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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
JOHNSON MEMORIAL DAY.

A GREAT PAGEANT IN NAsHNIILE-THE CITY CLOSED
TO BUsINEsS-SALUTRs, A PROCESSION, AND AN
ADDRESS BY EX-SENATOR FOWLER.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 3.-The memorial
exercises III honor OF the late exPresden johnson oc-
Cured here yesterday. Business was generally sus-
pended great many prominent citizens OF Tennessee
and other States arrived TO participate in the ceremonies
Letters OF regret received from Secretary Beknap
Gov Tlden OF New-York Gov. Whyte OF Maryland, Gov
Garland Of Arkansas aud Gov. MoCreary Of Kentucky,
the Hon. Gideon weles Senator Merrimon, Adjt-Gen'
Townsend ex-Goy Letchcr, Henry c. Carey Of Pha-
delphia. and many others
The procession began moving AZ 2:30 p III. II was the
largest turnout OF the pOpuace ever witnessed 1t was
made up Of military and civic, mechanic and literary
soceties and was two hours in passing the Capitol.
There were at 10000 people the streets All the
public buildings and large number OF business houses
and private residences were draped in mourning The
Presidents salute Of Il guns fired AT sunrise from
Capitol HILL and all the bells in the city, and in Edge
field, tolled from To- ; n. During the move
mept OF the procession minute guns we're nreo,
and one every II minutes throughout the day, cloHng
with national salute AZ sunset. Ex-senator Fowler DE
vered the memorial address AZ the Capitol this evening
II WAS very elaborate, requiring two hours for delivery,
being review OF the eXPresidcnts private and political
history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
CITY NOMINATIONS IN NEWARK.

The Newark Democratic City Convention, to
nominate candidates for the offices Of Mayor, surveyors
Of Highways, Commissioner Of the Water Board, Tax
Commissioner and Trustee Of the City Home, assembled
at Library Hall on Saturday afternoon. All the officers
named except the Mayor, members Of non-partsan
Boards and the nominees Of either party virtually re-
ceive their election at the nominating convention The
wards were called for nominations for Mayor and Meme
mlah Perry, the present incumbent, Andrew A
smalley, William II. Camp, and Michael n
Kenny were named. Mr.. Camp withdrew his
name and the ballOtng resulted in the nomination of
Andrew 4. smaey The other nominees are rs follows
Surveyors of Highways, VI. j. OBrien and Townsend
Dusenbery; Tax Commissioning; VIM A. schmidt Tom
missioner of the Water Board Edward Schlckhans; Irus-
tee of City Home George Peters. The Hon Andrew A.
Smaey the nominee for Mayor, has served In the Legs
lature from County and candidate Tor STATE
Senator from that county, but through party spit ne
was defeated. In 1869 he ran for Mayor against MI
RicOTd. very popular and was only defeated by
about 200 majority, i'll the days OF Republican SUI
prcmacy Mr.. Snaey is man of large wealth, ana Is
connected with number of leading financial institutions
Ills nomination generally considered good one.
The Republicans have made the following ward nom
nations: Second Ward Alderman, Joseph Coiyer;
Chosen Freebooter, Isadore Lehman. Eleventh Ward
Alderman, David Young; Chosen Freebooter, \. W. Rl
tan. Fifteenth WaTd-AdeI1nan, John G. Harrison );
Chosen Freebooter, Charles NJ. Theberdth.
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THE DEATH or AMERICAN GIRL.

SHE DIES IN HARNESS on THE ELMIEA RACE TRACK
RAINBOW OVER THE DYING TRorffRs HEAD.
ELMIRA, Y. Y, Oct. 3.-The famous trOttlng
mare American Girl fell dead yesterday IN the first heat
IN the free all race the Elmra Driving Park she
was driven by John L. Doy and appeared at the START to
be in the very condition. The horses we're scored
number of times before they got the word The Girl az
the first turn was ahead but her driver noticed that she
seemed giving out and let her head loose She kept
staggering for eighth Of mile and Mt the quarter
pole fell and died instantly without struggle she fell
very easily with her shoulder against the fence The In
cdent excited great deal Of sympathy as the mare was
great fayorte here aud had been the chief attraction
for the races to-day singular circumstance III the
matter was that from the grand stand rainbow could
be SEEM the end of which fell upon the head OF
tho dying horse. The band played a tnneral
dirge NJ coon a. the death was made known
American Girl was l3 years old. and has been aEOrte
on the turf for years The Elmla Driving PARK AsSoc
alton propose should the body he left here, 10 Greer
81 900 monument to the memory of American SilI
There was insurance the mare. Ben Mace offered
$4,000 for American Girl yesterday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
AN UNKNOWN woMAN's SUICIDE.

