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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 1.-The President made
the following appointments to-day /:
Oliver Kelly. 10 he Collector OF Customs for the Dis
trict Of Perth AmbOy y. j.
Receirers Of Public aoHeys-John NJ Ellis at Denver
Coli John j. IIogc, AT Boonyille. Mo.
John " Alliser to he postmaster at Lauderdac. Ala
vice ". 4. Harrison, resigned.
lie also commissioned the following postmasters:
Charles H. Kavanaugh. Waterfowl n. V; John ii.
BcwIey SMYRNA Del. Richard j. Wickcrshan. Lebanon
Mo: Gardner A. wilder. Crclcville. OHIO; George O.
Kembaugh, Winfield. Kan; Benjamin T.. Russell, Balm
bridge. Ga. Frank SHUT, Litcbhcld ILL.,; Eugene !.
Brown Enfauia, Ala; Dudley C. Brown. Brandon VI:
r. H. Davis, Crestou Iowa; James A. Taylor. oxford
n C.: Alexanders :. Haller, Wytheyilc. Va; Richard
r. Huntsy, Talladega, Ala; Henry T.. slsymAker, Ian
caster Penn; Erskinc +. linzee. Pierce city. Mo; Will
lam r. Lewis, at Charlton. Iowa William J. Fleming.
r 1T smith. Ark; David W. Gwynn. Tallahassee. Fla;
John Dave, Edgarton, Wis; Frank l.. Thaver. Water
Vile Me: William W. Van Antwerp, Jackson, Mich.
Henry Cook Michigan City, Ind
Tho following appointments to fourthclass post
mastersh ips are announced to-day:
George Norcn. Macedon, n Y. vice G. y: HerSndeen.
removed; ID. A. Baker. Dalton. y. Y, vice Lyman Ayr
anil removed X. VI. Waterson, Eldorson. Penn, vice
Will am NJ. RastOn, removed.
Vincent W. Bayes. Receiver OF Public Moneys at Eau
Claire, Wiz. has resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
THE COUNTS.
ARGUING ABOUT JACOB SHARP's SWITCHES.
Argument OH the motion TO continue the pre-

ARGUING ABOUT JACOB sHARPs SWITCHES.
Argument on the motion to continue the pre-
minaIy Injunction obtained by the Twenty-hrd street
Railroad Company against the city authorities restraining
them from removing any more OF the switches OF the
railroad pending the action brought to determine
definitely the rights OF all concerned heard by JUS
tice graham In the Superior Court thanbcrs yesterday
John NJ scribner TOR the plaintiff argued that under
the acts 1860 and 1873 in relation 10 the Bcecker
Street and Fulton Ferry Railroad, which has been
rights we're gwen which violated by the action OF
the COpmiss Oner OF Public Works In tearing up tho
switches and the turn-tibe. Section 625 or the
Penal Code. which prohibits any person from M
terfering with the construction of railroad under
penaty also been violated. He insisted that the
Commissioner OF Public Works had acted without
authority and that the injunction should continue
Corporation Counsel Laconlbe admitted the validity or
lease declared that the tearing of the streets
without permit prohibited by statute while reso-
utons OF the Common Council prohibited the tearing
up the paveneDts the laying down OF rails without
the authority Of the Commissioner or Public WORKS ana
min authority To restore the pavement to ts org
nal condition. Under the law the Commissioner had
done his duty. The decision was reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
THE BoURBONs STILL COUNTING on LIBERAL CON-
TRIBUTiONs FROM THE NORTH.
ley TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 4.-The Bourbon
leaders still eated by the declaration made In their
convention by Holmes Conrad that the Northern Demo-
pledged themselves to contribute generously
to the Democratic campaign fund In this campaign in
case OF Ftzhugh Lees nomination The BourbOns expect
to this pledge redeemed. feel confident
the Republicans will receive aid from the North
help defray the expenses Of the campaign
Tho leading editorial In The Dispatch to-day relates TO
this subject It says:
viii the Northern Republicans, themselves now
out OF power and needing every dollar they
can raise to enable them to carry New.York,
cannot raise to enable them carry Ohowe say. 10 It
likely story that under these circumstances General
Malone collect for his purposes any considerable
amount OF money the North But will not the no.
groes the Republican ticket In Virginia ct the next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
PAyNAsTE R.GENERAL SMITH TEsrTFIEs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The cOurt-martial
before which Paymaster-enera Smith, Of the Navy. Is
being tried ed its session this morning. the
cused being on the stand He testiaed to the pur
chases OF flannel his direction In regard to which
he Is accused In the charges OF eXtraya-
eance favortsm, Ho said that the
mills with which he had contracted were
Injured and therefore, being necessary tohave flannel
he having what IL known as sxigency acquisitions,
tbs aaunel was purchased Ia the open market lie also
as 10 the difficulty Of procuring standard naval
danne IA IL ia manufactured only for navy uses lie
swore tbat In he did In regard 10 the purchase OF
flannel he acted for the best interests OF
Inc Government He also testified that he was largely
Governed by the pay inspectors In his purchases III re-
boxes which patented. were regarded as almost
best terms he could with the manufacturing
firm He produced q paper showing mat under us
administration the waste Of beef and pork had been
much smaller than formerly Ito swore that In the
dscharge OF his duties he had exercised the best care
and dgesce OF which he capable In all Things no
had acted "a he dee med best for the Government
In regard 10 the purchase OF butter for the Greedy Re
lisf xprditon General Smith testified that the Score.
tary OF the Navy took him TO the Secretary OF war; an
in conferepce Il agreed that tho best PROVISIONS
shoud be purchased. He bought the butter OF Toung
A Co. of New-York, because IT was deemed the best
There were only others BIDS one was Tor - cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
FRIGHTENED CATTLE AT A FIRE.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-The Phoenix Distilery,
Clybourne place and North Branch-s Ames, Burrows,
Dickinson Abel proprietors destroyed by fire this
morning The loss is $4,000. The plant covered
and half Of ground. and consisted Of series Of
buildings from TO four stories In height, built OF
both frame and brick Flames first in tho
hre-room. over the alcohol separator. The distery
building. with its contents OF malt aud machinery Is
total loss The bonded warehouse. adjoining at the
east. unframed. During tho progress or the flames
frequent loud det0nations marked the explosion OF
barrels OF liquor About 800 cattle herded In
the yards In the Of the buildings, and when tho
lire began to show up they became badly frightened and
beloved furiously The Waterman opened tho gates,
and assisted by number OF citizens drove the mad.
dened animals into the street. where, for time they
added to the general confusion. bit all subse.
quenty cOrraed q nelghDoring prairie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
MR. suUPE RELEASED FROM JAIL.

