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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, April %, 1885.
BIDS FOR FURNISHING ISDIAN SUPPLIEs.-AppOint-
ment Clerk Uasser, Messrs. Woog. Seward, Beckwith
and Slater and Miss Cook, OF the Interior Department,
have been detailed to proceed NewYork and assist III
the annual opening Of bids for furnishing supplies for
the Indian Service in that city on May o.
INSPECTOR OF STEAM yEsSELs-The Secretary OF tho
Treasury to-day appointed Matthew O'BI1en OF Louis
lana. be supervising Inspector OF steam vessels Tor
The Xth District, vice George l.. Morton, resigned
DISMISSED FOR WHAT CAUSE i-Chief Clerk Joseph
Mcdonald of the Bureau OF Military Justice, has been
dsmssed by the Secretary OF War for cause and the
former chief clerk Thomas Duke, VINO WAS removed by
Judge Advocate General Swain. has been reinstated.
APPoISTED TO TIE ADVISORY BoARD.-MT. Whitney
has apponted Samuel Archbold, OF Westover Md,
as the civilian member of the Advisors Board wee Myers
Coryell. resigned. Mr. Archbnd was appointed En-
of the Navy IN 1856 and resigned III 1851
Aferward he entered the shipbuding business, from
which retired In July, 1881 Since then Lac has been
living at WestOver.
IMMEDIATE TRANSPORTATION OF BAGG AGE.-The secre-
tary OF the Treasury to-day issued circular TO customs
officers In regard the immediate transportation OF pas
sengers baggage without appraisenent The collectors
the ports viii ALLOW such baggage TO he shipped imme
diately upon baggage entry thereon being made
ROME SANITARY CONFERENCE.-The President to-day
designated Surgeon George NJ Sternberg United States
Army, 10 attend the sanitary conference NJ Rome May
Is. TO consider measures to prevent the Invasion OF
cholera and other contagious diseases.
AMERICAN WooD-PREsERyING CoMPANY.-The secre-
tary Of the Navy has issued the following order: My
attention has been called TO the dealings Of this Depart
with the American Woodworking Company; To
the large OF money paid for the use of the patent
and recently for the purchase OF large plant erected at
tn. Boston Navy Yard by the company am unable To
that the invention has into general use or that
private individuals awaiting OF It's supposed superior
merits hereby designate and detail Captain Francis
NJ Bunce aud Captain Henry l.. HowesOn To act with
Professor Charles f. Chandler of NewYork to look into
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LEGISLATORS DISCUSSING CITY BILLS.
PROSPECTS, OF THE BUILDING, PARK AND GAS
MEASURES

PROSPECTS OF THE BUILDING, PARK AND GAS
MEASURES
There was the usual gathering of members OF
tho Legislature Astor House yesterday discussing
measures before that body Senator Gibbs SAID that he
thought that good many bills would be passed this
week The Building act. which had passed the
Senate would In his opinion, go through
the Assembly without difficulty. The Gas bill would
also be passed he knew OF only one New-York member.
