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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
BUTLER Ar THE CAPITOL.
Tpy TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Among the visitors
ON the floor OF the House to-day Benjamin f. Butler.
He appeared be robust health his rudy face al
most put to shame the blush-rose in his buttOnhoe his
step was firm his voice clear aud strong There
need for him 10 raise foot and let II drop and
whisper "No paralysis there" Everybody could see for
himself that the Massachusetts statesman was In prime
condition, Doth physically and mentally aud that he Is
quite able 10 bear the strain of Presidential campaign
should be be called TO be the Joint candidate OF
the Observation-Disclosures, the antMonopoly and the Demo
cratic paTtes II noticeable that General Butler
spent all bis time the Democratic side OF the chamber
and he himself agreeable to the Democratic Repre-
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STILL DIsCUsSING THE DAVIS.
MR.. POTTER BELIEVES THE ONE AT QUAKER BRIDGE
AN UNwIsE MEASURE.

MR.. POTTER BELIEVES THE ONE AT QUAKER BRIDGE
AN UNwIsE MEASURE.
The Auueduct Commission continued yestcr-
day ts hearing in the case OF the Quaker Bridge Dam
and other sams and reservoirs. The estimates given
yesterday OF the quantities OF material
to be used in the Quaker Bridge Dam and subsidiary
dams and the cost prepared by Robert L. Darogh
and not by Chief En- gineer Church.
Chairman Dowd yesterday questioned the correctness
Of Mr Darraghs estimates Explanations showed that
he had estimated part Of the work solid masonry a.
S35 per yard, when only the face OF the dam u to be
solid masonry the back OF Il being rubbe masonry cost
ing only 81 so per yard Br. Potter submitted state
ment by Mr. John @. Tucker weLknown builder, who
estimated the cost the Quaker Bridge Dam at S5sl4
s24 Commissioner Thompson said that It was based ON
the misleading estimates OF or Darragh, which ha been
shown TO be So 100000 greater than would be required
William III. Grant, civil engineer formerly connected
with Central Park said there danger that the Quaker
Bridge Dam would stand built Of the proposed d.
mensons but that he had doubt dam could DO built
at the Quaker Bridge which would stand.
Commissioner Thompson said that contractors varied
greatly In Their estimates FOR eonsrue5Ing w i 80
Public Works there were nineteen DDS me lonest
bidder George w. Flower, bid 100000 the next bidder
s16 900 higher; and the highest bidder, 81. 2oO,Ooo
Mayor Edison asked Mr. Potter why would not nc well
for the opponents OF the measure to wait until all the es
prepared for the construction OF the quaker
Bridge Dam and reservoir the aeqnrement OF ann anu
construction bridges. Mr. Potter said that ne was 0p
construction OF the dam because ne DeueVd
an oo @ or s GOO 600 S he construction Of this
dam. a cost of 81 100000 by the construction OF inc
SOdOm DAM which would give the city z water Supply
that until the Commission knew exactly what the QUAKER
Bridge Dam 10 cost he would not favor BUILDING u
mission then held business meeting and adopted ths
modified Hudson River route Tor the aqueduct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10

" Steele Unrbor Mastors, Hudson County, Patrick H.
O'Nei and James r.. DOlard. Tho Assembly passed an
ipuusitoria bill TO require detailed statements or
personal property and the senate passed Mr. schencKs
constitutional amendments regulating appointments by
the Governor requiring him 20 send In new name when
nominee has been rejected The Senate also passed
the bill "A wing Justices the Peace the powers OF Com
missloners OF Deeds The Committee on Education re-
ported adversely the bill giving the state superntehd
en OF Public Instruction power to dispose OF the Income
OF the state school Fund for the building of schOOFh0uses
repairs ETC. Senator Gggs, who made the report, sara
that the proposed than ought To lie en-
trusted to any man. The bill indefinitely post,
poned The House re-amended the bill concerning the oil
pipe lines and IL was restored TO It's original condition
The Joint resolution for the purchase OF painting OF
Molly Pitcher at the battle OF Monmouth was passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BILL.
AFTER SOME ALTERATIONS IT IS REPORTED TO THE
SENATE,

