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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
NO DARK HORSES WANTED.

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCES IN TENNEssEE-A
TALK WITH SENATOR HARRIS.
Senator Isham G.. Harris, at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel the other evening asked by TRIBUNE
reporter about the Presidential preferences OF Democrats
In his state. He said:
"The sentiment, learn il from others have been
away from long, by Of my duties at
Washington, is somewhat mixed. There are great
many Democrats in the State who believe that justice and
sound regard for the right demand the nomination Of
the old ticket as its vindcatiOn. But think large
majority of the Democrats are in favor of the nomination
of Joe Mcdonald OF Indiana. For the second place
the ticket there is drift am decidedly in favor OF
Mr. Mcdonald. The that satisfy me of his eln-
nent qualifications for the place, are, first that
have personally known him since | first entered
also in the Senate In all that period have never known
him to fater or 70 Seser cSrand phcPe nn 0l & tTc
cut wedened sterling principle and be defeated than
to succeed IN an election by tempOrIng compromising OF
deserting principles"
ple3"
think myself there at the present time two great
principles OF paramount Importance. one ia the manten
ance Of that doctrine of strict construction. which
have always been taught is and have believed to be- the
party doctrine. | that strict construction which
ly to the powers ccnfded TO it BY the Con
Connected with is the revenue question have always
been and still earnest advocate OF the doctrine OF
tariff for only, and for such an amount or rev
ment economically administered, when added 10 the
should oppose the repeal of the those luxures,
which brings $1400000 900 yearly, and would reinforce
IL with "a revenue tariff"
- Have you any idea whom the Democrats will nomi-
nate7"
- Only as have Indicated"
What do you see of the Republican drift y a
dence in my opinions. 1t has seemed
10 ne that the contest lies between
Blaine and Arthur. Blaine Is OF wonderful mag
netism and great popularity. do not think it viii be
dark think that al parties ought to be tired of
dark horses. They ought to take up men OF welknOwn
aud well-defned princples-well known TO the entire
cauntTN."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
GETTING sUBJECES FOR DISSECTION

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
DAYTON, May 1S.-A former emplOye of the
Dayton Asylum for Insane State institution. near this
cty made public to-day the following letter, which is
dated "Cilciunati, october -, 1898"
sDR EARL: went TO see Dr. Cilcy yesterday-he is the
man Whs has charge OF the diSsecina-TOOm AT
the cOllcge-and after a long chat with him
1 got the following he viii pay you Sl5 net for
everybody you ship to ohthat is pack either in box
or barrel and ship the college and he pays all the
penses and Will remit you 3d. You want TO select some
fictitious name and mark clearly and plainly to No 1O3
West Sixh-st You had better write TO him before you
shin so that be may be expecting IT, II Is better 10 ship
in box and do mark picked pork. or anything Of
that sort, as II only serves 10 excite suspicion"
The above is OF the letter. As Tar as IL goes
The signature Of the letter Is hcous, and resembles
.lady" There is little doubt that bodies were shipped
to Cincinnati from the asylum Physcians formerly III
the ASYLUM admit The truth OF thc mailer one OF them
went SO far as 70 say that the body that discovered
in the United states Express Oce here time ago.
was that OF Samuel Sellers patient nearly sixty years
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
WHEATIy THE CENTRAL STATES.
TIE OUTLOOK IN OHIO, INDIANA AND PENNsYLVANl'
lBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUSE.l

TIE OUTLOOK IN OHIO, INDIANA AND PENNSYLVANIA
lBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE.l
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, May 1S.-Ihe Champion
Reaper Works are IN receipt OF reports on the wheat
crops from their in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana
MARYLAND New-Jersey, Delaware and Virginia.
The secretary of the company furnishes the following
rcport The wheat in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana
went into the winter favOraby, especially In the
northern and southern parts Of the states. In the
central parts 1t not favorable. The winter was
favorable to the wheat up TO the first OF March Inc
wheat was then frozen somewhat and injured by the fly,
though not seriously Up TO April 10 the month showed
a decided improvement. From April 20 TO the present
fine the weather has been almost perfect for wheat
The crop will from 50 TO 50 cent In ONO Indiana
and PENNSYLVANIA think, considering eighty y-hVe per
cent "A good average crop. .,,.
THE average Of wheat in Ohio Is about the same his
year as 1t was last and is larger in Indiana In Eastern
Pcuns gvana Maryland, New Jersey Delaware Nlglila
and the district Of which Baltimore Is the centre, the
crop never looked better. -. -.
@ I'm the newfoundland States, the crop Is about an
average il anything little better. The hay crop Is
looking better. ,-,.- ,
The sales OF reapcrs show increased prosperity among
the last year, and also Increased acreage id
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
4. s. HEWITTTO HENRY ". OLTER JR.

