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1lrpoRTAHT!

~ ID t0Ay pOItsuI IAus yOu ouOuiu CAlA
at the New York Cash Store and get q
share Of the Bargains being offered this
week.
Fine white, checked Muslin at &c,
worth l2Ac; white Lawns and Mulls at
half price; o beautiful lot OF Embroide-
ries at 1sc, worth from $50 to aoc. Great
reductions In every department to close
out the remnant Of Summer stock. *
Mr.. III. b. Arnstein Is still In New York
purchasing goods, which aro coming in
every day. and We can show onr ctstom-
ers variety Of new, pretty goods. AJAX
to see our sL0o Corset. This 10 the seai
ever offered for the money. Also uon,o.
thing Mica at 75c and Soc. ~ sl an
Our department OF Ladiea' Eandker-
Chiefs aud Collars 10 unsurpassed In va
riety, style and cheapness. Our s.ock cl
Domestic Goods Is complete, embracing q
beautiful lot OF ca1icoea of latest styies
and patterns. Also tho Indigo Blue CALF
Goes In o variety Of styles. Call on us dn.
ring tho week. No trouble TO chow goods.
n b ARNsTEIH.
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swiffs Specific (s.s. 81 has cured me
OF q long.ssanGing case Of Eczezna, which
has resiaAed all sorts of treatment.
Rev. w. J. RoRINsoa,
N. Ga. Conference.
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BARGAIN COIJrgTEn

T HAVE q lot 'of Woman'a Shoes not
n. Bay State, thHs 7 win sell at 6Oo9.a a55o.
and LOO per pair for cash, which 80 less
than cost. Also, o line Of Hato &c cost and
less % close ont stock iof Hats have
proht. Give me call and ses my bafraiIo
tor caah. .sS .s., ~ a.. B. TOSRERS.:IF .:IF
June 5, 1884 "a 7s Is. ssssa -, i
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Auditor.

The friends Of T.. J. WEBB respectfully an
nounce him as candidate for reelection to the
once OF Auditor Of Anderson County, subject to
the action Of tho Democratic party.
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For Schoo! CommIss.aaer.

The friends Of GEO. NJ. McDAvID respectfulIy
announce him 10 candidate for School CommiS-
eioner. He vii! abide the result Of the Primary
cratic party.
The friends Of s. p. TATE, ESQ.,, respectfully
announce him rs . suitable candidate for the
ONCE of School Commissioner ut the next eiSctfon
subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
To THE VOTERS OF ANDERSON COUNTY:
Grateful for the confidence reposed In mo hftb.
erto, and hoping to merit the same in the future
! announce myself D candidate for reelection to
the ofhce OF School Commissioner, subject to tho
regulations of the Democratic party.
4. W. TODD.
The friends Of Col. J. G. CLINKSCALES. OF
WilliamEton. respectfully announce him ns o SUIT
able man Tor the office OF School Commissioner OF
anderson County ut the next election subject to
the action Of tho Democratic party
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For Iud5o Of Probate.

The friends Of T. C. LIGON respectfully an
nounce him rs candidate for reelection tc the
ONCE OF Judge OF Probate for Anderson County at
me me next election-sabject to the action of the
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For Clerk Of Court.

The friends of Col. N. p. TRIBBLE respect
fully announce him candidate for Clerk OF
Court ut tho approaching eection-subject to tho
action Of the Democratic party.
The many friends Of JOHN w. DANIELS nom-
mate him as o candidate for reelection TO the
ofhce OF Clerk Of the Court for Anderson COUNTY,
subject to the action OF tho Democratic
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Fer Coroner.

The many friends Of J. WILLETT PROVOST
take pleasure in announcing him a candidate
the Democratic party.
The friends OF Il. Y. II. NANCE respectfully
nominate him as o candidate for tho once or
coroner OF Anderson County at the next election
subject to the action OF the Democratic party
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For House OF Representatives.

