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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
LOCAL OPTION-HIGR LIChASE IN JERSEY


IN FOUR COUNT
TRENTON. April AT conference OF representa-
tives of the counties Of this State, held In Trenton
on Tuesday, March 81, Central Local option Com
rltee OF nine persons waS appointed to act as an
advisory committee in proceedings under the prt-
visions Of the County Local Option Law, which goes
into effect on May l.
The conference. after careful consideration Of
the question OF elections under the Act. voted to
advise that elections be held this year In at least
tie fJn0wing lOui count c. Cape May Cumberland,
Salem aud Gloucester. and thai the date selected In
these four counties be Tuesday. september a.
The committee therefore recommend that organza
tons Oe formed Immediately In each OF these counties
to the END that the machinery OF the lave may be
II N motion
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TWO wArcHngy KILLED BY rRAMPs

CHIC AGO. April 4.-Eli D. Kreigh was shot and I'm
stantly killed and Dam BRASIL was morally
wounded by three unknown men tonight. Both men
were vatchmen in tho employ Of the Chicago and
Alton Railroad Company and It was their duty to
accompany freight trains to tho city limits and pro
tect them from thieves
There seems to DO little doubt that the men VINO
killed Kresh and BRASIL we're tramps For time II
was thought that strikers might have been the as
sallants, but this theory was exploded There
has been no trouble on the Alton and the two waich
men are old employees The conductor Of the train says
the watchmen found three men on car soon after
the train pulled out. They dered OIL aud re
mctantly Jumped to the ground Soon alter Oh going
ia the rear of the train, the wachman discovered the
same men on the end of the caboOse and nconscd
AZ their persistence started 10 put them on Tho
conductor VINO was close behind, heard Two shots
and saw Kregh and BRASIL fall 10 the moor OF the
caboose. Iurying to the rear door hs saw revolver
pointed at him and slammed the door lust as the shot
was fred Brassi died this morning. man with
a much battered face was arrested In the vicinity OF
the tragedy to-day suspicion OF being ono Of tho
murderer lie refused TO give his name.
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, oon 1poN EMPLOYEES RESUME WORK.

Reading, Penn. April 4.-The managers of the Read
ing Iron Works have effected a settlement with their
employees BY which the latter agree to accept ?
per cent reduction in wages and to-day orders were
issued for resumption Of work al all Of the companys
idle mill. work will thus be given 10 1000 men
WIN have been idle several months The mills were
shut down because OF the dulness Of trade. The
keystone Rolling MI. conilc'lai BY the same com
pany resumed operations to-day with 200 hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
EDISON MAY LIGHT UP BROOKLYN.

TEE LEGISLATURE HELPING HIh-FUN OVER
PRIsON FILL.
ALBANY April (Specia.-The Assembly tonight
ordered to a third reading bill introduced by Mr.
Tallmadse allowing the Edison Electric Illuminating
Company put up its lights in the streets Of Brook
Ign. At present. the Citizens Electric Light Company
and the Municipal Company own the Board OF Alder
men, and tho Edison Company, which offers to furnish
the ncandescent lgh' at cheaper rate, cannot get
permit TO place It's light In the streets.
Most OF the taken mp In discussing judge
Ysess County Plan Prison bill The AsSemblymen
were in a frlSky humOr and they loaded the bill down
with ridiculous amendments. Mr.. Mase offered an
other bill substitute which was being read when
tho hour for adjournment arrived and II was cut oH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
THE HALL SAFE COMPANY STRIKERS.

Manager Wooley OF the Hall Safe and Lock Com
pany. at No. 279 Broadway. said yesterday that the
strike Of 500 employees In the Cincinnati mandatory
came Unexpectedly. The strike of about year ago,
which lasted for six weeks resulted in granting the
men an increase of ten per cent in wages. and con
tracts were signed holding good until June, of this
year, which authorized the company to hire and dis
charge whomsoever II pleased. Since then the men
had been given steady work and were supposed to be
failsfed. A large proportion Of the work done by
the company special contract WORK AT present
there was much on hand TO be finished at specihed
dates. and long strike Just now would DO disastrous
10 the firms interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
OBJEorINo TO BRIDeR At DETROIT

CL'VELASD March 4 (specsn.-The Cleveland Board
Ok Trade to-day adopted resolutions 10 be presented
TO Congress protesting against ths construction Of
aroad bridge across the Detroit River from the United
ttaies TO Canada, which has been under consideration
ioi some Time. II rs now proposed 10 build "A winter
bridge with wide opening for the passage OF vessels
N summer, but The Board Of Trade protests against
. hrd2e OF any kipd at that point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
1Hr RICHMOND ~ COLLISION WIZ A BARK

