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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25

NEW FIRE PROPELLER FOR HARBOR USE.
MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ON TIKI
WATERFRONT.
A fire propeller has recently been built, by
order Of the Fire Commissioners for In the haTbor
II has been named the William f. Havemeyer The pro
peer LOG feet in length % feet in width and feet
inches deep 1t is furnished with lOwpressure engine
with 26-nch cylinder, and has two Amoskeag pumps
which worked by steam from the main boiler From
the two pumps eight streams of water each 2 inches In
diameter, thrown the time, but as yet the
principal trouble has been TO procure hose suiclenty
strong to Withstand heavy pressure OF steam
The propeller built by Wood Dialogue OF Camden,
n j. and when thoroughly equipped and furnished VIII
have cost about 600 1t is the hrst boat OF the kind
introduced into the Newly Harbor and the Com
mssioners express themselves much pleased with its
work upon the few occasions that has as yet been
brought into II is worked In connection with
the Fire Department, and Its present circuit,
from Fourteenthst. the East TO Fourteenth-s..
the North River, is divided into 40
stations Stations have also been estaDnsIneu
at Blackweps Wards. and Randalrs ISLANDS, Tue
present headquarters at the New Pier No al .s
Garden. There accommodations on board Ior ~
persons including the officers and pilot At Pcasen.,
however. the force consists OF ten men, Inc oIceIS
are Thomas III. Griffith, Captain; James H. toII.
Lieutenant Charles b. Seaver CHIEF Engineer rarlch
Rely, Assistant Engineer and Patrick Ordch, iio..
The propeller said TO have done effective service Nv
late fire at Randalls Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
DECLINE IN ERIE STOCK.


A CLOUD OF RUMoRs UNAVOIDABLE TO THE CON-
pANY-wIIAT THE OFFICIALS EXPECT.
Erie was the principal cause of interest on the
ptoch Exchange yesterday amounts of the stock
ehapsng hands. The price opened at ok went down
70 10 nd closed 1855 to 1884, amid swarm OF rumors
the solvency Of the Company Advices from
N do indicated that there equal amount OF ex-
citement London Exchange, the price going down
sseve to 1884, The continued decline was due to the re-
Viva OF the that the Company would not pay It's
June that the negotiations for the mortgagg
the coal lands the Delaware Lackawanna ana west
Urn Railroad and the Delaware and Hudson Canal COM
pany had been terminated, and that these two compa
uies would not advance the money required; ana
hastily, that the Erie officials were IN consuth
cation with the Attorney General in respect TO the ad
liability Of having receiver appointed to protect al
interests view Of alleged impending bankruptcy VI INC
Company.
Inquiry at official elected the statement tha
The Erie managers expected the June interest pro
yjted they could obtain the money. This money WAS
e1pected from the two Companies mentioned above, on
mortgage OF the coal lands The negotiations were not
sonsummated but had not fallen through and all persons
Interested were awaiting the arrival OF President DICKSON
Of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, who Is
expected be in the city today when decided answer
will be given. In respect to the appcauon Ior "a re- e.
eeiyer Erie the director who asked In regard 10
the matter said consultation with the Attorney
General had occurred II the Company does not OBTAIN
the necessary money, however. in time, IL might NC
necessary TO apply for receiver TO prevent SUN m P
plioation by persons hostile to the Company; -. .
IL was understood in Erie circles last night Una, SUN
IN application likely TO be made To-Day UT touoiio"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
POLICE NOTES,