'he aeuoh VI INC democratic party.
For House OF Representatives.
The many friends Of H. G. sCUDDAY. ESQ.
respectfully announce hir; as q candidate for re-.
election to the House Of Represe natives subject
TO the primary election. Mr. Scudday's experi-
cree and services during tho past session are a
guarantee Of efficient and faithful service in the
future.
Tho friends of E. NJ. RUCKER announce him
as candidate for the House Of Representative
subject to the action Of the Democratic party
The friends OF JOHN C. wHITEFIELD. ESQ.
respectfully announce him as q suitable candidate
TO represent Anderson County In tho next House
OF representatives, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
Tho friends Of Mr.. J. BELTON WATSON re-
spectfully announce him as n candidate for the
House Of Representatives, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
The friends Of r. P. CLIEKSCALEs, ESQ.,, re-
spectfully announce him q candidate for re-
election to the House Of Representatives at the
approaching election, subject to the action OF the
The nuraeroaa :r!sHaE cf Col. JOSEPH y.
BROWN announce him o candidate for the Leg
.s!stura from Anderson County :. .hs neg. eiee
tion subject to the action OF the Democratic party
MANY VOTERS.
Tho friends Of GEORGE E. PRINCE. Esq.
announce him rs candidate for tho House OF
ocratic party ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
rENEMENEHOUNR REFORN.

The Tenement House Committee OF the
Board OF Managers OF the Association for Improving the
Condition OF the Poor which directed 70 confer with
the Board Of Health the enforcement OF certain sec
tons OF the Tenement House act has reported through
Dr. r. sturg1s chairman that the Board OF Health has
promised s earnest support enforcing the section re-
curing that the OF owners OF tenement-honse
property shall be conspcuousy and egby displayed IN
the buildings Much opposition has been encountered In
this direction and the Health Board anticipated more
but the committee believe that one or two convictions
would insure general compliance with the law In the
matter OF insufficient supply In tenenenhOuses,
the Board said II would be difficult 20 comply win
the associations wishes the matter W0uh nave 10 DC
referred Commissioner OF Public WORKS anG tha
the deficiency Que the waste OF water during the
d1v IN factories and Oner places Whefe large
Gusufities were drawn on The committee suggested
that the Board OF Beath should be advised 20 cut OH All
mines leading closets to which the water does not
reach ard that pipes leading from sinks and basins De-
cut OF al the with the main sewer leaving an
AFR pace between the end or the pipe and the sewer and
thus checking backing up OF foul AR nom The sewer,
while II does prevent the OF the pipes AZ waste
pipes -,
requesting the committee 10 urge on the Board or Health
the necessity Of publishing notice that 90 ana aer May
the requirements OF the law Will be enforced, and de
carng that the association viii do all IN us power 70 ad
the Board o. Health prosecuting any notorious or Test
violations OF The Law.
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interest ~ the shers pocket and the practical result
has been that occasionally he has taken so many prs
b obliged 90 conne three and four &C time
In ventated dirty cells eight feet by ten In size But
legislation will remedy all the evils existing Y
the sheriais office there must also be thorough and
radical change the have been chosen 70 exs
the present laws. The evidence submitted 20 US
shows that the present Sheriff has In his possession
money 70 which he has no possible Ute
and which taken from the treasury
Of the City Of New-York by means OF frandhient
vouchers by his subOrdin8tes he mas Deneuteu
10 the extent ~ thousands OF dollars by their mlsdees
and the conclusion irresistible that these nsdess
were committed by his instigaOn, with MS connIN
ance Many Of his subOrdinates and deputies ncuding
most Of those 10 Ludlow Street JAIL plainly SHOWN 10
have been guilty OF the most outrageous blackman ana
extorton upon the unfortunate beings with whom hey
were by the nature OF their duties brought into contact
IN addition to which several Of them have assisted the
Sheriff 20 obtain from the city treasury moneys to when
De had no possible title All Of the evidence, relating 10
both the Sheriff and his subordinates. will be laid before
the Grand Jury order that they may take appropriate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
OBITUARY..
JOSEPH ALLEN.

