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TV 1 HUM' i i AT VARIANCE. RATES OF PAY 4 O'CLOCK EDITION YOUNG MEN ACCUSED OP HIGlUVAr" ROBBER x. Tho Evidence Shows the Innocence of Two Tho Others Prove an Alibi. John Kelly, Thomas Daly, William Bozlau and John Coffee, tho four young men arrested ou Sun day evening, August 5, on a chargo of highway robbery madB by James O'Neil, appeared for trial bofora Judge Walsh this morning. O'Neil, who is a watchman in tho coal yard foot of Adams street, testifiod that he was paid off at fivo minutes to 6 o'clock on the afternoon of Saturday, August 4.

Ho received $10 and paid some small bills on his way home. After Bupper he went fishing and remained till 0:30. He stated that ho reached tho cornet of Washington and Water streets at 10:20, whore ho met Kelly, Daly and Coffee (was not certain about Bozhvn), who asked him to buy a pall of beer. Ho refused, whereupon Daly and Kelly sciied him, ono on either Bide, and took from UiS pants pocket $8.45 in money aud a bunch of keys. Ho did not make an outcry for fear of being assaulted, or accuse the youug men of robbing him.

For five minutes after the occurrence he Bat on somo stops at the corner, when one of tho party approached him and said "Jimmy, ain't you going to get up and go home "Yes I think it Is about time," he answered. O'Neil did not tell his wife of tho occurrence, but mentioned it to a drlvor employed ot tho coal yard tho following morning. Tho complaint was made to the police Sunday evening, and the men after their arrest wero identified by O'Neil. Ho knew nothing of Bozlan's connection with tho case and had no knowledge of Coffee's participation iu it. Judge Walsh discharged tho two latter.

An alibi was proved by tho other prisoners on the evidenco of Kate Prico and Ann McCarthy, weavers in tho Eagle sworo that they mot tho young mon at a picnic in Myrtle avenue Park on tho ovening of the robbery, and were in their company from half past nine until after twelve o'clock. Tho complaint was dismissed by Justice Walslu The prisoners were represented by Frank O'Brien. SUCCESS OF THE PRESIDENTS TRIP. MATTERS IN TUB COURTS. Vnact ot Intercut Before tbc Brooklyn Judges To day.

Messrs. Trrtoy A DoWitt obtained this morning from Chief Justico Barnard at Spoclal Term of the Supremo Court a writ of certiorari to review tho proceedings of Iho Board of Assessors in relation to tho valuation of tho property on I'uruian streot known as Prentice's Stores. Tho relators aro John Prentice, H. D. Brookman, Theron S.

Story and Win. S. Pron. tice; as executor of the late John H. l'rentlce.

Ths assessors have assessed tho property at $509,000. Tho petitioners say it consists of a few wooden and nnsub stantial buildings aud premises used as warehouses and docks for the purposo of commerce. The stores aro assessed it is claiuiee, out of all proportion to the valuo placed upon Martin's Stores and other similar property near by. Tho petitioners rny that they havo to renew the wharves every sixteen years, and that it costs annually to maintain the property. Thoy consider a full valuation, but the Assessors ro fuse to the valuation which they havo set up on it.

Scc kiiifr to make tlio rifi Pay tbo Amount ol nil Execution. A motion wns mnde this morning, before Judge lleynolds, at Special Term ol tho City Court, to strike out the auswov in the suit of Philip Held against Lewis It. Stegmsn. On October 1C last, Beld recovered in tho Supremo Court a judgment against Commissioners of Charities Charles J. Henry, William M.

Kliipinaii and James Byan fur flUI.HII, costs and disbursements, in an action which hud therctoforo boon commenced against tlio plaintiff by Menu. 8hipman and Byan. On April 23, 1883, his counsel caused an execution against tho property of Henry mid Byan to be Issued to Hie defendant, the of the County of KingB. Tho plaintiff claims that by ttie neglect of the to collect the judgment that he had suffered damages to tho extent of tho amount claimed. Decision, reserved.

What Judge Bamard Sixys in Itcyond ail Price. Application was mnde thiB morning, at Special Term of tho Supremo Court, before Chiof Justice Barnard, for a peremptory urril ot utnuilanraa io compel the Common Council of Brooklyn to order It special election in tho Fourteenth Ward for an Alderman in the placo of Felix W. Doyle, appointed Coroner by tho Governor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Coroner Parker, Mr. Stoddard, for tho relator, said that Mr. Doyl qualified as Coroner on July 20, ami the Common Council, instead of appointing an election within thirty days as required by law, adjuurncd mil September 0.

It was identical with tho of 'fully vs. OTlcilly, In which the Court of Appeals decided that ihe Columou Council must order an election. Assistant Corporation Counsel Mudge said that before accepting the appointment Coroner, Mr. Doyle" filed his resignation as Alderinan with the City Clerk, at that tho vacancy existed, not by appointment to an ufllcc but by resignation. Another section of tho char, tor provided for a case of resignation.

A resolution was now pending before tho Common Council for a special, election. Under tho act of the last Legislature tho term, or all the Common Cotliicilluen expired on Jauaary 1, ISH4, and ail election was to be held for nineteen Com. 111011 Counrilmen next November. It seemed unnece sary to put the city to the expense of a special election. hat," said his Honor, "is no answer tho peopll ought not to be unrepresented fur a moment.

If it id a mere question of direction 1 shall order an election, mi that none shall be without representation, which Is beyund all money price." Mr. Stoddard Baid that the law yroviiled that the resignation ba by tiling his resignation with tbo City Clcrll to this city. In tho samo communication Mr. O'Rior don adds that he makes this request because he is army convinced that Mr. McDermott has boon giving important information for somo time to the British government relative to what is known aa tho dynamito conspiracy in Cork.

In accsding to Mr. O'Biordan's fleBires let mo not be misinterpreted or miauudoratood. 1 havo no positivo evidence of Mr. McDermott's treachery if treachery there be on his part and until I am satisfied he is guilty, I will believe him innocent; but having boon asked to note down anything that might be of use in throwing light on bis charaotor as far as I could Btudy it iu Paris, I do so not to worry Mr. MoDermott, but to serve the cause, every champion of which should nover be afraid to weloome the scrutiny of hia confroros into his actions, private or public, Mr.

McDermott camo to Paris from Antwerp little over a month ago, and was met hero on tho evening of his arrival by Mr. Patrick Oaaoy and myself. On that occasion ho told us that ho hod boon four days on sea, having left Liverpool for Belgium, after evading tho Irish and British police authorities for weeks previously. While in Paris Mr. MoDormott was very auxious about tho movements of another Irishman, a Mr.

Patrick Kiornan, nicknamed "Skin the Goat," who had arrived horo without a letter of recommendation of any kind from any revolutionary or other organization. This Kiornan, while guarding an almost unbroken sl lonco on his past career, bad no objection to proclaim himself a Rihboumaa and a member of the old I. R. and said ho was willing io become a "dynamiter." Mr. McDermott oponly declared more than ouco to Mr.

Casey, my6elf and others that if he knew Kiornan were a true mau he would send him down to Cas tlorsland to do some work there. Still ho suspected as many of us suspected this man, though wrongly, to bo a spy, while, at the samo time, ho was taking him more, and more into his confldenco in reference to matters which I thought should bo kept strictly concealed from him as long as he had any doubt of hia honesty of principle. Mr. McDermott, who used to say that all the money ho was spending for tho cause waB his own, must have expended no less a sum than 10,000 francs during his stay in Paris, His bankers were Monroe and he was known to them as Bobort Noonan, and was taken at his hotel aud elsewhere as that of Saint Sylveiter. Tho day of his departure for Havre (last Friday) he went as usual to tho bank for money and his correspondence, returned in a state of hiKh jubilation, observing that ho had got good news about proporty in Ireland worth 10,000, a suit about which was pending for som years between himself and others.

Ho went into no moro particulars on this affair, nor did I ask him to do so. Mr. Casoy and myself accompanied him to Havre, whore lie introduced us to Mr. O'Biordan, and I must say candidly and above boavd, aud will be borno out in the Btatomcnt by Mr. Casoy, that Mr.

McDormott's manner underwent a rapid chango tho moment ho Bhook hands aud kissed his Cork acquaintance. Ho was as nervous, cautious and reserved iu hi conversation with us, as up to that timo was frank and unsuspecting. I may be right or wrong, but I am inclined to attributo this transformation of character to a (probably to him) suspicious movement made by Mr. O'Biordan, who took me aside at tho close of tho evening to givo me tho first idea of what he wa3 couvinced Mr. McDermott really was.

I may state, in conclusion, that Mr. McDermott was constantly asserting that Mr. Carmody was an informer, and that ho had good reasons for believing so. Ono of those reasons, he said, was tho uou publication of Mr. C's evidence at the secret inquiry.

It nay be, moreover added, that Mr. McDermott sent to Cork for ono of tho men thore, whosie expenses he promised to pay in case he would come to seo him in Paris, with the view of continuing tho dvnamite business in that city, Us neighborhood, aud in Kerry. I procured him a man. Howevor, even iu prefencea of all these facts, I distinctly refuse to say that I Mr. McDermott to be a British spy.

I don't for a moment doubt Mr. O'Biordan's sincerity, but it is possiblo that ha may ba mistaken in his view concerning Mm. Nevertheless, Mr. Itiordon should be heard with respect, and should he adduce convincing evidence in Mr. McDormott's guilt, the Irish in America ought to bo made immediately aware who it was that victimised Deasy, Featherstone, O'Herlily and others.

I leave tho matter there. Eugene Davis, Hotel Baejue, 338 rue St. Honore, May 29, 1833. MX VISIT TO FRANCE. McDermott then sent over a French journalist to bring Hie from Cork to Paris.

This waB a plan lo find my whereabouts. The journalist inquired at tho Fenian headquarters for me aud was told I bad left, although I was really in tho city. All tho timo the journalist was in Cork ho was dogged by Detectives Nolan and Sloan, although no one know of his visit but McDermott. On the 22ud of May I escaped to Havre and wrote (o my friend in Paris for further information about McDermott. I then learned In answer that tho traitor was epending money lavishly and that he announced himself as 'St.

the proprietor of a largo hotel at Coney Islaud, While iu Havro my friend, Mr. Donovan, of that city, recoived tho following letter: Paris, May 13, 1883. My Dear Sin You do not know ino but I know you through Pat Casey, Eugene Davis and others here, and so I crave a favor from you. It is this My home is in America, but I was lately in Ireland and tho climato became so hot for me that I left some of my clothes behind ine In my hurry to get away from the heat. I havo instructed mv friend to Bond the trunk and direct in your name They will send you also tno keys by mail, so that you may have them inspected by the French Customs authorities.

I expect to return by tho Bteamer from Havre on Saturday next, and so will, in that event, have the pleasure of seeing you in the meantime. I go by tho names of Robert Noonan and St. Sylvester herebut my real name is, yours truly, James MoDekmoit. GETTING HIS REWARIJ. "On the last Friday in May the news came to Paris that tho Cork conspirators were held for trial, and McDermott was vory jubilant.

My friend in Paris In writing to mo about it said 'I asked McDermott what made him so jubilant, and ho said it was because a lawsuit iu Wicklow had been decided in favor of him. Ho brought me to Monroe tho bankers, and there he received drafts on New York for 60,000 francs. He told me ho was the illegitimate son of tho Earl of Gn the Friday morning that got this money ho went to Havre, and thero met mo. He put his arm around my neck aud kissed me, and told mo ho was going to sail in tho morning for New York. He sailed the next day, after vainly trying to get mo to go with him.

