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New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
TIE NEV-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND CRIMINAL BuhEACo-
TAX EXEMPTIONS of RAILROADS.
[FRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF fhh iHiDo,'
TRRyToy. Feb. l9.-The Assembly to-day
passed the important act consolidating the bureau VI
Labor statistics the Bureau Of Chid LABOR hSpecto"
and the State Council OF Charities and Corrections inc
debate was earnest and at times somewhat bitter MT
n Cop,or Democrat made motion 10 defer considerd-
ton until next week. pending hearing from representa-
tvcs Of trades unions. but Mr.. Braker. Republican, re-
nled that the legislative COMMITTEES OF the LABOR Con
gress present during the entire discussion anu
had refused 10 say anything when questioned as 10 ther
views on the measure carng that their only interest
was in bill to the appointment OF
another deputy chld-labor inspector The vote
on the passage WAS 81 TO 49, six Democrats
aud all the Republicans present voting yea iue oi
now goes TO the Senate. The measure provides Tor a
State Board OF Charities and Corrections TO DC com
posed of the Governor, Supervisor of Labor and
Industries Secretary the Board OF Health aud
four citizens TO chosen by joint meeting OF the Lcss-
lature no salaries to be paid the Council The super
visor of Labor Industries is to be elected by JOINT
meeting and the Council Is to select an Inspector o
Child Labor aud provide sufficient clerical ana other
ASSISTANCE The Council General charge OF the
refornatory Institutions all mat ers pertaining 10 me
health OF the inmates and is to direct the Moth o VI,
labor statistics and child labor bureaus lhe terms 1i
the officials to be five years ana the present chl
labor is 10 he re-enaced The present legislature
Viii elect Council and Supervisor II ihe b hrc"rH
law. should Governor Abbeti veto IT. the Legislature
can pass it, Notwithstanding his objection. by simple
majority vote.
A resolution adopted by the Assembly this morn
ing that the OF the cha uber be granted Ia the
Citizens Committee OF Jersey City on Tuesday evening
present their objections 10 senate OIL NO - hr ac.
permitting theI high Valley Railroad Company L" ereci
elevated tracks jersey City streets. Three hundred
additional copies OF the bill were ordered prh'co ana
bitter contest the measure Is expected. ,
The House passed Mr.. Corbins bill requiring Tue
to examine the rights OF the
companies TO alleged special privileges III tax
MIR Murphy introduced q bill permit Newark To
create two s,dtodal wards The House adjourned this
afternoon until Monday evening.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
REFORM BILLS FOR BROOKLYN.

