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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-12

~ Persons leari'ig to,cn for The summer Gun hare
the COMMERCIAL mailed 10 them, postpaid, Tor o.
cents a month.
Subscribers sendinJd single copy OF the COMMERCIAL
quay By mail are informed that t'ro-ee" stamp Is
required II an ordinary wrapper BE- used sent 10 the
poet Office NTH one cent stamp p probably nepef
reach its destination The paper Nth terapprr at
all or a lioht one, can be mailed for cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-12

Under year. 80: from to ., :; to 8, II; 3 to
TO- g. 10 to 20, 4; 20 to 30, Al 80 TO 49, u 40 to 90
q so to 60 3; 60 to 20, 5;7O to So l. 50 to 90, 2;
Not given, 1.-S9.
Male 80; Female, Is InSnts, rex not given,
SO.
White. 50 Colored 5; not given, 50.
! Born in United States 81 France, Ger
many. Ireland, G.--S9
Brought here for burial G.
ELISHA HUXLEY, Eegistrar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-12
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
TRIAL OF THE BROOKLYN SUPERIN-
TENDENr

TESTIMONY OF IN .PfCrOR wADDY AND SERGEANT
CARPENTER-ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL on A MO-
TON To DISMISS TIE CHARGES, WHICH Is RI
FUSED.
The tnal of Police Superintendent John S.
Folk Of Brooklyn charge. preferred by Commissioner
John Pybun was continued at the Brooklyn Police Head
quarters Yesterday before the full Board Of COMMISSIONS
ers There was a large number OF police officials and c
zcns present. The prosecution was conducted by An
thony Barrett counsel OF the Department, and the de-
Tense by ex-Judgc Troy.
Inspector George 8. Waidy, who called for the
prosecution, testified that the Superintendent was at
home sick at the time OF the Heaney robbery. He had
known the superintendent intimately for - years. and
his general had been that OF "a fearless honest
officer who attended 10 his duties faithfully diligently
and carefully" Mr.. Folk good superintendent. The
witness had disagreed the concerning
the management OF the Detective squad but had no per
soua know ledge Of iavorsm having been shown 10y
,criute ndcnt toward his Others OF the de-
t,ctycs. During the giving OF the Inspectors eX-
animation, the specification concerning the Heaney
ROBBERY stricken out on the ground that tine
any delinquency his subOdnates while lac sicx at
home. Ser gtint John NJ Carpenter OF the Fourth Pre-
cinct gave testimony regarding matters VI record
III the Nevis eXtrHiitiOn cast.
The pros culion having rested ex-Judge Troy moved
dismissal OF the charge. He said more bdnslng set
of charges had been preferred against officer
and he thought thu Superintendent had been pre-
judged lie denied that the Superintendent had violated
the law In the Nevis case, and said thy IL was simply
matter OF comfy which the English officer assisted
in the pursuit and for the purpose OF bringing criminal
that the charges had been proved by witnesses
personal friends OF the superintendent Prcs
miss the Charge, aud the trial adjourned until III
o. LII. " morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
NEW y EhSET.
HOBoKgN.-Twenty liquor dealers were a
TROUT FOR 4 DOLLAR A POUND.

WrLLrAMsrowN, Mass, July 27.-Thisis about
the most delightful spot to spend the hot Summer months
in on the continent, partly because OF its beautiful
scenery and partly because Of ts excellent hotel accom-
modations The proprietor Of the Mansion House has
nsh pond in which the specked beauties disport them
selves and in which permitted TO fish, by pay.
ing 81 per pound for all the fish they catch Dr. Radway
and family. Mr. stctsOn and family with scores OF other
well known New Workers sojourniDg at "the Man
sion" Fishing in the pond IL "a fayore amusement,
particuarly as very few Ash caught The other day
the whole party had tried their luck with results and
Mr. Bailey ridlculing their Lack VI skill fIhaiy,
Gon. S.ct-nU asked permission To FISH. -
Certainly" said Mr. Bailey wondering at hs afteInpt-
ing where all Others had failed; certainly yo,may nsh
nothing and more than that Instead ~ your paying
me IN paw y0u 81 a pound for all you catch"
AN right" sail Gen StrtsoD, throwing ny WIN mo
precision VI All old Adirondack. -
The crowd looked with brc9bless interest Tho
fOat boDbed the line ran ont, and after struggle or
few minutes a magnificent four pOnnder was gasplng on
the grass Mr. Bailey astonshed But establishments
soon gave place to grief Another, another, ana stiIi
another leviathan drawn from the depths by tho
pucky sportsman -. -,
" stop" cried Mr. Bailey This has gono far enough.
Why, won't have trout left J! 80
Bat tire General did not stop iuat then. TIC went on
until 200 pounds OF the pretes trout that ever took ny
lying the grass. Mr.. Bailey was ns good az MS
word H., paid the $500 which was just what banquet,
that Gen Tom gave his friends the next day, cost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
SUGGESTIONS FOR RAPID TRANSIT