IN THIS COUNTRY. Beforo McDermott arrived I had cabled over his treachery, but ho told Bossa when charged with being a traitor that it was Carmody who had bo trayed tho organization. McDermott stayed iu New York until ho learned that I was coming out, when ho went to Canada. There ho dubbed himself the Invincible and tried to and he produced a letter of Hossa's authorizing him to act as correspondent of tho United Trfsnnum, and there and then he unfolded hie mission, which was to establish dynamite societies at hie own expense. When asked Who authorized him ho said it was a labor pf love and that mon in America were anxious for communication with men iu Ireland for the purpose of Bonding over sinews of war.

I asked him if Roosa had given him the names of men in Ireland, aud he said no. With a view to drawing McDermott out I exclaimed: 'That Bossa is an infornal fraud. He has been boasting, and still ho has never sent any ono (The fact Is thai there were ten mon from RoBsa in the city then to my knowledge.) 'Rossa hadn't the aald McDermott. 'I am the first missionary, and I want activo McDermott then informed me that Dr. Gallaghor and his brother were in Liverpool, and that something would happen.

I told him I had not touched Irish politics in years, and did not ee my way clear to do it then. 'Only get ma tho said he, 1 and I will arranea tho This interview I reported to the skirmishers, and I told them I was convinced of McDormott's infamy. It was decided to havo several Interviows with him previous to a cortaln definite step which wo contemplated. On that evening tke Local Board Government buildings were blown down by Gallaghor and his associates, and this led mo to think it possiblo McDermott might bo true. I noxt saw him on the 10th of Maroh, and he was jubilant over tho London explosion.

'I must run ovor and son my said he, 'and congratulate I oxprossed admiration of that powerful cxplosivo known as nitro glycerine, and McDermott offered to show mo how to make it. Ho told mo tho post office addresa or Bossa aud said I could open communication with him at onco. I 6aw the trap laid for me aud also tho ignorance of McDermott regarding our means of communication with America. I asked him in relation to the Blory that he had boasted of administering tho holy sacraments to a goat, and ho aaid it was untrue. 'Why, I havo a daughter a nun and a son a Baid ho.

THE PLOT THICKENS. "I faithfully reported the conversation to tho ekir mlBhers, aud I was again sent to meet him on the 17th of March. He proposed to teach me how to make nllro glycerine on tbs spot. Ho placed before mo written directions of how to make Greek firo, and, protending to be ignorant of tho naturo of the document, I began to copy it. 'Make out two said he, 'I wont ono for Ctstle 'Do you know anyono said I.

'No, but it is a placo I am very anxiouo to go Assuming him to bo a spy I knew his only business in Castlo Island would be thodiscovory of the man who killed Arthur Herbert, tho tyrant magistrate and landlord. Rewards aggregating X20.000 had been offered for tho conviction of hia Blaycr. Baid 'this paper only shows how to make a liquid article and I understand that dynamite is a 'They must have Bent me tho wrong said ho, but it was sent by I flung tho copy I had written into tho firo, whereupon Mr. McDermott Baid, 'Writo a copy for mo, my hand is 'I'll write said 'for if my writing was found in your possession it would compromise Ho pressed mo hard, promising to got rid of tho copies ot once, but I refused. I made my usual report to tho skirmishers, dwelling particularly on (ho attempt to entrap mo.

Featherstono, Itossa's accredited agent, then informed the skirmishors that tho receipt for Greek fire had been sent from New York to him (Featheratone) in caro of a Queenstown lady, and had been handed iu mistake to McDermott, who had called on the lady in company of some Queenstown friends. The letter had no superscription, but had been enclosed in a letter to the lady, telling her to hand it to a person who would coll. When McDermott and Ms friends were at the hoUBO sho told about tho letter, and McDermott, jumping up, said: 'Why, that is for Featherstono flew into a rago and, backed by several of the inexperienced skirmishers, proposed to call at onco on McDermott aud demand an explanation. "If you wait on said 'you will disclose at once what I have been concealing tho exlstenco of a dynamito I visited McDermott and told him the document ho had shown me about Greek fire had boon sent from New York to a wild young fellow in Cork, who was much terrified that McDermott should have it. He refused to giro up the document, and said ho could only give it to tho man it was sent to.

I then proposed to the dynamite school that a complete stranger to the skirmishers should call on McDermott and represent hiniBelf aa tho man. In thiB I wsb overruled, and I was again sent to McDermott. I demanded the document, and be handed me a paper. 'This is only a copy, Baid 'and I want the 'I copied said McDermott, 'and fearing that the handwriting of another would be found on me, I burned tho I at once concluded the original had boon sont to Dublin Castle, and I so reported. This enraged Featherstoite, and ho dacided, notwithstanding my protestations, to ooe McDermott and demand an explanation.

rl'XAMITEllS ENTRAPPED, "Featherstono called upon McDermott ot the Imperial Ho(el on (he 18th of March, and McDermott took him out of the reach of my hearing. Explanations passed which Featherstono considered satisfactory. McDermott than iu a very confidential way banded Feather stone a card on which was written by Rossa My dear Jim Excuse me for not being able to see you off remember me to tho hoys when you sco Feath erstone passed the card to me and McDermott said You see I had moro credentials than you thought, but I did not know how far I could trust you. 'Why, that card is said I. 'Well, I hod io run for tho said McDormot, 'and it is lucky I have that much to He then had a long private talk with Featherstono, at the end of which, I was informed by tho latter, McDermott was all right.

I exacted a promiso from Featherstone that ho would on no account let McDermott know anything. McDermott left us then on the 18th ostensibly for Killarney, and returned on the 21st of March. We have since learned ho was in Dublin, as tho register of the hotel thore shows. On the evening of tho 21st, to ray utter amazement, I found McDermott seated alongsido Featherstono at a meeting of the dynamiters. McDermott made a biasing speech, and proposed to poison tho Hon.

Captain Plunkett, tho resident magistrate for Cork. On that night tho plans for the Liverpool explosions were decided. McDermott came to mo at the meeting and said O'Malley, you pursued mo hard, but you know now I am all On the next day, tho 22ud, McDermott left Cork for London, and there, through Featherstone, mot John O'Connor, sentenced to penal servitude for life, under tho name of Dalton. The day after McDermott's arrival iu London, Sir William Harconrt stated in I'arliamont that he bad been offered information for .10,000 of numerous plots of a startling naturo for tho destruction of public buildings and the existence of secret societies in Cork and Castle Island. McDermott showod Dalton all tho public buildings, and lie is the mysterious personage testified to Inst week, who gesticulated so violently ill the company of Dalton when opposite Westminster palace.

Previous to McDermott's departure for London it was decided by him THE INDIANA BANK TROUBLES. Tho Depositors of the City National Bank to be Paid in Full. LAWiiENCEDuno, August 13. Bank Examiner Hayes and tho committee of hank depositors are still at work investigating the affairs of the City National Brnk. The book have been found to be correct, and enough is known to justify the statement that depositors will be fully paid.

It i3 thought that it may bo a month before paymont will begin. Tho rumors of trouble at tho People's National Bank are declared tojo wholly unfounded, and the excitement haB died out. TUB 11 It I A I. OK MARTIN BENNETT. Mr.

Martin Bennett, of East New York, who died suddenly last week from a broken heart, due to the death of his wife, was buried beside her in Evergreens Cemetery yesterday. Tho funeral was tho largest that ever took place in tho town. There were present tho Boss Bakers' Association of Brooklyn, tho Concordia Singing Society, tho New Lots Firo Department, Herman's Sons O. Harl Gari Lodge, tho local officials and many people from Hew York and Brooklyn. The funeral services were conducted by the Hoy.

Joseph J. Elsegood, D. and tho liov. Dr. Eschmaun.

FOREIGN NEWS. The Kelapse of the Count le Chambord. An Anti German Organ to be Printed in Paris A Holiday at Antwerp Deaths from Cholera in Egypt and the East Indies. Vienna, August 13. Advices from Frohsdorf this morning state that the condition of the Count of Chambord is now worse.

France and England. LoNnoN, AugiiBt 13. Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, Under Secretary for Foreign AfTairs, statod this afternoon in tho House of Commons in reply to a question, that the government was aware that Mr. Shaw, an English missionary in Madagascar had been imprisoned by tho French, but had received no definite news as to tho chargo against him. Cholera in tho Int Indies.

The Hague, August 13. The Dutch Government has received telegrams from Atcheeu announcing that cholera is spreading there, A Holiday at Antwerp. Antwerp, August 33. Tho markets here are closed to day and will remain closed until Thursday. An Aiili Ccrman Organ.

STRAsnuna, August 13. Tho nowspaper which M. Antoine, a member of the Protest party in tho Chamber of Deputies, was prevented by General von Manteutfel, tho Governor of Alsace Lorraine, from establishing at Metz, will be printed at Paris. Deaths from Cholera. Alexandria, August 13.

The number of deaths hero yesterday from cholera was 21. The Cholera Statistics. London, August 13. Part of the apparent increase in the number of deaths from cholera in Upper Egypt is duo to an official return which contains arrears of death statistics. The Steamships.

Aurania and fJcrmanic, Glasgow, August 13. The Cunard lino steamship Aurania, Captain Hains, which became disabled on her hrst trip from Liverpool to New York, and sailed from (ho latter placa on the 2nd instant, after effecting temporary repairs, arrived hero at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Queenstown, August 1.1. The White Star line steamer Germanic, Captain Ken nedy, from New York, August 1, for Liverpool, arrived hero at 10:30 o'clock this morning. HEAVY LOSSEsliY FIRE.

A Summer Hotel Burned this Morning. Subscriptions for the Sufferers at Vineyard Haven Only Light Insurances on the Kimball House, Atlanta. Philadelphia, August 13. The Hotel Devon, a fashionable Summer hotel on tho line of the Pennsylvania Bailroad, about eighteen milc3 from this city, was burned to the ground about 10 o'clock tins morning. The telegraph wires at the placo were burned, and particulars can only bo received by train.

Thcro was no loss of lifo. Tho Vineyard Haven Fire. Cottare Citv, August 13. Thousands of people visited tho scene of the firo in Vineyard Haven, Sunday, and all day long wandered about gazing at the spectacle of devastation. Tho scores of homolcss ones unprovided for will bo cared for temporarily by tho Belief Committee.

At the Tabernacle and Temple at Cottage City, last night, about $1,200 was raised to aid tho sufferers by the fire, and the residents of Vineyard Haven gavs about $100, making subscribed on the island, yesterday. A committee was selected at (ho Tabernacle meeting to canvass Cottage City lor additional subscriptions in aid of the needy. Many persons are already arranging to rebuild. The Kimball filouse Fire. Atlanta, August 13.

Among (he first who came out to witness the fire yesterday morning, was Senator lirow.l. He quickly detected tiw fact tiiat the Kimball II.iuso was joined to destruction, and feared that the names might spread to the adjoining blocks. lie knew that tho Atlanta Firo Department would be to ropa with tho fire in the event of its spreading, and ha immediately telegraphed to tin Marictto Firo Department asking them if they could come to Atlanta. An affirmative reply was received, and in a short time a special train was on its way to Marietta to bring the department to this city. The train made Iho trip in twenty two minutes, but by that time the lire was under control, ami njclegnun was sent to Marietta telling the company not to conic.

