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OBITUARY. James Henry. POLITICIANS. MUNICIPAL. ROWING.

COUNTY. 4 O'CLOCK MTM side races until the Fall of 1878, when It sent a six oared gig and crew to Greenwood Laka, wharo it met and defeated the Neptune Club, of Staten Island, and the Eureka Club, of Newark. In 18T7 the club won In the Harlem Regatta, defeating the Now York Rowing Club and the Columbias, and in the'same year it defeated the Mystics, of Newark, at Rutherford Park. In the Spring of 1878 this plucky littlo clnb sent a six to succeeded In winning a three mile race, in which it had to row against fire six oared shells, bringing back the Boston llerald cup, which tho club still owns. It also won two or three races last Spring, defeating the Columbias in one of them, Tho men In tho Dauntless Club havo a remarkably hardy arpoaranco, and they aro in tho full tense of the word practical oarsmen.

Tho officers are Mr. W. 8. Biderbock, President; Mr. J.

H. RedOold, Vico President; Mr. Dyer Pearl, Treasurer, and Mr. H. W.

Walters, Captain. This club will shortly put in training a six oared gig crow for the Fall Regatta of tho Harlem Association, and they also hope to enter many of the oat of town events. Near the Dauntless House stands tho boat house of the ORAHERCY BOAT CLUB. This clnb was organized about 1807 and it now has Bome fifty or sixty members. The club owns about thirty boats, and it is one of tho hardest working clubs on tho river.

Among its best boats are an eight oared barge, a six oared shell.a fonr oared barge, three double sheila and a number of singles, Including ono or two very pretty paper boats. Tho captain of tho elub fs Mr. Charles Earwicker, and ono of tho best oarsmen Is Mr. Henry Mills. This club will shortly hold a regatta, open to club members only, and It is also training a etz for the Harlem regatta in the Fall.

There are also on the river several other clubs of more or leas importance, including tho Now York Rowing Clnb, the Actiros, the Unlona, and the Stock Exchange Club. This latter club, as its name Implies, is made up entirely of members of tho Stock Exchange, and it la about the only club on the river that does not belong to tho Harlem Rowing Association. It was, however, at ono time a part of tho association, but a slight unpleasantness took place, and the brokers withdrew from tho confederacy. AN ISLAND MYSTERY. Suspicions of Foal Play Not Yet Verified.

Tho inquest on the body of the man fonnd in BusseU'a orchard, in Glen Cove, on Wednosday of last week, was to havo been continued yesterday, but Coroner Bsylls waa compelled to adjourn it. The rupture between tho coroner and the Jury was tho cause of it. The body was twico oxhumed for a pott mortem, bnt each time reburled without its having been made. Some of the Jurymen declared that thoy would do nothing more until an autopsy had been made, as It was the common belief that the man bad beon poisoned, aud the coroner, realizing his mistake, ordered a pott mortem to be made to day. Some few NEW FACTS have been discovered within a day or two.

It will be remembered that Peter Hlggins, with whom tho deceased boarded, testified that the man loft his house at seven o'clock; that ho was sober; that ho never drank anything in his saloon; that he did not see him again alive. Other evidence showed that the man was a hard drinker; that he had been seen to drink whisky in Biggins'; that Higgina wbb Beon near the railroad track with the deceased half an honr before his body was found, and not fifty feet from tho spot. Hlggins was thus very bluntly contradicted. Considerable Importance is attached to tho statements of Conductor Bond and Engineer Smith, of the Long Island Railroad. Thoy say that whon they went through Glen Cove, at half past seven, they saw Higgins and the deceased come out of his saloon, and Hlggins had hold of tho man by the collar.

It was half an hour after that his dtad body waa found. For some dayB tho man had complained of feeling badly, and he said he was afraid he would hare to go to a hospital. He sold he was Btill ATTACHED TO THE UNITED STATES NATS', but was then enjoying a six weeka' furlough. Some of tho people of Glen Cove indulge in bitter denunciation of tho coroner for not having tho clothing removed from the corpse, and not giving it Christian burial, as tne man left more than money enough to pay for it. The publio mind is a little mixed over the three bank books which the man left, ono in the name of Michael Kernan and two in the name of Michael Malavaly.

The inquest will be resumed on Friday. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENSES. "PIKE" FARLEY. The Condition oC ttao Sugar Title! Wlio Was Stabbed. There ore few particulars abont the stabbing of the thief "Pike" Farley, beyond what waa published in tho Eagle of yesterday.

The police confidently ox pected to have wrested Farley's assailant, "Teddy" Murphy, last evening, but Detectives Lowery and Chambers, who were on hiB track, failed to reach him. The robbery of two "mats" of sugar, valued at $8, from the refinery of Livingston foot of Joralomon street, occurred on Wednesday' afternoon last. Two little boya say that they saw three men go to the Jorale mon street door of the refinery, pick the lock of the wooden wioket, and carry off the two mats of sugar. Thoy took them to a hallway In State street, and rested for a minute, then they disappeared with tho sugar down Funnan street. It was not until the evening that tho quarrel occurred, and tho police learned nothing of this fact until Thursday afternoon last, and from the statements that Officer O'Halloran has been able to gather trom people in the neighborhood, it is believed that the quarrel arose during a division of the proceeds of the isle of the sugar, and it is alBO conjectured from the same source that it was "Teddy" Murphy who stabbed Farley.

When tho two little boys said they saw three men steal the sugar, they did not mention Farley aa being one of them they did mention Murphy and another man named John Buckley, who was arreBted, but ho proved beyond any question that ho was at work at the time and not near the sugar refinery, and so far the police seem to have the very uncertain evidence of these two little boys to rely on in the case. When Farley was taken to the hospital by Detective Lowery he absolutely refused to say one word as to who stabbed him. This is characteristic He never "squealfl," as tho police call it. When it was stated yesterday that he was a notorious thief the following facts will bear out the assertion He is twenty Blx years old, and his picture adorns THE EOQUES' GALLERY. ho served a term of four years in the Penitentiary for burglary.

Ho has been a thief slnco he was ten years old. Once, when a small boy, he was locked up for larceny in the Washington street Station House, and he squeezed hlroself through the aperture of the cell door, which was about nine inches square, and escaped. Another tinio Offlcer Lowery was chaBing him and he jumped off tho dock foot of State street. Officer Lowery jumped in after him, but ho escaped. Ho was subsequently arrested on the roof of a house in State street.

His father and mother live in Columbia place, they are poor, but respectable people. "Pike" has dissipated so much that although a young man, ho has ruined his constitution and is now far gono In consumption, and his system is in such a bad condition that it 1b feared that the wound will prove fatal, although under ordinary circumstances it would not have amounted to much. To day he was still very low, and with no alguB of improvement. Captain Campbell hopes to be able to arrest the two other parties suspected, but even ho is afraid the ovidonce will not be strong enough for a conviction. The stolen sugar has not been found, and even if it should be it could not be identlfiod by LivingBton as it bears no mark of any kind to securo its iden Mr.

James Henry, a well known resident of this city, died yostorday morning, of Bright's disease, at bis reaidonco No. 435 Greene avenue. Deceased waa a native of Little Falls, Horklmor County, N. October 10, 1836. When a very young man he came to New York, and secured a situation in the office of the Inman Steam ship Company.

In 1859 he founded the firm of Moore Henry, in South street, and afterward wag in business for himself at 74 Beaver street, and 27 William stroot, For ton years before his death ho waa a member of the New York Produce Exchange. He was one of tho incorporators of tho Maritime Association, labored assiduously for its success, servod aa President in 1875 and 1876 and declined a re election on account of business duties. Ho was Past Master ef tho Montauk Lodge, No. 286, F. and A.

of this city. Mr. Henry was a man of integrity and intelligence and excellent social quail ties. His loss 1b regretted by a large circle of acquaint ances. Ho leaves a wifo and seven childron.

The Maritime Association yesterday passed resolutions of regret for his death and sympathy with hia family. Tho Produco Exchange passed similar resolutions today and appointed a Committee to attend tho funeral, which will take place to morrow from the lato residence of the deceased. Yesterday the Bags of the Produco and Maritime exchanges were displayed at half mast, as a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased. THE WHEELER CASE. From half past ten o'clock this morning 8upremo Court Chambers, New York, waB crowded.

The attraction was the expected hot argumont in the caso of Police Commissioner Wheeler, who wants Mayor Cooper to show cause why ho should not be enjoined from attempting to remove him from Offloo. Motion was made to adjourn tho caso to Thursday on account of the absence of Mr. Wheeler's counsel, Mr. Bliss, and the illness of another, Mr. Root.

Judge Van Brunt granted the motion, and tho crowd went away disappointed. i THE BEST TIME. Tlie Kenner Stakes Won in 3:35 1 3. The Best Two Mile Time Ever Mado Elm at Saratoga To day Falsetto the Winner and Spendthrift Second Grenada Wins the Windsor Hotel Stakes. Saratoga, N.

August 12. The weather to day is fair, and the raco track in good oondition. For tho first race, the Windsor Hotel stakes; for two year olds, five furlongs, the following pool was sold: O. O. Lorillard's Grenada and Rosalie $300 Waitsfolder'sLufce Blackburn 50 H.

P. McGrnth'a Lucy Goorgo 25 W. M. Connor's Glidelia 15 E. A.

Clabaush'a Achsah 15 W. Aator'a Ferncliffe 10 Grenada won; Luke Blackburn second, and Glidelia third. Time, For the Kenner stakes, two miles, the following pool was sold Falsetto, $1,700 Spendthrift, $875 Q. L. Lorillard'B two horses, Harold and Monitor, $285 Jericho, $130.

Falsetto won the Kenner stakes Spendthrift, second Jericho, third. Time, 3:35. The best aver mado. The Kenner Stakes are worth $9,000, having closed two years ago, with eighty nine subscribers, at $250 each, to which $3,500 were added. Although a numbor of tho original subscribers wero declared out, tho lot that remained as quite large enough to give a more than ordinary interest to the races.

The winner Falsotto is a very handBomo dark brown colt with four white feet and a blaze face. Ho was bred by Mr. Hunt Reynolds on his farm near Frankfort, and is by the Kentucky Stallion Inquirer, now owned by General Harding, of Bello Meade, Tenn, Falsetto's dam Farfaletta is by Australian. Falsetto did not run as a two year old, but made his debut at Lexington in May, when he won the Phenlx Hotel Stakes, a mile and a quarter, in 2:08. At Louisville he was second to Lord Murphy for the Kentucky Derby, but ho won tho Clarke Stakes, two miles, at tho same meeting, when ho ran two miles In beating an excellent field.

Almost immediately ho was brought to Saratoga, where ho was put in fino condition by tho best of colored trainers, Eli Jordan. For the third raco one mile and a quarter, for a purse of $100, the following pool was sold Cbcckniato, $700 Gabriel, $200 the field, Surgo and Patrol, $05. Checkmate won the third raco, Gabriel second, Surge third. Time, 2.11. Simoon won the fourth raco, Charlio Gorham Bocond, Edwin A.

third. Time, 1.44X BRAZILIAN FORGERS. Discharged by Justice Van Brunt. They Are Immediately ICcarreutcd. Judge Van Brunt gave decision in Supreme Court Chambers, New York, this mornins, in the caso of Jonas Belogue and Francisco Antonio Sarabina, who wero before him on habeas corpus.

These prisoners were accused of attempting to forge Brazilian bank notes, and the defense was that tho counterfeit signatures had not been added to tho instruments. HiB Honor said it was only when the names of tho Brazilian officials wero affixed that the offense would be completed. Tho attompt to commit a forgery muBt bo counterfeiting the act or instrument of somebody else, and it seemed to him these men had not got sufficiently far in this caso to bring them within the powor of the statute. For these reasons tho commitment cannot bo sustained. After their dlschargo thoy wore immediately takon nto custody by Detective Fields, of tho District Attorney's office, on a bench warrant, and brought before Judge Gildersleeve, in the Court of General Sessions.

