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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
CURIOUS ORIGIN OF RELIEF BILL
a MISTAKE OF TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENT TWEEN
THYME YEARS AGO.

TY-oNE YEARS AGO.
WASHINGTON, April FL. tSpeciaD a Dill mas
been reported to the House from the CoInm1tbee on
the Judiciary which recalls a bit OF litigation III
New-York which was famous some years ago. The
New-York litigation and the present proposed
LEGISLATION have the same basis-a mistake mace
bv the Treasury Department in 1867 concerning
the date of the signing of certain bill relating
TO customs on imports By Congressional ana
Executive custom acts Of Congress passed on the
anal day of the session passed and are approved
by the President as Of the last preceding secular
day. On Monday March A, 1867, the Senate
passed and President johnson signed an act to In
crease the duty on imported wool The original
roll filed in the Office Of the Secretary OF STATE
,owever. bore in accordance with the legislative
custom, the indorsement Approved, March 2,
1867. Andrew Johnson" and the printed act in
The statutes also gave March 2 as the date of the
approval Of the act.
On Sunday, March g. 1867 vessel containing
woollen goods imported by N. D. Carlisle arrived
st New-York. When the goods were appraised,
The collector of customs eXacted the increased
rate of duty under the Act Of S67. Carlisle pro-
tested, claiming that the act was not signed untll
March A. it was therefore not q law until March
T. and that it did not apply TO goods received
March 3. The Secretary of the Treasury sustained
.he collector and then Carlisle brought suit The
evidence introduced included the journals Of Con-
gress and the parole testimony Of eK-Prcsident
Johnson and his private secretary. The case was
not determined until S74 when Carlisle obtained
q Judgment on the ground that the evidence proved
the act to have been signed March 4. In the Su-
preme Court this decision affirmed
The bill reported to the House now provides for
restitution of certain amounts OF excess collections
on woollen goods which arrived at Inc Port of Bos
ton, March 3, 1867. These claimants did not
know Of the peculiar conditions surrounding the
passage Of the act and SO allowed their claims to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
4 USEFUL CHARIIPS REPORT.
THE ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE cosDI<
TON oF TIE POnRn AND IFS MKTHOps.

1.-THE ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE coSDI-
TON OF THE POOR" AND ITS METHoDs.
One of the most useful aud old established OF local
benevolent institutions is the Now-York Association
for Improving the Condition OF the Poor the Quar-
terly Record OF whose operations has Just been pub
lished The president of the society is John Patton (;
its vice presidents Howard Potter A. W. Spies. tho
Rev. DR.. W. r. Huntington, James Gallatin and r
Fulton Cutting, and among It's board of managers are
Constant A. Andrews Frederic Gallatn, James A
scrymser, W. A. w. Stewart, General Wager swayDs
and Dr. Gouverneur NJ. Smith
The object Of the society, while primarily to invess
tigate the cases Of desttuton that may be brought
to its knowledge through its subscribers promptly
relieving genuine Distress is yet broader than this
as Is Indicated in its title. 1t aims to effect perma-
nent improvement as well as TO provide temporary
alienation to elevate the home lifo Of the poor and
correct vicious and improvdent habits where these
exist, impressng upon the objects Of its benefcencs
lessons of sobriety cleanliness and thrift; to maks
employment the basis of relief; to ascertain the IN
DERIVING OF vagrsncy and paupesm and to pre-
vent indiscrimnate and duplicate almsgiving, thus
discOuraging and driving out impostors.
A package of numbered postal cards Is supplied to
zach person who subscrbes SO or moro TO the ASSOC
citation. When application for aid Is made Ia sub
scriber, he or she writes of these cards tho
name and address given by the applicant, and sends
tho card to the Office OF the association, No. 70 Fourth
ave. The Office corps consists OF the new general
IN city mission work: the super nendent o. relief
Mrs. N. Fullerton, and five experienced women Wis.
tors responsible to Mrs Fullerton, as she. in turn,
application card k received from subscriber one OF
sRd br IS aid sent at Be-
sides investigating such cases these visitors pursue
houses, which is productive of much good.
The society spent in the last fiscal year abou!
$40, 0OO one-third of which went for salaries and
noidentas During the last three months 2 1874 more
applications for aid we're received than IN the CORE
spending months of the previous year and the society
finds itself greatly In need Of increased subscriptions.
Some idea Of the extent OF Its operations may ba
formed from the fact that during the last six months
81 ,O16 persons supplied with groceries. coal,
shoes, Blankets and medicines; 2,55l meals werd
given 225 tons OF coal distributed. 173 tene-
nent houses were inspected and employment was
found for 126 persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
oppnsrn 70 Mr aERRY.s ExEoUrION BILL.

