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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
A DIAMOND WEIGHING NEARLY 200 KARArs.

In a small morocco case In the New 1Ork
Office OF d. L. Van Moppes the diamond merchant lay
crystalline lump yesterday which was almost pure
white save for a yelowlsh tiuge toward the extreme
anglos IL was a diamond which probably con-
,ans tho finest material and is OF the most perfect
shape OF all diamonds approaching iis hze
I'm The world and certainly In America. IL tipped the
dainty little scales the extraordinary weight OF lS2
kArats IL from the Kimberly mine oil the south
African diamond fields and has been In the possession OF
The firm for time. The elder Van Moppes OF Paris
sent the America for exhibition merely as no
priee has yet set upon II. Holding IL up to the
ght It's wonderful beauty I'm Its uncut state, was
seen lite crystalline form Is perfect the sharp points
of fracture from q suddes fall. Save for one minute
speck close surface IL II nawess far be
ndged AT present and It's perfect shape will allow II TO
be cut TO advantage that the loss VIII be IN
the neighborhood karats and the cut stone
will therefore weight about 40 to llo karats. The
pareut house Van MOppes In Paris but the cutting
Establishment 10 In Amsterdam where many men are
employed here IL Is likely this stone will be CUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
sELF.GovERYMENT FOR TERRITORIES

WASHINGTON, April IL Especial. AT a meet
ing OF representative Democrats of the several Terri
tories who now in Washington held THURSDAY night
resolutions were unanimously adopted earnestly re-
ouestng the President at his earliest convenience. to
look into the political and administrative condition OF
the Territories The resolutions set forth that the people
of the Territories not well governed and the Presi'
dent is requested afford relief by placing good men,
citizens respectively Of the Territories In Office com
mittee waited upon the President to-day and submitted
the resolutions with brief statement OF the condition
of affairs The President In conversation win Demo
Gratis from the Territories expressed deep lntees III
the welfare OF the people residing therein and dispose
tion IN give them good officers II Is understood that the
rule choosing Governors and marshas nom actual
citizens will be adhered TO in every case. but Ia tue
selection of the judiciary, customs ana revenue oi'aIs
and land Office appointments. the field VIII not be re-
strcted For such positions citizens OF the states as
well as the Territories will he deemed eligible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

II. ". Cannon, Controller OF the CURRENCY, MHheS
the following statement in regard 10 the examiners To-
port: - 1T,
"There will be without doubt serious loss on the In
debtedness Balm Bros. and also upon CERTAIN Sc
curites which turned over to the Exchange
National Bank by this SeriOns loss Will also result
from the Indebtedness other borrowers nclud
ing Mr. Whitehead the president and George NJ Balh
jr the cashier 1t is impossible at present 10 pfeuct
what the outcome will be- the cred ors OF the
bank are concerned, but there must eventually De
large propOrilOnate loss The bills receivable ana ms
ceaneuns stocks and bonds respectively include large
amount OF paper ana securities which arc OF purely
local hence view OF the depressed cOh
dilon of affairs Norfolk and vicinity must De re-
garled as OF doubtful value"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
BURNED TO DEATH IN JERSEY CITY.

Mrs. Emma Shields was burned to death or
Friday night at her home No. 75s Jerseyaye. Jersey
City Lshe and her daughter Emma, age eighteen, went
TO bed at 1890 p. They slept together, Mrs
Shields did not expect her husband home. About 113C
they awakened by the noise OF explosion Of
oillamp In the kitchen. Mrs Shields tried to put out
the flames and her night clothing caught fire. Her
daughter ran to her assistance and severely burned
The OF the two attracted the attention OF
Jshn Mccarthy and g. II. GosshOp, tenants in the
house, and they extlngushed the flames Mrs. Shields
badly burned that she died In two hours. Her
daughter not fatally burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
TONS or TEA. BUT NO BUYERS.

