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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-08
THE NEWARK SEWER ssiRREGULARITIES.0

Contractors Disgorging Over $1,000
Something That Looked to an Alder.
man Like ga Deliberate Fraud"
The exposures In the HERALD OF the series OF
sewer irregularities" in Newark are beginning to
bear wholesome fruit for the taxpayers OF that
city, Yesterday IN the Essex County Court,
Messrs. Stanley Il Son, contractors, who had con-
structed the Canal street sewer and been sued by
the city to recover money alleged to nave been
paid them for work done, threw up the sponge
and formal verdict was rendered against them the
award against them to the city being $7,332 IL
seems they had been largely OverpaId for rock ex-
cavatons-paid, in TACT, for excavations never
the matter came up on resolution slipped In by
City Counsel Francis to the effect that he be
authorized TO settle with the contractors. Alder
man Reynolds thought this was letting the shan.
leys Off cheap. as the matter looked to him like
deliberate fraud,n one which he thought the con-
tractors must have known all about. After
some talk, however. in which 'Boss'
Stainsby spoke in favor OF the resoiu-
ton, ii was passed. The Shanleys alleged
that they knew nothing OF any irrcguarity. They
had nothing TO do with measuring the work, and
received payment on the measurements and
estimates Of the City surveyor and Inspector
how much work their men really did, and there
lore they accepted the figures OF the city officials
Meanwhile the sewer was tapped in several places
and the discovery made that where there had been
paid for over 1000 ieet OF rock at SO so per foot,
there had been excavatcd only about 0ne-thrd OF
that amount. Ibis is only one case out OF dozens
on the irregular" LIST.
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ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.
BOSTON, Jan. I, 1877.

boston, Jan. 7, 1919.
desperate attempt at bank robbery, II nov
murder, occurred at one O'Clock THIS morning IN
Abingdon, Mass John Floyd, the patroi Waterman
between the Abingdon National BANK ana the rack
.no ,ot,er bu,ldinc. and after desperate resist-
sm V in which. he received two pistol shots, ono
through the hand and another INJECTING slight
wnnnd on his lorehead he was finally bound and
gagged The assailants then started Tor the bank,
Raj mile distant. In the mean time Flovd man.
aged TO free himself and give an alarm, when the
rtnd,ans fed. During the struggle Floyd using his
biy. broke the arm OF one OF his assailants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-08
THE FRENCH CLUB.

The well known French club the ''Cerce de
rHarmonie" held its annual dinner last evening
at the rooms In Clinton place. This is commence
rative of the original establishment of the club.
After the dinner which was given IN the usual
style OF the society, speeches. were made IN WHICH
praise OF the club and the glory OF the French ma.
ton were curiousy mingled. All the toasts Wele
rapturousv applauded, and one OF me az th
evenings OF the season was passed III vno ~. " con
clude until n late hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-08
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPBARANOE OF A LADY.
BOSTON, Jan. Z, 1874.

Mrs. Adeline Badger, wife of Rev. Henry O.
Badger, OF No. "a Newbury street, left her resi-.
dence yesterday, stating that she had business
with her bookseller, upon wnom she called and
settled an account. Since that time she has not
been seen. note left upon her table leads to the
belief that she intended to commit Suicide and
noticeable depression in her manner for the past
two weeks strengthens this belief Mrs. Badger
was the principal OF a large private school. mem.
Der elect OF the Boston School Committee. anu f"
woman Of rare intellect and culture
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ton to q powerful country on the east called
Dahomey. The fact that Dahomey is still inde-
pendent, and Is understood to be as powerful as
Ashantee, proves that Akwassi obtained little or
no success IN his wars against the Dahomans
Akwassi, dying about the year 1852 was succeeded
by his son, Sy Kudju, a warlike prince whose
memory is venerated for the numerous successes
which attended his arms throughout long and
prosperous reign.
Sy Kwamina, the fifth monarch since the dynasty
was established, succeeded Kudju; but he was
shortly dethroned by the chiefs and was replaced
by younger brother, Sy Tutu Kwamina, about the
year $500.
1t was during the reign of this prince that the
British became personally acquainted with
THE PRowEss OF THE AsHANTEEs.
The first war was that of 1911. Then came the
disastrous campaign OF 1928 and 1924, during the
Governorship Of Sir Charles MacCarthy. Major
Ricketts,, member OF his staf-one of the very few
who survived the fatal battle Of Esmacow-has left
us very interesting account simply written but
full OF pith and matter. When the Ashantees were
marching up to attack Sir Charles they advanced
singing and beating wild alarm OF drums and
tom-toms, as is their custom, Sir Charles. not to
be outdone by noise, ordered his band to strike up
"God Save the King" However, the music had
no effect on the enemy, and soon both
FORCES were engaged In desperate strife
After battle OF some hours the British
allies were without ammunition, and mistake
committed by o commissarat oflcer who de.
spatched biscuits instead Of ball cartridges proved
fatal for the allies and their gallant commander
Sir Charles and all his stan. with the exception Of
Major Ricketts, and Lieutenant Jones, were be-
headed, and the heads were carried in triumph to
Coomcssie, where, 1t Is reported, they even to
this day held in high honor, being decorated with
gold bands and jewels
Sy Tutu Kwamina died soon after the battle OF
Esmacow, and was succeeded by his brother, Sy
OkOtO.
After the victory of Esmacow the Ashantees adj.
vanced upon Cape Coast Castle, when there were
but garrison of about SO men In the fort. Even
the streets Of the town were invaded by the
enemy, and the slaughter which ensued was ter
rife. 1t Is calculated that about 1000 Fan tees
lost their lives In that campaign, while the miser.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-08
DEATH FROM A POWDER EXPLOSION.