Henry Philips, age Is years. Of No. III East
.Trty e from in motion Mott Haven yes
toIdaN and was badly hurt
The dead body of a man of middle age and stature,
full sandy beard and dark ciohing was found IN the
river at the foot of Parttonst, Brooklyn yesterday.
The body of an unknown woman, age about 80
years sandy hair attired in black suit blue flannel skirt
found yesX4y in the North River AZ the loot Of BaT
row.st.
Thomas Welsh. age 10 years, Of Nelrose fell into
Fourthavc railroad excavation last evening al sixty
thrtt, and severely injured lie was taken to Bellevue
Hospital.
Michael Dicner an immigrant who had recently
arrived in country died vest in the hospital OF the
Emigration injuries eyed through
falling tie hold the steamship switzerland while the
vessel coming through the NaTows on the way to this
city.
At the Tombs Police Court, yesterday, Janio
Of No 80 Suvanst appeared to answeIa cnaig OF
fcoous assault preferred by Jerao Pas1ua and Michael
10 JeTseyst The men met at christening on
Oct 26 trouble between them Pasqual
stabbed the side OF the body Deeto was cut IN several
places the head limbs ArIeso committee, III de-
fault of $1,000 bail each OF the Charges kiey was
CHARGED by Michael GeOshan with attempting 10 steal horse
Grand and Elizabeth SITS He held III loo ball
At the Yorkvile Police Court yesterday, the
three men, David Welsh, Charles Williams alias Gus ."
Nichols and James Seanne whose arrest was reported yes
Ehlers 2O3 East Twenty third ST. brought
up Stewart recognized In of the spectators
tie fourth whom he saw IN the store m man was
technically had escaped sentence OF 20 years Tor
a scannel turned states evidence and
onerated Welsh who discharged The wagon found IA
posse ssion OF the owned by Edward Ne Donald Of
New Judge KasmTe held the three accused Mlla
scannell and Woods ana commitment Tor the 0urh
trying laney OF No 225 West sixteenth ST
Andrew GuTk arrested for stealing watch worth SO
mlloyer Harry Johnson OF No. 2O6 West Forty
ninth lie held FOR Trial
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TRIBUTE TO THE LATE COMMISSIONER BARR.

Memorial exercises were held at the Normal
College. Fourthave and Sixty nnth-st. yesterday in
honor OF the Hon, JAS W. Parr late Commissioner Of Edu
cation and Chairman OF the Committee the Normal Col
lege President william H. Nelson, OF the Board Of Edu-
cation presided The exercises began with the reading Of
selections the Old and New Testaments by Com
missioner william Wood. aud the singing Of Q memorial
hymn by the college choir Short addresses were made
By President NcSun and ~ The Rev DR., Burchard Of
tho Thirteenth Street PresDy terrain Church, Mia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25

Roberta on behalf Of the college, presented TO Mrs FAi
the widow of the deceased Commissioner an engrosseo
st OF resolutions respect for her late husband the re-
spOnse TO which was delivered by Mr. Wendell her s0nn
law After hymn had been sung, Dr. Enery Denniscn'
Chairman OF the School Trustees OF the Ninth ward de-
ivsre an address in which spoke OF his long and IN.
tmate acquaintance with the late Commissioner Farr,
more especially in bis capacity as school oeeG Ie ex
Among those present were the members and friends o.
the late Mr. Farrs family the OF the board
OF Education and the Normal COllege COuinItteo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
SUMMER RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS.

SUMMER RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS
INCREASED NUMBER OF TRAINS AND REDUCED COM
MUTATION RATES ON THE VARIOUS RAILROADS
CENTERING IN THIS CITY.
The numerous lines of railroad that divergc
in every direction from this city, probably offer induce
ments that are unequacd anywhere In the way OF quick
transportation comfort and the frequency Of running
trains Over 100 trains pass In and out Of the Grand
Central Depot at Forty-second-st, daily, and over
$50 trains 80 and on the New7Jersey
lines Partly on account OF the poor trans
portation facilities afforded the residents Of the
upper part OF the city, much larger proportion OF the
business men OF Eew-York find homes beyond the city
limits than within them For the accommodation OF this
great number tickets reduced rates. either In the shape
OF single communication ticket good for period Of from
one to twelve months package OF 100 tickets to be
used within limited time. arc sold upon oil the roads
The following tables will be found OF interest furnish
ing information relation to the Inducements offered by
the different lines There other considerations such
as the number Of trains per day. ther speed and comfort
ETC., which cannot enter into statement Of this kind
COMPUTATION TICKET FOR THREE MONTHS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
BROOKLYN PORK PACKER MISSING

Frank Young an Atlantic-ave. pork packer,
OF No 2O3 Courts, Brooklyn left his place Of business
Friday ostensIby to pay the interest mortgage
for 0OO He left his watch purse and other valuable
articles home and has not since been heard from The
police OF the opinion that the missing who
OF habits, has committed suicide and his family
and friends have adopted this theory although they de-
clare that his business prosperous and that they
cannot conceive VI any incentive " sefdestrnctlon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