THE MEAsURLs ORDERED TO THIRD BEADING
SPRING ELECTIONS.
,rnoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. ]
ALBANY, Feb. 19.-Nr. Heath was fortunate
to day with his Brooklyn Reform bills Perhaps his
way was smoothed for MIN by the NewYork reform laws
passed last year The fight that Mr. Roosevelt and his
comrades made for the bills deprying the County Clerk
and Register OF NewYork OF their fees and the Sheriff
OF many his perqusitos had lasting effect Accord
ngly little resistance has been made TO the approval by
the Legislature similar bills regarding the city across
the East River Mr. Heaths bills modelled on those
OF New-York. They say that the County Clerk and
Register OF Kings County shall surrender their fees to
the Treasurer OF that county. receiving In exchange
salaries OF 700 each The sheriff OF Kings County is
to submit his expense account to the auditing OF the
financial offices OF the county Mr. Lindsey, OF Kings
County offered al amendment limiting the expenses OF
tho Register to $4,000 annually This was rejected
The bill was then ordered to q third reading.
Mr. owo presented to the Assembly tho bill for spring
elections IN NewYork drawn up under the supervision
OF Mayor Grace The chief points In 1t were given in
The TRIBUNE on February TO- There Is one Important
amendment which. II Is suspected was drawn up after
acting Mayor kirks brief term. II says that II shall
not be lawful President OF tho Board of Aldermen
acting Mayor In consequence or the sickness
absence city OF the Mayer to exercise power
of az o removal from ofco unless and until
suo sickness absence shall have continued f0F thirty
days. 70 agn approve, or dsaapprVve any ordinance
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsnSGroS. Thursday, Feb. 10. 1888.
PROTECTION OF SUBMARINE CABLEs.-The President
to-day transmitted TO Congress IA communca caion from
the SecGsary OF state In which tho latter recommends
legislation which VIII enable this country to ul It's
treaty obligation made nt the convention In Paris March
IA, 1884 Tor the protection Of submarine cables.
PACIFIC Northumberland Mcpherson to-day intro
duccd the folowius amendment To tho Pacific Rail
road funding bill Provided, that all bonds,
company part OF the assets Of such company shall be
deposited with the Secretary tho Treasury part or
security for the OF the principal and Inter
Of the bonds authorized and directed III section OF
this act
SILVER CJISAGE.-The House Appropriation Commit
tee will consider the sundry Civil bill tomorrow. II is
understood that effort will be made 10 incorporate In
IL "A provision to stop the coinage OF silver from July
for one year. Members o. the committee who OPP
posed such legislation express tho opinion that the
yisun Will be fHvorably considered by majority or
The committee Members OF the House who strong
silver assert that they will libuster aEy egsla
ton providing for tue stOppage Of silver coinage even AT
the risk OF forcing an extra session.
PosT OFFICE ArrRoPRIATIoN.-The Post Office Appro-
priaon bill reported by Plumb to-day appropr
ates y53 800, increase or 100000 the bill
tiuiates The aggregate appropriated In S25a7 l69 In
OF the estimated revenue for the next fiscal year.
1855.
PRESIDENTIAL REcEPrioNs.-The President Will give
reception to tho Ancient and Honorable Artillery OF
Boston tomorrow evening. and will give reception to
the general public on Saturday evening from 10 III
o'clock
POSTAL STATION IN THE NEw-YoRK PRODUCE Ex-
CHA E-Postmaster General HattOu has ordered the
tabshniont OF branch post Oico In the Produce Ex
change Building, New-York.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
WHERE FREDERICK ARCHER HAS BEEN

Frederick Archer. the well-kn English
jockey is making his third visit to NewYork Upon his
first arrival here his face peaked. and, far
weight is concerned he was in fine trim for the saddle
few months spent IN travelling through the South and
West and ying trip to Canada have put color into his
cheeks and flesh on his bones. He IL delighted with
America and Americans When westward bonnd, he
spent two days Niagara Falls. which impressed him
.leepy In the South lie hue racing stock and
nad any number OF good mounts placed AT his disposal
Ife travelled far South New-Orlean-, where ho
did the Exposition thoroughly On his return trip he
reached New-York three weeks ago aud went To the
Montreal carnival. The temperature OF the Canadian
city not altogether TO his liking but the rigor OF
Canadian weather was more than compensated for by
the novel features OF The carnival While at Montreal he
Lord GarmOyle and returned 10 NcwYork with him.
Mr.. Archer will sail for England the Bothnia
"Wednesday Is probable that In few mon h he will
don the pgskin; though on this point he is rctcent.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
TIE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
THE DEMOCRATIC SPLIT - GENERAL LOGAN
CHAScEs-THE POLICY OF HAlSKs.
lBY TELEGRAPn To THE TkiRUSEI