Mr. Howo, who appoarod for tho accused, stated to tho Court that Judge Van Brunt hold that no crime had been committed againBt the laws of the United States by them, and that he now desired to mako an application to qnash the Indictment for counterfeiting, found by tho Grand Jury yesterday. Assistant District Attorney Bell remarked that he would be prepared to arguo the point raised on to morrow, and at his request further discusslou on it was deferred till thon. JOHN MORAN. The Supposed Kiver Thief Makes Ills Dyiiifr Statement He 'i'ells Wow lHo Got Shot.

Coroner Ellinger this morning visited the bedside of John Moran, the river thief, who is bolioved to bo dying at tho St. Francis Hospital, in Fifth street, New York. In answer to questions Moran said he lived at No. 402 Cherry streot. Ho said ho did not know whether ho waB dying or not, but he did not have much hope for recovery.

When asked to mako a statement of how he came to receive his injuries, ho said I was looking down Scammel street on the 28th day of July between the hours of eleven and twelve at night. I walked to tho dock to look for a Bmall row boat at Pier 52 which I had hired during tho day, and I wanted to bring it back and I lit a match to look for that boat. There wore three vessels lying at the pier, and I stepped upon the ouo that laid near the dock. I stood there for a while after the match went out when shots came through the window of the vessel. I was alone.

Ono of tho shots hit me on tho knee, I hallooed "God Almighty, I'm Bhot," I tried to walk along tho railing until I reached the dock, and then walked along and fell on the dock right opposite the vessel, I screamed for assistance and some stranger picked me up and took me home. I expected that 11 a watchman was on the vessol ho would mako an alarm and not shoot. I workedjfor John Doa niau who has boats at the foot of Montgomery street. I earned four dollars a week and the money which I received for rowing people I had to give to my employer. About oight o'clock Dosman told me that a boat had got and it was that boat I looked for.

I had been working for Dosman about two inouthB. I was ARRESTED ABOUT FIVE YEARS AOO charged with burglary in tho third dogree. I was convicted and sent to the House of Refuge. I was then fourteen yearB old. I became reformed then, and committed no theft since, and I had no intention of com mittiDg a crime that night.

his Jorm MoriAN. mark The physicians at the hospital said to day that thcro were small hopes of Moran's recovery. Thoy believed ho would die beforo night. KOCKAAVAY BEACH. Notwithstanding the fact that the morning broke clear and cool, a great crowd went to Roekaway yesterday.

It was noticeablo that the Israolitlsh representation was smaller than on any day since the season opened. The surf was clear and ran unusually high, and thousands bathed in It. There wbb a great crowd at Murray Valentine's and at Ruland's, where dancing is seen in tho highest stylo of the art. Probably a more enjoyable day did not diwn upon tho beach this season, and those who were fortunate enough to go down have reason to congratulate themselves. On the homeward bound trip two ompty trains came in collision at Far Roekaway.

Conductor Zornow waa Bhif ting cars and neglected to sond out his red light. Conductor Cook was running into Roekaway with empty cars to accommodate the lato travel, and seeing no signal, thought tho road was clear. Tho locomotives came together lightly, not even a car being thrown from the track and the locomotives were not disabled. No one wbb injured and there was no detention to travel. Zernow was promptly discharged this morning.

YeBterday JuBtlce Johnson held William Hepburn In $200 bail to answer, at the Court of Sessions, for disorderly conduct, tho allegation being that he insulted Mary L. Nelson. Lena Heffing was also held for disorderly conduct, John Hoffman becoming his bondsman. A SUIT FOR DIVORCE. Counselor George A.

Mott, of Pearsalls, this morning applied for the appointment of a referee to take testimony in tho suit of William E. Do Mott against Charlotte Ds Mott for absolute divorce The defendant failed to answer. The parties were married in January, 1873. The complaint alleges infidelity in September, 1875, with Alexander Combs, at the plaintiff's home in Bay Shore, and immediately thereafter defendant took up her residence in Hempstead with a man named Fur man Bedell, and subsequently with a man named Andrew Johnson at Jamaica South. The lseue of the marriage was a boy, now 5 years old.

P0MCV DEALERS ARRESTED. The police of the Fifth Precinct followed up the arrest of the lottery dealer yesterday, by a raid on tho policy shop at 231 Fifth street this morning. Late raids taught tho police that a conviction could not be obtained on the paraphernalia to be found In such places, so they instructed a special officer to purchase a ticket, as in tho case of the lottery dealer, and on the strength of the evidence thus gained ibe raid was made by Detective Short and several officers. William Mes erole, aged 28 years, of Kosciusko street, near Broadway, was arrested for conducting the place and Philip Wlrechlng, of 31 Skillman avenue, and Patrick Smith, of 41 Jackson street, who were found in the shop, also taken into custody and will be held as witnesses. Meserole was taken before Justice Guck who held him tor examination at a future day.

FELL FROM A WINDOW. William Ward, a boy aged 7 years, whose parents live at No. 422 Grand street, sustained a fracture of the right arm and severe brnlseB by falling from a second ctory window last night. Tho youth lost his balance while reaching out to close a shutter. Ho was removed In on ambulance to St.

Catharine's Hospital. The Island Warwicka Have a Confab at Roekaway. The Representation Question Discussed bj the Statesmen of Queens and Suffolk Counties. Yesterday afternoon the Democratic Central Committee of Queens County met at Bockawar Beach, and after feasting upon the good things to be had, proceoded to organize for the Fall campaign. John H.

Sutphin was chosen Chairman, Robert Burronghs, Secretary, Bnd Francis Skillman, Treasurer. The committee then proceeded to the consideration of the question of representation in future Congressional and Senatorial conventions. Tne new apportionment removed Richmond County from the First District, leaving therein Queens and Suffolk, the former, upon tho old basis, with the right of Bixteen delegates, and the latter with tho right of twolve delegates. Of course, this would enable Queens County, when united, to make nominations regardless of the wiahes of Suffolk, and it was the possibility of this which led to tho agitation for a change by Suffolk County men, Ex CongreBRman Reeves addressed a communication on the subject to John H. Sutphin, which waB laid before the committee yesterday, Suffolk claims equal representation with Queens in future conventions, and THE DRIFT OF SENTIMENT among the committee was that it was a fair proposition and ought to be conceded to, notwithstanding that Queens must elect the candidate every time, Suffolk being uncertain for either party, so closely are the lines drawn thero.

The committee seemed of the opinion that it would be judicious to reduce tho number of delegates to ten from each county, but no definite action was taken, the whole Bubject being referred to a committee consisting of iBrael Merrltt, of Flushing James Robinson, of Long island City, and John Campbell, of Oyster Bay. STATE REPRESENTATION. There was aa informal discussion of the proposition to reapportion tho representation in State conventions. The feeling seemed to be that it waB a Job to lay the minority counties on tho Bhelf, whero thoy would have no effective voice in themaking of a tlckot, and yet be 01 pected to Bupport it, because Tammany Hall, with its increased representation, would be able to comblno a few counties undor its leadership, thus become dictator. Such a course, the committee thought, would tend to drive thoueands of voteB away from the party.

Tho feeling waa in favor of a reduction of dolegates from three to one from each Assembly District. This, it was thought, would inBUfe the presenco of a better class of men in conventions. As it is now the first thing that delegates have any anxiety about is as to where their expenses are coming from, and the clique that will put up for them is Bure of thoir Bupport. "It is no better than out and out corruption," said one mon, Often, especially in Queens County, delegates are chosen who will not recognize each othor so divergent are their situations in life, and consequently the better element remains at home. Both Queens and Suffolk aro opposed to an increasod representation.

CHARGED WITH. SLANDER. The Troubles of a Secondhand Clothier, A Young Lady who Had Her Head Shampooed, and What Came of It. Mr. Samuel Pasner ia the proprietor of a secondhand clothing store at No.

210 Myrtle avenue, He has been stationed thero for some time, and until recently has suffered no annoyance at the hands of his neighbors, lli i standing among his business associates was considered first class, and Mr. Pasner was regarded as a porfeot model of industry and frugality. Lately, howovor, his peaceful career has been interfered with. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The apartments above Mr.

Pasner's store aro ocoupled by Miss Bessio Swettmsn and her married sister. An action of one of these young ladies gave offense to Mr. Pasner. The latter was said to bo active in circulating evil reports about her, and in order to put a quietus on the tongue of slander, tho warrant was issued. Begard lng tho parties indirectly interested in tho case, the cause, and full details of all the trouble, Mr.

Pasuer and Mies Bessie have much to say. Their stories as told in Court differ considerably. Yestorday morning, Miss Swettman and her Bister appeared before Justice Bloom in tho Third Distriot Court. Thoy oocupiod fully ono hour of valuable time In pouring their tales of woo into his Honor's ear, and finally tho services of Clerk Rhine hardt woro brought into use. The warrant he made out oharged Mr.

Pasnor with having used violent and abusive language, and with having threatened to do bodily harm to Miss Bessie Swettman, A colored bar ber doing business a few doors from Mr. Pasner, and an Eleventh Ward Democratic politician named Sey mour, are two of the figures behind tho complaint. ERYSIPELAS IN THE HEAD was a complaint with which. Miss BesBie Swettman was very much troublod. From It sho has suffered for a long time, and her only relief was in having her head Bbainpooed.

It was the family physician who advised Miss Bessie to have re course to this moans of relief. OX course, the services of a barber wore requirod, and as one could bo found on tho samo block on which Miss Swettman resided, it was but natural that ho should bo called in. Miss BesBie was shampooed. Tho necessary appliances wore taken to her room and the operation was there performed, Now, whether it was the presence of a barbor in Miss Bessie's room that gave offense to Mr. Pasner or whether there was some other cause that made him cherish an ill feeling toward the young lady cannot be told.

Cer tain it is, according to tho stories narrated in court, he at once commenced to circulate bad reports about her. Mr. Pasner says that BeBSie and her sister were in the habit of standing in front of his Btoro at night, and by their actions there drawing to their sides a fair repre sentation of colored gentleman. If this 1b true, it naturally injnrod Mr. Pasner's buslucsB, and of this he complainB.

However, no sooner did the sisters hear that Pasnor was circulating libelous stories about them, than they determined to throw around his neck the lariat of the law, first seeking a personal explanation. At nine o'clock on Saturday night the sisters marched into Pasner's store. "What do you mean, sir, by circulating thoBB wlokod stories about ub demanded MIbs Bessio, Mr. Pasnor says that he denied circulating any stories whatover. Anyhow this anBwor was hailed with shouts and yells from a crowd of no less than fifty persons, who had assembled round his door to witness tho war of words.

"Will yon swear that what you said was truo asked Miss Bessie's sister. Mr. Pasner did not reply, but at once ordered the two out of his store. They wont. Obtaining no satisfaction from the person who is alleged to have Blaudored them, the two sisters procured their warrant.

Offlcor Goodalo, of tho Third District Court, Borved it. He called at Mr. Pasner's store yesterday afternoon. Pasner could not bo seen at first, but his wifo, who was in the storo, demanded to know the object of the officer's visit. Mr.

Goodale mado it known. Mrs. Pasnor wont into a rear room, and finally tho head of tho family put in an appearance. He related to tho officer his Bldo of tho story, and his denunciation of the two young ladies who occupied tho apartments above his Btoro waa strong and bitter. Mr.

PaBner promised to bo in the Third District Court at nine o'clock this morning, and tho officer do parted. THE CASE IN COURT. "Swettman against Pasner," cried Judgo Bloom at nine o'clock this morning. All tho parlies interested in tho case were in Court, not forgetting the barber and the Eleventh Ward politician. "How do you plead to the charge preferred against you, Mr.

