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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
CHANGES IN THE APPRAISERS OFFICE.

III
The suspension of three assistant appraisers
m the President at the request OF Secretary Manning
asod conservation yesterday In the Appraisers DO
,rt,nep. Appraiser McMuen. who was appointed 10
srccecd General Ketchum said that he knew nothinS
, the reasons which governed the Preside t IN max
inc the suspensons. No charges against the men nu
emanoted from his office. and he had not been oheiy
informed on the subject
Assistant Appraiser Merritt wickhan' one OF the sus
,andeI men has been twenty years III te service VI
,h covornn,ent He said that he had no knowledge OF
,v CHARGES against him. and did not think that any hao
neon made Assistant Appraiser Gregg VINO
secured his appointment through secretary foser'
knew of no reason for his suspension MaDor is' %
Fowler who was promoted to an Assistant ApprshseI h
shin Inv President Arthur. salu thdt no uiu ~. 49,,
MIR Mc Mullen had anything To 40 Win MS 10 80
Sa,t fhat he was prominent Republican was tnc yny
n,ssiIle reason for making chahge. olnVo naai,a m
b,ge NJ his present department he had maze sasnk
~ ,hc Goveriment OF so per cent on aloWancSs io1
denn0ed merchandise AS compared Win lhe a"lI'"''
tou OF his predecessors; =, a.. leading ,,laces I'm
the ippraiser's Office and III othT ,nn ,on W.
Conta,n William Ii. Ballianin, who mas oeen III ,,'o
aervce of the Custom House for sixteen years, 80 .s
,noved Yesterday by Mr.. McMuen Iroiu MS p,na NJ.
Chief Clerk the Appraisers Depar "a Santsjn
psnamn that he would want his place lor some oe
but would see that he was transIerreu 70 vs.
Is noce was demanded resterday, nut no tanale, ~,
,nada During Captain y njamns long service ~ .no
Custom House he has lost 30 time lon ~ nt' 49, L his
cent from sickness aud he has been Loosen upo ~ %
supnerinrs and associates faithful ahu pdns,ass
o0i,er All the changes In Mr. Mcaiullen w n h,,,
have been made without woru oi ""iH''o ' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
THE BUFFALO COAL POOL.
TRYING TO COMPETE WITH ONO AND PENNsYL-
vANIA PRODUCERS.
TnY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSE.l

TnT TELEGHAIII
BUFFALO, May 1.-The members OF the Buf-
falo Soft Coal Producers Pool frightened at losing
the contracts that have heretofore TO them from tho
railroads Ohio and Pennsylvania producers have taken In
the Central Pacific the Boston and Albany and yesterday
the Ceareld district captured that OF the Rome Waor
town and Ogdensburg at 81 So several bids from
here at 81 20 President John Newell, OF the Lake
shore has come and to represent his road
in the pool nominated to-day Robert Cann OF soneboro
Mercer County Penn. The commissioners now are En-
sign Bennett, New York and Philadelphia George H.
Lewis Rochester and Pittsburg Samuel Hines, Erie
and Robert Cam OF the Lake Shore, with James Mac
farane as arbitrator. Bell, Lewis Yates have pur
chased the interests held by Powers. Brown & Co. at
soldier Run and those of the Hamilton Coal Company at
Reynoldsvie. The Rochester and Pittsbnrg have
agreed to build branch eight miles In length from Du
bos 10 EcynOldsvile, make q Buffalo outlet for
purchasing coal OF Bell Lewis Yates. who are their
sales agents The road would DO useful ~ case OF
fight with the Buffalo, Ne York and Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
A TRAIN pASHEs down AN hMBAYKMENT

READING, Penn, May 1 (Specia0.-The
Reading and Columbia passenger train which left this
city at to-day met with accident at Columbia
this The engine drawing the train gave out
OF the way and replaced by freight engine. Every
thing all right until the locomotive struck switch
IN tho yard, where she mounted the rails and went
crashing down a twenty-foot embankment John
Houck the fireman, crushed TO death beneath his
engine and Henry Wrightse. brakeman had his right
leg torn of above the knee and was otherwise badly
hurt. Two other employees were severely cut and
bruised their injuries not considered fatal The
engine baggage and passenger car were wrecked
The tracks badly torn up and all trains were de-
layed about eight hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
SALES OF FLOODED HORSES AND COLTS.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 1.-At the sale OF
lanes Franlin's Kennesaw yearngs this morning one
colt fetched S3o50 1t was bay hlly by Luke Black
burn dam Arizona and sold to the Dwyer Brothers,
OF NewYork. -.
AT the sale OF b. +. Cockrlrs Richand yearhEs inns
morning nine colts and tes, sired Dy flehipo orouSht
the aggregate sum OF SOU.
LExINGToN KY, May 1.-woodward's horse sale closed
90 IL Forty-six head brought $9,7O5 Prices ranged
from 800 TO $3.50 In the entire week 27S head were
sold for SIS 7l5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
CHANGES IN FAST FREIGHT LINES.
CONQUKsTs By THE BLUE LINE-CoMMERClAL EN
fDY TaLBoRArH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

