupy any position IN
the canvass that may interfere with that result Nr
Logan does not now expect 10 be nominated lie does
not exactly whore he stands In relation TO the other
candidates lie IS in rather suspicious mood ana u not
disposed assist in the nomination or either Mr Arthur
or sir Blaine. He not intend TO lot Mr. Lincoln be
nominated IL he help IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
TWO. VHEELED CHEAP CABS.
NETWORK TO HAVE PLENTY OF THEM-NAE 10 DE-
M.DF on BOGUS mutations.

NEw-YORK TO HAVE PLENTY OF IHEM-NAI ~ Dr.
MADF on BOGUS INVITATIONS.
The Ncw-York Cheap Cab Company has four
carriage manufacturers employed in making samples
of new two wheeled cab for their service In addition
20 this II has ordered two cabs from the bestknown man
ufacturers in England, and s bnsliy ehgascu
I'm putting the finishing touches on ono
which has been procured from ID. WINS
James From the various samples it is having MADE IL
will select cab of the style best suited TO Its purposes
and order a sufficient number to supply all Ne"-1oih'
The new two-whcecrs will be something like the Ing
lish hansOms. though much more rOOmy. Inc oll'cr
will occunv a seat behind The trent will be eAen1"
and while they Will be Toomy rs the present cans
they will be lighter. more compact and pet
ter adapted 10 thrC aiding the crowded slrcetS ANN'
viii he painted light canary color - - ,,,-1
These new twOwhCcleTs," said W. j. Ryer-oh, WI
shut OF limitations. Some OF the old caDmch nave Pl.te
their cabs an exact Imitation OF ours lbeY nave cnv
painted the belt on the panels and use NeW-1orA az
IA i'm i'm nj ace OF orr NeV-YOrk cab Company Llui'eu
I, ~ pa t EIinco of Waicss feathers they have
either a star or three ieHI ciI io
in the centre Of the ring. 1t IS clGse
imitation and would take sharp eye 10 DISTINGUISH
jiforcncp We have lawyer preparing case a'I1t
these fellows now, and II the laws OF the Sale VII ~
rs any protection we Will nave t. Every day people com
pls 10 us OF exOron but in each case We INA theE nave
been vicmizCd 10y these outside fellows VINO lnle ".
style to catch the mW8Iy public. we 40 every III
power protect our customers Ott sometimes "'VJ
get caught. ,,,.,.., -
The night service uptown has been established ana
the cabs can he found az tho most trCqurtu lcN,
II has been success the start and the drivers aho
HANDSOME pay. Tue cabs viii be on the street III
couple OF weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
ALOyGSH0RENAN STABBED.

John Sullivan, age thirty-eight, longshore-
man, Of No. 253 CDton-sr, stabbed IN the night
groin with pocketkniie last evening by James Could
age h,tytwo of No. 292 Chery-st The ARRAY occurred
in st. James's School Hal, Nos. 81 and 80
Bowery where Longshoremens Protective Union
No . war holding a meeting. Gould was locked up
in the Oak street Station. ard Sullivan was taken to tie
Chambers Street Hospital, where the surgeon reported
the wound as serious but not necessarily fatal.
William ParkerOi No 1877 Cherry -st,said; "The trouble
began while We III line voting for officers Gould
came roucb the seats and attempted TO crowd into tue
line. sullivan charged him with repeaJm'. lie re"lgl
II and they came 10 blows. Several OF US
separated them and sullivan went 70 the
rear OF tie room" John johnson, OF NO 30
Hamon-st said: 81 got Sullivan ont o the room AFTER
the hrst difficulty To came back and Wa W'ShnS ms
hands al the end OF the room when could saw nm ana
started toward him saying now you - - I've Eot
you' tried TO stop hiru aud hc made lab OF me ard
rushed toward sullivan. saw him N Ike saNds' louud
arm blow and Sullivan cried out that be was stabbed.
Then the coppcl' came in and took Gould away. sun
van was bleeding badly His clothes were soaked Wth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
DROP IN READING AND JERSEY cENTRAL.