About three weeks ago a woman OF APP
parenty German origin. about 30 80 years Of age,
lined apartments the third floor of No z9l Elizabeth
st. She moved in about two weeks telling Margaret
Lynch the housekeeper, that sue had lived either in
Third or Fourth-st She had not been seen since. On
sautrday last William Herbert, who lives on the fourth
floor Of the house, noticed an oveOw eng stencil
and smoke 70 his wife about it, The police Of the Null
berry street Station were informed whereupOn Sergeant
MeCjntoek aud two officers between and O'Clock last
svennR proceeded TO house and broke open the door
of fhe room occupied by the stranger The main room
yonnd 10 he In great disorder the occupant had
not ATTEMPTED 10 place her furniture In order after NOV
tnS In TIE door leading to the hall had been strongly
secnrsd by means OF nail driven iDo the upright ABOVE
~ iocI No one could be seen In this room.
Ipon entering dark bedroom eediDg out OF Tie man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

TIE SECOND RAPID TRANSIT REPORT.
ACTION OF THE COMNIssIoNERs-THEIR REPORT
Almost RrApY-rHE NEW RAPID TRANSIT COM
PANY.
The Rapid Transit Commissioners held meet
ines Saturday afternoon and evening They expect 10
deliver their report 10 the Mayor to-day, or tomorrow "
farthest together with the specifications OF the en-
rincers The choice Of o plan, complying IN every
respect with the specifications, will be LETT 10
the capitalists. Thorough precautions as 10
safety and strength will be required The rams
must be Of steel all the supports braces ana sues
of the best wrought iron. Columns IN rOao"dys mus
leave Is inches space beyond that taken up ny
street ears on either side No structure in the center
,trees viii be allowed TO exceed 22ie feet in WIDTH
Is probablc that the option OF building on Ihirdave'
either a single track over each sidewalk OF uouoo
track sunported on double of columns over the
center OF the street will he given TO the Newfork E
waited Railroad Company. The narrower eueo's WIN
probably be Spanned from curb TO curD.
The law creating the Commission seems 10 require '
the Commissioners shall organize new company uuu'
,oct,on Of the act to build the routes selected Inc
nissoners have been engaged in the organization OF
This new company for several days. On Saturday 'hey
resolved TO name il TIE Manhattan Railway company
aud fixed the amount OF capital stock az q~VuVo'o'
divided into 10000 shares Of 800 each Iha' Is
mn approximation TO the capital stock OF edcn vi
,b rand transit companies heretofore organized unde
snecsf charters Tie railway expected to cost AZ
east s4O0 600 per mile and the whole route WI he IRON ON
rs 10 20 miles long The Commissioners ihnk tna 'n w
Greater art Of the road will be built from the proceeds VI
PONDS which the law authorizes 10 be Issued inc H'es
~ Inc new company coincide nearly or ent;rey 3hc
az The other of the routes fixed for the GDer' au NV
Eew-York Elevated Railroad Companies ana ~ le III
nissioners regard il almost certain tIat one vi n
other nj those Companies will build railway over almost
The entire route authorized for the new company a
~ far IN the exclusion OF the latter IL Is tuOukhi
unlikely that the company Will ever need capi H
Iargey Than s. OOO 600 IL is authorized, however ~
SETON IL OF be act TO increase its capital stock Inc
Gilbert and NewYOrk Elevated RsIlros9 C0P ,i
lave the prior right construct the railway, Dtt II
thew do NOT avail themselves OF tins right, "nln
tbe times specified by the COMMISSIONER co tne
nsnies have the advantage OF not BENG oollsGu
snder their charters Ia obtain the consent OF ropSI
owners II ia however doubtful whether the NeW-AorK
Elevated Railroad Company can bulld on lnlru r,
without obtaining the consent OF nfoperS H r not
necessary but the question turns ON the construcon
which the courts give TO the CONSTITUTIONS ach
cnt nrovding for the consent Of prOpeTtyOH nes 10
ile building of street railways Under the law tne oi
msloners have 30 days yet in which 10 open ooos Vi
,1bscTption to tho capital stock of the new company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
oBALDwIx's MURDERER COMMITTED.