AFTER SOME ALTLRAIlONS II 10 EhfOhlED ~ ihh
SENATE
WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Postal Telegraph
bill was reported by Senator Hill to the Senate to-day
The provision relating TO the liability of the contracting
company for failure correctly and promptly to transmit
messages has been amended by limiting such liability to
5000 times the amount paid for transmission Two new
have been added The first authorizes the con-
tracing company employ the postmaster its agent
and operator at any postal telegraph Office where the
teleaphic receipts insufficient TO pay the salary OF
an operator, and pay him commission not
exceeding so per cent OF the charges the messages
transmitted from the Office. The second requires the
General TO provisions IN the contract,
which shall protect postal kilograms against dscrmna
ton In the order of Transmission Ia favor OF kilograms Ie
ceived at such OF the companys offices not oper-
ated under the provisions OF the BILL
The contract system remains the most prominent feat
of the b and not widely different from the scheme
OF the Postal Telegraph Company. except that 1t empow
General TO receive bids from any ele
graph company for the contract The provisions relating
70 the establishment of Government system, pure ana
simple in the event that satisfactory contract with e
tabshed companies is secured combination OF the
features of the Hi and the Edmunds bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
CORNFLL'S ALUMNI TRUSTEE.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

ITHACA, n. Y, April 9.-There promises to
he lively contestin the coming election for Alumni
Trustee of Cornell University The Warner wing Of the
alumni has put forward F.W Hasey, 73of New-fork as
their candidate and the graduates who support the policy
University the other hand have under condera-
ton the names of the Rev George r. vandewater a. of
BROOKLYN and Judge j. b. Foraker 49, the recent Re-
publican candidate for Governor Of OHIO Th5 renewed
light for member OF the Board OF Trustees promises 10
be even more bitter than the contest last year The war
ner faction has issued circular letter all the alumni or
the institution asking that Mr. Halsey be supported as
the candidate representing different policy than IN at
pursued by the authorities OF the University
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sentaves who paid him n ereat deal OF attention and
seemed to find much enjoyment in his society
In the course of the day General Butler attempted to
visit the senate Chamber He was stopped by door
keeper. who respectfully but firmly denied hun aomls-
SION and directed him to The visitors reception room,
FROM which he was informed his card would be taken
alter O'Clock any Senator whom he desired 70 sec
Under the new rules OF the Senate Governors and Repre-
senatves enjoy the privileges of the floor but ex-Gov-
errors and exCOngressmen are denied admission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
THE TAX VALUATION REDUCED.

TRENTON, April 9.-The New-Jersey Central
Railroad Company has appealed from the estimate Of the
value OF its taxable property fixed by the state Board
for the Equalization of Railroad Taxes which, on March
% fixed the taxable value OF the road at 25, 900 900
The Commissioner OF Railroads disposed to rate 1t
many millions higher. but the State CONTROLLER andStae
Treasurer fixed the valuation at the sum named Under
the laws Of 1876 railroads have the right to appeal from
valuation OF the State Board and have their cases re-
viewed by the Supreme Court The appeal made to
Justice Depuc who fixed the previous valuation at Tl7.
100000 and he Just reduced the appraised value from
$25 000, 900 to R21 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
pAyeERs FROM ICE IN NEW.BRUySW1cK

BosroN, April ga dispatch TO The Journal
from Calais Me- says that the New-Brunswiek Railway
Company issued this morning prohibiting trains
from crossing the bridge which spans The St. Johns River
at Woodstock. " b. The river has risen rapidly during
the past lew days. breang the Ice, winch mas gone
down the sire In Lar quantities threatening 10 CARY
on both the raw and carriage bridges unni rnrther
rder. passenger will cross the river by the carriage
srfdge unles thai too should suddenly become unsafe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
cOLLEcrIyG F,R A BOGUS RATTLE.

