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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
PERSONAL

"GalIgnanl" quotes private letter from Athens,
which says Of Dr. Henry schliemann that his priv ate
aud miscellaneous correspondence Is immense, and
takes up ell his spare time He has just made a
discovery Of the highest interest and importance
tho oldest temple In exIstence-but he Ia not yet
prepared to furnish details. Full descriptions with
Will be given to the world In due season. The
of his physical powers ETC., but he seems very we'll
and vigorous. lie 10 much disturbed by the threat
enng aspect OF European Affairs, and ~ lover OF
peace, hates tho Gar. He thinks that great Con
tinenta conflict is Inevitable and Imminent MIS-
sehllemsnn's interest In hor husbands work never
flags The Doctor Is evidently persistent In his de-
voiion TO her. and Is troubled at the thought that
she Is not In her usual good health.
Mr. Chauncey Black. ex-tAeutenanf- Governor OF
Pennsylvania, says all talk about combination bc
tween Messrs. Randall and Wallace is absurd; Mr.
Wallace has no influence in Democratic politics.
To one OF his physicians DR.. Timsnn, tho German
Emperor recently expressed tho wish that no might
find 1t convenient to take apartment nearer the
allow him to live in tho most expensive quarter OF
tho city, the Emperor quietly caused an apartment
to be hired and furnished at his own expense within
now ablo to call him at moments bidding, an
electric telegraph having boon specially arranged
10 connect the Empcror's study with that Of Doctor
Timann.
A substantial brick church. costing $4,000. Is to
10 built at SIaadalay, Burma, In memory Of the IL
!ustrIous missionary, Adouiram Jutson. Tho corner
stone IS 20 be laid August o. 1888, tho centennial
anniversary Of Dr. Judson's birth. A considerable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
A SPECIMEN ANTL NONOPOLJS

The refusal OF Ex-Governor PattsOn, chair
man Of the Pacific Railroad Commission, to
agree with his colleagues surprises no one who
followed the reports Of the proceedings Of the
Commission last summer and fall. Nothing
could be further removed from the judicial
manner than the department Of the chairman
toward witnesses. and his direct and indirect
expressions of opinion on the merits of the
questions under consideration. So far as ho
and his hcnchman, the Statistician, who
at brief, irregular intervals climbed the
rounds Of the cx-Governors chair and buried
his face in the ample folds of his ear.-wcre
concerned, the proceedings were tIavesty of
anything judicial. These two, while they wei
coined with unconoealed delight . the gossip
and hearsay and tittle-tattIc OF the street. were
no less open in their manifestations OF their
dispIcasurc whenever witness appeared whose
testimony seemed to favor the railroads On
the ono hand, they set their nets for everything
injurious 10 the roads and their management,
and put aside every rule of evidence that none
Of il might escape. On the other hand, they
listened with Impotence and almost resent
mcnt 10 testimony favorable to the roads. and
the cross-cxamnation OF such witnesses was
conducted with brutal insolence On the part Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

II the temperance measures which they enact
share the fate of those of 1887, the voters will
know where TO Place the blame. They VIII
understand that Democratic Governor, still
subseryicnt to the rum power, chooses to'con-
tinue to be stumbling block in the path OF
the common veal.
Many other grave questions viii come be-
fore this Legislature. How much shall be APP
propriatcd for canal improvements, and shall
or shall not Federal aid be invoked to carry on
the work What shall be the settled prison
policy of the State? What shall be the next
step in tax revision? Shall the Capitol be
completed without delay? These matters and
others Of only less importance will claim con-
sidclation at this session. Hence our legis-
lators are likely to find that they have need Of
all the wisdom and experience and industry
which they can command. The TRIBUNE re-
pcats what 10 has frequently remarked before,
that an unassaIable Republican record made
in the Legislature in the winter makes the best
sort of campaign document for the campaign
of the following fall. This is great battle
ycar-a Presidency is to be won or lost by the
Republicans in November. We urge upon our
friends in the Legislature to bear this consider
alton in mind. realizing that they will find IN it
an additional inspiration to good and faithful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
DIR STATE TURE.


