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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-29
News and Other Items.

Col. Forney has heard that the Prince of
Wales will visit the Centennial exposition.
Paul Morphy, the once noted chess player,
is now an inmate of an insane asylum in Louis
lana.
A grand banquet was recently given at Ber-
lin in honor of a.monkey which has completed
% years in the circus there.
There is bul-frog farm in southwestern
Wisconsin, 30 acres of swamp fenced in, and
the proprietor sends thousands of these feath-
erless birds 10 New York.
Among the Illuminated devices In the city of
Bombay put up by the natives on the OCCASION
of the visit of the Prince of Wales was one
with the words:-"Tel mamma we are hap
py"
Among the Indian celebrities who have been
introduced to the Prince of Wales was the Ma
harana of Oodeypore, whose ancient pedigree
renders all modern royal families vulgar by
comparison The Hindoo magnate, though no
longer pc 8erlul, shows dedigIee lineally
traced from the Solar Dynasty of primeval
times, and even from the AIRY an gods them
selves.
The proprietor of the Daily Graphic, James
II. Godsell, has begun legal war on the New
York Times in the form of six suits for libel
based on articles published at various dates re-
Gently in the Times The damages in these
suits amouats in the aggregate to 100000.
These are all civil suits, but the Graphic an
nounces that they are considering the propriety
of entering criminal suits against the Times
through the United States Courts They pre-
fer criminal action in each case, as a yindica-
tion of their character.
The Utica Observer mentions as a fact
which has escaped the notice Of all his bio
graphers, that EdgarsAllen Poe was the grand
son Of Benedict Arnold. His mother, who was
known before her marriage as Elizabeth Ar
mold, an English actress, was the natural
daughter of the traitor. This statement rests
on the concurrent testimony of number of old
actors who knew Elizabeth Arnold WELL Poe
himself alluded TO the matter occasionally in
the company Of those vino knew this chapter in
his family history.
Geo. L. Fox, the pantommist, took leave of
the stage Saturday evening. His health is fail
ing rapidly and his mind is giving way. On
Thanksgiving day he reviewed procession of
little ragmuffins. who we're playing soldier in
Sixth Avenue in Humpty Dumpty style. The
boys cheered, crowd collected, ard the old
actor, becoming much excited hurried to his
room and returned with boots, hats, brushes
and whatever he could pick up, and began to
throw them at the crowd. A big policeman
arrived and Fox hit him in the eyes with pair
of boots. Fox was then taken home. On
Monday he will go with his family to the resi-
dence of his brother, Hon. James Fox, Cam
bridge, Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-29

Money to Loan.
N sums 10 suit parties ON ReaI Esfase
l. Gc., sc, G.. R. DAVIS,
Reni ESTATE and Mortgage Broker.
nov2eodGmis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-29
'FOr the Blood is the Life -

Sept Z, lat n, lon 26 80 w, ship Golden Flee
Humphrey, from New York for San Francisco
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-29
MI e MORANDA.

Ship Belle Morse whitmore, from Rangoon. lost
main and mizzenmasts at Neuwe dep, 18th inst, in
heavy gale
Ship Ida Lily. which put into Valparaiso Sept 9TH,
leaky, repaired and proceeded Oct IL.
= BaIque Norwegian, at Valparaiso. finished repairs
Oct 20, and wonld proceed in a few days ...
big Wenonah at Nassau MP had discharged part
or cargo goth. and was waiting orders from owners
Brig Shannon, Moore. at New York from Stral-
sund reports heavy weather. lost and split sails, and
stove buwarks.
Brig Sparkling Water, Hichborn, at New York I'm
Cardenas, reports heavy weather. and lost upper top
sail yard amp split sails.
Sch San Juan, Noble. from Frontera, arrived at
ShiedsborO 10th inst with loss of sails and other
damage
Schs Arequipa, and D D Geyer collided at East
port Friday, during the storm. The former was dam
aged to the extent of $500 and the latter $500.
Sch Lizzie Gregg, Anderson, from Cape de Verbs
for Portland, which put into Norfolk oath inst was
short of provisions.
Sch Marcus Hunter. Henley, from Navassa for
Woods Hole, which put into Hampton Roads 23d,
leaky, will put in new pumps and proceed.
Sch Ada Ames Adams at New York from Jack
sonvie, reports strong NV gales the entire passage
and lost part of deck load.
Sch W Peasley. from st John, NIB. for Phadel-
phia reports. goth inst, in NV gale off Barnegat,
lost deck load, and lost and split sails
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-29

