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National Republican., 1874-05-21

Mr. ADOLF CLUss has volunteered to
'turn States evidence" rather late in the
day to gain much credit for sincerity in his
pretended dissatisfaction at the conduct OF
his fellow-members of the Board of Public
Works. If the statements of Mr.. Cluss be
true and are worthy of being given now to
the committee at this tardy moment of the
Investigation, it was his duty to have made
the facts known to the President, accom-
panied by tender of his resignation, when
he first became congnizant of their truth.
Too late Mr.. CluSs.
National Republican., 1874-05-21

Mr.. Theodore W. DInOn, formerly Of the State
Department, and now in the employ Of the Gov
ernment of japan, returned to Washington a few
days ago from Yokohama, via San Francizco and
the lsthmus. Mr.. Dimon's many friends will give
him q hearty welcome, and be glad to learn that
he will remain In the city for some time.
National Republican., 1874-05-21

THURSDAY MoENING:::::::::::::::MAY n. is7t
National Republican., 1874-05-21
NJ. O. EMERY RECALLED.

The Witness. merely wished to say that In
giving the price of fagging-st stone, twenty even
cents, it delivers them In the street.
By the Chairman %. Not on the wharfl
A. Not on tho wharf.
Q. Is the price the same In every part Of the
city A. No, sir; am speaking Of the price.
have averaged the whole.
The committee here adjourned TO 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
WEDNESDAY, Nav n 1872.
The committee met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
National Republican., 1874-05-21


Q. Did Mr.. Forsyth make any measurements
after thatl A. Not under my direction.
Q. Did he make any under anybody's d!rec
tionsl A. believe the committee are aware
that he was put in charge Of all the Govern
ment measurement, and attending TO some
special cases like the Evans Concrete Com
pany. In fact 1 have, perhaps once or twice
had papers referred TO him, where he had com
menced work, and IL was difficult for Mr.. Bar
ney to make a mathematical and exact esti
mate. which he ALWAYS tries to do.
Q. What do you know in regard to thi.
measurement on Massachusetts, avenue east
tnat has been inquired about here by the com.
mittee, where there was subsequent arbitra-
tionl A. That is one Of the cases which Mr.
Forsyth had commenced. l did not see that
there was any hurry for 1t, because this work
Is incomplete ut this time. Anyhow, the con.
tract, from what could find out from the
records, was given, to Mr.. Connolly, and he
began to cut and Ill without the engineers
knowing anything about 1t. Looking over the
records, found that about six weeks or two
months, possibly, after the contract was let,
that Mr.. Barney made the first professional re-
port about 1t, so Of course l had the right TO
assume he knew something about this matter.
The first payment under my charge, think,
was made In May, 1S7S-April or May. re-
ferred this matter, as usual to Mr.. Barney.
MT. barney LOlu me anu rtpOfLcu W INC bnat IL
was impossible for him to make his statement,
as there was nothing of the original surface Of
the ground.
Q. Were there any cross-scctions therei A.
No, sir.
Q. None had ever been madei A. No, sir.
Aud so he suggested, and believe he expressed
II in an official letter, that this matter be re-
ferred TO Mr.. Forsyth to make the measure
ment up to date, and we could take care of
this matter hereafter. did so. Mr.. Forsyth
certified to great quantity of earth, and we
thought this was the end Of It; so about two
months afterward he asked for another meas
nrement Well, he said be did not want to do
any more work on the streets. did not see
the necessity for such work at all, and had
no objection.
By Mr.. Mattingly; Q. Who was it who asked
for another measurement A. Mr.. Connolly.
Well, we thought afterwa.d, since We knew
that In these two months intervening no york
had been done by him on that street; that It
was more difficult matter TO make a partial
estimate than final one, which would enable
him TO get the twenty per cont. retained. But,
to our astonishment, the measurement came
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INDIAN AFFAIRS,

Report OF nm Indian ComnatssiOM0r on
the Situation OF the Tribes-HOstiAe
Rumors Exaggerated.
CHEYENNE, W. T., April A. 131A.
Mr.. F. II. Smith, one OF the Indian Commissions
ers arrived here yesterday from the Red Cloud
Agency. The other three commissioners have re-
turned TO Spotted Tail Agency. Mr.. Smith says
the actual number OF whites killed since January
by Indians Is six. He reports that the troopsae
both agencies had been unmolested and that at
the Spotted Tail Agency especially friendly reis-
tions with the Indians exist. The Commissioners
held several councils at both agencies with hopeful
results. About 5000 0galas Sioux, Arapah0ee
and Uheyennes have registered and remain at tho
Red Cloud Agency, and about 1000 Brule Sioux are
at spotted TAU Agency and are expected to regis
ter next week. The Commissioners say that the
situation has been critical but that the pubished
statements have been exaggerated. Reports rom
other sources say that the Commissioners have
seen nothing but old rati0n-eaterS. and That ~
soon grass grows the Indians Will resume hos
titie5.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, d. O., April 6-1 A. N.

