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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
POLICE NOTES.

John c. Cornell, age 90 of No. 23S MODroe-sty fell
from roof No. 81 Wtsrs where be was sleeping est f'
Hospital.
Louis Kirsher, age So. an Italian employed as q
laborer on bung and Instantly
Killed yesterday the breaking OF derrick with winch large stone
raised.
William A. Ryder, age A. Of Brooklyn, while pass
SOuths and slip yeser was struck on inc
falling telegraph pole and severely injured he"ss a-n
" the Park hospital.
John Larkins, age 81, of No. 51S West Twenty
shs while the plsDiBgmil Of Dunbar Jackson at
and Yesterday, WAS struck On me
eve by portion belt that had was severely Injured lie
taken Bellevue Hospital.
An unknown boy, age apparently about 16 years,
lI IN dt in Coulndt last night and taken 10 the fak
Hospital hsir about feet Inches n hghth Aad M
dressed IN sB aud striped Ia one 81 the
Of newspaper upon which the
printed the George longe'
Coroner Croker held an inquest yesterday IN the
Morris Splan who by n on th Hudson ner
Railroad between Twenty ninth Thirehss, last eiDsday
The that Splahe addicted 10 n1eIer
auce going toward the tram when STUCK Is supposed
that be vas The jury rendered verdict OF accidental
death, ami eIonersted the railroad company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE ERIE.

The recent visit of Mr.. Abbott, the General
Passenger Agent of Erie Railway, and Others Of the
Companys officers all the principal stations along the
Erie line. has oecasioned much comment among the
patrons of the road The trip made with view to
learning the improvements desired by patrons OF the
Erie different points and the needs CT station
along the line been regarded At points very
extensive improvements projected One OF the chief
changes to be effected Will be large increase In the
privileges Of tekethodeTs with regard TO remaining at
intermediate points The time for which these tickets
will be In force viii be extended and other privileges
will be granted. The number Of local trains between
certain points will also he increased. The subject VIII
be before Board at its next meeting which
will be held about Sept 25. The changes In the location
of the Eric offices this city Will De made
and the company will not remove from the Grand Opera
House for weeks Engineers are already planning
the refurnishing and remOdeng OF the Offices In Duane
ST. which are to he again occupied on the withdrawal
Twenty -thrd-at.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
wEsroS,s FIyE-HuyDRED MILE WALK.

Edwad Payson Weston, the pedestrian, con-
tinued his walk at Barnum's Hippodrome yesterday.
Al four a. M he began to complain OF sleepiness, and
sa0 that had succeeded in taking any rest be
fere the race began. Shortly Gner this at the compile
ton Of the 18th mile he retired TO his room and slept
two hours, after which he resumed his walk He Il
walking much uneyenly than he generally does,
the time OF his miles sometimes varying mach as
minute. He is confident, however, Of success, and
chats pleasantly with his attendants and friendG as lie
walks.
Mr. Weston has been for many years engaged IL pro-
fessional pedestriansIn, and during that time his
record shows many failures but also shows perseye
rance and strength Of purpose not shared by any OF hs
competitors He tried fOrty-seven times TO walk 200
miles In "a hours before he succeeded.
After his sleep yesterday morning, Weston resumed
his task much refreshed and walked his twentieth mile
II minutes and "a seconds. AT e2QlS he completed
his twenty-egbth mile aud stopped for breakfast. He
started gain 94G20 After he had begun his thireth
mile he stopped again and tried TO sleep but wa unsuc
eessfu aud began 70 walk again at 1l:2GOz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
SEWING MACHINE swINDLERs ARRESTED.

Superintendent Walling has of late fire.
quentIy received letters from persons residing In
distant states alleging that they had received circular
from the firm Of "R. J. Muligan Co." OF this city,
Offering to sell good sewing machine for t15 and that
when they sent the money they did not receive the
machine The Superintendent transmitted the circular
Of the rm to Capt Irving Of the Detective squad with
instructions give orders to officers to break I'D the
business OF the fraudulent firm. Detectives Heidelberg
and Tey who received these orders soon learned that
X. j. Mulligan d Co had an Office at Greenwich and
Cortlandtsts; another at No. II Nsssaust, under the
name Of Jerome b. Hudson and another No IS Liberty
ST. under the name OF George w. Paine. Upon making
inquiry these Offices IN regard TO the situation OF the
ewing machine manufactory the officers were each
time Informed that IL in building at No. Canal
ST. They went to the building indicated aud found it
used for entirely different purpose. Mullgan was
traced his home In tenement house back Of No. 3OI
West Foreth-st. and there arrested yesterday by
the officers The officers also arrested two boys whom
they suspected his accomplices. William j. Corri
gan and Bernard Mclaughlin. The prisoners
taken TO Police Headquarters and were there locked up
They will be taken TO the Tombs Police Court to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
A LIBRARY IN THE PENITENrIARY.

