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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
ERIEs UNCERTAIN FUTURE.

. CHANGE IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEMANDED
BY ENGLISH STOCKHOLDERS. L. NJ BARLOW
EXPECTED TO RLTIRE-THE DELAYED MONTHLY
STATEMENT.
Sir Edward Watkim, the representative Oh
the English stockholders of the Erie Railway Company
having made his tour OF the road and inspected con-
siderable part of its affairs has been devotins himself 10
the mastery of the details of the COmpanys business in
this city, Last evening he returned TO his
hotel very much fatgued and averse to having
any conversation relating to his negotiations IL 10 an
admitted fact, however. that important changes are
about to take place in the Eric Directory.
1t il declared by those working for change
that they intend that the Board snail lie cohi-
posed Of reputable gentlemen who will give their
personal attention to the affairs Of the read.
Which directors to retire, and who are TO sup
pl their places is not yet officially announced but from
scm-ofcia information il is understood that MI g. L.
NJ Barlow will retire, at least from the Board OF d.
rccors If not from the position of counsel to the COM
pany The other proposed changes will be made known
In regard to the monthly statement to be made to
the Court OF the earnings and expenses OF tie
Erie Railway, c. L. Atterbury attorney for the road,
stated to reporter Of THE TRIBUNE yesterday that the
uy statement did not appear for the reason that Judge
Spencer the referee absent at the time was ready
and 1t could not he made public until after 1t
had been approved by him. The July and
August statement combined is nearly ready. and
will he handed Judge Spencer soon as he returns to
the city, which will probably be IN the early part OF NE II
week II will then be necessary no donD Tor MN 70
examine 1t and place it he before II can reach the
public and this will take most Of the current month; ~
Mr. Shear1nan, Treasurer OF the Company, said the
showing the road very good one and he hopcd
that summary of the statement could be presented to
the public through the press in few days 1t cannot
he done however" he said. until after the summary
has been submitted to and approved by the referee We
have earning enough to enable us to pay all our
bills in cash they came due or course ny 1s means
we have been able to buy cheaper and statement
when made public, have doubt will be surprise 10
MANY"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
THE MISSISSIPPI IMPROVEMENTS.

REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS IN SESSION IN THIS
CIrY-TuH METHODS OF CAPT. rADs APPROVED
BYpAsr sUCCEss-ADvICE THAT BAYOU GRANDE
BE LEFT OPEN.
The engineers who have been in session for a
week nj the FIFTH Avenue Hotel considering Capt Eadss
plans for improving the mouth Of the Mississippi River
Yesterday concluded the principal part Of their aDors,
and agreed mon their report During first four days
the discussions have been prOtTaced and the nyesga
tons have exhaustive, various proportions bearing
ON the subject having been put forward by members OF
the board for the purpose OF getting the views OF the
engineers present the most minnie details OF the work
Yesterday the board reassembed at IL O'Clock with the
following gentlemen present Ger Barnard President
Sir Chas A. Hartley Gen Alexander. Messrs. Roberts,
waitcomb, and sickles. After considerable discussion
the board agreed unanimously upon the following re-
port:
With regard to the priority OF construction OF differ
eat paris 9 lf and " eV sr bs e
with the right bank be projected with mattresses
foundation of the et,y he secured depth Of
and OF the west jetty 10 20 feet Tney further
line before raising the mattress wall Of the wet lefty to
the level and that the construction details Of the
pierheads be left till the Commission can meet at the
H. After attentive examination Of the plan Of con-
structon, consisting OF combination OF "ilioS mat
Board lind it 10 be a modification Of methods long in
that applied ttes Of The mouth of the Oder, and
also TO the ettes at the mouth OF the Mas so salts
fsctory 10 draw from the legislative body Of Hol
laud the expression that their complete success has
moved all doubts TO the possibility Of making piers at
sea on our coast" II is essentially tic
that adopted by the recent Commission lo74 for these
works
I'LL The Board advise that Bayou Grande be left open
for the present.
After the adoption OF this report the Secretary in
sructed send Official copy Capt Eads, who, 1t Is
stated wiz feel better satisfied in going forward
with his work. the action OF Congress in intrusting him
with the immense works at the mouth Of the Mississippi
throwing upon his shoulders responsibility which is
now considered TO be shared by the engineers who by
their action have approved his plans.
The Board before adourning. considered briefly the
work needed ut the head South Pass and will continue
the discussion Of that subject tomorrow II Is under
stood that an adjournment will be reached tomorrow
evening, but the same Commission will resssemble at
the Of the Mississippi during the latter part Of
October or the first days OF November.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
ARRESTS For CONTEMPLATING.