The Society for the Prevention Of Crime has forwarded
the ,ooing memorial TO each House Of the Legislature
Albany:
The Society for the Prevention OF Crime taking note
of the introduction into the Legislature OF ON 70 suo
-. a tho punishment Of murderers instead OF death
nv hanging death by the OF electricity hereby re-
spectfuly memoriaizes tho Senate and the Assembly
against the proposed measure.
We are unable that useful end whatever VIII
ho accomnlshed by change On the other hand the
sa ., such lgnomny as has through centuries Of Eng
Ilsb and American attached TO hanging by It's
association with the punishment Of murderers Is mighty
force on side OF the prevention OF crime and
rho nrotection OF human lfe.S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
A DOSE FOR FILIBUSTERS.
THE SENATE AND THE DIRECT TAX BILL
A PROPOSITION TO ATTACH 1T AS AN AMENDMENT
TO AN APPROPRIATION BILL
lay TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUNE

a fhofOslTION TO ATTACH 40 AN
TO AN APPROPRIATION BILL.
fsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBusEl
WASHINGTON, April 21.-1here is some talk that
the Senate may attach the Direct Tax bill as an
amendment to one OF the general appropriation bills,
and thus try to obtain action upon it this session
Colonel Oates, of Alabama, and other Democrats
who filibustered for more than week to prevent
vote on the bill in the House openly declare that
they will fight it to the bitter end If it shall come
In the shape OF an amendment or in any other form
1t this session. In such course they VIII have
the sympathy and the encouragement of the Ad-
ministraton 1t is intimated that the President will
veto the bill in any event. but for political reasons
ne seeks to avoid the necessity Of doing so before
;he Presidential election.
The obstructionists say that they will not I'LL
buster against the passage Of the bill in December
and yet their opposition was ostensibly based Us
much on the anconstitutionality Of the bill as on
their determination that it should not pass unless
coupled with provision to refund the cotton tax
for the benefit mainly of lot of speculative claim
agents II the bill is attached as an amendment
TO one of the general appropriation bills 1t probably
will be impracticabe for the Southern democrats 10
score partisan victory by defeating It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
COLONEL FELLOWS CONE OUT OF rowy.

District Attorney Fellows said yesterday that he would
h. absent from the city few days early part OF
this weak He expects decision ton from JUS
ce Patterson ON the motion for change Of in the
Kerr case and he says that he believes that the motion
will be denied II the motion Is denied Mr. Fellows Nill
ask that day be for the trial other
OF the accused persons connected with Of tho
Broadway Railroad franchise. As counsel must have
time Mr. Fellows says for tbe trials some do
lay will follow. term Of the Oyer and Termincr
opens nrs Monday Of juno and perhaps no case
will be tried before that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22

A. NJ Garland, who has been for two years the assist
Secretary OF the American Protective Tariff League
resigned that position accept the secretsryship
originally from illinois, and member OF the Tarin
Commission. which he appointed representa-.
tive OF the wool growing interests He has become this
real secretary the Tariff League, although nomnsly In
subordinate position the former secretary having been
absent most Of the time since the league formed
Under his careful work the league has 10 large and
important proportions In his position be will ba
able render invaluable service TO the protection
by mpressng a knowledge OF its benefits the agr-
culturists Of the West and Northwest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
rHElrRIoALs 10 I'D 4 DESERVING oRAR1ry

The entertaining operate usV.sty OF the Tanning Of
the shrew" by John X. Bangs for the Dramatic
Club Of the 9TH Regiment which gave much satisfaction
when performed the Metropolitan Opera House fort
night ago win be repeated for the benefit OF ST. Georges
seaside Tuesday. April "a at the Academy Of
Music The parish OF ST. Georges Church includes an
immense bementhouse District and the Rev. DR.. Rains
ford s doing best provide for the needs OF the SUI
ferins poor year 10 900 people were sent
the sea for day and 400 passed weeks vacation there
This year the desires 10 buy cottage by the in
order TO secure better accommodation. The Of
500 s needed for the purpose and IL Is hoped that
the proceeds of this entertainment will supply the de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
Frys CASINO FOR THE ARGYLE HOTEL

