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New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
FATALLY S1ABBED IN The STREET

Francisco Antonio, a short, thickset Italian,
with bag slung his shoulder, peacefully ex-
porng the Of the garbage barrels, in front OF
No IOi Barclay-st., fruit warehouse, at o'clock
Yesterday afternoon when ragged street boys began
To pet him with deoayed oranges. Michael ODay, a
cartman. loading garbage in his cart assisted by
David Oliver, aud, according to divers statement
Antonio, enraged being struck with the rotten fruit
rushed upon ODay, thinking that he the assaant.
ODay strOye to defend himself with barrel, but the
italian drew q large knife and plunged IL into O'Days
breast making terrible wound. OH yer seized Antonio
by coat b the ragpCker broke and ran across
the street. where be gave himself up TO two policemen
A largo crowd had gathered meanwhile.
A nowsboy who the afay said that O'Day kicked
FrnnocO all the sidewalk before the latter drew his
knife Francisco taken TO the Church-st. station
and locked up. He Is ry years Old and lives at No 40
SuvAu-st. ODay 10 thltysl1 years old and lives Will
his wife at No. 10 Clarks0n-st. lie was taken 70
Chamber Hospital, where it thought that his
wound was a mortal
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
CH4NGEs N COTTON EXCH4NGE RrLES

The Committee Of Twenty-one Of the Cotton Ex-
change reported to a large meeting of the Exchange
Yesterday. william Y. King presided. The re-
port was adopted and the Board of Managers was
requested TO frame bylaw covering the recon-
meudatlOns It is agreed that members Of the EX-
change resident or nonresident, may
do business upon the same conditions.
The rates of commissions ara TO be loHeret and
rebates are to be allowed. Transactions for and
between members are 10 be governed by commls-
sion Of 81 25 per 100 bales or d Ot cent bale
less than the present commission non members do
ing business in New-York or Brooklyn will be
charged a commission of Sl2 80 per 100 bales, with
the privilege of a rebate of 81 90; nonresident
members doing business in other places are 10 be
charged a commission Of Sl2 30 per 100 bales, with
the privilege of rebate of RG p. No bonus. pro-
rata commission or salary is to he paid to clerks
other persons for securing business.
Henry HeutZ said that he dlssented from the re-
port because he believed that such a great reduc-
ton was unwise and would be regretted. lie did
not think that the present staRnauon was due to
the high commissions butt the general stagnatlon
i'll all business.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
CAPTAIN DUNCAYs LIBEL SUIT

The testimony in the suit Of Shipping Com
missioner Duncan against George Jones and Ie Yeio York
Tunes % recover 100000 for libel concluded yeser
day in Brooklyn. Evidence show that Mr. Jones was
o. the country when the alleged libel was published
ruled out Captain Duncan testified In rcbuttal that
be reported the Of his Office TO the Court
a. required He followed the advice Of Judge Woodruff
TO employ good counsel keep within the law and manage
thr business as his own.
The testimony OF Mark Twain rs taken by oomms-
siOn was read He said that the published inter-
view as purporting give premoey what he said did
approach correctness Not limo was printed as be spoke
It, On the crossex animation he admitted that what he
said was IN substance as represented Some OF the things
he said we're worse than as reported
Mr. Becoher the witness stand Tor rev minutes
20 testify regard his connection with the quaker
City expedition. which Captain duncan conducted III
promised 70 go II nothing happened 70 prevent, and
would gone If his literary obligations had not pre-
vented him.
The summed up for the defence by Mr. Dystt.
and by oID District Attorney Winchester BrtOn f0r the
prosecution Judge Cullen clearly and briefly set fOfth
the facts which the jury had to determined and the jury
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08