NEwBURG, Jan. Z, 1874.
George Bcckford, one OF the men injured at the
Newburg powder mills, died last night. The other
two Will recover
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23
. BoA9p 49,. or PssIio wosss,

| u AI,,ls N1sH1xGTos. October q, is7L = p
: SIR: Tha board haye obtained reliable fnforDa-
ton that you have offered mercy % obtain IN en-
tension Of your contract for paving, Or fof m sd
d1sionel contract, and are further informed that
you have stated that itcost you a. largo sum Of
money 10 obtain your present conkract, 7Bhifh
statemsnts II true, IRE eient reasons 70 war
rant the board IL csneelinE yoaf contrAet. which
explanation Of these statements, and .particu-
iafly these Regarding abe expsnd1trrsof Money
q obtais year present 'eontraet. s4eantlns tre
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23
WASHINGTON. D..

Massachusetts, ave-, digging trenches
for retaining WALL between -Four "a
tesnth and Fifteenth A.. r,c
t ssrsss s .eTst, aDd grading 1850 20
sIfee S. neIsf Eest from E too sel2l q
RhoSe Island avenue 1858 z
Total las, go II
'"O'' B. oERrLrY, District Engineer.
SEPTEMBER /, 1873.
SEPTEMBER 3, 1879.
Respectfully referred to the auditor.
BY order OF the board.
OHARLEs s. JOHNSON,
Assistant Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23

ivrsumo9 siuz3 HasIsEI
-.Lr-.G q COZ
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,sssfs G9hiiH ~ ls .s-p-ffa 4 titt hslff fsa7t
4--4.4Ai .1si-E s-s'ia-c''- = --iF sshe'sl 10
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23

THelIth street southwest from B toB,
viz: taxing up eoboie and old mate d..
rial, settfng curb, and sewer -AA2sI q
Z street southwest, from Tenth to
ThiftSsnth, grading and hauling TO 81.
canal 17,7s5 q
Ninth, grading and hauling 70 canal I6lsI 5
canal 1850 0
Fiftssnth, grading and hauling to
canal - 4 SIT i
fosrtsspth. hlilnE - LO4 j
Eleventh, grading and hsulIng y
canal - - i-E 49, e = = -.J-ls Asa
= Strsst. Frsdins Lea &
Fourteenfh street vest, from B TO B &,s1s 9
Il street southwest, from Seventh 70
Ninth, grading and hauling TO canal $50 2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-23

ascertain bow mnch, in point Of fact, was paidi
A: Wen, I felt someshst swindied. There are
bills running, They came 70 my house In my
absence and ssid that there were some Incl
dental sxpepses CONNECTED with thai contract
money, and len In my hands some bills which
lam dunned for every day now,
/ @. And you let the thing goi A. Wen,
would like 70 know what could have done,
/ BY Mr.. Mattingly; y. That pavement, in
point Of fact, was not faid on Third street, was
~ A. No. Stf; excepting What Il laia there
'now-those blocks that were sawed; they were
taken NJ d the square belost and Ore lAid at
the Intersection. They are lying &C the inter
Mr.. .Mattingly. ] would Ike 10 hsye this
letter go IN evidence. It substantistes some
entities On tho Journal Of tbs board, TlT III
b Il The witness read n, as tollows1 = : I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09