When they received the last telegram thoy were already out and boarding the train. They came to Atlanta in twenty six minutes. Upon reaching the citv the company did mio good work. When it is remembered that the hotel cost and the furniture tho amount of the. insurance Koems strangely inadequate.

On the and furniture thcro was only Del. Thompson one of the owners of the hotel, ha insurance on his third interest, distributed as follows Hamburg Bremen, Home, North British and Mutual, Northern, $5,000. Tho (bird interest of John Kico is also insured for $23,000. One reason why the owners carried bo Iittlo insurance was because of tho high ratochargd. Tho Kimball Hohj was considered the worst risk in tho city.

A rate of per cent, was charged, while on ordinary central proncr ty only 2 per cent, is charged. The Beptiljliu Block, just opposite, was insured at the rato of per the addition of one quarter being made because of the proximity of the block lo the hotel. Mr. Scuvilio proprietor of tho hotel, spent 5 10,000 on improvements and furniture whan he was preparing for the cxpoiiiou. He carried a policy of on this up to a year ago, when he declined to renew it.

At the (line of the lire he had only $1,200 insurance placed in the North American Company. He estimates his direct loss at from $0,000 to Jl The books containing the items of insurance were unaccessiblo last night. THE HALE OF LIOJL'Oll TO MINORS. An Important question Meforo the Excise Commissioners A Difference of Opinion. Mr.

Berri, tho Myrtle nvenne butcher, who has taken such a deep interest in the movomeut for tho suppression of the sale of liquor to minors, was at tho Excise Department this morning anxious to iind out what had become of the charges against four liquor dealers who had been accused of allowing children to come to their stores and purchaso liquor. Commissioner Lauer, who was the only member of the Board in attendance, said that nono of the cases had been decided, and that their final disposition was not yot agreed upon. General Jonrdau had voted in favor of conviction, and he (I.auer) had taken a different view of iho matter. Commissioner livans being absout his vote was not recorded. Mr.

Berri said tho matter was a very serious one to all concerned, and that an early do cision on tho pending cases was desirable. Ho also statod lhat the temperance people intended to send a circular to every liquor dealer in Brooklyn embodying copy of the law in question and warning them against its violation. THE DAY'S SEWS IS FLUSIII.VG. Sudden Death of a Colored Man Offenders Sent to Prison. William Johnson, a well known colored man, died in his home at Kissena, Flushing, last evening.

Ho was a vory portly man. At 8 o'clock his wife said she was going to a neighbors for a few minutes. "If you do," said Johnson, "you won't find mo alive when yon come back." Mrs. Johnson laughod and went away. At half past eight sho returned homo and found her husband dead.

His body was on a lounge. It was said this morning that his death was caused by heart disease. Another statement was to tho effect that blood poisoning was tho cause of death, resulting from removing tho akin of a dead horso. An inquest will be hold. Michael Lean, of Flushing, was sent to jail for eighty days for assaulting Mr.

Von Shalby and Joseph Byrnes. Itosanna McCay was sent to jail for tweufy daya for disorderly conduct. George W. Saie, of Flushing, will sail for Europe on Saturday next. MR.

MCLAUGHLIN'S INJURIES. JIo Says They YVcro Caused by a Mis take of His Own. Mr. Lewis E. McLaughlin, of No.

000 At antlc avenue, who was injured while getting off a rapid transit train while on Atlantic avenue, on the ovouing of Friday last, says in relation to tho subject that he supposed he was stepping off on a platform. Hut there being no platform his foot caught in the truck and ho was dragged three or four hundred yards before the train was stopped, the In of tho bell cord causing tho delay. He is badly bruised on one leg, on tho hack and sides, and his head was also severely bruised. He was dragged over the ties and rails and whatever came in the way. What other injuries he has sustained and whether thore Is a fracture of tho leg the physicians are vet unablo to ascertain owing to tho swollen condi tion of the limb.

Mr. McLaughlin speaks highly of conduct of the railroad people. He says they removed him to his homo and sent their surgeon to at tend him. Mr. McLaughlin alaa has in otleudauce his own regular physician.

Mr. MeLaunhlin is commander of Devin Post, No. 148, G. and Is very popular among hla com panions. The Stories Told About an Episode on the Coney Island Road.

A Positive Denial by McKlnnon and nn Equally Explicit Reaffirmation hy Real. Mr. Hopkins Yet to bo Henrd From. The names of tho principnls in tho Coney iBland road scandal, which occurred on Friday night, that is Assessor Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs.

David JIcKon non and John Ileal, wcro first given to tho public yesterday and tho reBUlt was considerable excitement among the local politicians. Assessor Uopkins or Ben Hopkins, as ho 1b familiarly tormod, is well known as a wholo eouled fellow, of generous qualitlos. "Dave" JTcKinnon, who lives ou Washington Direct, is employed in tho Navy Yard, and up to Friday night last, or rather Saturday, was a friend of John Bcal's. These threo gentlemen wcro all Fourth Ward politicians stalwart Hopubli caue. Joseph Ileal, who holds a position in iho Custom House, and who is a brother of tho man who figures prominently In tho matter, was for Bomo time tho chairman of tho Fourth Ward ltopublican Association.

Ab one result of the publication the following letter was writteii by Mr. McKlnnon Bnooui.vN, K. 1 811NHAT, August 12, 1883. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eyle Tho article which appears in to day's Eagle, purporting to be a report of an affair which 100R place on tlie uonoy lsiauu roou, near mvsm nowei Club House, between Assossor Benjamin B. Hopkins and myself, aided by a party named John Belli, and in which it is stated that my wife, Mrs.

JfcKiunon, also figured, is entirely false. Tho statements given your ronurtor must have been Kivon for the mirposo of mak ing capital of some kind, and from tho raiding I am sure that it came from tho man Iteill. This man can not be believed under oath. He has just eoine out 01 jail, where he served a term of twen(y flvo days he cannot bo trusted lor anyiiung iruimui, uui ir anything uiitruo and improbable He is an enemy of mine hence the statement given your reporter. He has taken this method to injure me and my family, and in doing has dragged in the name of a gentleman who has been a friend to mo, selecting an occasion when some color of truth might bo made to appear.

My wife, child and myself wero on Flatbush avenue, having started for tho depot, intending to spend the afternoon at the Island. Mr. Hopkins drove along in his can iuge and pulled up to fqicak, aud invited mo to ride down with him. I told him that my family were going down and thero was not room for all in tho carriage, but I would be pleased if ho took my wife and child, and I would go by the train and hu thero by tho time tliey were; this he kindly consented to do. There is uot a particle of truth in the statement that I entertained any suspiei in of wrong doing on the part of my ivife.

As you have given ureat prominence to a scandalous report which is doing me aud my family great injury, also associating an innocent gentleman with a false and and fabulous report, I beg you will give this equal prominence in your earliest issue. Very respectfully, David McKiJistvs. Tho Eaolu reporter to whom tho lettor was handed answered Mr. Mcliinnon that tho Eagle would Rive; it proper attention. At that time Mr.

McKlnnon did not care to have anything to say about tho matter, but in the evening tho reporter was informed from reliable authority lhat "Dave" was down at Coney island "looking for" John Boat, and made threats that he would shoot him. He did not find him, howevor, and no blood was spilled. JIBS. 110 KINJfOS LOOKING FOR HOPKINS. This morning a slight built lady, with ratlmr a pleasing face and dressed iu black, went twice to tho Municipal Building and, walking to tho door of the Assessor's office, which is on the second floor, peered in curiously.

This was Mrs. McKinnon, and she was looking for M. Hopkins, who is in tlie country with his family. The way she treats tho niaticr may bo inferred from what she said to Joseph Boal, John lteal's brother. Sho met him on Fulton street this morning.

"That is a nice thing your brother has she said. Well, what do 1 know about it 7" said Mr. Heal. I'm going to have, him arrested." WHAT JOHN REAL HAS TO SAY. The reporter searched in every direction to find John Beal, whom Dave McKinnon accuses of having given the thing away.

Mr. Iteitl is at present out of employment, but goes to work to morrow in a position under Mr. William llirhardon, nt tell you the whole thing from tho beginning to tho end About half past four on Friday altornuon I was standing witli Juhn Itaunuu, a friend of mine, opposite tho gents' furi.iidiing goods Htoro at the junction of Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. 1 saw Dave McKinnon coming along, and he was walking so quicl; ly and eicitcdly tiiat I noticed him more attentively. Although he was walking toward mo, I could (ell by his manner and g.iit that he )cul something on bis mind Just before he reached where I was standing he shunted Coiiie along Juhn, come along I' 'Where do you want me to gov' I said.

Hopkins tho lias got my wife dowu the Coney Island Do you wan't 1 then said. he replied, 'Hopkins lias taken Laura and my child riding up and down the Coney Island road, the and I'll blow his brains out with this. As he said this he put his hand upon his hip pocket, iijljmntiug that he had a pistol. 1 subsequently discovered that he had none, but I did not know this at that time, and I refused to go with Dave unless ho promised 1110 that thero should bo 110 trouble of that nature. Finally he promised nio that there should uot be and I accompanied him, "Did you go in a wagon?" the reporter asked.

walked, and we went through tlio l'ark at a devil of a gait mid struck out on the Boulevard. When we were going dowu wo stepped into Hoveral places tu inquire if Hopkins had been seen going down, but I'm getting ahead of my story. When wo were going thruugh the park McKinnon was all the time covering Hopkins, and calling him all the vile names he could lay his tongue to and threatened to blow 1 out of him. I tried to reason with him but it was no use, and thou what do you think he did 7" THE SCENE ON THE 110AD. It appears that as soon as Hopkins' wagon wa3 espied McKlnuon says, "Hero comes that 1" Hopkins was driving with one hand and with the other ho hold the child in his lap.

Beside him sat Mts. McKinnon. As the carriage was passing McKinnon rushed out and seized the horses' reins. "Oh you ho yelled, "I've caught you, have I As lie did so he put his hand upon Ills hip pocket as though tu draw a revolver, although when he did so tho opened pjekct knife was in the hand. Ilun'l Mioot, Dave don't shoot shouted Hopkins.

Giving a vicious tug at the horse's briklo said You I'll fix you, I'll let your family know of this Mr. Hopkins did uot get out of tlie iraoj? ivpurlid, but Mrs. McKinnon took her child and held it, Hopkiii'i thou seizing the reins with both hands. When he asked Dave not to shoot" Ilea! told him that McKinnon had no pistul. Then McKinnon turned on his wife and looked at her for a fecund, and then llopliins put in, "For (lid's sake' let this pass over, Dave, and I'll never do it again I'll let yuur family know of (his repeated McKinnon.

"Von had better drive on ami lako that woman witli you, you know she's cruuked, sho always ha been Hupklns said "Dave, your wife told me that sho had askel your consent to go riding with inc." "It's a lie shouted Dave, and turning to his wife, he said "You have a diamond ring that cost me $150. She retorted, "That's a lie 1 you never bought it; yoo'v gut rliiim to it and you don't own it." "Ojoii, yuit McKinnon to Hopkins, drive on with that woman now you've got her Aud it appears Hopkins did drivo off with her, and put her down at whatever plaee sho requested him to leave her. "That's the (rue version of the affair, is it said tho reporter. "Yes, sir," said Heal, "every word of it's true. I don't think Mr.