SpRINoFIELD, H., Feb. 19.-The Senatorial
question has assumed new aspect The ballot taken
proved what long been suspected that NcrrsoDwho
has been all his life unswer,lng Democrat Win
reputation for honesty. anA for ability OF certain sue
cessfu kind could the first balot command tie
united support Of his party to which according to all the
rules OF political warfare, he Justly entitled He
knows by yesterdays and vote that lie might a.
well bury his ambition.
At noon to-day ballot taken as follows: John
A. Logan 100; william r. Morrison "a; l.. NJ. Haincs.
4: &C t,ering g. Representative U'shea tDem Of Cook
County said that coming he did from region that was
largely interested in iron manufacturng his consttu-
ents felt tnat Mr. sorrisOns policy detrimental TO
their interests Personally he felt kindly toward Mr. Nor
rison The second and third ballots were without
change aud the joint session was then ended
Mr. Hanes said 10 be schemiug to represent Illinois
In the Senate He has several charmanships 10 give
away and will probably put them where they will do
him the most good. When the proper time comes his
ultimatn 10 the Democratic party will be something
like this: Take lake Republican. can get "A
Republican vote ana no one else can II you dont stop
this yoting who never DO elected and vote
| for me, III end II by voting Tor Republican
IL looks now as II he would compel the Democrats 10
give hun for senator at an early day. IL IL be
ieved by Republicans that Hain"s can never get
full Democratic vote and that as soon ~ he lre. to force
himself the party that or two Democrats VIII 20
to General Logan aud elect bin Han"s counts on one
Rel nbiican VOTE which wuh me iuii Denocraue 'Vls
would give him 1O2 votes one less than inaU9y. Hs
would then have 10 vote for himself which, IL If SAID
that lie wOuld do without moments hesitation.
The Republicans are enthusiastic over the iuii vote
cast Logan and believe that if their men stand to
gethrr until the Democrats are IN stare OF caos that
there will lie no tronble in eecng their notonee. An
Is being made 10 keep all 0f the Republicans here
nnI Friday February 27, aud TO that end paper has
been circulated for signatures binding the signcrs
main, provided that all OF the Republicans sign H.
About two thirds OF theRepublcans nave ALREADY signed
the paper. f., -,
There evidently powerful opposition in tie Ionse
to revision OF the Criminal Code The Democrata and
aines almost unanimously opposed to the changes
demanded III Governor Oglesbys message
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
LEGISLATION In THE SENATE.
BILLS READ AND PAsssD-THE STATEN ISLAND
BgIDGP.

BILLS READ AND PAsssD-THE STATEN ISLAND
BRIDGP.
ALBANY, Feb 19.-The Printing COMMITTEES
reported favoraby to provide for Legislative printing
IL is the bal which passed both Houses last year.
but was vetoed by Governor Cleveland.
The following bills read third time aud passed
Assemblyman Hubbelrs bill pro, iding that presidents
and trustees Of villages shall be residents but need not
be freehOlders
Senator Esworth's bill to facilitate the giving OF
bonds required By law 1t authorizes regular Fidelity
Insurance Companies in good standing to become
bondsnen for pubic officials and all other persons re-.
qured to give bonds, but the Supreme Court of the
county where tie Insurance company Is at any time
direct an Investigation into It's affairs aud require
submit satisfactory proofs OF its s0vency
Mr. Jaco,ss bill extending the Jurisdiction OF tho
Police Justices OF Kings County to cases where tho
penalty Is notmore than one years imprisonment
Mr. Murphy called from the table his ion re-
9uestng New-f0rk Representatives in Congress TO sup
port the bill authorizing tho construction OF a bridge
from staten Island to the Jersey shore IL adopted
resolution by Senator Thomas adopted authorz-
ing the Special Committee the Gas Investigation in
Sew-fork to employ experts IL necerssary.
Mr. Thscher's bill extending the tlme for making
searches by the clerk OF NewYork County from ~ 20
days was ordered TO third reading.
Mr.. Kiernan introduced bill amending the law
designating legal holidays 10 include every Satr
day afternoon az legal holiday for the acceptance and
payments or Oils OF exchange bank checks and prons-
and Boston, and asked for by leading business men in
New-YOrk
Mr. Jacobs introduced till appropriatng $4,000 for
lifting and furnishing the Armory of the 47th Regiment
and authorizing sale Of portion OF the premises
pied bY the anory and the fencing Of the remainder
The Railroad Commission has postponed the consd-
Grafton OF the railroad bills drafted by them TO March
at the request OF persons who desired 10 be heard Cd
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20

