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SATS IT IS BLACKMAIL. TWENTY FIRST WARD REPUBLICANS ANOTHER HAUL. HELPING HANDS MINOR PLACES SHE THREW HERSELF DOWNSTAIRS, But Did Not Impose Upon tho OU icera of the Court. MUNICIPAL. O'CLOCK EDITION EXPECTING SERIOUS TROUBLE.

A Striker Stabbed by a Won Union Man in Chicago. CniCAGO, January 8. Ono of tho now men omployod by tho Maxwell Ki Mimra wnn nttftiucnd iw two strikers near tho cor The Answer Which Mr. Sutton makes to Serious Charges, Mr. James Sutton, a resident of Platbush and proprietor of the Alditie Art Journal, was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Grant, on an order granted by Judge Donohue, of New York, aud gave $5,000 ball in a suit brought by Edward P.

Brown, of, Orient, L. for the loss of tho services of his daughter, Jennie May Brown. Miss Brown charges that sho was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. 8utton in 1880, who professed to admire hor voice and to bo desirous of giviug hor a musical oducatlon.

She then wont to llvo with tho Buttons, shortly after which Mr. Sutton became vory attontlve to her. Miss Brown told Mrs. 8utton of her husband's conduct and she said, It Is all right If he doos love you. Wo do not make ourselves and we cannot soy whom we would and whom we would not love." In the Spring of 1881, Mr.

Sutton, sho says, took her to a doctor to whom he paid $100, and In March, 1883, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton wanted hor to go to Europo. This she refused to and tho doctor was again Last 8ummor Mr. Sutton wont West and then Miss Brown alleges that she shook herself free from hia Influence, and when lie returned she would have nothing more to do with him.

Then, because of his cruelty sho left his house In November and returned to her paronts. Mr. Sutton was seon by an Eaoi.h reporter thla morning in his office, 40 Voaey streot, Now York, and asked whnt he had to aay with reference to the charges brought against him. It 1b," said ho, nothing but speculation on the value of peace and quiet in a family. It is a puro fabrication and is done for monoy.

The smart lawyers who havo charge of the caao brought it to light because thoy feared it would drop when money could not bo extortod from mo. The wholo tronble arises out of the fact that wo would not allow Miss Brown to como homo at three o'clock In tho morning in tho company of Btrango men, whon she could not give an account of horself. Wo took hor bo cause sho profo3sod love for my wife and determined to give hor a musical education. Sho wanted to go ou the varioty stago, and that wo would not allow. Fiually we could not stand her any longor and my wife allowod hor $5 a wook for hor support and gavo her all tho furniture she had lu her room.

She then took a room In St. Felix stroot so as to bo near her musical professor. At tho end of throo weeks alio domanded moro money aud threatened if it were not given her to bring this suit. I then said she should not get a cent. This is the result.

My lawyer, Mr. Darlington, will have the case brought to Brooklyn for trial. NOT THE MAN. Officer Keegan Undergoes an Inspection. He Declares That Ho Never Saw the Woman Who is Lookinsr for Her Rnu away Husnaud, and the Lady Reluctantly Concedes it.

Thomas Keegau was recognized from the time of his marriage, twelve years ago, up to December, 1878. as one of tho modol husbands of the section of the city lu which his wife nnd ho lived. Ho had become the father of throo children when he disappeared mysteriously from his home a couple of days before Chrislmas seven years ago. Sinco that timo Mrs. Koegan and her children have had a hard time of it.

She secured employment as a domestic In the Rervico of a Twenty fourth Ward family and placed the children In ouo of tho county Institutions. Sho nevor cvnnnd looking out sharply for her husband, although sho waa many times disappointed. had aixmt given up hope of over seeing Keegan nurain when a neighbor rosidinyclose her'residonce. 1,708 Pacific street, told her that she had seen the recalcitrant husband patrolling his beat on Tompkins avenue, aad that ho was attached as a patrolman to Caplain McLaughlin's Precinct. Mrs.

Keegan at onco started lor tho (fates avenue station, and claims that the only information she could obtain there wus to I lie effect that a person somewhat similar in appearance to her husband and bearing the same, name was lu the employment of tho city ns a policeman. Further inquiries at Police lleadquarlei'8 conllrmod this statement. Mrs. Keegan lias sinco boon unable to obtain an Interview with her husband. Sho asked the aid of the Charities Commissioners, and Commissioner Hynes asked that tho guardian of the peaeo visit 44i Fulton Officer Keegan, burly aud loud voicod, showo I up this morning, ns did the lady who claimed him for her husband.

Sho was sitting in the outer ollice whilo Onluor Koogan discoursed about the weather to tho Commissioner. They were confronted aud a highly dramatic sceno ensued. Mrs. Keegan looked intently at the brass buttons and turned tho stout officer of the law around three or four limes. He utterly fnilcd to recognize the womnu and admitted to tho Commissioner that he had been married himself within a short timo nnd lii'ed with his wlfo at 198 Hall street Mrs Keegan at length admitted that OHicer Ifergnn was not her husband although he did look like him.

ASHI.VTO. IV TKOrilliR. A Colorrrt AittipiUhy to the t'lii Kriiijru ISim Into the ('liitchow of the l.nw. John Washington, colored, went on a spree Tuesday ovoning and in an attompt to cl enn out a Chinese laundry on Myrtle avenue he ran into the clutches of tho law. Policeman Stephen Martin, of tho Fourth Precinct, took tho festive John to tho lockup.

Yesterday morning he made the acquaintance of Justice Kenna, in tho latter's court room. Whero do you livo? asked tho magistrate. I live at Fulton Near what other Btreet is that "I couldn't tell you that, Judge," said Washington, "I am a poor hand at remembering He said ho lived in Fifty ninth street, Now York," interposed Policeman Vnrtin. "How about that, Washington? "asked tho Court. "I used to live there, sir." What kind of a house is Fulton street 1 WoMhiiiglon liesilali for a moment and suid, It is a large tenement houfle." I iliiTer with you there," said the Judge.

Twenty nine days." BRUTAL THOMAS BilBVY.W. Jtaltin Miisil'js of IMatcN anil Tjvrirots oi SSiN XVite and Children. When Thomas Bn.nntin, of 57 Greenpoint avenue, rouchod homo la niht iu an intoxicated condition ho sked his wife for money with which lo purceaso moro liquor, and upon her rofusnl to give him any he flung at her a heavy plato which struck her left wrist and sovorod ono of the small arteries. Ho then caught her by the hair and threw her to tho floor. Regaining hor feet Mrs.

Hrennan hurried to tho Seventh Precinct Police Station. Meanwhile Brcnnan throw a plato at his 0 year old boy. It struck tho little fellow on the right hand and nearly cut off his thumb. Bronnan was lust about to attack the boy again when Policeman Sohwartz, who had responded to Mrs. Hronnan's appeal, entered tho room and arrosted the brutal husband and father.

Bronnan was locked up and this morning was committed by Justico Naohor to await examination. Mrs. Brounnn and her boy aro under tho enro of a physician. UNION SERVICES AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH. Some ot the PantorM wlio will Participate in Them.

Union religious services, in which tho following pastors will tako pnrt, will be held at Plymouth Church on the oveningiiof Monday, Tuesday, Wednosday, Thursday oud Friday noxt, at 7:30 o'clock: Tho Fleet street Church, Itov. Mr. Parding ton; tho Sands streot Church, Itev. Mr. Streeter; tho Washington atreet Church, Kev.

Mr. Williams; tho York street Church, ltev. Mr. Hamilton; tho Johu Bon stroot Church, Hov. Mr.

Snnds: tho Wcsloyau Church, Hov. Mr. Thomas; the Zlou Church, Itov. Mr. Swcors; the Central (Bridgo stroet) Church, Rov.

Mr. Gossler; tlio Concord stroot Church, Dev. Mr. Dixon; the Mnyflowor Mission Church, Miss Crane, missionary: tho Bethel Mission Church, Mrs. Maekay, nilasionory; tlio Plymouth Church, Kov.

Honry Ward Bcochor. Theservicoa will bo begun by tho flinging of hymuB at 7:30 o'clock. All the seats will bo froo. Those who doslro can purchaso of the ushers all the 400 hymns for 5 cents. THOUGHT TO BE OUT OF DANOKK.

Roger Gilligan, the hoy who was stabbed by Joseph White with a pair of scissors iu their boarding house on Front Btreet on Sunday night, and who Is now nt tho Homoopathlo Hospital, was reported yostorday to bo vory much bottor. Dr. Robinson thinks that hlB chaucea lor recovery aro good. CHARGED WITH FALSE PBETEXSES. William H.

Thurhor, of 1(10 South Fourth. Btreet, wna arrested at 8 o'clock yesterday by Officer Pool, on a warrant of Justice Naohor'a obtained on an affidavit of William L. Hollor, of 52 West Nineteenth street, Now York, ns agont for tho Buffalo Spoclnlty Manufactory Compnny, charged with obtained goods to tho value of 510 by false pre tenso3. rBEPARINfi TO COLLECT FEES. The Board of Health of Newtown has given notice to tho offleora of all tho cometerios that on Sunday and thoroaftor a foe of $1 will bo oxnetod for overy body buried.

Lutheran Comotory will collect tho feo by adding tl to tho cost of each grave. DESrONDEHCY WAS THK CAUSE. Rose Manei, of 281 Mulberry street, Now York, committed sulcldo this morning by swallowing parts groeu. Ono of her ohlldrou dlod yesterday, and doapondoncy is said to have been the cause of the fatal act. BRODOK AS A RUNNER.

Yesterday afternoon a man coolly helped himself to two ovorcoats which wero hanging in front of Adolph Brodok's storo, NM Fulton street. Tho proprietor flaw him and gave chase. On Doughty streot the thiol throw his plundor into a hallway and escaped. A JURY DISAGREES. The jury which listened to tho testimony lu tho trial of Mrs.

Lottio Rookwoll, for grand larceny, retired onrly yoBtorday afternoon, Thoy remained out until 9 o'clook, whon thoy camo Into tho court room with tho announcement that thoy could not agree. They stood nine for conviction and throo for acquittal, The accused Is on bail, and will bo tried again, Five cases of frozen nose 'vyere reported to the bridge police during the oarly morning hours. It was cold on tho structure, ond the cold was of a deceptive sort, favorable for congealing noseo. DiBCtisslna a Rumor that the Campaign Committee Misappropriated Funds A regular meeting of the Twenty first Ward Republican Afisoclotion was held lost ovenlng, In the Wigwam, on Throop avenue, near Myrtle. Honry E.

Phillips ocoupied the ohoir, and George E. Pashley recorded. The inspectors of election reported the names of tho officers elected at the last primary. Tho report was received aud adopted. Mr.

J. H. Hartlett waa then Installed as president, Charlos Kollina as secretary and N. Monck as treasurer. After speeches by the retiring and the nowly installed officers ton names woro enrollod.

Mr. Pashley stated that for some timo past rumors had boon afloat that the Campaign Committee had misappropriated fundB that had beon collected for political purposos. He moved that a committoe of flvo be appointed to Investigate had been done with the. money thua collected. Mr.

Spellman moved to table tho wholo matter. Mr. Monck said that he was a momber of the Campaign Committee, and that ho considered the motion a personal insult. He stated that thoro was no need of his boing whitewashed. After the question had been thoroughly discussed, the motion to table was carried.

