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EHBSS2S THE AUGUST SUICIDAL CROP. YIELDING. ANGELINA. CORRUPTION. IN COUNCIL.

DEATHS FROM OLD AGE. sa I Sttlaf CaoMs oft Bfertalltv in Brooklyn Dnrlnjr tho Fiwt Week. The deaths in Brooklyn during the week ending August II numbered 317, belug 3 loss than in 0CLOCK EDITION NOT BLAMED FOR MURDERING A MINISTER. Mysterious Circumstances Attending the Shooting of Rev. K.

Seivell ol tho in. E. Church. XjUIiTNO, Toxos, August 15. Yosterday iftemoon Lawrenco Denman met Eev G.

Sowell on tho street and drawing a caliber na Ty vovolvor fired at the minister four times, inflicting wounds which, in a short time, caused his death. The causes leading to the shooting are of a domestic nature and can only be published on tho trial of the case. No one blames Denman, and yet Rev, Mr. Sewell.is regarded as tho victim of a conspiracy, as ho assorted In an ante mortem statement Both partlos were highly connected. Mr.

Sowell was a Methodist clorgym an and the local agent of tho American Bible Society, the provlous wcok and representing an annual ueatu rate of 25.59 in each 1,000 of tha population. Compared with tho corresponding week in 1882 there wero 29 loss, when the death rate was 29.87 per 1 ,000. Com rllnir nwilr )n 1881 therO WCrO 0 less, tho rate of mortality thon (1SS1) being 29.0G. By classes tno acatns, lue aeatu rate 01 eacn ciuss an the per cantum of deaths to tho total deaths, woro as follows TWO GENTLEMEN OF GOOD STANDING Who Fig urea In a. Police Court To day.

Elihu J. Granger, a well known lawyer, of No. 123 McDonough street, hod Charles H. Crawford, a largo real estate speculator, of Ho. 234 Broadway, New York, arrested last evening for having threatened to do him bodily harm.

Both mon aro largo, woll formed, good looking and handsomely dressed. Grangor says that Crawford came to his offloo yesterday. They had soma words about a business transaction, and that Crawford threatened to break his head. He left his office to como homo. Crawford followed him across Fulton Ferry and up in a Gates avonuo car, all tho timo threatening to break his head and using abusive language.

Arriving at the Ninth Precinct Station House, Granger jumped off the car. Crawford followod him, and thereupon ha bad him arrested. Mr. Crawford denies having threatened to break Granger's head. He claimB that ho gave some proporty Iuto Granger's charge to soli for him.

That Granger disposed of it and failed to make a sottlemont with him. That he called at Granger's offlco yesterday, determined to forco an issue. High words ousued between them. Granger attempted to got rid of him without giving him satisfaction by leaving tho offlco. Ho was determined that he would not allow Granger to elude him in this way, and followed him up until ho was arrested.

Tho examination waa adjourned until next 13 T) no More Victim In tho Person of a Woman Who Jumped From a Roof. In a fit of insanity this morning, Mary Mnrdcck, 40 years old, jumped from tho roof of her rcsidonco, No. 800 Madison street, New York, three story building, to the yard. She Bustaiuod a compound fracture of the base of tha akuU, and waa dead when picked np. The woman was a native of England, and kept houno for hor father aud mother at the above place.

She waa married, but did not live with hor husband: Sho has a Bon, who resided with, her. For three months past sho has showed symptoms of insanity. Sho complained frequently of excruciating pains in tho head, and was unablo to procure any sleep at night. Thia morning sho ap reared to be suffering so much that hor father, whoBe name is John Woods, went for a physician to have her examined. As soon as he left tho honso Mrs.

Murdock made her way to the roof. A yonng man named Carus, who was sleeping on tho top floor, heard her mounting the laddor leading to the scuttlo. A moment afterward tho mother of tho suicide, who was in the basement, heard a dull thud in tho yard. Several of the tenants ran out, and found the lifeless form of the unfortunato woman lying in a hoap. A policeman was called in and the coroner was notified.

Mr. Woods came back soon after, and gave way to overwhelming grief on learning of bis daughter's death. Mr. Woods declined to say anything this morning about tho affair, but admitted that tbo deceased woman must have deUboratoly jumped from tha roof. Deputy Coroner Messomer examined tho body and gave a certificate of burial.

MUNICIPAL. A. Prospect of at Last. What Tresiflent TrnslofV Says About the Stato Assessors The Fourteenth Ward Aldermanship Gossip of the Politicians. Alderman Buggies Trill Have no Free Pass Interesting to Pawnbrokers.

It is the general belief among those who participated in and witnessed tho proceedings of tha mooting of he State Assessors yesterday, that Kings County will finally secure some sort of justice in tho matter of State taxation. For years it has boon coin, polled to an undue share of tho burden, notwithstanding all the arguments of tho local authorities to rtiow tho great injustice which was done. President Truslow, of the local Board of Assossors, said to day that bcforele.avlng Brooklyn tho State Assessors expressed their conviction of tlie truth of tho statement of tho local authorities, that Brooklyn is assessed at Boventy per cent of the full value. "This," added President Truslow, "is a concession that wo failed to got with tholato Stato Board of Assessors, which seemed to hava our eoso prejudged against us and was not willing to accept any kind of proof wo brought. Wo now bring tlie same proof to tho now mou, who oomo apparently unprejudiced and seeking to know the truth and they have accepted our statement as conclusive becauso it is amply proved." A SWT AOAZA Sr THE OITT.

This morning tlie answer of tho city was served in the suit of Frank Seibert to recover for damages to his property in Tliroop Avenue, near Walton Street, caused by the overflow of sewers. It is a test case, there beiug many other property ownors in that vicinity who sot up similar claima. Tho damage to property is not the only ground upon which the suit is brought. Plaintiff alleges that the condition of tho sewer, caused by improper construction, injures tho health of tho people. Tho answer besides containing a general denial, sets up tho statute of limitation in reference to all damages to property prior to July 25, 1817, aud ail peraouul injuries prior to three yours ago.

THE MAYOR AND THE PAWNBROKERS. Mayor Low has written to Attorney Barrett, counsel for tho pawnbrokers, a letter in reference to tlie prosecution of those, who havo not yet procured licenses. The Mayor says that all pawnbrokers who havo not taken out a llcousa under the new law till August 25, will ho prosecuted by the District Attorney. The pros, edition will not be merely formal, but ail tho penalties of the law will bo enforced for Its violation. Iu such caso the city vi ill not recognize the payment for the old license as a payment ou account for thu iiew, but will demand 500 in cash.

On tho other hand, as to any pawnbroker's taking out a license under tho new law on or beforo August '25, tho city will credit him on account of tlie old licenso with $100 leas interest at per cent, from July 1 up to tho data of yjaymcut. This is to equalize the position of thoso who have not yet paid with that of those who complied with the now law promptly. ALDERMAN RUGGLES BREAKS OUT. Alderman Buggies, it seems, has also returned his Brighton Railroad pass, with a letter to President Ford, in which he says I am surprised at your presumption. In Juno, in an interview iu the Eagi.k, you insulted tho Board of Aldermen as a whole.

I at that timo disproved your statement as applied to mo as a member of tho board. You now add insult to injury by sending passes to thoso whom you then designated as 'men of that and express sorrow that they aro not accepted in tho spirit given. Yott claim to havo beaten tho Aldormon twice in their efforts Ho strike yon at two I voted against both resolutions referred to, not account of any high regard for you nor the company you in my opinion misrepresent but as a matter of public policy. Your egotistical claim of having beaten tlie Aldermen 'without any fuss' would imply yon control his Honor Mayor Low, as by his veto the resolutions were defeated and I very much doubt your ability to iniluenco him in any way. I trust yon will display more discretion iu future interviews, and would suggest it would be well to advise with your directors to save further humiliations.

I again havo tho pleasure of returning to your company one of their passes, which find herewith. Not having accepted one from any company, I canuot mako you an exception. Yours, otc, Jamx.3 H. Rvjogi fs, "Alderman Twenty fourth Ward." MARRIED BY THE MAYOR. Mayor Low united in marriage Annie Kaiser and John Dopko yesterday.

Tlioy live at No. lSOT'woutictb street. AT THE WATER WORKS. Mayor Low, in company witll Chief Engineer Van Buren, to day visited and carefully examined tho well system at Baisley's and at Spring Creek, by which the city now obtains a part of its water supply. Tho work has recently been completed by contractors Andrews Company.

THE WARD. ALDERMANSHIP. The proper authorities had not, up to 1 o'clock this Bfteriioon.rcceived any odicial notification of the decision of the Supreme Court ordering the Board of Aldermeu to call a special election to fill the vacancy in that Board caused by the. appointment of Felix W. Doyle as Coroner.

The charier provides tli.it a vacancy ''shall bo filled by a rprcial election, to lie ordered within thirty days (hereafter." Doyle sivore ill as Coroner on tho iioth day of July, so that the Aldermen will have to art within a few days. The Boa: ill common wiih many people on the ouiside, has not deemed it advisable to fill tlie vacancy. Under tho new law, (he Board as at present constituted, will pass out of existence with tho current year nnd it is hardly worth while to elect an Alderman for tho Fourteenth Ward, to servo during the brief period which will interv ne. Tho Third Ward waa without an Alderman for the (en mouths immediately succeeding tho death of Charles J. Shnphard.

All tho business pertaining to tlie ward was attended to by tlie representative of an adjourning ward, and the same thing can be done now for the Fourteenth. Gossip about the. Hall lias it that the proceedings in (he court were, brought iu the interest of a candidate, and John J. Clancy, of the Board of Kducation, while nut tho candidate, is said to lie the prime mover in tlie business. Jt is nlfo reported thai "irons opposiiion io tho filling of the vacancy has come, front leading Democrats of the nerd, who fear that the antagonisms which would arise in the Aldormanic.

canvass ai.d election would tend lo injure their friends who are candidates higher offices. Assemblyman Me'a: ivn, Justice Thomas .1. Keima and Cormier Ooylo are candidates for rciioniinalioii. They live in the Fourteenth W.nd and iu the event of a special Aliler manic election would have to take sides, one way or another. It is to their interest, therefore, to have no special election.

The candidates for the short term Aldermanship are William Oveivml, president of the ward association, who is backed by Mr. Clancy ox Alderman Mark Rcarc'ion ar.d ex Cojiste.ble Tlimms Shannon. The special election will cost the city about I1A1LI10AI1 EARNINGS. I'rosiicvoui Condition of the Itoads of the a. Million Dollars to be in it Depot.

Chicago, August 15. The annr.r.1 report of the Chicago aud Northwestern Railway was issued yesterday. It shows that the gross earnings for the fiscal year ending May til were the net income fl.Oli.OOO the dividends 8 per cent, on preferred and 7 per cent, on common stock paid, leaving a surplus of Jl, 101,000. This, added to the cur', lus of the past year, places a total to the credit of the income account of The aggregate of tho funded debt at the end of tho year was During (lie past year OOO miles of new road were added to the company's system aud 135 miles of additional proprietary lines. At a meeting of the directors of the Chicago and Western Indiana road hen! here yesterday it was decided to accept the compromise ordinance making the terminus of the road in Chicago at Polk street, aud it was also tenniued to enter upon tho immcdiato erection of a depot building, to cost 500,000, and covering tho block bounded by Third and Fourth avenues and Polk aud Taylor streets, A YOUNG 3IAN FROM HAITI.

