The Portland daily press., 1873-05-07
NEW YORK..


AttcMDt 10 Throw u fszH from tne EEtacA
NEW YORK, May GA Bridgeport, Conn,
special says at attempt was made Sunday even
ing to wreck the express train from New York
to Boston, a short distance west of Southport
station, by placing a tie endwise in the cattle
guard. w. III. johnson of Southport had par
TALLY removed the distractions, and while try
ing to signal the train was assaulted and beat
en- by two ruffians. The train, which consisted
of fourteen passenger cars. ran over the remain.
ing distractions without serious INJURY. The
citizens turned out and made two arrests, but
the parties were subsequently released.
The New York Central Taxes.
In the case in which the New York Central
Railroad Company seeks to enjoin Collector
Bailey from continuing the sale of property of
the company for the payment of taxes on its
scrip dividend, Judge Woodruff has decided
that the United States Courts have no jurisdic-
tiOn as the parties to the suit are all citizens of
this State.
The Labor Interest.
The master carpenters and their men are hold
ing conference to settle amicably the hours of
labor and wages. The employers are willing to
pay $3.50 for eight hours
The Erie KaiIrcad.
Erie President Watson's letter to James Nc
Henry, alluded to by CABLE is published in full
here. 1t claims that the Erie road is complet-
ed and equipped as proposed. Within five years
it would earn at the very least forty millions of
dollars annually, of which thirty five per cent
WOulu D6 ueG NOTWITHSTANDING UQc paSG reCK-
less waste of her money and resources, he be-
lieves that Erie can easily be made as prosper
GUS and profitable as any railway in America.
Another Strike.
The men employed in the blacksmith shops
of the Eighth Avenue Railroad have been for
some time threatening to strike for higher
wages. Last evening the superintendent of the
road discharged all hands and employed non
society men, The old hands threaten to wreck
the shops and a force of police has been called
out. II is rumored that the old employees med
itate an onslaught on the men at work this af
noon or in the evening when they are going
home.
Against Stokes.
1t is generally believed that the decision of
Judges Brady, Davis and Fancher, expected
tomorrow, will be against granting Stokes q
new trial.
The Producers Convention.
Delegates from the various agricultural and
labor associations in existence throughout the
States of the Union assembled at the Aster
House this morning in pursuance to a call issu-
ed by number of Farmers clubs, to consum-
ers and producers of the United States The
great object of the convention is to concert
measures to bring abont cheaper rates of trans
portation from West to East, to limit the extor-
tion of railroads. and, if possible, aid in the de-
velopment of water routes. The delegates as
sembled at 10 o'clock a. NJ, but owing to delays
on railroads a sufficient number had not arrived
to open proceedings. The day was spent in
waiting arrivals, and it was not till late i'll the
afternoon that the convention was called to Or
| der. r. f. Ferguson of Troy, was elected tenn
| porary chairman, and Stephen r. Moore of H.
| linois temporary Secretary The following com
mittee on. credentials was appointed: f. C.
johnson of New Albany, Ind, S. r. Moore Of
Illinois, and j. D. Selliff of New Jersey.
| The following committees were also appoint
ed: On permanent organization, j. A. Noolin
| of Iowa, Prof. Taft of Iowa, Colonel Litter of
| iowa, Herbert Radclif of Boston, and Cheney
| &c a. .f,,f;o H.,
laws S. M. Smith of Illinois, Lewis A. Thorn
as Of Iowa, j. B. Sargent of Connecticut, and
| NJ. D. Wilber of Michigan.
A draft of a constitution for the future asso-
citation was read and by unanimous vote was
| referred to the committee on constitution and
bylaws. Several questions were asked relative
to who should be admitted as members, when
| the President stated that it was not the inten-
tion to exclude any one. All should be free to
express themselves and were invited to do so.
1t was also stated that the convention had not
met in the interest of free trade, protection or
| specie payments, but simply in reference to
cheap transportation, and that nothing outside
of that subject would be open for discussion.
The convention adjourned to meet at ten
o'clock tomorrow, when it is expected per-
manent organization will be effected.
Various Matters
Judge Sutherland pronounces as constitution
al the sailors boarding licensing act, under
which the recent arrests were made.
The Post and Express approve of Mayor
| Hayemeyer's nominations The Commercial
Advertiser says he seeks to form new ring
with the men nominated.
John r. Broadhead, author of the history oil
the State of New York, naval officer of this
port from 1853 to 1857, member of the United
States legation at the Hague in 1871, and wei
known for his literary researches and studies
died here to-day of pneumonia, aged fifty-nine
years.
The surviving members of the Third Army
| Corps held their annual meeting i'll Irving Hal
Yesterday, Gen. Graham in the chair. Clayton
| McMichael was chosen President OF the socle
| ty for the current year.
Emma Erras and Martin Casbin have beer
arrested on the charge of willfully setting fire
while at sea, to the American barque Henry NJ
Bird.
The consolidation of New York and Brook
iyn is being still agtated, and a meeting Of
prominent Brooklynites is being quietly held tC
further the scheme
A body Of volunteers is to be raised here tt
na,,Ia G,it the Modocs 1t is believed that 5000 mer
pose, if needed ~ " n0"i' Iva '''' pa
A.. ~ 10 nLepor1ea that some of the claims against
r 1'Io &c Atlantic Bank will be paid to-day
Inc moiuets OF these claims are confident of re-
wealth Of individual stocIholders " s"6 Tbov ~ st;i
generally believe that Taintor. tha coshoyy I', hn.
the bulk of the stolen property. WIG '''niei' h''
vice President wilson on account of nrev;ous
engagements declines to address tba fGorro
American Society but it is said that Presidor,,
White of Cornell University, and Cbas Tne,
els Adams will speak at their meeting. : r"n
1t is said that Mayor Havemeyer and tho Al
dermen will not harmonic until the latter az ar,
allowed some voice in disposing of the patron
age.
Gen. Jose Antonio Palz, ex-President of Ven
ezuela died here this morning, aged 81 years
Homer Lane of this city, ard John McMa
hone of Rutland, VT, have signed articles t
wrestle for $1,000 side and the championship
of America, on the 30th inst, at Troy