THOUGHT IT A LEUAL DIVORCE. CJowo ot the Kreujrer BIohui Conspiracy Case. The case of tho peoplo ngainst William Julius Kruegor, charged with conspiracy to iuduco Miss Kate Blohm to marry William Kruegor, a married man, camo up again beforo Justice Naeher this afternoon, Mr, Davis continuing the case for tho defense. William J. Kruoger, as a witness In his own be half, tostlflod that tho divorce agreement betwoon him and hia wife had been drawn up by him on his Wife's suggestion'.

His wlfo represented t6 him that she had obtained a Now York lawyer's opinion on tho form of an agreement, and said thot she waa satisfied that it constituted a legal divorce. William Hnsenteufel, of 118 Kast Eighty seventh street, Now York, testified that ho wrote a lottor to Krueger at tho Instance of Mrs. Krueger, and came ovar from New Y'ork and made arrungoinonts, with Kruoger's consent, to take Mrs. Kruoger as his wlfo, believing that he had a perfect right to marry hor; he had told witness that alio was divorced; notthor Kruoger, Mrs. Kruoger, nor witness hiniBelf over made any arrangements to Induce MIbb Blohm to marry Kruegor.

The defonae here rested aud the Justice Intimated that he would reserve his decision for ono week. ARE THEY SAFE School Boilers in the Hands of Janitors. Employes Who Have No Qualifications for tho Position Duty ns Engineers. The YioTrs of Foreman Tliake. The DeWitt Clinton and Executive Brotherhoods of Enginoere were quoted through their executive offleora in a New Y'ork newspaper this morning as saying that Brooklyn's public schools were In danger from the possibility of boiler explosions, tho boilers belug under the chargo of Janitors who had had 110 englnooritig experience nud who woro unlicensed.

In relation to this matter, Foreman John Thake, of tho Board of Education Engineering Dopartmont, Bald this morning: "There is one engineer apportioned to each school. He also acts as Janitor. He is not usually but before appointment ho is examined by Kngiuecr Cunningham. Tho Janitors of tho day schools bank thoir Arcs at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and are supposed to see to them again about six hours later. The Board of Health, Binco an outbreak of typhoid in a Janitor's family sometime elnce ordored that these officials be not allowed lo reside in tho school building, and as a eoimequenee Janitors often find it nocessary to live a long distance from the structuro under their chargo.

I have heard complaints from Janitors, more especially in buildings iu which two engines are kept running such as No. 43 and the now Training School. They say that two engines are more than a man can well nltoud to alone in addition to the care of the building aud the ordinary work of a Janitor. Tho law requiring that an engineer be licensed does not apply, I think, to low pressure engines, aud all our boilers nro Buch. Ourcnginos are never higher than ten pound pressure, i he old fashioned boilers are what Is knowu as shell boilers while tho now ones are sectional and provided with automatic escape pipes thus proveuting tho possi hllitv of explosion.

However, not more than a third of our schools are fitted with those now boilers. I think the Hoard ahould employ an extra man In each school building where the old shell boiler is Btill in Tho work.of the engineer is done directly under tho supervision of the Heating and Ventilating Committee, of which body Mr. McN'amee, a practi cal aud clear headed man is chairman. THEY WOKE CI'lZKS'j CLOTHES. And Han No Trouble Purchasing Drinks.

Last week Theophilis Oilman, who is the ssoo of the bar prlvilo.s in the American Hotel, 2S Fulton street, was convicted boforo Judge Walsh of having soid liquor without a license. ITo was put under bonds or In other words sentence was sus pended. From information received tho police wero led to believe that (l'iliiinn was not keeping his promise, and proceeded to sot a trap for him. This morning William Smith, Johnson, Joseph l.ang and William Uolhart, all oflicers of the First Precinct, who woro only appointed last week, Btrollod Into (iilpinn's bar about noou, all wearing citizen's clothes. Behind the bar was I'cter Harrison, of 1KH Hudson avenue.

The officers called for beer or whisky, as their taste dictated, and wero served with their fnvorito bovorngea without any question. After taking the drinks the oflleors informed Harrison that he was under arrest. He was taken before Judge Walsh aud committed for examination. Oilman was ordered to bo rearrested on tho old charge, aud in a few niluutos was brought into court. "On this charge to which you pleaded guilty last week," said the Judge, "I sentonco you to pay a flue of $100 or to aland committed for 100 days.

He had not the money with him and was sent down lo Jail. MRS. MORAX'S VAGARIES. is Likely Find ffHerxeli' at the Asylum again. Martha Moran, of M0 North Eighth Rtreet, E.

was committed to tho insano asylum at Flat buah on tho affidavits of Drs. Youug and Ktono about two months ago. Sho was a peddler, and poasessod of somo proporty. Hor husbnnil had deserted her, aud other relatives moved for a committoo on lunacy to oxamine into her condition. The result of this legal movement was tho release of Mrs.

Mornn. A couple of daj's later one of Captain Williams' policemen picked her up in an Intoxicated condition in Now Y'ork, and sho was sent to tho Island. When tho period of her incarcoratlon had elapsed she roturnod to Brooklyn, but her manner of living was such that Judge Naeher sent her to Raymond street Jail, so that her sanity might ho Inquired into. Dr. Y'ouug visited her again this morning.

Sho will probably bo sent back to Flat bush. SXRAK THIEVES AT WORK. The Results ot Their Activity in Ilrook lyia VcfttcrdajTa Early yestertlny morning a quantity of clothing valued at 12 was stolon from Mrs. llolono S. Lassen's residence, Henry street.

Later in the day Detective Chambers found the proporty in Mc Aloenan's pawn shop, on Snnds streot. Last night fifteen yards of black plush valued nt J45 woro Btolon from tho front of L. Somorvillo's dry goods store, 355 Washington Btroet. Yesterday afternoon a $12 overcoat was carried away from OoodBtcin's store, 65 Myrtlo nvenuo. A J50 overcoat which waa stolon from Wnrron C.

Barber's houso, 414 Clermont avenuo, on the 4th Instant, was found yesterday by Detective Price in Nowman's pawnshop. A set of harness worth $10 was stolon from Joshua Powell's stablo, on Sumner avenue, noar Greene, on Sunday night. A BABY IX AS ASU BARREL. Last evening Mrs. Charles H.

Morrel of 290 Cjuiucy streot, found a bundle lying in tho basement nrea of hor house. Sho thought It contained a plaBter of paria image, bo she Btates, and threw it into tho ash barrel. This morning she discovered that tho bundlo contained the body of a nowly born baby. The police wero notified and tho body was taken to the Morgue. Tho paronts of the child aro unknown.

OUT 01' TOWS FKBSOXAI, XOTES. Mrs. Edwards, of Westhampton, died on Wednesday, at the ago of ninety four yoarB. Mrs. Charlos 9.

Loper and family will reside in Brooklyn hereafter. Tho Rov. Mr. Brlon, of Brldgehainpton, was presented with a study chair aud a sum of money last ovoning. "HEAR NEW BAB'S DAY." George Ackerraan, a mild looking man of .10, was found wandering in tho street last evening by Policeman Albert Smith.

Where do you llvo, Ackormnn asked the Court The prisoner hositated for a few moments and then replied, "Near New Y'ear's day." Ho was remanded to bo examined as to his sanity. DB. CRUIKSHAKK A VICTIM. Dr. Cruilcshnnk, of 310 Jay street, reported to tho pollco last night that a plaid blankot had beon stolen from hia wagon whilo it was standing in front of his rosldonco.

Ho says that loss than a mouth ago a valuable robe nud a rubber mat were stolon from him. A BRIEF SPELL OF LIBERTY. James Gallagher, 17 years old, who was ar rostod last night by Ofilcor Tommo on a charge of vagrancy, soizod a favorablo opportunity this morning aud escaped from tho Second Preolnet Station House. Ho was rocapturod in a very short time and takon before Judge Walsh, who committed him for six months. A few days ago ho was arrested on a charge of larceny, but escaped conviction.

SIXTY DAYS FOR LARCENY. Andrew Carey was arrested at five o'clock laat ovoning by Policeman KoBsIer, of. tho Twelfth Precinct, for Bteoling a quantity of ladies' wearing apparol from Isaac Wolsraaa, of 1,900 Fulton street, When arraigned boforo Justico mna this morning Carey pleaded guilty and was Bontoncod to the Pen Itcntlary (or sixty daya, Mary Jane Gallagher was arraigned before Justice Kenna this mornlug on complaint of her husband, Patrick, of St. Marks, neltr Rockaway avonue, who charged hor with being an habitual drunkard. Mrs.

Gallagher was roloaae fourwooks ago from the Penitentiary, whore Bho had served a short term for larcony, "How do you pload to this chargo asked Justico Kenna. "As God Is my Judgo, I am not guilty, your Honor. Sinco my roleaso from prison, I have supportod myself and four childrou by work and by begging from door to door. My husband has given me but seventeen cents for tho past four weeks." "You and your husband havo figured quite conspicuously In this oourt during tho last year. I know that your husband Is not the mOBt energetic of men, but I bollovo tho blamo is lorgely on your side.

I will adjourn this case for a wook." When the fomalo prisoners were marched from tho pen ou their way to the Black Maria which stood In front of the court room, Mrs. Gallagher was QrBt in lino. As Bho reached tho head of tho stairway leading to tho street Bho suddonly threw up her arms and fell headlong down tho stairs. When picked up she said that she had broken a leg, but as she had played tho same trick beforo, sho was bundled into the van. WAS IT SOLD? Information Concerning the Granting of Licenses.

The Alleged Crookedness in the Excise Department What Commissioner Partridge Hns to Say About it. James Wells, who was arraigned before Judge Walsh yesterday morning on a chargo of having obtained $r0 under false pretenses from saloon keeper Peter llartman, of PJ9 Jefferson stroet, aud who wus sent down to jail to await examination on tho 11th instant, was, lato in the afternoon, hailed out. Kichard G. Phelps, of 101 Lowla avenuo, becamo security for him in tlio sum of $1,000. As statod in yesterday's K.tfii.K llartman alleges that he paid to Wells on receiving a promise from tho lattor that the sum was to be used In." fixing" parties on whose influence depended the oblnining of liis license.

The members of tho Excise Board and all the clerks in tlio department aro naturally very much interested hi the case, as, until tho mat ter is fully cleared up, every one of tliem rests under moro or less suspicion. Commissioner Par tridge, whon spoken to on the this morning, said that he wus very glad the matter had boon ventilated by the papers so thoroughly. I shall not tako any further action," lie contin ued, unit! tho courts have acted. Tho affair Is in their hands uow, and when I havo all the sworn evidence beforo I shall know betler what to do. From whispers ami indirect information I have for a long timo suspected ili.it something has boon go tug on similar to what Wells is charged with having done.

I could not proreod against any ono on sus piciou and waited until I received definite information that crooked work wa being attempted. Information obtained in this doparlmont might easily bo made use of. in an Impropor manner. An applicant for a lieouao might havo a friond or acquaintance who might again be a friond of a clork lu the department. The clork might hnd out a a mittor of friendship that the license wus to he granted and blight tell his frieud, who, if he wore so disposed, might in turn tell the applicant.