The inquest relative to the death OF Edward
OBaldwin the puGst, who shot on Monday last 1T
No. 40 West-st, held before Coroner Woman on
saturday Pelham Hollis, John GoldspIing, James
Hewitt and william BrOphy testified that O'Baldwin
touched Michael Finnel ON the shoulder and went with
him to the back in very friendly way but after
few minutes had elapsed two pistol shots were heard
Upon rushing into the they found O'Bald-
win end Finnell struggling for the pistol, which
was soon after taken away from OBaldwn by Brophy.
Samuel Kayauagh testified that lac heard O'Badwin
use threatening language 10 Flnnell and soon after
heard the pistol shots The antmOrtcm statement OF
OBadwin read 10 the jury, but the counsel for Fin-
nell Objected 10 the reading the ground That OBad-
win had expressed hope 81 living thereby nyadating
the deposition The Coroner thertupOn charged the jury
disregard the antClnOrt"m statement After short
absence the jury returned verdict that OBadwn came
so his death pistol shot at the hands OF Michael
FInnell who committed 10 the TOmbs to await the
action of the Grand jury.
In TO the question il be bad anything TO say in
his defense Finnell said The shooting entirely in
selfdefense. knew OBadwn's character for violence,
and al the tiIue hat fred the first shot believed my
life TO DE in danger the deceased had just threatened
10 Kill The SECOND shot was discharged by accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
WORKINGMEN's SYMPATHY WITH THE FALL
RIVER STRIKERS.

THE mass meeting of wOrkingmen, which
was to have been held in Tompkims Square yesterday
afternoon express sympathy for the Fail River strikers
did not take place. the Park Commissioners refused to
allow the the square for such purpose on sunday
meeting was therefore called at the Germaia Assem-
bly, Rooms yesterday morning. About Az persons
were present. A general discussion took place.
in which ]. W. MADDOX, william Zawadll
Peter Mcclure, O. c. Ward, Leander Thompson,
ana others participated: Some Of the speakers
tLo,t that a. the Fall River operators had gone to
work or agreed work the time had passed Tor inc
holding Of such a meeting. Others thought meeting
on , 10 be held the purpose OF denOuncng the acton
% the Fall River police and Others in authority ana 10
raise money aid of their felowsuerers on account or
fine recent strike It was finally decided to appoint two
delegates who instructed 10 confer with me SOclal
Democratic Workinguen's party, and assist them III
Getting no a mass meeting OF wOrkingnen, which, II was
stated they had already undertaken Ii 10 expected that
the meeting will he hgld during the current week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
SUICIDE OF A DISAPPOINTED CREDITOR.

About 8 q. N. yesterday Rudolph Raussodts,
age years went into the First Avenue Police Station
and said that as he felt sick he would like TO rest there
for short time He said that he had no home hut that
his wife lived az Broome and Elizabeth-sts He added
that his business was formerly that OF real estate agent
He had visited Newark saturday 10 collect money due
IN him but had failed 10 get IT, suerngs increasing
a surgeon was for when Rudolph admitted tat lie
had taken Paris green upon ndnS that he could not oD
Tain te money tnat was owing to him. He removed
to BELLEVUE Hospital where he died yesterday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04

room woman was found hanging by the neck the rope
having been fastened around the sash which Lighted te
room from the main room She was in her nlghi ures
The body was very much decomposed and had evidently
been hanging for about days Her & n ~ ,s
found enpty on the mante shef but the foou III lhe
Mace and the character OF her clothing did not IMPLY
destituton Nothing could be found TO indicate VINO .e
unfortunate woman was, but all the periodicals ia lne
niace were IN the German language Coroner Woltman
commenced inquest last evening The h9useSt ,d
said that lady called 10 the occupant OF tne 'hIu
floor last week hut could not get in and intae1 'ha'
the deceased had lived unhappily with her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
Delta KAPPA EPSILON.

JAMES W. HUsTED AND FRANCIS FORBES TO MAKE
ADDRESSES AT THE COMING CONVENTION.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Oct. 3.-The National Con-
ton the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity will be held
in this city Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday
evening the Hon James W. Hustled will preside and de
liver an address An Grafton will he delivered by Francis
Forbes Of New York CITY, and poem read by j. d. War
ner, esq, Of Albany. supper Will take place ut The
Vanderbilt IIou4e after the exercises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
THE CALIFORNI4 WHISKY ENG.