Joseph Allen, of Joseph Allen & CO., -four
merchants at No. IL southst. died at his home, III
Macdougalst., on Thursday afternoon. He had been
confined his home from general debility for about year
He OF the original members OF the Produce Ex
change and was OF the oldest merchants in this city
Born in Andover Vermont, on April l, 1903, an re-
ceying common school education, he to this city
and became clerk in flour firm In 1922. Ten years
aerward he into business bis own account and
in 1885 he J. r. Whittesey into partnership with
him. In 1888 the firm dissolved, and from that time
It has been Joseph Allen Co, Walter A. Pease being the
Co." After sixty years OF active service, Mr. Allen re-
tired in 1882 leaving the management Of the business 10
Mr. Pease. For Fifty years Mr.. Allen conducted the
business in south-st., between Whitehall and Broad
sts Although Wing for many years. and strong
war Republican. be declined public Office several
occasions was OF the OrignatOrs OF the south
Side Club Of which the late Recorder Hacket pres
dent, and was the original members Of the Union
League Club. He also member Of All souls Church
Mr.. Allen leaves wife. and three daughters
The son IL Assistants DstricAttOme Henry C. Allen.
One OF the daughters the wife Of Judge st0ney o. Gala
fOia, an another l. the wife OF the Rev Mr.. Goodwin
rector OF the House OF Prayer, OF Newark.
meeting OF the Produce Exchange will be held at
D. to-day 10 adopt suitable resolutions and " appoint
a committee 70 attend the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.

Your committee had time to make but the briefest ex-
animation Of this Departments yet enough developed
TO show that the chief characteristics displayed In
its management were extravaganza and meff
cheney. The Commission Is four-hesded, and
the president, who Is elected by the EOard.
IS me only one who has salary; consequence the
Board remained unOrganiZed for tvO years each member
peFslAeny refusing TO for any except himself
Tor PRESIDENT; and II only organized nc last by the
adoption OF the curious cXpedent of rotary presidency
each member, the Republicans well the Democrats
being elected In turn for few months 10 what one OF
them called In the evidence taken before the committee
the Office Of emOument and trust" more undlgnlhed
suaDbe for the spois Of Office has rarely been seem In
addton - this, the department has been spending a
continually increasing amount Of money every year
without propOrOnate benefit accrung To the city
ana indeed 10 has failed sgually in performing some OF
the duuesevOlving upon IT, furnishing maps Ot the
annexed district TO the Tax Commissioners etc. We re
port herewith biD tO lesate ont OF Office the present
four commissioners, and 70 substitute In their place
single commissioner hold office for two years, at q
salary Of $1,000 year who shall be appointed by the
next Mayor, On January l, 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
TAXES AND ASSFSSNFNTS.

We had only time TO begin investigation into this
Department. yet some very damning disclosures we're
made As In the surrogates oco there unattached
auxiliary body existing ahafrecognzed Bureau In the
Department This contains a number Of men who do the
searching into real estate and who, having practical
monopoly OF the bureau and being held responsible to
anybody charge what they choose and perform their
work in any they please. The Crosscst nequa
ties prevail In the OF assessing real estate. The
who has in charge the assessing OF AL the
immensely valuable property in the First Ward
appointed by the President Of the Commission
cOnfessedy without any examination TO his capacity
to perform the dutos OF his office and the assessor
when questioned 90 the method by which he arrived at
the value ~ any given lot OF land, finally forced 90
admit that ~ by means Of that ntuve conscious
that God gives all" The committee did not have
time 20 deeply enough into this Department 10 he able
70 Ort any scheme for remrdyug the evil whose ex
istence limited at rather than fully developed by the
small amount OF evidence laid before
In conclusion, would say that information has been
furnished us tending % show that Of the remaining
departments I'm NewYOrk are In a condition fully as bad
Is the with those departments that we have ex-
amiQed
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act from the public therefor amounts greatly IN excess
Of what their services really worth. Tho injustice
resulting from this greatly aggravated by the fact that
whom half utterly unacquained with the law,
led 20 believe by the circumstances OF the that
these persons Officially connected with the SnrrO-
gates Office have official warrant for the charges
they make. This system, the opinion Of commit
tee, shonld be abolished and such special privileges
No better example of the natural outgrowth Of sys
tenn which permits salaried employees 20 re-
eetye fee sS.r to their own use can be
OF aGars in the Surrogate office today when appears
that II II almost impossible In THAT Office have any
routine work done without paying literally for II; In
they Will perform the duties required OF them by the Law
II perhaps true that the members OF the legal protes
vail but when consider the fact that than half
the dealings in the 5urrOgafes Office directly with IN
dviduals interested in estates that is with widows and
means OF knowing what the law fees the rotten
ness OF the system becomes apparent, and
enables the subOr1nates the Office charge laymen
they are paid 10 perform. In order to O0yiate and,
possible, eradicate this system, committee have
deemed advisable 20 insert provision In me proposed
law requiring the SurrogltetO post notices In his Office TO
the effect that subordinate r authorized accept fec
for services rendered Great has been taken by
your committee in the preparation OF all or these acts 70
all conflicting with the provisions Of the
proposed laws have beeen repealed
As the surest way OF preventing 'currence OF the OK
the part OF the Surrogates employees in the future
that those who have been guilty OF doing in the
past punished intend to lay before the District
Attorney for by the Grand Jury, the evidence taken
before In reference 10 the fees ved by the clerks
aud other employees In the suTogate's Office, which
dence believe, warrants the indictment Of the parties
that the Illegal and eXtOrOnate practices prevailing
among the subordnates only be explained upon the
ground OF gross negligence upon the port OF ne surrogate
or else BY his actually connyns at what took place among
hls subOflinatcs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
DAMP, DIS4GREEABLE DAY.