Steamship EIeanora, johnson, Now York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox.
Brig Nellie Clifford Tapley, Bangor for New Haven
Kennebunkport.
Sch Nathan Ceaves, Atwood, Norfolk-oyslers to
j Freeman.
Sch Ivy Belle. Loud, Boston for Round Pond.
Sch Jacob & William, Yarn1m, Boston for Brooks
vile.
Sch Sarah R Smith, Griffin, Provincetown 10 load
for Eastport.
Sch Mary Ella, lBT Britt. Gloucester.
Sen Welheet Thomas, Friendship.-dry fish TO
Sch Rosetta. Stanley, Cranberry Isles
Sch Mary Ann, Pierce, Vinahaven.
Sen Nautilus, Orne. Southport.
Sch II Billings, Billings Calais for Plymouth.
Sch Hattie Mayo, Hickey, Calais for Gloucester.
sen Flora Grndle. Stanley, Franklin for Rockport.
Sch Only Son, Wakefield, Gardiner for New York.
sen David Faust Smith, Gardiner tor Washington.
Sch Minetta, Stewart, Gardiner for Boston.
CLEARED.
Sch Delhi, Emerson. Savannah-Ryan s. Kelsey.
sen II Prescott. Merrman. st Marys. Md Free
Sch Keystone, Wilder, New York; Rumery.
Sch George b Ferguson, Ferguson, New York;
Nickers0n.
Sch Geo Calhoun. (B0 Price. St John, NB-John
P0rteous.
Sch Chalcedony. ingalls,. Machias-Nathl Blake.
Bros.
Sch Superior, Fowle, wiseasset-Chase Bros
Sch Oregon Dunton, Boothbay.
SAlLED-BrIgs kaluna, Abbie Clifford; schs III
Prescott, Priscilla Scribner, Delhi, Keystone. Bonny
Boat: Only Son, Minetta, Congress- David Faust,
Hattie Mayo, and others.
SUNDAY, Nov. IS.
ARRIVED.
Sch Lizzie Wilson, Wilson, Daren for Yarmouth,
with 237 900 ft hard pine lumber to w Richardson.
Sch Bonetta, (Br) Clark, Windsor, NS-paster to
A ID Whidden.
Sch Utica, Thorndike Rockland-lime to G A B
Morse g. Co.
Sch Charlie Bucki, from Wilmington, proceeded in
tow OF tug Chas A Warren.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, n. l., rep. IL, 1876.
No. 132-Owen Hall, respondent. Va. Alexander
A. Patton ct al. appellant.-Argument resumed
and concluded.
No. 13a Ezra B. Booth, respondent, VI. Jere.
miah Eighmie, appellant-Arguedb by W. +. Cogs.
well of counsel Tor appellant, and by Edward
harris ior respondent.
No. llV. Samuel Danburg. respondent, vs.
Thomas D. Hughes, appeliant.-ArRued by Daniel
Piatr, Attorney General, OF counsel for appellant,
and by Isaac D. Garfield ior respondents.
No. lis. John Kmmere, respondent va. Charles
L. Gorham ct al, appellant-Argued by William
Mitchell OF counsel Tor appellant, and py Samuel
Hand for respondent
No. l3O Jonn j. Carr, respondent, vs. the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad Com.
pany. appellants. Argued by Daniel Pratt, Of
counsel Tor appellant, and by q. V. Rowland for
respondent.
Nos. 80 and 81 John Ronrback, respondent, vs.
the Germanla Fire Insurance Company appellant;
same vs.. the Etna Insurance Company, appel
liant. Argued as one case by b. Cnatwood, OF
counsel iOr appel!ent, and byJ. A. Thompson for
respondent.
Proclamation made and Court adjourned to
Thursday. February lS, 1875, at ten A. N.
CALENDAR.
The following Is the Court OF Appeals Calendar
for February 1s:-Nos. 12S, III, 81, lis, 40, 10,
l19, 127.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
THE TUNNEL CASUALTIES.