Pasner 7" said his Honor. "Not guilty," was the reply. MIbs Bessie here wanted to relate her story again. She was attired in a blue grenadine dross, and was not to bo put off by tho mntterings of Mr. Pasner.

Judge Bloom, having business to attend to at his own Court, was not disposed to listen to tho tales of the contending parties. Accordingly he adjourned the case until the 18th instant. Before leaving the Court Mr. Pascer and Miss Bessie denounced each other in the strongest terms. Both parties are Hebrews, and in their own particular manner kept up the wranglo until far down Myrtle avenue.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. Two Now Yorkers Beaten and Robbed in Front of Their Home. This morning at about half past one o'clock aa Thomas F. FarrolFand Robert Buchanan were enter ing their lodgiDga, at No. 213 West Tweaty Beveath street, New York, they wero set upon by four highwaymen and beaten and robbed.

Mr, Farrell was about putting bis night key fn the front door and his companion was standing only a few steps below him when two fellows darted up from some unknown quarter, ono of whom struck Mr. Buchanan a blow on the head with sandbag knocking him senseless. A moment later two other ruffians appeared and sprang at Mr. Farrell, and striking him a violent blow in tho face dragged him from tho door steps to the sidewalk. So sudden was the attack that hia night key flew from his hand and fell jingling into the area, where it was subsequently ound.

From Buchanan, who still lay insensible, two of the highwaymen took his gold watch and chain, valued at $150, in the most unceremonious Btyle, and then turned his pockets inside out In quest of money, but he only chanced to have a little change about him. The other two grappled Mr. FarreU, and while ono held him down the other RIFLED HIS POCKETS, taking from his trousers and vest pockets $33 in bills and Ellver. His papers they threw into the street. Mr.

FarreU straggled violently to free himself, and seizing with all hiB strength the follow who held him down, shonted for help. His orieB were heard by Offlcer Wall, of the Twentieth Precinct, who hastened to the spot, rapping an alarm as he ran. As the officer came up three of the highwaymen fled and escaped in the darkness. The fourth had freed himself from Mr. Farrell'a hold, and was about scrambling to his feet when Officer Wall pounced upon Mm, and hurried him to the station house.

The captain sent several of his men oat to scour the precinct, but the other three highwaymen were not to be fonnd. The prisoner, when arraigned before Justice Morgan, gave his name as Frank McKeon; said be was 21 years of age, a hotel hall boy, and declared that he was not guilty. In default of $1,000 ball, he was; sont to prison to await trial. Though comparatively young in years, he is an ojd offender, and lias already been In Sing Sing prisonj two years and six months. says he is sure of capturing McKoon's confederates.

THE SAME OLD SWIHDLR. Yesterday afternoon a man called at the house of Mrs, Chapman, No. 619 Monroe street, and stated to her that there was a quantity of goods on the dock at New York which had been Bent to her by her son, who is In Europe, and that thero was a duty of $9 on it He represented himself as a Custom House inspector, and said if she paid him tho money, he would give her a receipt for It and sena the goodB. All sho had was $8. She gave him that, ho signing a receipt signed Warner, Inspector, 14 Sands street." Mrs.

Chapman has since discovered that she has been cleverly Bwindied by a rascal who has played the same game several tunes in Brooklyn, How the New York Clubs Grot On. The Nassans, the Athletics, the Atalantas, the Colnmblos and Others. Young Hanlan, as he stepped out of a single Bhell at tho float of the Nassau Boat Club on tho Harlem River, pronounced that stream one of tho "handiest" pieces of water he had ever pulled ovor. Such author, ity of courso can not be refuted, and that tho majority of our local oarsmen agreo with the champion is uUy evinced by a trip from Harlem to High Bridge. Boat bouses dot tho banks of tho river for fully a mils from the iron brldgo.

The atmosphere on the river la eBsen. tially a boating ono, and tho stream on any pleasant afternoon is fairly alive with craft from tho fit ty soven foot oight oared shell to tho feather weight ten inch wide single. Somo of the oldest rowing clubs In tho country aro now located on the Harlem River, including THE NASSAU CLUB, which was started in 18C7, General Lloyd Aspinwall being elected its first President. Tho club prospered finely and at last found Itself able toputupahandsomeboat house, which it located at tho foot of Thirty fourth street, on the North River. The house, which was built on spiles, cost somo $13,000, but not long aftor It was built tho city cut a street through to tho rivor, right in track of tho building, and tho club found Itself obliged to Bell out and locate in some other spot.

Tho house was almost given away, tho club receiving only about $1,400 for tho structure. Tho Nassaua then moved over to their present quarters on tho Harlem Rivor, and although thoy felt very reluctant to leave the Thirty fourth streot house, they have slnco had cause to rejoice at tho good fortune that brought them to tho banks of the Harlem. At ono time tho club numbered over 1,000 mombors, but a split was brought about through an annual olection of officers, and fully ono half of the members left the old organization, and formed what is now known as tho Now York Rowing Club. Tho club numbers about seventy five, and out of this numbor fully sovonty are active members. Tho officers of tho club aro: Mr.

Robert L. Iteado, President; Mr. William Brookllrid, Vico President; Mr. James G. Janoway, Secretary; Mr.

John H. Griffin, Treasurer, and Mr. C. G. Peterson, Captain.

Thero is not a moro actl vo club on tho river than tho NaBsaus, and thoy always ontor every event of Importance either on thoir own waters or about the country. A perfect wilderness of silken flags festooned about the walls of their club hou30 testify to tho prowess of their crows. In 1870 tho club sont a crew to Philadelphia, which brought back a couple of flags, winning a throo mile raco against the combined crews of that city, aud in 1875 tho club won a beautiful Bet of colora from tho Analastan Club, of Washington, D. C. Tho last event of importance that the club took part In waa an eight oared Bhell raco against the Neroid Club, of Brooklyn, and tho Argo nantas, of Bergen Point.

The Nassaua won easily. One of the most active men in the olub Is MB. O. S. PETERSON, the Captain.

Up to date he haa pulled this season over 521 miles, Mr, Abut is tho champion single ocuU of tho olub, and the log book shows 182 miles to his credit for the present season. Among tho other crack oarsmen in the club are Mr. J. B. Boborts, Mr.

J. Wills, Mr. E. D. Appleton, Mr.

Charles Badgley and Mr. William Robison. The olub somo time ago established a series of prizes, to bo rowed for by club members only and including a cup for tho best four pair, and a medal for tho best single sculler. This club has always been purely an amateur organization, and it numbora amoug its members some of the boat known business men of New York. The club is in excollont financial condition, and It owns one of the finest lot of boats on the rivor, inoludiug a beautiful eight oared paper shell, 68 feet, 8 inches in length, built by Waters, a substantial six oared barge, with sliding seats, built by John Kyle, of Now York six pair oared shells and a number of singles.

All of the boats arc kept In prime condition, and even tho oldest looks fit to bo put in tho water at a moment's notice. The most ambltiouji club house on the river is owned by tho COLUMBIA COLLEGE BOAT OLUD. It is a beautiful structure, two stories In height, with accommodations on tho second floor for balls, receptions and olub meetings, also a series of lockers. Tho recoption room is very prettily frescoed. There are largo French windows leading from this room on to a covered piazza that overlooks tho river, and here is whore the guests of tho club, Including the ladios, gather to watch tho races, or other events of importance.

Tho Columbia Club, unliko the crack clubs of Brooklyn, takes part in races with other clubs, and most of its victories aro now well known to tho publio. Tho great event, and, indeed, tho one that really put tho olub on its feet, was tho victory at tho collego racos at Springfield, In 1873. Tho present boat house of the club was built Bhortly after this victory, and the organlzatiou grow In strength very rapidly, great interest being manifested in boating matters, not only among tho Btudonts of the college, but the professo'rs as well. Tho club went very largoly into tho purchasing of boats, and it now owub about thirty, inoludlng four eight oared Bhells and five six oared shells, bedde a numbor of pair oarB and a Blx oared gig. The paper eight owned by the club 1b a very handsome boat, but the organization, considering its reputation, is not as rich in boats as it should be, and many of the craft have seen yoarB of hard service, and shoidd bo replaced by now boats.

Tho officers of tho Colombia at prosont are Mr. Jasper T. Goodwin, President and Treasurer; Mr. Charles Eldrldgo, Captain, and Mr. Cyrus Edyaon, Secretary.

Among tho more active members aro Mr. Edwin Sage, Mr. Charlos Elurldge, Mr. Henry Ridorbock, Mr. Cyrus Edyaon aud Mr.

Benj. J. Butler, SOH OF BENJAMIN P. BUTLEB. This last named gentleman is ouo of the latest members of tho club, but ho promised to be ft very strong man iu tho boating way, and he is already taking a leading position.

Tho Columbias will shortly put a crew in training for tho Fall contest of tho Harlem Rowing ABBoaiatlon, and members who have boon slightly discouraged say that tho boys aro now likely to tako a much livelier Interest in boating than they have tor a year past. ust a couple of boat lengths from the Columbia House stands the bouse of the celebrated ATALANTA BOAT OLUD. This is said to be tho oldest amateur rowing club in tho country, and it came into existence in the Spring of 1818. Tho club was located on tho North River until tho Full of 1873, but from that date on it has occupied a house on the Harlem River. Tho club house Is a long narrow building, two stories in hoight, with a small covered piazza overlooking tho river.

The second door is fitted up as a recoption room, and vory tastefully furnishod with wicker furniture, that gives a cool and look to tho apartment this warm weather. The walls of this room are hung with portraits of the members, and a handsome carpet covers tho floor. This room is a species of committee room although tho club transacts most of its business at its club room in the city, corner of Bank and Hudson streets. The Atalantas havo been exceedingly active in boating circles all over tho country from tho start, and tho club Includes some of tho best scullers in tho land. The four that won tho race for the club, at Saratoga, thi3 year, Messrs.

Downs, 8eely, McVicker, and Eustls, have beon pronounced by tho best boating mon in tho iand the finest amateur four ever brought together. Among tho recent victories of this veteran club are the Saratoga Regatta of 1875 tho National four oared abell race at Philadelphia in Spring of 1876, and four events out of five on tho Harlem River in the Fall regatta of the samo year. Mr. J. E.

Eustls, tho stroke of the now famous Atalanta four, and who is considered by many the best sculler in tho club, says that his racing days are abont over, and that he now intends to step aside and give the younger members a chance. Ho has taken part in most of tho principal events the club has been engaged in for tho past six years and he is virtually the leader of tho club, although not the captain. Another good sculler in the club is Mr. W. H.

Downs. This gentleman and Eustls havo won soveral pair oared races aud they are looked upon by many as the strong est crew of this kind on the river. The officers of the club are Mr. George B. Dean, President Mr.

C. E. Bipiey, First Vice President Mr. H. G.

MoVickor, Second Vice President Mr. J. E. Eustls, Secretary Mr. S.

Sprous, Treasurer, and Mr. W. H. Downs, Captain. The active Ust of the club at one time ran up to ono hundred members, but it now numbers about half that, although thero are over seventy honorary members of the organization.

A pull of two minutes up the river from the Atalantas brings us to the boat houBO of the NEW TORE ATHLETIC OLUB. This is the largest and one of the most activo organizations of the kind in the country. It now has a Ust of active members numbering somo 180, and among tbem are many of the finest athletes in America or England. The club waa organized September 8, 1868, and incorporated April 4, 1870, bnt it did not include rowing among its games until the Spring of 1870. It now, however, owns some forty boats, and it is a power of the first magnitude on the river, as well as in other athletic sports.