There was a sharp decline in the prices Of
Reading and Jersey Central stocks at the Stock EK-
change yesterday. In amount OF business indeed Read
ing led the market the reported transactions amounting
to over $4,000 shares considerably than one
fourth Of the total business, II opened higher at 49, but
steadily declined, under constant pressure OF selling
orders, TO 4ll4 In the last hour rallied 10 43 and
closed at 427s final decline OF = per cent jersey
Central fell from s2 at the opening H. but
70 1t understood that both stocks were sold heavily
on Philadelphia account
The decline, sharp az It was caused little excitement
IN Wall Street and had perceptbe effect on the gem
era market The Reading Railroad last year leased tho
Jersey Central on the guarantee OF is bonded debt and
the promise OF per cent dividends on its stock. II has
been Tunored lately that the lenders the Jersey
Central stock bought 30 the control anxious
to have their loans repaid 10 generally supposed in
Wall street yesterday that there was some foundation
f0r the and the facts that the loans hold in
Philadelphia and that much Of the selling for Phiia
delpha account considered be intimately related
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
AN INDUSrHi4L SCHooL ANNITEESARY.
Bin Httlc gills in Mid pinafoLes and brisht

Fifty little girls in white pinafoles and bright
clean faces pupils OF the Wilson industrial School lor
Girls at Avenue and Eghth-s, last evening gave both
the oretical and practical illustrations of Their course OF
instruction at the school under the direction OF the
teachers The exercises took place in the chapel before
number OF Invited guests and opened with singing
the Anniversary Hymn, written TO celebrate the thirty
first birthday of the school Some pretty songs sung by
the fresh childish voices followed The girls were divided
into several working squalls, which respectively Illus
tated sewing, bcdmaung and marketing singing songs
descriptive Of thc!r work they went through the
motions. The housemaids wore neat little white caps ana
the housewives wore poke bOnnctS ana car
riCd market baskets The eTls taught how to sect
meats and other articles aud by means o adldWhs lhey
describe the various parts OF beef caTcnses. 80
The Rev. Mr.. Wyhe gave sketch OF the WORK o! the
mission and the Rev. DR.. Alexander, OF the University
Place Presbyterian Church, made an address Mt N!Hc
stated that the school which Is dependent on generous
public for support. costs $1,000 To SlSOQO year
The kitchen garden" feature, first started here, mas
ad0pcd In several other cities. There are now aDOnt
400 pupils, mostly German. Diplomas We're gwen 10
Frances Ross Pauline HCHOg and Annie Nlssmar foI
proficiency in the work taught in the school ana pres OF
BOOKS several other pupils. lie SChOol ms sew
eTgl departments connected Win II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
THE PRESIDENCY.
BLAIyEs STRONG HOLD on THE COUNTRY.

SUI TIUTCt8tU IIHTtTtW'
Blaine is rapidly forging ahead for the noml-
nation To the Presidency lie Is stronger than he
was either In 1876 or in 1880 ii lie continues
In gin I'm the same ratio the other states his nominal
lion NAV be REGARDED certain OF ono FAC, there can
not be any doubtBlaLe has strong mold On ihe COM
inv lie las kept that hold longer than, al least any
modern politician. The country IS a worsIipper OF
brilliant talents. and Blaine Las them In abundance
The strong pocy which Lc developed external qucs-
fopsdyc L short ucuuDeucy OF the Office Of secretary
of State has. beyond question in view or recent some
what Lumili1tiug events. greatly aided him Bat who
ever Is nominated II is be hoped that tho Republican
National Convention win not fall into the mistake, which
has already been the causc Of some sad passages In oar
history IN the selection OF candidate for the second
ulace on the ticket II has been the custom OF both
PARTIES to give that position 90 the defeated wing Of tie
PARTY in the light Of past history strong protes
will be entered against any such arrangement. This dis
po,i ION of the VcePIe,dcucy does not couclae any
BODY. II Blaine is nominated, Blaine man. or ~ least
friend and cOWorkcr should be PIT on thc ticket win
him II somebody else should win, tho President
should De taken the circle OF his Immediate friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
UNABLE TO MAKE A NEW CONTRACT.