CHICAGO April A dispatch rom New-orleans
says: The Morgan Limo steamer Hutchinson from
Havana and Key West, reports that the man-ofwar
Richmond, flagship Of RearAdmIFal Luce commanding
the North Atlantic station while seeking an anchorage
at Key West, March 90 was N c3i;1n & %isn ihe
damage done to her bow and quarler-deck railing,
while the bark lost her jlbboOm and bowSprit"
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MASS MEETING ~ BhHiLP OF PROTECTION
PHIIADEI PHIA Aprl lfneclal :" The Rnlletlns of

PHILADEIFHIA1hPFI = TspcCIaIL - INC BUIIrUu OF
The American Iron and Steel Association. issued to-day,
speaking Of the surplus has this to say:
The Mills bill can be beaten II the Industrial interests
Di the country, which II assas, viii he to them
elves aud use such influences al their command
convince Congress that the bill Is In every way q
bad bill The pr0iecil0rist press has promptly
sounded the alarm thai tbe bill has dey yeoped un
expected strength and now that msnufacrurtrs work
ingmen and Others know the imminence OF the danger
In the House OF Re and have mad time TO
reflect upon te consequences which would certainly
follow the passage Of the bIll there should be no
delay In holding meetings, that Congress may
learn and learn speedily, that this country does not
want low duties or no duties at all, European wages,
and chronic hard times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
pgyL.pgLpgIA HAS IT'S SUGAR KING

PHILADELPHIA, April 4-Clau' spieches sara To-Day
that he would award the contracts for the building o.
the new refinery 10 be located In this city, within
few days Mr sprockles, In company with the Mayor
and other city officials this afternoon took extensive
view Of the cisy's river front during an excursion on
one Of the police tugboas, and upon his return ex'
pressed himself as delighted with the trip. The Mayor
has been requested by Mr.. speches to use his Influence
n having stricken from the city plans a small un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
THE BREWERS, STRIKE STILL THREATENING.

The war between the beer brewers and their EN-
poyes Continued with considerable warmth yesterday
aid tak OF general strike and general lockout was
rife None occurred. The Brewers Association re-
mains steadfasi its Initial announcement and yes
erday voted fine Of $1,000 together with an assess
ment Of 25 cents per barrel, on ali beer brewed by
any member who 10 sign contract with the
journcymen unions 1t also announced that the
bosses declared boycott all bal ley from the Pro
hiblon STATES Iowa and Kansas. The Brewers Ex-
Change has lndOsed the stand OF the United states
Association, and agreed TO act In harmony on all
Eeasucs taken IN the present fight
on the other hand, the Arbitration Committee OF
The Central Labor Union and committee appointed
Tor the purpose from the Journeymen Brewers
nion and Union of Ale and Porter Brewers En-
pl0ye, were busy all day endcavoTinS 20 secure sg
fatics TO contracts. The Journey men unions assert
that twenty bosses have signed contracts, but the
losses deny 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
Ora DUArEs or JEpFERS0y ooLLEGE

PHILADELPHIA April lspecall.-Jefferson Medical
College held It's slSty-tllrd annual at
the Academy Of Music to-day. The degrees we're con-
ferred oy Dr. Z. Gardettc, president OF the Board
OF Trustees, while the prizes awarded by the dean
Of the faculty. Professor Roberts Barhoow made
the vaedctory address. Degrees were conferred upon
lHs graduated prize Of 300 offered by The
Medical News" for The best thesis was awarded TO
Lawrence Reginald RYAN. Of Illinois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
IsNor ArrEP TIE CHEF JrsTIoESHIP

-iRSGFlELD. ILL.,. April A." The State Register" to-
mUrFow Will contain article In regard 10 the men,
ton OF Judge John scholhcld successor TO Chief
Justice Wake Ia which the following Is said The
de'c Register Is authorized 10 positively that Jndge
5eholhsd has not been and Will nol be an applicant
for the position OF Chist Justice Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States lie WILL however, be a candi-
date for ociecuon to the Supreme Bench of Illinois
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
INoTHgR AsTgpOJp bJsooryprn

BOSTON. April A cable dispatch was received
IRON DE- hFenzei today. announcing the discovery
oi an sslerCid los Pal 81 40 the following position
APf'i o. Ten hours six minutes Greenwich mean
tRs; aght ssceBsian. twelve hours, nily minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
PRESERVE THE ADIRONDACK FORESTS.