There were many Senator'S, AssemDiyheh
and others at the Mayors Office, yesterday Nearly All
of the city delegates Legislature called and seye
raj OF the country embers including Speaker mcGuirc
City Chamberlain TappaA makes the following report
of the City and County finances for the week ending On
Saturday last: Balance, May Is, xl,37SffS 40: Ne
ceipts OF the week, $3,6Sj,583 81 payments OF tS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
EAST RIVER BRIDGE INTEREsrs

A special meeting of the East River Bridge
Directors was held yesterday. President Murphy said
IN referring TO protest from A. K whitney Bros 10
cause they had not been awarded the contract for pins
and anchor barsthat they the lowest bdders hut
Il had hfn found that they only agents for the
Pacific Rolling MiE. which had not adequate facilities
for f,ifin, the contract In the prescribed time and
bore,ore the contract had been divided bctwccn the
TdceIno,s iron 10. ~ Wilmington Del. and the Key
stone IiOl CO, ~ PttAbch. Penn, Who had agreed 70
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HOME NEWS.
YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs, IN
BROADWAY.
eam, 7Oo Noon, 7io D. IN, S0'. Midnight CO.,
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

PROMINENT ARRIVALS
Tfh Avenue Hotel-Licut. Gov. II. O. Knight OF
Massachnseit Lieut. Col A. Forsyth Of Gen sc -
New Iiampshire Capt w. H. Thompson OF the steamship
bntannic and Dr Buckn n T. g. OF Engnndn a.,"
Count Candioni Of Italy, and J. II. Mcvickcr Of Chicago
0fIey Ho,De-R Admiral James Alden, u s. Navy and
Mrs Rousby, MetropoIan HotetJqdge r b. Huist OF
Major Palmer Of the Royal Engineers, British Army Hotel
Brunsoiek Cons ressnan NJ Is. Young OF Georgia GRAND
Central Ho-A George West OF BallstOn, n l.
-; Union Square Hos!-Nava Constructor steele u .
Navy .SreUeas apartment HOue-Gen William N Gricr
u r. Army Sturtspan House- Henry Brewerton, u B.
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Bros. c..
who had bcep appointed as Committee to confer win
the private stockholders reported that they had ne,a
conference with them and that the twothirs prescrDon
by law had agreed 10 sell their stock to the company
for It's original cost with interest to May ~ accepting
the certificates OF indebtedness at sx months
in nayamt The COMMITTEES recommended the purchase
which was agreed to by all except Mayer Hunter VINO
Directory aon 10 he appointed ought to be the purchs
ers There be purchased 600 shares which cost
$40 800, making total Win S9"'@o w 'n'eres' VI
no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
Announcements.
BURNETT's COCAINE prevents hair falling.
ALKErHREPTA, iced, is refreshing drink.

ALASKA CAssIMEREs.-This Summer hat, q
perfection and comfort has Just been
Knox Those who considered In the fashion should
an early purchase 22 broadway In his Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel establishment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25


In addition, several OF the roads branches from
points the main line to places that until recently have
not been accessible by railroad and which offer atrac
tons in the way OF hunting boating, fishing and the
coveted secuson Of quiet homes This is especially
OF the Long Island Railroad, the main line OF which runs
through the center OF the island sending of branches to
Rocsaway, Hampstead Locust Valley, Northport,
Babylon, porf j -iIerson, and finally dividing ct
Manoryille one branch going 10 Sag Harbor and the
other to Greenport, with boats to New-LOndon and
Newport
In addition TO the several branches already established
~ the Central Railroad OF NewJersey. line so nearly
completed from this city to Long Branch that 1t is ex-
pected to be in operation by June -, thus furnishing
direct communication by ra TO this waieringlace in as
Short time is required TO reach any point above lar
lem Bridge by horse The road passes through some
OF the most fertile portions of the state of NewJersey
The bridge at Perth Amboy said to contain the widest
draw of any in the world the opening each side being
The summer changes by which both the speed and the
number of trains somewhat increased took place on
the roads which center at FOrtysecondst and Fourth
ave Yesterday Tho New-York Central has added the
usual summer Saturday afternoon SPECIAL express to
Troy, leaving this city at $3.50 p m which viii run regu-
larry Ill June Is, when il will be put on daily for Sara
toga in addition the morning train for the place
The time OF the local trans between New-lOrk aud
Pceksld will be increased from fifteen to twenty min
utcs on the New York, NewHaven and Hartford Road
the Boston express by way OF Springfield VIII leave al
train will also to south Norwak, leaving the
CITY nj 3:l5 D. III. This road has just opened
coInmodious passenger depot ut New-Hayen, about a
quarter of a mile west OF the old union depot When
completed stated, this will cost, including ground,
about 500 900. new sationhouse is just begun at
Mount Vernon. The New-YOlk and Harlem road adds a
train Williams Bridge, leaving the city at loo H.
aud returning 4:20 p. The time OF the Chatham
mail is changed from l0Gj TO 1923 a. IN. for departure,
and from 1910 u. M to 10:ij o.. IN. for arrival.
The Erie Summer timetable also went into effect yes
terday, but material changes were made from the
Winter schedule except to increase little the speed OF
the trains BY the changes in the timetable OF the
Montclair Railroad additional train was put on,
leaving New-York for Pomplin Junction at $3.50 a.
and returning at 3:15 p. No changes will on
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, the
Long Island and the Central Road OF NewJersey until
the early part Of June
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
THE ANNUAL COUNCIL OF FRIENDS.