Haggcrty who opposed TO the bill. IL was reported
that $4,000 had been sent ito Albany to de-
feat the bill, hut he did not believe That
public sentiment In favor Of reform In the eNIorlonate
methods Of the gas companies would ne thQuSht make
N dangerous for any member 10 oppose the measure
The Inspector Of Buildings had asked for the passage OF
the biz providing for the appointment OF deputy IN
spectJr. 10 had remained In committee Tor bOOu Whc
but he would try TO force II out 800 -
Another senator said that the Park bill was In such
condition that no could tell whether or not II would
pass. lie said nothing would be done WIN II
nnally until Mayor Grace had made appointments
OF the terms OF Commissioners Van Colt ana htss III
those officials were not reapponted their friends III
the Legislature would oppose any legislation which
Mayor Grace favored. senator Punktt thought the
Park sill would be defeated. no matter what
MAYOR Grace did the present park law provides that
shall issued bearing not higher than per cent
interest aud sold for less than par similar proy
sion in the law year for the Issue OF bonds for
SchOOhOuses defeated the operations OF the act as the
bonds could not be o.,a sSd i this ve eag
to appropriate nearly SloO0OOO for new scho9honses
Senator DAILY said that he favored the Park bill because
n were not passed there would be such an enormous
Increase In city taxation 10 pay Tor the parks IN 10
cause widespread dsess among poor people whose rents
wond be Increased lie said that the talk about the
CITY having already made contract for the parks was
contrary L. the decisions OF the Court Of Appeals ana 10
the opinion OF the Corporation Counsel
Nons ~ tho uem6ers showed much inclination 10
favor the constitutional amendment provld-
ing for separate state and municipal SECTIONS
Tbe Younr Mems Republican Club and other bodies have
had delegates Albany endeayorng to secure the pas
sage OF this bill II Is only asked that the pcOpl' be AZ
Low ed 10 vote upon it, Rnd 1t cannot become operative
until approved by another Legislature. No reasons are
given by members for opposing the Dill rther thh
lack OF interest In the measure. 10 may DO passed.
however there is growing sentiment In us favor IL
does provide for any increase In tho number OF eec
lions over those provided by law.
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CANDIDATES FOR OADErsHIps

Twelve of the young men who were candl-
dates for the West Point and Annapolis cadctships at
the disposal Of Congressman Abram Hewitt bo
physical examination and appeared the College o tho
City of NewYor yesterday for an examination "a tn
their mental qualifications. The examiners were Geporol
Webb president Of the college, and Commander shenard
of the School ship st. Marys. Mr. Hewitt watched the
examination. 1t conducted orally in arithmetic Eng
lish grammar and geography Five boys obtanrd from
go to 80 per cent two OF them VIII be selected for APP
Archibald Campbell OF No; 232 East Elghteenth-st +;
Sumner Ell Kettee. No West Thirty-u.st-st. J,,es
william Clinton. No l3 West Eighteenth.st q i Han.
iltOn OF Colonel Hamilton OF the United states
and Richard T. Wainwright, No. II East Twenty
st. The selections will be made time ne xt wreh
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YORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY April 1ssTwELvE PAGES

of q single OF robbery in westst, which at
tribued sD said policemen and cltizens to the fact OF
the street being brilliantly Illuminated ut all hours Of
the night, and evidence be had to similar state
OF things existing wherever electric lights are placed
Thieves Will not cOngregate or lounge where electric
lights burning, and other dsreputa6e characters
lighted by gas
An enthusiastic friend Of the electric light companies
1t is rather a suspicious this report should be
sent TO the Common Council few days previous to the
meeting OF the Gas Commissioners who TO decide as
TO what streets TO be lighted by and electric lights
during the ensuing year, presenting as It does a
meagre opportunity Tor replying 10 the misleading points
contained in the communication from the Commissioners
OF Lamps aud Gas.
pressed their desire and wish that certain streets OF the
city and especially those leading to the ferries should
OF Estimate and AppOrtionnien among tle numerous
petition signed by hundreds OF most influential and
heaviest taxpayers and representing capital OF ut least
$400.0O0,0O0.
II is the unanimous belief among the police force OF
city that the electric light great aid TO them IN
the maintenance of order and would seem as II at TINS
particular juncure there strong effort on the part
OF those advocating illumination by gas to crush ont
electric lights. and place the streets Of tue city aenn III
the Obscurty at night which existed before the Intro
duciOn OF electric Lighting. o.,
more than that Illuminating by gas but the adyan-
ages be derived from the security TO life ana property
along our water fronts ana through our prncipal
hOrDughfares during all hours OF the night, rs well as
OF security whlchleyeryOne feels whle using
street lighted give more than adequate cOmpensa-
ton.