1
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. d. e., April 6-1 A. N.
Synopsis for the Past Tscentv four Hours.
The storm centre on Saturday night over the
Indian Territory has moved northeastward to the
lower lakes; from Its path southwark to the Gull 1t
was accompanied by clouds and rainy weather and
fresh to brisk southery winds, which conditions
have extended over the Middle Atlantic States
during the evening; from the same n0rthward to
Iowa ana the lake region by cloudy weather,
snow and fresh to brisk east to north winds.
Cloudy weather, light snow and seet
and southeast to southwest winds are now pre-
yailing over New England.
The rivers nave risen at Marietta, Louisville,
Nashville and New Orleans, but tailen at Cncin-
nati and Cairo.
Probabilities.
THE STORM CENTRE OVER THE LOWER LAKES WILL
MOVE DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY FOL.
LOWED BY CLEARING WEATHER AND NORTH TO
WEST WINDS OVER THE MIDDLE STATES AND LAKE
REGION ON MONDAY, AND OVER NEW ENGLAND ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MIGHT.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf States.
winds veering to westerly, partly cloudy weather
aud possibly occasional light rain.
For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and Missouri,
generally clear weather and southwest to west
winds.
For the upper lake region partly cloudy weather,
occasionally light snow and southwest to north
west winds.
Cantiopary signals continue at Cleveland, Erie,
Buffalo, Rochester and Oswego.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES,

william Keating's band has been engaged at the
Colosseum.
Mr.. J. N. Pattison appears In concert with Nine.
Lucca in Baltimore on Tuesday.
'Lohengrn" will be given in Brooklyn tonight
by the Strakosch Italian Opera Company.
Nine. Brgnon will sing the principal role In
sThe Crown Diamonds" with the Kellogg English
Opera Troupe.
famous Italian danseuse, known as ia Bella,n
has been engaged as premiere OF the ballet &C Foxs
Broadway Theatre.
Messrs. Gum have acquired the lesseeshp OF the
Theatre Royal, Dublin. Their first theatrical ven.
ture, the Gaiety, proved great success.
Mile. lima Di Murska makes her first appear.
ance this evening at the Academy of Music in the
role OF Amina in LA Sonnambua."
WINS historical play, "Mary, Queen o. Scots"
has met with Ill success. The author is however.
not dismayed. He Is writing "The Wife,s Ey,.
dence" for Miss Wallis.
.The School for Scandaln is the rage In London
1t has run 400 nights at the Vaudeville, and Marie
wilton's company are about to bring 1t out in a
most elaborate manner.
Miss Braddon has written a new drama, sThe
Missing Witness" 1t is in rehearsal at the Alex
andra Theatre. Liverpool. Miss O'Beirne win
sustain the leading role.
..Foundn Is the title OF new play by Mr. Fred
Haywe, stage manager Of the Theatre Royal
Manchester. 1t was produced for the benefit OF
the author and had q fair success.
The following operas will be produced at the
Academy of Music during the coming season OF
two weeks under the direction OF Max Maretzek: -
"Sonnambula," "Ltnda,n Star OF the North" and
''Dnorah.n
The Easter Sunday concert at the Grand Opera
House was the best OF the series, presenting such
variety OF attractions that immense audience
was the natural consequence. The principal fea-
ture was the birdike voice OF Mlle lima ID Murska,
VINO sung the shadow song from ''Dinorah,n the
grand aria Of the "Queen OF Nghtn from the
''magic Flute" and Artot's variations. The phe-
nomenal quality OF this artists voice, united to her
thorough artistic method and dramatic nre al
ways make her welcome attraction in opera or
concert. Tho other sololsts were wieniawski,
Arnuckle and Lefebre. Gilmore's Twenty.sec.
ond regiment Band played selections BY Handel,
Meyeroeer, Neavadra, Rossini and Weber.
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CUBA.
General Concha's Colonial Inspection Citizen
Opposition to q Prelate Of the
Church-Military Law.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERAlD.