TdE AUTHOR OF TIE LATEST TARIFF BILL AN.
swERs CRITICISM WITH tNrERROGArORIEs.
PIrrsBURG, May 1S.-lIenry w. Oliver, jr.,
has received from A. $ Hewitt tue following letter In
ply 10 his comments the Hewitt tariff bill:
have read your letter OF the 10Th inst with pleasure
aud profit: but as you have overlooked few points,
will with your permisssn endcavor to supply the omis
sion In the brief interval allowed from arJuOus Con-
gressionsl du,ies beg leave t0 inquire:
Firs,--What the duty recommended by the Oliver
Commission o. 2) wire rods, bsrbed wire, ete-well
known speclLtes OF Oliver Bros. e Phillips
Sec0na-How 1t that under the operation OF
the Oliver tariff you have been enabled TO purchase two
new wire mills blast furnace and partnership in
the Hartman H. while other mills content with the
old-fash0ned 10 per cent?
IEid-How does it occur that under the benign opera.
tiops of the Oliver tariff the mills OF Oliver Bros In
PtsburS enabled 10 run the whole year while other
iron lis average, but four months in the yeart
Fourth Now that you are operating blast furnaces, viii
you I'M the public whether you hold the same view
on materials you did (p 1922 when the tarf COM
mission; auG IL not, why not
Iidh--W you kindly inform AM ions public how
MANY OF your dollar and fifteen cents per day em-
poyes enjoy the benefits OF the Oliver tariff
would suggest that far wire rods barbed wire,
etc are concerned the oliver tariff report might be APP
propratey termed bill for the relief OF Oliver Bros
phiins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
HOADLY CHARGED WITH DUPLICITY.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO TIRE TRIBUNE.l

CLEVELAND May 1S.-An interview with a
NewYork Democrat is published here tooay in which he
SAYS: "GOvernor Hoadly assures Mr. Tuden's friends
that it will do give Payne either first or second
place ticket and that Tden is the only hope and
salvation of the Democratic party. On the
other hand, We know, through the friends OF
Payne in New-York that Eoady assures them that
Payne the only fit to be nominated and he Is anx-
ious to 90 TO Chicago deegateatlarge to present
Paynes name to the convention. Now, We had learned
10 look upon Governor HOadly an honest man. In
capable of double-deang and dupcity; but since he
has got into politics he is like al ambitious men who
break into this peculiar domain AS result he is decev-
ing nobody but himself and is making his former friends
and allies distrustful of him. 1lden has Learned from
his friends in Cincinnati that Governor Hoady mas Deen
using his for the purpose of advancing his own am
bon. Tlden has representative in ONO and no man
authorized speak for him. and Governor HOady has
power act for represent Mr. I1den we all IN
derstand that Governor HOadly wants 10 90 on the
ticket with Mr.. Tilden, but in view Of the lact
that Governor HOadly has not yet recovered from ms
attack OF malaria it would hardly be safe TO put MN
there. If anybody on the ticket except HendlicAs
II will be Payne"
Governor Hoadly has been in Cleveland for several
DAYS and left for Columbus last night In conVelsa-
ton here yesterday he said that he for I1den frS
Payne second with Hendricks FOR the second place
He eXpecs be selected delegate 10 the Demo
cratic National Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
AN EDITOR ENTERS DORSHElMER.
IyY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIEUSE.l

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A DOrsheimer Presi-
Dental boom formally initiated in Washington to-day
by the Editor of The Sunday Herald who was foremost
III setting forth the eligibility of General Hancock az
candidate in 1880 The Editor Of The Herald says that
in the selection Of a candidate "both fitness and
availability should be considered" He asserts
that among the Democratic leaders are many
men "in whom are united all these requisites
of character honesty, ability and locality" but IN
none are they distinctly shown than In Ex-Governor
Dorsheimer of New-York" who, "as Leutenant-Gover-
nor the great Empire state as manager OF the political
campaign of 1876. Congressman, and In private me-
has displayed ability of the highest class, acquired a
character second none and proven his honesty to be
without stain Possessing all these qualities Governor
Dorsheimer is honored citizen OF the state OF New
Democratic caDdates If they are to be successluL.
No one surely secure this vote than Governor
DOsheimer nor has any one named greater chances o
securing the Independent vote whch is so potent d
factor New York politics. and at the same time e1er-
cises so large influence in ONO and Indiana" ,
The Editor of The Herald thinks that with DoIshener
at the head the ticket, "it would be good time 70
she sectionasm that has marked al DemocIaue
tickets since 1860" and he expresses the opinion mat
Congressman Hancock, of Texas one OF The aDest men
in the country, would be lifting y0Eeielow fOr Gov
trnOr DOrshcimrr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19