AIKESs-on Friday, March 7, viIeroy 5. Aiken. age 80
Fgncral on Sunday, March g. at 2l5 p m, from Christ
Church Haekenssck, n. j
leaves Chambers and DesbrOsses sta at O'Clock
widow sf George brown N D. Of Se@bar& q y and
Funeral services At syaS Church ithsyc and
st.. Monday morning the 10th inst. at 10 o'clock
No flowers.
cAHooYEa,In PIainGeld J. on Thursday. March 9.
Friends are invited 70 attend h aner Al The First Presby
teTian CHURCH II HehFysI BrooAyn al J5O III On 9-S
CoLLAMORE-At Charlestown District. Boston. Mass.
MARCH, E1enear Col9m9re' age 4 years months
EARLE-on Thursday March g. Josephine, wife OF sanasl
Earle and dasSr o the as M TRie1 Ve. Rs on snno,,
Intarmen- Tsa 1usai on Monday ion -
FooTE-At south Yorwals. Conn March g. Jennie Dawson
r Foete wife 6 Of l. Id r Eo2,2 & n 4 year Of her age
HOOKFR-At White Plains y Y. March g. Harriet W
Hooker. widow OF the Rev Horace HooSer formerly Of
Funara services At the residence of L. westco White
Internsnt in Hartford
HAYwARD-on wednesday, March 5, 1884. william Hay
Relves and friends are nylea % attend he funeral At tas
St. Brookyn on saturday, March s, At M.
HOUsTON-At the Naval Academy Tuesday March :, ct
?. Kate H., wife Of Lieutenant y. l. houaton' United
at Atlantic clly on THURSDAY Marss
sew, IN tnc 7Oyh ye elr u her ase. .,..,,-.-
Relatives and friends q 20 attend ae funeral seryss
st. Monday, March 10, 1t 10 a. IN.
E-saddeny Of loaTt di;ease At h. late res % snSs
Wednesday March D, IhpnG5 Melville, Governor OF mo
Sailors snug HaTbOr staten Island.
Funeral private.
OGDEN-On Wednesday March lSSi LOUISE daughter ~
Oliver and the late COrnea Ogden.
saturday. AZ from the rcslG nee Ot her
uncle. Joseph SaylOr IL East 9Th
Please omit 1Owers.
PURDYAt Dee 90 1888. Edward Herbert Purdy,
OF Joseph and :. josephine Purity, age - years.
ROLLINs-Entered Thursday, the 6tn INST, At
D ~, Mrs r.. b. Rollins.
Funeral Iste residence l07 Cambridge Place. Brook
Iyn, sunday al p.
sQUIRE-On Wednesday, March 3 Rye y. Y, Josephine
h daughter Oi George H. and Jennie D. squire aged 10
Funeral hold the residence Of beT parents
saturday March half past Ocock Carriages VIII
be readiness Harrison station 10 meet the 29 train
from Grand Central Depot
VAN RENSS SEI.AER-Wednesfly, March g. New Bruins
j. after long Illness schuyler Van len-selser
in the 3Jth year ~ his age
Funeral services his residence Saturday sth
IL Trains leave foot Of DesbrOsss AID COrtandsA
9;2O, returning at 1850
Boston aud Phi adelphia papers please copy.
VOGT-On Friday 7th inst, Mary Emma daueher0i Charles
Mary IA NOgt.
Funeral on sunday D. n the residence Of her pa
rents, l-6 south Elliott PLACE, br0oAyn.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
AfEW LAST WORDS FROM MR. ARNOLD.
HI WILL NOT WRITE A BOOK ABOUT AMERICA IN
DIR ANY CIECUMSTANCFS.