TW0 BILLS THAT OUGHT TO BE kILLFb-THfINU
TO MAKE BIG sALARIFs BIGGER.
ALBANY, April (spcciaD.-Tbere are two bills be-
fore the Legislature which meet with great dis
favor among the men who trying to preserve the
Adirondack forests from destruction. One Of these
introduced by Assemblyman Hadey and authorized
the Forest Commissioners to lease lands in the
Adrondacks TO private persons. 1t Is feared much Of
the forest region may be despoled If this bill becomes
law. 1t has been passed by the Assembly and Is
in the order of third reading In the Senate The
other BILL which also introduced by Mr.. Hadley,
authorizes tho Land Commissioners to convey to T. T.
Durant I6O acres of land Raquette Lake, which he
has occupied years under the authority of these
commissioners. The Forest Commissioners oppose
the bill and say that It should be beaten, the land
is worth 10000.
Citizens of NewYork who are here are highly IN
dgnant tonight over mr. Sheehan's success in per
suading the Assembly order to a third reading to-
day Mr.. Hagans bill increasing the salaries OF Aque
duct Commissioners of New-YOrk to $1O,OOO each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
QUAEANTINE NOMiA ATOMS WITHDRAWN.
ANOTHER EXHIBITION - GOVERNOR HILLS THIN
BLE-RIGG POLITICS

ANOTHER EXHIBITION - GOVERNOR HILLS THIN
BLE-RIGGl POLITICS.
ALBANY. April 4 Special Another sample OF Gov
ernor Hills sincerity furnished by him tonight
He ithdl ew from The seDaie his nominations
Quarantine Commiss which ha been unde
discussion and ns.derst ID by the committee on
Commerce and Navi:s ion and have never been re
ported by the comm tie for action by the stnate,
This looks exceedingly like an addition to the Pres-
dental boom that the Governor Is preparing for HIM
self, and by this he expects to obtain posses
sion Of the Qua antne Department to use 1t a. an
adjunct TO his loom. II has been declared all along
by the Clel Gland Democrats that the Governor did
not want these mon confirmed ard his action to-
night justifes that lie ev denly fea ell
tia a cOnfrma ion wOu follow tomorrow when
Senator Laugh In broulh the matter up and the
shiewd home of his lie tenant, Ajax Cantor, In
calling for the specia orler the Canal Appropriation
BILL, looks though the master and servant were
working In unison.
The future course of Mr. Hill in this matter IS
plain Mr. vcdders bill, providing for the reelection
of the Commission by joint election Of the Senate
and AS emily, Will reach him fIom the Assembly
lie will either it refuse to sign,
thus leaving the Commission vacant and he Will
fill It as he has long desired to do
with Democrats who wear the Hill collar around their
work for the Presidential advancement OF their chie
1t is sign ant also that this acoI should be ta on
having written letter declining to be candidate for
President.
The senate was in general orders when the message
was received and this order Of business was laid aside
to receive It. II was a short making naction on
the part OF tho senate his for the withdrawal
The question arose whether he could withdraw a
matter that had been referred to committee, and
Senator Erwin moved TO refer the message to the
Judiciary Committee. Mr. Erwin held that matter
referred to a committee could not be Withdrawn
but II should take rs regular course with bills. res
oluons, etc. II so ferred In this opinion Mt
Erwin was supported BY a majority Of the senators.
Mr. Murphy thought that a message once read was
accepted and objected to the charmans rulings. He
was not sustained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

Samuel f. Stohr has taken the position OF general
Eastern agent OF the and Pacific Railway and the
Cromwell Pacific through line, route established by
rail and Gulf through New-Orleans La The head
quarters Of the line will be at No 400 Broadway. The
line be the shortest Gulf line between New
York and all principal points In Northern Texas well
a. 70 FL Paso Texas, and to points in New'MeSieo,
Arizona and California
Joel b. Erhardt surrendered his Office as receiver OF
the NewYork City and Northern Railroad Company yes
terday full transfer OF property mads 10 the
reorgan!zed company. Mr. Erhardt has been receiver
for three years that time the gross earnings were
SlllS 573 and the net earnings S433S2 net surplus
Is ef. Of s374,04.
The land committee Of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company met yesterday ,o discuss the details OF sale
10 a syndlcate Of capitalists OF large area OF timber
lsnd, IN Minnesota and Wisconsin The contracts In
voiVs nearly Al OOO, 600 The transaction will probably
not be closed the meeting Of the directors on April ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
NEW-YORK, THURSDAY, APRIL 5. 1885,

before the retreat Of the Abyssnlans begun King
John liberated the Mosem prisoners belonging to
tribes aruund Ailet and Gumhod. large number OF
women and children OF these tribes have arrived In the
italian camp In pltia5le state. The ADy yssinlans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
NOMINATED BY DEMOCRATS AT TRENTON.