ICoiv it wns tiiat me Bol't Fifty one Iol Inrs and Half in Justice Walsh's Court This Hlorjjinaf. A fine looking swarthy fiiced man answered tho name of Frank Dunham in Justice Walsh's Court this morning. He was arrested last evening by Officer Coddington, of the Second Preciut, and there wero threo charges against him. One for intoxication, another for carrying a pistol and a third for pointing that pistol at a barkeeper in Hanley's liquor store, No. 8 Sands street.

It seems that Dunham has recently returned from Hayti, where lie. has been for a long time employed as a civil engineer, ar.d li.nl acquired considerable money; He was born in Now York, and he came here ou a trip, in company with a friend, ho crossed the bridge yesterday and went into Hanley's store. Twobeers were called for; each man laid down half a dollar in payment, and because the barkeeper took up tho one belonging to bis friend Dunham, who was drunk, ordered him lo put it down aud tako the other one. Dunham said that if tho barkeeper did not do so lie would make him, ut tho samo time drawing from a belt under his coat an immense revolver larger even than a Colt's navy. This weapon ho pointed at (he as(ouished barkeeper, who dropped (ho money quicker than a flash.

Another barkeeper ran out and got Oiiicer Coddington, who arrested Dunham. At the station house, when searched, the bolt in which ho carried his revolver wns found to bs fall of cartridges for his weapon. Each cartridge was almost as large as those used for a regulation military rifls. The complaints were duly Bwom to. Dunham admitted ho was under the' Influence of liquor, and that tho istol and cartridge belt bsloajed to him.

What Js Said of Strife ing Telegrapliers. An Important Conference with General Eckert Xo More Wires Tampered with and the Tickers iu Good Vorkingr Order. "Everything is rerouvkithly quiet," said Superintendent Humstone, at the Western Union offlco, tot a reporter this morning. "Contrary to all expectation tho wives were wot tampered with last night, and tlicra wns consequently no delay in getting nt work thia morning. Business is increasing every day, aud yet wa are ablo to handle it promptly, notwithstanding all ro ports (o tho contrary." The attitude of tho Western Union Company remains unchanged with regard to tho strike, and there is now apparently very lltllo prospect that the Brotherhood will obtain what it has deuiandKl.

A meeting of tha Board of Directors of the company will be held at noon tu dny nt the ollico of Oeneral Kehcrt, hut it is not (bought that (he question of Ilia strike will ha considered. On tho other hand, there are many among tho tdrikliig operators who havo begun to feel that It is useless (o eonliuin. the flghl any loneer. "We can't mako any tight," said one, "against such a powerful and wealthy corporation as (he Western Union, aud the mou might well give it up first as last, as they will havo to yield evotituully or seek employment elsewhere." "What do yon think will be the effect of a failure of the strike upon tlte Brotherhood of Teleg 7" "It will lie tho death of the organization, as it was of tho Ixiaguo ten years ago. for one, will never join another strike and if I had not been forced into thli one, 1 should nover havo gono out.

But I gave my word that 1 would Elicit to (he boys, and mean to keep my promise. That is the way a givai many of the men feel, but thoy will not tell ou so." Tho Gold and Stock Teiogiapli wires were all in worfc ing order this morning, tho Injuries ot yesterday hav ing been fully repaired. It is thought (hat there doubled vigilance on the pji ot Dip police, in conso qiience of yesterday's order, prevemed the wiro euttera from carrying out their usual programme last night. A COMMITTEE OF STHIKKKS VISIT TUB WE6TEBN UNION' COMPANY. At noon to day a committee of five called on General Eckert at tho Western Union Building.

They said (hat they represented tho striking operators and linemen of New York, Philadelphia and Boston, iuid desired to learn upon what terms tho strikers would bo taken back into tho employ of the company. The spokesman stated that he hoped that (heir visi( would uo( bo regarded by the Western Union Company as a sign of tho Brotherhood's weakening, as they had called without tho sanclion or consent of that body. Iu reply, General Kckert informrd them that he was not awaro of wht vacancies existed and advised them to apply for information to (heir different Tho General received the committee vory courteously, and tho result of thu interview was apparently distasteful to (ho strikers, as they had evidently expected to be takon back immediately ou the old (eriits. TUE POLICE AND THE STRIKF.I13. A delegation of Western Union olllricla called upon Superintendent Walling at Police Headquarters to day to complain of the inaction of the police in (ho troubla with the striking linemen and operators.

They bronghS witii llietu threo working lluemou and two of the chief operators employed In tho Western Uniou building, who told tho Superintendent of several instances in which tho polico had failed (o iiderfero in aBBaulta on the company's employes. In two cases, of whloh thoy gave an account, linemen repairing wires on Broadway had been assaulted by strikers, aud in each instance a policeman was in plain sight on tho otber side of tho street, but refused to go to the assistance of tho men on the pica that to do so, ho must cross into another precinct. Broadway is the dividing lino of most of the downtown precincts. In another case the ollleerdid como at (ho coll for help, but too slowly (a be of service. Tho Btrikers ran away and oscapc easily.

The superintendent listened to the complaints, ami asked the men if thoy knew the number of tho police man in question, and, learning that they did not, if thoy would be able to identify them. As they wero not cor (ain (hat (hey could, ho counseled (hem (o make (ho at. tempi snd herrafior to nolo tlio number oi any 2ollco man refusing to perform his plain duty. He promised it. such cases to bring the ofl'sudiug olllccr to prompt aud satisfactory trial for neglect of duty.

Several instances in which the police, wires liava hoaa cut have, been reported, among others tlio telephono wire that connects tho superintendent's houso with President French's residence. Superintendent Smith, of tho lire telegraph, reports, also, to Police Headquarters interference with his lines. It would," said Superintendent Malloy, take 40,000 policeman to absolutely prevent these outrages, deplorable as they avo." THE STRIKING 'LONGSHOREMEN 'I'o Iltivc a Meotiiixr nnd a. l'arado Tonight. Tlte i strike nt Woodruff's Stoves still continues, but no trnnblo has occurred.

The men, to tha number of about two hundred and fifty, aro standing about the Jornlemon street and Merchants' Stores in groups, but none of the men now at work wero molested (o day. A sutllcient force of police is on hand in caso of any disturbance. At the Merchants' Stores about thirty green hands wero put at work (his morning. They are nearly all Germans, At the Joralemou streot Stores about eightcon of tho regular men who get $2 day are employed, but there is hardly enough work ta keep them buBy. For tins evening, Mr.

Kearney, (he Prcitdnul of (ha newly organized Brooklyn Htoremen'i Protective Asso eiiitinn, has called a meeting at Irving Hall, in Columbia street, and before tho meeting there will be a parade of the strikers along Columbia and Fnrman streets. Suitable police arrangements have been mado by Acting Henry L. Jewctt, but no trouble is anticipated. A RATH ER FROLICSOME VOliTil Rescued br J'rirml Who on mi Ottii er'n Hack, Lost night Oflioov Bnrker, of tho Eleventh Precinct, saw a frolicsome young man engaged in kicking over ash bn rels down Iu South Brooklyn. Tho young gentleman had been drinking beer, and had a friend named T.

C. Calilll, of SO street, witU Iiim. Gllleei Uarker arrested tho frolicsome youth anal was taking him lo the station house, when suddonly Calull ran behind the pair and jumped on Darker'fl bark, almost knocking the policoinan down. Of cotlrso, the prisoner ran and escaped, but Barkor got a firm hold of Calull, who fought to get away. All ho got waa a couple of smai raps ol tho olhrer's club nnd a night's lodging iu the station house.

He wilt havo to stand an examination before Justice Bergen upon charge of havini; a isaulted an officer and rescued a prisoner. Ho was placed under bonds to appear. MAKING TIIK IIN.U, Tlie Ntiiv York Controller Authorized to Imkiiu Ilroolilj ii ESriiljre Itoiidw. At meeting of tho New York Tioiutl of Estimate and Appoi tionnif nt held (o day Grant, who his nat for the first time, was authorized to 1 sue Brooklyn Bridge bonds lo the amount of 11(1, IV. interest not exceeding I per cent.

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NOUTU'S, Jl Ji'J nil ton uireui. A Wife Who Left Her Husband for Another Man. The Satisfactory Closing of a Bankrupt Estate Dr. Burdick Once More iu Court. The Law News of the Day.

Judge Barnard this morning granted a decree of divorco absoluta in favor of George Balllch against Angelina Ballich. Tho parties are Austro ltalians, and werorctMiied In thia city on September 18, 1877, They have two children, aged fourtoen months and threo years and a half. Tho allegation is that the defendant abandoned tho plaintiff and her children ou June 14, 1883, and is now living with i'elipo Caccaci as his wifo at 85 Sackott Btreot. Beforo Referee W. J.

Gay uor, Benedict Martello (osdftod that tho plaintiff in his prcsenco urged his wifo to return to him and she refused, declaring her preference for Caccaci. Marie D'Esposito and her husband sworo that the defendant was living with Caccaci, and that plaintiff asked her to return to him and sho refused, saying that he had not treated her right and sho would rathor live with Caccaci. Mr. James Q. Tighe appeared for tho plaintiff.

Tho defendant put iu no answer, but wss presont at tto trial. Certiorari Granted. Judge Barnard has allowed a writ of certiorari, directing tho Commissioners of Highways of the town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and tho late Commissioners of Highways of the said town and tho Town Clerk, to return to tho Supremo Court all tho proceedings connected with tho laying out of a highway in tho village of Stony Brook, extending from tho main street to the middle of the Mill Creek and town line. The proposed highway runs through tho property and cuts up the dwelling and out houses of Daniel W. Sherry, the petitioner.

Judge Barnard says "The respondents may return any fact which (euds to sustain the requeBt to mako the order in question. Of courso the facts must bo material and must have been properly beforo them." 'Site ISnck Driver Closed Out. Chief Jvistico Barnard has grouted an injunction enjoining hack drivers from entering with hack, stage or other conveyance for passengers upon the private roadway or drive at Hotel Brighton, Coney Island, and froni setting down or taking up passengers or from soliciting passengers (hereon, or blocking up the roadway. Tho town is going to do its level best to open surf avenue right alon Die shore to tho east ond. A Special Election tor tho Fourteenth Ward.

This, morning Chief Justico Barnard of the Snpremo Court granted the application for a peremptory writ of mandamus directing tho Common Council to appoint a special election on or before September 1 to fill tho vacancy for Alderman in tho Fourteenth Ward, vacant by tho appolu(meut of Felix W. Doyle as coroner. Mr. Stoddart, attorney for tho relator, immediately started for Pougbkeopsio to get the writ of mandamus allowed. Satisfactory Closing ot a Slankrnpt Estate.