HI WILL NOT WRITE BOOK ABOUT AMERICA IN
DIR ANY CIECUMsTANCEs.
Matthew Arnold will sail for England on
board the Cunard steamship seryia this afternoon
reporter OF The TRIBUNE called upon last night
tie house OF Charles Butler IN Parxave where he
been visiting, and asked him II he would
be wiling To say something about his
visit In America and the impressions lie had gained Of the
country.
would rather not attempt 70 give my Impressions OF
America" Mr AruOd replied, for have seen 50 r.1v
things, many places and many people that hardly
know myself my impressions Of it all are want
% 10 let my experiences and Impressions Gained
In my visit sOndify and become thoroughly digested
e. Z; were, in my mind before talking much
about them. I Will gladly say, however that
my visit has delightful In every wAy. that
have eIOye Il extremely, that have learned very much
and ina hope 10 come agan-perhd- often. As there
writing book America. would be- glad 10 have
That shall certainly not write book on the subject
under auy elIcul stances an ia doubt yet Wneturi Or
not ! shall wrte any kind Of al article even about
my visit But 1 should not Ike 10 aty
oehhlle{ what / shal DO about tlat / have rcfu ed
many oilers, both mere and England. ~ wr1te
articles about America. VIII say idea been
strongly impressed meaDd mat Is be ef that the
peoples OF America and England really Identical IN
character. We have our special difficulties hume and
you have yours here but the people Of countries
are really the bottom / have always believed
this, but my visit here has confirmed my forner idea
re-
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

tendance st the United States Supreme Court before
which bs was admitted TO practice before hs became
stock broker Mr.. Whites resppearsnce ct The Stock
Exchange WAS warmly greeted. some Of the sufferers
from the attempted corner glad TO him and 10
listen 10 bis explanations 10 understood that TO soms
of s former associates hs promised repay the losses
which had been incurred. Mr. White moved from group
to grop on the door aud made many offers for stock
H. hs bids were for block Of 500 and 1000 shares
Later in the day just before the close Of business the
exchange became suddenly quiet. Mr. White was the
csntre ~ ng Of several hundred brokers who lid moth
ing more than 70 utter pertinent Inquiries.
Some Of the members OF the stock Excnange bave
formed class for Instruction regard 70 nrst aid 70 tho
fnfu rad
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
REpUBLIc4y CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

The Republican Conference Committee, as 1t
has chrstened ITSELF t at No. 100 Broad
way yesterday. Francis O. Barlow, chairman David
Anerton. secretary Henry L. sprazue. George Walton
Green. Alfred C. Barnes Ethan Al On DOty Frederick
W. Hollis aud Alfred T. White present, The question
OF trying spread the organization tho whole United
discussed. and letters read from prom
inent in the Republican party Ia various parts Of the
country expressing sympathy with the movement
The following resolution was passed;
Resooed That the secretary be instructed 70 write to
the various Young Republican clubs and other similar
ganzaons throughout the country asking how far they
In accord with objects and II they viii appoint
delegate committee officer with authority 70 consult
with a any time for further action.
The committee then adjourned to Monday next at
Pm.
One OF the committee said to a TRIBUNE reporters
Since have made IL clear that This Is movement en-
tiry within the Republican party, have received the
most ph 8tic announcement frOm all parts of the
cOuulry The name Reform Republican does not proper
ly apply TO for we do not pose refOrmersj sim
ply represent the conference.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
STRIKEs AND LOCK-0UTS.

The striking cigar makers met yesterday IN
Bohemian Hall, In Ftfthst The usual speeches were
made and the strikers expressed their confidence OF
bringing straton Storm to terms. meeting OF the
Strike Committee was held Lincoln Hall
Last night. Il was reported that the Manu-
tacurers had assured the union that there
waA no foundation for the Of general reduction
Josephs Co. gave their people notice they must
cept a reduction OF 81 thousand or the shop would Dc
closed for three weeks The accepted the latter al
tentative the shop closed dispatch was received
from Cincinnati by Progressive Union on Thursday TO
the effect that J. H. Lucke Co. had offered their men
reduction Of 81 thousand, which had been no
fused, aud the went on strike fhey were
for,ad that unless they returned 10 work yesterday
morning "A lock cut would be tnaugurated. dispatch
receiv yesterday notice That the lockout lad
gone M 10 effect aud that 1000 out VI work In
a.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
ORITUARY NOTES.