CLAIMS THE GILBERT ELEVATED RAILROAD
COMPARTMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY J. b. 4 J.
NJ. CORNELL
At the. session yesterday of the Rapid Transit
Commissioners William Foster jr, the President and
Grosveuor T. LOwrey. the counsel OF the Gilbert Elevated
Railway Company, were granted hearing, III which
they forth the advantages Of that COmpanys plan
II stated that by its charter the Company
thoIized TO build a road along certain route. Should
the whole any portion OF the route finally selected by
the Commissioners coincide with the Companys route
fixed 10y it, charter the Company could build the road
such whole part Of the route, not according TO
their pan but according TO plan OF structure which
may he decided by the Commissioners, though
this plan should be- put forward by another Company
Another route for elevated road with a new design
OF structure was submitted by b. & j. NJ. Cornell The
route selected under this plan is follows Beginning
at WLehall-st, thence along South Broad to Nassau
Chatham. Centre, BroOme, and ManOn-sssto Princest
thence through private property 10 Mulberryst north
OF Jeeyst thence 10 Bleeckerst aud through private
property to Great Jonesst at Lifayettepace, thence
through Asorpace and Fourthave TO the middle Of the
block between Twelfth aud Thirteenth-sts thence east
ward aud through private property 10 Foureenthst, at
the foot OF Irving place. thence northward crossing
Bramercy Park, along Lexington-avc TO the Harlem
River Three tracks be built the central one to be
used for through express trains, connecting with
Che trains from the Grand Central depot The
stations are designed to be from eight to
fourteen blocks apart and switches to be placed at
such points % experience may show desirable. The
roadway In TO be Of wrOught-rOn girders extending
Aeross the streets from sidewalk TO sidewalk The
gauge ~ b. feet Sig inches Mr. Cornell states tLat
sts aud the Grand Central Depot would be built and
oauip, cd within eighteen months after the beginning OF
Tie work The ospta necessary " build The Whole road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
S22l7l472 %


The ABOVE shows where the money goes 10.
the Board of supel visions are required To ada certain
emount deficiencies in the actual product VI the tax
on the certified amount, which will probably raise the
tate of Ia ttle lees than per cent for 1870
One Of cicI items OF annual tax budget is the
hlate tax the pOrtvn Of which this city has 10 pay
auountIJg rs above stated, 10 SS,012,3S6.
II our local authorities can Dc got To cooperate ear
neatly IN direction Of reduction Of expenses tie
u, year will hope show more encouraging results
management will still continue increase and become
an important item in essenlng the volume OF taxes In
normal cond ltIOn OF monetary affairs the interest ac-
count the increase of tue debt by the issues
OF bonds tor Liquidation OF the deficiencies and sie
iug- past years. and for parade grounds bOulevaIds,
Grrs affects tue whole country ana bears WITH dis
pfOpOI1One severity upon this city. All our resources
should be carefully husban led 10 me,t the necessary
Ieses OF the city and 10 provide for Liabilities Which jOD-
berry speculation and corrupt legislation have saddlcd
upon us.
Among obligations OF this character from which there
s. escape and which must he provided for by tc issue
and the further Increase OF the public debt,
Jess lie devised To get nd OF them
whole part lie IcckOncd sucn items of eXpendl
III the old taxed COSTS In slrect0pening ciss,
and the openings OF the ElcyentlsiVe. and tine Kings
bndprOad, amounting upward of ~ 100000. These
sca4ccly TIE TIN u impose such expenses upon This
city, add tO burdens that other job known
parade und which Is now being pusned upon the
treasury by interested piiIcs, and which Will add at
least ~ 100000 the debt OF the city Very
eI,ctiully, ANDREW IA. GREEN, CONTROLLER.
A. since writing the above notice tnat instead OF
adding adequate amount 10 provide for Deficiencies in
TIL product O the tax, under the provision Of law author
jzg It, te Board OF Supervisors have added the sum 0i
Sl0.72 81 only. This Is obviously insufficient
parpo-e, and represented Board and only
lcads Ia the necessity Of IcsOring 10 further taxation or
dept 10 supply the deficiency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
ADDRESS FROM CATHOLIC CLERGY TO THE
POPE.