our citizens AMI taxpayers have. through the Board
OF Aldermen. and their petitions TO the Board OF Es
mate and AppOrOnment placed themselves on record
in favor OF these electric lghts even ~ the hdl-
Onal cost and article of city expenditure can he
s well borne that which provides for wellighted
streets. parks ana avenues. 49,
adopting tins means OF illumination aud it remains for
the citizens New York determine whether they Will
On hack ard or forward ana it would seem that
the influence Of the superintendent OF LAM ana Gas Is
concerned, he prefers to remain In the rt Instead OF
adopting system of street illumination which mas oeen
"a Teufb en N
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REPORT ON THE BARGE OFFICE.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury received from the Collector Of Customs
at New York comparative statement OF the duties col
eced on passengers baggage since the establishment OF
the Barge Office from August %. 1854 TO March 10.
1885 and during the corresponding periods OF the four
previous years. when all baggage was landed on the
steamship wharves. In lSSO'sl. the duties amounted
to $l1l,3S7; 1Ssl-'s2. $l02A7O; 1ss2's3' SSo'2sl
lss3,s4 SsO.07S; 1sSi's5 siuce the establishment OF
the Barge Office S7l 545. The number of passengers In
1SSOiSI was 3O,225 and in lSs4'S5, $500. There
has also been increase I'm the number
packages to the public store for appraisement
since the Barge Office established. The surveyor
acrbes the decrease the amount Of duties collected
from passengers baggage to the decision OF tbe supreme
Cour. in AsOr wh!c, he says, practically al
free OF all wearing apparel old or new brought
by passenger The quantity OF this sort oil baggage
has increased greatly since that decision was prOmu
gated Tue of inspecting baggage since the ehta
lisnment of the Barge Office has been S6OlOl OF when
amount 52 2lS paid 10 Mr.. Strn. and the remain
der laborers employed at the Barge once me mum
inspectors employed at the Port Of New Ork has
increased from go in 1850 to 3l2 in April, 1850.
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CIVIL SERVICE REFORMERS.
GENERAL BRACES LITTLE STORY.
COLONEL BEAL's REPLY TO BOARD OF Tx
AMJNERS-THR sTORY-TELLERs MORAL
fnx rrr rG APu To TIE TRIDUNE.

COLONEL BEAL's REPLY TO BOARD OF TX
AMINERs-rHr sTonY-rELLER's MORAL
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIDUSE.I
WASHINGTON, April 25.-One of the brightest
as well AS most active and influential Democrats Ia WIS
consln Ia General Edward S. Bragg who is spending
few DAYS In Washington He is practical politician anu
frankly confesses his contempt for what he would cali
Professional Civil Service Reforrners ana tuelr
methods think of the schooimaster CiVn
Service Board" SAIL he without Deng remihueu Vi III
incident that happened during the war; hau come up
from Fortress Monroe short leave OF absence ar
rived late in the evening and was preparing 10 ENJOY tue
unusual luxury of sleeping in n comfortable bed In
warm room when / heard rap at my door ana ola
Colonel Boal-who had been MISUNDERSTANDING Oh
Wiseonsin-entered He was born aud raised In Mary
land and his conversation and manners showed LIS
Southern birth aud breeding He was loyal 10 the core
and brave lon but he had noe been fortunate, ana
when he came o suppose he was dead Droho
and knew that had some money, or would not ne In
Washington After he had been seated very short ume
General. may touch your bellr
The .tonch brought brandy and water, and after he
had touched the tell three or four times the Governor
straishened himself Tilted bis at OaeA caared his
voice and began .,..,.. o..
General. / have been seeking a commission as
Colonel IN one of regiments nOont 70 DC
organileI in Florida have peen before this BLANK
board fOT eXamiLaton.' ..-.,
Well said 1, : suppose you got through ,
80 Got through! got through! Oh. yes got tnrougn,
PRESIDENT of the board-silas Casey you know, sir.