The prospect of peace In China has paraly zed
the trade In this city Buyers all waiting for the
lower prices which expected to follow the raising OF
the FOrmOsa blockade and those who loaded up last
month In expectation OF tea famine and consequent
rise In prices unable even TO give away their stock
Brokers and importers gather In the central Offices tell
stories aud their ingenuity in trying to borrow
money from another while the clerks play marbles
the street There will be large tea auctions this
week and IL Is hoped by the dealers that these will gal
Yanize the trade into a semblanee Of activity.
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WOES or THE BAKERS.
The journeymen bakers q Brooklyn held
.t.n, N, No aS1 EtTtou-st for Tho nurDoss

The JOUrHty HUT UdhVT" ~ r'VV"1J /" r1V11 -
oeag Last night at No 1853 Fdton-st for the purpose
q, agitatinr for reforms In the trade. The meet
inc was addressed by John swinton, ana
james Morton. boss baker In English
aud August Vehrlen aud Kari fritl: mhchi ,
I'm Germau The cry OF the speakers was The eighteen
honr system must go The boarding house system must
90 Organize and secure your rights !! u was sara
int the bakers work average sixteen hours day.
for an average OF OF 80 20 per week AMI Of
ION hours OF labor cNacted Another cause
-, ca1nnlaint IA tho boarding system where q boss
bires a man for a certain amount OF money
Cd his board THIS system IL said. leads to great
anv and causes the TO be kept In the shops
nver time waiting for their meals like family help in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
A WINTER DAWN APRIL.

The extremely low temperature of the last
few days made a local Storm which developed off the
coast yesterday morning. decidedly unpleasant in its
manifestation here. The air had become cold and as
the rain fell 10 stalled into melting as II touched
the ground aud making the streets thoroughly disagree
able The thermometer about ten degrees lower on
Friday and Yesterday than upon corresponding dates
year ago. The temperature yesterday was 37s,
and that OF the day before 30l2'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
rRaySATLAyTIO TRAVELLERS.

The White Star steamer Republic carried
among her passengers to Liverpool yesterday the follow
ing: T. o. Anderson, E. j. Budd Mr.. asd Mrs. Charles
Bnrnham W Berry, Richard Ball, Dr. q. W. Holman.
DR. J. f. Harttigan, X. b. Irving. Mr.. and Mrs. j O.
Ieper Mr. and Mrs Maurin Livingston. Frederick May,
Taston John A. Einmons. T.. Z. Freeman. X. b. Clyde.
b. MacCarhy. w. 5. Reid, James 8. sullivan. f. Smith,
~ T.. sainsbury Augustus Treadwell Felix Thomas, A.
Theobald and ID. l.. Wallace and family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
TERMINATION OF TREATIES WITH PERU.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Secretary of
the Treasury has received formal notice from the State
Department that the treaties OF 1870 now existing
between this Government and the Government of Peru.
will terminate by notice from the latter on March 81
1856 They are known respectively as the Treaty Of
Frendshp Commerce and Navigation, signed september
6. 1870 and the Extradition Treaty OF September
1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
THE PRINTING OF POSTAGE STAMPS.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-FOr twelve years
the contracts under which postage stamps have been
made and supplied the Government have contained
specification the stamps must be printed on hand
roller presses The specification had the effect OF keep
ing of competition parties who have facilities for
doing the just well and even more cheapy on
steam presses. The Bureau of Printing and Engraving
has used presses for several yet has never
printed any OF the postage stamps Tho contract
let four years ago. expires June 80 next When 1t
was made owing to the clause mentioned there was no
competition and there would have been none this year
but for the Generals decision to abrogate
that specification. Mr. Yass attention was called to
the matter by Homer Lee Of NewYork and 1t was re-
ferred TO Assistant Postmaster-Gener Hazen,
who. after comforting with the experts OF the
Ire ssury Department and Of the Bureau OF
pubiic Engraving as to the merits OF steam printing
ana the steam presses by the Government advised
that a more extended competition be permitted. Inc
cost of postage stamps has been reduced from 20
Der Thousand stamps, twelve years ago, 10 BIO
ccents the price paid under the present con-
tract The admission Of steam presses into COM
petition will probably enable the Department 10 MAKE
= great reduction even on this rate; Inc cohtrhct
amounts to about 5000 900 per year. inc Governments
Of Germany Russia Sweden are using steam presse
In the manufacture OF postage stamps Inc estimaeo
amount OF stamps be used 10 based on the hummer s
sued during 1884. which was as ioiloMsi oIi1aiy
2cent stamps, l452 3l515o newspaper z@
stamps 2463, 1856; postage-due stamps, l294Vzru y.
special delivery stamps viii be required next year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
REPUBLICAN OPINION OF NIX. CLEVELAND.
WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS on THE CONDUCT OF
THE ADMINISTRATIONS.