Ida Smith age fifteen, of No. $40 EIghth-st.,
Jersey City, Mamie Landers age fourteen OF No 34
East Onehundred andsixh-st. yesterday were held 10
bail in 1900 by Justice Reilly charged with selling
chances In bogus rattle for the benefit Of five orphans.
Ida said that she had been led into the scheme by Mamie
who gave the money to aunt, Mrs. Dunphy, with
whom she lives Mamie said that she had collected
money church fair and finding 1t easy work had
su gesed to her that they collect their
count The aunt consented AMI they had been
full Both girls admitted having attended theatres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
ADVERSE REPORT ON THE RAILWAY BILL

ALBANY, April 9.-The Assembly Railway
Committee gave important hearing this afternoon
the measure known the General Street Surface Rail
way bill Francis Lynde Setson, of New York. represent
ing the existing street railways in NewYork advocated
a favorable report on the bill by the committee; while
Charles p Shaw vigorously assailed IT, The committee
then went into executive session, and after long debate
agreed 10 report the Dill adversely by the following
Ayes-Messrs Scott LitteiOhn, owen, Danagh, yedden
and Osborne-6; nOes-Messrs Dayton Kittle sbp Ely
and Dimmick-5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10

ard g. Webb reporter Of The Morning EeSA
received @ check for 5000 ia common with Other
reporters the aggregate amount being 1000 distributed
10 reporters mt the close of tho session Clarence Deung
editor returned the check to the State treasurer Birds
eve c. Lake. jr another reporter Of me Morning Nexs.
aso received $50 for reporting the proceedings OF me
Board Of Aldermen, and like amount for reporting no
proceedings OF the council The exposure charges tIs
The publishers Connecticut newspapers have co0ped
the reporters share the perqustes and In some ID
stances retained the whole amount 1t Is also charged
that many other have been committed by the Leg
iature In the way Of improper appropriations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
A STEAM YACHT Id UYCRED.

The steam yacht Lagonda was launched from
John Mumms yard the foot OF Fiftyfth-st, South
Brooklyn yesterday The Lagonda Is owned by Joseph
C. Hoagland and will be enrolled In the fleets OF the
New-York, Atlantic and American Yacht clubs She has
flush deck IS 1870 feet over ALL lis the water line
Ole feet beam. and has 10 feet depth Of hold She viii
be owed 10 Williamsburg, where she Will receive her
machinery which has been designed with special refer
encc 70 high speed 10y Charles T. Emery, consulting
gneer 10 the Treasury Department for the .Reyenue
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EVENING SESSION OF BOTH HOUSES.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUSEI

ALBANY, April 9.-The assembly tonight
passed by the large vote OF 90 to Senator lows bill
prohibiting the sale and manufacture OF oleomargarine in
this state.
The Senate passed the bill providing for the purchase of
several thousand acres of land by New-York in the
Twenty third and Twenty fourth Wards for the purpose
establishing parks la tlit part OF the city.
The Senate Railroad Committee reported favoFably the
bill prohibiting passes railroads. with the pros-
ion that the prohibition snail apply only to members OF
the Legsltnre State and Municipal officers am officers
appointed elected under any State law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
HARLEM RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

10y TFLENKAPH IhIBINtI
WASHINGTON, April Representative Dor
sheimer to-day offered a memorial signed by Henry She
don, Joseph j. O'Donohue and than 200 other
chants, capitalists and citizens oNewYOrA praying Con
gress authorize the Secretary OF War enter into
with Charles stoughtOn and his associates for the
entire work Of the Harlem Improvement for not
exceeding 81 295 600, including The furnishing Of the
right way free to the United States-the work ~ be
comuletpd N 1885,
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A FIRST OF APRIL SUICIDE.

PORT JERyIs n j., April 9.-RObert Robin
SON. Of Carpenters Point suburb Of Port Jeryis found
letter in secluded place which is believed TO point to
a suicide II reads follows; "SusseX County. y. j..
am from NewYorl City 20 up 10 the top of this noun
tain die in peace. took bottle Of laudanuin this
morning Please take this to the nearest coroner or THIS
place and advertise in paper. George Van Buren,,
April 1, 1884" The name was on the paper IN several
places Many believe 1t TO be April fool hoax Many
people are searching today in the storm Nothing has
been found yet. The search will be continued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
HoNoRs DIVIDED IN MISSOURI.