THE WORK ON THE DELAWARE AND LACKAwANNA
TUNNEL STOPPED BY INJUNCTION.
The frequent casualties at the tunnel OF the Della
ware ana Lackawanna Railroad, now In course OF
construction at Bergen Hi are likely to lead to
an investigation BY the courts. The Coroner's
Jury in the case OF poor Michael Mccormick have
passed sweeping censure on the contractor Tor
failing TO provide proper safeguards against these
recurring accidents. The case was also brought
before the late Grand Jury, out they had NOT sui-
cient evidence to war; ant an Ind ctment. since
the death list OF eighteen was published IN the
HERALD ten days ago one man has been Killed and
one seriously injured. The property owners in the
neighborhoOd are loud in their complaints oil the
annoyance to which they are subjected, and they
nave termed the pits death snaits."
The order OF the Chancellor was put In force
yesterday. Several inIunctions which have been
granted by the Chancellor OF New Jersey were
served yesterday morning on the contractors who
are buld ding the new tunnel through Bergen Hill
and on Mr.. Moses Taylor, representing the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com.
paIy, iorDiddlng any further progress Of the work
until the demands or certain properly owners on
the hill for compensation are satisfied The prop.
erty IN dispute amounts to about $40, 0OO. IL is
thought that speedy settlement will be e1ecteo
In order that the work may not be delayed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
THE NEW CATHOLIC BISHOP.

Rev. John Joseph Kahn. who has just been
chosen by the clergy OF the diocese OF Wheeling
W. Va. to I'LL the vacancy caused by the death Of
Bishop wnelan, Is widely known throughout the
State Of Virginia, and has long been regarded as
one OF the most eloquent, Jealous and earnest
priests In the State. He was born In lS40 IN the
town OF Martnsburg, W. Va, and is OF an humble
and devout Irish Catholic family. He will be, when
consecrated, the youngest bishop in America.
Rev. Father Kahn was pupil OF the Right Rev.
Dr. Thomas A. Becker, the present Bishop OF VIII
mington DEL, when that distinguished prelats
taught school, while layman, In Martlnsburg
Va, under the passionate OF the late Rev. Josept
II. Punkett, OF Portsmouth, Va. He studied foi
the ministry at St. Mary's Seminary, Mary
land and was ordained about twelve
years ago. He assumed the pastoral charge
OF the congregation OF MartlnsDurg. upon the
death OIL Rev. Father Sears, in October 1867.
THIS charge involved also the spiritual super.
VISION OF a large and scattered mission, incluoing
Winchester, Bath. Leesburg, stanton and Har.
per's Ferry. the latter place mas been his resi-
dencc for several years After the war; which
had done sad havoc among the little churches In
the valley considerable exertion was requisite to H.
qudate the indeo edness incurred IN repairs when
were found necessary, ana that labor has been
ably performed by the jealous Bisnop elect. who,
u memory serves the writer, was baptized by the
late Bishop Wnean. The elevation Of Rev. ]. J.
KAN 70 the responsibilities OF the eptscOpacy Will
give general satisfaction tnrcughout virginia aud
wherever else that esimablc priest Is known.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
BILLIARDS.