A few months ago A. W. Sheldon, General
Agent OF the NewYork Prison Association addressed 9
communication to the Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction asking that suitable De apart In
the Penienary for the purpose of library for the in
stitution which the Prison AssocasOn would furnish
Mr. Sheldon said:
This IN this institution. is want which has long been
felt and which, trust, may shortly be supplied; as all
these kind and humane provisions for the comfort aud
welfare Of prison population are without doubt
greater preventives Of crime than the bolts and bars
which conf1ne them and believe that the education
tue ignorant our prison population IS soon TO
become one. IL not the most prominent agency
in prison reform. Its good results are not
realized by prisoners themselves who are be-
ing Instructed but ali correspondingy benefited by
It, In the proportion as the minds OF these men
educated and enlightened, aud others are made 10
feel the inspiration OF and more elevated thoughts
aud IDEAS and wider and lofter views Of manhood open
20 the mind sefrespect returns created and good
order and better discipline are secured.
The request Of the Prison Association granted and
Che cases for the books ready. Contributions
OF books, magazines &C.. fer this library will be re-
ceiyed the office of the Association at No 10 Centre
It, Money for the purchase Of books may be sent
20 VIM. C. Gilman, Treasurer, ct No. &c Pinest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
,r.1r CT FLUCTUATIONS.


,,,v n.v-.pyANCE IN UNION PACIFIc-THE
nrcIsroy CoNCERNING THE POTTER LAW
ANxIoUsLY AWAITED.
The opening of the new week witnessed
considerable activity IN Walst, and sales yesterday
were brisk throughout the day. The feature OF .no
earlier sales was Union Pacific its in refunding
Its income bonds having brought 1t prominently peiore
the public and its improved financial CONDITION pelB
generally recognized Transactions in Union Pacific
numerous and large, ana the STOCK qui'hp
advanced Il per cent. Before the sales Tor the
dov had closed. 64.ooo shares had been sold
Western Union again held prominent position yester
day. and the transactions upward OF 1900 shares
Among the rumors Of the street. was one 10 the enec
that the Western Union Telegraph Company was again
making an attempt obtain control OF the Atlantic ana
Pacific wires This was, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
the same kind which have preceded It, entirely without
foundation. Mr.. Oron. the Presdentiot the western
stated that no negotiation had been attempted
since March last At that time some proposition was
made TO the Union Pacific Road for an exchange OF the
Atlantic and Pacific stock owned by IT, NO SATISFACTORY
basis was fixed, however, and Mt Orton was caheu
away I'm the midst OF the negotiation Since his return
from Europe the subject had never oeeA rsiVeu sma
there no immediate prospeet2t enange, as terms
mutually agreeable might not easily De arranged
Lake Shore had prominent place in the morning
sales but IN the afternoon all eyes were uueu o"nu
Northwest ST. Paul ROCK isahG - ana M paSor
ing circulated that the anxousY awaited decision
Wisconsin courts concerning was
at hand, would be favorable 10 the roads III the
agitation which followed, Northwest common rose
from 355 to $50, and transactions we're hurried ana
larger ST. Paul also advanced Il per cent ana other
Western stocks responded with an advance from 10
per cent. The reaction came when the sPecu
iators learned that the rulnor had oeen
a stockjobbing operation. and that there was niue
probability that the action OF the Wisconsin supreme
Court could anticipated None OF the railroad officials
here have received dispatches concerning me proOaDie
decision. Russell Sage telegraphed yesterday morning
requesting the earliest possible intelligence In The mat
ter. He received reply during the day Tue decision
is expected to-day however. The opinions expressed
here on the decision widely varied according to the
interests at stake. BY the majOrity, however there
seems TO be much DOUBT OF decision favorable to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
INTERNATIONAL RIFLE SHOOTING.
SELECTION OF THE AMERICAN TEAM TO MELT TIE
IRISH RIFLEMEN on SEPT. &C.

