davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
RAILROAD COLLISION ON LONG ISLAND.

A collision, which came near being serious one,
occurred yesterday morning on Stewards Central
Railroad between the hali.past six O'Clock train
Tor Babylon from Hunters Point and the five min.
ntes past seven O'CLOCK train west from Babylon to
Hunters Point at the Island Tree station, between
Jerusalem and FarmiDgdale. Ths trains meet at
this station, the eastward bound train taking the
switch and the westward bound train the straight
track. Both trains were on time, and the west.
ward bound train, Conductor Storms. had just
slowed. The engineer OF the other train on ap-
preaching the switch had smut OF steam and the
brakes had been applied. A short distance west
or the switch quantity OF manure had been un.
loaded by the side OF the track, or which had
been washed on the track by the rain, making the
track slippery, and the consequence was tnat the
brakes had no effect, and the train slid by the
switch until the engine came In collision with the
engine OF the westward bound tram. Fortunately,
although the shock was severe. not person was
injured and tine only damage done was the
kaocking on OF the plots or the two engines
There was very little delay In consequence OF the
mishap, and the trains were soon gain running
time usuaL
The New York herald., 1874-07-30

the culvert through which the water enters
into the great wen. The sides Of this wall
should slope at an angle OF iorty.nve degrees
This It was contended. would act as Q litter. the
Board, however. took the ground that such an ex-
pedient could not diminish the amount OF poison
Gus matter held In solution BY the water and the
communication was referred 10 the Committee on
Extension and distribution.
In the meantime the alarm among the inhabi
tants OF the two cities Is on the increase The city
physicians have Issued Instructions that hlters be
employed In every house where people can pnr-
Passaic water as IL comes from hydrants. Dr..
BROOKS, VINO was attacked few days ago, Is
slowly recovering Professor Wurtz Is preparing
an elaborate report OF his analysis OF The water.
which is to be published in pamphlet form and dis
tri5uted among all the Inhabitants.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

An Equitab BILE Rule for the Endowment
of the Wives or Children Of Deceased
Brethren Proposed.
UTICA, N. Y, July 29, 1874
The Grand Lodge Of the Knights OF Pythias is
still in session in this city. The only business OF
Importance which can be made public was the
consideration OF q proposed plan OF endowment
for the widows and heirs Of deceased brothers of
the Knights OF Pythias Of this State. The
plan provides for the payment OF $1,000,
TO be collected by equal contributions or
the members OF all the lodges IN the State
to the vile OF deceased brother, and, II she be
not living. to his orphan children. II no wile or
children are LETT, the money to te paid to such
person as the knight may have formally designated
before his death. knight may have right to
dispose Of the of $500 to his children by testa
ment and the remaining $500 must 60 to his widow
under any circumstances.
This system, If adopted, will be controlled by q
Board OF Endowment to be elected by the Grand
Lodge. 1t Is probable that II will be adopted. A
select committee has the matter in charge The
Committee on Finance win probably report TO-
morrow, and the election OF omcerS VIII then take
place.
The Grand Lodge is enjoying . complimentary
Opeu air concert this evening.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
THE NEW JERSEY SEVENTH"

Review ~ Long Branch by the Presi-
dent and Departure for Home.
LONG BRANCH July 20, 1874.
The seventh New Jersey regiment, from Tren.
ton, took their departure for home this evening
via Freehold, where they viii be rendered recep-
non by the citizens and then continue their jour.
Aey home.
Previous TO their departure they psraded and
were reviewed in front ofthe Metropolitan Hotel by
President Grant, Governor Joel Parker and stan
and several hundred ladies' and gentlemen. The
regiment presented .ro,vy very credtaOe
IN way that was most satisfactory
to tbe oficers and their honorable in
Epectors. After the review the regiment
marched as far as the Mansion House through mud
that went over their shoe tops. Sliding and slip.
ping made marching IN line impossible. They re.
turned to the Metropolitan, and took the special
train IN waiting for Freehold.
Just before the regiment arrived at the Metro
polltan Hotel the moor OF the summer house, In
which the President, Governor Parker and mum.
per o. others were, gave way and the party was
preclpitated to the ground, distance OF couple
O1 1esti but, fortunately, no one was injured.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
UNSUCCESSFUL CRIME.
Husband Attempts to Poison His
Wf1e, Her Mother and sister.Remark.
able Escape from Death-Arrest OF the
Criminal.

