The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-10
NIunicinal Raakkeeniug.

Municipal Bookkeeping.
The proposition of Alderman Van Setback to
consolidate the various city and county stocks
meets with the tardy approval of Comptroller
Greene. The great advantage of the plan, IL
carried out will be to simplify the bookkeeping
in the Comptroller's office aud make the cohal
ton of the finances of the city and county pos
sbe to be understood by the average tax-pay-
erS
Jay Gould VS.. Erie.
1t is stated that a number of suits inspired
by Jay Gould will soon be brought against the
Erie Railroad Company and directors person.
ally for alleged illegal acts done in connection
with the recent declaration of dividends
More Irregularities.
1t is reported that the troubles of the Ware
house and Security Company were due to It's
relations with some of its directors. Francis
Skiddy and Sheppard Gardy, both heavy sugar
importers, were directors of the company ana
had large amount of paper in circulation,
when was about to mature, and unless some OF
the loans which Were made toSkiddy and Gandy
were taken up they could not meet their obi,
cations. meeting of the directors was called
yesterday and it was resolved to suspend tenn
porarily on Thursday to take action in the mat
ter
Meeting of Colored Citizens.
A mass meeting of colored citizens was held
tonight at Cooper Institute to hear the views
of the delegation of colored Senators from
Louisiana, with regard to the political grey
ances of that State. The meeting was attend,
ed by colored people. Mr.. Spencer presided
and briefly addressed the meeting, explaining
It's object. Gen. Chester (coored) hen address
ed the meeting. He reviewed the career OF the
Republican party since the days of slavery, ana
urged every colored man in the United States
to espouse its doctrines Republicansm was
the salvation of the black man, and their tree,
dom, even with its powerful aid, was gained
through blood and massacre.
Gov Yarmouth when he first ran for office,
was an avowed Republican, but sooner had
he obtained the rens of the government than
he abandoned his party and conceded with the
Democracy and by fraud of the most corrupl
character caused the ballot boxes at the last
election to be stuffed so that neither white nor
black Republicans had fair chance at the
polls. Throughout, his career was one OF cor
rupton, bribery and fraud.
Several other speakers addIeosed the meeting
in the same strain, after which resolutions were
adopted condemning the conduct of Yarmouth
and sanctioning that of Kellow, Judge Dur
rell and President Grant, and calling on the
colored race North and South to support Grant.
Francis Skiddy has been identified with
steamboat, railroad and other interests for
many years. and has always borne a good name
for financial strength. Neither Skiddy or Gardy
have suspended yet
Arrival of Catholic Teachers.
Twenty-four young men belonging to the
Christian Brothers arrived yesterday in the
Italy. They have been educated to serve as
teachers in The Roman Catholic parochial
schools about to be established throughout the
United States.
Fatal Accident.
Last night, while a number of persons were
seated on balcony in Williamsburg, witness
ing the parade of the New York and Williams
burg military regiments, it gave way, precipi-
tatng all distance of fifteen feet to the pave
ment. The military halted and guard was
detailed to look out for the injured. Sarah Van
Dyke was fatally injured. Fifteen others were
more or less wounded. Thirty-five persons
were on the balcony at the time of the crash.
More of the Balcony Accident.
The balcony which fell in Williamsburg last
night was IS feet long and fell two stories to
the sidewalk, carrying nearly 100 people. The
list regiment of this city bad been visiting the
47th regiment and were returning home, the
streets being filled with thousands of people.
just as the last two companies of the
list were opposite the balcony. it gave away
precipitating them on to the heads of the peo-
pie below. The military Immediately halted.
laid down heir arms and rushed to the assis-
lance of the people. Those who were hurt
were taken to a hospital which was contiguous
to the building where the accident occurred.
Not over 20 were injured including Miss Will
liams and Miss Van Dyke fatally, Daniel
Brown seriously, and the remainder slightly.
Many others were scratched and bruised. 1t is
stated that many of the ladies who were inju
ed were robbed of watches and jewelry, and
many had their pockets picked.
The Villa msburg Horror.
The inquest into the circumstances attending
the death of Mr. Hamil in Williamsburg on
Thursday last were commenced last night.
There is no foundation for the report that Mer-
gan, the alleged murderer, had or was about to
make a confession. Several witnesses were ex-
animal hut bnvOu6 hpnO tho prnmiSnS ot
the time of the fire and seeing the remains of
the deceased the testimony was of an unmpor-
tant character. Both prisoners were in court
and were quite unooncerned throughout the
The Saratoga Regatta.
SARATOGA, Sept. 9-The contestants in the
Amateur regatta to come off Thursday next are
cemng forward rapidly. The lake presents a
lively appearance and every afternoon about a
dozen shells, single, double and four cared are
in constant practice.
Mrs Jones. her son, two daughters and two
servants, in Hoboken, We're poisoned last night
by eating biscuits made with soap powder,
which a clerk in store furnished instead OF
soda. Medical ATTENDANCE saved their lives.
Accident.
By the giving away of the tramway con-
nected with the anchorage of the Brooklyn
bridge, to-day, stone laden car fell to the
Cdltu, SlucHiis, oilC u oiiO WI w q JOhJ
Bogus Bank.
The State Bank of New Brunswick, the mis-.
use of the money in which, was telegraphed
| last week, it is stated, will turn out very much
worse off than was at first reported. President
| Ford, the largest stakeholder. with Mr.. Bishop
| another large stakeholder, sailed from Europe
| last Saturday, called home by telegraph on ac-
count of the suspension of the bank. The re,
| port now is that not only the entire surplus but
| the capital and even more is exhausted by the
| loans made to the Carpet Co., and further that
the securities on loans will not reach over hall
| of the balance of the money loaned by the Off
| GERS in charge.
A Sensible Judge.
Judge Moore charged the grand jury oil
| Brooklyn specially in reference to the recent
| frauds He said it appeared to him to be q
| public reproach that man woo steals $50 is
sent to State Prison, while those Vino steal $50,
900 go free Whatever officer has tempered
| with the public funds or has been guilty of EN-.
bezzlement ought to be punished. He urged
them not to allow any personal or political con
sideration to deter them from their duty.
| Various Matters.
The officials of the Brooklyn Trust Company
to-day issued circular denying the statements
that the company is unable to meet all its liza
| liabilities
Nothing was done by the Grand Jury Of
Kings County to-day towards framing an in
dictmeut against Rodman, the defaulter 1t is
generally believed that Sprague, City Treasurer
of Brooklyn, will be indicted this week, bu
upon precisely what charge legal gentlemen
| cannot state.
In the game of base ball to-day between the
Bostons and Mutuals, the latter won by score
| of IS to 8.
Hanson W. Gourley, for years secretary in
the Naval office here, was to-day appointed
chief clerk and acting deputy by Secretary
| Richardson He passed a most rigid eXamina.
| ton by the Civil Service board.
The women of Glen Cove L. l., last night,
tarred and feathered woman they suspected
of being guilty of improper actions.
The coroner's jury at Newark to day returned
verdict that Jacob Subtitle was killed by q
blow of the fist from Frederick Schewolf, yes
terday. He was committed for trial.
Police Justice Mills to-day refused to dis
| close the LANES of Broadwell's sureties to
Mayor Record, and the latter proposes inn
peaching Mills before the City Council.
Ex-Alderman Cunningham has been con-
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