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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06
REDUCING TELEPHONE CHARGES.

The New-York Board of Trade and Transpor-
taton, having been defeated in its endeavor to
secure the prompt reduction Of the excessive and
exorbitant telephone charges by bill cutting
down the rates at q stroke, has now sent to Al
bany an act proposing that telephone rates shall
be regulated in this city by commission. The
terms of the bill provide that the commission
shall be an inexpensive one. As rule, THE
TRIBUNE is opposed TO the multiplication of COM
missions. This city is already overrun with
plague of commissions, boards, bureaus, depart
ments and every variety of subdivisions of re-
sponsibility, as the Egypt of PharaOhs time was
overrun by plague OF lOcuSts. But in this case
the object to be obtained is 50 desirable, and the
present Democratic Assembly is so corrupt and
debaSed, that with the impossibility of securing
directly reduction of telephone rates the COM
mission substitute ought to be accepted.
The experts representing the board recently
prepared some remarkable figures showing the
stupcndous profits that have been made by the
men who control the telephones of the country.
Those who hold the invention in their hands
have already been rewarded most lavlshy.
Wealth has flowed in upon them like one of our
tremendous spring tides, and it is still coming
in like Gulf Stream. Their gains are reckoned
by the tens of millions. The telephone people
try to fleece the subscribers out of the last cent
which they can extort from them. As New York
is rich city and contains a great many wealthy
corporations, firms and individuals, they have put
the plice of this telephone service here at figures
out Of all reason. People submit to it as they
submit to almost any other piratlcal exaction
which any alliance of organized extortion may
intict upon them. New-York is a strong ass
after the Issacbar type. II is always STOPPING
under burdens with cheerful resignation which
Issachar could never have equalled or even ap-
preached. Everybody in the town has known
thoroughly well for years that the telephone ser
vice here is miserably inefficient and inadequate.
The company will not make Use of the latest and
bsst Inventions and Improvements in telephone
service. 1t will not put in the best wires for
the work. IL dragS from its unhappy subscribers
four times what would be reasonable tariff for a
perfect service and then gives them feeble
travesty of an efficient system. The delays the
errors, the disappointments, the deficiencies and
the abuses OF the whole service are Of the worst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06
PERSONAL.


Treasurer Huston, who is at home In lnalan9 JW''
now Is IN. and NAV not return to Washington Tor
week or ten days yet.
Roswell F. Flower who is spending few days IN
Jacksonville, Fla, is said to be paSsonatey ueNo'u "
euchre spending from six to eight hours day at It's
card tables.
The richest heiress in the world Is reputed 10 20 VIC
little Wilhemina, Hollands chlldoueeh' oh0 10 ",
intelligent little girl, speaks four languages wiu'
huency and a constant effort IS made by those about
her 10 preserve her natural ingenuity and childish sim
plicity.
Senator Allison was in Ncw-Orleans on the uaS vi
the massacre OF the Italians. Ex-Governor Warmo'h'
So Congressman poatner saws took the Iowa states
man out to the crowd II left the VICINITY Oh
the Clay statue, observing: "lou see, senator tnat
NewOrleans Is peaceabe, orderly ana la" aVu i
city. Our committee OF fifty Is now on US Wy w i
When II finishes there IL may execute ten or fifteen
more. But as you see there IS no dsoTuer' 10 ca
element"
General Albert Pike the illustrOus Masonic dig
ntaTy who died last week. born on the BANKS OF
the same river with whitter-the Merrimac-and was
OF about the same age. But, while the latter be-
came the champion OF liberty, Pike defended slavery
and e-whipping In Arkansas He, too, was some
thing OF a Verslner Indeed lie was az one uie
lad long canfcles SPntea On Wildwood for speci
men of what he could do.
Boulanger instead of renting modest villa In tho
suburbs Of Brussels, at first he intended 10 do has
taken house in the heart of the arstocratc Quarter
Leopold In that city. with Prince Victor Bonaparte
and several dplomatsts for near ncighbors. In fact
tia particular mansion which lie IS 10 occupy was ~
one time the residence of an Austrian Minister to Bel
GUM.
\ coat Of the great Napoleon was recently stolen
from the country house OF NJ. Cheval In suburb OF
Paris, and the police have been trying TO H.
The burglars who carried II of with other booty
probably unaware or It's historical value lts recent
owner bought IL in ST. Helena Immediately after the
death OF tho EmperoE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

Americans have keen sense of justice. Those
of them who cross the ocean frequently must
often have felt the injustice residing in the fact
that the proceeds of the concerts given In the
steamers saloon invariably were transferred 10
the treasury of British institution and this too
although the great majority of the passengers were
invariably Americans. IL is q qualification to
record that the White Star Line has made
new departure 1t has informed the American
Seamans Friend Society that one-half of the
money contributed at these entertainments on its
vessels will hereafter be given TO American
charities for seamen. This is as it should be.
American travellers are generous as we'll as just.
and they will not object if half of the money
thus secured goes TO England. The other steam
ship lines should have no hesitation in following
the White Stars example
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