Trenton N. j., April (special).-The Democfa'''
City Convention held to night Oliver o. Bo~Dia"
was nominated for Mayor John W. BROOKS ior taA-ro
cever, and samuel Dickinson for school ~
Frank 4 Narowan Inc present ncumb 3nt, Will DC re-
nominated for Mayor by the Republicans ne - t 'no
first publican Mayor that Trenton has had ol "0S
L wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
SALE oPA PHILADELPHIA THEATRE.

Philadelphia, April tSpcciaD. s. Clarks Broad
Street Theatre was sold to-day the Philadelphia Ex-
change, to lawyer, Joseph NJ Fox, for Sl4i0OO sub
iect TO mortgage Of $4,000 The furniture and prop
crty werc not Included Ia The sale. IL Is generally
believed that John Wanamaker Is the real purchaser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
THE YOTE CLOSE IN NEWPORT.
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN MISSOURI.

st. Louis, April 4-The municipal elections through
out Missouri yesterday unusually spirited con-
tests. much interest being felt In the question Of local
option. In many the old Government was
completely overturned by fusion OF parties and the
nomination OF citizens tickets sedaa, for the first
time I'm several years, elected republican Mayor
Colonel d. Crawford st. Joseph elected the Whole
Republican ticket headed by Englehart for Mayor ST.
Charles elected Ward Gut publican Candidate for
Mayor at jefferson City party lines we're drawn
Independence thoroughly Democratic Party
lines were split and the saloon element came out vcto
rious At Marshall the Democrats were victorious
over a law and order ticket backed by local option
At Clinton local option lndorsed At BoonviIle,
c. c. Bell, Republican, was elected Mayor. A
Mexico g. {. Bass ford. Democrat, was elected Mayor
The Democrats xpected victory at Carthage,
olecting a Democratic Mayor. AT La PLATA Chares
n Mitchell of the Peoples ticket, was elected Mayor
In Warrensburg and Marysville, the Democrats were
victorious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05

opened street which might at some future time form
obstruction 10 the work. and this viii undonDtedy
be done at the meeting of Councils. prominent
mer han sal TO-DAY thb this enterprise means
direct increase In the Of the port OF Phiia
delphia of S4o,o00,ooo, an indirect Increase oil
nlUOOOOOOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL BoULANGER

WHY DOES NOT TAKE TIE STUMP MS SECRET
A WEARY, sLEEPY-LooKtNG MAN.
London, April A orrespondent OF " The Pail Mall
Gazette had Interview with General Boulanger
at tho Hotel Louvre, In Paris last evening There
was long string OF visitors In the CORRIDOR waiting
for an audience with the General The interviewer
found General BOulanger to be slightly bent, fun-
bodied man of medium height, with iron-gray hair,
which Is turning silvery lie has kindly, honest face
of the bourgeois type His countenanco shows no
evidence OF keenness cutencss. On the contrary,
1t has a weary sleepy and overburdened appearance
In regard to his candidacy for the Chamber OF
Deputies for the Department of the NOrd and his
reasons for not going conduct his own canvass,
be said that he not like ordinary candidate ;
he did appeal TO the electors on petty departmental
questions but as the representative of great princ-
pie therefore, his presence In the department was not
needed, victory being certain. The principle he re-
Ihe Chamber of Deputies had been stricken with I'M
pOtence and no longer represented the people III
dissolution of the chamber and revision OF the CON
stitunon was the only remedy for the evil
Being asked t. explain the basis OF his pan OF re
vision, he said: That is my secret, which shall
keep TO my self That is my policy
he refused to explain his pla's because he feared
a chance to put them into execution He said he would
walt until the time was ripe, and then reveal Them
lie declared. decisivey, tha! no Ministry iOlmeu now
could last long. Three months would be The Utmost
limit OF It's life In the meantime he intended 10 re-
serve his plans and wait.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
MEETING OF THE WESTERN 1E.oUE POSTPONED

St Louis, April 4.-Secretary SPHINX, OF the Western
Baseball League has received notice from President
McCnntock that the meeting OF the league, called 10
meet at Wichita, Kanas, April 7, has been postponed
and will be held At the National Hotel Leavenworth,
on Apnl l5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
To SHOOT CoUNT ToLsrol

St. Petersburg, April A man named IvanOf was
recently arrested In front Of Count Tolstols residence
by the Counts sDecia guard The man was armed
With revovers and waiting 10 shoot Count TOlstO
Other persons have been arrested since
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
FIhE AND PANIC Ar A BULL FIGHT.