PROBABLY FATAL AccDENT.-Saturday
morning, as the Boston & Maine six o'clock
train West was leaving the crossing of the
Eastern in Cape Elizabeth, a man was discov-
cred sitting on the rails, apparently asleep.
Whistles were sounded and brakes set, but the
train could not be stopped in time to avoid hit
ting the man. The COW catcher struck him on
the head and knocked him off the track He
was picked up and brought to this city, and DR..
Foster summoned. 1t was found that he had
sustained fracture of the skull, and that his
injuries were very serious. The mans name is
William Williams, and he is employed on night
work at the Rolling Mills At daybreak he
started for his home near Oak Hill, and took to
the track as his shortest route. Being very
tired he sat down for moment, and fell asleep
The noise of the approaching train did not
rouse him and so the accident befel him. AZ
ter the examination of his injuries he was
taken to his home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09

PERsoNAL.-James Wylie, the checker
is expected in town to-day to play a series of
games with Messrs. Walker and Broughton at
Lancaster Hall. The game comes off this af-
ternoon at 2 80.
Rev. A: 2. Pendleton, who has been laboring
in Cumberland county, under the auspices of
the Maine Bible Society, for nearly year
past, is now prosecuting the work in Gorham.
Mr. Eben Cram, proprietor of the United
States Hotel, is seriously i'll of fever.
Mr.. Joseph M. Reed, well known as conduct
or on the Eastern railroad, has forsaken rail-
reading and gone into the general express bus
mess on the new Dover road, in the firm of
Dunn, Meserve & Co.
T. q. Keegan, Esq. member of the House
of Representatives from Madawaska, is at the
Preble
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09

A PROMISING VoJALIsT.-We notice by the
bath Times that several of our prominent mu-
sie'ans are proposing to give a concert IN Bath
next week, and one in Brunswick on FRIDAY
next. With them will appear for the first
time in public, Miss Lillian Dunton, who has
voice of great power, compass and sweetness,
which she has been diligently cultiyating for
some time under the guidance of Mr.. bennett.
She evidently possesses remarkable musical
talent. and will sail for Europe early in the
Spring for the purpose of pursuing her studies
in Italy. where she will remain for several
years. Prior to her departure she will give
few concerts among which those at Bath and
Brunswick are already announced Those who
have heard her sing in private are enthusiastic
in their praises, and predict a brilliant future
for the young artistic, who has very attractive
personal appearance to supplement her gift of
song. 1t is hoped that she will give our citi-
zens an opportunity to hear her before she
goes. Miss King, Hiss Leach Mr.. Pencil and
M. Shaw, who appear with Miss Dunton at
Brunswick and Bath, are well known and
pleasing musicians, and the concerts will be
ooo1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09
NEW YORK.