HAVANA, April 5, 1874
General Jose de la Concha, the new Captain
General OF Cuba, has arrived at Porto Rico. He is
expected In Havana on Monday.
TIE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH.
Archbishop uorente has arrived at Cienfuegos.
The Voz says he has been ordered to come to this
CITY, Papal adherents continue to manifest oppo-
siti0n to the Archbishop.
MARITAL LAW.
1t is decided that telegraph operators are sub
ject to the rigors OF the military ordinance while
the present state siege lasts the as soldiers
but will grade and receive pay. as officers.
FINANCE.
Several oil the banks refuse to receive American
gold at five per cent premium as ordered by the
government. The effect of this refusal win be to
Keep specie away from the island and increase the
depreciation OF the currency momentarily arrested
by heavy arrivals OF American gold.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Ezra Cornell, OF Ithaca Is at the Aston House.
Ex-Mayor W. G. Fargo, OF Buffalo, is registered ut
the Astor House.
The Baron de Bussiere, OF Paris, has apartments
at the Hotel Brunswick.
Major v. Sanchez, OF the Spanish army is quar-
tered at the New York Hotel.
An old woman was beaten almost to death IN
Apango Mexico, recently, for having brought the
smallpox into the community by means Of witch.
craft.
The Empress OF Russia has sent to the Rev.
Father Hatherly. Of the Greek Church, at Wolver.
hampton, England, handsome donation OF money
and piece OF altar plate with the request, spray
for the rest and peace of the soul OF the Emperor
Nicholas"
The Grand Dukes Sergius Aexandrovitch and
Paul Alexandr0vitch, of Russia, have been COM
missi0ned as heutenants in the Austrian army.
The former Is attached to the infantry regiment
bearing the name OF the Emperor Alexander l.,
and the latter to the regiment OF lancers OF which
che reigning Gear Is honorary colonel.
March Is the month or King Victor Emmanuel.
He was born on the 14th OF March, 1920; on the
23d. 1s49 he succeeded his father Charles Albert;
and on the nth, 1851, he took the title OF King Of
Italy. Further on his own birthday, his eldest son
and heir to the throne Prince Humbert, first saw
the light In 1884,
i. Ime. Lemon Josserand, who has just died at
Paris, has left the OF TO- Oo0 900 francs nor the
purpose OF building hospital, to be named after
her late husband. In accordance with NJ. Josse-
rand's Wishes she has left to the State collec-
ton Of objects Of art, valued at 100000 francs,
which 1t took thirty years to gather
poor debtor named Henry Devils Dignton, Of
Stratford-upon-Avon, England was lately killed
by the Sherr's officers. They arrested and car
ried him liteen miles IN an open trap while wear
ing only slight attire. on arriving at Warwick
Jail he had to be supported by the officers. He
complained OF cold talked incoherently, and In
reply to questions OF the Governor said, al am
no snob, If that's what you mean.n He died two
days aSterward in the jail inArmary. AS Mr..
Dighton was once wealthy, those Sherins officers
are likely to be punished for cruelty.
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m,ss,cnA = Stern and Bowen voting IN the sGlrmn.
tive. whiia voted IN the negative Thereupon. In
nary conpH,tio OF adairs on Blackwen's Island,
offered The so,, owing resolution:-
That Warden Li.s o%ss make report to this Board =
p,tsi building elSe for n W 'ni n Tweed.
on the table~commss,on n Stern and Bowen vot-
ing in the Affirmative, whit. l. OF course opposed
IT, have done all could IN ,STwsea ouc y ~
to escape want to have 1t undo $1,000 tnat nave
main tanned that he be kept sec. e CUSTODY, ana
the matter. During Saturday nisA ielt very
anxious about the matter. and this 'Iing went
up to the Island as have told you, ana 'ue'e oS-
hYER srERNs GOOD HEART.
believe that one great fault is Mr.. MyerN erne
good heart, and that he thinks that TwtA -
worthy,o Of more confederation than he actsN w
deserves ! learned to-day at the island that GAL
eral Bowen had given orders on Saturday. alter ~
had been there, that there was to be change tDa
the manner OF TweedNs quarters or custody.
WHAT TWEED THINKS or H1AssLF.
Tweed, am told, continued Mr.. Laimbeer, d0ev
dlvidual ia tina custody Of the Commissioners o.
the Court Of Appeals as to whether he 10 entitled
to a new trial. n Tweed had escaped, i, ~ one Of
sponsibIe, with nv COLLEAGUES Jor it. f6sve lived ali
my life In New York, ana have gained seffcient
insight into human nature TO know that my asscr-
lions would have been discredited by the people
at large II l had STATED that was ignorant o.
where Tweed was located in the prison. I
have now placed myself on record. No, oon-
tlnued Mr.. Laimbeer. muslngly, Tamnany Ring
influences still exist, and Tweed has plenty Of
money. am free 10 confess that the
multiplicity or the duties Of Commissioner %
Charities and Correction preclude the possibility
OF personal inspection into the safe keeping q
any Individual man, and are forced 70 rely upon
subordinates attending to these matters oil detan
for us. II Is wrong, very wrong, the way IN which
this Tweed matter has been carried on, and IN
tend to strain every nerve to have the matter
remedied. l do not wish to join issues with my
brother commissioners, but am determined to do
what believe TO me IL my duty, let happen what
may.
Thanking Mr.. Laimbeer for his statement, tho
reporter bade him 'SiO0d night.n
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Russian Baths.