During this week the important amendments
to the Constitution proposed by Senator Laugh
lin are to be discussed by the Senate at Albany.
If adopted, these amendments will lengthen the
term of State officers to the uniform period OF
four years, ana will double the terms OF Sen
ators and Assembymen. With these changes
would naturally go biennial sessions of the Legis-
lature. 1t is much to desired that the suggested
amendments shall be discussed with the utmost
freedom and fulness. Several States have
adopted substantially similar provisions, ap-
parently with satisfactory results. There is
good deal to be said on both sides OF the ques-
ton and every opportunity for considering it
should be afforded rot only to our legislators,
but to the people at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

and the wearying experience Of previous years
does not seem TO becloud this sunshiny fal'h III
the least. Cotton does not change, though eN-
ports in March were larger than last year The
quantity in sight is now 7,s52O56 bales, and
about 36s. 900 bales came in sight after this date
last year. Pork is half dollar higher, but butter
and eggs have fallen. The great change in prices
has been decline of over cents per pound III
raw sugar. but distribution is so slow that con-
sumers do not get the full benefit as yet in retail
dealings.
The week has been one Of many strikes, par.
tcularly in building trades in Western cities, ana
the coke strike came so near an end by success
ful resumption of work last Monday that the men
resorted to riots. The sliding scale OF wages
would be gladly accepted it appears. BY large
part of the former workers but for the tyranny
of their organizations and more violent leaders.
Confidence that the struggle will soon end makes
iron weaker and bar has sold at the lowest price
on record with slow demand for other manufact-
urcd forms, wrought pipe being especially demon
allied. The attempt to force consumers to pay
$50 for rails is evidently resented, so firmly 90
BUYERS abstain The wool market is also more
dull and the market for goods does not answer
expectations as to goods for mems wear but the
worsted, dress goods, knit goods and carpet manu-
facturers are well employed. The shoe trade Is
depressed, but hides now yielding. The dc-
mand for building materials throughout the coun-
try gives promise of active season II labor
controversies are adjusted
Foreign trade in March was rendered compare
lively satisfactory by heavy exports OF cotton
and provisions in spite of loss in breadstuhs'
Shipments from New-York show gain of aoont
1913 per cent over last year. while imports gain
per cent. These figures indicate an excess OF
exports over imports of about 81 100000 for the
month, against about 100000 last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06
THE TRTBUNE CELEBRATION.


t,rerv seat has been taken in the Metropolitan
Opera House for the celebration OF the hftleth
anniversary of The TRIBUNE on April lO.
One day brought by mail and telegraph appllca-
tions enough to pack the house to the roof and to
fiji The stage besides. 1t is with regret HE
TRIBUNE is compelled to state that more than
900 people have already applied who cannot
nossibly be accommodated. A prompt announce
ment is due to the public, in order that there
NAV not be unnecessary disappointment.
While not one-thirtieth part of the regular
readers of The DAILY TRIBUNE will be present
at the celebration, it is thought that neverthe-
loss the audience on the evening Of April lO
will he one of the most remarkable OF It's size
over assembled in the city of New York. The lar
COR mart of those present will be residents OF the
city and suburbs, yet there will be many from
other States, including q few from the west.
Governors. merchants, officials of the city, State
ord Nation representatives Of labor and men
monument in business, politics, science, educa-
tion. the churches and literature, will crowd the
house. If some of the valued friends OF HE
Tprr1rNE find themselves allotted seats mucn
nearer the roof than they are accustomed 10
occupv on other occasions, they will at any rate
have the satisfaction of knowing that they are
in pood company and that the best has been done
for them that is possible under the circumstances.
The speeches will be short, but of high order.
A complete report will be printed on April IL LOT
the benefit OF those whom we would be pleaseu
IN have with us at the celebration but for whom
no other provision can be made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

out in our Albany correspondence. In spite OF
the fact that the measure is still saloon meas
ure, it is likely that the liQuor-dealers will
readily make up their minds that their " friend
the Governor Senator has played them false. 1t
is so late in the session there is little chance
that even the Assembly will be able to dispose
of the bill, and naturally the Senate il the meas
ure reaches that body, will take plenty OF time
over it and exercise freely its prerogative OF
making amendments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

The prospect in Connecticut is Frightening.
The House has acted wisely in taking long re-
cess-since nothing was TO be gained by contlnu-
ing the useless and frutless sessions at the capital
and the Senate cannot do wiser thing than to
follow suit. Meantime there is chance that the
questions at issue will come before the courts, at
least so far as to determine whether Mr. Bulkeley
is not right in continuing to act as Governor. In
that the acting Governor of newborn VIII
have no further excuse for making TINS STATE
harDor of refuge for Connecticut criminals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