A abort distance from the boat house up the river Is an eneloaed quarter mile track owned by the Athlstlc's, where the mcmbera indulge In running, walking, Jumping and other out door sports, and at No. 6 East Twenty eighth street the members enjoy the privileges of a first class gymnasium, so that a more thoroughly oquipped athletlo olub does not exist. Tho club enter all the events on the river, and Mr, Wm. a member of the club, has hold the position of champion single sculler on the river for over four years. Another member, Mr.

Thomas R. Keator, rowed double with Riley against Courtney and Yates in tho celebrated double scull race of 1876, and tho club also has one of the best fours on tho river. Among other celebrated athletes in the club are Mr. William B. Cur tis, the champion all round athlete, and at the lamo time a gentleman over forty years of ago; Mr.

Henry E. Buermoyer, the champion swimmer; Mr. John Whipple, who Is now oelobrated as the gentioman who at tempted to outwalk MB. JAMES GOBDON BENNETT, but who came in second B. L.

La Montague, tho beat 100 yards runner, having accomplished that distance in 10 seconds, and General Alex. Shaler, who is considered ono of tho club's best men. On the 9th of this month the club will hold its annual Summer regatta, which will include a single scull race, a tour oared Bhell race, a centipede race, a six oared glgjraco, a swimming race, a pair oared gig race, and end with a tub race. This club has been for a long time negotiating with the Lon don Athletic Club, with a view of having tho latter send over a picked team of athletes, and a telegram waa received on Tuesday informing tho Athletic boya that the team would arrive in America early In September. 'The Athletlo Club has agreed to pay all the expenses of the visiting team, including their passage to and from America.

The officers of this enterprising club are, Mr, Charles H. Pierce, President; Mr. John Whipple, Vice President; Mr. Alfred Hnyn, Treasurer; Mr. Cor nelius A.

Mahonoy, Secretary, and Mr. Waldo Sprague, Captain. This latter gentleman has been connected with the club from its Inception, and it is largoly owing to his untiring efforts that tho dab stands where it docs to day. One of the moat active clubs on the river, although not as large as many of its neighbors, is the DAUNTLESS BOAT CLUB. Their boat house stands or rather floats Just above tho Nassau House.

They own about twonty boats all told, but do most of their match racing in a very beautiful six oared paper gig. This club was organized In 1871 as a pleasure olub, aud it did not take part in out The Treasurer Issuing Certificates ef Indebtedness. Who the Successful Bidders for Them are. Salaries of County Employes Tho Hunter's Point Bridge Condensed Milk. Tho County Treasurer ia issuing certificates of Indebtedness to tho amount of $373,000, to meet tho deficienoy caused by the non collection of taxen aggregating that figure.

He advertised for proposals for the certificates, and received in response nlno bids as follows O. O. Putnam $100,000 it sjtoo.SO ioo. K. SiiUre'i Hons 1(W.

First Nrtional Bank lOu.ono at 10D.TC tlrrt National Bank lOo.uno at loo 57 Citj Bank. irvyioj at loaooo Cltj Bank lOO.OTYi CitT Bank. 5riiii inrtmit J. II. Frothing!) am KVirj J.

H. Krothint ham m.KJOat lOxll Urallat 1UO.0U The bids accepted are as iollowa First National Bank glOo.000 at $100.75 C. Putnam lOO.COJal 10uv Geo. K. SUtaro'a Sons at IQ0.38U SALARIES OF COUNTY EMPLOYES.

At tho last meeting of the Board of Charities Com missioners tho committee appointed to reduce salaries so as to bring the expenditures within the appropria tion, reported progress. Tbe Commissioners wero awardod several thousand dollars leas than tay asked for at tho hands of tho Board of Estimate, and tho result is that a cutting down of salaries is necessary. Of tha employos at tho County Buildings a very large majority are nurses, and a very slight reduction in their pay would effect the desired result. Their emoluments aro, however, already small, and It Is pretty well understood that a majority of the members of the Board are op posed to taking another dollar from tbem. Male nursea receive $10 per month and females $10.

Some of the. better paid officials will probably havo to bo content with diminished salaries. Tho Board accepted tho report of progress, and then added to tho committee of two tho other throe members, making it a oommlttcs of tho whole. A meeting vras to havo been held tbls morning, but iu tho absence of a quorum no business was transacted. THE HTJNTZn'8 rOIXT BHIDOE.

This afternoon tho Bridge Committee of tho Board of Supcriisors mot at tho Hunter's Point brldgo tor ilia purpose of seeing that structure tested. Tho brldgo waa comploted a few days ago, and if found to havo boen built in accordance with tho requirements of Iho contract will be formally handed over to tho CONDENSED MILK. A meeting of tin Supplies Committee of the Board of Supervisors is to be held at the Court House on Tuos day next to inquire Into the chargos regarding Ui quality of condensed milk proposed to bo furnished to tho County Buildings by ono of tho bidders for tho contract. It is doubtful whether tho deliberations of tho committee will result in any formal inquiry. SANITARY.

In the Bonrd of Health this morning tlioro was no news at all. As far as yellow fever is concerned, thore is absolutely nothing. Not a caso there are no suspected vessels hero, and of those jwr soub who have been exposed to poasiblo contagion, and who have been visited daily by the hoalth inspectors, not ono has tho slightest symptom of any slckQcsa bat All OlTKAtJK. Some unknown pensou sent ft postal card Coroner Nolan, stating that a caso of malpractice had occurred at the restdonoe of very reMpctablo teoplu Iu Madison street. The matter has been investigated aud the allegation turns out to be an utter falsehood, coined with tho evident Intention of injuring a worthy family The law will be promptly resorted to, if tho writer of tho card can bo touud.

AS ALLKUK1) HORSF. THIEF. John Joy, a resident of East New York, wtui arrested by Constable Marks on a chargo of horse stealing, made by Goorgo Kirchner, of New Iotfl, who Alleged that the accused stule a dark bay horse from his stablo. Joy pleaded not guilty, and the examination waa adjourned. THE rTKllKU VriUKI.t'li CASE.

Tlie case of the Peojilo nt the relation ot nenry Fuiher, an Eastern District lawyer against QenrgA Winkler, came up again this morning hofuro Justice Semlor, Mr. John A. Armstrong appearing for tho prosocution. The defendant, oft tho provious call of the case offered a comptcto retraction of tho offensive language used by him towards Mr. Fuoher, which, being satisfactory to his client, Mr.

Armstrong consented to withdraw tho complaint provided the defendant would seen re tho publication of tho retraction In all tho papera which bad noticed the case. The case was then adjourned until this morning, when, on it appearing that the dofondant had failed to have the retraction published in tbe Eaoi.e, the paper of largest circulation in tho District, Mr. Armstrong asked that the cam bo adjourned till to morrow so as to afford the defendant a chance to porform the condition agreed upon. Tlio request was granted. fiE.VKBAL SMITH ACCKiTS HIS KEHOVAL.

Before tho arrival of Police Couimissionet Morrison at Police Headquarters, New York, to day, a large box containing books and papers belonging to General Smith was moved out of tho office on tho secmd floor of the building and was taken away in a wagon. A personal friend of General Hmlth said that tho box was going to the Manhattan building at No. ISO Broadway, where General Smith Is soon to occupy an office. It wal stated that Oonoral Hmlth had determined to aocept hia removal for the present, and it waa doubtful if he would make a contest In the courta to regain big place in the l'ollco Board. As soon aa he returns to the city ho will begin tho practico of his profession that of consulting engineer.

hakiivu rowBEn, OYAJLi BAKING POWD1SK, RRB OOO 7 A AA RRR A A I SR AAA 11 OOO A LLUi BAKINO POWDIiR. BAKINfl POWDER, ABSOLUTKLY PURR, Don't bo deceived by who maj toll rou, forfia purpose of nuking a larger prutit, that some other brandil jufct aa nood as tho Royal Uakino I'owdeb. Alum baking powders can bo sol i it almo.it any price, and the tmptAtiOQ to s'jll cheap potftonous iowder iu pUoa of tha Hoyjl, ia ri7 irreat. But it an inauit to tho intel ligonco of anj housewife who ban uk! thn Rojal to attempt toconvince hor that some other br ind is half aa kooL Tho health ol the family is more importance to her than the few pennies mora paid for a can of Kovai, Hakisq fow LiKIL. OTILLIXEUY, Ac.

NEW SHAl'KS IN BLACK STRAW HATS AT NORTH'S, 219 FULTON STREET. rdins jihiHiM look at our foods and prices before purchasing elsowhorn. NEW FEATHERS, JETS, 4a SPECIAL, NOTICES. 1 APPAHANNOCK GOLD MINING COM JtV PANY, OfficofXi BROADWAY. Organized under New York law; notl capita aharoe in treasury: parralueons dollar subscription pric eenta.

Professor Clayton ea smind this property in July, and reporu to the Miniojr Kxchnnicn that tons of ore are in sight in one block of ground alone which will pay a net protttof r'oraharoa and proepetus. addresa J. A. ACPHKRSON. Secretary.

HARLUSGTON kailroad muffler, patented Auguit 7, Ix7. Waiting in motion of Vice President. Mr. N. 0UILDKO1U).

of the Metropolitan Elevated Rallroaila for a pormitto test ita merit. JOHN R. iUUBINOTON, 637 Warren it, Brooklyn. LOTTElelES. OUMANA LOTTERY COM 1 PA NY This institution was rogularlr Incorporated he the Leeialaturo of the etafe for educations! and oharitablo ppriwsoi in IWK, FOR THE TKKJf OK TWKNTY KfVB vV ti rtrt.vTRAi.T the i.vvrrtr.Afii.u! FAITH OK THE STATE IS PLKDGED.

with a capital of 1 O'ViuMO. to vihicii it has since added a reserve fund of IT NKVCRSCALKS OR POSTPONES. 112U, Month! Grand Distribution, Now Orleans. Soptember 0. i.tti pnzot.

total vaunais aj, 9 10AJU, stfh' New ono, etc. HW.VUJ ucteie. two ij 1 aouara naiTea, one dollar. Appiy to jj. a.

xiaui uui, r. v. ooi on Orleuu. or same at Broadway, new York. LEOAI NOTICES.

Vf Y. SUPREME COURT. COUNTY OF KINOS Ann (iarrison, aa administratrix, eto John garrison, deceased, against William Root and Jaoo l'lia Root, hie wife, and others, defendanta In nnriHin of a judgment order of this court, made in the aboraeotl. tied action boaring date the llttl day August, IfUV.l will aell by public auction by Cole A Murphy, auctioneer at tho sales rooms. No.

37H Fulton street, ia the Oily of Brooklyn, on tho 4th day of September next, 1H70, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following dofcribed land and pTemiaAa' Ail tlione certain lots, pieces or parcels of land situate and being in tha Eighteenth Ward of the City of Brooklyn, formerly Town of itushwick, County of Kings and State, of Now York, known and designated on a certain map on Mm in the Register a offloo of Kings County, aforesaid, entitled "Map of 4 lota belonging to Thomas DoJ worth and others, in the Town of Boahwick, by the numbers 47 (tor tjseen), 4i (forty eight) and 43 (forty nine), asd whlcb since the opening and widening of Broadway, formerly called Division avenas, are bounded sod described as follows, to ml: Boeianlng Ml a point on tho southeasterly tide of Lswton atreet, distant ono hundred and ninety two feet and tour inches northeasterly from the corner formed bv the Intersection of tha northeasterly line Broadway with the southeasterly Una of Lawtnn street, running thencs northsuterfr, along Lawton street, seventy five feet, to an allerway twelre feoT wid. aa laid down on said map thencs southeasterly and along said alleyway, and at riant angles with Lawton afreet, ninety feet, to tho rear of lot number 38 (thirtyix), as laid down on said map: thenco touthweaterly. along the raars of lots numbers JJ, 35 and 34, as laid down on aaiil map, and parallel with Lawton atiet, seventy life feet, to lot number 40. on eaid map, and thence northweeterly, along aaid hut mentioned lot, and at right angles to Lawton street, ninety fet to the point or place of beginning. Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.

