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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
EXTREME HUMeR OF A TUGBOAT CAPTAIN.
The m, stery of the explosion which occurred

Tic n.y. StcIy VI tllc tApiOslOu MuiSh oNOuiic"
about $3.50 y. III. Monday near the Lehigh Valley
coal dock in Jersey City, cleared mp yesterday The
explosive substance dynamite and the explosion was
the result OF tugboat captains notion Of good joke.
The humorous captain Is william f. Jaycox OF the tug
boat Capela who attained considerable nOtOricy year
ago Wy dun ping mud at night the nats
Just below BcdOcs Island. His contract required
him TOW the outside OF Sandy Hook, but tho
captain fOind 10 profitable TO dump the fats.
The fun and profit both disappeared when he was
heavily fined. Captain JaycoI has recently been en-
plOyed in carrying giant powder and dynamite car
trdgrs TO Harlem 10 be used for blasting purposes on
Monday the captain was In particularly eAuberant
spirits, and determined to have some fun. Pro-
curing small beer keg he enlarged the bung-
hole and partly filled the keg with coal. on
top OF this he carefully placed dynamite cartridge.
weighing half pound, and then put In coal
Attached 10 the cartridge fuse arranged 10 burn
six minutes The end 81 the fuse projected through the
bur g-hOle, which was then closed up.
His preparations being now completed The captain
steamed hrOug the Morris Canal basin short dis
tanee from the dock The keg carefully lowered
into the water, match applied 20 the
fuse and the tug quickly backed away
out Of danger. In making the preparations
Captain had taken into consideration the TACT
that the might carry the deathccaling
keg against one of tho numerous schooncrs lying az
anchor In the vicinity across the course of tile Cen
tral Railroad ferryboats which constantly plying
there. carrying hundreds Of passengers According 20
the captains watch 10 3.39 when the kcg
lowered the water. Al 3Il itpassed Ia close pr0x
unity 20 two ferryboats which going In opposite
directions Two minute later the keg floating along
side arse schooner but the swift tide carried IL to
open space where N exactly * minutes from the time
the fuse lighted the dynamite exploded with terrible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
WAS THE STEAMSHIP IyDyA INFECTED

The steamship India of the Carr line from
Hamburg arrived February at the Atlantic Dock
Brooklyn. Two OF her passengers who registered at
Syracuse as Mr.. and Mrs. A. ROche ILL.," found
to be suffering from smallpox when they reached
Chicago. W. j. Kearney, brakeman the West Shore
road also caught the contagon Dr. Mercer the health
officer syracuse traced the disease to the India Mean
time Chief OF Police Campbell IN Brooklyn had heard OF
the sip being injected and he detailed Sergeant fy
Buss To that the vessel ut once sent 10 QuRra
tine.
The Sergeant. who by TRIBUNE reporter
yesterday at his home NO. 1873 Huutington-st told te
remainder OF the story follows: 4" When | went Oh
board 10 make known the superintendent orders !
found DR. William l.. GTiihs OF the Board OF Health
here. who said: This is trivial the captain Is
sick but there IL need 10 quarantine the vessel II Is
but case, Of cliicgenpo5. On February 20 | became
sick and DR.. Griths attended me. prOmOuncDg my
one OF smallpox. was quaraniined In my own bouso
and shut from my wife and family until March o.
The house fumigated and DR.. Griiiths had
ened before my recovery TO Fatbush. The
vessel loading and within TWO days Of sailing when
the order that she be quarsntincd from Health
Commissioner Raymond complained 10 the Board OF
Health OF the risk and the suffering endured and
received no answer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
SENATOR PLUMB ON JUNKETING TRIPS.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The Senate to-day
agreed TO rescnd the resolution adopted by IL ON July
1884 directing the sergeantatArms and the Arcmtcct
Of Capitol rent and prepare suitable rooms outside
Of the Capitol for the use OF Senate committees the
next Congress.
Mr. Allison then called his resolution providing Tot
committee Of seven TO sit during the recess TO
take reduce the contingent expenses OF the
Senate
Nj. Van wyek asked how much would bo the probable
expense OF committee and long debate followed on
: this question.
Mr Plumb called attention to the fact that the House
OF Representatives had done something In this way
Five members elect were authorized by an appropra-
ton bill to appointed by the Speaker OF the House 10
inquire the OF Congress into the manage
ment of Indian schools The Senate in all its eHtrava-
gance had never abroad quite broad scoop net
as this In the way OF Junkeng committee This com
nittee authorized to all the United states
II not even required TO make a report. Inc ex.
penses Of that committee should be paid ont OF any
money in the Treasury In sums not exceeding Sooo a,
any lime. II that not straning at gaze ana
swallowing sawmiil he did not understand the force oil
that expression. He vas Informed that this committee
had arranged to TO the Yellowstone and had arcany
chartered cutter for Alaska. or course from
that elevated poat they could very thoroughly overlook
the Indian schools:
The reSOlat' adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
APPRAISER mMULLEY's POLICY