A meeting, which was attended by most OF
the Roman Catholic pastors Of this city, with Others from
the vicinity was held in the St. Paricks School Hall in
Mulberry St last evening. The meeting was called to ex
press in public manner, sense OF the dignity which
had been conferred on the diocese by the eleva
ton of its Archbishop to the rank OF the Car
dpalate, and to convey that expression to the
Pope Wears General Quinn and Preston presiied
The Rev. Dr. McGynn, rector OF ST. Stephens Church
read the proposed address to the Pope, which was a
ceped committee Of eight OF the principal pastors Of
tue city was appointed present the address to Mgr
Ronce requesting him to present 1t Ill their name "
the Pope. .., ,.,.
steamer will be chartered 10 escort the Legation
down the Bay tomorrow, when its members take thelr
Nnl departure The clergy Of the city and some OF the
aity will he invited to attcrd The steamer Will start
from the foot OF West Twenty thirds It. at p H. Inc
the sisters OF Mercy Of Pnce-s IL IL written IN Llth
and English Mgr ROnce;t and the Rev. Dr. Ubaidi re-
tul ned from Halifax on Wednesday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
Proposed AMERICAN LINE TO FRANCE.

Steps are being taken to establish hTst-
class line OF steamships sail under the American nag
between this city and Hayre. touching at an English
port Several influential merchants already connected
with the steamship business at work to organize this
line Which it il claimed would secure the largest share o.
the passenger ami freight traffic between this country
and France rs well as part OF that with England Ii il
expected by those interested in the plan that moderate
subsidy will be given by the United States Government
for carrying the malls 1t Is believed by these persons
that the mercantile community Of this port will regard
favorably this effort establish American line OF
steamers from this port where has not existed for
several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
THE TUG-BOAT DROWNING DISASTER.

The body of James Miller was found floating
in the Kills. of Elm Park, Staten Island. Wednesday,
and identified by Mrs. Miller Coroner Tappau inpan
eed Jury which adjourned after viewing the body To
await the action of Jersey City authorities The body
bears several marks OF Violence which II IA thought were
received before death. The left temple is cut and
bruised, and there wounds the side and knee.
The exact position OF the tug when Miller was drowned
not known and the question of jurisdiction remains
unsettled. Police Justice Reese and Chle-ofPOlice
CEanpney were engaged yesterday in trying to settle
the matter and will hold consultation tomorrow with
the District Attorney OF Staten Island and Coroner Tap
pau Leonard still remains IL the custody VI the Jersey
CITY officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

EXPOSURE OF AN ALLEGED SWINDLE.
CATCH MERCHANTS pEFRAUDED OF ABOUT $4,000
OPERATIONS OF NJ. sILvERBURGH CO.
The eflice Of NJ. Silverburgh & Co., dealers
N gold watches, chains, and plated goods, ct No ~
Broadway lately visited by sheris officer for the
purpose Of attaching whatever property might be found
Nothing was discovered Int safe and few articles OF
no value The seizure made in consequence OF the
alleged discovery that the firm had been engaged In
swindlng operations by which various merchants had
suffered to the extent Of is said $4,000. II is stated
that NJ slyerburgh was stationed In Mexico, where he
sold goods which shipped TO him by his agent here
Mr. Deutschland II appears that the agent here would
obtain the confidence OF merchants, and thus secure
future credit by paying cash, or part cash. on the fs'
bill Of goods purchased Of firm. reporter OF TIE
TRIBUNE visited several Arms in this city yesterday 10
obtain some information about the alleged fraudulent
operations.
Mr. Spencer OF the Gorham Manufacturing Company
states that NJ Silverburgh Co. had had only one bill
with his Company which was less than SlOoO The REL
o! the firm good and to all appearances u
was safe TO deal with them Deutschland was brother
in-law Of siverbugh, and was formerly in the real
estate business in williamsburgh At that time he was
not regarded very favorably by those who knew him
lie wos looked upon as sharp shrewd man IN fcni-
ary Of present year he formed partnership with
slverburgh, and they claimed to have capital Of
$4,000.
A member Of the firm OF Taylor Olms'ead 4 Taylor
stated that silvcrburgh Co had attempted TO my
goods OF them, but they had refused so s. H. as ey CON
adhered uutrustworthy. L. c. Fitch OF Robbins
Appleton said that they had sold to siyerbur5h Co.
EO,ds the amount OF 81 900.
Office of Il. Howard Co. much surprise was eA-
pressed the report that Syerburg Co. were SAID 10
he swindcrs The firm had sold them several bills, dat
ing the early part Of February The first Dill was
paid partly IN cash. aud parity IN notes, whlcii when
due were promptly paid. The firm then bought gold
watches and the anount Of about 81 300 some
OF the firm dstrustful OF sfverburgh u Co.. Dnt
nevertheless they Jet the goods The gentleman with
whom the conversation was held said that the IL III had
ss for credit 10 the amount OF 10000 II would nave
been given Silverhurgh Co. had good references but
II seemed strange that man wholly unaeqIiiSd WIN
the business should take the goods without inquiry con-
cernng their quality and character He sad that about
three weeks ago syerburgh Co. had bought OF VIII
liam Fisher Of Providence, Il. l., gold CHAINS to the
amount Of 81 GOO, receiving in payment thereof note
PAYABLE Mr. Fisher needed the money. he
asked ~ 1t In cash. and III reply receives l-
nediatcy a check for the whole amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
For reasons stated above the victory was shared BY the
two horses and the stakes divided.