New YORK, Feb. Z. = This morning in the
Supreme Court, arguments were held on mo-
ton made by Judge Edmunds and Daniels for
peremptory mandamus to compel Comptrol-
Ter Green to pay over to the 10th National
Bank the sum of 1886. 600. alleged to have been
advanced on the requisition of the court house
commissioners in 1871. Affidavits of Storrs,
Taintor Green and Mike Norton were read for
the defence. Taintor, the expert, stated that
Tweed, Connolly, ETC., were directors of the
Bank; that he has ascertaned that Tweed,
Connolly, lngersoll and others defrauded the
city of $20,000,000 in 1871, of which 100000
were got for the court house account; that
100000 was appropriated in 1875 for the court
house OF VIII CHI S50S, 900 was paid by Connolly
of that 1906. 900 was traced TO Ingersos ac-
count in the Bowery National Bank, and was
obtained on fraudulent bills and forged en-
dorsements. The sum of 100000 was drawn
in 1870 and 1871 on pretended court house ex-
pendltures on vouchers of the commissioners
and the endorsement of Ingersol, and more
than that sum was fraudulently appropriated.
The reading of Norton's affidavit caused
great excitement. 1t says that as soon as he
was appointed commissioner, he was urged by
Tweed, Ingersoll, Connolly and Watson to af-
firm to certain vouchers purporting to be bills
of expenditures prior to his appointment. He
refused for long time but after much persua-
sion on the part of these parties he signed
them.
Collision on the Sounl.
"A despatch 1rOm New York saws: The
Steamer Newport, running oh the Fall River
line, came in violent collision with the prope-
lor DAVIS belonging to the Providence line off
Watch Hill last night. The Newport received
considerable damage, the Davis striking her on
the bow and Tearing it about six feet to the
right. The Newport will have to be put up
several days for repairs AS far as known no
body Cd board of either Of the steamers was
hurt.
Temperance.
NUxv VopU Eah :. Tho rot M, - 6
the New York Temperance Prayer Meeting was
dance and much interest. Hon. VIM e. Dodge
delivered an address of welcome He said they
were met on strange mission but not so
were taking in this movement throughout tne
States. There were in this city more than 10,-
600 shops where alcoholic liquors were sold
ury of the city last year for license to sell drink
ard we spent twice as much on our police force
One Of our prominent police officers had stated
to him that if tue liquor stores in the city
would close at ten o'clock at night oue-half of
the police force could be dismissed. Good men
and women were now Observation-Disclosures and
doing what they could to stay the progress of
this great social evil.
A. I. McMullon, who had the society in
charge during the past year, made report of
the work He organized the society first in
Buffalo in 1862 but in 1870 had to remove to
New York. At the fist meeting only AZ per-
sons were present. The society held So meet
ings during the past year, at which 1856 per-
sons had attended and 4, 446 signed the pledge
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clearly define what property of literary inst-
tutions is exempt from taxation: that the Com
mittee on Education inquire into the necessity
of change in the r. s., relating to the powers
and duties of district committees in districts
maintaining graded schools; that the same
committee inquire into the expedienoy of SO
amending sec. 81, chap. II, r. S., as to extend
the course of study in Normal schools to three
years instead of two, as now provided; that the
Committee on Agriculture inquire into the ex-
pedency of amending the law with reference
to the election of trustees of the Maine State
College of Agriculture AMI Mechanic Arts;
that the Committee on Public Buildings consid-
er the best method for the State to adopt
to construct, or otherwise provide suita-
BILE legislative committee rooms and submit
report upon the matter on or before Feb. Goth;
that the Committee on Judiciary inquire into
the necessity of any further legislature in
relation to Sec 50, chap. Is, r. S., relating to
ways.
Read and dSSigned-Bill to make valid the
doings of SC DOL district No. in Hartand; to
make valid the doings of inhabitants of No. B.
r. 3, Somerset county; to incorporl ate the North
Aroostook Steamboat Company to commence
running boats on the Aroostook riyer authoriz-
ing the Somerset & Kennebec Railroad Co., to
change location below Kendalrs Mills; to
amend chap. II. sec. Z, r. S., relating to the
apportonment of school money; to incorporate
the Lincolnvile Railroad Co; to incorporate
the Maine Dairymen's Association; to repeal
sections s. 6, Z and 8, r. S., relating to bounty
on bears aud wolves
Legislation inexpedient-Order relating to
the election of inspectors of lime and lime
casks; order to abolish Imprisonment for debt.
The bill relat. Z to the Insane Asylum (Mr.
Williams') was taken up. 1t was discussed
and various motions made and lost with symp-
toms of fillibustering. The previous question
was at length ordered which came on the en-
grossment of the bill. The vote was taken by
yeas and nays on engrossment, which resulted
in 55 yeas and Is nays. No quorum voting the
chair declared that no business could be done
and the House adjourned. The next question
on the bill will be of course the yeas and nays
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09

HAVANA, Feb. 7.-Sugar opened dull and closed
Is to 20 at Is a 20 rs; Molasses Sugar 10 q lot
rs; Muscoyado do II a II inferior to common IL
a 12A rs fair to good ening 15i q l54 rs for groce-
~ grades. Stock in the warehouses at Havana and
Matanzas $4,000 boxes AMI 265, 900 hogshead; re-
cepts of tie week have been As 900 boxes and Ii OO0
hhds; exported during the week $4,000 boxes 53n0
hhds including II 800 boxes and 1890 hhds the Unit
ed States. Mollasses in fair demand; clayed and
Muscovado 81 a ST RS. Shocks quiet at 49, Hoops~
long shaved 90 "a 15p thousand,
Freghts are quiet; loading at Havana for the Init
ed States box sugar 20 q 30; Sugar % HID is
g 90; v hid Molasses from ports on north coast
and orders loading at Havana SIS Cd "a 55c: Fal
mouth and loading at north coast Cuba SIS Cd a Sos
Exchange actlvs GU United States; go days curren-
cent prem. - Y
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Brief JOttfngs.