UaUxt August 12. 1S7 JOHN DILL, 8. N. A W. H.

Oabbisoji, Pi'ff's Att'ya. ania 3wTuAP Court ttroet. Brooklyn. BOUNTY COURT, KINGS COUNTY, TRfAL TO BE HAD IN KINOS COC.VTY Tho Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn, plaintiff, againat Mary Anne Coolc, Joaeph Kirby, sometimes known aa Joseph I. Kirby, B.

O. Logee, Emanuel CarpIeS, Emanuel Kna, defendants. To the above named defendants You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint fn thla action, and to serve a copy of your answer on tho plaintiff1! altornej arifhin twftnrv rf.il aftor Iho aerviro of lh! aummona. ex clusive of the day of service and In case of roar fall are rr del pear or answer, judgment will be taken against yon by fanlt, for the relief demanded in the complaint Dated 1R7 J. LAWRENCE MARCKLLUS.

PUInlhTe Attorns. Office and Poet Oflioe address. No. 313 Montague rt, Brooklyn. N.

F. To Mary Anna Cook Tha foregoing ram moos served upon joa by publication, pursuant to an order of tha Hon Henry A Moore. Coanty Judge of Kings County, dated lbs day of AuguK. inn ana dim with the complaint in the oc of the lifer of tbe County of Kings, at the CoobT wwn uuiw iu u. unigxinL SXtl3.TnGwr J.

LAWRENCE MAfeELLUSlUirsAttor COUNTY COURT, KlNfJcl COUNTY John ry and others as executors. against Jifrl 07 R. HcisTTOioTflaio Ca.jt.mdeintbaWeeTitulod acttoo. bearQgdat.Uk SifSfvvr K.c.l'?AD tionr. at the aiJosroonjj, No.

i 1 V10 nroosrn, no ill 30a at is ciocx, noon, ins land and premises: All that certalu lot. Dice or land, situate, lying snd belntf In the City of Brcokhrn. in tha Umnty of Kings and State of New York, boundad and da vw.wvm IWIU.B, 1. ivmiuiiuvs mi ius nnrt nwiiirwinj OOO ner ef Pann street and Bedford avenue rtistuna' taaeea ll parall with Penn street, and part of thadlatanc "SJrVr 4 eatr tt feet; theses southerly, parallel wttn Bedford avenoa twenty feet to tbe sortiiastr sldo of Peon street, and thence easterly along Ponn stroet seventy Sre feet to the point or place of beainning. Oo' Brooklyn.

June 10, 1879. ielO SwTnAP THOMAS M. BILKY. Sheriff. Tne sale of the abovs property is postponed to the axis day of duly, 1S7V, at the game hoar and place.

aud Jul Th'M ta THOMAS RILEY. Rharifl. The sale of the a here property is further postponed to tas 12th dav of August. at Si same boar and piaea. THOMAS it RILEY.

Sheriff. Th. sale of the above rroPTtyU farther postyotteoT th. loth day of September S7P. st in smBOBrsiw wrrfTh te "'THOHss at nll.BV.Bh.ri a.

How the Aldermauio Jobbers are Playing their Game. Scheming to Use the Mayor's Office to Capture the City Government A little Piece of Bluff that Won't Work A Bad Day for Indepindence and Reform at the New Municipal Building Some Eemov als and Appointments Which Set the Politicians Talking Commissioner Haz zard and Honest John French, Republican politicians and jobbers about he Hall were never moro solicitous touching the condition of Mayor Howell, than they were to day. On every hand their inquiry was How is the Mayor today 7" and upon being informed that his Honor continued to improve, they actually looked dissatisfied. The fact is that the improvod condition of Mayor Howell, together with tho general understanding that he can como to tho office if really necessary, has thwarted the schemes of the Jobbers. Since the meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday last, there has been a constant effort made to secure enough votes to confirm nominations, with the view of having Acting Mayor Ray call a special meeting of tho Board.

It waa said yesterday afternoon, that the Republican managers had seourod tho thirteenth vote, which would enable them to carry through the nominations which Ray might send in. Arrangements were made for a conference or OATJCTJS OF THE REPUBLICAN ALDERMEN, with tho view of adopting some plan to be pursued, Republicans, inoludiug Aldermen, denying that any caucus had been held. Notwithstanding theso denials, the statement was made this morning, by a gentleman, who has heretoforo ehown himself to be posted, Ithat there was a gathering of tho Republican Aldermen last night, and that it separated with the understanding that if Mayor Howell Bhould to day prove to be unable to get out, Ray should call a special meeting of the Board and sond In nominations. Tho'jobbers, ft was said, wero not certain that they had their thirteenth vote, bnt wers ready to take chances of getting it when tho Board Bhould meet. The Eagle's informant said "If there is any one in communication with the Mayor, I would suggest that thoy advise him to roliove Ray from further service in the Mayor's office, or hold himself in readiness to be at tho office to morrow." He meant that a special meeting and the rushing through of nominations, if possible, were intended.

The impression this afternoon was that thero was NO NECESSITY FOB ALARM in this respect; that even should they call a meeting, he would not have tho votes to accomplish hiB schemo. It is alBO regarded as questionable whether such a meeting would be legal. It is claimed that he is there at the request of Mayor Howoll to perform the ordinary duties of the office, and certainly the calling of special meet ings by the Board of Aldermon cannot bociassed under the head of ordinary duties. A well known pohtician said this afternoon that Ray and his co workers, seeing that thoy wore thwarted in their scheme to capturo the Commissions, had determined to play the bluff gamo. They talked to this effect: "The friends of Mayor Howell are saying that he is well enough to come to the office, if necessary.

Now, we propose to have him como. Ray does not want to stay in the office, and will get out. If Howell does not como down then tho city will bo without a Mayor. We'll see how that thing will work." THE ENEMIES OF MAYOR HOWELL seem to forget that he can transact his business as Mayor as well at his residence aa at the City Hall. Their talk deceives nobody.

Ray will remain in the Mayor's office as long as he can. "Unless he gets notico to quit," said a City Hall attache this afternoon, "it will take a derrick to get him out of the office." A number of the Republican Aldermen called upon tho Aoting Mayor to day and conferred with him upon the situation. Several of them volunteered the information on the outside that tho talk about a special meeting amounted to nothing and that none would be held. Aldermen Powers, Petry and Smith, the Republicans who signod a pledge with tho Democrats not to act in Mayor Howell's absence, continue to remain firm, although they havo been pleaded with to violate their' obligations. All the other Republicans who gavo vorbal pledges, even Aitkon, consider themselves freed from any and all obligations and stand ready to act, THE BOARD OF CITY WORKS CUTTING OFF HEADS.

Tho politicians who crowded tho approaches to tho offices of the Board of City Works this morning gavo it out that more removals were to be made to day. They were right. At the meeting, shortly beforo noon, Presi dent Massey offered a resolution discharging Hugh O'Donnell, night watchman at the Prospect Hill reservoir, and devolving his duties upon Hugh Harrington, the present day watchman, who is an old employe. Mr. Massey thought that as there was a keeper at tho reservoir, tho keeper could act as day watchman as well.

Tho other Commissioners thought so to, and the resolution was adopted. The salary of O'Donnell, $700, was, therefore, saved the city. The next event was the summary bounciDg of two disciples of Independence and "roform." Mr. Massey offered a resolution appointing James E. Davis foreman in the Engineer's Bureau, at $4 a day, in the place of Augustus Ray.

The resolution was adopted. Ray is a brother of Acting Mayor Ray, and comeB from the Tenth Ward, where he ia active in Republican politics. He has been seen around the City Hall a great deal lately. Mr. Davis is a regular Democrat, and lives in the Eighth Ward.

He formorly hold the placo and was re movod to make room for Ray. President Massey offered a resolution removing Charles Hayes, also foreman, and appointing Ephralm Roberts in his place. The resolution was adopted. Hayes is a brother of Pat Hayes, Superintendent of Streets and Supplies, and lives in the Thirteenth Ward, Mr. Roberts is a Republican, and an active political worker in the Eleventh Ward.

It may bo remembored that he was proposed by Commissioner Worth for Gen eral Inspector Dillon's place, which was recently given to M. J. Hannon. The removal of Ray and Hayes, aa well as that of Dillon and others who havo gone, was foreshadowed in the Eagle's reports of City Hall gossip, over throo weeks ago. There is every prospect that further removals, there indicated, will soon be mado.

AN ENGINEER DISMISSED. President Massey called attention to the case of L. Clapp, civil engineer at tho Storage Reservoir, and said he did not think Clapp should bo retained. "I don't think ho Is earning any money for us," said Mr. Massey "his salary is $1,500." "Then wo don't want him," said Commissioner Haz zard.

Chief Engineer Van Buren, being sent for, said that Mr. Clapp had been on tho works off aud on for many years, and was a good man, but was not enough work for him now, and the money was giving out. A resolution dismissing Clapp, to tako effect September 1, was adopted and tho Board soon after adjourned The removal of Ray and Hayes caused considerable talk about tho Hall, on account of their connections, and Indeplndents and Republican "Stalwarts" threatened vengeance upon tho Commissioners. COMMISSIONER HAZZABD's POSITION. Tho Republican Aldermen are finding fault with Commissioner Hazzard for his action in voting to remove Indeplndont politicians nd appoint Democrats in their places.

Some of them havo told him that when thoy voted for him they thought ho intended to act in their Interest. He has been fairly overrun by them in their placo seeking, and foremost in tho gang has been Honest John French, who is jUBtly entitled to the chromo as the Prince of Bone Hunters. Mr. Hazzard, who is not a politician, and who bolieveB in conducting public business on tho same principles that he conducts his 'private business, was recently so annoyed by tho persistent applications of Honest John, that ho was hoard to exolaim, so tho story goes "That man French bores me almost to death," or words to that effect. This expression waa carried to Honest John, who thereupon wrote letters to Mr.

Hazzard, gently rebuking him for thus branding him as a chronic bone hunter. Commissioner Hazzard does not vote to remove employes on party grounds. "When he sees that a man's retention is not necessary," said one of bis friends today, "ho votes to remove him. It so happens that tho men ho has heretofore voted to remove have been Indeplndents, men put there by Flaherty and Bennett. When better men can bo had to fill cortain places he votCB to discharge tho inferior ones.

It happened again to day that Borne of the men who ought to go were Indeplndents. I will tell you that he does not intend to stop here eithor. Ho proposes that some others shall go, and their places be filled by men more fit for them. Thore is no doubt that the Republicans and Independents aro greatly disappointed fn Hazzard. They expected in him a pliant tool.

They find themselves sadly mistaken. Mr. Hazzard did not ask any man to use his InSuenco or vote for him, and he sits in the Board of City Works entirely untrammoled. SUPERINTENDENT DADY'S MISHAP. Yesterday afternoon, as Superintendent of Sewers, M.

J. Dady, was returning through Furman street from an inspection of Bome sewer work at HarbecVs store, a runaway team, coming from the opposite direction, collided with the wagon on which he was riding. The vehicle was partially demolished, but Mr. Dady escaped unhurt. It was a very narrow escape.

HiB horse, a fine old plug, waa not even frightened by the collision, and stopped as soon as the crash occurred. EXCITEMENT IN GLEN COVE. Summer Residents Annoyed by an Alleged Nuisance. There is considerable talk in Glen Cove, and feeling runs high over an attempt which is to be made to restrain the Glen Cove Starch Company from emptying the refuse of the factory into tho oreek. There is no question but that the smell from the creek is most offensive, extending throughout the wholo village, and making it decidedly objeottonable to visitors.

