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nnmn nntnrallv in the life of a police officer. A BIG RISE EOWINACOURT NOT IN UNISON. IraoWjra Sails been seen or beard from by hl iriendu emoe. He has been confidential bookkeeper tor tho firm of Daniel Stone Co. for years.

Oa his desk was a note saying that if bis books were wrong his father would make up the deflcleaoy. It Is not yet known that he is a defaulter. There has been nothing to Indicate It, and the cause of his absconding Is a mystery. Ho leaves an interesting family. dreary.

In boyhood he worked in a briokyard; then he Btudied law; flubse quently became an indifferent journalist, and finished by writing plays. Nearly all of his earlier productions were fail urea. 1 Ho had a moody personality and unhappily became involved in his financial affairs about tho time that his mind began to give way. To the credit of the dramatic pro. fession it is to be Baid that ho found it full of friendly minds and hearts.and all that soience and kindness could command was his.

His death marks the sad ending of a career that touched the depths of adversity and the summits of contemporaneous success. Nothing that this man wrote will have a permanent placo in the literature of the stage, but it is surely no small tribute to his memory to say that he has done much for the entertainment and instruction of the present generation of theater goers much that appeals to the gentler and more kindly and generous side of human nature. Tho remains will be interred at Pittsburg, a city where Mr. Campbell spent several years of his life as a reporter on a daily newspaper. Tho City Hall truckmen may as well make up their minds that they will have to go.

Their talk about "bolting" the Democratic ticket this Fall amounts to nothing. If they were dealing with a kid glove Republican administration thoy would bo made to move at double quick rate, and that, too, without the slightest compunction. Mrs. Partington with her broom, trying to stem tho waters of the Atlantic, in not a more picturesque figure than Mayor Glenson defying tho Long Island Railroad Company, the Western Union Telegraph Company and the courts of tho Empire State. Mr.

Gleason has gone far enough. It is about time that he was called to order. cide with increased or undecreas ed surface railroad facilities to create or, at least, to augment, that travel habit which far seeing common carriors take into account. In three years from now ferry stock and horse railway shares should bo worth as much as they were in the villago days of not long ago, when neither tho bridge nor the roads lifted Brooklyn to cityhood and divided its travel revenue with pro existing enterprises. Within a single year the personalty represented by holdings in fiscal institutions (whoso honorable management is a credit to tho city, and tho multiplication of which is a matter for confidence and congratulation) has increased $1,223,0 12.

The gain will soon find a sympathetic response in ferry stock and horse railway shares. Tho Eaole belioves that tho tax rate for 1888 will on tho tablos of valuation show a slight decrease from that of 1887, albeit tho amount of the expenditures will be a little more. Property pays the first tax and the increased value of property for assessable purposes is such that the per cent, of levy to tho $100 of valuation can be lessened. In 1887 the rate averaged $2.76 for tho whole city. The wards, from the First to the Twelfth inclusive and from the Twentieth to the Twenty sixth inclusive, comprise "the Western District." In them the rate averaged $2.82.

tho other wards, from tho Thirteenth to tho Ninoteenth inclusive, comprise "the Eastern District." In them the rate averaged $2.58. Now comers to Brooklyn may be interested in learning that the difference is due to the exemption of the Eastern District from the assessment for tho cost of lands which form Prospect Park. Last November the tenth of tho thirty eight annual installments of that cost was paid, and it amounted to $33,545.91. Tho rate of growth of Brooklyn will necessitate considerable annual increaso of expenditures for parks, schools, sewers, pavements, but there is reason to bo grateful that the increase of taxable property will meet these needs, while tho credit of the city is so good that its obligations can be funded at tho lowest rate and its bonds command as high ft premium as those of any other municipality. The Lieutenant Governorship.

Tho widespread pnblio desire that Mr. Felix Campbell should remain in official lifo is entirely understandable. His record as a Kcpresentativo hi Congress has been so eini neutly satisfactory to his constituents that they naturally look with unfeigned regret on his withdrawal from their service'. His uniform courtesy, unassailable integrity and unflagging industry in the discharge ot his duties have commended him not only to tho people of his district, but to tho voters of Kings County aud tho State of New York. Appreciation of his course has been so pronounced that ho is being discussed as a possible candidate for tho Liou tennnt Governorship this year and a nominee for Mayor in 1889.

Whether Mr. Campbell has encouraged this discussion does not appear but it is fair to assume that the reasons which have led to his retirement from Congress would apply with equal force to acceptance of the Lieutenant Governorship. As the Mayorality is in the remote distance it can be left to take care of itself when the time for municipal action arrives. There are other reasons besido Mr. Campbell's presumable disinclination to continue in active political lifo which would probably deter him from entering a contest for Lieutenant Governor.

Tho renomination of Governor David 13. Hill at the head of the Democratic State ticket is now practically assured. It is improbable that any candidate in opposition to the Governor will bo presented in the approaching convention. The retention of Governor Hill in State leadership will logically necessitate tho re nomination of Lieutenant Governor Jones. The Democracy of New York placed itself under bligatious to Colonel Jones three years ago by inducing his acceptance of a candidacy that had been declined in turn by Mr.

Flowor aud General Slocum. He brought to tho canvass the reinforcement of an excellent army and business record, a vigorous and presentable personality and a remarkably clear and forcible mind. His defeat of General Carr, the only Republican who had been thrice elected to a State offieo, was a signal tribute to his personal popularity. In office he has been a dignified, upright and diligent servant of tho public. His conduct has abundantly justified the confidence roposedin him by the Commonwealth.

During his residence at Albany he has acquired valuablo experience, which, if he be rechosen, will be applied for tho general good. If Lieutenant Governor Jones remains in the fiold as a candidate for re election there is no likelihood that Mr. Campbell could hope to defeat him iu a contest for second place. Moreover, Mr. Campboll would necessarily suffer from espousal of his cause by the Kings County Democratic machine managers.

They have been continuously unsuccessful in seeking to impress their preferences on Democratic State Conventions. Three years ago they sought to bring about the nomination of John C. Jacobs for Lieutenant Governor. That fragrant project was promptly and emphatically disposed of by David B. Hill, MERRY SONS OF ST.

GEORGE. The Annual Picnic and Games of the Combined liodires of Brooklyn. The tenth annual picnio and sports of the combined lodges In Brooklyn of tho Sons of St. Georgo took placo yesterday In Hldgewood Park. Ovor ton thousand' persons were on tho grounds, who spent tho day In good old Anglo Saxon Btylo.

Young mon and thoir sweethearts danced away tho tlmo on both ot tho platforms to excollent music furnished by Professor Poyez'a orehostra: othora watched tho games as thoy wore run off lu rapid succession, whllo many of tho ladies woro loft In contemplation of oevonty three elegant presents, from a sewing machine down to a pickle castor, which seventy three lucky ones of thoir number wero to have sent to their homos. Wheu tho word was given at 2 o'clock that tho games woro about to begin there was a rush for tho track, and tho ropes woro soon llnod with au eager, Intelligent looking throng. Tho flrst event was a 230 yards race, handicap. Nine men started. T.

Raftery, of London won Arst prize, au eight day clock, with H. Walker, of Ivanhoe Lodge, Becond. Tho winner's lime was 26 1 5 socond3. Then came a potato race for amateurs for two prizes, tho first a silver caster aud tho second a bronzo flgure. Thoro wore Avo starters, Sam D.

Lee winning with W. H. Robarta second. Leo's time was GO seconds. Tho third event was a milo race in which members only wero allowed to compote.

Six started. A. A. Baker, of Holly Lodgo, who had been allowod 50 yards, won flrat prize, a gold modal; O. E.

Payuter, Loudon Lodgo, 00 yards, second prize, and J. Raftery, of London Lodge, third. Bakor's timo was 5 minutes 33 2 5 soconds. Then camo a skipping race for members' daughters undor 14 years of ago. Tho flrst prlzo was a pair of gold bracolets aud tho second a silvor card stand.

Eight girls stnrtod and skipped once around the course. Bolla Chadwiek, 11 yoars old, was declared the winnor, and litllo 10 year old Nettle Morton took socond prize. Tho noxt ovout was a 220 yards hurdle race for amateurs for throo prizos. Thoro woro so many entries that the race was run off iD hoat3, tho first and second men boing allowed to competo in the final. Tho first heat was won by J.

E. Boyson, 18 yards allowance, with Sam Lee, 9 yards; Beeond. Tho winnora in tho aoeond heat woro W. Struso, 14 yards, and W. H.

Roberts, 14 yards. H. Edwards won tho third heat witli J. W. Thompson socond.

The final heat was wou by W. U. Struse, 12 yards, with W. H. Roborts, 9 yards, second, and Sam Loo, 9 yards, third.

Then followed a tug of war. Tho flrst to compote were teams from London and Holly lodgos. Tho pull was won by the formor by olght inohos. The socond pull was between Hancock and Ivy lodgos, the former winning by eight lnchos. Tho Anal pall was between Hancock and London lodges.

Tho Hancock toam won In 18 seconds, pulling their antagonists out of the cleats. Tho seventh event ou tho programme was a 100 yards dash for amateurs. The rnco waa run off iu heats, tho wlnnors only to conteBt in the final. Tho first hont waa won by James Atkinson, tho socond by W. E.

Hughes, the third by W. II. Roborts, tho fourth by J. E. Boyson, the fifth by C.

lluasey aud tho sixth by C. Wroodo and W. H. Struao, who ran a dead heat. Tho aevon mon started lu the flual, W.

E. Hughes, 0 yards, taking flrst prize, a Bilvor sugar bowl, and W. H. Struso, Z'A yards, socond piizo, a silver butter dish. Hughos' time was 10 soeoads.

Then came tho 100 yards race for mombors, nono but thoso woighing 190 pounds or ovor being allowod to entor. Thero wero nine startors, John Royan, of Nolson. Lodge, taking flrst prize, and William Bagot, of Loudon Lodge, second. Royan's time was 12 3 5 seconds. Tho two mile race for amateurs brought out 25 starters out of 59 ontrlos.

