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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

Northern Ohio and other sections is not TO be
wondered at. Where natural gas can be sup
piled close at hand it is the cheapest possible
method of heating, since there Is no cost Oh
production. but merely the expense Of laying
and maintaining service-pipes and OF regulating
the pressure Even in cities like Buffalo,
where the gas is brought from long distance
with a consequent reduction of volume, 1t is as
economical as coal and superior in nearly all
respects. As used in ranges, furnaces, stoves
and CRATES it makes a close approach to per-
feet form of fuel, requiring no klndnng ma
terial. making neither dust nor SCOT, leaving
behind neither ashes nor refuse, and being at
all times under perfect regulation and control.
pittsburg. which was once the grimiest OF sooty
towns. is now one of the cleanest and hand
soonest in consequence Of the introduction OF
natural gas. Many residences in Northern
Ohio which, until this gas was introduced were
never adequately warmed are now comfortable
on the coolest winter day. Indeed, SO striking
are the advantages of the system that the
record of disaster in Buffalo will cause general
dismay throughout the natural-gas district,
since il is the first note Of alarm that modern
convenience, even when the forces OF nature
and the art Of man are combined, Is only 10 DO
purchased at high risk.
So large are the financial interests involved
in the utilization Of natural gas that 1t IS prob
able that a greater catastrophe will be required
than that recorded in the dispatches from
Buffalo before this system can be seriously In
terrupted. Mechanical engineers will be ready
with their explanations of the exceptional
nature Of this disaster and their suggestions
for preventing the recurrence of similar e1-
plosions. Everything that can be done by in
terested capitalists to reassure consumers and
TO convince them that natural gas is as safe as
it is convenient and effective will be done.
But when confidence is subjected to so sudden
a shock as was experienced yesterday through
out the length of Main-st. in Buffalo, it can
never be wholly restored. The greatest OF
modern household Improvements will not be
abandoned in consequence of these explosions
but there will be secret misgivings wherever
natural gas is used that the fortress has been
undermined and formidable adversary been
admitted by the garrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11
TIE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS.

The appointments announced by Mayor Hew-
lit are an odd mixture Of good and bad. zen
eral Fitz John Porter will make an excellent
Fire Commissioner, but he was doing salts
factory work in the Police Board. Why he
should not have been continued there instead
of being transferred to the Fire Department
is a mystery. And what motives could have
influenced the Mayor in appointing Charles r.
Mclean to so important and responsible an
office as Police Commissioner? 1t Is not true
that he gave general satisfaction when he occu-
pied that position before.
James DAILY is good natured, genial, popu-
lar politician, whose record is clean, but no one
except Mayor Hewitt ever discovered that he
had any marked capacity or fitness Tor such
technical work as that which belongs to the
Office of Commissioner Of Accounts. MIR. DAILY
will be a square peg in round hole. We have
no violent objection to offer to the appointment
of Stevenson Towle as Park Commissioner, but
may be permitted mildly to suggest that special
ability and reputation as a sewer engineer DO
not necessarily qualify man for conspicuous
success in the parks
Altogether Mayor Hewitt has given the peo-
pie of New York some surprises in these APP
pointments, which are not entirely pleasant
ones. No careful observer of the characters
and records of the men appointed will conclude
that the Mayor in making these selections has
forgotten that this is Presidential campaign
wear. Mr.. Mclean can be trusted to work the
Police Department for the Democratic party
with zeal which few politicians can or would
aouol
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NATURAL GAS DANGEROUS

Natural gas can no longer be regarded as the
best modern system Of heating and lighting
houses and buildings. The series of explosions
occurring simultaneously yesterday in Buffalo
demonstrates that convenience and economy in
use are accompanied BY extraordinary risks of
danger from accident at the receiving or dis
tributing centres There have been explosions
on smaller scale in Pittsburg, Cleveland and
other cities where the gas has been in general
use, but these have ordinarily been caused by
the leakage of pipes in buildings under con-
struction. and have been attributed to care
leSsness on the part Of workmen in making
connections with the main conduts. in Buff
falo there was general cause for the series Of
explosions which without warning startled the
town. Either through the breaking of valve
in the stand-pipe Oh the outskirts of the
city or through some other disarrange-
ment Of the mechanism at the receiving
great damage resulted. The most ambitious
church edfice in the town, ST. Pauls Cathedral,
was burned; another church was set on fire
Q large hotel was imperilled and minor ex-
plosions occurred in a dozen or more stores
and residences. All the patrons Of the CON-
pany that had laid service pipe in Main-st
were startled by this sudden exhibition of liza
bility to extreme danger from the employment
Of an agency Of nature which they had been
in the habit Of extolling az the greatest of
modern conveniences.
The popularity Of this system Of heating and
lighting buildings in Western Pennsylvania,
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PERSONAL
q keeper.