resolution, unlcss and until such sickness or ahsec.
shall have continued for ten days" Mr. Haggerty Sc
had silnar BILL has accepted that of Mayor Grace
General N. M. Curtis Introduced bill providing thai
all the annual reports OF State officers and State Boards
and OF all State institutions commissions soceties and
bodies required to report annually to the Legislature In
January sha hereafter be printed before transmission
or presentation to tho Legislature and shall be delivered
to the Secretary OF State before January l. ma
Secretary Of State authorized mako contracts tor ths
printing OF these reports.
Mr.. Palmer, Of Clinton introduced bin which pro-
vides that contract shall hereafter be made for fhs
labor OF conycts In the State Prisons but that they sb
be employed State by tho piece price plan
Tho Committee on General Laws reported favorable
to-day Ma Kses bill taxing egacies and nheritances
The Assembly ordered to a thIri reading Mr. Earl's
bin making IL hours legal day for the labor Of street
car conductors and drivers
bill by Mr. Reilly provides that no person shall be
eligible to election appointment to any public Office
In the city OF NewYork In any department board OF
commisson except by the Educational Department.
less he shall be at the time resident OF tile city and
when such person to be such resident his Office
shall be deemed vacant and he shall receive com-
pensaton for any services rendered thereafter
ny Mr. Walter Howe-ProvIding for spring election
In New York City.
The Assembly upon motion OF Mr.. Husted voted ad-
Jourp In honor OF Washingtons birthday from Friday TO
tuesday next.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
CITY BILLS APPROVED.

ALBANY, Feb. 19.-At the meeting of the
Assembly Committee Cities, the following bills
recommended by Mayor Grace considered and or
dered to be reported favorably: An act concerning
local Improvements in NewYork; act enlarge the
power of the Board of Street Opening and Improvement
In New-York; act concerning the acquiring Of
titles TO lands required for various public purposes
These bills enable the city authorities
tnue necessary puolic improvements by the appropa-
ton Of certain monies in the treasury and
sessmeut upon the property benefited by the improve
ments without bonds therefor and approved BY the
Mayor, controller ana corporation counsel
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
STAR ROUTE AWARDS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Post Office De-
parInent completed the OF bids Star
Route service In the First Section" comprising New
England the Middle States aud Maryland Virginia and
West Virginia The service In operation on Jun 3O
1884, equal to mileage OF 10, ,790.933 miles annu
ally, aud cost. Si.l26,253. As let from June /, 1885,
there is mileage OF l9.776l6I costing 81. .222 5l4
The steamboat service In The same section has been let
tseent Tor proposals for service about routes
different sections mas been published And the awards
will DO made In April next
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
COASTIyG ON THE ALBANY HILLSIDES
From The Albany journal.

Last night the coasters OF this city took ad.
OF the resolution passed by the Common Coun.
streets which this heathf sport could be enjoyed,
Down hillside streets they came hyng to the dread os
slides In splendid condition The tough, crisp snow
had become beaten hard and its surface gave rapid In
petus TO the bounding bobs and smaller sads OF the
merry coasters The streets designated by tho reso
tion were all scenes OF gayety but most OF the arge
bobs and by far the greater part OF the spectators
congregated Madisonave. There the sport rsache9
wild bounds The Canadian pastime OF tobogganng pa5
not half the life or half the dagcr that held carnival Of
Madison last night over 1000 spectators watches
the panoramic progress Of the sleds.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
OPPOSED TO INVESTIGATING JUDGES.
lBY TELEGRAPH to THE TRIBUSg.t

