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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
SUICIDE OF AN ITALIAN.

For some time past Joseph Clarici an ltaap,
thirtyseven years OF age has lived With his daugh.
ter at No. 1l5 Cli street, where he engaged in
the manufacture OF thermometers. His friends have
noticed OF late that CIarici seemed to be suffering
from temporary alteration Of mind and was very
Respondent. All efforts to restore him to his for
mer cheerfulness proved unavailing. Shortly oe-
fore twelve O'Clock yesterday morning. while alone
in his room, deceased shot himself through the
head with revolver and fell to the moor corpse.
Previous to committing the deed deceased leie q
letter, OF which the following Is translation -
"a never thought would iall into such misfortune
or be connected with such deed, put for the last
complish this deed. thinking 1t would be better Tor
me and my daughter"
Coroner Croker Will hold an Inquest over the re-
mains OF Mr. ClaricL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
FIRE AT HUNTERS POINT.

Yesterday forenoon, at ten O'Clock, IRE broke
out with fearful suddenness in the japan and var
nish works OF Emil Calman Co., on the corner Of
Fourth street and West avenue, Long Island City
kettle OF benzine boiled over in the melting
room, and In an instant everything was ablaxe.
The melting pots at the time were filed with var.
the destruction OF the entire block was at one time
threatened, ana the danger was much enhanced
py the scarcity or water in the neighborhood, tho
for supply. Tney succeeded, however, In connn.
ing the nre principally to the melting room
In sewing the fllling and storage roems. The loss
ON the building fixtures and stock Is estimated &C
5000, which Is insured. The same WORKS were
totally destroyed by fre about ave years ago.
Wnen man was burned TO death
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
A RIVER MYSTERY.



Late yesterday afternoon Coroner Croker re-
ceiyed information that the body OF an unknown
man, apparently about thirty-nve years Of age had
been found noating in the water on Governors
Island, by Henry Hansen, OF No. III Washington
street, and Frederick Meyers, living at No. 122
Liberty street, ana towed TO pier No. North
River. Deceased was light compile xioned, with
sandy hair and mustache, and wore black coat,
pants and vest, jacket, muslin shirt and CATER
SHOES. Sergeant Sminck. Of che Twenty
seventh precinct, also reports that de.
ceased has pistol shot wound in
the right temple, severe brulse on the forehead
and also fracture OF the n0se 1t is possible,
however, that Sergeant Smtnck may be mistaken
about the pistol shot wound, and the injuries on
the body may have been received after death by
coming in contact with hard substances while In
the water BY order Of Mr. John T. Toal, Secretary
to the Board of Coroners. the remains were sent
to the Morgue for Identification, and Deputy Cor
oner MacWhinnte will make careful autopsy, In
order, il possible to determine the OF death.
The only property found In possession OF deceased
were two knives and q key.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A NEW YORKER

WORKIsTOWN n D., may 70, 1914
Thomas s. Mitchell, OF New York, attempted
suicide at nine O'Clock this morning by shooting
In the Morristown JAIL He was arrested last even
ing on charge OF fraud in passing or upon John
Ferguson, OF New York, a deed or mortgage for
$4,000 on property situated on Broadway, be-
tween Sixty.seventh and Sixty-eighth streets, to
which he had forged the names OF his father and
mother. Thomas 8. and Augusta MITCHELL and also
the notarial certificate. He managed to conceal
on his person very small revolver, and shot him.
self with single ball, which entered just above
the right ear and between it and the eye. The
skull was shattered but IL Is not thought that the
bali penetrated the BRAIN and there is hope OF say.
ing his life. He express a wish to die. His age
II about thrty-nve. He il fashionaby dressed, and
Is said to be sporting man. lie Is well connected
In this CITY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
THE oNE-LEGaED RAILROAD DISASTER.