Rain and snow alternatod TO make the
weather yesterday disagrceable as the majority OF
DAYS have been lately reminding people Of the Yankees
remark about the climate OF England: England don't
have 10 climate, Ggosh but she has enough OF All sorts
IN suit mos, ANYBODY" Smiles OF satisfaction ou
IN. faces OF no one except those fortunate persons WHO
in umbrellas and overshoes. who will probably retire
70 private life on the Indications of pleasant weather.
About o'clock the afternoon the rain resolved itself
manner Al the signal Service office II said that tho
.tortn which on Thursday had been centred tho
Gulf hsd moved northeastw ard and was Nsportng se
WITH Norfolk a There snow a. Pal adel-
phia and a thunder storm AZ Jacksonville. Fla, these
points being the northern and southern edges " the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
PROPOSED CITY REFORMS.
REPORT OF THE ROOSEVELT COMMITTEE.

III
A SEVERE ATTACHMENT OF TIM CITY GONFhN-
NENT REMEDIES UNANIMOUSLY RECON-
MINDED.
The Assembly Special Committee when was
appointed TO investigate the local government
of this city submitted yesterday unanimous 'D
report. It strongly arraigns the adminis'l"-
ton of the city government, when Is sa'u " O'
In an appalling condition. Inc enormous - ~
comes of the Sheriff, County Clerk anu heslS-
ter and found to be the basis OF glgan'lc cam
naign fund. It's proposed to place the County
rIart On a salary of $4,000, the Register on a
soIarv of $40. 600, and to give the Board OF Esu-
rooto the authority to regulate the fees of the
sheriff The compensation of subOrdinates IN
the County Clerks, Surrogate's and Registers
offices are to be regulated by the Board of EST
MATE. All fees collected are to be turned into
the city treasury. No fees are permitted IN the
Surrocate's Office The Committee finds that the
fees now collected there are illegal. The County
Clerk is charged with retaining money belong
ing to the city, while the Sheriff is found to
have obtained money on fraudulent vouchers.
The repeal of the law of last year Transferring
prisoners from the Tombs to Ludlow-st. jail Is
recommended also the passage of law abolish
ing IMPRISONMENT for debt. 1t is recommended
that the Park Board by made single headed
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power prescribe the number and salaries Of the clerks
Of the Surrogate to appoint to the surro
gate IN Of q vacancy In OF vacancy occurring
the Governor IL authorized 20 I'll Il TIL @ Surrogate
has been regularly chosen &C the election The Sur
rogate authorized to appoint and pleasure all
his clerks subject to the revision Of the Board Of Est
mate and The receiving OF fees by the
clerks OF the Surrogate forbidden except where they
taken for the benefit of the city Within ten days after
the bill becomes law the Surrogate Is directed to cause
10 be posted In conspicuous positions in the Offices Of his
clerks notice that clerk assistant is authorized 10
charge fee for any official services except 10 cents
folio for making copies OF papers filed recorded An
account 10 be kept OF ali fees received and transcript
Is 10 be furnished the Controller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
OBITUARY NOTES.

Thomas 4. Fitzpatrick a If -long resident of
the city died on Wednesday at the house Of his sister
Mrs Isaac Devoe No. East Eighty-d fth-st. He was
born In New-York IN ls4s, the family homestead in
East Ei-hty-ntth-st With his elder brother who died
several years ago he long engaged In the milk bust
ness retired SIX years 40 On account or III health
The funeral was held yesterday, the Rev Dr. Fasg or
Grace Church, officiating The burial was ii the family
lot at Woodlawn Cemetery.
William Conselyea died yesterday at his home,
No 457 Bedfordayc Brooklyn at The age OF sevenynne
He was lifelong resident OF Kings County. In so he
was member OF the Assembly. and al tine he was
Treasurer OF the city Of Williamsburg The funeral viii
be held on sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
THREE PERSONS INJURED BY FIRE.