Why knew Casey long ago before he was as oig man
as he seems to think he is Well, sir, went before
his blank board There he and the rest OF them sat
iookino as wise as owls Well General what kind OF IA
blank fool question do you suppose that ieiow casey
fired Rt mel Why sir he asked me 10 90 % sum III
decimal fractions Just raised my spectacles ana TOOK
good look at him and his board, and then salo,
"Gentlemen. If you expect 10 put u9wh the pe y
with decimal fractions yOu are blankedly MISTAKEN,
and took my hat and bowed myself out sir. On yes
got through! ~ c,,, e,oo
reormers aud their theory of administration for great
Government like ours"
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diapians are very over the Presidents seelhns
disregard of their demands.
MISREPRESENTATION or NEw.YORK DEMOCRATs.

WASHINGTON, April 25 (SpeciaD.-H. ID. Nc
Henry. member Of the National Democratic committee
from Kentucky, returned from New-fork last Night
lie said that the Democrats of New-York were ossaus
fled with the course of the Administration In regau w
the Offices and that the grumbng is no longer IN WIS
per but spoken in loud tones. This spirit Oh ussa
faction Mr. McHenry said porvades rank and file Inc
leaders are even more ouspoken than their followers
The complaints are not much at the delay In the
bestowal OF offices against the policy that seems 10
control the selection OF men for place The stahch
Democrats feel that Administration is showing 700
much Difference to the Mugwumps, to the exclusion
of party men. AS an evidence OF INC
feeling Mr. McHenry remarked that August Belmont
formerly chairman OF the National Democratic Com-
mttee ana n man Of national prominence IN al parry
affairs expressed himself out Of patience with the
Administration He included even Secretary Bayaru III
his criticisms although in the past the closest friendship
has existed between the Secretary and MI Belmont III
1876 1850 and 1884 Mr.. Belmont advocated the
nomination of Mr. Bayard for the Presidency ana at inc
three successive National Conventions OF those years ho
was on hand the leaders OF the Bayard FORCES
Mr. Belmont makes cOncealment OF his discomfort
He SAWS that the Administration does not seem 10 kho"
or remember the men, who for wears m3uc tIe DSmu-
cratic fights keeping the party together III spite Oh US
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EyTRAp1rIoS TREATY WITH ITALY.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The Secretary OF
State and Fava. the Minister of Italy at Washing
ton exchanged April "a the Publications oil thelr re-
spective Governments of tho convention concluded
June H. 1884 supplemental to the convention for the
extraditiOn of fugitive criminals between tine uncl
States and Italy of March %. 1865. kidnapping OF
minors or adults the detention of one or more per-
sons for the purpose of exOrng money from them OF
their families for any other unlawful purpose Is
added to the crimes for which extradition may De
granted 1t also authorizes any competent judicial
magistrate of either Government to whom shall be eN-
hibted duly sworn certificate of the Secretary OF State
of The United States the Minister Of Foreign AHdrs
of Italy attesting that requstOn has been made by
the other the preliminary arrest OF person
accused of an eXtradltable offence, TO issue inc
necessary warrant in order that tho evidence oI
crlninalty in the case may be heard ana con
sdered. Such magistrate may also Issue war
rant complaint duly made under oath by q per
son cognzan the fact or by diplomatic or consular
agent OF the demanding Government when duly
authorized Such accused person shali DC
held forty days only subject To formal demand OF the
Government supported by the required evidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-26
BEGINNING THE LACROSSE SEA SON

The grounds of the Williamsburg Athletic
Club at Dckab and Classon ayes. were rendered gay
yesterday afternoon by the brilliant coors in the
costumes Of the many ladies'. They 10 wit
the first lacrosse game OF the was given
under the Of the Metropolitan Lacrosse
ISOLATION which is composed Of the New.York Club and
those OF the NewYork University. Stevens Institute
and the Williamsburg Athletic Club. The
teams included representatives. from the four
clubs and follows: Wheeler,
n. y, goal; Brown, n. Y, point; Ritchey,
n. Y. cover point; Roberts and Wright, ~ Y
o. defence field; McClain y. Y. Held; Gerndt
~ Y, and Matthews. n. Y. IT, home field; Halstead n
Y T.. outside home; and Tton. ". Y. IT, inside horne
Opposing team. In the order OF position C. eros,
bic W. A. CT f. CrOsbie. W. a G.; Coldeway steyens:
Post Stevens; Fannery. W. a. c.; Gilmore, W. A. c. !;
Crisdcld, Stevens Norris. Stevens; Field W. A. C. and
Burns, W. A. G. II. G. Hegeman, W. A. c. was referee
and f. II. Trcarten, W. A. C., and g. s. Haskell " Y H.