Investfga alton Before Coroner WOltma N
ON the Death Of the Truckman Losce-
Censurc of the Elevated Railroad Com.
pany.
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Woltman invest-
gated the circumstances attending the death OF
George b. Losee, the truckman, late OF No. 1884
Hudson street, who was fatally injured the 18th
inst by the falling OF platform or bridge at the
corner OF Morris and Greenwich Streets said plat
form belonging to the Elevated Railroad Company.
The testimony was somewhat conflicting, and the
theory hitherto advanced that the platform fell in
consequence OF the iron column by which 1t was
in charge Of deceased was not III uliy sustained
Joseph Martin deposed that on the 18th inst. he
saw q truck passing the corner Of Greenwich and
Morris streets; saw the pole OF the truck strike
the column supporting platform OF the Elevated
Railroad and the platform fell on deceased; the
truck was going slow at the time.
Mr. Matthew s. Dunn, owner or the truck which
deceased was driving, deposed that ne was on the
OF the collision; also heard rumbling noise anu
was knocked OF the truck; deceased was an ex.
snd wss sSa noise ne
looked out OF the window aud saw the Platform
down and deceased lying nnder 1t on the truck;
the post was bent from previous COLLISION, and
about week previous the pole Of truck struck
the column and.knocked the g,rder down two or
George c;atz. about ten days previous to the ac-
cident, saw the pole OF truck strike the pillar.
and il knocked the girder down some eighteen
inches; afterwards saw workmen employed III re-
pairing it.
Oficer Sharp Of the Twenty seventh precinct,
deposed that after the accident deceased told him
that In driving under the bridge the horses shied,
ana before he could recover them the pole OF the
truck struck the column and knocked che platform
down.
The doorman In the station house corroborated
the statement OF Ofhcer Sharp.
Mr.. Dunn. owner OF the truck, was recalled, aud
said he is positive that the pole OF the truck did
not strike the column, as has peen testified TO.
The case was then given to the Jury, who I'm
their verdict, considered the Elevated Railroad
Company deserving of censure for leaving said
IIa a nm In m incn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
A WHOLE FAMILY SLAUGHTERED.
One Of the Most Horrible Crimes Ever
Perpetrnted-Murler Of the 'Overend
Family Near San Diego.

One Of the Most Horrible Crimes Ever
Perpetra ted-nIurtler Of the 'Overend
Family Near San Diego.
From the San Francisco Chronicle, May Eli
The details OF q horrible murder, committed at
San Diegito, about twenty-six miles from San
Diego, have been received by way Of the latter
place. The discovery OF the terrible butchery or
the whole oyerend family was made by neighbor
and he brought word OF 1t to san Diego On pass
ing the house of the overends. and not seeing any
one about he approached the door to investigate
when he found man lying near by with his head
beaten In. Near the stove was the mans wife,
whose head had been split open, apparently with
an axe. Lying in the cradle was an infant girl
only a few months old, who had also received
probably crawled TO hide was nine-year.old boy,
whose head mad been split open while in sitting
posture; boy Of seven ven years ana grl ,of i've
been rent in twain with the same fatal iristru-
ment. The murder was probably done on Friday
or Saturday, as the blood was still bright red
and fresh in appearance
THE DECEASED.
John Overend was hfty-hve years OF age, and a
native OF ireland. One year ago he was married
to MRS Mary Horsefeidt, aged thirty years. The
en- a1oge wefe so MRS
was last seen there on that day; Before
Iii o sos c Hastp he was
quiet man and nghly, respected 1t mas
left san Francisco about eighteen months
ago for San Diego, taking with him some IS, 600 or
$4,000 to engage Ia the wool business. This
money was obtained by the sale or some farm
property in Iowa and Wisconsin, which the de-
ceased went East 10 dispose OF before departing
southwark, and two ranches along Steamboat
slough, which forms one Of the branches OF the
Sacramento River.
SCENE OF THE MURDER.
Upon Father Ubach, Miguel Aguine and others
being appraised OF the murder they set out to ex-
anime the premises. To all appearances The mas
sacre had been committed about dusk. The vic
tins were oil in their day clothes and the supper
dishes were still the table. The murderers
had turned nearly everything upside down, but In
their hurry they evidently did not notice tho
goods purchased from Gordon 4 bastard, a Henry
rife, $62 in money, certihcate OF deposit Tor
81 900 and promiss0ry note FOR 800. All the
blankets had been taken away. The assassns
have not yet been apprehended.
A C0RoNER'S INQUEST
was held on Monday and adjourned till the next
day without rendering veldycN
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are going out 10 the South Pacific on fhe United
States slo0p-Of-war Swatara 10 view the transit Of
Venus, Ii expected 10 arrive at the Yard from
washington this evening. The Swatara viii sail
June g.
Work on the new sloop OF war, one OF the eight
authorized by Congress IN 1877? Is progressing very
slowly. This sioop Is 10 be 1853 feet 10 iengih h, 48
Ieet Dean and Is ieet depth OF hold Sne will carry
nine cleven.inch guns. There are less tnan 400
men employed In the several departments al the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
VENDETTA IN MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS, May %, 1874.