able Escape from Death-Arrest OF the
Criminal.
PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 1874
very strange case and one OF peculiar horror
was revealed this afternoon. at the Central Head.
quarters Of the local police. 1t seems tnat on
sunday last man named Daniel Rank who re.
sides at No. 2,212 Coral street. had quarrel with
his wiIe and as result OF IL determined to put
his entire family out OF the way.
There were in the house, besides himself his
wife and her mother and sister. It was noticed
that after the quarrel the husband leaving the
women up stairs, took basin and went down
stairs. The women saw him take the basin, and
when ne arrived at the kitchen they heard him
raise the tia lid Of a boiler In which some
NEAT WAS sTgAMINd.
They wondered at this, and, alter Rank had zone
the women came down TO the kitchen and looked
at the meat The water had peculiar wnitisn
look, which caused the women to wonder The
vile took taste OF the water and it mad an in.
stan antaneous unple asant effect upon her mouth and
tongue. All the women tasted 1t, and the result
upon each was the same. Their suspicious being
aroused, they took portion OF the water and
carrying II to q heuist, asked HIM 10 analyze H.
lie did so and discovered that it contained
WHITE vIrRIoI-
The chemist then advised them to say nothing OF
their discovery but 10 place the meat before Rank
Tor supper. Rank DID not return until late, and
when the meat was placed before him ne refused TO
before aim Tor the second time, but he avoided
eatingit. The women then asked MIN why he had
gone to the vessel In which the meat
was cooking the day before. he responded
that the house was his own and that be had a
him what he had put inlo the water in which the
meat was cooking He turned deathly pale and
"Give me my hat and coat, want to 90. Let
me have my clothes. pm gong away and VIII
never trouble you any more.n
Rank was promptly arrested, ana is now held
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
EXPLORATION IN THE EAST.

professor Rawson, OF the Oriental Typographical
corps tAmerican) Ia at Cyprus under engagement
WIN Mr.. d. cesnoia to work up some art. and also
some very important archaeological material re-
iating to the excavations there His dispatches
are that Professor strong. Chairman OF the Coun-
cH ol tne corps, Is AZ tphesus, and that the WORK
al the latter on bgypt, sinai k6om, Moab Basnan
anu Paiestne has been remarkably successful.
professor strong Is en route home and Professor
Eawson viii return 70 Jerusalem to pursue 10 yes.
iigatlons or the corps In geology and natural his
,ory: Inc uespdtch confirms the report or the
death Of Mr. Drake or the British Society rasnif
Ing from exposure TO the malaria ol the Jordan
valley. Nr. Drake's seven years service in the
Sinaitlc Peninsula and In Palestine has been IN.
valuable to science. ~ LA
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
THE POMER0Y BRIBERY CASE.
The Indictment Susta ined and = Change
OF Venue Granted.

OF Venue Granted.
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 90, 1874.
In the District Court to-0ay Judge Norton over
ruled the motion to quash the indictment In the
Pomeroy case. Mr. Pomeroy's counsel then
moved for q change or venue, o1erng in support
u his motion an afidavit BY Mr.. James Rogers
alleging that at the time OF the York exposure
Judge Morton said to him tRogers,, concerning
Pomeroy ave have got the God damned old scoun-
drel where we want him. and hereafter poor
man will stand some chance to 60 to the United
States Senate"
Judge Morton granted the motion, and said ne
would send the case to Usage county. In granting
the motion the Judge took occasion to deny the
statement in Rogers affidavit In plain and en-
phatic terms motion was made to reduce
Pomeroy's bonds from $4,000 to $4,000. but IL
was denied.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
BOLD BANK ROBBERY.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 29. 1874.
This noon two men entered the First National
Bank OF Batavia and requested the cashier, MIR.
Mcintyre TO give them greenbacks for quantity OF
coin. Mr.. Mcintyre counted the coin, when the men
said he had made mistake Alter recounting t
the men received the greenOacks and lett. About
four O'Clock II was discovered thar 5000 was
missing from the safe, and IL was ascert aiLeo that
while the cashiers attention was engaged by the
two men boy had slipped around to the safe and
taken the money. The sharpers were seen about
the village during the forenoon.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
C0R0NER'S VERDICT AGAINST YOUNG
pOMBROY.

Boston, July 20, 1874
The Coroner's jury in the case OF Katy Currau
rendered verdict this afternoon. 1t found that
she came to her death by the hands OF Jesse Pom.
eroy, and SAID that the evidence submitted
corroborated Pomeroys confession OF the crime.
The Jury also found that tne body OF the girl,
either before after death. was mutilated By some
sharp instrument.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
@. A. r.
Semi.Annual Meeting OF the State En-
campment at Penn Yam.