Lewis McNullen, the newly appointed APP
praiser Of the Port of NewYork, was in his office
IN Westinghouse yesterday when TRIBUNE re-
porter called He is slight man, with wan and deeply
f,rrowed features His hair Is white and short white
heard with handsome mustachs covers his face
eyes" he said "my appointment was an entire sur
prise was not applicant for the position and had
no idea any appointment whatever would be made"
"Uow do you account for IL 81
We take 1t that the controlling reconsideration with
the President the fact that was in line for the
nomination under the Civil Service rules. I have been
m the Office thirty-niue years. and am the only
waiting Democrat here. have my clerks advanced
right over my head 10 assistant appraiserships simply
because not OF the right politics suppose IL IS
now my turn 10 go higher"
is reported that there talk OF Mr. Ketchum's
making this In view of the fact that his term
has not expired
He has no OF Office. The Appraiser is appointed
10 serve during the pleasure OF the President II
confirmed to-day and sworn IN tomorrow, should have
to hand In my resignation the nexuday II II de-
manded suppose the OF the change Is because
the office has been employed no largely as political
machine and the President opposes that sort of thing
AT least interpret appointment and shall act
that platform. No vacancies Will occur long
dc their When they fail 10 do their work shall
All their places. and ALL other things being equal shall
Democr ats to Republicans. But they must
the proper Civil Service examination"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01

WASHINGTON, March 31.-A reduction was
made in the force Bureau of Engraving and f1n
ing yesterday the extent of thirty plate PRIMERS
thirty printers assistants and thirywo miscellaneous
hands This reduction made IN VIC"
of the fact that Congress failed to make the necessary
appropriation to increase the quantity OF Uneo o'ao'
notes furnished the Treasurer Of the United statos
for redemptions and exchanges. IL
was expected that Congress would give
additional. appropriation for this purpose and me
fun force OF plate printers retained althougn INC
printing the had gradually decreased and tne
work was distributed equally among then III
order that their services might be ayaliaole
when needed Congress not having made the apprno-
praton IL became necessary reduce the force TO inc
number actually needed to execute the work
The retention OF full force Of plate printers ana assist
ants did not Increase the expenditures Of the Govern,
ment for plate printing, as the men are pau
at piece rates and the pay OF their asslstauis
is taken from the amount that they earn In making
this reduction Captain BuIrfl. CHIEF OF the bueau
made few changes in the general force, winch no
believes will increase its efficiency. 80, . =.
Republican Senators he'd a caucus this a1ternoon ~
is said that decision was reached TO resist removals
Office which have fixed tenure by law, except iOr
cause, until the expiration Of the term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
WORK or THE STATE LEGISLATURE
THE PRISON LABOR PROBLEM DEBATED.

