The Portland daily press., 1874-12-01
NEW YORk.
Sudden Death of Mayor Havemeyer.

49, ~ - - 1890
Sudden Death of Mayor Havemeyer.
New YORK, Nov. 30-Mayor Havemeyer
visited Flushing, Long Island, to-day. On his
return the train broke down and he was obliged
to walk two miles against strong wind. He
died shortly after reaching his Office in City
Hall.
The Post gives the following account of the
death of Mayor Havemeyer:
Mayor William T. Havemeyer died in his
private Office at the City Hall at ten minutes
past twelve o'clock, after an illness of but a
few moments. He spent Sunday at the resi-,
dence Of Oliver Charlick on Long Island, and
left there this morning to return by rail. A
break occurred below Flushing, and there being
prospect of considerable delay, Hayemeyer
started to walk to Hunters Point. He reached
City Hall about twenty minutes before twelve
o'clock, where he was met at the outer Office
by alderman Norris, who Immediately noticed
that he did not appear in his usual health. He
seemed quite exhausted, and taking seat be
explained the reasonof his delay. He describ-
ed the walk, which was one of about three
miles, and complained of great inconvenience
from his unusual exercise, which he thought
was brought on by exposure to the high winds.
Alderman Morris, who feared the Mayor might
suffer from exposure and over exertion, urged
him to send for physician and to go home I'M
mediately. After resting in his outer cfhce tor
n lew tIluutes3 lie Sdlu ttidC uc tCie bCttCi, anu
repeatedi t0f belching which he said had liner liner
office and proceeded I'd be d Tstireae ofrespondence
lie had broken two or three letters, and was
Iast examining note enclosing a check for she
IusCumbia sufferers, when be rose from his
char and attempted to cross the floor. He had
tottered but a few steps when he sank sudden
ly down backward. He was seen to fall by
School Commissioner Barker and Halleran,
messenger, who Immediately out to Add
erma0 Morris, who was still in the outer ROOM
Morris went directly for physician. By this
time consciousness entirely deserted the Mayor
who lay upon the floor of his office. His shoes
were removed, his clothing loosened and his
hands and feet were chafed in hopes of restor-
ing the circulation Dr.. Wengler of the Park
Hospital soon arrived, but upon examination
declared that he was dead.
Sunday Entertainments.
Three theatres, Strakosch's opera and q Ger
man opera troupe were in full blast last night.
Beecher said yesterday, in relation to the
theatres, ETC., on Senday, that he would favor
them it it could be shown that they had
hiallowing influence upon the people or fami-
lies.
Various Masters.
The funeral of Jonathan Sturgis, who died
Saturday night, takes place tomorrow.
Col. Joseph Dodd for sixty years in the en-
ploy OF the postofiice, died yesterday.
The board of health are adopting stringent
measures 10 prevent rne spread of the small
pox.
The State Labor Union pledges assistance to
the striking loDgshoremen to the extent of $40
900 or 800 900.
The prosecutions against the liquor dealers
and saloon boarding house keepers have drop
ped, the parties having all taken out licences.
Boss Twecd's Gaze Once WI pre-.
At II o'clock to-day the counsel for Wm. NJ.
Tweed presented to Judge Barrett at the Oyer
and Terminer courr, a petition from VIM. NJ.
Tweed, setting forth that he is detained ileg-
ally in the panitentiary on a warrant granted
on conviction for misdemeanor by the court
which has, as counsel informed him and he
verify believes, no jurisdiction to try that Of
fence. Wherefore, he prays for habeas cor
pus, returnable on Wednesday morning in the
Supreme Court chambers, commanding the
warden to produce him in that court and return
cause OF such detention. The writ was grant
ed.
The Brooklyn Scandal.
Judge. Nelson Of the Brooklyn city court
rendered decision this morning upon the APP
plication of ex Judge Morris to have the trial
Of the indictment against Theodore Tilton set
down for Dec. 6th. The counsel, he said, ar.
gueG that the defendant was entitled to an ear
ly trial, and in this be agreed with him. The
indictment was for mere misdemeanor and
was found in October last, and he did not think
the lapse of time was sufficient to justify the
court in giving tie decision in favor of the
defendant He would therefore make no order
but would leave the matter with the counsel
and district attorney to make SUCH arrange
ment in the trial as they might deem alvis-
able.
Marriage Of Clara Morris.
Miss Clara Morris, the distinguished actress,
was married at noon to day to L. G.. Harrat
nephew of the late Mayor Havemeyer. The
marriage took place within about an hour of
tue mayors death.
Suit Against Erie.
In the Supreme Court today in the sut of
John g. Ingalls, against the Erie railway Judge
Westbrook issued an order requiring the de-
PENDANTS to show cause at the special term of
the court Dec. I'd, why q receiver should not
be appointed to hold certificates of 5000 shares
of the Buffalo, New York & Erie Railway Co.;
issued under or secured by mortgage made
by the Erie Company; also bonds and coupons
issued under mortgage made by the Buffalo,
New York & Erie Company. and in the cou-
troll of the defendants OF their agents; also all
stock which Erie holds in coal companies and
all other product of the $1,000 900 which the
defendants expended in the purchase OF coal
lands. The defendants are also required to
show cause at the seme time why they should
not be restrained from negotiating or making
use of any bonds, coupons or guaranty mem
toned in the complaint, or securing payment
of bonds, coupons or interest received by the
o. executing any scheme for the
purchase of coal lands, etc.
Meanwhile. the defendants arc restraued
from using any OF the properties mentioned.
Marine Disaster and loss Of Life.
An unknown schooner was struck by squat
OFT Cars Hook Island, in the highlands, Sun
day morning, clpsized. and sunk. 1t is sup
posed that all on board perished The crew
consisted OF three men. The schooner now
lies in eighty feet of water.
Discharge of Navy Ward Syorkn,cn,
A rumor has obtained currency that cener.
al discharge of navy yard workmen is to take
place in few days. Twenty men were sent
OIL Saturday, and those in the construction de-
partment suspended for five days. The num-
Der at present employed is less than 600, of
whom 400 or go will probably be disposed of
within the ensuing two weeks. The reason as
slgned by the officers for this virtual stoppage
OF work is that the expenses may be kept with
in the limit of the navy yard approximation.
TiiaOn VS.. Eeecher.
The appeal from the decision in the case of
Tilton VS.. Henry Ward Beeeher DENYING the
defendant bill of particulars, was placed on
the calendar Of the Court of Appeals for Sat.
urday.
Various Matters.
The announcement Of Havemeyer's death
was received in this city with general express
sion of regret.
In the Superior Criminal Court this after
noon, Cbas. H. Billiard, alias VIM. Judson,
the principal in the famous robbery Of Boyls-
ton National Bank OF this city several years
since, was sentenced TO twenty years in the
state prison.
The fire in tic Adams House THIS afternoon
created some excitement but was soon con.
trolled with the loss of $4,000.
Over one hundred legal firms of this city
jointly demonstrate against what they consider
the unnecessary expenditure of pablo funds
for new court house.
E2aiIyOHd Accident,
BALTIMORE, Nov. 30-The accommodation
train the Nnrthe IN Central ;lrnnd tl,;. nf-