Justice Barrett in Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday directed the release from tho Ludlow Street
Jai of Walter H. Shupe who brought before him on
writ OF habsas corpus. Justice Lawrence OF the
Supreme Court, adudgsd him guilty OF contempt OF
court In falling TO pay 800 to John Swenerton, as
dered by SwenertOn who was executor OF inc
will Of John Hancock. had employed Shupe "a
His attorney In proceedings relating 10 H.
He to jail In proceeding to compel MIN 10 pay
money that he charged with converting TO MS own
nse aftrr obtaining for attorney. Justice Bar
discharged him the ground that certain defect IN
the proceedings deprived the court Of Jurisdiction lie
had been In Jail two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
TREASURER JORDAN'S PLANS.
NEW GOLD RESERVE SCHEME.
HOW Mr.. JORDAN PROPOSES TO REDUCE THE
TREASURY RECEIPTS OF SILVER CERTIFICATES.
lBr TELEGRAPH 10 TAG TRguSEl


WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Therc is pretty good
to believe that United States Treasurer Jordan
will abandon his scheme for strengthening the gold
in the Treasury by exchanging. "unavailable
assets" for gold coin. IL Is the opinion OF Treasury
officials whose stock OF experience is larger than Mr.
Jordan's that in short time large part OF the I'M
available assets exchanged for gold will be converted
into silver certificates by the holders and returned TO
plague the Treasury. II is not expected however. that
the Treasurer will abandon all attempts to strengthen
the gold reserve. On tho contrary. IL II
understood that he has already taken steps quietly
which In his opinion will effect the same result by n-
cresng the Treasury receipts gold and egatcnders
at the rate OF some S2000oo00 year. BY the Bland
law the Secretary Of the Treasury s required to buy
silver bullion to the amount OF Mt least S2OOOOOO each
month and to cause the same to be coined into "DuZ-
zard" dollars Under the provisions of circular Issued
by Secretary Sherman tober &c. 1879. all silver
bullion purchased by tho Government since that date TO
be coined into buzzard dollars has been paid for with
such doarsmost OF which have been Immediately turned
into silver certificates by the holders. large proper
ton of the certificates obtained has been used In
the payment OF duties other the Gov
eminent. Mr.. Jordaus plan is to use gold and legal
tenders in payment for silver bullion. The effect. he
OF silver certificates and 10 increase In corresponding
ratio the receipts of gold and legal-tenders. 80
IL II not Improbable that elect OF this policy VIII
he Ia add To the discomfort OF the silver men Sucn re-
suit would seem 10 be anticipated by Mr.. jordan, Tor
there Is believe that hc the necessary or
ders several days cause all ynents on account o
backs.
That the ordsrs were not made public. however may
be wholly due to the policy OF mystery and secrecy
which prevailed In the Treasures Office since
Mr. Jordan took charge OF IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
FIFTY CITY GIRLS AT PLAY.
GUESTS OF TWO BRATTLEBORo LADIES.