Dr. Charles Gross OF Troy, N. Y, has accepted tho
chair OF History at Harvard lie is now In London
MI William Dr. Warren, Instructor In English lit
era.urs and rhetoric at Harvard. Will have charge Of
the mathematical department next year while Pro-
fessqr Colt Is In Europe.
my friends said tho French President to the
crowds who were crying 1vive Csrnotn his recent
tour, do not say 'Yive Carnot,' but vive Ia Rspub
nQusp'
Tho Rev. Dr. James Strong, tho eminent Biblical
scholar and professor Of e1eseeal theology at Drew
Seminary, Madison, n j., has In press an exhaustive
work entitled Tho tabernacle Of Israel in the Des
orr IL VIII DC Issued next month by the publishers
Of the International Sunday school lessons.
Prince BismsrcRs wife is said to be typical haus-
frau With nsvsr thought above petty domestic do
tails. Tbs Crown Princes wife Is Of the Same nature
In their eyes II Is little short OF Infamous for the En-
press to read philosophy, advocate the higher educa-
ton OF women and taks an ntslIgent interest In the
affairs OF The Empire and OF the world Yet her
breadth Of inteect and force Of character have never
prevented the Empress from being a model wife and
q model mother.
A monumental statue OF Lord BeaconsGeld is to be
erected at Maidstone, which place he represented in
Parliament moro than nifty years ago
Mr.. John Morley once said to Mr.. Matthew Arnold
Whenever travel carry volume Of your writings
with me- Before making . speech read Il for in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

a fair for a charitable purpose will be held at The
house of Mrs Courtlandt Palmer, No. lit East Twenty
lrst-st., this afternoon.
Mrs Frederick Butterfeld and Miss Buttcrfeld Of
No. 10 East Forty ghthst, have taken house at Ban
Harbor for the summer.
Mrs. II. Il. Butterworth, Of No. 3s East Thrty-ffth-
ST. gave tho last of her receptions yesterday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dnsmore Will sail for Europe
early next month. Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Dinsmors
will occupy the Dlnsmore country seat at stsatsburg
Mrs Paran Stevens will sail for Europe on satur'
day, May 10.
Mr. and Mrs. ". Chester Chaplin will sail for Europe
next month to remain abroad for two years.
Mrs. Fernando Yhnaga has tshen The Lodge on
station Island one Of W. X. vanderblls country places
for June.
A handsome ladies' luncheon was given By Mrs
Samuel Sloan, of No. East Thirty eghth-st. yester'
day. ,,
Mrs. J. W. Mason. of No. 1913 Hicksst.. Brooklyn.
gave a large recep tion yesterday afternoon.
Ebert Jones Youngs and Miss Annie MANSFIELD
Hawkins, both Of Brooklyn married on "Wednesday
evening, by the Rev. William NJ. Gcer, OF St. PauPs
Church.
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az FIR BoHEnrAyn PRODUCED.

Mrs c. A. Doremus's play, "a Fair Bohemian" was
brought out at a matinee yesterday, at the Madison
Square Theatre for the benefit Of the PostGraduate
Hospital, which, judging from the large audience
present should receive welcome addition 10 It's unds
The nature of the story Is more serious than might o.
expected from tho title. murder occurs In the hrs'
act and the suicide of the murderer, when discovered
ends tho piece There Is strong material, Dut tho
treatment is not always clear - could be wshco
and the construction is lacking In defines, entrances
and exits being frequently made without adequate OK
natural cause. The cast included several wellknown
names and was generally good though Miss forsytn'
was somewhat heavy and stad for Bohemian. Liza
Vano George Drew Barrymore and Nelson Wheatcro"'
the last most unbecomngy disguised In an auburn Wiz
carried off the chief honors. Frank Burbeck, WILLIAM
H. Thompson, John I. sullivan, Thomas Patton. d. "
Longworth, and Annie Ware were the other payen
Ben Teal directed tho performance The audience was
liberal with its applause and gave Miss vans wen
deserved recall
In tho audience Mrs. o. S. Teal, Mrs. dc "oo'
Miss Marbury, Mrs. John r. Brady, the Misses Brady
Miss Rosina Vokcs, L. T. Coward, Professor and My
Ogden Doremus, tho Misses Satterthwatc, MISS
Gailaudet, Mrs. Bertrand Reid, Miss Bertha Hed M,S
Breese, Mrs. Frank Richards. DR.. Eoosa, Ed~z "a
Curtiss, Mrs. Coventry Waddel, Mrs. WILDER A. biooe
good Mrs. Clarence Postley, Miss Anna Baxter Nh
Lorenzo Roudebush Mrs. James Tesklc Lewis, n ,ss
Louise Floyd-Jonos, the Misses Lentllhon, Mrs yonp
Bigolow, Mrs George r. blanchard, Miss Bessie bi"u
hurst, and DR.. and Mrs. Clarence Rice.
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STUDENTS As IMArEUR ACTORS