AsBURY PARK, n. j.. March THE Rev.
Jonn e. Inskp Editor Of The Christian Standard died at
the ThOrne House. Ocean Grove, this morning.
KINGSTON n. Y, March 7.-Captain William I. Smart
Of the oldest and most widely known citizens of the
place died here yesterday nearly eighty years He
began life river captain the Hudson and has sub
sequenty engaged in various mercantile pursuits III lhs
locality.
Ebenezer COlamore whose death In Charlestown Mass
in the seventyhh year Of his age is announced was
son OF Colonel John COllamore and was born In south
scituats He lived for many years In this city where no
engaged in the china and glassware business FOR
several years no has resided Boston whore he was
prominent member OF the Union and Unitarian Clubs
Three brothers survive Mr. CouanOre, TWO OF WnOm arc
in this city and one In Boston.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
THE BILL TO PRESERTE THE FORESTS.

MORRIS X. JESCP THINKS THAT 1T IS IN DANGER
ACTION NECESSARY.
Morris K. Jesup, the chairman Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce Committee on the Adirondacks, who
was present at the debate on the bill which consid
in the Committee Of the Whole Of the Assembly on
Thursday, said yesterday: " In my experience have
never -een az .rong lobby gathered in Albany in
opposition Adirondacks bill The fact OF the
is that the people Of the northern counties have been
long accustomed the wholesale spoaOn Of the forests
that they deem any attempt to preserve the trees an
Interference with their rights. Unless the people
OF the state show q vigorous feeling the subject
fear that the work OF Monday night viii destroy the BILL
one of the vital points have competent comms-
sion which attend 10 the matter, and which will be
able to advise the state as to the limits the region
which will be necessary reserve In order to MAINTAIN
the supply, and sustain the fertility Of the Hudson
Valley That commission should consist OF three
The opinion Of subject question; but when
three men Of experience agree in an opinion, they
are apt n be right. r. should be the duty
OF these commissioners not advocate the
purchase OF lands by the state but TO investigate
thoroughly the problem whether more land IL needed 70
keep half OF the state from becoming desert
Their work wOdd not interfere with any private inter-
esfs aud il demanded in simple Justice to tho entire
population, whose rights are violated by Few
have no doubt tlat many OF the private interests 10
the Adirondack, conducted justly AMI properly bar
unjust and detrimental to the whole state. IL would
be the duty Of these commissioners TO pre-;
the unbcrmen, the csrelcssness Of tourists and
guides ana hunters which leads often destructive fires
and tne damming of the creeks. do see how the
reservation proposed the bill could inure any private
interest but the amendments proposed Friday simply
make the reservation useless
" Mr. BOyntOus substitute placing the whole matter
IN the hands u four Oresers 10 ne appointed Oy the Con
roeT Is tn effect return by another road 10 his former
plan Ot single commissioner; Tor me
whole matter would be left to the dis
erection OF the Controller and he would be too busy
with other matters properly attend TO It. The object
OF the substitute, understand IL, would be 10 leave
the Adronacks in the peril which effort Is being
made it, II tne people OF the state wake up,
they can the bill. II they continue apsthetio,
think there Is hope OF reform"
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
TIE LMPR0TEAENT or EXPORT gHE4L

Complaints have been heard on the Produce Ex-
change recently that wheat bought and slipped
from New-York 10 Europe has not como up to the
conditions expected, and has been inferior to sim
liar grades shipped from other ports. The com
plants were due 1t was said. to the mixing Of the
choice grade of NO. 2 Red with much inferior
gr.de. A special committee was appointed 70 con-
slider the matter and a report made to the grain
trade Yesterday. The committee recommended
that:
All wheat 70 he graded into store vessel shall be In
spected and graded before being elevated The nspector
iu-rnipf all inspecting wheat under his III
recon forbidden 10 assist advise o. 'uner nend tne
mixing together of different grades ur quantities OF wheat
OF 10 iu pect grade any while ta process Ot NIX
in. either dhOat sOre.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
POWERS OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY TO DO TELEGRAPH
RrgINESS.

