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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
INVESTIGATING CIVIL SERvICE ABUSES.

PHILADELPHIA. April 3-The Senatorial sub-Com-
mittee consisting Of Senators Hale, Mandeson and
Bodgett, appointed to investigate the charges OF
abuses OF the Civil Service law in the Federal Offices
In this city, arrived here to-day and at once began
with the post Office administration under Postmaster
William f. Harrity, and the first witness, Garrett u
Hanley, Republican lettercarrcr, testified that ater
two years and six mcnths service In the Post once
he discharged without cause and without warning
Witness said that Mr. Hsrliy began soon as he was
confirmed to make a clean sweep, dlscharging hity
cle is one time thus demorazlng the delivery aud
distribution service
stephen Montroy, a Democrat, said that in 1883
secret committee had been organized In his ward IN
Orde TO get the party workers places In tho city:
Morris r. Wilhcre now chief stamp clerk In the Post
Ofice and q brother in-law Of Postmaster Harrity,
was member TWO other members OF that com
nttee aso got places but the workers got left witness
among them. He said that after the failure OF this
committee to get the workers Offices, he bad taken
list Of Twenty first Ward workers to Maxwell steven
son. recently the Democratic candidate for congress
man at-large aud asked him TO give them places mr.
Stevenson said that II the went up for examination
could not pass II they could read and write some
body would DO sent up to- pass the examination ior
them One man bad boon taken In an adjoining
room and list OF the questions aud was given
to him He had also heard aud believed that men
had pesonsted apDlcspts and gave the names In ono
case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
ATCHIsoN REDUCES ITS Dividend.
SIX PER CENT INSTEAD OF sEvEN-ACrIoN AT YES
rERDAY's MEETING IN BOSTON.

Six FER CENT INSTEAD OF SENEN-ACTION AT YES
TERDAYS MEETING IN BOSTON.
Boston, April (speoIal).- -" The Journal says that
the leading topic Of discussion In financial circles
yesterday was the question Of the next dividend
upon the Atohson stock. Last summer at the time
new capital Of s1O,o0o,ooo called for from the
stockholders, tho nducemont held out to
subscriptions that the rate OF dividend which had been
per cent per annum for several years, would be
increased to per cent. The now capital was sub
scribed, and up to the present time two quarterly
dividends have been paid upon tho stock at tho al
vanced rate But when tho Board adjourned at
o'clock to-day It was learned that they had decided
that the best interests Of tho company called for re-
ductiOn Of the rate from to per cent per annum.
Accordingly a quarterly dividend of 1-2 per cent
was declared.
Many other questions than the dividend were con-
sdered by the Atchison directors. In fact, less
than five separate meetings held during the
day. Ono OF the measures adopted that Of
leasing the Southern Kansas Railroad, which the
AtchiSOn now controls by ownership OF its stock
This measure is one that Will result In saving
$4,000 per annum to tho parent company.
Tho officials here arc noncOmmttal npOn tho report
from Kansas City that the AtchsOn had promised IFS
employees that no Chicago. burlington and Quincy
cars would DO handled" and state that this question
must be left to the Western officials who are upon
tho sceno of action.
1t has been decided TO open the new extension Of
tho Achison system, from Kansas City to Chicago,
ON Nav L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04

