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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
"ABOU-BEN-IDHEN.'
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: | called this morning TO say to you that
report Of conversation appearing in The World Of this
morning az having taken place between reporter and
myself such gross missaement Of that conversation
that in Justice myself cannot allow it to 90 uncha
lenged. Whatever my sins and errors may be- I have
certainly always tried to be gentleman This misrepre
sentlng reporter places me "A DackgiAfd No such
language was used by me in reference to you IA he
quotes. Perhaps ain too sensitive. but this thing an
noys me beyond measure Very sincerely Yours.
Friday HOraiag. JAALsW W. Hustled.
rIhe ex-Speaker is thoughtful and gentemanly az
always, but he attaches too much Importance TO a
trifling matter. The interview which has annoyed
him was of "a little consequence as the dro blnnder
it was abOut,-the blunder. IL seems, not OF the
printer but of photographer, who, in the confusion
of the speaking in crowded dining-rOom, caught
the name Reid instead of Weed, and, in writing out
his notes. too ul 10 perceive the obvious error
But the ex-Speaker may console himself with the
fact that his interview about this wcighty affair
drew out the clever parody herewith reprOduced:l
THE YOUNG EDITOR; Or. Oh THE TOWER.
Tribune Ben-Whtelaw DE hs list increasedD
SAT- on his spire upOs night of feast,
When, some six stories nearer to thc roof,
He saw "devil" climbing with proof
The hours al last the devil came
With painting breast, pcarled brow aud face anane;
To whom Ben-Whiteaw: "Quick. thine errand teach
TO whom the devil: ""Tis Fl Husted's speech
Wherein among the sons OF Gotham famed
q seven journalists named
And is mine there Nay, never scant thy worst"
II is the " devil " answered. d" but not first;
Nor am sure yours Is me name see, -.
Unless, indeed. You = ell IL with Wc''
Then" Quoth Ben-W htclaW. in tone severe,
Leave me that proof and walk of on thine ear"
But when next morning. TEIBl ~ did appear
He found The names OF journalists famed hest
And. 10 Ben-WhitelaW name shone mid the rest,
-lone mid them Ike u Int particular star,
And. strange 70 say, they spelled 1t with an H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
LONG BRANCH INCIDENTS.
ARRIVAL OF THE Observation-Disclosures At TIL
HOTELS AND RACE-TRACK-A GAY SEASON ANTI

ARRIVAL OF THE Observation-Disclosures At THE
HOTELS AND RACE-TRACK-A GAY SEASON ANTI
CIPATED.
President Grant and Mrs. Grant, MIR. and
Mrs SarOrs and Gen BabcOck arrived at Long Branch
Thursday evening. The President looks hale and strong
Gen. Babcock who is at the Branch without assistance
has his hands full attending TO the three mails per day
that him for the President and he attends to all
matters that require immediate disposition.
The hotels just putting the last coat Of paint pre-
paratOry the opening. which is Ia be quite general
within few days The propretors OF the West End and
Ocean hotels both declare that they have
gagged this time than they have had In the first week OF
June in any previous year All persons az the Branch
satisfied that the viii he extremely gay and AMI
mated Leading politicians from Pennsy vania, iuclud
ing State Treasurer Mackay and Mayor Stokley
aud numerous associates, will this year make
Long Branch their HEADQUARTERS in preference TO
Cape May. As tie Monmouth Park Races will
be begun July 2 il s anticipated that ,hc rush to the
wateriuc-placc will set in about July l. The walk
from clubhouse the grand stand to he panked
this year. and the Commissioners have agreed 10 sprinkle
road the Branch to the track and lay the
dust Trains will also be regularly from the Long
Branch depot to the every few minutes. thus Oh
WAITING the necessity OF submitting 10 the exOrbitant
charges Of siasPns hdckmcn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPCRL
WAX DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHISGTOs, Saturday, June >. 1871 a. m
SunODsjs far {ir mast trenty-f four hours.