SOME ENJOYING THE FRUIT OF GOOD BEHAVIOR
WHAT THEY DO AT HIGHLAND PARK.
tFROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
BRATTLEBORo, VT, Aug. 3-Sixty-nine children
are dreadng the approach of August 8. For nearly
two weeks they have been told that they must have
all the fun they could before that time. then
another party OF Fresh-Ar children to this
hospitsble village. Daily the visitors ask if the
teacher is coming to-day tomorrow to take them
home II is only two days before they must leave
the kind friends for A. NJ. Ingham. the pop
ular secretary of the Young Mems Christian Associa
ton, of which Colonel j. J. Estey the we'll known
organ manufacturers president notony succeeded in
finding homes for large % rty last year and two this
summer, but he also went to New. London when the
children came and assisted in caring for them the
train. Last year Mrs. Estcy set charitable people
exec liz example by taking twenty girls into her
home and caring for them there. While visiting
Brooklyn last winter with her husband she called
number OF children in whom she had become interested
and sted herself that without exception they are
worthy the charity bestowed on Them and every
OF the tweaty was inv tied to repeat hcr visit.
Mrs. George Crovell the wife OF the Editor of
"The Household" has joined Mrs. Estey In her noble
enterprise and together the two ladies caring for
fifty girls, the remaining nineteen children being In
private families. Mr.. Crowell is public-sprted man
beautifully situated the cresc of lIighst..
ground overlooking the entire village In Highland
Park il everything that can be devised for the amuse
ment Of children aud he has built in the park pretty
cottage il which the fifty girls quartered for the
forth ght. The park, with its sheterng trees and
shrubbcry together with its flowers, is admirably
adapted for such entertainment In addition to the
natural attractions. the grounds are well provided
with rustic seats aud arbors. croquet grounds and
swings all of which surrounds the large
that furnishes the village Inhabitants with pure
spring water. The happy children make the welkin
ring as they romp, unrestraned from morning till
night through these beautiful grounds. At o'clock
each evening The little gathered 10 the
spacious dining room for service of song. which is
generally attended by the townspeople. They led
in their singing by L. W. Hawley and accompanied by
organ. and their fresh sweet voices echo through
the forest and can be he ard all over the village.
Many Of the girls will return to their homes newly
and tasefully clad result of their visit here, while
some will 90 back with the assurance of material aid
from those who have taken lively interest in their
welfare. Two women have charge Of the culinary de-
parment at the cottage and two others with the
girls all the time. sleeping in the rooms, and
man is the grounds. day and night to render any
assistance neces'a ry Mrs Estey and Mrs. Crowell
are also there during the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
THE PRESIDENTS SUMMER PLANS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The Cabinet meeting
today was attended by all the members except
Secretary Whitley The question OF extending the time
for the removal of cattle from Indian lands moi
dentay discussed but 1t decided to postpone action
until after the committee OF cattemen In the city
shall have presented its views to the President. Tbs
programme for the Presidents movements during the
summer was also considered. It was arranged that the
President aud ali members OF his Cabinet would leave
Washington Friday afternoon for NewYork to partic-
pate IN the ceremonies attending the funeral Of General
Grant and that Immediately after their conclusion the
President accompanied by Colonel Lamont. would so to
Albany aud remain there until Monday on which day he
would start for the Adirondack mountains DIR. Ward,
OF Albany. Will with him 90 the mountains and prob
ably Colonel Lamont also The President does not ex-
pect 10 return To Washington before tho 10th OF Septem
Der and VIII attend to only such business during his alb
scnce as he brought to his attention by tho men,
bers OF his Cabinet, whom will Remain at
the Capital throughout the summer No mail will he
sent To o except such requires Immediate action
his part AZ the members OF the Cabinet except secre-
tary Manning Will return to Was hington ater the nun
6ral Secretary Manning will proceed direct from New.
York to Watch Hin. Conn, where he spends several
weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05