The money In the French pools was also div1den
equally between the backers Of the two horses Ihere
were 463s tickets sold amounting to $23,19O Thcre
was left after deductng the pool sellers percentage
$4,000 so to be divided among winning tickets;
s1I Ol5 % went to 273 hackers Of Preaknes each ticket
paying $40 So An equal amount was divided among inc
hackers Of sprngbok each Of the 1850 tickets paying
81 TO- majority OF the hackers OF Spr1nebok SCENE"
unable 10 comprehend this simple problem IN plain num-
sers and concluded they lad been swindied because
obs % divided among 1850 persons did not yied
"a much as the same amount divided among 273 per
sons. $500
The cnp OF 1874 was won by spriDgbok In 4:Ii|'
Reckness cond OF 1873 BY Joe DanicIs, and OF 1877
by Harry Bassctt.
TIE SELLING RACE.
The bet men were treated TO bitter surprise whch
McDancls fly outstrpped her competitors III the oe'
ing Race and put 800 30 into the pockets OF her Dacke
for each one 16l mutual pool tickets SOLD on ne
and which only s. apiece. II was selling race,
purse $780, for all ages horses entering to carry inl
weights TO be sold for $1,000 for $1,000 IL allowed
pounds for 900 IL allowed IL pounds or for $500
allowed II pounds the winner to be sold NJ auction
distance, III miles. Bngand was the favorito In tie
pools which sold al these figures:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
port that the Board Of Finance intended 10 reduce IN
appropriation ~ 100000

appropriation " xlOo,OW
NEWARK.
William s. Bulls, IS years old, OF New.
burgb NJ " pleaded r 10 the charge OF forgery In
the Court Of Special SESSIONS yesterday, and sen
fenced to the State Prison for six months.
John MallOy, 10 years old, Of No. 34ia
Bloomeldave was committed n the County Jail yester
day IN default Of $1,000 bail for brutal assault on
little daughter OF Mrs. Margaret Rnmael Of No ~
Bloomfeldave.
Godfried G. Rippel. man OF considerable
property residing at No. 457 Washngfonst was found
dead on a sof, in his house yesterday. The County
Physician certified that death wac caused by dissipation
Mr. Rppe was for six years Justice OF the Peace.
NEW,JERSEY.
HoBoKEN-Twenty liquor dealers were ar
ryned before Recorder Bohns,dt yesterday, and fined
80 each selling without licenses Some time since,
Martin Furcheon was accused Of stuffug" the ballot.
boxes In the Fourth Ward. ami left the city, Yesterday
hs wife apied the Poor master Tor ASSISTANCE Tor her,
self and four children and the family was sent to the
AlmshOuse.
PargRsON-The Paterson AMI Passaic street railroad
has been sod under foreclosure Of the first mortgage
bonds to the second mortgage bondbodeIs for 1000.
The first mort gage bonds amount 10 $4,000; the second,
$50 900 and the third. S75 900 The apportODment Of
81 t cuuty city taxes for 1879 ~ S39O8s2 against
S7OIl " for 1874 "A mad dog was shot yesterday
near Cross and ElsOnsts after 10 had bitten several
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
ARREST FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT.