SELECTION OF TIE AMERICAN TEAM TO MELT TIE
IRISH RIFLEMEN on SEPT. &C.
The Executive Committee Of the Amateur
Rife Association held meeting yesterday afternoon at
No. 1914 Broadway. 1t was called for the purpose Oh
completing the Gna arrangements preparatory to the
approaching international rife match, and for the
choosing OF the American 81 team" Among the mem
beers present we're Col wingate, Col. Gildersleeye,
Messrs Collins, Fairbanks Afford, Fulton, and schemer
horn ]. Il. Purdy elected a member OF the Club
The Treasurer reported the amount in the treasury TO
be s1OO The Committee then proceeded to the discus
sion OF important question, and the consideration OF
the Irish challenge, which is as follows:
Mr. A. Bleunerhassett Leech founder in 1867 OF the
Irisk Rifle Association, will select from the menDcrs
which he Will match against an equal NUMBER oi
the representative American r shot, 10 shoO IN the
United States IN the Autumn Of 1874, on tue following
conditions:
Rine Association o. Great Britain Wimbledon, 1873
(when the IRISH eight won the international match Tor
Ranges-sco. 900, 1000, and 1,lOo yards. -.
Rnes-Any not exceeding ten pounds weight, but
without telescope sights or hair triggers. . a.
Poston-Any. but no artificial rest permitted either
for the rife or person of the shooter. ,..,-, -,
The American team 10 be composed exclusively OF
rilemen born ia the United States and 10 shoot with
rifles OF American manufacture - ,
The IRISH team will shoot with rifles by RigDy, OF
Dublin.
The original design was to make up the American
team from those members of the Association making the
best records IN contests which have recently taken
place at Creedmoor. Accordingly q team Of II was
selected comparison Of the scores OF the members
and contests were then arranged between these men
that from them the eight best marksmen might DC
selected. On comparison or the records yesterday,
they found 10 be nearly equal as 10 be virtually
the same. and plan was therefore devised. The
FIRST two members were elected from the team OF ~
these elected "a third, and the three fourth. The
American OF eight thus made up as follows.
the Eames being arranged in the order of choice
Ieu H. Fulton, Col H. A Giheyseeve, Gen. Thomas T. Dakn
l. Hepburn George W. Yale j. T. g. Collins, Capt j. Bodine
A Anderson
Messrs. Z. II. Sanford. j. e Conlin L. NJ. Ballard, F. g.
Gardner and Y. Garfield iF, appOinted reserve
and Col G. W. Wngate uas made captain OF the team
The IRISH expected by steamer to-day, aud viii
he at the wharf by the Executive Committee OF the
Amateur Ride Club. The contest VIII take place al
CreedmOOr on Sept. &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
MR. T1IToS,s NEXT STATEMENT

On Sunday Mr.. Tilton was engaged most of
the day with his counsel the Hon. q. d. Norris and
Gen. Roger A. Pryor, TO wAom he read his statement
which, 1t is said will be published during the latter part
of the week. probably Friday afternoon. Tho counsel
express appreciation Of tho document. especially the
additional documentary proofs which will be produced
In connection with it, going TO substantate, Mr. TIL
ton claims the truth of his charges against Mr. Beeeer
The statement fills nearly 400 pages Of legal cap paper
II Is an extended answer 10 the statement OF Mr.
Beecher and Of the conclusions Of the Committee Of In
yestiRatiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
ARREST OF EUGENE A. HEATH.

The Grand Jury of the Court OF General
Session indicted last Friday Eugene A. Heath for en-
bezzing money belonging to the Heath Smith Manu-
featuring Company. when he was its treasurer Mr..
Heath was custody Saturday by Detective
Conner Of the Dstrict-AtforDeys office, where he APP
peared yesterday and bail IN a. to await trial.
Under Sheriff Cumming being his bondsmaD. There are
four indictments against Mr. Heath and the aggregate
amount alleged TO have been embeZzled Is about 100000
Mr. Heath the main witness against William Ii.
IngersO and he that for the purpose Of getting
even with him, as they have repeatedly threatened
to do" Ingersolrs friends obtained the indictments
against him. Mr.. Heath also says that there civil
suits pending against him 10 the amounts
specified IN the indictments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
A RIVER MYsTERY.

