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New-York tribune., 1884-03-21
THE CITY OF CHEsTERs STORMY voYAGl

The City of Chester arrived at her dock at I
o'clock last evening, after one OF the sormlest yoy
March q and Queenstown on the !th, ana wa'
nearly fourteen days on the ocean The WIND wheI
she left Queenstown was from the northwest ano
westerly and on March H. ~, 13 and 10 she en-
conntered dangerous seas. On the 18th seaman
Erich Johnson was washed overheard while a
work in the rigging. From March 10 to the end o.
the voyage strong northwest winds and head sea-
prevailed. ..
On Sunday last when 72O miles from Haifa,
and j "A miles from New-York, In latitude Al IL
n and longitude 1882 W., the City OF Cheste
sighted disabled steamer, which proved TO be th'
c. ateau MargauX, from Bordeaux, which had les
her rudder and was pitching heavily IN the swell
The disabled steamer conld not send boat 10r as
sstance, as her captain reported ihaf only elght
his crew of twenty eight were iii for work Captain
Land of the City of Chester, therefore sent one o
the mates and boats crew. who with dun
Guilty carried hawser on board IN
was repeated three times, but at each attempt th'
hawseT parted The French captain asked the City
of Chester to lie to till the next day, but as tn
supply of coal was short and the Chateau MaISaul
had only six days coal on board, Captain Land wa
afraid to risk il. II impossbe also TO take th
PASSENGERS on board as the disabled steamer wa
pitching in such manner that boat could not III
alongside without being smashed. CAPTAIN Lane
French steamer a steel tou-rope and having to ,cu
his own boat adrift, as IT was so bIohei
and full Of water that ii could not b'
raised TO the davits The Chateau MargauX re
ported that it had eight days fresh provisions ah'
enough salt provisions to last three months OF
board.
One of the City Of Chcsters passengers said:
Our captain did all he could but the Frenchman wa
either too nid stupid To give assistance him
SELF lie would transfer his pass myers at rst i
when he wanted to do impossible. If he wou
sent one to him could have taken him in tow. w
could not have lain TO- rad only fifteen days Goa
trying to help him, and no man could have done NOR
than Captain Land
New-York tribune., 1884-03-21
WHAT rs GOING ON TO-DAY.

senate Committee on Cities, City Han, 1880 A. no.
Tolumbia College Alumni dinner, Demoncos evening.
Tamrnany Committee on Organization, z. m
vale Alumni Association, Delmonic0's, $50 j. M.
Independent Republican Conference, No. 100 Broad
way, p. m. ..,.,. ,sor.,,.. rxo,,r.
8 p m. .<,. ,,s,oo, rohoo, onm
Funeral OF Mrs Anna Bishop Schultz, No. 443 Park
ave, D. m. g., ,.,o corr,
Racquet tournament, Racquet Club Court
Meeting OF ministers Historical Ha Brookyn; p n
Dr. Mitchelrs lecture health, Association Hail.
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New-York tribune., 1884-03-21
THE RAPID TRANSIT COMMISSIONERS;

The Rapid Transit Commissioners yesterday or
dered President Smiths report to the Mayor of the
proceedings Of the Board to be printed. Some
amendments are proposed before 1t Is adopied.
commissioner LivcTnOre stated that petition as
in circulation in Broad-st, which, by it's titIe,
seemed at first sight TO be directed against allow
ing any elevated railroad TO be constructed IN 'ns %
building of cable surface railroad there. Many
were signing it, he said, without understanding IT'S
object.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
ABOUT BAD AIR.