WAX DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Saturday, June s. ls75-l a. m
Synopsis t0r the past tceitu-four hours -
The barometer has fallen in the upper Mis-
sissppl lower Missouri valleys with cloudy weather
and occasional rain. , ~
on the lakes and Ohio Valley and Tennessee win
rain in the former section; falling barometer, southery
winds, and clear. warm weather In the Gun staps ;
staiOnary pressure higher temperature clear weather
and sOutierly winds in the Atlantic states . -
The rivers have risen at Omaha. l.eaVenwortn, 81
Paul Yicksburg and Louisville, and fallen at Cincinnati
Memphis, and New Orleans.
PrObGbjIittes
For The Calf States stationary or falling barometer
sonthcrly winds warmer partly cloudy weather and oc
casional rain near the coast.
For he Atlantic STAIRS stationary or falling barometer
south winds, manner and generally clear reqhe'
Dossbiy in western Pennsylvania ana Aetc- ORR
For the Valley and Tennessee and the lake region
falling barometer, southeast To northeast winds, Occ
sonal rain, partly cloudy weather, and stationary tenn
Icratlrc. ,,, -, H..
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys
>onul Light rain. falling followed by rising DarOHe
ter stationary temperature. and clearing weather.
The Lower Missouri will probably rise the Lower ONO
and tie Lower Mississippi fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
P4RT{4L RFSTuPTTOE or UORK IN THE
SCHTYLhIIL MINES.

QUIET GENERALLY REsToBED-1iE MILITARY TO
WATCH TIE RIOToUs NINERs-RJ MOgs on OUT
RACES Al NEW CASTLE.
POrT-vIIIR, Penn, June All the Col
Ieres that were compelled 10 Suspend work by the raid
er- resumed this morning. being assured or military
protection Tho citizens tnnk il will Toe necessary to re-
tain the troops in er midst for several days to insure
continuance of the work bocuH There was alarm
ca-ioncd BIZ the firing Of ia the upper end OF ha
hanoy City at midngh and the troops got ready Tor
any emergency The shots fired 10y mob OF raid
ers Al shenandoah quiet has prevailed since the arrival
Of the troops The excl emcnt continues In the vicinity
o 81 Clair 900 men and boys from Glen Carbon Hecks
Lcr,ile aud adjacent towns, being in line again TINS
morning AT Wades vile, the miners at work IN Dcnning
& Co.'S mines were driven from Their work by the
strikers.
Adutan General Iatta arrived hero fron Philadelphia
last night and 1t the depot by Cen -gred ana
during the ight the Generals were coseed together
and fully discussed tho situation. This morning they
went by a special train 70 Shenandoah and Mahanoy
city make the necessary arrangements FOR the cam
pagn. - ---.,,., =. ,-o,- f,,.,ro
tore OUT the large coal washing machine. mass meet
ing Of the workngmen held This afternoon, ana IL
was resolved 10 continue the srke ln'y Oelhs guar
anto.d muuev, provisions, &c, by the wyoming and
Luzrne men, who 10 resume Work ~ the ~ per cent
reduction. - -
lurking in the outs krts of the town John Welsh Pres
dent OF the Miners Union, and John -ney, President
of the National Association, arrived at Mahanoy city
this evening. accompanied ~ DINER prominent heOei'
Of the Workingnens Benevolent Association
At Mount Carmel an attempt was utue 70 Durn d.
Hots hotel. The fire discovered IN ume 10 save the
building Coal oil had been thrown around ne premises
There is much uneasness thero Gen Iatts has gone 70
Hurrisnurg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
WAGES OF CITY LABORERS
ysopApiLrrY THAT THE REDUCTION WILL BE sUs