THE LIQUOR DEALERS TRY 70 SAVE TWO SUSPECTED
OFFICIALS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.-The Wholesale
Liquor Dealers Association Of Son Francisco at recent
meeting commended Supervisor Foulke and Collector
Sedgwck and declared that whisky ring exists in this
city petition directed 10 Senator Sargent, asking
his influence in behalf Of FOulke and sedg
wick 10 retain them in Office, numerously
signed nv wholesale liquor dealers The Pacific Dist
lery Company, which has been prominently mentioned
in connection with the investigation by revenue officials
on THE coast was represented at the meeting super
visor awiey, lately from the East has relieved Foukc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
ATTEMPT TO SHOOT A PRIEST.

BALTIuoEE, Oct. 3.-Albcrt Ii. League, cap
tain OF a tuyaoat, approached the sacristy OF It.
Patrick's Church. on Broadway. while services
were going on today and, drawing pistol,
attempted TO shoot the pastor, Father Galley.
League alleges thai he moved 10 the deed by Father
Galley, having put his daughter in cathode Convent
in Indiana lie was arrested and committed for action
= tha (.ruu Jupv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
" Farmers and mechanics and hard-worki

Farmers and mechanics and handwriting
tradesmen." said an initiation orator " ont West do
YOU know the meaning OF these cabalstc terms OF the
bondboldels 'fve-twenties 'sevent hirtics and ten
fortiesf Why simply this I'm efect-that you shall get
up AT 500 aud quit work until 1870 so that the bond
holders need not get up next day until lO4O!
1t has been decided by a Kansas judge that Il
man aud wife 20 10 circus ON ticket that says
admit one "-as by Law tkcy considered zone.
This introduces pecunary consideration into the ques
ton of womans rights which may silence even Susan b..
AuthOny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
EPIzoorY THE CAUSE or DEATH.

ELMIRA, y. Y, Oct. "a post-moltem was
held on American Girl this morning. The probable cause
OF her death is stated TO be oyerexertion while appa-
rcutly conyae from the prevailing epiloOy which
is known by veterinary surgeons treachcrOus and
uncertain disease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04

A bolt of lightning struck a tree in front of
Chicago Aherman's house the other night, and in his
fright the Alderman remarked Hold on I'll restore
the money!
Nothing is 50 discouragiug to young lawyer
lust lac eloquent about angels tears, weeping
willows OmbtOncs. TO he interrupted by the cold
booded Justice with You're ell your nest, Oub this is
"a Of hog stealing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

FTnh Areaae Hokl-John OConnor Power NJ r.
Of Ireland Gen j. Glmor Of savannah, exGov homas
Reynod. Missouri and g. W. Atheron OF me ked 'ion
Indian Commit ssion. Metropolitan Hoe-Col Joseph Key
nod II Z Army Uindsor Iloel-Leu. Col. Ratcf OF In
gland The Hon Robert NJ McIane Of Baltimore, and A. T. Jos
horn OF the Centennial Commission. ST James Hoe-eO
BanQs Superintendent Of the Railway Postal service
Bdraums iOti-H Clay Sexton, Chief Engineer OF te st.
Iouis UeDar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
LIBEL SUIT FOR s25. 900.

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 3.-Judge Young Of
the Police Court has sued The Cieye'dad Leader for
S25 900 damages for libel. Two months ago a man
named Znser assaulted the editor OF fhe Lender and
wac arrested for assault but Judge Young discharged
the prisoner The comments OF the paper on the afair
have led 10 the libel suit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
Announcements
DANDRUFF-BURNETT' COCAINE removes.
ALL statianels sell EsrERBRoOK's Pens.
DR.. LYON's TOOTH TABLETS.
Just the thing for travellers

A.-EsPENsCHEIDs Old and firm friend, the
public this his SIN Dress and Derby Busl
emphatic and satisfactory Endorsement. ~
constant between his means OF supply anu the
urgent demand for time ho unable TO keep up with
The porular rush present his selyea wen stocked
EsrKAsCIEp. MAnufaetuTeT, lls NaSeal 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04

Sent 90 rain from 240 a III. 90 a. M amount OF wh,er
II inch oct l. rain from p m. Ia 400 amount OF
water IL inch total amount of water for week 20 men
Instance Travelled during the week, llSZ nhles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
SMITHS PAT. PERFORATED
BUCKSKIN UNDERGRADUATES.