A river mystery of a strange nature was
brought attention OF the police yesterday, and
they suspectng that it betOkens hidden crime, per-
haps murder are endeavorng discover the person
persons connected with IT, An officer OF the Third Pre-
cinct while passing along Wesst. yesterday met two
boys who said they had something ct great Importance
10 tell him. They said that they standing on
PerEo. &C. N. R., at 1880 p. Friday last they
costly looking floating by They got pole, and
after much exertion succeeded in catching the
coat and pulling 1t upon the pier 1t Of
brown velvet and smeaped with blood in
several places. Soou afterward. vhi,e walking along
the pier they found an empty poeketbook. Their
nights adventure then crowned ly their discover
ing good boat adrit the pier. They also secured
the boat by means OF the pole and found within the
boat pair of sculls ma ked Neptune Club" On the
regarding what they had found the night before.
One OF the decb hands OF the steamer Orient lying at
the pier aud nng between this city aud Orient, L.
took the velvet coat board the steamer 10 show
a cOmrade and did not return with It. The steamer
departed for Orient early yesterday morning
before tho officer - received this Information
names were respectively George Mccormack
of No 142 West-s aud Lewis Phillips Of No as Pearlst
Capt. Williamson Of the Third Precinct questioned the
boys regarding the circumstances attending the
OF the property and then cent out Officers 10 make
inquiries concerning the ownership OF the boat About
noon Capt. H. W. HOward OF the yacht Pl0fer lying
the boat found by the boys his property. and that
il WAS stolen Thursday night last. His steward he
said cowed across the horth Ive TO obtain PROVISIONS
and tied boat TO the pier Of tue White Star Steam
ship Company When he returned, an hour afterTard,
with the provisions the boat Tue steamer
not due at tins city until late at night and
accordingly up late hour last u ght the police has
had opportunity 10 examine the velvet coat. The
police OF the opinion thai the boat was stolen by
living piers by and that they frightened
Ia some manner and abandonedit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
THE PROBLEM OF EQUAL TAXATION,


INTERESTING PROPOSITIONS BY GERMAN TAXPAYERS.
A memorial containing several propositions
10 regard to equal taxation presented TO the Tax
Commissioners yesterday afternoon by the Central
Body OF the German Tax Payers Association, consisting
OF Charles Wetz, Alderman Koch, Dr. Schultz, and Dr.
Herman ii. Egbe. President Wheeler OF the Tax Com
mission said that he would lay the memorial before bis
colleagues for consideration. Its important propositions
are follows
FIRST: Equal taxation Of all and every property, ez
cept such owned by the United States State or CITY
second The City Of New-York shall be entitled to one
State Assessor. to reside In this city.
Third The 60 be held responsible for their
statement and all TO be made good by the conn
ties in which they occur. new assessment TO be made
every year in each county and in Of nonperform
ance of such duty the to be pun
ished by fine and Imprisonment
York be assessed at market value and no real estate
whatever shall be exempt from taxation except 10, FOR
ground which churches stand only.
Fifh: TIE Commissioners of Taxes to demand a
written statement Of all ehatels under oath, owned by
person. company or corporation and In case OF sus
plcOn the Commissioners shall examine the books
and papers OF such concerns Ia case OF discovery OF
any frauds the parties making the false statement
SiltI Each individual shall be exempt for the value
Of $500 for furniture.
tan IN the City of New-York shall be taxed the
their last balance sheets shall show the state
Eighth: Against every person arrears personal
taxes judgment shall be filed IL the marshal has failed
MIMI Every city and county shall all railroad,
steamboat and other Incorporated companies at the
their stocks registered in said county or
Counties after deductng theTefrom the value OF real
estate owned by them In said county or counties other
wise taxed. All railroads running through the State
shall pay taxes for their personal propertyIn proportion
Of the number Of miles In each county.
Tenth: One month after the taxes become dne, the
Commissioners shall publish in The newspaper having
the largest circulation In each county the OF
Sons In arrears Of personal taxes.
ELeeenh : Savings banks and insurance companies
shall pay taxes on personal property and on the sur
plus OF their capital
Tiedh The supervisors Of each county shall have 80
days 10 examine the books before they are con-
Armed They must be confirmed by majority vote OF
one State Commissioner. the supervisors OF the
county aud the responsible for the district
and by u d others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
LOCAL MIsCELI ANY.
THE FRAUDULENT ".rTLE-DEED