On December 1, 1882, Lucius Hart of 18 Burling slip, Now York, mado au assignment for tho benefit of creditors to Mr. John I Hill. This morning tho final order was made, discharging Mr. Hill. The aasots wero and the liabilities about $225,000, divided into threo classes First prof erred, second preferred, $12 1, 000 general, about $70,000.

A careful estimate, mado by a committeo of creditors at tho time of tho assignment, indicated full poyinont of the first preferred class with eighty per cent, to the second preferred class. Mr. Hill has improved ou these liguros, and paid tlie first preferred class in full, and the second eighty two and a half per cent. Tho estate has been closed insido of eight months. Tho creditors express obligations to Mr.

Hart aud Mr. Titrbox for the assistance rendered in winding up. tho business, which is to be continued under tho old firm name as agents. Ir. Btirdicls' Case Uci'ore Commissioner.

Horn diet. Tho examination into the case of Dr. James T. Burdick, who, it is alleged, retained 730 of pension money belonging (o John Burns, a veteran, came on before Commissioner Benedict this morning in tho United States Court room. Dr.

Burdick recalled said There were only threo persons present when tho pension papers were given. MrB. Burns intvodueed me to her brother iu law, and there was some talk about identification at Ihe Treasury Department. In the bank I gave Mr. a check for Jlf.O and Mrs.

Bums one for $100. At this time I also gave a nolo payable to John Burns for $1,125, On May 20, 1832, I gave a o'her check to Mrs. Burns for $28, aud still another olio for $128. On ono occasion Mrs. Burns called at my houso ou dates avi ride aud asked me for some money.

1 gave her $10. On July 10. 18 ,2, I gave Mrs. Burns $10, and tho day following a check for i 'iO ou October 10, If, on the 2(ith, $1 on Novomber 4, on tiie 8th, ou lKth, li inte 25, ir, interest on the December 18, January 12, fio. From January 27, 18S2, to January 27, I paid fit interest on the money in my possession.

I never solicited tbo drafts from Mrs. Burns. On the 27th of May the note? were cashed in Brooklyn. On (ho 20th of May, Mrs. Burns asked me to lako tho $1,000 and invest ii and pay her ilieintet I consented to do.

At the time that Mrs. Bums made this request, a young man named Arthur l'lynn was in tho room ami hc ud (ho conversation. W. H. Barreto, a clerk in the Pension Odice, said ho saw the checks delivered into Mr.

Burns' hands by Colonel Costar, the Pension Agent. Arthur Flynn, 10 years of ago, residing at No. 708 Lnfavotte avenue, testified that Dr. Burdick waa tho family physician. While in Dr.

Bnidiek's ohco ono day ho saw a gentleman and lady in the room. By Mr. Hobbs What did you hear between tha parties Objected to bv Mr. Angell. Question admitted.

The. witness continued I heard Dr. Burdick tell Mr. Burns that, he bad better be careful about the lnouev Mr. Burns asked the.

doctor if ho would invest it Dr. Burdick promised to pay him tho interest. John Ilohenfeld said he saw the pension papers and checks taken from the table by Dr. Burdick, and saw hiin put them in his pocket hook. IXTElU'RETEIt AKBEHG PLAYS P0LICE5IA.

DrneRiii)r a Yontli Out of Bed for Alleged Forgery. Otto A. Holmsten, a Swede, who lives nt 59 Atlantic avenue, was arrested this morning and was committed to jail for obtaining money under fulso pretenses. Mr. Holmsten is well acquainted with a Swedish girl named Anna M.

ustaffaen, who is employed at 2M DeKalu aveutie, and who has some money in the Brooklyn Savings Bank. In somo way Holmsten go hold of hor bank book, and went to the bank and wanted to draw 20 for her, telling tiie cashier slio was sick and could not go to tho bank horself. Tho cashier said ho could givo no money unless lio had an order. Holmsten went away and returned with what purported to bean order from the girl, but which is a forgery. Upon this order Hohusten When tho matter was discovered the girl procured a warrant from Justice Walsh, and Oiiicer Wuldron was charged with the elocution of it.

The officer coul 1 not find the man, and in ills extremity called upon Mr. Akbcrg, tho Swedish interpreter, who traced Holmsten to his residence and pulled him out of bed this morning, delivering him iuto the custody of Oiiicer Waidvon. MONEY MARKET. An Improved Fce.iiiff in London Over, enren for a Settlement of the Telegraphist' Strike S'ailnro of S. C.

Stead man Sc Co. Wall Strket, August 15, 3 M. It is asserted by foreign bankers that thero was absolutely no truth in tho statement cabled over from London yesterday (hat tho market Will panicky. There was no evidence of such a condition in the press reports of prices, and private advices received to day deny that there was anything moro than an unsettled feeling. To dav's cables show a recovery in the tone of the London market at the close, and there lias evidently been some good buying of stocks here for European account.

A Boston dispatch reports a decrease, of J8.tl:ill ill Union Pacific earnings for fomteen days in Earnings Alauiioha for July deciea i $210,10 and llio net eitniilies foil oil 'iOO. The amount, applicable to dividends iu July was f'l to percent, per annum. Earnings ila and St. Joseph for the first week in August deereasid I. making the Increase since January 1 Jyil.l.

hake Erie and Western, for (he lii week iu August, decreased and since January 1 the decrease is $20,00. l' iports forthe making r.l since Januarv 1. against to the same time last vear, and to the on responding period grain movement at Chicago, Milwaukee and Toledo to day was as follows tvliicaro. Mibv.vikeo 'lolodo. h.

Il.reiots vrlic.lt VU D.OVO kbi 121.1.1.0 ibs eiits CDin Shipnicnts corn Anion" the bond sales this were Atlantic, and I'acilie iueome, Nov: Y. ik, Wc shore and Buffalo, Texas i'aeilic incline, a I ditto, Iiio division', Missouri, Kansa.i an Ti xas IMi cal mortgage, Tit Dost. .11, Hartford and Erf 1st, Western Pacific 1st, 10 l', Cairo and Fulton 1st. BiiD I liichuioud aud Danville debenture, Hannibal cud St Joseph Northern IVn iiic 1st. Hnr Cedar Kapids ami Norlherii 1st, UIO tbiit.

Stales Is, Os, N'o Orleans and pacific 1st Fori V'or(h and Denver ist, ti.I. A eoiumittee of striking telegraphists wai'ed upon General Kckert, of the Western Cnioii, to day, to lis rtrss the iiuestion of resumption of employment, and tliev v. ere erred to the respective superintendents to whom application for reinstatement should lie made. The luarkut was active and vt ry strong early in the nfiern but after 1 o'clock there was a halt In the onward mov. nient.

and then the tone became irregular owing to icilizing sales. About half past 1 Ihe announcement was made of the suspension of C. Stcadmau ft but it was stated that they had no outstanding contracts. This news stilted a selling movement iv'Mu, tlio v.hiiii Ir.nlei'. hammered some i.f the specialties and the market was more or loss unsettled for a short time, but it soon became steady.

It is stated that the liabilities ot tleorge W. Dallon Co. are about and thtt if time is given them tiicy will be able to pay id full. 1. M.

Storks were generally strong at Hie close. Money loaned at 4 and at 0 per cent, (o day and closed "k'rhe following table shows tho couvse of tho Btock market for this day: 3P.M. Oiioniutr. Hight. lr.vi ruiyw.

WabMh PaclOj IT. i V. lij.i Wnbasn Pacific nrtd. ai i nfr.il imrt Hudson, llii MM 82 74 tray looy 121 121 Wl'i 110 40 '4 2 tVi 87', ifi 140 11 mi U'J 8U4 Canada Southern nO Ji Erie preferred it IToion Pacific Lake Sit in) lJ'ti Mouiaiind Essex iWest'u 121 Northwestern Ui Nortlivrcswni 1 4(1 Bock I dana US i p.vjl 0 Kfl Pan! Ul Ohio nnd MisHssidpi MX Ne Jorsov I rentral. Blj St.

Hatmlll. J.tNt. Jpfd Wi.siern Union .1 Paeitio i M.ii A tl 103 Micmeivn Contra! 8J Dalr.v.aretmd tluus Denver H10 Oramto 1 12:1 Manhattan Elevated. N. V.

Elevated Metropolian Elevated 00 Northern P.ielrie 41 Ki.i hern lV.cine. pld. jlo. Kansas A Texas. 2 Missouri i'aeinc.

1H l.omsvillo ih cilia 47! Itesuuig 81 V. Out. A Wost'o 21 St Pce.l Omnaa. HOItf h. Paul ufd P.

iu Ohio Central 8 Lake Erie Westorn 21 Pcora. Dee. i Ev'lls Tolas Pacific Nash. Dim. A St.

b. Cine. A' I'nnicy 1PV. ICclimond A nv'le. 01 Kiclliuond Terminal.

21)4 N. Y. Chic. A' St. h.

8i N. Y. Chi. St. L.

ofj Lone Island 7a Canadian Pacific 6 Oiecnii 4 TTd. Mr A an T.i'i 8H 100 122'' 122'i 1)0'," 121 lOT'i 110 tWif 83 747a 31 '4 DIM Hit siy 120 3d hit" 41 7i? 21 01 40Ti 6l'i 204 VI i.V" 2V, ll'J'X 04 75i 5 61 30', tax 38 Bl, 22 Vi 47! B2i; 21'; 10 10 oo 121 01 12'ilo 'Si 21s. 05'i 48 4 TH 21 41U Ml C7 RK 21 'i EK 27 'J 121 2B.s5 a 70" CO G5H 70 E'lif The Alleged Use of "Soap" In the Excise Board. An Ofllclal Investigation Started This Morn Ing A Strong Protest from Commissioner lauer Mi: Chapman Discovers that he Made a Mistake In Placing $200 Before Mr. Daniel Green.

John C. Chaprnrvn, who has bean for perhaps a score of years engaged In the liquor traffic, a few mouths ago sold out his store, comer Atlantib and Noskrand avenues, and boou afterward made application for a new license for a storo at No. 1,662 Atlantic avenue. While the matter wns ponding boforo tho Exciso Commissioners, it waa learned, as alleged, that Chapman had been trying to use "soap" for tho purpose of obtaining hia Ucenso, Ho approached, as stated, Mr. John Green, at bin liquor store corner Court and Pacific streets, and offered him $200, half of which was to bo given lo Commissioner Lauer and half to ho placed in Mr.

Greon's till. Mr. Green indignantly ordered Chapman to leave the place, threatening that if bo did not do bo ho would kick him round the block. Whon Chapman was asked for an explanation of his conduct by tho Commissioners, he tried to excuso himself on tho ground that ho did not know what he was doing and that nothing was further from his thoughts than to try to bribo an Exciso Commissioner. The application was refused hnt subsequently Chapman was granted a hearing and the investigation was set down for this morning.

Mr. Lauer had mcauwhilo presented tho foBowing protest to his fellow Commissioners COMMISSIONER LAUEIi'S PROTEST. Commissioners' Office, Iffice, 1 hd Excise, st 14, 1883. Department of Police an Brooklyn, N. August I protest against a licenso being granted to John Chapman for tho following reasons First He had a placo corner Atlantic and Nostrand avenues, which he sold, and now wants to open a new l'lacc.