There is large quantity of ice in the har-
Dor.
The Board of Manufactures have been inter-
viewing the manufacturers of the city in regard
to the proposed industrial exposition, and have
met with much encouragement.
Last Thursday the town of Boothbay voted
ton for ten years, and the Co. have decided to
locate there, and have placed their works under
contract, to be finished June 1st
The Allan mail steamship Nova Scotian, Capt
Richie, sailed for Liv ,rpool Saturday night al
half-past five, with IL cabin and "a steerage
passengers.
The public ar> cordially invited to be pres
ent at the Temperance meeting this evening at
the Allen Mission Chapel.
The ladies of the Congress Square Union
have made very liberal donation to the fancy
table of the Portland Fraternity, in aid Of the
entertainment which will take place on Tues
day evening.
The pastors and the Y. NJ. G. A. are consid-
ering plans for advancing the cause of temper
ance in the city, and other important work
These matters will be introduced, and pro-
posed change in the constitution acted npon at
the business meeting this evening.
The Portsmouth and Dover Railroad will be
opened for business to-day. There will be
three passenger trains daily from Portsmouth
and Dover
The epizootc has made its appearance in the
city.
The funeral services of the late Oliver B. Lit
tlefeld yesterday. were attended by large dele
cations from the Odd Fellows, Grand Army
and railroad companies.
Langrishe & earle appear at Music Hall on
the 10Th With the spectacular drama of the
Magic Wand.
Don't forget the grand fraternity entertain
ment tomorrow evening
The Scouts drew an immense house at
Music Hall Saturday night.
The regular monthly concert of Free Street
Sabbath School was held last evening. The
subject was Jerusalem A vivid description
of the city was given by NJ. L. Stevens, Esq.
Our report of the High School examination
as published may convey wrong impression
The comm >ndation of the teachers by the COM
mittee was general and intended to apply to all
the teachers without distinction.
Twelve carloads of shocks, an unusually
large quantity for single order, were brought
over the Ogdensburg Saturday for Nutter and
Barstow.
Arcana Lodge will give one of their pleasant
festivals at Arcana Hall this evening" An an'
tiquarian supper, music, games, etc. VIII DC
furnished. A quartette from the Arlon Clul
will furnish the music, assisted by the favoritf
soprano, Miss Ella Todd. A pleasant evening
entertainment may be expected.
Miss Harriet f. Larrabee, for many years a
teacher in the public schools, died at her resi-
dence on Chestnut street last last evening
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09

THE LFCTURE.-Owing TO the restricted &C.
commodations of Y. M. c. A. Hall, Enoch
Knight Esq.,, will deliver his lecture entitled
THE Story of the State Of Maine in Recep
ton Hall, City Building. The high encomiums
which this admirable presentation of the le-
sources and capabilities of our State, has pro-
voked wherever delivered, have awakened great
interest among our citizens, and an excellent
audience will undoubtedly gather in Reception
Hall this evening. Those of our prominent
public meu who have heard the lecture have
for it nothing but words of praise, and say that
the State and its resources ever delivered iron
the platform. Captain Knights graceful and
witty way of quitting points" will lend al
added attractiveness to his efforts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-09
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.


CouNcIL-Mane, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1. every Wednesday
evening
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each MONTH
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNTr--No3 1854 Congress street
Every evening
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Bramhall LODGE No. 8
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. 6, Mon
day evenings. At their Hall, Clapps Block, Marke
Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corne
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in eacl
month.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE-Portlan Division No. 50
Sons of Temperance Hall. Friday evening.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF COOP TEMPLARs-A1
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
Saturday-in Williams block, Congress street. Mys-
perance Hall, Congress street. Iron Clad Thursday
West End.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 75-Cor-
Congress and Casco streets. Second Saturday in
each month.
PAYSoN LITERARY SoCIETY.-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner Of Congress ana
Casco streets.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF Acknowledgements
at Arcana a.i, Williams block, corner of Congress
and Chapel Sts., Tuesday evening.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Congress
Hall Bio TX. Second Monday in each month. Deliv-
cry Of books, to 6, to 9. day and evening.