BUSINESS.
OTTAWA, March Tt ia reported that the
question as to whether the powers granted to the Cana
Pacific Railway Company enabled that company to do
general telegraph business has been discussed BY the
Minister'S It Is claimed by the Canadian Pacific Railway
Compa ny that in addition 70 their power. and
franchises railway company they are also tel
egraph company, without restriction to amsgamatiOn
and leasing. and DO business all over the Dominion
without limitation to rates enforced by Parlia
ment on the regular Telegraph companies.
The Government by its large subsidies 10 the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company, will be contributing toward
the practical cOnscaton Of existing telegraph property
Canada the competition which the Canadian Pacific
could carry II Is believed that the Government
is OF opinion that the telegraph powers OF the Canad
ian Pacific Railway Company limited to the lines and
stations Ot their railway and that, while the language Of
their charter is general It clearly not the intention
Parliament W give such extraordinary and exclusive
powers.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

TRIBUNE OFFICE, March 81 q. m.-The changes in
the barometer yesterday were slight. Cloudy weather
Was followed by light rain. which measured .O2 OF an
inch. The temperature ranged between 800 and 36',
the average 1872 being go higher than the corre
spending day Last and 3' higher than on Thurs
day.
Cloudy weather and snow rain may be expected to-
day IN this city aud vicinity.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
ASSAnLTED BY Two RUFFTANS.

Thomas Walsh, age seventeen, barkeepef
at No. Col East sixteentht yesterday told by two
"tOughs who entered the bsr-roOm and had drinks TO
"hang them up" Walsh refused The two rufians then
began smsshiug the windows and In a short time made
general wreck Of the place. They threw payngs1onss
and bricks at Walsh The young retasted oy nrins
at them with a pistol His ss.ailants tbereupOn ran
away, but one was caught by policeman. Walsh Eas
also arrested The prisoners locked up In tho
Twenty second Street Police Last night Justice
Ford at Police Headquarters admitted walsh 10 bail
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
INARLE TO FORM A NEW POOL.

CHICAGO, March THE general managers of
the Northwestern railroads forming Che Central Iowa and
the Northwestern Traffic Associations held meeting
here today IN the endeavor TO organize pool In place
Of the old associations but It discovered that any
uniformity Of action was not possible. To add 10 the
dcules OF situation the representative Of the Chi
cag0 aud Northwestern road failed 10 attend cOnfere
and In consequence an adjournment was taken without
date. Ihe Central Iowa Association remains In force
until April, anu the NOrtweseru unll March 10 whether
another effort be made 20 organize p0ol matter
Of dOubt-
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
AN ACT OF CONSOLIDATION DEBATED.
inr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRmuNE.I q

NEw-HAvEN, March Tn the Legislature
to-day adverse report the Railroad Committee on
petition Of the Hartford and Harlem Railroad Com
pany for TO consolidate with the Sewflaven and
Derby and 10 ezo tho corporate existence OF the
road up Strenuous efforts were made " have the
report adopted and To allow tho courts before winch me
matter now Ia % settle tho question OF the legality Of the
roads corporate eIisouoo Others argued IN tavOr OF
asking committee reconsider the report IL was
finally voted lO7 To 70 20 the matter the business
vi day Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
TBF DOG SNOW At CTyCTVyATT

CNCNNATI, March THE International
Dog Show closed tonight after four days OF une1-
pected In attendance The arrangements for
sIhbiuon inadequate. but the people manifested
deep interest Ia the Affair
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
Poland Wafer.
rHE oNLY sNFTE T. WKTER To DRINK.