WASHINGTON. April LITTLE Star prints
ON interview this afternoon with William Walter
PHELPS in the course Of which Mr.. Phelps Is MADE
70 say My opinion is that Mr. Cleveland Is going to
give a very good Administration to the country, but
very bad for the party He Is doing nothing NJ al
for his party The party managers are dlssasheu' anu
they have "a right to be- They had right TO expect MN
to do something for the sooa VI
the Marty. He might get just as
good men for these prominent appointments and yet
give them where they would do the party some good
Now there is the of my namesake who was gwen the
English mission No better man for the place cond nave
been found but just good one might have been hao
and the appointment have gone where II wouiu nave
been OF an advantage the party. SO with all the
rest 1t would be just easy for MIN 10 serve
his party II he wanted to. But he wants 10
ignore party altogether. He has made up bis mind
subbory to resist party pressure ana REFUSE 10
the people. but will bring about party disruption Inc
process Of disruption Will go on an through HIS
administration, and at the end OF the four years
he Will have driven the party managers on lbey VIII
be growing aud more discontinued as he continues
outspoken will come out and denounce the
Administration The Republicans and the non-partlsans
will applaud his and him all possible encouf
agemet to go and this will more thoroughly disgust
the old Democratic leaders. oou.,,o son.,ors vbs
would be satisfied If Blaine were IN the While
House. There were some last November VINO nau no
favcrs to of Mr. Blaine who would Just as lief have
seen Mr. Blaine elected. They would ike MS methoHs
Sonth would have had more expect from his
election. There millions of dollars IN the East
he been elected. This money locked up in New
York with fresh proof every day that Democrats
Democratic managers would support him. and he would
get immense Democratic vote ., $500
will not Cleveland gain great strength among
the people not politicians VIII he not draw
of all those Of no particular geltcs who have always
Eyes. he viii draw on all those bnt they with all
their numbers cannot make up for tho loss OF party
nanaPers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
IMPROVED IA ILIrIEs on THE ERIE.

With the view of encouraging families
and summer boarders TO locate along its
line. the Erie Company announces that on and
after April 10 the service on its Newark branch
will be greatly improved by increasing the
number OF trains In each direction and changing the
of trains better adapting them to the of
public. On the date the ferry boats plying be-
Twentythirdst. New York, and s depot at Jer-
sey CITY, will make trips at intervals Of fifteen minutes
iusteal OF thirty minutes a. heretofore,
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cArsE OF KATE sMULsEY,s DEATH.

Fort PLAIN, April IL tSpecIaD.-A post
mortem examination OF the body OF Kate smulsey the
noted faster was made this afternoon by Dr. Deeke'
special pathological OF the Utica Asylum. The conclusion
reached was that death resulted from pulmonary uber
cuoss The brain and liver normal and the lungs
gave no evidence of starvation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
THE CASE OLE suRGEoN.GENERAL WALES.


WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Secretary Of
the Navy in obedience the writ Of habeas corpus Is
sued by Judge Cox on Thursday brought ex-surge0n-
General Philip 8. Wales before that magistrate this
morning The petition filed by DR.. Waes's counsel asked
that he be released from arrest, under which he
placed on March by Mr.. Chandler, pending his
trial by courmartial charges Of gross neglect OF
duty In the purchase OF supplies, etc. The point
raised that alleged offences committed by DR..
Wales in his civil capacity as chief OF Dreau ana that
Navy was represented In court by John s.
Blair, Assistant Attorney General, and Lieutenant
Iemly, the Judge Advocate OF the Wales court
martial which take the trial OF the case ON Tues
day Messrs shellabarger and Wilson and f. H. Sands
appeared for Dr. Wales Mr. Blair presented the return
OF the Secretary OF the Navy setting forth facts In the
and concluding by submitting that Dr. wales Is not
now at the time OF Issuing the annexed
writ constrained OF his liberty by the respondent other
the usual methods by which the movements OF
neither the respondent by his authority has
exercised physical restraint over the surgeon Gen.
era before the issue OF the writ that by virtue
of respondents Office Secretary OF the Navy Dr.
Wales was at the time the writ was issued In
the power of the respondent, so Tar as the
OF the United States we're concerned and that
the respondent knew OF obstacle 10 prevent him from
in the writ in order to comply with the order of the
court no had ordered Dr. Wales TO be present.
Mr. Wilson demurred to the return as
insufficient lie said that this was question OF Juris-
Wales Tuesday and they asked the court to give an
early hearing Mr.. Blair remarked that there
was another question OF jurisdiction in the
case which most important and upon which
they would like ruling 1t seemed them that Off
the Navy under the orders OF the Secretary OF the
Navy leave the city, had no right to appeal to this
relieve him. After some discussion, Judge Cox
decided to certify the whole case to the Court In Cen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
THE BROOM TRADE.