Two Grand Jures have denounced the present
Excise law as unequal and unjust. If they had
not been advised by District-AttOrney who had
the Endorsement of the liquor-dealers they might
have criticised instead the enforcement or rather
non-enforcement of the law as it exists. The
law may be imperfect, but it is entitled to con-
sideration while it is on the statute.book, and
should be enforced against any violators of it,
AS it is the law is farce, and might as we'll
not be in existence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

The New-JeIsey Legislature, which had the
good Judgment to adjourn early this year, made
no provision for the use of the States share OF
the Drect-Tax money. The consequence is that
it has simply been added to the balance in the
State Treasury and will be used for the defraying
Of ordinary expenses. One of these items is the
State Prison extension which will cost $780,
oOo. The people of New-Jersey may be salts
fed with this use of the fund, but 1T VIII strike
outsiders that there would have been wisdom IN
setting aside this 1882, 900 for some specific
object of real or lasting Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

Are all our modern Improvements to be re-
carded in the light of blessings? Important as
the telegraph and the cable are to the world OF
to-day. there is little doubt that they are re-
sponsible for the existing unpleasantness be-
tween the United States and Italy. If the CORE
spondence between the Marquis d Rudini and
Baron Fava had been carried on by mail, the
probabilities are at least hundred to one that
the Minister would never have been told to
present his letter of recall. The old-fashioned,
slower methods would certainly, in this case,
have been prom0tiyc Of international comfy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06
Business Notlres.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

The counsel of the accused Excise Commission
ers are too generous They magnanimOusly say
that the Commissioners should not be indicted
again because the expenses of both the prosecution
and the defence must be paid ont of the City
Treasury, and that consequently the burden upon
the taxpayers will be lighter if the charges are
allowed to rest where they are. OF course it is
an outrage that when any city official is accused of
anything he feels at liberty to engage the highest
priced counsel obtainable, in the confidence that
not he but the city at large will foot the bills.
1t is time for reform in this matter. But the
way to reform is not 10 abstain from preferring
charges when the proper causes exist. Why
should not an accused Commissioner be compelled
to pay his lawyers fees out of his own pocket?
The practice would have q ccmmendably restrain
ing effect upon our public officials as body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

The revised and amended Hill-Schaaff Liquor
bill Is nearly ready for presentation to the AS
scmbly. With singular bad taste, Assemblyman
Schaaf insists that the new measure shall con-
,tinue to bear his name, although the bill will be
10 modified as TO be scarcely recognizable by its
NEAREST friends Some OF its worst features have
besn eliminated, but still the bill is unqualifiedly
in tAe interest of the saoOn-keepers. Nothing
else, OF course was to be expected, in view Of
the auspices under which it is being prepared.
Some of the most important changes are pointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

This is day of Importance to the numerous
members of the Grand Army OF the Republic In
this country. 1t is the twenty-liith anniversary
of the founding of the organization, and the sur
yiyors of the Union Army will take pride and
pleasure in celebrating the anniversary with fit
ting ceremonies. An article in another column
outlines the exercises with which various e. A. K.
posts in this city and Brooklyn will mark the oc-
casion. This order has done much to conserve
patriotism as we'll as TO keep alive the glorious
memories of camp and field. 1t completes its
ouarter-centennial in a most fourishing con-
dition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

Assurcdly the schedule of appraised property
handed in by the Union Ferry Company will bear
Looking into. Few such marked expansions in
values have ever taken place in so short time
Two years ago the companys property was valued
at 81, 900. 1t is the same now as it was in
April, 1899, with the exception that two new
boats have been built at cost of $1,000 each
Yet the company lhaving changed hands in the
meantime) now places the valuation at $780,
900. Plainly this is a 1evice to help the COM
pany to secure renewal of its franchise, since If
the franchise is sold to another company the lat
ter is compelled to buy out the present company.
The Union Ferry officials are engaged in game
of sharp practice, but the pungent questions put
to them by Controller Myers and Chamberlain
Grain indicate that they will not be successful
At all events, they have been thwarted in their
attempt to add to the burdens of the people by
increasing fares what are now their two prin-
cipal ferries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06

Experience is the greatest of teachers. Premier
Rudini is learning from that schoolmistress just
now how easy it is to recall a Minister in haste
and repent at leisure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-06
Nem2lprk Dailn Grdbm,re

FOUNDED By HORACE GREELEY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09
LOOKING DOWN ON MEN.
How tho Human Race Appears
from o High Point of View.
PEOPLE PORTRAYED
BY the Intclligcnccr Artist from the
Standpoint Of n Hundred feet above
the Sidowalk...Tho Fat ma anil
tho Lean man IN Sectional View.