The Northumberland eleventh session Of our
Legislature begins tomorrow. The Repub-
licans, being in full control in both Senate
and Assembly, rightly enough will be held
responsible for the character and amount Of
tho work of tho winter. II is believed that the
majority which includes many of tho most
sagacious and faithful of the members of last
year. thoroughly appreciate this fact in all it
implies of duty and Of opportunity, and are
determined to meet tho highest expectations
Of their constituents and their party. Our law
makers assemble at an encouraging time in
the history of Ncw-York. Thanks to Repub-
lican administration, the State is comparatively
free from debt. the great funds are in healthy
condition, and the tax-rate is low. The people
have right to demand that their representa-
tiycs at Albany do their best to conserve
this common prosperity by passing none but
wise and wholesome laws.
The last Legislature, in response to the
solicitations of those who have the best in
terests of the State intelligcntly at heart. made
an honest and well-considered effort TO pro-
mote the cause Of practical temperance reform
The bills passed were desperately fought by
the Democratic minority and remorselcssiy
killed by Democratic Governor. The major
ity in the present Legislature are confronted
by the Same righteous importantly for laws
which will check the colossal saloon evil. lrt
the Republicans rcsolntcIy 90 ahead and do
Whit they regard a. wistst ia the premises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
Money AND BUSINESS.

Az .ha rear 1887 passes away, men begin 10
o of what its great business activity really con-
xistel 1t was year Of trading. ana the tr"uihe
ans more largely Of the gambling kind than
usual. 1t WIS not year of large production OIL
wealth by industry. The two most active ihuus-
tries turned many hundred millions OF hoa.hs
nto fixed capital, and aourished because 'hey
were closely connected with speculatons III ie''i
estate and in railway stocks The RAPID Dhlioihs
Of railroads made the market for iron proouoo'
and the creation of new railway towns. end the
.necuatiop in town lots and buildings. stimulated
more extensive house building than had ever been
seen in any previous year.
The industry which employs half the ehtire
emulation produces less than the average for re-
cent wears. Few crops were satisfactory; wheat
cor, cotton. tobacco, potatoes, fruit and amman
oroducts were short With crops in general much
below the average. there was also during Ihe
months OF marketing q range OF prices quite Close
20 the lowest for hrty years. 1t foiiows 'ha' .he
farmers had less money than usual 10 pay LUZ
products OF other industries. except as the. h'"!
ave encroachcd upon their reserves or ehiaree
heir debit Nevertheless. so widespread WIS 'nc
wild fever of real estate specultion that I'D S'
farmers probably supposed themselves Iho'c
,yeai,ty 81 the end than at the beginning OF the
wear. though they cannot yet know now i"r 'i''
nominal price Of land will be sustained.
The iron industry has added about 10 per cent
IN us production of pig iron. but relatively much
more 10 its yield of rails and other products re-
,uired in railroad and house building As pro-
iuction in these few branches increased more than
10 Der cent. the OF iron in other forms IN
creased less or not Mt all. The supply of tin plates
,ncreas ed about per cent and the imports OF flax.
,cmp and their substitutes about per cent The
manufacture OF cotton enlarged. though IL cannot
vet he said TO what exent. The wo0lcn industry
nas decreased iis production 10 per cent 70 more.
SUPPLIES Of home and foreign wool being reclsoned
Us n test. and prices are now lower by 10 10 IL
pcr cent foe many kinds Of goods. especially for
che heavier. than = year ago. The price OF wool
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
TWO FAITHFUL OFFICIALS