ALBANY, Feb. 19.-The Assembly Judiciary
Committee decided this afternoon by vote Of TO
to make adverse report on Mr.. Ives's resolution
for investigation of the conduct OF Judges
rruax. Beach and Andrews for issuing injuncuons
against Mayor Edison. of New York when he trying
to remove Hubert q. Thompson The three Assembly.
men who favored an investigation were ArnOli, kilby
aud O. g. Baker, the seven who opposed Investigation
Van Allen. Church, Greene Hubbe. Scott. X. G.
Howe aud sheehan Mr. Ives will dght the adverse re-
port In the Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
1VO LETTERS.
PLEASE REMIT FOR ANOTHER YEAR

THE EVENING Posr.
NEw-YoRK, Feb, 1885.
Mr. f. p. BROWNE Bay Ciiy. Mich:
Your subscription to The Evening Post expires
this month (see date on printed address LABEL. We
should be pleased to receive your order for renewal
II not renewed. Terms. daily, 80 per annum semi
weekly So Please return this notice with remittance
Respectfully, THs fCBLisHER
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Passed Assistant
Paymascr George A. Dserng has been ordered To duty
In the Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing Lieutenant
Ascher Baker has boon detached from the Albatross
and ordered 70 command thu Fish Commission steamer
Esh Hawk; Passed Assistant EnEnser O. j. HAbighuzst
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
strange lawsuit is now pending before the

strange lawsuit 10 pending before the courts at
sburg On the bankruptcy Of the Dutch East India
Con.pany At the beginning OF this century. sum
amounting TO 7.OOOoOO or even 9OOOOOO norins was
handed To tho banking OF Friedrich Won Alder
Of Augsburg Oh behalf Uf Bavarian claipanA In 1855
the Had increased to 600OO 900 horins. while
present supposed 10 smOunt to less than ALL
OO0000. iho success0rs vi Won Hsder have now been
called upon those deposits ana the matter 10
actually the s'stsot OF criminal 1pysstiS
don Liza.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
MEDICAL TALKS FOR YOUEG MEN.

Young men will be interested in hearing the
OF medical talks which to begin tonight at
o'clock, In Association Hall, at Twenty thrdst and
Fourthav The first talk will be gwen by DIR. Thomas
r. Satterthwaite on Heat Stroke and Drowning"
Free tickets To the be secured
in the reception OF the association Last there
average attendance OF $50 young men vt these
s.l1s
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
COMPLETION OF IHE NEW YORK.

MR. RANDALL ANSWERS nR. HEWITT.
w,su,Scros. Feb 19.-The House having
The Naval Appropriation bill under c'h-Id''"''on "'
cau,on a, ui,no. made n point Of order neninst tho
paraeruph nppropriatng 100000 Tor 'he co"P''' "
the New.York and the point being overrni'n' NOV ~
s,1u. ont the paragraph. To complete tis o'u sh'P
h,n had been lying in the stocks for nineteen year"
,,. 70 advance backward and was TO authorize ""s''
Of money. - - ,.-
M Hewitt OF New.York thought that 1t was a. pre-
posterous a. ridiculous for the country 10
h,ud or finish the building Of wooden ships
a., u,,r -, Ohio DID not think 1t worthy OF the
t,,.d s.s,rs TO complete vessel which In time OF war
could not go upon the nigh seas
Mr. Dtngley Of Maine. supported the paragraph" u
tho hill The timber Of the Ncv-lotk Was TO-DAY
thoroughll seasoned and worth double a. mheh " "''
,,oon YEAR. oro II would be the height Of unwsdom
10 throw away this partly constructed 'esNe anu ho' u
coopl.te II TO he used n school ship OF transport
M ca. OF New.Yors said that some wooden ships
er. ipaispen.ibe They necessary and sometimes
potential. whyt II was wooden snip 'hAt ha" run
MIR McAdoo of Now-Jersey, expressed suspicion mat
~ the NswYork had been but under contract with
John Roach. the Republican parry woulu not h''c Ie
fused TO make y appropriation to eompeieh H.
Mr. Hewitt regretted that a- tho country was ABOUT 10
build new navy, the proposition should cone IRON a
D.nncrattc committee 10 complete old ship which. If
she was struck by OF the KUN, OF one OF Tue us
MIR Iuicbin- of New-YoIs said that 1t Vas not the
intention the committee 10 proceed win tue poey o
ME- Mr. Cox. Of New York. contended that wooden ships
were necessary Z" Because We had artillery. said hc
should discard infantry Becau.o We h"d iron
clads should VI give up wooden ships y
{" Yes" answered Mr. Hewitt emphaucally
Mr. Randall of Pcnnsy lyauia said that the Committee
on Appropriations realized that po"frfu navy was re-
onirri and also that these vessels which were now ui
nishrd ana c.uld be made useful should be- completed
The completion of the Now-York was recommended by
the Secretary Of the Navy. . . 49,, Al,
when did he become authority TO this side OF the
House T. inquired Mr Hewitt, .
I'd about as soon trust him as trust you. rctorted
Mr. Randall. ~, .,,. A., ,,,. ,,o,,
Mr.. Dorsheimer OF New-,0ts @ ,houen. wa. % 'n,i h
finished. -. M, ,,.r
The motion strike out was lost The consideration
NJ he frat section the bill having been concluded the
rose and the House at o'clock took recess
until 10 O'CLOCK U. niOrrOw.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
NEW PROJECTS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., Feb. 19.-A telegram hi