E. Iljortborg. O. A. started from scratch, while all tho others wore allowed from ono yard to an eighth of a mllo.

Malcolm McLcod, 250 yards, wou in 11 mluutes 13 2 5 seconds, with 'J. Rickard, 275 yards, second, and Thomas McNally, 70 yards, third. Tho latter had no sooner crossed the line than ho fainted doad away and it was some time boforo ho could bo brought to. The flrst prlzo In this raco was a gold hunting caao watch, the second wa3 a handaomo gold medal and tho third a gold headed cane. Then came a 220 yard race for mombors, each to carry an egg in a spoon.

Thero wero 12 outrios. Robert Clark, of Shaftesbury Lodge, won flrst prizo lu 45 soconds, with H. Wilkoa, of Ivanhoo Lodge socond. Tho obstacle raco was run off In throo heats and a final. A.

Moreburg won the flrat heat In 55 soconds; W. H. Roborts, B. A. tho second In 50 aoconds and F.

Woyand, tho third In 55 soconds. Roborts won tho Anal and a gold modal In 48 seconds, F. Woyand coming in socond. A ono mllo walk for members brought out a dozen startors. There wore threo prizes.

O. E. Paynter, who started from scratch, won In 7 minutes and 18 soconds, with A. P. Soary, who had been allowed 25 seconds, second man aud T.

Raftery, 40 seconds, third. At this point it waa given out that J. E. nommott, the timo koopor, had ooon robbed of his watch. Tho rumor was not true, but some adroit thiof had managed to get away with Mr, Hommott'a watch chain.

Tho last event ou the programme was a 220 yards sack race for amateurs, which was won by A. Thomas, a ono leggod man. By this time the park was shroudod In darkness and a rush' was made for auppor. Aftor tho inner man had baen satisfled tho day's enjoymont waa resumed and continuod until an early morning hour. During the evening thoro waa a display of Aroworka.

Thoao In charge of the affair, and to whom credit is due tor good management, wero tho following: Executive Committee Edgar T. Roid, chairman; Charles Masou, vice chairman; James W. Kay, treasurer; Alfred E. Jackson, secretary. Ivanhoo Edgar T.

Roid, Joseph Edwards, Honry Wilks. London James William Kay, James Eckorsloy, Alfred E. Jackson. Holly Charlos Mason, Kon nett Smith, W. C.

Jones. Primrose Erne3t U. Row don, James Sweet, E. R. Hamilton.

Anglo Saxon S. Washington, C. A. Sussner, T. Lofthouso.

Miatle too W. H. Thomas, J. Rlppon, F. Dyor.

Shaftos bury J. Hubbard, J. Thompaon, C. Aneoll. Longfellow J.

T. Palmor, W. H. M. Bird, n.

M. Curtis. Palmorstou S. T. Taylor, M.

Woods, W. Denton. Commonwealth H. O. Sharpo, H.

Smith, Joseph Brotherldgo. Magna Charts J. A. Wood, W. Will digg, W.

Ward. Those in charge of the games wore: Captain of the Aold, Ernest H. Rowdon; startor aud haudt cappor, W. H. Robortson; roforoo, Brothoridge; clork of tho courso, J.

Thompson. At the dancing platforms tbo following wero In charge: Floor managers, Jamos Sivoot, Jamos A. Wood; assistant Aoor managers, Harry Smith, Robert Clark; Floor Committoo Sidney Todd, Edwin Milla, E. C. nusklnson, Arthur S.

Wood, J. Thatcher, James Wright, A. P. Seary, Honry Wilson. The following numbers represent tho ladles' prizes not yet claimed: 2,171, 2,611, 1,704, 3,010, 1,198, 1,751, 4,514, 156, 1,895, 8,584, 1,023, 1,070, 1,778, 2,608.

3.8S0, 1,978, 3,011, 4,909, 4,199, 1,532, 2,53 1, 1,893, 1,030, 1,210, 3,419, 1,227, 1,062, 4,598, 160, 1,308, 4,905, 1,305, 3,497, 4,152, 4,182, 2,175, 2,592, 3,481, 3,430, 4,560, 4,144, 1,947, 1,262, 729, 4,904. SINGERS COMBINE. Republican Leaders at War Among Themselves. Harrison's Tariff Reform Course Is Alarming the Ultra Proteetionists, Who Are Yainly Endeavoring to Check It, Chicago, July 31. A Tribune apodal from Indianapolis says: "Wharton Barker, ot Philadelphia, tho millionaire banker, camo here yesterday, but ho did not stay long.

Ho arrived at an early hour and wont as soon as ho could to General Harrison's house, where ho had a long conversation with the Presidential nominoo. It Is understood Barker cams hero to chek General Harrison in his reform course. Barker ts largely Interested In enterprises which want the tariff schedules to remain unchanged. 'Do you think Barker could get General Harrison to accept tho Kolley McKinley interpretation of tho was asked of a member of tho State Committee who has the confidence of tho nominee. No, sir, I do not think Mr.

Barker eould divert the general from what he knows Is right and expedient General Harrleon is a tariff reformer from wnyback. Ho has had much to in making the various State platforms, and they are all for a reduction of the surplus by the friends of Protection." General Russell A Algor, of Michigan, telegraphed last night that ho would bo here to day. The general is another of the ultra Pretocllon school, being largely interested in the lumber, timber and manufacturing enterprises. Among the leaders of the party hero the greatest enthusiasm prevails. ITALY, FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

IVenr Combinations Growing Out of International Estrangements. Copyright, 1883. London, July 31. Tho recent overtures made by Italy to Franco to reopen negotiations looking toward tho conclusion of a commercial treaty botweon the kingdom and tho republic aro very significant In view of tho late attempt of King John, of Abyssinia, to eecuro tho freind3hip of Rusia, Tho latest drift of Continental relations tonda toward the estrangement of Russia and France, because of tho vacillating pol loy of the lattor country and the growing belief of the former that her desires and ambitions may be achlovod without the assistance or even the moral Bupportor France. Italy, having become ono of the triple alliance, cannot reasonably look toward Russia for favors and naturally turns, to Franco to help her out of her Rod Sea complications, while King John, having vainly ondeavored to Interest Franco in his behalf during his struggle to prevent Italy from seizing his most valuable port and contiguous territory, now fawns upon Russia.

Continental politicians aro in no way chary of expressing tho opinion that Franco has delayed too long in giving assont to an alliance with Russia, which everybody knew long ago as well as It is known now was especially desired by the Republic, but which French statesmen hoped todelny long enough to bring about somo manifestation on tho part of Russia, making it appear that tho compact was sought by tho Czar. The tinio hn gone by when such nn alliance can present advantages to Russia warrautiug her turning her back upon Germany absolutely, and tho present effort of Italy to arrive at a more definite understanding commercially and Incidentally In other ways with Franco will doubtless be successful. Meanwhile the curiosity of tho Continent has been excited by the new move of King John, partlcnlorly in view of tho notice given by Italy of her permanent occupation of Massowah, to observe what degree of assistance, if any, tho Czar will giro to tho Abyssinian monareh to avert further seizures In hor dominions. ANOTHER WIFE MUBDEtt AND SUICIDE. Tbis Time tho Doubie Xratrody is Committed by a Retired Saloon Keeper.

CUICAQO, July ill. A horrible double tragedy was brought to light shortly after midnight by the police, when the dead bodios of Henry Heesh, a retired suloon keopor, and his wife, were found in thoir apartments at 150 South Sangamon Btroet. Both tho Heeshes were well past middle ago and were looked upon by thoir neighbors as a happy couple. They wero last seen Saturday oroning sitting on tho front stoop. Sunday morning tho newsboy loft tho paper and tho milkman the day's supply of milk.

Lying neglested at the back door of the flat these objects first attracted the attention ot the neighbors. Late last night one of the neighbors notiQod tho police and two olBcora were sent to investigate. Thoy broke open tho front bedroom door and a Bickenlng eight met thoir view. In the, alcove of tho bedroom, In a pool of blood, lay tho body of Mrs. Heesh clad in a nightdress.

Procoeding to the next room the officers perceiTed a rope tied over the top of tho door frame. A vigorous "push at the door aud it burst open and the officer was noarly knocked off his feet by tha body of neesh, which was haug lng by the rope, the feet almost touching tho floor. Near by a Bhoot of newspaper daubed with blood and a butcher's knife suggested tho story of tho double tragedy. Heesh had evidently flrat killed his wifo, then wiped the knlfo and out off a pieco of rope exactly long enough to roach from the door knob on tho Inside ovor the door frame and to allow sufficient apace for himself to hang. Ho had tied tho ropo, shut tho door and proceeded to his aolf murder.

No reason can bo assigned for the tragedy. Everything around the room bespoke comfort and there was no indication of any struggle prior to the murder and suicide. READY TO KILL THE WHITE CAPS. Indiana Backwoodsmen Organizing aud Arming: Themselves. New Albany, July 31.

A man who reside in tho neighborhood where the two Mormon missionaries were so terribly whipped by the "White Caps" early on tho morning of the 28th was in the city yesterday and gave further particulars of the shocking barbarity of tho regulators. Tho names of the missionaries who claim to be elders of tho Mormon church are James Fallon and Fraukllu Murray. Thoy claim to have spont ovor a year In missionary work in and near Chicago. The peoplo In tho neighborhood havo organized and are armed with rifles and doublo barreled shot guns. A guard Is constantly kept at the house whero the tiro mon and two women are bolng cared for, and if the "White Caps" should roturn thero will bo bloody work.

Tho defenders of tho Mormous aud the two women do not believe In Mormonlsm, but thoy are rough and courageous backwoodsmen, and declaro that no more "White Cap" outrages shall bo perpetrated in their neighborhood. ADDED MURDER TO HIS CRIMES. An Indiana Constable Sbot Dowa by a Horse Thief. TnTON, July 31. Georgo Crutchfleld, a constable ot Madison Township, came to Tipton yesterday and swore out a warrant for the arrest of John Hadley, charged with stealing a horse, saddle and other articles.