The Junior Class Of the School Of Mines OF ooum0s
College gave a pleasing entertainment In the Asse'v
Rooms OF the Metropolitan Open House last evening" y
pay OF debt Incurred by the class crew. Two "us
Bile farees presented the eject Of when was nes
ened by the attempts Of the masculine young Nomen
the plays and the decidedly amateur acting OF n. 800
men. Tho nrst place was entitled I've W.. ~, =,
Brown" and the cast consisted of l. O. sne"' o. !"
Weeks. jr.. W. H. Erb I. H. Harrington anu
Guitermsn. The last two took the f'msie ch1iNe.
f. Fales Coward and Dr. Gustsyus Haas 'nen ks'o 49,.
tons. but by far the best part Of Ae s,n rhs
the playing OF the college banjo ana su"n 49, -.
evening closed with the farce Little Toddikins ia'
actors being n. A. Henre. II. " Wnass., - -
der, A. s. Ives y. w. Smith and ~ o'as,~ ..,.ou.
The hall was comfortably filed ana man, " '"' 80
eases were present a, we'll as largo number Of youns
ladies who thoroughly enjoyed tho suemps,o ' -en
A" young women" on the stage INC a., 1880
Mr.. R.m.ra Mr.. H. Brewer MIRA John w. Bnffes,
Mrs @. r. Chandler Mrs. Howard Crosby M'. IN ~
Curtia Mrs. Thomas Eelsston. Mira osN hens' ..sr
G.. H. Peabody, Mira O. D. Pslsw. Mrs r 40 -
cts MIRA Gilat Schroeder MrS T. 3 sss~ -
N. Tallman and Mrs.. w. II. Wseks
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holders in the Democratic State Convention az
Montpelier, W., yesterday. According TO our
dispatch. Government officials figured con-
spicuously in the proceedings and the balcony
was filed with postmasters, who enthusiast
cally cheered every mention OF President
Cleveland If Mr.. Cleveland will allow his
thoughts to turn back few months, he will
easily recall that conduct of this sort was once
considered "pernicious activity"
The Legislature which holds its closing ses-
| sions to-day has made creditable record. In
several cases its excellent intentions have I'M
fortunately been brought to naught by the
Governors yetoes, but long series of good
measures stands to its credit. On several i'm
portant bills which have been kept back for
various reasons, there is yet time for right
action, and it is never too late to look out for
the crushing of schemes that SAVIOR of jobbery.
The Board of Electrical Control ought to
understand that the public is thoroughly tired
of the squabbling and pickering which have
been the principal feature of their meetings
for some time. When Mayor Hewitt was made
a member of the Board it was with the APP
proval of the people, whose anxiety and de-
w SCo Va V'SihS"N "hN" 49,
been made known in no uncertain way. His
co operation should have been cordially wei
coined by the other commissioners. Instead,
there has been what looks greatly like sys-
tematic attempt to drive him out. Mr. Hew-
tits forbearance reached Its limit yesterday,
when he withdrew, finally, as he said, from the
Board. That the proyocation was great must
be admitted; still we hope he will reconsider
his determination. Mr.. Gibbons made an e1-
hibition of himself which will enable his fell
low-citizens to form an accurate estimate of
his character and worth as public servant.
The wires should come down. but it looks now
as if nothing could be done until an appro-
priation for removing wires and poles is made
part of next years budget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