Hopkins will deny it. If ho docs, I'll go witli you in front of him. Why, tho hotel keepers on the road can tell you about McKinnon inquiring fur Hopkins. I'm willing to go down to Hiram Howe's with you, or anywhere cl c. What I have told 3 011 in (rue.

Another thing, McKlnnon threatened that he'd tell Daily and Daggett about Die affair, aud uiaLc it hot for Hopkins." This is the story as givon by Mr. Beal, and It was given with apparent candor. I don't bear this man any malice," said he, speaking of McKinnon 1 was always friendly with him and I don't want to do him any harm. You know li" struck me in the face ou Saturday night, at the corner of Myrtle avenue and Washington street, hut I paid no attention to it, except to take caro that he did not hit me ngaiu. He's a little bit of a fellow and I don't want lo hurt him." ItscoiuB the case is not settled yet.

WITH A I'lTCKr'OUK AND A KXIFE. A Sunday fight MotM ccn Farm Laborers at Jamaica. Chnvlcs DeBcvoiBe, of Jiumiicri, employed two farm laborers, named Frank Hossinder ond Frank Hassell. Yesterday, while Mr. DoDovolso was at church with his family, the men got into a fight.

Hossinder UBed a four fined pitchfork aud Hassell used a knife. Hossinder had the advantage, by reason of the length of the fork, and slabbed Hassoll threo times. Two of the tines went through Hassell's thigh, one pierced his side and another penetrated the niuscleB of his right arm. Hossinder was stabbed in the right breast, but the wound Is not serious. Hassell flod to tho village and complained to Justice Betts, who issued a warrant and sent Constable Sprague to arrest Hossinder.

The man had taken refuge in a corn crib, still armed with his fork, and tho officer was obliged to arrest him at tho point of the pistol. This morning Justico BettB committed Hossinder for the action of tho Graud Jury on the charge of felonious assault. A FATHER'S SERIOUS CHARGE, AVliich llio Facta Ilid Corroborate. Jennie Grdlngher, very pretty find ladylike looking girl of fifteen, was brought beforo Justico Massey this inorning. upon a chargo of vagrancy niacin by her father, who alleged that sho wandered away from home and would not return.

He insisted that eho Bhould bo sont to the House of the Good Shepherd. The magistrate was surprised at tho story, and asked the girl, whoso appearance did nut bear out her father's charge, what sho had to say to the complaint. The girl said that hor father's charge was absolutely untrue, b'iie had been willing and always desired to remain at home. Her father, however, was living with his sister, who had ordorcd her ont of tho house. Iu consequence, sho was compelled to seek home with an acquaintance.

Sho had found work in South Brooklyn and would now be oblo to take care of herself. Bho also said that she never remained out late at nights, and had no young men keeping company with her. Justice Masey said ho believed hor story was true, and he could nut consider her a vagrant in any senso of the word. Therofore he would discharge her. The father was surprised, ond indignantly demanded to know why he could not send his child to the House of the Good Shepherd when hu so desired.

Because," curtly answered the magistrate, sho has not done anything for which Bho should be imprisoned. That onds tho case and tha parties departed. SCALPED BY Milt HUSBAND. John Tierney, during a quarrel with his wlfo Mary at No. 101 Fremont street this afternoon, struck her iu (ho head with a boot, Inflicting a Bovere contused scalp wound.

Tierney was arrested and his wlfo was taken to St. Petora Hospital, A divorco was rceeutly granted in favor of E. Parka Coby from Clarice O. Congor Coby in the rUU jdclphia Court of Common fleas. Tho parties former, ly resided In Brooklyn.

Causing a Strike at "WoodrixiT's tores. Ttto Hundred Men Qnit Work this Morn ingNo Serious Trouble Anticipated. About two hundred men employed at Wood ruffs stores, foot of Joralenion street, went on a strike this moruiug, ou account of a proposed reduction In their wages of flvo cents per hour. On Saturday notices wore posted up at the ontrauco to tho stores to the ef fect that the price per hour paid to the mon would be reduced from twenty five to twenty conts on Monday (to day). Most of tho stores on tho river front aro owned by Bartlett Groon, who pay only twenty cents, and Saturday Mr.

Woodruff called his men together, and told thorn that he could not afford to compete with Bartiott Groon at tho price ho was paying. "Fivo conts an hour," said he, "may not seem much, but when there ore many men to pay, it makes a difference of many dollars at tho end of the year," Tho mon did not take kindly to the reduction and determined to strike. They mane their intention known to Mr. Woodruff, who ordered his foreman (o (ake down (he no(ice, and informed (ho men that the reduction would not go into offect until Monday of next week. Tho mon, however, had mode up their minds as to tho course to pursue, and feeling that tho difference of a weed was too slight, they wont out this morning.

An Eagle reporter called nt the stores this morning and found everything quiet and orderly. No green hands havo been Bent for, aud the work is being performed by about twenty regular day hands, who receive $12 a week. Mr. Woodruff states, however, that in case of a necessity for more help, ho will at once send to Castle Garden for men. This step is the one xpectcd to mako trouble, and how much or little it will create is a matter undeterminable yet.

At the present time thore are only two officers from tho Third Sub Precinct ou duty at the stores, aud (he strikers are neither boisterous nor over talkative. About a month ago the men employed at Prentice's stores, leased by Bartlett Green, ttruck against a reduction similar to that proposed at the Woodruff stores. They remained out for some days, but finally yielded, and acknowledged the strike to be a failure by returning to their posts. The only employer at present paying his men twenty five cents an hour is M. Robin eon, of Robinson's stores.

The men there seem to have no fear of a reduction, but express themselves as unwilling to submit to any. How the strike at the Woodruff Stores will end is not easy to seo. Tho men, though orderly, quiet and not inclined to say too much of tho matter, evince a determinated to Btay out. The made, and have made, no threats of interference with any hands whom Mr. Woodruff sees fit to omploy.

They assert that they havo a just principle in contention, for many of them are married and have families, and do not earn enough to give them moro than a simple living. Sergeant Kellott, commanding the Third Sub Precinct, says that he is prepared to quell any disturbance that may occur at the stores, but is of (he opiniou that the present conduct of strikers gives ovidence of their intention to do no illegal act. Tile Strike ot the 'jTclojrmpIier. Mr. Somevvillo, the press ngeut of the West cm Union Telegraph Company, said to our reporter this forenoon "Since nine o'clock last evening one hundred and fifty wires had been cut.

Wo are short twenty fivo wires on tho Albany circuit, comprising wires of the Mutual Union, the American Union and tho Atlantic and Pacifio companies. Twenty four wires are also severed on tho Southern routo between New York and Newark. Twelve of tho South way wires arc also cut. Two of the Pittsburg linos were cut at four o'clock this morning. Tho Eastern lines aro all O.

K. Ten of tho gold and stock wires were cut in this city between midnight and daylight. The company sent out linemen at daylight to repair the wires, and expect to have them in working order by 1 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Sommervillc said that a large number of persons watched the wires last nighty and he thought it likely that they would report to day with Boinc prisoners whom they may havo arrested in the act of cutting wires, when the linemen struck they took with them their clippers and climbers, and therefore, posress facilities for cutting wires oxpedi tiously.

Mr. Sommerville said further that the States in which wires were cut would havo to pay for done to wires and the expense of repairing, them. At the Manhattan Hotel a few subscriptions wcro recoived by the Finance Committee of the strikers, Tho telegraphers and linemen insisted that they KNEW NOTHING OF THE WIRE CUTTING which the company allege is being extensively carried on. Tliey arguo tliat it is that no arrexts are made if the company have a large corps of detectives employed. Whilo the officers of the Western Union Telegraph Company state that they aro well up with thoir business, and need but few moro telegraphers at tho most to place thoni in as good circumstances as before the strike.

The striking operators on tile other hand say with inncli furce a id earnestness that the officers of tho company are "bluffers" and "falsifiers, and that the business of the company cannot bo reduced to a paying and healthy condition until Gould recognizes tho Brotherhood and makes with (hum satisfactory arrangements. Of the 153 offices of the Western Union Company in this city, seventy one arc now open. Mr. Somervillo said that one of the striking operators returned to work here to day, and ono at Long Branch also resumed his former position. Strike at the Produce Tho threatened strike of the union workmen employed at the New Produce Exchange building which it was announced would take place this morning, was not ordered.

A settlement was effected by which tho non union plumbers and laborers agreed to jeiu their respective unions and this they did yesterday. Tho only non union men now employed in tho building aro the carpenters, who come from tho shop of Meeker Ifedden, of Newark, none of whom belong to auy organization, it is probable mat tney aiso win conijily with tho demands of the other workmen. Hiivetttitrutiiig Uie Striken. Tho sub committeo of the United States Senatorial Committee on Labor and Education began its session this morning in Room 700 tho Post Office building. Tho present telegraph strike is tho special subject of investigation at the present session.

The first witness who appeared beforo the committee this morning was Master Workman John Campbell, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Campbell, at the request of Senator Bl ur, rehearsed the history of the telegraph strike since its beginning. "IXTO THE JAWS OF DEATH." One Tllnn Leaps into tOlevnity anil Another Throws ISimvcIf from a ISouse top. Tho police of Iho Fifth Precinct wero yesterday notified of big jumps nude by two men.

One man plunged from a ferryboat into eternity and tho other jumped from a housetop. Tho man who flung himself from tho roof of the houso was Charles FWior, 18 years. Fisher had been drinking to excess Sat nrday night and was asleep at the door of his residence, No. 59 North Second street, ot half past one o'clock yesterday morning. His father woko him up and tho youth ascended (o (ho third story, where his room was.

Jnstiad of going to bed ho went on tho roof. His father heard him and thinking that he was going to an adjoining roof to descend through the scuttle followed him. Tho son, when he saw his father, went to the front of tho roof and said ho would jump off. Tho father told him not to do so, but the youth was as good as his word. The father went down stairs and found the son lying (n the gutter where he had fallen.

The police wore notified and the nmbulanco sent for. Dr. Dimon examined the injured lad and found (hat his wounds consisted of a fractured (high and a severe scalp wound. Ho was removed to St. Catharine's Hospital.

He is likely to recover, LEAPED INTO ETERNITY. The. man who jumped into eternity was Diedrich Millett, aged 22 years, single, of East Fifty ninth street, near Third New York. He was a driver in tho scrvico of Leon Hlrsch, of No. 48 West Broadway, New York.

Millett drove a wagon loaded with bottles filled with preserves on the Division avenue ferryboat Commodore Barney, at tho foot of Grand street, New York. While the boat was crossing tho river he got off his wagon and stood a( the bow. A deck hand asked him in fun if lie would give him one of the bottles. Yes, yon can havo then', all," was Millet's reply. The next moment Millet plunged into the water, Ihe boat passed over him and there wos nothing more Been of him.

Tho horse and wagon wero token to the Fifth Precinct Station House, where a young man in the employ of Mr. Hirsch called for and identi fied (hem. Ho stated that ho know of no reason why Millet should take his own life. He did not believe that the suicide had beon in love and his aecouuts were all straight so far as ho knew. The body has not yet been rccovored.

MISS ROSE HPLMOSP'B TRU.VIC It is the Swbject ot Correspondence Ilrouffiit Before Jfustice Courtney. Miss Rose Hulruond is a la'ly of color nt present living at No. 491 Carroll street. A few weeks seo she assisted Mrs. Alice Howard, also cotoreu, or no.