Hadley Is a deBperate character and the warrant was placed in the hands of Sheriff Bates, who, with Crutchfleld, Immediately started In pursuit of Hud ley. When near Curtisvllle, a small town ten miles northeast of here, the two officers separated. Crutchfleld met Hadley coming down tha road In a wagon and informed him that he had a warrant for his arrest A few words passed and the two men pulled their revolvers. Crutchflold's gun missed fire. He was shot three times in the abdomen by Hadley.

The latter then made his escape. Telegrams were sent to Tipton for more officers and 200 men are searching tor the murderer. A man from tho scene of the tragedy reports that Crutchfleld Is almost dead and that Hadley will bo lynched If captured. No nows has been recelvod of Bat03. OPENING THE GOODWOOD MEETING.

Tho Slain Stakes Won by tue Duke of Portland' Donovan. London, July 3:. Tho Goodwood meeting openfid to day. The race tor tho Ham Stakes, for 2 year olds, was won by the Duko of Portland's bay colt Donovan. The Duko of Westminster's bay Ally Flour do Lys was socond and Prince Soltykoft's bay Ally Pantomime third.

Tho betting was 5 to 2 on Donovan, 3 to 1 agalust Fleur de Lys and 12 to 1 against Pantomime. Summary Tho Ham Stakes, of 100 sov oaoh subscription, half forfeit, for colts to carry 9 st. nnd lilliea 8 st. 10 tho produce of marus oovored in 1835; those got by stallions or out of mares that never produced a winner of 100 sov. allowed 3 If both, 6 lbs.

tho owner of the second horso to receive 200 bovb. out of tho stakes; T. Y. O. 10 suliscribnrs.

The Dntie of Portland's b. o. Donovan, by Calopin, out ofMowerinn 1 The Duke of Westminster's b. f. Flour de hys, by Bendor, out of Lily Agnes 2 Princo Soltykofl's b.

f. Pantonine, by Mask, out of tiongtass 3 TUB. ALLEGED BURLINGTON CONSPIRACY. Baaercisen, Godding and Koegcl Held on Serious Charges. Aurora, I1L, July 31.

Bauerelsen, Godding and Koogel, three of the men chargod with tho Chicago, Burlington nnd Qulncy conspiracy, had another hearing In court yesterday. Tho only now evidence Bowlos gave was that Baueroisen purchased some ammonia and several packages of blue vitriol at a drug store and gavo It to him with Instructions to go to Mondota and put It In tho tanks of several locomotives. He (Bowles) wont to Mondota, but tho engines were so closely watched that he had no opportunity to use the stuff. Tho prisoners were hold to bail Bauor eisen in $9,000, on three charges of conspiracy, malicious mischief and unlawful handling of dynamite; Godding in $0,000, on two charges of conspiracy and handling dynamite, and Koogel In $3,000, on a charge of handling dynamite. A WEDDING AND A FBKB FIGHT.

His occupation in this respeot is not unlike that of the soldier, in whom everything is subordinated to the necessities of actual warfare. Whatever disappointments tho captains, sergeants and roundsmen may feel as they shift their quarters will pass away in the philosophical reflection that they have opened before them channels of renowod usefulness and tho reminder that nothing in the world so readily removes the rust from a man as an occasional "shake up." Showing: Up tbo Fraud. We reprint to day from the Oreenport Watchman a letter written recently by Congressman Perry Belmont to Mr. Thomas W. Fitzgerald in response to an invitation to attend a ratification meeting of tho Kichmond County Democratic Club.

Mr. Belmont, after pointing out that thero is no distinctively Free Trade party in this country, goes back to the days of the Arthur Administration for facts proving the absurdity of tho Republican position of to day as contrasted with its attitude at that time. He recalls the oom lnorcial treaties with Mexico, Spain and South America, negotiated by a Republican Executive and ratified by a Republican Senate with tho object of obtaining foreign markets for American products. The House of Representatives at that time was Democratic and refused to pass the enabling act necessary to carry the Mexican treaty into effect, for. the reason that its provisions wore deemed to be of too sweeping and radical a character.

What did this treaty provide It sought, among other things, to place no less than twenty oight articles on tho free list. Is it not a little strange, as Mr. Belmont asks, that if tho free list had so much charm for tho Republicans then it should have so much terror for them now During the Arthur regimo it was thought that tho "home markets" would bo best benefited by securing an extension of our foreign trade, and it was with this idea in view that the treaties wore urged, but no such sentiment, of course, could be tolerated now. In view of this record it is difficult, as tho Congressman suggests, not to admire tho incomparable impudence of the Republican1 organization in raising the Freo Trade cry against the Democratic party, particularly as the reduction of tariff taxation proposed by the Mills bill is less than 7 per cent. Mr.

Belmont says that the declino of our merchant marine aud tho loss of our proper trade relations are in themselves sufficient reasons for a chango in tho customs schedules, and in this he is right. Tho decadence of our shipping interest is universally admitted. As against thoso who advocato a system of subsidies, the Eagle has always argued that tho Federal Government has no authority under the Constitution to engage in private business itself or to use tho public moneys to enable other people to do so, or in other words that it has not the power to lay a tax on all industries for the promotion of one in particular. What we have contended for is the abolition of the limitations upon our carrying trade, and tho extension of our foreign markets by tariff reduction. For what is tho use of taking American materials abroad, if because of their high prices, the foreign merchant cannot be induced to buy? Chiefly, however, as showing the utter absurdity of the Republican free trade shout is Mr.

Belmont's letter interesting. It can bo perused with benefit by voters of all parties. A "Cobiirffer" Among: Us. At an alleged competitive examination held on the 9th instant at the Pratt Institute in this city, pursuant to a notice issued by the Hon. S.

V. White, thero were five lads who contended for the prize of a West Point cadet ship in tho gift of the Representative from tho Third Congressional District. The notice declared that the youth receiving the highest testimonial from the committee of examiners, which consisted of Professor Peck ham, of the Adclphi Academy; Professor Seymour, of the Polytechnic, and Professor Pratt, of the Pratt Institute, would be appointed by Mr. White, and that none but residents of the Seventh, Thirteenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty first and Twenty third wards would bo permitted to enter the lists. A few days after the examination it was announced that Robert R.

Raymond, a nophow of Professor Rossiter W. Raymond, of Plymouth Church fame, was the succes sful competitor. His success directed particular attention to one or two peculiar circumstances attending his case. It seoms that he gave as his address, 123 Henry street, which is not within the territorial limits of the Third Congressional District. His father, Colonel Charles Raymond, of tha United States Engineer Corps, resides in AVashing ton where he is at present engaged as the engineer in charge of the water, gas aud electric light works, and of tho grading and improving of the streets of the national capital.

Professor Whittaker, of the Adolphi Academy, whoso son was one of the competitors, states that no objection was raised to the address given by young Raymond, while all his rivals were asked "if thoy lived beyond Albany avenue, and were told that if thoy did they were not in the district, and could not enter the examination." Professor Whittaker further alleges that "when it became known that a Washington boy had been brought up by Congressman White as a candidate, my boy was bright enough to know that it was all up with him." The Professor following up this obvious insinuation boldly adds: "I am of the opinion that the examination was nothing more than a mere form, and was used as a cloak to insure the appointment of this boy Raymond." The fact that the lad is living with hiB father in Washington, that according to the address which he gave himself he was ineligible under tho terms of the notice isBued by Mr. White, and that notwithstanding these inseparable objections he was declared the successful candidate, constitutes ample grounds for the conclusion at which Professor Whittaker arrives. It is a pitiable but invariable fact that when Mr. S. V.

White and Mr. Rossiter W. Raymond are directly or indirectly jointly interested either in civil or ecclesiastical trusts, they aro inseparably associated in tho general mind with the suspicion of a put up job. The wicked world doos not confer upon them tho honor of its implicit confidence, but is prone to examine their mutual enterprises with a keen and inquisitive eye. The odor of sanctity in which both aro enveloped tends to provoke rather than to allay distrust.

The things which they do are classed under the head of things that aro not what they seem. When working together in the same harness Messrs. White and Raymond are a warning to all to remember the fine old apothegm that "appearances are deceitful." "if." Our oversanguine contemporary, the Tribune, is already distributing the spoils of a victory not yet won. Its Indianapolis correspondent announces that ex Governor Albert G. Portor, who has declined to head tho State ticket of his party in tho contest for Governor, is to be appointed Minister to Russia "if General Harrison becomes President." To say the least this is a premature announcement.

The prize is hot so great nor Governor Portor so small that he should be held up before the public as seeking the flesh pots thus early in tho canvass. The Russian mission is the Botany Bay of our diplomatic service. Successive Administrations have utilized St. Petersburg as a dumping ground for political excrescences or personal bores, whose concealment or estrangement was desirable or indispensable to the preservation of personal comfort." Governor Porter, oven if he has declined to help General Harrison out of his dilemma, is deserving of a better fate than exile to the banks of the Neva. It should also be borne in mind that General Harrison is not elected yet.

There aro several "ifs" in the way of that consummation, not the least of which is the frequent conviction of a majority of the American people that "one good term deserves another." Hartley Campbell. Bartley Campbell, tho actor and playwright, died yesterday afternoon in the asylum at Middletown, N. Y. He had been hopelessly insane for many months and was failing rapidly, but it was not expected that tho end would be so sudden as it was. Mr.

Campbell was by no means a great dramatist. A man of many failures and few successes, he had plenty of push and perseverance and bis self confidence was abounding. He was never so hopeful ag'wbes to prospects were most In the Valuation of Eeal Estate for Tax Purposes. Nearly Twenty four Millions Over th Figures of 1887 Some of tho Causes of the Increase. President Thomas A.

"Wilson has just announced tho real aud personal valuations for the purposes of taxation thla year. Below will be found the figures on realty in detail, together with thoso of 18S7. Thero Is a total Increaso of $23,738, 915 iu roal valuation. Tho personal Increaso I $911,649, tho total personal valuation being 22,597, 240. Tho total roal aud personal this yoar Is J408, last yoar It waa As to tho increase ot real valuation, tho main oauso may be found In now buildinga nnd in tho now elevated railroad structures.