yRorAefLrrY THAT THE REDUCTION WILL BE sUs-
TANNED.
Aldermen Purroy Seery, Shandley, and Reilly,
scur out Of the five members Of the Adermanic Com
ittce appointed consult with the heads OF depart
uent. Of she Ctr Government in regard to the redue
uon Of aborers wages at yesterday and visited
vere seen however. except Commissioners Wales and
tAemseiye. Of allowing the aborers to work
hours day at the reduced rate of 20 cents per hour
Later in the day a meeting OF the Commissioners Of
the various departments held at the Office Of Com
missioner Porter. in the City Hall. Commissioners Dis
becker and Matse OF the Police Department Stebbns Of
the Park Department, Wales and DimOck Of the Dock
Department. and Commissioner Porter were present,
with the members OF the AldeTmanic Committee Inc
Commissioners asked 20 give their views on thc
question Commissioner Porter said IL was hardly ialr
20 press them 10 definite answer. as the Commissioners
were in session his invitation Commissioner Dis
becker said that the whole matter had been paced upon
Mt q meeting OF the heads or deIaTInientS; IrVsiueu
over by Mayor Nickham, and that all, including the
Mayor had voted in favor OF the reduction.
COlnmiSsioncr stebbns said that in the Park
Dcnsrtmcut Commissioners Donohue and Martin had
the reduC and that consequently, change
could be made in that department. Commissioners
Porter and Disbeckcr both said that thoy could obtain
thousands Of ready and willing to work. at the rate
of per hour The commissioners said that they
would hold another session IN regard to the matter ana
they desired he Committee To withhold then report utl
after that session They generally OF The opinion.
however that advance in wages would be made, bat
the rcduct ton would be SUSTAINED The AderinaDc
they held long consultation. The Mayor said That ne
would the abOrers opportunity To WORK ten hours
per instead of eight. Heretofore and thus make ~
per dsy denied having voted 20 reduce the wages cf
labOrers that he had presided at the meeting Out
had not voted The whole number OF laboTeTs employed
tho city about $500 700 being at work in the De-
Of Pllh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
THE SHOOTING OF BOY By DRUNKEN
WATCHMAN.

A COrOner's inquest was held yesterday in
the OF Henry RiI, the private watchman who. on
May g. shot boy named John McKenna- The shooting
occurred at the foot OF West Twelfth ST. and Rix was
uLdcr the influence OF liquor ut tho time number OF
boys, OF whom McKenra was one, began hooting at RS
and he fired shots into the crowd with revolver
ono of the bullets entering head OF Mckenna causing
instant death On being taken 10 the station house bY
Officer Sullivan RiX admitted having done the shooting
and said he was clad he lad killed McKenna as he Lad
been troublesome him before Rix had been arrested
previously the ndiScrimnate OF firearms. and
spent a week Backwcils ISald for hiring nj Two men
who standing in tnc vicinity or building IN when
he was snp0ved rs wafcaan lie il Informed and
repulsiye King man German about SO years OF age
Tie jury found that John Mckennt came 10 hlS death
from pistol shot wound at The hands Of Henry Blk,
La I'D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
AN ARMY OFFICERS SUICIDE.

pgATH or GAIT. WILLIAM BROWN BY CUTTING HIS
rHRoAr--UNsUcCEssrU ATTEMPTS TO SAVE his
LfFY.
Capt. William II. Brown of the United States
Army committed suicide yesterday at NO 81 West Twen
v-scgenth-st On Thursday evening II was noticed by
Capt Browns friends that ho suffering from such
severe mental depression that it amounted almost to
melanchoa still. little thought OF II, but all his
friends 70 cheer him Yesterday about D.
m Col W c. Rankin went 70 the door Of Capt Browns
room and knocked A voice called Come in" Entering
Col Rankin Capt. Brown lying upon the floor in the
blood which was flowing profJsely from wound IN his
throat Capt Brown dressed only in his undercOth
ing Two rozors and a sTOp lay near by. Capt Brown
recognized Col Rankin, and painfully said ITS all
NV race IA run" The wound had been inflicted with
large razor Tho trOChea had been severed partially ana
the iup1ilar vein side divided. capt Brown
was raised upon the bed. ana such means Us were az
hand were employed TO check the now or Dioou
until a surgeon could arrive. DR.. HOf came soon AFTER
ward and secured tho divided blood vessels SeFers
siitches we're taken and DR. HOf informed the FRIENDS
that had done everything possible 70 assist capt
Brown recovery large amount OF blood had Deen Os
but beng only 80 years OF ii hoped That he might
rally. - .-1.- J., 81.
bedside suddenly Capt seized with terrible
eOuvusi0n. In his he burst the lsatufes tnat
ACQUIRED the divided blood vessels and IA rev moments
Was dead Capt Brown served with distinction IN the
late war lie several times promoted Tor bravery
and was beloved and respected by ms cortles anu &c.
cuantances Before he died. no spoke Of ring that ne
had swallowed and said that he wished 10 navel re-
covered 1t belieV ed that this ring belonged 70 some
LADY 10 whom ho had been ahIncCd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
THE VERDICT on THE HOLFOKE DISASTER.