Snags have been struck during the conferences
Of the Joint Executive Committee Passenger Depart
meut ut Commissioner FIi'- Office which ycstcra! led
the committee 20 postpone tho completion or the pro-
posed passenger pool contract II adjourned until May
T. but resolved to continue the present contract until
June and TO restore the rates which have been badly
for months past at interior Western places TITS
recognized that agreement can be successfully
carried ont without the adherence Of the Grand Trunk
the Delaware LacAlwaua and Western and the west
shore roads. Although these companies were repre-
scented nj the meeting. they are not prepared to
pledge their acceptance OF tine pooling arrangements IN
the meantime roads free % pay commissions
The same dement's disturbing to IaJcs viii exist that have
created trouble in tie past The committee has con
tined the dGcrcutial rate allowed the Indiana Bloom
ingou aud Western road until june /, and has granted
dterental ratio to the Pirsbnrg and Erie, west nom
PITT ,Aur than the of the Fort wayne road
Settlements were ordered to be made under Tie partly
completed pools at Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
PROTECTING AMERICAN LABORERs.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The bill to protect
American aborer4 reported fayorably to the senate
dav from the Committee Education and Labor by Mr.
George provides that the importation or emigration
from any foreign country into any place within the juris
dcon Of the United states OF any alien under any
,nont exercised or Implied, thar such alien shall work
labor for or I'm any wise scrye in said jurisdiction. any
perso or nportaton shah hereafter he prohibited; that
any such agreement shall be considered null and void that
any advance Of the cost OK transportation or any part there
oforaeemcut pay such transportation Of any
alien 10 any place within tho jurisdiction OF the United
States. made Jy any person engaged In mining, manu-
fsctlrug building or transportation or by any cor
marathon whatever shall hereafter be prohibited Tie bill
declares however that this act shall not be construed
s la rcyrnt any subject citizen OF any foreign country
domestic servants other persons for his personal
service or convenience, tho service or convenience OF
his family ACCOMPANYING him, nor from preventing any
such Quer while eUpOraIly residing IN the United
Stcs from bringing In such servants persons above
da.ed and that u shall not no CJnStrU ID 10 apply TO
the epovment of sailors ana seamen vessels engaged
I'm FOREIGN commerce such employment may Doe other
Wise allowed by law It also contains stipulation that
# any person or corporation shall complain to the Pres
dent of the United states, that he or engaged IN
IA about 10 start business requiring skilled anor Of
uaficuI8r kind and that sufficient quantity OF suCh
skilled labor cannot he obtained IN the United States the
President may on being satisfied OF the Truth thereof,
issuc license 10 such person corporation bring in
Affected bv this act, such skilled Labor specifying IN
suc license the KIND OF skilled labor and tho number OF
artisans permitted be brought into the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
IMPROVEMENT OF THE PAsSAIC.

War today sent TO the Senate report by Major G. L.
Gillespie Of an examination OF the work upon the PaSSo
River The rcport says that the many valuable nl'uu
featuring interests this river from tho source 10 tue
mouth aud especially above Newark, Justify MN III IT,
garing the river from Passnlc 10 Paterson % worg ~
Improvement. IIe recommends that careful surrey va
the river be made from the mouth 81 Weasel creek 10
Paterson and estimates that appropriation OF @i'Oo
will be required for the purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
A PENNSYLVANIA SCHEME SUCCESSFUL
LEY TELEGRAPH 10 rHE TRBUNs.l

Pmr5BURG, April 25.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has succeeded in putting through
little scheme in the Connc5ylle coal regions which has
been contemplated me aud which has resulted
in cutting oil part OF the coke trade from its rival the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Near Dunbar there is
branch railroad which Is about mile long, The Balti
more and Ohio road mad switches connecting with this
branch and has controlled this portion OF the trade but
now the Pennsylvania road has completely shut of its
rival In this locality by buying the small railroad outright
and tearing I'D the Baltimore and OhO'5 switches. BY
this move the Pennsy takes away from It's rival and
secures Tor itself the coke output from $50 ovens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
4 PRACTICAL REFORNER.

Mr.. Roosevelt, Of Ncw-Y York il one Of the
Youngest members OF the Lcusature perhaps the very
Youngest hIt the mos. influential and efficient. He
Kan. elected ~ Tcprmtr OF abuses u the city govern
tncut of New York and he straight about his work
M soon rs tie session began He Is practical rciormcr
.e.pl clearly the ABUSES which exist, and having def
mite plan for correcting them. Already he has secured
me ui-saec through inc House Ui nearly dozen meas
ures az great value, each OF which vu put end TO
some venerable evil which other rciOlneI, have attacked
ia vain HIS t,ulCe atc practical hld viii make %
great change In the government az the city H. Las
proved thar he man OF uncommon sagacty, and Of
TACT shfl ana efficiency even more remarkable. lie Is
The coming lu NtW-lUIh lOii.r- practical poll
tltlgu OF Tie best Kind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
LDMUNDs MEN NOT LIKELY ITO HURRAH FOR
GRANT
Nrem " Bol,on Adgsr'is.r va