An absolute necessity Of all summer hotels is hail
which can be used for entertainments and dancing out
in most hotels dining has TO be utilized Inc
Arovle Hotel in Babylon L. l., Is the first 20 erect
separate building for amusement purposes casino Is
being constructed Argyle Park which promises TO solve
the difficulty. The structure VIII be one hundred iee'
long and fifty feet wide will contain main hail. with
stage ante.rooms and dressing rooms readngroom and
ladies' billiard parlor. There viii also be large oow
ing alley The main hall Is intended for concerts bals
private thestricals and other entertainments usetu
and attractive feature Of the exterior Is broad coVeeu
a,onda on three sides OF the The main en-
trance TO the building the north side. FACING the
hotel about three hundred feet distant and but snort
distance from Argyle Lake, and Is accessible also e
occupants OF all the cottages The workmanship anu ma
er,s are 70 be Of the best and the cost will be about
= 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
NEW OARS on THE yEW.HAv VEN ROAD

The Business Mems and College Students Trsin' on
the New York and New.Hayen Railroad. reaching ths
Grand Central Station 40 Friday had attached
and improved cars, No. 1923. IL is larger
than the old with triple springs over the trucks
making the easy and comparatively noiseess Ths
Interior is deliberately finished with highback seats nex
bic spring cushions thick plate glass windows stained
glass lights high dome with ventilatng shut
ers four sets Of chandeliers The company Is aoou'
to dispsca many Of the old cars on the way trains Win
Ones and twenty improved and heavier con-
structed cars Just finished in Dayton Ohio TO b. qua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
Executive Mansion.
~pp copypIosT BILL REPORTED.

Washington. April 2I.--The Breckinridge Copyrgh:
bill was to-day reported to the Honse by Mr. Collins
from the judiciary Committee in the report the
committee says:
Tho nrent law limits the benefits Of copyright to cit
Gems and residents within United States In this re-
soect the United States stands alone among CIVILIZED ma
tons Either by legislation. treaty on both copyright
Is rs free 20 nonresIdens as 10 citizens or sub
ieets ali countries but own Great Britain is up
psrenty an exception but this exclusion Of foreigners
pn she privilege applies only citizens Of the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
BANNING BLIND 1PPLIoISrs FOR oKARIrY.

An unusual number Of blind applicants for charity we're
examined yesterday By Dr. openhemer In tho building Of
the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction No so
Thirdsve Such gathering Of young and old shus out
light would been depressing II II had not been
Tor tho cheerful resignation shown by most Of them
Every day help b given those who seek IL when 1t is
shown that they really In need Of H. A each spp-
cant was led the desk yesterday receive
order their aims IL easy matter 10 PICK out az
those who used to charity and those who sll
tet more or less hunillssed In receiving It..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
coLLEGE sOoIETYS CONVENTION

The annual convention OF the Alpha Delta Phi fraer-
nifty will be held in this city May and T. under the
direction OF the executive council The meetings
will be held at the Masonic Temple, and the public
ercses at the Metropolitan Opera Houses Al the
place the prominent members will make adj
dresses among them Edward Everett Hale. Joseph H.
Choate Bishop A. Gle, Gland Coke Western YORK;
and George william Curtis. dinner will be given az
DeImonicos and reception the visiting delegates win
be given at the club OF the NcwYork Graduates
Association, No 427 Fourthaye. The meeting promises
10 be one OF g.eat interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
EVIDENCE AGAINST BLACK.
An ATTEMPTED DEFENCE Broken DOWN BIZ CIT

