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The New York herald., 1874-07-29
THE NEWARK PLANK ROAD MURDER.
Arrest OF ''sport,'' the Suspected MUIR
dereY, In Newark.

Arrest or ''Sport,'' the Suspected MUIR
derer, In Newark.
The fact Is now settled that the man John
McCann, whose body was found under mysterious
circumstances Communipaw avenue Jersey
City, was the victim Of a cold-blOoded ana brutal
murder. 1t having come to the ears OF the Hudson
county authorities that the murderer or mur-
derers had taken refuge in Newark, thlther pro-
ceede yesterday Onicer Rees, OF the Fourth pre-.
cinct police, Jersey City, and gave such norma
ton TO the Newark police as led to the
prompt arrest OF Prank Wagner, alias sport
nuckster named Wolter. ''Sport, has a bad
record with the Newark police and IN the market.
: When questioned by his captors in Newark he told
conflicting stores. He first said lie had not been
to Jersey City on sunday night, but afterwards
saiu ne lad. and. as the police say. gave himself
awayn by admitting that he had dropped In and
purchased cigar at O'Rourke's saloon. where
McCann was last seen. HIS employer, Mr. Voter.
cOrroDorated the statement that he was IN Jersey
city the night named. At the home of "Sport.''
No. Us Commerce street, Newark, was iound Il
smith Weeson's revolver. INTO the chambers OF
which exactly lifted the bail extracted from Nc
Canns body.
THE THEORY OF THE MURDER.
as stated by the police, Is that McCaun and sport
got into row on the road aoout ride, and IN the
quarrel SpOrt" pulled his pistol and ired. Sport
then drove Oh. and at the tollgaie threatened to
shoot the tollman II he did not hurry and let him
through He was greatly excited Yesterday
afternoon he was handed over to the Hudson
county officers and removed there the crime
having been committed in Hudson county.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
A False Alnrm-Thc city Healthy.

F&tse Ainrm-Ihc City Healthy.
Yesterday notice was conveyed to Coroner Volt
man that woman had died in the upper part OF
the city with symptoms strongly resembling
cholera. reporter was despatched to No. 800 East
Filty-sixth street, the residence OF the deceased
10 ascertain all the facts in reference to the case
The home OF the uniortunate--three rooms, a
portion OF modesv brick dwelling, near
First avenue--was visited, and found to
be surrounded by motley throngs OF neIghbors,
consisting mainly OF unkempt children, sat.
'ernly women-gad OF an opportunity TO gossip
about anything. rom the comet 10 sporadic
cholera-snd the usual leaven OF ash gather
ers, chtBOnoiers aud oeggars. The deceased,
Mary Morgan, was lying in the third story
thc coroner ana his assistants having previously
hlode the medical examination necessary 10
determine the disease. She was woman Of
perhaps thirW-hyc years OF age, of English
birth. mad been IL this country about fifteen
wears ana WAS % wOrking woman OF Respectable
habits. On saturday evening she had eaten freely
Of green peas salad and had Indulged in lager
beer. although not TO an iDtemperate degree. She
was taken III 8SOut three O'Clock on sunday morn
ing and received the attention OF Doctor De wire
about nine O'Clock the same morning: she gradu.
ally grew worse ana died about tour clock i'm the
afternoon. An examination proved that IL was a
simDe case Of cholera morbus. and q report was
made accordingly. The husband OF the woman IT.
~ supposed, rs still living but his whereabouts
unknown.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
FOUR THOUSAND NEWARK DEPAULTERs.

The IIHst OF delinquent Taxpayers md
the Causes OF Their DeIinquencies.
There has just been published in the Newark
local prints lists OF about 1000 delinquent taxpay-
ers, the sum OF whose combined delinquencies
would foot up between 100000 and $500 900. The
lists would cover space in the HERALD OF
about twenty-five columns and includes debts 10
the city OF from 81 up TO $4,000. In causing them
to be published the Comptroller announces that
unless the taxes are paid before September IL he
Will proceed 10 sell at public acution the property
whose owners are In default. Included in this
bles, showing that causes other than "a
mere Sinking from the payment or
their Just debts are az the bottom OF the whole
refuse 10 pay their taxes because OF chrome
Dredn-the-bone Discrimination to pay anything
until they are compelled to, but the majority re-
Iuse to pay because OF alleged unjust or extor
Iionate taxation. Another TACT winch, incites
many citizens tO hold back is the knowledge mat
millions o money have been spent by the city
authorizes IN nororously unnecessary directions,
while points upon wnicn money might have been
wisely and judlciously used such the central or
generally used portions OF the city, nave been
utterly neglected and hence II is that
the work done being generally dlsgraceful or in
complete, as IN the FILLMORE ana ~. Charles ''iln.
prOvemcnfs.H IL VIII take years OF wise, careful
and economical government tor Newark TO rpE
and easy taxation. Under the r50ifne OF the last
nalf dozen years n vast deal OF capital and indus
trial wealth has been driven away from the CITY, 30
high nad taxation become and so enormous the as
se5SnentS
THE TAX LEVY
Acting upon the apportonmcnt OF the Board CT
County Assessors the City Tax Board have fixed
the rate for 1879 at 81 81. q decrease of eleven
cents per 500 ron the rate of last year. Tie
city tax proper, how ever, l. lncreas ed eight cents
1t Is the county rate which mas lowered nineteen
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN NEWARK