After q rest OF some i've or six weeks the
knights OF the cue have again come before the
public, and during the next six or seven days the
people OF New York will have the opportunity OF
witnessing the skill OF the finest three ball experts
In the world.
Tomorrow evening q four han ded match will be
played at Tammany Hall between the brothers
Cyrille and Joseph Dion against Maurice Daily and
Albert GARNER. This game Will be played for the
benefit OF the Homeopathic Hospital Fair Asso.
cation. and will PROBABLY be witnessed by the
most refined assemblage ever present at a billiard
match IL Is veritaDly "a ladies' game, as it will oe
played under the patronage of Mrs. Parke Goodwin,
Mrs +. b. Phelps, MIS-. Robert Guernsey, Mrs W.
~ Nelson, mrs. Watrous, Mrs. +. +. Mcdowell,
Mrs W. Tod Hemuth Mrs. a. Il. Daring, Mrs. o.
a. Palmer airs. Hcgeman, Mrs. j. w. Barrow, Mrs.
h. Ii. Chaplin ana a number OF other well known
society ladies' In fact II VIII be Iull dress BIZ.
hard reception.
On Monday and Tuesday two matches are to be
PLAYED that Will prove OF great interest to the bill
lard amateurs thr ough0ut the country. They are
botn between Rudolphe and Vignaux one for the
Collender cup and the otner Tor the Delaney En-.
blem. These matches Will be the heaviest betting
games tnat have been played Tor some time, aS
both men have number OF admirers that are will.
ing to back their opinions. Both games Will "
PLAYED In Tammanv HAIL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
THE BRIDGE.

ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW BOARD OF DrREC-
ToRs--FTvE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS EXPENDED
AND EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS REQUIRED.
Yesterday at noon the newly appointed direc.
tors OF the Bridge Company met at the once OF
that corporation IN Water street. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. James =. T. Stranahan.
Among those present were the following named
newly appointed directors OF tho bridge for the
two cities Henry G. Murphy, Thomas carroll.
William q. Kingsley. DAVID NJ. Stone J. 8. T.
Stranahan, William Marshall. George Nicols.
samuel Booth, Mayor Hunter. Comptroller samuel
Powell, OF Brooklyn. and James NJ. Motley. James
N. Mclean, John RELY. LLOYD Aspinwall, Charles
J. Canda, +. Il. Thuroer aud Mayor Wc<ham, OF
New York. The aosentees were comptroller
Green. Abram :. Hewitt and Lawrence 1urnure,
OF New YORK.
Mayor wlckham was elected President, ana ex.
Senator II. Y. Murphy was called upon Tor q state.
ment OF the present CONDITION OF the affairs OF the
Murphy said that II was now OBVIOUS to every one
that The necessity Tor the bridge had become I'M.
perative. The experiences with Jog and ice lelt
the question beyond cavi. II was great work
In the interest OF New York ana Brooklyn. IL was
proposed when COMPLETED 10 throw II oDen 10 the
public Tree from tolls or taxes. Its double road
way and the sidewalks will be wider than Broad
way. Five million dollars have already been
nearly expended on the ne o work, and Mr.
needed to complete the structure. The money
expended had raised the towers and aDchorages
70 ,aelr present height DIX millions more WIZ
sunice TO paw Tor the LANDS. ~ Ia onIy question
OF raising the money That tne work may DC placed
IN running order. Mr.. Murphy stated mat he had
prepared a bill Tor tho approval Of the Board, the
chef features OF which provided lor the abandon.
ment Of the New YORK Bridge Company by the
Legislature and placing the enterprise under the
control OF the Department OF Pubic WORKS.
committee Of Jour was appointed by Mayor
wlcknam 20 nominate permanent ofiicers, and the
meeting adjourned 10 meet again on next Tues
day afternoon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