Tdens house the Sunday night before John G' fres'
there. went with Smith VI. Weed We sought III
every way TO secure from Mr. Tilden statement OF WHAT
he intended to do. tried especially 10 get him TO say
he would accept if nominated. told him he could 90
off to Europe and we would elect hm in his absence so
that he need have 10 at all OF the campaign lie
would not give me any sign that he would accept"
"Did he say he would not acceptl"
"No he didn't. He wouldn't say that either"
"Then you think he will be nominated y
ayes, If he is alive"
what about his health Would he outlve the Presi-
dental term 2"
g" certainly think he would. lie is only seventy years
OF age His eye is clear and his mind vigorous and ac-
tive. His troubles constitutional not from the IN
tional The shaking OF his hands due to analysis
palsy but TO nervous affection His physician long ago
ing that proposal. The moment he taxes anything INTO
his Ia hands the shaking Ak, stops" ,.,.,oo .,
WHO Is TO be the Republican nominee = , -,
New-York City Just now Arthur is having a big boom.
presume it is due to his presence here They seem TO
forget that NewYork State is not the whole country"
THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE.
The latest story about the visit of Pacific
Coast Con gressmen TO Gramercy Park by all ODDS the
most interesting Its correctness Is also pretty wei a
thencated. wncn the delegation called the conversa-
ton first purely in the nature OF paying respects
to Mr. Tden and general in its character The first hint
OF politics when Congressman Cassidy inquired:
"wer Mr. Tilden what is to be our great battle cry
this year -
The other gentlemen present Immediately sOppedtalk
ing hear the reply SO low Mr. Tildens voice that
it was only a whisper Jha: reached them.
Reform !"
Mr.. Cassidy thinking that he had certainly said reve
nuc REFORM" made the further inquiry
"Yes, but Governor, how mucn shall we make the
cut9"
Mr. Tdens face became puzzle and he did not reply,
but Andrew II. Green, who was present, said
q" / think you have Inexperienced the Governors
reply" go A.,
Cassidy to the aged statesman.
Again the lips uucoscd in spasmOdc action, again
there was a whisper:
General reform"
Merely this and nothing more. The arrival OF Cover
nor Hendricks and Congressman Lamb, OF indiana TO
pay respects to the Democratic Sage abruptly ended
The conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
CONTESTED CONGRESSIONAL SEATS.