Mr.. PALMERs BILL ORDERED TO THIRD READING
ACTION OF THE SENATE
lyRoM THE REaULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, March 31.-The Assembly passed
several unimportant bills this morning, and then de-
bated for two hours Mr.. Palmers bill introducing the
"piece-price" system in the State prisons. No new
arguments were advanced. Messers. Hooley and Earl
opposed the bill Representatives Of the workingmen.
Messrs Ranes, Palmer, Howe and Williams favored it.
The bill finally ordered to third reading. Mr.
Hooley offered q substitute bill which was not
accepted by the Assembly. although vote
will DO taken 1t on Thursday His bill
says that the convicts shall be employed under the
State account system. but than five per cent Of
them shall be engaged in any trade The Superin-
tendent Of Prisons IS authorized TO buy the necessary
tools and machinery put the convicts at work under
the system No United States prisoners except those
convicted In this State convics from other States are
admitted to the prisons The county penitentares
also to be conducted under the public account
system.
The Senate engaged in the third reading OF bills
beginning with the annual appropriation bill which was
amended the third reading by adding 81 900 to the
salary OF the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Regents
and adding $4,000 to the appropriation Tor d. Joseph
The following are among the other bills passed Mr.:
Lows bull prevent deception In dairy products ana
ing agents from negotiating policies OF insurance In
foreign companies without license from tho Insurance
superintendent Mr. Otlss Dill amending the charter OF
the Long Island Bridge Company Mr.. Thomas's bill TO
prevent contamination of the waters OF the Susquehanna
River within five miles above the water works of Bing
hamton Mr.. Plunkltts bill prohibiting the discharge
OF park policemen keepers without charges and
hearing Mr. Daggetts bill authorizing the construction
of storm sewers In Brooklyn when actually necessary
also his bill to appoint three Inspectors OF police In
Brooklyn instead OF and TO abolish the Office OF drill
captain Mr.. Howe's bin authorizing the Controller of
NewYork to issue Sl62, 500 in bonds In 1885 and 1886
for the Metropolitan Museum OF Art.
The Senate unanimously concurred in tho Assembly
resolution Of coincidence and sympathy with General
Grant resolution by Senator Lansing wac adopted,
requiring the enumerat0rs TO return statistics of
the soldiers and saiors who in the late war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
HEARINGS OF COMMITTEES.

ALBANY, March 3.-The Judiciary Committee
heard argument to-day Mr.. Yedders bill prohibiting
speculative dealings In stocks, oil. provisions, etc. W.
+. Moller, Of the New-York Stock Exchange argued
against the bill the ground that 1t was aimed
at the stock, oil ana Produce Exchanges Of
York, and passed would compel them all to close
their doors He urged that the OF the bill would
panic IN the New-Iork stock market. j. " De-
forest OF Newly Ork argued against the bill tending
to Increase the monopoly Of the Standard OIL Company,
and TO enrich big corporations ut the expense OF the
small dealers.
senator vcdier, the author Of the bill, argued In
favor Of IL the ground that its aim To prohibit
stock gambling and Interference with the natural laws
OF trade Tho bill was laid over until Senator Vedder heard
from his constituents whether amendment applying
the law only oil speculation would be satisfactory
The committee also heard Hamilton Harris, ~ W. Nc
Nara and Frederick Harris for, and Judge Amasa J
Parker aud A. j. Parker. Jr against the Thomas bill,
allowing settlements In the % suits for personal
damages brought against railroads 10 prevent the prac-
ticc of champerty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
1CF IN THE uu,Dsoy RIVER

FoUGHKEErsiE, March 31.-The ice in the
rive to tie north. between here and Hyde Park is break
ing up. Tho cryboats at West Point. Newburg. Pouch
kecpsie, Rhlnebeck Tiyol and Catsklll are running
The ice IN Livingston and Stockport Greek Is breaking
up. but that In saugerties and Catskil Creeks Is still
fast. siagc-slelgh containing six passengers broke
through the Ice at COXsackic this morning The passen
thrown into the water, but all ~ them
rescued. There slight rain along the Hudson
from Ncwiork. arrived here at T. a. IN. She had
difficulty IN getting through The steamer John l..
Hasbrouck viii come fgOm Newlork tonight and the
ID. Miller will return
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
MRS NIL DECLINES GOING TO THE THEATRE

MRS. HILL DECLINES GOING TO THE THEATRE.
The school trustees of the Nineteenth Ward
held a special meeting last evening To consider the
charges OF cruelty to children brought against teachers
in Grammar School No "a. Congressmsnelect Abraham
Dowdney, ex-Judge Kelly and J. T.. Chambers were
present Mrs. Hi, the principal OF the primary
department wearing an evening dress Of
light tan color. light bonnet. and
Miss Mosbach Miss Fret, Miss Jones and Miss DAILY the
teachers against whom the charges have been made sat
in the shadow OF the principal After waiting time
for d. j. Whitney, by whom the charges have been made
letter read from him saying that n the
desired Information they must 10 his Office
He SAID that he lad Med sworn statement OF tho
charges with the Board OF Education.
II think this is "a shame" said Mrs. Hill TO the trns
tees, that all these charges should be trumpod up
against us by this Individual who stays away when ii Is
time 10 prove them. II he Is able"
I'VE have to abide all these things. Mrs. Ill.," replied
exJndgc Kelly. Z" when we arc public officers"
4" suppose So" she replied. but had an invitation
10 theatre this evening and declined it come
here"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
TIE rooRMIoK ELoPgMEyT CASE.