S0AAAeAAAu&A HACcNAA8 "a sA0 SsSse 6hAA-
campment at Penn Yam.
PENN YAM. N. Y, July 29. 1874.
The semi-annua meeting OF the Stale encamp.
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Republic OF the
Department OF New York met in this place this
afternoon, a large number OF veterans from all
parts OF the State being present. In the absence
OF General Jardine. the Commander OF the Depart
ment, Junior Vice Commander Colonel +. Coli OF
Troy, presided. MIR. ID. A. Ogden, in behalf OF the
village authorities, made welcoming speech TO
the comrades, at the Court House, which was
suitably replied to by Colonel F. Coli in behalf Of
the encam pmeDt.
The following resolution was adopted -
Whereas it is with pain that learn that orr be-
loved Commander, Edward Jardine, Is sick and dis
abled because Of the breaking out OF the wounds re-
ceived in his countrys service and be In attend
ance at our meeting; therefore be ii
Resolved. That we hereby tender to him our sincere
syUpathies and hope that he may soon recover and
continue his efficient work our Department Com
mandcr.
The encampmenr will meet again tomorrow,
and IN the evening Will be rendered public BAN
Quet by the citizens
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

ANTWERP, July 2-Sailed, barxs Nornen Cor) Jorgen.
sen, New York; Brage Nor), schwensen. do: Dagmar
Ger, Olsen. do.
Sailed 2stn steamship August Andrea tBelR). Greve.
New York
Arrived at do 27th bark Hektor ,Nor), Teefsen Ne W
York.
BRISTOL July 2s-sailed, steamship Arragon (Br, sy-
monds, New York
sailel 2sh, bark Eyr tNor. Lamm,rs United States.
BRAKE July N-Arrived bark Won Berg GER, Fessen.
field, Darien
BELFAST July 2s-sailed. bark Raundrup (Nor), Bock.
mann. United states.
CARDIFF July 2a-sailed, ships Cultivator Cook, San
Francisco; c Blanchard, Meady, Rio Janeiro; bark
G Merryman, Young do.
Arrived 29th ships Maggie Lauder (Br) Halcock Pen
sacola; Ksnllworth (BrJ, Bennett, do.
Arrived in Penarth Roais 29h schr Luz Br), oldrsiv,
New York.
DUBLIN. July 2s-saed barks flmatar (Rus). sahl-
strom, United states; Titana (Br), Harrison do
GENoA-Arrved, ship Aukathor (Nor), strom, Pensa.
COLA
HAvRE. July 27-sausd, ship Fawn, Cove, United
States
HAMBURG, July 27-Arrived, ship Terpsichore Ger,
Risser, Philadelphia: barks Dora Ger, Hofmann
New York; Marco Polo Ger, Mnssen, do.
LIVERPOOL, july 29-sailed, bark Martha Davis John.
son, Bombay.
Sailed 2ssh, ships Cod5tream, Cousins, United States
Ironsides. Austin, do; bark Texas Ger) SteenA Gal
weston.
Schultz United STATES
LEcHoRx-sailed, brig vincenzo 1taD, 0odano, New
York.
MovrLLR, July 2e-Arrived, steamship Utopia tBr),
Small, New York for Glasgow.
PLYMOUTH July 2S-Sailed, steamship Mas Dutch,
Chevaller, New York.
QuERNsrowS, July 29-Arrived, barks Fleetwing Smith.
New orleans; James Ives (Br, Mclean, Montreal
Also arrived 29th barks orenzo (NoD. Hcsselberg,
New York; Ann ,Aus). Percich, do.
RIGA, July 27-Arrived. bark Wilhelm Kiska Ger,
Burmeister. Wilmington NC
ROTTERDAM. July H-Arrived. bark Appia or), Peder.
sen, New York.
Sailed 27th bark J II schwensen CNor), Christensen.
United states.
SHARPNESS, July 29-Arrved, bark Empire DUTCH,
Solzember Pensacola.
sournAa July 29Arnved, steamship Main GER,
Leist, New York for Bremen.
TRrRsrE-Sailed, bark Fomalhaut GER, Rrepiien,
United states
RIO JASRIRo, June az Bark Colomo, Potter, from
Portland via San Francisco for Liverpool. has put In
here in distress, with loss Of spars and rigging
SPOKEN.
Ship Plymouth Rock Buman from New York for
London, no date, lat 40, lon 6l
Bark Mynheer Ger), Tesnow, from Wilmington NC,
Tor seettin no date, lat 49, Ion 05
Foreign Ports.
.cARDESAs, July A-Arrived brig II B Jones 3D. Wolf
Sailed Hst, bark @ dc Zaido Miller sagua
Cow BAY, July !6Ceared, brig Morning star, Macon.
Ssw a esI1 SSe pr.Sss sAr xAss
Gray, AsdsinA palumoxs.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
PIRE AND LOSS OF LIPE,