A live coal dropped from the stove in Mar
garet Rbodans kitchen No. % Little Twelfthst yes
teray afternoon and set re TO her dress Wrapped In
flames the woman rum the screaming for help
Policeman Joseph Dusenberger Of the Ninth Precinct
went 10 assistance and succeeded in smotheng the
flames after she had been burned seriously His own
hands we're scorched badly. Mrs RhOdan was carried
back 10 her rooIu aud attended by physician. Dusen-
berger to The house OF tile nearest police sur
gcon. - -
while cleaning tank In the vinegar works, az No 42l
West Eley enGhst yesterday, Henry DreSs OF No. 457
West Eigheenth-st., lowered lighted lamp into it.
Alcoholic vApOr in the tank gnited and explosion
occurred Drews burned severely about the face and
York Hospltal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
INSURANCE NEWS AND INCIDENTS

The topic uppermost in insurance circles at
present IL legislation. This legislative season Com
panes doing general agency hre insurance business ind
1t an important duty and task requiring considerable
vigilance watch various state Legislatures now in
session for hostile bills.
The announcement made that Byron d. West formerly
connected with the United states branch of la Caissd
Generate Insurance Company " Paris. has been sp-
pointed deputy United states manager for the sun Fre
Insurance Company OF London, with headquarters az
WatertOWn. v. Y.
The Manufacturers and Builders Insurance Company
viii occupy the LCriard Insurance Compsnys building
about The nTst 81 Nay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-With regard to
the statement that General Palmer president Of
the Colorado Coal and Iron Company and Pres
ident Love'oy. Of the Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad Company had had conference FOR tho
first named company General Palmer writes that IL 10
unfounded He says further that he Will accept the
presidency another e and points out the danger OF
allowing those who this time control the board Cf tha
Denver Railroad he intu-ed with the direction CT tho
Coal and Iron Company, which furnishes The road VITA
quarter OF rs entire earnings.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE committee Of seven
appointed at the annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company nominate direct1
ors 10 be voted for 25 to-day named the pres
en board George b. Roberts, Wistar Morris AleIander
NJ Fox. Alexander Bddle, Henry VI. Phillips, y. Parker
ShOrtridge d. b. Cummings, Henry d. Welsh, J0nn frlco
Wetherill. william l.. Elkns William Thaw H. h. Hous-
ton and A. j. ClssatL
GTEUBENvuLE Ohio March lathe Carnegie Broth
ers claim OF 1913 900 the ouiy in present against
the Cleveland, Youngstown and PittsbUrg Railroad.
Other claims will be prosecuted
OTTAWA, March IA letter from the Canadian Pa
ciac Railway Company the Department Of Agriculture
shows the total number OF passengers carried intd
Manitoba during the year 1883 by that railway was
81 426 and out of the Province PASS. or the lster
number 100 returning 10 their homes IN The
United States who had been employed On railway
work.
OTTAWA March 1.-the Grand Trunk Consolidation
bill passed the Railway Committee to-day The Depart
ueut oil Justice reported that the amAganation Was
legal and 10 further parliamentary acton was necos-
sary. An amendment 10 prevent an amalgamatiOn with
the Canadian Pacific suggested and Will prO0AOly
b. made tie thlrd reading 81 the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-15
TIE PETROLECH Market

YoRK, March H.
Against a close last night at ~ Ol3i at the
NcwYork Exchange and 81 % at the Mining Board, he
price OF certificates to-day opened 81 Oils and II 0I.
The reason given for the price the report Of
new well near the Anchor Oil Company's land in the
Cooper district and the opening Of Chambers well
with flow OF 100 barrels hour. The former wei s
likely TO be small one and the atteT's output fell TO 80
barrels an hour soon it opened. 80 weak be-
ginning OF the market indnced rush TO SELL and price,
fell quickly TO 81 Here the decline stayed dull and
evershness followed there recovery 10 81 OIL =
Near The close the price reacted 20 81 O0s and tbs
market ended weak az II OOas and ~ OOH
The range Of prices and the total dealings were ss fol-