SPURIOUS BANK BILLS PASSED BY ITALIANS AT TIE
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT-THE MEN WHO PRE-
PARED TIE PLATES.
The ticket agents at the Grand Central De-
pot on Forty ST., complained to W W. Kennoch,
Chief Of the Secret Service Bureau In this city, that
great deal OF counterfeit money had recently been offered
to them by Italians who generally desired to purchase
tickets for Albany Mr. KennOch visited the depot yes
terday morning, in company with Policeman Mcmahon,
and saw two suspicous-lookng Italians prowlng
around and inquirng abou. tue trains 10 Albany.
Kennoch and Mcmahon Immediately arrested them,
when they gave their names as Joachim Guebeit and
Anthony Cardaro Upon searching them there was
found in Guebetis possession $3.50 in counterfeit SO
bills purporting TO have been issued by the First
National Bank Of Philadelphia while secreted ON Car
dares person discovered $500 in counterfeit SO
bills puportng to have been issued by the City National
Bank of Poughkeepse Experts say that these counter
feits are exceedingly well executed and apt 70 deceive
even coed Judges 0: money. Guebe and Cardaro claim
they found these hills in the street and we're ignorant
of heir character. Wren taken before Commissioner
Osborn Guebctti and Cardaro said they had not yet
pOyed lawyer and they were committed IN deaut Oh
@ ea o tSe ssnrt Service bureau M that
great many counterfeit $40 bills on the
hanks recently been passed. and request those VINO
have such bills to be present at the examination
Mr.. Kennoch made substantially the following state
ment concerning these bills The plates for printing bills
on the First National Bank Of PIadepha Mere engraved
full and notorious countcrfciters. About Six years
ago. Kenzie and the plates were captured IN Ihaueipa
Nv officers of the Secret Service Bureau but German sl-
ceeded euding arrest The officers also found about
$4,000 of this counterfeit money in the possession OF
Keuzie who was tried convicted, and sent 10 prison.
When he captured 1t known 70 the officers that
Kenze had secreted about SEQ 600 in bills printed from
the plates mentioned but after dgen search the bills
could no be found Kenzie has just finished his term OF
IMPRISONMENT and IL Ia thought that the coHntereit
money found on Guebctti part Of that 500 O00 ard
that It was put In circulation by Kenz'e.
The plates for printing the counterfeit bills on the City
National Bank OF PoughEeeps engraved in Buffalo
in 1860 by Tom" Ballard another wel[Snown and IN
gcnous counterfeiter Ballard was captured tried, and
pIsonment. The officers did not succeed in getting the
plates they have since been changed so that they
viii print counterefts about % different National
banks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
ACTION OF THE POLICE BOARD.
TRANSFERS md DIsNIsS.Ls-A STEP AGAINST
LICE NcEI II01IDn saI onrs

TRANSFERS md DIsNISS.IS-A STEP AGAINST UN-
LICENSED LIQUOR SALOONS.
The Police Commissioners ut their meeting
Yesterday received rcqest from the Board OF Police
Justices that patrolman who speaks Italian be detailed
for duty at the Tombs Commissioner Voorhs objected
to the Police Department supplying courts with inter
prefers, and the application referred TO the Commit
tee Rules and Discipline. The Commissioner Of
Accounts sent in request that the books at all the police
stations should be thrown open for examination. After
some discussion the value of such examination and
as TO the annoyance and delay OF wora which il said
it would occasion, the application was referred 10 the
Finance Committee The ray-rolls of the s;rercleanng
Department for August amounting to $49,i76 20, were
ordered TO he paid. The Committee on s.reetcleanng
reported that they had power perms-icn
The Fourth Avenue Railroad 10 place gravel On THEN
tracks to prevent ears from slipping
Sergeant James VI. KILLER transferred from the
City Hall the WoOmingdae police. The Superin-
endent after some discussion authorized 10 furnish
detail OF police for the protection OF erty at the
American Inst tute Fair, Commissioner NOorhis voting
against il the ground that the Fair had not been OF
any public benefit for years, except to few exhibitors
Patrcmen Sylvester Blaekwocd of the FRS, Precinct
and H. l.. Holly Of he Fourth Precinct were transferred
70 the City Han police and detailed for duty at tine ~
PosOice. The Inspectors were ordered 10 report the
qualifications OF tic acting Segeants III each OF iair
districts ROuudsman W. ~ webb was tians-crred froi1
10 duty acting Sergeant. Paroman Farrell Fox OF the
First Precinct dismissed from the force for ntoxlca
ton and PtrOman Matthew Gunan of the precinct
| for deIua nding present from Colgate \ Co.
The Board OF Excise request ed on motion OF Com
missioner VoOrs to furnish Est of all places licensed
to sell liquor &C. ana the superintendent was instructed
10 suppress all other places whore liquors were sold or
given away. Mr. VOorhis said tlt many places claimed
right to sell ltqUOr receipt for money deposited
with the B1ard OF Excise and among these were
lIaccs where thieves AID persJnS OF bad character
gathered such receipt not license, he COUtended
that notice ought to he taken OF it, Police Justo"
Daily had taken another view OF the matter. Mr. Noor
his declared that the Excise Commissioners had the best
opportunities for ascrrtaining the character OF ap
c.nts and II they intended TO grant license. delay
May 20 September too long BY means OF thsS
receipts for money deposited dsrcputabie places had
ceiyed he same protection "a those of respectable deal
ors. The resolutions passed unanimously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
INQUEST IN THE THOMPsON-sT. MURDER.