THE CASE OF WALLACE AGAINST NKINLEY TO BE
ACTED UFoN TO-DAY-wITLIAM II. ENGLISH
EFFORTS FOR HIS son.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Due notice having
been given the House is expected to dispose of The wal
laceNcKiney contested election ease tomorrow. Inc
result of the election in Major McKnleys district was so
cose-his certified majority being only votes-and the
Democratic majority in the House Is SO large hat inc
Democratic contestant has felt his task 10 pe
an easy one. six OF the nine Democratic members
of the Elections Committee evidently shared MS
opinion for the report submitted by them in support Oh
their resolution 10 turn Major Mckinley out and put Mr.
Wallace IN clearly SHOWS that they depend 1Or success
the power of large partisan majority rather lnah gu hc
strength OF tn law the weight OF the evidence IN me
half of their client The exhaustive report pIeparSu
by SIR Ranney In favor OF Major Mckinley and signed y
Mir Robertson, Democrat, well as by all the Repuo-
lican members of the Committee cOncuSlvey SHOWS noI
only that Major Mckinley farly and legally eeceu
but that his real majority 81 instead OF NOtes'
II is understood that several Democratic hepISheht
tveS who are good LAWYERS and who have careIuly cS
lace was moi lealy elected and that Major Mckinley Is
entitled 10 retain his seat ana several OF tneh ID st
will not only vote, hut speak III his behalf Among 'ic
latter is Mr. Hurd. Although the result is hVolVou III
doubt, the majority OF the Eecuons rs is
confident that its report Ill favor OF Wallace Will Oe
adopted. r,., MIL.
Ifthe case is disposed Of tomorrow the EnCshPeelIe
contest will up Tuesday. The father OF the CON
testaDt in this the Democratic canol9ate Io
Vce-Presi lent four years ago. lie has been in Nasnn
ton for several weeks lahOrng zcaOuSy IN his SONS pe
half and his than TO everything else is que
the favorable report of the majority OF the ecohs OO
mIttee which 3s the discussion viii clearly snow ~
complete trayesty of the evidence and the law bearing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
TIE FRENCH-AMERICAN CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-A petition has been
presented to Congress signed by number Of persons,
who represent themselves to be citizens OF the United
States recently appearing claimants before the
French ana American Commission counsel for
citizens Of the United States, others hav-
ing claims before the Commission, protesting
against the appropriation of money for the payment Of
the awards OF the Commission in favor of French claim
ants until the proceedings OF the Commission shall have
been investigated The petitioners that they have
been wrOnged and unjustly treated by the Commission
and charge that body with irregularities, with
want of knowledge of law, and with partiaty In the
making of awards They assert that the Commission was
for nearly year before its close, Illegally constituted
because Of the unlawful removal Of VI. De GeOrOy. the
French Commissioner and the appointment In bis place
OF NJ Ie Fayre. This uOVal and substitution they
aege were because the decisions OF NJ DE GeOirOy
were considered sufficiently favorable to the French
side of the Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
SIX MEN HURT IN 4 COLLISION.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO The TnlBUxE.I

ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 19.-Last night the
Alliance accommodation train coming west on the Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad was in collision
with heavy eastbOund freight train about three miles
west of w-Gailee Both engines were demolished and
several Of the train men seriously hurt.
The passenger train running about fifteen miles an
hour The accommodation train running on sched-
ule time and the freight train running orders.
The freight train making especially fast time IN
order to reach Galiee before the accommodation wOuld
leave Both engineers and 1remen jumped from their
engines when the trains in sight OF each other All
the passengers more or less shaken up
but not seriously hurt The following is list OF those
most dangerously injured Jacob Castner the conductor
of the passenger tran cut about the head and badly
bruised; Express Messenger Mcfarland cut about the
head and face Belts, fireman OF the freight train leg
broken; Morrow conductor Of the freight train badly
bruised and ankle spraned Frank Ague, brakeman on
the passen ger train hand cut and hip hutt PoneIrac
The cnglnecr Of the freight train, mead cut.
Conductor Cashier was standing III the aisle OF a car
and WAS thrown against the door with such force as 10
break il to pieces, and he fell between the cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
SILVERWARE UNDER TIE SOD.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l

IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribunal
CLEVELAND, May 18.-Many daring burglaries
have taken place the side recently and yesterday
morning the police went to No 2l ReseryOir-st, ana
arrested Henry Lowell, Henry Clair. william McNaly,
Hattie Lowell and Ellen McNsy upon suspicion Search
of the promises resulted In finding full supply of skee-
ION keys outsiders and several reviewers OF the British
budog" pattern aud other parapherraia OF burglars
A considerable quantity Of jewely and siverware was
also found some of which has been identified by the
owners This afternoon Sergeant Dunn accompanied by
revisited the premises and renewed the search FOR stolen
property Freshly disturbed sod on the lawn IN the rear
found Watches chains rings and IN fact every variety OF
several hundred dollars Further search making about
the premises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
VOL. Xiv. NO o'l3,7Oo'
NEW-YORK DEMOCRACY.
THE. STATE COMMITTEE MEETING.