HE ANNUAL (OONNll@ VT hlE-NDS.
MEETING OF THE HICKsITE BRANCH OF THE
orAKFRs-PROCEEDINGs AT THE SESSIONS YES
TERDAY.
The yearly meeting of the Hicksite Friends
began yesterday morning, at the Westinghouse on
Rutherford place. between Fifteenth and sixteenthsts
The attendance in the morning small but much
larger in afternoon At the mems meeting the resig
nation Of Charles Macy the former CLERK was accepted
owing 70 Mr. Mays III health and Nathaniel Merritt
was elected clerk with r. s. Haviland assistant
number epistles from other yearly meetings were
read John j. White spoke, condemnDg the use OF to-
bacco expressing his regret at its general use Sew
eral other addresses made upon the same subject
The womens meeting opened by prayer from
Rachel Hicks Epistles read from the yearly meet
ings in Philadelphia Ohio Indiana and Baltimore The
Ohio epistle upon the growing evil OF nemperance
and urged The Friends 10 renewed efforts III the Temper
ance cause The Indiana Friends expressed themselves
as much discouraged by the result OF their efforts among
the Indians which they ascribed to the low condition OF
the Indian women. Mary Jane Field was elected clerk,
with Amanda X. Miller as assistant. Addresses
were made by Naomi Barnes Rhoda Lamb, Ann Weaver
Rachel Hicks, anf others. The treasurer OF the book
committee made report OF the number of books pnr
the afternoon a committee appointed to answer
epistles.
The yearly meeting will probably continue throughout
the week having morning and an afternoon session, at
which only Friends admitted. On Wednesday morn
ing the tings will be public. number OF Friends
from other cities present with minutes OF recon-
'mendation from their quarterly meetings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25

NEW CHURCH IN WEST HOBOKEN.
The new church of the Passionist Fathers of
n Mehaels Monastery in West Hoboken will he dedi
-osisd by Rslop Corrgan On tbs 4th Of July. Bishop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
INDIAN COMMISSIONERS on THE TOBACCO IN
sPECTION.