With the close of the year two men retire
from public offices in this city which they have
filled with conspicuous credit to themselves
and with decided benefit to the community at
large. We refer to Surrogate Rollins and DIS
trict-Attorncy MARITIME. One rctiics to private
life. whence We trust the suifragcs OF his fellow
citizens will at no distant day recall him to
public post the other advances TO place on
the bench which he has fairly earned by his
services in the prosecutors office. The Surro-
gates Office has never been occupied by moro
faithful and Woodworking man than MIR.
Rollins. He has done his work quietly and has
not sought to attract public attention; but he
has been diligent and kccnly rcgardful Of the
peculiarly difficult and delicate tasks dcyolycd
upon him. lie has performed them with I'M
failing tact and uniform good judgment. The
figures which we published day or two ago
convey some idea, but sadly inadequate one,
of the work accomplished by the Surrogate In
the six years just closed. MIR. Rollins by his
long experience in the District-Attorney
Office. both as subordinate and principal, had
demonstrated his qualifications for doing OK
ccilent work in various capacities, and his term
as Surrogate has confirmed the opinion re-
garding him that his previous services had
justified. His promotion to a higher place
seems eminentiy appropriate, and when the
citizens of New-York again have the oppor-
tunity Of voting for him it is to be hoped that
they will not fail TO elevate him TO an Office
that he Is not only fitted % fill but to adorn.
MIR. MARITIME has the rare distinction-too
rare. we think. in cases Of judicial oflicers-of
being raised to the bench by the united action
of the voters of the two great parties. lie Is
tho first man to fill the criminal judgeship
created by the last Legislature. for which his
training has well fitted him. To keep pace
with the criminal business of the city viii re-
ouire unfailing diligence on the part OF the
prosecuting officers and of the four Judges.
Mr.. MARITIME must be prepared for hard work at
his new post. He certainly advances to 1t with
tho best wishes Of the community which so
generously supported him at the polls. Inc
prosecutions of the "boodlc" Aldermen wcrc
carried on during his term with admirable
yicor and indefatigable zeal. MIR. MARITIME was
most ably seconded by DE Lancey NicolI, upon
whom, In fact. the chief burden OF preparing
the cases fell. and but for whom it may well be
doubted whether tho degree OF success attained
wonld have been comprised. But MIR. MARITIME
Ms chief of the office. is entitled to at least
coual credit with his active and painstaking
assistant. and it was this fact that contributed
largely to his nomination for luocNi oiice
Inv both Democrats and Republicans. AS Judge
Mr. MARITIME has an opportunity to win new
bonors which he cannot afford to neglect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
WHAT MR.. LOWELL KNOWS ABOUT AMERICANISU
Prom The Bosfon Journal

IL Is apparent that 9 portion OF tho MugwumD
phaianx which had wavercd Is rapidly returning .
Its banners nevor to WAIVER moro 1t Is the p0r.
ton led By two distinguished Mugwump chioftalns,
Mr.. James Russell Lowell and Mr.. George william
Cmtis ThcIr enthusiasm for President Cleveland u
again un5oundcd and they leave no doubt OF thets
valSencd real the influences which inspired IL.
Mr.. cleveland has tho FREQ trade recommendations II
bis recent message to thank for their renewed support
Mr.. Lowell the presiding genius last cvening's
dinner. and his speech OF welcome makes quite PLATA
the reasons which keep him Mugwump Only AZ
extreme free trader rejoicing In tho Presidents In.
dorsement Of bis views, would speak OF him a. the
"best representative OF tho higher type VI Ancri.
canism since Lincoln, ard follow up this enraord.
arc son,e millions Of bis fellow countrymcn who viii
agree with Mr. Lowell and accept his estimate ol
Amcrcanlsm as their They who
grateful to Grants memory and proud OF Garueids
lame, and they vii look on Mr.. Lowcfis bold com
parison n sonnet ming almost akin ~ sacrlloge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
SOME REASONS FOR OPPOSING LAMAR.
Ekom TAs HfH. York ffcss

Lamar Is not opposed because he IL . SouthcrO
man. or because no deserted his post In tngress 70
Join the rebellion lie 10 objected to- iirst, because
no Ia not qualified for tho POSITION second because
having been whipped, and taken back, he pctsls4
In announcing his adherence to tho Same doctrines
that ought TO have been whipped out OF him third
bee since his return to public e he voted against
tho validity Of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and kIf
tccnth amendments, which wero ~ much issue
settled by tho war tho question Of Itself
fourth because no publicly since the closo Of the
advocated murder as . means OF getting lid OF the
annoyance OF political opponen dib, because With.
IN year no defended Calhoun and Cathounissn.
Thoso objections 70 Lamars promotion to the ~
prems Bench cannot b wiped out by shrcking Tie
war u over or by threatening has boon roc, ats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