TRENTON, March 81 tSpeciaD.- James Nc
Cor.nick fer the alleged abduction of
Anna vandorveer IN the county jail awaiting the ar
rival of his father who is said will become his bonds
man. The prisoner has retained City Solicitor Smith as
his counsel and effort being made 10 have the
tried Ia Court OF Special Sessions Friday ABa
tempt VIII be made TO prove that the young woman Is OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
PRESBYTERIAN HEREsY PUNISHED.

COLUMBIA, s. c., March 81 tSpeciaD. The
synods of South Carolina Georgia, Alabama and Flor
ida which control the Southern Presbyterian THEOLOGY
cal Seminary ia this city found ont that the Rev. DIR.
Lanes Woodrow OF Columbia professor Ia that insti-
tuition, interpreting the teaching OF the scriptures
rpon the uestion evolution not in accordance wither
IDEAS The OF Dr. Woodrow from the professor.
ship followed this discovery An adjourned meeting OF
the Presbytery will be held in Augusta at an early day
TO try TIC charges preferred against DR.. WO0drOW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
pEwocRA ITO LEGISLATORS FIGHTING.

SRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 31.--In the joint
Assembly to-day 80 Senators and 95 Representatives
answered the roll call. Only one vote was cast. Rep
resentatve Crafts of Cook County and Representative
Baker, Moultre County, both Democrats had fs'icuh
on the floor OF House The trouble arose over stock
wards bill on which they were opposed Crafts took
Baker TO task and upon his rcsenting struck him in the
face whereupon Baker struck back twice kicking him
once on the and marking his face badly Crafts
attempted TO strike Baker with chair, but was pre-
vented by friends, and they were separated Iaines,
without Quitting any motion, declared the House 3d
iourned This IS the second fight Baker has engaged in
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
DR.. DUNN CAN FORGIVE BUT CANNOT FORGET
At the Newark Conference Yesferday at

Newark, the Rev DIR. L. r. Dunn amused tho audience
by assang The Neicak Daily Adrsrser for publishing
live Misrepresentation IN MI hve lines" referring TO
his objection 10 DR.. Henderson serving the Grant
Resolution Committee. He added; During that ter
ribe conflict, which cost 100000 lives and countless
treasure, there was right side and wrong SIDE and
Dr. Henderson cannot stand here to-day and say he
the right side We can forgive bat cannot for
get" Then turning TO Bishop Walden, who firmly
gently demonstrated. Dr. Dunn said "NO. sir there
sting in my remarks. wouldn't rufie hair OF
DR. Henderscns head. only wanted To put myself right
with the good brother. ain fOrty-fOuryear-o
Der Of this conference. and have my rights and priv
ieges The Brstor Investigating Committee reported
that IL had dismissed the charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, March 31.-The store
OF Bourbon Jones' in this county destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. Damage, $500.
BOSTON, March 31.-The explosion OF n lamp in the
house OF David Hunt on Beacons last evening caused
damage OF 10000 10 paintings mirrors and essoing
81. JoHSsBURY, VT, March 31.A portion Of treste
Danvie, the St. JOhnsbury and Lake Champlain
Railroad burned last night To-day trains were de-
Il. ..lA rnrn1 hnnra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
TIE STIRLING wEAYKRS ASKING FoR wORK.

PHILADELPHIA, March 81 lSpecIaD. - Inc
strike Of the carpet to be near its end
committee of pyorkmen called upon their old employers
yesterday and offered to return TO their looms at re-
duetion of five and half per cent less than the old
wages This proposition was rejected by the bosses
who are de;eslne not employ any man who belongs
to or aiates with the Knights OF Labor None OF the
strikers will be given employment unless they piedge
themselves not to be influenced in any way by the
Knigts OF Labor, any other outside aDsr organIa
ton and that they Will also work in harmony with who
may be employed 70 promote the best Interests OF
Ia firm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
SKELETONS SURPRISE THE rrREMEy

