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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
AN EXTRA SESSION WANTED.

The latest device Of the free-traders is to beg
President Cleveland to convene Congress In
extra session, as soon as war is declared De-
tween Great Britain and Russia. The pretext
is that vast advantages may be secured by this
people, as neutral carriers on the ocean, II only
the navigation laws can be repealed But the
object is to preciptate as soon as possible a
struggle for the overthrow of protection, not
only of American shipbuilding, but of other
American industries.
If neutral vessels are going to be in great de-
mand, we may be sure that American shipyards
can supply them provided there Is TO be any
profit worth making in the carrying trade But
for years past that trade has been OF all others
The most Improbable, even to foreign ship
owners, who have cheap ships, cheap labor, and
cheap supplies The American shpOwner,
not able to command as cheap labor as can DO
had abroad, has to overcome some serious dls-
advantages in competition with the shippers or
Europe. When he finds that they can make no
money, because the competition between them
is so great, and the number of vessels built for
the carrying trade so greatly exceeds the de-
mand, the American is little too shrewd to
prefer the business that has least money in it.
OlHcT ptOplO hlO WciCOmo w wv VIA" VIVA" y
drudgery, if they like.
But il the business should be rendered more
profitable by war, so that neutral carriers could
expect to secure large profits from it, the
French and the Germans, and other people OF
Europe. will still have advantages over the peo-
pie of this country, as neutral carriers, as great
as they now have. They cam get labor more
chcaply, and they can buy British ships, or form
partnerships with British owners as secret part
ners, quite as well rs Americans could if there
were no navigation laws. The cost of running
vessels which sail from ports of the United
States cannot be in all respects reduced to the
German French level. without radical
change of the tariff. That is what the free
traders really want. They profess great zeal
about American shipping. In reality, their
great anxiety is TO open wider markets to
British manufacturers, though our own in
dustries may thereby be Frustrated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
PERSONAL.

Professor Theodore c. Burgess, Of the Fredonta Normal
School, has declined invitation OF the Klng o. Corea
To 20 t. that country aud organize public SCHOOL
system on the American plan.
Dr. Edward Brooks. the well-known educational
writer aud resident of tho National Schoo of Oratory
in Philadelphia. viii presently 30 ~ the Pacific coast
for al extended visit
The Middlosex Club Q3ostOn) Will on Saturday next
entertain Senator Evarts ut dinner TO which all the
New England Senator's Governors have also been
invited
Lieutenant and Mrs. Greedy have planned to spend
the summer in England The Arctic hero has been ill
ytod visit London the guest OF various learned
societies
Governor Lloyd. OF Maryland is tile third member Of
his family to hold that Office the first having attained 1t
In 1909 and the sooOId ia 1909.
The late william Galignani left something more than
100000 for the erection and endowment Of an asylum
Ia Paris for distressed Of letters booksellers pub
lIshcrs. etc. That was two years ago. The Paris
Municipal Council has yet taken no action toward ul-
filing Eis design, and promises none.
Mr.. and Mrs Edwards Perrepont will sal by the
steamship Fulda to-day their way TO Italy to join
their son. the Secretary OF the American Legation at
Rome who Is still dangerously i'll with Roman foyer.
They expect to return in early July
The Rev. DR.. Richard g. James Of RaIesyillc, Ark.
has been elected president OF Buckncr College. the only
Baptist institution Of learning Ia that State.
Mr. j. Scott Kettle. Editor OF The statesman's Year
Book" has been elected librarian OF the Roy Geo
guphical Society lace Of tho Late Mr.. l. q. Rye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
TIE CONSUMERS GAS BILL