The follow ing letters bear strong testimony TO- the
value OF the Russian Baths at No % East Fourth street.
These baths the resort OF thousands OF czens
and all who them will bear similar cstmony thai
OF Mr.. vandenhoff and Rev. DR.. Deems:-
NEW YORK. March r. 1874.
have great pleasure In adding my tribute Of conn
mendation to your baths from which have personally
rheumatic dathsss exists, consider them invalusbIe,
In the luxurious feeling Of repose and comfort
which they induce. GEO. VANDENHOFF
Since commenced the Of your vapor baths have
done work and Kept in better health and averaged
ten pounds more In weight than during any previous
portion OF my Lille OF the same length.
Rev CHARLES +. DEEMS
Church Of the Strangers New York city.
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MEXICAN VETERANS.

Soliciting Pensions from Congress for
Themselves and Their Widows.
The Association OF Veterans OF the Mexican War,
at their meeting last night, agreed upon circular
to be distributed throughout the country for the
purpose OF having enrolled all the survivors OF thas
war and the widows Of such veterans with view
to laying before the Pension Committee OF Com
gress the exact number of persons entitled to
pensions for service In that war; and what amount
OF money will be required to place their names on
the rolls OF the Pension ONCE The Commissioner
OF Pensions states that the number of SURVIVORS II
about 10000 but the ASSOCIATION thinks this Is mos
fair estimate.
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BURSTING OF A BALLOON.

SIX Persons Fall q Distance OF 600 Fest
SAN FRANCISCO, April s, 1874.
M Barbier's balloon, Lies Ecours" made an
ascension yesterday afternoon. from WoOdward's
Gardens. When nearly over the town OF SAN
Leandro, GOO feet in air, the balloon collapsed.
SUNK and struck the ground with great force, tho
car. containing four men aud two ladies. dragging
about 800 yards.
Fortunately no lives were lost, but all were In
jured more or less none seriously.
The party, excepting NJ. Barber, returned 20
this CITY last night.
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MURDER IN ELMIRA,

An Old Grudge Avenged In . Terrible
Tragedy.
ELMIRA, N. Y, April s, 1874.
coored man, named Charles Smith, was shot
dead in this city this afternoon by another colored
man, named George Boyer 1t appears they were
somewhat under the influence OF liquor, and that
q grudge had existed between them for some
time, which eliminated In tenement house
known az Pudders' Row, where, in the presence
each other with straps which they usually wore
around their waists. Smith drew a knife upon
Boyer, when the latter shot him dead with a
pistol Boyer gave himself up, and Is now In Jail.
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AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.

Meeting OF Friends In Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1874
The Washington annual meeting OF the Friends
of the American Tract Society was held In the FIRST
Presbyterian church this evening Associate Jus
tce Strong OF the United States Supreme Court the
President OF the society, presided. Secretaries
work. Mr.. John f. Vassar. General Gordon. or
Georgia, and DR.. Rankin delivered addresses. Tho
receipts Tor the year were $566.629; expenditures,
The benevolent expenditure exceeded the receipts
about $4,000.
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IDENTIFICATION OF A SUICIDE.

BERGEN POINT N. j., April 4, 1874.
The man who committed suicide here yesterday
has been identified as German who worked Ior
Mr.. o. NJ. Alden six years ago and formerly worked
for Mr.. Thurlow Weed Of your city. He was
cigar maker by trade, and has married daughter
living in Ninth street. New York, and who lately
moved from Seventh street. He has also son,
supposed 10 be In the city, who, until lately, was
employed by Singers Sewing Machine Company.
The body remains in the station house here to
await identifcation and dispositlon OF lrlends.
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A TEAM OVERHEARD AND LOST.