279 Third avenue, in her housekeeping duties. For some reason a quarrel occurred and Rose left the houso. Mrs. HowTd refused to give Roso her trunk, and also to comply with her demand for her wages, amounting, as she claimed to $19. Roso brought a suit against Mrs.

Howard in Justice Courtney's court for tho above amount, and tho latter was snmmoned to appear thero this morning. When sho did so, the plaintiff was not on hand. The Justico awaited her arrival for half an hour, and on her failure lo appuvr, tho complaint waB dismissed. Roso was very indignant at the upshot of the matter, and exhibited to the Judge the following communication Bho had received from Mrs. Howard "You can send for your trunk.

I would rather let you have your trunk than havo my name iu the papers. And if you never pay me tho Lord will reward ine, I hope. I think my sister's advice is best to take. It is a Long Lain tiiat lias no Turn. I nope you win rcceire your reward in Heaven for what you did to mo if not on earth.

A Friend in need is a friend indeed. I think I will take vour word as a roturn for what you told my sister Send for your trunk. Mns. HowviniJ." Justice Courtney sent a note to Mrs. Howard telling her that eho had bettor give up the tmnk to avoid trouble BECAUSE SUE PROFESSED TENTTEXCE.

Ella Iyarrabeo Discharged by JuaCicc Massey. Ella Larrabeo, of No. 338 Lewis avenue, was charged with attempted burglary, by Officer Lewis, of tho Ninth sub Precinct, this morning beforo Justice Massey. He arrested her upon the suspicion that she was the young woman who attempted to break into (he residence of Mrs. Emma Fraukliu, No.

771 Halaoy street. Mrs. Franklin declined to appear aud Ella Lar rabee was discharged. The accused has been frequently in tho custody of the police, and was released from jail July 23 last, after having served a term of fifteen months for burglary. At tho time of her arrest she professed penitence aud interested Matron Crocker in her case.

It was due to tho matron that sho escaped with a Ught Bontouce. MONDAY EVEXTXU AUGUST 13, 18S3. TELEGRAMS. Sinking of a Pleasure Steamer on Lake Michigan. flic Passengers Jiescued A Ciiniiiaiujiia Press Association Suicide of a Hopeless Inebriate The Congressional Clerkship.

Death of Secretary Chandler's Brother. Cmccoo, 111., August 13. The small pleasure steamer Charmer with an excursion party of fourtorn on board sank last night off Bouth Chicago. Tho passengers were all picked up by the steamer Cupid which happened to be passing at tho tiuio. Chautauqua Assembly.

Chautauqua, N. August 13. Tho second week of tho assembly ovens under favorable auspices. Hev. Joseph Cuminings, D.

of Chicago, president of the Northwestern University, lectured this morning on "Punishment under the Diviuo ud Human l.aw," and Professor Biehards, of Chicago, afterward spoko on "Our Debt to tho Sun." A largo number of press representatives are here, and will soon form the Chautauqua Tress Association. Suicide ol nil Inebriate at Orange, J. Newark, N. August 13. Jaboz A.

Norris, aged 30 yoars, and unmarried, shot himself dead at his parent's home, at Orange, this morn ing, becauso he was unable to restrain his appotite for liquor. The Clerkship of the Next House. Concoup, N. August 13. Stilson Hntehins, editor of tho ll'asiiiigfnn 'off, in interview this morning contradicted tho statement that he is a candidate for the clerkship of the next national House of Representatives.

His declaration was emphatic that if the position was tendered him, ho would not accept it. Death of Major fieorfrc II. Cliamller. CoNOonn, N. August 13.

Major George H. Chandler, brother of Secretary Chandler, died at Canterbury yesterday, aged 44 years, no had been Deputy Secretary of Slate, and went to England In 1857 as special counsel for tho United 6tates in sovcral cases then pending. Upon his return lie located in Baltimore, where he acquired a high reputation R3 a marine lawyer. PROBABLE MURDER AXD SUICIDE. The He lilt of a Man Being Accused of Cheating; at Cards.

St. Louis, August 13. Last night a probable murder and suicide occurred BcnoQss' saloon, on Cherokee street. During a game of cards In which Frank Wahl, proprietor of a notion (tore, and August Dunker played. Dunker was playfully accused of rubbing out too many marks, and withdrawing from tho garno ho left tho placo threatening violence.

No attention was paid to him and a few minutes later lie returned, and, inviting Wahl to comoout on the sidewalk, Dunker shot him in tho abdomen, inflicting a prqbably fatal wound. Dunker fired two more shots without doing any damage, then, seeing that he had hot YVahl, he ran to the hack yard of his home and discharged a load into his own brain. Both mon will probably dio. THE WEATHER. PKOBAjJILmitS.

WAsnrsoTos, I). August 13 3:30 A. jr. For the Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy weather nd local rains, winds shifting to cooler, northwesterly, stationary or rising barometer. BECORD OF THE THERMOMETER.

Tho following is the record of tho thermometer a iertat tho Brooklyn Daily Kaglb olllco: 5 A. 70 in A. 80 4 A. OH 12 8tf fA. C5 2 P.

88 SA. 74 31'. 8S Aversce temperature to day 1 ai Average temperature same dntolast year 70). 111(111 IVATKli. The following is the official announcement the time and duration of high water at New York nd Sandy Hook for to morrow, August 14: A.

M. P. M. Dura'n of Tinns. Height.) Hisi.

Vail. H. II.) Feet. illl. M.

I i) II. M. ill. M. 3:50 4:47 4.1 'I I 4.3 1:21, 4.4 ll 0:31 DO.VE IiY PARTIES.

A Man Shot aucl Stabbed on a Country Koad. At about 10:30 o'clock Inst evening nn Italian giving his name as Angelo Tulomaugo, aged 43 years, and residence James street, New Yorji, came to the Bixth Precinct Station House, hobbling with great difficulty and apparently suffering much pain. Hu Btated that while walking along one of the country roads Honie Where in Queens county, near the Brooklyn city line, he tad bee.u accosted by two men who demanded money, nd on his refusing to comply ona of them Bcizod him roughly, whereupon ho resisted. One of the follows, he 6ays, then shot him in the left thigh and stabbed him Ju the left shoulder. Ambulance Surgeon Dimon was called in, and an examination verified tho statement so far as the wounds arc concerned.

A pistol ball had "passed from the back part of the left thigh in a downward direction toward tho front of tho knee. The ball was speedily extracted. Tho wound in the shoulder is but a slight flesh wound. Tho mau was removed to St. Catharine's Hospital, where ho is now under treatment, lie is very reticent and there is evidently some mystery connected with the case.

OBITUARY. Peter Jacobsou. Mr. Peter Jnc.ohsou, of the old Jacobson family and descended from the early Dutch settlers, died last evening at half past eight o'clock at the res of his daughter, Mrs. D.

O. Kctcham, 4:1.1 Sixth Btreet. Mr. Jacobson died apparently from old age, having no particular symptoms of disease. In his boyish days he had played with the late Commodore Van derbilf, and early in life acquired considerable landed property in Ktatcn Island.

When the war of 1KI2 broke out Mr. Jacubsuii enlisted. During the war tin Government made small purchases of land on Staton Island from him and erected fortifications known now as Forts Richmond and Wadsworth. Till his death Mr Jacobson lived in moderate means, and leavisa iittlo tiouey to his relatives and friends, lie was highly re Jpoeled for Ins moral character and straightforward manner of dealing. Mrs.

Jacobson has been dead several years. The only son died b.ct a few months ago Mr. Ketcham, son in law of the deceased, will mako tho arrangements for the funeral. Tho interment will t.iko place at 10 o'clock on Wednesday at Moravian Cum. ctcry, Stateu Island, and from 435 Sixth street.

SENT TO A REFEREE Vlie Question of Alimony in Iho limp, son Divorce Case. Mrs. Ella Thiipson is suing her husband, John A. Tiuipsin, in the Court of Common I'lo. is, New York, for a separation upon the ground of abandonment, and to day a motion was made on behalf of tho plaintiff for alimony and counsel fee before Judge Beach.

The plaintiff was married to Mr. Timpson on November 1880. They lived together until January, 1882, when, Mrs. Tinipson charges that her husband abandoned her and has since refused to support her She avers that he is earning a salary of over? 1)00 a year. In his answer Mr.

Timpsou denies the charge of abandonment, and sets up a counter claim, charging his wife with being an immoral person, and therefore ho asks that her suit may dismissed and that a judgment of divorco bo awarded in his favor. He says that he supported her until last April, when he learned that she was a woman of bad character, and then he sent hor to her home, but, he believes, that instead ol going there the has remained in this city ever since. Judge L'each granted a couusol fee to tho 2h'inlifl's attorney, and sent the questou of alimony to a referee. KUNICIPAL. It is reported in local political circles to day that Mr.

David A. Daldwin, of the Twenty third Ward, Tico president of the Itepublicau General Committee, Wbilo not a candidate for president of that organization (in the place of Jame3 Tanner, resigned), is willing to JcvvD as such provided It can bo understood that tho Service expected of him will be limited to service in tho committee. Mr. Baldwin's objection to being promoted to tho position of president arises from tho fact that hiB duties in the bank with which he is connected and his private inclinations render him averse to spendiiij much time in running around trying to seenro places for people in tho Navy Yard and elsewhere. It is said that there is no question about his election if ho wants the presidency of tho committee.

THE PUBLIC BATHS. During tho past week tho three public baths were patronized as follows Bridge street Men, 1,810 women, 312 boys, 5,747 girlB, 681. Total, 8,560. Conover street Men, 1,400 women, 650 boys, girls, 1,005. Total, 0,323.

Noble Btrcst Men, 3,403 women, 1,112 boys, 0,920 girls, 2,227. Total, 18,729. THE COGSWEIA FOUNTAIN. The castings of tho drinking fountain presented by Houry D. Cogswell, ot San Francisco, to the City of Brooklyn have been received by the Tark Coinmiaeloners and are stored at Prospect l'ark.

Tho place where the fountain is to bo located has not yet been selected. It will be agreed upon by the Mayor and Commissioners, gcvcral sites have been suggested, including the City Kail Park, tho O'Connell Park, at Underbill, Washing. Ion and Allanlio avenues, and the Ziudel Park, a small jnclosuro in the Nineteenth Ward. It is not considered likely that tho fountain will ba placed in front of tho City Hall. Chief Engineer Culyer proposes to prepare fliagrams of the various other places in the city at ono pt which it might be located.

BETUItN OP A. A. LOW. Jlr. A.

A. Low, father of Mayor Low, returned from Enro'po in the Kervla this morning. Ho was met at tho Wharf by the Maor and ace jmpanicd to Brooklyn. Mr. low passed most of his timo in Switzerland.

Ho was absent several mouths and returns improved in healtli. The Mayor went to Lako Mohonk on Friday, and returned last evening to meet his father this morning at the steamer. A WAK.M.NG TO CORNER I.OUSOERS. Late Saturday evening Sergeant Kitzer, of he Siith Precinct, with five men in citizens clothes, went to tho corner of Humboldt and Withers street, and ar fosted John Fletcher and David McQueenoy, vdio they found standing their. Tliin morning Justice Naclier fined enoh of the prUoners $3.

Much complaint baa feeaalnade of lato of congregations on this corner. I I A Complete Resume of his Bargaining with the British Government, as Told by the Dynamite Party Leaving America After Discovering that Dr. Gallagher and His Brother had Gone to the United States. HIS VISIT TO DUBLIN. He Secures the Names of the Men "Who Were Befriending the Phenix Park Murderers and Causes Their ArrestHow he Gained an Entrance to the Dynamite School in Cork.