An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner
E.khof upon tie body oil The unknown man who was
Supposed ave been murdered in Thoupsonst on the
might OF Aug 3d. The body has been identified as that Of
John ConloD, a cOalcarner.
The inyy rendered verdict that Conlon came to his
eath by injuries received at tie hands Of John sewel
and Geoige Washington. sewel and Washington az
serted ,ir iluocencc ont were committed to the Tombs
in fa OF 81 0C0 bail each to await tho action OF ne
Grant J-ry. Peter Daniels an Maria Brown we're COM
rnitted 70 The House of Detention AZ witncsses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
DROWNING IN TIE NORTH RIVER.

While the Barclay-st. ferry-boat Hoboken
was OH its way to NewYorh at 6;l5 M yesterday the
pilot saw man sitting the rail apparently intoxi-
Gated or sleeping The pilot about to call tie atsh-
tim of the eckhai Ia wber the man suddenly fell over
board The engines we're instantly stopped, but the
hody ccu,d m. he seen The accident was witnessed by
hand on passing tug-boat who attempted 10 catch
him with a bo.thoCk but failed. His lat only was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
TIE WESTERN CROPS.

SuDeIintendent Grant of the Produce Ex-
change bias ecciyed lie following fom the Secretary Of
the Pork Packers Association of Chicago under date OF
Sept 3:
The crops ia The West good generally and II frost Is
delayed two week thermometer nov 900, we viii prob
ably have crop outdoors. Provisions
movn1 out rapidly both Eastward and southwark Cora
going forward r:.rdiy. b. FLANK HOWARD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
HOME NEWS.
YESTERDAY, AT HupNuTs IN
BROADWAY
san co. Noon 73'. 81 M, 1872 Midnight o8.
~ rhsst during the CAV, 10. Lowest So
Average, 897s'. Same day 1874, 1877
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenue Hotcl-Mrs. Gen. Sherman and family
of ST Louis Associate Justice Ward Hunt OF we =. o.
suprno Court and George r. Bangs Superintendent OF me
Railway Postal service Aitendris HoeIoy Ii@' Rsos
Island and Henry Farnam Of New lprk H1te.
senator f. Randolph OF NewJersey aha surgeon
BENJAMIN H. Kdder u. Y. Navy Clarendon Hots-Bar"n
Gutschmid OF GERMANY Ecer,n HossmSnfgeSn n lam
80 Holman House The Rev John DeWitt OF boston anu
Judge c. b. Coffin Of Cincinnati WaIn Hen.i icy
John Baltimore and John H. Edrdge OF boston
81 Nicholas Hofel-Gen. John F. Farnsworh OF Illinois
Gilsey HOuss-John q. Evans or Washington heVPos~'
UVte6JacOb Vanatta OF NewJersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
VIEWS OF TWO PROMINENT CITIZENS.

In speaking of the success of the Commits
soners in deciding upon route by which rapid transit
may be furnished to the city, william T. Dodge said yes
terday that he felt that report Of the Commissioners
mcsnta delivery of the city from great inconvenience
which 1t had been compelled endure for number OF
years He had been daily patron Of the only rapid
transit road in operation in the city, and ne
was glad to know that its route was to be ex-
tended The decision of the Commissioners was entirely
satisfactory to him. "A.
Col b. T. Baker, President Of the Cheap Transports
ton Association, expressed the opinion that Ihrdave.
would serve the demands of the public for rapid transit
the upper part of tho city more fully than any oher
route that could he selected on the East SIDE III Is
the building of elevated railroad along the avenue
would add 10 the value Of the property adon ng
he constructed connecting all the railroad and seansp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

He said Il was possible that the combination would be ex
tended that only track would be laid on the east
side Of the city, but such an agreement has not pe'h
made thus far The Greenwich Street Company are 10
agree To any plan when the Commissioners may choose
and will begin work possible The time WITHIN
which the several divisions Of the entire road are To be
completed has been agreed upon by the Company and
fha Hovom issiop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.