Second Wo refused to licenso an old placo in tho neighborhood on tho protest of Mr. Flecman it would be unjust to open a new placo to any one. Third Chapman is a man of intemperate hobits and his old place was frcqueutly a resort of discharged convicts which I knew while on Penitentiary duty. Fourth He is a habitual violator of tho Sunday laws, which I have often personally observed. Fifth The place where he wishes to go to is now a cigar store and will give him frequent opportunity to do Sunday business.

Sixth There aro enough saloons already in that section of tho avenue, beside ho is an unfit man to run a saloon. Seventh He attempted to bribe mo through a friend to obtain his license by unfair means, and when I remonstrated ho said to Mr. Greon that tho money was intended for another Commissioner. I call the attention of my associates to theso factB and requost that they will (ako my protest into due consideration. Respectfully, Richard Laueu, THE INVESTIGATION.

The full Board was present this morning when tho investigation took place, and tho room was crowded with interested persons. Mr. John P. HudBou, of Tracy De Witt's office, appeared as counsel for Chapman. Mr.

Hudsou, after reading tho above protest by Mr. Lauer, objected to his sitting at tho investigation, on fli irrniitul Mint was interested. Com. Lauer I am this far interested: that I will light this licunso. Mr.

Hudson Is it as an individual or a commissioner? It seems to mo you have no right to sit on this case. General Jourdan Com. Lauer has, of course, a right to vote in this case. He cannot divest himself of his character of Commissioner. He has already declined to vote for tlie license.

Wo will now hear anyone who has an objection to make. Mr. Daniel Green, of No. 151 Court street, appeared before tho Board and said I received sub peua to appear beforo this Board, as I understand, to mako a stalemout about an offer made to me by Mr. Chapman.

I did not come here iu the light of an opponent, but 1 shall state why ho should not get alicenso 1 think this is a matter of bouiu importance, audi would profor to be sworn. Ifr. Green was then sworn and mado tho following statement As near as I can recollect Chapman called at mv storo about three weeks ago and said he was looking for a license and wanted me to intercede with Commissioner Lauer in his behalf. Ho said he had sold out his Btoro comer of Atlantic and Nostrand avenues for and that iie would have to do something to mako a living for himself and family, which was largn. I told him to go and see Mr.

Latter and stato his cr.se to him. A few days afterward he eamo back and paid lio had gone and taken another placo a cigar store. I (old him that (lie Commissioners wero nut manting any new licenses. He. asked me to eco Commissioner Lauer, and I told him that I had not time and that ho had better go himself.

I also taid that I did not think Com mifF.ioner Lauer would vote for him. I understood that lie did go and ace Commissioner Lauer. Ho called again in a few days and said, "Green, you can get that licence for me. I want a license and you can bring it to me. I am no greenhorn.

I know how it is done, nnd it doesn't make any difference to mo, long or short." Ho then took out a roll of bills and PLACED TWO $100 BILLS ON TnE COUNTER. "There is $100," ho said, 100 is to bring me my license and tho other you can put iu the drawer." I threw the hills back at his saying "there's not power enough in Brooklyn to get mo to intercede for you," He told me I misunderstood him, to which I replied, "I did not misunderstand you. Tho jano Bpcaks for itself." "Don't cut my throat," ho said, you misunderstand me. I did nut tuoau'this money for you or Mr. Lauor, I meant it for Commissioner Evans." Hn continued to sav that I misunderstood him and followed me around begging me to hear his own account of his wifo nnd family, which ho said was as tine as any in Brooklyn.

He said, "I tell yon it was not intended for you." "Who sent you to mo I asked. Ho then said that he had been sent by John Hudsou his lawyer. To Mr. Hudson I have known Mr. Chapman a long time.

He called on me three times and nsked me to intercede for him. I told him ho might use my name with Mr. Lauer if necessary. This was on tho occasion of his first visit. I did see Mr.

Latter ubout tho matter. Tho Commissioner stated that the placo Chapman wauled was not kept right. I said If you think this man will keep it better, would it not be well to give iiim a license It was tlie day after Chapman saw Mr. Lauer that he offered me tho money. I told Mr.

Lauer about the matter and said (hat I did not, in view of the offer of a bribo, think that Chapman was the proper kind of man to have a licenso. I have been in tho habit of interceding for any respectable liquor dealer with Mr. Lauer. Sonto of tho liquor dealers come to me because they know of my friendly relations with Mr. Lauor, Q.

Did Mr. Chapman (ell you tho money was intended tor Mr. Evans 7 A. I swear 2ositively that he told me that it was so intended, and that he had been sent to me by John Hudson at Ms first visit he said that he could get General aud I Baid that if that were so I might get Mr. Lauer.

Mr. Evans Havo you over interceded with mo in favor of an applicant for a license? Mr. Green I nover have so far as I can roiuemuer. WARREN G. ABIJOTT, tho brewer, or Bushwick avenue and Meserolo Btreot, was next examined.

He said that Chapman had acted in an underhand manner in getting a bill of salo from a man named Scott, who bad a liquor storo at No. 725 Gates avenue. He found that nhei ihe licenso was about to expire Citapniau had come to the excise bureau and stated that Scott had sold out to hint and that the place was to Oe turned into a fancy store. 1 own a good deal of properly, continued Mr. Abbott, in the neighborhood wiiere'chapman wants to start a store and I object to him on that account.

The reputation cf tho man is had, verv bail, so much so that if Chapman came to my brewery to make a purchase I would not tell him anvtliillg. He has the reputation of being a notorious cock lighter, rod according to reports 1 have heard, has kept a bad place. Daniel Green, the nephew of the first witness, testified ti (lie visit of Chapman to his uncle's store. He heard his uncle tell Chapman that he was done with him and chapman appealing to him not to cut his throat. WHAT CHAPMAN SATS.

Chapman on being sworn said: I live at No. 'J02 Her kimer street 1 nave ueeu in uic uquur tun yearn; mv place of business, corner of Nostrand and Atlantic avenues, was riot paying, and 1 sold it out 1 have been bobbing nronml ever sinco, looking for a license for a new placo; Mr. Hudson sent me to Mr. Given and Mr. Green sent me to Commissioner Lauer.

Lauer Did I not tell yon that there was little chance for vour getting a license Chapman You didn't break my heart with a bad answer. Mr. Green told me. that if I could get tho General he could get Air. Lauer.

I). Did you put the on the counter? Chapman I did, but 1 was thre sheets iu tho wind at the time. 1 did not mention the name of Mr. y.ll. EVANS WAS NOT IN TIIE HEAR at all.

If I wanted to give him money, I would not hnvo couui down to Mr. Green. I would have gone to some one nearer home. When I was sick one. time and wanted to get on; 1 lix the thing v.p with Ald.

nium and he brought me my license like a niau. I never had any busiuess tran. aclion of liny kind with Mr. Evans. Mr.

Evans Do yon know any one nearer homo or anv one anywhere" who could iniluenco me by any means to grant you a license Mr. No. Mr. Evau i You thought you hod got General Jour dan's vote ni 7 Mr. Chapman Well, No.

Talking about using money in the Board, 1 never heard of it from man, woman or child. in reference to Com. Lauer protest, Chapman said that lie wa i somelimes of intemperate habits he would not know an ex couviet if he saw one lie doss not consort wiih convicts, il.civs, ijavy or Caieys an ex convict inav have in his pU. he has a rigid to come there like any other man he never attempted to bribe Com. Lauer or either of the other Commissioners.

Mr. Green Did you nut tell me at the corner of Atlantic avenue and iScovmn place that yor.did not intend tiie money for Lauer but Mr. Evans, who you knew couM be reached Chapman 1 d.id not. Mr. Green 1 don't want to ask this man any moro questions.

Mr. Unison Mr. Latter, when you discovered that a permit bad been given for Mr. Chapman to reapply did von re mark that "Now I know wheru ttiatLOO went to Mr. Lauer No I never did.

Mr. Hudson then called on Mr. Cook, secretary or tho Board. Mr. Cook said that he refused to testify, and that anvtiiing thai lie said was in his official capacity, and theieiVre confidential.

Mr. ICvnns Mr. Lauer, irom your cxperienco with mo during the time wc have bcfii in the Hoard do yon consider that my action could be influenced by any such means Mr. Lauer It certainly could not be. A tew witnesses were examined witii a view to prove that chapman's character was good and that he was in the habit ol keeping a respectable place.

Tlie Commissioners at once considered the matter in executive session, aud unanimously refused to grant the Bcense. FALSEHOOD PLAINLY TROVE. A 1'ontls Who Xricd to Lie Himself Out ol a Difficulty. Peter Iiafferty, aged 10 years, of No. 421 First street, was taken to tho Fifth Precinct Station Houso last evening suffering from two severe cuts on tho arm, Tho wounded youth Btated to Sorgeaut Hsl lett, who was at the desk, that tho cut's had been inflicted by Michael Brennan, aged 12 years, who residea in tho same dwelling, during a quarrel.

The ambulance surgeon dressed Hafferty's wounds and Officer Kelly arrested young Brennan. Tho lad, who has been only three weeks in this country, was very much surprised at ids arrest and stated to tho sergeant that Rof feriy's story was a malicious fabrication. He said that tho injured youth had accidentally cut himself while engaged in the not very laudablo work of demolishing his mother's crockery. An investigation verified the lad's statement and he was discharged from custody. A JUDICIAL MARRIAGE.

'jTlirccCIiiluron ILeyitiinatcil by tlio Cerc insny. Charles Obcrlie autl ILitiio Krebs. of No. 219 Graham avenue, have been living together as man and wife, for tha past six years, and have threo chiidreu, the youngest being about two years old. A few evouingj ago, Obcrlie, it appears, had a difficulty with his companion, and threatened (o leave her.

She, fearing that he would carry out threat, applied yesterday to Justice Naeher, and obtained three warrants on (hree separate charges of illegal paternity against him, nnd this morning Court Officer Miller arrested him, and brought him before the Justice. Obcrlie thereupon consented to marry tho complainant, and after tiie ordinary court business was over, tho Justice mado (hem iitau and wifo, Obarlia being apparently perfectly satisfied to do bo. Oberiie is about forty years old, and his brido not much younger. The Republican State Committee in New York. The Convention to be Held at Kiclillelu Springs ou the 19th of September State Chieftains on Daggett's Story The Committee Unanimous for Harmony.

Tho Republican State Committee met at the Fifth avenue Hotel, Now York, to day, at a little after 12 o'clock. The meeting took place in one of tho large reception roomB on tho ground floor of the hotel, and by half past eleven tho roomy apartment was well fiiiled, many of tho members gathering early to talk over tho business likely to bo transaoted by tho committee. The present Republican Stato Committoeo was appointed at tho State Convention which selected Bccrotary Folgor as the Kepublican nomiueo for Governor. The committee, under tho direction of Mr. John F.