The talk which comes from the opponents of
that statesman of turning the Edmunds strength in the
Chicago Convention swell the hurrah for Grant at
an opportuuc moment is picpOslerOus. senator Id
mind. no doubt has high regard FOR General Grant,
bat there & evidence that he would favor the caudl-
dsoV of tie c-PIc,ldcut at tins lucture He is not
furthermore Il man who would attempt To control -
delegates I'm anybOds interest and large majority OF
tEe TrnIbllcars who favor Nh Edmmdss nomination
conld not be delivered" either by him or By anybody
lse ia vote for n particular candidate There Fill DC
600 ,,oTC tic suuIorlcrs who would 60 20 Arthur e
srlG cotce bnt hey VIII be few IN number The great
Lo of teu viii stand together until one faction OF tAe
ofliGr is ready 10 come over 20 Their clue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
A HOUSE COMMITTED WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE
SOLDIERS HOME AT DAYTON.

SOLDIERS HOME AT DAYTON
WksUINGTON. April 2j.-The House Commit
tee on Military Affairs VIII ak for the appointment OF a
special committee - investigate th" management OF tho
soldfor, Homo at DAYTON Ohio. General Patrick Cover
nor Of the Home has been charged with being oyorhcar-
inc and inhuman in his treatment toward tao inmates.
one man. seyeuiy-thrce years old writes 10 General
Ro ecrsus that re was pat in the guarlbou5e for ninety
davs for trivial offence II concluding his letter be
sayg: This is strictly confidential or Patrick VIII hang
me-" At the request the committee, Representative
Rosecrans wrote to ". 3. Franklin, president OF the
Bolrl OF Managers Of the National Homes for Disabled
Soldiers asking him 10 investigate the complaints Mr.
Franklin replied that the charges had been investigated
and found 10 DO grOund'eS5. He recommended that a
Congressional committee be appointed 10 make the In
vestignou Representative Murray, Of OhlO I'm referring
TO hc charges before the committee said that General
patrick one day passed blind inmate OF the Home, "WhY
don't Won salute r. Mr. Patrick was reported
ing Pm bind. General; can't see YOU replied the
inmate "Il make you -" the governor was re-
ported AZ saying Nr. Murray also said that complaints
were made against General Patrick to the cnct that he
would moi permit bicycles on the grounds OF IA; Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
sENAroR sArIsBUEY.s HOrELEss WI

1 do not know much about Payne. J guess he
Is "A yrrr icn cutclrau met him several times when
he was In Conrc,, but did not get very well acquainted
with him. While have nothing particular against MN
can SAY that for President ho would not DC my cAOIce
There Is man our thee IN Ohio that would IKE 10 see
made President and that man * Alien =. thurman. !
nominate, but guess there are no prospects loI h"-
mating him Thurman Is honest man. ana or" OF INC
oldest stntesruen in fbe Marty lie Is the man above all
others tnat / would like 10 nominated, but guess
that there h no show for that Mr. Bayard has great
many warm friends. put he from small state.
SUI he made "a ycTy formidable showing at Cincinnati IN
1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26

HAD HEARD OF IT." feel il my duty to
inform you" be began. he met bank president on
the street that your cashier sah-tha H. he CANDLES
Yes sir he fTequeuts faro rooms. sir"
" Just heard ali about It half au hour ago"
" You did -
eyes. sir Cashier came in ard informed me that he
Won ~ 900 and broke faro bank last night lie buys
OF stock par gots vacation Of four weeks
and Will hereafter oonhne his attentions Is draw poker
Come In aud see Us when you want shave -lDetrOlt
Free Press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
BTIBERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

WAsHINGToN, April 25.-Therc Is likely to be
e onhe about the delegation 10 the Chicago Convon-
zion from this district Rumors Of corruption ana whole
sale bribery have been ono4t FOR the last week or Two
II openly charged that the election OF Congcr ana Car
son accomplished after disgraceful wrange lasting IN
until in the morning secured IN the interest oil Ihe
Administration by unlawful means ny inc Heo
vac ~ money and by liberal promises OF
49, ciN has been issued for a
,oecial meeting Of the Republican Central
committee Of TIE district tomorrow. The object OF the
meeting il IL stated is the consideration OF the clafGes
ofiIibrrv Which viii De made agn, postmaster toAScI
and the other thur candidates before the last cor
zion II the charges c1n be shown 70 be tue 6nolHeI
Convention viii probably be held and dclegaes elected
which might rorhaps prove Jess pahe ~ me Lthos OF
the Administration than COuger and Carson: IL - pos
siIo af lu tf case colonel Iugc1-o Wap j. generally
yegared RS a Blaine would be chosen one o inc
delegates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
AMENDMENTS TO THE SHIPPING BILL.