This might be done without any design of making lamwy, and in that mio the clerk would not bo to blamo. But if, on the other hand, he should sell the Information, ho has tho moans of obtaining and persuading tho applicant into the belief that it was through his tntluonco tho permit had beou granted; then ho would be guilty and no longer fit to hold a posiil iii of trust. Tho same thlug might occur iu (he I' dice Department. There are several por.sons who have aooosa to tie eligible list. They could find out who was at the head, go to tho man and promise tliut for a money consideration they would gel him plaoe on the force.

In due timo tho man would bo appointed, and If any agreement had boon entorod into botween the two tho clork would rocoivo his bribe. This, to my knowledge, has uever been done in either department, and I only mention it to show how easily It could bo dono. I am very anxious, for the reputation of the dopartmont, thnt this Wells matter should be thoroughly sifted; but, as I said beforo. I shall wait until tho cso has boon tried boforo Judge Walsh." Louis Froolich said this morning that llartman, who is a member of the Liquor Dealers' Association, had made In all threo applications for a license for his premisos. On the first two occasions ho received a decided refusal, but on the third Commissioners Partridge and Lauor voted to grant him the license Commissiouar Evans voted In the negative.

Whon Hartman got his liconse ho wont to VI mer'B brewery aud, lu tho preseuco of Collector Bocksr and othors, said You seo, I havo got my liconse, after all. It is easy enough to do when you sot about it tho right way." Previous to this a great doal of supposed Influence had boon brought to bear on the Commissioners, but 11 was of uo avail. MONEY MARKET, Bar Silver Still Declining The New UumI Bound Freight Pool Condition of tbe Coal Trade Stocks Dull. Wai.i. Street, January 8 3 P.

M. Among the sales of bonds this afternoon wore: Erie id con llSJtf Union Poc 1st lltjj OreShart 1st. Kon Puc con Oreguu Nut 5i 1 '2Ji Tex Pacific Rio 8i.t6H4ej West Shore 4s. do iuo Mo in 4 Tex 1t 117 Kan Om ihv IK) do IRnTfiM Western 2d U'3J St i Fran UUs C.lWi, iiul'nsl SI Vj. do iicn rate 10 Huh trust lilt) Lake Shorn A Vnc iuc 1'ji' 'H Gmnd Ulund 1st aloli do 1st Luck 14 liiK.mt Tenu con I'd! Uitiro ullon isr ao mo inv'' i WhIikmIi div 87h8G Ckh South 'id 41 HIM 48 9()allt)h 93 dnStLdir 1T lnd Bloom iW inc Chi St Lit .111 j9 'Liik.

A inn. LonK Island Ut iU4 SMi'tiiaky dir. Pi.nria inc. iBnff eoo. Mo Pu nic con.

U.too A Of oun, Gulf C. AS 2d do ino Chic Bur 4s 13 jNor Pacific 2d SI A Ohio rur MblOM jltock Island Si 1MH KicIlA Dan con I 'i iT.UOC 1st Metropolitan 2d lOH IS. A Tumi Ilnntn con Atch C.d 4Pc 1st Valley 1st Kii Al Susq con 0a lis ST Cunt deb 6s lOilif Snutn Carolina lit ITO Bar silvor Is ipiotcd in London at 46 7 16 pence per ounce, showing a steadily declining market. Some commission brokers aro advising their cus toniers that until something definite ia done by Congroas in reference to silvor thore will bo very little profit for outsiders In the markot. It is expocted that the now EaBt bound freight pool will bo organized to day with Mr.

Midgsly ns commissioner, and that It will Include business west of Milwaukee. Nothing will bo dono, howover, unless tho Chicago and Atlantic Is represented at tho conference. The recent strong tone for Erlo preferred was due to a report that a dividend will shortly be paid. Exchange is dull and without special feature at unchanged rntos and there Is no Immediate prospect of an advance. Coal dealers say that no reduction in prices by any of tho companies is probahlo while tho weathor continues cold, but that tho markot is gottiug easier and it is constantly changing.

Increased activity is roportod in the dry goods trade, not only horo, but at the West and South. StockB woro steady this afternoon and tho tone was firm at a fractional recovery from the prices ruling at noon. Attor ono o'clock the speculation became tame nnd tho Uuotuatious were within very narrow limits. It is reportod iliat tho Lackawanna haa reduced tho price of coal 10 cents per ton. Stocks were Irregular In the late trade and at tho closo.

Money loaned at per cont. and at 2 and closed about 2. Tho following table shows the course ot tho stock market tor this day Oponiiiff. Hichest. 66 42 43'; 43S, 1'J Lowest.

65M 41a 43'i 43S 48 Closinjc. 43S 48 Canadian OMji Cana Southern 4a Central Nowfjeraey. Central PaciBc 43fi Chattanooga 49 ChoBippiike Ohio Ohes. a Ohio 1st pfd Ohos. A Ohio 2d ifd Oil caKO A Alton Chic, Bur.

A Quincy. 189 C.S lnd. NSh Colorado Oo! 24 Delaware Hudson. Lark. 4 West'n.

123', 131U. 58 t3i 123i 139X way, 67 24', 9S J9M eS 6W 5li ,32 HU'i 2. IT Wifi 81 44 20 3S Den. AKio 19K a. 5.

32 U'lJi 27 a 17 87S 83 llOii 20 'i 120 35 tvast Tennesson East Tenneunoe Tirio I' 07 9: 21P 57 140U 18 83 8y 41 an.1 12IK. 10 50" 31 112 ''Jt 20 21 28 if UO'l 24k 405 20S1 107 C57J 21 134. 22 Erie pfd HockhiK Illinois, i.tmira. ml. West.

Bloom. A West. Lake Krie Jc 17? LaVo Shore Inland 83J4 Lou. Nash 4 1 Manitoba 112 Manhattan 20 jviannaiian m. upn.

120 Mctnpais unas Michigan Central Minn. A St. Mluu. St. L.

Kail. fc Mo. Pacific. N. Y.

Cnnlral N. Chic. 4 St. N.Y..C!hio 6Nt.L. pfd N.

V. 4 N. Knc K. A N. It W.

ptd. Northwestern Northivostprn pfd 36 50 307. 112 2i 61) 30 HIM lOVi 9 20M 28" 595i 40 1IW 33 C'i 21 131 3'rl" 139 23'i Wi 122 10J. 53, 50 aoj; 112 10. .7, 9 20 20 109 2S" 2i 40.V 20 MX csy MX 134 21 So' 129" 2.1'i 103 'MH 11M r.4 74 j.

Vtyi Northern I'acilic Northern Pacific pfd 21'. 24'i Omaha Omaha pfd Out. Wostoiu Oregon Nav Oregon Trans Pacific Mail Feoria ulhuan Reading Richmond A Richmuiid Terminal Rooh. Pitts Hock Island St. L.

,4 St. L. ASnnF. St. L.

S. l' lt ptd. St. Paul St. Paul pfd Tixas Jr.

Pacific Union Pacific Wabash Wabash iuji 20 KIT 21 134 22 12'V MM 48J 103 55 12 23 4i 103 bf 9SV 122K 5'i llii woaMrn union. Tho following tablo shows tho oi quotation for ftovorumcnt bouvis at iuj rospjjtlvo c.vlU first Last Loard. 112, 123 123 1234 board. 112'i! ll'ltf 123 123 lOPi 125X U.S. Vis, 1891.nwr U.S.

)4. 1891, ooup U.S. 1W, rop U.S. 4s, 1907, coup U.S. 3a 8,3.

Unrroucy 6s JIHS. VAX N'ASIE'S LOSS. Mrs. Van Koine, of GO Court street, informed the pollco yesterday that whilo riding on a Fulton street car on Wednosday last sho lost a uooketbook containing a valuable diamond ring. BUSISSSS FAILURES LAST WEEK.

There were 336 failures in tlio United States and Canada roported to G. Bun of the Mercantllo Agenoy, during tho past, week, being the largest wools sinoe January, 1883. Extended to the Would be Suicide. David Gindeu's Family No Longer iii Danger of Starvation Fellow Countrymen Going to His ilelfef. David GindeUjthe unfortunate ltussiau who, deaponnent and tlrod of life, attompted to Jump oft the bridge yestorday afternoon, was admitted to bail by Judgo Walsh this morning.

David Singer, who koeps a clothing storo at 58 Aihintio avenuo, bocame security in tho sum of 2nn for his appearance on Tuesday next. Mr. linger had never heard of the man bofore and was moved by compassion to take up hie case. Ho said that ho would obtalq work for him at his trade, that of cloak prcsaer, iif ouo of tho Xow York establishments. There wera sovoral othor countrymen of Oridou's in court thla morning, among whom wore Samuel tioodiitoin, tha Bridge stroet pawnbroKor, and Itabbl William Sparger, of the State stroet Synagogue A subscription was taken up aud the sum of 60 realized.

It will be paid out to Gindon in such sums as his future circumstances necessitate. Ho had very llttlo to say, butsoomed to be extremely thankful for the kindness shown him. Yestorday afternoon a3 soon as the unfortunate position in whicll Giuden's family was placed became known In Justice Walsh Court, $13 was raised at once by persons who hoard the story, and Court Officer Uurns waa sent over to 151 Attornoy streot, whero the would be suicide lias boon living since llio 1st of January, to Investigate the case and pay ovor the money to Mrs. Ginden It he found sho was in need of it. Ho found that 151 was a large three story brick building and that three or four families woro living on eacfl Iloor.

With some difficulty he discovered Mrs. Gin den ou the top floor. Her two rooms were scantily furnished, but olean. Ouo child about a yea nnd a half old was lying Bick in a cradle, two others, agod about 3 and 5 yearn respectively were seated ou a sofa and the mother hold a baby lu hor arms. Sho could speak uo Kuglish and Of hcer lii own had to call a neighbor to act a inter porter.

She said that for the last live weeks her husband hnd been out of work, l'oiniing to the empty stovo sho said, 11 You see wo havo no Are and wo have not a piece of bread in the house' When told what hor husband had done, sho seemed very sorry that he should have attempted his own life. The ofllcer gave her the money and told hor that in all probability she would ro ceiie more when charitable poopo heard of thoir circumstances. Sho was protufe In hei thanks and invoked every kind of blessing on ths heads of those who had stretched out their bauds to help hor. Bridgo Police Captain Ward sent Ofllcer Dooley to find Mrs. Ginden soon after her husband's arrest.

Ho had hard work to do it. ihe family being known to tho neighbors by the name of Ginsberg. Officer Barnes had not arrived yet with tlio monoy from Justice Walsh's Court aud Hooley took measures for the relief. Mrs. Giiuloii called at the bridge omce this morning and there received a liberal collection taken up by the uilii.ials.

Sha said hor husband was from Courlaud, llussla, and had sorvod in tho Russian army, she was sent homo with assurances that her husband would soon bo with her. A little later Gluden came lu with his new found frionds, who, after making some Inquiries, went with him to Hew York, to invcstlf at tho case further. COURT CALEXDAR. unc Which Will bo Called for Trial Next Monday. The followiug are the day calendars for next Monday In the Circuit and City courts, Judga ijortlelt ill ins in Part I.

find Judgo OiilJen in Part 11.: Circuit Court 16. Cooke vs. Grosjean Manufac Juring tympany; 2M, Schraome vs. Ci eightou; 40, va. McCaffrey; 392, Tiieimevs.