But it had beon tolerated so long that no objection was anticipated. The movers in tho matter, however, are not men easily balked. The petition which is being circulated for signatures, praying the Board of Health to abate the nuisance, contains the names of all tho prominent men with Summer homes in the place, including s. L. M.

Barlow, Mr. Appleby, Mr. Bowne and Paul Dana. Mr, John Duryea, of the brothers who own a controlling interest, says that it is a matter of persecution. They employ five hundred hands, and when it became necessary to reduce their wages ho asked the storekeepers to make certain concessions in the prices of groceries and othor things, which thoy refUBed to do, and theDuryeas, out of sympathy for their employos, established a great supply store, and are now selling everything which the household needs at actual cost.

The effect upon the general business of the village can be imagined. He says that very little refuse is now being run into the creek, most of it being sold to farmers as food for cattle. The smell, he says, arises from the decaying matter which for years has been accumulating in the which la exposed to the sun at low tide. Four years ago the smell occasioned by the business of the factory was declared not to be a nuisance, and not deleterious to health. Between four and five thousand bushels of grain are consumed dally, ALLEGED MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.

Marion A. Hall is again in trouble. This time tho charge Is malicious mischief. It baa been made by Andrew Bishop, Constable Marks brought her bef ere Justice Gertum this morning. She pleaded not guilty, and claimed Bho was a victim of malicious prosecution.

The cose will be heard on Tuesday next. EVENING, AUGUST 12, 1879. TELEGRAMS. A Prize Fight in Moral Massachusetts. A Mail Contractor Mnrdercd Tho Whereabouts of Sitting: Bull and the Buffaloes.

Xord Lome's Progress The Condition of the Iron Trade. Boston, August 12. James Foely, alias Baldy Jim of Williamsburgh, N. defeated Prank McGee, of BoBton, in a prize fight yesterday, Scotch Woods, Milton, the stakes Doing $300. Ton rounds were fought.

In the sixth round Feoly had his noao broken; and in the last McGee's collarbone was fractured. Mail Contractor Murdered. CiJETOPAn, AuguBt 12. Captain John Secrcst, a mall contractor on the routo west from Vinita, Indian Territory, was found some 150 miles west of Vinita, a day or two ago, murdered, no had left Vinita a few days before, with a considerable aum of money, for the purpose of paying off his mail carriers. It is supposed that the desperadoes who rob bed Canevvlile a short time slnca are the parties wno committed this crime.

As the United Statos District Court, which has jurisdiction over the territory, is now powerless, owing to tho lack 01 au appropriation oy CongreBB to moet the expenses of the marshals, it is thought those acts are but the beginning of a roign of terror and lawlessness in the territory. Sitting Uull Gone to Canada. Ottawa, August 12. 8tttiog Bull has returned, with hiB followers, to Cana dian soil, but the Department of the Interior has been informed that ho has no hostile intentions. It is pre sumed they are following tho buffalo.

The Amorican Government has been informed, by the Dominion au thorities, that the motives of the Canadian Indians who recently crossed into Montana were not hostile, they having gono merely to kill buffalo. Killing Slave Dealers. London, August 12. The. latest letters from Colonel Gordon, Governor General of Southern Egypt, datea on tho 11th of Juno, show that after his Lieutenant, Gessi, had conquered the slave dealers of the Bargazelie district, killing eight of the leadora in battle, taking their chief station by as sault, capturing a large amount of booty, and hanging nine of tho ringleaders as a warning, ho proposed to evacuate the district after disarming the inhabitants, whon operations to check the slave trade would be con fined to a rigorous watching of the frontiers and the encouragement of legitimate commerce.

Suleiman, the leader of the Slavers, who escaped after tho last battle, has, however, mustered a force, and is pushing for Darfur, where he will find an aDun dance of discontented spirits to join Uim. Colouel Gordon thought tho situation so serious that he hastily returned to Darfur. Tlie New French Cable. LlVEBPOOL, AlIgtlFt 12. A dispatch to tho rout from Loudon says, that up to yesterday, tho 11th instant, the steamer Faraday had laid successfully over a thousand miles 0 tho new French cable.

Germany anil It ussis. London, August 12. A dispatch to the from Berlin Eays It may bo affirmed, judging from tho violent and repeated onslaughts against Germany in tho St. Petersburg press, that Russia thinks she has a grievance against Germany. There Is reason to believe that these onslaughts represent, though in a very exaggerated form, tho views of Prince Gortschakoff.

Mr. Gladstone on American Enterprise. London, August 12, Mr. Glartetono, speaking at tho opening of tho Art Exhibition at Chester Inst night, said that when America learned to trust entirely to her own splendid natural resources, the great genius of her pooplo and their marvelous proficiency in the adaptation of labor saving appliances, in which bIio was at tho head of the world, she would bo a formidable competitor with the English manufacturer. I'lio Austrian Crista.

London, AuguBt 12. The Timrs' dispatch from Vienna eays Tho crisis in the Austrian Ministry is on the ove of a solution. Count Taafe, the present Minister of the Interior, will be Chief of tho new Cabinet, in which the Liberal party will probably predominate. The rumor relative, to the retirement of Count Andras ey, the Austro Hungarian Premier, meets with less credence in Vienna than it does in Pesth, where hiB policy of the occupation of the Turkish provinces is very unpopular. The Tagblntt believes that Count Andrassy's retirement will be due to hiB dissension with the Minister of War, who opposes the occupation of Novl Bazar, until propositions have been mado on a large scale.

The Belfast Kiot. London, AuguBt 12. Twenty two persons, injured in the riot at Belfast, last night, growing out of a Catholic procession, had their wounds dressed at tne Royal Hospital in that city. Cholera in Turkey. London, August 12.

A Constantinople dispatch to Router's Telegraph Company saye Some cases of Asiatic cholera are reported here, but they are believed to be sporadic. It is reported that popular disturbances have occurred Samoa. Lord Lome's Progress. FitKDEiucTON, N. August 12.

Tho torchlight procession last night in honor of tho Vice Regal visit was a grand success. Tho procession left tho City Hall at and proceeded direct to the Government House, where it formed on tho lawn In front of the entrance. The Vice Regal party, with tho Lieutenant Governor, appeared on the balcony, and were received with ringing cheers for tho Queen, his Excellency, the PrincoBS and the Lieutenant Governor. This over, they marched to tho engine house, on King street, where they dispersed. A drawing room was held last night at the Government Hou60, which was attended by tho elite of Fred ericton and St.

John. The Vico Regal party left this morning at 9 o'clock for 8t. John, whero thoy leave at 3 P. ill for Port Du cheno by special train. The steamer Druid is waiting at Port Ducheno to convey them to Pioton.

Where the Buffalo Have Gone. Ottawa, August 12. For some time past the Government has been considerably alarmed of tho condition of tho Norihern Indians. Advices have boon received by tho Interior Department to the effect that tho Buffalo have crossed into American territory and that the prospects for laying in the customary supply were very poor. In view of this, arrangements were at once made for the forwarding of supplies to carry them through the Winter, which, had it bean noceBeary to carry them out, would havo entailed a heavy expenditure of public money.

Recent advices are of a more hopeful character, tho Department having been informed that the Buffalo have returned to Canadian soil. The Iron Trade. Mohhistown, N. August 12. Reports from all portions of North New Jersey indicate a most pronounced renewal in the iron trado.

Mines, furnaces and forges, which have been idlo slnco the panic in 1873 arc, being reopened and work pushed, the forces being kept on in many of them night and day. New mines aro being opened and new furnaces built, notably at Chester and Port Oram. Boonton is tho only town In this section largely interested In Iron which seems permanently crippled. Its furnaces, forges and rolling mills, in which millions are Invested, havo been (die for four years, and are likely to remain so but at all other points from Philippsburg southward to Dover there is a demand for ores such as has not existed since 1873. The New York Yacht Squadron.

Nf.wpobt, R. August 12. The New York yacht squadron left here for New Bedford this morning, but will return huro on Saturday and sail the race on the following Monduy. Fatal Coal iUinc Accident. Pittston, August 12.

Thomas Penrose and hie stepson, a young man named MoCormick, were instantly killed yesterday afternoon in Waddoll mine at Mill Hollow by a fall of the roof. Congressional Labor Committee. San Fbancisco, August 12, The Congressional Labor Committee arrived here last evening. Democratic Nominations. San Francisco, August 12, Tho Democratic County Convention, afterjdeclining a fusion with the ''Honorable BlikB" on tho municipal ticket, mot last ovoning and nominated Gustavo Itela for Mayor.

Mr. KbIb 1b a German capitalist, and a 'urmber of tho Board of Fire Commissioners. Across the Continent. Sr. Louis, August 12.

Potter, who has beon trundling a wheelbarrow across the continent from San FranclBco, for some months past, has arrived here, where he will remain for several days and then pursue his journey to New York via Pittsburg. Marine News. Glasgow. August 12. The State Line steamer State of Pennsylvania.

Captain Stewart, from NewTfork July 31, arrived here at 9 'clock this morning. tVEATHKK REPORT. BECOED OF THE THERMOMETER. The following Is the record of tho thermometer aB kept at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle office: 3 Jl. 65 I JO A.

80 4 A. if 07 12M 85 6 A. 70 2 PM 88 8 A. SI 76 3 P. 87 Average temperature to day 77 Average temperature same day last year 76 HIGH TIDE AT CONEY ISLAND.

High Tide at Coney Island. 3:37 A. PROBABILITIES. Washington, D. August 12.

for New England and the Middlo States, slightly warmer, s'Mierly to westerly winds, partly cloudy Trether, stationary or slowly falling barometer. rr fATAL BJUSQVKIj AVJCIDENT. Mary Ellon MoCarty, aged 5 years, died yesterday looming at her parents' residence, oornor of Classon and Lafayette avenues, from injuries receivod by being" run over on Saturday evening. An inquest ma held yesterday by Coroner Simms, and it was ehown that while the unfortunate girl was playing tag near her residence, she was knooked down and run over iTa track driven by Joseph A. Riley.

The Jury brought in a verdict of accidental death, and dia not censure the driver. A FIGHT. Henry Hamilton, the Coney Island Stage Man, and Officer Bray. Examination into the Chargo of Assault and Battery by Mr. Justice Toorhees at GraTesend Bray Calls Hamilton an Offensive Name, and Hamilton Pounds him While One of his Employes Holds the Ylctira.

This morning, at ten o'clock, the case of the People of tho State of Now York, on tho complaint of James Bray, against Henry Hamilton and John O'Brion came up before Justice Voorhecs, in tho Town Hall at Graveaond. Tho defendants wore cbargod with assault and battery. An account of tho alleged assault has already appeared In the Eaolk. H. B.

Davis appeared for the defendants and Bonjamln B. Baker for the prosecution. Tho first witness callsd was Officer Hatfield, who testified as follows I am the officer who arrested O'Brion; hearing of tho row between Bray, O'Brien and Hamilton, I went down to Vandsrreer'a and asked O'Brion to give tbe stick up which be had Just taken from Bray; ho would not giro it up. ao I arrested him. Officer Jamos Bray called to the stand, testified: I met Hamilton at the end of the Concourse on the date of tho assault, August.

Hamilton said, ''There's that drunken policeman, who oalied mo a thiof last night," and I said that no ono doubted it; with that Hamilton hit mo; I then went for my stiok; O'Brien took tht stick from mo. and took hold of my arms from behind, while Hamilton struck me soveral blow3 in the face with his baud or somo instrument; I did not see what ho struck me with; the blows wero coming so fast that I could not see what it waa that struck mo; tho marks on my faco aro from the blows I received on that occa si n. Judge Voorhees When you got on tho step or the stage did you say anything to Mr. Hamilton? Omcer Bray I morely said that no one doubted it. Then Mr.