FORT HUNTER, April 11.-No business in the
Mohawk Valley has so changed within few years as
that of broom making Most of the factories near this
place are shut down for lack of demand In 1879 5000
acres land planted with broom corn Last year
there were only about 900 and this year there
will be only about 500 Many people here are out
the prospects for the business are said 70 Do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
IMPORTANT FAILURE IN JAMESTOWN. va

JAMESTOWN, ApTI II NOVtCNutT' -VUIIII 'I''I'o
ford has made au assignment to George Il. Maltby
Iangord was regarded OF most prudent bus-
ness men In town. He largely interested In the
PEOPLES Line steamers Brown Bros piano mandatory
and the jamestown street railway, besides owning ihucn
nearly equal the liabilities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

stead Of tradesmen 1t has. II was said, bad moral
effect Then the hours OF labor long tho men
cannot anything OF the outside world, but prac
tically confined day and night to the baksshop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
BONES OF REVOL UTIOyARY SOLDIERS
Human bones and fragments of collins wei

turned UP yesterday by labOrers digging for the founda
ton of the Hall Of Records Brooklyn Some were
found depth OF three feet and others nine feet is
believed that relies those OF dead Hessians and
Americana who fell In the battle OF Long Island in the
Revolutionary War fort stood formerly in the
vicinity and part OF that battle was fought over the
ground where the bones found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
A CHILD BEATEN TO DEATH.

CoRywALL, April 10.-One day this week the
body Of child was found on the river bank two miles
below here entirely nude. Dscoloraons were upon ts
fnce and neck. evidently cansed by heavy bIO"s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
NEW PAINTING FOR TIE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
The members of the Produce Exchange gath

The members OF The Produce Exchange gath
cred in the Reception Room Of the Exchange yesterday
afternoon receive the painting representing the laying
Of the cornerstone OF the Exchange A T. Orr reviewed
the history of the occasion which the painting
Grated aud President H. HerrcE received the painting
In behalf Of the Exchange. The picture is the work OF
Carl Becker II il l2XS feet Ia size. and In the fore
ground 2}6 OF the prominent members OF the
Exchange. The painting will be placed In the main hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
CALLING A PASTOR.

ITHACA, April IL tSpeciaD.-The congrega-
ton OF the Episcopal Church here have called the Rev
s H. snnott OF Poughkcepse, to the rectorshlp made
vacant by the death OF DIR. Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
CAUSE OF MRS. ERBS DEATH.

An autopsy was held yesterday by Coroner
Hesse upon the body OF Mrs Ignasa Erb who died leav
ing note saying that husband poisoned her system
The autopsy showed that there sufficient Of
death in puerpera pcritOnis, but tho Coroner deter
mined to have the stomach ana zed for traces OF poison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

Land Office have received from COMM n,,,
soper Sparks an unofficial but in'eii'.
gible hint that they Will pess con'n'
their own comfort and possibly their official saety py
scr,g hereafter for none except Democratic newspap
ers Toa Post reporter Mr. Sparks said IND 'ha' 'H'
office is well stocked with Republican newspapers.
presume that as we have disposed OF our
carriages we can also dispense with our h'era'ulo
and come down strictly business principles III inc oo
duct of affairs But il we conclude to retain our 'erA
,rra shall change its politics and feed our
clerks on such sound Democratic L. P ret"rm
following so closely upon the v,aro,ure
Mr. Mannngs order to exclude all geh h nnIoye. in
from the library provided for the use OF the
the Treasury Department shows that ,le Autic DAYS
"means business" In the good old DEMOCRACY he
when Thomas A. Hendricks was COMMISSIONS , u
General Land Office, Libraries for the mental % densrt
and recreation of the employees in the various .he
mcnts were unknown and probably not deslIeu , of
clerks They were required, however. nuer pam pam ~
dismissal If tbey dared refuse subscribe i9
they I'D not read dull daily organ OF the s,aSs
ton published in Washington. COMMISSIONS SP'
seems to be inclined to 90 back TO the good od ua'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
Gus tom 6onse Nohrss.