been received here saying that 100000 in mortgage
bonds issued by the spattanburg and Asheyie Railroad
Company, have been negotiated with Inman Swami
Co.. OF York, and that they have advanced 100000
on these bonds. The distance from Hendersonyle to
Ashevie is twenty-five miles, and this sum is sufficient
10 complete the road Work will be begun the
weather opens and will be rapidly pushed to completion
The Sesboard and Roanoke Railroad Company. which
and controls the Old Dominion Steamship Line
from NcwYork to Norfolk the Baltimore steam Packet
Line from Baltimore Norfolk. the railroad from Ports
mouth TO Weldon known as the sesboard and Roanoke
Railroad, Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad from Weldon
to Raleigh the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line Railroad
from Raleigh TO Hamlet, and the Carolina Central
Railroad from Wilmington TO shelby, which water lines
and roads In connection with other. and
known thecaboard System This system Is cut OF at
Charlotte from any through connection southwark,
because the two roads from Charlotte south
troed By the Richmond and Danville Company. The
object now is n through line to Camack. Ga.
Therefore. bill has been introduced into the House OF
Representatives. authorizing the Raleigh and Augusta
Air Line Railroad Company and the Carolina Central
Railroad Company TO enter into contract for the joint
use OF that portion OF the Carolina Central Railroad
between Hamlet and point that line TO be agreed
upon. In the county OF Union Mecklenburg and
construct Its line from that point TO the South Caro-
lima ue and as much further ss may be authorized D
the OF South Carolina and Georgia Is expected
that the Carolina Central road will be extended from
Monroe IN Snrrv uSISa County to tSeSss, SeSes on to
Camack. Ca, some fifty miles wost OF Augusta.
where connection will be made with the Georgia system
Tho original purpose OF the Raleigh and Augusta Air
Line, as its name implies, was to seek =
with the Georgia system and
into INF soatn Carolina from Ham.st When completed 70
Camack the road will constitute third great unx
ne 60 tue south passing m tn through % .he on e ost 0i throsa
line which now, SO to speak, on side track.
New-York tribune., 1885-02-20
NrwYoRK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1885

has reported his return from duty the Asatic Station,
aud has placed waiting orders the orders OF
Passed Assistant Surgeon W. WHITAKER have been 80
modified that he III report for duty at the Norfolk
Navy Yard and for attendance officers OF the Navy
Marine Corps Norfolk and Portsmouth not other
wise provided with medical and the orders detaching
Passed Assistant Surgeon c. T. Hibbett from duty ON
board the roncads ut City Point Virginia, have been
reyoked.