THE CRAZY MornER ALSO JUMPS, BUT NEITHER

THE CRAZY MoTRER ALSO JUMPS BUT NEITHER
SHE NOR TIE BOY is FATALLY HURT.
Dwellers in Harlem trrement honses were excited
yesterday morning by the attempt of crazy mother
to kill herself and Of her children. The unfortu
nate woman, Mrs. Tic Spp, lived the fourth floor
of the house No 169 East One hundred and twenty
scventh-st. Her husband John Sipp Is hard work
Ing German and drives delivery wagon for the New
York Pie Baking Company. Their two children are
boys, George, who IS twelve years Of age and has
helped his paronts by selling newspapers, and his
little brother age Mrs. sipp began to show
signs of insanity about year ago, but her mental
trouble seemd to be only mild form of melanchoia
She followed the round Of her household duties
usual and h'i fits of depression did not alarm
Lately Spp's health had not been good and his wife
worried about him.
Her irsanity suddenly took violent turn at day
break yesterday after sipp had gone to his work
Little George getting ready to go after his news
papers when his mother seized him in her arms and
carried him to Upen window ip tho rear Of the
fourth story. Immediately the neghbors
alarmed by hearing the boy scream: "Oh Mother,
don'tn A score Of and women looked out Of
rear windows ~ time To Mrs Spp push the strug
Cling Lad over the window sill and drop him to the
pavement of the court yard fifty feet below. Then
moaned and shouted: "I must go after my child !"
Finally caught hold of clothes lEe, swung ner-
yard Several clothes lines below the window which
had helped break tho fall Of the boy also delayed
her downward progress and saved her from instant
death.
As the neighbors we're rushing to the yard romc Of
them Mrs sipp's youngest son leaning out of the
wIuIow and CRYING for his mother and brother
man ran up stairs and drow the boy back. When an
ambulance carried the and her son TO the liar
lem Hospital It was believed that they had been In
iureI fatally. but George sat up, rubbed his
bruises and began to ask questions about his news
papers None of his bones had been broken, and ne
was able To- walk about lie hospital before noon: Ho
declared that his mother did not throw him out OF tne
window. evidently wishing to shield her rom olahc
Mrs sipp said she hal felt glC omy and had decided
to Kill her two boys and herself she iofgot sosns %
wIniow The surgeons sad she might recover,
although there were indications that her spine had
hccn Injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04

BURLINGTON, VT, April Speclall.-Thc Ist District
Republican Convention, for the election of two dele
gates TO the Chicago Convention, met here to-day.
There large attendance of delegates and entire
harmony marked the proceedings. C. p. Hogan, Of
Sheldon, presided. Captain Buel J. Derby, of Bur
llngon, and c. W. Read of Addison, were elected as
delegates by acclamation Captain Derby was post
master Burlington for twelve years and an active
and stanch Republican. Mr.. Reed is leading wool
grower and farmer Of Addison County. The mention
Of the name OF James &. Blaine, in the nominating
speech, made by James VI. Slade, of Middlebury,
created great enthusiasm. While the convention re-
trained from nstrucng the delegates the voice OF the
convention will not be disregarded.
The State Convention 10 be held here tomorrow
will elect for delegates large Ex-Governor Redhcd
Proctor, Of Proctor; General J. e. Mccullough, OF
Bennington Colonel Julius J. Estey, OF Brateboro,
and Frank Plumby, of Norhheld.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04

The committees from the Central LABOR union ana
American Federation of Trades having ~ Vna,so 'no
interests of the journeymen brewers In their struggle
with the ~bosses.. are doing all in their power to
induce % IT tho proprictors to recognize the unions
meeting Of the United states Association was hed
yesterday, at No. Irving Piaee ana inc situation
was talked over but no change of policy was agreed
unon aItbourb IL was said last night that more than
n dozen bossess have already yielded and promised
to treat with the unions, as they have done Tor the
last two years
c,car,n,hcrs, Union No. 144 will hold It's annual
.,oc,tor q, officers on Saturday at 10. J32 East
FIpbtbst and on Sunday at No. 80 stanton-st There
IS no material chango In the stubborn strhe' and no
likelihood OF change for some weeks TO come
Nearly all tho local unions of the international Union
in NewYork and tho uelghborng cities met last night
and the Joint Executive Committee, which includes
delegates from each local union, will meet with tho
Strike Committee on Friday night at No iOl Avenue
A. Tho hall for the benefit OF tho srikers VIII taho
place in Tammsny Hall on Thursday, April IL; A.,
The efforts of the clothing cutters to rooiganize the
United Clothing Cutters Union appear 10 DO Success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
POLITICAL PROSECUTIONS IN LOUISIANA

NEw-ORLEANs. April 3.-An open letter has been
addressed TO Governor McEnery by T. +. Herw1g,
chairman of tho Republican state Committee, asking
him 10 investigate and act upon .he following charges
few days ago the Democratic Committee of Madison
parish warned two Legislature candidates to leave
home. These were Governor Hawkins and W. W.
johnson, members of the Legislature for several years
past. No wrong doing is imputed to them besides
soliciting votes for the Republican ticket. After five
days not having needed tho Injunction. Hawkins was
TAX unt,r an armed guard to Vcksburg by the Dem
Ocras, and told not to return To Louisiana until after
election. Mr.. Johnson again ordered away and
at length a mob with guns broke into his house,
and plundefcd IL. lie had fed and was not caught.
Tho invaders then went TO the house OF JohnsOn's
brother and nephew, rOusng the Inmates and taking
some property Johnson reached Vicksburg In safety.
epuDDcahs are Indignant over this terrorlZIng policy
OF their enemies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
THE SITUATION IN ABYSSINIA.
Is IT PEACE OR wARi OR Is KING JOHN GOING TO