Smyth, carried on the Folgor campaign, and at tho timo of Folgor's nomination at least two thirds of the committee were said to bo out and out stawarts. Stuca tho tidal wave election which carried Cleveland into tho Governor's choir of tills 8tate with such an enormous majority. A change is said to have come over the character of tho Republican State Committee, and it is now said to bo strongly in favor of tho Administration. Tho committee consists of thirty three members, as follows: William II. Beard, Stephen A.

Titus, Marcus Baird, Samuel T. Maddox, DoWitt C. Wheeler, Jacob M. Patterson, Charles F. Bruder, Cornelius Van Cott, Michael Cregan, Frank Raymond, William H.

ltobort Bon, B. Piatt Carpenter, W. B. Dickey, George H. Sharpe, John F.

Smyth, Jamos S. Smart, Andrew Williams, Georgo Z. Irwin, Martin L. Stouer, Abram C. Crosby, John D.

Vrooman, T. Evans, A. M. Holmes, W. J.

Montanye, HarriBon Chamberlain, W. L. Parkhnrot, cx Se.nator Thomas C. Piatt, Chester S. Cole, Jamos Low, John M.

Davy, Charles P. Ingersoll and James D. Warren. The chairman of tho committoo is Mr. John, P.Smyth, of Albany.

Among tho prominent politicians Bcattcre.d about the lobby of the bote) before tho opening of tho meeting were Senator McArthtif, of Troy William J. Weed, of Albany General John F. Knapp, Commander Vedder, Railroad Commissioner John O'DonnolI, Ai, Daggett, and others. MarcUB Baird was met by tho F.aoib just before tho opening of tho meeting. He said Your paper has created quite a sensation in tho Republican camp by the publication of that interview with Daggett yesterday.

It is my opinion Daggett has been a little too anxious to get into print. Ho has mado some pretty strong statements, however, and I sco the Republican papers are taking it up." "There are very few tilings to bo settled by the com mittee, and there is no doubt all of the members aro intd perfect harmony." "Has New York or Brooklyn any choice of a meeting placo for tho convention UI think it is Bate to stato they will bo satisfied witll the choice of tho committee whether tho placo selected is near Now York or not. At present there is a strong boom in favor of Richfield Springs, although, my choico would be Saratoga. It is only a question of a short ride of a few hours." "Havo any other places bean mentioned Yes, Buffalo, Albany, Troy, Dtica and a few of the umaller towns have been inentincd, but I think tho feeling iB strong for Kichflold Springs." There is a report that two thirds of tho committee favor the Administration. Is thero any truth in that roport 1" I think It safe to say tho entire committoo is Btrong and solid for tho Administration.

Harmony is the watchword of tho party now, and tho committee will, it is hoped, in its deliberation picture forth tlie feeling of tho Kepublican party as a whole at this timo." JOHN r. SMYTH. Mr. John F. Smyth, the chairman of tlie committee, in a conversation with the Eagle reporter before tho opening of the meeting, said "We aro all in perfect harmony.

That interview with Daggett in yesterday's Eagle is causing a big sensation. Several of the members of the committee have spoken to mo about if. I do not caro to give an opinion regarding the statements mado by Mr. Daggett, but it seems to bo pretty generally believed that the ox Sheriff has added a telling chapter to the Dorscy affair, but I do not caro to talk about it at this time." "How will tho committee vote to day 1" I may say that the committee is in favor of Richfield Springs as the placo for holding the convention. I have received word from fifteen of the hotel keepers of Richfield Springs who agree to unite In putting up a handsome wigwam for the convention.

I have also received this morning a telegrain from Mr. Sloan, tho agent of the Delaware, Lackawana and Western Road, who offers to tako tho convention to the Springs at two third rates." Has anything been said about tbo lime of holding the convention It seems to bo generally agreed that September, tho 10th, will bo the dato selected for the meeting of tho convention." "Is there any truth in tlie report that the entire committee now favors the Administration 1" "I know nothing about that, young man," Baid Mr. Smyth, smiling. "Tho meeting to day will he simply of a busiuesr. character, and polities will not ontor into our discussions.

Wo simply come together to appoint a place of meeting for tho next convention aud settle upon a date for such convention. Nothing moro will be done." TIIE MEETING. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Smyth promptly at 12:05 o'clock aud went into secret session. The members present wero AVm. H.

Board, Marcus Bird, Samuel I. Maddox, Cornelius Van Cott, Michael Corgan, J. Raymond, Wm. Robertson, B. Ptatt Carpenter, James S.

Smart, George Z. linvin, Martin S. Stover, T. Tvans, A. M.

Holmes, W. J. Montague, W. L. Parkhurst, C.

S. Cede, John M. Davy aud James D. Warren and chairman Smyth. Mr.

John O'Brien acted as proxy for John V. Patterson, of the Seventh District; Senator Ed M. Johnson acted as proxy for John W. Vrooman, of Hie Twenty second District Assemblyman John E. Broadsky acted ns proxy for C.

DeWitt and C. Wheeler, W. Clarko acted as proxy for W. L. rarkhursf, of the Twenty seventh District General Sharpe telegraped at the last moment ho could not attend the meeting aud Mr.

Thos 0. Tealo was appointed his proxy. THE DECISION'. Rumors arrived from tho committee room from timo to time, and a report that Rochester had been decided upon as the place for holding tho convention gained some circulation. Finally, at about five minutes past one o'clock an official mcsago was sent from tho committee room announcing that on tho sixth ballot Richfield Springs had been decided upon as the meeting pla by the convention ou a vote of sixteen to fourtlen, and the dale selected for holding thu convention is tho 10th of September.

During the preliminary balloting, before the decision wns arrived at, Buffalo, Albany aud other towns received a scattering number of votes, and on the ballot before tin1 deciding one tho vote stood: Rochester, 15, and Richfield 15. The committee remained iu session after deciding upon tho place and date of the next State Republican Convention, but no further information could be. gained from tho committee room, the members failing to send out the vote by names or to give any intimation as to whether the stahviuts aud half breeds wero divided in Die voting. A NEW OKl'HAX ASYLUM. Ground Broken To day for the DIoiv nrd Illome for Colored Children.

Grrmvul wns broken tit noon to dtty for the erection of tho now building for Ihe Howard Colored Orphan Society of of Brooklyn. There was quite a large e.tt.'iular.cc of flic c. 'lined were delighted will) Ihe eereiiinnies. Tho children of the institution, numbering ninety boy. and girls, were assembled on the grounds.

They were a bright, healthy looking set of little ones, their appearance plainly indicating t'aat they were well taken cue of and that tlmy had a happy home. Altera welcome song had lieen sung by the chiUren, the vice prcsiJ. nl, Miss II. E. Tiiomi sou, read tins Cstii Psalm the children sang Superinteniii v.t W.

F. Johnson. offered prayer: another song by tho children followed. Superintendent Johnson made a brief address commendatory of the v. mk that va lieing accomplished, and urging upon (lie colored people the necessity of their doing earnest work in behalf of the asylum.

The children sang a song, ar.d the ground was then broken, Superintendent Johnson taking out the iir. i hovel full. First Directress Mrs. L. A.

Cooper followed. Aiier a number had thus le lned to start the work, tiie crowd dis' The building will front on Dean street, about UOi) feet west of Troy avenue. It will hi three stsrio high, with built, of brick with brown stone trimmings, and wilt contain all the uiodec i improvements. Its dimensions wiil be and it will afford for The, cornerstone will be laid ubout fn pteui bcr '20 and the building will be completed about Christmas. It will cost There is now a little over iu the building fund.

When $10,000 is obtained Mr. Trask will add it in accordance with a promise heretofore made. The contractor is W. Cam. eren, the architect W.

A. Muudell. The Building Committee are William F. Johnson, G. W.

Drayton and Miss S. Thompson. The institution was organized lit ISfti. It has had a hard struggle to remain in existence, buk.it is a charity to be commended, is doing a good work and worthy the aid of tiiose who can afford assist in the elevation of their fellowmen. MIIS.

MATHILDA SCHL'LTZ. On Account of Roincxlic BiJficnlties She Thrown into tho Sen SU BriprhSon ISeaeli. Mrs. Mitthiklu Schultz, ngetl 40 years, whose husband, John Hohultz, is a dyer living at GO Raymond street, left her heme yesterday afternoon to pay a visit to Coney Island. It appear tha! the unfortunate lady had previous to hrr marriage with Mr.

Schultz, which took place some, three years ago, been a resident of Texas and was at that time in ihe possession of considerable wealth, but, becoming involved in unfortunate speculations, lost all her properly, and, thinking to improve her condition, she came East, where sho met with Mr.Sehullza'.id married him. Their domei tle relationship had been of tho most peaceful and happy character up to within a recent period, whon, through the meddlesome proclivities of a lady occupant of the same dwelling, frequent uuplcasantrirs havo arisen between tho husband and wife which drove tho latter iuto such a state of despondency that she determined to seek relief in death. It was doubtless with this intention that she viaited Coney Island, where, after wandering abcut for foiiio hours brooding over Iter past and present troubles, iu a lit of mont.il aberration sho made the attempt io end her life by drowning. About o'clock in the evening she was feen by a lady ar.d gentleman standing near Enge. nau's pier at Brighton Beach noting in a very strange manner, which excited, their sut'iciom.

Suddenly she threw off her shawl and witll a wild scream rushed into the water. An alarm was immediately raisid, when Oiiicer James Lee, of tho Brighton police foice, who happened to bo near hand, rushed into the water and wiih great difficulty succeeded in bringing tho almost lifeless body ashore. Dr. Morgan was summoned, and after working as iduously for nearly an hour succeeded iu bringing tlie poor woman to consciousness, aud sho was removed iu a carriage by two of Captaui Folk's officers to the City Hospital, where sho now lies. WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1883.

TELEGRAMS. Imitators of Captain Webb to be Regarded as Insane. A Contractor Robbed and Murdered The Schooner Mnnd MuIIer Towed into Tort. Fatal Shooting Affray Suicide of a Kail road Agent. Buffalo, N.

7., August 15. An open letter hivj been addressed to Captain J. D. Bhodcs by (lio Canadian authorities stating that nny attempt by Mm or any other persons to swim tho whirlpool rapids will be looked upon as coming from an iu aauo pot aon, and that they will be prevented from car jying out, as lav as taking the water front tho Canadian shove Is concerned. A Contractor Irlurclcrcd.

Sa.v Antonio, August 15. Jamea Winter a well known contractor on the Mexican National Hallway, has been murdered near Saltillo, Hex. lie had gone to that city for funds to pay off hia employes, and while returning to camp was waylaid and killed for his money. 1'Uc Safety of t5ie Mmul SXullcr. New UHDFonn, Auguist 15.

The. schooner Maud Mnllcr, from Port Johnson for Boston, which struck on tho southwest end of Cutty Hunk on Monday night, losing her rudder and starting loak, was gotten off yesterday by wreckers, and taken in tow by a tug. She arrived at this port last night. XUc Shaw Failure. 13Nfion, August 15.