BUFFALO, Sept. Tt is reported that a
peculiarly destructive disease, the symptoms Of which
are similar 70 tbose OF the epso0ty among horses has
broken out among cattle grazing in this aid adotns
sections. number have died, and many afoe led
by TIC epidemic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

LUNDBORG'5 CALIFORNIA WATER for the
toilet delightful substitute for Cologne or Bay Rum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
METHODS OF QUARANTINE IMPROVEMENT

METHODS OF QUARANTINE IMPROVEMENT
TESTIMONY OF DR. A. n. BELL Az Ex-cOMMIssIoSER
LABOR AND MATERIALS ALWAYS OBTAINED AT
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
The Legislative Committee on Emigration
and Quarantine continued is investigation yesterday
Dr. Agrippa " Bell OF Brooklyn, was the only witness
examined lie testified thai he was Quarantine Com
missioner from February 1870 until March 1875. The
Commission consisted Of Wilson g. Hunt Samuel Benton
and himsclf. Mayors Hall and Kabheisch were also
ex-ofoio Commissioners Mayor P0weu aiteiwards TOOK
Mr.. Kalb1eseh's place.
The witness said that he was Supervising Commits
soncr Meetings Of the Construction Board held as
often as exigencies required Henry W. johnson at that
time was Secretary and Attorney for the Board Tho
minutes and amounts OF expenditures were Kept In the
books OF the Board Mr. Johnsons clerk acted as book
keeper The witness did not know where the books were
Mr.. Barton afterwards became Treasurer and kept
the books When the witness Commissioner
the work on Dix Island was not completed
There arrangements for heating or extngulsh-
ing fires, any plumbing work. Felix Campbell pro-
vded the heating apparatus He agreed to put In con-
denser without extra charge the contract price for the
whole work being Dr. Eel thought $4,000. As Super
vsing Commissioner the witness inspected all the work
rip-?aps Al cue time the work on ripraps was stopped
and a new contract entered into with w. H. Beard, al
SO so per cubic yard 30 cents per yard less than had
been paid. The stone was measured ny Mr. y ROulke
The work not done by contract supervised by time
keeper under DR. Bells charge.
At Hoffman Island. the contracts for rraps and build
ings held by Beard, and LOchman ~ DeycTy. All
contracts advertised for ana bonds wei" MED by
the contractors The witness had been told that IL 30
or so would have been a fair price for rip-rap work
The Commission tnen adjourned until 1880 a. IN to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

GRIswcLp's STARCH FINISH sold by leading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
Announcements

DuRyETr's COCAINE makes the hair grow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

OPENING OF NEw-JERSEY COURTS
The Fall Term Of the Courts in Essex County,
b. j. was opened yesterday, with Judge Dspue prcsd'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

Cholera, Cramps, Diarrhea, and all Bowe
Ccmpar1is arc spre..y cured By br. JAYNRs tApMSAr'
BA's ~ 1t all Of the abdomen soothe
the stomach and re-.o ores It's natCI.l aclCn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

Da. LYONS TOOTH TABLETS harden and heal
tender gaHs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
DAGGER AyEHTET

DAGGER AvERTED.
seous ard even oss q We have occurred
ffom barns that Id have been cured by
DALIEYs MAGICAL PAIN EAissc ioE, had IL been instantly
applied o0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08

Ing Since the Inst session OF court the Supreme Court
has been renovated and greatly improved in MS
charge TO the Grand Jury Judge Depue referred 10 ne
large number o: burgares committed In the county ana
70 the subject OF tramps reference to the latter he
said that circumstances require that vigorous measures
be adopted to rid the community Of the nuisance" Inc
Court also called attention TO tho killing OF Nichoas
Bodies At the TichenOrst crossing OF the Penny
Railroad, in Newark. A., ,
Yesterday morning Judge Bennett Van SICKLE, the new
Circuit JUDGE for Union and Ocean Counties opened lne
September scssi. of the Union County Circuit Court
The Grand Jurors but contrary to the usa
custom, the Judge did not deliver charge Inc caen
dar includes many criminal cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
POLICE NOTES.