FOR GRESHAM, DESPITE INDIANA.
From Tho Portland Oregenian
1t appears to us that the best man of all for the
present occasion Is Gresham Of Indiana Dele
gates to the National Convention should not pass over
bis name because Indiana may be voting for another
man.
BLAINE THE EASIEST TO ELECT.
From The Trenton Times
Many Of the men who opposed Blaine In 1854 would
enthusiastically work for him in 1888. While the
Republicans have a number of men whom they could
probably elect to tho Presidency, James g. Blaine Is
the man they could certainly elect and the man
whom the Democrats most fear.
A GLOOMY PROSPECT FOR KICKERs.
From The New-York Freemans journal aud Catholic
Register.
There ls little doubt that Mr. Blaine will be nonl-
doubt that he Will accept tho nomination. The
position OF the Mugwunps In view OF these painful
probabilities Is anxious.
THESE MUGwUMPs KNOW ALL ABOUT IT.
From The Boston Herald
That Chamcey NJ Dspew is preparing TO be tho
successor of Mr.. Blaine is becoming moro evident
constantly
ALLISON A MAN OF DESTINY.
From The Minneapolis Tribune
Among Western men tho distinguished son Of Iowa
IS beyond doubt the most available Unassumlng ana
more aggressive leader than any other. There is
not spot upon his shield Of honor and when ne gyess
assault not single Republican soldier will be found "a
sulkng in his tent He Is perfectly acceptable to
England with enthusiasm. Allison is the man OF
destiny.
HELPED, NOT Numbered, BY THE FLORENCE
LETTER.
From The Macon Ca Telegraph.
As far as his own party is concerned, candidate ,
could not occupy a stronger position than blaine
after his Florence letter. Nominated by sponta
neOus movement without his seeking there would be
no excuse left for dissatisfaction and he could claim
united support
THEY WANT BLAINE OUT IN tUTAH
From The salt Lake Tribune
Whereas, The Republicans of Weber County, IN
convention assembled recognizing the mastery ability
and patriotic qualities of last National standard
bearer James G.. Blaine, whose name thrills and
olectres the hearts Of millions Of hts fellow country
men as none others do whom We look upon as the
greatest living exponent OF American principles and
party fealty, and whose narrow defeat was secured
through prlestly bigotry the combined Vaccinations
aud treachery OF malevolent Mugwumps and apostles
OF FREQ trade ard believing he stiil retains all tho
magnetic qualities 10 thoroughly equip the Republican
party for brilliant victory and to give the present
unworthy Democratic Administration its Appomattox
I'm utter humiliation; therefore, be 10
Resolved. That tho delegates TO the Territorial Con-
vcnton, from this county be Instructed TO use their
influence TO elect two delegates TO Chicago who shall
60 unpledged but friendly 10 Mr.. Blaine
This preamble and resolution were adopted.
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Amusements.

Ac.pvuv M MusIc- s--The Mystery Of Hanson Cab.
BROADWAY THRArRE-s-The Queens Mate.
CAsySo-s--Erminic.
DAlY's THEATRE sl5-Miss Kosna VeKes.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, ands-Hsls In the Ground
LYcRuM THEArRG-S-Ths VITA
MADISON SQUARE THRATRB-s-A Possible case
HuIos aARpYy-s Rene do Moray.
EaTyosII ACADEMY or DrsbaS-9 and 7:30-Exhibition.
erAKpARp THEArRE- shell BURGESS
WxflAcx's-s: l5-rhe Lady or Tho Tiger
erAR Observation-Disclosures MONKEY Astofa
TuALIA-s-Possart
Arm AVENUE ADMINISTRATION Gas
l4THST THEArRE--S-The stu Alarm
lrHAy AND l9rHsr.--Gettysburg
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, MAY II, 1855

the total registration, but they were obliged to
give Warmoth 45l to keep UP appearances
40 that the total excess was $50. The same
was the case in Vermillion. where the excess OF
the total vote over the registered vote
was gil. There was an excess also In
Washington. No wonder The Madi-
son Times,r leading Democratic newspaper,
said that the majority was ridiculous" though
It was then thought to be only 10000 or pos
sibly 10000, and added: "A mistake has
been made, and it will not be long before
everybody will know IT,"
It is upon such frauds as these that the DEM
ocratic control, in large part, of the National
Government rests. Can it last2 Will the
people Of the North make themselves the &C
completes of these mon by adding their votes
to these shameiessly fraudulent votes to re-
elect Mr.. Cleveland?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