ST. LOUIS, May 29, 1874
special despatch to the Republican, from
Charleston, Mo-, says a terrible array occurred at
James, Bayou few days ago, In which two parties
of men known as the ''oolston crowdn and the
"Helms crowd were involved, and between whom
old grievances existed. Robert Howard was cut
nearly TO pieces ana died In q short time. Andy
Parker was mortaliy wounded and several other
men we're badly injured. Tncre have been lo AZ.
rests.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON, May g. 1874
Surgeon Theron Woverton is ordered TO the re-
ceiving snip Ohio, at Boston. Mass.
Surgeon J. $. knight is detached from the re-
ceiving ship OHIO and ordered to the Oneota per
steamer OIL the 9th oil June next.
Surgeon John Q. spear Is detached from the
Oneota and ordered TO return home ami report
arrival.
Passed Assistant Engineer Jefferson Brown is
detached from the Swatara and placed on sick
leave.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

HONOLULU, May 81, 1874.
The United States steamer Benicla Is In this har-
bor The ofncers OF the vessel are well liked for
their quiet and unostentatious manners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
THE ERIE CANAL.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May ~, IsTA
The canal tolls up to to-day are $780, ga 49, being
an excess over those for the same portion Of the
month last year OF $751; 379 81 The number OF boats
cleared was g5T, being an excess over the same
time last year OF 1914 large fleet OF lake vessels
came in to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

The torpedo boat Alarm will be tested 1T the
Navy Yard next month, when the capacity OF the
new Fowler wheels Will be tried
The Gettysburg, laden with scientific instru-
ments and stores Tor the corps VI scientists who
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
HEALTH OF TREASURER RAINES.

UTICA N. Y, May 20, 1874.
Treasurer Ranes' condition is not much changed,
and is not encouraging.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
A Break Near Canajoharie.

ALBANY, \. Y, May %, 1874.
A slight break has occurred in the canal at Cana
joharie, which VIII be repaired by tomorrow
night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
YACHTING.
The Opening Cruise Of the Atlantic
Yacht Club.

The Opening Cruise OF the Atlantic
Yacht Club.
The Atlantic Yacht Club intend opening the sea-
son OF 1874 to-day by a sail down the bay This Is
a new departure, but one that WILL doubt, prove
especially acceptable to those members OF the club
that do not own yachts as each yacht owner will
carry as many members as his boat can accommo-
date, and thus afford them at least one sail during
the season. Many OF the boats are not yet ready
for sea, but Commodore Maxwell expects to be &C.
COMMANDED by at least five or six yachts. They Will
start about 10 A. NJ and cruise down of the light
Ship returning the same afternoon. The fleet will
probably comprise the following
sCHooNERs
Agnes. Latham A. Fish,
Iuler.. ....................s j. colgate.
Triton. IT. A. mayer.
iiuAf WaNe...... w. NoofhlS
SLOOPS.
Kate ..................,........E. Y. Lawrence.
Orion. W. and j. W. Cooper.
Ida. ............................Da David Croker.
Flyaway ......................V b. Livingstone.
There will be no race; but If there is q pleasant
breeze the yacht owners will probably be glad to
CHI tbot ~ thatr &c 70 bn}~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
SCBOONERl.

There Will be no race but If there is pleasant
breeze the yacht owners will probably be glad to
show the speed of their boats to their guests.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-25