IBI I"I1'O'ArII TO TIE I"IHUN'~J
BUFFALO, May 1.-The facts concerning i'm
porant changes in several OF the fast freight lines we're
made public by the officials here to-day. First of ALL the
Blue Line has absorbed the Canada Southern Line,
and the general offices OF the new combination VIII DC
moved TO Detroit B. b. Mitchell, of Rochester, the new
manager OF tho Blue Line, viii be manager
of the combination, and the majority OF
the Canada Southern line clerks Will
be dismissed June /. The general office OF H. c. Villas
manager OF the Commercial Express Is 10 be ap0shed
on June and the win 20 the Office OF the
Grand Trunk In Montreal The office OF general man
ager will be superseded by that of general agent ana
Thomas TaDdy, OF the Grand Trunk who at HAMILTON
but after that time will be at De
troit Is to have the general supervision
of all Commercial Line agents. The present force OF
clerks expect to be dismissed on June J. though few
may wanted either at Montreal or Detroit In tue
case the Eastern Line, the Grand Trunk mas
adopted nearly the same policy. j. A. Moore. the gen
eral manager will he retained at Detroit FOR the present
but OF clerks will be reduced and his accounts
will 20 TO Montreal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
BolsrERoUS ILLINOIS ASSEMBLYMEM
A CROWD OF LEGISLATORS DRUNK on THE WAY
TO SEw-oRLEANs.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIDUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUEE-]
CHICAGO, May LA dispatch from Fulton,
Ky states that the train bearing the members OF the
Legislature on their junketing trip to New
Orleans is in two divisions within half an hour of each
other. Speaker Haines, Representatives Cronkrte,
Klnbrough welch, Senators Duncan Sherman and
Hill were in the second division which consists OF five
new Pullman coaches smoking-car and bagsage-car.
The rougher element OF the Legislature is in the other
division which comprises the number OF coaches.
Those who are IN this section complained much last
night Of the silk stocking" element taking possession
Of tho best cars. They had good supply
OF liquors with them and their indignation
waxed warmer the they drank They
cursed the management Of the excursion and ere
ated a general disturbance IN the sleepingcar At 2
O'clock Ia the morning they still making night
hideous with their noise In Of the upper berhs
was q clerk in tue Marshas Office at Springfield. The
CLERK was not acquainted with the men, who had OBJ
jected 70 his genemany deeanor In the early part Of
the night lie awakened from a sound sleep by
some one tugging at Ills feet. On protesting against
this treatment he erked out OF the berth and fell
on the noor ana partially stunned by the fall His
assailant was about to stamp him ana would have
done him serious injury had not Others less drunk. In
terfered AS IL was the clerks upper lip was bruised
and several his teeth knocked loose When the sec
together Cairo he taken into the first
section. The clerk does not know who his assallani
but the outrage is generally credited to the Cook
County members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
ADDING TO THE SUMBER OF DOCTORS
PHILADELPHIA, May l (Spee;aD. The Uni

verity OF Pennsylvania held annual
roent to-day at the Academy Of Music The attendance
was large ana tho floral decorations were prouse The
proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr.
John Mcintosh The valedIctory address was delIy.
cred by Dr. d. Hayes Agnew. The degree OF Doctor OF
Medicine conferred by Provost Pepper on O7 Young
men, among whom were sixty<ix Pennsylvanans The
lertY.nlne students.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
pA1sryG rYSTE4p OF REDUCING BAIL.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1 peeiaD.-Willam
Gabg, James McDevltt and Edward hlpKiss' VINO were
aiding and abetting the przehght at Hipksss saoon'
No ia North Third-st., Wednesday evening, were
this afternoon heard before Judge Ihsyer On a me- app phn
cation for reduction OF ball. Inc Judge Ialseu ,io p
t 500 10 the ehagrin of the counsel for the relatos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02

ATHENS, May IN. Deyanns has formed new
Ministry.
ROME, May Financial centres are greatly agitated
In consequence OF the commission OF many serious
frauds aud which have just been discovered. The
authors OF the frauds have absc0nded.
PARIS, May 1-General lie rIse teegraphs the Gov
eminent from TonquD that the Chinese are Loyalty full
nling the conditions OF peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
OLD SHELLS BURSTING IN FOREST FIRES.