Tho principal wards Increased ou account of now buildings are the Elshth, Twon ty aocond, Twenty third, Twenty fourth, Twenty Atth, aud Twenty sixth. Following la the table of roal values by warda: Wards. 1837. 5.8;l7,h0D I2.34 12 6,410,430 Increaso 1888. sooimBo 176,700 1,219,820 290,062 127,240 61,750 508,101 711,810 172,690 217,035 G78.240 203,100 777,510 562,470 340,850 570,530 COO ISO 1.337,43'J 2.2S9.05S 2,470,330 2.500.S30 2,042,800 772,180 First Second Third Fourth Fifth Biitll Sovunth Kisrlitll Ninth Tenth Eleventh Thirteenth Fourto mth Fifteenth Sixteenth Siiveiiteenth F.iciiteonth Twentieth Twonty lirat Twenty Tuonty Twenty iouitli.

1330.290,920 H.OIH.OUO, 18.37!I,:I50' lO.lW.O.W 7.il9,aaoi 12.774.3801 7.147.290 li.ujl.iou! 8,813,920 0,475,731) 9.219.34(1! 14,047,970 11,294.21101 9,300,390 0,816.58 I. 18.350.9,15, 16.i'i 18.52 21.024.940 2U.437.128 21,1174.000 7,03 Jj 21,024,700 27.180,070 20,41,280 6.270.290 7,100,410 Twenty Bixth Total 8M2, 923,738,915 Presidont Wilson said to day: "Tho increase of personal valuation 13 mainly duo to tho increaio of tho quotation of the shares of banks and trust corn In tho past the Board saw 01 to assess the flrat 100 of tho markot value of fluch aharof at 70, nnd the surplus of such market valuo thereafter at 40. This year tho Board assessed ut 70 por cent, of tho full market value of tlio shares on a general avorago of the prices prevailtug for such shares for the four months prior to July 1, basod upon actual sales at auction and also upon private transactions. Tho gas, railroad and ferry companies show a de croaso during tlio yoar. Thoso stocks havo depreciated.

There ia a falling off of In gas stock as compared with last yoar, in rail roada and $187,100 in ferry companies. Tho bridge competition has doao this for the forry companion. Tho most notable iucreaao ia iu the trust companios and othor corporations of lo isor uoio, the lucroaso being $1,223,012. Thore hOB beon a slight decroaeo of Individual personal valuations, or S69.150. Nearly all of tho corporations hare boon heard by tho Board." Mr.

Wilson, while yet unable to spoak doQuitoly, thinks tho tax rate this year will bo something below that of 18S7. A LETTER FROM MR. BELMONT Recalling Somo lads ot tuo Jbrtbnr Administration. In response to a recent invitation to address: a Democratic ratlOcation meeting Iu Richmond County Congressman Porry Bolmont wroto tho following letter, which we take from the Grcenport Watchman I regret extremely that I shall not bo able to leave Washington on that day, because, although I hall not bo a candidate in tho Congressional campaign, I would have liked to havo availed myself of this opportuuity of giving ovidonce of my hearty Bup port of tlio candidates for President and Vico President nominated by tho Democratic party and of tho principles under which we are enlisted. Not only doos tho creditable record of Mr.

Cleveland's Administration call for approval on tho part of ail who are interested in tlio welfare and progress of tho country, but his re election is Imperatively do raandod in order to secure a continuation of tho prosperous conditiou of our public affairs. Democrats will naturally rally to his support, since ho so Atly roprosont8 tho principles of tho party and ha3 bo courageously presented tho issue In the challenge ho has thrown down to our opponents. The Arst Democratic platform, adopted by a Con gresalen.il caucu9 nt Philadelphia In 1800, the year when Thomas Jefferson waa olectod to be PreslOont, domaudod froor commerce with ail nations. Today thore is no Froo Trade party iu this country, siuco both tho groat political parties favor the malnleuauce of tariff taxation, and we derive from that sourco tho greater part ot our national revenue. On the othor hand, it would Insult the intelligence of the country to doclaro that our prosont ays'om of tariff taxation Is satisfactory to tho people.

Tho declino of our merchant marine and tho loss of our proper trado relations outstripped in foreign markets as wo aro by our great commercial rival, England aro hi thomeelvea sufficient roasons for t'ongresa to make a change In onr tariff laws. Tho hill simply lonors Dio rato of tariff taxation from about 47 to about 42 per cent. It ia ninn free trade measure, but is a 6tep directly In accord with the growing need3 of our llaral aud commercial system, namely, a reductiou of the surplus and an increase in our foreign trado. During tlio Administration of Mr. Arthur a Ro publicau Exocutivo negotiated and a Republican Sonute ratttiod a series of commercial treaties with Mexico, Spain and South America, of which tho avowed object was to obtain foreign markets for American products.

By tlie reciprocity treaty with Mexico alone woro twouty oight articles to bo admitted into this country froo of duty. But tho Democratic House refused to pass tho ouabling act to carry this treaty into effect. In other words, tho Republican party in politics to day haa for its slogan tho misloadiug cry of "homo markets," wtiilo tho vory last act of tho Republican party in power was to attempt to obtain through tho treaty making power and through radical steps au extension of our foreign markots. But tho House of Representatives, thon controlled by the Democratic party, luterposod; aud it is still to day Democratic policy that any change In our Ascal system shall bo made through the representatives of tho peoplo, In tho Lower House of Congress, where lull public discussion can be had, and whoro tlio luterests of each aoction and of each Congressional district can be proporly presontod for consideration. Nor haa our President, as did Mr.

Arthur, attempted to uso tho treaty making powor to bring about changes In our commercial ajHtem. Mr. Cleveland, placing himiolf in lino with hla party iu the House, has adoptod tho wise, patriotic and Democratic policy of leaving to tho representatives of tho people the regulation of the people's taxatiou. llonco we en tor upon tho ponding political controversy confl dont that the moderate and courageous courso of tho Democratic majority In tho Houso, and of tho Democratic Exocutivo at its hoad, will meet with tho approval which honesty and Arnines of pur poso never fail to secure. Thnnklug you for your invitation, and again oxpreasiug my regret at my lnabilily to accept it, beliovo mo to remain, Very sincerely yours, 1'ekry Bblmont, A HARRISON AND MORTON CLUB.

Anti Dady and Uirkctt Faction ef the Fonrlli Ward. About fourteen Republicans of the Fourth Ward belonging to tuo faction opposing ox Aldor man Blrkettand Micuaol J. Dady mot last night at 100 Johnson street and formed a Harrison aud Morton Campaign club. Colonol Froncla M. Crafta was oloctod temporary chairman and Georgo F.

Flan temporary secretary. Colonol Crafts lu calling tho meeting to ordor said that although all tho other warda In the city had formod Harrison and Morton clubs tho Fourth Ward had as yet done abolutely nothing toward organizing for campaign work. He waa iu favor, he said, of factious burying thoir grlovauces until aftor tho campaign and going to work togother with a will for tho Ropsblican tlckot. He advlsod tho gontlomon present not to bo too haaty in forming a campaign club, but to talk tho matter over and then appoint a committee to con for with tho ward association and, if possible, induce it to Join iu the organlzation of the club. Mr.

Solomou Guuzborgcr said that the regular ward association would not form a campaign club until six wooks boforo election and that ho for ono waa in faror of thoir organizing at once an independent club. Mr. Addison llallock agreed with Colonel Crafts, that it would bo butter to hoar from tho association Ont before organizing becauBO it would not holp them to bo In oppoaition to the regulars. Mr. Henry W.

Jones said 1 am a Republican and 1 am not tied up to this ward assoiaUon, nor doe3 it own me body nud boots. Tho association has not hold a mooting sinco tho nomination of tlio Chicago tlckot and peoplo are beginning to sk if thora aro any Republicans in tho Fourth Ward. 1 think it is about timo wo took hold ol this thing and ran It to a auccoss. Colonol Crafts made anothor protest against the too haaty organization of the club, but thoso opposed to delay carried things by a voto of 12 to 2. Bofore announcing that noiuluatlom) for offlcors of tho club woro In ordor Colonel Crafts slated that It would bo lmpoasiblo for him to accept tho presidency, owing to pressing husluoss engagomonU.

Tho following officers wore thou unanimously oloctod: President, Solomon Guuzberger; Arst vico proHldout, Cnptalu Edward M. Smith; second vico president, A. C. Harrison, secretary. Georgo H.

Finn; assistant secretary, Goorgo P. Cochran; corresponding secretary, Addison W. llallock; treasurer, lloury W. Jouea. Mr.

Jonc opono his accounts with whiea had boen loft uvor from tho old (JariicU Campaign Club of tho Fourth Ward. A committee consisting of Messrs. Gunzborgor, Joiicb and Martin was appointed to select suitable moottug raoms tor 'lie club. President Guuzberger. Socrotary 1 ion and Colonol Crafta wore appointed a commMuo to notify tho regular vard association ol the Fourth Ward of tho formation of tho Harrison aud Morton Campaign Club and invito paid association to Jolu in with it.

After tho president had nnnouncoU that there was a larKO number of Republican iu tlio ward who would Join the club, now that. It had been formed, the meeting adjourned, subject to tho call of the Chair. ALZAHORA'S ENEMIES. TUc Watsons Elected lo iio Before Cba lira nd Jury. There was a number of poopJo present in tho Court Room of the I nbush Town Hall last ovonlug towitnoss tho trial before Justice of tho Peace Andrew Cox of Horatio and Frodorlck Wat sou on a chargo of assaulting Jnun Alzatnora In May last whllo on his way to his homo In Wttidaor terrace.

Alziaiora alleged thai lie was assaulted by tlio brothers, takon iuto a room and locked thero for hoursthat a pistol waa drawn on him and that ho wa otherwlso abused. Thoy also demanded monfc'y from him, and through fear ho gavo them $10 Thon thoy domaudod $100. Tho Watsons caused Alzamora's arrest for malicious mischlof, but on tho trial thoy ailed to proved thoir chargo and ho wa3 discharged. Ho thon made a complaint of assault. The Watsons woro roprosented last evening by ex Commlaioner of Charities Bro wstor Klssam, whilo Jorry Woruborg looked after the luterests of Alzamoro.