Giilen; 07, cooke vs. L. I. H. It.

80, Uuuu vs. Thayer; 86, right vs. Lldgorwood Manufacturing Company; 1. Murphy vs. Mairs; 33, Fog vs.

Buchanan; 283, Murray vs. Smith; 300 and 307, Kenncy vs. Home Bunefit Association; 817, Kelly vs. Old Culouy S. 819, Duckers vs.

Metal Screw Company: 320, CorbetC vs. 1. C. H. 11.

367, Smith vs. Roberts oUT. Apman vs. Henderson: 391, Simon vs. Jacobs; 123, Knglo druin vs.

I. K. 8S, l'eople of tho Slate of lyew York vs. Areasburu; 90, Allen vs. Walnon: 91, doubly vs.

Hamilton; 92, Taylor vs. Flood; ID, Fort vs. Norton. City Coubt Part Judge Van Wyck; Part Judge Clement: Nos. 103, Stacom' vs.

Hazeltine; 107. Brnun vs. Harliuau; 210, Wlwoto vs. Dressier; 170, Gallagher vs. Thu Brooklyn Klovatod H.

K. Willeins vs. Wlllems vs. Schlier; 71, Hyams VS. Zechlal; 72, Urania vs.

echini; 86, Gordon va. Asch 163, henschner vs. Tlegeiiheimer; Corr vs. The Metropolitan Life Insurance 113, Weg maun vs. Uruujes and another; l.M, Cunningham vs.

Donneli; 159, Hayes vs. lirumell; 172, Biggs va, Angus; ITS, Wallace vs. Hildreth; Simpson ve. Wecnsler; ISO, Muller vs. Scharnumii 199, Heltzog va.

Inorarity; 207, Ireland vs. Heed; 231, Cameron vs. Long Island H. R. 76, Maguire vs.

Corbally; 232, Andrews, vs. Uosmoud ot al; wan, Husted vs. Roche; 5, Brush and another vs. Lonhart; 18, Courtney vs. Llowd; Generalski vs.

Xowald; 22S, Murray vs. Zeiss; 159. Hayes vs. Bromell; 48, Cooke vs. llels aud another; 99, vs.

Steurer( 157, Wetzel vs. I'lmor; 160, Leonard aud another vs.1 Phillips; 161, Ferus vs. Forns; 162, Stnpleton TB. Strgkeretal; 164, Weekes vs. Wei wood; 166, Froa.

man vs. Donohue; 169, OBter vs. Tho Brooklyn cltj K. H. Co.

171, Hoffman vs. Seydler. Special Term Judge Reynolds. No. 23, Flanagan vs.

Uollingsworth Kyau. GRAND LARCENY CASES. Several Deteudmitu Held for ibe Oran4 Jury by Justice Naeher, Jacob Zuick, Frederick Lutz and Frederics Hockol, three email boys who wore arrested December 26, on a charge of stealing the horse and wagon of John C. Daytou, of 68 Thud Btroet, wer this afteruoou held by Justice Naoher for tne Grand Jury. Lawrence Niebe, John Hoffman and Jacob Slelchei for burglariously entering tho butcher shop ol Blum Levy, In Meserolo street, were also con, mined for the Grand Jury.

Dcan'b IS lieu title Villa Aro a suro cure, a superior remedy, almost infallible: 60q Hale's Honey, tho gnl cough euro, 25c, 50o. and tl, Gt.KNN'u heals and beautifies tho skin Gekman Cohn Kkmovkh kills corns and bunions; 25c. Hill's Haik and Whiskeb Dyk, black and brown; 50o, Pike's Toothache Duoi'swill euro in one minut; 35c Seal Cap, Turli.tiis and Glores, Coachmen's Capes, Glnvea and MuUlnrs. Fur robes, fur trimmings, etc. BaLCH, FaiCS A 370 Fulton si.

your Other New Year HoNOlutlons Res Ive to use Bknson's Plasters only hereafter and to be deluded no longer wita the cheap and inoffective old slylo plasters. Nona but BiSiSON'S relievu lame baok. luuih.iKu and all aches aud pains, prompUy and oom plutuiy. Seal Sacqiios, Dolmans, Visites, Newmarkets. Klecant furs nnd trimmings.

Reduced prices. Balch, Prick A 37G Fulton street. An Amusing: Picture Card Given with Bach cake of KtrtKMAK's Boiiax Soap. Aof your grocor tor it. Seal Short Wraps, Knulisli Jackets, seal and astrakhan.

Closo prices. Balch, Pbice 4 37G Fulton st. DIED. OI'P On Friday, January 8, HENRY Orp, in his 61st year. Funeral will tako place on Sunday, at 1:30 P.

from his latd residence, 23 Decatur st. Sl EC I A I. AD IHT IS E.l I XTS. OtTRNKAY BURN HAM. 124.

126, 123 ATLANTIC AVENUE, IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN FINE DRY GOODS. SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, PLUSHES. MOURNING GOODS and choice DRESS FABRICS. CAMELS' HAIR SHAWLS, CLOAKS and WRAP! BLANKETS, DOWN QUILTS, COMFORTABLES, SHADES, CURTAINS and UPHOLSTERY GOODS. CARTWRIGHT 4 WARNER'S HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR in all Rrados, aud best nuuhties only, at greatly reduced prices.

MORLEY'S FINK HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR A SPECIALTY. LACES, EMBROIDERIES, DRKSS TRIMMINGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, GLOVES, PRINTS, GINGHAMS aud DOMESTIC GOODS. Novelties in TABLE COVERS, HUGS, Ac. FINE SILK UMBRELLAS, in natnral handles and Sterling silver mountings. GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS in groat vs rioty.

4 B. offor iho choicest and best stock of roods to bs found, eomjileto in overy department, and at prices In variably low as can be obtainod anywhere. lOAL, t.50 PER TON. Z. O.

NELSON A RON. GRATE COAL, $4.50 per ton, delivered. EGG COAL, $4.50 per ton, delivered. STOVE COAL, $4.75 per ton, delivered. CHESTNUT COAL, $4.50 per ton, delivered.

CHESTNUT NO. 2 COAL, SJI.OO pur ton delivered. Our CHESTNUT NO. 2 isft Utile smaller than regular Oliestnnt Coal and is not Chestnut No. 4 or Pea Coal, bus aa prepared by us for domestic uso is larger than either.

If tried once you willburn no other in sui.ill stoves. BEST QUALITY OF LEHIGH COAL ON HAND. DEGRAW STREET, ONGOWANUS CANAL. '25 ATLANTIC AVENUE, NEAR SOUTH FERRY. 356 FULTON STREET, CORNER RED HOOK LANEV 810 FULTON STREET, NEAR VANDKRBU.T AVENUE.

FULTON STREET, CORNER RAYMOND. 305 FLATBUSH AVENUE, OITOSITE SIXTH, 693 FIFTH AVENUE, NEAR PROSPECT. Postal and telopheno orders ailed promptly. Z. O.

NELSON A SON. l'HF SUPERVISOR OF THETOWN OF NEW L0T3, Kincs County, New Yrk. hereby invites pv. for tho purchase ol bond of said town of the value ot $5,680, flvo let $1,000 and ono fc $o8i. to uo.ir Interest at firo Dor centum per annum, payable iu twenty years, or at the option of tho Supirviaer of town, lit any timo within s.iid twenty years Said houd boing ono of tho sorio3 of bonds denominated "Town Improvement Bends" issued under and in pursuance Chapter 400 ot tho Laws of Ibrto, of the Stato of New York.

Ali propo ala must bo 6oaIod and directod or delivered to the undersigned at hi3 residence ou Fulton avenue. East Now York, in said town, on or beforo the 20th P. M. The Supervisor teaems the riaht to reject ono enov all hida. Datd Et New York, January 8, 1880.

jaS, 16,80 HENRY TOU'Knl, Supsrril How Burton T. Beach Made a Big Strike. A Well to do Brooklynite Who was Fleeced to the Tune of Over Ten Thousand Dollars Tho Old Story of a Wicked Partner. Some facts of a character calculated to throw moro light on the operations of Mr. Burton T.

Beach, the lawyer whose appoarance in local political circles croated something of a sensation a year or two ago, havo Just como tothe surface. Beach is tho son of a Methodist clergyman, no studied law In tho University of New York and was admitted to the bar. Thoro he mot tho son of another well known Methodist clergyman, who was ono of tho most distinguished law Btudonts In the unlvorslty. Tho two young men formed a law partnership and immediately fell Into a good practice. Booch's partner, who is now ono of tho best known and most promising lawyers in New York, had an cxtonded acquaintance with people iu this city.

Through him Beach obtained an access to local roliglous circlos. Beach provod to bo a young man of agreeable presence, pleasing conversation, and among roliglous peoplo vory devout. He soon becamo a leador lu church sociablOB and many times preached to congregations in this city with much success, On one of these occasions ho made tho acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E.

Reddish, of 350 McDonough street, this city. He was invited to call and dine and soon convinced the lady and gentleman that ho was a most exomplai young man. Ills law practice also Increased, and everything indicated that at no distant day young Boach would be one of the most prominent men of Brooklyn. Whon at tho height of his popularity he dropped In ou his friend, Mr. Reddish, and, in au excited manner, told him that Mb partner was a defaulter of trust funds to tho amount of Tho honor of his partner's fathor, ho said, was also involved.

The partieB to whom the trust bolongod wero suspicious and soon would ho clamorous for thoir money. "My entire fortune," snid Sir. Boach, "duos not amount to but rather than havo my name connected in any way with ao monstrous a crimo I will willingly sacrifice it all. My partner's father will also be disgraced, and with him the church you and I represent. I want you to help me make up tho amount of thiB defalcation, and I will repay you within the year.

My income Jfrom my practice is over $111,000, Mr. itoddish aud you will be perfectly safe." Mr. Reddish was moved, anil gave the good young man tl .300 as his first installment. "The parties to whom the trust belonged'' beenmo moro clamorous, and Mr. Reddish was again appoalod to.

He responded nobly in bo good a cause until he had contributed nearly $11,000, whou he began to think of talking to Mr. Beach's wicked partner. Bench, however, by a soiies of ingenious pleas deterred him from this step, and was about to levy another assessment when ho was nrrostod on the charge of illegally retaining valuables belonging to tho jaffe family, a charge which still hangs over him. Mr. Ueddish was a firm beliovor iu his lunocouco and wont on his ball.

Then other stories renocting on Boach came to light. Alderman Paul C. (1 roiling told how Boach had tried to victimize him out of i.00. Lawyer David Barnett related his loss nf jss through Beach, Thomas Rogers regretted the loss of J3D, and the promising young lawyer disappeared. At the name time a Miss.Inlla Broomo disappeared, and the cause of Beach's extravagance and crime wero considered as ascertained.

Mr. Reddish had a long interview with Beach's partner and was astounded to learn that tha pari nnrship was dissolved for good reasons six months prior to Mr. Beach's dlsappoarauco. After that event it transpired that the hoirs Of Gilbert Dunpaugh. of North Hempstead, had beon swindled by Mr.

Beach out of with other victims not yet hoard from. At last accounts lloach was supposed to havo been in China with Miss Broome, but those who know him discredit this story aud believe ho is somewhere iu the Wost. DEATH OF ARCHIBALD J. MC KIXXY. Another Old llroohlyiiWc Carried Off by Pneumonia.