About haf-past nine O'Clock last evening team
OF horses attached to an empty truck, owned by
Mr.. Downey, Hoboken butcher ran away through
West street, turned in towards the Barclay street
Terry, broke through the gate and dashed headlonr
into the river. The driver was rescued py deck
hand, but the horses were drowned. The truck
win probably be recovered.
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A BLOODY SUICIDE.

ELMiRA, N. Y, April s, 1874.
Michael @. MaloneY, aged ffty-nve years, resld-
ing on Railroad avenue In this city, cut his throat
with razor On saturday and died in few min
utes. He deliberately sat down, took slop-bucket
between his legs and nearly severed his head from
his body He was formerly liquor dealer in Al
bany, quite wealthy, and one OF the most prom-
nent OF that class. Afterwards by some means he
where he has since resided In very reduced cir.
cumstances the cause doubtless, of his seif-de-
structiUn. He leaves a wife and three children
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FIRE IN BROOKLYN.

Between eleven and twelve O'Clock last night q
nre broke out In the cigar store of j. P. Orano, on
the FIRST door OF the brick building at the junction
OF Fulton and DeKaib avenues. The building
which ls owned py MI. George A. Powers was
estimates hik loss on stock and fixtures at $1,000.
RicKerby Brother, who kept q restaurant on
the second door, sustained Q loss OF $4,000 In
suxed In tha Phenix and Firemena Trust
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A PRO ying Band in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. r, April 5, 1874.
A praying band OF women commenced series
of proposed visits to liquor saloons yesterday after
noon by visiting the establishment of Ira Catlin,
on Commercial street. large crowd Of roughs
and others assembled, but no act OF discourtesy
was manifested. Catlin treated them kindly. No
chalked out embraces only one visit eacn day. The
ladies viii have a long contract on hand in visiting
], $3.50 licensed houses.
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SPAIN.
Army Operations Before Bilbao-Abanto. Under
Neutrality-suspicious. Report Of
Royalist Success.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

BAYoNNE, April.4, 1874
Active operations In front OF Bilbao were re-
s5umed on the Sd inst. with the b0mbardment Of
Atlantic by the republican forces
Previous to that date there had been no fighting
since the 2sth OF March,
Marshal Serrano Is recognizing his forces, and
the Cariists are dong everything to strengthen
their positions.
cARLIsr REPORT OF REPUBLICAN SURRENDER.
General Tristany is reported TO have surprised
and captured q detachment OF 600 republicans
near Caaf. forty-hve miles from Barcelona.
The surprise was 30 complete that the repub
ucans surrendered without lighting.
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A Minister ON Rupture.

The Rev A. Pitts writes about Dr. SHERMANsS suc-
cess treating his rupture He says AFTER suffering
thirty from rupture and imposons BY thOGS
selling elastic steel and rubber webbing uud0r
The deiusve promise Of radical worn night and day
till cured &C., and receiving nothing therofrom bat
yexaton and injury, applied to DR.. Sherman, Of 0o5
broadway in state of hope and msgvings, but thank
God with result that makes feel like saying to every
ruptured go and do likewise and reap the priceless
satisfaction Of being once s0und.n
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SAN FRANCISCO, April

BAN FRANCTSCO, April 5, 1874.
terrible tragedy occurred here this afternoon,
at the New York Picture Gallery. One Coudon,
prompted, it is supposed, by jealousy, entered the
room and shot Charles Kingsley through the head,
killing him instantly. He then blew his own
brains ont Kingsley had been usher In one OF
the theatres In this CITY.
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BASE BALL TOURNAMENT.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 3, 1874.
Representatives Of the four colleges-Harvard.
Yale, Amherst and Bowdoin-met in this city on
Saturday for the purpose Of arranging q COL
lege freshman base ball tournament and
decided TO hold IL on the Union Grounds, Boston.
The date was not hxed, but It Will probably be In
the last week in June. The contest will be Tor the
freshman championship OF the country.
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A FARMER MURDERED By RowDIEs.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8, 1874
special despatch from BluGton lnd says that
last night Philip Jones. An old farmer, tried 10
make peace between party OF roughs, who were
quarrelling over a game OF billiards In the only
drinking saloon that has not yielded to the
women's movement one OF the rowdes, Ben
jamln Field struck Jones on the head with bill
lard cue, crushing his skull. He kicked him IN
the face when down and then ned. Jones died
soon after.
Tue excitement over the AFFAIR Is intense