Aftor the examination had procooded for noarly threo hours tho Watsons elocted to go boforo the Grand Jury. Thoy furnished $500 bonds to appear. Philadelphia is suffering gre atly from typhoid fever. Appetite and Ilcaltb Restored By TinnANi's Soltzor Aporient. Crabbed Hnnbauds Don't Complain Of their linen when done up with Peabline.

Try ik The Best iiisu class cigarettes, Kurtrex Special Ftvouw, Justice Petterson Has a Hard Time Keeping Order. Officer Robertson Fat One Man Out, but Could Sot Face Fiery and Dignified Counselor Mathis A Trace Arranged. The usual smoothness of the stream of justice lu tho Second Judicial District Court was Bllghtly riifflod yesterday by a wordy conflict between the Justice and Mr. William A. Mathis, the Dory ox Alderman of tho Fifteenth Ward.

Tho facts of tho case aro as follows: About July 21 warrants wero Issued by Justice Polterson to Mrs. Emellno Schmltt, of 871 Moffat treet, against Mrs. Paulina Hayes, of SG9, and Mre. Sophia Hopkins, of 71 Moffat, street; against tho former for saying, I will lick you as soon as I got a chance; you stolo my ohickon," and against Mrs. Hopkins for saying, "I will lick you and send you to your grave." Mrs.

Schmltt, in her deposition, stated that she feared the oxocation of the throats. On July 23, tho warrants wore returned and the defendants pleading not guilty gave bondB iu $200 each to appear tor trial yesterday. The case having been called, Counselor William A. Mathis appeared for tho defendants and served upon the Justice an ordor made by Judge Charles Brown, of the Suprome Court, dirocting that the case be takon from Justice Petterson 'a Court nnd go directly to the Grand Jury. Tho nflldaTit on which tho ordor was granted states among other things "That upon the arraignment of tho dofendants on July 23, 188S, ono John Morrow, who accompanied tho defendants tp court, for tho purpose of octlnjf as their bondsmen, aroso to luform the Justice that tho defendants desired to bo represented by upon tho trial and that ho could not be present at the time and asking also for an adjournment for a few days: that tho Justice thereupon Inquired If tho said Morrow wall an attorney aud was Informed by said Morrow that ho was not, but was simply a bondsman for tho defendants; that said Justice asked him what right ho had to appear or to say anything in tho case, and ordered him to close his mouth and take a seat, and refused to accept any furthor statement from him; that defendants wero then callod upon to plead and pleaded not guilty, and the trial was adjournod till July So; that prior to the departure of tho defendants from tho court room said justice addressed thorn In harsh tones aud in a loud voice throatoued defendants with imraodlate imprisonment in case they held any conversation or intercourse whatsoever with complainant until tho day set for tho trial; that ro coutly the complainant's husband brought a civil action before Judge Petterson against the husband of Sophia Hopkins, which action resulted la dismissal of the complaint, and thatlever since Mrs, Hopkins has boen continually threatened by com plainaut with harm and Injury; thl tho complainant, Mrs.

Schmltt, has stated to defendants that said Justlco Pettorson was hor counsel and legal adviser, and that ho would on hor request grant a warrant at any time, and that sho, Mrs. Souiniit, could do us she pleased in his court, and that said Justice would give her all tho satisfaction sho wanted; and that dofondauts reside in tho district controlled by Justice Konna; that becauso of tho hostilo and domeanor manifested by said Justlco toward defendants aud of tho relationship of attorney and client existing between complainant and said Justice, tho trial of defendants' caso bo taken from said Juatlca and presented to the Grand Jury." Mr. J. M. McGee, attornoy for complaiuaut, on reading tho affidavit and order, moved for an adjournment for a few days, asserting that the statements In the affidavit were absolutely false and charging the defendants with perjury iu making them.

Ho also said that in Justlco to Judgo Potter son application should bo ma'do to Judge Brown to vacate the ordor removing tho trial from his oourt. During tho proceedings, John Morrow, an ox polieo officer, was soen continually running from ono dofendant to another aud talking so loudly that tho Court was disturbed, and ho was several times ordorod to loave the court room unless ho kopt still, aud Anally he was forcibly ojoctod by OQlcor Robortson. Before his ejection, however, Mr. Mathis said to Morrow, "You sit down and I daro the Justice to put you out." Tho Justice then told Mathis to "shut up and alt down." "Your Honor, I claim that I havo some prerogatives here," said Mathis. "You sit down," repeated the Justice.

Mathis re fusod nnd Justice Petterson beckoned to Officer Robertson and said "Komovo that man from tho court room." Offlcor Robertson procooded to execute the command and Mathis struck an attitude aud looking Aorcely at tho officer said, "Sirrah, dare not to lay a finger upon me." Mathis then sat down and the Court took a recess of half an hour. Mr. Mathis after tho court had again convoned apologized to tho Justice, saying that ho had been rathor hasty. The dofondauts wero hold for tho Grand Jury. RICH AND IN THE POOR HOUSE.

Catltarino Oaffuey Innorifn a Fortune Which She Itluy Not Enjoy. Four years ago Catharine Gaffney, a woman Whom ago had incapacitated for work was committed to the Ward's Island Almshouse, la Now York, on tho application of hor niece. When she entered the nlmshouse she was looked upon as slightly demented bocauso of the stories she told of a wealthy brothor living In Chicago. She was wont to dwell on the fact that ahe camo to this country from tho County Cavan Ireland, In 1851, with hor brothers, Patrick, John and Matthew. Patrick she said wout to Chicago after working for a time for tho Methodist Publishing Company in New York.

John wont to Buffalo, and Matthew made Brooklyn his homo, fa'ho obtained employmontin the family of Mr. Ellas M. Stlllwoll, whore shoromalned for thirty yoars and then becoming too feeble for work want to live with hor nloco who sent hor to the poorhouso. Tho matrons would einile at hor story and pretend to believe it. Four months ago sho was sent to tho hospital suffering frem extreme debility incident to old ngo.

While on her bed hor feeble complaints concerning hor brother's neglect were heard more frequently, and hor attendants were convincod of her Insanity. On Sunday, however, they wero surprised by Lawyer Silas M. Stlllwell, who callod to see Miss Gaffney, and at tho same time stated that she had fallen heir to ono thlrd of a fortune of $150,000 by tho doath of hor brothor Patrick, in Chicago. Tho old woman's story was true. Hor brothor Patrick had accumulated a large fortune in Chicago, and had boen killod by an express mossenger driving into tho horao he was riding.

Lawyer Still well is tho sou of Miss Gaffney's former employer and will endeavor to And John and Matthew Gaff noy, as Patrick never married, and left no will disposing of his property. It Is not probable, however, that old Catharine Gaffney will live to onjoy hor largo fortune OBITUARY. Charles Aikinan. Charles Aikman, one of the oldest residents of tho Nineteenth Ward and ono of tho best known members of tho Masonic order, passed away yesterday, at the age of 69 years, at his residence on Morton street. Deceased was ono of the.

veterans of the Volunteer Fire Department of New York nnd for years was a trustoo of tho Now England Congregational Church. He was a Mason of nearly thirty years' standing. He was also a trustee at one tlmo in DeWitt Cliuton Chaptor of Royal Arch Masons. In Templar Maaoury he flgurod in a vory prominent manner. Ho was past commander of DeWitt Clinton Commnndory No.

27, Knight3 Templar, and la 1870 was chosen grand warder of tho State of Now York. He passed successively through ovory position until ho became past grand commander of Knights Templar of tho State. The deceased in early yoars was an enthusiastic exponent of Scottish Rite Masonry and Joined Aurora Grata Lodge of Perfection, Council of tho Princes of Jerusalem, Chaptor of nose Croix of this city aud tho Now York Consis tory, whero he received tho Third second Dogreo of Sublime Prince of tho Royal Secret. Mr. Aikman was also one of tho organtzora of Mecca Temple of the Anclout Accepted Nobles of tho Mystic Shrino of Now York.

Ho was a hat block manufacturer, and retired from business sevoral years ago. Ho had boon In failing health for six years and was a sufferer from Inflammatory rheumatism, which was the cause ot his death. The funeral will be hold to morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Calvary Protestant Epiicopal Church, South Ninth streot and Marcy avonuo, when the bodies named will ba present and tho sorvicos will bo conducted by tho Rev. Cornollus Twlug, grand prelate of tho Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of tho Stato of New York. George I.

Hngrhetf, Sr. On Sunday last Georgo D. Hughes, diod suddenly at his residence, 106 Putnam avonuo, this city. Tho docoasod was woll known and respoctod. He was a prominent momber of Alloghanla Lodge No.

108, of tho ordor of tho Knights of Pythias, and tho funeral took plae this afternoon. Ho was burlod with Pythian honors in Greonwood Comotery. SIXTEENTH WARD REPUBLICANS. An Enthusiastic itleetinar ot the Joseph Renjamin Battery. The Joseph Benjamiu Sixteenth Ward Battery held an onthuaiaatic meeting last ovoulugat Metzger'a Hall, corner Graham avenue and Stagg streot.

Mr. Edward Stellgos, proaidont of tho organization, occupied ttiochnlr, and Socrotary Honry Ebrot kopt tho minutes. About 70 of tho 180 mom burs woro present, and a largo numbor of Republicans who had not Jolnod were also in attendance. Mr. Siellgos announced that all the arrangements bad been comploted for the battery's participation in the reception to bo given to the Hon.

J. G. Blaino ou his return from Europe, except the designation of the duy, It being uncertain what day lie would bo horo. About one hundred uniforms would bo roady for distribution on Saturday ovoning. Twenty six new members wore then enrollod.