umpires for the teams In which their
clubs were represented. The Williamsburg and Stevens
won the choice OF goals and selected tho
neafer the grand stand Tho first gouI
won by the New York and the University men after
few minutes OF active play about their opDoncnt.
goal. TitOn secured II. Gilmore the next goal for
the Williamsburg and stevens team by hard work la
the third inning there was much upheaying OF dirt I'm
front Of the grand stand Brown goal for mo
New-York team. Burns made the fourth goal for the
williamsburg and Jersey crowd The fifth goal ,yas ,ho
the field like wandering spirit. After being painrIv
worked down To one end with every one expertug m
throw and transfer the scene ofacton the other end OF
the field. The CtOsbic brothers. of the Willatnshurg
Cub, goal and point respectively, worked together ke
pFr OF Samese twins. guarding their end OF the field
perfectly. After several attempts, Flannery made Tho
goal and victory rested upon the crosses of tbe Ws
burg and Jersey men by "a score OF TO 2.
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THE DEMANDS OF INDIANA DEMOCRATS.

WASHINGTON, April 70 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
voo,boes and all the Democratic Congressman
IN Indiana except Mr.. Kleiner, have
held several conferences this week In
in Indiana and the appointment in their stead OF oscar
Henderson. OF KokomO; s. q. Hunter OF Lawrence
burg; and Thomas Hanlan, OF Terre Haute This de-
mand It is understood was formally laid before the
President to-day. but he did not offer any assnr-
ance that it will be granted speedily. II at all;
and the Indiana statesmen greatly dissatisfied Inc
Democrats In all the states uniting In making war
upon the revenue collectors and importnnate IN
their demands for immediate changes The Democrats
IN the South all through the whskey regions are
particularly importunae. They say that the present
collectors been In every way Offensive and that as
they are not by the Civil Service tenure OF
ofioe law they should be removed at once The In
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JUSTICE wYLIE SEEKING TO RETIRE.

WASHINGTON, April % lSpeciaH. Justice AM
drew j. wyle of the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia to-day called at the White House and saw the
President to whom he handed letter In which he asks
to be placed on the retired list ms
successor appointed Richard T. Merrck believes
that his kinsman, Judge william NJ Merrick, OF Mary
land. will receive the appointment Mr.. Mernck WAS
one OF the Judges Of the District Court ut the beginning
OF the war. r. T. Merrick said " have every reason
TO suppose that william Nj. Merrick Will be appointed
All my information Is IN that direction Another thing
when Judge Cartier retres thuk Mr. Merrick will be
made Chief Justice ana Auditor Payne Will be Ar
ponted Justice IL is the right thing To do ana
President Cleveland generally does the right thing
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FIRST AUDITOR OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, April % ISpeciaU.-The
President to-day appointed James Q. Chenoweth, OF
Texas First Auditor Of tho Treasury to succeed H. NJ
Reynolds OF Alabama appointed April ls1s7s,
by Mr. Hayes. Mr.. Reynolds had enjoyed the advantage
OF experience auditor before he came
TO the Treasury. and has performed his duties with
eeeieucy and fidelity His official record is unarnished
and no charges been made against him. Little
IA known here about Mr. Chen0weth except that he
Confederate soldier, and is an active Democratic poll
fcian and that his appointment to desirable Federal
office was urgently desired by Senator Maxey and Con-
Stewart both OF whom IL is said fear that If he
remains In Texas his ambition may neIIeIe VIII ther
future political prospects,
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Earned Brooklyn 2 Baltimore q. Base on balls
BROOKLYN ;: Baltimore. g. Base erfOrs-HroOKyn !;
baltimore o. Left bases ro0slyn. u. Baltimore l.