PERFECTLY PURE
THE FINDING OF THE BODY OF A MAN IN GRO
TON RESERVOIR, WHEltE IT HAD BEEN LYING FOR
A LONG TIME. RkMtN DS ONE OF ALL THE THOUs-
EASD AND ON r THINGS THAT ItNDIt MAKE lIsO.
TON WATER THE LAST THING That FASlIDIOU5
PEOPLE SHOULD DRINK. POLAND WATER, PUT Up
N BARRELS AND HALF BARRELS, Il PEtFECTLY
PURE, AND SHOULD BE BOUGHT FOR TABLE L~E
BY EVERY FAMILY N NEW-YORk CITY. lI> AEDl-
CAL PROPERTIES EMILE IT TO 90 N-i DERALlD
81 I A. 4 PERFEt TLN RE, RELIABLE DR. \ k-N0
WATER FOR HE ABLE IT T. UNSURPASSED
DEPOT, TRIBUNE BUILDING. NEW-fOHk.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

Be good to yourself for once, if troubled with
a Bad Cough Cold and Dr. Jaynes Expectorant,
sure remedy for Asthma Peursy &C. well as Throat
Complaints
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
Castoria

When Baby was sick. we gave her Csst0riA
When she was Child, she cried for CsstOria.
When she was a Miss she clung % CsstOris.
When she had Children. she gave them CastoriA
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

diagram bsen.teL ,sdsai Ia this city By ts,;,
snchs ms 7apneG lines CIV, dvons tins Tor :hs =
preceding miinsht White line the sssssas
~ TIA Tas sroksn astEsd Inc
Broadway
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
THE WEATHER REPOR7.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. March For New-England,
snow, increasing northeastery winds. slight fall followed
by rising temperature and diminishing pressure.
For the Middle Atlantic states rain, partly a. snow IN
northern portion increasing easteriy winds, slight fall
followed by rising temperature and diminishing pressure
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
MIsCELLANEOUs RAILROAD NTELLIGENCE.

PITTsBURG, March IA motion for per-
petua injunction restraining Thomas simpson, New
York contractor from proceeding with the work OF con-
siruotion NewCastle aud Northern Railroad
argued in the United States Court here to-day The
plaintiff who directors of the company aege that
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
MIR. WHITE AGAIN IN The EXCHANGE

S. V. White, appeared on the floor of the
Stock Exchange yesterday for the first time since the
cent LacEaWanaa squeeze" In which he took leading
part lie been several days In Washington In AZ
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
COMPLETION OF THE MEXICAN CENTRAL.
THE LAST RAIL TO DR. LAID TO-DAY-AN OUTLAY OF
THIRTY MILLIONS.

THIRTY MILLIONS.
tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Bo5roN, March About thirty millions of
Boston capital invested In the Mexican Central Rail
way rail- OF the main line Of which IS expected to
laid tOmO row thus making continuous line of 1928
miles, from the United border I'll PasO Texas to
the City Of Mexico The ends will meet at Fresnllo,
75O miles from I'll Paso and l7j miles from the City OF
Mexico.
The work has been done In fOur years, az cost OF
S3O,OO0OOO The first subscription. in roh. 1880,
realized So 100000 the second amounted To aDOut the
the third yiel Ell So OBJ O00 and the fourth last
year, the third There been failure to
mert the terms Of JIe subscription. The Mexican Gov
ernment aided with subsidy.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

TAKE RATIONAL CARE OF Your COLD at
by using DIR. JAYsEs ExPEcToRANT, and you may
escape dangerous throat or lung disease.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

Cardinal Pietro was Dean Of the Sacred College. He
was born at Rome 1906 created Cardinal and reserved
ia pe'fo on December 10, 1853. He proclaimed on
June 16 1856. Bishop of Ostia and VelletrL
New-York tribune., 1884-03-08

sAYiNG FUDGE TO GOVERNOR CLEVELAND.
hr0n" Th< Ae,O. York 6uB
Our esteemed contemporary The NEW YORK
EhbUht hs t1s news that tho Ildon IN this State
have decided 0noe put forward Governor Cleveland
% OPPOSE MI Fowler" To which, with all respect 10
kk3 IsIBUNE, answer Fadgel