la the case OF Thomas Agens, President OF the
New Jersey Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
TO Animals VS.. the Newark ana South Orange
Horse Car Company decision was rendered yester-
day by Justice Paulin. On July the company
overloaded their cars. Mr. Agens swore that the
horses of one car in going up steep grade had to
labor so that they were in a lather OF foam ON
reacnng the summit Usually there were four
horses, but this day there were only two with over
dlty passengers. The Court decided against the
defendants, spoke Ofthe enormltyr OF their offence
and let the company on with fine Of $40, as II was
the first offence they were known to have COM
mitted. The company will appeal to the higher
courts.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
POLICE MATTERS.

The Board OF Police Commissioners renamed in
session the greater part OF the day YESTERDAY All
that time was occupied Ia going over the accounts
o the Treasury and street departments. No one
was appointed 70 the vacant nspectorship can.
tain speight is said TO be almost certain Of the
place. a communication was read IN the Board
rom Andrew W. Keeling ana number OF other
citizens O the Eighth ward complaining oi perse-
cutiOn at the hands OF the police in that district
\ resolution was passed appointing committee
on repairs and supplies and aooshing the printing
ana stationery and station house committees. A
resolution was also passed TO the effect that Il D
applications VIII in iiiure be received from ex-
policemen, whether tney resigned were dis
missed the force. II. H.. stevens, foreman OF street
cleaning Ia the Nineteenth ward. was dismissed.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
ANOTHER PEDESTRIAN TO ATTEMPT A FEAT
THIS EVENING.

Pedestranism seems 10 be all the rage Just now,
Notwithstanding the ignominions failure Of Mullen
to complete his task last week. AS an additional
attraction some OF the managers OF picnic parties
advertise that pedestrian feats VIII embrace por
tion OF the entertainment Tor the qualification OF
visitors. and the little schOopOys, and the girls
wen. are occasionally 10 be seen wing with each
other as to their respective merits as rapid
waksts. The latest attraction in the pedesrlanlsm
line is the announcement that Mr.. G. n. Payn will
at nine O'Clock this evening commence his great
1eat or walking 115 miles IN twenty -our hours on
the walking course inside the inner Enclosure or
the HippOdrOme. Twenty.eighth street and Fourth
avenue The feat, 1t is thought, will be difficult TO
Mi
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
THE RAILROAD TROUBLE IN NEWARK.
The Company "Cavcs INA Triumph
for the City.

Tor the City.
The 'war'' between the city of Newark and the
Central Railroad Company, which was in fact no
war at all, beyond tue firing OF OF few legal shots
from ex-Chancellor Wiamsons battery. has
closed, and "peace rcigns once more IN Warsaw
After very feeble resistance the company have
'cavcd in" instead Of permitting as they FIRST
threatened the road TO cave in at the street juno
lures, where the city authorities began opening
operations ON Monday. Tnat afternoon. upon the
trip 70 New York of the quarter-past four train
from Newark, II was lOund that there was
IMMINENT DANGER
In crossing the point wncre the Street Commits
sloners men were excavatiDg, and the train was
backed aud run over on the up track. thence
across the excavated part IL was then switched
on again TO the proper ;rack and so made the trip
man was stationed with a red nag 10 warn an.
proachng trains. BY ana by, contrary to all pre-.
vlous professions about letting tho responsibility
rest on the city, along came superintendent
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
FIRE IN GREENE STREET.
Three Men severely Injured.

fire broke out at an early hour yesterday
morning IN the rear OF No. 81 Greene street that
caused damage to property OF about $4,000 ana
during the progress Of which three men were Sc.
yerely injured. These we're Adoph verlace and
william Peer uoarders IN the house. and Rounds.
man watson, OF the bghtn precinct police, wuo
was burned about the hands aud head IN the en-
,csyor TO rescue the others. An ambulance was
telearaphcd FOR from the Eighth precinct station
house and the men removed 20 Bellevue Hospital.
The house belonged 10 william 4. Draper, and was
dsmsgeu TO the extent of $1,000; insured
The New York herald., 1874-07-29