ST. JosErH, Mo-, April 9.-ln the city election
Yesterday the Republicans elected Major H. r. HartWig
Mavor by 81 majority. and the CITY Register COiect9r
Attorney and a Councilman IN the second Maiu' ie
democrats elected the Marshal Recorder anu -FOUR COu
Cilmen.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April "a large vote was poleu at
The city election yesterday Incomplete returns hca'e
the election of Talbot, Democrat over hunt r'ePu'
Cor Mayor and probably three Democratic Aldermen OUT
or six making tine Council Republicans ana Deu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Senate iii execu-
tive session confirmed the following nominations to-day
Thomas r. Reeves, he agent for the Indians OF the
Quapaw Agency in the Indian Territory, vice Henry NJ
Lawson, who has been appointed but declined "liiam
W. Rockh to be second Secretary OF the United states
Legation In China. Charles T. Mccoy, to he Register OF
the Land Office OF Aberdeen Dakota Also the following
pOstmasteIs AlonZo g. Wood at Naugatuck Cohn-
Frank II. Reid AT Snfield, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
TO DEFINE LEGAL TENDER.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The subcommittee
OF the House Committee the Judiciary to-day agreed
upon joint resolution proposing constitutional amend
ment relating to the currency. The proposed amend
ment as follows The legislative powers granted 10
Congress by the Constitution shall construed
cude the power pass any law making anything hut
gold aud silver coin tender in payment Of debts except
after declaration of of rebellion nya
sion WHOM The public safety may demand IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

The steamer Scythia arrived from Liverpool
yesterday, among her passengers being Emory Cobb,
Charles Dill, william Eastwood, A. Graves, Mrs. H. K.
Hickox c. b. Hoffman, Il. 5. James, Mr. aud Mrs. X. q.
Low Mr. and Mrs John Odell Mr. and Mrs. j. Robinson,
j. NJ. Townsend Mr.. aud Mrs l. Tounen and j. A. Rich
ards.
Among those who arrived by the steamer Anchoria
Yesterday were Mr. aud Mrs. W. j. Frazer Robert Dry
bofough the Rev John Leiper DR.. Lugo, ). Morton,
James Whltesde J. w. Holmes, James Cunningham and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
THE NORTHERN yEwYoRK CONFERENCE.

IBI ILLE"hATH To INT IHII'V'I''
UTICA, n. Y, April 1.-The annual session
OF the Northern New York Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church opened here at a. IN to-day Bishop
Harris presided in place Bishop Simpson, who is H.
The case the Rev. Merritt n Capron, Of Rome was
taken up Last year he suspended from the Church
for co nduct disgraceul to his calling committee OF
thirteen was appointed to look into the case Statistical
reports from the pastors received Tonight tue
Rev J. Bingham delivered the cenenn sermon. The
conference largely attended, the delegates numbering
about three hundred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
KILLED RY A TOBACCO POULTICE.

PORT JERvIs, April S.-A few days ago Daniel
A. Smith, living Bushville Sullivan County was
kicked on the knee by horse. The wound made was
deep flesh wound which bled profusey. Smith refused
to have DOCTOR saying that he could dress the wound
himself He bound his leg up with pOultce OF necut
tobacco In few hours his leg began 10 swell and turn
black On Monday he died In great agony The doctors
say death caused by poison In the blood communal
ed ~ the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY,

Troy, April ct. T. KendricK, who gives
Washington d. c. - his place OF residence arrested
here this afternoon on charge OF forgery. He had In
his pOsesson eleven $500 notes Of the Loan and Trust
Company OF Washington. OF which he attempted to
pass. lie was held for examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
4 KOMAY Taxes PARLS Grey.

DR.. Henry Freidnight, of No. 259 West Fifty
fourth ST. reported to the captain of the Thirty first Pre-
cinct yesterday that Elizabeth Bender, age thryeght
OF Ne. West One-hundred- and tenth-st, had taken
Paris green with suicidal intent, and had died at the
NiDety-nnt Street Hospital ohe leaves husband aud
three little children No are given for her act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
AN ATTEMPT TO ELOPE.