LEGAL OBJECTIONS STATED BY MR.. SEWARD.
To the Editor o. The Tribune.
SIR: Certain of my clients being naturally
solcous for the safety their investments have called
nv attention TO Senate bill No 3l5. popularity known
s the Gas Consumers Bill" aud TO the letter OF your
correspondent in reference thereto in this mornings
paper and asked my opinion as TO whether ts pro-
visions ,re warranted by the State Constitution.
In compliance with this request have examiaed tho
bill in question and Of the opinion that II II becomes
law it will be found to be imperative for the following
First 1t unlawully dscrminates against gas eompa-
mics In tho city of NewYork. which were duly incorpo
rated under the general law OF the State.
Second II mpairs the OBLIGATIONS OF the charter con-
tract under which such companies were organized 81
abrng the rights of the cOrporatOrs To the u ENJOY
nlent OF their contract privileges
third IL depryes the citizens constituting such cor
poruons OF their RICH secured TO them by their char
fers and by the of the land TO manage and regulate
their own Internal affairs without other restrictions
than such as existed at the tneof their organization
Respectfully yours. CLARhhCb A SEWARD.
Aeb- York, April Ia, 1885.
mir. Stewards high standing certainly makes it
imperative Oh the Assembly to look carefully into
these objections before taking action on the Gas
bill.-Ed.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
BRICKS WITROUr MORTAH

The cause of the building disaster on the
West Side has been definitely ascertained with
out an official Investigation. Poor bricks, the
refuse of the brick yards, were put together
with mud in place of mortar. The boss brick
layer" Charles Frank. states that the loan and
c4y dug out of the cellars was used in place of
sand @Now and them he adds, "a load of
sand was sent because we had to have some
to make the mortar work at ALL" The work
men employed by him rroborate this state
ment. One of them says that only one load of
sharp, dry sand was used in the buildings
All agree that lime was mixed with mud in
place of sand and that bricke of the poorest
quality went into the walls. The contractor
complains of the absence of street sewer and
attributes the sudden collapse of the buildings
to the settling Of water in the cellars. The
foundations may have been weakened in this
way but the walls above them were bullying
out and falling apart because they were made
of broken bricks stuck together with dry dirt
which had been wet clay wheE first Sprinkled
over with lime.
Two men arc responsible for this DISASTER
One is the contractor, who although frequently
warned that sand was needed for the mortar
decided to use loan IN Its place. the other is
the examiner connected with the Buildings Bu-
reau, whose duty it was TO find out that the
mortar was worthless and the walls mproperly
constructed. The boss bricklayern asserts
that the examiner was frequently on the
ground, but did not Look closely at the mortar
He gave warning several times that portions of
the walls were dangerous and must b. recon-
structed but he does not seem to have con-
demned the mortar rs unfit for use The ex-
amincr apparently was guilty of gross negli-
gencc. The contractor only skinned his lob a
shade more closely than was his usual practice
The law ought to have severe penalties in
store for each of these Offenders The exam-
liner unquestionably was overworked and had
too large district to supervise properly, but he
was repeatedly on the ground where he could
have detected the fimsy construction of the
rotten walls. The contractors reputation WAS
well-known at the Buildings Bureau and the
examiner had every reason to be on his guard
against illegal methods of construction. As for
the chief offender, since he glorics in the fact
that he has put up more buildings than any
other three men in the city, he is entitled to tho
privilege of retiring upon the terrible reputa-
tAon he has made us the cheapest and most reck-
less OF the skin builders. Suit after suit has
been brought against him for offences similar to
those with which he is now charged and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
Netp9lork daily Gribnare
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
eNEw-YORK. WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGY-Cabinet Csuncil held in London. -
France and China find difficulty in arranging terms
of peace - The Prince and Princess of Wales
heartily welcomed in Ireland. - San Salvador
and Guatemala accepted prelimlnaries of peace.
- 1t is reported that General Middleton and
I,enis Riel arc negotiating for peace.
DoMEsTIC-The body of G.. A. Preller young
Englshman, was found in trunk in the Southern
Hotel in ST. Louis. He is believed to have been
murdered by his roommate, who has fled. 80
Lieutenant IN the Army. aftor Duplicating his pay
accounts, has fled from Buffalo and gone to Canada.
g. The Assembly passed bills relating to the
State Controller cancellation of city bonds, cleo
margarine authorizations of food and sale of cigar
cites to minors 60 twenty-five school children
Mt Toledo Ohio, fall through floor and one is
killed 60 swindling and fugitive lawyer is
captured and brought back to Lebanon, Penn.
CITY AND SUBURBAN. General Grant improved.
e. One victim of the fallen houses; Buddensiek
I'm court 80 Opening OF the Real Estate Ex-
change 80 The Kirmess successful. 60 An
nual meeting of the Charity Organization Society.
- The Bostons beat the Metropoltans at
baseball. 60 Republican Assembly District
officers elected. - Dinner of the Sumter Club.
r. Ten firemen injured. 60 Gold value of the
legal-tender silver dollar t412l2 grains), S2.79
cents - Stocks we're dull with narrow fuctu-
ations, and closed Irregular
TEE WRATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations in
dictate slightly warmer fair weather followed by
cloudiness and light ram. Temperature yesterday
Highest, 4So; lowest. 80: average, 39lso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
THE NEW REAL ESTATE EXCH1NGE