MOST EEMARKABLE DUPLICITY. Disguised as a Priest, he Escapes from Cork The Betrayal of Dal ton, Featherstoae, Deasey, Flanagan, and 0'Herlihy. HOW THE WORK WAS DONE, rawing tlsc Suiu of 50,000 Francs in Paris on Account of Services Ke lercl Against the Conspirators. THE PLOTS TO KILL HIM HERE. An Astounding Narrative Showing How He was to Have Been Killed and the Fortunate Circumstances to Which He Owes His Life.

THE COMPLETE DETAILS. The subjoined history of James McDevmott's connection with the Fenian Brotherhood, and his alleged betrayal of the dynamite conspirators, O'Horlihy, Featherstono, Deasy, Flanagan and Dalton is written with tho approval of persons high in authority in the Fenian Brotherhood, and is the official account of tho plot or plots which have sent sovcral men to life long imprisonment, made others refugees from tho land of their birth, and serves to show the fallacy of sceret movements by men sworn to absolute silence and fealty. That part of this story which pertains to England, Ireland and France is indited by James O'Malley, one of tho Cork conspirators, and ono of tho men who followed James McDermott to this country. That portion of tho story relating to tho movements of McDer mott in Canada and the attempts to kill him in Kcw York and Brooklyn is furnished by two members of the Fenian Brotherhood, and his been officially confirmed by tho men most interested. The story is com plete in every detail.

It includes all tho evidence in tho hands of tho Fenian Brotherhood against James Mc Dermott, and tho public can now judge for Itself the extent of his guilt or tho measure of his innocence. HcDermott'B connection with tho movemont of 1805 and his alleged betrayal of tho Campo Bello affairs together with his career in tho original Fenian Brother hood will not enter into this history. Tho narrative will he wholly confined to what the secret brotherhood deem absolute proof of his perfidy in the last dynamite plot. Jl'lJERMOTT's FIltST MOVE, Last December McDermott learned through a leaky member of tho Clan na Gael that Dr. Gallagher aud his brother Bernard were about to go to Ireland or England for tho purpose of blowing up public buildings.

McDermott visited the office of O'Donovan Itossa. somo days afterward and professed great ardor for Ireland's welfare. Ho intimated ho would like to be sent out with a dynamito party, and offered to defray part of tho expenses of the trip. No trust was placed in him by Rossa, and his advances were coldly received. A week later McDermott called and subscribed his name for S30 toward (ho fund for "Tho Resources of Civilization." He introduced in Iiossa's office a man whoso njme he said was O'Brien, and who, he claimed was his foster brother.

McDermott subsequently calltd on KosEa and told him ho was going to Europe to look for Stuart, the defaulting cashier of tho Brooklyn Board of Education. He requested from Bossa credentials to act as correspondent of the United Irishman, and showed a letter from (he Brooklyn Union, signod by Loriu Palmer, authorizing James McDermott to represent tho paper. Tho letter from Bossa was so cured and McDermott sailed. Ho was first heard of in Dublin, where he was known as tho mystorious visitor to Mrs. Cody, tho womau who supplied tho Bhonii Park murderers with food.

He gave her money lavishly, told her he was a riond of Ireland, requested her to keep his identity a secrot from everybody, and finally wormed from her tho names of the persons who paid her to supply food to the Phoniic Park prisoners. This escapade of McDermott was not known until after tho Cork arrests months later, at which time hi3 history was being traced. Mrs. Cody then wrote, in answer to an Irish Nationalist, and said "McDermott give me ill all '200, and I innocently told him the uameB of tho porsons who paid mo to Biipply the Phenix Park prisoners with food Ho spoko eloquently of Irish wrongs, showed me O'Donovan Bossa's card, and diverted all suspicion. I only saw his true nature when I learned of the arrest of tho parties whoso names I gave to McDermott, and my fears were further confirmed when I saw him in conversation with Jeukinsou, tho Ohiof of tho Secret Sorvioe." A DARING PLOT.

The rest of McDermott's doings whilo in the United Kingdom aud Franco is best told in the words of O'Malley, ono of tho conspirators "A friend called on me fu Cork at tho Imperial Hotel on the loth of March last, and told me that an emissary of O'Donovan Rossa had called on him and wanted to make the acquaintance of some daring men. My friend knew I had been connected with overy raid alnco 18G5 and my name was mentioned to the emissary. Ho expressed a dc3ire to meet me, and said ho had heard of mo. My friend then told mo that the name of Rosaa'e envoy was McDermott, and I immediately expressed distrust, I had been warned by tho delegation that accompanied Colonel John O'Mahouy's remaina to Ireland (ha( McDermott was looked upon as a spy, owing to tho mysterious manner in which he followed tho delegation. I said to my friend, this man McDermott when in Ireland before, boasted of having administered (he blessed sacrament to a goat, and a man who would perpetrate such on act, or'boast of doing so, is not fit to be in an Irish movement.

On tho whole, said I look upon him as a auspicious person. My friend, who is James Lawlor, of Cork, promised to watch McDermott, and in tho meantime I reported tho matter at a meeting of skirmishers that afternoon. Bossa'a agent in Cork, Featheratone, was present. Tho skirmishers deputed mo to meet McDermott, and learn hia real mission, and if we learned ho cama over as a spy ho should not leave Cork aUre. I met him at the Imperial Hotel Having a Gooil Time Where he can Throw off tho "Hardens of Official and Social Life." Caup Ckosut, on DiswinniE Cheek, August 11,1 via Foni Washakie, August 12.

Breaking camp at A. tho leadeu gray sky and drifting clouds, added to the light rain and the. heavy dew of lost night, gave dcligluful freshness and coolness to the air. The bracing atmosphere as tho party started on tho day's march, tlie release from tho burdens of official and social lifo, the exhilarating effects of tho climate, the wearing away of tho Iittlo soreness that some of the party felt from riding, all the good effects, in fact, of this outdoor life were seen in the buoyant manner iu which tho members of the rarly mounted aud rode awny. Senator Vest again scored the greatest number of trout yesterday, but a shower in the afternoon quickly put an end to the sport and prevented very much competition.

The route lay along an old Indian trail, made faint by time. A portion of the party left the column aud skirted the foothills aud mountains to the left In search of game and scenery, but the game had nearly vanished, well nigh exterminated, aud only one deer and one antelope wero seen. A march of fourteen miles brought us to Dinwiddle Creek, a noisy mountain stream, rushing down in a boisterous way to join its water with that of Wind River. In honor of tho Governor of Montana, this camp has been named Camp Crosby. The country passed over to day was mostly rolling, interspersed with valleys susceptible of irrigation but tho future prosperity of this section depends mainly on its being utilized for grazing purposes.

Tho grass had already takeu on a brownish lint, the first indication of tho curing process of this climate, aud in this lies tho groat secret of its retention of mitritous properties. THE STItEAMS WITH INDIAN NAMES. It seems a pity that those streams Bhould have lost their Indian names as, fur Instance, tho spot where we made our first camp is failed by tho Aborigines Moaning Buffalo Creek, and here in Winter, when thero is ice on the lake, a wild aud pitiful sound Is heard, much resembling a buffalo in distress. Again, here, at our present camp, the Indians call the stream Creek with God's Bridge, and some ten miles above its mouth a naiurul bridge, about 1U0 yards wide, spans a chasm through which thu waters rush. This bridge Is scarred aud marked by (rails made by tho Indians, and game is distinctly visible from the heights a mile above it.

Tho canon is grand, so grand and beautiful in fact (hat ono of our party, who has wandered much in foreign lands, says of it "Nothing there can in any way compare with This gorge in the mountains, carved by the Maker's hand, is bard to describe, but ono cannot look at it but with owe of tho Great Architect. Near the head of the stream is r. ere nent in shape, backed by mountains, far down whose, sides lie great banks of snow hanks which have rested here din ing all of the eternity of the past. Then come somber gray rocks, gloomy atnl barren, above all vegetation, and seeming to frown down upon tile bright waters and green folingo below. The stream opens out at short intervals into lakes.

Several of these aro 1 wo miles in diameter, and they have a pal: grc'ii color. The tents hod bov.i pitc'ic l.u a few mi uUfts and tho fishermen liaic just commenced their efforts, when rom the northwest a great black cloud came sweeping over tho bluffs, and a hail aud rainstorm made tlio party fcc 1 lhat they were enduring hardships, but they were just mild enough to be agreeable. The entire party is enjoying tho best of health. MOXEY MAKKUf. Wall SrnEKT, August la, 3 P.

M. Among the sales this afternoon were Richmond and Danville debenture, Ct Delaware and HuJ son of 18U1, 112; Galveston, Houston and Henderson 91 New York, West Shore and Buffalo 1st, 'IU Missouri, Kansas aud Texas ditto 2nd 63; Omaha consol, 109W Cansrta Southern 1st, J5 Northern Pacific 1st, 1(J2 Texas Pacific 7.1a71,y Atlautic and Pacific income, Orogon Transcontinental 1st, 92 Wabash gen. C3. The grain movement at Chicago aud Toledo to day was as follows Chicago, Toledo, bush. burii.

Receipts irhont 174, 0 wheat 12,527 Ke.e iit i con. 241, Shipments corn 3. li.7Sfi 49.M0 The Bank Kxammer telegraphs to Washington that the City National Bank of Lawrcnccbui'g, will go into The. rates of exchange were reduced this morning to for Ions and i.i't'i for short, in consequence of a better supply of bills. Tim Loudon market was stronger at the close, and American? will probably not be affected until to morrow by the decline here.

The announcement is male that General Palmer has resigned th reidency of the Colorado Coal and Iron Co. No successor Iias yot been appointed. Cuniriiisshiucr Fin); authorizes tho stafemont that beyond tho reported cultiug of rates among certain conipiiiiie ill is quiet, and the latest advices from Chi rngo say ina: Ihe railroad trouble will not lead to any hvricu. lYr.s ami private dispatches from Cincinnati state that everything there is quiet, and no further or. other business troubles aro looked for.

The Atlautic and Pacific Railroad will at once complete arrangements fur Pacific travel. It has tho sh: rtest route from San 1'ranrisco to St. Louis. The market wa i exciinl this afternoon by a determined attack upon the Villard stocks followed by roi.l upon Union pacific and all the Gould properties audit was rept rtert that Mr. Gould was determined ui down the Yillard's so a3 to force out long" slock end collaterals or loans.

The whole inuveinen since Friday is now attributed ta this speculator and tho feeling nguinst him is very intense. The only stocks in which tho least degree of steadiness was shown after 1 o'clock were tho VaiKlerbilts i 1 tile shares, and Ihe. kltfer, it is reported, will b' selected for tno next attack, as mi effort is to he made to force Central New Jersey down and ns ail Reading and Philadelphia. In that city tho market was panicky, and rumors were current that there was on uneasy feeling among large holders of Heading. Ab ml half past 1 New York Central yielded to tlie pressure, but the decline was only fractional.

Thero were occasional fitful recoveries in various stucks for the remainder of the afternoon, but ihe market continued excit to the close. The of Cecil Ward fc with liiabilties of fJitlJlOO, mb announced at the Stock Exchange this afternoon, nut (ho market was unfavorably affected by transactioLB under tho rule. 3:15 P. M. Stocks wore irregular at the close.