Rome, April 3-Advicos from MassOwah state that
the Abysslnlans have captured tho village OF Maental,
rho Inhabitants Of which friendly to the Italians
and have massscred all tho men, women and children
In the place. 1t is believed that King John is pre-
pairing fresh proposals for peace.
signor Visle Minister of War considers that the
pegotiatons for peace between General san Marzano
commander of the Italian forces aud King John Of
AbyssiI Ia have collapsed, and that an engagement
between the two armies is imminent
London, April 3.-Massowah advices say that the
Abyssinlan troops have dsbanded with the exception
" 10000 men, who arc watching the frontier The
Abysslnlans neither expect that tho Italians Will at
Jack them nor intend TO attack the Italians unless
hs Italians advance to tho plateau. Tho annual
mail pox epidemic in Shoa, State OF Abyssnia, has
begun Ras Muheca, the heir TO the throne, age
twenty five, and three other members OF the royal
family Of shoa have already died Of the disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
pf CABLE TO fHE TRIBUNAL
CopyYfeht. 1888: Bu The Heu. Ysrk TribuM


CopyYfeht. 1883. Bu The He,c. Ysrk 7ribuns.
LONDON, April 3.-1he formation Of new French
Cabinet in a couple of days augurs well for its
duration, but only on the condition that you
do not look beneath the surface. Nj. Floquet
the new Prime Minister. is fairly able man,
distinguished by his department as presiding
officer Of the Chamber of Deputies lie is a
Radical, and enjoys NJ Clemenceau's friendship
He is even on good terms with the Municipal
Council of Paris. lie has collected Cabinet
strong in names but NJ de Frcycinet, the strongest
of all. is likely to be source of weakness, be-
cause in the wrong place. lie is Minister OF
War, and the army does not like civilian as
supreme ruler NJ. Goblet, as Foreign Minister,
is another mistake, chosen, as it were, to make
NJ Flourens's departure still more regretted.
There is nothing of the diplomatist in NJ. Goblet
He is hot-tempered, and devoid Of experience In
foreign affairs.
NJ Floquet will have against him the strongest
and most compact of the Republican sections -the
Opportuniss-who are a majority of the whole
with NJ Ferry, the ablest Of parliamentary leaders,
at their head Moderates of every shade will be
against him. and the Conservatives of course.
He has been the friend of General Boulanger,
and he will now have to chose between the support
and the enmity of the Boulangist party. Each, at
the moment is equally dangerous. lie will have
to attempt to carry on the Government IN the
presence of q Chamber completely discreditcd
with the country, and under President who has
won nobody's confidence. These are not cir
cumstances which seem to promise long life to
the new Ministry. u. W. ,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
SECRECY IN TIRE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
AN ANXIOUS MOTHER CAN GET NO INFORMATION

MIR. HAYLESS AMBITION.
A decently dressed woman went to Police Head.
quarters yesterday to ask for assistance I'm searching
for her daughter Daisy Joyce, who had run away
from home. She said that the girl only fourteen
years old. Daisy away February II and went
to the house Of her married sister About week
later she said she had been married, but she refused
to tell tbs name of her husband On February % she
disappeared and her relatives have not been able to
get any trace of her since then. 1t is crime for any
to marry girl of Dasys age without her parents
consent. Mrs. Joyce anxious to know IL Daisy
had been married. but did not wish to have the girl
arrested The police accordingly sent her into the
rooms of the Health Department to inquire II her
daughter had been married.
She returned to the police end Of the building in
few minutes and said that the clerks in the Health
Department had refused to search the marriage records
for her. Tho police ent her back again, saying that
there must havo boon some mistake. Soon she re-
turned again with note from one Of tho Health
Department clerks that IT was not possible search
the record OF marriages for her because she did not
know the of her daughters husband. The clerk
said later that marriages indexed according to
tho names of the husbands and that search for the
certificate Of Daisy Joyce's marriage might have in
v0ved the labor OF handling few thousand certlh-
Gates When IL was suggested that the labor of clerk
In the pay of the city might have been well employed
for half an hour to put an anxious mother on the
track of her missing daughter, other officials of the
department said that 1t had not been the custom to
make such searches.
Nearly everything goes according to cast-iron
to give information to the public probably will be In
creased II an amendment to the Health laws, which
on February 29 becomes law President Bayles
is said to have been instrumental in having the fol-
lowing sentence inserted in Mr. Van Cot's bill, which
I'm part deals with the registering Of births by tho
Health Board Said Board shall not be required to
give any certificate or make any return Or report or
give information and advice Of or about It's reports and
records or papers on file In lis otiice.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
ANNEXATION IN THE AIR
THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT WARNED NOT TO
TRIPLE WITH THE COLONIES