Looking down upon their fellow.
beings has long been a weakness with
tho som and daughters OF Adam; and
since tho opening OF the era OF tall
buildings there is twice Ms much Wook.
ing down" MS OF old. Queer as it may
seem, man is us homely and ungainly
us any biped, or even Quadruped, that
is in tho animal kingdom, when seer
from n certain position. Tho other day
u reporter Of tho l~SrELIlGENcEn hap.
pcncd TO 60 to tho top floor OF tho new
City Bank and glanceLown OIL the poo
pie passing below, and he discovered
tho inherent nominees OF man when
viewed from a lofty but trying elevation.
The man OF particularly fine and com.
handing presence, when viewed from
above looks like q turtle, and fares the
worst from m artistic standpoint, OF all
men.
The first man noted was standing still.
Such 4 man doca not appear TO have any
legs at all. Ho seems to be standing in
II hole rs deep us his waist. But let him
move and you will perceive your error.
His foot shoots out IN apparently enor-
nous distance, and with the same dc.
gree Of grace that is displayed by a sea.
lion on n Pile OF rocks. The foo. that
stays behind seems to be rooted TO the
ground, M un%naturally long time con-
sidcring the rapidity with which he
covers the ground, and tho mans legs
form a perfect y. His arms, instead Of
seeming TO involuntarily move before
and behind at his side, appear 10 be
saving tho air out OF mere wantonncss,
His steps arc SO wide MS to remind one
OF a boy trying to initiate the walk of n
man. Every one seems to,lcan forward
so as to be in impinent danger OF iall.
flat on his or her nose.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09

Mns. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by millions OF mothers Tor
their children while tccthing. II dis
turbcd at night and broken OF your rest
by n sick child suffering and cryingwith
pain OF cutting teeth send at once and
gcta bottleo OF "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children tcething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures diar-
rhna, regulates tLcstomach and bowels,
cures wind collie. sottcna the gums, re.
duces Inflammation and gives tone and
energy to the whole system. Mrs.
Wnslow's Soothing Syrup" for children
tecthins is pleasant to hlc taste and is
the prescription OF one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Price twenty-five
cents Il bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout tho world. Be sure and ask
for "MRs. WISsLow's Soothing EYRup."
MW-FIW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09
DOWNING VERY Hi.
The "Gladlator" Has TItrynritis nud oiay
Never 70 on Tho Stage A;:i,in.


The "Gladsator" Has I+lrynei;is nud oiay
Never 70 on tho Stage ASItin.
PitSjmyh LcGdT.
1t is feared that Robert Downing,
best known to pittsburghcrs as "Thc
Gladiator will be compelled to leave
the stage permanently. Bob" IIaines,
oil Columbia, Missouri, who has been 4
member OF Downing's company, was at
the Central Hotel this morning, Oh his
way home, the company having dis
banded. Speaking OF the actors health,
he said:
Downing is in Washington and is 4
very sick man. I'm afraid he will never
go or the stage again. lie has laryngitis
in an acute form. The cause OF his
trouble was 4 cold which lie contracted.
On Saturday OF that week he was hardly
ablcto take his role, but he managed to
worry through. Sunday he was very ill
and did not leave his bed until Monday
evening. The physician advised him
to take immediate rest, but lie dis
obeyed and went through with his lines
Monday night. Tic next day he was
i'll 4 critical condition"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09

A man who looks up at the roof of
the building gives the gazer from the
top the impression hat his face is care
lessly pasted fiat on. the top OF his
shoulders.
Looking down to tho pavement it is
nAusing to watch the apparent clumsi-
ness in the movements Of the people.
In the first place, instead OF walking
along the pavement, everyone seems to
be sliding. The feet are apparently not
lifted from the ground at all, and the
marvellous rigidity with which the up
per part Of a mans body seems to be a.
tached TO his legs is something curious.
Had it not been for the solid shape
and policeman's uniform, Officer Gaus
might have escaped unnoticed rs lie
chased Il OF the street gamins away
from the building.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. s. Judge
Acheson fled an opinion in the United
States Circuit Court this morning grant.
ing n new trial in tho last hat trimming
case in which tho government. was vic.
torious. Tho new trial was granted be.
cause publications. wcrc made IN n nun.
Der OF morning newspapers Of di spatches
from Washington, or purportirrg to DO,
which, it is held, precluded the chances
OF Il fair trial and wcro calculated to
prejudice the minds OF Tho jury
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-09
HIS HONOR.

The next is a mar OF dignified micn,
who appears TO slide across the pave
ment like some long legged, slow NOV
ing spider; n pair OF spruce looking
business men whose quick stop seems
TO take on tho extravagant spryness OF
jumping jacks.
\ well known rotund figure stops I'm.
dcrncath and begins to remove the mail.
His well rounded form looks like some
hugo ball. Everyone knows his pleas
ant smile and jolly figure, but few
would recognize him now.