cusrox HOUSE NEw;Yosk,. I
CoILRcIoRs OFFICE. April y -, i2,'. 80, = ;
FINDER provisions of Sections I'LL AZ, ~
u 2e78 United States Revised Statutes six hsp ma oy
lots OF merchandise unclaimed and remaining m S
three years will DO sold by BuRDETf DE-, ,nr 6
toneers, q 20 Burning slip. on Monday am fus''
frlor, q. ssls GOOD. may pc seen IN Rama Cusis
H0uso, April % and rs. - go, Dvio
ofifoNss may Be- ODtansa e Custom a TSass Csnsss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
Cost and fonno

EOUND.-Gold English watch owner Txs ~
l. have by proving property. Il. N. o., loSV
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Lighting

up the faces, and relieving the sufferings q
thousands, Ayers sarsaparila has brought
happiness TO the homes Of rich and pool
alike. Mrs. Joseph Perreault, Little Cam
ada, Harris Block, Lowell, Mass, Is .
widow; the only support Of three children
Several months ago she was suffering from
general debility, and was compelled to give
up work. Medical attendance failed to DO
any good, but, by tho use of bottle OF
Ayers sarsaparilla, she has been enabled
to resume her work, and Is gaining
strength daily. Use Ayers Sar-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

PREFERRING DEMOCRATIC LITERATURE.
WASHINGTON, April IL lSpeciaD.-The subor-
snats oficers clerks and messengers In the General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
TIE FOSDICK DITORCE CASE.

When Won want evidence for your suit employ detee-
tiyes 10 get IL Tor you The case is dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

Is enhanced by the fact that It can be used
to order Ayers Sarsaparilla from your
druggist. DR.. John Hoffman, Morrisania,
n. Y, writes: SIN all diseases arising
from an impure and vitlated condition OF
tho blood, there Is no relief so prompt and
sure as that afforded by Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla., DR.. A. d. Robertson, Chapel Hill,
N. c., writes: ~ wish to express my
appreciation Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. !
have used It in my practice, in scrofulous
cases. with excellent results"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

are made by scientists, from time to time
which astonish the world, but there hs
been no discovery, In science or medicine
more important than that Of Ayers Com
pound Extract of sarsaparilla, which ha
restored health and strength to thousands
Den. +. Tucker, Pensacola, Fla, writes:
"Ayer's sarsaparilla cured me Of Live
and Bilious troubles, when everything ela
failed, The usefulness OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
Gelp n)anteo.
Cressma'unJ.

a, -
DPFSSES AND WRAPS made in all ting
Leading STYLES moderate prices ferec' III an" HH
nnish 81 East 9th.st, opposite Jennings
DRESSMAKER.-Tho and stylish, per.
feet ftter and draper. wishes more customers =" ~
ueek Speciality nne work. Address 90, p,,,lsav
Mas " D. los tribune Uptown ohce i2SS btO-4"y.
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Ayers Sar saparilla

No other preparation Is so universally
esteemed for Its purifying and lnvigor
atlng qualities.
& Co., Lowell, Mass, U. 8. A.
rice OIL six bottles for o.
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porses ano Carriages

TOW TO PRODUCE A MAUD S.-Use h0t
berge's Patent Hoof Expander which cures ceuu II
tar earns &c It q horse confidence lenytBsas
stride and i~preyes his sBe sS;,p n "a, proaiwr
MARE AND FOAL, three weeks old, hl ia
wi bIetonian stock trot in 2:5O; sony ~
for $780, M HALL NO. % Las
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12

shock, the pains Of Rheumatism dart
through the body. Rheumatism Is blood
disease, and needs an Alternative treatment
Charles Foster, $40 Atlantic ave., Boston,
Mass, says: 1.-TWO years ago was pros
trated by Rheumatism. i tried variety
Of remedies, with little benefit, until
] began using Ayers sarsaparilla. This
helped me, and, at the end OF the hfth
bottle, was entirely cured" Miss A.
Atwood, l43 st., South Boston, Mass
says, 81 have been III a long time, from
poverty of tho blood and Assesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-12
STATEMENT OF TIE BROKEN NORFOLK bAAA
WASHINGTON, April 1.-the following Is

preliminary statement Of the resources ana hap'es
the Exchange National Bank, OF Norfolk VA ooP'