Money luU'ied nt (i per cent, to day and closed about .1. Tho following lablu shows tho course ot the stock market for this day: 3:45 P. M. 3 P. M.

MH 113'. 2Vi 72 WK l))i I'M V20'i Llrt inx 99 Ji 28 Oiieniug. HinnO'it. 18 2 115 6Uf 'l'H' 72 1)0 10G if' 149 120 101 117 mi Lowest. IStt Pacific 1.

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Joo. Ha.mib. A pld Western Union Mail 83 7fM 77 108 gw 125 40 fill" 41 B2K 2:1 47 51 20'; 41 101 20 13 12iii f.r.'i 30 19 64" COM 7(iW 31 il 107 82 100 31 125 40 89 39 78 21 93'j 61 BH4 HOJi 93 en 1HH 12 25 ritij i 03 28 7 17 iiii 59 10(3 83 Bill 31 125 40 89" 79 21V 113' 40 61 'n 20S 38 12M 25 51 120 26 t'4 17 B3J4 P. Min A Wi)i Miemgan Central a i Palavvnraind (luclsnn Denver Rio Gruatld 32 Illinois Central 12 Manhattan Klevated. 4u V.

Motroncltfln llevstod Northern Pscifle Northern Pacific pill. Mo. Kansas Jr Teiaj. Miosouri Pacific. Louisville A.VashviJitJ ResiUne N.

Y. tint. Weit'n Bt. Paul i ht Paul AO ofd Conlrni Pacific. Ohio Cfmual Like Erie A Western Peoria, Deo.

A Ev'llo Texas Paoiflc Hi.h. A Sr. 811 8'lif 21M 94 47 61 (I 1(11 2(1 lay 27 flhi. Ilffr Oillno 121V Richmond A IXhif'Io. GOj ICiemnonrj Terminal, N.

Y. Chic. 4 St. L. F.

Y. Chi. St. L. pfj Long Island CanRdinu P.iciflc OreEOn HO 8M 19 64 'Jjin.

Tho following tablo shows the bid quotations for Government bonds at tho respective calls First Last board. board. fj, 8. 4s, 1831, reg II 1 1UX U. a.

4s. 1891, coup V. 8. 4s, i'W7, reg 119 119 U. 8.

4, 1907, coup 119 119 U. B. 35! 1031 lUMi B.8. Ourrenor6 128 123 NOTES FROM THE BRIDGE. The Receipts Yesterday An Arrct TIio Temporary Viaduct.

The bridga receipts yesterday amounted to $481. This is $24 less thau last Sunday. All day long gay teams and merry couples croaaed and rccrossed the great suspension. Many people paused to osamlno tho endless wire and other things relating to the railway, which is soon to be put into operation. The cable may be run to day for a few hours, but it is not likely that tho cars will be set going.

Louis Simon, of No. 13 Suffolk street, New York, was arrest on tho bridge this morning by Officer Gilhardt for stealing $30 from Max Lewis, of No. 3 Forsyth s(ree(. The prisoner was taken to tho Tooms Police Court. The temporary wooden viaduct across Sands street affords such good shelter from tho sun that the sidewalk under it is usually lined with tramps, who sit thero from morning until night.

Tho stone that is to used for the foundation of tho iron columns of tho viaduct haB not yet arrived from Connecticut, but there is till plenty of work to keep tho laborers and mochanics busy, Mr. McNulty, who superintends this work, is up to the cars in business, and so is Mr. Martin, the engineer, SUICIDE BY IIANUIMI. John S. Soraburg, 37 years old, of No.

8 Downing street, Now York, hung himself sometime during the night from tho fanlight in his room. He was found dead this morning by occupauta of the houso. Word was sont to the Coroner. ami publishing it in the iiftrjjpapersi Mr, Doyle only tiled his resignation as Alderman, and inu mediately afterward weut to the office of the County Clerk aud took tho oath of office. Judge Barnard said (hat 1111 (hose facts ho woulfl grant thu writ and settle the order a day or two.

Court Nose. D. W. Sherry, of the town of Brookhtwcn. Suffolk County, applied (his morning to Chief Justice Barnard for a writ of rertioran to review tho proceedings of the Commissioners of Highways, who ho complains have closed or are about tu close up a right of way which ho claims to tho shore, and to cut through property which he claims to osvn.

Deputy Mfivslutl John .1. Hnwlley ftttnchfld 500 tous of chalk a few days ago. It was consigned to il. Staiid. irk, of WiUiamsburtfb, and was valued at about Mr.

Standark it from a broker named Michael allien. The dispnn is as to which of the parties is responsible for the freight expcuscB. Tho hitit of John Van Horn against tho Brooklyn and Boekaway Beach K.ulruad Company for $. damages for tho loss of his sun's services has been settled. IIOI.IVAR.

(irniid Ceremonial in Use Carnccar. Opera ESoiiM Washington, Auguat 13. Bear Admiral Coopor, commanding the North Atlan. tie Stalion, reports lo the Navy Department, nudes ilntc of Caraccas, Venezuela, July 29, the part takeu by the Cheers of tlie flagship Tennessee, in the cercmotiic of the" Apothesis of Bolivar," which took place iu the! Opera House on (lie 24th insf. One of tho features of the ceremony was Ihe depositing of wreaths and garlands of flowers in a conspicuous position on tho stage.

The President of Venezuela first advanced, followed by a number of officers, and placed upon the statue a beau tifui lloral decoration. Atterward a number of distinguished citizens of Vene.uela and several foreign lepreseutativcs advanced iu succession and deposited tlr ir lloral of ftriugs. In many cases the gentlemen wero accompanied by ladles who placed the (lowers around tho Upon invitation of tho Fnitei! States Minister Mr. John Baker, and from Ihe Cummittou of Arrangements, Admiral Coopor and tlio onieers uf his BtaiT, in full uniform, escorted Mrs. John Baker, tho wife of our minister resident, to tho stage, where she placed a beau tlftll garland on Iho siatue of the liberator of Vouo zueln.

When TnE OFFICEUS JN VNlVOltM appeared on Iho slago the wb )e audience rose Mil? cheered loudly for the United Slates. Admiral Coopct says it was decidedly the most enthusiastic applanso ol' Die evening, and he iB convinced that this slight public tribute to the memory of the Venezuela hero will go far toward strengthening the existing friendly relations between Yene7.uela and tho United States. Tho Government of Venezuela, as well as (Iio people, seem tu desiro to sli'i nglheh those tics, which, on account uf Hu position and similarity Iu (hu form of govomo incut in the two countries bind them closely together. Great preparations are being made for unveiling tho statue of General (leji ge Washington, which has been erected ina public square of Caracas by tho Government of Venezuela, which ceremony was to take placo July The Tennessee was to sail for La Gnayra August 1 and then go to Port Castries, whence she will proceed direct (0 I'orftaml, Mo, COULDN'T MAINTAIN HIS UERJIAX CHARACTER. tVilliam HI'ult I.earuw to Hi (Hal Clothev Alone Will Not Millie 4ieriiiau ot nil Irishman.

William MeNuKy, who gives his place of residence as Philadelphia, was arrested yesterday by BuniiiUinan McCarthy, of the Second Precinct, ou a charge of larceny. Henry Harri, who has rooms in a building corner of Main and York streets, rolnrning rum a journey luul left his trunk ii the hallway while, ho ran upstairs to his room. He ubf elit but a fcr moments, but when he relumed his trunk was mlsSc ing. He went ot once to the Second Precinct Station House and gave information 11 the fiiefl. Officers were) sent ont to investigate, when notico was received tho Secuud Precinct, Itouudsiiiatl McCarthy promptly sought an expressman named Moore, whoso wagon usually stands at the fool of Main street.

Ho told tha 1. nicer thai a rough looking, red haired man had en. gaged him tu take a trunk from the corner of Garrison and Front streets to (he corner uf State streot and i.i place, and also c. iid Hint the trunk had been leffc in Iho liquor store uf Michael Galvki. Tho officer, upo on veud'ug (lie store, found the trunk and obtained 9 description of the thief.

Ho lnuui that the man was! a stranger to Mr. Galvin aud tu Ihe people residing In the neighborhood, but from tho pari iriilars in hiB possession he had no trouble in apprehending McNulty. Tlie prisoner was readily Identified liy Mr. Calvin, and at tho time of his arrest hail upon bin person a ahirfc taken from the trunk. He claimed thu trunk was his own, but tho having ilmibN of the right of an an Iri'liiuan tu masijiter.nto und.

i Gorman name, passed his prisoner over to acting Captain Mason, of tho Secuud Precinct. McNnlly appev oi! beforo Justice Walsh thin ninniing and was held lor examination. Tho clothing in tho trunk at the time, of tho thcit wus valued at $23. OON AWAltDKl). At meeting of the ('ommissionrra of Clmri tles, held this illuming, the contract for Class No.

24, druggists' sundries, was awarded to II. E. Townsend forJttl9.li3, and that of Class No. 31, for engineers' supplies, tu II. T.

Wakeman fur us tliey were tin lowest bidders for tho artlclos namud. FATAL ltUNOVKlt AiTlDKNT. Ulysses Sullivfin, nged 'U yonrs, of No. 4 1T Manhattan avenno, Grcenpoint, was run over by Crassiown car, 11c.tr hoi home, at 12 o'clock to il.iy, aud received injuries which it Is feared will prove faUL BL'UGLAKY IN I'AIIK AVENUE. The carpenter's shop of lloderick retors, oorner Park aud Waverly avenue, was burglariously entered lajl night, and tools valued at $25 stolen.

Wells' Itmipyu on Corns." Ask for Wklls' "Kouau os Coiiks." 15c. Qulcl complete, permanent euro. Coins, wartrt. liuniocA Moxlim: Swan's Wonjl SrliUJ': tii.telens; 20o. Smoke "Welcome" Clrrarettcti.

Mild, sweet and delicate. Our new brand, GoouwiK Sl'lWI A KA VUI1TJ mj.M JJVjTN. BIRDS, BREASTS. WJNO.S, choice and cheap at MOUTH'S, 249 Fulton Bt; no stripes iu black straws, walkinK hats. t(irlntn(, netv Ftrles in crape moarnlnc bonnets.

J. HOliril'S, No, 249 Fulton direct. A HOME UUUGG1ST T15.STIF1B.S, Popularity at homo is nob always the host tost of but wo point proudly to the fact that no other racditihia kM won for itself such universal approbation in its State snd country, aud among all people, as AYKB'S Tho following letter from ono of ovir best known Massachusetts druggists should bo of Intuiu it to every sufferer; rtliniLMATISM KlKht y.irs ago 1 hail nn sttack ol RHKUAfATiSM, uni ere Clot I nnaM 1 movo from thy bed or ilrens without hulu. I tried hereral rnincillos wiUipu much, if any relief, until I look AYKIl'S SAKSAPABIL LA, by thu usu of two bottles of which I irn iiiDeteU cured. Have sold lergo your AliSAPAlUL LA, and it still retains its won rul popularity.

2h many notable cures it hat effected lids vicinity convince mo that it is the best blood mediums ovor otforod to th public IlAUrtlo. HivtnsT, BucKiANi, May 13, 188J. SALT mmuM oKoncK ANDBF.WS. overseer In. the I owell Carpet Corporation, was lor over Iwvnty vejJJ bofuro his romuviil to Ixiwell alllicted with 8A1.T RHEUJft ill itsivoiKt form, lis ulcerations actually covered mor thnn hatftliu surfaco of his body and limbs.