Mr. Archibald J. MoKiuny died of pneumonia at his rpiidonco, 90 liyers street, yesterday afteruoou, in his With year. He waa born in Brooklyn, aud was a member of tho Society of Old Brook lypitos. Hb father was a phj'aleian and his broth or, Marriott McKinny, is the well known iron casting manufacturer, whose foundry hi in Furmau streot and who resides in the.

Second Ward. Mr. McKinny was for thirteen years a clerk lu tho Corporation Counsol's oillec, undor Counselors Alexander MoCue and William C. DeWitt. He was appointed by tho Hon.

Alfred C. hapin, the chief doorkeeper of tho Assembly, when Mr. Chnpiu wnB Spoakor of tlio House. Some two years ago he was appointed by the Hon. Ceorgo G.

Reynolds, one of the onhrers of that court. Ho porformod his duties acceptably until his resignation a few months ago, since which hn gradually sank into the decline, which finally caused his death. Thore woro few perrons better kuown lo old residents of Brooklyn than Mr. McKinny. Ho leavos throo sons, Alexander McKinny, a bond clerk iu U.

S. Collector Black's office; Archibald McKinny, who Is in the aoi.E oniee; John, a lad of 15, and two daughters, Margaret and Winifrod. His wife survives him. FUEELAXO AND MISS WOODFORD. The Dwyers Won't Ho Went CoughiUR Amuiitr the Elorxcn at Shcepslivnd Bay.

The challenge published in a Western paper a fow days ago by Mr. K. J. Corrlgan, offering to match his gelding Freolaud against the Dwyers' mare. Miss Woodford, will bo accepted by the Dwyers on certain conditions.

The Dwyers are anxious to match thoir maro against Froelnnd for from 50,000 up. They are not willing to agree to a match which ill compel thorn to run their inaro on a Western track, but if Mr. Cor. lgnn does not intend to como Kast with his stable thoy will moot him half way. It is the opinion of Mr.

Philip Dwyer that Miss Woodford was not herself after her race for the Monmouth cup at Long Branch. The latest reports from Kentucky state that Miss Woodford is wintering bottor than ever before. Sho Is at tho Kunnymcdo stud Farm in Kentucky and will probably be sent homo early in March. i'ttortLi are belug made to bring tho steeplechasers Chnrleinagno aud Bourko Cochran together ill match race over a full course. Tho severe wouther of tho last week has been the cause of placing many horses now wintering at Sliecpfliead Hay on thu coughing list.

Many of the two year old are effecled. None of tho horsos in tlio Dwyer Brothers' stable are, however, In difficulty. AN ELABORATE LECTURE PROGRAMME Prepared Iy the Lous' ImIiuicI Historical Society. At tho meeting of the Long Island Historical Society next week, MrJamos Wood, of Mount Klsco, a distinguished mombor of tho Society of Friends, will read a papor on "Tho Quakor Settle ment upon Long Island and in Westchester County." Two woeks lator lion. David A.

Wells will lec turo ou "Moxlco; its political, social nnd economic condition, and its prosont and prospective relations to the t'nlted States." Thoso lectures will bo followed by one on "Long Island Indian Life in the Light of Zuni Experiences," by Frank H. Cushing, tho brilliant young oxploror, who will be aucceoded by Professor F. W. Hooper, of this city, with two lec tures on "Glaciers, "in one of which he will show how Long Island was formed by glacial action. Pro fesBor Hooper's lectures will be Illualrated with tho Bteroopticon.

A MILLION' DOLLAR MORTGAGE Given by the Rrooldyu and View York. Ferry Company. The Brooklyn and New York Ferry Company, Into which tho forrios running botween Now York and tho F.astern District havo been consolidated, to day filed a mortgage for In the County Jlogistor's oflieo, to sacuro bonds for a Ilko amount, which are Issuod In part payment for tho boats, real oslato, franchise, of the companies5 that have been bought out. Tho bonds bear ti per cont interest. Thore are 900 of and 200 of $T)00 oach.

Tho tcustocs aro Georgo Law and Michael W. Wall. A KOOD HATUBKD SHOVK. Frank McGrail, 23 yenrs old, of Forty fourth street, noar Third avonue, was tried before Justico Massoy this morning, on a charge of assault preferred by Hugh O'Connor, hia father In law. McOrall saya ho waa drunk, and wont into his father In law'B saloon and had a drink.

Whon he asked (or another and waa refusod ho doclores that he gavo Mr. O'Connor a good nntured shove, saying: "Como, Hughoy, givo us a Tho good nuturod shovo aont Mr. O'Connor to tho floor, cut a gash In his lip and looaonod two tooth. Judgo Massoy told McGrail that thoro was a law against that kind of good nature, and Bent tho young man to Jail for twonly nlno days. UBS.

MCKKSSA NON'Sl'lTED. Mary E. McKenna, of Brooklyn, brought an action In tho Supremo Court against tho East Utvor Ferry Company to rocovor $0,000 for tho death Of her husband, who was orushed botwoen tho boat and tho bridge. After hearing tho ovldonco for tho plaintiff Judge Brown, lu tho Quoona County Circuit, granted a motion to dismiss the complaint, on the ground of contributory negligence A LABOKIXO HAN'S HONESTY. Charles Travers, who ia employed at tho Long Island Ballroad dopot In Jamaica, fsuud a wnllot on Tuesday morning containing (SO aud a check for on the l'ooplo'a Bank of Hroonport, drawn by Mr.

Corwln In favor of Mr. Burrows. Tho latter ia believed to be a rosidont of this city. TO KBECT A MONUMKXT. The fourth annual concort, drill nnd reception of tlio drum and buglo corps of tho Thlrtoouth Ilegimeut will bo gtvon at tho armory on the 53d luslnut.

Tho proceods will bo devoted toward tho oroctlon of a monumout to tho late Claronco D. Mac Kouzlo. SAO HAKBOIt VILLAOK ELECTION. The annual election for offleora of the Vil lago of Sag Harbor took pluco yostorday, with tho following result: Trustee, John Shorry, collector, Jamos II. Eldrcdgo; clerk, Illohard II.

Harris; streot commissioner, Charlos Shaw. STBICKEN WITH PARALYSIS. Charles Davidson, 67 years of age, residing at 148 Orchard streot, Now York, was Btrlcken with paralysis, at South Forry, about throo o'clock this morning. Ho was taken to Long Island College Htwplla) ana vm attended by Burgeon Van Cott. For Which There is a Large Crop of Candidates.

Democrats Who are Talked of In Connection with the Appointments at the Disposal of the New Commissioners. The heads of departments having been appointed by the Mayor, many of the disappointed candidates for Commlsalonershlps aro now trying to Becure deputyships and minor appointments. As the Mayor does not propose to recommend to the Commissioners this or that man, they ore now being subjected to the same sort of importunities as thoao which ho was harassed with for several woeks. One of tho Mayor's appointees, with an expression of great weariness, said to an Eagxe reporter this morning: I haven't filed my bonds yet, do not know what changes I am at liberty to make, and yet I have received calls from a ecoro of candidates for plncos in tho department to which I have been asslgnod. I understand that bondsmen for the heads of departments have heretofore thought themBelves entitled to patronage, and for one I propose to get bonds mon who will not make any demands of this kind." Distrlot Attorney Rldgway, who, up to tho time that tho Mayor mado his appointments, looked with equanimity upon tho contest for placos, suddenly finds hlmBelf beset by somo of tho placo hunters.

He haa ryt decided as to whom ho will appoint to Bucceod Mr. Almet Jenks, as Assistant District Attorney. James Tlgho and General E. B. Barnnm are montloned bb candidates for tho appointment.

It la thought by the politicians that Edmund Nor ria, redemption clerk in the Regiatrar of Arrears office, will be appointed Deputy Roglstrar of Arrears. He has been omployed in the office for bot eral years, la thought competent to perform the duties of the deputy, and bis appointment would be in the line of Civil Service promotion. Mr. Norris la a resident of tho Thirteenth Ward, and Is an nc tlvo Democrat Andrew B. Martin, tho accountant, is a candidate for appointment to the position now held by Registrar of Water Ratos, Charles Adams McLaughlin.

Tho lieglatiar is required to give bonds In tho sum of and a knowledge of this fact has cauaod several candidates to drop out of tho race for tho placo. The Doputy Ci ty Treasurer has boon reappointed. Doputy Firo Commissioner Mooro and Deputy Police Commissioner Dnllon will probably be reappointed, and tho positions of Doputy City Works Commissioner, Doputy noalth Commissioner and Deputy Tax Collector are tho only deputyahlps considered open. It 1b g.enorally bellovod by Democrats that Doputy Commissioner Whiting will be removed from the Board of City Works to make room for a Domocrat, dospito tho fact that his ohurch friends are making an effort to securo his retention. Humor credits Tatrlck HayeB with being a candidate for Mr.

Whiting's place, but Mr. Hayes laughs at tho report. John F. Farrell, of the Fourth Ward; John Gnlla gher and Dr. Heard, of Parkville, are candidates for tho position of Inspector of Horses for the Firo Department.

Farrell is nn undertaker, Gallagher is the proprietor of a livery stablo, and Dr. Heard la a veterinnry surgeon, who has engaged In the purchase and salo of horsos for many years. He received his diploma as a vetorlnary surgoon in Dublin. Charlos Krau9cbaar is a candidate for the position of Proporty Clerk to tho Police Department. ThiB position comes under the operation of the Civil Her vlco Commission.

Krauschnar Is in tho assessment bureau of the Controller's Omee, aud has passed a Civil Service examination. Tho presont property clork la A. S. Rowley and his salary Is $2,000 yearly. Counselor Houry 8.

Bellows' friends aro confident that he will ho appointed either counsel to tho Health Dopartmont or Police and iOxclso Board. Alderman Coffey and John O'Hrion, two gontlo men who fought all they knew how against tho appointment of John Cunningham, mot that gentleman this morning and aliook hands with him cordially. "1 nm sorry you wero not left, John," said tho Alderman, with broad smilo that was not at all suggestive of prriof. Mr. Cunningham smiled nnd so did Mr.

O'Brion. The fight was evidently ntnu end. THANKED THE JUDGE TOO SOON. Jennie Smith Spend the Next Five OTontltw iu tlio Penitentiary. Jennie Smith, 50 years old, who was found guilty a few days ago of Rivaling a suit of clothes from Henry Mcyr was arraigned for sentonce beforo Justice Kenna this morning.

"Have you ever been arrested beforo," the prisoner was asked. "Never iu my life, your Honor, nevor." "You have beon the cause of considerable trouble to the police for some time past. If you had a husband to support you or any means of making a livelihood for yourself, I would perhaps lo moro lenient with you. Such howover is not tho case with 'If you Bend me to the Jail again, I will die, Judge, I fainted away this morning." "I Bhhll not send you to Jail again," commenced Justice Kenna. "Oh thank you, sir, thank you," interrupted Smith.