Before Recorder Hackett.
GRAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LARCENY
AcQUIrTALs.
corder Hacketr the nrst case tried this morning
was an Indictment against Isaac Newton, q COL
ored fireman at the Sturtevant House, VINO was
charged with taking wallet containing $50 Dill
from the pantaloons Of James NJ Cavanagn, Q
guest in che hotel The evidence was conclusive
against Newton, aud the jury rendered Q verdict
OF guilty without leaving their seats. HIS Honor
sentenced the prisoner to the State Prison for
three years.
James Hou1htalin pleaded guilty TO grand lar
ceny tine indictment charging that the LIST OF
this month he stole a watch and chain, valued at
$24, the property OF George y. Kelin.
Henry smith pleaded guilty TO an Indictment
charging him with the crime OF perjury. IN having
on the 9th OF January appeared before Justice
sherwood as bondsTnan for man named joan
Waterman and swearing tnat the house which he
fact II was not worth that sum. These prisoners
were remsnded for sentence.
Leo Wllkosky, bookkeeper in the employ OF
Iipman, Brown Co., Walker street was tried up
on a charge OF stealing s57 rom the drawer OF the
once on the l4tn OF January. AS there was legal
DOUBT about the amount OF money In the drawer
the Jury rendered verdict OF guilty OF petit lar
ceny. The TACT came out during the investigation
that the defendant made three attempts to CON-
init suicide by taxing poison. His Honor sent the
prisoner 10 the Penitentiary Tor six months.
Mcnael U0rman Was tried upon charge OF cut
ting Peter Croghan IN the mead with a kniIe on
fact that these parties were lighting In bar
room; that Croghan Is professional prize nghter,
and attacked ana brutaily beat the accused. A
verdict OF acquiti al was promptly rendered.
concert saloon, was declared not guilty OF steal
ing 81 rom the person OF James Dayton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS-TRIAL
TERM-PART l.

Before Judge Larremore.
PARTNERSHIP TROUBLES.


In 1872 Mr.. Snodgrass was o partner In the nrm
OF John Fl. WILCOX 4 Co., furniture dealers, at No.
SO Fourth avenue. Some misunderstanding arIs.
ing between them in relation TO this business, Mr..
Snodgrass suggested to Mr.. Wilcox that be either
buy him out or sell to him his interest Finally o
written agreement was entered into between
them by which WILCOX agreed to buy out Snod.
grass for $4,o2s SO, and, in pursuance OF such
agreement, the former gave the latter his note Tor
this amount, Endorsed oy himself ana q man
named Wright who subsequently entered into
partnership with WILCOX. suit grew out OF tho
1t was claimed by the defence that at the time Of
the written agreement valid agreement was
made by which SnOdgraes bound himself not to
enter into similar business In this city that he
failed to keep this agreement, and that on TINS
count the note was not paid. Ii was lurther
claimed that Wrlghts Endorsement was merely
for accommodation. Judge Larremore gave q
clear and succinct charge upon the points of law
governing the case. verdict was given Tor
$4551 80 against both Wilcox and Wright.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
TOMBS POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Smith.
TALE OF A pOCKETBOC


A case was heard here yesterday. which, IN .
measure, explains many Of the supposed pocket
book cases which are being continually reported
TO the police. Many OF the pocretpooks Loot and
supposed to have been stolen GO In Just the same
way as the one which Is the cause OF this action.
The facts In the present case are as follows --On
tue 81 OF Fe bruary Mrs Saran Mcmahon got into
Second avenue car, at the corner OF Grand
street and Bowery. to go up town. when the
conductor came u collect the fare she opened her
pocketbook, In which there were $50 and Soma
pawn tickets, and gave tue conductor 81 bllI.
Having secured her change sue put the money In
her portcmonnaic and thrust II into her nun.
After she bad left the car at the corner OF twenty.
tnird street she missed her pockctbook, and took
the next car Tor the depot to inquire II Il had pee
found and let there. The Iolks at the on ce had
10 tidIngs OF IL, ana she lett disappointed on
sunday she inserted the following advertisement
Ia the HERALD;-
I osr-0N TUESDAY EVENING, IN SECOND
IL avenue car near Twenty third street, n Pocket
book. containing 500 and tickets Tho finder will be
varied by leaving money or ucksts with Mrs
MCMAHON. No Beach street
John o'Connor. man who MAS In the same car
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
DECISIONS.
SUPREME CoUnT-CHAAfBERs.