IT Is TO BE HELD IN ALBANY ON "EpNN'NN
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
,rpov THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF HE TRlBuNh'I
ArR.Ny. Nav ls-The Democratic State COM
mi+tee will meet here on Wednesday to select 'he
day and place for holding the Democratic S'a'o
Convention. 1t Is known that there will be large
poItical gathering many prominent Democratic
noticans State officers and members OF the Legs
Ioture intending to attend the gathering as well as
themembers of the State Committee. The meeting 10
regarded as the opening one in the contest for the
Presidential nomination on the part OF The Democ-
racy of this State. The State Convention 10 DO
held will elect the delegates to the Natonal De."o
c1atic Convention. 1t is an open secret here thaV
the friends of Governor Cleveland intend 10 press
blm for the nomination in case the Republican Ma
tional Convention should nominate certain candi-
date for President.
THE MOVEMENT FOR GOVERNOR CLEVELAND
The fact that the State Committee is to meet mere
within view of the windows of Governor Cleve-
lands room, in the New Capitol. is regarded
rs significant Local influence too, has TO
be considered. That is under the conuoi
of Daniel Manning, resident OF this place, ana
Chairman of the Democratic State Commttee.
Mr., Mauning's we'll known friendly relations WIN
Governor Cleveland make IT evident tnaI tneIo
will he a Cleveland boom" here when the otaIe
Committee meet, If one is thought 10 be necessary;
IL Is SAID that the State Convention Will De heiu
on either June II or 10, aud that 1t VIII pIoDaOy
meet III Saratoga OF here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
OPPOSED TO TILDEN, PAYNE OR THURMAN
[BY TELEGRAM TO TUE TRIBuNE.I

CLEVELAND, May 1S-AIanly Tello, the Editor
IThe Caolc U1irefSe. the organ Of the Irish Demo
cracy prints the following ediiOria If we owe meas
urabe toeration Mr. Paynes advanced years we owe
nothing TO chains that he and bis political associates
are forging for Let him in his Old age content him
sef with his the social aspect OF the COM
munity and the comfortable condition of his We thy
children. Affiliations that already sufficiently
powerful reegate statesmen OF the Thurman order 10
private station that can banquet legislatures
and subsidze Congressional maOrtes, are not exactly
the character of influence that the Democracy intends to
make prevail I'm the future OF this country.
Mr. Tello said yesterday that the Democratic leaders
in this city had the courage OF Their CONVICTIONS OF
tbey would come OF their holes ana eAheSs tieI
@The time past" he continued Tor 0et0genallahs "a
be placed al the head OF columns. We do not want
men of sch age and physical weakness as 1ildcn Thur
man Payne. IL positively unsafe TO put them up 10
endure the excitement and strain OF vigorous cam
pign They are apt 10 break down In the middle OF the
and strand the party, or II eectcd 10 ldiI III
Vllce. We have laa enough Of such disasters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-19
THE FIRE RECORD.
DESTRUCTION OF RAILROAD SHOPS.
SEVERAL BUILDINGS BURN AT CENTRAL MoRRIsA-
NIA-LOss 100000.


SEVERAL BUILDINGS BURN AT CENTRAL MoRRIsA-
NIA-LOss 100000.
The repair shops of the Harlem Division OF
the NcwYor1 Central and Hudson River Railroad, at
Central Morrisana with the exception Of the painting
shop, destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon ana
two prvatedwengs had their roofs slightly burned by
the falling of sparks. The buildings consisted
of the main erecting shop. which was two
stories high and 6Ox2OO feet, built OF wood; the
e.ne house 30x5O feet built with slate roof;
the blacksmith shop brick structure 50X90 feet with
iron roof the machine shop, onestory brick building
50x70 feet rooted with iron and two-st0ry frame
building used stable. The fire broke ont In the erect
ing shop shortly before o'clock and the building was
quickly mass Of flame which was blown by a strong
wind against the other buildings. futile
attempt was made by Charles Reach,
the watchman, and Louis and Henry
Urich to put it out When they failed 10 do so fire
alarm was sent out. Four horses in the stable were
saved. In attempting to some clothing from the
stable had left side of his head and his neck
badly bllstered.
superintendent c. L. Carey said that the fire was
doubtless started by spontaneous combustion since the
building was heated by steam lie thougnt IL possi1e,
however, that 1t was caused by the Goals from pipe
winch had dropped in the rear OF the building
The damage the building and contents Ne places aJ
S20O,OOO covered by insurance. During the hre lhe
trains were delayed and many telegraph wires were
broken The strong wind carried sparks third OF a
garet Dunham, No. 1,74f MadsOn-aye, causing
slight damage. The roof OF the house No 1862 Wash
eral places Frank Nagle OF No 1894 Washin on-aye,
sparks the oil house the depot aud in
attempting to stamp them out he fell to the r0und anu
broke his left arm. He sent in an ambulance To
the Ninetynnth Street Hospital. Timothy Croity lire
OF Engine 49, was kicked by one OF The engine horses
and had his wrist broken. He attended by DE- H. L.
joyce, OF the Fire Department, ana sent nome.