'But you will spend tho noxt five months in the Penitentiary." "Flvo months? Oh. my Ood," exclaimed the prisoner, as she waa led back to the pen. IP A CHBRKV TKEE. Tailor John Dunn on Trial for Shooting at a U)r. John Dunn, a tailor, was tried.

iu tho Sessions Tuesday on an iudictment in tho socond degree for slioollng at Charlos Hunsnor, lnd living at Now I'trecht, on Juno 2 last. Tho boy testilied in an intelligent manner that on tho day iu question ho saw Dunn fishing in a pond. When ho approached Dunn dropped his line and asked permission to have shot at tho boy's dog. Tho boy turned away, and then Dunn drew a revolver and II roil, the ball entering tho boy's side. Ho recovered in a fow woeks.

On the stand in court he testilied that Dunn had some animus toward him, becauao ono day whon he was up in a cherry tree with another hoy picking cherries thoy throw thein down to somo other boys, and Dunn's boy did not got his Bhare. Young Dunn cried out, nnd his father came with oHib and threatened to knock Kussner's brains out. On another occasion thero was troublo between Dunn nnd servant, nnd tho boy Bussuer got the credit of causing it. The Jury after bL'ing out two hours acquitted tho accm eil. THE FIREMEN'S SETTLED.

Lawyer Valentine, Defeated in Court, is Victorious in a Compromise. After thirty firemen hnd been successful in suits to rocovor back, pay, lawyers Benjamin Valentine, of this city, and O'Dwyer, of New York, began to light over the spoils. Thoy both claimed, on agrco ment with tho firemen, to bo entitled to half tho money recovo' ed. Tho money was deposited with tho Brooklyn Ti Company. Recently, tho contest no two'on the lawj irs camo up boforo Judge Cullen In Supreme Court, and tho decision was in O'Dwyor'8 favor.

Tho flromou wero allowed by tho court to draw out their half of the amount rocoverod, but aa It waa deposited in tho Joint namos of thomsolves nnd O'Dwyor ho accompanied thein to tho bank, and obtaining thoir signatures, drew out tho money and pookoted It r. Valentine then called tho attention of the Spoclal Term to this fact, and further litigation was threatened, when tho opposing lawyora came togothor and compromised on tho following basis: William Dorian was cntitlod to 1,300: of this sum Mr. Valentino receives nnd tho flroinar. the balance. Thomas J.

Flahorty was entltiod to of this O'Dwyer receives J400 and Mr. Valentino 5i00. Fireman William K. I nngnn was to re colvo $3.1 13; of this O'Dwyer receives 400 and Yalontluo $1,100. The twonty hve or twenty six other suits.

It Is stated, will be settled on the samo basis, and Judge Cullen this morning sigi.ed discontinuances, by consent of both attorneys. UENEKAI, LOXO ISLAND KF.WS. The expensos of the Village of Flushing for tho fiscal year wero $12,819.33. It cost $1,638 to light tho streets. Cholera killed a number of swine ou tho farm George Morreli, at Mlueola.

The produce train on the Long Island Railroad will hereafter run from Locust Valley. VABUNA BOAT CLUB OFFICERS. The Varnnft Boat Club has elected the following officers: II. M. Winter, proBldent; Dr.

T. A. Quinlan, vlco prosldont; William H. Dunn, secretary; John W. Hold, treasuror: James a.

Tigho, captain; Harry C. Woloh, first lioutonant; Walter S. Smith, second lioutonant; trustooe, Messrs. Tighe, Welch, Quinlan, Winter, Carpeutor and Jncob3on. The assets of tho club amount to liabilities, $700.

THE DOINGS OF THIEVES. Mr. Booth and Mrs. Onderdouk, tho widow of tho late Judgo Onderdonk, aro tho ownora of Summo.r rosldoncos on tho shores of Llttlo Nock Bay, which havo been closod since Novombor. Thioves have boon operating those rosidonces unmolested.

Goods' valued at $300 havo boon stolon from Mr. Booth's house. Mrs. Ondordonk has suf foted mostly from damage dono to the Interior of hor residence Thoro Is no cluo to tho thlovos. GLEN COVE SEWS.

Constable Sheridan, of Glen Covo, received a severe boating from John Taylor. The latter was arrbsted aud committed for tho Grand Jury. Uoorgo Van Noatrand has had a handsome residence erected at Dosorls. Hudson Co. aro bulldlug a large canning factory at Sea Cliff.

OYBTF.B BAY PABAGBAPIIS. Selah C. Gildersleeve, of Oyster Bay, has gono to South Corolina lo servo In the Unltod Statos Coast Survey. The Missionary Sooioty of the Proshytorian Church In Oyster Bay sent a box of clothing to a mission chapel In Pennsylvania. Charles Mayhew, of Oyster Bay, waa lined $15 for assaulting John McGinnls.

JIB. DAY DISPOSED OF. Charles Day, hailing from 300 Bowery, New York, vho was arrested on a charge of robbing the Jowelry show coae of Emanuel Jackson, of 503 Grand Btreot, January 3, was this morning senteucod by Justico Naoher to ouo year's Imprisonment in the Ponltontlary, WARNED AWAY FROM DANGER. Last night, while Jesse B. Edwards was pa trollng tho beaoh, near the life saving station at Amogarisott, he discovered a.three masted schooner headed directly for the shore; He fired the signal gun 3uat In time' to enable the vesse to tack and got away from daagor.

FRIDAY EVENIXG, JANUARY 8, 1880. ON THE LIST. The Slaking up of Legislative Committees. Members Who nro Likely to Obtain Desirable Positions Senator Worth Taken Care of Other Kind's County Men on the Anxious Scat. Special to the Engle.

Albany, January 8. Speaker Hunted and President pro torn Pitts lrnvo gone homo to make up their committees. Thoy will return Monday night when It la probahlo tho flat will bo given to tho public. At this timo It Is a matter of speculation as to tho result. It la known in many cases what Individual members expect and what they have asked for, but no ono enn tell whether their expectations will ba mot.

In the Senate it Is generally understood that Sloan will ho made chairman of Finance; North, of Commerce and Navigation; Gallagher, of Canals, and Comstock, of Judiciary. Asldo from this it is difTlcult to predict how tho other members will bo troatod. Tho friends of Souator Low, who was a candidate for presiding officer, aro Using thoir influence with Senator Pitts to give him the chairmanship of a good committoo. Thus far Bonator Low has been troatod vory shabbily. At the Republican caucus evory member but Senator Low Was given some patronage, lie was not permitted to have even a page hoy.

Ho said to your correspondent yostorday tliat ho should ask for no favors. Bonator Griswold, of Brooklyn, thinks, and his friends dc also, that ho should bo made chairman of tho Committee on Citlos. His lack of legislative exporieueo, however, will be tho reason President Pitts will assign for not giving him that position. As the ConrmiUeo ou Commerce and Navigation has been taken away from Senator Fassott, who was its chairman for tho past two yeans, it is thought probahlo that tho Elmira Representative will bo given tho Cities Committoo. Tho only other promlnout enndidato montionod Is Senator Hoiidrioh, of Syracuse.

Ex Aasemplyman Howe, of Now York, is at work in this direction. In tho Assombly tho frionds of Oonoral Huated will doubtless be well taken care of, and in the number will be Mr. Brown, of Kings. Tho gentleman's personal preference is said to be for chairmanship of tho Insurance Committoe, and no other prominent candidato is mentioned aguiust him. Mr.

Ilotchkiss will in all probability bo well takon care Of, but it nolllkoly to receive a chairmanship. Erwiu Is Blatod for tho Ways and Means Committoo and Curtis for tho now Appropriation Committee. C. D. Baker will havo Judiciary and William Hay Hamilton, of Now York, Cities.

MoCann, Lindsay, Farrell and Connolly, of the Democratic delegation from Kings will receive positions ou good committee. Connelly will especially be well cared for, as Goneral Husted took quite a fancy to him last year, and praisod him highly for his effort on tho Civil Code bill. It 16 Enid to day that Clerk Vrooman, of the Pennto, will give George K. Gilluly his old position as Financial Clerk. Considerable political influence is being brought to boar In this direction.

Mr. Gilluly for two years mado a faithful clork, and Is popular with tho old members of the Seuato. Mr. W. H.

Barker, who was tho candidato of Honators Worth and Grlswokl, will bo Journal Clerk of tho Sonata, having hold a similar plaoo five years in the Lower hoc. e. ITo is well acquainted with tho arduous and exacting duties of tho ofllco. BOYCOTTING IN GhEN COVE. Kniirlili of Iabor Makiiiff a Fight Affniitot Pnrfca Brothers.

Special to the Eogle. Gi.sn Cove, L. January S. The Knights of Labor aro successfully boycotting the Protective Union storo, one of tho largest on Long Island. Their action is occasioned by the discharge of three brothers who were omployed as teamsters by the store and were likewiso members of the knights.

The brothers aro Frank, Townsond and Steve Johnson. Mr. Campbell, tho manager of tho storo, says thoy were discharged for dishonesty, but thoy claim It was only because they were mem sorBOf a trade union. This morning he said the brothers had boon systematically robbing tho storo for sometime, and ho was compelled to take the action ho did. A committee waited on him Monday and demanded an explanation, and when ho gave an explanation thoy demanded evidence.

This, Mr. Campbell said, they could have through the courts, andthls morning tho three brothers were arrested and arraigned beforo Justico Frost. Frank pleaded guilty, but afterward withdrew his plea, and an adjournment was taken until Monday. Yostorday several loads of groceries that had been ordored the day previous when delivered were returned refusod, and this is kept up to day. This morning tho storo is nearly deserted, and the clerks and saleswomen stand Idly behind the counters.

Tho store iB owned by the Duryoa Brothers, proprietors of tho Glen Cove Starch Works, and the trade la mainly from their omployos in the factory, who are all members of tho knights. Mr. Duryea this morning said ho would under no consideration bo dictated to, but will Ilrsl close down the storo. ESCAPE OF SIXTEBS CONVICTS. 'XiinncIJiiB Tlilrly flre Feet from a Mint! to liiliortr.

Little Hock, January 8. News has roachod here that sixteen penitentiary convicts, employed In tho mines at Coal Hill, thiB 6tato, offected their escape on Wednesday. They tunneled for a disttinco of thirty live feet. The work was commenced at tho time of tho strike, which occurred throo weoks ago, and continued until the tuuuol was completed, without tho officials discovering it. A soarch was mado through tho mines for the purpose of finding the paBsago, but it proved unsuccessful, tlio convicts having 60 effectually closed it behind them that not a trace of it iB left.

Two of the men havo been recaptured. Bloodhounds and a posse are in pursuit of tho ithors. A SINGULAR COMPLAINT. Why Warrant For John Wciulcllten's Arrest Wan Asked For. Henry Meyer, tt young German, who at present resides with his brother at 15B Fourth street, South Second street, entered Justice lthiue barl's court room to day and asked to have a warrant Issuod for tho arrest of John Wendelkon, of GO Dovis lon street, Now York, on a charge of blackmail.

Meyer said that ho camo to this country two years ago nud boardod at Wondolkeu house until last October. Ills father, he said, was a wealthy merchant in the city of Ilamborgon, Germany. After leaving Now York ho took up his rcsldonce with lits brother in this city and was surprised a fow days ago whon ho received a letter from his father, in which tho latter asked him to improve his habits and not spond bo much money. Meyer wna amazed at mo coutonts oi mo icuer uu uu a lengthy talk with his brother. The latter then produced a lottor which ho had also received and with it another written by Wondolken to Moycr's fattier.