portion of tho money boon subscribed by native
Christians In Burmab who have also over liberal
contributions for the proposed Judson Memorial Church
In this city.
scnstor Teller says no feels that It win b DOING
Mr. Villas positive injury under the TuIse Of kindness
to vote for his confirmation as Secretary Of the In
terror. 81 firmly bclevc,' says the exs-crctsry,
that there is position under this Government
raugh with dangers and so burdcned with trials and
anxiety. My service there caused mo loss OF sleep
and appetite, and much OF the time felt a. " my
nerves had been pulled out with pinces. have not
yet fully recovered from tho inroaas upon my heau
during the time was Secretary OF tho INTERIOR
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Amrscmenls

AcArxMY OF MUSIC e--Juus C@saf.
AMERICAN iSsTITUTE-day and evening-CircuA
BtJou Orr RA iiotsg-s:l5-rhe C0rsair.
Characterization
DAYS THEAtRY T. Railroad OF Lava
Docxsf.DER's- 8 80. MinstrelS
EDLx MusxE-Eraelyi Naczi-Aiecs- Paiatinx&
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Keper's Fortunes
LYcEUM THENrRE-sl5-The Wife.
MANSON SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
METRoroLrrAN OPERA HoUsE-s-Tristan and Isolde.
EIBlo's G ARpEy-s "A Run Of Luck
STAR THEATRES -Lorle
STANDARD THEATRR-2 and S-Paul Kauvarsr Anarchy.
THALIA--2 aud s-Possart
UNION SQUAT rugArRR--s-The Hcnrietta
wAIIAcK's-s:l5-In the Fashion.
brH AVENUE TaEArRE--s:30- DIR. Jekyu aud MT HYDE.
l4rH<r THEATRE--S-The Haniens
165THsr. AND MISUNDERSTANDING
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first supposition as to the author Of the outrage
is that he is discharged employee, but it is
not known that any particular person is sus-
pcctcd. The duty OF the police detectives in
the premises is clear. No effort should be
spared to hunt down the perpetator Of this
mischief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

Mayor Hewitt's first message filled about
thrce-quarters of one of The TRIBUNE's col
uinns. The one that he viii send to the Board
of Aldermen to-day will be much longer. Mr.
Hewitt knows good deal more about the city's
affairs and needs than he did year ago, and
no will discuss them with intelligence and in
cisiycness. Many Of his suggestions will
doubtless be excellent: how far they will be
put in practice is another question.
No notable developments among the Read
ing strikers are looked for to-day. Tomorrow,
however, is regarded az a decisive period. just
as the corresponding day was last week. In
Reading the break among the Knights is seem
ineiy firmly established, and the disposition
elsewhere to refuse obedience to the order of
the leaders is manifested in way that BODIES
A0 good to the organization whose declining
power has been SO markedly shown of late.
In every Catholic church throughout the
world the Pope's anniversary was noted yes
tcrday. The centre of interest was naturally
In Rome. Sixty thousand tickets Of admission
to st. Peters were issued, and the ceremonies
there packed the vast ediice in every part.
In this city Archbishop Corrigan preached at
the Cathedral on Pope Leo's life, character and
estimable qualities. Apart from the church
services the principal celebration of the ami
versary will consist Of public meeting on
"Wednesday evening at the Cooper Union. 1t
will be held under the auspices of the Xavier
Union, and several weli-known speakers will
be heard. /
The meeting Of the Republican County Com
mittee tomorrow night will be Of especial in
terest Reports On the discussions in the
XlIIth District and the treachcry in the With
will be made. and a re-cnrolment in each dis
tfict is likely TO be recommended. This will
bring up the question of the power OF the Com
mittec to order o re-enrolment in any district
"a point On which there are varying opinions.
To clear up the doubts that exist, Commissioner
1antor at the last meeting proposed an amend
mcat to the constitution expressly authorizing
the County Committee to make re-enrolment
when deemed necessary. 1t seems clear that
proper discipline in tho party cannot be main
iained unless the central body possesses such
authority. II the laws that govern the Com
uitaee leave this matter unsettled, Mr. Tain
tors amendment is an eminenily proper one.
The facts SO far obtained regarding the ex-
plosion at tho works of the Equitable Gas Com
i,any on Saturday night leave little doubt that
If was caused by powerful explosive applied
for tho purpose of doing ss much damage as
possible. II appears certain that there was no
explosion of gas or steam; no break was found
n the gas-plpes and the boilers are intact.
Tho effects OF the explosion and the direction
a which It was mainly feat indicate that dyna-
uite or something Of that nature was the ex-
,losivc used. II the destruction of the works
vss intended, the misncant must have greatly
vereninunaed the power 0f his bomb. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