James Lawrence, age 30 years, OF No. 4l6 East
Nth.st fo OuT,nsOry ndOw OF mis- residence
early yes,ey morning. and received such injuries ~ "
ipat,iIo his removal Ia ijyiieyBe Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-08
Cheapest Advertising in the World.
KELLOGG'S
Great Newspaper Lists.
ST. LOUIS LIST.
81 so PER line.
In the " est and South. Wese
CHICAGO LIST.
So 80 PER LINE.
In the " est aud North. West.

LIBERAL Discounts On Orders Of $50 and Der.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-19
THE PROCEEDINGS VERBATIM.

TESTIMONY OF CHARLES FORESTER
Charles Forester was called and sworn for
defendant.
By Mr. Hill-Mr Forester, where DO you reside : A
No $50 Henry-st., New-York.
O What is your present employment A. Assistant
superiutendent the city newspaperroom OF the New
York POST Office.
O How long have you been so employeda A. Ihave
been employed In the NewYork Posomee Tor the iase
" years.
@ For the last-how lOngi A. Fifty years
q Were you employed in the Post Office, In the news
paper department, in November or December, 1917 A.
Yes. Cir
y Do you recollect OF any occasion when there was
koube With the passage VI The 6oldsD age Newspaper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-19
N, eh-Ope moment You have been cautioned, Mr.

Mr. Besch-Ope moment You have been cautioned Mr.
Halliday
Mr. Fullerton-That was absolutely wrong
Mr. Shearman-I don't think 1t was
The witness-I am sorry il misunderstood you unas'
stood you TO say substance and that was in SUBSTANCE "e
fact.
@, Now. did hef A. ! spoke next myself
O. Well, what did you say, in substance, A. saa'
have disposed Of the Woodruff scandal, Mr. Mouitoh' ou
Dr. Morrill, told me that Demas Barnes had told MN '"'
in his paor that fifty had been to zee you ana 'a you
had said invariably to Them what equivalent 10 ashfu
the shoulders that this dirty matter you belef e'
alone; the more you stir 1t the worse it will SMELL"
O. What did he cay A. Mr. Mouhon Immediately rephed
"Mr Halliday it is false is such thing; very few people
me; they 60 my partners and talk TO the WHY
don't they come and me They are set OF damned Gov"
ards have seen Mr. BAXTER No VERY few come tome'
oil that do speak to precisely as have done
to You. ! have seen Mr.. Baxter, member OF ~
Stos church. gentleman whom respect very much' ana
have given him such account OF this AFFAIR as nave no
doubt satisfactory him. and that his knowledge Oh inc
story represented to him. will do great deal OF good
in Dr. stos congregation" When he said this then sad
You disposed OF both the scandal and OF the
Barnes story Now, what about these insnuatloAs OF
Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-19
MR. TU.TON MR.. BEECHER's FRIEND.

O. Tionf A. "Tiltoni" Mr.. M0ui,on was sitting ny
table in the center the nearly the weston the
east side Of the table sat very mucthc table was very
much In that relation my Pointing 10 tablet II
was table not dssmiar, but hrger-f remember ho
perhaps q half wider than that Mr. Moulton was stung
with his head resting upon his right hand In this manner
llustratingI hestatng perhaps q second, 1t was very
BRIEF the hesancy was after my question, when he
raised himself gradually and sad with his hand in this posi-
ton ustrang: "Mr Halliday know all about this anair
that any one does and know that Mr. Beecher 10 guess
Bringing his hand with tremendous emphasis upon e
table said he: "why Mr. Halliday, Mr. Triton is MI
Becchers friend when back from his Ncwampsre
campaign the morning Of the election, he was sitting pre-
cey where you are on the soa when Mr. Beecher came in
that door Theodore and to Mr. Beeche took one OF
Mr. Beechers hands in both OF his and shook II heartily anu
said Il am intensely sorry for all this was
as much surprised anybody, aud panied at INC
appearance Of that; knew nothing OF it until cav
IT, and now willing TO do anything that can 10
counteract the effect that publication And he sat down.
and wrote-I think Mr. won't repeat his wods-pretehd
that they his words exactly but 1t was in substance that
two or three different written denying the story and
that by advice OF counsel their publication WAS wllhhed
Now says he "Mr Halliday, what more can be dohe'
have denied this Mr. Ton has denied it; Mrs H. b. stan
ton has denied it," and think he mentioned some other name
but cannot recall IT, "An have denied il except Paulna
Day and she is in Europe AM could not deny it, fthnK t
last words that he said WOad you Ike to see
Mr. Triton my presence 90 said: -" would Ike to see MN
in your presence That the whole Of the story that o
ours to at this moment