ALL TIE VICTIMS OCCUPANTS OF THE CHURCH GAIL
LERIHs-CRIMINAL CARELEssNEss IN THEIR con-
sTRUCTIOy.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. June 4.-The COroners
Jury the death Of Fabian Moreau. who was taken as
representative victim Of tho Holyoke disaster'
rendered their verdict this evening Tho jury
find that no blame s to he attached TO any
person in immediate connection with the hre
by which this person and others 10 their deaths but
they cannot too strongly condemn the almost criminal
careossness shown in the construction OF tho gal
erios and the means OF egress therefron. Inc
testimony shows that the galleries had seaUng
capacity OF 400 persons and the only means
OF egress was stairway about Dig feet wide leading
by a turn 10 an outer door three feet wide. Tney
find that all the deaths occurring at this fire were OF
seated in the galleries, the means OF exit rom
the main door OF the house being ample, with all the
doors opening outward. Considering the narrow OF
the stairs ~ compared with the seating capacity OF te
galleries, and the faulty construction OF the same as W
above and below the jury declare lht
The parties who built and suffered such death trap 10
stand should receive unmeasured OF the com
muny The Jury further find that the direct cause OF .ne
fire with terrible sacrifice OF human life ~ atribuatbe
10 trimmings of laces paper etc. abont the aar
and To the fact that the building was sheathed WIN pune
sheathng Instead OF being plIstered- They strongly
the use OF such adornment and the use OF such
finish in places OF public resort and, in conclusion
would say to all corporations or persons own
ing or having in charge public halls or
churches This sad calamity a ono hsd
fngs for the public will hold gniltless the man or
men no through carelessness neglect, permit such
fearful scene " be repeated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
PROCEEDINGS OF THE REFORMED CHURCH
SYNOD.

The third day of the session of the General
SYNOD of the Reformed Church was opened yesterday
morning at the First Reformed Church, in Jersey CITY,
with devotional exercises, conducted ny the Rev " d.
williamson Assessor Chamberlain presided The Rev.
John G. Holmes delegate to the Synod Of the German
Evangelical Lutheran Church. reported that be had been
cordially received at the Biennial Session In Baltimore
letter was received from the Rev. John VI. Kane III
vng the synod to send delegates to the approaching
union branches OF the Presbyterian Church in Canada
request the Rev DE- Vandeveer, to be heard on
the subject of expungng the words dipping in from
the baptsnal FORM granted. An invitation 10 make
nse Of the rooms of the Young Mems Christian
The report and a memorial from the Board
of Publication. presented by the Rev Dr. lnglls,
who spoke defense OF it, business management Inc
credentials OF the Rev. Marshall G. smith with CON-
municatsn from the Third Council OF the REFORMED
FpjscOpal Church were received. Tho report OF Dr.
" Thonpson delegate from the Synod 10 the Council on
the Reformed Episcopal Church IN Chicago, and OF Dr.
NJ Z Hutton delegate 10 the Presbyterian General As
semhv were received and referred. The report oI te
committee on the proposed change in the liturgy We
made fbe special order for Tuesday afternoon Inc
memorial of the Board of Publication vas then read l1e
synod adjourned at to attend the dedication OF the
sage Library in New Brunswick, " j. The session VIII
be resumed on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
NEW POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.