Senator German had the machinery OF his
convention SO well in hand and in such good
working order that he did not deem it neces-
sary to remain in Baltimore during the session.
Needless to say that the will Of the Boss'' was
registered on every point and his wishes were
absolutely obeyed. MIR. Gorman's delegates
are for Cleveland, Of course, for free trade,
likewise, and presumably for Civil Service Re-
form a. it has been practised of late.
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Persons leaving torn for the season, and sum
meY trarellers, can haze THE DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to Them postpaid, for 80 cents per month,
the address bang changed as often as desired.
TEE DAILY TRIBUNE riU be sent TO any address
IN Europe at 81 so per month, 'hich includes
tho ocean postage
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O, WHAT A WHOPPER!
WHAT GOVERNOR HILL SAYS HE sA

WHAT GOVERNOR HILL SAYS HE SAID.
From Message vetoing the Hlgh-Licenso bill
On March 16 last, Ia special communication ad-
dressed by mo to the Legislature, there was pointed
out tho disconnected p,eccmeal, agmentary intricate
and ncongruous legislation which has boon heretofors
had upon the subject OF excise, and tho absolute
necessity Of entire revision Of existing statutes, and
the deslrsbIlity Of ceasing frsm the enactment Of
any more supplemental or Independent. legislation
relating to this subject.
WHAT HE DID SAY.
From Message recommending revision OF Excise laws
Nor should the consideration OF the measure here
contemplated necessarily Interfere with any bill upon
the general subject now before the Legislature.
have observed that there numerous bills pertaining
to tho excise question already upon tho files awaiting
action, and should any Of them become laws, thoy
viii come before tho commission for ncorpofstios In
the revision.
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onoe more the superfuous announcements Is
made that Mr. Thurman will not allow the use
of his name as q candidate for Vice-President.
Cleveland and Thurmanl" 1t makes one think
Of the sign the verdant youth had made when his
father, who had successfully conducted business
for forty years, took him into partnership: John
Smith g. Father
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

The making public Of the report Of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the
Fisheries treaty discloses remarkably clear
and thoroughly considered document, as free
from partisan bias or prediction as a judicial
decision. 1t reviews the fishery controversy
historically and arrays in convincing way the
objections to the ratification Of treaty which
involves pitiful surrender Of well-established
rights. The statement made by the minority
of the committee is labored defence of the
President and feeble attempt to uphold Mr.
BsysrFs " diplomatic victory"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

While Mr.. Parnell is cooling of, Mr.. Gladstone
is heating up. One by nature calculates the
chances of politics without showing signs Of emo
tion The other works always at white heat.
Mr.. Gladstones enthusiasm is q consuming fame,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

His own selfrespectn was one Of the consid-
erations which, according to Nh voorhees,, in
duced him to apologize TO the Senate for making
a blacksuard Of himself in its presence. United
States Senator who is the victim of intermittent
self-respect ought either to resign his seat or else
resolve never to 20 to the Senate Chamber without
a keeper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

Two dates fixed yesterday will revive the
interest Of outsiders in the Methodist Confer
ence, the proceedings of which. since the
"weman question" was decided. have been of
q routine character. Tomorrow Bishop Taylor
is to be heard regarding his work in Africa,
which has been q subject Of controversy, and
next Thursday the work Of electing Bishops
and other general officers Of the Church will
begin. One Of the interesting points In the
election of Bishops relates to the number to be
chosen.
President Clevelands attention is hereby
directed to the extraordinary activity Of Office
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1HE PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS.

For GRESHAM DESPITE INDIANA.
From Tho Portland OTegonian.
1t appears to that the best man of all for the
present occasion Is Gresham OF Indiana Dele
gates to the National Convention should not pass over
bis name because Indiana may be voting for another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-11

Mr. Gladstone deserves to live five years, ana
apparently is trying hard TO disappoint his enc
mics who console themselves with the reflection
that the present Parliament and Government Will
survive him. They put the five years. he says
against the life of an old man. This is an cpl
erammstic way of summing up the political stua-
ton in England. The enemies Of the Grand Old Man
have five years lease of power and well-dis-
ciplined, docile majority, and they are calmly
waiting for him to die. The consolation he offers
them is the quiet reflection that the final SETTLE
ment of the Irish question will not be affected by
the life of any man, old or young