No class of persons in the city have been more
neglectful of their interests than the owners of
real.estate Paying more than four-fifths of
the entire city tax, they have been without any
organization for mutual protection and public
benefit In this respect they have been behind
any other large class of persons having interests
in common. To meet this lack of organization
for self-protectiOn is large part OF the purpose
of the new Real Estate Exchange, which was
yesterday auspiciOusy opened. 1t is not place
merely for the sale of property, but it is to be
made also bureau of information for every
thing pertaining to the interests of real estate.
Objectionable legislation is to be opposed and
reforms instituted for the public welfare.
Representing through its membership the
owners of nearly One-third in value of the
landed wealth of the city, the Exchange can
hardly fail to have great influence on legisla-
tive action affecting real estate interests. All
legislation that concerns taxation. will come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

under that head. AS the members OF the Ex-
change pay one-third of the taxes of the city,
and one-third of the entire State tax, they VIII
be interested in giving particular attention 70
this branch of exchange work. They have
OF ganized thorough system OF keeping track
of all bills before tho Legislature. 1t Is TO DO
hoped that they will not hesitate to denounce
those measures which the NewYork members
are actively pushing for the benefit oil rndivid-
uals at the expense of the city treasury.
The dealings in real estate have assumed such
proportions, with tho rapid growth OF the city,
that the necessity for regulating and systematic
ing them has long been felt. This can best be
done through such an organization as the E1-
change Affords The present methods OIL trans
fer do not differ from those in use when within
the memory of persons now living tract OF
land near Broadway and Canal-st. was retuseu
as a gilt because it was not worth fencing III.
The population of the city is two and halt
times as large as it was thirty years ago, anu
the real estate dealings have c0rrespondingy
increased. Hence the question of land transfer
reform is of great Importance. The Exchange
managers announce their purpose to assist In
the work of simplifying and improving the
system of transferring land. They are also to
undertake a system of registration OF property,
and to facilitate the payment and investigation
of assessments In these and other ways the
new Exchange promises to be substantial gain
to the growing business interests OF the
metropolis, and it will be welcomed by all as
Dublic benefit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

ates OF Harvard, who are brought to task for the
smuggling" that was INDUCED in ct the recent
meeting of the Athletic Association. On this
sion there were five so-caled sparring matches be-
fore large audience Of undergraduates and their
lady friends, who were entertained with the specta
Gle OF indIsoriminate Struggling" several Of the
competitors measuring their length upon the floor
and one being 80 effectively knocked down that
he failed to "tOe the scratch" when time was
called. Blood flowed freely, and altogether the
affair was of brutal and unsciontiio character.
1t is encouraging to note that the most representa-
tive of the college papers, The Aduocate. condemns
the form which the sport took in unmeasured
terms.
The decision of the President that the Civil Ser
vice rules do not apply to assistant postrnasters,
cashiers retail stamp clerks, chiefs of money order
divisions, superintendent Of mails. chiefs of regis
try departments and superintendent of carriers,
creates good deal Of derisIve comment. 1t leaves
to BIO farmed out for political purposes the places
which require superior ability and training, and
which are the most desirable in point of pay. The
mon who do the drudgery cannot look forward to
promotion, because oil the good places above them
to be- filled outside of tho Civil Service rules
This does not look much like extending Civil Ser
vice reform
Kentucky Justice has seized possession Of Jere-
miah ODonovan-better known as Rossa-for
whiskey bill of $685. The contributions of servant
girls and Irish sympathizers having been increased
since the London disturbances, tho bill will proba
bly, be paid But 1t is just well that contributors
to ODOnOvan's fund should know for what they
are paying.
severe application of an established rule OF
law was made in the Court Of Common Pleas yes
terday. when Judge Van Hoesen felt compelled to
dismiss the complaint of Joseph Sullivan. fire.
man employed by the Manhattan Elevated Rail-
way Company who sought to obtain $4,000 dam
ages from that corporation. Sullivan had rib
broken and was otherwise badly injured IN col
lision at Eighth-ave. and One-hundred-an
fourth-st. In October 1881. 1t was in evidence
that the collision was caused by the negligence OF
another employe of the company, and where this Is
the case the courts have decided that All action
will not lie man who enters tho service of
another is held thereby to assume the risk of any
injury that may be caused by the negligence Of
fellow-scrvant and to be entitled to no additional
compensation if 1t occurs.
The Union League of Philadelphia in the passing
Of resolutions urging the Republican members OF
the Illinois Legislature to remain seadfast in their
support of Gene>sl Logan for United States Scna-
tor has voicod the sentiment of the Republicans OF
tho entire country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