srREsr DIRT To BE DUMPED IN THE oCEAN-rRoPo-
sIIIoN INTRODUCED BY COMMISSIONER SMITH
TO DIVIDE THE CITY INTO FOUR POLICE DIS
TRICTs.
The Board Of Police Commissioners held their
regular meeting Yesterday, President Matsen in the
chair II was resolved that the street refuse should
Lees approved by the Board of Health suitable for I'LL
hs in sunken lots be taken to ana discharged there
nj otherwise disposed Of outside OF the city limits Com
missioner smith stated that Police Surgeon Fetter
ported that he found that the first layer of the material
used for filing the Harlem Oats consisted mainly Of
garbage Commissioner Voorhis said that Dr. Feter had
.ned the report the Surgeons in which the
character Of the material used for filing the lots not
properly shown. DR. Fetter ordered to appear be-
lore the Board to-day make explanations of his
sctOn
Commissioner Smith offered number of amendments
10 the rules which were referred the Committee
Rules and Discipline Under the new arran gemeuts the
csty is 10 he divided four districts Each district
70 be under the command of Inspector The captains
In each make their daily reports to the
Inspector OF their district instead OF reporting to the
the Police Central Office present
Pach peeOr have office his district. which
II 10 hc district headquarters. The inspectors are
make daily reports to the superintendent ana lie Is 10
make Consolidated report 10 tine Board Of Police. All
squads and officers not attached to precinct are TO
be an Tor the Immediate charge OF the superintendent
duty In the office OF the Superintendent One captain
and sergeants Ia be detailed for duty in the office
immediate supervision Of the district under their charge,
and Will materially change the routine OF police work
opinion OF the counsel u the Board relative 10 the
power and duties OF the Board 10 enforce IN ORDNANCE IN
relation distractions of streets was received and
placed e 1t voted that the counsel DE Instructed
10 prepare the draft OF an ordinance III ACCORDANCE Win
his opinion applicable 10 the Of street distractions
and that same. if approved by the Board be trans
mitted to the Mayor that he Lay have the same enacted
By the Common Council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
A TELLER OF DUNCAN. SHERMAN < co. A DE
FAULTER.

Duncan. sherman & Co., at Nassau and
pipets Yesterday stated that W. F. Lesley, receiving
teller in their banking department, had absconded with
81 . GOO in cash belonging 10 tho firm Mr. Lesley mas
been for many years the service Of the rm ana up 20
the time Of this discovery had the confidence OF ms em
Movers He was absent from the ONCE on Mohday' as
were al the clerks OF the bank lie din NO, appear vi
- lar {, US moi until Wednesday when lie stl
Renamed away from the bank mat lpGn-cs Wtrt 'd.
about him. ON Thursday an examination sho"eu IHa'
cash 10 the amount named mad been TAKEN 49, -
According the statements OF ms &
was about - years of age was maIleq' ie ndu my t
nuf 2 weeks old Recently Il ~ stated tb3t ne mas nov
hsen steady in hablts and that be became .Neu
,sth a ,xrn,uu He received good SALARY, ana lFeu
WIN in Tyyent ysrroudst. He - believed 10 nave
All rom the city but efforts Will bo made 10 have him
arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
TIE T{RE.

RACES AT JEROME PARK TO-DAY-sAIE Of POOLS ON
EACH RACE.
The eighth meeting of the American Jockey
Club begins to-day. For the past two weeks the horses
have assembling at jerome Park. and about 200
upon the ground TIE South and West have sent
the choicest horses Of their stables selected in the Spring
meetings at Orleans, Nashville. Louisville, and Bal
timore TIL track is unusually heavy and dusty in con
sequence of the long dry SPELL and IL thought that very
quick time il moi to be expected at least unt the track
has been rendered compact and sprngy by rain.
Five IA the programme for to-day In the nrst
race Col. NJ Daniels chestnut hly Madge, has been
made the fay0rc by the betting and the bay colt
Searchcr which mile at the Lexington spring meet
ing in the xampled time Of l:4l3 second choice
Seven horses expected 70 start in this race The fol-
lowing quotation OF the pools sold last evening NJ the
American Jockey Club rooms and OF JohnScns In TINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
AN OCEAN STEAMER Runs ASHORE.

