New-York tribune., 1891-05-03
THE HARTFORD POSTMASTERSHIP.
THE RAILROAD COMM ssIoNERs AND THE WAR
DEPARTMENTAL FINE MUSIC FES-
TIVAr PROMISED

TIvAL PROMISED.
Hartford, May (SpeciaD-The interest in the sue
cessor to the postmasershp made vacant by the death
of Major Kinney is considerable although 1t is not ex
pectcd that any appointment will be made until the
President returns from his Western tour. There is
feeling that 1t would be graceful thing 10 allow Mrs
Kinney serve ont the remainder Of her husbands
tem and it is certain that her appointment would be
pleasantly received by the people. She has decided
executive ability and would make an excellent official
II il should not advisable TO appoint her. there
several other candidates. A. d. Gillette, ex preS
dent Of the Young Mems Republican Club is again in
the field. Julius G.. Rathbun is prominent candidate
for the place, and he would make excellent
official lie is an old-time Republican. and has been
close in his friendship with General Hawley for many
years. 1t is the general opinion that he would be
likely TO get the appointment than any else
If Mrs. Kinney Is not named s. N. Kellogg. veteran
Republican, is also spoken Of
A conflict between the United States Government
and the Railroad Commissioners Of this State seems
imminent The Commissioners on March so issued
order In response to petition Of the Consolidated
road, allowing a grade crossing over WallbacR and
Trumbull sts. in New-London. The people OF New
London appealed to the superior Court, and Colonel
Gunter, commandant at Fort Trumbul informed the
Commissioners that by order of the Adutantr General
of the United States Army he should protest against
the railroad crossing those streets they were the
only streets leading from the city to Fort Trumbul
not now crossed by railroad tracks. On Wednesday
of this week district Ctorney Sill informed tne Com
missOners that he had been instructed by Attorney
General Miller prevent the crossing of these streets
by the railroad If possible.
Tho Cnoral Union will begin its May festival next
Monday, and il will continue for three performances
Great preparations have been made and the concerts
bid fair TO be the most artistic ever given In the
CITY, Dudley Buck will personally conduct his work.
THE Light Of ASIA" and the Germania orchestra will
assist the chorus. Among the soloists will be Miss
Gertrude Franklin and Frau Mielke of the German
opera.
The transfer system Of the horse railroad company
is to be changed and the company is TO restrict the
use of transfer ticket to the hour in which 1T Is
issued Heretofore transfers have been good all day
and persons could purchase for cents ticket OF
transfer and give il to friend to be used at any
time Of day This the company thinks is an abuse
and has taken measures to stop il.
The action Of the Senate in reinstating General
Graham as the commander Of the brigade, Governor
Bulkeeys general order of dismissal notwiths andng
looked upon petty piece of annoyance by the Demo
cratic members. The Senate has the power to confirm
reject nomination, and 1t has rejected the nom
nation of General Watson but this is the first time in
the states history that the Senate has attemped 10
take the powers Of the Executive into its hands
But this is a remarkable year for new ideas and
proceedings in the east wing Of the Capitol.