records of the Building Department show con"
clusively that he has persistently and hagrantiy
violated the law. Now that he has been ar
rested the Grand Jury should take up the case
and act upon it, A public example ought to be
made of 80 notorious an offender
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

Senate. The advantages enumerated Tor the
measure consist of the immediate payment
into the State Treasury of quarter Oh
million of dollars, aud later larger amount
these sums will come mainly from back taxes),
and Just amendment Of the corporation tax
law. There is good promise here for remedies
for many of the serious defects IN our preseh'
laws relating to taxation.
The Stock Exchange may have established
dangerous precedent yesterday in suspendlng
dealings in a stock which is still on the list.
The excuse for the action was close corner IN
Mutual Union Telegraph stock, which was sofa
"short" by few brokers on small margin
received from an unknown customer. IL makes
a great difference as to whose OK is gored. n
"lamb" sportively attacks stock brokers ana d
wall goes up from the Stock Exchange; lambs
enter the Exchange and are served with pre-
maturely green peas on brokers' tables far III
advance of the season. One needs to be as
Young as the lamb and as fresh as the peas to
perceive the difference in corners. con-
spiracy may be proved in Lackawanna, or 81
Paul, or New-York Central as easily as In
Mutual Union Telegraph, in proportion to the
share capital.
Senator Thomas, who at first endeavored to
kill the Niagara Reservation bill by Offering
amendments, has now adopted th2mOre manly
method of open opposition. But he was
especially weak yesterday in his arguments.
The effort to make out that this is Democratic
measure is too absurd to call for selious
attention. Political considerations have not
entered into the matter. Mr.. Thomas was
especially weak and inconsistent LII his
assertion that the purchase would entail
heavy tax on the farmers. BY his own showing
the expense will nearly all be borne by the
cities, New-York alone furnishing nearly one
half the amount 1t is to be hoped that the
proposition to limit the interest on the bonds
is not calculated to defeat their sale. The best
thing the Senate can do is to waste no more
time on this measure, but pass it at once
The murder of the young Englishman. Preller,
whose body has just been found in trunk in
ST. Louis, is as mysterious as it is atrOcOus.
The murderer, supposed to be DR.. Maxwell,
must certainly have known that his crime
would speedily be discovered, for the trunk
with its CHASTITY contents was left in his room
in the hotel. Indeed the sentence written on
bit of paper lying on the dead man" So
perish all traitors to the great cause may
even be taken as an indication that he desired
his victims fate to be known. This writing
might be considered also as proof that the
assassination was for political reasons; but
nothing else in the case bears out this theory.
Preller's actions and baggage were those of an
intelligent travelling salesman. Other features
of the singular story suggest that DR.. Maxwell
was mailman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