Davis stopped up aud said that if his Honor would wait until after court he would inform him of the precise language used by tho offlcor. Judge Voorhees Whon Mr. Hamilton asked you If you were tho ono that cailad him a thiof what did you say 7 Bray I said that no ono doubted it; it was abont four o'clock in tho afternoon; I went to walk on the Concourse; I had no chance to uso any offensive language. Justice Voorhees Are you In tho habit of leaving your poBt 7 Bray Ono or another of us frequently takes a slip down tho Coucourst). Justico Do you know what you wore struck with? Bray Tho doctor said it was not by tho hand.

DR. JESOME WALKED was next called to tho staud and testified as follows I am connected with tho Seaside Homo at Concv Isl and; I was cailed on the first of August to attend Ofti cer uray; nia raco was pretty well covered with blood; tlie right eyo was cutiroly closed, the eyelids swollen and his head was bruisod; over the right eyebrow was a straight cut wound three quarters of an inch in length; over thd left eyebrow there was another cut wound half an inch in ionyth; on the bridge of the nose tho skin was pulled ur and detached: I nut three ntlchos in the cut over the right eyo and gavo him a proscription lor tuo uso oi tula eye; I could not tuu how tho wounds woro effected; thoy were not done by haud, but by n.mo instrument; do not know whether Mr. Bray was confined to his house from the effects of tho blows. thomas e. nAitr.ia, sworn, testified: I havo chargo of Harrison's stables; I am employed iu bucking passengers.

Justico What 7 Harris In sollritlng passengers; I am stationed at Vandcrvoor's, where I waa on tho 1st of August; I saw Mr. Bray, Mr. Hamilton and Sfr. O'Brien; Mr. Bray wu standing on the end of the plana walk, right behind one of Stillman's stages; I was standing by my stage "bucking" passengers; Hamilton was standing by his stage; Bray said, "Do not get into that man's stage, ho Is a thief;" Mr, Hamilton was about five feet from Mr.

Bny; thon the stage on which I was collecting faro Btarted out and I Jumped off and ran back; saw O'Brien holding ilray down; Mr. Hamilton was HITTING BRAY WITH HIS FISTS I did not boo Mr. Hamilton have anything in his hands at that time; Mr. O'Brion was lying sideways, holding Bray down while Hamilton struck ai him; I saw nothing in Hamilton's hands. BENJA.MTN WHEELEB testified as follows I drive a hack from Vanderveor's to Brighton I remember seeing Mr.

Bray, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Hamilton at Vanderveor's on tho first of August I drove with a party in tho yard Bome of tho boys said, "Got over there Ben and soo tho rackot;" this was between four and five in the afternoon I ran ovor to the platform and saw O'Brien and Bray down together on the platform whero the Btagcs back up to receive passengors; Jack O'Brien was holding Bray down; Mr. Hamilton had a smash at him with his fist (laughter) I saw him hit Bray only once that was when they got up; John O'Brion was Btandlng still I looked around and saw Mr. Hamilton giving it to Bray right and left with bis fists I took Bray over to tho Seaside Home and bad his injuries dressed I did not sec Hamilton have anything In bis iiand whon ho struck Bray, Justice Voorhees Did you hear Bray make uso of any language to Hamilton 7 Witnoss I did not.

MB. KENBX HAMILTON took tho stand and testified I am in tbe livery and stage business I have been acquainted with Mr. Bray six weeka it was ton minutes past 5 o'clock on the 1st of AuguBt I waa standing by my stage door soliciting passengers to go to HoUjI Brighton Mr. Bray came within abjut fivo or nix feet of me he said to somo pasdengors, "Don't get Iu it's loim then he said, That man served seven years in State Prison he's a thief and will pick your pockets come in this othor stage when ho said that he jumped on tho step of Harrison 4 Stlllwoll's stage I wont to him, caught him and struck him several times after he us'jd the offensive languago that is all that happened. John O'Brien sworn, testified I am employed by Mr.

Hamilton to solicit passengers for his Binge at Vanderveor's; 1 have known Officer Bray for three or four weeks; I was standing at tho roar of one of my stages and Hamilton waa on the other side; Officer Brajr canio along somowhero in the neighborhood of five o'clock; there were threo or four gentlemen in my stage at the time, and Officer Bray shouted out to them to got into Harrison StillweU's stage, but not to get Into Hamilton's, for if thoy did they would have thoir pockets picked, and that Hamilton was a thief and served soven years In Stato Prison; Hamilton then pushed past mo and grabbed Bray, and then 1 grabbed Bray; then Hamilton struck Bray, I held him meanwhile Bray was going for his club; whon 1 saw hUn about to draw hiB Btick I held on to his arm; both of ub fell and I held on to him; afterward I Baw Bray havo his club raised over Hamilton's head, and I grabbed him; then I took tho stick away from him. The testimony was horo closed for both sides. The decision will bo roadcred by Justice Voorhees on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. HONEY MARKET. Wall Stbekt, August 139 P.

M. Among the sales between colls and at the second board were Missouri, Kansas and Texas, 2nd, 32.Va33 ditto, 1st, 7S Louisiana, consul, Le high and Wilkesbarre, assented, 81Ka82 Erie, 1st, con sol, 112 Wabash, 2nd, ox ditto, convertible, ex 85 ditto, St. LouiB dir. ex 97f C. C.

and I. C. Trustee receipts, 7oJa7oJl'; Cincinnati and Springfield, guaranteed by C. C. O.

and Indiana, 97 Erie, 2nd, consol, Great Western second ex. 92 Union Pacific, land grant, 113; V. S. 8's Of 1880, 103K 8's 1881, 4'b, ditto coupon, 101i currency fl's of 1887, 121 Central New Jersey adjustment St. Paul, La Crosse division.

113 ditto S. 108; Mirona and St. Peter 2nd 100X; N. Y. Central Pacific 123; Delaware and Hudson of 1891, 103 Central Pacific, San Joaquin branch, lOlalOOK Union Pacific, 1st.

109'i Kansas Pacific, Donver extension, Cairo and Fulton 1st, 09. A San Francisco special to Kiernsn says that a royally of $9,500 was paid yesterday by tho Bonanza minea as the first Installment of tho amount duo the Sutro Tunnel Company. As soon as the lower levels of these mines aro free from water between 300 and 00 tons of ore will be delivered dally to the Sutro on which the royalty will be $3 per ton. Tho exports, exclnslvo of specie, for the week, wore making since January 1, against $209,933,100, to the same time last year, and $104,875, 150 to the corresponding date In 1877. Chicago dispatches report wheat for September delivery, 84; oorn, oats, 33ft pork, and lard Tho late London cables report money 1 per cent, on three months' bills, consols 97 9 10 snd United States bonds nnohangod compared with yesterday, but up for 4's and compared with the opening.

The stock market was heavy for Lake Shore and tho Grangors between calls, bat strong for Erie, which, advanced in tho expectation that the matter of tbe voting certificate would soon be adjusted. At tho call Northwest was buoyant; Lake Shore hardly steady, and the other stocks on the list firm. The market was influenced to some extent by the rate for money which was Bteady at about 5 per cent, and by the apparent unloading of Lake Shore, 3 P.M. The stock market was Irregular at the close. The following table shows the axles at the stock mar ket for this day 3rP.

M. Opening iughesi. Lowest. W.h.nh 3a Central and Hudson Brio JJ Union Pacific 7ai Lako Shore 91H Mnrri. RuU.

Lack A Wut'n WoTtnwasiaro. Northwesters Bock island St Pani St. Fan! Ohio and Now JerxiT OncraJ. Hanmoaj St. Western Union S9V 96 1SH' SOH IBS Faotno iu Micnuran Central.

B6W Delawar A Hudson 48jj A a r. at lllinoisUcntral 00 Bid. The following table shows the bid quotations for emment bonds at tho respective calls Firs calL tJ. 8.0s, IRSM. mattered 10i U.S.

coupon 104 U. S.Ss,lll,rstered 102V U.a.s. 1S31. coupon 103) g.4!so(ltil.rcsurtd IdiH GOT u.o,vtot VH3I, coupon I'OJ U.S.t'a.ot 1807, nwmerva totU U. S.

1B07, coupon lUljJ TO miss liwjj 2Mi 7i 3H 70 7S3 7S 83 01 01 83 93 03 etK son BO? 7B 70S 141V 141U 14IU 67K 67 bom a.v eu Ki S3 fo 6t 'JO I7J It) lt)K 80 8lii 84 2 49)2 87 3fl2 3flg 80 WS 9V Liberia Vega, a Spaniard, carrying on business at 148 Fulton street, as a cigar dealer, was arrested on a warrant Issued by Justice Wahih, on complaint of Mrs. Pauline Kenny, of 356 Baltic street, In which ho ia charged with having obtainod $1,000 worth of proporty from her by false preteiiBes. The chargo arises out of business complications. Mrs. Kenny eems to have placed in tho keeping of Mr.

Vega a thousand dollars' worth of fancy goods to secure a certain indebtedness of hers to him. She alleges that he was Jiot to sell these goods until May 1st last, but that ho sold tbem on April 17 and converted the proceeds to his own use. Mr. Vega pleaded not guilty, and says that the transaction was porfectly straight, as he is prepared to prove at tho proper time. He was placed under bonds to appear for examination on the 25th instant.

THE COURTS. A Commission to Ascertain Wilbur's Mental State. A Divorce Asked for on Iho Ground or Bigramy An Action for Trespass Other Hot Weather Work in the Courts. The case of John Wilbur, alias Yost, the insane prisoner confined in Raymond Btreet Jail, upon a chargo of boicg concerned with the Fatchen avenue burglars, came up to day in the Court of Sessions, before Judgo Henry A. Mooro, upon the application of Mr.

James W. Itidgway, his counsel for the appointment of a Commission in Lunacy to inquire into the sanity of tho prisoner. The statute provides that whon a prisoner confined undor indictment, or held as a witness in a criminal case, shall become insane, tho court shall appoint a commissioner to Inquire into tho matter, and upon tho prisoner being adjudged to be insane he shall be sent to tho State Lunatic Asylum at Auburn. If ho recovors due notico shall be given to the District Attorney of the county from which he was sent, and if no steps are taken In tho matter within sixty days tho man shall bo discharged from custody. Assistant District Attorney Weruberg appeared on behalf of the People, and stated that he should mako no opposition to the appointment of the Commission of Inquiry.

Judgo Moore thereupon appointed Dr. Peter Young and Dr. A. W. Shepord, as tho Commission, and diroctcd that they make their roport next TueHday to the Court.

Wilbur remains In about tho same condition. Dr. Shepard says the man has acute mania, and it is doubtful if he ever recovers. Ho has been so violent at times that it has beon unsafo for any ouo to remain in the cell with him. The mystery which hangs about this man is aa deep as ever.

It is known that his name is Yost, and it is said ho has a wife living in New York. Ho appears to have been a canal boatman at some period of his existence, but'ln what way ho became connected with the Patchon avenue gang Is not known. It is rumored, however, that ho was the man who did the outsido work, and played the confidence man. He looks like somo honest old bircolio Individual, who might havo come down from the provinces to sell a boat load of potatoes or a few hundred weight of butter. It has been impossible thus far to gain any oluo to his past history from his insano mutterings.

Wanting a Divorce on the Cround of Bigamy, Mary Anding has brought an action against her husband, Frod. Anding, in tho City Court, for absolute divorce, on tho ground of bigamy. They resido in Bushwick avenue, and the husband Is employed in a brewery. He is now in jail upon a charge of bigamy. The case came up before Justice Guck, some time ago.

Mrs. Anding says she does not know the name of the woman whom her husband married illogally. Anding was arrested upon his wlfo's complaint. Guck it Obor nier for the plaintiff. The Reese Case, The case of Max Eeese vs.