Are you suffering from malaria? "Yes" Then
you want to hear what we have to say TO you. "NO?n
Wen, you may be attacked at any time, and fore
warned is forearmed you know.
What is malaria? The word means "bad air.
nothing more, Where does it come from? From II
thousand places. From swamps, marshes, woods,
and from any ground whore there is much dampness
and stagnation vegetation In state Of decay. IL
comes from sewers, and enters houses through the
pipes. Even the most perfect plumbing cannot keep
1t out entirely. In word malaria, source Of dis
ease, consists OF poisonous guses, formed IN the way
we have described. There Is nothing more lnsiduous
ana deadly. II pervades city and country, and
strikes down rich and poor alike. 1t is the leading
danger In the United States AT present.
What can be done? Avoid us much as possible the
conditions which produce H. hut when attacked use
BENAON'S CAPClNE POROUS PLASTERS, In
deed, when worn over the region Of the liver and
upon the back, they act as preventive against ma
lurial attacks They act upon the liver spleen, bow
els, and kidneys through the skim and assist these
organs 10 throw on the poison. They act promptly
and with certainty. All the Old-style pastors are
feeble and slow In comparison. Benson's plasers
are highly medicinal ana are proving Infinitely SUI
peTiOr for large class Of diseases not only to all
Othcr external but TO many Internal remedies.
In Local rheumatism, gOut, neuralgia dyspepsia,
and all disorders of the digestive organs, backache
congestion Of the lungs and bronchial tubes these
plasters excel all others In the positive and happy
character Ofther results
Look for the word Cspclne which Is cut In the gem
uine 20 cents, Seabury & johnson, Pharmaceutl'
cal Chemists, New York,
National Republican., 1884-03-01
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Two collie puppies months old, were
stolen Thursday from 1905 Sixth street.
Information has been received at police
headquarters that the younger brother OF
Altman, who was missing about four months
ago recently killed himself in Nashville,
Tenn.
A short, stout.built colored woman, Sc
years old, dressed IN black clothes, black
shawl, carrying a straw basket, stole lot OF
silverwaro aud clothes yesterday from Mrs
Eisenbess, 3Ol IL street.
A pleasant party was given last night by
Mr.. aud Mrs. r, Ii. Graham, 5ll Sixth street
60 their young children's friends. Music and
dancing and refreshments made up an en-
joyable evenings entertainment.
Tho relief committee met last night at their
rooms on II street, Maj. Dyo reported, re-
loved since last meeting 1873 families, max
ing total of 3175 families, and total ex
penditure of about 50, 100, Treasusor Whitney
reported total receipts ut %,O76.6O.
tall, slim whito man, gray hair and
mustache dressed In plain dark clothes
brown oyercoat, and black derby hat, went
to tho residence Of Hon. George A. Post, ll2t
Tenth street. on the twonty-sixth instant
and by false pretenses obtained the first auC
second volumes Of the Surgical and Medica
History Of The late war, also copy Of the re-
Vised statutes aud supplement-.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
lie Lost n Bnsket al Erns.

p. Hickey, farmer, living near Fort
Slocum, Maryland came to the city last
night, on his way TO market, and stopped at
a restaurant on Seventh street, near o. While
he was in tho restaurant some one stole q
basket of eggs from his wagon.
The parties who came Off vanquished in
the affair say that Mr.. A. g. Thompson, of
the architects office, has been bulldozer
over the clerks of his room for years, many
of them submitting TO his insults through
intimidation. Mr.. Blackwell preferred
charges against Thompson for brutal conduct
and making false accounts. For some cause
Thompson's resignation was asked for to
take effect the first instant. He yesterday
charged Blackwell with misrepresenting him,
and called him liar, following it up by
striking the latter on the head with chair,
flooring him. and hurling an inkstand at the
head Of the fallen man, cutting cash an
inch long. A one-armed man named l.. j.
Fenton, in trying to pull Thompson away
from Blackwell, was knocked in the head by
Thompson, whereupon Fenton let fly a
paper weight at Thompson, who in turn
struck Fenton with sash pull. Parties in
the room stopped further fighting.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Paul s,roBarh,s Testimony.

Paul strobach, of Alabama, was before Mr..
SprnRer's committee yesterday explaining
the accounts of his Office while he was d
deputy marshal. He said that he was in
office only five or six weeks, and that during
amounting to about $3.50 The alleged over
charges in his office, he said, did not amount
to more than $35 or $40. The department,
MIR. Strobach testified, had made charges
against many other officers for rendering
false accounts amounting to thousands of
agents, he said, had been sent to prosecute
him upon charge involving, according to
their claim, not more than $40. The whole
power of the department., he asserted, was
turned upon him. and all of his prosecution
had been prompted by malice.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Leap Year at st. Joseph,s.