Gov. Dix tending to drive thousands OF temperance
Republicans out of the Republican party. ...- ...-
On motion of judge Van Colts, that 1t s the sense
OF the Conference that 1t would be inexpedient TO re-
nominate Gov. DIX, rambling debate was had in which
The Governor was attacked. and defended with much
earnestness The motion finally tabled, to receive
the report OF the Committee on Resolutions which In
subtance "A follows:
Resoced That by his veto Of tho local prohibition IN
the interest Of the liquor traffic Gov John A. DIX Tor
eiied all claim upon the support OF the friends OF tenn
perance and or the Christian Sabbath, anu
that the Republican party. by renominatne
him for reflection, will deliberately assume the
responsibility OF that act and detach from It's support
thousands Of earnest men WING hsye been among ,s
most fai thfu adherents We, therefore, as Repuo:s
aud as tomperance men, soemny protest against saGa
denomination in violation OF the good fatn anu
endsngering the integrity and success OF the party
These drew ont considerable debate, but when 1t was
understood that they were designed only to nnnenee
tho nominations OF the Republican State Conventou'
they were passed with only two Dissenting votes.
The Chair was authorized to appoint Committee OF
five embody the OF this Convention In an ad'
dress to the Republicans Of tho State and to act as an
Executive Committee carry out the spirit OF the reso
lutions until the Republican Convention meets INC
Convention then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-25
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHSGToN, Wednesday. June "a. 1874
It's stated in the report on the National Home for
disabled United States Soldiers that branch esab-
shed at Hampton for the benefit OF cOlored soldiers,
but owing to the amelorang climate and the bealtbful
effects OF the air OF Chesapeake Bay and lis ribu
taries the Board have found large number Of soldiers
seeking for admission TO the Hampton Home. As yet
the Board have not been Informed OF the slightest Jar
have mixed and mingled together like fellow soldiers
without an apparent thought OF distinction OF race and
color. ...
The report that Representative Bass will take time TO
consider the matter before positively declining the posi-
on Of Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury is not trle
He informed the President after his confirmation
that he could not accept the appointment Tde Sundry
Civil Appropriation bill increases the salary or the
office and this fact Mr. Bass ineligible had he
willing to the Office this provision would
have stricken from the bill in Conference Commit
tee No other appointment has yet been made to THIS
place.
Speaker Blaine win leave town Friday. HIS friends
point to the action of the House the Civil Service
question as fully justifying bis appointments on the
Civil Service Comnt5e the theory on which that COM
mittee constituted. they say, being that " shouie
represent the sentiments OF majority OF the House.
The fourth trennal reunion OF the Society OF the
Army OF the James, Of which Gen. Joseph r. Hawley is
President will be held in the City OF NewYork probably
In the latter part Of August or early IN september
d. g. Lobde, Special Agent OF the Treasury Depart
ment was to-day assigned TO duty Supervising Agent
at Washington place Of o. D. Madee, who Is relieved
from that duty.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-25
CURRENT TOPICS AT TIE CAPITAL.
uEGIRA OF THE CONGREsSMEN.

WASHINGTON. Wednesday, June a. 1874
The political haunts of Washington are almost
deserted to-day The intense heat Of the last day
ar two combined with the protracted length OF the
session has caused Senators and Representatives to
leave the city much moro promptly than usual
Many of them went on the trains last night moro
have gone to-day, and the few who remain have
&heir trunks packed their business at the depart
ments all finished, and will leave tomorrow or next
day, so that by the end Of the week Congressman
will be rare bird in Washington.
MODOC WAR CLAIMS TO BE PROMPTLY
ADJUSTED.
Mr.. Luttrell has to-day arranged for the prompt
adjustment and payment OF the remainder OF the
California Modoc war claims. Checks on San Fran
cisco will be forwarded TO claimants within fort
night.
aHE CENTRAL PACIFIC NOT TO BE NvEsTI.
GATED
No action was taken by the House on the
proposition TO order an investigation into
the affairs of the Contract and Finance Com
many of the Central Pacific Railroad. major
ity of the Company had agreed to report ad-
verse to the investigation but failed to pre-
gent it to the House. This under paria-
saentary law. dcbarred the minority from pre-
New-York tribune., 1874-06-25
THE CLEVELAND SAENGERFESE.

TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT AT THE CONCERT
LAST NIGHr-MADAME LUCIA ENTHUSIASTICALLY
RECEIvED-THE FESTIVAL THUS FAR SUCCESS.
CLEVELAND, June A.-The second day or
the Sngerfest was bright but COOL aud the throng OF
visitors amused themselves by driving about the cty
excursions on the lake. aud social gatherings in peer
halls and suburban hotels. The singers re-
besrsed with the orchestra part Of the morning'
and held sort OF impromptu picnic ~
the sangerfsst building. Before sunset tne uue
of people began to toward the hail. and at O'CLOCK
not only was every seat filed but hundreds stood up IN
the aises and crowded on the ends OF the stage Inc
doors we're nuay closed, many hundreds being turned
away Not than 10000 people were IN the ouidins
including the chorus of 1900 Before the festival It was
feared that building would never be ned now 'no
regret ia that it was not made larger. -.--
The concert opened with the Leonore Overture NO. D.
followed By Liszrs majestic Eighteenth Psalm, was
brought out for the first time The grand chorus in ah
s magnificent strength moro than filed expectation
Notwithstanding its immense size Its tone Is nexioie
smooth, and sonorous, the BASES being especlaiy
competent. Madame Lucca appeared and sang Men
Lied" by Gaurbert and the scena from the nitn acS Oh
"EAfricaine." Her appearance blazing with olamonos
the signal for storm Of applause and az the close
the first piece the enthusiastic Germans quite lost the
heads She repeated part Of each number in response
to imperative demands, and, on the whoe, acno 1,
great triumph. Large as the hall IT, her voice net
completely and without apparent effort Tue orcnestT
numbers we're the Tannbauser overture and the ma
zeppa" march from szt both OF which az wen az @ sns
Accomplishments the choruses. were admirably per
formed. very successful number was scnuperts
Omnpotence." The tenor solo was sung by MI. Aoel
of Detroit who leader Of the Saengerfest In TINS
city fourteen years The concert tonight ID al
respects, was magnificent success.
After the concert the Cleveland Gesangvereln gave
grand moonlight and ball at the Summer GARDENS
Woodandave To this nearly all the visiting ngsrs n,
went and music, dancing and feasng continued until
long after midnight Tomorrow briUss the grand
Matinee at which Madame Lucca, the orchestra, and
1900 children from the public schools will appear.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-25
RECORD OF Tile SESSION.

FEwER JOBS THAN FOR MANY YEARS PAsT-CoN-
GREssMEN MORE CIRCUMsPECT AS THE ELEC-
TIoNs DRAW NEAR-CLosING SCENES OF THE
sEsSION-FIGHTING AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF
TIE LOBBY.
fFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, June 23.-Whatever may be said OF
the first session of the XLIIId Congress- as to its
want of courage on many subjects and its want OF
caution on Others it cannot be denied that 1T has
been freer from Jobs and schemes than any that has
assembled here for years and it must also be SAID
that its appropriations have been made with greater
canton and with more regard for economy than
might have been expected. The calendar of either
house has at no time been unmarked by dishonest
schemes but there has been great surprise on all
sides in many cases heightened to disappointment,
that SO few of them have obtained favorable action
II does not appear that the city has been freer OF
iobbers or what is the more modern phrase, agents
10 promote legislation" than in former years, for
the hotels have been full for the most part and
furnished houses with all the modern facilities have
been in demand. Parties and balls have been
FREQUENT and costly, and dinners and suppers have
not been few II is difficult to determine the cause
of the failure of the jobs which have been brought
forward. for there has been nothing in the present
Administration TO discourage monopolies or to warn
CongyessInen to be wary. The experiences OF the
mast two years notably in the Credit Mobllier inves
figatiun the Jayne and Sanborn inquiries, and the
i1iouites of the District Government. have doubt
less served as warnings to congressman whose cleo
tons were somewhat uncertain, for the conventions
in many of the States have been held already and
the others are so soon TO follow that the acts of
members are likely to be more closely scanned than
they would be were the elections to occur year
later 1t is possible that the newspapers which ap-
pear to be watching legislation with more attention
and care than hitherto have also had their influence
in defeating jobbery.
Toward the close of every session OF Congress-
there gather about the halls, corridors. and lobbes
of the CaTdto such crowd of indescribable people
of all conditions ages and races, and Of both sexes
that it has been always difficult to move about. The
present time is exception TO the practice. and dur
ing the first few days the crowds about the Capitol
have been immense, and the disappointed, anxious
-Iaees are to be seen on every side IN the House,
curing the discussions the later APP
propriatiou bills, it required the most dill.
gent attention of Messrs. Holman, speer. Hale
and Garfield to prevent the Incorporation Of
dishonest items. The galleries have been full al
siay and considering the diverse influences at work
and the general interest excited by the several items
under discussion, the Speaker maintained excellent
order.