rather approves of his economical habits The
decision of the Council of Regency Of Brunswick,
that none but native German Prince coud reign
there. must have violently affected the Queen and
Duke, and, salisbury being in Office, must have
been disagrecablc surprise to the former
Bismarck has also an edge up against the Prince
OF Wa,es because he made Gambetta's acquaintance
no opportunity to meet Clemencsau. II. X. ii.
invited GaInbetta to dieuner at the Hotel Bristol
head of the English Foreign Office and did not
say word of ms intention to Lord Lyons until
the French Tribune was made aware of it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
LOSSES ~ VARIOUS PLACES.

W AsfIINTTUN, lHu., IfUE. lily dtI HUUI
and woollen mills destroyed by fire last night.
The loss is $4,000; insurance, $4,000 The Ports
mouth Savings Bauk OF New -iiampshire. has a lien
upon the mills. and the insurance is payable to IL.
WABASH Ind, Aug. 4Fire at Somerset, this county,
yesterday. destroyed Lucass liquor store. Masonic Hall.
Mr. somers's store, aud the Post Oice. The loss 10
estimated at $1,000. and the insurance the Post
Oce and the s0mers building is 81 900 IN the PhsniK
OF Hartford and 5000 the FIRE Association OF Phila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
DEATHS FROM YELLOW FEVER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The Marine Hospital
Service to-day received the following telegram from
Delaware Brcakwatcr:
British barK, John Gibson. from CicnfIegos arrived
at Breakwatcr last night. Captain died August with
symptoms OF yellow fever man very sick. two con-
valcscent"
The United States Consul at Vera Cruz informs the
Department OF State that yellow fever fast increasing
in that place Forsx deaths have occurred in the last
weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
CALENDARS THIS DAY.

syrnzsr ooynI cn1xsrn0Rsors Barrett 5Tf SSs
iyb i5S iSo iSi 62 es Iet 1855 1866 le7 lss lGs ia9
ia s6 ia Isl isS isS 100 ioI 1872 1888 1914 1876 1916
iS7 los 1875 200 2o2 2os. 2oa. POS 2oe 2i 2iS ~
suRaooATEs CoURr-Rolina s-Mary We ,,no =" n m
James w Schermerhorn 1l-30 m, Oliver canton
CoURI GENERAL sEssioNs-PAm I-Bcore uhae,
10 III. IL. IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
MONEY FOR Mr.. GOODsELLs COUNSEL.
In the suit of James II. GOodsell against The

blII vi UVUubCTI "6H'H'' ~"
Western Union Telegraph Company for 3 breach OF con-
tract in which judgment was recently entered upon
the report referee for f240l59 III In favor OF r
(oodseil Judge Ingraham yesterday, In tho superior
Court Special Term, granted additional allowance OF
al 800 to Messrs. Miller and Savage, the plantlns
counsel The referees fees 1920, and $3.50 - the
amount Of the stenOgrspher's bill The western Union
Company intends TO appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.

wAsHINGToS. Tuesday. Aug. 4, 1888.
PURCHASE OF SILVER BCLuoN.-The Treasury De-
par;men to-day purchased 10000 OF silver for
coinage into standard dollars at the Philadelphia Mint
Duty on WoRsrED GOoDs.-Assistant Secretary Fair
child to-day heard an argument by representative OF
the Textile Association OF Philadelphia In favor OF
classifying worsed goods woolen goods and increas
ing the rate OF duty accordingly.
SUSPENSION ORDER REvoKED.-The Secretary OF
War has revoked the order suspendng j. Amber
Smith from practice before the Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
BAKER SERIOUSLY BURNED

A kettle of boiling fat was upset early yes
terday morning In William schroeders bakery, at No.
735 Kingsoridgeroad. and the bakery fire.
julius Turks. OF the bakers. burned seriously
before he could be rescued The hremen prevented tho
destruction of tho building. aud the loss In tue bakery
slight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
WICKED INLAKE MICHIGAN.