It statod that Henry Mayor had beconio violently Insane and asked what to do with him. Meyor said that Weudelkeu'8 object In Bonding tho letter was to obtain money. Ho was advised to apply to a New fork magistrate. T3IE TALLAPOOSA'S STEERING GEAR. Experimenting With Electricity at the Sary Yard.

Yesterday afternoon the electric steering apparatus of tho Tallapoosa was tested under tho auspices of the United Statos Electric Company. Tho result of tho experiment was satisfactory, but Lieutenant Tottan eays that while tho machinery may work well enough alongeido of tho dock it mny provo defoctivo at sea where it has yet to he tried beforo being adopted. Commodoro Chandler says that nearly all of tho largo Transatlantic steamers aro steered by electricity but none of our ships are yet operated on this scientific basis. Tho experiments for tho present will be gratuitously conducted by tho electric company. Tho pilot houso of tho Tallapoosa is well forward, and with oleclricity the wheel may bo turned by a child.

Tho Juniata Board of Inspectors havo rcportod that $12,000 will be necessary to put her iu a seaworthy condition. Tho Commodore thinks that there is plenty of room for tho construction of ouo or two of the now Bteel vessels at the Navy Yard. Ho said that if Btoros wore ordered in Now York in tho morning they would be delivered at tho Navy Yard on the same afternoon. In some of the other yards tho Interval between tho order and the delivery is vory long. CAPTURE OF AN" ESCAPED LUNATIC.

Special to the Eagle. Point, January S. Mary McGownn, who escaped from the Kings Homily farm Wednesday, was captured by a switchman at licthpage Junction last evening. She was taken cure of at Wright's. Hotel, Farmiugdale, and this morning returned to tho Sr.

Johulaud authorities. A COLORED IX HANKED. Cambridge, January 8. Charles Williams (colored) was hanged hero today for having criminally assaulted Mra. Eliza Keono, a white lady, on tiio Kith of last May.

Tho prisoner passed a restful night, sleoping soundly from 11:00 last night until 0 this morning. THE WEATHER. INDICATIONS. WASiH.vfiTO.v, D. 0., January 8 9:31) A.

M. For tho Middle Atlantic States increasing cloudiness, followed by local snows, slightly warmor, preceded by otationavy temperature, northerly winds, shifting to easterly, falling barometer. For Saturday, local snows aro indicated for tho Middlo Atlantic States, with alightly warmer weather. RECORD OF TIIK TrtRKUO.UF.TRR. Tho following is tho record of tho thermometer as kept at the Brooklyn Daily Kaoi.b onico: A.M 10 A.

18 4 A.M 22 A. 2 1. 20 1 11 3 P.M 17 Arer. itfe temperature to dny Average rnuiu itato last year HIWH WATER. The following in tho official iinnovmcoruent oltuo timo and duration of high water at Now York and Handy Hook for to morrow, January 9: A.

M. .11. I' I Timn.1HeiKl1t.il Time, n. r. I Feel jltr.

M. Nw fid TlB'l 4.0' 10:50 M. of IMsht.l Rio. 1 VaIU JfenfcJ! H. M.

i H. M. 4.0 I 0:31 The Civil Service Commissioners Asked to Resign. Mayor Whitney to Appoint a Commission Next Week The Regulations to be Mod iHed Affsirs at tho Hall To day The Aldermanic Standing: Committees Mr. EvaiiRelides Talks Italian.

Probably tho most interesting news in connection with the Mayor's office to day Is the fact that tho Mayor hn8 called for tho resignations of Mayor Low's Civil Service Commissioners. The full Commission consisted of oleven members, but at presont thore aro only nine, namely, Ethan Allen Doty, General William II. Brownell, A. A. Iloaly, K.

K. Clyne, Isaac II. Cary, Dr. II. M.

Lewis, Dr. J. i Xlcoro, J. H. Schumann and Colonel John Ruo gor.

Messrs. Charlos J.lHenry and 15. M. Shepard resigned last year, the lattor near tho closo of tho year. Mayor Whituoy will appoint his own Commission next woek and, as stated iu the Eagle of yostorday, Mr.

William I. Proston, of tho Flrat Ward, and Dr. Paul Krotzschmar, a well known physician of the Twentieth Ward, will probably bo of the membership. Mr. Proston was among the visitors to tho Mayor lo daj'.

He la warmly indorsed by Henry J. Cullou, who was aleo in tho Mayor' office to day for a considerable time, In conforenco with hia Honor. It ia reported around tho city buildlnga that It is the Intention of the Mayor to moro or Icbb modify the Civil Service regulations, but in Just what respects is not indicated except by the general statement that some small places now Included in the regulations will bo oxompted. The new regula. Hons must bo approved by tho Stato Civil Sorvlce Board.

Somo of the "best citizens" who wore active in tho Woodward nickel plate movomont to "save tho city" last Fall are understood to be apprehensive that the administration proposes to make a florco attack upon the Civil Service system; but thore is absolutely no foundation whatever for their apprehensions. Mayor Whitney's attitude on the Civil Service question is In direct opposition to anything of tho kind, and any reports to the contrary aro simply designed to discredit him with tho poo ple. He will appoint a representative commission and son to it that tho law is carried out Among the other positions to bo filled by the Mayor aro thoso of four soalers of woights and measures and ono oloction commissioner. There are many candidates for the first named positions, and soveral for thecommissionership. The Mayor nid to day that he should not make any of the appointments beforo next week at the earliest His authorized announcement of yesterday that he should refer all applicants for placos iu the different city departments to the heads of thoso departments had the effect of materially decreasing the number of visitors to his office to day.

Tito most of the callers came to pay their respects to him. Amonff thoso wore ox Mayor Samuel Booth, cx Clty Treasurer William Mayo Little, Charles Cooper, president of tho Citizen's Electric Light Company; Mr. Joust, prosideut of the Grand street and Newtown Itailroad Company; ox County Auditor Pitz mi I). Anderson and Daniel D. Whitney, tho Mayor's son.

City Works Commissioner Fleeman also called, and tho Slayor spoke tonim of tho uocossity of having the streets cleauod. TIIK AI.DKRMANIO COMMITTEES. Olena Is al'work on hia list of standing nnimittees of tho Board for the.enBUing year. There aro twenty committees, those considered the most important boing Kailroads, Finance, water nmi llrnlimire. 1 nmns and Gas.

and Law. It is nlmost cortain that Aldormnn McCnrty will bo at the head of Kailroads. Mr. Kane, it Is thought, will be chairman of Lamps and Gas. MABKIED BY THE MAYOR.

When Mavor Whltnov was called upon to por form the marriage coromony this morning for an Ttniinn nin.le. hn was unable to eecuro tho services of tho regular interprotor. He found an efficient substitute, however, In the person of his assistant secretary, Mr. A. V.

Evangelldes, who iaan accom plished linguist. Mr. Kvangeuuos speans, reaus nnd writes fliiAutly six different languages. Tho couple married to doy were Medenco Ambroslo, ngod 2T, of Hockctt stroet, and Mariana Minella, of tii I ulon street. DIFFERENCES IS A HORSE TKADE.

William Collinn Signs a Warranty Without Heading it. Mr. John McCnrter, an employe of the firm of F. H. I oggett lives ou Caton plnco.

He has mado horso flesh a special Btudy. Mr. Philip Collins waa a clork in a grocory store. His father is engaged in the livery business. Mr.

McCarter possessed a fust bay Hamilton horso ami Mr. Collins hud a faster sorrel Aberdeen. Mr. McCarter put $600 on his horso, and the parties traded. Mr.

McCarter handed Mr. Collins a paper to sign. Mr. Collins alleges that ho as told it was nil ordinary receipt, but the olher allogos that ho know It was a warranty as to sounduesa anil kindness. Mr.

McCarter was proud of the horse because It could travel In a common wagon in loss than 2 But, after shining on the road a score of tlmos, tho Aberdeen horso showed a disposition to collapse, and would fall down if driven hard. Then Mr. McCnrtor concluded that he had beon beaten in tho donl aud sued Mr. Collins to recover damages. The suit occupied the hotter part of two days in tho Supreme Court, bofore Judge Cullen.

The defense Bet up was that tho documont now alleged to be a warranty was represented ns a rocelpt nnd Bignod without rending, and that if the horee was not sound he had been injured by McCarter's unskillful handling. The Jury required nearly six hours to decide that Mr. McCarter was entitled to flOO damages. FIRES IN BROOKLYN. Over Worth of Damage Done.

About three o'clock yesterday afternoon an overheated stovo in Bernard Hawkins' glazier store, H53 Atlantic nvonuo, sot flro to somo woodwork nnd tho room was soon iu a blazo. The stock of glass was damaged to tho extent of insured iu the ltoyal Insurance Company for $175. Thomas lioonoy, who has a secondhand Btoie noxt door, says his loss will not oxceod S5. Tho damage to tho building, which is owned by William Brook flold, of CHIT street, Now York, is estimated at J300. Amount of insurance unknown.

Al nix o'clock the watchman's box at Arbucklo's Stores was discovered to bo on lire. Tho Hamos wero extinguished by the men on a tugboat lying at tho dock. Twenty dollars will cover the damage. A llttlo beforo 10 o'clock ilro broke out in Mrs. Harriet Kussell's 3 story brown atone house, U3 South Elliott place.

The domago to building is said to be 2,000, and to the furniture $500. Insurance in tho Continental covers the loss. DEMANDING A DISAVOWAL And Threatening a Libel Suit i It is Not Forthcoming. The Executives Committee of the Framers' Union of the Eastern District met last evening at 116 Johnson avenue, for tho purposo of Inquiring into certain statements alleged to havo been made to a reporter of a Now York nawspnpor, by Mr. Louis Engellmrdt, brother of Architect Theobald Engolhnrdt, and by Mr.

Schlefor, superintendent for Colonel John Kuogor, respecting the six framo buildings which were overthrown by the wind on Monday night Mr. Eiigolhardt, though invited to bo present, did not attend tho meeting. Superintendent Schlefer, however, being present, stated that the framers were under a miaapprehousiou as to tho import of tho words attributed to him and Mr. Engellmrdt, aud that they had really Bald nothing against tho Framers' Union. Mr.

Schiefer's explanation not being satisfactory a resolution was passed that uuloss MeaarB. Engolhardt aud Schlofer disavow tho statements alleged to have been mado by them to the roportor legal redross bo sought forthwith. OBITUARY. J. S.

Yoimir. J. S. Young, known among his friends as Sylvy Young, aud the Becond son of Dr. J.

S. Young, of tho Charities Dopartmont, dlod at his rcsldonce, 368 Jay streot, yesterday. Mr. Young had been employed at Lord Taylor's up to about a year aud a half ago, when ho contracted a severe cold which resulted in on attack of pneumonia. Ho partially recovered under skillful medical treatment, but the germs of pulmonary trouble were never wholly eradicated.

He was popular among those acquainted with him and was rocognizod as a young man of promise. Tho funeral services will be held nt St. James' Cathedral, Jay street, at 10 o'clock to morrow. HIS WIFE AN HABITUAL DBUSK1RD. Kate Smith, a woman with a rubicund face and highly docoratod nose, was nrralgnod bofore Justico Masse)' this morning cliargod by hor hus band, Patrick Smith, ot 370 Warren street, with boing an habitual drunkard.