OTTAWA, April (SpeciaD. Is In the air
Latest advices from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
state that the secession movement In the province
and the anti confederation movement In the colony
have developed unexpected strength. The Government
are warned not to tIihe with either agitation In tho
belief that It is not serious menace to Canadian
unity. The solid Parliamentary delegation from the
maritime provinces is large enough when acting TO-
gether seize the balance Of power In the Federal
Par inent this moment. The aim Of the secession
list and annexationst members is to form separate
confederation OF the maritime provinces, bring New
foundland into IT, and then go over In body 10 The
states leaving the remaining provinces to shit Tor
themselves as they think fl, without a single open
Atlantic port five months I'm the year. This pro
Cramme being actively pushed forward here In Nova
Scotia and IN Newfoundland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
MrssryaER rorRERlxouAu WANTS seo. .ooo.

ST. LOUIS. April (spcclab-The trial OF the suit OF
David rockingham against the Adams Express CON-
pany. W. H. Damssll and Robert A. PInkerton, for
500, 900 damages for false Imprisonment, was begun
in the United states Circuit Court this morning before
Judge Thaycr FotherInghsm had charge Of the car
that was robbed October 26, 1856. near this city, OF
100000. His story that tho car was entered In
this city by man purporng TO be messenger and
After going few miles the stranger bound and gagged
him and robbed the safe The messenger vas arrested
and kant In iail eight months. He acquitted on
his trial The robber, Frederick wcstrock, was Ar
restod pleaded guilty and maintained that tho mes
sorger z as lDnoconts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
THE EMPEROR AND HIS ARMY.

Berlin, April 3.-In a rescrpt addressed to General
von Schellendorf, tho Minister OF War. under date
Of mah 26, the Emperor says that like his father,
he shall devote his immediate and unremtins atten-
lion to the army, Of which more thorough individual
drilling and moro uaiform and strict training OF
tho men under fire are necessary
Tho Emperor passed good night last night and
iel better to-day He ordered that the horse he
him and expressed his pleasure al the excellent CON
alton the animal was In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
CLAUS sPaEcKsLs SELECTS PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADRLPnIAA April (spcclap.-The general topic
among noEeycd men OH Thrd-st. TO-DAY was the sugar
plant thar Claus Spreckcs, OF California was to con-
struct IN this city. II learned that refinery
would be erected at Reidst. wharf The site has been
secured and the building would cost s., 100000, with
a capacity Of 2,000O00 pounds per day. The cost
of tho plant has been stated 80 0OO,0 900, and tho
annual output as $35,O0o,00O This afternoon Mr;
Spreckes said: It Is true that have purchased
property and that | VIII build big sugar refinery
here The property Is on the line of the icnnsyl-
venia, Baltimore and Ohio Reading and lehigh Val.
ley roads Tho price paid was 100000 cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
THE GOVERNOR TO WITHDRAW.

NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY AND
NEVER HAS BEEN!
ALBANY, April 8.-It was rumored here tonight
that Governor Hill has Informed his friends that
ne is not candidate for President. and that an
Interview with him will soon appear in a pfomi-
nent Democratic newspaper declaring he never has
been candidate for President This interview
will first be submitted for approval to the ma
rnea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
oo,yG TO pEyysYLvAyYA FOR CAS- FUEL.

PrrrsBURG. April 3 (speciap.-Kely & Jones VIII
rrmove their works from Jersey City TO Grcensburg,
Penn where they purchased twelve acres of land
Their attorneys Will apply to the Governor for charter
of incorporation, the capital stock being S''oo.ooo
Tho reason OF removal Is the superiority OF the natural
Gas for incl Their buAness is manufacturing app-
ances rconired In tho use of steam, water gas and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04

full Three years ago the strike, withdrawal nom
the Central Labor Union and failure OF District AS
promised support, great, crippled this onco powerful
union, but tho Central Labor Union has readmltted tt
and general mass meeting OF cutters has boon
called for next Sunday, In New Everett Hall, East
Fourthst for the purpose OF uniting the members Of
tho trade and organizing branch of National Trades
District Assembly No. 231. Charles Katz, OF Phlac
dclpha, master workman Of Assembly No. 23l, VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
THE FIRE RECORD.
MYsT ERIoUs FLAMES INArACToRY