A complimentary leap year party was given
last evening by Prof t. E. Phipps at his
academy, St. Joseph's hall. The ladies who
acted as floor committee were Misses Laura
Crown, Maggie Kropp, Nettio Smith Annie
Cooper Bessie and Ella Hart, and Mrs
Phipps. Among those present were Misses
Maggie Jones, Annie Tenant, Clara Esch
Rosie Beiber. Ellen Brown, Lula Watson,
Rosie Stein, Nettie Brown, Minnie Wetzel
AMMO Hopper, Ella Hayward, Nellie
Sage, Katie Sage, Saddle Sisson
Maggie Lorch, Sallie Franklin, Annie Lorch
Lizzie Esch, Mamie Grant, Katie Ramon
Messrs w. West, Frank Oliphant, L.
Meadows, James Lackey, Lynch, Il. j. Fin.
giles, Louis Neslin, J. A. Morrison, j. p
Smoot, George Williamson, p. A, Fingles
Prof Elmer Dement, VIM. Franklin, John
Unsworth, Harry Lamond, WIN. Hepner
Charles Collision, Edward Cooper, IsadorG
Beaver. Dr. b. A. Rowe.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
The Merry Lem Year CIub.

The Merry Leap Year club, consisting of
young ladies, gave brilliant dancing party
at Abner's hall last night. The ladies are
principally connected with the Columbia
Turn Verein, The grand march was led by
Miss Mamie meske, of Albany, and Mr..
Chris. Abner. The toilets worn were
bright and pretty, and contrasted
in pleasing manner with tho
hall decorations. Among tho gny throng
present were Misses Anna and Linda Schmitt,
Augusta Bergman, Frances Dieterich, Ida
Hosselbach, Emma Myenberg, Sophie and
Annie Deterich, Lulu Kohler, Louise and
Gussic Donch, Eva Schley, Minnie aud Katie
Backschmidt, Agnes Rakeman, Mrs. Prof
Donch, Miss Katie Scherger the Misses Bux-
man, the Misses Brandes, Miss Schoenecker
the Misses Scholl, and a delegation of Custer
camp Sons of Veterans
National Republican., 1884-03-01
rnE posrorr1cn prpARrMrN NJ
Synopsis of tho Appropriation FOR the
HBhefit Of the ETnits.

- 70" N@ WV HbPApHEihttuh IVA Nh'
Beheft Of the sIaiis.
The postofieo appropriation bill, as pre-.
pared by the committee yesterday, appro.
pirates FOR compensation to posimasters
S10,5O0,00O and provides that no salary of
any postmaster shall exceed $4,000 per year.
Tho postmaster general is authorized and
directed to readust tho compensation to be
paid from and after July /, 1884, for tho
transpor tatiOn of mails on railroad routes
by reducing the compensation to AL railroad
companies per cent. per ahnum below the
present rates computed on the basis of the
average weight. This provision and all of
the general provisions of law touching tho
rate of compensation Of raifoad companies
for transporting mails, are made applicable
to all companies whose railroads were
constructed in whole or in part by subsidies
in bonds and public lands granted by tho
United States. IL Is provided that companies
whose roads were constructed by n land grant
made by congress on tho condition that tho
mails should be transported at such prices as
congress should by law direct, or on the con-
dition that such railroad should be subject to
such regulations as congress might impose,
restricting the charges of government trans
portation, shall receive only so per cent of
the compensation authorized by the act to
the other railroad companies for correspond
ing service The use of Official envelopes is
extended to all officers of the United States
government, not including members of
congress, and TO all the official mail matter
of the Smithsonian institution. This feature
does not apply to pension agents or other
officers who received a fixed allowance as
compensation for their services, including
expenses of postage.
The aggregate appropriation recommended
in the bill is $l5,26l, 800; the estimates for
1885 were $50,OB2 1S9.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
The Unity Club.