RICHMOND, May (SpeciaD.-Forest fires nave
been raging in different parts Of the State ior over
week. The old battcGelds of tho Wilderness Chanour
lorsville have been laid bare by the fire. Many ou
oxnloded Tjou,ands OF acres of woodland have been
injured. In Patrick County as many as , 2oo
persons were required to put down the fanes Inc o'
cannot be estimated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
WHY Mr.. KErlEY,s DESTINATION WAS CHANGED

WASHINGTON. May 1.-TheIe mas pecn !"
great deal of smoke about the Kelley anair, WHICH, rO"
H''s =, or resolved into cold facts To-day
o ;oIIowine explicit statement made By an inti
mate friend Of Mr. Kelley, who is in position to know
a., tho facts Until Monday Mr.. Kelley had no con-
~a,o Of the nosI,Ion in relation to his appointments
which had been assumed by the Italian Government he
learned then for the first time all that had occurred IA
the diplomatic correspondence between the TWO ooVsn
nsn,,,ed 20 Is Government addressed to Count Man
i ,hs italian Minister OF Foreign Affairs briei s'e
ment Of the objections Mr Kelley raised In the Anor
team Count Mancini asked for fuller nafueu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
SAvAoELY Alta oKED BY HIS INSANE WIFE.

BALTIMORE, May / lSpccldIl. l.-Dernard CaII,
a groccryman OF Canton. terribly injured to-day by
his wife, who attacked him with her hands and
teeth and laceraed him fearfully. Mr. Call In his
store when his wife entered and called him
into adjoining She then threw him TO
the floor and began tear his flesh with her
teeth Three officers with difficulty dragged
the woman from her husband. Calls clothes were in
rags and his face aud breast terribly and part
OF his bitten Off His wife has been sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
OHAYGEs IN TEE PRToEs OF OoAL.

PHILADELPHIA, May / (SpeciaE.-A circular
was issued to-day by the Philadelphia Coal and Iron
Company stating eastern prices at Port Richmond for
hhpments beyond the Delaware Cspes and at Elizabeth
port N ]. The only changes in tho old prices are ad.
vanees OF ten cents ten In the prices Of hard white ASH
broken and egg coal snd fifteen cents ton In free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
ASKING THE czAR NOT To GO TO WAR.

PmLADFLPHIA, May I.-AIIred IT. Love,
president OF the Pennsylvania Peace Society, acting
under authority OF the Universal Peace Union trans
mitted to-day letter the Car mpOrng him to sub
it the present Afghan troubles to arbitration to hold
hgck his great army and navy, save ne ana treasure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
sopnoMoRES WIN THE HARVARD CLASS RACE

BosroN, May 1.-The Harvard class race
was rowod the Charles River this afternoon Inc eh
,,ro course was thronged with people cheering the
crews ard large crowd of spectators occupied the
Union boat-house Cabot, who was to have rowed No.
O in the s6 boat had been forbid by the president 10
and $50 was consequently Obliged to pull tie race
LIN only stx men THE ss boat obliged 10 start
ithont rrdder The 's7 men the race In III min
utes and q seconds and the usual scenes oi excite
nent took place at the finish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02

LONDON. May 1.-Discussion of the budget in
the lobby OF the House of Commons dscloses much dis
content among the Irish and Scotch members. whose
grievance is the dsproportOn between the whskey and
beer duties. the whiskey tax being increased half
penny per gass and the beer tax only three farthiDgs
per gallon The fact is also disclosed that the proposed
duty ON foreign stocks will meet with opposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
ANXIOUS TO ENTERTAIN Mr.. LOWELL.