Ho was eat tm ly enevri by AYEIl'S Alls Al'AHlLLA, Boa certify cite 111 Ayer's Aluiauio for 18113, Prepared by Dr. J. O. ATE It 4 Lowell, Mass. Bold by all drogabta: Sli BitboUUsfot ISt'Cu organize societies for tho destruction of public buildings.

The editor of the Montreal Pout cabled lo Davitt about McDermott, mid Davitt answered ho was a spy. McDermott was hunted out of Montreal aud went to Toronto. Thero he put up many plots. Ho was exposed by tho I 'est, which, in an editorial headed, 'Moro Infamous than said Our readers will find on tho first pago of this issue a full account of the doings of the notorious McDermott, of Brooklyn, whilo in Canada, and especially iu this citv. The mystery which hung around him has been Builicieutly unraveled to put him on a level with the infamous Carey.

The chain of circumstantial evidence against him is damaging in thu highest degree. His relations with government officials, his hobnobbing with detectives, his denunciation by the most prominent Irishmen in the United States and Ireland, circumstance in connection with his villainous career go to show that this McDermott "talked and concocted; or attempted to concoct, dynamite plots for the purpose of immediately betraying his duties to the government and receiving handsome rewards on tho strength of his own devilish schemes. THE ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIM. McDermott was brought to New York by means of a decoy letter, and was invited into Captain S. P.

Ryan's saloon in Chambers street. The man who was to kill him snapped tho trigger of his revolver five times beforo it went off. The cartridge that did explode was de fective and the aim was wrong. Another set of men were then selected to kill him, aud a note was left at McGroarty'a saloon, in Montague street, Brooklyn, on he Mon day following tho shooting, asking McDermott tto meet two friends. He promised to meet them at 1) o'clock Monday evening at McCiroarty's, but whon tho men arrived to kill him they found tho following note addressed to one of the men Tuesday evening.

My Dear Long I got your letter at McGroarty's last night. I regret sincerely regret that I cannot meet von as you suggest. I am due in Albany to morrow inorning. I do not think I will go. If I do not I will to the Oceanns, at Boekaway, most probably, and if you have nothing to do aud eon get there 1 should iio most happy to have you come aud bo my niwl for a flav or two.

Of course, you have heard of the terrible affair of Saturday last, and the stiU terrible accusation, groundless as hell is black, made against ino iu the Cork mutters. Instead of denying pell, ok and candle'' all knowledge ov even acquaintance with the poor devils in jail, the idle professors of Irishism are doing their level best to make it appear to tho Engl'sb iury that the moil in prison are guilty on general principles. I am disgusted, beyond cxpreastcn, and I mean to vindicate mv good namo, ahead of time if nccessarv. Now action speaks better than words, and I propose doing something that will hoof use. Our mutual friend will tell you whafl proposed on Saturday, but upon rellecliou I think it would be too dangerous for you to go over iu person.

Indeed, I am it would, and as I am going upon your advice iu the premises, to tho extent of my last dollar, suggest, then, how comedy can bo bought or stolen nt once, and I'll make good too needful anil ask no questions as to why, how and by whom it was accomplished. I am now pretty satisfied that the. shot was not intonded for ino, and iu view of Mr Iiossa's advice yesterday, and what I have heard to dav, I have written to Judge Smith, saying that I will not prosecute the prisoner; I am weary of all this dirty notoriety, and am going to take a rest, aud let tune, which makes all thinas even, do me justice. Sincerely yours, Jamks McDermott. AT THE TOMBS.

It was then resolved to kill McDermott at (he Tombs whon he appeared against Gaynor. McDermott was accompanied by his brother Harry, William H. Mul doon, formerly property clerk, and Counselor O'Kcely. McDermott was to bo stubbed as ho took the witness chair and six men, armed to the teoth, wero to guard nn avenue for the escape of McDermott's assassin. As tho man who was to do tho deed approached McDermott he was stopped by O'Malley and by a reporter for the York World, who woa cognizant of tho plan.

The reporter argued that McDermott's guilt should first bo established before he was killed, if killed at all, and insisted on the maltor being dropped. O'Malley told the propoasod aveneer that it wa3 tho height of folly to kill him in the court room. "You wilt bo arrested and hanged," said O'Malley. "But I won't be arrested, becauso these mon with mo will shoot down auy one who attempts to molest "That is worse still, for innocent men doing their duty iu this court officers will bo shot down." The men were given the signal to leavo tho room, and after a protracted conference outside it was decided to wait until McDermott got in his carriago to leave. When McDermott got in tho carriage Mnldoon and his brother sat beside him.

It was learned from tho driver that the party wero going over iho bridge, aud a man was sent on tho carriageway to Bhoot McDermott. When tho carriage arrived on tho bridge it was moving at a fair pace and tho man could not kill without danger of shooting Mnldoon. Whilo tho conspirators wore making fresh plans McDoimott escaped to Europe. It was not known that he had gono, and Long Branch, Patchoque, Albany, Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Newport, Saratoga and many other places wero searched in vain. MORE INFAMY.

It was not until after he had gone that all his infamy was found ont. Tho man O'Brien, who be introduced to Rossa as his foster brother, was found trying to buy O'Qeary, a membor of the Sunburst Club of the Clan na garl, to act as a spy on the movements of a well known Irish Nationalist of Now York. O'Brien told O'Geary that he could have all the money ho wished if ho followed his directions. O'Geary reported the mat tor to BO3R0, but when communication was ened with O'Brien he fled. When McDermott introduced O'Briea as his fo3(er brother, he said the latter was employed by Inspector Newinan.of the Secret Sei'Tice Department of tho N.

Y. Post Office, aud anything advanced in care of Newman would reach O'Brien. The latter called upon several leading Irishmen and palmed himself off aa a member of the Clan Na Gael. It was through him that the British government were adviBed from thi3 Bide of the water of what was going on. On tho day that McDermott sailed for Liverpool, last month, he sent, it has been since learned, a cable dispatch to the English government which cost J01.

This dispatch instructed the British officials in relation to some matter, probably McDermott's flight. It has boon also learned that Mr. McDermott cashed his drafts at No. 8 Wall street, and that they were drawn in favor of Robert Norman, a gentleman of this city, whom McDermott personated in Paris. The manner in which endeavored to entrap Norroan will be told iu the next issue of the Eagle THE OFFICIAL RECORD.

Tb the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle The foregoing is the official record of McDermott's duplicity, with tho exception of somo details which cannot bo got at to day. Its publication is with the consent and by the aid of tho parties interested. Tholottors published were furnished by O'Malley aud Long with tho understanding that tho whole story Bbould be writ ton bv yours trulv. John A. Henjtksst, 100 High street, Brooklyn.

and Featherstono that a box of nitro glycerino should be brought on to Liverpool by Deasy, Only McDermott aud Featherstone were then cognizant of this. Deasy was to on tho lath. On the. arrival of the steamer nt Liverpool it was boarded by the p. dice and searched.

Deasy was not on board, however, having missed the boat. a TEitnrnr.E hetr.iyai.. "McDermott posted back in hot haste to Cork and insisted on Deasy being at onco sent. Having complete hold of Fontcrstonp, he induced tho latter to send on the 27th with the nitro glycerine. Deasy was warned not to lako any documents with him, not oven a note to Flatmigau to whom the dynamite was consigned.

Before lie left, howeves, McDermott intercepted him and gave him a note to Flanagan stating, 'this is Mr. Deasy, a good man and the person who brings you (lie nitro Deasy was arrested on his arrival and tho note led to the capture of Fkmnig.m. It was by this letter from McDermott signed with Keathcrstouc's name (hat Flannigan, l'with erstono and Deasy were convicted. The evening of Deasy's arrest in Liverpool, McDermott got drunk iu Cork, and I got possession of his notebook. 1 found in it the names of many residents of Cork, and tho houses of these people were afterward searched.

On ttie 27th of March, after Deasy sailed, McDermott offered mo X100 to five to a waiter at Imperial Hotel to to poison the Hon. Captain Plunkett. I still suspected him and told him I had nothing to say. Then the news enme tj us that while McDermott was in London ho was very conspicuous with Dalton. He showed tho latter all the public buildings and tho footsteps of tho two were dogged by detectives.

Tho strangest part of it was that who. lever McDermott separated from Dalton tho detectives always followed the latter and never paid any attention to McDermott. Dalton was arrested the day McDermott left London, THE CORK ARREST. "Following tho arrests of Deasy and Flannlgan in Liverpool came the capture of Featherstone, O'flerlihy, CannoJy and a man named Morgan. Up to the day bclove tho arrests there had beon nothing against OTferlihy, hut on (hat d.

ty ho allowed McDermott to cable across to America for funds. An order for a draft came by cable next day to O'Herlihy, and it was seized by the government officials. I was now satisfied of McDermott's guilt, bcause tho mau Morgan who was arrested had no connection with us, and his namo had never been mentioned but once, aud then in McDermott's presence. 'On tho night of the arrest McDermott left a note at my house warning me to fly, but I knew that would be the sigual for my arresf. He appeared the same evon ing iu the disguise of a minister to mo, and told me to disguise myself similarly.

I refused. He then rushed to the Imporlal hotel and announcing wildly that it was ho wholed the dynamite plots and asked how he could escape. The next morning in his ordinary attiro he left Cork and went to Dublin. In his room at the hotel was found the following: Mv Dear Pay to Inspector Starkey 50 for me, which will be refunded to you by Jcnkiusou on your arrival in Dublin. "There was no signature, and as I mentioned onco beforo, Jeukinsou is tho chief of tho Irish secret Bervice.

When McDermott wont to Dublin he registered as 8t. Sylvester and then called on James O'Connor of tho He told the latter stories of his great daring and wanted a chance to do something. He called upon Michael Davit in jaii, and the latter suspecting him had him turned out of tho cell. Thcu O'Connor's house was Burrounded and searched for McDermott, who was enjoying a cigar on SackviUo slroet. This was to givo O'Connor the idea that McDermott was wanted by tho police.

O'Connor was arrested and discharged. When Featheratone was arrested he had in his possession tho copy of the directions for making Greek fire. Featherstono now saw he had been duped by McDermott, for all tho men arrested wcro only those McDermott had mot, while other men who hod been doing good work, bat whom McDermott did not know, wore unmolested. McDermott wrote to me from DubBn asking if I knew men named Morehead and Fletcher. With a design to draw him back to Cork I caused a letter to bo written by another party, stating the men ho inquired for and other Americans had Just arrived in Cork.

My object in getting McDermott back was to kill him. In reply I received a letter dated tho 14th of May, from Dublin, stating that McDermott had loft for Liverpool several days before. To my intense amazement I then learned that he was tho witnoss present at the secret inquiry when tho Cork conspirators were held for (reason felony. As soon as the men were held, McDermott sailed for Havre, aud after he had safely arrived in Paris the British detectives gave out they wero looking for him. BI3 CAUSE IN FRANCE.

I immediately wrote to a trusted journalist in Franco, stating to him my suspicions of McDermott and asking about his movements in Paris. I received the following in answer: A STATEMENT. I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a letter dated tho 27th in which a well known and trusted Nationalist of Cork, Mr. William O'Blordaal (at present in Havre), requests of mo to furnish him with particulars regarding tho recent visit of Joiiies Jlc'Deratott.