CHICAGO Aug I. The schooner Jamaica OF Oswego'
Goa! laden sunday night went ashore OF Gepc0Ve,
about two north Of here Tue Evanston Life saw.
Ing crew warnod until yesterday. The crew OF
ten persons aie To the rigging anu were almost
f,css when rescued The vue VI tho vessel Is xl7Ooo
aud of the cargo $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05

and the other for 40 SECRETARY Chandler approved
OF the purchase Of the butter The witness alao testified
that he acted under the Sccreays orders In buying tho
mattresses lie said that Brown the contractor whom
no Was accused OF fayoring lost 50 or 81 a barrel
on his beef and pork contracts OF 1888.
He testified that he showed the letter Of Pay Director
LOCKER refusing to pay voucher in favor OF Brown 70
the Secretary the Navy and that the laughed at
the reasons assigned by LOCKER for refusing TO pay the
voucher IL Is expected that the evidence will close IN
Advocate Lemcy will speak first to be followed by Mr.
Chandler and then Ex-Governor Boutwell, Tor the ue-
fence, and Assistant Maury will close
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
M opoANIzE THE CRoFTERs.

CucAao. Aug 4-The Scottish Land League OF this
CITY has decided to send It's president the Rev. Duncan
McGregor to Scotland the purpose OF organizing the
orofters In the coming Parliamentary canvass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
THE PETROLEUM MARKET


The speculation in oil opened strong aud
buoyant to-day at advance OF y above the clos
ing figures yesterday great fear OF yet undis-
covered territory gradually seized upon the alton,
however. and confidence became almost despair. Tho
first prices were scarcely improved and the market
yielded without important Interruption to the end The
decline from the opening over cents and 80 cents
from the close yesterday. There considerable Ia.
crease In the business which was, however. by no
means active. Al the close the fear had
not been realized, but the nightmare
had not been driven away. Nothing In the news from
the field indie ted fresh discovery, and under
torpedoes the newly opened wells were adding little to
the production.
The Of prices and the total dealings at the Cou-
solidated Exchange were as follows:
Opening. 1908 Lowest. ......98k
Highest l00a Final.
Clearances yesterday 6OO2,UoO
Refined oil was quiet but firm at unchanged figures,
ga gallon hero and SIS cents ut Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
BRADFORD, Penn. Aug. 4-Crude Ol-Nationa Tran
cit Certificates opened at 100 and closed at 9sse
Highest price. 1904; lowest price, 0ss Clcarancss.
100000 barrels.
OIL CITY, Penn. Aug 4-Crude Oil-Sales. 2,545.00o
barrels cearances 1862 barrels; chartsrs 3O955
bar shipments not reported National Transit Ger
tihcates opened at 907s and closed At 9Sae hghese
price, lOOl<: lowest price. 9sk-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
TO EXAMINE THE xEw.YoRK POSTAL sERvIc


WAsnINGTON, Aug. IA commission, con-
sisting OF w. T Edgarton and H. W Hall. Post Office
Inspectors and r. W. Alexander superintendent OF
Mails at Philadelphia aud g. j. Lund. Assistant super
intemdent Railway Mail service. appointed yrster-
day by the Po.tnaster-enera AID went last night To
New York. oder the present method OF taking mp.
distributing and delivering mails In the cities OF New
York and Brooklyn with view TO devisns such meth
DDS ~ shall xpedte the service in respect to delivery
and more especially ia respect 10 taking and deliver
Ing drop letters and mail matter between the several
stations OF Brooklyn ani New-York. The committee
viii particularly consider whether more direct and i'm
mediate alton between the stations Of those
cities can b. established and the syssm perfected
that letters deposited In the mail boxes may quickly
reach their addressed The commission will next par
cuary inquire the clerical forces Of tue New York
and Brook yn Offices now employed. the adequacy and
distribution OF allowances now made Tor those Offices.
the distribution OF clerical service at those offices and
their stations. and into tho application for increased
allowances the Ncw-York office IlS commission Will
begin work Immediately and Mr.. Alcrnnders expenses
will paid Of the miscellaneous fund OF the First
Assistant Pos tmastor- Generals Onicc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05

Bosros Aug t.-FlouI QUIET Western snosrdne -
1S3 Extra IS 10 "a 90 Patent Spnne Wheata S. 500
So 75 Patent Winter Whsats s. 1oeS5 u.s. Corn oaieG
steamer Yellow 81 &c, steamer Mixed s8c No 0rsce S1c
shorts and Milinss stsaiy Provisions stead. Butes-
Receipts for today-Four 5000 bbls; 1000 sackE
Corn. $4,000 bush. Oats. 1900 oash- shortA 400
bush.