AN OCEAN STEAMER Runs ASHORE.
rHs s1TINMANN FROM NFw-YORK GROUNDS AT THE
ISLE os WIGHT BUT GEIs OIL WITHOUT DIS
AsTFR.
TelegIaphic dispatches were received In THIS
sit Yesterday that the steamship stenmann, While on
her VOYAGE 10 Antwerp from this city which she left on
MAY 10 went ashore early yesterday morning III dense
foe on the Isle OF Wight Later dispatches stated that
the vessel was running at half speed at the time ana
that although sOundngs werO taken every 20
nutes the captain idea the steamer was so near
shore when -he struck. Fortunately she went on at
.andx Mace the tide was and hardly any sea was
running. and by throwing over small portion OF the
cargo and keeping the engines in reverse MOTION NJ ngn
tide the vessel got OF without any damage ana
,roceeded on her way. The excitement usual upon
inch occops prevailed among the passengers nut the
assurance of the captain that the vessel would get Oh
restored confidence and prevented panic IL is con-
,dercd very fortunate that there only light sea
mining and that the stenmann did not ground at hgh
bde "a the cnast is looked upon as very dangerous
.houuding in rocks and having only few sandy Places
and MANY ,e..es have been lost IN the vicinity Inc
.ond however is beautifully supplied with lighthouses
and fox bells the wreekDg companies nave s'dIoiS
snort intervals along the tnurt 400 ton. b,rIen
The -tr,ruann is iron vessel OF J,'V lois DlI1'
feet water. she l. owned ny otelnnid1n
T,d,ei,. ~ Astwerp and ~ considered very htanch
vcsse be VA, built in I-72. al NEWCASTLE IN Lhsan
!. JJ2 feet Long with 30 feet breadth or beam anu
-, denth of hold She il divideod into 4 watertiSht
s,ns,t. and wbpp inspected IN November. 1875,
Wa pronounced tie sound and Sea"orthy' enc "a Vi"
daf~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
LATEST SHIP NEWA
For otter Ship Yc,cs see seeond Page.l


steamship DOMAIN fGer), Bussna, Bremen Nay a. and
Southampton Doth it'll mdso. and pass 10 Oelrichs q Co
steamship W. Elder. Reed Norfolk with mdso TO Old
Dominion steamship Co
steamship Whitney. Hallett, Boston, with mdse and
pass. Metropolitan steamship Co
Steamship Hean Johnson Portland. with mdsa and pasa
10 J. T.. Ames -
BARK May Mckee of PHILADELPHIA. Sharp CarienAs II
days with sugar -
Bstk Ruth Ncr Andersen Swansea ~ days, with railroad
iron.
Bark Liberia Richardson, Monroy W. c. A. AZ dyl with
mise. and II pass
BARK Franz Wallace Matanzas 10 days with sugar
Brig Waubun, Spencer, MatanLss 10 dayA with sugar
Brig Amelia q Emma, Bea, New Haven. IN ballast
Brig Ids (Br.l smith, cienfegos 20 days, with sugar
Brg Havana Meyer, Havana IL dayA with sugar.
schf BENJAMIN Reed lof Boothbsyl AhAms AatanEas II
days with InOasses
schr Edward Cof PoruAnd York Las Tunss Do LAzs
MAY IL, with sugar.
schr Dandy of Nsssauh AIbury Eeuthsa II dAya with
truit
schr. J. W. Dean CBr, Butservel OssnwkliA n. s. II
days. with PRODUCE