Kicker, with gang OF sixty men. and proceeded
10 brace up the weakened part with strong pieces
ol massive size. Everything was made perfectly
secure, ana travel was entirely interrupted all
DAY Yesterday while the Street commissioner pro-
ceeded with his opening. The impression now is
tnat the company Will completely cave in'' and
pulld the bridges originally demanded by the
CIV ana promised by the company. vi course,
there u much general rejoicing over the manner
ln whicn the "souless corporation has bad 10
come Gown And there is a general desire that
the city show no ''weakening' until the law Is
Iully cOmplled with and the brldges built
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
STATEN ISLAND.

The Staten Island Schuetzen Corps Will nave their
annual prize shooting and festival at Bechtel's
Park on Monday and Tuesday, the Sd and 4th of
August.
Mary De Waters was arragned before Justice
Mlddlewood at Port Richmond yesterday, upon the
charge Of stealing $500 in gold last week IRON the
house of Mrs. Elizabeth Wright at Mariners Har-
bor The prisoner was committed to the County
jail to await the action OF the Grand Jury.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
How ~ Is Done.

superintendent Walling continues the centre of
attraction. His bureau at Police Headquarters
has become n thorough moral securing machine.
business is transacted in quiet, impressive man.
ner that IS very effective. the day before yester-
lag the captains were given 10 understand no
"Oanco" would be permitted, and yesterday the
captains reported II nad disappeared. THAT and
panel thieVing,' SAID the superintendent, are The
meancSt Kinds OF thieying human beings can en-
uarS IN anu ! am not going 10 allow them II
remain but lour DAYS in TINS ONCE. The captains
cl ponce ana are old trends. We understand
cach othcf HAVING worked many wears to-
Gcther, we KNOW one another. consequently we
shan nave no trouble III gettlng along comiorta
by-evcry thing straight, square and above board:
police duty weli done, above all things ana inc
harmony ~ the department will be broad and
-
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
TIE "PEMkLG In PANTALOONS."

note from the proprietor OF the Thirty.fourth
street Theatre denies that Jennie satrec, the
young woman locSed up last Wednesday night for
appearing ~ the streets IN male attire. and her
companion are OF have been members Of his COM
paDy.
The New York herald., 1874-07-29
DEATHS.

ApAMs.--ln Williamsburg, on Tuesday July 2s,
ANrHIoNA ADAMS.
Funeral service at two O'Clock p NJ, from the
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09

Monday morning Justice i. W. Mar
shall held court for the examination of
those who were arrested on Saturday and
Sunday, and considerable business was
done.
Patrick McNIann was brought up for in
toxication; plead guilty and was fined
@13 Of; said he got pint of whskcy of
Horace Tower, for which he paid him sew
enty-nve cents. Mr.. Tower was not to be
found just then, but will probably be
brought to answer to-day.
William Osmorc for intoXication; plead
guilty and fined Sl3.9l; procured two
drinks of John Caden, I'd, on Wales street.
Mr.. Caden was brought to answer and
plead not guilty; found guilty and fined
$3.50; appealed,
Vents Robtio for mtoXication plead
guilty and fined $13.9l; procured one
bottle of Henry Baldridge. The latter
plead not gulty fined $3.50, and appeal
cd i. II. Wooley bail, in sum of $50 and
costs.
Clarbson Phillips for intoXicaton plead
guilty and fined $13 "a procured one pint
of liquor of Daniel Dorrity. The latter
plead not guilty and was fined tS17.50; ap-
pcaled; j. c. Thornton as bail, $50 and
costs.
Charles butcher for intOXcation plead
guilty and fined S13.94; disclosed that he
procured the liquor of Joseph st. Law
renee. The latter plead not guilty; was
fined $3.50 and appealed; J. c. Thornton
as bail, SO and costs.
James Armstrong was arrested at Pitts
ford on Sunday and disclosed on NJ. l.
Faulkner at the Berwick House. Faux
ner was therefore brought up, charged will
three indictments: First, for the sale o
liquor; second for keeping liquor with in
tent to sell ; and third, for violation o
the Sabbath. He plead not guilty to eacl
charge, but was found guilty upon all, an,
fined, in the first, 81 lG; on the second
$3.50; and on the third, $3.50. He az
pealcd in each case; NJ. X. Hotchliiss a
surety TO the amount in all Of $40 am
| costs.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09
" The Advance,