In attaching the bark of If. Shas about 760 cords, at Freuchmans Grade, on the European nnd North American division of tho Maine Contra! Railroad, near Bancroft, were passed by and tho Kingman Tannery will at once resume, beinff able to obtain bark from this unattached lot. Additional attachments on the real estate of F. Shaw Bros, have been placed in fenobscot County as follows: S. B.

Humo, of Kasl Casco National Bank, Portland, $100,000, and Samuel Greeley, of Beadficld, $40,000. Fatal sliootiiipr in Cincitmntti. Cincinnati, August 15. late last night James McDmough was fatally shot by John W. Doy, in Frank Kelley's saloon, near tho City Hospital.

McDonough, who was drunk, enforce! poy'B bedroom in a threatening manner, and accused Doy of having rubbed him tbo previous night. Doy llred tho ball striking McDonough in tho left breast. McDonough died at the hospital to day. Two years ago, McDonough killed a man named Malloy, not far from tho same place. Suicide of a linilroml Ajrciit.

Cincinnati, August 15. About midnight last night Henry L. Young, general agent in this city of the Grand Bapids a.ul Indiana EaUroad, shot himself at his office, No. 113 Vine street. He died at 3 o'clock tins morning ill the hospital.

He had been seen iu an intoxicated condition shortly beforo the Bhooting. A letter was found on Ufa person purporting to be from a cousin, threatening Young for improper relations with tho writer's wife. New Bnnlttt Washington, August 15. The Acting Controller of tha Currency to day authorized the banks below named to begin business Tho First National Bank of Taylor, Tcxa, capital $30,000 the Decatur National Bank of Decatur, capital $50 000; the South Branch Valley National Bank of Mo'orefield, West capital the First National BatikifPunasutawnoy, capital and tho First National Bank of Vancouver, Washington Territory, capital $30,000. Consolidation of Internal Revenue districts.

Washington, D. August is. Tho executive order consolidating internal revenue aiiiricts, so far as it affects the following named districts, went iuto effect to day District of Alabama, District of Colorado, Second, Fourth and Sixth districts of Virginia and First, Ninth, Twelfth, Twenty second aud Twenty third districts of Pennsylvania. The order, to far as it affects the following named districts, will go into operation on tho 20th lust. Second nnd Fourth flistricts of Iowa and the districts of Montana and Nebraska, A Mulatto Shoots Tlirce 3Icn.

Chahleston, W. August 13. On Monday night, at Fayette Station, on (lie peakc and Ohio Railroad, Leo ltccves, a mulatto, who had previously assaulted Edward Nolan, renewed tho attack and shot Nolan, John Iluddleton nnd another man whose name is unknown. Nolan and liuddlcstou oaunot live; tho other man may recover. Beeves tecaped.

Acting Secretary of IH'tivy. WlSlUNC.TON, Aug. 15. Commodore English, Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Bi cruiting, has been designated to act as Secretary of tho Navy in the absence of both the Secretary and Rcar Admiral Nichols who lias been acting as Secretary ever since Mr. Chandler was called away by the death of his mother and brother.

Admiral Nichols is going to Itichtield Spriugn, X. for a short vacation. Commodore English took charge of tho ollico to day. Universal I'eace uiou. Mystic, August 15.

Tho rvirlv irrovo meelim? of the Connecticut branch Of tho Universal Peace Union hove has been postponed to Wednesday and Thursday next week. A very large attendance Is expected. jneath of Ux linited State DifUrict Attorney Herrinston. CmcAC.o, 111., August 15. Augustus M.

Herrington, United States Attorney for Hie North rn District of Illinois, under tho adininistia tion of President liuchauau, and latterly one of tho for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, died at Geneva, 111., yesterday. Death from Injuries. Cincinnati, August IS. Keith Brown, colored, who was stabbed by Leroy Hughes on the steinier Samuel J. Keith on Monday, died at the hospital to day.

Tclegraiihlc Ureviticw. Tho Onion line steamer Arizona, O. iptain Brooks, Ironi New York August 7, arrived at (Jiic nxtown at 8 D'clock this morning on her way to Liverpool. Local rains are indie .1. fur New England on Thura flay, local rains in the middle Atlantic States on Wednesday and Thuiwlay morning, followed on Thursday nfternoon by clearing weather, with cool weather in both districts on Wednesday followed ou TlllU'ElUy by (lowly rising temperature, ao day is holiday in Paris and Hie llonrse is closed.

Genera! and Mrs. Drum left Washington this morning to meet Lieutenant anil Hunt in New York. The United States steamer Svvatara left (he New York Kavy Yard last evening for an anchorage, off Ellis Island. (The War Dc avtmei is informed that General Thos. J.

Haines, of the Sub iste ice Department, died at Hartford, on the morning of the litii iu.t. Mrs. Baker's grist mill at Colliuni, was d' stroj td by an iiiec mliary lire on Monday night. as, ln, 8..0. internal revenue to day were J27, and from customs $72 The national Iw itvlM received for redemption today am' unt to TiiK KW YOltK IMtDPV.

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Be, vi 13.v: I.UcO bids. State and VVeste. i. Si; Stale. 11.

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Nee extra plain mess, 'l'oi'i; nuiet. firm. Spot, new mess. M.73al3.. Jjird A shade ti 'tter.

ivn.icivd. M.C2'V. Butter Dull, d' Wes.iern, fciatc, lu Venn, ci'eaineiy, Dull, weak, poor to choice. Su Dn'l, w. sk.

Molasses tjuiot, uncTianged. l'etivleuui aily, lliee i tail d. ColVee 'illn, quiet. Freights linn. F.pi.

its Titrp iitiue Dull, lOalO. Bosin Steady, Tallow Firm, Western Ug Dul), THE WHATilER. PliOBAollATIIiS. W.v nisaTivs, D. (, August 15 9:30 A.M.

For the Middle Atlantic Stales partly cloudy weather Hid local rains, easterly winds, stationary temperature, or lower barometer. UUCOiiU Of TflS TiiKItMOSfETErt. The following is the ice 'rd of tlm thermometer as tei at Die Bnoo.iLYS D. u.v It 70 10 A. 77 iA.

s.it.'ie dv.fhist year 7r ITATKB. Tho followiu'; is tiio nunouueetuant ftho time and uuv.iii high water at mx York nu for to iT Aug.ist 10: V. P. lb Ti UAt of Ue.t. II t.

U. M. Hon lt i. 1 i 'j "0:17 1 0:31 3i.ut!:.!" isy ins so.v, An e. ol the Education.

JIv. TIiuiup.s 0'13iic an cx Moinliei' of tbo Board, of lMuetitlon, who has resided in the Fourteenth Ward for more than a quart of a century, was Ultr ried yest rday, at St. Stephen's Church, Summit and Hicks streets by his son, Dev. Owen O'Brien, to Miis Jhirlc.v, a sister iu law of Mr, Jacob Ilcutz, cashier of tho Kings County Bank. A reception was afterward hed after which Mr.

aud Mrs. O'Brien departed ou a veddiug trip. Mr. O'Brien, who is quifo wealthy, is mployed lu tho Itcgistrar of Arrears' office. Zymotio Constitutional 12Si 50, 851 331 121 10.701 4.93! 7.1E 2.7R, 1.001 40.3.1 IS.

01 20.87 10.41 3.79 Ijocal DoTolopmental Violence Of children under 5 years of age lliere wero 172 deadis at an annual dea(h rate of 14.37 or 51.24 per cent, of total deaths. Thero were 112 deaths under 1 year of ago or 35.32 per cent, of (o(al deaths. Tho four chief causes (0xce2Jting diarrheal) of deaths wero: Consumption, 35; marasmus, 10 pticu.rn.ouia, 11 old ago, 0. Aggregate 65, or 20.49 per cent, of total deaths. The total number of deatbB of diarrheal diseases wero 92, of which cholera Infantum caused 43.

PRESSURE Being Brought to Bear on Slcnvy SIcBci'inott. The Annoyance to Which ho is Subjected in Connection with tho Revelations Con cerniiiff his Brother Tho Fenian Brotherhood Alleged to Hare Threatened to Clean Out tho Entire Fanvjly in This Country. Tho official report of Jamoa McDcrinott's al leged perfidy, as published exclusively in tlte Eagle, has undoubtedly convinced most men that McDormott is guilty. Thousands of people, not only iu Brooklyn, but all over tho country, are denouncing him iu tho bitterest terms. Unfortunately this intense feeling ngainst him lias gono further, for during tho last day or two Henry McDormot(, his brother, lios been very seriously annoyed by members of tho Fenian Brotherhood, who havo a suspicion that he waa aware of his brother's dastardly conduct.

An Eaolk reporter learned this morning that pressuro had been brought to bear upon htm to mako a sworn statement concerning tho matters published in the Eaolk, and it is alleged that Mr. McDer mott was threatened that unless ho made a statement it would be a very serious matter for him. Further than this it is also alleged that threats havo been mado to "wipe out tho whole McDermott family in this country," This the Eagle reporter gives as tho rumor whether it is truo or not ho is not ablo to ascertain. But this fact is indisputable, that yesterday and to day several members of the Brotherhood have been trying by every means in their power to iudttco Houry McDormott to make a statement affecting his brother. It is but just to Henry McDermott to say that thoso who know him speak of him.

as an honorable gontlo mau. Ho has been employed in the Board of City Works for some years, and his record thero as a diligent and faithful public Eervaut is excellent. This afternoon HE CALLED AT TOLICE UEADQTJARTERS for advice. He is afraid, from what has been said, that his life is in danger. An Eaulk reporter saw hiin there and had a conversation with hint.

lie was laboring under great excitement and was in tears. What do these peoplo want tlio reportor asked. Why," said Mr. McDeriuutt, they demand that I shall mako a statement an affidavit verifying tbo truth of theso charges against my brother. Good God, I can't do thai I know as little shout him as probably any one who know him, except that lie lias always been a curse to mo aud my family, no matter whether lie is Ipuocoiit or guilty.

For God's sake, what can I say You know Jim, yourself, and you know tlio sort of a matt ho was. Ho never said a word to me about any business of this kind, Biid I never suspected him capable of such a thing until these storio came so (hick and damaging (ha( ovou I could not ovorlook them. Well, what did 1 do? I said to hiin, 'Jim, iB there any truth iu this Ho laughed the mat(er off and (old me that theso charges were nothing but a pack of lies ond for mo not to bother my head about them. I told him that if (hoy wero lies he ought to deny them, and ho told mo not to worry, that thero was no necessity of doing anything of tho sort, and that when tho proper time came ho would bo set right. Why, I knew absolutely nothing.

I don't know of my own knowledge whether Jim is innocent or guiKy. I was never his confidant. I am as innocent of any knowledge of hia actB as an unborn babe. He has given mo trouble enough, God knows, and ovory ono who knows me I tliink will bear me out that I havo always tried to act square and honorably. Why I should be dogged iu this manner and havo my lifo in peril I don't know.