KINGSTON, April O. Mrs. Edward Wright,
of saugerties attempted eope yesterday with young
man whose name unknown but Just the runaway pair
were getting the boat Mrs. Wright caught by her
husband, who insisted on her returning home. scene
ensued but finally she returned with him. Mrs Wright
has married for some years, and has family OF
children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
LEGISLATIHE Dish URSEMENTS.

NEw-HAvEN March S.-COnsiderable com
ment caused by the exposure made by The NecHarea
horni0 News OF the methods Of the State Legislature
granting reporters OF various daily newspapers In the
state subsidies of $500 each during the last and several
preceding for reporting the proceedings Of tho
Legislature In papers represented By them. How.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
A PASTORS INCONSISTENCIES CONDUCT
A-...-.L.L--..- ,.-il . I,hn Mia.in,l Ron I'd

NEWBJRE, ApTII Sill NIIssIUOdIy DUdIU
of the Hudson River Central Baptist Association con
yened here to-day to take action in the OF the Rev.
L. NJ Ferris pastor OF the Baptist Church of TiyOl who
Is charged with being engaged to marry three young
ladies. The conclusion reached that the rumors
were in the main true and that Mr. FerTtss relations to
three young ladies' while in criminal were
unworthy OF Christian minister The relations between
the Missionary Board and Mr. Ferris were, thefore
severed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
A DOUBTFUL STORY OF ROBBERY.

SING SING, n. Y, April 8.-NIr. Mann, col
ored man OF Yonkers informed the police there on Mon
day night that masked rObber had entered his house
during his absence assaulted his wife and stole sum OF
money from her The money belonged to young woman
named Jennie Winfield, who Is to start for the South
soon After n dgent search, the police have come TO
the conclusion that the masked burglar story Is pure
nattn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
RUN OVER BY AN OIL CAR.

KINGSTON, April 9.-E. II. Disbrow, assistant
superintendent OF the City Gas Company went under an
oil ear to-day TO fix valve in the tank after telling
brakeman to send the car, which was standing on a
grade to the yard The brakes taken off and the
car ran Dsbrow, cutting Oft one OF his legs and
otherwise injuriDg him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
SENTENCED FOR AN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.

KINGSTON, April 9.-Christian Seibert, of
Gasco got drunk yesterday and drove his wife and chill
dre1 from the house. threatening kill them. He then
attempted TO commit suicide by cutting artery IN his
arm He arrested and sentenced to three months In
the penitentary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
rHE oLp KINGsToN sENATE HOUSE

THE OLD KINGSTON SENATE HOUSE NOT SOLD
KINGSTON, April S.-The historic Senate
House in this city, which announced for sale at auc
ton by the owner Frederick L. Wesbrook. here to-day,
was not sold. A small company assembled and went
through the old structure FOR examination, but Mr. West
brook said il must be started at least al $4,000 and no
one seemed willing to give that sum. There Is still sOme
talk Of getting petition To the Legislature urging the
state to purchase the property.
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A WOMAN ASA UL7ED ~ BOSTON, Al N00yDAY.
BosroS, April 9.-Mary A. Ruggles assaulted NJ
noon today Ia Monument Square. Charestown, by Two
men, one OF whom held her while the other seized her
satohe Both then but the police captured one OK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10
NrwRRrNsw1cK \. J., REPUBLICAN.

NEW Brunswick, Nj. April 9.-The charter
election here has resulted victory for the Republicans
they having elected the Recorder Collector Assessor ana
three out OF the ak Aldermen The campaign was man
aged by The young IGen Of both parties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-10

OswEGo, April S.-Orders were received here
to-day by Captain Blackburn in command OF the life
saving station place his in service April
49, Tbe station will this be provided with Dobbins
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,u.v William Dixon: XxIvth. James b. r.
Strsator' 'yohn NJ. Buchanan; XXyth, f. D. Graf,
lam Rnwn: XXVIth, Walter Pierce John IL
Mckinney: XXyIIth, Benjamin Whitman Onaries