Katharine Reeso, which was brought to obtain the custody of three children, was to have come up this morning, in the City Court, beforo Judge McCue, but the counsel for Mrs. Bcese stated that the mother had stopped the proceedings and would award tho custody of tho child Rosa to the father. If tho case comes up again it will be in another form. Action (or TrcspasH. Dora Benjamin, of No.

11C Meserole street, has brouctht an action in the City Court against Joseph Gueuther and J. D. Jcssborger, to recover $2,000 daui agoa for trespass. The plaintiff is Bald to be very poor, A day or two ago her husband was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Tho couple havo four young children.

The plaintiff claims that on tho 7th of August last, Guenthor forcibly took her furniture from the house and placed it on the sidewalk, without authority of law. It is also charged that tho defendant, Jesa berger, aided and assisted in this forcible and unlawful removal. Tho complaint charges that Guenther is not a constable, and that no dispossess warrant was ever shown to the plaintiff. No answer has as yet been filed. Guck Oberaier appear for tho plaintiff.

The County Court. Judge Henry A. Moora was in town this morning, and transacted some ex parte business in the County Court. Ho returns to Milford, Pa. whore he is spending tho vacation to night, and will bo iu town again one week from to day.

Why the Color of a Dead ftlan'a Hair was of Importance; John H. Martenhoff died on Jay and Con cord streots, and loft in estato of about $75,000. His eldest son, James who keeps a restaurant on the Bowery, was disinherited because, as alleged, he married a Protestant lady. He contested the will, and the facts bo far adduced in testimony have been published in tho EiOLE. This morning tho contestant was examined by hia attorney, Mr.

Avery. Mr. Avery What was the color of your father's hair, as long back as you remember Mr. Place, counsel for the will I object. Surrogate Dailey Your objection won't change the color of the hair of the deceased, Mr.

Piece What has the hair to do with It 1 Mr. Avery You have raised the question of the paternity of James, and I want to show that the deceased man's hair was the color of that of the witness, and not red, liko John's (the other brother's). Witness It waa the samo color as mine. Surrogate Dailey If this case ever goes to the court above it may not know what that color la. Witness It was brown.

Counsel began to sum up tho caso, and the Surro gate's decision will be rendered soon. 9ICHAEL 1IC CAREEN ASSOCIATION. The first annual picnic of the Michael Mc Carren Association took place yestorday at Schuetzon Park. A Bmall party was on the grounds the latter part of the afternoon, but tho great majority of tho guests did not pot in an appearance until about nine o'clock in the evening. Dancing was the principal enjoyment of the evening.

Among the many visitors were Michael McCarren, John T. Neary, John M. Goldon, William F. Burke, James F. Doyle, James H.

O'Neil, William Cas sidy, Miohael F. Chambers, Michael F. McEntee, Bob ert F. Muldoon, Thomas Williams, John Eagan, Daniel Brice, John F. Leavy, William Marlow, Peter J.

Flood, John 3. Carroll, William Kelly, Jeremiah McCarthy, Thomas Whelpley, John F. Little, William Brennan, Thomas Johnston, Michael Sharkey, M. Martin, James Burke, E. Hoey, P.

McClarns, Farrell, Foley, Hogan, John Bartlett, H. O. Jones, M. Callahan, P. Noary, Michael Daly, Eeegan, B.

Graham, H. Lackin, J. Fogerty, John Conlin, James Kelly, J. Ryan, J. Mo ran, Alexander Mackintosh, James FarreU, O.

Gardner, William Boyd, James Cnnlff. The Floor Managers were John F. Molpby, Wllham McCarthy, John J. White, Patrick F. Dowdell.

The officers of the association are John F. Molphy, President William McCarthy, Vice President John J. White, Second Vice President Peter Flood, Recording Secretary Jeremiah McCarthy, Financial Secretary M. F. Chambers, Corresponding Secretary J.

F. Leavy, frreaaurer W. Marlow, Sergeant at Arms, FUN AT BAYSIDE. The Fifteenth Ward Chowder Club yesterday passed the day most agreeably at Tony Miller's Bay side Hotel, every man of the party religiously acting upon tho maxim to eat, drink and be morry. There were about fifty gentlemen composing the company, who were convoyed to their destination in one of Hamilton's stages.

By the time of arrival at Miller's nothing was needed to whet the appetite of anyone In the party short of a little stimulant, perhaps, by way of relieving a parched sensation of the throat, due to tho dost of the road. Mine host served a sumptuous dinner to his hungry guests. The afternoon waa devoted to a variety of occupations, gome of the party trying their skill at rowing or fishing on the bay, while others of a more active turn engaged in games of ball, foot racing aud pother field sports. To brace themselves for tho return journey homeward in tho evening the club had prepared a fish chowder. The party included the following named citizens Clarence H.

Cryaler, Michae Shields, R. Bishop, Hugh Smith, John P. Omubee, O. Cassin, James MoDermott, Peter Brennan and Fire Commiasioner Bernard GaUaaher. tity.

Detectives Lowery and Chambers are still at work upon the case. SKELETONS. A Cemetery Scandal in the Eastern district. The Remains of Fonr Bodies Unearthed from the Old Cannon Street Cemetery. How the Trustees and a Contractor Neglected their Duties.

The old Cannon street Baptist burying ground, which was located on the block bounded by Humboldt, Withers and Frost streets, may be remem bered as a prolific sourco of complaint in years past. This was due to tho fact that the grounds were sadly neglected by tho trustees, who allowed the fences to rot and fall away in addition to thoir refusal to care for tho plots and graves in any way. In time the cemetery became in reality a veritable common, open to the in cursions of ruthless boys and animals at large on the Btrects. On several occasions lot owners and others having relatives buried In the cemetery endeavored to arrange for a sale of the land, contingent upon the removal of the remains to other cemeteries, by tho trustees. In that thoy did not Bucceed until about three years ago.

The trustees arranged with a contractor to dig over the laud to discover tho remains of the departed previous to a transfer to other localities. There were no records remaining as a guide to inform either the trustees of tho cemetery or the contractor, whore burials had been made. This dofloiency imposed, so tho contractor claimed, additional work, as groat wido trenches had to be opon ed all over the grounds. Like many another contractor this particular one undoubtedly did as little as possible to earn his money. Proof that ho did not do the work thoroughly exists in the subsequent finding of remains of at least a dozen bodies.

Tho land having been disposed of for building purposes it has since been cover ed to considerable extent by dwellings. It was while excavating for tho cellars of these housos that now and again skeletons in whole or in part were turned up, in mockery of the agreements between man and man. The cemetery officials relieved their cod. sciences 2by shouldering the responsibility upon the poorly paid contractor, who, in turn, said he could not help it if his laborors had been careless of their work. The cause for reviving this repulsive BUbject is based upon a very recent exhumation of THREE ADULT SKELETONS.

and a part of one of a qhlld. Mr, Patrick Travis is owner of ono of tho cemetery lotB fronting on Frost street. Last week workmen began digging out a collar for him, and on Saturday came acroBS one of the four skoletons. Thinking it probable others might be found the remains unearthed were placed in an adjacent alleyway under lock and key. On Monday the remaining three skeletons were brought to view.

One coffin plate only could be found, upon which was the following inscription Sarah O. Lockwood, aged I years, 7 months and 2 days. Died 1852." Before nightfall, on Monday, two men drove up in a blaok wagon, to the placo where tho bones had been temporarily deposited, and just here ensued a mysterious episode. They appeared to know the exact spot where the remains lay, as the two wont direct to tho houBe and said they had "come for the bodies." Their only query was as to whether the coroner had been there, and npon being answered in the negative one of the mon Bald "All right." They proffered no explanation whatever as to who thoy were or by whom ornployed, if by anybody. Whither they conveyed tho bonos is unknown to any person in tho vicinity of the spot.

Want of time to in quiro of the old cemetery officials in New York pre vented tho writer from gaining further information on tho point, AN IRATE POLICEMAN. How the Difficulties Between ISlinself and Brotber in Eaw were Settled. A Fight in which an Ax, a Pistol and Fists were Used. Officer Naeger, of the New Lots police, yes terday arrested John Natho, and, taking him before Justice Gcrtum, made a charge of felonious assault againBt him. Tho statements made by both parties to tho magistrate are of rather a conflicting nature.

Natho and Naeger are relatod by marriage, Natho having mar ried Naeger's sister. For some time past Naeger's sifter has been complaining to him of tho ill treatment to which Bhe has been subjected by her husband. Natho keeps a saloon on tho corner of Monroe street and Atlantic avenue, East New York. It is the place which was formerly kept by LindenfolBOr, whore "Shorn" Rogers and the rest of the "Shorty" Lent gang of burglars wero captured. When Natho took this place, shortly after the conviction of the gang, Naeger loaned him a sum of money to effect the purchase.

This has never been returned. Yesterday Naeger went to the place to try to collect part of the money loaned. He was also brooding over the complaints of his sister. The talk of the neighbors, who said they had seen Natho abuse her by striking and kicking her, made him feel very irate. When he entered the saloon and demanded tho money Natho very coolly refused to give it to him, and told him that if ho wanted it he would have to sue for it.

This made Naeger MADDEB THAN EVEB, and a torrent of hot words passed between the parties, which ended in a fight. Who struck the first blow is the question to be decided by the justice, Naeger clainiB that Natho did it. He says that Natho was behind tho bar and he was in front of it that Natho struck him acroBS tho bar he returned the blow by giving Natho ono over the eye, which blackened it Natho then seized an ax which waa behind the bar as soon as ho did bo, Naeger drew his pistol and jumped over the bar Natho, on seolng the pistol, dropped the ax Naeger put the pistol back into his pocket and wont for Natho with his fists, after which ho arrested him. Natho's face bore marks of the severe punishment he had received. Both eyea were blackened and almost closed, and his face was bruised and out all over.

When taken before Justice Gertum, he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The examination will be held to morrow morning, DEAD IN A BROOK. Why John Flachaus, of Jamaica. Drowned Himself. John Flachaus, of Jamaica, was found dead in a brook under the Sonthern Railroad, near Baisloy's pond, last evening.

He had been missing since Friday. On his head were three wounds, elthsr sufficient to cause death, which wero probably Inflicted by tho Bharp edged stonos of the bottom of tho brook, as he fell a distance of ten feet. Coroner Wood concluded an inquest at midnight, and the jury returned a verdict of death by drowning. RUINED BY LIQUOB. Flachaus was at ono time a man of considerable property, but latterly, by an over Indulgence in liquor, and cruelty to bis family, much of it slipped through his grasp.

He kept a saloon which was tho resort of Germans and negroes, and he made money very fast. He was influential aa a controlling a large vote.fHe had bean arrested soveral timos within year for violence to his family. On last Tuesday ho committed a terrible assault npon his married daughter, who is encientt, and her position is Btill very precarious. He waa locked up, but subsequently balled to appear for examination on Thursday, when he disappeared and was not Been again until early on Friday morning. Learning that the officers were hunting him he went to the brook and drowned himself.

DIED OF HIS IN JUBIE8. Patrick Bo Baiter, an account of whose fatal fall down the baok stoop of his residence, at No. 222 North Eighth street, waa published in yesterday's Eaols, died of bis injnrloa at St. Catharine's Hospital last sight. Coroner Nolan will hold an inquest.

A SACRILEGIOUS THIEF. Leonard Meinhuse, made complaint before Justice Gertum, in East New York, this morning, that Louis Buck, a workman in the Evergreens Cemetery, had stolen a wire frame trom his father's crave thad had been placed there yesterday morning, to train an ivy vine on. A warrant has been issued for Buck's arrest, but ss yet CoastaWo Marks has been unable to find him..