GREATEST PROTECTION TO CHEST AND LUNGS
EVER OFFERED. PREVENTS COLDS and CURES
RIET MATISM Recommended by all fr,tca Physicians
send for Circular D. G. HALL Co.. sole Manufactures
6,2 broadway, ny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY, AT HUDNuTs' l'
BROADWAY.
Fam BOZ Noon. Gl'. 3p M. $40. Midnight o.
Highest during tho day Ga Lowest. 49,
Average % ~. same day, 1874, 51is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
TILE CITY,S FINANCES.

STATEMENT OF TIE CoNTR0LLER-wARRANTsp DRAWN
DEBT, FUNDED AND TEMPoRARl-ClIh khN-
ENUE.
The Controller has issued the following stare
ment Of the amount OF warrants drawn against the Cty
Treasury from Jan to Sept 80 1878; also COMPARE
tive statement Of the city debt represented IN stocks
and bonds on Dec 81, 1874, and on Sept So 1870 To-
gether with statement OF and for what purposes stocks
have been issued in 1875; and aso statement OF 'he
city revenue for the month Of September, 1870:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-04
CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY.

ABSTRACT OF REPORT FOR IHE WEEK ENDING AT l p NJ
OCT. 2, 1873
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THE
81: ROOMS
FOR
OFFICES IN NETWORK.
OVER HALF
TIL TRIBUNE BUILDING

Is NOW OCCUPIED by its permanent tenants They
and all their visitors unite in pronOuncng its offices the
MOST ATTRACTIVE, and, all things considered the
CHEAPEST In town. Contrary 10 the general expecta-
ton the Building proves TO be much the highest OF all
the large buildings in the city. All the beauti
fully finished In hard wood ash There are elegant gas
fixtures heat and water in every ROOM All arc exceed
ingy light and airy, perfectly ventilated have out
side windows aud communicate directly with the eeva-
tors and nearly all have independent entrances from the
hall The elevators side by side and both are in good
working order They kept running from o'clock in
the morning TIL 'ons after midnight. Rents on very
favorable Applications should be made at THE
TRIBUNE Countilg-rOom.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-10-01
VOLUME 39---NUMBER 1892.

boat she WAS wantin' the pentin, and
he wOuldna gang down to the sea, but
he WaSS keepin about the farm from
the mormin till the night Well, well,
AliStcr. there waS> many Il one think
ing he would 20 away from Darruch,
but there wa>S no one thinking he
would throw himself into the water.
and it is Il bad thing to hcf IL droonrd
man in the family when You go to the
fishing, and him dronnrd 10y his own
hand. And it iSS two of the family
gone away now: and Mrs. Macdonald
hNe viii he for leaving CarnS Slcan
and .\llasa away too. there will not hc
much OF Il song or Il dance about Dar-
roch or killerna tor mamy's the Year
that Is to come"
And 81 the letter went ON. and AilaSa
tIrmhlcd and wept 10y turns To think
of the dcSolation that had fallen over
her home
But it will he Il happier time, Al
lIsn. when You go back. AliStcr Lewis
SAID. gladly enough, us he put his hand
on the girls shoulder and patted her.
land 1t will bL Il great surprise to all
the people when they see us together
IS If You were come back from another
world to them aud there will he many
Il good song and il dance Vet in the
islands all III good time. And that day
VIII he Il good day that you will go over
the moor to Carm- Slcan. for there was
II" one ever thinking Nnu would see
tarn- -Slcam again. But you were SAY
im". Alla>a, Nou will rather send them
Il message 10y the steamer. and that is
very good, that they will not lie flight
cmrd. and y"u will stay for II week or
tw" To see the fine sights of Glasgow"
"Oh Nrs. said AilaS;l. with II happy
llght shining III her hiur eyes there
Is many Il thing will like To src in
Gla>g"W that They hcf no, heard ui in
Dan"ch "r kiIlcrnl: and 1t will hc
i proud day the day that will go back
I" klllcrma and tell them all the fine
things that htI seen. And may he"
said the girl. shy ll. remembering her
dnGN a. Il school -m;I>trI'> wife. ''mal
hr will lraIm Il little of the good Eng
ll>li before We ." back t" killrrna."