The meeting of the Unity club in tho
beautiful parlors of ex-Mayor M. g. Emery,
2O7 street northwest last evening was we'll
attended. After the minutes of the last
meeting were read, and Hon. Geo. d. Loring
elected honorary member, the following was
the order of exercises Piano solo, Prof.
Theodore King, of the conservatory
of music; reading of paper on
Catfish Aristocraoy," by Senator
John j. ingalls,; recitation. "The Boholink, +"
Miss Helen Baby; solo, "The Minstrel Boy"
MIR. smith, accompanied by Prof. King;
closet scene in Hamlet" with Mrs. Florence
Leach as Queen, D. c. Bangs as Hamlet, and
Mr. Philp as King; solo, Miss Wilkie; recita-
tion, "Oid Uncle Pete" Mr.. ID. G. Bangs;
quartette, "Bedouin Song" first tenor Frank
Pearson; second tenor, r. l. King; first basso,
j. r. Smith; second basso, W. d. Hoover;
recitation, "The Snoror," Mr., d. Q. Bangs.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
pERaONAL.

James Y Johnson, London, England, is at Cham
berlins
Prof ]. H. Phelps, for several years principal o (
CaAenOVia seminary, in Utica, n y, has resigned
tu become pastor OF Methodist chusGh in this
city,
N.Y. W. W. Rapley Hnd family le't the city this
week for an EXTENDED southern tour and will
frnd several weeks In New Orleans before ro.
turning 10 Washington.
jay Greenwood Wilson, of New Jersey, United
81. tus consular ngenf AZ Ponce, Porto Rico who
ha, Uceu seriously III in this city for several weeks
rust, has recovered sufficiently to leave for his
post o. duty.
II, r. Dencll, Athens, n. - II. Hall, Culpeper,
Nna n. A.. Cameron ana WIFE Denver, Col; q. r..
NJ .ur und VIE, syrcuse, y. " Capt u, G., doss,
luln Me. and Mayor j. IL, Johnston, DRuyille,
Va, are NJ The 81. James.
j.. 0. @. ord, U. s. A.; John c, Spooucr, WsC1n-
sin; 4. Euuplzo, New York; II, A. Buell, North
Cpr0lua Oliver &, Stephens, Boston; Mr.. Gen.
ord, Old Point, Va; James a. Ord, MexiCo W. A,
shepard, Troy, n. T.; b. o, Kidd, Boston, A. S,
Rice, Maine Samuel Bailey. jG, Cincinnati, 4hio9i
lieubon Wood, Arizona Z, i. iGkey, Springfield,
gte al tho E1blt.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
TIE ph mni1 CIuu.DIasquefnde.

A pleasant complimentary hop was given
last evening by the PhGnix club at shedon's
hall. Among those present and the charac-
tiers represented were Il. 4. Hurt, French
Count; Miss May Evans, Fiirt; Miss Hattie
platt, Fire Fly; Miss May Held, Queen of the
Smugglers; Miss Annie Held. Flower Girl;
Miss May Giddings, Mother Hubbard; MIR.
Mallard, Monk; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Mitchell, Minnie
Palmer; Mrs. i. Frear, Snowflake; Mrs Nellie
Lewis Gypsy; Miss Mamie Kerr, Red Riding
hood Mr.. Kelly, Cadet; Mrs. Kalstrom,
Phantom; Il. L. Smith, Skidmoro Guard
Miss Sallie Evans, Night and Morning; Will
lam Williams, Topsy; z. c. Checks, Captain
Jack; Miss Hattie Wood, Flower Girl;
j. Dickinson, Continental Guard; Miss
Mamie Pearson, Morning Star; Miss
i. Dubois, Peasant Girl; Miss
Laura Baker, Maria Antoinetto; Miss
Jennie Baker, Lalla Rookh; Misses Laura
Dubois and Hutchinson, Mother Hubbard;
Mr.. A. II. Frear, Irish Washwoman Ed.
Darnall, Dude Mrs. Annie Platt and Mr.. II.
G. Darragh Two Orphans; Miss Kittie
Darnall, Mother Hubbard; Mr.. J. A. Frear,
Continental; Mrs. NJ. A. Darnall, Graud-
mother, and j. L. Leaning, Scotch Lassie.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
A Martha washington social,