On tho arrival of Mr. Joseph Boujamln the battery band played "Red, White and Blue" and othor patriotic airs. Mr. Bonjamlu then made a brief addres In whlcn he said that however dull tho appearance of 'ings at present tho interest of the PoPl0, thehsurhad, below tho surface of things, al I no energy of a slumbering volcano, and before eloc on aav thoro would bo an eruption of popular seutl mont the Uko of which has never taon witnessed in Ms "country. The menaco of froo trade and conse niinerlzatlon of the working masses had, It sCXao unuXnd was still so uniting all Ind im trioTin a common cause that by Election day tho foreoiof the onamy would everywhere be reduced mViniflcance.

Novor since 1801 had tho Repub nca" paVty before It a brighter prospect or better no overwhelming victory InNovem ThemMuder ot tho evening was spent con TivluUy. All the of breaks on the Erie Oanal have been ropalred. TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 18SS. This Paper lias the lnrsest Circnla ion of any EveuiilS Paper Published in the VaUod States. Its value as an Advertising; Medium i thureforo apparent Eagle nrauch OIfiocs KcdCord Avenue.

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and for Vie Sunday edition up to 10 P. M. on Saturdays. Fa sons leaving town for the season, and Summer have the Daily and Sun day Eagle mailed to them, postpaid, for 1.00 per month, Vie address hang changed as often as desired. The Eagle will be sent to any ad dress in Europe at SI.

05 per month, postage prepaid. Out City's rowth. Tho Board of Assessors have completed their work on tho figures which will bo the basis for the levying of the Uses of 1888, for the cost of the local government in 1889. The results are set forih iu our news columns and furnish matter of interest to Brooldyn ites. The comparison between the figures for 1888 and those of 1S7 shows Total real ana persona valimj.m hi 183 7.

8383.831.4 Total rual aua personal Showing an increase for 16SS nf Increase in personality lor liea. Total The increased real estate values come principally from new buildings in the suburban wards and from new elevated railway structures. The increases in suburban wards aro notably near an equality, as these facts prove Ward 5. KiKUtcsntll Twenty se 'ond Twenty third Twenty tilth u.oti,s3ti Total in the five wards 812,417,808 These figures aro the arithmetical expression of a rapid rate of uniform growth. The facts which they present for the tax authorities exist in the forms of numerous dwellings for diligent and forehanded folk.

On the books of the city cold mathematical signs Stand for what in themselves are a multitude of happy homes. In those homes pulse the joys, sorrows, hopos and helps of striving life. The statistician deals with the figures. The political economist, the sanitarian, the artist, the educator and the religious teacher deal with the forces which the figu res symbolize. The Assessors' and Tax Collector's books are accounted prosaic enough.

Their work is hard and thankless. Thoy can not idealize it, for emphatically with them "business is business." Neverthless, theirs is the labor which measures and verifies the progress of Brooklyn, which indicates and vindicates the annual increment of civilization in the community, and which tells to those who analyzo it the play of the causes which supply to this city a continuing prosperity, ex traordin ary in its volume and higher in its laati ng moral qualities than that of any other urban population in the United States. The small increase in personal valuation has a relation to Brooklyn conditions that is alike attractive and instructive. That increase is less than a million, being $011,0.19, but any increase at all shows a recovery from some adverse causes which were felt in 1887. In that year there was a decrease in personalty of about $400,000.

This year, as said, the balance is on the side of the city. The increase now is due to the enhanced value of the shares of banks and trust companies. That the increase is not greater is attributable to the still depreciated value of street railway and ferry holdings. The bridge impairs ferry values. The elovated roads impair street railway values.

In neither fact is there anything to depress. The bridge is the property and aerial avenue of the people. The ferries aro the fee of a corporation. The elevated roads are corporations which divide with the street roads the intraurban travel of 800,000 citizens. "What the people well nigh imperceptibly pay to the bridge they pay, so to speak, to themselves, for tho sums maintain the (structure, police and repair it and are still farther applied to its extension.

The elevated railways bring the suburban wards near in time to the places of business of tho people in either city. That fact largely accounts for the rate of suburban settlement already referred to. When depletion both by bridge causes and by elevated railway causes is all allowed for, the fact remains true that the ferries and the street car companies hold franchises by no means unprofitable. They still have much, where but lately thoy had all. They likewise enjoy the benefit of causes which the experience of both cities at tests tobainvflriable in their operation.

That experience proves that the more the facilit ies of travel are mul tiplied'the more traveling there is, even on the part of the same number of people. If Brooklyn's population should never exceed its present figures, the persons comprising it would do more traveling each year than they did each preceding year, becauso tho amount of traveling they do is not represented by the absolute need of the public, but by the enterprise of corporations in supplying roads which create a habit of travel in the masses themselves. It is an axiom of railroad men that the population that will support one road can be trained to support two, and the population that will support three can bo trained to support five. The managers of tho ferries have been wise, in proportion as they have not permitted the bridge to work a diminution of the facilities for ferry travel to the public. Thoy have been unwise, in proportion as they have let the bridge work such a diminution.

Tho street railway companies will be wise, in proportion as they do not let the elevated railway enterprises work a diminution in the number of cars for surface travel. The temporary loss such a policy may bring will be made up in ultimate and not distant gain. Tho increase of the habit of travel is what the man agers can rely on, if they have the nerve to face a brief decrease of receipts. Kew York City has demonstrated that, and Brooklyn's interest should be imitative and intelligent enough to learn the lesson. Tho fact has a yet deeper truth in it.

Not only will it be unwise for surface carrying companies to reduce their rolling stock, but those companies have been the wisest which have not combatted tho establishment and 'multiplication of elevated roads. They have kept the public well disposed toward them. They have kept the peace between themselves and organized labor. Thoy have continued in line with progress. They have admitted and apparently sympathized with the desire and destiny of Brooklyn to assume nil the facts and forces of thoroughly equipped progressive cityhood.

Companies that have pursued an obstructive policy have, on the contrary, lost by it in dollars and cents Bnd in public regard. Contrast the broad and cheerful courso of the Brooklyn City Company with that of the fighting and litigious Atlantic and Fifth avenue Company. Ponder the difference in public sentiment toward one from what it is toward tho other. Note the feeling of organized labor toward one and its feeling toward tho other. None too soon did the City Company, by a change of adtnistration or policy, rectify its front toward inevitable events, maintaining an attitude of intelligent sympathy toward all rapid transit enterprises and adjusting its relation to its labor force on a just business basis as contradistinguished from one of expedients and melodramatic demagogy.

For not doing likewise, when it was possible and easy to do so, the other great street system has been engaged for years in law suits with antagonistic corporations and is now defending its chartered existence in the courts of the State, with no such backiug in public opinion as it could well desire. "While tho Assessors' books show that surface companies have not yet felt the upward appreciation of holdings which is sure to come, those books do show such an increase of property as demonstrates a vast increaso of settlement. That settlement is certain to be greater every year. It is certain to build up and people the outlying wards. That fact is certain to creato a de for surface roads and a patronago for them greater than any temporary loss such roads will suffer from the elevated enterprises.

The multiplying wants of annually growing populations need only be made coin SUNK IN THE MISSISSIPPI. A Narrow Escape for the Judith's Passengers and Crow. Alton, 111., July 31. The steamer Judith struck a snag a few miles from this city Sunday afternoon and sank In Ave minutes. The boat and cargo are a total loss.

The crew and ten passengers escaped In the steamer's yawl and saved the most of thoir personal effects. The shipwrecked party spent Sunday night at a farmhouse, and several of them made their way to this olty yesterday. Captain Hall remained at the wreck. Tho boat had on board 4,253 sacks of wheat, also a lot of cattlo and hogs. Tho animals swam ashore and scattered through the woods.

Soon after the accident tho boat broke In two and Is a total wreck. The loss Is about $20,000, partly insured. A BIO OKOCKF.Y FIRE. Mansfield, July 31. Tho new five story building of P.

Blssman wholesale grocers, the largest in the elty, was gutted by Are about midnight last night The Are originated in the fifth story and Is supposed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion. Tho fourth and fifth stories are a complete loss. Tho loss is variously estimated at from $100,000 to $120, 000; insurance, $75,000. The Arm had about $200,000 worth of goods on hand and did a business of $90,000 per month. MOKE TROUBLE WITH TI1K IXD1AHS.

Tucson, July 31. Further reports of tho trouble on the San Carlos Indian reservation show that the Indians have boon steallDg cattle and preparing a supply of drlod moat preparatory, it Is assumed, to au outbreak of hostilities. When the party went to arrest tho hos tlles they opened flro and killed throo Indian scouts. Tho posse returned the flro, wounding sevornl of the band, which immediately lett the resorvation, followed afterward by others, all going for the mountnlns. THREE UUUDEBKKS CAPTUUKD.

Springfield, July 31. A telegram from Hardy, reports the capture by Deputy United States Marshal Johnson of threo men who, whlio In an intoxicated condition, murdored Charles Burks, a passenger brakeman on tho Gulf road near that placo Sunday. The murderers Burronderod without resistance and aro now in Jail. They refuse to say anything conern Ing the killing. Mob violence is foarod, as the eol ing against the mon is very BURNED BY THE DEADLY SIBOCCO.

Kansas City, July 31. The reports from Western Kansas to Kansas City commission mon are not encouraging. During tho last few day a hot wind, a regular sirocco iu facr, has been busy in the western portion of the State. Tho result is that the corn crop has been badly burnod. This is tho situation wost of Ellsworth, Groat Bend, Lyons and Chase.

It is feared the arop will not como up to expectations. HOUSE STEALING OPERATIONS CHECKED. Chicago, 111., July 31. Tho discovery of tho two Texas cowboys who had boon engaged so extensively In horso stealing has been followed by the capture of two men who had Just begmn operations on an equally oxtonsivo scale. They gave their names as W.

H. Cogswell and W. T. Hanna. They aro said by tho police to havo stolen a number of animate en Saturday, which have been recovered.

CHICAGO'S HOTTEST DAY. Chicago, HL, July 31. Yesterday was tho hottest day experienced In Chicago this season. Tho thermometer ranged from 78 at 7 A. M.

to 93 at 4 P. M. Several cases of prostration wero reported, but only one resulted fatally. This morning, after a heavy thunder shower, the temperature rose vory rapidly and promises to equal, if not surpass, that of yesterday. AHOTABLK HORSE TRANSACTION.