An ATTEMPTED DEFENCE Broken DOWN BIZ CITA-
TONS.
WASHINGTON, April 81 (Specal).-The CORE
spondent of The Tribune is in receipt of COM
munication from James A Ward, law clerk Of the
Pension Bureau, in which that high-prieed but
somewhat unreliable functionary complains that
recent dispatch relative to General Blacks con
tempt for the decisions of the Secretary of the
Interior was incorrect Upon looking into the
matter more closely many citations are found
which prove how persistently the Physical Wreck"
has sought to deprive the unhappy benefciaries Of
the Act of August 4, $50, of their rights there
under. One will be sufficient for the present to
establish the truth of this assertion.
II Mr.. Ward viii turn to page 7s, volume l,
Secretarys decisions $751; in the case Of Martin "
Richardson, No. 32,399, a pensoner at SPA per
month under Act of March 3, 1883, he will find
that the subsequent medical examinations were
not contemplated by said Act of August A, 1886
a condition or precedent TO entitle him to $50
a month, as his pension duly increased by
reason of the operation of law, the rule Res ad-
udicata should govern the action of your Office in
this case" The preface to this volume reiterates
the fact known to every schooboy that these de-
cisons are designed to form a line of consistent
prccedents in departmental dealings. But Black
sets them at naught, and appears to run the Score
tary's office well as his own having them re-
versed at pleasure. The Secretay's decisions in pen
on should therefore be cOnsidercd as made in
PiclIwic1an 50 far as the unfortunate pen
toners are concerned
Mr.. Ward adds There is no order to hold up
CLAIMS Of any description" Now there is in the
possession Of The Tribune absolute and ire
fraglbie proof that tubs has long been General
Blacks custom, and mainly in cases where a high.
authority than he has given the suffering soldiers
relief. Is it without orders that thousands Of in
crease ready for final adjudication have been
held up III the Pension Office for weeks past,
while original cases have been rushed forward
10 their exclusion? This unjust discrimination
works an intoierablc wrong to the one whose in
crease can only commence from the date of his
medical examination while the pension in the
latter class of cases would under the law COM
mence on the date the claim was filed. But by
expediting each original claim" Black thinks
se gains grateful soldiers vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
THE GIANTS LOSE THE SECOND GAME.
CRANES CURVES BATTED FREELY BY THE SEN
ATORS-THE SCORE.

Washington April turned the tables
on their opponents NewYork Giants to-day and won
a moderately interesting game with comparative ease
Whitney occupied the pitchers box, and his work was
effective almost as troublesome the visitors
Tltcombs pitching yesterday to the Washingtons The
New Yorks ouneded the home club. but lost the game
through their inability solve Whtneys swift pitching
After tho inning when the homo team had made four
rms all doubts final result OF the
dispelled Throughout the game the WashIngtons hit
Crane hard and stole bases easily. Wmots batting was
effective He hit the ball for three bases at one time
when two men occupied and second bases respectively
The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
LIVELY GAMES WITH BATAND BALL.
BROOKLYN WINS AND NETWORK LOSES.

OTHER CONTESTS IN THE FIELD-DIsGRACEFUL
SCENES AT NEWARK.
About 2 900 people went to Washington Park, Brook
Ign, yesterday afternoon witness the game between
the Brooklyn and Cleveland clubs. The match was wen
played and nicely contested the home team winning by
punching It's four hits ia the seventh and ninth innings
Net base hit made against Bakey I'D 70 the seventh
Inning The score was as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22

q RI. Hart j. Il. Steers. j. S Douglas and A. NJ
Uaddon are all trying for the position No. . in the
40 boat The candidates for the positions in tho
otber two boats are. '5s boat H. Parsons (captan),
c. n. Comstock. (cexswain, G. F. Warren IT,, T. s..
Perkins f. P. Callander. G. s. Fercival, f. E. Hophe,
81 \ Tieman f. 2. Smith, j. b. Taylor and A. d.
roSwoytb In the 81 boat. A. G. Movie and j. S
fangthorn (captainsl, C. F. Bishop and F. C Cheese
y.tcsIfe W g. Cammann, G. r. Burke W. p Robert
son q, s Faulkner. &. n. Anderson, j. S. Langthorn,
o. n, p. La Fargo and 7. A. Havemeyer, Ir. The
Bcgatta Committee Is H. b. Ely, 's9; T. Knapp $50.
and II. Meikleham. 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
BROOKLYN.
/ Clepeiand. '. IlbIpo a. q

Earned runs-Bro0klyn, n CleveIshu V HI.'0 80
BY errors-Brooklyn, 2; Cleveland, 1. First pase On
Dalls-None Struck out-Foutz Radford mays ho'S1
Ing Bakely, q Stolen bases-Faatz. Home ruhS-
None Three-base hIts-None. Two-base NUS Drieu
norbls plays-McClelan and Orr Radford and Pinlmey
Faatz stricken and Allen Stricken and McGlone Mcoe
LAM Smith and Orr Hit by pitcher-Faa1. LOU
on bases-Brooklyn, 2; Cleveland, g. wild pltch-Bskey
1. Passed bslls-Holbert l. Umpire. MI ounneJ
Time game-1 hour IS minutes
Tho Jersey City and Columbia College mines played
az the Polo Grounds yesterday The conegians DATED
we'll but lost all chance OF winning through damaging
errors in the field Pyle pitched with little enect tor
the professionals. The score was:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
xAprpLY REpUoNe AARos OH usoH DEBT