Last evening there were unmistakable
signs of something unusual occurring in
the well-known drug establishment of AL
bert w. Higgins on Merchants Row. AS
is usual on such occasions, there was con-
gregated n crowd of the curious, while
there was considerable hustle and stir
throughout the store. The cause of all
this disturbance was the arrival of Mr..
Higgins new soda fountain, which was
being placed in position for business. This
fountain being something above the aver
age of its kind in appearance and value, it
is deemed worthy of brief description.
Those who will examine it to-day
as it dispenses its liquid sweets for the first
time will naturally have better idea of
its colossal appearance and remarkable
beauty than can be obtained from reading
concerning it; while some of its best points
will not be observable TO the naked eye.
In the beginning, it bears the name of
"The Advance title BETTING its many
superior qualities, as will be readily &C
knowledgcd. Its extreme height is seven
feet the height of tie marble is four feet
and one inch lcngthwise the counter four
feet: across the counter two feet and ten
inches. The body is square, OF
the finest Italian marble, resting upon
a most substantial and deliberately cut base
of block marble, the top beng sloped in ut
d, to. a., nvar fhio
is Il block marble cap, which is surmount
cd by elegant silver pinnaclcs and shells of
rich design. The bevelcd corners at the
top of the body are covered with beautiful
silver plates engraved with berries and
leaves of the holly. Rising from each
end OF the block base are massive silver
pillars supporting gas-lighls, upon the glass
shades Of which is engraved "a. W. H.,
the monogram of the owner. The corners
are also adorned with silver pillars. Over
the front panel is Il silver plate
Of the twelve different syrups which
ii contains. The marble band
around the apparatus is engraved in gold
lines. \ raised square of Bongard marble
adorns the side of the fountain. Rising
above the silver pinnaclcs is a glass dome
which contains fountain of living water,
and is adorned with silver cap and sur
mounted ut the extreme top by Parian
marble statucttc.
Such a combination of beauty and sym
mclry is certainly an advance in the
manufacture of these lavoiite and useful
articles, and sip from its cooling liquid is
doubly satisfying because drawn from SO
handsome n fountain.
No glass or porcelain is used in the con-
slructlon of its syrup-cans or faucets, the
syrup.cans being of pure block tin, and the
faucets lined with solid, pure block Tin.
thus guaranteeing the greatest purity in
It's syrups.
James w. Tufts of Boston, the veteran
manufacturer Of Arctic soda water ap-
paratuscs. is the maker. Its cost is ST.
200.
Higgins has always been Il favored re-
sort in the summer season, and now will be
made doubly so by this new and admirable
acquisition.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09

For the past year Jonas Wilder, Esq,
has been superintendent of the Congrcga-
tional Sabbath school at Rupert, much to
thcacccptancc of the churchand people. He
reorganzcd and built up the school to a
prosperous condition, having doubled its
numbers.
On Sunday last, after full reorganiza-
ton of the school for the coming year. Mr..
Wilder presented his resignation as super
intcndent, much to the regret of ALL His
reason for not accepting an appointment
for another year was, that his business will
call him out of town. On the acceptance
of his resignation he presented for superin-
tcndcnt the name Of Rev y. g. Lambert,
d. D.. the recently settled and popular pas
tor, who was elected.
On accepting the position, DR.. Lambert
presented to Mr. Wider much to his sur
prise. Il certificate Of lie membership in
the American Bible society," for which the
members of the Sabbath school had con-
| tributed $50. This was an unexpected to-
ken OF regard, and which is valued by the
recipient more than gold. coming as it
does from the hearts of those whom he has
been endcavoring to instruct during the
past year.
Since the settlement Of Rev Or. Lam
bert rs pastor, the congregation has nearly
doubled in regular attendance, and he has
the prospect Of a pleasant pastoratc over a
united people. Long may this venerable
and useful Clergyman be spared to minister
to this people.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09
i'ittsiic.d.