I'm no coward. I'll face any man, I'll do anything that becomes a man, but I don't want to be going around night and day in fear of getting shot in tho back. But these people aro bo unreasonable they want me to toll something that I know nothing about, and it seems as though they wero inclined to wreak their vengeanco on mo for what Jim has done, or may havo duuo, and of which I am perrectly innocent." Inspector Jowett Baid that Mr. McDermott should simply attend (o his own duties', and act as if nothing had occurred, PATRONAGE. Commissioner Reeve Gets His First Appointment.

Talk ot Removals in tlie Charities Department and What tlie Commissioner Says About it An Increase ol' I'ny for tlio Nurses at the County Buildiiiirs Clear ing Out Able Bodied Paupers. Uncle Joo ltoovo sneeuoded in socuriug tin appointment at the hands of his Democratic colleagues iu tho Charities Department this morning. Tluichas been a good deal of talk about sweeping changes among the employes at the Penitentiary and tlio County Buildings, but when Commissioner lussam is approached upon (he subject he falls into revurin which cuiiiiol bo disturbed, and when Mr. Heeve is asked to be communicative ho talks of other tilings with much enthusiasm. This morning Mr.

0. E. Beach was appointed clerk in the Central office. "I think you had better provide for his compensation in the said Commissioner Kiusain, rather dryly. It would ho a good Idea," responded Mr.

Jleove. Ci.inniiasioner Van eicleu, what do you think about The president Dm Board thought eight hundred dollars would be enough to pay (he new man, hut Commissioner Ki.ssam was ijuito convinced that if Beach was worth anything at all he was worth a thousand dollars. If he was not worth lhat he was Hurilt nothing. "I'll split the difference between you I wo gent! said Mr. lteeve rather blandly, "and call it nine hundred liars." This is what Mr.

Beach will receive. IP is lo be set to work at once upon what i.s to he lino a i the Comity Ward Investigation Bureau. The Sunervis irs are at work upon the same matter. A special committee in" the Board has visitu 1 many of the institutions in which children a maintained at county cost. It win supposed that many of the wards were not legitimate on Ihe comity and that the iuvestig iti would bring considerable crookcdueM to light.

If any hope in ibis direction were i nlertiiined by those ho prompted the investigation they have not li. eu lvali.ed. It has been nl. ea ly c. itabli.

di that the aullio.ilie i of the di fit runt orphan hoin are dealing fait ly Willi the county, and give a roluni u' the amount invested such as could be had from no other otiiee. Those of the wards who did not graduate from the. I'latlnish pe. ho.ise, dignified by Ihe name of nur i ery, give proof in their anpearaneo of excellent care those who were transferred from the luilery, ill a majority of inslunees, still wear traeos ol negleet which was synonymous witll barbarity. iMr.

He.icli is to see lliattliecoiiiityd not pay for imaginary wards or for the care of children whue lurcnU me able to support them. "What foundation is there for ihe rumors to the ef feet that you have reached an understanding with Commissioner ivi. sam v.ith reference to oillcial changes said an reporter to Mr. P.cevc. 'T can hardly say there is was (he answer.

"Wc. have been talking matters over, and will probably roach homo conclusion by the end ot the week." "Are you going to make holcsale removals "Oh, no. Nothing of that kind is thought of. No man who does his duty well is iu danger, aud polities will not influence whatever we may do." Bi fore adjourning, ihe Board increased the pay of a class of employes whose salaries have always been at a figure scarcely creditable to the county. There aro about one hundred and twenty five nurses at the County Buildings, the females receiving from fl2 to fll a month, and tho males from $18 to ,20.

A year ago tho department was threatened with a serious deficiency, and as is usually tho caso under such conditions the worst paid of tho employes had to suffer for it. There will be enough money at the Board's disposal during the present fiscal year to permit a restoration. Hereafter the female inirros. will receivo from J12 lo $IC, and tho males from IS to $20. The Board ban ordered the discharge of a largo number of paupers reported by Wat den Murray as being dmal to the task of supporting themselves.

TIIE MASONIC TUIFAMaL. ASSE.UUIA'. Election awl liwiallntlon oi Officer. Denvi August 5. The election of oiiieeis of tho General Grand Council of Itoyal and Select Masons took place yettetday at tho Triennial Assembly now in session, with tho foUowing result: M.

P. General Grand Master, G. M. Osgood, of Buffalo, N. B.

General Grand Deputy Master, George J. Piuekard, of New OtImf, It. U. General Grand P. O.

and (tesrjt: Tf. Cooley, Minneapolis, P. General Grand Treasurer Orestes A. B. Sentcti, Columbus, O.

P. General Grand Becoriler, Benjamin Halter, Memphis, P. General Grand Captain of Guards, Koburt Van Vo sales, Indiana P. General Grand Conductor of tho Council, John Height, Homerville, Mass. P.

General Grand Marshal, Henry S. Grme, Los Angeles, Cala. P. General Grand Steward, L. Mason, Baltimore, Md.

The officers were installed by P. M. I. Grand Muster Alfred F. Chapman, General Grand High Priest, of Bos ten, Has.

THE SARATOGA RACES. Sahatoga, N. Y. August 15. The weather to day is warm and tho raco track is iu fine condition, Tho attendance of spectators is quite largo.

Finsx Bacf, Purse $300 for maiden two years old mile. Blastfinit, Powhatan second. Bob May third. Time, Tho second race, 1 mile and 500 yards, was won by Capias, Wapakonita second, Bald Hornet third. Time LOCKED OAKS.

Courtney and Iee Male 4Se rowl BSowl. Tiie Fiist Trial Heat of tho Professional Oarsmen at the Watkins Regatta Hart well, of Uo.sfon, Wins the Amateur Race. Watkins, N. August 15. In tho first trial heat of the professional boat raco, Wallace, Boss, Plaisted, Griffin, Leo aud Courtney started at A.

M. in the order named. Boss took tho water first ana secured a fino lead. Plaisted was second, Lee third, Courtney fourth and Gilflln fifth. Courtney drew up to third placo very easily, and was soon contesting for second position.

But Leo steered toward the outside and almost across Courtney's course, so hat at the half mile they had almost locked oara and Courtney had virtually ceased to exert himself. They rowed alongside in this mannor for noarly a mile before Lee would take his own course. At one time it appeared as if Leo would get the lead, but lie only held it niomeiitftrilj', and Robs won the heat in 10:42 by half a length, Lee second and Courtney third. Tha latter was at least a length in tha rear of Boss. The crowd howled its disappointment, as it was evident that this would shut Courtney out of tho second trial heat, and so out of any contest with Hanlan.

It would havo looked like a clear put up job, if Courtnoy had not claimed second place, ou account of Lee's approximate foul. It is not decided as yet by the referee ar.d judges whether to allow a foul, as far a3 learned, but they probably will not. The interest in tho regatta will, to a great extent, cease in that event. THE AMATEUR RACE. Thia morning the oarsmen were all in fino trim and the ariaugemenU for tho raco wero perfect.

A crowd of 5,000 persons are in attendance. The harvest of tho pickpockets yesterday continues to day richer than over. Tho roughs of the entire Stato have contorod here. Tho Begatta Coiumitteo aro courteous, but failed to provido a conveyance for the press, aud the reporters had to supply their own steamer from which iiio raca was observed poorly ut best. Tho oarsmen wera ordered into position the first heat at 0:30 o'clock for tho amateur race, but were slow iu answering tho call.

The course is on the west side of tho lake, one mile and li half straight away, rowing toward Watkins. Tho men iu the amateur race wero all in position at 10.05 o'clock. Griggs, of llomellsville, next to shore; Hin. ton, of Auburn, second; Hartwell, of Boston, third aud Gallaghan, of Elmira, ouiside. Hartwell led at the start, Hinton second, Gallaghan next, Griggs falling several lengths behind on tho first quarter.

The other three wero kept close together, Hinton keeping very close to Hartwell, with Gallaghan a close third. Gallaghan kept elesc lo the shore and Hinton well out. All spurted at tho start and ooou showed signs of fatigue. At the half mile Hinton was next to Hartwell. Oallgahan rested and thon pressed on with renewed vigor.

Hinton ami Hartwell kept about even. In the latter half of tho course Hinton pulled a faster oar by several strokes to tho minute. It was a continual spuri between tho tiro. OF BOSTON, TUB WINNER. Hartwell, still close to tho shore, spurted on tho last end and won with comparative ease iu 11 30 by about one length, Gallaghan third.

It was a vory beautiful close contest between the first two, far better than hofhippodrotning'' professional contest on which there had, of course, been grave doubts concerning Courtney. Hanlan lias acted the gentleman hero In a speech last night ho manfully apologized to the public for so far forgetting himself at Ugdensburg as to bo betrayed into the use of ungentlemanly language. Courtney lias fewer friends than ever, and it will make little difference to him in his futnro career whether he and Lee had an understanding on tho fouling matter or not. FROM EUROPE. Indications of Another Earthquake in Xschia.

Arrest of Students in Russia An Appeal Filed Against the Yerdict in the Canon Bernard Case Sudden Death of an American at Berlin Deaths from CholeraFatal Accident at a Mine Twelve Men Instantly Killed. London, August 15. There are alarming signs of an cartliunake in Serrara, on the Island of Ischin. The springs are drying up and smoke is issuing from fissures in the ground. The Minister of Public Works has issued an order for the immediate erection of huts for the accommodation of the people in ease they are compelled to vacate their houses.

lEiiasiau Students Arrested. London, August 15. A dispatch to (ho Time from St. lYIersburg snys: 11 Beferring to the situation of affairs in that country, that arrests of students occur daily, much dissatisfaction has been discovered at the Cadet School in tho south. As regards the attitude of tlin sturtenns in tho civil schools, the minister of education has addressed a circular to all of his subordinates.

More or less important (races of piviagiwila havo been discovered in thirteen gymnasium and ten schools of the secondary class." The Case of Canon 55ornard. August 15. Tho public prosecutor has appealed against the verdict of not guiity in the case of Canon Bernard, who was charged with breach of trust and purloining money anil slick from the Episeova.l palace of Touruaiv. Sudden EJeatli olait Autcvicau at ISeilin. August 15.

Mr. a manufacturer of Chic.ig 111., was seized Willi an apoplectic lit iu the Thiergarteli, last evening, died soon alier. fatal jaiiitaa' Accident. J.onpon, August 15. While thirteen men were being hauled to the surfaco at a uuee nt ar the town of Bedrulh, ''oi innill, day, the rope attached to the car iu which lhcy were sir.nd ing, broke.

Tweive of the men were precipitated to tho bottom of Hie shaft and instantly killed. '5'Uu Cortes. M.uiiiin, August 15. The Cabinet have fixed on the Ifltli instant as tlie date for the elections of tiie members of the te. Erom notern.

August 13. The number of deaths here yesterday from cholera was forty. August There were nine deaths from cholera in this city yesterday. The Waters oS' flic Nile lEecedintr. Caiiio, August 15.

The Kivor Nilo is falling, and there are no longer any fears of a Hood. Two Ironclad i'or China. BKKMN, August 15. It is stated that China has ordered two largo ironclads to be built nt Kiel. niSTftlt'T ATTOK.VKY D0WX1XG.