Cleveland, July 81. John Madden, Lexington, has sold to W. H. Hill, Worcester, the gray colt Ready Boy, by Arnold, and the chestnut paciug mare Wickopeo, record 2:26 as a 3 year old. Both horses are sold with their engagements through tho grand circuit.

Price for both, $12,000. NKWBURG A POUT OF DELIVERY. Nkwbubg, N. July 31. Surveyor Beattlo, of tho Port of Now York, has notified the authorities In this city that ho has practically made this city a port of delivery in the Customs service, having detailed an inspector for permanont duty.

This will be the only port of delivery between Albany and New York. BLEW HIS OWN nKAD OFF. Lake Linden, July 31. Michael Weiss was found near Hancock and Calumet Depot, Rod Jacket, yesterday with his head blown completely off, the brains and skull being scattered for 100 feet around. It is supposed he committed suicide with Hercules powder.

WALKED 1STO THE 11IVKU. Elizabeth, N. July 31. Tho body of Jacob Schnoll, aged COyoars, a prominent Gorman resident, was found this morning in tho Elizabeth River. He had probably walked off the bridge in tho night, as ho was holding a cane In his hand.

CANADA'S HEW POSTMASTEB GKNEP.AL. Ottawa, Ont, July 31. Mr. John Haggort has been appointed Postmaster General of Canada, and Hon. Edgar Dowdney Minister of tho Interior and Superintendent General of Indian Affairs.

KILLED BY A BALE OF HAY. Boston, July 31. Last evening nugh Wood, socond engineer of the steamer Manitoba, was etruck by a bale of hay and knocked Into the hold, tho fall killing him instantly. REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. Rose Colored Reports from the Various Wards.

The Campaign Committee of the Republican General Committee met last evening in executive sosslou at Republican headquarters, on Fulton street. There was a largo attendance of members. Chairman Theodore B. Willis presided and Secretary Clarence A. Barrow recorded.

After the transaction of soma routine business a Bub committeo, consisting of Messrs. Blaino, Bir kett and Whitlock, was appolntod to make preparations for the Blaine parade. Reports wero then received from the various wards showing that tho prospoots of the ticket were improving every day. Chairman Baldwin, of tho General Committee, said that recruits were flocking to tho party from the Democratic ranks and that tho Republicans wore Btlcklng together. An increased majority was promised from the First Ward, where it was said many Mugwumps were returning to the party.

In the Third and Fourth wards a number of working men, tormorly Democrats, wero out for Harrison and Morton. The same was true of the Sixth and Twelfth wards. The reports from the other wards were all as rose colored. Tbora were no defections but many accessions to the party ranks. Chairman Willis said that ha would appoint the Campaign Finance Committee in ten days, and that it would consist of fifty prominent Republicans.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAITI. Incendiary Fires But No Sickness at Port au Prince. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle I read a letter in your Sunday's edition, dated Port au Prince, giving a long account of the troubles of that town. I was in Haytl myself at tho time these troublos aro said to havo taken placo, and am sure tho accounts are false. Thore must be a vory gravo mistake somewnore.

I arrived in Port au Prince on tho 13th of June and left for Gonalves on the 28th of same month. Gonaivo3 Is only seventy miles north of Port au Princo and there in constant communication between the places. During the time I was iu the capital everything was quiet, but on the 4lh. of July thore was a Are, accounts of which have been In Beroral Now York papers. On tho 7th thero.

was another Are in the same part of tho town tho southern part and report says that about 1,400 houses wore buraod, largo and small, many of them small wooden buildings owned and occupied by tho mlddlo and working classes. Thoro were many othor Ares started, but they woio put out before much damage eould be dona. The general came upon ono wan, with a can of korosene, about to flro a houso. He arrestod him and tho next day marched him through tho streets, with tho can on a stick ovor his shoulder, and had him shot in a public place. On tho 11th of July, tho day I sailed, one of tho Hay tlan men of war In charge of Captain Cooper arrived in Gonalves, seven hours from Port au Prince.

Tho captain assured mo that everything was quiet Of course busluess wa9 dull, as whore thoro is a fear of flro no one caros to open one's store as at othor times, aud lneeudiary fires aro somothlng to be foarod la any place. Coucorning sickness, thero has boen no mat rial sickness for mauy years. There never were so many V0330I3 ot all kinds arriving in tho ports of the Island as now, and many passengers go on shore and spend their timo without any foar. In certain soason3 the natlvos of the poorer olaas get a kind of chills and fever, but that is because thoy do not proporly tako caro of themsolvo3. I called on a doctor who is a particular frloud of mine and a leading phylclan, and when 1 asked him how was businea he said, "Vory bad." Thero are naswamps on the southeast of the city or low lands of any kind, but in tho uortheast thoro are lovel plains, growing sugar cano, extoudlng away to the lakes which form the boundary, botwoen Hayti and St.

Domingo. Thero is an uneasy feeling iu naytl, no doubt, but most peoplo understand that it is no troublo botwoen Solomon and tho peoplo, but botwoon two parties, each wishing a different man to succeed Solomon. Brooklyn, July 31, 1888. A BIU CLEYELASD CLUB. The Democrats of Greenpoint had a rousing rally last night.

A club was formed lor campaign work and at tho flrst call 175 nnmos were placed on tho roll. Tho following officers wero elected: President, Ueorgo II. Corwin, vice president, William E. Shlpman; secretary, William J. Sherwood; treasurer.

George H. Cleaves. A handsome banner trUI soon placo la the principal Barest. Boodler John Keenah has met with another disappointment. Judge Van Hoesen has decided against his application for the appointment of a receiver in the Homan Clark aqueduct contracts, and ail that the boss boodler can now do is to bring suit against Clark personally.

It remains to bo seen what recognition tho New York courts will give him, Mr. Keenan, as a suitor. The Hon. Joseph Aspinall's aspirations for a renomination to tho Assembly are perfectly natural under the circumstances. While he accomplished no miracles at Albany last Winter he made a clean and capable representative, and he accordingly deserves the good will of his constituents.

There are, however, so many ambitious Republicans in tho Elovonth District that competition for the nomination ought to occasion no surprise. Even without the opposition of Mr. Nathan, an aspirant for the placo has a very difficult road to travel before reaching the winning post. As usual, the nomination will probably be disposed of through a "deal," and. will largely bo dependent on the disposition of tho Congressional nomination in tho Third District The Republican journals are generally vory angry at Harper's Weekly for expressing its intention to advocato the re election of President Cleveland.

They had hoped after Mr. Curtis' animadversions on tho President's failure to push the Civil Service reform business faster than it would go, that Harper's would at least refrain from supporting him in this campaign. Although they profess to hate and abhor a Mugwump voter or journal there iB really no joy which they are capable of. feeling so great as that of winning back tho lambs that have strayed from tho Republican fold. The obstinacy of a fin6 wethor like Harper's Weekly drives them almost crazy.

PERSONAL MENTION. Bartley Campbell, the actor and playwright, la dead. Emperor William of Germany is in Denmark. The Prince of Wales, according to report, la to visit Dublin. Mrs.

Ada M. Bittenden is the author of the Nebraska law making mothers Joint guardians of their children with the fathers. Mrs. Polk, Mrs. Garfield and Mrs.

Grant enjoy the Govornmont iraukiug prlviloge. It is said that the Rev. Stopford Brooke, of London, Is to tako the late James Ereeman Clarke's place In Boston. CURRENT EVENTS. The President left Jersey City at 12 :35 this morning tor Washington.

A sister of Congressman Ford, chairman of the committee that is investigating alleged Immigration abuses In Not? York, died in Michigan yesterday Irom an overdoso ot chloroform. A force of 900 men is to be sent out from one of the Congo stations to search for Stanley. Emperor William says he will protect and furthor the porformancos of Wagner's works at Beyrouth. William O'Brien has won his libel suit against tho Cork Constitution. It is thought that General Boulanger will be defeated in the Nord election.

Masked robbers entered the farmhouse of Conrad Dorip, in Knox County, struck the old man and stole $8,600 of his monoy. Bonds amounting to $10,000 were stolen from a man In Albany on the streets of that city yesterday. The cable companies will maintain tho new rate of 25 cents a word for ono year beginning in September. Roger A. Pryor has been appointed special counsel by Governor Hill to conduct the BUlts against the trusts.

HailstoneB a quarter of an inch in diameter fell yesterday at Connecticut. Chiara Cignaralo, the Italian murderess, has been token to Blackwell'e Island, where she will spend the rest of her life. The discrimination in Welland Canal tolls on grains bound for Montreal la to bo abolished. The steamboat Edward J. Gay, of New Orleans, has been burned.

Loss, $40,000. The Central Labor Union of Boston has passed a resolution denouncing the Inter State Commerce Commission and advocating a Government telegraph. Patrick Flaherty was thrown and instantly killed by Luke Muldoon in a wrestling match at Cincinnati on Sunday. The Rock Nitro Glycerine Factory at Lima, has been blown up. Tramps set are to 600 pounds of dynamite.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is hastening preparations for the terminal of Its railroad at Staten Island. Kansas now has a factional fight and the Governor ha been asked to sond troops to stop lb Miss Maud L. Wilkin, a Paterson, N. school teacher, committed suicide by taking prusslo acid. George S.

Bailey, a Farmington, N. bigamist, has been arrested on a charge of causing his flrit wire's death. The northwest part of France has been damaged by a terrible storm. Sexton's amendment to the Parnell Commission bill, providing for Ave Instead of three Judges, has been defeated. President Norvin Green, of tho Western Union Telegraph Company, Is said to havo subscribed S10.000 to the Democratic Campaign Fund.

Samuel Josephs, a drummer for the New York house of M. H. B. Hoses, committod sulcido recently at Marquette, Mich. James H.