Pittsneld is not marked down on any
general map Of the world possibly it
does not cmbcllish even a hemisphere map.
Neither has it contributed to the history of
the country; its epochs have been few and
unprctendng, its balance Of power has al
ways been with the honest farmer, and its
traditions SAVIOR of wool crops and prime
butter. Ptts1eld is ancient and honora-
bic. 1t believes in well-sweeps rather
than hydrants. Railroads and patent
rights are strangers to Pittsileld, as much
SO as vanity or vice. Skim Pittsiield with
the most exciting skinner, and you Will
find no scum. There is a moral health
mess, primitive brand of honesty, scru-
pulous consideration for the ten command
ments, which is as refreshing to the thirsty
soul as are its hillside springs to the
thirsty, parchcd throat OF weary traveller
on dusty dog day. The village nestles--
that's the legal landscape word, believe,
though would like to perpetrate AN limo
walton and say it is corporated, planted,
stuck in-among lofty and grandly outlined
mountains, in delightful valley, border.
ing babbling stream, which starts some.
where and runs to the same place, and Is
navgablc in dry time for shingles, and
at high tide, trees, barns and rocks skin
along over its surface. This valley, which
is traceable from Bethel to Woodstock
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09
THE RUTLAND DAILY GLOBE TUESDAY MORNING

some thirty-five miles, is n perpetual de-
light. Nature does not show a sterile point
in the entire distance. but for distance Of
say ten miles, in which Pittsfeld is the
center, you have the ne plu8 ultra of Yer
mont scenery. 1t is to this most charming
rural spot where the divine injunction,
"lead us not into temptation" seems SUI
periluous, that | would invite the city sin
ner, the heavy and foundered clerk, the
artificial man or woman Of any compact
community, to make few weeks sojourn.
Here you will sec nature that needs no re-
touching you will reathc an atmosphere
that is enough to upholster the most shat
tered frame, and with the psalmist, you
will say, sit is good to be here during the
summer months.
Pittsheld is known to but few as a sum
mcr resort, but it will be patronized before
many seasons 10 the extent of its accomo-
dations for entertaining visitors. Mr.. Ru-
fus Holt the proprietor Of the hotel there
is adding wing to his house which will
contain some 10 or IL sleeping rooms, he
is also making alterations in other parts Of
the house, all, of which will be com.
plcted by the LIST Of July next.
The fare one receives at Mr. Hollis hotel
partakes of purity and most appetizing
cookery rather than French ingenuity or
boarding house speculation. You are
charged very moderately for season board,
from $40 to Sil2 per week, gives you the
best accommodations while you may be
furnished with board and comfortable
lodging for 81 per week.
Trout fishing is excellent, probably as
good as can he found in the state. \ man
told me that last summer three gentlemen,
one printer, spent a couple al; days in
Pittsfcld and carried away oyer 500 trout,
all of which were captured within two or
three miles of Hollis hotel My informcr
would as soon eat a good dinner as lie
about trout fishing. Go TO Etislicld, there
rest n few weeks and be happy. ''D.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09

PEAS 49, The market Is quoted ut 9s In bond
for home use.
HAY-The market is firm at l5ao 90 for
shipping.
iioPs-rhe market Is quoted steady at Zoe
@20 Tor low TO far 25a 30 Tor good 10 choice
COFFEE-The market Is more active IN
jobbing way at y advance no cargocs onering
ut current prices.
SUGAR.-'fhe market Is iirmer at l7s@Si6c
Tor fail. TO good refining; prime muscovado Sac.
MoLAssEs. Market Is quiet ana dull nj ~ To
l0c Tor best
RICE-1he market is unchanged with light
jobbing trade, at IA sc for Rangoon In bond
Carolina at Ia@SAc.
PETROLEUM. - The market Is quoted herNy
Crude AZ 5lS refined 1875.
TALLow-Market Is iirm sales OF 100000 lbs
Mt TAsMSl6c.
EGGs.-Markct is firm at 10 @ lie for state
and Pennsylvania liA@ldc ion western lac
for Canada.
Coal. The market Is steady nj 50 ooSG 90
for Anthracite per ton per cargo.
LEATnER.-Market Is lirm. HCmlOck sole,
Buenos Ayres, and Rio Grande, light middle
and heavy weights at 2ih to SOC California
do, 26G 2sh ornoco do. at 25l4 to 27ie.
WooL.-Market Is firm domestic Lcece al
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-09

MIR. julie L. Perkins, the great American
basso, formerly of Woodstock, Vermont,
sails for this country in July, to assist his
brother, Mr.. II. S. Perkins, in his Kansas
Normal School at Lcavcnworth, and returns
to London about the first of September, to
enter upon his second years operate en-
gagcments. His efforts in London have
been very successful and his many friends
in Vermont will be pleased to hear him dur
ing his visit to this country.
The Nergennes Musical Union, under the
direction of Prof. A. J. Phillips of Bur
lington, give their last concert of the sea-
son on Wednesday evening next.
Rev j. 0. Peck of the Centenary Metho-
dist church of Chicago, Nermontcr by
birth, and recently Of Springfield, Mass,
delivered the address at Chicago on dccora-
ton day. He is considered one of the
most eloquent preachers in the Garden
city.