A Martha Washington social was given
last night under tho auspices of tho Womau's
Christian Temperance union at Masonic Tenn
pie. The hall was handsomely decorated with
flowers flags, and bunting. All of the ladies
were attired in Martha Washington COS
tune. Mrs. G. l.. Roach presided, and the
following programme was carried out Chorus
"For God and Home and Native Land" by
the Soldiers Temperance union choir; reCi-
tation by Mr.. Morgan, George WashingtOn's
solo, barytone by Mr. Miles, and singing by
the Soldiers Temperance union choir. Re-
freshments were served by the ladies present.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Widows and Dependent Relatives or
Soldiers.

Representative Matson, chairman Of the
committee on invalid pensions, has prepared
report to accompany his bill, providing for
the increase of the pensions to soldiers widows
and dependent relatives from SO TO $t2 per
month. Tho report says that tho total mum.
Der Of Widows and dependent relatives Of
soldiers in the late war now on the pension
roll is ~, 1870; the number of claimants that
will probably secure pensions, 33,6D3 the
number of widows of soldiers of 1912, to.
gether with claimants who will probably re-
ceve pensions, 1S,BO0. The total number of
pensioners, whose rates will be Increased by
The bill, Is estimated at 12l,333 and the ag-
gregate annual increase of pensions at S5,-
9B7,9S4 The report says that, owing to tho
age of those who will be affected by the bill,
the pension list will rapidly decrease
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Pension Petitions.

The secretary of tho interior has received
a communication, signed by Hon. G. c. Mat
son, chairman, and eleven other members of
the committee on invalid pensions of tho
house of representatives, reciting that con-
gress has received large number of petitions
praying increase in rate Of pension for loss of
one eye and recommending that said rate be
Increased if, IN the judgment of the secretary,
1t can be done without injustice TO other
classes of pensioners whose pehsions are fixed
by law, the rate for loss of one eye being fixed
at one-half OF total by the present rules of the
department on tho subject.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Interstnte Commerce.

The house committee on commerce yester-
day agreed to report Representative Stewards
bill to regulate interstate commerce and pro-
vide for the appointment of commission.
An amendment to prohibit pooling has been
added to the bill Each member of the COM
mittee while assenting to tho proposition
to report the bill, reserved the right to offer
amendments when it comes up for considera-
tion in the house. Mr.. Reagan is opposed to
il. as also are several other members of tho
committee. The majority of the committee,
however, express themselves as in favor of
tho hill
National Republican., 1884-03-01
precieuse RidicuIes.

The society "Precieuse Ridicules' met last
evening at their rooms on New York avenue.
A charade entitled "ouvrage" was pleasantly
acted by Miss Sewell, Mile Prud homme, and
Mr.. Marean. A short musical programme
followed. After which a business meeting
was held TO decide upon programme for q
public entertainment soon to be given by the
club for the benefit of the Cincinnati flood
National Republican., 1884-03-01
The JaiI InyestiUatIon.

The investigation of the recent charges
against the Jail officials will begin on Monday
by Chief Justice Cartier. While the charges
are not specified and are really made by
Jensen and Carrie Acbers the department of
justice recently sent communication to
Chief Justice Cartier, turning over TO the
examination of them. This was done with
Wow to have all tho justices, who
are well acquainted with the accused
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Eor ,he I-,,I,v Cb,,rcI,

Presbyterian church gave an apron bazar last
evening at that church for their benefit which
was largely attended. large sum was
realized The success of the affair WAS mainly
due to the efforts of the following ladies
Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Heron, Mrs. Guy. Mrs.
French, and Mrs. Claxton. The church pro-
poses to commence the building of their new
edifce on the first OF April, and the site
selected is at the corner of II and Fourteenth
streets northwest.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

and accusers, to determine whether the
charges warranted investigation. A consulta-
tion of thb justices was held day or two
ago and, although the result is not known,
Warden Crockcr uf the .jnil was before Chief
Justice Cartier yesterday and quite lengthy
examination took place. IL is understood
that the investigation will be fomally in.
augurated OH Monday.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Trouble In tho Treasury.