The Indian Commissioners have as yet taken
action concerning the charges which nave been made
public in regard to the alleged incompetency of Mr.
Hoodess the Inspector of Tobacco There is d.
versity of opinion among the Commissioners as TO what
course shall be pursued. Some OF them say that the
charges OF incompetency iii be examined into,
while others say that no further action
is necessary. Mr. Kingsley, who is mem
Der Of the Purchasing Committee, declares
that in his opinion the Commissioners body
sponsibc for the alleged shortcomings OF their agents
inspectors and unless there new de- velop-
mens. viii advocate sustaining Mr.. Hoodess and his
mittee who has returned from the West. says that
further action will be taken by the Commission concern
ing the charges against Mr. HoodlesS. He satisfied
that Mr. HOOdlees is thoroughly competent and that his
Judgment has procured for the indians the best tobacco
which the Indian Commissioner Thought should be PAID
Gen Clinton b. Fisk expresses the opinion that the
charges OF ncOmpeency which have been made by the
they have any actual foundation IIls can he doue D
obtaining the opinions Of three or five dsinteresed and
Commission declare that they heartily sick OF the a-
tatOn which has been made about the inspection OF to-
bacco and express surprise that the matter has caused 50
much comment.
HARMONIOUS WORKING OF THE POLICE BOARD.
The Board of Police Commissioners met in
private session yesterday at the Police Central Office
1t IL understood that Commissioner voorhs resigned the
anshp the Committee Rules and Discipline,
and also that OF Repairs and suppes. Tho resignation
OF the CharTnanshp Of the latter Committee
ccpted and Commissioner Voorhs will continue To hold
that position Commissioner Smith is to accept the Chair
manshp Of the Committee on Rules and DISCIPLINE and
Yesterday began attending to the business ncumbent
upon thai position Commissioner VoOrhis has qualified
by furnlshe the 100000 bonds necessary In the posi-
ton Of which have been accepted and depos-
tied with me CONTROLLER The proper steps have been
inkrn and Commissioner yoorhis Ia recognized by the
banks Ia which the funds Of the Department. are depos
tied the duly accredited Treasurer OF the Board OF
Police fonmisstOnert Late yestGrhey Afternoon Conf
missioner Voorhis began paying on the ompoyes OF the
s,rce Cleaning Hurcau who aAscmbod IN the basement
~ tho Police Central Dnce Tho board hold their
ernr open meeting "a day and the work VI foofRniLk
Ton will thcR 10 completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25

Lynch of Charleston s. c., win preach the dedication
sermon and the Cardinal with q number OF other pre-
a;es, will take part in the ceremonies.
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In regard TO last item, the work IS performer ny
rbe employes Of this Department and while ehcy are
engaged upon IT. no charge 10 made against the wa1ef
Although this estimate Is s105,619 6S fee than me
authorized appropriation Of $500 600 Is regarded WIN
puspicon by the opponents OF the scfme who declare
ther belief the reduced amount Intended 70 as
protesting property Ownels who are 10 nave
bearing on subject before Afdermsnsc Committee
tonight Ii il asO believed that when the amount est-
mated shall have been expended the remaining xloo,'
6l9 IS will he speedily demanAedby the contractors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-25
AN EMBARRASSED INDIANA RAILWAY.

MEETING OF BONDnoLDERs OF THE LOGANsPORT,
CHARLOTTESVILLE AND SOUTHWESTERN LINE.
meeting of bOndhOlders of the LOgans-
mort Charlottesville and Southwestern Railway Com
many was held Yesterday afternoon at the Fifth Avenue
IIetel c. H. DelaInater was called to the CHAR, ana
Frederick W. Jones acted secretary statement OF
the condition Of the road asserted that 35oOOoO nave
been sunk in building and equpping it, and the earnings
are not sufficient 10 meet necessary expenses Inc H.
Aebtetness is represented by stock, Sl,5oOooo, ana
bonds 81 900 OOO in ALL So 100000 Theroad was aDont
completed in the Fall Of 1872, and the Company soon
after began running cars II extends from Logansport,
Indiana through Frankfort and Charlottesville to Rock
VILE about % miles. and the Company leases % miles
Of track through to Terre Haute. The stock and bonds
were taken by the contractors in payment OF work under
their contract and sold at heavy discounts The
interest coupons have been paid since August 1875
and the running expenses than absorb the earnings
The Company has been obliged 10 hire rolling STOCK OF
eighborng roads and the engines in use have proved 10
he too heavy for the iron rails, which weigh only 40
pounds 10 the yard
Mr. Ward offered the following resolution, which was
adopted and John Baird of No. 90 Wliam-st, John t.
Ward, No wallst. and Simeon Fitch were appointed
che Committee named therein:
P,solred That n committee OF three be appointed by
Che chairman OF this meeting with power ana lstiuc
lions visit the railroad and ascertain MS true conloh
fts original cost, its present liabilities, ana WhiJ ahouV
will be necessary to be expended 10 place the ROAD III
working order, and what vii then DC Its value per ei
that said committee be instructed TO ascertain as Tar as
ractcabe who are the bondhOlders and that they COM
municate to each bOndholder by circular ana auVeiS
mcnt the result OF this meeting and the appointment OF
co-operae with any committees appointed by the Donu
holders in Philadelphia and Baltimore, and 10 report
upon all matters appertaining te the interest 9l tho
bondhoders adjourned meeting to be called py the
chairman.