Mrs. Smith admitted having Eorved three tonus of imprisonment for tho snmo offonso. At tho request of Mr. James Neary Bho WU8 sont to tho nouso of tho Good Shophord. SEBIOl'S CHARGE AGAIUST A YOUKCI MAN.

Jennie Koegnn, a 1G year old mother, hns brought suit agnlnat Dahiol Higgs, 18 yenrs old, for tho support of hor child. Higgs plotidod not guilty to tho chnvgo againBt him whon arraigned boforo Justice Kenna yostorday, and gave bail in $300 to appear for trial beforo Judges Konna and Naoher on Tuesday noxt. JIU. HEdEMAN'S ACCOUNTS APPKOVED. The accounts of Treasurer Hegemnn, of Queens County, woro approvod by tho Board of Supervisors yestorday.

Ho mado paymonts during tho year amounting to $250,000, and there are $200,000 of loans outstanding. The sum of $30,000 was paid on the Court House debt. The war debt has all been paid off. JUDGMENT FOR FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. John Dodge, of 'Itockawny Bench, sned Mirrnn v.

Com lis to rocovor JflOO for houso moving materials. Tho case was triod yestorday bofore Judge Brown in tho (J.ueons County Circuit. A Jury gave the plaintiff: a verdict lor $5u. II It. COUBIN TO BK ENJOINED.

"When the State authorities shall havo gi von tho Manhattan Beach Improvement Company loavo to go ahead with Its work at Sheopshcad Bay," Counselor William J. Gaynor said this morning, "I shall appjy to tho Supremo Court for an injunc tion, and tho legal contest between that corporation and the pooplo of Gravesend will have begun." GENERAL ASSIGNMENT. Tillie Kraus, a shirt maker, doing business at (118 and 045 Fulton Btroef, has made ft general assignment for tho bonoflt of crodltors to Morris KratiB, Tho actual vnluoof tho assets is placed at $BS8 32; liabilities, $2,800,77. No proforoncos, ner of Eighteenth and Farquahar streets this morn ing. Ho drow a kuifo and slabbed ono 01 ms assailants, inflicting a serious wound.

Ho then 03 capod by running. Thoro is much oxcltomont In tho vicinity of tho box factory to day. The strikers aro In moro ugly tempo. than thoy havo beon sinco tho troublo began. There is a largo force of policemen on tho sceno, many of whom are in citizons dress.

It ia fearod that bofore night serious affrays will occur. A PROMINENT SHOWMAN DEAD. Edward A. Thikliam Faintu at a Theater and Dion Two BEours ItocHKSTER, January 8. Edward A.

Tlnkham fainted from tho bursting of a blood vessel whilo ho was listening to a minstrel performance nt tho Grand Opera House last evening nnd died nt his boarnlng houso two hours later. During tho last four years ho was contracting agent of Harnum's Bhow, and before that he held a similar position in the employ of W. C. Coup. Ho was 46 years old and ono of tho most widely known showmen In tho couutrj'.

WASHINGTON. The Effort to Acquire More Land for the Federal Building. Brooklyn Congressmen Confer with Snper vistiur Architect Bell and Enlist Him in Favor of the Project The Silver Men Aetiyo Riiitior of Commodore. Chandler's Removal to tho Fat Squadron. Special to the Eagle.

Wasiunoton, January 8. Tho Brooklyn Congressmen called this morning on the Supervising Architect of the relative to the necessity of securing moro land for the Foodral Hullding. Mr. Campbell led off with a statonent to tho effect that tho ground now owned by tho llovornniont was entirely inadoquntn to tho construction of building such as was needed by the city, and followed thlo up by saying that tho whole block bouuded by Washington, 'Hilary, John sou and Adams streots ought, iu his Judgniont, to be In Government possession for Federal building purposes as soon as possible. Thero never would be a more opportune time for the acquisition of the property for tho reason that It could be oblainod at a cheapor ruto now than In the future.

Mr. Campbell went ou to say that perhaps the best method to pursue would be to lutroduco a bill in Congress providing for tho condemnation of the laud required. Tho Supervising Architect said that iu his opinion this course should bo takoii without loss of time. As a result of tho conference, it was decided that tho Supervising Archlteot should recommend tho condemnation of tho remaindor of the land on tho block where tho Federal Building is to be, and that a bill to this effect should bo introduced in tho House by Mr. Campbell when Congress meets on Monday.

Mr. Deli says It was a groat mistake not to provido for tho eondoitinalion long ago. Had this been done In the initiatory stages of tho controversy there would not have been half the delay necessitated by the frequent altering of plans. Whon Mr. Campbell's bill is Introduced It will doubtless bs referrod to the Committoo on Public Grounds nnd Buildings.

This committee will take into consideration the two bills before Congress relating to the Federal Building and hy blondiug tho main foatures of both form ono goneral measure, which It is bolie.vod will bo favorably recommended to the House. The chances are that tho committoo will want to pay for the laud condemned out of tho two millions which marks tho limit of cost of tho ontlro work, and in this event there will bo a million and a half, minus what has already been expended for land and work, left for tho completion of tho slruoturo. It is considered unfortunato that no local Congressman is a member of tho Committoe on Public Grounds nnd Buildings, for tho prospects of speedy and favorable legislation would havo beon enhanced hnd Brooklyn boon represented lliero. The Brooklyn Congressmen have gone to work in earnest to eocure the extra land, nud It will not bo their fault if at tho oloso of tho session Brooklyn has not everything it could expect in tho way of an adequato and creditable structure. HKAPQCARTKHR FOR THK STI.YEI! (EN Tho National Bimotaiic Coinage Association, composed entirely of residents of thu 1'acUlc Stales aud Territories who are interested in Bilver mining, has established headquarters and a bureau of information in tho city.

Tho president of tho npsoelnUon iB Senator Jones, of Nevada. Iu a circular sent out by it the association exprasses its desiro to make its rooms the goueral headquarters of the silver men. This shows that tho silvor advocates intend to mako their organization aud offorls her as effective as possible, and haTo no idea of resting on their arms. Thoopponontsof continuod silver coinngo are not idlo In tho meantime, and members of Congress aro receiving communications constantly from banking and buslnoB? houses urging upon them the importance of modification of tho proseut laws. RUMORS OF CHANGES IK TIIK NAVV VAKD.

It is understood that Borne important changes in tho Navy Yard are ponding. According to talk iu naval circlos Commander Chandler is soon to tako charge of the Pacific squadron. The number of applications coming to Washington for employment iu the yard is very large, not moro than one fiftieth part of them meeting with any success. TO KKIIKKM BONDS WITH SILVER. In the Senate this morning Kusti, of IuiBiana, orfored a resolution favoring the paymont of the last ten million bond call In silver dollars.

Ho said he olforod tho resolution in furtherance of a silver financial policy. CONTRACTING FOR IRON AND STEEL. CharK O. Ilriiuii, of Falenon, Will Build tlx: Rridxo 'Feriiilinw. Bridge President Howell this morning closod a contract with Charlos O.

Brown, of Pater son, N. for 51,000 pounds of steel girders nnd 175,000 pounds Iron beams, to be used in tho construction of tho enlarged terminus over High stroet, for fl.lH ami per pound respectively, a total of Tho only olhor bill was Hint of Cooper, Jlowitt of tho Now Jersey Steel and Iron Works, Trenton, N. for $3,010. Tho Phenix Hridgo Company, which had been invited to bid, declined after examining the specifications, finding thoreby that tho work was too far out of thoir lino to bo profitably undertaken. The contractor will lie required to get the iron into place during tho next sixty days.

Tho work of laying foundations on High stroet will commonco on Monday, if the bridge workmen got tho big coal vault finished by that timo. DR. ARMOR'S SUCCESSOR. Professor Aolibel P. tsrimicll at tiic I ionfr Inland College Hospital.

The regular lecture term at the Loag Island Collego Hospital commenced Wednesday. Is'enrly ono hundred medical students were in attendance. Professor Ashbel P. Grinnoll, M.D., dean of the Medical School of Vormont Vulvorsity, Ilnrlington, has takon the chair of thu lato Dr. Armor.

Ho is a natlvo of this State and 40 years of ago. Ho graduated at Ilellovue In lBli9 and began his work at tho university, whore he now Is, the followiug year, paying special attention lo diseases of the heart and lungs. Ho Is connectod with tho county and Stato medical societies nnd is also tho Health Commissioner of Burlington. He has already mado favorable impression as an able loeturor and a courteous gentleman. He is of medium height, with a Napoleonic face, and spoaks with rapidity and decision.

Tho corps of instructors Is now full. A DESTITUTE FAMILY. Livinjr for Wccli 011 tUe Charity ot Neighbor. Surgeon Payne was suniuionetl this morning to attond Mrs. Augustus Black, who had Just given birth to a child ot 45 Jay street He found hor in a very low stato of health and utterly destitute.

Her husband, a carpoutor, haa boon out of employment for a long timo aud the family, consisting of himself and wlfo and flvo children, havo beon supporlod by tho neighbors. Ono of tho children, 8 yoars old, was found to be suffering from scarlet fever and was removed lo the City Hospital in compnuy with tho mother. Tho Charltlos Commissioners woro notified aud promised to glvo tho niattor immediate attention. THEY PLEADED GUILTY. Cases Bisposed of in tiic Court of Sessions To da)'.

In the Court of Scbbious this morning there were three or four cases ready for trial, but tho accused pleaded guilty and saved tho county the oxponso of a trial. Charlos Stoinfocdt was under Indictment for ill' ious mischief. Ho hnd been omployod ns a painter and lost hi position. In rovongo for uomo injury, ho mixed together about $100 worth of pnlnls iu the shop. Ho pleaded guilty, and, as his previous character had been good, tho Court suspended sentonce.

Matthias Puppell, Michael Kokozyuski nnd William Hall, charged with assault in tho second degree, pleaded guilty to the third grade of tho offeuso, and wero remanded for soutenco. HELD FOR ARSON. Collins and Dougherty will Face the Graml Jury. The enso of tho People against James Collins aud Edward Dougherty, ohargod with Betting nro to Collins' liquor storo, on tho corner of Fifth and North Sixth atrools, camo up again Ihls morning before Justico Naohor, Assistant District Attornoy Clorko appearing for tho People and Messrs. Weinberg and Troy for the dofenso.

Firo Marshal Thoruo testified that Doughorty had admitted having conspired with Collins to burn the saloon, but claimed to have backed out wholly. Collins then testified to the details of tho flro as already published, adding, however, that a stranger, whom ho could not nnmo but who said ho had burned hundreds of houses, had with tho assistance of Doughcrtj', sprinkled tho saloon floor with kerosone and started the conllagratlou. Ho admitted that ho wanted It done. Mr. Wernberg llieu niovod for dismissal ns regarded Dougherty, but tho Justice denied the motion and decided by commilihig Collins and Doughorty oa wait the action of tho Crand Jury.

DEATH OK A UKNTENAIUAN, HuN'rEit'8 Point, January 8. Gcorgo VanNoBtrand, theoldest resideutof Hleks vlllo, died thiB morulne in hlB 101st year. Ho WftB well and hearty up to his 100th year, nftor which ho took, lo his boa aud failed rapidly until death. II 0:04 I 1 10:20 flsadjriiookl lLik Hi'In imam 'r'ffifWilteiliff.