Porter, bookkeeper for Robert D. Fowler, Chicago's raillionairo packer, has baen arrested for forgery. POLITICAL POINTS. A Philadelphia paper says: "If General Harrison wilts uuder the hand shaking infliction before tho campaign Is a month old, the onslaught of the office seekers would knock him out in a week." Mr. Harrison would hardly attempt to resist the onslaught of tho ofAcoholdora.

A man with his tomporamont would have no other alternative than to assent unresistingly to all demands. Chicago Scratd. Brother Blaine will sail for home in the magnificent now Inman steamer, the City of Kew York, on her maiden voyage. He will ploaso observe that, although tho lino Is nn American enterprise, the ship sails undor an English flag, owing to our shipping laws Boston Herald. The Tribune has found another Democrat who Intends to vote for Harrison.

It is Higglns, the Brooklyn soap man, who fancies that his industry is about to bo stricken down by the Mills bill. Tho Republican party will take care of HIg. gins. It believes in "soap." York World. CONTEMPORARY HUMOR.

Tommy Pa, when I grow up to be man I am going to got married. Mr. Henpock Perhaps you will die, Tommy, before you come of age. Let's try and look on tho bright side of things. Texas Riflings, "What's my bill inquired ft Chicago delogato of tho hotel clerk.

"Numbor of room?" "I didn't hate a room. I slops on the billiard table." "Oh, 60 casta an hour, please." Exchange. "Johnny," said the minister, rather severely, "do you chow tobacco "Yes, sir," was the reply, "but I'm clean out Just now; Jimmy Brown's got some, though." Wathington Critic Mrs. Albertine Did you ever snffaire from ze grande passion Bacon Once, ones. Mrs.

Al berllno Ob, tell mel How? Where Bacon Bridgeport, 3 A. bar closed. who remarked "I've got enough record for both without putting John C. Jacobs on tho ticket." If Mr. Campbell should intrust his fortunes to tho enterprising wirepullers who seek to represent the machine here on State occasions he would expose himself to all tho discredit of participating in a series of blunders which he could never deliberately commit himself.

As a citizen and a Democrat he probably has too much good sense and self respect to place himself at the mercies of Shevlin, Barrett and the other partisan Lilliputians who masquerade as leaders" in the party councils. For the reasons already outlined the continued presence of Mr. Campbell in active political life is improbable. Circumstances point to the renomination of Colonel Jones for Lieutenant Governor. Cortainly the Democracy might go a great doal further and fare much worse than iu bestowing renewed honor on the gentleman who "pays the freight" and who led the gallant Massachusetts Sixth on the memorable march through Baltimore in 1861.

The Police Transfers. Commissioner Bell's comprehenBivo explanation of the transfers ordered in the Folice Department covers the whole ground. They are made purely for the purpose of increasing the efficiency of the service. Tho Commissioner, who has exhibited a commendable desire to perform his duties with an eye single to the public good, doubtless has tho best of reasons for the radical changes which will follow the promulgation of his order. Under his direction the department has reached an advanced stage of discipline.

Although numerically inadequate to the large, varied and constantly increasing demands upon it, tho force is a compact, well organized and effective body, competently officered and animated by a resolute and energetic spirit. To assume, however, that no room for improvement exists would be equivalent to proclaiming the infallabiiify of human nature. Where so many diverse olemouts enter into the composition of any official branch thero will inevitably appear spots of weakness. Not every captain is adapted to his surroundings. The removal of more than ono captain to new territory will be supplemented by enlarged devotion to duty and more careful observation of the dignity and propriety becoming in the useful precinct commander than has hitherto been observed.

In their official and personal behavior tho captains of this city have an envi ablo record of superiority. They are far ahead of their neighbors of the Metropolis in freedom from suspicion of interested motives or tho acquirement of illegitimate profit from their commissions. Many of tho New York captains have notoriously grown wealthy while in office; tho possibility of a Brooklyn captain doing anything of tho kind iB too remote for consideration. Iu their administration the neighborhood commanders here have given provocation for less scandal than any other Bimilar group of officers in tho Union. To tho excellence of the system under which they operate not more than to their own conception of what is due to the community is attributable tho admirablo conditions which have grown up among tho guardians of tho peace in this municipality.

Of course there is a disagreeable side for tho men in tho transfer. It compels tho severance of neighborly associations, removal from familiar surroundings and rupture of the ties which bind men to localities in which for an extended spaco of time they havo beou stationed. But these trivial sacrifices ore eyonts Schnetzcn Park Invaded by a Crowd ol Jolly Germans. The nnnual picnic and Summer night's festival of tho ombined singing societies, Harnio nia, Concordia and Saengorlnst of South Brooklyn was held at Schuetzeu Park, Third avenue and Fiftieth street, yostorday. Early in tho afternoon tho Saongorlust Society assembled at Bahrens' Hall, Atlantlo avenue, near Novins streot, and proceeded to Venzol's Hall, la Prospect avonuo, whore they met tho members of tho Concordia Singing Society with a band of music, both thon marching to tho Dramatic Hall, at Third avonuo, near Twon ty thlrd streot, whero the Harmonia Society was In waiting.

All thon procouded to the park. Upon arriving, a soparale spaco was taken by oach society. Tho afternoon was spent In singing, shooting for prizes and beer drinking. In tho evening dancing began with the grand march led by Floor Manager and Mrs. A.

Haas. About seventy flvo couples followed their leaders. Among them woro Mr. and Mrs. Hugstra, Mr.

and Mrs. M. Holtzor, Mr. aud Mrt. J.

Jordon, Mr. and Mrs. F. Trustee, Mr. aud Mrs, F.

Trustoo, Mr. and Mrs. R. Burck, Mr. aud Mrs.

R. Babrons, Mr. and Mrs. Ott, Mr. and Mrs.

Sorosson, Mr. and Mrs. Jeshka, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Misa Fisher, Mr.

aud Mrs. Hoitsman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gants, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Erlo, Mr. and Mr. Meyer, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Novel, Mr. and Mrs. J.

SU'Iort, Mr. and Mrs. Sandmoyor, Mr. and Mrs. C.

Rudloff, Mr. and Mrs. T. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Klein, Dr. and Mrs. Klsch, Mr. and Mrs.

Hoitmann, Mr. and Mrs. Endemann, Mr. and Mrs. W.

Winh, Mr. and Mrs. G. Schaoffer, Mr. and Mrs.

O. Wulff, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rudloff, Mr.

and Mrs. n. Eurot, Mr. and Mrs. Welnlaudor, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Storck, Mr. and Mrs. G.

Galler, Sir. and Mrs. P. Storck, Mr. and Mrs.

Drosto, Mr. and Mrs. F. Schuoidor, Mr. and Mrs.

Zahn, Mr. and Mrs. Mandler, Mr. and Mrs. G.

Haas, Mr. and Mrs. Dickmann, Mr. and Mrs. Gioges, Mr.

and Mrs. Witt, Mr. aud Mra. C. Scnnoldor, Mr.

and Mrs. P. Born, Mr. and Mrs. C.

Vocol, Mr. and Mrs. Schwatzo, Mr. and Mrs. D.

Lohman aud Mr. and Mrs. Schlldtknccht. Those in charge of tho i.ffn!r woro Floor Managor A. Haas, assisted by Henry Gutekuusc and F.

Heid erman. Tho Committee of Arraugomonts com prliod tho president and vico prosidont of each society as follows: H. Sohnn, president, and Charlos Vogol, vico president of tho Harmonia; A. Riclieu bak, president, and Charles Schneider, vice prosi dont of tho Concordia; John Jordon, president, and F. Trustee, vice proldont of tho Saengorlust.

WALSH WINS. It May Vet Co Hard With O'Neill, Lyons and Kelly. Denis O'Neill and Cornelias Lyons, of Brooklyn, and William Kolly, ot New York, wero arraigned iu the Tombs Pollco Court, Now York, yesterday attornoon, charged by Master Coopers Jamoa A. Walsh ot 116 Wall streot, with conspiracy. As mombors ot Coopers' Union No.

2 thoy waited upon Walsh Co. somo four woeks ago and domaudod $13.75 as pay for two mombers of their union who carried a bundlo of heops from Non York to a stoamer in Ilobokou, N. Jlossre. Walah Co. refused to pay tho demand, whon thoy, as a committee, ordered all men 1 their employ to strike, which was done.

After pay nC ho money under pro tost Mr. Walsh consulted the Ilia trict Attorney and. having learned from him that they woro amenable to tha law. secured warrants for thoir arrest. Twolvo of tho mombors of Coopers' Union No.

2, and now in Walsh employ, have resigned from that body. Tho lure men woro bold for trial in Special Sessions. A VEf BROOKLYN TRUST COMPASY. The Franklin Trust Company will bogin business to morrow at 186 Remson itroot. Its capital is surplus $250,000.

Edwin Packard 13 president, William 11. Wallace vico president, Georgo H. Southard secretary, and tho following gentlemen are rastoo3; A. A. Low, Edwin Packard, John Wlnslow, S.

E. Huntington, Darwin R. James, Spencer Trask, John B. Woodward, Latham A. Fisb, Joseph E.

Brown, William IX. Wallace, Alexandor E. Orr, Franklin E. Taylor, D. H.

Houehtallng, Albro J. Nowton, Crowell Haddon, Henry B. Plerrepont, William Marshall, Felix Campbell, Oetxge H. Oloott, George H. Souihard.

Omaha, July 31. A fatal row occurred thirty miles southwest of Nelig. A young man named Schmidt, his sister, and tw brothors, named Vanderschuck, wero re turnlngVith several others from a wedding at Ew lng and gt into a quarrel which ended In a froo fight. SchWdt was fatally cut across the abdmon, his Ister WW woundod In the arm, one of tho Van derschucks rSad his shoulder broken and was twico stabbod in back, while the other brother was slightly cut wim a knife and seriously cut on tho head with a FBAHK MOrrS BBAIttE DISAPPEABANCE. Cincinnati, July 31.

The JJaguirer this morning says that on last Saturday morning, as FrankVMott left his hdU3B he ahockod his wifo by bidding her good she would probably not seo him galn, and thai she needed monoy to go to the Wldlng association. He gave no other explanation slid loft. He lias at.