LONDON, May 2.-Tke Standard editorially
urges that public farewell dinner be
given TO the retiring American Minister.
Mr.. Lowell, who has always been
ready preside when pressed by presidents OF councils
committees to honor them with his presence and
his afer-dinner speeches always attractive and
genial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02

Different ideas we're held about the StrelOks mission
and rights in American waters. Some people thought
that begerents could seek refuge in the haroor OF
neutral nation and remain there long she wished
aud that the purpose Of the commander of the Strelok
an isolated Russian vessel, IN coming into this
harbor was for the purpose of being safe from capture
by the English vessels and that she would not at
tempt TO go sea- Others thought that in of
the Streok would be permitted to remain here lin
tied tune and that then this Government would bago
TO order her to 90 TO sea either to be captured
prey upon the enemy's commerce. WOosey's text
book international law says "WheD vessels OF two
begerents are in our harbors together. they for
hidden to depart within twenty -four hours Of
other And the President is empowered to use force to
send ont of the waters of the United States such vessels
as ought not to remain within limits, az well as to
compel the observance of neutrality laws IN gen
eral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02

burning white ash coal at Port Richmond Ihe new
rs for hard white ash coal nj the latter point are ~
for lump and steamboat coal So % for broken ana ~
coal SO s5 for stove coal SO 40 for chestnut coa ha
So 30 for pea coal The rates at Ezabethport are ~ 20
for lump and steamboat S3 90, for broken anu esg
81 for stove SO % chestnut, and 81 % Tor pea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
roR pREYENrING oHOLERA.

PHILADELPHIA, ,May1( (SpeciaD.-The Pennsyl-
van,a Railroad authorities issued orders to ali their
emploves on all lines giving strict sanitary directions 10
be followed In the approaching season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
TIE GARNET FoLLowIvG TIE srRELOK.

FORTRESS MONROE, May 1.-The British war
ship Garnet sailed from here at o'clock this morn
Ing Her destination Is supposed to be New-fOrk, at
which port the Russian corvette StrelOk arrived on
Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
MAX R1ooM CoMMITTED FOR ARSON.

PHILADELPHIA, May (Speciab. Bloom
who was arrested the charge OF arson in setting ne
to the clothing store No. 2,311 North seconds|' was
given a hearing to-day lie was committed without Dali
to answer at court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
TO RAISE DlAMoYD-BA OK TERRA PIN

BALTIMORE, May tSpeciaD.-A company of
capitalists have purchased large tract of land the
Eastern Shore oxford Neck where they intend to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
HERE BOHN KILLED IN EAST AFRICA.

HANZIBAR, May I.-IitIT DOHD, CHt IUdUbT OF
the German exploring expedition to Lake Moers in East
Africa. recently killed Ivy natives Richards, con-
frure, escaped and has arrived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
CONDITION OF THE AMERICAN Ikooro.
. PRIVATE AND FIREMAN KiLLEp-phAi" " a
SEAMAN FROM FEVER.

SEAMAN FROM FENEh.
p.xAnA, May 1, via Galveston.-Ihe Town
10. heen in charge Of the National troops since D. m
e..eray In the armistice of fortyeight hours many
robably the greater portion of the rebels escapeu A
% with them their arms The health OF the navai iorce
"a GOOD The first battalion is at Panama the seeohu
Colon The artillery with Gatne guns are sVa'ioneu
along the line at Maachin, San Pablo and otner poe'
Admiral Jouett has gone 6oon. and mas oruereu '
extra forces to return their stations Iho
from the Pacific and North Atlantic fleets have re'urou
70 their ships The second battalion will probably return
TO their steamer on May 6. The conduct OF tne oi'c
States forces has exemplary. Three deaths nave
occurred Thomas Brennan, fireman on the Anlanoo'
was shot in the left leg the afternoon oil April ~ Oy
private Murray, of the second Dattalon anu ue
ApriI 90 Brennan drunk aud Violent ana H.;
Murray with knife while the latter was assistis ga "a
nreserying the peace Murray then sezed % Tn1 anu ~
shot him on the night Private DaVlu lrsne, I M
Captain Cochrans company, was shot Dy sentloI nd
Macaulay while trying to run the lines brnnah @ a
I~tne were bofh buried April % In the foreign ce-
etery. board OF Investigation pronou9noeo .9 0 "0
tine blameless but he will be held for trla , O.,
Nacanay some months ago fired at river tnleNes Ia
the Boson Navy Yard and killed woman WHO was
cooking in house the opposite side OF the river,
Anius Fleming apprentice uleu iVl ot a.,
IN the ST. Thomas Hospital April 80 te I'M
anniversary his birth and the day on whien MS
General Aizpuru is Oh board the French flagship Rene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
BuYrvo THE GUY AorgL FURyIrURE.