BY Judge Brady.
In the Matter OF Russ mos. to s).-Order
granted.
McManon W. Sonneborne; Guggenheim vs.
Mem bach: New vs.. Anthony; Soan w. Elmer |;
ulman vs. Haas; Morris VS.. Sternwick.-Orders
granted.
National Fort Plain Bank vs.. Brown; Swift vs..
PURIFY; Union Dime Savings Institution VS.. Heller !;
Manhattan savings Institution VS.. Nodd; Bullock
VS.. Seunolt; New YORK State Loan 9nd Trust CON-
pany VS.. The Cook County National Bank OF Chi
cago; DAVIS Vs. Benthuysen.-Gransed.
Cauldwell VS.. The Society OF tho Church OF Purl.
tans ct al. no. u Same Vs. Same mo. p; Same
vs.. same no. 3I.-Afidavits u regularity re.
CURED.
Brown vs. Mulligan.-The order asked for can.
not be granted. EI pdrte nouce must be given
to the other side.
Baer vs.. Lerfert.--Order as settled.
New Is. Anth0ny-Motlon to vacate Judgment
granted, with $40 costs OF motion.
Campbell VS.. CampoelL-Order - settled
granted.
Erie Railway Company rs. Archer.-Rsfersncs
ordered.
Burchell VS.. voorhees.-See memorandum.
SUPREME CoURT-sPEc1AL TERM.
BY Judge Van Worst.
Mutual Life Insurance. Company vs.. Smith ct al
Judgment Ior plaintiff
Singer VS.. Keeier.-Judgment for defendant on
demurrer (see opinion.)
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPEC1AL TERM.
BY Chief Justice Mcneil
Holbrook, receiver. &C., VS.. Engler, assignee,
6c,-FindinR5 setued.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18

with Mrs. McMlhon on the night OF she loss, read
the advertisement, and knew that the conductor
OF the car was dishonest Tor the following req
sons :-Aiter Mrs. Mcmahon mad LETT the car
ducior, william HlcRox, TOOK II rem MIN. saying
he would have to leave II at the c)mpany's ONCE,
railroad company's ONCE, ana foGnd Hickox, VINO
said ne had ueen IN debt and thar the money con.
tanned IN the pocket book IusE--nxed him. He
procised however. that he would make the
money good, but ms failure 20 :uinl his promise
induced O'Connor TO 90 to No. u Beach street and
exp ain matters. ars. Mcmahon went TO the
Franklin station and related her case. Detective
Dorcey waited for Nicxox ana arrested MN last
night. When arraigned he mad nothing TO say re-
parding the case. and ball waA dxed at $780, j. Is.
Fish becoming security In that sum the conduc-
tor was liberated until his trial shall be called.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-18
A LAWYER LOCKED UP.

Daniel stratton, . lawyer, was yesterday ar.
rested ON warrant issued by Judge Robinson,
on q charge OF having deirauded Eldora Louie,
late proprietor OF the st. Omar Hotel, Sixth av.
enue. The complaint upon which the warrant
was based charges that Stratton In 1873 obtained
$1,000 from Louie IN exchange Tor a farm in Vine
land, n. j., OF sixteen and nalf acres, and she
had since discovered that there was heavy mort.
gage ON the farm. To make matters worse the
holders OF the mortgage, Philip r. and Lstlmer K.
Baker, forecl0sed 1t. and sold the arm, they beIng
according TO Louie's statement in league with
Stratton. The latter when taken to the Sneriff's
ONCE could not furnish the ball required ($6 0OO)
and was sent to Ludlow Street Jail.