John Casey, age Is years, was arrested on
Wednesday night complaint of Mary Reilly OF No 467
Green clst. who accused him of having forced her
door AT $50 a. III Wednesday, after her husband had
gone TO Washington Market. and made an attempt TO
outrage her resisted and called for help when Casey
her and escaped, About two hours later Casey
became engaged ia u fight with Henry Finiick, who
stabbed hin IN the arm. Finrck being arrested al
for the assault At the TOmbs Police Court yesterday
Casey was held for examination for assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
AGIFT TO PRINCETON SEMINARY.

Plans have been adopted fOr new edliice,
to be erected by r. L. A. Stuart OF NewYork, at Prince
ton ~ j. as gift to the Theological Seminary Of that
city. The Elizabeth Journal states that the building VIII
he Of brown stone three stories high surmonnted with
tower and will cost 100000. The first story will he
used for recitation rooms the second for lecture halls
etc. and the third museum. The drawing represents
the structure to he OK magnificent proportions and
the plans and style convenient and elegant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
THE STRIKE OF THE sHOE-CUTTERs.

A meeting of the striking shOe-cuttrrs lately
IN the employ OF Edwin c. Burt Co OF Thomasst was
held last night at Military Ill., in Thirdave The meet
ing conducted in private At the close the Secretary
said that the last proposition Of Messrs Burt had
been received through the Shop Committee appointed 10
wait upon th ir employers that the Me-srs Burt
should allowed Ia divide the sh0ecntters' into three
casss according to their business abilities and To pay
item SlS, $2I and s2i per week or that the men, In
body, should work hours In the place OF eight Tho
ulO 30 stiOn was refused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMED.
The bondholders of the Northern Pacific

Railroad at meeting at No % Fiih-aye., yesterday
confirmed the appointment OF Charlem agDo Towers
Trustee OF the road The appointment made in the
United States Circuit Court last April The purchasing
committee still hold daily meetings to make arrange
ments for purchasing the road foe the bondhOders
Monday 1t Is stated that ~ 100000 in sos have
been received already. Yesterday @7o0.OO0 wore
celyel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
HOMELESS CHILDREN CARED FOR

Officer Herman of the Seventeenth Precinct
found Mary Ann Murphy. axe years and Sarah Janc
Murphy, age 6 years. wandering In Second st.. near
seeOnd-ave.. At late hour Wednesday night Upon
making inquiries the officer learned that the childrens
mother had gone 10 ireland, and that the with
WHOM the father had placed the children had turned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
CHARITABLE REQUESTS OF JOHN McCONvILIE.
,ELa uiu Of tho latn Iahr Mcl,nnuillc ,yLn

The will of the late John McCOnvile, who
was a dry goods dealer in NewYork, hut resident OF
Brooklyn was presented for probate in the latter city
yes:erday The estate is said TO be worth 81 500 900
Among requests the following To the Sisters OF
the Poor of st. Francis, who have the charge Of st.
Peters Hospital in Hcks-st, $1,000 to 81. Nincents
Home for Newsboys $1,000 to the Sisters Of Mercy at
tached to ST. Patrcks Church. wiouglhyave.. $1,000
10 the Little Sisters of tine PJOr 81 900 10 the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum Society in St Marksplacc,
81 900: TO the Bishop OF DOromore County D0wne, Ire
land ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
TRIALS FOR MINOR OFFENsEs.

Two courts were opened yesterday afternoon
at Police Headquarters for the trial Of minor oneses, In
which police officers charged by citizens with vio-
latng overNeppDg their duty. President Matsell
heard the Ia court and Commissioner VOO hces
IN ihe other About 30 tried but VI
special interest WAS brought w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30
CENSUS RETURNS IN wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY.

CENSUS RETURNS IN wEsTCHESTER COUNTY.
The population of WestcheSter County in
1870. including the towns of Molr1sania West Farms
and Kngsbrdge since annexed to this city, was 13l
According returns Of the enucrator now
almost complete it is believed that the present popuia
on of the county will exceed 100000, and may possibly
reach 1903 OOO notwithstanding the loss OF the three
lower towns and will be entitled to the same representa-
ton as at present in the Legislature. The pona'l"h OF
the respective towns Of the county in 1861 1870 and ac
corng 10 TIC late census returns far received Is as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-30

The other day, rs an aged lady stood in
Reynodss drugstore and ycd the hundreds OF
drawers and hotties .led with drugs and medicines, she
sighed end whispered TO herself: Dear me how ia
like twenty years younger and Rave about fourteen
sex children, and have clauce st all these medicines"
-lvvksburg ucgalL