Six attempts to burn the five story factory build
ing Nos. 247 and 240 West Forty -seventh-st. have
been made this year On three successive days In
January fires discovered I'm the top story OF tho
building. Two If item were put out by
pIoyed there before there Was much damage but ths
third fire burned the roof off the building week
later another fire discovered and promptly ex-
tngulshcd. Last week thee a mysterious fire I'm
desk IN the top story Of the adjoining building, No.
o45. Yesterday the top foor pf the factory building
fire again. The floor burned through
In two three places, II separate fires had been
kindled with oil sulphur, and the damage was
about 81 900
The building belongs to the estate Of charles Ged-
ney, and d. Gedneys carpet cleaning establish
ment is on the first floor H. Vaudeville & Son, stair.
builders, Edward Reynolds cabinet maker, aud g. W.
Ridgeley, sash maker occupy floors In the building,
but the top fooI IS vacant. None Of the firms can
guess who Is trying to burn the building down, and
they all the more annoyed at the ncendiary work
because they cannot get Insurance on their piUperty
while the building Is believed 10 be In danger Tho
police have vsiny tried t. find the fire bug and Fire
Marshal ShedUns Investigations have only tended 10
show how The fires were started
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

FRAUDS Of THE BALLOT REBUkED AT THE POLLS
IL OHIO
CoLuMBUs. Ohio April 3.-The latest returns from
the three counties in this Judicial district indicate that
ID. y. Pugh tRepublcan) IS elected judge over Ab"s
ncthy ()cnocraO by from 400 10 GOO majority. Mar
tin (Deml Is elected Justice by from 200 TO 1000.
Pugh presided IN the recent tally sheet prosecution and
Marlin a urOmlnenl witness for the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
THE RHODE ISLAND CONTEST.
GREAT EXCITEMENT ON THE EVE OF ELEC-
TION.
REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT OF CARRYING THE STATE
AND LEGIsLATURE-THE DEMOCRATS EQUALLY
HoPEPUL-AID FROM LIQUOR MEN FOR
THE pEMocRATs-ExPECTATIoS
OF THE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.


OF THE PRoHIBITIoHIsTs
PROVIDENCE. R. l., April (SpeciaD. There is
great excitement among all classes Of voters on
the eve Of the battle Of the ballots The Repub
Gcans are confident the Democrats equally so,
and the Third Party Prohibitionists expect to
defeat an election by the people. Neither side
hopes for large majority. The Republicans
would be satisfied to carry the State ticket by
1000 majority and the Legislature by safe
majority on joint ballot. Tic highest predic-
ton the Third Party leaders make is 1000 votes
for their ticket, which woLlG be an increase Of
zoo over last year. The Democrats claim the
State by from 1000 to 1000 majority. They
seem particularly positive that Slocum, their can
ddate for Attorney General, will be elected by
the people.
The efforts Of Senator Aldrich General Bray
ton and many other leading Republicans arc
chiefly directed to the election OF Republican
Legislature, which would choose Republican
United States Senator Whatever else results,
the Legislature is probably safe The Dem""lats
are accusing the Republicans of distributing
Doodle" for use at the polls. and At the same
time boastfully assert their ability to outbid them
1t is asserted that brewers from outside the State
have made large subscriptions to the Democratic
campaign fund, and tie local Democrats ana
lquordealers have subscribed literally.
There is a factional hg!.t among the Tenth
Ward Democrats of this city which will serve to
keep the Democratic majority in that ward down.
The proposed amendment to the Constitution
is nominaly favored by all parties, and VIII
probably be carried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-04
pREPA RING FOR TIE pRoBrBrrJoy SHOW.

INDIANAPOLIS. April (speclaD. Tho National Ex-
ecntlvo Committee Of the Prohibition party met here
today to complete arrangements for tho National Con-
venlion, TO be held in this city May 80 and 81.
Tho committee is making preparation for an attend
ance OF 10000, OF whom $50 will be delegates. 1t
Is The opinion OF members OF the committee that Cen
cral Fisk of New-Jersey will be the nominee for
President while the candidate for Vice President will
be either George W. Bane, of Kentucky j. h. Canill,
OF Texas, or John a. Brooks OF Missouri