The ICsaniiijation Adjourned Until the 22nd inst. Hl'ntek's Point, B. August 15. The, examination of the charges against District Attorney Downing was resumed this morning, and after additional testimony by the accused, the case wns adjourned to August as. HE 1)11 NOT ASSAULT.

But Ele IVill Kemeiiber tho Sentence. JiuiiOo Pryor is a coal honvor. Ho is nuilictcu to the habit of using lbymds stronger than water. Yesterday he started down yrtle avenue, striking on I right and left, al every one he met. lie knocie.d clown S.dlic Sai and Caroline BoKoi'd iu fr cf No.

avenue. Jnt ai that moment Otiicer irip pened along, av.d li" put a check to further pitgiiisiic demonstraiiot.s by taking l'ryorin custody. Two charges of assault and one of intoxication were made against him before Justice. Massey this morning. I phad to the charge of he responded, "but I do not hitting this woman." Well, I remember that you hit me," said Mrs.

Bel ford, with energy, io the amusement of the spectators in the court. Yon don't remember it asked the magistrate of the accused. '( No, I don't," was Pryor's responso. Well, you will remember the sentence I am about to impose," said ihe justice. "You will takflniuo months in tho Penitentiary, being three months on each charge.

A CLEAR LIGHT Shed on Labor Troubles Before an Investigating Committee. Continuation of tho Work of tho United States Senatorial Sub Committee in tho Now York Post Office Jluildiug; Important Testimony Given by a Resident of Brooklyn. The United States Senatorial Bub Coiiomit teo on Labor and Education resumed its investigation in regard lo tlie telegraph strike this morning, in tho Post Office building, Now York, Senator Blair of New Hampshire, the Chairman Senator Pugh, of Alabama Senator George, of Mississippi Senator CsH, of Florida, and Senator Aldrich, of Rhode Island, wero presont, Tho examination of John S. McClelland wsh continued. He submitted, iu accordance with the request of the committee, a quantity of ovidence which ho had prepared, in regard to tho iron clad oaths which employers in various industries were iu tho habit of administering to their workmon wlieu they received them into their service.

Tho first was that used by the pottery manufacturers of East Liverpool, Ohio, last year. It was in consequence of a lockout that the. condition waa placed in tho contract, without subscribing winch, tho workmon would not bo given employment. Tho contract was printed upon a slip of paper aud was as follows A hereby agree to work for at my trade at tho regular established prices, doing my work in a good, workman like manner, withdrawing from tho Knights of Labor and iguoring all outside parties, committees and trade or labor associations and also agreo not to connect myself with the Knights of Labor or any similar organization or to join in any meeting or procession of such organizations while in tho employo of said This was subscribed by tho following firms West, Havdwick William Brunt, Henry Loiighliu, Knowles, Taylor Kuowlcs, William Flcutkc, Goodwill Brothers, Wallaco Chetwood, George S. Harker and was dated June 2, 1882.

Mr. McClelland also stated that he could produce men now in tlie employ of tho Western Union Company who had taken similar oaths when they wero given employment that thoy would not connect themselves with Biiy organization of labor or association of operation. Threats had been frequently made by many railroad companies that thoy would discharge any men whom they discovered to ho members of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers. Among others the Pennsylvania railroad, and the Michigan Central Company had employed this means. Another instance of tho means taken by capital (o enslave the working man was given in the contract of lease executed by tho Hawks' Nests Coal Company of Austed, West Vircinia, and its employes, for tho rent ol houses upon the property of the company.

The lease contained a clause, stating that both parties waived their rights under the law to require notice to terminate tno tenancy unuer uio tease. iie contiiiions upon which the employers of Kimball cigarette manufacturers, of Rochester, N. were received into (lie employ of (he company after some trouble in regard to wages, was that they should disconnect themselves with any labor organization, to which they might belong. This condition was rigidly inforced. A CIRCULAR LETTER recently issued by W.

S. Rogers shoo manufac Cincinnati, and sent to various firms in tho same business iu that vicinity, stated that the persons named in tho letter should not be hired If they applied for employment. The names of sixteen female workers appeared in tho document, who had been discharged by Rogers because they had refused to abandon tho union, of which they wore members. Mr. McClelland stated that a short tinioagoovcr a hundred employes of thu firm of J.

P. S. H. Smith, shoo manufacturers of Burlington, N. had been discharged because they refused to give up their union.

Tho firm stated that they did not object to their men belonging to a labor organization in Philadelphia or Camden, but they did not think they were capable of carrying on an organization of their own. Statistics were furnished by Mr. McClelland hijregard to the strikes which had occurred during recent years. Since 1S70 tho number of recorded strikes which occurred in Europe was The trado in which the most frequent strikes occurred was the coal miners, whose condition is considered the lowest. Tho building trade came next in order.

The. largest number of strikes occurred during tho last three years of this period. The lime lost in strikes was an important element to be considered. Tlie statistics showed that during the tell years weeks or 51,10 2 days hud been lost by the men who engaged ill them, representing wages amounting to Of (he entire number of strikes occurring T2 were known to have been won by tho workmen, 180 lost and 01 compromised, leaving about 2,000 unaccounted for, and which in nil probability had been lost by those engaged in them. Thero were no collected statistics in regard to strikes in this country.

Mr. McClelland thought that strikes were the result of an increase of intelligence on the pari of (ho workmen. Thoy were (ho result not so much of an action ou tho part of ihe employer in reducing wages, hut in the effort of tho workmen to securo a higher compensation for tllctr labor and a desire to benefit tho condition of the laboring classes. That was tho explanation of the present telegraphers' strike. A remcdv suggested by tho witness for securing a moro equitable distribution of wealth between the laborer and capitalist, would bo that the Governtueut should take charge of all brunches of industry as it had for the mail carrying for the country.

This system could, lie thought, he applied to all private industries as well as to tho telegraphic industry. The present system or laws, as applicable io individuals and all social in stitnUons he admitted, would hava to be changod as it had, he said, been built up by the. exercises of unrestrained human greed. Human nature must bo changed before such result could be obtained, and this could bo done by the gradual improvement of all classes. The Government could initiate this system by taking under its control the telegraphic industry of tho country, ns it is done in England.

John Mitchell, the editor of the Tckfiraphcrs' Adi o. cate, was the next witness. The Telegraphers' Brotherhood, he stated, was organized to protect the operators and linemen trout the tyranny and oppression of the officials of the company, aud to secure a recognition of their rights. He was formerly a eablo operator at North Sydney, Cupe Breton, but resigned on account of a difference with the manager. Ho wss told when ho resigned he would never be able to obtain employment in the Western Union Company.

He went to Chicago and remained there for six years, and did not go into the telegraph business again until about two years ago, when he went into tho Western Union olliee in this city. He hail made several applications for an increase of salary, but he had Ceeu put oft' every time. This was the it mid course of the company iu re gard to tiie applications of ils employes. Patrick .1. Tiormiy, an operator of tho Western Union Company at his own request testified to the committee that the longer a man remained with tho company the smaller his salary became.

Alfred II. Seymour, of Brooklyn, an operator of 00 years' experience, testified that he represented no labor organization, but he was associated with the telegraph strikers because he knew that their grievanrei were real. He. was manager of tho operating room of tho Mutual Union Company up to the time of its absorption by tho Western Union Company. I'ifieen years ago lie left the employe of tho Western Union Company, where lie held the position of a chief operator ou account of a private difference with bin BUperiors and bad never returned to the company si.H'e lhat time.

Mr. Seymour considered that the compensation of a class operator should not be less than JI00 a month, and while he was manager of the Mutual Union he always endeavored to pay his men at that rate. Tim increase, of Hi percent, ou their salaries demanded by the operators was in his c. iuioli entirely wirliin reason. The hours of labor shov.l'l never exeee.il eight.

He did not know another operator who had eu in thu business' as long as hiuisell, and he had never known of a man who iie.d accumulated 1,000. i tils was in many eases owing to the habits of extravagance of the' I'ljei alor. But the men a'l a class were obliged to live" and dress well as they wore always, so to spiak, under inspection or on parade. The cm loves of mercantile companies were much better paid than operators occupying positions of corresponding responsibility. There were no prospects of promotion in the Western Union Company, on account of tho existence ring in which all the officials from tho acting president and general manager down to the superintendents of the operating room were interested.

HEWS ABOUT BIG SI'AN. Another tlalMc h'olifcil Bffow li! Car aro 4o he Sivttcilxeil on thu Eiritigc Tiio Viaduct. Another ste) toward tho operation of tho bridge railway was mado yesterday afternoon, when one of the auxiliary ropes for switching cars on the New York side was spliced aud adjusted in the presence of Colonel Paine and other mechanical gentlemen. This rope will be dependent on tha main cable for its action, but it. can be stopped even while tho great cable is in motion by a very simplo process.

The switching will bo conducted on tho following plan: When a cat' arrives al New York from Brooklyn and slops nt tho point it where the big cable leaves the north track and passes over to tho soutu uaea a uummy cat mee aud couples it. This dummy is moved by the auxiliary rope and draws the passenger car on to the switch whence it glides by gravitation to tho starting point on the south track. These dummies will be used for no other purpose than for switching tlie cars. Many people at first thought that the dummies would draw the passenger cars over the bridge, but they will now see their proper use. Tho small rope was in motion ail the morning, and as Colonel Paine has taken a good deal of interest in the splicing operation he was glad to see the cable running to his satisfaction.

The Colonel is also working on tho car grips aud iu a day or so ho expects to have them adjusted on all the cars. This important step having been taken, but little will remain tobodono iu getting tho cars in operation for the public accommodation. All the ironwork for the viaduct is being made iu Pat erson, N. aud Mr. McNulty often pays a visit to that city to see what progress the manufacturers aro making with tho work.

Tho exterior of this extension, from Sands s(rce( (o High, will look much like the exterior of the station and the entrance to tho bridge, but tho viaduct will have a wooden deck instead of an asphalt cue, as is (he caso with the railroad station. The granite base stones, Bixty in number, for tho support of tho iron columns, have arrived from Connecticut aud will be placed in position immediately. Tlie temporary trcstlework across Sands street will be takon down by Mr. McNuity on tho arrival of all the ironwork. When this extension is finished and some slight work done at the New York station, tlie bridge will then lie thoroughly completed and workmen will he seau only occasionally on the span (o make some necessary repairs.

During the past few day3 hardly a binglo accident has occurred on the bridge, AN ITALIAN SHOOTS A COUNTRYMAN, HUllins' Kiit'i mutant! with a Shot Sn al the t'itvnw Elaiiroad Station. The police of the Thirty fourth York, telegraphed to Superintendent Walling to at half past six this morning, I.ottt no Delorenzo, age 14, of No. 283 East Twentieth street, wss shot dead with a shot gnu by Charles Cresafalli, of No. 143 Third avenue, at tha West Farms Railroad Station in tho Town ot Westchester. Both the men are Italians.

CtvH afalli wa3 arrested by Olfiecr Brady of the Thirty fourth Precinct, and was taken to tho Tremont Police Station, together with all tiie witnesses of the tragedy. A Westchester Coroner took chargo of tha body and tho inquest..