Flames were discOvered about o n. m, yestef'
dav in the rooms OF Theodore II. Triton and Jacob ID
Buter publishers on the second floor OF Nos 81 ana ~
West Fourteenth-st An alarm WAS sounded promptly,
but the ire spread into the other parts OF the bdns
occupied nv Kaymoh Whitlock dealers In military ana
Ma .onic goods When the iremen got control OF tne
flames and entered the building they were at
finding several skeletons In line an upper noor Iney
soon learned that the skeletons were strung on wires
and had part Of the stock OF Masonic wares
mold Whtlock's loss was about 100000 The buildng
was damaged 600 and the loss OF Tton Butter was
So 600 1t was said the losses were covered by III
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with IT. NY term would expire ydK May /, and therd
would only be- one moro meeting for mo 20 attend.
told Mayor Grace several weeks ago that did not desire
TO sorye lopgern the Board. have no complaint TO
make sh0ud have retired had 1t not been for
the retirement OF General yelo and the deeth OF MI,
Oife As the oldest member Of the Board thought
best 70 remain until matters somewhat settled.
Now have my business to look after and 1t occu.
pies the most OF my time"
+" Has any one been mentioned to succeed youi"
81 have not heard Of any names, and do not know
whether the Mayor intends to appoint Republican, but
think there should be at least OF the
minority party In the Park Board"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
FAMILY STRANGELY AFFLICTED.

READING, March 31.-Caroline Fink. age
twenty-one John, age sixteen Louisa aged fourteen;
Sallie age eleven, and Mile, age seven, all
children of John Fink a farmer living Wind
sor Castle this county, have within few days be-
come afflicted with mysterious malady, the
symptoms being terrible paroxysm spasms and hyster-
les somewhat resembling hydrophoba. Superstition
people Ga the neighbOrhood believe that they are o.
witched and witch doctor from this city has been
.Iiadf IN reIie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
WHAT GA USED MR. DRAKEs DEATH,

Yesterday Deputy Coroner Donlin made an
examination of the lungs OF John Drake, who was shot
by william O. Rhinelander In june 1884 and died on
Friday OF pneumonia. The examination showed that ho
died OF double pneumonia and 1t did not appear that
disease directly induced by the wound made by
Rhineander Dr. Donlin said last night that he did not
feel at liberty give his opinion the subject Both
lungs were diseased he said but one of them plainly
showed signs OF recovery The quesOnis therefore
whether Mr. Drake would not have survived the attack
of pneumonia had he not been rendered c0nstitutOny
weak by the wound inflicted by khnclander Mr.. Drake
NJ hurried vesIfrdaY.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
THE BURNING OF A LIGHTHOUSE.

RALEIGH, March 81 (SpeeiaD-The light
house located at the mouth Of the Roanoke River was
destroyed by fire to-day together with everything be-
longing to It, The building burned to the water In
about thirty minutes the lighthouse people barely es-
Gaping with their lives. Captain Clifton the keeper was
bl.tered about the face in attempting to save some OF
property The Roanoke Lighthouse was built In lSo2
At n cost OF S25 600 The lantern manufactured In
Paris and about ST 400. In clear weather It's light
could be seen distinctly by navgaors the Abemarie
distance of eighteen miles Until the light house Is
rebuilt by the Government vessel will be stationed IN
its place 70 indicate the entrance 70 the hoahohe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
YABBNG AN INDUSTRIOUS PoRGER.

ELMRA, March 81 Especial. "A forger was
captured hero to-day and locked up. lie is Alfred c.
Brink for number OF years resident OF this city and
up 60 the present time engaged In the monument business
His forgercs far known number thirty-two sepa
rate notes containing the OF prominent people In
some instances fictitious are used. In ths way
he secured thousands OF dollars tho full OF
which is unknown Brink is Of good family and
well thought Of here, where many OF his friends and
rela yq-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
INSURANCE MATrEns AT ALnAyY.

ALBANY, March 31.-As the result of his in =
vestigaaon, superintendent Mccall, OF the Insurance
Department. has informed the Mechanics Fire
ance Company that Its surplus reported on December
81 1884, at S2j,ss H. March 30 s25 reduced
TO 800 IS. After examination rcquisiton has been
made by the superintendent the London and Provln-
clal Insurance Company, OF London, for payment OF
Sj 20 make good its American deposit capital
100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-01
SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

BALTIMORE, March 31.-The annual reunion
OF the Society OF the Army of the Potomac will take
place here May and 7. The Grafton will be delivered
by General Calvin T. Pratt Justice OF the Newiork su-
pree Court and the poem by Major DE Witt C. sprague
OF Washington The headquarters will be az the Carroll
ton House. the public exercises AT Fords Opera House.
and the banquet Concordia Hall The present ocers
of the society General q. S. tjrast, pres dent
General NJ r. MeMahon, treasurer; General Horatio e.
King, recording secretary; and General George ii.
Sharpe, corresponding secretary