has also declined and the Consul who discloses
fraud in Donskoi wool. by which the Government
Ias lost $4,000, 900 or more, throws light on
tile cause.
OF minor manufactures, silk has consumed
about per cent less raw and waste than In the
previous year; the supply Of India rubber has
been about IL per cont smaller; the supply OK
copper from domestic or foreign sources has been
much decreased the production and manufacture
Of tobacco have both diminished. Meat packing
has yielded a fairly large product, but falls De-
hind OF late. Sugar refining has taken less sugar.
and has exported GO,000,Q00 fts less about 80 per
cent Consumption of coffee has decreased about
20 per cent. while that of ten has increased about
per cent
But for real estate speculation, and the wonder
full activity IN house-building which it has
prompted, and the building Of nearly 5000 miles
oil railroad, which has been so important q cause
OF both, the year would have been very different
in character Speculation has swelled the ex-
changes Mt all the clearing houses to more than
ISL, 900, 900, 600 IL is estimated an decrease Oh
about per cent over $3.50, but ii N clear that
there has been no such increase in quantities or
values of products exchanged. The year closed
with stocks about 80 cents per share higher than
a week ago. but about 6 per share lower than
year ago. Wheat and oats advanced during the
past week LIZ cents corn cents, cotton and
lard fraction each, sugar an eighth, and oil 5s
cents Iron manifests stronger tone. as the
threatened strike of Reading men may cut OF part
of the production for a time. The price OF wheat
has checked exports for some time past, but 1t Is
significant that supcrfne -four sells at lower
price than Oh August 1, though wheat has risen
141-2 cents meanwhile. Naturally the exports
of -four from Atlantic ports for three weeks OF
December show an increase Of $4,000 barrels
over last year. or 40 per cent while the exports
of wheat have declined 2,121, 900 bushels or 60
per cent.
During the past week the Treasury has added
g. 800 900 to the deposits in banks. and 100000
to the circulation by issuing sl400,000 silver GER
tcates while taking in ss0O0 lcga-tenders
and 81 90, 900 gold. Probably the Treasury state
ments due to-day will slow an expansion OF about
sos, 600, 900 in circulation since July !. and more
than 81 80, OOO 900 since July 1, 1886 The effects
of this great supply of currency have been in
creased by rapid substitution Of small silver
notes for larger kinds Of money and those effects
have been in remarkable speculation in ris-
ing retail prices and cost Of living, and in the
return OF an epidemic Of strikes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02
HE FINDS EVEN ONE FOOT TOO MUCH

FROM The Nort0teA Comm Bulletin.
President Cleveland declares tho report that no ID
to write addendum to his recent message he alb
solutey false" He Is wiso lie might put both fees
into Il tho next time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

The year which has opened will be trying
for President Cleveland, and he will not be
wholly reassured by the numerous expressions OF
good will that he will undoubtedly hear. II he
is WISE he will adopt the spirit of the philosopher
who advised his friend to hope for the best, but to
be prepared for the worst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-02

Mayor TTewitt's veto Of the Adcrmen's resolution
authorizing the erection of fruit and news stand
at the corner of FultOn-st and Broadway will COM
mand universal approval. AS he well says,
Every inch of ground at that point which can be
secured to the public is absolutely necessary for its
convenience There Is no excuse whatever for
encroaching upon a portion OF the street The
stand there has rightly been subject of COM
paint and il it is true that large rental is paid
to the owner of the adjoining property there is all
the greater reason for getting rid Of this nuisance
Nothing can be clearer than the principle that no
man has right to rent out part Of the street in
front of his property for his own benefit.