WAenIEGToE, ApriI Z5.-At meeIlng or the
House select Committee on Shipping to-day II was agreed
that when Mr. Dlngeys bill to remove certain burdens
ON the American merchant marine Is considered as a
specisl order tomorrow the friends OF the bill shall offer
lint little donate also agreed 70 strike out the
tons Of the bill making It unlawful in any case TO pay
seaen wages IN advance, ana making ii compulsory that
each ycsse shall be provided with sop chest containing
complement Of clothing for the intended voyage FOR
each seaman employed The section providing for the
lC1yug Of tonnage tax was 40 amended a 30 allow yes
aei to NV between Mexico and the United states and
Canada and the United states, without paying tho tax.
Jhr amendment further provides that when the West
IU.lie faIauda Rerinuda Isllnda and Newfoundland
abolish TIC tonnage tax the Same shall be abolished by
tbe United states on vessels plying between the United
states and those Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
MISCELLANEOUS POLITICAL NEWS
PRESIDENT WHITE AS A DARK HORSE.
WIS NoMINATIoN AT CHICAGO FANoRED-AN IDEAL
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TnIBrNEI

ITHACA. April 25.-1he Ithaca Journal to-
night commenting upon the coming Chicago convention
IN a long editorial concluded as foIo"7'
-, Andrew Il White as the most promising
hark horse ia The field The necessity or carry lhE li7
state is such that the desire to nominate NyW OH
Yosn who Stand. IN close relations with independent N-
,rs and whose canvass would not require lict jI %
cord il very ceueral Arthur being out OF me Question"
snoneb TO u I tho emergency what more natural man
g. seiorticu az such a as President
y W.T. We is clean. able experienced and earn
EST Tor reform lie answers tie demands o.
lie dav Indtpcndeut voters. upon whom 60 iIuCA &c,
INC N,yoi,IJ r.+ard him "a an ideal candidate. All
Hetons "i the part, If there factions could ul,e
,,Don MIN without loss % 80 fTc'ec The PosslOy OF
rs nomination vi increase in The same ratio as Ie
nrobahity Of Cleveands nomination on the otheI sfe'
Tbe itb8r3 statesman would keep his own party o&'hc'
and yyould draw to the Republican cause clements WtCii
the Dqocracy is seeking 10 attract and IN Geduu OI
which il would 20 TO the wall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
TIE LIMIT OF THE TARIFF DEBATE.

,or discussion think Of closing the general debate ofhe
tariff question on Tuesday May g. They are Oh 'io
opinion that Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Of mex.
week and Tuesday OF the week following VIII DE deyo
10 the consideration Of the measure Kep,escIiitd
Easson will make the closing speech on the hcph ~
side He expects make the motion To str1Ke OUT 'uo
enactiug clause Of the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26
REprBLIcAN pELEGATEs TO cnICAGO.

WINoNA, Mimi, April 25.-The lst District
Re1ublican Convention elected Thomas II. Armstrong
and C. H. Connev delegates 10 the Chicago Convention
II IL understood they are against Blaine.
ST PAUL April 25.-Adyices from M0orhead report the
appointment of conference committee on the part OIL
4bA Nelson convention to confer with the Kindred por-
zion IN the basis Of admitting one delegate Chicago
f,orn eaot faction for harmony This proposal was Ie
fnsed Inv inc Kindred party, and both factions Will send
delegates 10 Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-26

Friedsam presided. Resolutions heartily "indors'og
the Administration of President Arthur and urgng MS
nomination for President Chicago were unanimoupSy
adopted and a COMMITTEES Of Eve. consisting of IL hu,
bens Henry DeIicker A. GeInand NJ. N Hecksher nm
Joseph T. Muhng was appointed to prepare meno t
cmbOdying tho sentiments Of the Germans III '' N''
for REORGANIZATION To tho hcagO Convention.