YANKToN, Dakota, July %, 1874
The farm house OF Mr.. Snonhausen, thirteen
miles from here, was burned on Tuesday night.
He was absent at the time. and his vile and three
children were burned 70 death. his wife dragged
herself and infant out. and walked mile and q
half, but both were so badly burned that they died
ahQrtlY after Yards.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
POST s o RIPT.
THURSDAY, JULY 30-3 A. NJ
THE EUROPEAN COALITION
Germany Diplomatizing for Great Powers
Alliance Against Carlism.

LONDON, July 30-5 80 A. M
The Vienna Journals say Austria mas
received circular note from Ger
many urging the great Powers to
combine 10 prevent the continuance or the Carlst
atrocities IN spain ana has given favorable
reply.
The AOsnfng Post asserts that Germany will
propose IN the Brussels Congress the recognition
Oi the present government OF Spain.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
SAILED.

stesmshps Abyssnia lBrJ, for Liverpool; Harald haar
faSer Eor London India lBrl, glasgow state ofrenn'
deei, New Orleans; Huntsville, Savannah; Columbia.
Charlesson barks Trait dunion rl ror, az rrncc
Abraham Skalle (Nor), Stettin: Georgeua SIDratnr
brigs Abbie Titcomb, Galveston; Lucy SNOW MO
Grna ie Manlius, Cartenas
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
THE POISONED PASsAIG


Novel Proposition 10 Relieve the Peo-
pie OF Jersey City and Hoboken.
At the meeting OF the Board Of Public Works In
Jersey City communication was received from
Mr.. henry Stin suggesting a mode OF relief for the
consumers OF Passaic water. He submits that o
reservoir could be constructed at BeIlevilN which
would act % a litter, and the cos, of which would
b eempAxanvsy Light 4 arr stone wAA sheuld
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
TIE FIRE AT ST. JOHN, N. B.

ST. JOHN, n. B., July 90, 1874.
The fire reported last night was got under con.
troll about two O'Clock this morning. One hotel,
two stores, several dwellings and some stables and
Outbulldings were totally destroyed. Insurance,
$500 III the Royal Canadian and So, 900 In the Llv.
erpool, London and Globe. Thls ts all the tnsur.
ance known OF at present.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
FIRE IN QUEBEC.

QUEBEC, July 20, 1874
Gre oroKe out, at ten O'Clock this morning in
a shed IN tie rear OF the Lewis Post once. AT
present there are three dwellings and number OF
outbuildings in names. II is thought the fire Is
under control. The Liverpool London and Globe,
and the Royal Canadian Insurance ofaces are the
an =
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND SHIP CAPTAINS

Merchants shipping agents and ship captains are in.
formed that by teegraphin2 to the HERALD Lonioa
Bureau No % Flee. street. the arrivals at AMI depart
from European ports and oshsr port, abroli, o:
American and all foreign vessels trading with tn, United
states, the will be cabed to this country free Of
n
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

MONTREAL, July 20, 1874.
The Eastern train, leaving Montreal At ten
O'Clock last night ran into freight train near
Soixaute and was badly telescoped The two en-
gines, Pullman car, mail car and brake van
were considerably smashed. The conductor and
several other persons were injured, but no one
Waa KILLED.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
A VALUABLE HOTEL BURNED,

SKowHEGAH, Me-, July 20, 1874
On Sunday evening Mnrray's Hotel at the forks,
with adjoining buildings and their contents, was
destroyed by fire. The loss Is SEQ 900; no insu-
rance. 1t Is supposed to have caught through the
careessneSs OF O cigar smoker.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
RAILROAD MAESLAUGHTER.