PHILADELPHIA May 1 Especial. The eff
fscts Of the Guy Hotel were sold this morning Tho
Spring Garden Insurance Company, which owns the
building purchased them for $4,000 for the purpose Of
controlling the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
EVIDENCE AGAINST BURroN AND CUNNINGHAM.

LONDON, May 1.-The police, in order TO
disprove the alibi which Burton and Cunningham as
sert they can establish by witnesses from America have
obtained the evidence Of Edward Weeks, who states
that he lives No GO Exchange Place, NcwYOr City
that he Identifies Burton Of the six men who ar
rived In NewYork in the steamship St. Laurent, from
Hayre, March -. 1884 that he saw Burton in the
Wurtemburg House. hotel in Green wich-st. New York
city DAYS after the arrival Of the st. Laurent Weeks
arrived in London and identified Burton on April Il.
The office OF Pnkertons Detective Agency Is at No 66
Exchange Place. Robert A. Pnkerton said yesterday
can say anything, way or the other, under
the circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02

On inquiry at ex-Presdent Arthur's house. No. 1913
Lexington-ave last night, the statement made that
General Arthur had not decided that he would go to
Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
MP. nRrWsrgR TO GO TO EUROPE.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1 (SpeciaD benjamin
II. Brewster is to sail next month for Europe where
he will remain several months. lie intends 20 sell hrs
library regarded OF the finest private collect
OF law books I'm the United States. II cost about $780,
600 is also reported that eX-President Arthur will
accompany him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
TIE FIRE RECORD.

90 into the business OF raising diamsndback terraP "
a large scale for the New-York market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
oHARrERrNG STEAMSHIPS FOR CRUISING.


The British Government has under charter
for transports fourteen Of tho British
transatlantic steamships that recognized as New
York vessels These include The steamships Deyonia
and Bolivia, Of the Anchor Line and the Egyptian
Monarch OF the Monarch Line chartered yesterday The
British Government also chartered the steamship Brit
fish Empire which under charter by the Alexandra
Line between New-YorS, Havana and Mexico for three
years and returned to England year These YES
sells be used transports only The Guion Line
the other side have chartered the steam
ship British King to take the place Of the Alaska She
n large roOmy vessel, but has no accommodations for
cabin passengers and only limited for intermed
ate and seerage passengers The Anchor Line will put
the Alsatia into commission the NewYork line which
will make fleet Of five steamships and sufficient for
weekly line.
Considerable tmidity has been manifested among
large number of persons who contemplated going Eu
rope in May and June. English steamships, and was
reported that several hal cancelled their engagements
for passage Mr. COvery tho Anchor Line, and others
admitted the report to be true.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
PANAMA QUIET AND ORDERLY
coYoMnIAN TROOPS IN POSSESSION
ronMASpyR mcALLA TO Return 'aT,nrs MIS-
'0N"AIn nN,rrD STATES AND THE sDaoHnrxrI ,sInmuS,


ooAAASupT S,n,Trp STATES AND THE IsTnMus; unrxr
uN,,fD vsoM A SPECIAL coERssroSpkNr.
Ihr cADss Ne '"I~ via Galveston. = Government
.ss. e00 Of 1 r1ss%n 1s"n to cSTn%Ssi tSs Unsd
s.cas meV"a Or Nav 5. President Nunez has oraereu
states or tbe Government troops here to Cartha-
pons'ow where there are 1000 already Hard fighting
ssna .ren nlace there with the rebels, who blockade
the port report to-day states s1ai nort with
n''hs - amonnt of gold was captured by reoel
Sunbost A convention is to be called here as soon %
a. the country is entirely quiet definitely to Tx
affairs at the Isthmus. The Colombian oouo,n ~, ,ho
ept saws that the United States have rights on 'o
I.tbnus but that no other Power has. and proposes
to enlarge them High Colombian os,aIs sa
teas tnr powers than the United States or the lanu
on ns Of any but American troops on the lS'uS a'
any time 49, II, p,oroiaa now at Panama. is
to he Turned over to the English III case u eino
y s,ht - the Russian gunboat Dygatt, now hoNeiins
osf Panama.