THE ERAUDULENl ,TTIErDEEDS.
>vryER HELD FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ExANiNA-
HON 20 BE CONTINUED.
The cases Of the alleged deed forgers Sac1a
ana Weber were again brought before Justice Flammer
nj the Tombs Police Court yesterday afternoon. MI
mana Of the DstrictAttorney's office conducted the
case for the people and Howe for the two
The case OF Weber first taken up Inc sesuu'ons
OF Walker, the giyer Of most OF the ponu' io1 -
webers possession, was ruled out "ltn tho oV"'oo y
Mr. Dana as 1t was conceded that WakeV was 0oN
yicted felon Mr. Howe then moved for the discharge
-, h,. client on the ground that there no testimony
q, aptborise h,s further detention Mr. Dana asked 10
ne allowed 10 produce further evidence ana caea ss
witness John FarreR of No SS PeSrFst' BROOKLYN ne
testified that he the owner OF tae iot In steueeht
Rrooklyn which was sought to be conveyed To Weber
nv walker aud by sacias an equivalent for
his rooor store He produced the deed by which he
acquired the te dated May 1870, from Abel Crooke
che referee in certain suit nyoying the land He had
never seen Walker known OF any right that walker
could have in the property Capt Leary OF the IWen-
tysxth Precinct testified to the arrest OF the prisoner
aud to the finding OF other bonds of the same charac
Ter IN his possesson; also that no concealment was
attempted OF tue addresses OF Hayes and saca TO whom
mortgages had been sold Mr.. Dana offered record Oh
conviction of William n. Walker. but Mr.. Howe
wished II 20 be understood that he did DOT ADMIT
that the prisoner Walker whose testimony han DeEh
lent bonds. Weber had been examined on frluay III
Judge Hammers private ROOM an1 the slor3 naS
already been published. When the Judge began 70 aIu
ths 10 the stenOgrapho report Mr.. Howe oDecteu ASK
ING that u De stricken out unparalleled ana contrary
to statute and the justice should be s
such private examination was prelndicadL W rge
prisoner NJ Howe then asked for his clients dsc1dSo
on the ground share abe transaction was
fectly consistent with honesty, and that tnere ws AZ
evidence authorize hs commitment Ihls was
and weber committed for trial default OF 1000 pail
In the case OF Sacia, Mr. Dana stated tbat ne WAS no0
ready 10 proceed Mr. Howe examined the andayit'
which is made by Charles Levy, and charges the prs
oner with utterng forged papers, and asked Tor MS
clients discharge as the original commitment was on
charge Of conspiracy THIS granted and Saca was
immediately rearrested by Capt Leary upon the charge
of uiierinG orgeres The first charge was based upon
upon two boads dated Aug. Is, 1874, each for taoV
gwen by William H. Walker to George W. j. mes, Que Vi
INC Vice Presidents Of the Palisades Fire Insurance
Company These papers appear TO have been written
wholly by Charles Sacia. THIS examination was pest
poned unit $3.50 y. today at the request or Mr. Dana
Mr. Howe charged that the authorities were delaying
The examination in the interest OF the New Jersey
officials. but this denied and an important witness
was promised for today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
TIE CHARGES AGAINST Mr.. TCNIsoN.

At the resumption yesterday of the self
sought examination of G. b. Tunson, the Superintend
emit OF Station In Harlem. who is accused OF burning
100 copies OF The Harlem Local. which sent TO him
for transmission through the mail, Mr. Shaw corrobo
rated the testimony given IN behalf OF the defense, and
heretofore published In The TRIBUNE and Mr. Tunison
swore that he had burned copies Of The Har
lem Local At this point the prosecution was allowed
to 90 into the again. and w. Fl. Daniels testified
that Pierce had told him that OF The Harlem Locals
had been burned by Mr. Tunson. or by his ORDERS aud
that there would be big row about it, On the
examipa ton the witness said that when Pierce spoke
TO him about the burning OF the papers, he also said
that he was afraid would lose his place as clerk at
station l. The case then adjourned till tomorrow
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
STORAGE OF COTTON.

A meeting of the Board OF Managers of the
Cotton Exchange was held yesterday aernoon and the
following were elected members: james H. Drake OF
Drake & Colby, James ". wenmsn Of James W. Wen
man & Co., W. B. Rhodes OF Rhodes Brothers. The
report of the Joint Committee made up of the Commit
zee Trade and the Committee on Cotton Receiving
concerning the cotton warehouses was received.
IL rebearsed the several proposals made 10 the Com
Rttee and forth the advantages and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-15
HOME NEWS.
raERMoMsrvR YESTERDAY. At HUpSUrs. IN BROADWAY
eau-7lS Koen-74o 3nm-76' xnnigh-G7'
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Breroort House-Lord COlvilie and the Hon. y.
Coi,,Is on Rnepd Cen John Psrfe g. Army Gen. Geo W.
Cas-. Of Pittsburgh George Pullman Of Cbesso John weh
dent Of Of the Centennial
Morgan Porwood Of Liverpool .sd er
n OF Htndsor Hotst-oep ~ LEU
n u,en Johu walker Pedent Of the Chicago Bnrneton and
oupey Railroad Co. Henry Parker Of IN Boaon Gos.n
So1rn UTs-Wiam MeMichse United States District Attorney
Of PbIadelpha Amare HotIvs de Posesisd sessu ., nc
sn,n,b Lezatou rim Arenu Hoet-Cspt Thompson o.
,bs shn Brnnic Cen g. A. Sheridan Of EewOeans ana
Ge. H. Smith Of Geneva N. Y...Barnsns Hoss-Geh D. "
Armstrong Of Virginia