BOSTON, July 20. 1874
Patrick Cronan, iaborer on the Boston, Lowell
and Nashua Railroad, was struck by an en- gine to.
day and Instantly killed. He resided IN East
Cambridge, and leaves vile aud seven children.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
DoSALDsoN's BALLOON ON IT'S TRAVELS

P0UGHKEEPsTE, n. Y. July 90, 1874
professor Donadson's balloon passed up the
Hudson last night at eight O'Clock. 200 rect from
the surface OF the water. In Peekskil Bay It rose
70 sbeut 1900 ieet and passed over Cold Spring.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
ctra, Young. New YORK for Providence.
BELOW.

yssh 3riusssssA Qsr,. Aaasrssa, nsn -
The New York herald., 1874-07-30

Almanac for New York-Thts Day.
SIN AND NOON, HIGH WATER-
Sun rises,....... 1 54 Gov. Island morn 9 %
Sun acts ... z Is Sandy HOOK. ..morn 80
Moon rises. eve 40 Hell Gaze. morn Ia W
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
SHIPPING NEWS.
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOB THE
MONTHS OF JULY AND AuGUST
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
- - ----- '-7ai------ = - -
M1jCE ELLANEDJS

A HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROOKLYN co
IA. ncr OF Fulton avenue ami Boerum street.
Open from A. NJ. t. 4. N.
ON sunday from TO y l.. NJ.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30
Foreign Ports.

CiRSFuEcos July 2l-saied brig Neptune, Besls, Bos-
ton.
CARDESAs, july H-Arrived brig II B Jones tBr, Wolf,
Havana to load for north OF Hatteras
sailed Hst, bark @ dc Zaldo Miller, sagua.
Cow BAY, July l6Ceared, brig Morning star, Maeom'
Der New York 18th, bark Hcbe, Taylor. do, ..- @
Gray AndsipA balumors.
The New York herald., 1874-07-30

seam.r saa. Deslina.loa.I oaee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21

requires copies Of all Territorial legislative acts to
be submitted TO Congress for assent or disap-
proval. No action having been taken by
Congress on the Utah land laws they remain In
operation, and this is in accordance with de-
cision OF the United States Supreme Court. The
object OF the committee Is to repeal all the laws OF
Utah connicting with federal jurisdiction, and
these comprise Q very long list. The committee
win not be called upon for reports in three or four
weeks to come.
The Case OF Fits John Porter-Proposed
Removal OF the Ban or Secrecy from
the Military Court.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Chandler introduced .
joint resolution relieving the members OF the Mill
tary Court which tried Fitz John Porter, In 1862.
from the Obligations OF the oath which they took
not TO disclose the vote or opinion Of any member
thereon. He asked Its immediate consideration,
but on the objection Of Mr.. Ferry, OF Connecticut,
intimated that he would call 1t up tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
BOSTON C0LLECTORsHIP.

The Triple Aliiance OF tho President,
Boutwell, and Butler In Favor Of Sim-
mons-Russcll in . Strange FIX.
BOSTON. Feb. 20, 1874.
The question Of the Boston Collectorship has
never been so vigorously agitated as 1t has been
to-day, and all indications point 20 Q triumph Of
Butler, and the confirmation OF Mr.. Simmons
Senator Boutwell,, whom the opposition has
looked to for salvation, has proved forlorn hope
The story comes from Washington this evening
that he is bound to stand by the President and
General Butler, and In view Of this fact the 0ppos
ton admit. with indignant protests, that Mr.. Sim
Petitions and kilograms In favor OF the Presidents
candidate have been more numerous to- day than
at any time during the canvass, and there has
been o conspicuous lack Of such documents on the
part vi the antl-Buier party. The republican
journals, one and all, will admit tomorrow that ne
will certainly be confirmed by the Senate; but
mingled with these admissions will be protests and
sentiments Of Indignation more plain than elegant
The summary departure OF Judge Russell from
the Builder wing or Massachusetts republtcanlsm Ia
likely to come IN as side show, and developments
OF more than ordinary political interest VIII GER
tainy follow. kilograms to the press, as we'll as
private messages to individuals and mercantile
President will stand firm, and, with Boutwell's
allegiance TO the administration, the confirmation
OF Summons Is not doubtful for moment. Even
among the most industrious and bitter 0ppone nts,
the struggle, Tor the time being assumes magnt-
tude upon which the tate OF the nation depends II
one is to Judge from the excitement pending. In
fact, 1t may be said that tire Club" Is In hubub''
the matter, and 1t Is with an anxiety as pain
ful as interesting that the community awaits the
result.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
SWINDLED SPECTATORS.

An Important Investigation Practically Aban.
doned-Meeting Of the subcommittee Of the
Governors of the Stock EXCHANGE Yestsr-
day-The Charm of Reward"
to Detectives Important Report
TO Be Submitted To-Day
Statements Of Governors