struck brooklyn q; Baltimore. s. Double plays Mann
aud sieams base hits -smtn J. a,e on oalkIhfo ~
yn ia timOrc lit by pitchcr-BrO1klyn, u. Baltimore
i Ump e-Coanolv. Time J hour aud a mlnutcs
sMuldoOn out Tor not touching base.
The finest game Of baseball played In jersey CITY III
years took pace between the Jcr-eY cry aud Bridgeport
Gibbs. IL pitchers game throughout aud athon<h
played not single play cr succeeded
In eros ;ng the plate. large crowd present
and great excitement prevailed The movements we're
quick and sharp and the twelve innings were PLAYED ~
one and three quarter hours. Tho score was rs follows
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MRS. FErEs GOODS SELL FOR sls.ooo

The sale Of the effects OF Mrs. Mary f. Feyh
finished yesterday at No % East seyentietht Tho
goods consisted principally of clothing and furniture
Among the articles a dozen sunshades which sold
prices ranging from $25 tO $50 number OF dresses
from Worth's sold from $40 10 $llO zach. scnlskn
dOman brought $500 anu n seaiskin sacquo Sl75
black walnut armore brought S72 and bedsteal 81 i5
A act OF raw silk lambTequns sold for 500 "a window
The prices gOOd rule. the total for the three
days being about $4,000. IL intended sell the
dead woman'g diamonds at public sale. but afterward
the administrator decided 10 sell thsm privately.
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bridgeport .............. o . u o o o o . 90
First oase BY ey ,I nI&eeTor o EaTS mo
bridgeport :, I'm on bases Jersey .iiy. hrdl
Time / hour and IS minutes
WASHINGTON, April pa large number OF spectators
witnessed the third game between the NcwYork League
and National clubs. The League men outplayed their
opponents at every point and defeated the h.me club
which has been causing such surprises among other
League and American Association clubs. The NcwYork
nne batied the curves Of the home pitcher ali the
held. The score WAS as folowsi
XaSiona, ..'.--...--..-'...'.......t
Ws Or hfs Ya,,on;i y rrr. ya
tonal .. Now-York. 3. Earned funsNational. y New
PmLApELrHIA. April 25.-Thc Philadelphia league
team defeated the Newark to-day. About 1900
spectators were present.
The score was as follows:
F fSiaGsiplia -
Base mts-Nevark & Philadelphias Errors-Newark II
h. C. ;. Lynch will probably pitch FOR tho Metropolitan
club few days. lie has boon III for three weeks and
consequently unable TO play.
PRINCETON. April ga game played hero to-day
between the QuakeH City club Of Philadelphia. and the
Princeton College nine. The cOlesians lost the game
through poor work IN the field by IL TOO.
NEw.HAyrS. Conn., April 25.-Tho game yesterday re-
shifted as follows:
Gosoa League ....55 8 ! III
Base hi,s-Yae II Boston, %. Errors Yala 25 Bos
ton. II.
SOUTH oRtSGE April 25.-Thc college nine from Seton
Hall defeated the Columbia students In q game hero
day by the score OF 20 10 l.
CiSCISSATI, April 25.-About 1000 spectators wit
messed the game to-day Cincinnati and
new Ptsburg clubs The home nine took the lead early
with unusual effect, while ODays pitching was batted
freely. The home club finally won by the following
f fi9tiSa2s i-s
Base hits Cincinnati II Prtt'burg B. Errors-clncln.
natl u Pittsburg Z Earned runs Cincinnati, = PttsOurg
o. Umpire All walsh.