The Westminster Presbyterian Church. Brooklyn.
Is jublsnt over the prospect Of the speedy dis
charge Of It's debt OF s25. 600. Last DE.
eember Il resolved that the whole should
be raised within three years. and last $4,000
paid There is doubt that tho remaining sl2 900 Will
10 raised within short time. These results have
brought about largely through tho efforts OF pastor Of
the church. the Rev. DR.. Alfred II. homent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22

At the annual meeting On "Wednesday evening tne i0''
lowing gentlemen elected officers Of the C'naolan
Club: President Erastus wiman vicepresdentS Or
Roderlck W. Cameron. Thomas w. Gnffh. Jackson "sb
lace Edward r. Bedcsi Arnold J. Gates treasufvf
James MacNder;f secretary. willam Allsire Snor''i
board Of trustees Thomas W Griffith. Joseph Barie'N
John W. Lowell 1rucser David Arthur W. McLaughini
membership committee. ID. J. Bannstyne John slemihs
Arnold j. Gates George r. Duggan. Charles u D. hoes
Eugene M Cole, George II. Gaden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22

assaulted by Jones. He pulled his pistol shot Jones
dad and went on to church. He was lodged In JAIL
last week, gave bond. and was released On SUNDAY
mornng DO and some friends wcre attacked In heid
nv the Jones family father and two brothers OF the
dead man. Thomas Green wac badly wounded, ana
Yesterday the renewed and 1t s reported that
one of the Greens and of the Joneses we're shot,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
4 rssTrnoyiAL TO " HARRISON.

Thomas Harrison who has just retired from the once
Of Assistant Superintendent Of the Public Schools
after service Of nearly fifty years received Friday
female principals Of the grammar sehools hand.
gold watch The presentation made In Grammar
School No So in East Twentieth and Of private
character IL difference 70 Mf. AsIrlson's wishes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22

Earned runs-Wa'hinst.p q Sew OK Two base
Tierpan. Double plays-wmot and o. Brsn First base
on als-Hoy, Whitney. oRohrke. Ht by pitched ball
Uack base errOrs-New-YOrk. 81 Wasni ngton.
/ Struck out-Daly oBrien. Whitnsy Mack; Irwin,
Con.or Richardson Crane Passed balls-Mack 2.
o'Rourke 2 Wild pitches-Crans Time-l46 Umpire
Mr.. Lynch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
FEUD BETWEEN THE JONES AND GREEN
rINITIEo

Knoxville, Tenn, April ol.-A series OF battles has
been fought IN the last few days between the Jones and
Green families In Hancock County, and several arc 70
ported wounded, two seriously. Some two months ago
Nick Green killed william Jones. Green was on his
way to church, with his baby In his arms when 10 was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-22
q G!..n .,;v 9 2 So 9 3 IS

G fSlsa2 sitv Ks
Runs earned-Columbia, T. Jersey City, g. First base
on errors-Columba 2; Jersey City, To- Left on bases
Columbia o. Jersey City. 8. Total base hits-Columoa
49, Jersey City. IL. Two-base hts-Lang. Three-base
hits-Deppler First base Enthusiastically Corcoran
Stolen bases-strebeIgh, 3; Wilde, 2; Littleled. =;
Hlland Knowles, Corcoran, Lang First base on oeng
hit by neutrality-suspicious.. Struck out-wde Welsh
MARITIME. g. Double plays-Ltefeld, WEIGH and Wld
v Lamar and Wilde. Passed bals-W1de- WIG pitches
-Iittlefeld Time OF game hour, 40 minutes. umpire
Mr. Grace Pearce. Attendance-300.
The Brooklyn and Cleveland clubs play at Rdgewood
Park to-day
The game between the Syracuse Stars and Newarks In
Newark yesterday Of the most disgusting exhibit
tons OF ball playing witnessed In that city, Murphy
who pitched for Stars several times checked for
using profane language and he finally became 50 unoeaf
able that Manager Mesel obliged to call an ocer ana
have him taken OF the box This caused considerable
excitement and looked though there would
be serious trouble After considerable wrangng peace
was restored and game continued From that to the
close Murphy kept his mouth shut The game through
out was sided the visitors playing good ball while the
home team played wretchedly The score:
Newark Newark 9 Q 9 9 70
Base hits-Newsrk, 8; Stars, 10. Errors-Newark, 8;
Stars g. Batteries Baker, Sullivan and Duffy Murphy
and Walker. Umpire-Hollond