A MEXICAN PRISONER STARTS Tue FLAMEs-1S
WOMEN AND CHILDREN KILLED-MASY HURT.
CELAYA, Mexico, April 4.-On Sunday afternoon,
about 45 O'Clock, the bull ring here was crowded
with spectators of the great national sport The
pany of bull fighters from Leon still playing with
the first bull when fire broke out the sunny side OF
the plaza panic seized upon the vast assembage
and frghtful spectacle the result. Many women
and children jumped from the top, distance of over
200 feet and 100 of them seriously wounded
Eighteen lives lost, all women and children.
The sides Of the plaza being lined with mating as
dry as tinder and there being slight wind blowing,
the amphitheatre In blaze In few seconds.
Nine dead bodies have been taken from the ruins.
Nine persons were badly burned that they died yes
terday sixy-eght persons were badly burned and,
though they still live, of them will die.
Fifty persons In escaping were Knocked down and
trampled upon by the panic stricken ihtong and are
very seriously, but not fatally injured.
The bulls, maddened by the roaring OF the flames,
broke loose from their stalls and rushed wildly through
the surging of humanity tossing alOft and knock
Ing over all who stood in their way. Two women were
gOred 10 death and their bodies afterw ard burned:
Women and children dvested of their clothing, and
crazed with suffering from their burns, aimessy
through the streets and could scarcely be overaken
collected 10y their friends Several persons lost their
reason from the severe mental shocks 10 which they
subjected.
The fire was lncendiary. In the Celaya jail were
number Of prisoners who had obtained permission from
the authorities to attend he bull fight. One OF them
struck match and lighted dry mat and In an In
slant the "SO" side Of the ring was a6laze IN the
confusion and excitement the prisoners succeeded In
making their escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-05
RAILROAD INTERESTS
THE RICHMOND AND WEST POINT CONTEST
A DIRECTOR IN THE COMPANY PREDICTS WHAT
THE OUTCOME WILL RE-


A DIRECTOR IN THE COMPANY PREDICTS WHAT
THE OUTCOME WILL BE.
The differences which have existed for long time
between the management and the security holders Of
the Richmond and West Point Terminal Company, and
have been used by the operators In Wal-st. on diff
ferent of the market foundation for all sorts
OF rumors appear TO be fair way for 6nal settle
ment now A member OF the board of directors was
seen yesterday and although he did not deem 1t adj
vable enter into details, he said enough to show
the probable outcome of the protracted struggle for
control OF The company's property. He stated that
the whole trouble among the stockholders and the
present management had arisen from the action Of
Alfred Sully in breaking an al solute and unconditional
agreement made by the time OF hs re- election to
the presidency OF the company In December last, by
which he to resign that office on March /. This
gave great dissatisfaction to the stockholders and
suited In the rupture between the Libbey Rice party
and Mr.. Suly. This called out the letter already pub
lshed frum these gentlemen, asking thai Mr. Sully
call general meeting OF stockholders, at the request
of holders OF 10000 shares of the STOCK and as only
45 600 shares are required TO such meeting
Mr. Sully accepted the inevl able and Will issue the
as president of the company and both parties Will
then have control of about 100000 shares OF the socK
the balance of power viii lie with the party having
the odd 1000 of floating stock now In Wall-st. Mr.
Sullys retirement is certain In any case, and IL IS
cerIan that 10th parties viii support the election OK
General L. p Alexander for PRESIDENT when he VIII
resign from the presidency Of the Georgia Ceptral
Railroad to assume the management OF the Terminal
Company. Both parties viii support the reelection
of John IL Inman, James swan, Emanuel Lehman and
John H. Hall 10 the new board OF directors ana u me
new party successful August belmont, II. b. Holins,
f. ". Clarke Isaac L. Rice and General Alexan VIII
also be elected. This will leave the Richmond Tern l.
1a company practically under tho management OF h me
Rice party bought ~ 900 600 of Georgia Railroad
stock from MI suy a. - II cents hare few DAYS
sg, and that transaction had been efeolusl In par
TALLY ietlIug the tOuDlcS bCtWecn the parties.