ounance books this week It was found that they han
sn9! long distance from the mark and had repealed -
yn s relating to the sanitary condition OF thS
oisaioons' as intended. columbus GAL Sun.
An Arizona paper mentions as some evidences that IA.
becoming civilized. tho fact that 1t is rapidly
up win stud-horse poker sharps three card monta
sharps and top and bottom sharps.
A. california girl age fourteen years, has beaten In.
Ioat OF breaking glass balls with a rine Nov nnsiS
some man beats the best record Of woman IN maLsng
formers reputation for indust,s sns
ments will have to take o back scat--J Narrissow-
Herald = 'o"s~"s
There are few towns In England under 10000 inbaM-
tants which have daily paper
Higgins is good fellow after all. He has found +.
young woman In the Treasury Department who has oe
two years given onc-haIf her salary TO a woman ~
influence, who secured the position for her on condc.
OF sucn payment and he says he will that she
her an , pay n.reafter even Il ne has 70 dschss
ton.-lWaterbury American.
One Of the most peculiar communities in Michigan q
AT 81 Maine Though founded Ia 1913 its population h
now put ~ The articles OF the settle
seven trustees, consisting OF priest three men ana
tnree women elected by all the adult men and wonca
annuaIly' Serman Is the only language spoken, and
English. They live entirely by themselves taking ne
interest In the outside world and the women work In M
neios the same as the men. Haven Journal.
The great Severn Tunnel in England will probably b.
nnished this II begun sixteen years ago By
tno Great Western Railway Company. and has been
carried on In the face Of immense difficulties Its cost
Will be more than million dollars.
Pooh-bsh. In Gilbert and sullivan's now japanese
springfield Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

From, The Rochester Herald
We wouldn't disturb Ihs keso-f York ErsninQ Toss now
any more than wend any other setting hen but when
gels s new party thoroughly Matched the feaner
become dry we IL will bring the brood around Ia
blsket and show 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
NOT WORTH WHILE.

From The Rock haad Uaton. April 5.
General Lawt0n didn't think II worth while" 70 na.e
his political disabilities removed Aud tho senate ddhs
think 1t worth while for him " take The trouble oI BouB
to Russia represent the Nation sought destrsy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

The charges against the management OF
Greenwood Cemetery are properly undergoing
a sharp investigation. 1t is to be hoped that
the report will be made without fear or favor.
Uphappily, yet naturally, familiarity with
death always has q tendency to make the
employes of cemeteries callous and Indifferent
toward the mourners whom they serve; but it
Is the especial business of the managers OF
Greenwood and every other burying ground to
recognize this sad fact, and by strict rules and
sharp discipline to counteract its evil influence
Civilization as well as Christianity demands
that in the burial of the dead everything shall
be done decently and in order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
WHAT sTIRs COLONEL PgLTrzERs BILE

Tae Nep York World continues ~ hammer away ~. ~
Minister Phelps In the most violent and nn.ne noer4eo
way Imaginable Tho secret Of Colonel Puiitsers nos.
tiiiy TO this budding diplomat 10 still unsolyed but "
in some quarters to the fact That Phelps s
earlier days given torturing defeDeeess puuS
with wanten attacks Of poetry spring and knafeo
euhlectA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15

Drowning is seldom reckoncd as one of the
perils incident to fireman's life; yet that is
the fate which nine brave members OF the
Fire Department narrowly avoided yesterday
morning when piano factory in West Forty
second-st burned down. Fortunately no lives
were lost. Accidents of this kind, especially
when they end so happily, are not without
beneficial influence. They give the public a
keener appreciation of the high character of the
men who guard this city from the dangers OF
fire. A heavy and long pension list Is not
deemed sound public policy in this country I;
but most New-Yor would be inclined to
deal generously with the flremen if the line
we're drawn there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-15
DRAMATIC NOTES.

George Fawcett Rowe's comedy Of Beauty" which
will be given at wallaek's Theatre after
noon to be carefully mounted and cast and 1t will in
troduco several players who to this region.
Among them Miss Agnes Thomas Miss Alice welch,
and Charles Coote. The author will himself mperson.
ate important character, and Miss Olga Brandon. an
actress signazed by mewhat uncommon beauty, has
been engaged to mpersonate tho part In
the comedy Beauty s in four acts and the scene OF
10 is LAID In London. The piece already stated Isl
satire upon the lately current mania about professional
beauties and the eyerpreseHt inction OF incOpeent
theatrical beginners The cast of the piece is appended