An alteration occurred in the supervising
architects Office of the treasury yesterday,
between Messrs A. G. Thompson and j. L,
Blackwell Inkstands and paper weights
were fired about, and quite lively scene
occurred for a few minutes. The combatants
were finally separated and peace restored.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
uat,a Re,tnc,,nu.

The decrease of the public debt for the month
of February is about $2.5OO,000 The heavy
payments during the month, on account of
pensions, amounting to nearly $l3,0OOO0O,
prevented a greater reduction.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Red NIen I'm "a War Dance.

The thirty-second anniversary of the Win
nebago tribe of red men will be celebrated
Monday evening at Abner's hall. An exhi-
bition of Indian war dances in full Indian
costume will be u feature of the occasion.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Cutt,na CurIicues Oh the Ice.

Babcocl lake presented an animated scene
last night. The ice was frozen hard, and
over its smooth surface glided about 200 la
dies and gentlemen. There was also thin
coat of Ice over the rivor.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
AMI ID. ID. nj. XIalI.

The officers of the grand lodge Of /. o. O..
NJ. paid an unofficial visit to Washington
lodge, No. 6, last evening at their lodge room
in Timms's hall. Addresses were made and
a pleasant social time had.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Bonds 10 he Redeemed.

The secretary of the treasury has given
notice that the department will redeem
bonds embraced in the 126th call, prior to
maturity May ~, with interest to date of
presentation.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
NsefNrpI.

Rear Admiral W. G. Temple was placed
upon the retired list yesterday, and Commo-
dore j. H. Upshur was ordered to be examined
preliminary to promotion.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
momc Afier tI,c FnnernI.

The military escort from the New York
post who accompanied the remains of Gen,
Ord to their last resting place left for home
last night.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
nr 1irenn,s nInner.

DIR. Norvin Green gave dinnor last night
at Felter's restaurant, on Fifteenth street, TO
ten gentlemen. Mr. Henry Watterson was
among the guests.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-09

Chronicle, "cannot long continue In the
face Of tho bright prospects for crops,
and for almost every line Of legitimate
business. The influence Of the power
full bear cliques In New York which has
been so widely felt has not been sufll-
cient to prevent reaction, and though
wide fluctuations In stocks are still TO
be expected there is no good reason why
those fluctuations should influence the
money market Of the country. The only
line Of legitimate business, the pros
poets Of which are gloomy, is iron, and
in this business II Is generally agreed
that prices are as low as 1t is possible
for them to go, and reaction Is both
waited for and expected. The decrease
in clearings this year as compared with
the same months last year is rightly at
tributed to the decrease In speculation,
caused by the New York failures. The
uneasy feeling In the New York dry
goods market Is unwarranted, as Is
agreed by the best authorities there. In
the West the feeling Is hopeful, and
with one Of the best wheat crops ever
raised In the country ready for market,
with few failures In legitimate business,
and with the desire for wild speculation
so greatly decreased, II Is hard TO see
why the holders OF money should mani
fest distrust, unless, as we have said,
the present stringenoy is artificial. hav-
ing the troubles in Wall street merely
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-09

HENRY WARD BEEcBER Is catching 1t
In fine style now since his bolt OF Mr..
Cleveland. Mr.. Beecher having made
the assertion that dollar day was
enough for any working man, it will be
seen that he can't mix with Ben Buffers
party; he will be obliged to take his
choice between those two Kansas patri-
OTIS, Mr.. 5. c. Pomeroy and Mr. j. p. st.
John, whose parties are nearly iden-
.-ticnl